Chapter 12 Family Meeting

When Zhao Yunlan came back from the mountain, he went around the fields to greet the Li family before they returned. Old man Li saw that the fields were almost busy, so he called everyone to go home together.

The Li brothers were very excited when they found out that Zhao Yunlan had picked up a pheasant.

Li Mingyi held the baby up and ran and jumped, which scared the baby so much that he was scared and wanted to play.

Zhao Yunlan looked at this family with smiles on their faces. Even the usually silent old man Li smiled a little. Zhao Yunlan was suddenly struck by this simple feeling of happiness.

When the old and young returned home, Mrs. Wang heard a voice saying, "His father, Lan Niang, the boss is back."

Old Man Li hadn't seen his eldest son for a long time, and he got excited and said, "Okay, my family also picked up a pheasant today. What are you doing now?"

Zhao Yunlan's face fell down beside her, sighing in her heart that happiness is always fleeting. "Mom, Dad, let me put the things in the kitchen first."

Wang didn't say anything, but Li Mingren heard a voice in the room, "Dad, second brother, third brother, younger brother and younger sister." Old Man Li said, "Well, just come back."

The "eldest brother" of the Li family

The brothers and sisters watched Zhao Yunlan go to the kitchen, and Xiaobao followed behind, and they all looked at Zhao Yunlan with sympathy.

Zhao Yunlan didn't care whether Li Mingren paid attention to her, and walked quickly to the kitchen to put things away, lingering in the kitchen for a long time, until Li Mingmei came in and called her, "Sister-in-law, mother asked you to go to the bedroom. Big brother has something to say."

Zhao Yunlan thought that she couldn't escape, so she had no choice but to go and hold Xiaobao in her arms to give herself a sense of security.

Entering the upper room, Mrs. Wang called Zhao Yunlan to sit next to Li Mingren. At this moment, Zhao Yunlan was meeting Li Mingren seriously, but Zhao Yunlan still said, "Mr.

Xiaobao watched this stranger sitting next to his mother and kept staring. Li Mingren said, "Well, the family is lucky to have you."

Zhao Yunlan was speechless when he heard the official reply. Li Mingren felt that Xiaobao's eyes were at a loss and could only pretend to be calm.

"Xiaobao, this is daddy. Xiaobao was too young last time, so he can't remember when daddy held Xiaobao." Everyone in the Li family was embarrassed. When did Li Mingren hold Xiaobao? Li Mingren thought,

Is Zhao Yunlan blaming him?

Zhao Yunlan actually didn't know what to say. She had never been married before and had never experienced such a scene! She just said it casually, without intending to accuse anyone or complain about it. Who would have thought that such a casual sentence would

The Li family can think so much.

Wang brought the topic back and said to everyone, "The boss will take the county exam in a while. In addition to the examination paper fee of 25 cents, the boss also plans to pool money with his classmates to buy the exam papers from previous years.

Let’s take a look, the boss’s meals need to be properly arranged for the days of the exam, and there must be some expenses for this exam.”

Zhao Yunlan listened, it is true that it is easy to make money as a scholar. There is a reason why it is difficult for a poor family to have a son. It will cost a lot of money before taking the exam.

Li continued, "I plan to give the boss one thousand two hundred dollars this time."

Li Mingyi: "Mom, how much money do you have at home now?"

Wang: "I really can't get the money that the boss needs now. I still have a thousand dollars here, plus the one hundred pennies you two brothers paid back from work a few days ago are not enough. The money that the boss should spend on studying still needs to be paid."

But the family still needs to keep some money for household expenses. Your father and I discussed selling the land at the foot of the mountain so that we can prepare for the marriage of the second son later. When the third son gets the land, the family will

More land."

When Zhao Yunlan heard about the land sale, she couldn't help but frowned. Wang noticed, "If you have any questions, you can ask them now."

Everyone in the Li family had no objection. After all, they had sold their land for Li Mingren to study, and it seemed that this was a matter of course.

Mrs. Wang looked at Zhao Yunlan, "Lanniang, my body is just like this, and the family will be in your hands later on. If you have anything to say, just say it. I also made it clear that our old Li family has been

I really owe you. During this time, Mom has seen that you are becoming more and more sensible, so I can feel relieved even if Mom is gone."

The children of the Li family were moved at once, "Mom, don't say that, it will get better."

Li Mingmei: "Mom, when my eldest brother is admitted as a scholar, our family will recover."

Li Mingren "...Mother, I, mother, please relax and take good care of yourself."

Zhao Yunlan looked at the large family and sighed, thinking about what Li said just now about handing over the family to her. She had actually been waiting for this sentence since she had a plan. In the past few days since she came here, she has slowly

I feel like I am a member here, and I feel very comfortable getting along with the Li family. Although life is hard, I can feel the family affection.

Of course, except for Li Mingren, I still don’t know how to face the future with Li Mingren. This kind of marriage is really not something that can be done with a plan. I can only take one step at a time and solve the problem at the moment: "Mom, I think

Selling land is not a good idea. Once the land is sold, it will be difficult to get it back. Those lands were raised by the whole family with the hard work of my grandfather, father, and siblings."

Mrs. Wang: "Why don't I know this? I sold my land once before, and my family's life has not eased. But we must not give up in the boss exam. This is your grandfather's previous wish."

Li Mingren: "Mom, my son is unfilial."

Zhao Yunlan saw the mother and son almost crying together, and said: "Mom, I didn't tell my husband not to refer to it. I just don't agree with selling land. I think we have other ways, that is...my husband

, I want to know what preparations are needed for the exam? I have never cared about my husband's studies before. It is my fault as a wife. I just want to say how my husband will arrange the 1,200 yuan given by my mother."

Li Mingren, "This..." Li Mingren was stunned when he was asked to answer such a question. In the past, Li Mingren was basically enough to spend money outside, and he had never made any budget arrangements in advance.

Wang: "Boss, stop hesitating and tell me how to use it."

Li Mingren: "Yes, mother. In addition to the cost of the examination papers, I also want to buy the articles on previous years' examination papers to read. This time there are excellent examination papers, which are worth taking a look. I have agreed with my classmates to buy one together.

, one portion is 1,000 yuan, and each of us has 500 yuan. We still have pens and ink that we can’t hold on to until the county exam. We need to buy this. I usually use second-rate pens and inks, which cost about 300 yuan. If there is anything left, I will go

The expenses of the county seat, and the subsequent government examination.”

After Zhao Yunlan listened, he nodded to show that he understood. If he could really pass the exam this time, he would not have enough money to take the government exam later. Sure enough, it took the whole family to provide a scholar for a poor family. His eyes turned to Mr. Wang, this old man

My wife is also very powerful. Just for the wish of the late Mr. Li, she worked hard to support Li Mingren. Alas~.

Wang: "If Lan Niang has anything to say, just say it."

Zhao Yunlan: "Mom, since you can trust me, I won't be secretive. This is what I think. Land is the foundation of a home. I won't say anything bad. I don't agree with selling land.

, The family needs money now, we can borrow some. I know that Lao Li's family has character,

But now is a special period. There is a scholar in the family. The second brother is already old and should have seen the girl long ago. I won’t talk about the third brother for now. The boy can afford to wait if he is older. The younger sister will be in two years.

We should also be prepared, as the cycle of constantly selling land and allocating land to mend holes will not be able to mend the holes."

At this point, Zhao Yunlan complained about this evil feudal society in her heart. Zhao Yunlan looked at the expressions of everyone in the Li family and continued, "I consider these things for the future. Now that my husband's exam requires money, my mother's medicine must not be stopped."

, also need money. When someone in the family is sick, money is needed urgently. The family must leave money. And selling land will happen countless times after the first time, so that the old Li family will not have to deal with money problems in the future.

Find a way to sell the land directly. How much land is enough for us to sell."

Old Man Li: "Old man, what you are saying is true, but my old Li family has never borrowed money."

Zhao Yunlan: "Dad, I can understand your feelings, but please believe me, the borrowed money will be paid back soon. And I want everyone to guarantee that this is the first time to borrow money and the last time to borrow money. I am not casual.

I can just ask someone to borrow money. Now that I have said it, I will do it. I will also make a guarantee today for the second brother’s important matter. Dad and mother, don’t worry. I will definitely make the second brother fall in love with a girl this year.

, and we can repay the money we borrowed.”

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