Chapter 13: Brother
On this day, Bai Mingxuan went to Dr. Wang's house to help study as usual, and came back in the evening satisfied after a busy day.
When she held a handful of wildflowers picked on the side of the road and arrived at the door happily, she saw Bai Mingcheng reading in front of the door.
I saw him holding the old book in his hand, standing under the tree in front of the door, frowning, staring at the book and not knowing what he was muttering.
Why did the Bai family cut down on food and clothing and send Bai Mingcheng to study? There's another reason for that.
I heard that when Bai Mingcheng was six years old, he passed through the town school and listened to the poems read by the master, and memorized them when he came back, so the family thought that he was a seedling of reading, and he was the grandson of the Bai family, and the white father had a dream of honoring his ancestors, so even if the family lacked food and clothing, he gritted his teeth and sent him to study.
Fortunately, Bai Mingcheng did not live up to his family's expectations, he has been studying hard, and the evaluation is okay.
When Bai Mingxuan walked to the side, he suddenly looked up and saw Bai Mingxuan's happy appearance, for some reason, his already bad mood became even more irritable.
I just felt that my heart was full of depression, and there was nowhere to get out, but now there was an outlet.
immediately scolded: "What does a girl's house look like when she runs to other people's houses every day?" Which girl in the village is like you? Running to a man's house who lives alone all day long, and coming back with a smirk, it's shameless! ”
Bai Mingxuan looked stunned when she heard this, and then became angry.
God knows what is wrong with this cheap brother, as soon as he sees himself, he talks nonsense and squirts feces all over his mouth. Do you have the strength to study well and use it to scold people? I don't do my job, I squander the money I save money at home, and you still come to me? Which gives you the face?
At this time, Bai Mingxuan couldn't hold back anymore, and blurted out:
"What do you mean by that? I went to Dr. Wang's house to study medicine, which my grandmother also agreed, if you are not satisfied with yourself to tell your grandmother, what kind of ability is it to scold me here? ”
"Doctor Wang's good reputation, you can decide in a few words? Do you still have a conscience! Reading to the belly of the dog! ”
The more he talked, the more angry he became, Bai Mingxuan pointed at him with one hand on his waist,
"What are you? Which brother in the village is like you? The dog can't spit out ivory from his mouth, and he speaks ill of his own sister all day long. Why don't you look after yourself?! ”
"You...... You're unreasonable! Bai Mingcheng was short of breath and waved his sleeves away.
Bai Mingxuan's chest was so angry that his chest rose and fell, and when he saw him go, he was still out of breath, angry and hateful, and just wanted to run to tear through his false face of being polite and sensible.
She immediately took a deep breath, slowly and slowly, before she swallowed it and was able to think calmly.
Thinking back to what happened just now, I only feel weird. Although Bai Mingcheng has a bad temperament, he has never scolded his sister like this, he seems to be full of depression at the beginning, and he started to lose his temper after seeing himself, this must be what happened.
But no matter what happened to him, it was not a reason to be angry with himself. These days, Bai Mingxuan has really had enough of him, and when she thinks of living with such a person in the future and continuing to swallow her anger, Bai Mingxuan feels irritable and powerless in her heart.
No, sooner or later, he will collapse if he goes on like this, and he must find a way to change his nasty nature.
Bai Mingxuan's mind was surging, ten-year-old Bai Mingcheng was probably entering puberty, rebellious and irritable. The usual methods of dealing with him may not only be useless, but will also provoke his rebellious heart.
Suddenly, Bai Mingxuan's heart lit up, the corners of her mouth slowly hooked, and she thought of a good way - the method of agitation.
It was getting late today, and there was another quarrel, which was not suitable for the implementation of this plan. Bai Mingxuan planned to find a good time next time, and he must cure this brother's bad temper.
However, it's okay to do some foreshadowing today.
At dinner, Mrs. Bai asked about Bai Mingxuan's medical skills.
"Xuanxuan, how have you learned from Dr. Wang these days?"
As soon as the words came out, everyone's eyes looked at Bai Mingxuan. A trace of envy flashed in Bai Minghui's eyes, and the hand holding the bowl and chopsticks paused in the air, staring directly at Bai Mingxuan.
Bai Mingxuan held the bowl and raised her head and replied: "Mrs. Wang is good, she taught me a lot of things, and took me to the mountains to recognize medicinal materials, praising me for learning well!" ”
Speaking of this, she thought about it for a while, and said: "There is a big cabinet in Dr. Wang's room, which is full of medical books, Dr. Wang is really powerful, he can understand so many books. ”
As he spoke, there was a look of envy and admiration in his eyes.
Bai Mingcheng pursed his lips, disdainful in his heart, isn't he just a doctor? What's so great about recognizing a few words, which doctor can't read?
Bai Mingxuan glanced at his disdainful look out of the corner of his eyes, and smiled secretly in his heart, a child, I can't deal with you yet? The fish was hooked like this, and it seems that this method of agitation is really useful.
"That's good, Dr. Wang is a capable person, you got such a good opportunity, follow him to study medicine, but you have to learn to be smart!"
The white lady turned her eyes around, saw Tao's slightly jealous face, and said again:
"After learning well, don't talk about going out to make money, so that the family can see if they have a headache and brain fever, and they don't have to go out to pay for the unjust money. When you have time, you can also teach your sisters and sisters. ”
Hearing this, the jealousy on Dow's face faded, replaced by a fiery gaze looking at Bai Mingxuan.
Bai Mingxuan nodded with a smile and said, "Well, grandma, I think so too!" When I learn, I don't have to go out to the doctor if anyone in the family is unwell! I also want to teach my sisters some medical principles, but I'm afraid that my sisters will think that I can't teach well. Speaking of which, he showed an embarrassed expression.
"Don't dislike it, don't dislike it, what's there to dislike about it? If you can learn as much as you can, besides, Xuanxuan, you are so smart, you will definitely be able to teach your sister! Tao was afraid that she would regret it, so as soon as he finished speaking, he hurriedly replied, with a smile on his face and a tolerant look.
When Bai Mingxuan heard this, she was secretly happy in her heart, she wanted to take her time, but she didn't expect a god to assist, and her eyes when she looked at Tao suddenly became gentle.
"Dr. Wang said that if I could read and write, he would teach me more. I thought, my brother is studying in the school, and when my brother becomes literate in the future, I will follow and learn, and then I can learn more medical skills with Dr. Wang! ”
Bai Mingxuan blinked her eyes and looked at Bai Mingcheng, "Brother, you learn quickly, you can teach me when you know a lot of words!" ”
Bai Mingcheng was immediately annoyed when he heard this, and he only felt that a fire was burning in his heart. I want to go to school by myself for two years, and my master praises me for learning well, not to mention the first and second in the evaluation, but also at the upper middle level, and now I am said to be illiterate by my sister? It's a shame!
He held back the anger in his heart and immediately replied, "Don't wait later, I can teach you to read now." ”
"Really?! Brother? Bai Mingxuan was surprised and delighted, then hesitated again, and shook his head, "I still don't want it...... Brother, this will delay your study. ”
Bai Mingcheng saw that she still didn't believe it, and he was even more angry, frowning, and his face was red, "No!" The Master said, 'Learn and learn,' and if I teach you again, I will learn again. What's more, I have learned everything that the Master has taught. ”
"Really? That's great! Brother, you're amazing! Bai Mingxuan immediately cheered when she heard this, and then looked at Daddy Bai and Lady Bai, her eyes were full of expectation, "Grandpa, can I learn to read and write with my brother?" ”
"Ahem, your brother said that he could teach you, so you can learn to read and write with your brother."
Father Bai was also worried that it would delay Bai Mingcheng's studies, but when he saw that he swore that although he couldn't understand what his master said, he also knew that it was not a bad thing, and he was happy to see the scene of harmony between his children and grandchildren when he was old, so he agreed with a smile.
Bai Mingxuan was assured that the goal was achieved, and he lowered his head, and the corners of his mouth hooked up a smug smile.