A widower's entertainment

Chapter 279 [Brothers and Sisters] (Subscribe)
It is undoubtedly a happy thing that the poet Cha Hailing did not choose such a sad ending.

Of course, only Lin Youcheng knew about this happy thing.

Although the enthusiasm for poetry has gradually faded in this era, there are still poets who write poetry, whether it is Bei Dao's statement that someone must rewrite love, or the rural woman who traveled across half of China to talk boldly and frankly about love, or the poet who swallowed an iron moon in the workshop, those poets are still there. Of course, although the iron moon also made such a decision, at least that is a matter for the future.

At least now Cha Hailing is not lying on the railway tracks in Shanhaiguan, but is sitting in the courtyard of the quadrangle and chatting with Lin Youcheng about poetry, ideals, and of course, residence and houses.

"Brother Lin, when I save up some money in the future, I will definitely buy a courtyard house like yours and let my family live in the capital."

Cha Hailing had envied Lin Youcheng's courtyard house more than once, and he also wanted to have such a courtyard house.

Hearing what Cha Hailing said, Lin Youcheng shook his head and said with a smile: "Then you have to hurry up, the price may become more and more expensive in the future. And I don't think you have to buy a courtyard house, you can also consider commercial housing. The country now has policies in this regard. You also know that this is the capital of Beijing, and the price of houses will definitely become more and more expensive in the future."

Although Cha Hailing felt that what Lin Youcheng said made sense, he taught at Yenching University of Political Science and Law. Even though he also wrote poetry, the royalties and salary were far less than what Lin Youcheng earned from his novels. Naturally, he did not have that much money to buy a house, not to mention that he was the eldest in the family and had to support his parents. After receiving his salary, he had to send part of it back home.

Of course, although Cha Hailing thought so, he didn’t think the price of this house could be that expensive.

Lin Youcheng looked at Cha Hailing and just nodded. Although he heard what he said, he didn't take it to heart. He didn't say much either. After all, no one had expected that the housing prices in the capital would become so outrageously expensive in the future.

"I don't think you need to worry too much about Zhaoxi's high school entrance exam. She will definitely get into a good university in the future."

When Lin Youcheng heard Cha Hailing mention Lin Zhaoxi's exams and university, he smiled and said, "Let it be as it is. However, Xier and Zhaoqing heard that you were admitted to the Law Department of Yenching University at the age of fifteen. They all admire you and want to learn from you."

Cha Hailing didn't expect that Lin Youcheng would actually talk about how he was admitted to the Law Department of Yenching University at the age of fifteen. He felt a little embarrassed for a moment and didn't know what to say, so he just smiled.

"It's a good omen that they will be better than us in the future."

Lin Youcheng nodded his head and agreed: "Their future life will naturally be better."

Cha Hailing did not stay in Xinghua Hutong for long. After dinner, he left and returned to school.

Lin Youcheng was naturally very pleased when he saw Lin Zhaoxi studying hard after dinner. Although he did not have particularly high requirements for the studies of Lin Zhaoxi and other children, Lin Zhaoxi has always been very sensible and excellent in study. How could he not feel pleased and proud as a father?

Of course, Lin Youcheng is also very clear that his daughter Lin Zhaoxi's maturity and understanding are all acquired since childhood, because of her previous living environment. He still remembers that when she was in Chunfeng Lane in Decheng, the little Lin Zhaoxi was still sitting there washing clothes. Now, in the blink of an eye, she is almost sixteen and will take the high school entrance examination. After that, she will go to high school, and in another three years, she will go to college. "Dad, my grades are not as good as my sister's. What if I take the high school entrance examination in the future and fail to get into high school?"

Lin Zhaoqing was aware of his own grades. Although he once said that he wanted to be a scientist or a mathematician, his grades were average and far inferior to Lin Zhaoxi. Although it was not his high school entrance examination, when he looked at his sister Lin Zhaoxi who was studying hard, he couldn't help but think that he would also have to take the high school entrance examination in the future.

Lin Youcheng turned his gaze and looked at Lin Zhaoqing who asked this question, then glanced at Lin Zhaomei who was watching the TV series "My Brothers and Sisters" in the room, and Lin Zhaole who was sitting on a small stool, and couldn't help but say: "There is still a lot of time. Since you have thought about this problem, you should work harder in the future."

Although Lin Youcheng did not have particularly high academic requirements for his children, he would not indulge Lin Zhaoqing in his studies, nor would he say that it didn't matter if he failed the exam. Of course, Lin Youcheng did not use his sister Lin Zhaoxi as a role model for Lin Zhaoqing, because he knew very well that everyone has different strengths.

Although Lin Zhaoqing's academic performance is not very good, he still remembers that Lin Zhaoqing's physical education teacher Jiang Heke told him that Lin Zhaoqing has a talent for sports and wanted Lin Zhaoqing to practice sports, but in this respect, Lin Zhaoxi cannot compare.

However, as a father he did not agree at that time, and he did not know whether it was right or wrong. After all, he really did not want his children to walk that difficult and painful path.

Lin Zhaoqing didn't expect Lin Youcheng to say that, and he hung his head instantly. He also knew that he was not working hard enough, especially compared to his sister.

In fact, just as Lin Youcheng didn't say it and didn't compare her with her sister Lin Zhaoxi, Lin Zhaoqing and the others knew it very well in their hearts. After all, the eldest sister Lin Zhaoxi has always been a role model for the children in all aspects.

Lin Zhaole sat on a small stool, watching the screen on TV. He had no idea of ​​Lin Zhaoqing's troubles. He turned his head and saw Lin Zhaoqing, and asked in confusion: "Second brother, aren't you going to watch TV?"

"Come on, sit here."

As he spoke, Lin Zhaole gave his small stool to Lin Zhaoqing, and then ran to the corner to get another small stool.

Lin Youcheng watched a few young boys watching the TV series "My Brothers and Sisters" but didn't pay any special attention to them. He just reminded them to go to bed early after watching the TV series.

Lin Youcheng himself has not thought about watching the TV series "My Brothers and Sisters". Although he asked Lin Zhaoqing to work hard in the future, he, as a father, also has to work hard to write the script. After all, Lin Zhaole is only six years old this year, and he, as a father, still has a long way to go.

Lin Youcheng went to his study, thinking about quickly writing the TV series script of "The Disguiser" and handing it over to Zheng Xiaolong.

In the courtyard, the father Lin Youcheng was writing a script, Lin Zhaoxi was reading and studying, and the other brothers and sisters were huddled together to watch the TV series "My Brothers and Sisters" written by their father.

(End of this chapter)