“I studied for two years.”

The boy's answer was brief and clear, without any intention of showing off, but also with a sense of confidence.

Although his voice was immature, it revealed a firmness, as if the pages of books in those two years carried not only the fragrance of ink, but also his desire and respect for knowledge.

Most of the children in the village have never been exposed to heavy books, and it is not easy for them to recognize a few simple Chinese characters.

Although he has more knowledge than his peers, he does not show any pride at all. On the contrary, his humility, which is unique to young people, is like the freshest ray of sunshine in the morning light of summer, warm but not dazzling, which makes people can't help but like him.

"Brother, this kid wants to join our bookkeeping work. It is still unknown whether he is proficient in it. Mingyi is still young and needs your careful guidance. This way, you can also reduce some of the burden."

As soon as these words were spoken, they hit the nail on the head for Qi Kai. He quickly responded, unable to hide a hint of anticipation in his tone.

"Brother Zhang, my kid is very sensible. Just tell me if you need anything."

Qi Kai's eyes sparkled with trust and expectation, and he was sincerely happy that his son could find a good teacher.

When Mrs. Zhang saw this scene, she was naturally happy.

The logistics team has a lot of work to do, and she has to go over to help. It is inevitable that she will not be able to take good care of her son sometimes. If there is a reliable helper, it can not only share the pressure but also be a form of exercise for the child.

So she quietly poked her husband's back with her finger and conveyed her approval and support with her eyes.

Feeling the slight touch from behind, even though Boss Zhang was hesitant, he understood his wife's intention. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he finally nodded, "Okay."

Upon closer inspection, there is indeed a fresh and refined temperament between the brows of this young man, which is pleasing to the eye.

While everyone was talking, Mr. Guo and his son Guo Jiajie slowly walked into the crowd.

Holding a wooden box in his hand, Mr. Guo walked straight towards Zhang Laoer, and said with a hint of caution: "This contains the records of the land area of ​​each household in our village, as well as some important land deeds. You must keep them properly."

The moment he took the wooden box, the question of the receipt flashed through Zhang Laoer's mind.

"Mr. Guo, is there anyone in this village who can read and write?"

He asked directly, with a somewhat inquiring look in his eyes.

When Mr. Guo heard this, a trace of embarrassment flashed across his face. Before he could say anything, Guo Jiajie at the side interrupted him.

A few months of living together made them less polite and more casual.

"Village head, you overestimate us. There are not many people in the village who have truly received education. I only know a few words, which I learned from my father when I was a child. My handwriting is also very elegant. My son knows even fewer words than me, and his handwriting is not as good as mine. If we talk about people who have truly received education, I am afraid that only the kid from Qi Kai's family and Liu Degui from the Liu family are there."

Since Qi Yang was present, he was obviously a learned man. So what kind of person was this Liu Degui?

"Liu Degui?"

There was a hint of curiosity in Zhang Laoer's voice.

"Oh, maybe you don't remember. Your two families lived far away from each other. Liu Degui went to school for a few years, but unfortunately his parents passed away. He lived with his brother and his studies were interrupted."

As soon as Guo Jiajie finished speaking, everyone's mind was clear.

Biological parents naturally have no regrets about sending their children to school, but brothers and sisters-in-law are not blood relatives after all, so when conditions permit, they will naturally give priority to their own flesh and blood.

"how old are you?"

Zhang Laoer asked again.

"I should be twenty-one this year."

"Then bring him here. We have to have something to do."

"Okay, I'll go find him now."

Guo Jiajie responded and left with brisk steps.

After Guo Jiajie left, Zhang Laoer began to assign tasks to the three older children. He pulled out a pen and paper from his sleeve, and while sketching the pattern of the receipt on the paper, he thought to himself that thanks to the original owner's memory, otherwise he would have no idea how to hold the pen and use ink.

Looking at the handwriting, although it is not as neat and powerful as the original owner's, it is quite similar. It just needs time to be polished.

Qi Yang glanced at the instructions in front of him, and without saying a word, he immediately picked up his pen and started working.

Seeing this, the other two little guys were not willing to fall behind, and they each gripped their pens tightly. A small sense of competition surged secretly in the silent air, and the jumping of the pen tips seemed to carry a spirit of not admitting defeat.

There were only a few dozen receipts with a few words on them, so Boss Zhang didn't consider it a burden at all.

The children volunteered, so he was naturally happy to supervise from the side and enjoy this moment of leisure.

When Liu Degui appeared, the three young generals had completed most of the task, and their faces were filled with satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment after completing the task.

Liu Degui has a well-proportioned figure and a handsome appearance. Just as his name suggests, he gives people a feeling of calmness and reliability.

Zhang Laoer did not beat around the bush and stated his intention directly: "Brother Jiajie said that you have accumulated several years of knowledge. Why don't you come to our brick and tile factory to be the accountant, responsible for daily income and expenditure records, and check the account books with my brother at the end of the month."

Faced with this sudden opportunity, Liu Degui was a little hesitant at first, and couldn't help but wonder about the village chief's real intention, but then he realized that this was a rare opportunity, and he was stunned for a while, unable to react for a long time.

Seeing this, Guo Jiajie gently pushed him from the side, which made him wake up from his dream.

"Don't you want to?"

Guo Jiajie asked tentatively.

"No, I just... have no practical experience... What if something goes wrong..." He was indeed tempted, but at the same time he was also worried about his lack of experience. If there were any omissions in the accounts, the consequences would be disastrous.

"Don't worry, I will guide you personally at first, and you can come to me if you encounter any problems in the future."

Boss Zhang's smile was like a spring breeze, and the ease in his words eased Liu Degui's anxiety a lot.

He knew that no one in the world is born knowing everything, what is important is to have a willingness to learn and work hard.

"Someone is teaching you, will you do it or not?"

Zhang Laoer confirmed again, his eyes full of affirmation and expectation.

Liu Degui did not hesitate at all and answered decisively: "Let's do it!"

Only a fool would refuse such a good opportunity.

Others want to find a teacher to learn skills but can't find the way, but when someone is willing to teach you everything, how can you not be happy?

"Then work hard! When you make enough money, get married and have children, there are plenty of good houses in our village."

Zhang Laoer patted him on the shoulder, his words full of encouragement and expectation.

Liu Degui, who was approaching adulthood, was touched by these inspiring words, and his cheeks showed the shy blush unique to youth.

Most young people of his age have already established their own families and shouldered the burden of life. Deep down, he also longs to have a warm home of his own.

The adults witnessed all this and exchanged tacit smiles with each other, their eyes full of understanding and relief.

Deep in Qi Kai's heart, a trickle of current quietly surged, and he secretly guessed the various advantages of Liu Degui.

This person is in his prime. Not only is he knowledgeable, but he has also been promoted to the position of accountant. His future development potential cannot be underestimated.

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