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I heard from Yu Shan that he knew a scholar who had a miserable life in the county.At any rate, he has fame and fame, but he seems to be able to copy books for a living like those poor students!

Lin Qiao intends to visit first.

Early in the morning, I left the house as usual, and went directly to the ox cart to the county.

After entering the county town and looking for it for nearly an hour, I finally found his house in the corner alley.When he first saw it, he was stunned. This is a dangerous house, right?The so-called house is built in the gap between two houses, using other people's walls as its own beams.Finally, a layer of turned soil was built, which looked ugly and extremely narrow.

Although it saves material, it also has disadvantages. There are two solid walls towering on both sides, blocking the sunlight tightly.It's pitch black all year round!

It was shocking enough to look from the outside, even thieves would not bother to patronize this house, so they went over and knocked lightly.Part of the dirt on the door frame was still shaking.He didn't dare to knock anymore, Lin Qiao's strength was stronger than others, and he was really afraid that his house would be demolished.The door creaked and swung open!

He walked in and that was the real shock.There was only one plank bed in the narrow aisle.

Once inside, it was dark and humid. It was sunny outside, but the temperature dropped rapidly recently.A person with strong firepower like him could feel the chill in the room.

Can people really live in this place?

Everyone in the village is envious of the people in the county town, thinking that entering the county town can wash away the dirt smell on their bodies and lead a decent life from then on.If you let them see this, I don't know if everyone will think so.

This house is not as bright as his shed, and the cramped size of the hut made him doubt his life. The place he spent so much time looking for was probably the wrong place.Know his poor jingle without looking at it?Prices in the county town are much higher than those in the village. Pens and ink are more expensive. Those who want to be a scholar have to find a guarantor, and finding someone is a lot of money.

Lin Qiao was a little disappointed, he probably just casually told Yu Shan nonsense, but he took it seriously.

As soon as I turned around and left, I heard the sound of trotting footsteps outside, and the creaking door opened... The room was very dark. After staying here for a while and suddenly opening the door, I felt that the brightness outside was starting to dazzle my eyes.

"Who are you?" The man from the outside said with a vigilant face, and suddenly slapped the opposite forest bridge in the sunlight outside the house.Dress decently without patches.He breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, he shouldn't be a stranger to stealing their house with his clothes.

Lin Qiao said: "Go out and talk about it." Staying in this room for a while makes people feel depressed.He pushed the door out and came into contact with the light outside, and he breathed a sigh of relief!

Just now I opened the door and shook my eyes, only then did I officially see the man standing opposite.Fair skin but full of freckles.Hair is like dry grass!The small nose and small eyes match a big face, which is a little bit overwhelmed.These are even a little ugly when put together.But his temperament is very clean!

Lin Qiao had already lost confidence at first, but when he saw his appearance, his mind began to change miraculously again.Said: "Are you a scholar?"

"Yeah." He nodded even a little cutely.

Lin Qiao looked at him puzzled, but it was not easy to be a scholar. Not only did he have solid knowledge, but he also had to be handsome.The selected ones are all the favorites and faces of the county. The pass rate is so low. Of course, it is for the children of some wealthy families and those who are famous in the county. The scientific examination is also accompanied by corruption.Someone like him didn't have a black box to fail?It's really incredible...

I heard that this person is called Liu Aman, and his ancestors have been from the county town for generations.

Lin Qiao was by no means the most hurtful one when he learned that he was admitted as a scholar. Liu Aman was used to it, and said, "I'm really a scholar. If you don't believe me, you can test me, just test me..."

Yo, quite confident?Lin Qiao, you're welcome!There is a young master in the family every day, who is nurtured every day.Lin Qiao recited all the sevens and eights.Every time he mentions the first sentence, he can quickly answer the next sentence, not only saying but also explaining the meaning exactly as Chen He said.To be able to do this, the book has already been thoroughly understood.

Is he really a talent?

Liu Aman said: "I have passed the exam, can this brother tell me what's wrong with me?"

"My daughter-in-law is teaching in the village, so I want to find a husband to teach the children together."

Upon hearing this, Liu Aman immediately said: "I can teach, when will I go." There was actually a hint of urging in his tone.

"Food and lodging, three hundred renminbi a month." This price is low for someone with such a reputation as a scholar. A half-hearted man like Master Zhu can still earn one or two and a half taels a month. His level He is much taller than Master Zhu.

"Okay." Liu Aman agreed.

Lin Qiao has already done everything, how can he be soft and hard in the face of noble scholars.It was such a joy to see him agree.I always feel uneasy.

Liu Aman saw it through his observations, and said: "Let me tell you the truth. If you don't come today, I don't plan to stay in the county anymore! I was born as a scholar, but because of my appearance, I don't even bother to copy it. It’s hard to get enough food and clothing for a job like a book.” Instead of becoming his capital, this fame has become a burden for others to laugh at him.

It just so happened that Lin Qiao's arrival was like timely rain.

Lin Qiao finally asked: "May I ask, are you married?"

Liu Aman smiled wryly: "Brother, you are joking, which blind man will marry me? But I have gotten used to it over the years. I plan to live alone for the rest of my life."

"That works." Lin Qiao said, "It's up to you."

Liu Aman had a happy expression on his face. Although he didn't know that the words just now changed his mind, he still said happily: "Okay. I'll clean up later."

"Hey, there is everything in the village." His house was almost full of nets.

"Immediately, just wait for me to burn a stick of incense." Then he plunged into the house.

After a while he came out with a bookcase in his hand.She told Lin Qiao flatteredly: "These are all my treasures." Walking with Lin Qiao all the way, they talked a lot.

Lin Qiao knew his affairs almost effortlessly.No one has cared for her since she was a child, and finally met a private school teacher who somehow moved him to pick him up and bring him up with compassion.Unexpectedly, he showed an astonishing talent. He was uneducated but had a good memory. Mr. Ai Cai from the private school asked him to learn with him. Who would have thought that this poor little man picked up by the roadside would learn better than their best seedling? It's okay!Under the pseudonym Liu Lang, some poems and ideas for solving problems have been widely circulated.Every time other people exchange letters full of politeness and compliments, as long as they meet each other, they will not hide their disappointment and contempt. Gradually, there is an extremely ugly talented person in the east of the city who is widely circulated.

The county also specially asked for his manuscript to get acquainted with, this kind of person cannot be selected.Otherwise, I thought there was no one in the county!

But there are policies and there are countermeasures. During the scientific examination, he changed a font and the examiner didn't recognize it. He was greatly impressed and gave it the top position.When the results were released and he found out that he had won that face, he became ashamed and furious as if he had opened a dyeing workshop, feeling that his reputation had been ruined for the rest of his life.Since then, life has not been good, because he left the private school because he was not peaceful.There are still people who find fault when they come out to set up a stall.There are also people who came to see him from thousands of miles after hearing about him, and then behaved contemptuously in front of his face.

If he really couldn't bear it anymore, he might as well go to the village.

Lin Qiao felt a little sympathetic to him, even though he said it lightly and cheerfully.But to be tempered in that kind of place, one must have worked hard.Unfortunately, there is no fairness in this world!

Lin Qiao went back to the village with him and went straight to the school.This is newly built, with red bricks and green tiles.The courtyard is also very large.

Liu Aman was already prepared to endure hardships, thinking that the village would be so dilapidated that he had to persevere no matter what.I didn't expect it to be so luxurious.All the way: "Wow..." Looking around in amazement, his eyes seem to be not enough.

When we arrived at the entrance of the school, a room was full of people, all of whom were reciting their own paragraphs.Although it was noisy, Liu Aman missed the strong atmosphere very much.

Lin Qiao greeted Chen He and said, "This is my newly recruited master. You should take him along first. See if he is up to the task."

Chen He glanced at Liu Aman, and then explained softly: "It's hard work here. But the children are still working hard!" Then he cast another glance at Lin Qiao.

Liu Aman fell in love with this place after just one glance, but now he was afraid that people would look down on him.At this moment, I wish I could pat my chest and promise: "Don't worry, I'm not afraid of hardship."

While Liu Qiao was talking to Chen He, many children looked over.Seeing that Liu Aman heard that he was the new wife, they all whispered to each other.Liu Aman was still a little embarrassed, feeling unspeakably uneasy.The hearts of these children are extremely simple, they are far less philistine than the people in the county town, and after a while they recite it by themselves.

There was no malice, and Liu Aman was quite happy in his heart.When he came out, he said to Lin Qiao, "Where do I live?"

Lin Qiao said: "Are you going to squeeze in a room with the students first? I'll build a single room for you in a few days."

"It's done."

Lin Qiao took him to look at the accommodation conditions again, and talked about the situation here.The stars in Liu Aman's eyes kept twinkling when he heard it: "Could you be good people sent by God, thank you so much." You are so kind to the students.Why didn't he catch up then?

Liu Aman has never met such a person, and he was so moved by their righteous deed: "Don't worry, I will definitely teach you well."

For those who have been in the dark for a long time, a little light can illuminate everything.

Lin Qiao said: "By the way, that Master Chen just now is my wife!"

"I see." Liu Aman said.

"How did you see that?"

Liu Aman smiled and said, "When he looked at you just now, his eyes were full of tiresome tenderness. I'm not blind."

Lin Qiao smiled very silly: "Really?" His tone was full of complacency.

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