farmhouse

Since the First World War, the schools here have been on fire. Not only are the nearby villages unable to sit still, but even the county has sent people over to ask for lessons.

Even Master Zhu's reputation was completely stink.Especially those who used to study with him all regretted it. After studying with him for three years, their family background was drained, but they failed to pass the exam.Originally I thought this was the case for studying, but look at the school in Linjiacun.After less than a year of study, I passed the six exams.Even those auditors who can read and write can go to the county to find a good job.Isn't this my home being cheated by someone?When their country people's money is so easy to earn?

Pay back!The parents of these students got together and went to Master Zhu to make trouble.Only a few people were okay at first.Later, so many people came that he couldn't handle it.

After a long time, even the village head didn't protect him anymore, and his days became more and more sad.

The Lin Family Village is just the opposite.Liu Aman's place is bustling every day, and the county magistrate heard that his son is so capable, so he came here every now and then to see his son.People don't bother him.Just looking at him with kind eyes.It was enough to make Liu Aman unbearable.

It looks like the new year is coming.Simply give them a vacation.There are no students in this school, but it is not deserted at all.Some people are giving chickens, ducks and fish meat, some are chopping firewood and carrying water, and they are all working hard for next year's enrollment quota.

The people in the village thought that they would get the moon first if they were close to the water, so they devoted themselves more and more to him.

It's New Year's Eve.The big fat pig in Lin Qiao's family has long been missed!Those three pigs were taken care of cleanly, they ate well, they were fat and chubby, and they were slaughtered just in time for the Chinese New Year!

The pork seller in the village came several times to persuade Lin Qiao to sell the three pigs to him.Three heads are willing to give ten taels of silver.He usually sells fifteen cents a catty.When it comes to the New Year's Eve, it has to go up.It can also be sold in the county town. Even those who search for it on weekdays will be willing to cut some pork to make dumplings during the Chinese New Year.Don't worry about selling at all.

Look at the fat pigs raised here.The piggery doesn't have much smell.Looked and looked.I like it very much.

Lin Qiao discussed with Meng Mu.Mother Meng said: "I thought I could sell it for eight taels of silver. The left and right sides also have to be sold. Since the price he offered is high, then give it to him!" ?

Lin Qiao made an agreement with the pork seller, and they quickly drove the live pigs away.Lock them up for a while, and then slaughter them when they are old enough to sell the freshest ones!

The news that Lin Qiao's three pigs were sold for ten taels of silver spread quickly in the village.Everyone said: "Lin Qiao still has a charter in his heart. He made a lot of money when he sold grain, and now he can make a lot of money selling pigs." Earning twice a year, who can catch up with his family?

Cousin Wang said: "No, the chickens and ducks I raised this year made a little money, and I feel pretty good about myself. Only now I can compare myself with others to know what it means to be a little fool. Next year, I will catch two pigs and raise them early!"

"Put it down, or else you can only see the side that makes money. Pigs grow up drinking northwest wind every day? Don't you have to feed them? People don't have enough to eat, so how can there be surplus food to raise pigs?" Pigs bark if they are hungry.She can't stand it?How much food do you feed throughout the year?The price of pigs is still unstable, rising year after year and falling year after year.If you lose money, don't you have to cry?

Everyone was stimulated by Lin Qiao's three pigs and wanted to keep them, but after hearing this, they became a little sober.

Biao sister-in-law Wang said: "Hey, don't you think that we have a better life this year. You can earn so much money by staying at home. How dare you think of it before?" Her husband said that she would not go out to work next year. More people serve the land, and more chickens and ducks will be enough for a year and there will be some left over!

"No, if it's like this every year, it's best if there's no famine. Next time at the temple fair, I'll talk to Goddess Guanyin and ask her to bless us!"

The folks talked in a hurry.

The Lin family also has two pigs, which have been raised for more than a year.Originally, I thought about killing meat-eating people during the Chinese New Year.But after seeing Lin Qiao earning so much money, his heart also became active. These days, nothing is as real as money. If you have money, you want to eat meat before you buy it?So Father Lin also secretly went to the place that sells pork.The pork seller knew that his two pigs were not bad, but they were not as fat as Lin Qiao's.Give them six taels of silver.Father Lin said to go home and discuss it!

When I went back and talked about it, the Lin family disagreed.This pig has been greedy for a full year since it was caught.Now that they say that if they don’t kill them, they will sell them for money, but the money won’t reach them, and they won’t be able to eat a few meals of pork.Not happy to make trouble there.

"Father, people in the village say that our family is rich. If you sell the pig, the price is so low. What do people think of us? Do you think the family has no money?" said the sister-in-law.She boasted to her natal family that she would bring back some good meat when the pig was slaughtered.The family was as happy as anything. If the pigs were not slaughtered, she would have to pay for the pigs to be sold to her natal family.It hurts to spend a penny of my private money!

"No, our family has a big business, so let's eat if we don't miss it." The second sister-in-law also chimed in.Although the Lin family is rich, that is, compared with the villagers, they can have a full stomach, but meat is not something that can be eaten every meal. If the pig is sold, it will affect them the most.

The fifth daughter-in-law is much more honest now since she made such a fuss last time.I am pregnant again, and it has been four or five months. Compared with the last pregnancy, this treatment is heaven and earth.Now I don't dare to say anything I want to eat, and there is such a big scandal, and the family treats her as if she doesn't exist.But she disagreed with selling pigs just by looking at her eyes!

Father Lin was a little upset: "If you don't sell it, what do we spend? You spend money every day and don't make money. Even if you have gold and silver mountains, you will be ruined. Okay, this pig is not for sale, but it will have to go out in the next spring." Work and earn money. I don’t worry about any of them day by day.” If they had Lin Qiao’s ability, why would they be here today?

……

The ten taels of silver from Lin Qiao's family were given to Meng Mu.Mother Meng seemed to have been scalded by silver.He blushed and said, "What is this for? You can't do it!" Food and lodging are all on his side.Where is there anyone who stretches out his hand to ask for money?

Chen He said: "Mother, you can keep the money. I have discussed it with Lin Qiao. The pig is mainly taken care of by you. We didn't do much to help you. The money will be exchanged for you. It's almost the Chinese New Year. You Buy whatever you want. Otherwise, you would be embarrassed to reach out and ask us for money.” Back then, Mother also gave him the last two silver hairpins, and Mother had no silver on her.There is also Xiaorui to raise.Only when you have money in your hand can you have confidence!

Mother Meng said: "Then... I'll take half of it, ten taels is too much."

"Mother, just put it away, why are you being polite to me?" Chen He said.

Mother Meng is not comfortable taking money from others.But it is true that it is much more convenient to have money in hand, since the eldest son tried to persuade her, he half-pushed and half-heartedly accepted it.He was still muttering tightly, "Lin Qiao is really a good kid."

Chen He pursed his lips and smiled: "Mother, just take it, I will thank him for you!"