Boss Xie has a big temperament, and he already has opinions about the eccentric old lady, so he is even more direct when he speaks at this time.

"Auntie, the second brother has more than half a year to take the scientific examination, so you can't let the big guy have a good year? You have to do so many things, what are you trying to do? The second brother has repeatedly said that he is only focused on his studies, you are making such a fuss, do you really don't want the second brother to be good? ”

These words can be said to have pierced Grandpa Xie's lungs.

Although Grandpa Xie is eccentric, he thinks that his son can be successful.

has been away from Beijing for many years, and Grandpa Xie has never forgotten the disdainful faces of those people in his life.

He dreamed of returning to the capital with all his glory.

He gave birth to three sons, and now there is only Xie Xiuwen who is so competitive, but he doesn't dare to do anything wrong.

"Alright, don't mention this later. At present, the most important thing for the second child is to prepare for the exam, what concubines are not concubines, these things will be talked about later. ”

Grandpa Xie didn't look at Liu Ruolan more, he thought more.

Now that Liu Ruolan can't give birth, if the second child can really be promoted to become an official in the future, he will definitely marry a high-ranking girl.

Xie Xiuwen is handsome, and he is also young, he is only twenty-four after the New Year, and he only has one daughter under his knees, and it is very easy to marry a high-ranking wife again.

Grandpa Xie and Xie Laosan have different thoughts, but they are still in the same direction of interests at the moment.

As the head of the family, Grandpa Xie spoke, and even Grandma Xie could only stare dryly.

She thought about forcing Xie Xiuwen to take a concubine, just to delay him, but now that this road is blocked, Grandma Xie is naturally a little unwilling.

"It's better like this, let's take a concubine or not, let's talk about it later. There is only one bean waiting by the second child's side, which is really not considerate enough. I was thinking about spending money to buy a smart little girl, who was younger, and at least could help with the washing. With her service, our second child can concentrate more on his studies, and he will not have to be sick and delay his exams as in previous years. ”

The last sentence really hit Grandpa Xie's mind.

He also thinks that the second child has strength, and the only thing that is bad is luck.

The first two times I was unwell and my performance was abnormal.

Next year is the key, if there can be a considerate little girl to follow, it is okay.

As he was talking, Xie Xiuwen came back.

Grandma Xie told her plan again, but Xie Xiuwen didn't agree.

"There are no women in the academy, and even the family members of the gentleman live alone in the back mountain, separate from the academy. I'm bringing a girl over, it's not convenient. ”

Grandma Xie choked, there were no girls in the academy, which was indeed a bit difficult to do.

"Then it's better to rent a yard at the foot of the mountain, and you can go down the mountain to live every time you go back to rest, and you can also let her help wash the laundry and shoes."

Xie Xiuwen looked puzzled: "Why do you want to do more?" These little things can usually be done with beans, and everything is fine in the academy, so why spend more money to buy a girl and rent a yard? ”

When the words fell, Xie Xiuwen said with a puzzled expression: "Doesn't my mother always complain about my study fees, why is it so abnormal today?" ”

Grandpa Xie also heard that something was wrong, look at the old wife, and then look at the second child, and finally whether this is still true.

"Since Douzi can take care of it alone, let's keep it as usual."

"Yes, father."

Xie Xiuwen stared coldly, he was not stupid, the first two times his mother arranged someone to come and take care of him, and as a result, he was taken care of and sick.

This time, I had to press this thought down on them from the beginning.

Especially when it comes to the autumn exam, no matter what, you can't let the eldest brother take someone over.

Xie Xiuwen had long suspected that his physical discomfort was related to Xie Xiuran, but there was no evidence, so he could only grit his teeth and admit it.

The matter of taking a concubine and buying a girl has come to an end, but Xie Xiuwen did not really put his mind at ease.

He knew his mother too well.

Once you have made up your mind, you must think about it.

There is a kind of momentum that will not give up until the goal is reached.

Xie Xiuwen didn't dare to gamble anymore, but the idea that she proposed to go to the foot of Ming Mountain to rent a hospital child made Xie Xiuwen have another idea.

Perhaps, you can take your wife and daughter.

But the problem is that he is going to study abroad in the spring, and even if he picks them up, he will have to wait at least a few months.

That's it, I'll talk about it later.

Xie Xiuwen was still a little nervous about the silver in his hand, he didn't say anything, no matter what, his wife's money couldn't be moved, that was the guarantee he gave to his wife and daughter, and at such a sensitive time, he could also reassure his wife's heart.

As the Chinese New Year approaches, the weather is getting colder and colder.

Xie Rongzhao was wearing a brand-new cotton coat and ran behind Xie Rongen, giggling from time to time, and shouting at the fourth brother when he was chased.

Children can easily sweat when they play together.

"Good baby, let's stop running, take a break."

Xie Rongzhao actually didn't want to do this kind of childish game too much, but she was here at her age, and only by moving more could adults rest assured.

There was a time when Xie Rongzhao didn't like to go out, so he sat in the house in a daze when he had nothing to do, but he scared Liu Ruolan a lot.

"Fourth brother, big brother is back!"

Xie Ronghui's school was also on holiday, and Xie Xiuran borrowed an ox cart to pick him up early in the morning.

Xie Rongen stepped forward to help, while Xie Rongzhao followed behind him, acting as a small tail.

"Fourth brother, good baby, it's so cold, why don't you bake a fire in the house?"

"Well, it's rare that it hasn't rained today, I'll take my good baby out to move, otherwise it will be moldy."

Xie Ronghui smiled and touched Xie Rongzhao's head, and then handed over a bag of candy.

"Thank you, big brother."

Xie Rongrong also came out when she heard the movement, and since the last incident, Xie Rongrong has been avoiding Xie Rongzhao.

Before the New Year, the fragrant braised vegetable restaurant was even busier than usual.

Some wealthy people will come to the braised vegetable restaurant to order a few catties, or even dozens of catties of braised pork, just thinking about waiting for the New Year to eat.

Now that the weather is cold, you can leave it for a few more days, and you can eat it yourself, or you can wait for the New Year to be eaten by guests.

Liu Laoer and Xie Laosan naturally want to give instructions to this kind of big customer, although it is better now than in summer, but this kind of braised vegetables is not particularly salty, and if it is really put for three or five days, it may be broken.

Therefore, they suggest that customers who buy a large number of vegetables should heat them every other day, and be sure to heat these braised vegetables thoroughly, otherwise it will be easy to eat problems.

Xie Laosan came back late this day, and he didn't see his elders, so he went to report to Xie Xiuwen first.

Xie Laosan looked excited, this was the largest amount of silver he had ever handled.

"Second brother, this is the account book, this is a silver ticket and some broken silver, and the second brother Liu also specially prepared a hundred copper plates, saying that it was to give the little dolls New Year's money."

(End of chapter)