Splendid Twins

In the old courtyard, Liu Niang was being scolded by Si Pozi:

"You are so lazy. You are a slut taught by a thief. You stole my money. You are a shameless bitch!"

Wang and Zhang were sitting in the yard cutting clothes for Si Yao, while Liu Niang was squatting at the kitchen door washing vegetables. Upon hearing this, Wang also spoke with a cold face:

"Mother Liu, I'm not criticizing you as your sister-in-law. Tell me how you educate your children. You just teach them to be filial to the elderly, but why do you steal their private property?"

Zhang smiled and said:

"I don't know what our niece looks like. Wanwan is very affectionate to us elders when she is at home."

Wang and Zhang knew each other's intentions as soon as they looked at each other. Seeing Liu Niang lowering her eyebrows and saying nothing, Wang said:

"My brother Yao is still talking about his brothers and sisters at home, but I, huh!"

After washing the vegetables, Liu Niang went into the kitchen. Mrs. Si had already prepared the meals for the whole family, except for Liu Niang's family.

When Liu Niang came in, Mrs. Si glared at her fiercely:

"Cook two eggs separately. These are my brother Yao'er's. If you dare to eat them, I will smack your mouth!"

Liu Niang lowered her head and replied, "Mother, I won't."

After Mrs. Si went out cursing, Liu Niang was the only one left in the kitchen to work.

The father and his two sons chatted in the hall from time to time, and the third brother Si spoke:

"Dad, you chat with my brother, I'm going to take a nap."

After Si Lao San left, Si Lao Da moved his mouth several times, and the look of wanting to say something but hesitating made Si Lao Tou frown:

"What happened?"

"Dad, I am worried about Yao Ge'er. You know that this child has been working hard in the past few years to prepare for the provincial examination, but..."

"That's what you said!"

"My son wants to rent a separate yard for Yao in town, so that he can have a quieter time and prepare for the exam..."

"Can't you accommodate your family of three?"

Old Man Si frowned, his tone full of doubt.

"Of course I can accommodate you, but I have to settle accounts at night, and Wang has to do housework, so the clanging and dinging disturbs Yao Ge'er's thoughts."

When Old Man Si heard this, he remained silent. After a while, he got up and went into the inner room. Seeing this, a hint of deep meaning flashed in Boss Si's eyes.

Old Man Si handed over three taels of silver:

"Here, take everything that the third brother just gave me and rent a quiet yard for Yao."

"Okay, Dad, don't worry, your grandson has a plan in mind this time and will definitely not let you down. You can just wait and enjoy the good life in the future."

Boss Si took the silver and put it into his pocket with a smile on his face.

Old Man Si glared at him and said, "Alright, keep quiet. Your mother and I will depend on your family in the future. The second son's family is working in the fields, so we will take care of the rear for you. The third son is about to become the carpenter's son-in-law, so Dad can't count on him. Only you can do things that Dad trusts the most. When Yao Ge'er passes the exam, your mother and I will move in with your family."

"Of course, you are thoughtful, Dad. I will definitely let you and Mom enjoy happiness in the future."

Old Man Si wanted to say something, but he heard a commotion outside the yard, so he stood up and walked out.

"Aunt Si, come out quickly, something happened to your Si Yao!"

"what?"

"Who? Who's in trouble?"

When Mrs. Si heard this, she hurried to the door. When she saw Si Yao, who was unconscious, she felt dizzy and her legs were shaking so much that she couldn't stand steadily. Old Man Si took a quick step forward to check. He reached out and touched Si Yao's face, which was warm. He let out a long sigh:

"Big brother, go find Doctor Xin. Third brother, go to town and get a doctor."

Doctor Xin was just a barefoot doctor in the village. He was asked to come and see if Yao Ge'er was injured. The doctor in the town had to treat him.

Mrs. Si saw the fist wound on Si Yao's face, which was obviously caused by being beaten, and she immediately cursed:

"Which son of a bitch dares to hit my brother Yao? You lowly thing that deserves God's punishment. Are you jealous of my brother Yao's academic performance? Whoever hits my brother Yao is a cuckold..."

Mrs. Si was busy cursing, her spit flying onto Si Yao's face. Wang squeezed over from the side and saw this scene. She felt so disgusted that she said:

"Mom, please stop scolding and quickly carry Yao Ge'er into the house."

"Yes, yes, carry him in first."

Boss Si carried Si Yao into the house. The others crowded in the yard and whispered. Seeing this, Old Man Si said:

"Thank you for your help, aunts. Where did you see my brother Yao?"

Aunt Huang and Aunt Liu looked at each other and said:

"Her sixth aunt and I were digging vegetables down the mountain and happened to run into him in a tree pit. Your Yao was put in a sack and thrown there. His sixth aunt and I called for help to carry him back."

When Boss Si heard this, his face darkened:

"Where's the sack?"

He was the shopkeeper of the rice shop in the town. He had to catch thieves and seize stolen goods. He had to find out who beat his son! !

"Now, this is it."

When Boss Si saw the sack, he felt annoyed. It was just an ordinary woven sack of hemp, and every household had one.

Old Man Si glanced at Old Master Si, who had a grim look on his face. After a while, Old Third Master Si brought Doctor Xin over, and the whole family gathered together to watch.

Liu Niang came out just as she finished cooking. She saw Si Yao not far away and wiped her hands and said:

"Yaoyao, why are you here?"

Si Yao was originally watching the fun with her arms crossed, but when she saw Liu Niang, she held her arm:

"Come on, let's go home. I'm hungry."

Liu Niang struggled for a moment, looked at the crowded and noisy old courtyard, and said:

"Then let's go. Mom will cook some sweet potatoes for you when we get home."

The mother and daughter returned to the hut. Liu Niang went to the stove, and Si Yao entered Si Qing and Si Yang's room.

The two brothers were in a cold war at the moment, each ignoring the other.

Si Yao came in and saw this and said:

"what happened?"

Si Qing looked gloomy and extremely depressed. Seeing this, Si Yang spoke up:

"I wanted to go to town to find a job and earn money to let my elder brother go to school, but he disagreed."

Si Qing retorted coldly:

"I am the eldest son in the family and I should take care of my younger brothers and sisters. How can I feel comfortable relying on my younger brother's hard-earned money to study?"

Si Yang was insulted today, holding his breath in his heart, and said in an impatient tone:

"Why not? You and I are brothers. As long as you succeed, I won't be too bad either. Now you have a younger sister, you can't let her be bullied..."

"Also? Who bullied you?"

Si Qing caught the loophole in the words and his tone suddenly turned cold. He said that there was something wrong with this kid today!

Si Yang's face froze, then he said with a frown:

"Just tell me whether you are going or not. No, you must go. I will definitely earn you some money!"

Si Yao watched the conversation between the two brothers, a faint smile flashed in his eyes, and he spoke softly:

"Brothers, stop arguing. I have something to say."

"What did Yaoyao say? Come and sit down."

Si Qing stood up from the stool and moved aside. Seeing Si Yao's serious expression, he felt a little puzzled.

Si Yao looked at Si Qing who looked worried, then looked at Si Yang who looked angry, and spoke slowly:

"Both of you go!"

"what?"

"What do you mean?"

The two brothers screamed loudly and stood up in shock, looking at Si Yao.

"Keep your voice down. I have conditions."

Si Yao's tone was slightly cold. Seeing the two people's disbelief, he said:

"You two should go to town to study. I have money, so you don't have to worry about my education. There is only one thing you need to do: you must protect me when I become successful."

"no!"

"This……"

Si Yang looked at Si Qing, who had a look of rejection on his face, and felt a little confused. He was not as smart as his brother.

"why?"

Si Yao asked. From what she had learned during this period, Si Qing was a person who loved reading very much. She had seen him hiding behind the thatched hut and reading a book several times with an extremely pious and serious expression on his face.

"I can't use your money, nor can I use Siyang's hard-earned money. Our family is different from others. My parents are honest..."

"It is precisely because of your honesty that we need you, the eldest son, to support the family. Big brother, you understand the principle that if one prospers, all prosper, and if one suffers, all suffer. Now that you have the opportunity, don't refuse it."

"That's right, brother, you go. I won't go. I'm strong and I'll stay at home. We need someone to help our parents with the work."

"No, you should go too. I don't care whether you can make a name for yourself or not, but at least you should learn to read!"

Si Yao had a serious look on her face. Instead of letting that bastard Si Yao become famous, she might as well train two talents.

"If we all leave, what will happen to our family? Yaoyao, I know you have good intentions, but we can't be ignorant."

Si Qing had too many concerns, and complex emotions flashed across his eyes.

Si Yao looked at Si Yang who seemed a little at a loss again, and spoke in a firm tone:

"Don't worry about this. I have my own arrangements. Give me your reply after you two have considered it."

After Si Yao finished speaking, she turned and went out. Si Laoer had just come back from the fields, pulling the donkey with one hand and holding a small basket with the other.

Seeing Si Yao smiling and speaking:

"Yaoyao, come quickly. Dad has brought you something good."

Si Yao walked over: "Dad, what is that?"

Si Lao Er glanced into the courtyard and lowered his voice mysteriously:

"These sweet pears were given to me by an acquaintance I met on the road. Eat them quietly before going in, or your two brothers will snatch them from you."

Si Yao laughed from the bottom of her heart. It felt so good to be cared for and thought about by someone like this!