Chapter 30 Educating the Ancestors
Hens were the hard currency in the late Ming Dynasty. No, to be precise, eggs were hard currency, and hens were the producers of hard currency. They were much more popular than eggs. In this era, if anyone had a hen,
That is an indispensable property of the family, and its family status is even much higher than that of one's own children.
In the eyes of the peasant woman at this time, it does not matter if the monkey at home is hungry for a meal, but the hen cannot be hungry for a meal because it will not lay eggs if it is hungry.
"Okay, Auntie, please don't send her away. It's okay, it's really okay. I'm paying filial piety to you as a younger generation, so I'm leaving. I'm leaving."
Li Chaosheng was sent to the gate by his second aunt, who was full of words of thanks, as friendly as if he were his own son. Of course, his own son might not be so close to him.
Until Li Chaosheng was sent away, the second aunt's face was still full of smiles. This child is so good.
The second aunt thought about entering the house at this time and looking at the hens wandering in the yard. A smile appeared on her face, and she picked up the chickens and took them home to keep them there to prevent others from stealing them.
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When I entered the house, I saw my old man staring straight at the satin clothes on the kang. The corners of his mouth were so cracked that he could see his back molars. He was so happy. He was even happier than seeing a beautiful woman. At this time, the second aunt held the chicken and said:
"Still watching."
"Ah, look, Chaosheng's nephew is gone?"
"Let's go. I said that the old man's nephew is really good. He also gave our family a chicken. Let me tell you, his nephew has come back from overseas. He will definitely create some new things in the clan. When the time comes, you guys
The old guy is not allowed to be stubborn with others. This is not okay and that is not okay. We need more support."
The second aunt stroked the feathers on the hen and said. After hearing this, the old man smiled and said: "Of course, we elders have already discussed it. No matter what nephew Chaosheng does, we will fully support him.
Our skills and knowledge are not comparable to those of us. We are almost out of food. We are still trying to stop someone from trying something new. Aren't you sick? You really think our brothers are stupid."
After hearing this, the second aunt said: "Okay, okay, don't look at your precious clothes, pack them up and go to bed."
After hearing this, the old man said: "No, don't sleep first, help me sew patches on the elbows and knees of my clothes."
The old man said to the second aunt. After hearing this, the second aunt said: "You old man, why are you planning to wear such good clothes every day? You can just wear them during the holidays. What kind of patches should you sew on?"
Are your clothes ruined?"
The second aunt said, and the old man thought for a moment and said, "That's right. Come here, my wife, help me. I'll put it on and take a look."
"What new clothes do you want to wear in the middle of the night? It's really annoying."
The second aunt reluctantly put the old hen down and was just about to get the clothes when the old man said anxiously: "Go and wash your hands first. These clothes are made of silk and are very valuable."
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Li Chaosheng and Li Chaolong traveled half the village to deliver chickens to the elders of various clans, and received support from the family members of all clan elders. At this time, Li Chaosheng was very pleased with them.
After doing this, Li Chaosheng helped Li Chaolong take the remaining hens home. Li Chaosheng also took a pack of osmanthus cake made by Jufangzhai. Li Chaosheng ate a piece. It was very delicious and had an original aromatic taste.
It cannot be made with modern technology.
When we got home, my sister-in-law hadn't slept yet, so she put down the hens. My sister-in-law and her aunt came out. When they saw so many hens, they were stunned. At this time, Li Chaosheng smiled and said, "Auntie, sister-in-law, you haven't done anything yet."
Sleeping."
"Ah, I didn't sleep. Chaosheng, what are you doing?"
The aunt pointed to a few hens on the ground, and Li Chaosheng said: "Oh, I went to the county town today. I saw that the chickens are good, so I will buy some for you. Aunt, you are weak and need to eat more eggs. In a few days,
I'll see if there are any supplements in the county tomorrow and buy some for you."
"You kid, why are you spending so much unjust money? I'm fifty years old and I still have a few years to live. If I eat this egg, I'll go blind."
"mother."
Li Chaolong was not happy to hear this. The old lady glanced at Li Chaolong and said nothing. This eldest son is very filial.
"Dad, are you back?"
Just at this moment, a tiger-headed child walked out of the door. He looked to be eight or nine years old and was older than Li Chaolong. At this time, Li Chaolong fondly touched the child's head and said, "I haven't seen you Chaosheng yet."
uncle."
"Uncle Chaosheng."
The child called out to Li Chaosheng. Li Chaosheng touched the child's head and said, "You must be Dezong. You are so cute. Come and give me a piece of sweet-scented osmanthus cake."
Li Chaosheng took out a piece of osmanthus cake from the paper bag and handed it to Li Dezong. The child looked up at Li Chaolong. Li Chaolong smiled and said: "My uncle gave it to me, eat it."
After hearing this, Li Dezong took the sweet-scented osmanthus cake handed to him by Li Chaosheng.
"Thank you, uncle."
Li Dezong took a bite of the sweet-scented osmanthus cake and ran to the house. Immediately afterwards, he heard a child shouting in the house: "Nephew, what are you holding in your hand?"
"Osmanthus cake given by Uncle Chaosheng."
"Osmanthus cake! Give uncle a bite."
"No."
"Hey, do you believe it or not? I told my eldest brother that you bullied me. Hey, by the way, come and give me a bite."
"Just a small sip."
"Just a sip!"
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"Ah, you bit my hand, uncle, why did you stop eating it?"
"Oh~ Real face (so sweet)"
"Ah, give me back the sweet-scented osmanthus cake!"
"I've eaten all the food, how can I pay you back? Hey, don't chase me, brother, help me~"
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There was a lot of excitement in the room, and soon the door opened, and Li Dezong ran out chasing Li Chaogu. Li Chaogu suddenly ran behind Li Chaolong, and Li Dezong chased after him. Li Chaolong frowned and said, "Why are you running so late at night?"
"Dad, he, he ate my sweet-scented osmanthus cake."
Li Dezong said aggrievedly. After hearing this, Li Chaolong said: "A piece of sweet-scented osmanthus cake, just eat it. He is your uncle, big or small."
"Yes, no matter how big or small."
Li Chaogu hid behind Li Chaolong and stuck out his tongue. At this time, Li Dezong was so wronged that he burst into tears.
Seeing this scene, Li Chaosheng knelt down and said, "Dezong, come here, Chao Dou, you come here too."
Li Dezong looked at Li Chaosheng aggrievedly, and then walked over step by step. Li Chaosheng patted Li Dezong's head and said: "Why are you crying, a man? Come here, I will give you another piece."
Li Chaosheng gave Li Dezong a piece, and Li Dezong took a bite of the sweet-scented osmanthus cake and said aggrievedly: "My uncle promised to only take one bite, but he swallowed it all. He lied."
After hearing this, Li Chaosheng looked at Li Chaodu and said, "Chaodu, come here and apologize to Dezong."
Li Chaogu looked at Li Chaosheng in confusion and said, "Why? He was cheated because he was stupid, and it wasn't me who did anything wrong."
"Really? Do you really think Dezong is stupid? If you were a stranger, would he give you osmanthus cake?"
Li Chaogu shook his head. Although Dezong was stupid, he was not stupid to this extent.
"Yes, the reason why he gave you the sweet-scented osmanthus cake is because he regards you as a relative. He believed in you, but you lied to him. Will he still believe you in the future? In this way, you will lose a relative.
Is it okay? Dezong won’t be with you anymore. If you think you are smart and lie to others tomorrow, others will no longer trust you. If things go on like this, you will have no more relatives and no friends. Do you want to be a nobody?
Friend, a wise man without relatives?"
Li Chaosheng looked at Li Chaogu, who shook his head after hearing this.
"That's right, remember, you can't use your intelligence on your relatives and friends, otherwise no one will follow you, so now do you know what to do?"
Chapter completed!