Zhen Fei rises up in the Red Chamber

Zhen Fei thought it was a very loving gift, but when he saw Master Zhen's eyes, he couldn't help but frowned and cleaned it up, then asked Zhen Fei:

"How can something like this get on the table?"

This is the difference between adults and children. What they see are practical problems. Even in Wenqing, they will subconsciously evaluate the value.

"What's wrong? Father, I made this by myself. I also made several for Lin's brother. There are grasshoppers and dragonflies. Brother Xun likes it very much. He also asked people to tell me that he wanted to follow suit and make it for him in the future." Why is it bad for the other brothers to be gifts?"

Zhen Fei asked very loudly. It took him a lot of thought to make it. It is not a difficult problem, but he is obviously very skilled, but he has to pretend to be a beginner, and finally do it bit by bit. It is a bit of a beginner's appearance, and after a few times, he can perform normally. This kind of pretense is also very challenging. If it weren't for his acting talent, he would have been exposed long ago. In this way, as if he was venting, he made more than a dozen in one go, or several varieties, and it spread out better all at once, which won him a lot of praise, which can be regarded as reducing the depression in his heart.

But now the old man can actually question his such a wise and mighty action, which made Zhen Fei very upset, and rarely defended himself loudly. This kind of action may be nothing in modern times, but in ancient times, it was definitely a bit provocative Parents are authoritative. Fortunately, at this moment, Master Zhen is really immersed in the surprise that his child's handwork is well received. He didn't realize this for a while, but asked with a face full of surprise:

"What? You gave this thing away? Still like it?"

Speaking of which, Mr. Zhen picked out gifts that he thought were not good, and they were all directly on the gift list. In fact, he had never seen the real ones. Now that he heard that people were optimistic, he immediately waved his hand and asked them to fetch them. , He has to take a good look at what it is that makes that family member of the Lin family like it so much.

To be honest, these things look really shabby, except for being vivid, there is nothing else, no jewels, and no ancient charm of history, just such simple things that people can ignore, not as a literati, Master Zhen really saw the characteristics and possibilities that those children like from this thing, that is, vividness and wildness, and finally understood why it is so popular.

Children from aristocratic families these days are also very scarce in toys. Sometimes they are not as good as children from poor families. They have no choice but to study, which takes up too much time and energy for them. Even because they need to learn etiquette since they were young, many boys like it. The game is basically extinct, and there is no way to know it.Like a wooden horse, like a trap, in the eyes of rich people, the former one can be touched at the age of three or five, while the latter one is definitely something for wild children, and it is impossible to get in.

As for the so-called Nine Links and the so-called interesting things, many of them are relatively elegant things selected by adults, but once they pass through the hands and eyes of adults, it is really hard to say how many children will like them.So this kind of thing is completely childlike, and it is really rare that adults can also accept it, let alone Zhen Fei, who made it with their own hands, which is so interesting.Items that are full of friendship are even more exquisite. The most important thing is that this is something from a wild creature that they have never seen before, so it will be strange if they don't like it.

The only pity is that these children don't even know what a grasshopper is at first, and they have to gradually understand it after they get it, but this thing still can't offset the enthusiasm of the children.

"You made this yourself?"

Master Zhen only has one question left now, he seems to have never heard that his son learns this, right?Also, does the son know what a grasshopper is?He didn't know this thing himself when he was a child, but he started to manage the housework later, walking around the fields and households, and gradually became familiar with these little things. How could his son know this?There is no possibility of these things haunting the house, this is the city!

Zhen Fei already had a solution to such a problem, otherwise he wouldn't dare to do it casually, he was careful.

"Well, my son made it by himself. There is a young boy who is new here. His family is a tenant in our farm. It is amazing to do this. My son likes it very much. I think my brothers will like it too. Thinking of doing it by myself, didn’t my father also say that things made by himself are more thoughtful? Didn’t my father also make ink ingots by himself as gifts for uncles? So my son learned.”

The reason is perfect, and the original intention of doing it is definitely deep. Learn from my father, and give handmade gifts to show sincerity. This tune is definitely marketable in the literati circle. My son is very good.Holding the grasshopper in his hand, he looked at it again and again, and felt that it was pleasing to the eye no matter how it looked. The only thing that was a little sour was that his son didn't give him one of such things, which was really sad.

"Well, well done, oh, by the way, and this one, the dragonfly, is also very beautiful."

Thinking that his son prepared these gifts for himself, Master Zhen also felt a little moved when he was sour. He couldn't help but look through all the things Zhen Fei had prepared. There were carvings made of bamboo roots, and some hand-woven. Little Tengqiu, looking at these, Master Zhen couldn't help stretching out his hand and pulled Zhen Fei over. He inspected Zhen Fei's hand carefully, and saw that there were some cut marks on it from rough bamboo, vines, and reeds. My heart felt more and more distressed, and there was some moistness in my eyes.

I couldn't help caressing those wounds carefully, and asked in a low voice:

"Does it still hurt?"

When did his son do such a rough job, and now he tosses his hands like this in order to prepare gifts, which shows that he has suffered a lot. Although he doesn't know if it is difficult to do such a small thing, he wants to I also know that it must be very troublesome, after all, I have never been in contact with it before. It must have taken a lot of time and effort for a child to do something so decent.

"It doesn't hurt, it's fun."

Zhen Fei's eyes were very sharp, so he could see Master Zhen's expression, but he really didn't think it was troublesome, if he hadn't pretended to be a new learner, the time would be faster, as for the wound on his hand, it could only be He said that his body was pampered too much. In the past, there was no possibility of leaving any traces of these things. As for the pain?The iron-blooded tough guy who can't scream even after being bitten by a bullet, that's him!How can a pure man be so delicate, right?

But such a smiling face, in Master Zhen's eyes, has once again become a representative of a series of beautiful words such as his son's strong, filial piety that doesn't want him to worry.For a moment, Master Zhen, whose father's love was surging, couldn't help but let go of the so-called rules of holding grandchildren but not children, and hugged his son in his arms, making out for a while.

"My son, you are so capable. These are so exquisitely made that even my father likes them very much. If you want to send them over, the young master must also like them."

It's hard to say something that is too touching, it's a bit embarrassing to be a father, so in the end, Master Zhen can only praise him well, which can be regarded as a disguised way to vent his moving feelings.

Then he turned his head and ordered to the housekeeper:

"You go to a few people to make more of these objects, just like the old man did, and send these to the children of each family, saying that they are toys from the old man."

He wanted to make more contacts for his son. Just now he heard that his son had given away to the Lin family and a few other families. He knew it was his son who made good friends with these children. They are close relatives, but after all, there are not only such a few families in Suzhou City. If other people know about it, they will think that their children don't value them, and they will be a little unhappy. The Zhen family still belongs to the bottom of these big families. I can't afford to offend, and I have to be more careful in many cases.

Sending these things, although not made by the son himself, is still considered their intentions, and it can be regarded as an expression of their importance. In the eyes of those close to them, there is a difference between those who made it with their own hands and those who did not do it with their own hands. , not to offend people just because of giving gifts.

After giving this order, Master Zhen felt for the first time that he was right about his decision to take the exam. Thinking about it, if he became an official, his status would be higher, his son would make friends, give gifts and so on. , so he wouldn't be so careful. If his family was a high-ranking official, his son wouldn't need to do anything he made to please others. In the final analysis, family strength determines everything.Just for the sake of the child, he must do well in the exam this time, and try to pass the test once, so that the child can stand upright and face his friends.

Zhen Fei didn't expect that it was just a whim, and he made something by himself, which actually aroused his father's arrogance and ambition. Seeing the housekeeper listened to the order to go out, what he was thinking about at the moment was what his father said just now. He is not unreasonable, so he naturally knew what it was for. He immediately patted his forehead and said in annoyance:

"I really forgot, so I sent it to the brother of the Lin family. The other brothers must be angry. Fortunately, my father explained it to me. Otherwise, I will probably make their mouths drool at the next party. By the way, Sepak Takraw , Father, in a few days, my son will invite my elder brothers to play sepak takraw together, and they will be very happy. My elder brothers are probably tired of reading all day long besides reading."

What is playing sepak takraw?In fact, it is the ancient version of football. Zhen Fei thinks this is a very manly sport. It can quickly make boys play together and solve all disputes. It is definitely the best way to increase feelings. easy to deal with.

When Master Zhen heard this, he was definitely very reasonable. He nodded immediately. He was about to go out. Before he left, it would be a good choice to boost the popularity of the family. Sometimes, these grown-ups can also help to take care of them a little bit more, which is more useful than begging by themselves.

Turning to look at his own boy, Mr. Zhen was 1 satisfied, with a smile on his whole face: It really is his son, his brain is so fast! (It’s not that your son is not allowed to be smart? Why can’t his brain turn fast? What kind of logic is this?)