After receiving the imperial reward, Tian Minyan's family was happy, but things were no longer the same at the old house.
"I'm afraid that no one will know that she has so much money that she has nowhere to spend it. She just throws away the money in handfuls to make money for others. Do you think anyone is as prodigal as she is?" Jiang complained excitedly, drooling everywhere.
Random comments were made about the scene where Tian Minyan and the others were throwing wedding money: "You use money to buy face, and you think she looks so good. People say she is a fool."
"You should also explain this. This is a happy event that deserves to be rejoiced. What's wrong with letting everyone get the blessing? You take it for granted that you don't know how to do favors. Now, who doesn't praise Lao San and the others? Who mentioned it?
It's not the thumbs up. Stop yelling around." The old man said angrily. Thinking of her behavior, he said with a stern face: "Also, I said you are not allowed to do anything particularly embarrassing. Why don't you listen?
, and you went to grab the wedding money with the second sister-in-law, don’t you think it’s embarrassing enough?”
Jiang shrank his neck, curled his lips and said, "Why, I won't pick up what others picked up? This is also blessing money. Isn't it okay for me to get the blessing? Besides, they can just let it go.
Even if we give those long-term workers a reward of one or two, we are his biological parents, why don’t we get a single point?"
"You are just a chicken head." The old man was furious and said calmly: "That's your son, how can he deprive you of food and drink? You can embarrass yourself, but you will also embarrass your son."
"What's the shame in picking up some lucky money?" Jiang was dissatisfied and pushed back.
"You, you, I can't make sense with you." The old man snorted and said, "Just pack up and go back to Henghe tomorrow."
Jiang reluctantly hummed and said: "I have epilepsy again. I don't even want to go. How about we not go? That place in Henghe River stinks everywhere and there is no place to play. It's so boring."
Panic."
In fact, she saw that Lao San and his family were about to start a family, and they were calling for slaves and maids. If they lived in Yangmei Village, Lao San and his family would definitely have to support them, which would be better than living in Henghe.
However, it's really not easy to live in Henghe. The air is not as good as in the countryside, and no one knows anyone. It's such a good place, you can go everywhere, chat with others, and have friends.
Don't the old man know that his family is good, but the living environment is different? Although Henghe is the county seat, his energy there is not as good as that in Yangmei Village. Although this kind of work is hard, it is still a labor of strength.
To exercise, I went to Yokogawa. People were free, and the elderly became more sick.
But if he didn't go to Henghe, he wouldn't be at ease if the boss and the others were there. He always remembered Tian Minyan's words. If he didn't watch, he was really afraid that something evil would happen.
"If you don't go, why don't you live here by yourself? Can you cook and eat by yourself?" the old man said angrily.
"Isn't this the third child? Anyway, they have given us a house, so we can live there. How dare he not support his parents?" Jiang immediately told his plan.
After hearing this, the old man immediately stared and said: "You put this idea away as soon as possible and live with the third child? Now that the family is separated, the old people follow the eldest son. If the news spreads, will the boss still be a man?"
Even if you don't go to Henghe, you can only live here and grow your own vegetables and cook your own food." There was something he didn't say in his mind. With Jiang's temperament, who would want to live with her? There is no way to live in peace.
When Jiang heard that he had to do it himself, he said: "You are an idiot. The third brother and the others are the master and the wife, and there are servants to do the work. Why do we have to do it ourselves? Let the third brother buy two servants.
Do the work."
"The more you live, the more you act like a boss. Are you hiring a servant? Do you have that kind of money?" The old man said with a sullen face, "Don't even think about these things. The Third Family is in the limelight now, and you are not allowed to mess with it."
They go. If you don't want to go to Henghe, just stay alone, and I'll ask the third child to give you three meals a day."
"Humph! Are you willing to go? Didn't you want to come back that day?" Jiang made a sigh, said angrily, fell down on the kang, and lay with his back on her back.
The old man rolled a dry cigarette and lit it. He felt bored even while smoking, so he picked up his shoes and went out for a walk.
It was afternoon, and few people in the village came out to walk around. Occasionally, when they met a few, they all took the initiative to say hello to Mr. Tian.
"Hey, Lao Tian, why didn't you take a break?"
When we walked to the banyan tree at the end of the village, Lao Li and the others were playing chess. When they saw the old man coming, they smiled and said hello.
"I'm old and feel my head is getting lighter. Let's go out for a walk." The old man sat down and replied with a smile.
"Hey, that's not it. At this age, I find the room too stuffy. But Lao Tian, you don't have to worry about being old now. Look at your third child. That's the first share in the village. You can enjoy it as an old man.
Be happy."
The old man smiled and narrowed his eyes and said: "We are all farmers, so we cannot enjoy the happiness and leisure."
"What's the point? There are so many long-term workers and servants in your family, why do you still need to work in the fields? Lao Tian, you won't leave when you come back this time, right?" Lao Li exclaimed and asked with a smile.
"I'm going to Yokogawa tomorrow, and the boss's holiday is here too, so I have to go back to order some snacks."
"Then he can just go back on his own. In my opinion, this person has always remembered his roots when he got older. This big county is nice and lively, but the old man just wants to be quiet. After all, our countryside is quiet and can support people."
After all, it’s the fallen leaves returning to their roots. The grandchildren here have their own children and grandchildren. When they grow up, it’s time to let go. Don’t hold on too tightly, old man. When the little eagle grows up, it’s time to let it fly." Old Li took a step forward and said to himself
Meaning: "Besides, the third child in your family now has a future, and this brother can just help him. How dare others dare to make trouble for the boss?"
"Lao Li is right. A few days ago, my fourth child took me to live in the city for a while. I felt uncomfortable all over my body. It was either painful or uncomfortable. This time, I felt like a god. Nothing was wrong with me.
No. In the end, it’s better to stay at home. No matter how lively the city is, it’s just a passing thing.” An old man who was playing chess with Lao Li also said this.
On this topic, several other old men and women all said that it would be better to stay at home.
The old man was very moved after hearing this. To be honest, he himself preferred to come back. After all, Yangmei Village was his roots, and he would have to come back sooner or later.
"It's the same if you live there, but in Yangmei Village, you can often play chess with you old guys." The old man laughed, and the others naturally agreed.
After talking for a while, the old man got up and played a game of chess with Lao Li, and then he walked home with his pipe in his hand. When he passed the door of Lao San's house, he happened to see Lao San coming out.
"Third brother, where are you going?"
"Dad, why don't you rest? There's nowhere to go. Let's go look in the fields." Tian Huairen said with a smile.
After hearing this, the old man felt something in his heart and said, "I'll go with you. It's been a long time since I went to the fields."
"Why."
The two father and son walked all the way and greeted Tian Huairen affectionately when they met people, and Tian Huairen responded gently. The old man looked at it, and the third child was calmer than before.
"Third brother, you have changed a lot. You are as powerful as the big men in the city." The old man said with emotion.
Tian Huairen was stunned, and said with a simple and honest smile: "Dad, how could it be as good as what you said? Isn't it still the same?"
"Dad can still tell whether this person has changed or not. Fortunately, you have changed for the better, and your original intention has not changed. Dad is happy." The old man shook his head and said.
Tian Huairen remained silent.
The old man glanced at him, changed the subject and said, "I heard that you married Brother Rui and the others. Who are you?"
"It was introduced by the prince. He is the number one scholar appointed by the late emperor and a student of the Song Dynasty." Seeing the mention of his two sons, Tian Huairen smiled and answered: "The knowledge is good, Rui Ge and Xiao Wu Jing were guided by him, and they made progress."
It’s all very fast.”
The old man's eyes lit up immediately after hearing this. He glanced at Tian Huairen and said tentatively: "Okay, Third Brother, Brother Rui and the others are going to be the masters in the future. Now that they have the guidance of a famous teacher, they will definitely be good at learning in the future. Third Brother, you see, Brother Lin passed the exam."
If you can’t pass a few games, would you like to ask this adult to give me some advice?”
Tian Huairen was stunned, hesitated for a while and said: "Dad, it's not that I don't want Brother Lin. It's just that Mr. Xia has a perverse personality. He came to us just to grow this cotton." He pointed to the hundred acres of land at home.
Said: "Brother Rui and the others are able to get his guidance because they are entrusted by the prince. They are not here just to teach Brother Rui. I'm afraid there are some..."
The old man was a little disappointed when he heard this, but he also knew that this matter could not be forced, so he said: "Lao San, you can at least ask me. I won't blame you whether it succeeds or not, and I don't want to become a disciple. I will just give you a few pointers. If it succeeds, it will be considered a success."
Dad owes you."
Tian Huairen lowered his eyes and felt a little bitter in his heart. He used to be the eldest brother, but now he is Brother Lin, the eldest son and grandson. The old man has always been partial to this.
Fortunately, after so much, he looked away and smiled lightly and said: "Then I'll try to ask."
"Hey." The old man suddenly beamed. Seeing this bare hundred acres of land, he said: "Third brother, this wasteland can actually grow high-yielding items like potatoes. Why don't you grow it anymore, but this kind of cotton?"
What the hell is that?"
"I don't know about this either. The prince said so." Tian Huairen didn't go into details and just omitted it.
The old man said oh, walked around the fields with him for a while, and then said hesitantly: "Lao San, your mother and I are getting older. We always think about home when we return to our roots. Your mother said she doesn't want to go to Henghe anymore."
,What do you think?"
Tian Huairen paused and was really shocked: "Aren't you going to Henghe?"
The old man nodded and expressed his thoughts and worries. For a moment, he was really troubled by the question.
Tian Huairen pursed his lips and thought for a while, then said: "Dad, actually, as a big brother, you have some sense of proportion. You and your mother are getting older, and I see that your energy level is shorter than before. What the fuck?"
I have lived in my heart for most of my life and deserve to enjoy peace and happiness. If I can’t get used to living in Henghe, it’s good to come back, as long as I have food and drink. If dad can’t get used to living in the old house, it’s okay to come live with us.”
After hearing this, the old man felt that his son was still honest and filial, so he smiled and said: "How can you do that? Even if you don't go to Henghe, your mother and I are still living in the old house. Even if we get old in the future, we will stay together."
Homebody."
Tian Huairen smiled and said, "It's up to you, dad."
After returning home, Tian Huairen told Tian Minyan and the others what the old man thought.
"Not going?" Luo Shi was the first to be shocked and frowned. To be honest, in her heart, she still hoped that the old man and the others would go with them. The old lady really made her feel uncomfortable.
"Dad is old, and he might not be able to get used to living in Henghe, so he wants to come back. It seems to me that he is not as energetic as he is here." Tian Huairen glanced at Luo Shi anxiously and said, "I said the same.
Now, if you can’t get used to living in the old house, you can come and live with us.”
Luo Shi's heart skipped a beat, and she looked at him, lowered her head, and stroked the little girl's cheek.
"Grandpa agreed?" Tian Minyan was surprised.
"No." Tian Huairen shook his head and said, "Your grandpa said that even if you get old in the future, you will always stay in the old house."
Tian Minyan sighed and thought to herself, can the old man really trust Tian Huaide and the others?
"I wonder what will happen to my second uncle and the others?" She said with a smile, and the whole family fell silent. They must follow her. Who wants to farm here without dividing the family?
Tian Minyan and the others guessed right. Over at the old house, Tian Huaixiao was saying that he must go to Henghe, even if he lost face there.
"Dad, there is nothing good about Yangmei Village. If you don't go, who will take care of you and your mother?" Tian Huaide encouraged the old man.
"What are you going for? It's not a big deal. I tell you all to come back." The old man said nothing, but Jiang said calmly and looked at Li.
When Mrs. Li caught the old lady's gaze, she immediately lowered her head and pretended to be dead. She didn't want it. Who would want to live with the old lady? If the serious second wife didn't do it, she would come back to be a peasant woman? She was stupid.
"Boss, what do you say?" The old man looked at Tian Huaide.
When Tian Huaide heard that the old man and the others said that they intended to stay in Yangmei Village instead of going to Henghe, he was extremely happy. The joy poured out of his eyes, but he also knew that he had to show off, so he said: "Dad, I see it all
Yours, I’m happy if you go to Henghe. If you don’t go, you can retire in Yangmei Village. I’ll ask someone to bring some salary back to you and my mother-in-law every ten days. If you miss us, you can also go to Henghe to live there.
A while."
The old man has lived for more than half his life. To put it bluntly, he has one foot in the coffin. I couldn't hear the joy in his words, so he felt a little sad and sighed: "Boss, don't blame dad for insisting on following me."
You, dad is afraid that you will be deceived by others when you first enter the officialdom. Your temperament is very shrewd, and dad is afraid that if you make a wrong step, you will not be able to look back, so I am restraining you."
Tian Huaide was stunned, looked at the old man and shouted: "Dad..."
The old man sighed and said: "Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. There is no one who is an official. The whole family will go with you. You are all about to be grandfathers. Dad doesn't have many years to live. He just wants to be restrained."
I won't be able to keep you for a few years. Dad should also believe that you are sensible. Your mother and I are old, so we won't follow you this time. You have to remember that as an official, you have to be cautious at every step. If you make one mistake, the whole thing will be ruined.
They’re all wrong, understand?”
Tian Huaide nodded hurriedly, and the old man sighed again. He didn't know if this decision was the right one.
