Lao Zhou glanced at his daughter and asked, "Why are you going to the county town?"
Manbao couldn't say that she was selling candies, because her family had always guessed that Mr. Zhuang or a student at the school had given her the candies, and she was afraid that they would mention this when they went to apprentice tomorrow.
So I can only find another excuse, "I want to learn more."
Zhou Zuorang said: "You are a little kid, what experience do you need? I'll wait until you grow up."
But when she grows up, the family will not be short of money, and today, Manbao has gained quite a lot. She feels that she needs to verify her conclusion.
So she insisted, "No, I will go the day after tomorrow, and the fifth and sixth brothers will also go. Let them take me, and I don't need to worry about the big brother and the second brother."
Old Zhou glared majestically.
Is Man Bao afraid of him?
Of course not. She slipped directly from Zhou Dalang's legs to the ground, jumped up and hugged Lao Zhoutou's arm, twisting him like a twist, "Dad, dad, just promise me."
Seeing that he was indifferent, Man Bao clenched his little fist and beat his shoulder, "Dad, I'm going to buy you candy, just promise me."
Will Lao Zhoutou be bribed by sugar?
He is not a child.
But, "Where did you get the money?"
"I'll make it, Dad, if you let me go to the county seat, I'll make money." Man Bao had already punched him from his left shoulder to his right shoulder for his promise.
Zhou Dalang couldn't help laughing when he saw it, and interceded for her, "Dad, otherwise let her go. It just so happens that in addition to bringing food, she also has to bring eggs the day after tomorrow. My second brother brought back a lot of eggs. This thing can't be placed on the board.
In the car, you have to carry it on your back."
Zhou Zhoulang thought the same thing, "It seems that Yaomei hasn't been to the county town yet. Since Lao Wu and Lao Liu are also going, I want to bring some dustpans and baskets. The prices in the county town are a little higher than those in the market, and maybe they can be bought."
You can make a fortune."
Old Zhoutou didn't speak at all.
Man Bao beat him on the shoulder harder and harder, "Dad, just agree, just agree."
Reading from left ear to right ear, Lao Zhoutou was so noisy by her that he waved and said: "Okay, okay, go ahead. It's just that your brother and the others have to go out before dawn. Can you get up?"
"Okay, I got up very early!"
Only those who believe her are evil. Old Zhou Tou said: "If you can't get up, we won't call you. If you can't go, don't cry."
Manbao was full of confidence, "I will definitely be able to get up."
Immediately, I told the system in my mind, "Koko, you must wake me up the day after tomorrow, do you understand?"
Koko didn't expect that he would also have the function of an alarm clock, but he also wanted his host to go out and see the world, so he nodded in agreement.
Mr. Qian has already handed over the task of tailoring and making shoes. The clothes made by farmers are not so delicate. Just sew them after cutting, as long as the stitches are fine and there are no defects.
The best tailor in the family is the third sister-in-law He. She took over the task and took the cloth to cut. It happened that Mr. Zhuang was about the same height as Zhou Erlang, so he just cut it according to Zhou Erlang's stature.
In order to finish the work in time for the next day, Mr. He didn't have to do anything in the afternoon, just sew and mend clothes. Ms. Qian was also rare and generous, and even lit an oil lamp for them to use after dark.
But it wasn't too bad, and the clothes were finished quickly.
Qian was responsible for making shoes, and the soles were also ready-made. They also used the soles for Zhou Lang. Because he walked a lot, Feng made the soles specially thick for him, so they were very comfortable to step on.
The uppers are made of specially purchased cotton, which is much better than the homespun cloth they make themselves.
The next day, Lao Zhoutou and his two sons took out their best clothes. After washing their faces, they asked Xiao Qian to get their daughter out of bed and get ready to become her apprentice.
Man Bao peeled the candy for a long time last night, turned over, stuck his butt out and refused to get up.
Seeing that she always got under the quilt, Xiao Qian took her coat, lifted the quilt and patted her butt, saying: "Sister-in-law, it will be too late if you don't get up. You have to be a disciple today, so you have to be good."
a little."
He held her in his arms and helped her put on her clothes, then carried her to a chair with her eyes closed, twisted a towel and wiped her face.
The water was warm, but Manbao was still agitated and barely woke up.
Today it was Feng's turn to cook. She brought a bowl of egg water from the kitchen, put it on the table and said, "Sister-in-law, remember to drink the egg water before going."
As soon as the sun came up, Lao Zhoutou took his two sons and Man Bao to the school.
Mr. Zhuang knew that Man Bao would come to apprentice today, so he got up early in the morning and was boxing in the yard.
When Old Zhou saw Mr. Zhuang, his back subconsciously bent. He had always been in awe of scholars.
Mr. Zhuang smiled slightly and said, "Master Zhou is here? Come to the house and invite him."
"Yes, yes, Mr. Zhuang, please go first." Lao Zhou bowed his head and asked Mr. Zhuang to come in first.
Man Bao was very familiar with Mr. Zhuang. She was so familiar that she first helped Mr. Zhuang sit down in the study, and then went to help her father. She looked around and saw a stove burning in a familiar place. She felt very special.
Go and fetch water for them diligently.
Zhou Dalang and Zhou Erlang hurriedly took over. Manbao had never done these things at home. What if they got hot?
Mr. Zhuang was very satisfied with what he saw. He stroked his beard and Old Zhou's head and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhou, you have raised a good daughter. I have never seen a smarter child in every village in the world."
"That's because the teacher taught him well." Lao Zhoutou had always known about Manbao's behavior of lying on the window and stealing lessons. He felt distressed at first, but after the distress, he could only endure the pain and let his daughter steal as much as possible.
study.
Because he knows that the greater the ability, the better people can live.
As long as Mr. Zhuang does not chase Manbao away, he will not restrain his children.
Therefore, Lao Zhoutou has always been in awe and gratitude towards Mr. Zhuang, and his back has become even more curved.
Mr. Zhuang said with a smile: "This child is good. She is not only smart, but also filial. She knows how to clean the yard for me and cares about her parents and family. It shows that my father-in-law has a good family tradition. I decided to accept this child as my apprentice, but also
You can only take it with you to teach you, and you have to ask Mr. Bai about entering the school."
After all, this school was opened by Mr. Bai, and he was invited by Mr. Bai.
Lao Zhoutou perked up and immediately said: "Actually, it's enough to study with your husband. It doesn't matter whether you can enter the school or not."
Lao Zhoutou was afraid that Manbao would enter the school and be restrained, so he blushed and said, "Sir, you also know that my family is poor..."
Old Zhou hesitated before he finished speaking, but Mr. Zhuang understood. He laughed loudly and said: "Don't worry, old man, since I want to accept Manbao as a disciple, I will treat her as my own child, so naturally I won't accept any restrictions."
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He paused and then said: "I also know that your family has difficulties, and Manbao is still young, so there is no need to buy her anything. In the future, if she can learn to read and write, she can copy textbooks here."
In fact, before the Zhou family came to the door, he was not sure whether the Zhou family would like Man Bao to become his teacher. Now that the Zhou family came to the door, Mr. Zhuang couldn't help but sigh, the Zhou family really doted on Man Bao.