typeface
large
in
Small
Turn off the lights
Previous bookshelf directory Bookmark Next

Chapter 125 Renting a House

 There are still more than two months until Qiuwei, and they have no plans to go there early this time.

Firstly, Master Liu will be giving lectures here, and secondly, there are really no houses in Fucheng.

Li Hui did bring money when he went there last time, but they underestimated the housing prices in Fucheng. The little money he brought couldn't even afford the most remote areas in the city, let alone the surrounding areas of Gongyuan.

Xiao Qinglin had invited them to stay at Xiao Feng's place a long time ago, but after all, it was not Xiao Qinglin's own home, and they brought seven people with them there, so they really couldn't be shameless and borrowed it.

This time I plan to chat more with Mrs. Lian and see if she can help rent a house in Fucheng.

It doesn’t take much, just a month will be enough. It doesn’t matter what the weather is.

I don’t dare to ask Xiao Qinglin. That guy doesn’t ask for money when he arranges it. I’m really embarrassed.

Li Hui now teaches in the school during the day, listens to lectures in the school at night, and studies hard when he comes home.

The meat that had been raised for a short time was starting to fall off again. Cheng Xue looked distressed, just like in the county, so she tried to make food for him in a different way, but the effect was not good.

"Let's take a stroll, it's from Huizi's family."

"Yes, Fourth Sister-in-law, where are you enjoying the cool weather?"

"No, let's take a good rest now that there's nothing else to do. We'll be busy again when the autumn harvest comes." Chen Laosi's family responded with a smile.

The villagers who used to avoid the couple when they saw them now take the initiative to say hello, especially since Li Hui has become the master of the school again.

"Hey~ From the Huizi family, is the four-pillar daughter-in-law about to give birth?"

"It's almost time. Dong Bin will be married after we finish our work."

Chen Laosi’s family said “Oh”, and Haoxin’er asked again:

"Then Binzi's wife really gave her a dowry of twenty taels of silver? Whose name should I put on the house?"

This is the case in the village. No secrets can be kept secret, and of course there are those who want to continue to dig up secrets. Everyone knows that they have a good relationship with the Dong family, and they are too embarrassed to go to the Dong family to ask, so they settle for them as the next best option.

Cheng Xue shook her head and expressed ignorance, and quickly took her son away with an excuse. Who would have thought——

"It's just a matter for Huizi's family. Please ask for help!"

Hearing this, Cheng Xue almost skidded on the ground.

Good guy, you’re so rude, can you be so confident in asking people about things?

"I'm sorry, sister-in-law, I can't help you with this matter. If you want to know, just ask yourself. Third sister-in-law has a good temper and will tell you everything she knows."

After saying that, he led Li Huai away, even if he stayed for a second longer, he would feel upset.

As I approached the school, I heard the sound of children reading loudly.

Occasionally, when villagers pass by and hear about it, they all praise it.

Li Fang also read when he was teaching, but the children's voices were not as clear, crisp and loud as they are now.

It can only be said that a master like that will produce the same kind of students.

A responsible master in his prime is naturally more energetic than a foolish master in his later years.

Looking at the vegetable patches circled in front of the school, I can see that these are the fruits of the school children themselves.

Since Zhou Fei took over the school, all accounts have been clear and transparent, and the school also provides lunch.

One vegetarian dish and two steamed buns. If not enough, bring them from home.

I specially found two wives from average families in the village. They have no wages, but they can pay less for food for their children to study here, and they don't care about lunch, and those who can't eat can be taken home.

Going around to the back, you can hear the sound of the piano.

Without her mother-in-law leading her, she took Li Huai to the study room. The window was open, and she saw Li Tian shaking his head and humming to a tune that was not in tune. He was enjoying himself very much.

Seeing her mother coming over, the little girl beamed with joy. Cheng Xue quickly made a gesture of silence. Seeing her obediently nodding, she stood aside and listened with confidence.

Li Yue practiced very seriously, and Lian also listened carefully.

After playing the song, Lian nodded slowly and said:

"Okay, you've made a lot of progress. Although it's just an introductory piece, but being able to play it to this level shows that you must practice rigorously on weekdays. Very good, hold on."

"It's all because of my teacher's teachings." Li Yue responded generously.

When Mrs. Lian heard the title "Sir", the smile on her face became even bigger.

Seeing Cheng Xue standing outside, he stood up and welcomed the people in, saying:

"It was my sister-in-law who taught them to call me that. Tangtang and Tiantian called me 'sir' when they came here early in the morning, which made me feel embarrassed."

"What's the point of being embarrassed? If you teach her chess, calligraphy, and painting, then she'll be the teacher." Cheng Xue disagreed.

After entering the room and sitting down, Li Yue stood up and called "Mother" slightly. Cheng Xue looked at it, nodded, and said:

"The rules taught by my sister are so good. When I met my Tangtang without knowing it, I thought she was a rich lady."

Lian hurriedly smiled and waved her hands. The Cheng Xue we first met was distant, peaceful, and not easy to get close to. Looking back now, they are completely different.

Since arriving here, she has felt that the simple folk customs and enthusiastic villagers are much better than the intrigues in the capital. Although there are no women's gatherings here every now and then, no one will gossip when you go out for a walk, and you can rest assured with anyone.

Chat without worrying about being plotted.

"Sister-in-law, please praise me as hard as you can. With your two little girls, I will be lost."

"No, our village has the most correct sense of direction and is easy to distinguish."

Cheng Xue made a joke, and Lian laughed so hard.

If you were like this in the capital, you would be reprimanded every minute. It is better to be in the village, where you can do whatever you want without any restraints.

"By the way, sister, I came here today to ask you if you can help me rent a house next to Fucheng Gongyuan?"

"Whatever you want to rent, just come and live at my house."

"No, no, no, I want to rent a yard for convenience. I can live in your house, but I still feel uncomfortable."

After hearing this, Lian thought for a moment, nodded, and said:

"Okay, then I'll ask the people over there to take a look at it later. Just rent it for a month?"

"Yes, one month, I definitely can't leave the school that early." Cheng Xue replied.

Lian thought that after taking the provincial examination and getting top grades, a month would be enough, so she could send someone to make arrangements for her.

"Thank you, sister. I will take care of you when you get to Fucheng. Brother Zhou doesn't have to worry about his health."

"That's natural, sister-in-law. I'll have to trouble you then."

Cheng Xue sat for a while and then left with the two children. Lian arranged for Li Yue to practice the piano and also went out.

When she returned to the room, her mother-in-law was already waiting there, and Lian immediately gave her instructions:

"When you asked Mingliang to clean up the big house, he also cleaned up the house where I was married, and then asked what the rent in the surrounding area was."

"Grandma wants to..." Before the mother-in-law could finish her words, when she saw her nodding, she frowned and said, "Grandma, the house can be sold at a good price now. If you wait until the provincial examination is over, the price will probably drop."<

/p>

The dowry house of the Lian family here is no bigger than the first one and has been rented out all year round. However, at the beginning of this year, the tenant went out of town and the house has been stranded until now.

I wanted to take advantage of the popularity of the provincial examination to sell the goods, but I didn't expect that Cheng Yaojin showed up halfway, and all plans were disrupted...


This chapter has been completed!
Previous Bookshelf directory Bookmark Next