Chapter 145： take in

Fortunately, Huang Zhengyang's injury was under control. Although he could not get out of bed, at least his life was not in danger.

Because Jiang Ning is a widow, she has been avoiding suspicion and has not entered Huang Zhengyang's house. It is Yang Xiaoya who delivers medicine to them. The little girl is very discerning and will only answer when the adults ask. If the adults don't call her, she will wait in the next room. , practicing calligraphy or sewing clothes in his spare time.

Huang Zhengyang felt pity for her when he saw that she was so eager to learn, and asked her to listen while Tian Feng was teaching.

Tian Feng saw that she only knew a little about it, so he would tell her again when Huang Zhengyang was resting, and teach her to read by the way.

Jiang Ning saw that they were getting along happily, so he didn't care and did whatever he had to do.

In the twelfth lunar month, it snowed in Ping'an County as expected, and the villagers who were sleeping outside finally began to return to the village one after another.

Yang Laosan lost a lot of weight and looked like a refugee, but his eyes were frighteningly bright.

Seeing how distressed he was, Mrs. Zhou almost burst into tears, "Isn't it hard to eat or sleep well outside?"

Yang Laosan washed his hands and hurried into the house to drink a bowl of hot water. After regaining his composure, he immediately handed the baggage he brought back to Mr. Zhou, "It's definitely not as good as home outside. These are for the last three months." In terms of wages, look at how much you still owe my sister-in-law. If it’s not enough, let’s pay back part of it first, and I’ll pay the rest next year.”

Although this year has been hard, he has been making money throughout the year, and his family has enough food. Even though he has foreign debts, he feels very happy.

Mr. Zhou paused, hugged the bag and pursed her lips and said, "Master, do you know that my sister-in-law sent the Three Irons and Four Villages to the school?"

Yang Laosan nodded, "I heard, what's the matter?"

Mrs. Zhou sat down a little discouraged, "Then did you know that Xiaoya is also studying? Not only can she read, but she can also write. She looks pretty and decent. Even the official officials praised her. My sister-in-law even gave Xiaoya a nice name. His name is Yang Xuejun.”

"When did all this happen?" Yang Laosan was stunned and looked at Mr. Zhou in surprise.

Mrs. Zhou said sadly: "If only the Three Iron and Four Villages went to school, I wouldn't have any idea, but now that even Xiaoya can read, I think that our family is too expensive. We have only one child and a son. There is no reason for us to be together. Not even a female doll, do you think we should also send our children to school?”

Yang Laosan felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, but he shook his head without thinking, "With our family's situation like this, how can we compare with my sister-in-law? Besides, it's normal to study in the Three Iron and Four Villages and to teach brothers and sisters at home. We are all separated. If you are always competing with your sister-in-law, how can you survive this life? "

Mrs. Zhou sighed, "I know, I know everything you said. Originally, I wanted to tell my sister-in-law and ask Xiaoya to teach Lai Gui how to read, but I still don't have the nerve to say it."

Yang Laosan was silent for a while and said: "When the Three Iron and Four Villages come back during the Chinese New Year, you can bring Gui there. If you can recognize a few words, I will work hard and try to pay back the money I owe next year." , save another two years, and then let our son go to school for one year. We don’t ask our children to be scholars. If they can recognize a few words, they will be much better than us!"

"Yes, yes! I think so too!" The couple coincided with each other, and Zhou's mood instantly brightened.

When Mrs. Li came back, she learned about the plans of her youngest son and daughter-in-law, and said thoughtfully: "We will discuss it when your father comes back."

She still doesn’t know what the two grandsons learned in school. She has to look at the situation of the two grandsons before she can decide.

It was New Year's Eve in a blink of an eye, and it was New Year's Eve in two days. Pan Xiuniang sent Yang Datou and his party back, and also took away a bunch of materials.

Jiang Ning was a little surprised, "Why did you come back so early this year?"

Yang Datou put down the things and said with a grin: "The inn's business is booming this year. Shopkeeper Hua is happy and let us rest two days in advance. Some of these seafood are sent by Shopkeeper Hua, and some are given by Aunt Pan. Auntie looks at the arrangement "

Jiang Ning was happy, "It just so happens that I haven't gone to the big market this year, so I can save a lot of things!" As she said that, she looked at Yang Erdan again, "How's your Aunt Pan's house?"

Yang Erdan scratched his head naively, "Auntie, I found two more helpers in Songxi Town. I have already built four connected rooms for Aunt Pan. According to Aunt Pan's wishes, all the kangs have been plated. , the kitchen house is also finished, Aunt Pan said that she will celebrate the New Year in that house this year, in addition to paying me my wages, she also gave me some fish and shrimps. "

Jiang Ning nodded with satisfaction, and his eyes fell on Yang Santie and Yang Sizhuang.

Before she opened her mouth, two ghost spirits shouted: "Auntie, Auntie, we did very well in the quiz this time. My husband said that we will be admitted to Class A next year. In addition, my husband also wants to follow my mother-in-law." Ask for as much rice paper as you can get.”

"What's going on?" Jiang Ning raised his eyebrows.

Yang Santie hurriedly shook his head and waved his hands, "It has nothing to do with me. It was Mr. Ming who leaked a piece of calligraphy. Some people said it was because the paper was good and the calligraphy was better. Many people asked Mr. Ming about it. Mr. Ming was very annoyed. , just push this matter to me, and now ask me for the paper figurine."

Yang Santie took out a piece of paper from his pocket and said loudly: "One hundred volumes."

“Pfft!” Jiang Ning shouted directly, “One hundred volumes! Why don’t you go to heaven! I can’t produce so much paper even if I don’t sleep! Besides! There are still people here who want it!”

Jiang Ning subconsciously looked towards the back room.

Yang Datou and the others had already learned from Yang Erdan that the imperial envoy was recuperating at their home, so they were very calm. The children even went over to pay a visit.

 Huang Zhengyang gave Yang Santie's school homework test. In the next few days, the two brothers were miserable. They were either forced to study by Tian Feng or caught by Huang Zhengyang to ask questions. They were in pain and happiness at the same time.

Old man Yang returned to the village on New Year's Eve.

Li's longing for the stars and the moon finally brought him back, and the old couple were discussing the children's affairs in the house.

"The third brother and his wife want Lai Gui to learn literacy with the Three Irons and Four Villages, but they are too embarrassed to ask, so they want to send him to a school. In my opinion, this is not a waste of money! But now we live with the third brother and his wife, and I am not good either. Tell me face to face, what do you think we should do?" Ms. Li was a little anxious.

Old man Yang took a puff of welding smoke and sighed, "Have the three iron and four villages come back?"

“I don’t know! I’ve been busy at home these two days. I didn’t go to the workshop or to the boss.”

In fact, Mrs. Li was too embarrassed to go there. Now every time she comes to visit, she always asks Jiang Ning for help, and they can't come up with any decent thank you gifts. It's a good thing they haven't separated the family. They have already separated. As a mother-in-law, she can't do too much. Obviously, to prevent the villagers from gossiping.

Old man Yang was speechless, "Forget it! I'll go over and take a look later. I haven't seen many of my grandchildren in a year. It's weird."

As he spoke, Old Man Yang opened the cloth bag and took out a bunch of copper coins, as if he was giving money for the New Year.

Li took the opportunity to ask: "How much money have you distributed this year?"

Old man Yang counted the numbers and said, "Almost eleven taels left."

Ms. Li looked delighted, "Great, I can pay back the money I owe to the boss first!"