Jiang Yue didn't know what standards bookstores were classified according to. She had to tell the clerk what kind of books she wanted and asked him to pull them out. Then she asked for a dry cloth to wipe her hands, then opened the book and opened it. This book is a selection.
The shopkeeper was even more happy to see that the other party was a book lover. Although he was not admitted as a scholar, he has been a bit of a bookworm since he was a child and did not want to see others ruining books. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have wrapped up the entire bookstore when oilcloth was so expensive.
Jiang Yue didn't know what the shopkeeper was thinking. She chose a few books herself and gave them a look to Jiang Nian. She didn't know if he understood, but she nodded anyway.
She chose a picture book for elementary school students, an exercise and health book similar to Baduanjin, and a miscellaneous book on clothing. I even found a medical book, which was thicker and more comprehensive than the one given by the medical clinic before. Just these few books cost 5 taels of silver, 3 taels of which were from the medical book.
It is true that books are for rich people.
Jiangjia Village couldn't even build a primary school for enlightenment, and only the children of the village chief's family knew a few simple words in the entire village. In this way, he also gained the admiration and respect of the villagers.
Aren’t the Wang Scholars and his family next door talking about their reputation as scholars all day long? It’s difficult to take the imperial examination.
Jiang Nian will definitely not be able to pass the imperial examination. Just learn to read and write. To learn to write, pen, ink, paper and inkstone are indispensable.
"No wolf hair! Just rabbit hair, horse hair or whatever!" Jiang Yue saw the clerk taking out some good wolf hair pens, and the big cub behind him had a strong aura, as if he was about to riot. She was afraid that the bookstore would be demolished, so she quickly waved her hand and replaced it with another one.
The waiter thought the customer thought it was too expensive, so he didn't say anything and smiled and changed it.
In the end, Jiang Yue chose the cheapest set of pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and only bought two more dollars for the paper.
Poor students have more stationery, so they are definitely not poor students. Even if you don’t learn well, you can’t blame the stationery, right?
Before settling the accounts, she saw an inkstone placed on the highest shelf, "That's it?"
When the shopkeeper saw that she was interested in the inkstone, he asked the clerk to take it down.
"This inkstone was left behind by the previous landlord. I didn't see what it was. It has lost its luster over time. If the guest likes it, I will give it to you."
The shopkeeper doesn’t use things left by others, but just throws them away and feels inappropriate. What if it is something important to the original owner? In the end it had to be shelved.
Jiang Yue picked up the inkstone. It had a dark brown frosted feel and did look a bit shabby, but she wanted it inexplicably.
"Thank you very much, shopkeeper. How do you want to change it? There are polished rice, white noodles, green vegetables, cabbage and water radish."
The total of all the things she bought was thirteen taels of silver. The exchange price was naturally based on the current prices at grain stores and vegetable stores, so there wasn't much that could be exchanged.
The shopkeeper used an abacus to calculate back and forth, "I need 8 buckets each of polished rice and white flour, 20 jins of green vegetables, and 20 jins of cabbage."
"Okay, the food is in the car."
The shopkeeper didn't expect them to put such valuable food in the car so boldly without anyone watching. Quickly invite them to the back door, and then ask the guys at home to help move them down.
Jiang Yue's estimate was accurate. The grain he brought out was only two kilograms more, and the vegetables were about the same. She didn't ask for it again and asked the shopkeeper to give her two cheap brushes.
The shopkeeper happily sent the guests away. Looking at their handsome backs, he sighed with emotion. He didn't know when these two people came to the city. He hoped to visit their bookstore often in the future.
I didn’t want to think about it anymore. The green vegetables were crispy and looked fresh. I quickly asked the cook to fry them and I had a meal first. Recently, all the vegetables have been given to the elderly and children, and I have to run to the toilet less often. It feels so uncomfortable...
After changing this deal, Jiang Yue doesn't plan to change anything else now. These books, pens, inks, paper and inkstones are needed right now and can be used to pass the time. As for other things, wait until the price of food is higher, then take it out and exchange it, and you can get more.
After returning home, the two of them took a hot bath and drank ginger soup - compared to the bitter medicine, Jiang Nian didn't dislike the spicy ginger soup anymore.
Although Jiang Yue didn't feel the medicine was bitter, nor did the ginger soup taste spicy. It must be that the wolf's senses are too sensitive.
Speaking of taking a bath, Jiang Yue remembered that when she first moved into her new home, she said she wanted to take a bath, and Jiang Nian took off all her clothes in a few seconds. He thought he was still washing in the house just like he did at the foot of the mountain.
He was not happy until Jiang Yue rushed him to the clean room and said she wanted to wash herself.
But can Jiang Yue listen to him? In some places, you can coddle your children, but in some places, you can't. In particular, the act of casually taking off your clothes outside is very taboo!
The first time, she was still talking to him and waiting outside, saying that he couldn't sleep with her unless he took a bath, so he had to take a bath obediently.
The second time, she talked for a few minutes and then walked away.
The third time, she directly asked him to go wash, and he went of his own accord.
In less than 21 days, good habits have been formed.
The books Jiang Yue exchanged were all useful.
She must strengthen her training to ensure good physical fitness. When she waits for the next stage, she will look for books that teach Wu Da Da Dao.
The clothing book had picture explanations, so she would make a few more outfits to change while she had time.
Herbs grew in the space, but there were only a few types. She has to recognize medicinal materials and learn basic medical knowledge. If I can’t read it in one or two months now, will I still be unable to read it in one, two, or three to five years?
Knowing medical skills can really save you many lives.
As for Jiang Nianjiang, he cannot be left idle. He must learn to read and write and cannot be an illiterate child.
Speaking of this, Jiang Yue looked through the things she bought today on the table.
The bookstore was not far away, so in order to hide it from others, she asked the clerk to wrap the things in oil paper and send them to the car. It was probably a good gift for the other party. The clerk generously wrapped the book twice with the tarpaulin from the store.
Very good, I wiped a big piece of oilcloth again.
She took out the old inkstone and studied it under the candlelight - but she didn't find anything.
How should I put it, she used to be a nerd who only knew how to take exams, so she spent her free time working part-time to make money. People who are poor have little opportunity to develop elegant interests and hobbies.
This was the first time she encountered something as elegant as an inkstone.
Comparing this one with another inkstone, they are both unused. The new inkstone is also engraved with bamboo patterns, so it should look better.
But it was such a bare old inkstone, and the more it looked at it, the more it had a quaint texture, which suited her very well.
She conveniently put the old inkstone into the space.
Suddenly, the inkstone disappeared!
Then, a number appeared on the white wall, 02:00:00
Um? !
