Siheyuan: Rebirth 54 years ago, neighbor is stupid

Seeing this, Jiang Tao said worriedly: "Zhenmin...you two won't really have a conflict..."

Now she is considered the mistress of the family. Although she is not arrogant, Li Zhenmin usually calls her aunt. However, they have a close relationship and the name is just a habit. It is not uncommon to call her that.

Now seeing that Yuan Qinghe seemed to be blaming Li Zhenmin, I suddenly thought of the private discussions among the neighbors. I wondered if it was really that a senior leader in the factory had taken a fancy to his daughter-in-law and secretly had an affair with her, and was discovered by Li Zhenmin, so Li Zhenmin didn't let Yuan Qinghe work?

"No, Auntie, don't let your imagination run wild..."

Li Zhenmin didn't know what Jiang Tao was thinking, but he felt that something was wrong, so he wanted to explain.

But Li Tieguo's face turned serious, and he suddenly shouted: "Shut up!" Then he looked at Yuan Qinghe, and said with the dignity of the head of the family: "Qinghe, you speak, and no one else should interrupt!"

Li Wanying's eyes rolled around and she immediately shrank to the side, quietly eating her meal. Although she didn't understand, it was better not to attract attention at this time.

Yuan Qinghe, as the person involved, was also shocked by Li Tieguo's sudden seriousness. She realized that she could joke around with Li Zhenmin at ordinary times, but in front of Li Tieguo, it seemed that some jokes could not be made casually...

So he waved his hands and explained, "No, no, Dad, don't be angry. I was just joking with you. We didn't have any conflict."

"Zhenmin said that since he has a job at home, we don't need to work for the time being, so he wants me to continue studying and get a master's degree. At the same time, it will be more convenient for the children."

When talking about the child behind, Yuan Qinghe's pretty face turned red.

But Li Tieguo, Jiang Tao and Li Wanying didn't understand at all.

Li Zhenmin explained, "Master's students are what we call postgraduate students. Students like Qinghe are called undergraduates."

"What?" Li Tieguo was still confused.

Li Zhenmin continued patiently, "They are better than college students, the kind that can become university teachers, and there are also doctoral students. In short, the higher the education level, the greater the room for advancement in the future. They may become senior engineers when they start working, which means they are better than an eighth-level worker like me right after they graduate."

Upon hearing this, Li Tieguo and Jiang Tao's eyes widened, and it took them a while to react. Although they didn't quite understand, they roughly knew that it meant something very powerful.

Li Wanying, who was standing by, was surprised and asked, "How many years do master's and doctoral students have to study for?"

Yuan Qinghe smiled and said, "Different majors have different courses. Generally, it takes about three years. Do you want to study in the future?"

Li Wanying counted on her fingers and muttered, "Six years of primary school, six years of middle school, four or five years of college... Then three years for a master's degree, and three years for a doctorate..."

"No, no, no, it's been too long. I don't want to keep reading!"

Li Wanying shook her little head like a rattle. She felt sick when she thought about having to do homework every day and having to do it for so many years.

After listening to this, Li Tieguo and Jiang Tao said in unison: "No! How can we have children if we keep studying?"

Li Zhenmin covered his face, feeling too tired to explain.

Yuan Qinghe was a little shy, but still explained: "That's why he doesn't want me to work now. Work requires going to work every day, and the hygiene in the factory is not good, but if I take the postgraduate entrance examination, I don't have to rush around every day, and I don't have to go out in the wind and rain every day to study. In fact, studying is much easier than working..."

Yuan Qinghe spent several minutes explaining the differences between studying for a master's degree and working. In short, except for the lack of income, everything else is good, and it will not delay having children.

After hearing the explanation, Li Wanying was the first to raise her hand and said, "I think I can continue to study. My brother will support me, right?"

Li Zhenmin rolled his eyes at her and said, "You are the only one who is still studying for a master's degree or a doctorate. You should get into high school and college first. See what you can do. You are lazy, but you insist on saying that you always wanted to study."

Li Wanying stuck out her tongue, and Li Tieguo interrupted, "If that's the case, then just study and put work aside for now."

Although he also had the idea of ​​favoring boys over girls and felt that it was useless for women to study a lot, he also knew that Li Zhenmin would not change his decision, and it would not affect having children, so there was no need to object.

As for whether others discuss it or not, that is not important. As long as your own thoughts are clear, that is enough.

Jiang Tao also promptly responded, "That's me. How can you two have a conflict? Now that you've made the decision, I'll talk to the neighbors tomorrow to prevent anyone from spreading rumors."

Hearing this, Li Zhenmin looked at the old lady and Hu Yong who had been silent. He felt that Hu Yong still had not completely integrated into this family, and the old lady seemed to have something to say but was hesitant.

He immediately understood something, and immediately added a piece of meat to Hu Yong's bowl and said with a smile: "Xiaoyong, I'm here, so you can study without worrying about money. If you don't want to study and want to learn something else, just tell me, I will definitely support you. It doesn't mean you have to study. Didn't I go to college or finish high school?"

Li Zhenmin also likes his stepmother's son Hu Yong. The little guy doesn't talk much, but he is hardworking. You can see that he is a loyal and righteous person who is also a little protective of his friends. Although he has not fully integrated into the group, that is because of his personality. He is usually very accepting of everyone.

Hearing this, the old lady's eyes narrowed immediately and she said with a smile: "Xiaoyong, why don't you thank your brother? You should talk more and stop being so silent."

Hu Yong opened his mouth and whispered thank you. Although no one could hear it clearly, they understood it.

Li Tieguo joked, "Why thank you? We are all family. If your brother doesn't support your schooling, you still have me and your mother. And Xiaoyong is not a taciturn person. You just don't like to talk, but I can see that you are very clear-headed and a real man, unlike some people who just talk nonsense all day long."

Then he looked at Li Wanying and said, "Li Wanying, don't you think so?"

Li Wanying almost stood up and shouted, "You Lao Bi, wait a minute," but in the end she made a face and continued to eat.

puff--

As if he didn't expect Li Tieguo to make such a sudden turn of phrase, or as if he was amused by Li Wanying's anger but unwillingness to speak, the taciturn Hu Yong spit out noodles violently, and noodles came out of both nostrils, his face flushed red from holding it in.

Li Wanying couldn't help but burst out laughing, holding her stomach.

The others also started laughing, and the laughter and warm lights spread out from the Li family's home, filling it with the atmosphere of everyday life.

Not far away in the direction of the Jia family, two pairs of eyes were looking over here from time to time.

After more than ten minutes, dinner was finally over.

After eating and drinking, and finishing the housework, Hu Yong and Li Wanying went to the small room to do their homework, while Jiang Tao and the old lady sewed shoe soles under the light.

Li Tieguo wanted to play a game of chess with Li Zhenmin and ask about some specific details of Yuan Qinghe's studies.

At this time there was a knock on the door.

"Uncle, playing chess."