Hongzhu was stunned for a moment when she saw Cheng Wenhan looking at it, but she also knew that her brother was probably flustered at the moment, so she calmed down first, nodded at him seriously, and there was encouragement in her eyes.

Cheng Wenhan sincerely answered Mr. Jiang's question: "No one has taught me seriously, my mother and my sister say this on weekdays." I thought it made sense, so I wrote it down. ”

Mr. Jiang nodded and was silent. He also saw the small movement of their sister and brother looking at each other, and he was a little surprised in his heart. When he came in just now, Zhu Boxiu also briefly introduced the only little girl in the room, Mr. Jiang knew that it was the disciple's cousin. When Mr. Jiang saw a young female guest, he only regarded it as a little girl who followed his uncle and cousin to relax and have fun, and he just nodded as a salute when he saw it, and did not say much to her. Now seeing that Cheng Wenhan is so convinced of his sister, Mr. Jiang also guesses that this little girl is a little extraordinary.

Mr. Jiang thought about the situation of Cheng Wenhan's family, and he also had some pity for this child, he eased his color, and said gently: "You are young, you can deal with it decently, and your talent and qualifications are not bad. I asked you why you were studying, and you didn't fool me with the empty words in the books, which shows that you are sincere. He smiled and glanced at Hongzhu behind him, "For your family's sake, I'll write you a letter of recommendation." ”

Cheng Wenhan was taken aback and said in amazement: "Huh?"

Hongzhu was surprised and delighted after hearing this, only to feel that a big stone in her heart had fallen, and hurriedly said, "Thank you, sir?"

Cheng Wenhan said happily: "Sir...... Thank you sir!"

On the side, Zhu Guida originally felt that things were hopeless, but he didn't expect such a turn to happen in the end, and this time it was a success. Immediately, he also happily pulled Zhu Boxiu forward to thank him.

When Mr. Jiang saw them like this, he also smiled, and waited for them to finish. Only then did he seriously say to Cheng Wenhan: "I'm just giving you a letter of recommendation, but it's not that you won't be able to take the entrance exam! If you can't even answer that badly, it's useless to take my letter of recommendation." He paused, and his expression became more solemn, "Even if you enter the academy and find out that you are not serious once, I will immediately resign you." ”

Cheng Wenhan's expression froze, he lost his smile, and replied seriously with a small face: "Yes, sir." ”

Mr. Jiang reprimanded: "This kind of learning is not allowed to be left to chance. If you are not as good as others, you will let you in, and it will only delay your time and your family. ”

These words are also good words, not only Cheng Wenhan respectfully agreed, but even Zhu Boxiu stepped forward and responded with a serious face.

Hongzhu looked at the two people standing in front of her, and couldn't help but think that her younger brother was still not as good as Zhu Boxiu at the moment. Cheng Wenhan also had the spirit of Boss Fei to get a letter of recommendation from Mr. Jiang, but Zhu Boxiu was already a disciple of Mr. Jiang.

Hongzhu had heard about it before, and now that Lao Shan is old, he has long since stopped teaching and ignored general affairs. This Mr. Jiang is the nephew of the old mountain chief, if he has the heart to stay in Tong'an to teach, I am afraid that the academy will be in the hands of this Mr. Jiang for decades to come. It's strange that Old Lady Zhu and the Jiang family are so concerned about the family matter he mentioned earlier! Thinking about it further, even if Zhu Boxiu didn't really marry a young lady from a family in the capital in the end, he would be a disciple of Mr. Jiang and serve him wholeheartedly, and his future would not be bad.

Hongzhu didn't want to think so superficially and practically, but if her younger brother Cheng Wenhan could be valued by Mr. Jiang, she would be very happy. Only Cheng Wenhan's temperament, if he is willing, he can also get close to people quickly, if he disdains it in his heart, even if she tells him, he will only agree to it in his face at most, but in fact, he will not pretend to please. This point, she understood when she was in the Zhu family in the past two years, Cheng Wenhan has the intuitive nature of a smart child.

There is paper and pen in this elegant house, and Mr. Jiang is also cheerful and crisp, after saying the matter of recommending the book, he asked Cheng Wenhan to polish the ink on the spot, and he took up the pen to write the recommendation. Zhu Boxiu quietly reminded him on the side that Cheng Wenhan's ink was still in line with Mr. Jiang's mind, and Hongzhu nodded with a smile when he saw him.

After writing the letter of recommendation, Cheng Wenhan held it and dried it and put it away.

Cheng Wenhan is also done with this, as soon as he saw the sky, Mr. Jiang opened his mouth to stay and said to Zhu Guida: "I learned that Brother Zhu was here and said that he would cook and entertain him personally. ”

Zhu Guida seemed to be flattered, and said repeatedly: "This, this is too polite." How can it be troublesome...... What about his wife? ”

Mr. Jiang said: "Brother Zhu rarely goes up the mountain, and this is also as it should be." This big brother is here, and the younger siblings should cook once. Then he said with a little guilt: "I accepted Bo Xiu's apprentice, so I detained him to study in the mountains, and let him wait for me, I didn't return home in the past two years, and he didn't return home." Now he says that he is the son of the Zhu family, but he is no different from my son. Thinking that your elders are at home, they are always thinking about it, but it is not mine, and you should blame me for being mean and harsh. ”

Zhu Guida shook his head and said, "That's it." We wanted him to study, so we sent him up the mountain, and since he became a disciple of the gentleman, the gentleman could discipline him, and he should also obey the gentleman's discipline...... We all want him to be good, the more strict Mr. is, the more attentive he is, and the Zhu family is only grateful, where will they not be grateful, and selfishly blame Mr. ”

Mr. Jiang sighed and said, "Yes, I also want him to be good." ”

Zhu Boxiu heard their words, and he could only sincerely thank them. Then he said: "Today, my wife cooks, I am blessed." ”

Mr. Jiang said with a smile: "It's a shame that you often talk about your master's handiwork, and you must be very happy to teach her to know it for a while." He looked at Zhu Guida again, and only said: "Brother Zhu can't be disgusted for a while, and the craftsmanship in the cheap is actually mediocre." ”

Zhu Guida said politely: "No, no, it's an honor to be able to eat here." ”

After saying a few more words, someone came outside, Hongzhu turned her head to look, and in front of her was a woman with a round bun and a slanted hairpin, wearing a lake-green dress, followed by a little girl of seven or eight years old, both of whom were carrying food boxes in their hands.

That Mrs. Jiang has a long face, her makeup is not light, her appearance looks very ordinary, and she has a different charm between her gestures, which makes people happy in their hearts.

Mrs. Jiang entered the room and put down the food box in her hand, unlike ordinary deep women, she was very generous, and said to Zhu Guida with a smile when she came in: "Brother Zhu is here, the last time I saw him, it was more than half a year ago, no, it was a year ago." It's a good time to have fresh fish at home. She smiled gently, let the little girl come forward, she took her hand and said, "Brother Zhu, do you remember Yan'er?" And he motioned to his daughter to call him.

Jiang Yan'er was not like her mother, she looked a little scared, walked forward slowly with her head half-down, and called softly: "Uncle Zhu." She turned to Zhu Boxiu, and her voice was slightly cheerfuler, "Brother Boxiu." Seeing that there were still Hongzhu and Cheng Wenhan in the room, he was too embarrassed to say hello, so he only said hello softly.

And all the people answered.

Zhu Guida saw that she was shy, and it was inconvenient to praise her appearance, so he only said: "This girl is born smart." ”

Mrs. Jiang smiled and humbled herself, and only said, "Yan'er is still young, what does she know." She smiled, looked at the red beads, and praised: "Look at this little girl, she looks really good, this is called cleverness!"

Zhu Guida took the opportunity to introduce her, and Hongzhu and Cheng Wenhan stepped forward to greet her and greet her.

Mrs. Jiang first praised Cheng Wenhan twice, and then took Hongzhu's hand and looked at her carefully, "Your name is Hongzhu, how old are you?

Hongzhu was not very accustomed to the questions of the ladies and wives when they first met the juniors, but she was broad-hearted, and she didn't ask how she was virtuous, so she only replied plainly: "...... I have thirteen, and when I was a child, I read a few books with my father and knew a few words, but I have long forgotten most of those articles. On weekdays, I followed my mother to do some housework, and a few years ago, my uncle opened a restaurant and there was a shortage of manpower, so I went to help in the restaurant. ”

Compared with the young lady next to her, she didn't answer to read, write, embroider and play the piano, Hongzhu's answer was not very elegant, not like a little girl, but like a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law who were really ordinary vernacular.

Mrs. Jiang was also stunned when she heard it, but she didn't expect Hongzhu to answer like this. However, when I saw the little girl in front of me, she looked natural, spoke generously, and did not feel the slightest twist, nor did she feel ashamed or uncomfortable about her own words. After listening to it, I can't tell that she is not bad at all.

When she came back to her senses, Mrs. Jiang smiled and sighed: "Look, I like this cool temperament, and I am happy when I look at it." She then looked at her daughter and sighed: "My Yan'er will not be, she has been timid since she was a child, and her temperament is not generous enough." Where can I get you!"

Hearing this, Jiang Yan'er's little face was even more cramped and uneasy, and she took a step back slightly to hide from her father.

When Mr. Jiang saw it, he felt sorry for his daughter in his heart, pulled her over and smiled at her comfortingly, then turned his head to look at Mrs. Jiang, and only said: "Come on, when you see a good one, you will hold on, and other little girls are scared by you." He smiled and said, "Why don't you set the meal, the food is cold, and I have heard you say so much." After he finished speaking, he asked Zhu Guida to go to the left side.

When Mrs. Jiang heard this, she let go of Hongzhu's hand and said apologetically: "Are you all hungry?" As he spoke, he went to carry the food box to the eight-square table on the left.

Jiang Yan'er was about to get another food box, when Hongzhu saw it and picked it up first. Jiang Yan'er seemed to be stunned, Hongzhu had no choice but to smile at her friendly, and was about to say something to her.

Jiang Yan'er pursed her lips, ignored her at all, turned around and walked to Zhu Boxiu in front of her, and talked to him in a low voice. The little face raised sideways with three points of shyness, three points of closeness, and one point of expectation.

Hongzhu stared at Jiang Yan'er's back in amazement, and her open mouth slowly closed. I don't think she is really capable of dealing with these little girls. On the contrary, it is her brother, she has a good way.

Cheng Wenhan saw this situation in his eyes, and felt a little uncomfortable, feeling that his sister had been treated coldly. He walked to Hongzhu's side, but he didn't know what to say, and after thinking about it, he only whispered in frustration: "Sister, I think the Jiang family likes Brother Boxiu quite much." He paused, raised his eyes and stared at Zhu Boxiu and Jiang Yan'er in front of him, and muttered softly: "Especially this Jiang Yan'er." ”

Hongzhu nodded silently, turned around and glared at him again, signaling Cheng Wenhan to eat more properly for a while, and not to talk nonsense.