Chen Changfu said this frankly and with a clear conscience.
I believe that no one in this world would treat their own children badly just to send their adopted children to study. Of course, this is not absolute, and there may be such people.
But Chen Changfu thought that he was a common man and could not be so generous.
Everyone in the yard looked at each other. It doesn't matter if there are two or three bedrooms.
The couple in the first house were anxious and looked at their parents for help.
In fact, some of what Fourth Uncle Chen said were not entirely made up.
Chen Chuanyuan was indeed mentioned by a passing Taoist priest as a literary star, and the Chen family had always wanted to send him to study.
But this condition does not allow for it. Farmers depend on the weather for food. Occasionally there is a drought or heavy rain, and it is difficult to guarantee the food and clothing of the family. Even if there is a good year, the family has a little money... There are so many people in the family, and there are no relatives.
There are many, and the number of favors every year is not a small number. In addition, I occasionally get sick. Occasionally, I have a baby and need to replenish my health. I can't always save a little money.
Where can I find the extra money to send him to school?
Seeing that sending his grandson to study was far away, Fourth Uncle Chen made up his mind to send him away.
Even if he is brought back now, his family will not have enough money to send him to school. Instead, he will have one more person to eat.
Fourth Uncle Chen thought for a long time and said: "The adoption deed has been written, and he is now your son. You want to send him to study, and we are very grateful. But if you don't, we can understand."
Chen Changfu: "..." Who said that we should send him to study no matter what?
Chen Changfu was very dissatisfied with this answer.
They say that if you are a young man, you will eat me to death.
When a child as old as Chen Chuanyuan is old enough to eat, wouldn't it be good to save his rations for his son?
Just now he said that Chen Chuanyuan could not study if he stayed at his house, because Uncle Chen's family said in unison: No matter how hard it is, the child must not be tortured, and no matter how poor he is, he must study!
I thought that if he said he didn’t want his child to study, the Chen family would take him back and continue sending him away, but he didn’t expect that he would stop studying?
In the past, people in the village said that Chen Changfu was stupid, but they couldn't tell that Fourth Uncle Chen's family was plotting against him. At that time, he really regarded Fourth Uncle Chen as his biological father, and felt that they would not plot against him. But at this moment, he couldn't help but not believe it.
Fourth Uncle Chen’s family... just took him as their target!
Chen Changfu gritted his teeth and asked, "You really don't want to answer?"
Fourth Uncle Chen waved his hand: "How can it be child's play when it is clearly stated in black and white on the deed?"
Chen Changfu was choked and was speechless for a long time. When he saw his fourth aunt from the corner of his eye, his heart moved and he emphasized: "Since he is my son, you should stop meddling in my family's affairs in the future."
After saying that, he turned around and left.
Fourth Uncle Chen's family was left looking at each other.
The eldest daughter-in-law asked tentatively: "Can't we really let Chuanyuan continue studying? Why don't we cook a meal and ask him to come over for a drink and discuss it carefully?"
Fourth Uncle Chen waved his hand: "Even if we need to discuss it, it's not now. After he just found out that he was pregnant, he wished he could leave everything to his own child. Don't talk about this anymore."
Mrs. Ye frowned: "It would be great if I had a girl."
Everyone is convinced!
The eldest daughter-in-law is the daughter of Ye's cousin, and she is closer to her than the other daughters-in-law. Carrying someone on her back, the eldest daughter-in-law whispered: "This person is old, and it is easy for her to have a miscarriage after she becomes pregnant. She is also prone to premature birth.
, even if it lasts to term, it may still be difficult to give birth..."
Ye's eyelids twitched, feeling that these words were sinister, and scolded: "What nonsense are you talking about?"
Chen Changfu didn't know what his fourth uncle's family was thinking. He was plotted against by someone close to him. When he went out, he looked very unhappy and felt aggrieved.
After returning home, I saw Mrs. Xiao Ye cooking in the kitchen. All thoughts in her heart disappeared and she hurried into the kitchen: "I'll do it!"
Xiao Ye was very pleased that he valued her so much and said with a smile: "It's just cooking, nothing will happen. If you really want to help me, just help me wash my clothes."
It often rained in winter and it was muddy outside, making it easy to slip. Chen Changfu did not refuse and got up and went out to look for it.
The whole family went to the market today. They put on their best clothes. They went to town early in the morning and came back at this hour. The clothes they changed were still piled under the eaves.
First there was a large dirty basin, and next to it there was a small basin containing a set of small robes. The materials and styles were the latest this year.
Xiao Ye poked his head out from the kitchen: "By the way, the clothes in the small basin were worn by Chuan Yuan while he was eating and studying. Remember to wash them separately. Put them in a few times. If they are not clean, he won't wear them."
Chen Changfu: "..." Damn it, I'm not that picky yet.
This man is just weird. Before, Chen Changfu thought that his adopted son was doing well. Today, he saw him and found that nothing was good about him.
Chen Changfu felt unhappy and piled the long robes into the big basin. What came to mind, he asked again: "Where are Zilian's study clothes?"
Chen Chuanyuan’s needs to be washed separately, so why haven’t Liu Zilian’s been seen?
Xiao Ye poked his head out of the kitchen again: "He will be washed with us. Children, don't be so particular. It's good to have clothes to wear, but you can't get used to it."
Chen Changfu deeply agreed. He also felt that Mr. Ye was sensible and that his son was also sensible.
Compared with his cheap son, Chen Chuanyuan is a bit less interesting.
Chen Changfu felt aggrieved looking at such a large basin of clothes, and then raised his eyes to look at the children in the room.
Chen Chuanyuan was practicing calligraphy conscientiously. Liu Zilian shared the same inkstone with him. He would glare at him every time he touched the brush. Next to him, Liu Zixi was obediently grinding his ink. The little girl was not as tall as the table, and there was a chair underneath.
I didn't dare to speak yet, for fear of disturbing my two brothers.
He is really obedient, but also... pitiful.
Chen Changfu felt a little uncomfortable. It was said that these three children were not his biological children. Logically speaking, their status should be the same, but Chen Chuanyuan seemed to be superior to his younger brothers and sisters, as if they owed him something.
Owe him... In his heart, does he think these two children took advantage of him?
In other words, Chen Chuanyuan only needs to regard everything owned by his adoptive father as his own, so he is so arrogant that letting his cheap brother touch the pen is like a gift.
The more Chen Changfu thought about it, the more frustrated and angry he became. He ordered: "Chuanyuan, you already have such a big child, so you should be left to work at home. Your Aunt Ye has been delayed today and is pregnant again. Can you help me?"
Please clean the house inside and outside."
The tone was serious and there was no room for rejection.
Chen Chuanyuan was stunned. The pen and ink in his hand fell on the paper, and a big ink dot appeared. The writing was considered useless. He looked at the pen and ink in his hand and hesitated: "But I haven't finished practicing my calligraphy yet."
"No need to practice." Chen Changfu walked out with the basin and said casually: "Our family can't afford to support you, so I will go to your wife tomorrow to return the money!"
Chen Chuanyuan: "...But I heard that Master's discipline cannot be withdrawn."
"Then don't quit. Wait until your brother goes to study in the future!" Chen Changfu said without thinking: "There is also Zi Lian, he doesn't need to go."
Liu Zilian was surprised.
Xiao Ye, who was cooking in the kitchen, moved his hands, lowered his eyes, and did not answer.
Chen Changfu gave instructions to the family and was very satisfied and left with the basin in hand.
Washing clothes in winter is a pain. It's okay to put your hands in the water, but when you take them out and the cold wind blows, you feel that your bones are stiff. Chen Changfu felt a little worried while washing his clothes.
He had washed clothes before, but it was only for himself. He was unhappy and changed them every half month. Anyway, it was not cold for a few days all year round. But it is different now. There are so many people in the family. Even if he changed them every half month, the total cost would be
Can't you let pregnant Xiaoye wash it?
He didn't have this child until he was in his twenties. If something went wrong, there might not be another one.
Xiaoye cannot be washed!
If she doesn’t wash it, who will?
After all the calculations, only he himself can win!
Chen Changfu was beating his clothes, frowning so much that he could kill a mosquito. He couldn't understand why he lived like this. He seemed to be getting more and more tired with each passing day.
I also thought of the cheap children at home. Chen Chuanyuan will be ten years old after the Chinese New Year. He should be able to do laundry... right?
He washed it casually, put away the clothes and took them home. The cotton clothes were very heavy after being wetted, and it was difficult for a grown man to carry them. When he put down the basin to rest, he became more and more sure that Xiao Ye could not do it.
This life.
Why not let Chen Chuanyuan wash it?
A ten-year-old child would have to work in other people’s homes. Since he is his son, it’s okay to do some work, right?
The next day Chu Yunli went to pick up Liu Zian. As soon as he got on the carriage, he heard him say: "Chen Chuanyuan and Zilian will not come again!"
Chu Yunli was a little surprised. She thought it would be half a year later if she didn't come.
Originally, the master's discipline cannot be withdrawn. It is also a good way out for the children to endure a few words and learn to be a bookkeeper in the future. I didn't expect Chen Changfu to be so anxious. He just found out that Xiaoye was pregnant yesterday and wouldn't let them come today.
. She was a little curious: "Didn't you say that your master won't quit cultivating?"
Mentioning this matter, Liu Zian's face was filled with emotion: "Today, Master only attended class for half a day, and spent the rest of the day arguing with Uncle Chen. Uncle Chen wanted to withdraw the money, but Master refused, saying that there was no such precedent. In the end, both parties retreated.
In the first step, the master wrote the deed, and Uncle Chen can send his children to read it again in the future to use up the repairs. "
After hearing this, Chu Yunli felt that it was hard to explain.
To a certain extent, Chen Changfu can be considered a magnanimous person. After having a biological son, his adopted son and stepson have to step aside.
This is also human nature. It’s just that many people don’t do it as obviously as he does.
On the way back, Liu Zian was endorsing it.
Seeing the two brothers drop out of school, he cherished the days of studying more and became more serious.
This is also a good thing.
When passing by Chenjia Village, Chu Yunli saw many people hurriedly heading towards the row of houses at the back.
Chu Yunli stopped a woman, and without waiting for her to ask, the woman already said: "You know that Changfu's wife is pregnant, right? I heard that she was popular just now and was pushed by her cousin. I don't know if the child can be saved...
…”
Before he finished speaking, the person had already run away.
The woman was still willing to stop and say a word because Chu Yunli gave her a ride.
Chu Yunli was extremely surprised. Yesterday she learned that Xiaoye was pregnant, and today she learned that Chen Chuanyuan could not study. She had guessed that Chen Chuanyuan or his parents would take action, but she did not expect it to be so soon.
Immediately he pulled the carriage and went directly to the road behind.
How could such excitement be without her?
There were many people outside Chen Changfu's courtyard. Xiao Ye was lying under the eaves with her belly in her arms, her face turned pale.
Next to him, Liu Zi burst into tears and couldn't help but cry. Chen Chuanyuan squatted in the corner.
Chen Changfu was furious, with blood-red eyes, glaring at Chen Chuanyuan's mother Tian: "Sister-in-law, just let Xiaocao have nothing to do. If something happens to her, I want you to pay with your life!"