"Mother..." Zhang Dandan scratched the tabletop and said hesitantly, "If I'm not interested in this, will you be unhappy?"
Madam Nie was stunned for a moment and asked, "If you are not interested in this, then where is it?"
Zhang Dandan said seriously, "Big brother is a capable man, and he will definitely do big business in the future. I want to be his accountant, and then buy a quiet little courtyard in the county town, so that mother doesn't have to work hard, and can plant some flowers and plants, make some tea, and enjoy her old age, okay?"
I didn’t expect that these were what Zhang Dandan was thinking about.
In Madam Nie's opinion, nothing is better than studying. Why would anyone want to be an accountant? Is he worried about future expenses?
Madam Nie advised, "I have asked Madam Xia, and I still have enough money for your studies. When you take the imperial examination, I will take in a few apprentices and do some embroidery work. I will be able to support you. You must not ruin your bright future for some external things."
"Mother, the Master said that there are top scholars in every profession, but I am not cut out for the imperial examination. I just want to be an accountant, do some small business, marry a pretty young wife, and be an honest commoner."
Zhang Dandan said with a guilty conscience, "Mother, are you unhappy?"
Madam Nie sighed heavily and said gently, "If you don't want to, I can't force you. Think about it carefully and make a decision."
As they talked, both of them were speechless.
"Mom, I'm going to tell my brother the good news." Zhang Dandan said and ran away.
Madam Nie didn't know what to do for a moment, so she had to go to the school to discuss it with Madam Xia.
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