Chapter 881 Banyan Tree
Sun Shan, Old Master He San, and He Lixi talked about their situation in the capital, but of course they only talked about the good side and certainly didn't mention the bad side.
Sun Shan is a very traditional person. When he is away from home, he bears the hardships by himself and only reports good news, not bad news.
Sun Shan smiled and said, "In the capital, my great grandfather and great grandmother treated me very well. They provided me with good food and shelter, just like I was at home."
The third old master stroked his beard and said cheerfully, "My eldest brother likes younger generations the most. My eldest sister-in-law is even more so than my eldest brother. She likes younger generations the most."
Speaking of his great-grandfather and great-grandmother, Sun Shan praised them highly: "My great-grandfather and great-grandmother cared about us very much. They were afraid that we would not be able to get used to the food in Beijing, so they specially made a lot of Guangnan delicacies for us. They spent a lot of money on us. I am really grateful in my heart, but I am embarrassed to say it out loud."
The Third Old Master said with a smile, "Your great grandfather also wrote about you in his letter. Haha, he praised me for my vision in finding a good husband for Yun Jie'er. In the capital, you were also very good to them and even invited them to dinner."
After a pause, he laughed and said, "But your great grandfather said that you, a young man, spend money recklessly. There is no need to treat them to such an expensive place. You also said that the food is delicious, but the portion is small, so it is not cost-effective. Let me tell you, don't spend money recklessly. They know your intentions."
Sun Shan scratched his head and said embarrassedly, "Grandpa, I also think it's not worth it. That restaurant is quite famous in Beijing. It's delicious, but the portions are small. Haha, next time I go to Beijing to treat my great grandfather to a meal, I will definitely not go there again."
Sun Shan looked around and asked, "Is Brother Qiang still in the academy or has he gone out?"
Old Master He San immediately replied, "In the academy. Look, your great grandfather not only mentioned you in his letter, but also mentioned Qiang Ge'er, criticizing him severely, saying that he didn't study hard and only knew how to eat all day. He also said that Qiang Ge'er is the same age as you and studied the same way. You have left him far behind."
He Lixi rolled his eyes. If it weren't for the letter from his uncle, his father would have just let his grandson go.
Look, in the letter, the eldest uncle emphasized that the children of the He family were getting worse and worse. Not only did he criticize the children for being uneducated, he also severely criticized the second uncle who was in charge of the family affairs.
The second uncle became angry and scolded his unlearned son severely, and asked the teacher to discipline him strictly.
He Shuqiang was especially nominated. His second uncle ignored his father's opinion and forcibly locked He Shuqiang up in the academy, not allowing him to come out except for rest.
If He Shuqiang doesn't pass the imperial examination and become a scholar, his life will not be easy.
Old Master He San was very dissatisfied with this approach at first, but Old Master He Er, as the patriarch of the He family, obeyed no matter how dissatisfied he was.
So He Shuqiang began his hard study life.
Although this hard study life came late, it is better than never.
He Lixi greatly agreed with the second old master He's approach and said with a smile: "Your great grandfather did a good job. The He family's children are indeed lazy. If they are not disciplined, there will definitely be no talented people in the family."
Then he said, "Like this time's imperial examination, many young men went, but all of them failed. On the contrary, you, Ashan, whose conditions are worse than theirs, made the list. Humph, you should have been strict in managing your family long ago.
Especially Brother Qiang, who only knows how to eat all day long, and even said that he wanted to be a Taoist priest with a crown and eat all the delicacies in the world. Humph, eat, eat, eat, I will let him starve to death. "
Old Master He San was shocked to see his son talking about his eldest grandson like this.
Unsatisfied, he said, "There's nothing wrong with Qiang'er. He's only a little bit worse at studying. How can he not compare to you? Qiang'er has come back to the right path now. He's studying hard in the academy. He will definitely be more successful than you in the future."
Then he said to Sun Shan, "Shanzi, do you think I am right?"
The father and son quarreled over their grandson, and Sun Shan dared not say a word.
I had no choice but to change the subject and said, "Grandfather, father-in-law, I brought a lot of examination papers from the capital this time, specially for my younger brother."
Sure enough, after hearing what Sun Shan said, the father and son stopped arguing.
Old Master He San nodded with satisfaction: "Shanzi, you are thoughtful. You and Brother Qiang have been close since childhood. Even though you are so busy, you still think about him."
He Lixi was also very satisfied with Sun Shan's action. He brought the test paper in Jinling and also in the capital. His son-in-law was really thoughtful. He smiled and said, "Okay, I'll do it for him when he comes back."
Sun Shan added, "I also brought some provincial and metropolitan examination papers, and printed several copies. Grandpa, father-in-law, do you need them? If you do, leave a copy for Hejiacun."
Although the He family has a lot of learning materials, more is better and less is not enough.
Old Master He San said that he would not refuse anyone who came: "Shanzi is thoughtful."
He Lixi was more pleased with Sun Shan and said with a smile, "Okay. Ah Shan, just leave one for us."
Sun Shan chatted with Old Master He San and He Lixi for a while, then someone called from the backyard and asked Sun Shan to go there to meet them.
When Sun Shan saw Mrs. He San and Mrs. Chen, he kowtowed heavily on his knees.
Madam He San and Chen quickly helped Sun Shan up and looked at him carefully.
However, Sun Shan saw a fat boy with a round head, round brain and round body next to him. He knew without even looking that he was He Shuqiang's son.
She shouted happily: "Grandma, mother-in-law, is this Qiangge's kid? They look exactly the same."
Before going to Beijing for the exam, He Shuqiang's wife was about to give birth. Now a year has passed and the baby is over one year old.
Sun Shan was extremely pleased to see the drooling little fat kid.
Chen said happily, "This is from Qiangge's family, and his name is Rongshuzi."
Banyan tree, a common tree species in Guangnan, symbolizes tenacious vitality.
My name is Rong Shu Zai, and I hope the children in my family can grow up safely.
Sun Shan picked up the banyan tree. Ouch, the little fat boy was so heavy.
Looking at his big round face, Sun Shan couldn't help but kiss him hard.
It turns out that Rongshuzai is shy and perhaps doesn't like being kissed.
She cried "Wow~" and soon her tears fell like raindrops. Sun Shan was so scared that he quickly returned the banyan tree to Chen.
Madam He San said with a smile: "The kid from Qiang'er's family is the most shitty. Except for his mother and grandmother, no one else can hold him. Even I can't hold him."
After saying that, he touched Rongshuzai's face with his hand, and he started crying again.
Everyone present couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Sun Shan looked at Rong Shuzi happily and smiled, "He really, really looks like Qiangdi. The first time I saw him, I remembered what Qiangdi looked like when he was a child."
When Rong Shuzai heard the word "clang" in Sun Shan's words, he couldn't help but look at Sun Shan. When Sun Shan looked over, he quickly buried himself in Grandma's arms and didn't dare to look up.
Sun Shan said happily, "Grandma, mother-in-law, this kid is much more gentle than Qiangdi. When he was young, Qiangdi was very brave, fearless, and loved talking to people the most."
Chen agreed and said, "That's right. When Qiang was little, everyone loved to hold him and follow him around. This kid is completely different. He doesn't go anywhere and can stay at home all day. I think his personality is like his mother's."