coobybook Chapter 135 Inviting Xiao Laofu
Chapter 135 Inviting Xiao Laofu
"You're all studying, so how can he not study?" Xiao Li's tone calmed down, but his words were not kind. "If Bao'er had taken the exam, he might have passed. You don't even know if you can compare to him!"
"I will study hard, fourth brother." Although his tone was not very good, it was undeniable that what he said was true, and Xiao Ye did not have any dissatisfaction.
From the very beginning, it was Baoger who taught him to recognize words and write his own name. Before he went to private school, he was busy supporting his family, so it was reasonable that Baoger was better than him.
After all, since it hasn't been revealed yet, Xiao Li can't really make things difficult for him. Besides, there are still many years to come. Who knows whether he will still like Baoer by then?
If Baoer also likes him at that time, he'd better like her. If Baoer no longer likes him, he'd better let it go.
Xiao Ye's house was closer to the village entrance, some distance from the road leading into the mountains, so when they arrived at his door, Xiao Li separated from him.
Seeing Xiao Li come back so quickly, Xiao Laofu looked at him in surprise, "Have you made arrangements for Yuan Ge'er and the child?"
"Yeah." Xiao Li had resolved these matters before coming to the ancestral hall, otherwise he would not be able to feel at ease.
Seeing him say this, Xiao Laofu finally had time to reminisce with him. "I haven't seen you for a few years. I wonder how your grandparents are doing? Are they used to going to the capital?"
If you put yourself in his shoes, if he went to the capital to enjoy himself, he would probably not be able to get used to it. He has been busy all his life, and if he suddenly has nothing to do, he would feel uneasy.
Just like during the famine, I didn’t have to busy myself with farming, nor did I have to worry about what to do during the day. I just stayed at home all day, counting the days, not knowing when it would end.
Although it hasn't rained yet, fortunately there is water now, otherwise who knows how many people would die of thirst.
The two families had a very good relationship at the beginning, and these were not secrets, so Xiao Li did not hide anything.
Thinking of the old couple's restless appearance when they first arrived in the capital, he curled his lips slightly and chuckled, saying, "Grandpa and grandma are still in good health, but they can't sit still. That's why we still farm a little bit at home. As time goes by, we've gradually gotten used to it."
Nowadays, in addition to their own fields, the old couple also likes to stroll around the farm to see how the fields planted by the tenant farmers are growing. Occasionally, they will lend a hand to the tenant farmers. They live a carefree life.
Before they returned to Liangzhou, their family had already packed up their belongings and moved to their house in the city. Once they left, their family also had to go to the city.
Before they return to the capital, the family probably won't go back to live in the manor.
"That's good." Xiao Laofu nodded, a smile on his old face, "Fourth boy, tell me what the capital is like. I have never been to such a far place in my life."
Not to mention the capital, the farthest Xiao Laofu had ever been was to send the village candidates taking the imperial examination to the provincial capital, and that was many years ago.
"The capital city is actually not that different from Liangzhou, except that it's not as cold as here, and there are more varieties of fruits and vegetables...
The people there are much more particular than here in Liangzhou, with a lot of red tape. It's not as free and easy as in Liangzhou. The common people all say the same thing, but the wealthy and high-ranking officials say it differently...
If there is any difference, it is that there are more people there, and because it is the imperial city, things there are more expensive. If you don’t have your own land, you have to find a job if you want to live a good life, otherwise you might starve to death.
......"
Xiao Li picked out some of the things the old man wanted to know and said them. After that, he found a teapot and poured himself a glass of water.
"If we can't find a job, won't we all be unable to survive?" Xiao Laofu was shocked. Finally, he thought about his own fields and couldn't help but sigh: "It seems that our Yangliu Village is also quite good."
"Of course, home is better." As long as there are fields, as long as they are not truly barren lands, it doesn't matter where you go.
If it weren't for the famine, Xiao Li would have preferred to stay in Liangzhou. After all, moving the whole family at that time was really a troublesome thing.
Moreover, in recent years, their family seemed to have settled down in the capital, but he could see that the old couple still missed Yangliu Village occasionally.
It is said that fallen leaves return to their roots. If they were not forced to do so, the old couple would probably not want to leave their hometown, but he had no way to make them come back at this time.
Not to mention the safety issues, even if the old couple are still in good health, the journey is still tiring.
When cement becomes widely available and roads are built all over the country, it would be a good idea to have the old couple come back. Before that...
He looked at Xiao Laofu and suddenly asked seriously, "Fifth Grandfather, do you want to go to the capital to take a look?"
"Me?" Xiao Laofu was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly and shook his head, "How could I have such ability? Now that I am the village chief of our village and the patriarch of the Xiao family, I can't get away."
Xiao Li pondered for a moment, "Fifth Grandfather isn't incompetent, but he can't let go of the affairs of his family and village, right?"
Xiao Laofu did not deny it, and said with an expression that he had let it go long ago: "Every family has gone through this. When I was young, I wanted to go out and explore the world, but when I got older, I didn't want to go out much anymore."
"Then, Uncle Wu, do you still want to visit the capital? If so, why not wait until I return to the capital and come with me? It just so happens that my grandparents are also thinking about their fellow villagers." Xiao Li suddenly thought of this, but he invited the other party sincerely.
Xiao Laofu didn't expect him to say that. He was stunned for a long time and seemed a little confused.
Xiao Li pondered for a moment and continued, "Don't worry about your food, clothing, housing and transportation along the way, Fifth Grandpa. Besides you, I also plan to invite people who are familiar with my grandparents to go with us.
If they want to bring their younger family members along, they can go as long as there aren’t too many people.”
If he was the only one invited, Xiao Laofu would definitely not agree, but when he heard that he wanted to find someone else, he couldn't say no.
"You!" He sighed after a while, "You've become more and more thorough as you grow older. I don't even want to refuse."
"Then don't refuse." Xiao Li got the result he wanted, and his smile became more obvious. "Grandpa and grandma will definitely be very happy to see you when the time comes."
"Okay!" Xiao Laofu was not a hesitant person. Once he made a decision, it was a decision. "I will go to the capital with you guys when the time comes. It will also be a good opportunity for me, an old man, to see the prosperity of the capital."
Almost at the same time as he finished speaking, Erzhuzi's voice came from the door, "Grandpa, I'll follow Fourth Brother Xiao into the mountains in a while."