Shopkeeper Gao really didn't expect Lin Yuanqiu to pass the county examination.
Not only that, when he heard that Lin Yuanqiu was going to take the county examination last time, shopkeeper Gao strongly disagreed.
The child is only eight years old. Not long after studying together, he is ready to take the exam.
Shopkeeper Yi Gao’s idea is that it is only reasonable to study for a few more years.
Otherwise, there is no chance of passing the exam.
Precisely because he felt that there was little hope of passing the exam, Shopkeeper Gao didn't pay much attention to the county exam results released a few days ago.
I just heard the shopkeeper next door say that there are four people in Hengxi Town on the list this time. It seems that three of them are students from Changting Academy. As for the other one, I haven't heard where he is from.
Later, something else happened in the store. Shopkeeper Gao was so busy that he forgot to inquire further.
Thinking about it now, I should have been more concerned about it at that time, so that I wouldn't miss this great event.
You know, the Gaolin family is a family of sons and daughters, so strictly speaking, this can be considered a happy event for their Gao family.
Shopkeeper Gao plans to buy a big roast chicken after closing today, and add two pots of old wine. The whole family will have a good celebration for dinner.
After settling the money, Lin Sanzhu didn't stay any longer. After making an appointment with shopkeeper Gao to see his master tomorrow, Lin Sanzhu said goodbye and went home.
When passing by a dim sum shop, Lin Sanzhu went in and bought two boxes of cakes. Although he wouldn't have to attend the apprenticeship ceremony tomorrow, he couldn't go empty-handed when he came to visit.
It was a bit early to return to the village today, so when Lin Sanzhu arrived at Lin Dong's place, there were only two or three people waiting on the oxcart.
And two of them are his first cousin and second cousin.
After greeting the two of them, Lin Sanzhu got on the bullock cart. After walking for so long, his feet were already very sore.
For today's delivery, Lin Sanzhu walked to the town as before. In addition, he still had a big baggage on his shoulders. If he said he wasn't tired, he would definitely be lying.
Lin Sanzhu also thought about it. When he delivers the goods next time, he will come to town by bullock cart.
Nowadays, there are many embroidery products with words not only sold in embroidery shops, but also in cloth shops. Therefore, it doesn't matter even if the villagers know that his family is selling embroidery products.
In addition, Lin Sanzhu felt that if he could no longer come up with new products, then by the end of this year, the embroidery contract might not be renewed.
Just like the past few times, the amount of embroidery requested in bookstores is obviously not as much as before. Also, now there are fan cover purses and pencil cases with words on the streets. People don’t necessarily have to buy them from you. ah.
Therefore, after finishing his son's private schooling, Lin Sanzhu planned to put all his thoughts on the production of new products. After all, this was a business that earned him nearly five taels of silver a month. It was a pity to lose it like this.
To be honest, Lin Sanzhu had no idea how long he could continue this business.
Now he just hopes that he can persist a little longer. His dog has just passed the county examination.
It's best if God bless him and his business can support him until Gouzi can pass the scholar examination.
Once you become a scholar, not only will you no longer have to pay taxes on your family's land, but you will also receive money, rice and food from the government every month. Then you won't have to worry about the cost of exams.
What's more, with such a life, even if Gouzi doesn't want to take the imperial examination anymore, he will be satisfied.
Just like Lin Youzhi's current life, not only does the whole family live in the town, but they ride horse-drawn carriages to and from the village. Although they are hired, they still need money in their pockets.
Lin Sanzhu thought to himself, when Gouzi is admitted to the scholar's examination, he will definitely live such a magical life, right?
Thinking that in the future he would no longer have to farm with sore waist and legs, Lin Sanzhu couldn't help but laugh out loud.
His smile didn't matter, but it shocked several people sitting on the bullock cart.
Especially Lin Quanhe and Lin Quanjiang, the two brothers were wondering why their cousin remained silent after getting on the bullock cart.
As a result, people suddenly laughed out loud.
When Lin Sanzhu reacted and stopped laughing immediately, Lin Quanhe, Lin Dong, and Aunt Wongzi were already staring at him with keen eyesight.
At this time, Lin Quanhe was just about to take advantage of cousin Lin's smile and prepare to ask him a question.
He had long wanted to know what kind of business his second uncle's family was doing. He had seen those carrying large and small bags to the town several times.
Just like today, my cousin carried a big burden out of the village again. If he hadn't been on the ox cart and there were so many people sitting on the cart, Lin Quanhe would have definitely jumped off the ox cart to see what was in the bag. of.
He really couldn't figure out what kind of business was so easy to do, so that after just an hour, everything was sold out.
Also, the new houses at my second uncle's house were probably built with the money earned from this business.
Thinking about it, my cousin couldn't help but laugh out loud at this moment. It must be because he made money. Isn't he happy just thinking about it?
So, what exactly is the business?
However, before Lin Quanhe could ask, Madam Wongzi had already spoken before him.
Madam Wuzi smiled and said, "Sanzhu, have you earned a lot of money? You are smiling so happily."
"What a lot of money you can earn," Lin Sanzhu said with a smile, "I'm not thinking that my eldest nephew is going to get a wife soon, I'm really happy."
Lin Yuanfeng is getting married? How come they don't know?
Upon hearing this, Lin Quanhe couldn't help but say, "Sanzhu, is Yuan Feng getting married? Why haven't we gotten any news?"
"Yes, my father and the others don't know either." Lin Quanjiang also said.
The two brothers were complaining in and out of their words, and their meaning was very clear. Although our two families were separated, there was no way for the second house to hold a wedding, but they didn't know the meaning of the president's house. Grandpa and grandma are gone, and my dear uncle Still alive!
Madam Wuzi felt a little regretful, thinking that she was doing nothing with her mouth.
It turns out that when she asked this question just now, she originally wanted to chat with Lin Sanzhu about domestic matters so as to build a relationship between the two families. After all, his son is so good at studying. If she can establish a good relationship with him early, maybe in the future You can also get some light or something.
But now it's good, she has dragged people into the quagmire.
If it was known to the villagers that Dagui's family was about to marry their granddaughter-in-law, but they didn't tell the eldest brother's family, everyone in the village would definitely say anything.
And what everyone said the most was definitely, "Look, look, my grandson passed the county examination, and he no longer has any relatives in his eyes."
Being disrespectful to one's elders is not a good reputation. People say this too often, and it might even affect Lin Yuanqiu's ability to be a scholar in the future.
Aunt Wuzi became more and more anxious as she thought about it, for fear that she would be blamed by Lin Sanzhu.
Lin Sanzhu didn't have so many entanglements, and he didn't feel any discomfort when facing his two cousins who looked displeased. He said with a smile, "The wedding will most likely happen in the twelfth lunar month. The specific date has not yet been decided, but we will wait until it is chosen." I think Yuan Feng will definitely report it to Grandpa as soon as possible."
The twelfth lunar month?
Isn’t it still more than half a year away?
So was it really just because your nephew was going to get a wife in half a year that you smiled so happily just now?
Lin Quanhe was suddenly speechless and didn't know what to say next.
And the question "What kind of business does my cousin do?" was already forgotten by him at this moment.
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Lao Lintou and Mrs. Wu were very happy to learn that their uncle had found a private school for their little grandson.
The other people in the family were also happy together. It can be said that since Lin Yuanqiu passed the county examination, the family's attention to his studies has become much higher than before.
Especially Mrs. Wu, although she knew that it was unlikely that her grandson would be rejected by his wife, she still urged her three daughters-in-law to quickly make the little gown.
This piece of green fine cotton material was a return gift from the Gao family when Lin Yuanfeng went to celebrate the New Year with his father-in-law's family a few years ago.
A few days ago, Mrs. Wu specially found it in the suitcase and asked Mrs. Feng to make two sets of clothes for Lin Yuanqiu to wear as a reward for her grandson after passing the county examination.
As for the style of clothes, of course it is a long gown.
It won't be long before her grandson will go to a private school in the town. Previously, Mrs. Wu had heard from the third child about the attire of the children studying in the town. Without exception, they all wore long gowns.
Therefore, Wu plans to make her grandson's clothes in the style of a long gown.
During dinner today, Lao Lintou specifically emphasized that he was not allowed to call him dog again in the future.
I have to go to the town to study. No matter how barking the dog is, if my classmates imitate it, it will be very annoying.
Lin Yuanqiu was very excited.
I heard my grandfather say, "If someone fails to do it, he will definitely not have a share in eating meat next time."
When he said this, he also looked at Lin Yuanhuai and Lin Yuanbai again and again.
This finally gave Lin Yuanqiu a strong illusion that "Gou Zi Shi" was about to become history.
Before I could think about it, I heard his grandmother say, "Gouzi, let's not be afraid when we see the Master tomorrow!"
Then his mother said, "What you said is right. When the time comes, the dog will regard the new wife as the king's wife."
Then came the uncle’s mother, “Yes, yes, this is the best method, Gouzi, listen to your mother’s advice!”
Lin Yuanbai was stunned by the bunch of "dogs" at first, and then he couldn't help laughing and said: "Nai, the third aunt, and the aunt, you are still calling "dogs", hahahaha, there won't be any next time. Eat the meat.”
Lin Yuanqiu: "..."
He shouldn't have any illusions.
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After finishing dinner and returning to the room, Feng quickly asked what she was most worried about, "Ms. sir, will the master in the private school use a ruler to hit the palms of his hands?"
Mrs. Feng didn't dare to ask in front of her mother-in-law just now, otherwise her mother-in-law would definitely say that she dotes on her children too much.
Lin Sanzhu shook his head. He didn't know whether Zhou Xiucai could hit anyone.
But there is no master in this world who doesn't beat his students. Let's not talk about the distant ones, let's take Master Wang as an example. He looks polite, but when he hits the ruler, he is still unambiguous.
Thinking of his son's hand that was beaten into a bun, Lin Sanzhu suddenly regretted that he came back too hastily. He should have asked shopkeeper Gao just now whether Zhou Xiucai was cruel or not.
Lin Sanzhu suddenly realized that he seemed to have thought too simply about going to the town to study. He also suddenly remembered that if Gouzi went to the town to study, then his food and accommodation would have to be taken care of in a private school. .
In the future, apart from being able to go home once a month during the holidays, it will not be so easy for me to see my son again at other times.
Thinking of this, Lin Sanzhu's heart immediately tightened.
His dog is still so young and he is not around. What if he is bullied by his classmates?
Also, the private school doesn’t know if each meal is enough to satisfy people.
Besides, the huts over there in the dormitory shouldn't be too far away, right? Don't go to the latrine in the middle of the night, you have to go all the way.
It's no wonder that Lin Sanzhu thinks so much. In fact, Lin Yuanqiu has never left his father's side since he was born, so it's no wonder that he can rest assured.
Compared with Lin Sanzhu's sleepless nights, Lin Yuanqiu is much better. After all, his true mental age lies here.
Unless others take action unreasonably, how could he be bullied?
…
The next day, Lin Sanzhu, who had two dark circles under his eyes, led his son to the town.
