Chapter 111： Change your name

Jiang Ning hesitated for a moment, collected the money, and hurried out with his two sons. First, he went to Linjiang Inn to deliver an oyster omelet to Shopkeeper Hua, and said, "My daughter-in-law made it, you can try it."

Shopkeeper Hua opened it and saw that it looked very similar to the oyster cakes sold by Liuye, so he was undoubtedly there.

Jiang Ning got on the boat and gave another copy to Hua Dajiang.

 Hua Dajiang accepted Jiang Ning's food and became more and more enthusiastic about her. When he heard that Jiang Ning sent his two children to study in Mapo, he immediately told Jiang Ning the news he knew, including some of the situation in Mapo.

According to what Hua Dajiang said, Jiang Ning, mother and son, got off the boat and quickly found the school run by Lin Xiucai and He Xiucai.

The school is not far from Weijiang River and quite close to the town. There are mountains and water. There is also a peach tree planted at the door. Maybe it was transplanted in the first year. There are only a few peach blossoms on it. I think you will be able to see it this time next year. To a prosperous peach blossom forest.

Jiang Ning only glanced at it and was quite satisfied with the environment here. After entering the gate, a concierge immediately came forward to stop them. Knowing that they were here to study, the concierge became much more enthusiastic and personally led them to Mr. Rest room.

Jiang Ning also met the three gentlemen in this school. The oldest one was elegant and elegant. He looked like he was not an ordinary person. The other two younger ones should be Lin Xiucai and He Xiucai. They seemed to be following each other. The older gentleman asked for advice and didn't stop until he saw the three Jiang Nings.

Lin Xiucai was the first to ask: "Which child wants to study?"

“Both.” Jiang Ning replied in a neither humble nor arrogant tone.

Her attitude surprised the three of them.

Lin Xiucai saw that they were dressed in ordinary clothes and frowned: "Auntie, do you know how much money it costs to support a scholar a year?"

Jiang Ning nodded, "After all, it's about eight taels."

Lin Xiucai took a breath, "So you still have to support two children at the same time?"

Jiang Ning nodded affirmatively, "Since the little woman has already sent them here, she is naturally mentally prepared."

The older gentleman asked slowly: "How long do you plan to support them?"

"Five years! Five years is enough time to tell whether they are good at studying. If they have talent, I will continue to support them. If they don't have talent, at least they can write and read, and they can also find a decent job." Jiang Ning Speak your mind directly.

The old man looked at Jiang Ning with a more appreciative look and said with emotion: "Parents who have sent their children here during this period, the first thing they said when they came in was that we should work hard to teach them and make sure their children pass the exam to be a scholar. It's hard to tell them how hard it is." , I just want to have a successful child written on my face, but I don’t know that studying is also about talent, and the heights you can achieve with hard work are extremely limited.”

He Xiucai and Lin Xiucai felt the same. They stood up and bowed to Jiang Ning Yingying, and looked at Yang Santie and Yang Sizhuang with a hint of expectation.

Lin Xiucai asked gently: "What are your names?"

“Yang Santie.”

“Yang Sizhuang.”

“Pfft!” He Xiucai squirted out a mouthful of tea and looked at Jiang Ning in surprise, as if he didn’t understand how someone with such a profound knowledge could give such a casual name to his child.

Jiang Ning twitched the corners of his lips and said with some embarrassment: "People in the village, as the saying goes, a low reputation makes a living."

He Xiucai’s mouth twitched twice and he looked at the old gentleman.

The old man muttered: "This name is indeed difficult to pronounce. If there are no taboos, I can give them a new name." He Xiucai's eyes lit up and he gave Yang Santie a look.

Yang Santie looked at Jiang Ning, saw Jiang Ning nodded slightly, and immediately pulled Yang Sizhuang to kneel down and kowtow, "Sir, please name me."

The old gentleman stroked his beard with satisfaction and said: "I hope you will learn from Changsong and be careful not to become a peach or plum. I will call you Yang Changsong or Yang Changshen."

“Yang Changsong/Yang Changshen, thank you sir for giving me your name!” The two brothers kowtowed to the old gentleman three times before they got up.

Jiang Ning hurriedly presented the gifts he had prepared. In addition to the silver, there were also oyster omelette, Ruyi cake, three two-pound pork belly, six packs of New Year wild tea, six small jars of wine, red dates, and brown sugar. I got exactly eight of them.

The three gentlemen didn't expect Jiang Ning to be so well prepared. They couldn't help but straighten their backs, solemnly accepted the bundle of gifts, and told the two children a lot of words before letting the concierge take them to the school.

The school building is next to the school. It is estimated to be two or three acres. It seems that the rows are endless. There are two people in one room, and the two brothers can live together.

Jiang Ning looked very satisfied and stuffed five cents into the concierge before leading her two sons in. After putting down their luggage, she said happily: "From now on, the three irons will no longer be called three irons. They will be called Yang Changsong. Zhuang's name is Yang Changshen. Remember it. Don't mention your previous name when asked, so as not to make a joke. My mother-in-law will change your household registration information when she gets back. "

“I know, Auntie!” the two children responded obediently.

Jiang Ning nodded with satisfaction and said some words of encouragement before saying: "Okay, it's time for grandma to go back. I will come to see you when I have time. Don't go back by yourself, understand?"

"Auntie! I...I can't bear to leave you!" Yang Changshen looked at Jiang Ning aggrievedly and held his brother's hand tightly.

Jiang Ning's eyes turned red, and her heart felt tight. Although these children were not born to her, they had been together for so long and were no different from her own children. She could still accept Yang Datou and Liu Ye leaving. After all, they were eldest children. These two She was no different from a little baby in her eyes. She didn't know if she could take care of herself without her, but no matter how reluctant she was to leave them, she had to grit her teeth and separate from them.

Jiang Ning was not in high spirits when he returned to Songxi Town, but he still cheered up and went to see Yang Datou and told him about the situation at the school. Yang Datou learned that the old gentleman gave his two younger brothers good names, and he was envious.

Jiang Ning saw it and smiled helplessly: "If you want to change your name, you can do it. We just happened to do it together. There is also Xiaoya. She has already gone to school. This name is okay as a nickname, but I can't think of a big name."

Yang Datou nodded crazily and looked at Jiang Ning expectantly, "Auntie, do you want to ask the old gentleman to give us a name?"

Jiang Ning was startled and shook his head quickly, "How can I have such a great reputation? I'm just a famous person. I'll do it!"

Yang Datou looked suspicious.

Jiang Ning thought for a long time and said: "The third child is called Yang Changsong, the fourth child is called Yang Changshen, you will be called Yang Changbai, the second child is called Yang Changlin, and the little girl is called Yang Xuejun, how about that?"

Yang Datou looked at Jiang Ning with admiration, "Auntie, you are so awesome! These names are all nice. From now on, I will be called Yang Changbai!"

Just as Shopkeeper Hua came to the kitchen, Yang Datou shouted excitedly: "Shopkeeper, don't call me Datou anymore, call me Yang Changbai."

Shopkeeper Hua nodded subconsciously, "Okay, big head."

Yang Changbai: "."

Jiang Ning was holding back his laughter and told Liu Ye this as a funny story.

While talking, someone knocked on the door. Jiang Ning went to open the door and found that the person who came was An Yongliang.