"You! You are so stubborn!" Mr. Wu was furious, "Do you know how many people want to learn the bricklayer's craft from Master Huang? How much effort did it take for me to send you there? You, you..."
"My father-in-law, my mother-in-law, please calm down." Cheng Wanwan said softly, "Don't scare the child."
Mrs. Zhao also came to persuade her: "I think Xiaochui is a pretty good kid. He only stood up when he saw the little girl being bullied. This kid will definitely have a big future."
Aunt Wu wiped away tears: "We farmers don't dare to hope that our children will have a bright future. We just hope that they can learn a trade and fill their stomachs in the future."
"If you really want to learn a craft, why not follow me as a carpenter?" Old Man Zhao coughed, "Although my craftsmanship is not very good, but there is an old saying, right? The master leads you in, cultivation depends on the individual, whether you can become a master When you’re a carpenter, you have to rely solely on yourself with the hammer.”
Ah Fu, who was sitting in the corner eating noodles, couldn't help but squeaked: "Master Zhao, I think your craftsmanship is not good enough to be a master..."
He has only been studying with Grandpa Zhao for more than a month, and he has mastered everything that Grandpa Zhao has learned all his life. Recently, he and Grandpa Zhao have been studying the molds that Aunt Zhao needs, and he discovered it first. I have learned the trick, otherwise I will have to struggle for at least ten days...
"You little bastard!" Old Man Zhao scolded angrily, "As the saying goes, teach the disciples and starve the master to death. You are just here to make me angry, right?"
Ah Fu hurriedly came over and said, "Master Zhao, don't be angry. I'll find someone to learn carpentry later. Once he learns it, I'll teach you, okay?"
Old Man Zhao's eyes flashed: "You must keep your word."
Wu Xiaochui had no interest in learning to be a carpenter. He was sitting on the side with a bowl of noodles in his hands with a vacant look on his face.
After lunch, the Wu family was leaving.
When they came, they brought two pairs of tiger shoes, two bibs, ten diapers, and ten eggs, which were considered generous gifts.
Aunt Wu also emptied half of her family's fortune to collect these things, in order to support her daughter.
But the life of the Zhao family is much better than before, and it is not conspicuous when she takes out these things.
When they left, Cheng Wanwan prepared a return gift, including twenty specially cooked hard-boiled eggs, a pack of brown sugar, a pack of snacks, two kilograms of braised pork, and ten kilograms of white rice. It was the custom of Dahe Village to add a piece of coarse cloth and bring eggs and rice to her parents' family. Cheng Wanwan added the other things herself.
Aunt Wu waved her hands quickly: "I can't do it, I can't do it, I want the eggs and rice, and I'll take the rest back."
"Take it, our family is not short of braised pork cloth." Cheng Wanwan said with a smile, "And I have something to ask you for help."
Boss Wu said hurriedly: "As long as we can do it, just ask, and those who can't do it will find ways to do it."
He came here once today, so he can brag when he returns to the village. His daughter is the daughter-in-law of Sui Ruren, the current holy emperor, and his granddaughter is Sui Ruren's biological granddaughter. Their family was personally entertained by Sui Ruren today, and the villagers I don’t know how envious I should be!
"Xiao Chui is a pretty good kid. If he can't find other work, can he help me with the work?" Cheng Wanwan said warmly, "It's not hard work. You can do it even if you don't have any strength in your left hand. Xiao Chui, what do you think?" Want to try it?”
Wu Xiaochui was a little flattered: "I, can I?"
He spent a long time here today, feeling like he was in a dream. The food, clothing, housing and transportation here opened his eyes... But his mother said that he was not living up to expectations, so she told him in front of so many people. I feel useless, like I can't do anything.
He plans to farm with his elder brother when he returns home. From now on, he will farm honestly and not think about anything else.
But now, Aunt Zhao actually asked him to help with the work.
No matter what kind of work it is, it is definitely better than digging for food in the fields.
He nodded vigorously: "If Aunt Zhao doesn't dislike it, I will do anything."
"The preparations haven't been completed yet. There is nothing you need to do for the time being. You can come back in seven days." Cheng Wanwan said with a smile, "You will live here when you come here. Bring all the things you need for daily use."
Wu Xiaochui grinned: "Okay, I'll come back in seven days!"
Aunt Wu was so moved that she didn't know what to say, and said incoherently: "Xiao Chui doesn't understand anything. Will he ruin your family's affairs... If there is really a shortage of people, I will ask Da Chui to come." He is honest and reliable in everything he does."
Cheng Wanwan shook his head: "I just like Little Hammer."
There are a lot of honest men in the village. What she needs now is not honest men, but smart and courageous ones.
The only smart children in the family are Ergou and Sidan. Sidan wants to study and is still young, so there is no need for Sidan to intervene in business matters. Once the soap business is officially launched, Ergou will definitely be too busy by himself. As a helper, Wu Xiaochui is very good.
She likes this kind of chivalrous and courageous child very much, and she has a sense of trust inexplicably.
The three members of the Wu family left with complicated emotions.
Zhao Dawang saw all this in front of his eyes. He hesitated for a long time, then walked up to Cheng Wanwan and stammered: "Auntie, actually, actually I can also help... I don't like studying, I want to follow Learn how to do business..."
"You bastard!" Old Man Zhao grabbed his ear, "My family sent you to study alone, and you still don't want to study. When did you become so ignorant!"
Mrs. Sun had just been very keen on the Wu family's children being able to help Cheng Wanwan with work, but she was always unhappy, but she only had two daughters. The eldest daughter was already working at her sister-in-law's house, and the second daughter Donghua was only eight or nine years old. I can't do anything well, so I can only keep silent.
Unexpectedly, when she shut up, the second room became less calm.
She smiled and said: "Dawang, why are you so ignorant? If you were more sensible, how could your sister-in-law want all the children of the Wu family to reject you? You'd better study hard. People learn to be good from books. If you study more, your uncle will be better." Mom is willing to take you..."
"I just don't want to study!" Zhao Dawang broke away and said through gritted teeth, "Now I can read and do arithmetic. I have learned everything I need to learn. I want to do business. I want to make more money. Mother, please I beg you……"
"Shut up!" Zhao Youyin shouted angrily, "You are only a little older, and you are doing business. Your eyes are so long, right? Let me beat you to death!"
"His second uncle, don't be in a hurry to beat the child." Cheng Wanwan stopped a domestic violence incident. She pulled Zhao Dawang over and said slowly, "Tell auntie, are you really not willing to study?"
Zhao Dawang nodded: "My grandfather wanted to learn and forced me to study and come back to teach him. I really don't like it..."
Old man Zhao looked a little embarrassed and snorted coldly.
Cheng Wanwan said softly: "You and Ergou compete in arithmetic. Ten rounds. As long as you win three rounds, I promise to let you do business. If you lose, then continue studying hard."
In her opinion, studying is always the most important thing. Wu Xiaochui's family does not have the conditions. Since Dawang has the conditions to study, there is no reason to give up.
Zhao Dawang's eyes lit up: "Okay, let's compete!"
During this time, he has been practicing arithmetic and has made great progress. Cousin Cheng even praised him.
Cheng Wanwan asked Zhao Dawang and Zhao Ergou to sit down, and then he started to ask questions.
A bunch of people gathered in the yard to watch the fun.
Shen Zheng lowered his voice and said, "Guess who will win?"
Zhao Sidan blinked: "Of course it's my second brother. My second brother is very good at arithmetic."
"Not necessarily." Cheng Zhao said, "Dawang's arithmetic has improved very quickly during this period. Winning three games under Ergou shouldn't be a big problem."
Shen Zheng patted the table: "Come on, let's bet. If you think Dawang will win, bet here, if you think Ergou can win, bet here..."
