Master Lin of the Red Chamber

Although the winter in the south of the Yangtze River is not as cold as in the north, the damp and cold air makes people feel uncomfortable in the deep winter. In addition, it is approaching the end of the new year, and there are no pedestrians on the street.

Especially in the bookstore on Dongshun Street, there has been no one for several days, but today seems to be an exception.

On the Dongshun Street, a young boy about twelve or thirteen years old, holding a light blue square package in his arms, was hurrying forward.

The young man was wearing a somewhat worn-out brown long jacket, and his hair was simply tied up with a wooden hairpin. Although his attire was a bit rough, it was better than being clean and tidy.

If you look closely, this young man has fair skin, bright eyes, good facial features, and a kind of demeanor when he walks. Even if he is still young, he can tell that he will be a handsome young man in the future. Even now, he is also a cute little boy. It is too one.

This person is Ye Qing who just came back from his home school, because he thought it would be the Chinese New Year soon, and it would be inconvenient to come out again, and this place is close to Linji Bookstore, so he returned the books he had copied these days When you go back, you can also settle some money.

Lin Qing is now twelve or thirteen years old, a half-grown young man, and his physical strength is vigorous. In addition, he also pays attention to exercise on weekdays, so his footsteps are very fast, and he arrives in no time for a stick of incense. The entrance of Linji Bookstore.

He looked up at the antique plaque, even though he had seen it many times, Lin Qing still couldn't help sighing, his clan uncle is really powerful, these four words are really amazing do not admire.

If it is put into modern times, how can it be called a calligrapher? I don’t know how many people will come to ask for calligraphy. Of course, even in this ancient Jiangnan where the style of writing is flourishing, the calligraphy of his clan uncle is also very rare. Can be ranked.

Lifting the thick curtain, as soon as Lin Qing entered the door, the sharp-eyed shopkeeper quickly came out from behind the desk, and a smile appeared on his sleepy face.

"Master Qing, it's windy and cold outside, why do you come here in person, let that boy Lin Fang pass a message, I'll just send those boys over there to pick it up..."

After receiving the boxy package in Lin Qing's arms, seeing Lin Qing's face flushed from the cold, Lin Cheng quickly put down the package, poured a cup of hot tea and handed it over.

Although this young master is from a poor family, his parents died early, and there is only one elder sister supporting him, but he can't help that he can study and do things, and has won the favor of the patriarch. Now he is a few seedlings that are being cultivated in the clan, so he can't afford to offend him.

What's more, even without mentioning these things, the two of them have known each other for many years, and they have a good friendship with each other. The relationship has always been good, and he is also very optimistic about this smart and sensible young master.

"Uncle Lin, I just learned from home, and this trip is also a way to exercise, so why bother you to run all the way there, there are many things in this bookstore..."

After taking the hot tea and holding it in his hands, Lin Qing suddenly felt warmer. He looked up at Lin Cheng's sincere face, a smile appeared on his face, and his tone was a little friendly.

He and Lin Cheng have known each other for a long time. Long before he was admitted as a scholar and was valued by the patriarch, he had been helped by the other party. Although it was just a little effort for Lin Cheng, it really helped Lin Qing. Quite busy.

If it weren't for the other party, it would never have been so easy for him to get through the difficulties back then. He kept all these in his heart. Even though his status has improved now, he has never changed his attitude.

"Uncle Lin, this is the book I copied these days, you can check it out..."

After warming up, Lin Qing put down the teacup in his hand, opened the boxy package on the table, took out the books one by one, and placed them in front of Lin Cheng.

For him, copying books is already a part of his daily life. Even now that he has the money and food from the imperial court and rewards from the clan, Lin Qing has not let go of this habit.

For him, copying books can not only review his homework, broaden his horizons, but also earn some money to supplement his family, save pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and practice calligraphy along the way, which is really a rare good thing.

"Master Qing is always careful. I don't worry about the books you copied. You don't need to look them up. This is the money for copying books these few times. Please keep it, Young Master. The Chinese New Year is coming soon, so you can buy some new clothes!"

Glancing at the few books Lin Qing put in front of him, Lin Cheng didn't intend to reach out to check, but directly took out a light blue purse from his sleeve, and gently placed it in front of Lin Qing.

Logically speaking, with the young master's current status, he shouldn't have said the latter sentence, but seeing that the young master still treats him with the same friendly attitude as before, he felt that he should remind him vaguely.

He knew that young master's family conditions were not good, but young master had just passed the examination of scholar this year, so his status was different, so he still had to pay attention to his dressing.

In particular, the Lin family is a rich family, and all the contacts are from big families. If Young Master is still like before, when he interacts with others, he will inevitably be looked down upon.

"The new clothes family has already prepared and delivered them, but today I wanted to come to this bookstore to deliver books, and I was afraid of getting my clothes dirty, so I didn't wear them. Uncle Lin, don't worry, I understand all these reasons! "

Knowing that Uncle Lin's words were kind, Lin Qing didn't have any impatience, but felt a little warm in his heart. Such words are actually very easy to offend people. If they are not sincere, the other party will not speak at all.

Although his mental age is not young, after all, in the eyes of outsiders, he is still just a teenage boy, and he has never been exposed to these things before. Uncle Lin's worry is actually understandable.

"Uncle Lin, it's getting late, so I'll go back first..."

After talking to Lin Cheng for a few more words and learning about the situation in the clan, Lin Qing picked up the light blue purse on the table, got up and said goodbye.

Although there are not many people in this Linji bookstore, but the year is approaching and there are many things to do. Since he has nothing to do, there is no need to bother him here, not to mention that the elder sister is still waiting for him at home.

Knowing the situation of Lin Qing's family, Lin Cheng didn't stay too long, but seeing that Lin Qing's clothes were a little thin, he asked the other party to wait a little longer, and he took a cloak from the back room. Wonderful.

After saying thanks, Lin Qing took the cloak and put it on, then hurried home with the purse in his hand, the eldest sister has always been reluctant for him to copy books outside to make money, fearing that copying these miscellaneous scripts would delay his time. homework.

This trip to send books is because the Chinese New Year is coming soon, and the home school is a little earlier, otherwise he doesn’t have the time. If the elder sister finds him copying books outside because he is late, then I’m afraid it will be the same in the future. I can't do this job any more.

Although it is said that because he passed the examination of a scholar this year and was valued by the family, his family situation has been much better than in previous years, but the cost of studying is very high, Lin Qing does not want to put all the burden on the eldest sister alone body.

"Sister, I'm back..."

Trotting all the way back home, looking at the wooden door that was already a bit slag, Lin Qing stood at the entrance of the alley, resting quietly for a while, until his breathing became more stable, then he stepped forward and yelled loudly.

After a few breaths, only the sound of hurried footsteps was heard, and the dilapidated wooden door in front of him was opened. Inside stood a man in a brown cloth with no decoration on his head and a shaved face. A woman who doesn't have any makeup, but looks elegant and refined.

"Xiaoqing, why did you come back so late today? But what homework did the master in the home school assign?"

Looking at his younger brother whose face was a little red from the cold at the door, Lin Yu hurriedly pulled him in, and then closed the courtyard door. While asking, he pushed his younger brother to let him into the house to warm up.

"Sister, how many times have you told me, don't call me Xiaoqing, I'm not a girl, how can I use such a delicate name, people will laugh at me if they hear it!"

Originally, Lin Qing was quite happy to be cared about by his sister, but when he heard the word Xiaoqing, his face immediately shrugged, and he looked helplessly at the sister who didn't look like Bai Suzhen at all, Lin Qing Corrected very weakly.

I don't know why, but his elder sister always likes to call him this name. He is not Green Snake, let alone a girl. What is his name Xiaoqing? Really, those who don't know think that their family is playing The Legend of White Snake.

"Okay, okay, don't bark, don't bark, go into the house and have a rest, we will have dinner soon, and tonight we will have your favorite braised lion head!"

Looking at her younger brother's white jade-like face, which was almost wrinkled into a bun, a smile flashed in Lin Yu's eyes. She controlled the eagerness in her hands, agreed a few words perfunctorily, and began to change the subject.

Just kidding, my younger brother has been so mature since he was a child, but when faced with this matter, he will show a childish appearance, how can she change it so easily, then where can I find someone who can watch my younger brother change his face Chance.

"The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and the master said that there is no need to go to home for this period of time. He has assigned some homework and asked us to finish it at home. We talked a lot, so we will come back later!"

Pushed into the house by her sister, Lin Qing took off the cloak on her body, took a small hand stove consciously, and sat on the bed, her face remained unchanged, and she could not tell that she was lying at all. sign.

"It's Master Lu who left you here again. I think the little tiger next door has come back a long time ago..."

He took out two sets of bowls and chopsticks from the kitchen and put them on the table. Lin Yu walked to the bed, looked at his brother's serious look, couldn't help but reached out and rubbed his brother's hair, with a narrow smile on his face I mean, and a little bit of pride.

Although their family is not rich, her younger brother is hardworking and serious about learning. He was admitted as a scholar when he was only 12 years old. Comparable to her brother.

"Sister, I've grown up, don't touch my head all the time, I won't grow taller if you do this! You also know that I have been admitted to the scholar this year, and I have to learn different things from Xiaohuzi and the others. Let's study together..."

Dissatisfied with pushing away the right hand that kept rubbing on his head, Lin Qing looked at his sister helplessly, but he couldn't help but feel a little rejoicing in his heart. Fortunately, he had already skipped a grade and was no longer in the same place as the little tiger next door. It must be revealed.

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