Pastoral little master

Chapter 213
This is probably the first time that Tan Dejin rejected Zhao's request so directly.

The reason for the refusal was largely because of what Yang and Tan Deyin said last time.

The last time Yang and Zhao fought over the fields in Hulin Town, Yang said that Mr. Tan had 500 taels of silver in his hands. Although Zhao tried to deny it, Tan Dejin was not a coward. He thought Yang's words were extremely credible .

If Mr. Tan didn't have 500 taels of silver in his hands, how could he have given all of the [-] mu of land in Hulin Town to Tan Deyin's family, but Tan Deyin didn't have any doubts.

Mrs. Zhao seemed to have dumped a hot potato, but it happened that this dump revealed her family background.

However, even though Tan Dejin knew it in his heart, he never thought of the 500 taels of silver.

But now Mrs. Zhao came to make up his mind again, which made him annoyed, and felt that his parents were too unkind.

Back then, when Liu Lang fell ill a few times, his mother was unwilling to pay even a penny, so she really thought they were tight on money.Later, I was forced to separate the family, and my parents were even more picky, and they didn't even want to give more money.

Don't blame them for wanting to separate, just blame them for not helping them.

Liu Lang is their grandson, and even their only son. They should know that they treat Liu Lang as their life.

These years, if Ming Xiu hadn't been all the dowries, Liu Lang might...

Tan Dejin didn't dare to think about it any further. The more he thought about it, the colder his heart became. No parent wants his children to live a good life. Only his mother tries to calculate him, for fear that his life will be better.

"Tan Dejin, what are you talking about?" Mrs. Zhao slapped the small table next to her hard, her face turning blue.

There was a sound of doors opening in the east and west chambers, Yang and Wu all stuck their heads out to have a look.

Tan Dejin stood up, "Mother, if the fifth child wants to study in Huairen Academy, I can ask Qiduo to talk to Mrs. Shen for help. Then I can find a good gentleman for the fifth child. As for the rest, my son is helpless."

Then, he turned and left.

"Bastard!" Mrs. Zhao gritted her teeth and overturned the small table, causing the things on it to roll all over the ground.

Yang sneered and closed the door firmly.

It's better to be mad at you old hag, shameless!
When Tan Dejin came home, Mrs. Xu naturally wanted to ask Mrs. Zhao why she let him go.

He didn't want Xu to follow behind and get angry, so he just said calmly, "It's nothing, Mom and Dad want to send Lao Wu to Huairen Academy to study, so they asked me to ask about the situation in the academy, so I can have a good idea."

"Oh, that's it. It would be a good thing if Lao Wu can enter Huairen Academy. All father's hopes are on Lao Wu. I hope he will be successful in the future and live up to father's expectations." Xu is very sincere. Said.

"Yeah, I hope that kid can live up to it." Tan Dejin sighed lightly, he was really not optimistic about this fifth child.

Qiduo didn't quite believe what Tan Dejin said, it was impossible for Mrs. Zhao to just inquire about the situation of the academy.
Since Dad didn't say anything, she didn't ask any more.
Liu Ju pouted at the side immediately, "Mother, you don't know how Uncle Wu is studying, people in our village say that he is not the material for studying, and that grandma sending him to study is not only a waste of money, but also hurts the family." he."

"Ju, Fifth Uncle is your elder, how can you say that about him. Besides, no matter whether you can go to high school in the future, it is always good to read more books, so how can you harm him?" Tan Dejin immediately scolded.

Qiduo smiled, and then said, "Father, don't scold Second Sister either. I've heard what Second Sister said, so don't say it, there is some truth to what Fifth Uncle does in the field. But he never moved a finger. Just kidding, Uncle Wu wonders if he can tell the difference between wheat and leeks.

Of course, if Uncle Wu really studied hard and could read and write, he wouldn't have to worry about making a living. He could help others with their accountancy or something.

It’s just that everyone is passing on that although Uncle Wu has been going to school every day these years, he can’t read a few words, and often goes out to play secretly or hide somewhere to sleep.He doesn't know how to work in the field, and he doesn't know how to read, write, and settle accounts, and he can't bear the energy. What should he support himself by then? "
Mr. Tan's ideal is beautiful, and he hopes that his son will be able to honor his ancestors in the future.

But, you also have to see if this son is a good piece of wood, if it is rotten wood, how can it be carved into a good one.

Qiduo's words were more polite, and to put it harshly, Tan Deyou is a typical lazy type.

Under the guise of studying every day, he doesn't have to do homework, but he eats better and dresses better than others every day.

It's a pity that there is no ink in this belly.

Hearing Qiduo's words, Tan Dejin also heaved a long sigh. He understood all these words, but he couldn't say them to his father. It was obviously going to crush his father's dream and make him sad.

"By the way, father and mother, today I heard Sizao sister said that the descendants of the old lady may have news." Qi Duo remembered this matter.

"Really?" Tan Dejin and Xu Shi both looked surprised.

"Sister Sizao said this. She said that grandpa and third uncle are busy inquiring about this these days. She doesn't know exactly where the news came from. Father, if you are free, you can also ask Grandpa asked about it." Qi Duo said.

She was really very interested in this old lady.

"Okay, no wonder you just went to the front yard and your grandma said that your grandpa is not at home. In this way, your grandpa may have gone out to find out the news." Tan Dejin nodded.

When mentioning the old aunt, the topic naturally revolved around her old man.

Tan Dejin couldn't help talking about some past events.

Although Qiduo has heard it twice, she still listens with gusto.

At noon, the sky was as dark as ink, and under the thunder and lightning, a torrential rain finally began to fall.

When it rained, the previous stuffy feeling disappeared, and the whole person became refreshed.

Qiduo stayed at home with nothing to do, so she went to Shen's house wearing clogs and holding an umbrella.

These days are busy, so I didn't go to talk with Zheng Wanru.

Aunt Li came over to open the door, saw that it was Qiduo, and warmly welcomed her in.

"Is Auntie at home?" Qiduo asked with a smile.

"I'm here, Madam has been talking about you, Miss Seven these days." Aunt Li responded with a smile.

Zheng Wanru heard the voice and came out of the room.

"Qiduo is here, come quickly." Seeing Qiduo, the smile on Zheng Wanru's face immediately spread gently.

Qiduo walked over with a smile.

It's just that after getting closer, I found that after a few days of rest, Zheng Wanru had lost a lot of energy.

"Auntie, why do you seem to have lost some weight? What's the matter?" Qiduo frowned hurriedly and asked with concern.

"It's okay. I was bored for the past two days. I got cold and felt a little unwell. I didn't eat a little, so I naturally lost weight. I'm fine now, so don't worry." Zheng Wanru said with a gentle smile.

Afraid that she had something to hide, Qiduo turned to look at Aunt Li.

Mrs. Li nodded, "Miss Seven, don't worry, Madam is telling the truth. A few days ago, I had a cold and had a fever. I invited a doctor to see her. After taking a few medicines, I'm fine now. I wanted to tell you Miss Seven, it was my wife who refused to let you, saying that your family is very busy, and I don't want you to worry."

Qiduo was relieved when she saw that Aunt Li's expression was natural and she didn't look like she was telling a lie.

But I feel a little guilty in my heart. My aunt is so kind to me, but when she is sick, I can't be around. I am really guilty.

Fortunately, my aunt just had a cold, nothing serious.
"Auntie, you are just seeing someone else. I come to you at any time if I have any difficulties, but you don't tell me when you are not feeling well. However, you also blame me. I have been busy recently, so I forgot to come to see you, otherwise I don't know about your illness." Qiduo said with red eyes.

Zheng Wanru was very relieved to know that Qiduo really cared about her.

He hugged Qiduo's shoulders, stroked her hair, and said softly, "Silly girl, I just caught a little cold, and it's not a big deal. Do you have to shout it out so that the whole village knows it? Besides , I still have Mrs. Li here, don't worry, if I need you, I will definitely let Mrs. Li find you."

Qiduo nodded.

Zheng Wanru took Qiduo into the room and sat down.

Aunt Li smiled and brought hot tea and snacks over.

Qiduo told Zheng Wanru what she had done during these days.

Zheng Wanru listened carefully, sometimes nodding and smiling gratifyingly, sometimes frowning worried for her, sometimes happy for her.

"Qiduo, it's not easy for your family to set up such a large property now. The stall is a bit big, and the management must not be slack, otherwise all previous efforts will be wasted. And how to develop in the future, you have to think carefully about it , there must be no difference." Zheng Wanru said seriously.
"Yeah, auntie, I know." Qiduo also nodded solemnly.

It is true that we cannot be slack and sloppy. It is easy to start a business and difficult to keep a business.

It is easy to spread the stalls, but it is not an easy task to make all the stalls produce gold.

"Okay, the same sentence, if you have any difficulties, come and tell Auntie." Zheng Wanru nodded with a smile.

"Well, definitely." Qiduo smiled with squinted eyes, "By the way, Auntie, if my mixed fish and duck can be successful, then you will also change the pond at home into a fish pond, okay?"

At present, the mixed breeding of fish and ducks in my family has just started, and the success may not be 100% guaranteed. Of course, I dare not ask my aunt to follow the interview.

Only when you succeed and you really have experience, will your aunt not be at a disadvantage.

Zheng Wanru's eyes lit up, this is a good idea, she nodded and agreed, anyway, the pond at home is empty and empty, it would be good to raise some fish.

"By the way, Qiduo, it's just in time for you to come, and I want to talk to you about something. If you don't come these few days, I'm going to look for you." Zheng Wanru changed the subject with a smile.

"Oh, auntie, what's the matter, tell me quickly." Qiduo sat down with a smile.

"It's a good thing. Mrs. Kang came to see me a few days ago and asked me to be a matchmaker." Zheng Wanru pursed her lips and smiled.

Mediator?

Qiduo's eyes lit up, could it be for the elder sister?

"Auntie, can you tell me in detail?" Qiduo was a little anxious. The elder sister's marriage was full of twists and turns, and she sincerely hoped that she could find a warm and happy home.
Zheng Wanru told what happened.

A few days ago, Mrs. Kang came to look for her again, naturally because of Kang Jin and Erxia.

Kang Jin is very satisfied with Erxia. These days, in order to see Erxia more, he deliberately only pulls two hundred catties of lotus root each time, just to find an excuse to come to Qiduo's house.

Mrs. Kang originally wanted to come to Qiduo's house to propose marriage, but she knew that her house was busy recently, so she waited patiently, and when the spring plowing was over, she immediately came to beg Zheng Wanru.

Zheng Wanru was delayed for two days due to illness, so I specifically mentioned it today.
"Hehe, logically speaking, you should tell your mother about this matter. But let me think about it carefully. If your mother doesn't like Young Master Kang, but because of Mrs. Kang's relationship, she has no choice but to agree to this marriage. In this way, it is difficult for the strong.

Marriage should be beautiful, and it should be blessed by both parents sincerely. Only such a marriage can be happy and complete.Therefore, I dare not speak rashly.

Qiduo, don't tell your mother about this when you go back, but find out your mother's opinion of Young Master Kang from the side. If she also thinks that Young Master Kang and Erxia are suitable, then come and tell me right away, and I will officially come to the door Propose marriage for Young Master Kang. " Zheng Wanru said.

Wow, it's great that the Kang family finally came to propose marriage.

Qiduo is very happy, she is optimistic about Kang Jin.
Immediately resigned Zheng Wanru, and rushed back excitedly.

(End of this chapter)