Jiaohua Growth Guide [Rebirth]

The next day, although the ground was frozen, the cold morning sun came out early. Gu Ci knew that the three aunts came to town this time not only to see their siblings, but also to buy new year's goods. Afraid of delay, they prepared early. Good breakfast.

Seeing a table of sumptuous breakfast, the three sisters-in-law and sisters of He felt sorry, but also admired Gu Ci, "I'm afraid you didn't sleep all night, so you just preoccupied with preparing breakfast for us, look at us lazy aunts, I didn't hear any movement at all."

"Auntie is too exaggerated." Gu Ci served each of them a bowl of porridge, and put two egg pancakes on the small plates in front of them, "I'm not boasting, I've always been quick at cooking, just like You got up half an hour early."

"Don't pinch, Abao is tired from school, these eggs are good stuff, you save them for him to eat. Look at you with wide hands, your second aunt gave you eggs, you are going to cook them for a meal Eat it for us?"

"It's gone, how can I be willing?" Gu Ci smiled and played tricks with them, then turned around and filled A Bao's snack box with pancakes and pickles, "A Bao, it's the 25th of the twelfth lunar month, when is your school closed?"

A Bao swallowed the porridge in his mouth and said: "Just these two days, the master said that today is the last day of class, and tomorrow is the quiz."

"Although the school in this town is expensive, it's better after all. The elementary school in our village has long been closed." Seeing Abao's increasingly outstanding temperament, Yang's heart was also a little moved when she thought of her own monkey. , "Sister, tell me, what are the means of making a living in this town? Is life okay?"

"If it were usual, I wouldn't arrive so late. It's just that the weather in the first half of the month was too cold, so I stayed at home for a few more days. Now that the weather is better in the second half of the month, I have been going up until now. Speaking of the means of making a living in this town, In the words of Brother Chunxiao, as long as you are willing to work hard, it is not difficult to earn a little money, but there are many places to spend money..." Halfway through the words, Gu Ci was stunned for a moment, looking at Yang, "The third aunt wants to make money Uncle San came to town looking for work?"

Seeing that everyone was looking at her, Mrs. Yang was a little embarrassed. The Li family had three households, no separate households, and all the crops were confiscated. In the face of my sister-in-law, she said that her third bedroom also wanted to move to the town, and I was afraid that it would make people think too much. Learn well, seeing how Abao looks like now, it is completely different from my monkey, so I also want to earn a few more money, so that I can send it to the town to go to school."

As Yang Shi said, his eyes carefully glanced over the faces of He Shi and Hua Shi, seeing his sister-in-law drooping her eyes and saying nothing, she felt a little annoyed that she couldn't hold back her words just now.The three sisters-in-law are very united to the outside world, but there is no big family in the world without gaps, especially between the sisters-in-law, there will be more or less open disputes, and when they compete secretly, she is in front of her today. It was the first time that Gu Ci said such a thing, maybe the two sister-in-laws thought about her.

Hua Shi, who usually only listened to the conversations between sisters-in-law and didn't like to interrupt, said something for Yang Shi, "Send it to the town to study, third brother and sister, Xiao Shitou is also a smart one, after studying, he will definitely be a good person in the future." Promising."

Gu Ci didn't know the entanglement in Yang's heart, but seeing the two aunts who suddenly stopped talking, he didn't dare to speak rashly. All three were aunts. If she spoke the wrong one, it would be a disservice to both sides.Seeing Hua's opening his mouth right now, he smiled and said: "If Xiao Shitou is a hardworking and studious person, Third Aunt and Third Uncle gritted their teeth and sent him to study in this town is also a good idea."

He Shi took a bite of the egg pancake, and said vaguely: "If the third brother and the third younger siblings have the ability, it would be great to send Xiao Shitou to the town to go to school. The three boys in my family were all poor at the time and didn't go to school. What to learn, I don’t know big characters, I can only do coolies.”

The implication of these words is too obvious. As a bystander, Gu Ci felt that what the eldest aunt said was a bit too much, not to mention Mrs. Yang, Gu Ci was afraid that the two aunts would cause trouble at home because of this, so he hurriedly told them The almost empty porridge bowl was filled with porridge, and he smiled to smooth things over, "The uncles and aunts are all capable. As for the eldest cousin and two cousins, that era can't be compared with ours. Besides, the eldest cousin and two cousins ​​are all capable. Both cousins ​​are capable, and the eldest aunt will be humble."

Although Mrs. Yang was dissatisfied with Mrs. He's words, she was the last to enter the door. This sister-in-law can do no wrong in major matters, and she also pleases her mother-in-law. No matter how angry she is, she will not really show this sister-in-law's face. So he pretended he didn't hear He Shi's words just now, and followed Gu Ci's words with his usual expression: "Your eldest aunt is always modest, if Xiao Shitou can be as capable as his cousins ​​in the future, I will That's enough."

No one doesn't like good words, He suppressed a smile, and pretended to raise his hand to tear Yang's mouth, "Well, you Yang Xiulan, you even joined forces with your niece to make fun of me."

"My sister-in-law has wronged me, I'm just telling the truth." Yang's mind was lively, her words were pretty, she dodged cooperatively, and continued to wink at Gu Ci and said: "Your eldest aunt is not only good at teaching children, but also has the vision of choosing a daughter-in-law. They are also very powerful. My three nieces and daughters-in-law were all chosen by your aunt. Tsk tsk, one is more capable than the other. Big sister, when Abao reaches the age of marriage in the future, don’t forget to let your aunt Come to give you long eyes."

When it comes to choosing a daughter-in-law, He Shi still has a bit of experience, "I don't dare to say that I can teach my son well, but I have a bit of insight in choosing a daughter-in-law."

Seeing that the atmosphere became more relaxed again, Gu Ci breathed a sigh of relief, patted A Bao's head, and was about to speak, when his silly younger brother frowned and said, "A Bao is still young. Growing up is the most distracting thing, and those who achieve great things must first enjoy solitude."

Abao spoke in a serious manner, with a serious expression on his face. After hearing this, the few people sitting there looked at each other, and then they all laughed. The little girl pouted, "Although your master's words are somewhat reasonable, But it’s not all right. There should be no precedence in the matter of love, but the fate of harmony between people and people.”

Ah Bao, a naive boy, has always respected his elder sister. Now, what sister Jiaojiao said is contrary to what his wife said. Although he thinks what his wife said is more correct, he didn't dare to refute it, so he licked his lower lip, " Both my sister and my wife are right."

The little girl pursed her lips and gave him another egg pancake, "There are no absolute truths in the world. Everyone has their own perceptions in different situations and at different times. It doesn't really matter whether the sister is right or the wife is right. When you get older, you will naturally have a sense of balance in your heart. However, what your master said is right, you are still young, and the focus right now should really be on your studies."

The three aunts, who had never heard the little girl talk about the truth, looked at her serious preaching appearance, and were stunned: "In the past, I saw your delicate little temper like a child who didn't grow up, but now I listen to you Ah Bao is quite a housekeeper after saying these words."

The little girl snorted proudly, "I'm not too young, and next year's spring will be fifteen." Fifteenth and Jiji for women are the most carnival when talking about marriage.

"Fifteen, she's really a big girl." Hua thought of herself Sanmei again, "Your third sister got old a few days ago, but she didn't let the matchmaker come to the door, and she was full of energy studying the embroidery you taught her. There is a solution. Jiao girl, you are old enough to talk about others, but after thinking about it, what standards do you have in mind, and then Auntie will pay attention to you?"

Without waiting for the little girl to respond, Gu Ci hurriedly said: "Second aunt, don't worry, this little girl won't be around for four or six, she'd better stay by my side for two years before we talk about it."

The little girl snorted to herself, raised her eyes and quickly glanced at her sister, "I can't repay my sister's life-saving grace, of course I have to promise it with my body."

She said it casually, and the members of the He family also listened casually, "All right, all right, it seems that our little girl is still untouched by Hongluan, and she will use the eldest sister as a shield."

Gu Ci smiled, didn't answer, and changed the subject by borrowing the matter of A Bao's going to school.As for the matter between her and the little girl, it's not too late to talk about it when it comes to an end, she is too lazy to listen to the idle talk of these relatives.

A group of people chatted, laughed and had breakfast, and He Shi and the others also knew that Gu Ci would go to the restaurant to help out, and they would stay soon, and they packed up their bags and were about to leave.

Gu Ci didn't politely keep them. It's the end of the year, and every family has a lot of things to do.

Before leaving the house, Gu Ci first handed A Bao a food box, watched the little girl take A Bao away, and then went back to the house to get gifts back for a few aunts, "Auntie, I'm afraid I don't have time to give it to Grandpa this year. It's the New Year's ceremony, and this is inappropriate, but I really can't leave, and I'll come back to apologize when the first month comes."

Looking at the gift box she had prepared, He guessed that she had prepared it a long time ago. On the one hand, she was relieved that she had passed through the world, but on the other hand, she felt that this niece was too polite and showed her dignity, "You don't know that we came to the town to buy gifts Li, you have prepared so many things for us, how can we go shopping? Besides, do you think we came to covet your annual gift?"

"What is Aunt talking about?" Gu Ci hurriedly laughed, "These are just snacks, it doesn't matter, you have also seen that Jiaojiao is helping in the pastry shop, and the cake at home has never been broken, so I just pass it away You guys. My aunt is sending food and eggs to the three of us in big and small bags, and if I refuse to accept such a small gift, I will be angry."

He Shi pursed his lips and looked at her, seeing that Gu Ci didn't intend to take back Dongxi Wang at all, so he had to take it and handed it over to Hua Shi and Yang Shi, "If you treat you well, you have to return it." With a two-point temper, you have the same virtue as your mother."

Gu Ci was a little vague about his mother's temperament and appearance, so he didn't say anything, and handed them a small package, "This is for a few aunts to eat on the road. I'm afraid I won't have time at noon, so I will give it to you." You steamed some buns."

He Shi's throat felt itchy for a while, and he slipped a bit before he said, "You girl, you are so caring..."

Gu Ci stuffed the small bundle into He Shi's hands, jokingly said: "My niece is also a daughter, so she is naturally caring..."

Accompanying a few aunts out of the alley, Gu Ci was about to leave them, said goodbye, and went straight to the restaurant to help.

On the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month, the restaurant was only open in the morning, and at the end of noon, the restaurant closed for business. Gu Chunxiao invited the restaurant staff and kitchen helpers to have a decent meal, and after paying their wages, everyone dispersed. .

Gu Ci's wages are paid at the end. Although the twelfth lunar month is less than one month, Gu Chunxiao is not stingy in this regard. They are all paid according to January's wages. In addition to the three taels of the restaurant, he also helped kill the pigs on the twelfth day , I got three taels, a total of six taels of silver, and I also got a small four-year gift.

After counting, Gu Ci put away the money, bent down and bowed to Gu Chunxiao, "Thank you, Brother Chunxiao, for your care these past few months."

"One family, what two families talk about." The more he gets along with these three siblings, the more Gu Chunxiao values ​​them, "By the way, Xu Butcher also mentioned it to you, let you follow him to butcher pigs next year thing."

Gu Ci nodded, but she wasn't sure what Gu Chunxiao's attitude was, so she didn't say much.

"Our town is not big, but there are many nobles who come and go, and being a butcher is a job to earn money. It's just that Yunying is not married, and if you become a butcher, it will be even more difficult if you talk about marriage in the future..." Gu Chunxiao After talking about his concerns, he didn't say anything more blunt, but looked at Gu Ci, "What do you plan for yourself?"

"Uncle Xu told me before that I agreed to it in front of him." Gu Ci knew that he also had good intentions, so he also said heart-to-heart: "Brother Chunxiao also knows that I want to work hard to send Ah Bao to study. The school in the town is so high, I should save some money for him there. As for getting married, I haven't thought about it."

Gu Chunxiao pondered for a moment, then nodded, "You have made a plan, so I won't say more. Xu Tuhu has no children, and he asked several people to help him before, but in the end he didn't take away any apprentices. Since He took the initiative to open this mouth to you, presumably because he regards you as an apprentice, and you will come to see it during the Chinese New Year and holidays."

These etiquettes, Gu Ci has a good idea in his heart, but Gu Chunxiao is willing to kindly mention some, and she is even more grateful, "Thank you, Brother Chunxiao, for your reminder, I will write it down."

"Don't worry, life will always get better and better." Gu Chunxiao also smiled at her, "You two sisters are busy these days, and I guess you haven't prepared anything at home, so I won't say much, go back quickly Get busy."

Gu Ci was not polite, took Xiaosi's gift box and left. The three of them are busy these days, and the beams at home have not been cleaned yet.

After coming out of the restaurant, Gu Ci was not in a hurry to go back, remembering the little girl selling cakes at the pastry street in the east alley, he turned secretly.