Scumbag Training Manual

Chapter 5
Chen Miao gathered all the money in the family together, but she couldn't even afford a decent coffin.

Although Chen Ling brought back five taels of silver, once the money was used for funerals, Chen Ling would not be able to study anymore for at least half a year.

Chen Miao thought for a while, the five taels of silver could not be moved no matter what, the most important thing for Linger now was to study.

She collected the five taels of silver, put the last three taels of silver at home in her bosom, and went to the coffin shop in the town.

She wanted to ask for a coffin, but the cheapest thin wooden coffin cost five taels of silver, and she couldn't even buy half a coffin with the three qian silver in her arms.

The owner of the coffin shop felt sorry for her young age, so he suggested to her that a pair of straw mats can be bought for less than a penny.

Chen Miao burst into tears, her father was already dead, how could she wrap his father's body in a straw mat?

The young girl was wearing heavy filial piety, mourning and weeping, and there were several big black characters written on the wooden board in front of her: sell her body to bury her father.

Passers-by saw it, and all had sore noses.

The old man advised her that now that the weather is getting hotter, the body cannot be kept for a long time, it should be wrapped in a straw mat and buried as soon as possible.

Before the old man could finish his sentence, a thin body threw himself into Chen Miao's arms and burst into tears: "Sister! I won't go to school anymore, let's bury daddy first!"

Chen Miao looked at her brother who was crying and out of breath, her heart ached like twists and turns, and she knelt on the side of the street all morning, but no one was willing to buy her. Could it be that she really wanted to deprive her brother of the right to study?
But the weather was getting hotter and hotter, and it was really impossible to put Dad's body down any longer.

She closed her eyes dejectedly, clenched her fists tightly, and took a deep breath.

Let's get over the difficulties in front of me first, and let's talk about Ling'er's school expenses. After her father's funeral is done first, she will think of another way.Even if she doesn't eat or drink, she can't let Ling'er stop studying.

Just as she was about to nod, she suddenly heard a gentle voice above her head asking: "Little girl, do you want to sell yourself to bury your father?"

Chen Miao was stunned for a moment, then raised her head and saw a middle-aged man in his forties standing in front of her, with a short beard and wearing a Ge-colored robe.

With a clear face, Huo Ciai looked into their eyes with a bit of pity and warmth.

A glimmer of hope rose in Chen Miao's heart, and she said softly, "Yes, as long as I can buy a coffin for my father to bury, I am willing to sell myself."

Chen Ling hugged her sister and said anxiously, "Sister! You can't leave me. If you leave, what should I do?"

Chen Miao was tongue-tied and tangled in her heart, yes, if she left, what would the young Linger do?
What's more, she still doesn't know if the man in front of her is really willing to buy her, and what will she do after buying her?
She is not afraid of being a slave, but she can't let such a young Ling'er follow her to be a slave, right?
The middle-aged man in front of him saw her hesitation, and asked with a smile, "Little girl, is there no one in your house anymore?"

Chen Miao shook her head and said sadly: "Mother died early, father also passed away, and there are no relatives or elders in the family."

Since their family fell behind, the relatives and friends they used to see never appeared again.

When the family was in the most difficult time, she also went to several relatives' homes to borrow money, but they all failed.

The middle-aged man sighed, and said softly: "Seeing that you are also a filial daughter, how about this, are you willing to come with me? I am willing to pay for your father's burial, your brother..." He thought about it, "If you don't mind If so, I can also adopt them together."

Chen Miao raised her head in disbelief, she did not believe that such a good thing would happen to her.

She asked softly: "I don't know who is Mr.? Why are you willing to take in my brother and sister?"

The middle-aged man smiled slightly. He was not at all unhappy with her words, but there was a touch of joy in his eyes. This girl is very smart.

He smiled and said: "My surname is Pei, I live in Xicheng, and I still have some money left over. I am willing to bury your father for you because I appreciate your filial piety. But I will not waste this money for nothing. I bought you, yes I want you to be my daughter-in-law."

Chen Miao opened her mouth wide in surprise, and said nah, "Daughter-in-law?"

The man surnamed Pei nodded, and asked seriously: "Have you ever been married?"

Chen Miao blushed and shook her head hastily.

The man surnamed Pei asked again: "Where is the engagement?"

Chen Miao lowered her head slightly, but still shook her head.At the beginning, many matchmakers came to the house to propose marriage, but my father was always dissatisfied with the selection, so it was delayed.

The man surnamed Pei was very satisfied, stretched out his hand to pull her and Chen Ling up, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, my Pei family has always been innocent and honest people, not a bad person. It is helpless to let you be my daughter-in-law."

He sighed slightly, and said lightly: "Let's talk while walking, we met by fate, whether you agree or not, I will bury your father first for you."

Chen Miao glanced at her younger brother anxiously, and the two siblings looked at each other blankly.

Chen Miao pursed her lips, no matter what, this was an opportunity after all, she was already very grateful that this uncle surnamed Pei extended a helping hand in their most difficult time, if she was really going to marry her son, Let her marry.

The man surnamed Pei told her that his name was Pei Songde and he came from a rich peasant.

For convenience, Chen Miao and Chen Ling called him Uncle Pei.

Pei Songde first asked someone to handle Chen Xuanze's funeral, and he was very dedicated after busy work.

Chen Miao and Chen Ling followed behind him and only did some chores within their capabilities.

With everyone's help, Chen Xuanze's funeral was handled easily.Although Chen Miao was sad, she finally put her biggest worry to rest, and she felt a lot more relaxed.

Chen Xuanze was buried and buried in the ground. During this time, Pei Songde didn't say a word to ask Chen Miao and his brother to go back with him.

Chen Miao couldn't stop thinking in her heart, this Uncle Pei's family is also a wealthy family, wouldn't it be easy to find any kind of daughter-in-law?Why did you find yourself again?
Is it because his son has some defects?

Is deaf?Or missing a limb?

Or someone with a brain problem?
Chen Miao couldn't stop suffering in her heart. Could it be that she really entrusted her whole life to a stupid and disabled man?

If she is a slave or a handmaiden, she still has a day to get out of her family and regain her freedom, but if she gets married, she may not be able to be free for the rest of her life.

After thinking about it, Chen Miao finally made a decision.

Since it was agreed to sell her body to bury her father, and since Uncle Pei helped her, she should keep her promise.

If she is really asked to marry a stupid or disabled man, then marry, as if she repaid Pei Songde's favor.

What's more, Pei Songde is willing to adopt Ling'er. If Ling'er can live in Pei's house, she won't have to worry about the expenses of food, lodging and study in the future. What else can she not let go of?
Thinking of this, the whole person suddenly relaxed.

After Pei Songde dealt with all the matters, he finally asked Chen Miao: "How, have you considered it?"

Chen Miao nodded firmly: "I have considered it, I am willing to marry."

(End of this chapter)