Chapter 815: The He Family's Failed Student Returns Home
Sun Shan looked at everyone speechlessly. He didn't want to perform. It was all their own fault. They were just asking for trouble.
The more you are told not to do something, the more you will have to do it.
He Zudi said with a choked voice: "Brother Shan, I want to go back to my hometown to play your erhu music."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone laughed.
He Shuhuan, who failed the exam four times, pretended to be calm and said, "My cousin, I will be back home in a few days, don't worry too much."
He Zudi looked at everyone embarrassedly and laughed embarrassedly.
Brother He's life can be considered smooth sailing. He passed the imperial examination at a young age. He has less experience than everyone here, so he just felt sad when he heard the sad music and recovered after a while.
Of course, He's younger brother was a baby who had not yet been weaned. Thinking about how long he had been away from home and hearing the sad music, he naturally wanted to go home and miss his mother.
Another failed student from the He family said with a wry smile, "I really regret coming here to join in the fun. No wonder the new scholars all felt that this piece of music was so sad. This is the first time I've heard such a sad piece of music. I've learned a lot today."
As for the lively and active second grandson's wife, she was carefree and listened with an appreciative attitude, and after listening, she just thought that was the case.
The other female members were different. They were extremely depressed but they just didn't want to lose their composure.
Sun Dingnan and Sun Dali from Sunjia Village also missed home after listening to Sun Shan's music.
Sun Dali said worriedly, "I don't know how the boys at home are doing. I wonder if my mother and wife can control them."
Sun Dingnan also missed home, so he shook his head and said, "Uncle Dali, don't worry, Aunt Li is a capable woman, and she will definitely make sure your boys are well disciplined."
Like Sun Dali, Sun Dingnan thought of his children, wife, parents and grandparents at home and wanted to go home immediately.
Gui Ge'er didn't feel any emotion at all, because wherever Shan Ge was, that was his home. As long as he was with Shan Ge, his heart would be at peace.
As for Jinhua and the baby at home, Guiger is a conscienceless man. He knows that Su and Huang will help take care of them, so he doesn't need to worry.
His only job was to take good care of Sun Shan.
The He family asked Sun Shan who wrote the song.
Don't ever tell them that it was written by Sun Shan. They won't believe it even if you kill them.
How could Sun Shan dare to say that he wrote it, because it was indeed not written by him.
He quickly said: "This song is popular in Zhangzhou Prefecture. I don't know who wrote it. Many taverns like to play it."
Since Sun Shan's famous piece came out, it quickly spread among erhu experts. Ten years have passed and no one knows who created the piece.
Sun Shan would never admit that he produced the work first. With his experience, it was impossible for him to write such a sad song, so as not to arouse suspicion.
After a pause, Sun Shan quickly said with a smile: "Why don't I play another song for you? Haha, I dare say that my erhu skills are second to none."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone rolled their eyes at Sun Shan.
In order to ease the oppressive atmosphere, Minister He waved his fat hand and said, "Okay, you come."
In order to cheer everyone up, Sun Shan played a song called "The Grapes Are Ripe".
This song vividly depicts the moving scene of Xinjiang people singing and dancing during the grape harvest season, and has a distinct exotic flavor.
It feels completely different from the music you usually hear.
The rhythm is passionate, cheerful and unrestrained, and the instruments are lively and active, making it most suitable as background music for singing and dancing.
After Sun Shan finished his song, the atmosphere in the He family became much more cheerful.
Minister He smiled and said, "Not bad, not bad. Your erhu skills are really good. No wonder you can stand out among so many new scholars."
Minister He looked at Sun Shan carefully. No wonder his third brother liked this grandson-in-law so much. Although he was short and thin, he was indeed talented.
Of course, what is more important is to be able to read.
Although he is ranked last, he is still something that many scholars can only dream of.
As long as Sun Shan works diligently as an official, Yun Jie'er will also become a noble lady in the future.
Although Sun Shan came from a poor family, he still had a good future, which was much better than finding an unlearned disciple from a big family.
Yun Jie'er's status will also rise along with her husband's, and she can feel proud of herself.
During this period of time, I found that Sun Shan had a good personality. He did not have the arrogance and inferiority complex of a farmer's boy. Although he was not good-looking, he always had a smile on his face, was kind to his servants, and had no bad habits.
These days, he spends his time reading and meeting friends. He keeps himself clean and doesn't even have a maid.
Although Minister He didn't mind men having affairs, there was nothing better.
As a mother, I hope my daughter can live a happy life with her husband.
When Mrs. He heard the cheerful music, her mood improved a lot.
He smiled very cordially: "Shanzi is indeed a very good erhu player, no wonder he thinks he is invincible. After listening to you, I also think so."
When everyone heard this, they burst into laughter.
Sun Shan looked at Madam He with pride and said proudly, "Grandma, you have a keen eye for talent. That's right, my erhu is unrivaled in the world. The one who can beat me has not yet been born."
This caused another round of laughter from everyone.
It eventually developed into a music concert held by the He family.
He Shujun also wants to perform and ask Minister He and Old Madam He to comment on his talent.
He Shujun came up, and He's cousin followed.
Even the He family girl is coming to perform.
Even Jiujin came up and shouted for everyone.
To be honest, Jiujin's singing is tone-deaf and it sounds terrible.
But since he was just a little kid, everyone was very tolerant and applauded.
Little Flying Pig said without any modesty: "Grandpa, Grandma, I am singing like this now. When I grow up, I will sing better. The teacher said that I sing well. I will definitely have a bright future."
Sun Shan secretly laughed. The teacher probably didn't want to hurt the little boy's feelings, so he made such a comment against his conscience.
Jiujin, please have some self-awareness.
Love blinded the eyes of Minister He and Old Madam He, and they smiled and praised Jiujin for his good singing.
Similarly, love also blinded Sun Shan's eyes. Listening to Jiujin singing, Sun Shan felt very happy.
After lunch the next day, Sun Shan took Gui Ge'er to the appointment.
If Du Zhuangyuan invited him to participate in an event, Sun Shan would definitely go. If for no other reason, just to see the handsome guy and feel happy.
On the third day, another classmate invited Sun to a banquet, and Sun Shan went to the banquet as usual, for no other reason than that he just liked to play with his classmates.
On the fourth day, He Shujun and three others were about to set off for home.
At the dock, the warm spring breeze blew slowly. Sun Shan broke off a handful of willow branches, handed them over one by one, and said goodbye to them reluctantly.
He Shujun patted Sun Shan on the shoulder and said something serious.
He's cousin looked at Sun Shan reluctantly and said take care.
Sun Shan looked at the failed student of the He family and ordered: "Remember to give my letter to my family. Don't lose it. Also, tell them that I passed the high school entrance examination and am very famous in the capital. I have many admirers..."
Free labor is better than wasting it. Having a few people deliver the letter not only increases the success rate but also does not cost any money.
The four failed students of the He family instantly lost all their feelings of parting. Before Sun Shan could finish his words, they waved their hands and walked into the cabin without looking back.