Red Mansions: My Book is Cool

When Jia Cong came to Jia Dairu's home, Jia Dairu's wife, Mrs. Zhu, had already arranged a room for him.Although she arranged it as carefully as possible, she was still worried that Jia Cong would dislike the shabby furniture and beds, and her house could not be compared with Rongguo Mansion at all.No matter how concubine Jia Cong is, he can't be treated badly on the face of it. Compared with their down-and-out relatives, Jia Cong's food, clothing, housing and transportation are still much better.The secret plan of Jia Dairu and Jia Cong was concealed from his old wife in order to avoid complications. Therefore, Zhu only knew that Jia Cong was succeeded because Jia's mother prevented him from the imperial examination and his fate restrained Baoyu. He was unwilling, and couldn't help feeling uneasy.

When he saw that Jia Cong was familiar with the way, he went to the room and settled down, without any fuss or reluctance.When he came to see himself and her husband, they naturally changed their names to 'grandfather' and 'grandmother', with an intimate and respectful manner, which made Zhu feel relieved and couldn't help smiling.Jia Dairu also twisted his long beard with his hand, very pleased.

"Grandfather, grandmother," Jia Cong expressed his thoughts at this time: "Grandson is about to prepare for the exam with all his strength, and I can't take care of everything at home, so I have to trouble my grandparents to take care of it."

Jia Dairu nodded and said, "Cong'er, just don't worry, preparing for your exams is a serious matter, and your grandmother and I are responsible for family affairs!"

"When I left the mansion, my nanny's family was also embarrassed in that mansion, so they followed me, and their identity certificate was also given to me by the East Mansion." Jia Cong said, taking out the identity certificate of Su Momo's family Hand it over to Jia Dairu: "Madam Su has taken care of her grandson for many years, and has always been loyal and responsible to her grandson. If my grandson wants to repay her, let her take care of her at home, and the monthly payment will be made as usual. The mansion also allocated some property to me, the grandson thought. , no one in the family knows how to do business, the shop can be rented out by Xunya, and the rent will be charged every year. The farm will be managed by my grandma Qi Pingan, he can do things properly, knows a little about management, and is reliable."

Jia Cong had planned a long time ago. Su Mama is his nanny, and her status is different. It will be a bit embarrassing in Jia Dai's Confucianism. It is the best to be released for the elderly with a salary. Anyway, there is Qi Pingan as a confidant, Su Madam Mammy doesn't mind either.

"In addition," Jia Cong hesitated: "The farm and shop, I thought, if one day, I can get fame, at least be a Juren, or a higher level, then return it to the mansion? I don't know. When I thought about it, the people in the mansion said, I have benefited from their favor and relied on them to make trouble for us."

In fact, Jia Cong thought that Jia's house would eventually be ransacked. When he was down and down, he would look everywhere for help. He didn't want to be remembered by them.He made a plan, and then he will return all the goods he got when the family was separated. With the Zhuangzi and the shop, the Jia family can use this to save their lives. Of course, it is impossible to imagine being as extravagant and happy as before.In this way, no one can tell his fault.

Jia Dairu thought about it for a while, and it was a good thing for their husband and wife to resolutely draw a clear line between Jia Cong and the Rongguo Mansion, which showed that Jia Cong planned to be filial to them wholeheartedly.If Jia Cong could really gain fame, he would have no worries about his future, and a few small farms and shops would be nothing.As long as scholars pass the Juren examination, they don't have to worry about money.Juren can exempt dozens of people from hard labor and [-] acres of land tax, and the whole family will be rich, and the saved land tax alone is a lot of money.It doesn't matter if you don't have so many fields in your family. With this tax-free privilege, you can live comfortably without worrying about food and clothing.It would be even more remarkable if he was admitted to the Jinshi again!

"That's fine. At that time, do as you wish." Jia Dairu agreed with all his heart.

"Actually, grandfather, I also have another way to get money." Jia Cong saw that Jia Dairu was straightforward, so he also told the whole story about how he had made a lot of money by writing a storybook.The ancients attached great importance to blood. Now he is the only grandson of Jia Dairu, so he doesn't have to guard against the couple with money. In order to make them feel at ease, he also chooses to treat each other with sincerity.

"Shiwaike, Cong'er, you are actually a 'Shiwaike'?" Jia Dairu was shocked, his mouth opened wide.

The detective story book written by "Shiwaike" is quite famous in the capital. The students in the ethnology school secretly read it when they were studying. He confiscated it and read it. He also felt that the plot was tortuous and thoughtful. , very attractive, not as vulgar as ordinary words and books. At that time, I still lamented that this foreigner did not know where he was.Who would have thought that it was Jia Cong who wrote it under the noses of him and everyone in the Rongguo Mansion, and how could it be hidden?

From this point of view, Cong'er is really a child with a lot of gaps in his heart. After all, how old was he when he started writing this book?Jia Dairu was secretly surprised, and also sighed that the Rongguo Mansion could not recognize people and regarded pearls as fish eyes. In his opinion, Jia Cong will definitely be more promising than Jia Baoyu in the future.Well, the couple picked up the treasure by accident, so lucky.

Well, now he doesn't have to worry about his poor family and poor life. If Jia Cong fails to study, he will have no property to inherit.Just relying on Jia Cong's ability to write scripts, he can live a good life.

"Okay, Cong'er, you are really extraordinary. I saw you right at the beginning!" Jia Dairu said happily, and hurriedly instructed, "However, now that the children's test is important, you can stop the storybook for now, so as not to be distracted!".

"Grandpa, don't worry, I've stopped. From tomorrow onwards, I will study all day long and prepare for the exam with all my strength, and I won't go to the ethnology study." As he said, he took out a lot of banknotes from his body and handed them to Mrs. Zhu, earnestly Authentic: "Grandmother works hard to manage the housework, you accept the money, and buy more good things every day to make up for it. You and grandfather should take care of your health, and you are waiting to enjoy the blessings of your grandson!"

Zhu Shi smiled from ear to ear, and declined: "Cong'er, if you have this kind of intention, you can do it. You keep the money yourself, and the family's expenses are enough, so you don't need to worry about it!"

"Cong'er is here for you, just keep it!" Jia Dairu said happily: "It's better to keep it for him to arrange marriage in the future, so that he won't spend it carelessly in his young hands."

Jia Cong pursed his lips and smiled. The life of Jia Dairu and his wife made him feel very kind. He couldn't help but think of his grandparents in the previous life, and his heart immediately softened.Moreover, although he also had his own considerations, Jia Dairu really saved him from the fire and water and was kind to him.He will definitely respect the old couple and make them happy for the rest of their lives.

The next day, Jia Cong got up early in the morning and told Jia Dairu that he had to deal with some chores, so he went out with Qi Pingan.

They went to the dealership to hire a car first, and they didn't want the driver. Qi Pingan drove by himself, and covered his face with a hat. At first glance, they couldn't recognize him at all. Jia Cong got into the carriage and lowered the curtain.

They first went to the bookstore to meet with Chen Shushang, and Jia Cong took out the last written script to hand in the manuscript.This is when he heard the news that Jia Mu did not allow him to take part in the children's test alone, he was very angry, and he was afraid that he could not restrain his emotions. During that time, while he insisted on studying, he also wrote late at night to divert his attention. A book written by my own emotions.

After Chen Shushang learned that Jia Cong had been succeeded, he sighed for a while, but after thinking about it, he immediately congratulated Jia Cong.Jia Cong's book sold very well, and people kept buying the previous printed ones, and it was reprinted several times.After writing this way, there is no shortage of money.If he can get another fame, it will be even more icing on the cake, and it seems that it can be used for publicity.

Jia Cong's heart is deep, and he already knew that, when he was still a young boy, he was able to write such meticulous and tortuous detective stories, and quietly saved a large fortune for himself.He thought to himself, there might be something strange about this succession.It's a pity that this great heir was pushed out by the big family.

Chen Shushang is a very well-informed person. Since Jia Cong is already a well-known author, he took the initiative to propose that the two re-sign the contract and negotiate a new remuneration and share, which is more beneficial to Jia Cong than the original one.

But what makes Jia Cong even more joyful is that this time, he can finally use his name with dignity, without having to hide it anymore.When he wrote down the signature stroke by stroke, the pen in his hand could not help but pause slightly, full of emotion.

After plotting in every possible way and being very patient, he was finally able to walk into the sun, straighten his back and be a man.This journey is really not easy!

After coming out of the bookstore, Qi Ping'an drove the car out of the city again.Half an hour later, they came to a small river outside the city.Under the shade of greenery, there is an inconspicuous small courtyard of blue bricks.Jia Cong got out of the car, told Qi Pingan to wait in the car, and walked slowly into the yard by himself.

"Ma Daopo!" Jia Cong called out to the middle-aged woman sitting on the wooden chair in the yard, and said calmly: "This yard is really hard to find, you really have a plan, and you arranged it for yourself early. Get off the back road."

"Brother Cong," Ma Daopo looked at Jia Cong vigilantly and said, "You already know my place, and you asked me to meet here, what's the matter?"

Thinking of Jia Cong's mysterious and unpredictable prophet, and I have a handle on him again, Ma Daopo didn't dare to do anything wrong.She apologized and said with a smile: "Brother Cong, I have done everything you want me to do. Now, I heard that you have fulfilled your wish to become a successor, what else can I help you with?" ?”

"You don't need to do anything else." Jia Cong took out a 100 taels of silver note from his pocket and handed it to her indifferently: "From then on, we have nothing to do with each other. No matter who you are facing in the future, some Don't mention it again, or don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Ma Daopo was taken aback for a moment, then took the silver ticket and said: "It's natural, brother Cong, don't worry, Pindao and you will never see each other again!"

"It's so good!" Jia Cong said, turning around to leave quickly, and suddenly asked: "This real person looks familiar, have you seen him before?"

Ma Daopo was stunned for a moment, came back to her senses, and hurriedly replied: "The young master doesn't know the poor man. The poor man met the young man once at the old lady Jia. Because the old lady specially guides the poor man, it depends on the The young master has a good face, so remember."

"That's right, that's the reason, I forgot! Also, it's only a one-time relationship. There are many Taoist nuns and nuns in the Rongguo Mansion, so I can't blame me for not being impressed." Jia Cong said meaningfully.

"Exactly!" Ma Daopo knew that Jia Cong wanted to agree with her.

"Then, Taoist priest, goodbye!" Jia Cong waved his hand, and this time he really left.

Ma Daopo looked at the swiftly walking figure walking away, touched the bank note in her hand, and let out a long breath.To this young man who doesn't know his depth, we should keep him at arm's length, don't get involved with him anymore!

After these two matters were settled, Jia Cong felt relieved.From the second day on, I shut myself in the study and concentrated on preparing for the exam.

In a blink of an eye, it was time for the child test.Jia Dai Confucianism also had a few friends who were scholars, all of whom were famous scholars, and they were invited to guide Jia Cong early on.At this time, it was natural for them to bond as a guarantee, and Mrs. Zhu hurriedly arranged the pen, ink, paper and inkstone, food, etc. used for entering the examination institute, and prepared very properly.

Jia Dairu originally wanted to send Jia Cong to the examination room in person, but Jia Cong was worried that he was old and weak, and that he would be bumped into by too many people, so he insisted on refusing, so he asked Qi Pingan to drive him there.Jia Dairu and his wife had no choice but to give earnest instructions at the door of the house, and then watched Jia Cong get into the carriage, and his figure gradually faded away.

There are three exams in the children's examination in this dynasty, namely Mingjing, Mingfa and poetry.Mingjing Mingfa is to test the mastery of the Four Books and Five Classics and the laws and regulations of the dynasty. These Jia Cong remembered very proficiently since he was a child, and there were no mistakes in writing.In terms of poetry and prose, although he is not such a great poet with amazing talent, but the accumulation of two lifetimes adds up, and his poetry and prose are quite impressive.After the three exams, Jia Cong had a bottom line in his heart and felt that it should not be bad.

Jia Dairu was a bit more nervous than Jia Cong, but when the announcement was made, his anxiety for many days turned into endless joy.