diskusbooks Chapter 358 The Children Gather
Chapter 358 The Children Gather
Grandma used to say she wanted to bring them to Uncle Chenglin's house, but my mother always stopped her, saying that Caiwei and her aunt were jinxes.
Now that the family is wealthy, Grandpa says that everything in the family was given to them by Uncle Chenglin's family.
After that, every time Grandma came here, Mother always wanted Grandma to take them with her.
However, he was rejected by his grandfather and father every time.
Her mother told her to curry favor with Gu Caiwei, but she felt that her grandmother was right: one should treat friends sincerely and not have ulterior motives.
Not far away, Xu Le and Xu Chong from Xu Changshan's family were also watching this side.
Five-year-old Xu Le was wearing a green t-shirt and shorts, holding a homemade clay figurine in his hand, his eyes full of longing.
Three-year-old Xu Chong hid behind his older brother, only half of his head showing. His little yellow shirt was a bit wrinkled. He said in a childish voice, "Brother, I want to go."
Xu Le patted his younger brother on the shoulder and encouraged him, "Don't be afraid, we'll go together in a bit."
Xu Hao, four years old, was wearing a small cloth robe and stood to the side.
She occasionally kicked at the pebbles on the ground with her toes, bit her lip, and muttered to herself, "They're having so much fun. When can I join them?"
I also want to study, like Brother Jingye, and go to school in the prefectural city.
Xu Le patted his and his younger brother's heads: "Don't worry, my dad said that after this year, you and Xiao Chong can go to school in the county."
Xu Hao and Xu Chong asked excitedly, "Really?"
Xu Le nodded: "Of course."
Gu Jingye spotted them immediately and waved with a smile: "Xiaoping, Xiaoyong, and Xu Le, Xu Chong, and Xu Hao, come and play with us!"
Shen Qihui chimed in, "That's right, everyone come and play together, that's how it's lively!"
Xiaoping hesitated for a moment, then slowly walked over with Xiaoyong in her hand.
Xu Le took a deep breath, took Xu Chong's hand, and followed.
Xu Hao's eyes lit up, and he jogged over to join them.
Xiaoping walked up to them and said shyly, "Hello, brothers and sisters, can we really play with you?"
Xiao Yong hid behind his older sister, peeked out, and timidly greeted her: "Hello, brother and sister."
Xu Le scratched his head like a boy and said with a smile, "Can we join you too?"
Xu Chong gripped Sun Qingdong's hand tightly and whispered, "Brother, I...I want to play too."
Xu Hao looked at everyone expectantly and nodded vigorously.
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Dongfang Jin and Gu Yumei walked over and saw the lively scene.
The two noticed that Shen Qihui was rather thin and was wearing a moon-white brocade short jacket.
His collar and cuffs were embroidered with light blue cloud patterns, and a matching silk sash was tied around his waist, from which hung a lustrous jade pendant that swayed gently with his movements.
His face was round and cute, with a healthy blush.
His eyebrows resembled two slender willow leaves, slightly upturned, revealing a childlike playfulness.
Its eyes were large and bright, like a clear spring. Its dark pupils were lively and spirited, curiously observing everything around it, with a hint of cunning flashing in them at times.
Beneath her high, straight nose is a mouth that always seems to be smiling, with the corners of her lips slightly upturned, revealing a row of clean, even, pearly white teeth when she smiles.
Shaking his head: "A tall tree adorned with jade, ten thousand green silk ribbons hanging down. Who could have cut such delicate leaves? The spring breeze of February is like a pair of scissors."
When Gu Yumei saw her son like this, her eyes immediately reddened: "This kid..."
The boy looks just like his father, especially the way he turns his head.
"Xiaomei, if I could be born into a wealthy family, I would definitely become the top scholar in the imperial examination..."
"Xiaomei, I'd be perfectly content if I could eat my fill every day..."
"Xiaomei..."
Dongfang Jin turned her head and saw Gu Yumei staring at Shen Qihui with tears streaming down her face. She shook her head helplessly.
Xiao Jun said that Xiao Hui looked most like his father, which was why he begged him to send Xiao Hui to the prefectural city.
Actually, the child was overthinking it; she had always wanted Xiaohui to stay by Gu Jingye's side.
The two children have complementary personalities.
Thinking about it, she reached out and took Yu Mei's arm: "This kid has grown taller in the few days I haven't seen him. He looks like a young nobleman in this outfit."
Gu Yumei composed herself and wiped away her tears: "Isn't all of this thanks to you? Look at you, showing off like this."
“Sister Yumei, Xiaohui earned this himself, it’s not showing off.”
As he spoke, everyone joined in the cheering: "Great poem! Brother Ziyao, give us one!"
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jin and Gu Yumei did not rush forward, but stood at the door watching them.
After she gave "Three Hundred Tang Poems" to her elder brother, she hoped to make his Four Seasons Study a hit.
Unexpectedly, it was taken by his money-grubbing emperor cousin and serialized in the "Donglin Daily".
Because of these poems, which were originally scheduled to be published one poem every fifteen days, the sales of the newspaper and the Four Seasons Bookstore skyrocketed, and it almost caused the students to skip classes and collectively stake out the printing factory.
The emperor cousin had to change the date, sending one poem every seven days, along with the interpretation of the ancient poem, explanations of the words in it, and annotations of polyphonic characters.
Lin Ziyao stood up, his hands behind his back, and recited the poem with a swaying head: "One should pity the footprints on the mossy path, for the gate remains closed despite repeated knocks. Spring's beauty cannot be confined within the garden walls; a branch of red apricot blossoms peeks over the wall."
"Okay, Jingye, Jingye, recite another one."
Gu Yumei said with a smile, "This kid is also hardworking. Lin Min's efforts have not been in vain."
Dongfang Jin nodded: "The village head has pinned all his hopes on his grandson."
"That's right, every time Lin Min comes here, she praises her son."
Also, I want to thank you for the books you gave me; otherwise, his son wouldn't be receiving such special treatment from the teacher.
"That's because the child is studious and has done well."
"That's true. Look at Sun Xing's eldest son, huddled in the back. Is he afraid to come out and recite the poem?"
"It's possible. Uncle Song said this kid is quite good at math. You know, kids who like math aren't stupid."
It seems this kid doesn't like being tied down.
"Sigh, farm kids are used to being wild. But this kid will be fine in the future. Old Song always praises him for being smart and able to learn by analogy."
Seeing Gu Jingye come out, he respectfully bowed to everyone and said, "Then I'll make a fool of myself."
The mountains and the songs seem to lower their brows, the waves flow like drunken eyes. Tourists all ascend the thirteenth floor. They envy not the songs and music of Zhuxi, nor the ancient Yangzhou.
Wild rice and millet grow alongside fragrant candy; jade vessels are poured overturned on jade boats. Whose family sings a folk song in the style of "Water Melody"? The sound echoes around the green mountains, lingering only in the evening clouds.
"Clap clap clap," Dongfang Jin clapped his hands as he walked out: "Not bad, not bad, you've all learned well. With another year of consolidation, you'll definitely be a student next year."
As long as you don't slack off, we can take the exam together next year, but don't be arrogant.
Lin Ziyao stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Hello, Auntie. Hello, Aunt Yumei. I will never be arrogant."
When he revisited what he had learned in the past, every piece of knowledge seemed to be given new life, giving rise to completely different understandings and insights.
Moreover, he can use his existing knowledge as an anchor to cleverly connect it with the new knowledge he acquires, allowing his thinking to continuously extend and enabling him to continue to cultivate the field of knowledge and write new chapters.
Dongfang Jin stepped forward and reached out to help him up: "Very good. Don't overwork yourself with your studies. You need to know how to balance work and rest."
After she sent Gu Jingye and the others to live in the prefectural city, Lin Yu and Lin Min bought a house near the county school so that her mother-in-law could live with Lin Ziyao in the county.
"I'll listen to my aunt."
Gu Jingye saw Dongfang Jin and excitedly ran over: "Little Mother!"
"Mother," Gu Caiwei ran to Dongfang Jin's arms first and hugged her.
Yang Wenwen rushed over as well: "Aunt Jin."
Dongfang Jin hugged Gu Caiwei and Yang Wenwen and said gently, "Did my two little beauties miss me?"
"Yes," the two children said in unison.
Sun Qingzhuang and his boys also ran over and bowed, saying, "Hello, Auntie."