Wealth and glory seek stability

Why does she feel like some evil spirit?

"Please get up quickly, old man. Er Gouzi deserves what he got. You didn't do anything wrong."

The two old people worked diligently all their lives, but all their savings were drained out in an instant. They were counting on their son's leg to be cured so that they would at least have someone to support them in the future.

"Thank you for your understanding, sir."

He Hao corrected, "Call him the boss! This young master is the new boss of Qianxi Manor."

"Yes, thank you, sir."

Jian Xi looked at Wang Dongsheng on the cart, who was of the right age to work. "He Hao, I think this old man is an honest man. If the money is not enough to treat his son's leg this time, you can lend him money from the account in the farm. When the leg is cured, the money owed can be deducted from their harvest next year." If something happens to a strong laborer in an ordinary family, it can be a big deal.

"Yes, why don't you thank the boss quickly."

Old man Wang immediately knelt on the ground, moved to tears, and kowtowed sincerely, "Thank you very much, boss. I really don't know how to thank you."

Old Mrs. Wang couldn't help crying. Something had happened to their son. They had borrowed money from all their relatives and friends, but no one was willing to help them. They were just waiting for her son to die and leave the family with nothing.

They didn't expect that in the end it would be such a young boss willing to help them.

Wang Dongsheng was a grown man, but he felt bitter inside. "Don't worry, Boss. When my leg is healed, I will pay back the money I owe to the village with interest."

Jian Xi couldn't bear to see such a sentimental scene, so she left directly, "Okay, you guys should go to the doctor quickly, it's getting late, don't waste time, it's freezing cold, it's hard to travel at night."

As he said this, he walked towards He Hao's house.

Old Man Wang and his family of three watched Jian Xi's thin figure disappear from their sight before continuing on their way.

He Hao's home.

There were ordinary home-cooked dishes on the table, and Jian Xi invited Hua Rong to come and eat together.

He Xiaotian pestered Jian Xi and asked her a lot of questions.

“Why is the sky blue?”

“Why is the ground black?”

"..."

Jian Xi can always answer from different angles.

"The sun is the most powerful. Do you know why?" Jian Xi asked back.

The remaining people at the table also pricked up their ears, wanting to hear how Jian Xi would explain.

He Xiaotian pouted and thought for a while, "Because the sun can illuminate the entire sky!"

Jian Xi curled her lips, put down her chopsticks, and said, "What color of sky do you think the sun likes the most?"

"I think he must like blue!"

"How clever! The sun has magic. It can emit seven colors of light. The blue light has the most powerful energy. The other colors are blocked by the blue light. Isn't it amazing? When you grow up, you will be more powerful than the sun!"

He Xiaotian's eyes widened, "Really?"

"Of course it's true. As for why the soil is black? In fact, soil also has many colors, such as yellow, red, and green. When you grow up, you can go around and see how many colors of soil there are in the world."

He Xiaotian was a little depressed. He picked up the bowl and took two mouthfuls of rice. He said incoherently, "Then I must eat more so that I can grow up quickly."

Everyone else burst into laughter at the childish talk.

Hua Rong joked, "Boy, eat slowly. You can't become fat in one bite."

He Hao was extremely impressed, "The master is really knowledgeable. Xiaotian has loved asking questions since he was young. Sometimes even the village teacher and the agricultural official can be stumped by his questions." Even he himself sometimes couldn't explain the answers to his own son's questions.

"No, it's normal for children to be curious. Adults just need to guide them and they will find the answers themselves. Everyone has their own path to take. Parents can only accompany them for a part of the journey. The rest is up to them to walk on their own."

He Hao listened to the trainee's words thoughtfully.

Does everyone have their own path to take?

When Jian Xi looked at He Xiaotian, she thought of Shen Nanxing. She was an adult at heart, but Shen Nanxing grew from a child to his current status. Only he knew the bitterness and hardships he had experienced.

When Jian Xi was leaving, He Xiaotian held Jian Xi's hand and was reluctant to let go, and even wanted to go home with Jian Xi.

Hua Rong watched He Xiaotian tightly holding Jian Xi's hand, and silently tightened the handle of the knife.

This kid looks only a few years younger than his master, but how come he doesn’t know the difference between men and women? How did He Hao teach him?

He Hao felt a chill on the back of his neck for no apparent reason, and thought it was just because of the cold weather. "Xiaotian, stop messing around, and go back with your mother!"

"Yes! Xiaotian, please stop disturbing the young master."

He Xiaotian's eyes were wet, like an abandoned puppy. Jian Xi couldn't help but comfort him, "Study hard at Zhuangzi. When you are fifteen, I will allow you to work with me in the future."

"real?!"

"Of course it's true. I never lie."

"Okay, let's pull the hook."

Overlap two little fingers, one big and one small, make a pinky promise, and stamp.

He Xiaotian watched Jian Xi leave eagerly.

She shook off her parents and ran forward quickly, "I must review my lessons and help you in the future!"

He Hao laughed and looked at his wife beside him, "This kid is really something! I told him to study hard but he never listened. But he took the master's words as if they were an imperial decree."

He Haojia rolled his eyes at him and said, "Look at yourself. You just let him study hard all day long. Whenever your son asks you something, you just talk nonsense to fool him. It would be better if he didn't listen to you."

He Hao had previously been obsessed with passing the imperial examinations to bring honor to his family, but he was simply not cut out for study. Only after being hired by Jian Xi to work at Qianxi Manor did his family's lives become slightly better.

"I know. After I get my salary for this year, I'll go to the city and buy you some nice jewelry. Thank you for helping me with the housework over the years."

"Go to hell, jewelry can't support food and clothing. You should buy Xiaotian some more clothes. He's growing fast and his clothes don't fit him anymore."

He Xiaotian jumped back like a little firecracker, "Mom! I earned two strings of cash today, I'll use the money to buy you a pair of silver bracelets. I think Hu Zi's mother has one too."

"Okay, okay, I'll listen to Xiaotian."

A family of three walked on the narrow path as the setting sun cast long shadows.

Loving and harmonious parents and a lively and active son.

Jian Xi sat in the carriage and couldn't help feeling proud watching this scene.

Days like this seem pretty good.