Zhao Sichen silently picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea.

Since persuasion fails, that's it.

The mountains don't turn, but there is no way to do it perfectly.

Let's go back and think of other ideas.

Zhao Sichen is not a person who is stuck in a predicament.

She sipped her tea as she looked out the window.

Jia's house is small, and the window of the hall house is facing the narrow courtyard.

In the yard, Aunt Jia was bending down to clean up the dried grains.

Aunt Jia poured the grain out of the cloth bag, put it on a large round bamboo plaque, and spread it out carefully with her hands.

Two children squatted to the side to help sort out the moldy grain.

Aunt Jia helped pick and gently taught the two children: "Moldy grains need to be cleaned with well water and dried before they can be peeled off and become edible grain." ”

The eldest girl said "yes" and asked Aunt Jia: "Mother, our family's grains are still rough and hard to swallow after being peeled." Last time we went to my uncle's house, the white rice we ate was fragrant and soft......"

Aunt Jia said: "There is only this rice left in our family, and when we remove the husk, we have to keep as much ...... as possible."

The big girl obediently replied, "Got it, mother." ”

The mother and son are filial, and they are a happy scene.

If it weren't for Aunt Jia's tired face and red and swollen hands-

A pair of children are in rags, with yellow faces and thin muscles-

The courtyard is full of loess, and if you can't even afford a molded red brick -

Zhao Sichen's heart was sour.

She knew why Jia Xiucai's emotional intelligence was so good, and Steward Zhuo still continued to help and refused to let go.

Zhao Sichen took his eyes back, looked at Jia Xiucai in front of him, and suddenly asked, "I heard Aunt Jia just now that Ling Gongzi is about to enter the school to study this year." ”

Speaking of his own children, Jia Xiucai's tense face eased slightly.

He said, "Yes, the dog only enrolled this year. The school was not far from home, and the teacher who taught me was studying with me back then, and he was very good at learning. ”

Speaking of his son's study, Jia Xiucai said a lot, and a smile appeared on his face, no longer looking hard.

Zhao Sichen was interested and asked, "Ling Gongzi was worried just now, he is older, and I don't know if he can keep up with his classmates." What do you think? ”

Jia Xiucai said with a smile: "The dog is older, and compared to the other children in the school, the progress is slightly lagging behind. But that's not a bad thing. He was a few years older and had a calm personality, which helped him to calm down and pursue his studies. ”

Zhao Sichen said: "You have personally taught him in the past few years? I don't know how effective my learning is? ”

Jia Xiucai smiled quite confidently: "I have taught hard in the past few years, and the dog has also learned a few words and knows some truths." ”

It seems that the results are very good, at least his son's academic performance can satisfy Jia Xiucai.

Zhao Sichen laughed and asked in a more relaxed tone: "I don't know Ling Gongzi's qualifications, how is it compared to Jia Xiucai?" ”

Jia Xiucai laughed and said happily: "Jia is dull, he has studied for many years, and he has made no progress in his studies, but he is just standing still." The dog reads, and there is progress every day, and his reading qualification is far above Jia. ”

Zhao Sichen knew that these scholars spoke very politely.

"Excellent", to say "fair".

"Average", to say it is "unbearable".

Since Jia Xiucai said that his son has very good reading qualifications, it shows that his boy's academic performance is indeed good, and he is quite talented in reading.

Zhao Sichen picked up the teacup again and drank the tea silently.

She has already hinted at this level, even if Jia Xiucai is not enlightened, she has to be touched, right?!

"It's a pity, it's a pity......" Jia Xiucai sighed twice and didn't say any more.

Unfortunately, there is no food left in the family, let alone for his son to continue his education.

The couple has already discussed that they will start going to the school next year to study for two years, learn all the words, and then learn some arithmetic and geography.

When his son reached the age of ten, he asked him to go to the west of the city to find a shop and learn some ways to do business......

Thinking of this, Jia Xiucai's mood became heavy again.

Their Jia family, is there no hope for the future?

Jia Xiucai, Jia Xiucai, you really don't know what to do.

Zhao Sichen put down the teacup and decided to make his words clear.

Although he saw Jia Xiucai's face was not good, Zhao Sichen didn't see it, and said with a smile: "Since your son is smarter than you, why don't you cultivate him well?"

With all due respect, you are close to your age, and it may not be too easy to gain fame again......

Why don't you wonder if there is another way to go? ”

Jia Xiucai's face sank suddenly.

Zhao Sichen didn't need to look at Jia Xiucai's face, she ignored Jia Xiucai's gloomy face, and continued: "Your family's background is so ordinary-

Although it is said that the scholar should not bend his waist for five buckets of rice, he should also eat and drink Lazar.

You are a big man who doesn't want to take care of your wife and children, but you keep letting your family support you......"

Jia Xiucai bit his cheeks tightly, but he still insisted on not saying anything, but his eyes were lowered, looking at the rough red bricks under his feet and not speaking.

Zhao Sichen saw that he didn't eat oil and salt, so he could only smile and say: "Jia Xiucai, whether a family has a future and whether it can continue to develop depends not on adults, but on children."

If the child becomes a talent, the family will prosper day by day.

If the child is incompetent, no matter how capable the adult is, the future can only decline. ”

Zhao Sichen still hasn't said a word: What's more, Jia Xiucai, you may not be very capable.

Steward Zhuo was so anxious that he was sweating, and he didn't dare to interrupt Zhao Sichen's words.

Seeing that Jia Xiucai's face was tense, and Zhao Sichen was still leisurely, Steward Zhuo was so anxious that he saw the stitches and played a round field: "Brother Jia, my young lady speaks directly, please don't be surprised." ”

After being silent for a long time, Jia Xiucai spoke: "Miss Zhao, I have my insistence, you don't need to persuade again." ”

Zhao Sichen looked at Jia Xiucai's appearance of not getting oil and salt, and snorted angrily.

She paused, then suppressed the annoyance in her heart, and said softly: "Since Jia Xiucai has made up your mind, then I won't persuade you anymore." ”

Hearing this, Jia Xiucai's face improved a little.

He squeezed out a smile and said, "It's rare that Miss Zhao is here in person today, so it's better to dine at the house." ”

Zhao Sichen tugged at the corners of his mouth, showed a polite and distant smile, and said, "It's unfortunate, I have other things to deal with, and I have to rush home." Next time, I'll come to your house to bother. ”

Next time?!

There will be no next time!

Zhao Sichen hummed in his heart.

Jia Xiucai hurriedly put down the tea cup in his hand, stood up, and said, "I'll send you out." ”

Zhao Sichen said politely: "You don't have to send it far. ”

Jia Xiucai was in a bad mood, but he still tried his best to cheer up and sent Zhao Sichen and Steward Zhuo to the door.

Steward Zhuo's eyes revealed a trace of unbearability, walked a few steps, stopped, and wanted to persuade again: "Brother Jia, the Zhao family's repair project this time is not small, and my young lady is a generous person, so she must have a good income......"

Jia Xiucai gave up his hand: "Brother Zhuo, don't persuade anymore." ”

Zhao Sichen also said softly: "Steward Zhuo, don't embarrass Jia Xiucai anymore. ”

What she said today is already very heavy.

Besides, she was afraid that Jia Xiucai would not be able to bear it.

Steward Zhuo had a stomach full of words to persuade, and when he heard Zhao Sichen say this, the words came to his lips, so he had to swallow them back.

He sighed and shook his head, and silently followed Zhao Sichen out.

Steward Zhuo and Jia Xiucai have known each other for a long time, and he admires Jia Xiucai's knowledge and talent very much.

It's just Jia Xiucai's character-

Alas, he tried hard for many years, but he could not get him to change his mind.

The young lady was furious, but he couldn't shake him.

Jia Xiucai, Jia Xiucai!

……

……

Zhao Sichen and Steward Zhuo left Jia Xiucai's house and set foot on the dirty and muddy three-foot alley again.

The two of them walked a short distance one after the other, and Zhao Sichen said abruptly: "Steward Zhuo, I will buy you a few bottles of chilblain cream and send them to Aunt Jia." ”

Steward Zhuo followed behind Zhao Sichen and hurriedly responded: "I also have this idea, if Miss doesn't say it, I will do the same." ”

Zhao Sichen said again: "Now that we have the drawings, please ask Steward Zhuo to help me find a reliable supervisor."

If there is anything you don't understand in the actual construction process, ask Jia Xiucai for advice.

If you trouble Jia Xiucai again in the future, remember to be thoughtful and prepare gifts. ”

Steward Zhuo was busy, but his voice was much lower.

Zhao Sichen regretted it in his heart, but he didn't force it.

Things in this world, unsatisfactory, nine times out of ten.

Others have other people's lives and thoughts, and she can't interfere too much.

There are too many people who are having a hard time, she can help, if she can't help, there is no way.

On the side of the house, I can only hope that Steward Zhuo can find another reliable supervisor.

Zhao Sichen was separated from Steward Zhuo at the mouth of the alley, she walked around the city, bought pastries from the restaurant, and then went home.

Who knows, as soon as Zhao Sichen stepped into the house, Steward Zhuo was already waiting at home.

Seeing Zhao Sichen coming back, Steward Zhuo hurriedly stepped forward and said excitedly to Zhao Sichen: "Miss, Jia Xiucai agreed!" ”

"Huh?" Zhao Sichen came back to his senses: "What did you promise?" ”

"Promise to be the overseer of the house!"

"Why did you suddenly change your mind?"

Steward Zhuo said, "Because of that bottle of chilblain cream!" ”

The Jia family has an average family background, and since Jia Xiucai was admitted to Xiucai ten years ago, he has not been able to go further.

He has a stubborn personality, although his talent is not high, but he has a goal in mind, and he has been working towards this goal.

His ears do not listen to what is going on outside the window, and he only reads the books of the sages.

He also knew that his family was in a bad situation, and occasionally made drawings for sale, but he was only willing to pretend to be the hand of Steward Zhuo, and refused to show up in person.

- He thinks that making a picture of a craftsman is insulting.

He didn't care about the housework, and his family's income came and went, but he didn't really take it to heart.

The family's expenses are mainly the income of Aunt Jia's laundry.

However, in order not to distract Jia Xiucai, Aunt Jia kept it secret, and did not say that she was doing laundry outside the pulp, but only said that the family's income was obtained from renting out the old house in the countryside.

But I never thought that the old house in the countryside had already been sold, and it had become a necessary expense for Jia Xiucai to study for so many years.

Originally, Jia Xiucai ignored these miscellaneous matters, but today because of Zhao Sichen's words, he was a little concerned, only to find that Aunt Jia was so hard.

Steward Zhuo sent chilblain cream to the door, which touched Jia Xiucai's heart.

Jia Xiucai looked at the women and children of the family, burst into tears, and decided to let go of the stubbornness of the scholar and take over the work of the Zhao family's supervisor.

Steward Zhuo said with a smile: "Miss, Jia Xiucai finally came to his senses. However, he said that he would support his children to study, and said that the young lady promised him to pay him an extra 30% of his salary, but not less. ”

Zhao Sichen shook his head with a smile, and scolded with a smile: "This Jia Xiucai, where is stupid!" ”