Indeed, when Old Man Song thought of the glorious Boss Zhao in the past, he was no longer entangled and decided to take it slow and not rush.
"Dashu, you're so smart, why don't you continue studying? Your father has always hoped that someone in your family would become an official, and I'm afraid you're the only one who can fulfill his dream."
If you pass the exam easily, you must continue studying.
Zhao Dashu, who shot himself in the foot, said: "... Dad, I don't want to study anymore at my age. Opportunities should be left to the young."
"What age? Didn't you say that old men are still taking exams? Why can't you continue? I think you can continue studying for another 20 years. You must continue studying."
"No, Dad, I don't miss you anymore."
"Why? Dashu, I know studying is a bit hard, but what isn't hard? Isn't life tiring? Don't you have Xiao Lei by your side? If I were to say, you two should study together, and the father-in-law and son-in-law would write a beautiful story, isn't that right?"
No, no, that's not how the story goes. He doesn't want to sacrifice himself to help Xiao Lei.
It’s over, I’ve exaggerated too much!
"Dad, to be honest, I was able to pass the exam purely out of luck. Don't take it seriously. I'm already content with being a scholar in this life."
During the next meal, the old man kept trying to persuade Zhao Dashu. In his opinion, his son-in-law had many good qualities except for one thing: he was too lazy.
After the meal, Zhao Dashu fled, thinking that you have a promising future. The head of the family is too scary, and he is not an ambitious person.
"Xiaoyu, your grandpa is so scary."
"You boasted to him that you were a genius. Grandpa didn't realize your limited talent and thought you could pass the imperial examination if you continued studying for a few more years."
"Whose qualifications are limited? Whose qualifications are limited? How many people in this county are as smart as me?"
"Is it okay that I have limited talent? Dad, can you be more careful when you brag? Don't let others think you have unlimited potential. Believe it or not, the clan might force you to continue studying."
"If you say so, I must make it clear that I will not study anymore. I am old and my memory is limited. Scholar is the limit for me."
"That's right, keep a low profile, be a little low-key." Zhao Xiaoyu selfishly didn't want her father to continue studying. Only after accompanying them did she realize how hard it was behind the scenes. She didn't want her father to continue to suffer that hardship. There was no need.
The family doesn't rely on that glory to earn money to buy food.
"My daughter, you know how to care for your father. From now on, I will keep a low profile in the village."
Finally, Zhao Dashu and other officials who were delivering the good news arrived.
The good news this time was different from the last time when he passed the imperial examination. The officials were followed by people beating drums and gongs.
Zhao Dashu tidied up his clothes and went out with his family to greet them.
The villagers followed the official all the way, it was glorious, simply too glorious, how come the third son of the Zhao family was so capable?
The official handed the good news to the two men respectfully with both hands, "Congratulations, Mr. Zhao, Mr. Xiao!"
"You two have had a hard time traveling. Please come inside and sit down."
Two constables followed him into the house cheerfully. Today, everyone was vying for the job at the Zhao family's, knowing that he was rich and everyone wanted to earn a reward. Last time, when they passed the examination for the title of Tongsheng, each person had received a reward of ten taels of silver. Today, no one could make up their minds, so they would draw lots to decide.
Of course, they were lucky enough to have promised to treat everyone to drinks when they got home.
Outside the yard were people watching the fun and celebrating the occasion. Song and Zhao Xiaoyu were busy distributing wedding candies to everyone.
Zhao Dashu calculated the date and decided to have the banquet the day after tomorrow.
"My dear, how many tables should we prepare for the buffet this time?"
There were two buffets a day. Zhao Xiaoyu knew that anyone who knew the news and could walk there in half a day, or even farther away, would come. After all, who wouldn't want to have two free meals?
"Be sure to prepare everything. When you go back later, go find the clan leader and tell him, and then tell the villagers too. Their relatives and friends from other villages can come to the banquet the day after tomorrow. Call all the servants from our new home to help.
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