Chapter 145 Cursing the County Magistrate for Not Being Promoted

Chapter 145 Cursing the County Magistrate for Not Being Promoted

The next morning, Sun Shan was pulled out of bed by Guyu. Because he had to leave early, he got up earlier than going to school. It was still dark, so he set out as soon as it got light.

Su dressed Sun Shan in a scholar's gown and a large cotton-padded jacket on top, which made the outfit look weird.

But Su insisted that Sun Shan wear it, thinking that since he was going to study in the county, he should wear a long gown, a formal look for a little scholar.

Sun Shan had no choice but to dress according to her aesthetic taste. After all, he was young and no one would say anything no matter how ugly his clothes were.

What's more, the fabric is top-grade cotton, and the jacket is made of top-grade cotton. If you know the value of it, you won't look down on it.

After breakfast, it was already daybreak. Sun Bomin harnessed the oxcart. He had to drive the cart because he had to carry two small sacks of oranges and Sun Shan was there. It was tiring to carry the citrus fruits alone.

Walking out of the village and onto the mountain road, Sun Shan discovered that the so-called "official road" in Huangyang County had become three feet wider. It seemed that the county magistrate was still passionate about building roads.

That's right, the county magistrate of Huangyang County is still the same, and he has always been entrenched in Huangyang County. He probably didn't find a way to get promoted or transferred to a better place.

Sun Shan thought that the county magistrate was a good person. For the sake of Sunjia Village, he silently cursed in his heart that the county magistrate would not be promoted. Hehe!

Arriving at the gate of the county town, it was around 10 a.m. Sun Bomin and Sun Shan lined up to enter the town, and after entering, they hurried to the east district and went straight to the Xia family's fabric shop.

Shopkeeper Xia saw his future in-laws rushing here from a distance and called his eldest son Xia Zhiguang to go and greet them.

When Xia Zhiguang saw Sun Boming and Sun Shan driving the ox cart, he hurried over to help lead the oxen into the backyard.

There is a shop in front of Xia Ji Buyi Shop and a warehouse in the back, so it can accommodate ox carts.

Xia Zhiguang asked in confusion: "Uncle, how did you and Shandi come here? Are you going to the county to buy things?" It was too early to buy things for the New Year, but it was impossible for them to come here for no reason.

Sun Shan once again looked at his future brother-in-law. He was just as Guyu had said, white and plump. His face was ruddy, and he was much fatter than Guyu. But it wasn't that he was really fat, he was more fleshy than the average teenager.

Sun Bomin unloaded the oranges and wiped the sweat from his forehead. It was winter and he was sweating. It was really tiring to walk.

He smiled and said, "I'm not buying anything. I brought Shanzi out here to become his disciple. He will be transferred to the county town to study next year."

Shopkeeper Xia came in from the front store and asked hurriedly, "Why did you go to the county town to study? Isn't it good to study in the village?"

Looking at Sun Shan, he thought to himself that his future in-law's only child was really skinny and short. He was said to eat a lot, and the imperial physician had checked him, and there was nothing wrong with his health, but he just couldn't grow taller or fatter.

I prayed in my heart that Zhiguang and Guyucheng’s biological son would not be like his uncle, but would be like the Xia family.

Sun Bomin took the tea handed over by Xia Zhiguang, took a sip and said, "Shanzi wants to take the imperial examination. The village teacher said that he can no longer teach him. If he wants to go further, he needs to study under the county scholar."

So Sun Bomin explained again Shanzi's learning situation and Master Zheng's suggestions.

After hearing this, Shopkeeper Xia nodded repeatedly: "Master Zheng is right. He is only a student, how can he teach a scholar? If you want to take the exam for a scholar, you must at least find a scholar to teach you."

I was secretly shocked. I never thought that my future in-laws were so ambitious and determined to train a scholar.

If Sun Boming knew what Manager Xia was thinking, he would definitely cry out for injustice!

At the moment he didn't know, and asked anxiously: "My dear relative, can you tell me which scholar is better, Hong Xiucai or Huang Xiucai? Which scholar is better to students?"

When Shopkeeper Xia heard Sun Bomin's question, he answered without even thinking: "The two scholars are similar, whether in the students they teach or in their conduct. The two scholars are respected in the county, and I have never heard of them bullying their fellow villagers."

Shopkeeper Xia was born and raised in the county town. Although he lived in a village in the city, he knew everything about the county, so he gave the answer without hesitation.

I heard that the two scholars have a good relationship in private, and there are no rumors about them. I heard that they treat students very seriously and responsibly, and even the tuition fees they collect are similar, so you can choose any one of them.

Sun Shan and Sun Bomin felt relieved after hearing this. At least the two scholars were decent people and would not deliberately embarrass the students. This was very important.

Sun Bomin smiled and said, "Then I will go to Hong Xiucai. Master Zheng gave me a letter. He is quite familiar with Hong Xiucai and should be able to take care of Shanzi when he sees him."

It’s better to be introduced by someone you know.

Shopkeeper Xia agreed and said, "My dear relatives, hurry up and buy the apprenticeship gift. Go there at noon. The master is resting and will have time to see you."

Then he said to his son, "Zhi Guang, you take care of the mountain and the shop. I will accompany your father-in-law to buy the apprenticeship gift."

Xia Zhiguang responded crisply: "Father, uncle, you go, I will take good care of Shanzi."

Shopkeeper Xia took Sun Boming to go shopping, while Xia Zhiguang took Sun Shan to the front shop.

Sun Shan sat at the counter, with tea and snacks. He nodded with satisfaction. Don't look at these small details, at least it can be seen that the Xia family attaches great importance to the Sun family.

Xia Zhiguang was sorting the fabrics. There were not many people in the shop at that time.

Sun Shan asked curiously, "Brother Zhiguang, when does your shop have more customers?"

Xia Zhiguang spoke his mind without reservation, saying, "Generally, there are more market days in the county, when people from other places will go out of the county to sell things and also buy things to take back."

Sun Shan understood that there were market days in both the town and the county, and the ones in Huangyang County seemed to have the 3rd, 6th, and 9th days.

Sun Shan asked again: "Brother Zhiguang, where do you usually go besides watching the shop?"

Xia Zhiguang was a little amused, and said in a very gentle manner: "No, I just stay in the store every day and don't go anywhere. How about you? Shanzi, where do you usually go to play?"

Sun Shan shook his head and said, "I have to go to school. I don't have time to play."

Xia Zhiguang was stunned. His brother-in-law spoke very seriously and looked very old-fashioned.

Then he asked, "Are you bored reading every day?"

Sun Shan still shook his head and said seriously: "It's not boring. I like reading the most. My elder sister also likes reading."

I have to let my future brother-in-law know that I can read and write, so I can’t let anyone look down on me.

Although Guyu can only read and is not very good at writing.

But when a child tells a lie, others will not blame him. Instead, they will blame the person who believes it for being stupid and naive.

Xia Zhiguang was very silly and naive. He asked in surprise: "Your eldest sister can read? Then what kind of books does she like to read?"

Sun Shan glanced at Xia Zhiguang. Oh, his face was red. He must be shy.

She said very seriously: "Of course my elder sister can read, she loves reading. As for what books she reads, she reads whatever I read."

Xia Zhiguang patted his head. Why did he ask this question? He was not rich, so how could he afford to buy books? He must have borrowed Shanzi's books to read. But when he heard that Guyu could read and liked reading, he liked her even more. A girl who could read was better than an illiterate girl. At least it would be good for the future children.

When the Xia family and the Sun family got engaged, Xia Zhiguang was neither sad nor happy about Guyu. He just thought that as long as his parents thought it was good, it was good.

Having seen each other several times in the past year, I'm kind of looking forward to it. After all, she's my fiancée, and I hope we can be together for the rest of our lives.