After dinner, Chen Zhongqian went over Xiaoyu's homework these days one by one, pointing out the things he did not do well and praising the things he did well.
He was asked some more questions, and Xiaoyu answered them all very well. Chen Zhongqian nodded, "Much smarter than dad when he was a kid."
Xiaoyu was very happy to be praised and said, "I still have to study hard."
"It's right not to be proud." Chen Zhongqian chose another book for him to read next, and then asked him to go to bed early.
Next is Xiaoduo. In addition to studying medicine with Lin Yuxi, she also likes to do some handicrafts with Chen Zhongqian. Wood carving is her favorite.
I made a chicken this month. The shape is not very good-looking, but at least it can be seen that it is a chicken.
"You did a good job, but it can be better. You have to do this slowly and don't hurt your hands, otherwise my mother will feel distressed."
Xiaoduo nodded happily, "I know, daddy should go to bed early."
Chen Zhongqian originally thought that Lin Joy would come back to the house very late, but in the end he came back so late. Lin Joy had already taken off her coat and was lying on the bed. "Have the two children been coaxed?"
"Well." Chen Zhongqian washed up before going to bed. He turned on the lamp and took him into his arms. "In the days when I was away from home, I didn't know how many times I dreamed that I was still at home. When I woke up, I found that it was a dream. I was very disappointed."
Lin Xiyi also hugged him tightly, "I miss you too. I have agreed to come to Beijing next year to accompany you in spring, but my great-grandfather is not in good health right now, so I'm afraid I won't be able to go."
Chen Zhongqian said, "Grandpa's health is very important. There will be many opportunities in the future. You have worked hard at home."
Lin Joy shook her head, "Everything else is not hard, but waiting for you to come back is quite hard."
He stopped talking, and he stopped letting her speak. After a moment, they were already skin to skin, and both of them were dizzy, expressing their endless lovesickness in this silent love.
I don't know how long it took, but I was finally able to breathe. Lin Yuxi pinched Chen Zhongqian's waist and said, "It's better if you don't come back, so I can have a good sleep."
He rubbed her neck and whispered, "I don't think you look annoying."
Lin Yuxi gave him a fist, washed it with water, and then fell into a deep sleep. He felt that the other person was beside him, and the sleep was particularly sweet.
Qiu Wei's results did not come out so quickly. After all, passing Qiu Wei's exam meant that he was a candidate for examination, which was very different from being a scholar.
Lin Yuxi never asked Chen Zhongqian how he did in the exam, nor did he say that he believed he would pass the exam, and did not want to put any pressure on him.
She was happy when he passed the exam.
When he failed the exam, she stayed with him to comfort him, and that was all.
After resting at home for two days, she went to college again. Lin Yuxi called Aunt Liu and paid her the wages for these days.
"Aunt Liu, I have been working for a total of thirty-five days this time. The price is fifty cents per day. The total is one ounce of money and seven hundred and fifty copper plates. I will give you twenty taels of silver. If you have anything to do in the future, please ask Aunt Liu to help me.
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Aunt Liu was shocked and said hurriedly, "This is too much. One tael of silver can be converted into a pound of money plus a dozen copper coins. My wife gave me a lot."
Lin Joy said, "You have done well these days, that's why I am willing to give you so much. Aunt Liu will just accept it."
Those who are not rich in the family are of course short of this money, so Aunt Liu accepted it, "Madam is kind, I will remember your kindness in my heart."
She usually collects 50 yuan a day, but she only helps out for a short period of time, that is, when a family has a wedding or a birthday banquet, she helps out for two or three days at most. This is the first time she has helped out for such a long time.
I originally thought about charging less. After all, she eats and sleeps here, and has meat to eat every day. Who knows that Lin Yuxi also gave her more wages, how could she be unhappy.
Lin Hexi smiled and said, "Next time I invite Aunt Liu to come, it will be hard for Aunt Liu to refuse."
"I'm very happy about such a good job. I can just give you any instructions, Madam."
In fact, it's good to have someone to help at home. Lin Yuexi feels a lot more relaxed, but there are still three furry family members at home. They can't come in these days, so they can only let Aunt Liu leave.
Lin Xixi went to the town and met Wu and Yang. They didn't see her, but followed another person to the tea shed. They saw that the person was dressed like a matchmaker.
Are you planning to marry Chen Zhongda?
Lin Hexi was suddenly curious. According to Chen Mingyi's standards, what kind of woman should be worthy of being the granddaughter-in-law of the Chen family. Anyway, she was definitely not a woman like the original owner who spent five taels of silver to buy half and give half.
Yang smiled so hard at the matchmaker, "My Zhongda will soon be the master of government affairs. After the spring of next year, officials will be appointed. Even if it is just for the promotion of people, you can still find an official to do it. That is the master of government affairs. Most people
Girl, don’t use it to fool me."
The matchmaker said, "It's natural that it's easy for me to arrange a marriage, but it's not confirmed yet. What you said is wrong."
"That's for sure. His scientific examination went very well. I even went to the temple to pray for him."
It’s not like the matchmaker has never seen Juren before, so she looks down on Yang’s behavior. “Then what do you think? Getting married to a member of the Yuan family?”
Yang's eyes lit up, "Of course that's good."
The matchmaker curled her lips and said, "The young lady from Yuan's wife's family is naturally not suitable for her. Besides, she is not favored by others. There is a young lady from the Liu family who is of marriageable age."
Yang added, "The Liu family is not bad and quite wealthy."
Mrs. Wu glared at her, "If you have nothing to say, just shut up. It's embarrassing. It's not about being rich or not. We were choosing a wife for Zhongda. Could it be that we were choosing money?"
The matchmaker thought to herself, you are just picking money, and you wish you could have those words written on your face.
"Our Zhongda is also a scholar after all. When he becomes an official in the future, he will not be able to surround himself with people who are not up to date, so he should come from a better family background."
The matchmaker said, "There are a few suitable young ladies from wealthy families in the town, but they may not necessarily like you. Don't be too ambitious, after all. You are from a banker's family."
Wu was dissatisfied, "Since ancient times, businessmen have always been at the bottom of the list. How can they compare with being an official? How much money does it have at home? My Zhongda won't get the money right away if he becomes an official."
The matchmaker joked, "The old lady is saying that your husband is an official because he is greedy for money? It won't sound good if this is spread."
"You're talking nonsense. I didn't mean that. My Zhongda wouldn't do such a thing."
The matchmaker said, "It's hard to satisfy your request. I don't know many people, so you should find someone else."
She really didn't want to be the matchmaker for this marriage. A few years ago, she went to Chen's house to arrange the marriage for a family. That family lived in the town and had a shop at home. They liked Chen Zhongda, so they asked her to