RPAGF Chapter 171 Double Happiness
Chapter 171 Double Happiness
Aunt Zhang was about to say something when she caught a glimpse of Shen Wanning walking towards the yard with a smile.
She quickly changed her tone and said, "Well, your father and I are living a life of luxury now, so how can we be miserable? It's just Wan Ning! She's busy as a top all day long. When you're not at home, she has to think about making clothes for you. I wonder if you have enough money."
Aunt Zhang said this while winking at Lin Jingyou. Lin Jingyou understood what Aunt Zhang meant and his face immediately turned red.
"Mom, this is totally unfounded. Don't talk nonsense. It would be bad if it ruins Wan Ning's reputation." Lin Jingyou said quickly and quietly, afraid that Shen Wan Ning would hear it.
"Hey, you blockhead, do you know what it means to be close to the water and get the moon first? Mother is telling you, during the time you were away, not to mention Daqing Village, even the threshold of Mingyue Tower has been almost broken down. If you don't wake up, you will regret it later!"
Aunt Zhang said this, stretched out her index finger and poked Lin Jingyou's forehead.
Shen Wanning walked over with a look of surprise. "Hey, Mom, why did you poke Third Brother's head today? Third Brother passed the exam and became the top scholar. Isn't that a good thing?"
"It's okay, Mom is talking about something else! You guys should clean up your things first, and then we'll get ready for dinner." Aunt Zhang glared at Lin Jingyou, then turned and went to the kitchen to help cook.
Just as Aunt Zhang left, Lin Dashan was finally able to squeeze in and patted Lin Jingyou on the shoulder, "Third brother, good job, you really didn't let Dad down!"
Lin Hu popped his head up and said, "Uncle San got first place in the exam, that's amazing. I hope Lin Hu will be as amazing as Uncle San in the future."
Lin Jingyou patted his head and said, "Xiao Hu, you must study hard. You will definitely be better than your uncle!"
Lin Jingcheng came out of the room holding Lin Hai, walked to Lin Jingyou, took Lin Hai's hand and waved, "Xiao Hai also came to congratulate Uncle San for winning the first place, and congratulations to Uncle San for becoming a Juren!"
"Why did second brother bring Xiao Hai out as well? The child is so young, quickly bring him back in to prevent him from catching a cold." Lin Jingyou said worriedly.
"Third brother, you're being too cautious. How could he catch a cold in such hot weather? The sun is shining brightly every day, and we're afraid he'll get sunburned, so we only bring him out to play for a while at this time. During the few days you were away, Dad and Mom brought him out to play every day!"
Shen Wanning came over and said with a smile, "Yes, let's take him out to get some fresh air so he doesn't get cooped up in the house all day."
Lin Jiang and Lin He also came to say hello to Lin Jingyou.
Lin Jingyou returned to the room and packed his luggage, just in time for everyone to have dinner together.
In the summer, it was too hot inside, so they all liked to have dinner in the yard. The evening breeze was gentle, and it was very comfortable to eat and chat while eating.
Unfortunately, Mrs. Wen is still in confinement after giving birth, so she can only stay in the room holding the baby. In a few days, she will be able to go out after she is out of confinement.
"We were still saying a few days ago that when the third child comes back, Xiaohai will be one month old. But we plan to let Wen stay in confinement for a few more days and then hold a full-month banquet for Xiaohai in five days." Aunt Zhang said while eating.
Lin Jingyou nodded, "Just let Mom arrange it. If you need our help, just let me know."
Lin Dashan put down his chopsticks, thought for a moment, and said, "Now that the third brother has passed the imperial examination, this news will definitely spread throughout the village tomorrow. For such a happy occasion, we should invite everyone to a meal, right? After all, they have helped the third brother a lot over the years."
"I haven't seen you talk in the past, but today you seem smart for once. I think so too. Inviting everyone to have a meal together for Xiaohai's full moon party is also a double happiness." Aunt Zhang continued.
"Grandma, can we not go to school that day?" Lin He raised his head and asked.
Xu bent her fingers and tapped Lin He on the head. "You little brat, you don't want to go to school again, right? Look at your third uncle, he's a juren now. Can't you learn from him?"
"Oh, Mom, why are you hitting me? I'm not good at studying, so leave it to Xiaohu and Xiaohai. I'm just waiting to help my aunt manage the business when I grow up. I like doing business and keeping accounts." Lin He replied.
Lin Jiang didn't know why he changed his attitude and said seriously, "But my aunt said that studying is for us to understand reason, not for us to take the imperial examination. I have read books and learned to read, and recently I can understand the book my aunt gave me."
He could not only read the characters but also understand how to make the various tools described. He was already trying to make a waterwheel, planning to make a small one out of wood.
If successful, the waterwheel can be enlarged and put into use directly. Now even Lin Dashan has been attracted to it and instead of weaving cages every day, he helps to make the waterwheel.
Lin Jingyou exclaimed, "It seems Xiao Jiang has learned a lot from his studies these days. Keep it up. You three should study hard from now on, okay?"
The three little ones nodded in response at the same time, "Got it, Uncle San, we will study hard."
Aunt Zhang glanced at the three little ones and said, "I'll ask for leave for you. You can stay home for the day. But you have to let your uncle teach you in the evening to make up for the lessons you learned during the day."
Lin He was deflated and leaned back in his chair dejectedly. Lin Jiang and Lin Hu didn't react much.
"Mom, after the full moon banquet, I have to go to the county town to help with business. I'll trouble you and sister-in-law to take care of the family." Lin Jingcheng put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth and said.
Lin Jingce rubbed his head and asked softly, "Wan Ning! If Jing Cheng goes to the county town, can I stay at home and help with farming?"
Shen Wanning had long known that Lin Jingce preferred farming to business, so she agreed without hesitation.
"Of course, my eldest brother prefers farming, and we have the hilltop now plus the 100 acres of land awarded by the emperor. My parents are old, and having my eldest brother at home to help manage the land will make their lives a lot easier."
"I... I'm not trying to be lazy, it's just that sometimes guests ask me questions and I don't like talking to strangers. I'm afraid that the guests will blame me if I say something wrong, not to mention that sometimes the county magistrate will come." Lin Jingce continued to scratch his head.
"It doesn't matter. Now that our business is on track, you can just do what you like. I originally planned to hand over all the land in our family to you, but I never had the courage to say it."
"Okay, then it's settled. After the full moon banquet, my second brother will go to the county town to help manage the business, and I will stay home to take care of the various trees on the mountain."
The family chatted for a while. Considering that there would be many people coming to congratulate them tomorrow, Aunt Zhang sent them all back to their rooms to rest early.
Shen Wanning had just finished taking a shower at the express station and was sitting in front of her phone, preparing to have a live chat with netizens.
There was a knock on the door.
Xiao Nuomi: It must be Third Brother! There is no one else here except Third Brother at this late hour!