"Besides, things at home are one thing, but things here are another."

Lin Xi took out the thick quilt and put it aside, stretched out her hand to call Dabao in front of her, and said: "As mother just said, you are still young and still need someone to take care of you. Let you go to such a far away place to study alone.

My parents are already very sorry for you, so at least you can have comfortable food, clothing, housing and transportation. Therefore, the money spent on private school cannot be saved."

Dabao said seriously: "I will grow up quickly, and then I won't need anyone else to take care of me. Don't worry, Mom, I will work hard here and never let up."

Lin Xi touched his head and said, "Mom, I believe it. But Dabao, don't think too much. The money spent so far is not much for my parents. If you can live a comfortable life here, it will be well spent."

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"As for studying and learning, let's do what we can. If you can learn it, learn it. If you can't learn it, don't force yourself. Neither mother nor father requires you to learn as well as your husband. As long as you are sensible and know good and evil,

Once you learn how to be a good person, you will be satisfied.”

Dabao's little chicken kept nodding its head like it was pecking at rice.

"Okay, mother, go get some water and clean this place for you first. There is dust on the bed, so you have to wipe it with a towel before making the mattress."

Lin Xi saw that there were uniform items issued by the private school beside the bed, picked up a basin and walked out.

"Dabao, wait for mother here and don't wander around."

"knew."

Dabao waited for Lin Xi to go out, looked left and right, and found a broom to sweep the floor.

When Lin Xi came back, Dabao had just finished cleaning and went to look at the wardrobe table that he would use in the future.

Lin Xi put the basin on the table, wetted a towel and went to wipe the bed board. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Dabao also wanting to wipe the table, chairs and benches, and hurriedly said: "Dabao, don't do it. The water is very cold. I just couldn't find hot water."

Dabao shook his head and said, "Cold water doesn't matter. Mom, please stop doing it. I can do it myself. Dad said that cold water is not good for women's health."

"It's okay once or twice."

Lin Xi chatted with Dabao from time to time. As they talked, the two of them quickly cleaned up.

Lin Xi spread the bedding, folded Dabao's clothes and put them in the cabinet, as well as other miscellaneous things.

Gradually there was the sound of some students coming back to rest.

Lin Xi finished cleaning up and looked around, still feeling uneasy.

"Dabao, this mattress is still a bit thin. If it gets cold in spring, you will get cold. I will ask my mother later if the private school provides bedding, and we can spread it out together."

Dabao was helpless: "Mom, you have already laid five thick layers for me. It is softer than Sibao's quilt when I sit on it."

Lin Xi: "Really? Then there are some clothes missing, right? I have gloves and a scarf, but I still lack knee pads. I don't know if the paper and pens I brought are enough. By the way! Food! Even though you brought me

I made dried meat and snacks for you, but they will definitely be finished soon, so I have to buy you more, and there must be no shortage of fruits..."

"Mother..." Dabao saw that Lin Xi was getting more and more unstoppable as he talked, so he quickly interrupted, "I asked Brother Zhang Ze, these are enough."

"That won't work. You still have classmates. You have to prepare some gifts for them when you meet them for the first time, so that you can have a good start in getting along with each other in the future."

Lin Xi racked his brains to think of anything else. The next moment, Shen Chen's voice suddenly sounded outside.

"It's getting late, let's eat something first and then think about other things."

Lin Xi and Dabao turned to look over and saw Shen Chen coming in from the outside, carrying a food box in one hand and a stack of books in the other.

Dabao recognized that it was a book that he would read for at least half a year. He happily went over to take it and dragged it to the bedside with difficulty.

Shen Chen put the food box on the table and looked at the room, "It's okay."

"Is this okay? It's obviously very good."

Lin Xi pulled Dabao over and sat down. Shen Chen opened the food box, took out the food, and handed the chopsticks to Lin Xi and Dabao.

He said: "After dinner, we should leave."

"So fast?!"

Lin Xi and Dabao said in unison.

Shen Chen said: "It's getting late."

After a pause, he said: "If you don't want to leave, you can stay here for one night. Master has arranged a place to stay."

Lin Xi thought of Erbao and the others, hesitated for a moment, and finally looked at the reluctant Dabao, gritted his teeth and said, "Then stay one night. Erbao and the others have Aunt Zhang watching over them, so they should...should be fine."

Dabao also hesitated, but finally said: "Mom, you should go back. Without you, Erbao and the others will definitely not be able to sleep."

If you leave immediately after eating, you can get home sooner, around 12:00.

Lin Xi sighed and said: "It's okay. You have to stay here for a month before you can go home. My parents will stay with you tonight. You may not have time to accompany you in the future."

When Dabao heard this, he was really reluctant to leave, so he didn't persuade him to leave.

Shen Chen brought them some food and said, "If Dabao misses home, you can write a letter. Master Chen and the others will help send someone to deliver it to us."

"real?"

Lin Xi and Dabao's eyes lit up.

Shen Chen nodded.

Only then did the whole family happily come to eat.

After eating, a boy came and wanted to take Lin Xi and Shen Chen to their accommodation.

Lin Xi tugged at Shen Chen's sleeve and asked in a low voice: "Can Dabao live with us instead of staying here tonight?"

Shen Chen said humbly: "Okay."

Lin Xi laughed, took Dabao's hand, and walked away with the boy talking and laughing.

Shen Chen cleared the table and followed suit.

But their residence was not in the private school. The servant took them directly to the back door, and there was a second-level house after exiting.

The boy opened the door for them and went back.

Lin Xi asked in surprise: "Where is this?"

"Master Li's home. He doesn't live here on weekdays. He lives in a private school, so this place is idle."

Shen Chen was obviously very familiar with them, so he took them in directly, found the guest room with familiarity, and said, "Since you're staying, I'll go find the masters again and do some things."

He was also uneasy and warned: "You can stroll around in the house or go out to play. The county government office is nearby and is easy to find. If you get lost when you go out, you can go to the government office and report it to me. name, they will send you back safely."

Lin Xi nodded in agreement, but Shen Chen saw her whispering to Dabao and felt that she didn't listen much at all.

When Shen Chen wanted to say it again, Lin Xi turned around and pushed him away, "We understand. Go and get busy. Don't worry about us."

"Really remember?"

"Remember, if you have any trouble, go to the Yamen!"

Shen Chen sighed: "I can remember the key points."

Remembering this, Shen Chen felt relieved and went out to leave.

Lin Xi and Dabao didn't stay and went out quickly to visit the nearby market.

In the belief that this was Dabao's last chance to have fun before going to school, Lin Xi wanted to buy Dabao everything he saw.


Chapter completed!