Chapter 35

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

After arranging for her to study, there was no way to rush her the rest of the process.

Because Dong Nuan could not read, it was useless to rush her. Lio Mingkun let her recite the words first, then slowly pushed her to see if she could get anything else out.

The clan leader was not afraid that Dong Nuan lied to him. He was the clan leader and was in charge of the Dong clan’s matters. If Dong Nuan really dared to court death and lie to him, she and her entire family would be dealt with by the clan leader.

The chief was very clear on this matter in his heart, so on the way back, he was still very happy. After returning home, he even specially called his eldest daughter-in-law over. “Find a piece of rough cloth and make clothes for Lil Nuan. She can’t dress like this in school.”

The chief was expressing his goodwill in advance, as well as comforting the Dong family.

In this way, even if Old Master Dong had some thoughts in his heart, they would eventually dissipate.

Old Master Dong understood. The clan leader’s actions meant that he would not mistreat the Dong family in the future.

After all, the recipe given by Dong Nuan was a big help to the clan.

Although the chief’s eldest daughter-in-law did not understand what was going on, since her father-in-law had said so, she naturally agreed with a smile. “Come, come, let me take a look.”

The eldest daughter-in-law stepped forward and took Dong Nuan’s measurements.

In the farmyard, there was no particular emphasis on fitting. Many children’s clothes had a two-inch surplus. When the child grew up, they could still wear it for three more years.

After taking her measurements, the chief asked his daughter-in-law to wrap a small bag originally for noodles for Dong Nuan to carry. “Bring it back, and let your grandma make some pancakes for you to eat.”

Dong Nuan did not look at the things inside. Regardless of whether it was good or bad, it was the chief’s kindness.

Old Master Dong responded politely for a while before walking back with Dong Nuan.

Although the chief had done his job well and the Old Master Dong’s previous displeasure had long disappeared, he still did not understand as he looked at Dong Nuan’s swaying little head.

At this moment, he was not calculative about the benefits Dong Nuan was bringing in. He was afraid that the little girl was playing tricks in front of him.

Therefore, after holding it in for a while, Old Master Dong could not help himself. Coincidentally, there was no one around, so he asked in a low voice, “Lil Nuan, did you deliberately mention that when the chief passed by?”

“That’s right,” Dong Nuan admitted openly. Her expression was calm, and her eyes were bright.

Old Master Dong was stunned by her frank words. After being stunned for a moment, he was about to ask something when he saw Dong Nuan straighten her expression and say, “Grandpa, our family can’t protect anything used by immortals, even if it’s just a tea recipe.”

His words instantly enlightened Old Master Dong. Previously, he was dazzled by the possibility of benefits and forgot that with his family’s strength, they could not keep anything good to themselves.

Even if he asked Dong Xu or Old Fifth to offer the recipe up, what if the person who received the recipe had evil intentions?

Would they commit murder and robbery?

Thinking of this possibility, Old Master Dong could not help but break out in a cold sweat.

Originally, Dong Nuan was prepared to break her logic down into pieces and tell him in detail. Of course, most of it was still nonsense.

However, when she saw that Old Master Dong’s expression did not look too good, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, her heart skipped a beat. She felt that she did not need to say anything else.

After Old Master Dong figured it out, he did not ask any more questions. He looked at Dong Nuan with a loving gaze.

Originally, he still had some other questions in his mind. He had wanted to ask Dong Nuan before, but because of this, he was interrupted.

Seeing that there was no one beside him, Old Master Dong thought for a moment and asked in a low voice, “Lil Nuan, I know that you’ve been to purgatory and your mind has opened up. Then, I’ll ask you, if your Fifth Uncle can’t continue studying, who do you think should be given the spot to study in the family?”

Upon hearing Old Master Dong’s question, Dong Nuan understood. Old Master Dong probably knew the truth about Fifth Uncle’s idiotic behavior all these years, but he still held on to that little bit of hope, hoping that Fifth Uncle would become more promising.

Old Master Dong had probably seen through it by now. Furthermore, his grandchildren were already older, and he was getting nowhere with cultivating. Dong Nuan understood this.

However, now that he had come to ask her, if he was really deciding who in the family could go to school, this matter of offending people would still fall on Dong Nuan’s shoulders.

It was not that Dong Nuan wanted to think of others with the greatest malice, but that Old Master Dong was really capable of doing such a thing!

If he wanted a target, he would have to see if Dong Nuan was cooperating!

After thinking about this matter for a while, Dong Nuan had an idea. “Grandpa, this matter is very simple. Since we have time now, let the children of the family study under Scholar Liao. After a month, whoever has the best results will continue.”

How good it was to be impartial and speak with strength!

Even though Old Master Dong forced her hand, did she become a villain?

Nope!

Old Master Dong had never thought of this method. Of course, the main reason was that he was afraid of spending money!

There were a few children of suitable age at home, and they would all need to be sent over. One hundred and sixty-six copper coins a month. Old Master Dong did a simple calculation in his heart, and his blood started pumped.

However, there seemed to be no better way.

Unless he spun a bottle and decided that whoever it landed on would get to go.

However, if that happened, it would inevitably cause a conflict. When the time came, it would be chaotic. Old Master Dong felt annoyed just thinking about it.

After Dong Nuan finished speaking, Old Master Dong walked slowly in silence. It was unknown if he was listening or not.

Dong Nuan did not care. If people did not ask her questions, she would not give them answers.

She stole a glance at the fine powder that the lady from the chief’s family had packed. It was bright yellow and looked like millet powder. There was not much of it. It was probably about half a catty and could be used for a few pancakes.

It was a pity that she had to hand this thing over to the authorities when she returned home.

However, she had exchanged something for it. Old Master Dong would definitely ask the old lady to give him one pancake.

Dong Nuan actually did not want pancakes, but she got this flour based on her own abilities, so she could not let others take advantage of her.

The two of them walked for a while. Seeing that they were about to return to their own fields, Old Master Dong no longer thought about studying. Instead, he turned around and asked Dong Nuan about something else.

“Lil Nuan, what do you think we should do about your Fourth Uncle’s family’s situation?” Old Master Dong seemed to be sighing, but in fact, he still wanted Dong Nuan to make a move.

The situation of Fourth Uncle’s family…

Life was good, right?

It was alright. Because no one had moved out, they could all at least eat their fill.

However, the family did not have any private assets. Fourth Uncle Dong was still honest and unwilling to discipline his wife.

Old Master Dong probably thought that once Fifth Uncle stopped studying, the family would have to split up.

Otherwise, with such a big family, there would only be more and more conflicts in the future.

After the separation, Old Master Dong was not worried about the other families, but Fourth Uncle Dong’s family…

With such a daughter-in-law, Old Master Dong was even afraid that his son and granddaughter would starve to death in less than half a year.

This was not an exaggeration. With Fourth Aunt’s personality, she would really do such a thing!