Farming and reading lady

There was no need to wait. In less than half a day, the pawnshop manager Xu sent someone to inform him that the shop owner agreed to the deal for 2,000 taels. Gu Xixian happily left with the banknote. The two parties directly transferred the ownership in the government office and signed the red deed. The shop was settled. It would take several months to repair and tidy up, just in time for the sweet potato products to be produced.

Gu Xixian has been in a good mood recently, and has time to go out with her friends. Yes, through Mrs. Tong's diplomacy, she has made a few friends in the capital, and their status is not low. She, a country girl, has become their key protection target. Because there are too many people in this world who flatter the powerful and look down on the weak.

Just then, Gu Xixian, who was enjoying himself with his friends amidst the beautiful scenery and green hills, heard an unfriendly voice.

"Oh, isn't this the poor freeloader from the Tong family? Tsk tsk, how dare he get in among us? But Madam Tong begged for this? And Fu Yujing, Ming Zhenzhu, aren't you afraid of bringing bad luck to yourselves?" The little girl who spoke was about ten years old. She was quite pretty, with a beautiful nose and cherry lips. But the harshness in her mouth really made her lose points.

"Gu Xiaotong, no one will think you are dumb if you don't speak." Fu Yujing is the daughter of Madam Tong's close friend, the eldest daughter of the Shangshu Mansion, and has a generous personality.

Gu Xixian opened his eyes wide and said seriously: "Sister Jing, that young lady must have eaten something bad this morning, so there is such a strong taste in her mouth."

After saying this, he nodded heavily to show his agreement with his own words.

"You country bumpkin, how dare you say I eat shit?" The little girl's face twisted with anger, as if she was about to pounce on her and tear her mouth. Of course, she also knew the crazy little girl, Lu Jiaojiao, the daughter of the teacher's mortal enemy, Lord Lu.

"I didn't say that, you said it yourself. Besides, I'm a country bumpkin, so what? Does being a country bumpkin bother you?" Gu Xixian pursed his lips. This fighting ability is not good. As an opponent, she hasn't done anything yet, but she has already pissed herself off. Isn't this a war scum? How come people who look down on farmers are everywhere?

"Jiaojiao, don't be angry. Some people are willing to degenerate and hang out with pheasants. Why should we waste our breath on them?" This is Sun Qiaorong, the granddaughter of Grand Tutor Sun. She raised her head. It must have been hard for her to have such a neck.

"You guys are crazy, what are you doing here so early in the morning? You act like no one wants to pay attention to you." Ming Zhenzhu is not someone to be trifled with. She is the daughter of Duke Dingguo. She looks weak on the outside, but she has a tough temper: "Go ask your old man if he has gotten rid of the smell of dirt. You are acting so arrogant all day long, as if you are more noble than anyone else. If you keep on talking nonsense, I will beat you."

Lu Jiaojiao, who wanted to throw a tantrum, suddenly lost her temper. Sun Qiaorong also blushed, but she didn't dare to say anything more. This little bully said what he meant, and there was no room for negotiation when he wanted to beat someone up. The two of them left the stage in anger, supported by their maids.

Gu Xixian shook her head as she watched. What kind of masochistic physique was this? They knew they were not strong enough, but they still had to show up. Was it to show their presence? As the person involved, she had to give them some sympathy.

Ming Zhenzhu pinched her pink little face and comforted her: "Xiao Xian'er, don't be afraid, they are just two paper tigers, sister will protect you."

"Yeah, thank you Sister Pearl." Gu Xixian thanked her. She liked the importance of having a few close friends.

"Yes, Xiaoxian'er, no matter who bullies you, you must tell us and we will seek justice for you." Fu Yujing also pinched the little face. Well, the child's face is really smooth.

"Sister Jing, I've got it." Gu Xi nodded like a chick pecking at rice, but sighed helplessly in her heart. It was the sorrow of a child, and she had no choice but to be pinched on the face. However, the two little girls were really kind to her, so she would just entertain them without any difficulty.

Without the annoying interruptions, the sisters had a great time. It was not until dark that they reluctantly got on the carriage for the return journey at the urging of their maids and guards.

When the carriage returned to the mansion, Gu Xihao was already waiting at the gate. When he saw the carriage approaching, he quickly went over to lift the curtain and carried his sister out of the carriage. Looking at her hair stuck to her forehead, he gently helped her twist it behind her ears and asked with a smile, "Did you have fun today?"

"Yeah, Sister Jing and Sister Zhenzhu took me to fly kites, go fishing, pick mushrooms, and do sketches." Gu Xixian counted them one by one on her fingers. After coming here, she has completely let herself go and become a real child. Her words and actions have become childish.

"Yeah, there are a lot of things to do." Gu Xihao nodded. The young man became more steady, already showing the potential of a young pine.

"Yes, Sister Jing said we'd go out and play when we're free." Traveling has always been her favorite.

"As long as you are happy." The twelve-year-old boy hugged the eight-year-old girl with a faint smile on his face and warmth lingering around him.

"I took a look at all the scenery over there, so that when my brother sees it, it will be like we went there together." She has always seen the boy's efforts and kept them in mind. Every time she went out to play, she would always find a way to bring back something to share with him.

"Okay, my sister's painting must be the best." In the eyes of the brother who dotes on his sister, everything his sister draws is the best.

In the hall, Tong Mingyan and his wife were chatting about family matters. When they saw the two of them coming, Mrs. Tong smiled and greeted them, "Did Xiaoxian have fun today?"

"Yeah, so happy." Gu Xixian repeated it again, then turned around and took the roll of paper from the maid, opened it and spread it on the table for everyone to see: "We went to the western suburbs today. The stream there is very clear, and there are many small fish and shrimps in it. It's a pity that we didn't bring any fishing tools. Sister Jing said that we should go again next month to catch all the small fish and shrimps in the stream. And here, this is a small slope in the shade, there are beautiful flowers and many small mushrooms, we had a lot of fun picking them, and here..."

Gu Xixian pointed to the location in the painting and introduced it. Mrs. Tong praised him and said, "I didn't expect there is such a piece of land in the western suburbs. The little ones are really good at finding it. Bring me along next time you go. I have never seen such beautiful flowers."

"Xian'er's painting skills have improved again." Tong Mingyan's focus was obviously different from hers: "If this painting is colored again, it should be considered a top-notch piece."

An idea flashed through Gu Xixian's mind: "Teacher, if I sell this painting, will anyone want it?"

"Are you willing to do that?" Tong Mingyan looked at her and thought in his heart: Could it be that the little girl is short of money?

"This one is not for sale, but I can see a similar one." She still has many landscape paintings in her mind.