In the afternoon that day, Shen Xingwan was watering the newly planted flowers in the yard when he suddenly remembered the knock on the door.
Shen Xingwan walked to the side door and said loudly, "Who is it?"
A gentle voice sounded outside the door, "From the food shop next door."
It was a young lady's voice, and Shen Xingwan opened the door.
Standing in front of the door was a girl about eleven or twelve years old, dressed in goose-yellow clothes, with delicate features and a sweet temperament. She was really a girl who grew up in a water town in the south of the Yangtze River. She was very charming.
"Hello, sister." Shen Xingwan's eyes lit up and he immediately gave the other party a sweet smile.
Wen Yu didn't expect that the person who opened the door was a cute little girl. He pointed to the basket on his hand and said, "I made rice cakes at home. I heard that the family that Lili moved to had a cute little girl, so I came here to visit.
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Shen Xingwan winked at her mischievously and said cheekily, "I am indeed very cute."
Then he led Wen Yu to the yard. Because the rest of the house was quite simple and Wen Yu was a girl, Shen Xingwan thought for a while and took her directly to his room.
Shen Xingwan's room has a fresh country style, with vine-woven chairs and a polished table that is not painted and remains original.
A defective vase bought randomly from a small stall at a low price, with a few flowers randomly inserted in it.
Floral pillows, wind chimes hanging by the window, the entire boudoir is nothing too expensive, but it is in a class of its own.
Wen Yu put down the basket in his hand and looked at it, "My sister's room is really interesting and beautifully decorated."
"Hehe, I arranged it myself. If my sister likes it, she can come and play often in the future." Shen Xingwan invited.
Wen Yu opened the bamboo basket, and inside was a large plate of rice cakes of various flavors, and the fragrance hit his face.
"How about you try it, sister?" Wen Yu looked at her expectantly.
Shen Xingwan took a piece and took a big bite. He knew the sweetness and texture very well, "It's delicious. My sister's craftsmanship is really good."
Wen Yu liked to make cakes by herself since she was a child. When she received compliments, she showed her dimples and said, "If my sister likes it, I will give it to you later."
"Thank you sister."
The relationship between the two quickly warmed up and became closer, and Shen Xingwan happily thought that she had gained her first little sister in ancient times.
“Does my sister’s family plan to continue selling alcohol?”
Wen Yu said curiously, when he just walked from the main entrance, the store was being renovated.
Shen Xingwan nodded, approached Wen Yu and whispered, "I'm going to open a tavern that sells women's wine."
Wen Yu instantly became interested. Taverns are common and the trend nowadays is that everyone likes to have a drink when they have nothing to do.
But this is the first time I heard about a pub targeting women.
"Is this wine only for girls?" Wen Yu asked.
Shen Xingwan nodded, "We only sell flower wine, fruit wine and mild wine suitable for girls."
Wen Yu said with great support, "When it opens, I will bring my little sisters to support you."
"OK."
The two chatted about some things in the town, and Shen Xingwan found out that Wen Yu had been studying at the women's college in the town.
"The dean of our college is a female palace released from the Gong family. She is very knowledgeable."
As expected of Jiangnan, which has produced literati since ancient times, even this small town of Jiangling is full of crouching tigers, hidden dragons, which is an unexpected surprise.
"Sister, do you want to go to school?" Wen Yu looked at her expectantly.
Although there is a strong trend of studying here, most of the people sent to study by their families are boys, especially girls from small families.
Shen Xingwan thought about it and decided that he must go, but he had to settle the matter in the tavern first.
"Let's go in the second half of the year. I'll go in the second half of the year."
The smile on Wen Yu's face became more sincere, "The new school year has just begun in the second half of the year, so it's just the right time for enrollment."
"However, if you want to enter our college, you must first pass some simple exams." Wen Yu carefully taught her experience.
Because the dean was born in the palace, this women's college is famous far and wide.
Wen Yu first went to the Mongolian School and studied for three years before passing the exam.
She was a little worried about Shen Xingwan, as her mother said that their family moved to the town from the countryside.
Shen Xingwan said, "It doesn't matter, I have learned it, and I can also ask my brother to teach me."
The original owner received a strict education in the Hou Mansion. Shen Xingwan not only inherited the original owner's memory but also inherited his skills.
She has experimented on her own, and although she is only eight years old, she can play music, chess, calligraphy and painting.
She wasn't going to waste her talent, so she definitely had to learn it.
"Then sister, if you don't understand anything, you can ask me." Wen Yu said sincerely.
When he finally left, Shen Xingwan gave him a handkerchief that Wen Yu had brought from the Hou Mansion.
Wen Yu liked it at first sight, "It's so beautiful."
He didn't hesitate and accepted it openly, making up his mind to take more care of Shen Xingwan in the future.
When we come back in the evening, the family will enjoy the shade in the yard after dinner.
Shen Xingwan talked about Wen Yu's visit today and also talked about the affairs of the academy.
"It's a good thing to go to school. Mom supports it." Ms. Zhang was the first to speak out.
Shen Tang had no objection, "Since this college is good, I'll go to this college."
The female officials who came out of the palace sounded very powerful.
As a scholar, Shen Yu naturally heard about this famous women's college in Jiangling Town. "Is my sister confident that she can pass the exam?"
I heard that the competition is very fierce, and the daughters of wealthy families from many nearby towns will come to take the exam.
Shen Xingwan smiled confidently, "Don't worry, it'll be no problem."
"If you don't understand anything, come and ask me." Shen Yu said.
"Know it."
Erya looked on enviously, her eyes full of longing.
But she was sensible and didn't say anything. She knew that she was different from this beautiful sister who came back from the capital, even though they were only one year apart.
Da Ya saw Er Ya's expression in her eyes and touched her head, "Sister is almost recovered. She will soon be able to make money with my mother, and I will send you to study by then."
I wouldn’t dare to go to the best college, but it’s still possible to go to an average school and work hard.
"Really, sister?" Erya's voice was shaking with excitement.
"Of course it's true."
Mrs. Zhou, who had been silent all this time, also said, "Mom will work hard to earn money for you to study."
She herself is illiterate, but she knows that reading is a good thing.
Look at Dafang, who has been arrogantly sucking their blood for so many years just because he can read.
She has been like this all her life, but she hopes her daughter will live a better life than her and be able to read, read and understand!
"I discussed with her aunt and planned to open a food stall together." Mrs. Zhang took the opportunity to say.
She and Mrs. Zhou have not been idle these days, and have learned a lot about the market. It is difficult for them to find work at their age when they go out to work.
"Both of us are pretty good at cooking, so we're going to give it a try."
