Lady Lingquan lifts a thousand pounds

When Lin Ping'an went to deliver New Year's gifts, he really walked around the village and met many old men chatting on the street.

At this time, things at home are basically busy. Many old men have nothing to do and just chat on the street.

They point out the country and brag.

Seeing Lin Ping'an and his children coming out carrying so many things, they greeted each one of them.

"Ping An, are you going to give your father a New Year's gift?"

"Yes, Uncle Qi, are you in good health?"

"Okay, okay, oh, you are filial, and your children, your father is lucky."

"Haha, Uncle Qi, you are so complimentary. It's all what you should do."

"What a good boy."

Everyone praised Lin Pingan, and they all knew about Lin Pingan's New Year gift.

Not only give it away, but also give it generously.

It was the first one in the whole village.

Even the village chief's son is not so filial and generous.

Old man Lin is really blessed.

However, when they arrived at the Lin family's old house, they were not in a good mood.

Old man Lin remained silent and sat on the threshold, smoking a cigarette and looking out.

I don't know if he is like this because he doesn't want to see his son or because he doesn't want to take care of things.

Old Mrs. Lin, Lin Youfu and Li Hehua were sitting inside, facing Lin Pingan.

They sit higher, and Lin Ping'an only has a short stool.

Lin Ping'an is a big man who has been working hard all year round. Sitting on such a short stool is very uncomfortable and he can't open his legs.

Sitting like this is not much different from kneeling on the ground.

It was as if Mrs. Lin and the others were interrogating him, and he was the prisoner.

Except for them, Lin Yiyue didn't have a chair to sit on, so he could only stand aside.

Lin Tingjun, Lin Lijun and Lin Xiuer were all sitting on the side, wearing newly made clothes, looking well-behaved, especially looking like young ladies and showing contempt for Lin Ping'an and others.

I obviously looked at everything they brought, but I looked down upon it.

In addition to them, Lin Guangsheng also returned.

But he was in his room, saying he was studying and didn't come out at all. Even if the elders came, he wouldn't come out to meet him.

As for Lin Changshun and Wang Yinggu, they were busy working in the yard, and there was no room for them in the house.

But Lin Changshun kept his ears open and listened to what was going on in the room.

Lin Youfu was questioning Lin Pingan.

"Second brother, you have made a lot of money in the past two months. Do you think you don't take us seriously anymore?"

You earn so much and only get this little thing, who are you looking down on?

Lin Ping'an sullenly said, "I made a little money, but not much. I barely paid off the previous debts, so that the whole family can eat, drink and survive."

The family has made a lot of money, but they also spent a lot during the New Year, and there are probably about twenty taels of silver left.

But for a big family, twenty taels of silver is nothing at all.

To build a house, buy land, marry five sons and one daughter, money is needed everywhere.

Lin Ping'an felt a lot of pressure and did not dare to relax at all, let alone look down on anyone's problems.

Lin Youfu thought he was very naughty and deliberately refused to answer.

He coughed lightly and looked at his mother.

Old Mrs. Lin glanced over with disdain.

So what if the second son makes money? Isn't he still the same useless person?

Humph.

He is not as good as the eldest son at all. He looks rich and noble at first glance. He also has an eldest grandson, who will be the material to become the number one scholar in the future.

"Second brother, you know that our whole family is a mess. It's not easy to find a person like Guangsheng who can read. From now on, we will honor our ancestors."

Lin Ping'an nodded, but didn't take it seriously.

He has clearly seen what kind of character Lin Guangsheng is over the years.

He didn't know how the child was studying, but he didn't have any manners at all.

During the Chinese New Year, when the elders come, they don’t even show their faces. Is this considered a scholar’s ​​rule?

Usually when meeting people, they hold their heads high and look at people through their nostrils.

When Mrs. Lin talked about her eldest grandson, she became extremely proud and straightened her back.

"When Guangsheng becomes the number one scholar in the exam and becomes a senior official, all of you uncles will benefit from it. When the time comes, Guangsheng can be asked to work for a few government officials in Yiyue. That will be a shameful thing. Son."

Lin Ping'an's expression changed when he heard the word Yamen.

Working as an errand in the county government is quite dignified.

But being a government official is not so good. The government officials are called the bastards of the officials and are scolded by the common people.

Why should the eldest brother's son become the number one scholar and his son have to be a loser?

"If Guangsheng can pass the exam, it's his ability. We don't want to take advantage. We don't have the ability, so we can just set up stalls in the village by ourselves."

They don't take advantage of Lin Guangsheng.

Lin Youfu sneered, "I don't have any ambition at all. No wonder the children I raise are more useless than the last."

Lin Yiyue and others ignored him. Anyway, his uncle looked down on them.

Lin Ping'an was unwilling. He raised his head suddenly and glared fiercely.

"Brother, what are you talking about? It's my fault that I am weak and lack ambition. How can you, an elder, say that about your nephews?"

He is a coward, saying that he can but not his children.

Each of his children is more filial and diligent than the last, so why should he be called a coward?

Lin Youfu said angrily, "You still say you are not a coward. You will spend your whole life guarding the village and being a poor farmer. What future will you have?"

Lin Wuhu said quietly, "Grandpa, old grandpa, great grandpa, aren't the ancestors of the Lin family farming for generations? Where is the problem?"

The Lin family's ancestors have indeed been farming for generations. The entire village is farming. Even Lin Youfu was born in farming.

What's the difference between looking down on one's origins and scolding oneself?

Old man Lin looked back at Lin Wuhu.

Is this grandson scolding him?

Lin Youfu's face changed slightly and he choked, not knowing how to refute.

So, he said angrily to Lin Wuhu, "When the adults are talking, what kind of naughty kid can interrupt? There are no rules at all."

Lin Wuhu also curled his lips and hid behind Lin Yiyue.

Humph, it's unreasonable to use your elders to pressure others.

Lin Ping'an didn't want his child to be criticized, so he wanted to quarrel with Lin Youfu again, but Mrs. Lin came out and said, "Okay, stop quarreling. People who are celebrating the New Year are all unruly. What's the fuss about?"

There is no rule that the person talking about is Lin Wuhu, not Lin Youfu.

She didn't care if Lin Youfu said something unpleasant, she would just blame Lin Ping'an's family for everything.

Lin Ping'an has been criticized since childhood, so it doesn't matter if he is scolded.

But now, the children are taking the blame, and he feels really uncomfortable.

He got up and decided to go back.

But before she left, Mrs. Lin shouted, "Second brother, don't leave, I haven't finished speaking yet."

Lin Ping'an was not very happy, "Mom, is there anything else you want to say?"

Old Mrs. Lin didn't like his attitude very much, so she glared at him again, and spoke very arrogantly and naturally.

"Guang Sheng has to pay for the repair work next year. As the second uncle, you can't just take advantage of it in the future. You have paid him the money for the repair work and pens, inks, paper and inkstones. Don't ask for more, just take fifty taels of silver."

Lin Ping'an thought he heard wrongly and looked at her in surprise.

"Mom, what did you say?"

Fifty taels?