I really don't want to be a novelist

Chapter 381 Little Gerrit's Courage

White flag country.

Tara was home alone,
Today is a rest day, and this is the afternoon of Baiqi State.

I didn't get up until noon, I don't know if it's after lunch or breakfast,
Before the dining table could be cleared, Tara lay on the sofa and picked up the mobile phone next to her.

Borrowing the afternoon sunlight through the gap in the living room curtains, she squinted her eyes,

Then he lowered his head and clicked on a chat group displayed on the phone.

The group is also very lively at the moment, and many people are chatting about the same topic.

Tara just knows that there are lawyers, teachers, students, and office workers in the group.
People of all ages and professions,
It’s just that they all have the same hobbies and topics, read some works,
To put it more carefully, it is to read Mr. I's "The Ordinary and the Great".

This is a small circle of readers of "The Ordinary and the Great". Readers of different identities gather together to discuss some topics about Mr. I and "The Ordinary and the Great".

Even on the Internet outside, the enthusiasm about "The Shepherd Boy Searching for the Immortals" is raging in the dust, and the mountains are roaring and the tsunami,

But it will not affect the small circle of readers of "The Ordinary and the Great".

of course,

Sometimes, these loyal readers will get together and think of some ways to make "The Ordinary and the Great" as soon as possible under the current popularity of "The Shepherd Boy Searching for Immortals", so that more readers can see it.

Yes, just as quickly as possible.

Readers who have read "Ordinary and Great" basically have enough confidence in "Ordinary and Great".

So is Tara.

For example, this small circle of readers is discussing this issue now.

"Glanton: Damn it, that "The Shepherd Boy Searching for the Fairy" is too popular, but it's just because of the huge readership base.

Glanton: Although "The Shepherd Boy and the Fairy" is not bad, I think that when the readers of "The Ordinary and the Great" increase, it will still be able to compete with him.

Rowell: Of course. "

From all over the world, from different places, readers in the small circle of readers of "The Ordinary and the Great",

I am not satisfied with the status quo that the popularity of "The Shepherd Boy Searching for Immortals" has completely overwhelmed the status quo of "The Ordinary and the Great".

Tara looked at the news in the group, paused, sat up again,
Holding the phone, he also sent a message.

"Tara: Maybe we should do something? Let's do something together?
Tara: "The Ordinary and the Great" is an excellent work. "The Shepherd Boy Searching for the Fairy" can steal the heat that belongs to "The Ordinary and the Great", and "The Ordinary and the Great" can also grab it back.

Karina: Yes, we should do something, but a few days ago, I already recommended this work to my friends and family, what else can I do now?

Rowell: No, there are many things we can do.

Rowell: For example, increase the popularity of "The Ordinary and the Great" on the Internet and recommend it to more readers.

Granton: How about I invite some online media to do some publicity for "The Ordinary and the Great", and I can pay for it.

Karina: Is that okay?

Tara: It doesn't seem right, but we can do more... Add commentary and buzz to news stories about The Ordinary and the Great,

Tara: To recommend it to more readers, I want to let the name of "The Ordinary and the Great" be seen under every question topic that can be seen on the Internet and seek recommended books.

Tara: Let's act together!We have lawyers, commentators, teachers, and people of different positions. When our strength is gathered together, we can play a big role!
Tara: Come on, for The Ordinary and the Great.

Karina: Tara, your words are really provocative, but well, for "Ordinary and Great"! "

Looking at the group, the readers in this small circle, under her suggestion,
either collectively or individually,

Tara felt a little excited and uplifted again,

Following other readers, I wrote a few more long reviews recommending "The Ordinary and the Great".

Tara temporarily put down her phone,
Turning his head again, he looked at "Ordinary and Great" on the sofa next to him.

Although I have already seen it, I have seen it,
But at this moment, I can't help but want to read it again.

Especially when some plots in the book began to appear in her mind,

I picked up the book again, opened it again, and read it from the beginning.

……

"Is it right to buy "The Shepherd Boy Seeking Immortals"? The English version is on the bookshelf over there."

"In addition, there is another book, "The Ordinary and the Great", which I recommend you to read. It is an excellent work."

Great Britain.

In the bookstore in front of the university.

The owner of the bookstore received a customer who asked about "The Shepherd Boy's Search for Immortals".

After pointing out the location, he recommended "Ordinary and Great" to this customer.

Although the popularity of "The Shepherd Boy Seeking Immortals" overwhelmed the news of other works in the past two days,

It seems that there is no news about "The Ordinary and the Great" on the Internet.
But the bookstore owner who has read "The Ordinary and the Great" is still tirelessly recommending this book to every customer.
And as long as customers read this book after he recommends it, they will basically buy it home.

While talking, the bookstore owner smiled and raised his head to open the book in his hand. What he held in his hand was "The Ordinary and the Great".
Indicate to the reader that he is reading it himself.

"Really? Then I will definitely take a look."

The customer froze for a moment, then responded with a smile.

"Well, it's placed on the shelf next to "The Shepherd Boy's Search for Immortals". When you read "The Shepherd Boy's Search for Immortals", you can see it."

"There's a disassembled copy over there, you can try it out first."

"Thank you for your recommendation and reminder."

The customer was stunned by the enthusiastic recommendation of the bookstore owner, and then walked away.
Seeing the customer walk by, the bookstore owner nodded in satisfaction,
Immediately after another customer came into the bookstore, he greeted him again,
saying something like,

"Are you here to buy "The Shepherd Boy Seeking Immortals"? Another book is also recommended for you to read, "Ordinary and Great""

"Huh? I'm here to buy a physics book."

"Oh, that's it, I still recommend you to read this work."

"oh oh……"

Watching "The Ordinary and the Great" under his recommendation,
Readers bought the books one by one, especially those customers who didn't care about it at first, but later wished they could buy two or three books at a time.
Let the bookstore owner have a sense of accomplishment.

Waiting for another customer to come, I bought "The Shepherd Boy Looking for Immortals" and "Ordinary and Great" at the same time.

After billing the customer,

For the time being, no customers came over, and the owner of the bookstore who had been idle sat down behind the counter again.

His eyes fell on the "Ordinary and Great" in his hand again.

This is already his second reading,

After reading it before, I always feel that there are still many details that have been overlooked.

Just read it a second time, and at this moment, the second time has also read the content of the great chapter,
paused,
The bookstore owner continued to read the place he had read before, and continued to look down,

Soon, I was immersed in it again and calmed down, but my emotions fluctuated from time to time with the progress of the plot in the book.

……

In the text, the content of the great chapter,

As previously mentioned, little Gerrit has already been urged to pay the five silver coins fee for the next school year at school.

Knowing that their family couldn't afford five silver coins, little Gerrit had already given up hope of continuing to study at school next year.

He just kept copying the church laws taught in the school, trying to teach his father Hoss or other residents in the village.

But this time,
On this day, little Gerrit was on the way home with his father,
His father, Hoss, told him that he could continue his studies at school, and that he had enough five silver coins to pay his fees.

Little Gerrit wondered where his father Hoss got the five silver coins.
The family doesn't have that much money at all.

But his father didn't tell him, just let him continue to pursue the questions in his heart.

Little Gretel, on the other hand, wasn't asking any more questions.

At this moment, little Gerrit felt so timid,

He was a smart person, but he was so timid at this time, he didn't even dare to continue to ask questions, and the five silver coins that suddenly appeared disappeared again.

In the voice of his father Hoss, little Gerrit was silent, lowered his head,
Just being held by his father's shoulders, he walked all the way home.

When he reached the door of the house, Hoss stopped again.

He lowered his head and looked at the silent little Gretel,
"Little Gerrit, don't think too much about it. This is the cost of studying that your father has borne for you, and it is my responsibility."

Hoss rubbed little Gerrit,
The timid little Gretel regained his courage in the voice of his father Hoss,

He raised his head, and still asked that somewhat heavy question,

"Father, did you mortgage Grandma Milia's land?"

This was the only way that little Gerrit could think of, the only way the family could get five silver coins at this moment.

It was just his previous timidity that made him dare not ask.

But at this moment, he finally accumulated enough courage.

Hoss looked at little Gerrit, silent, after a long time,
It was only on his sallow and rough face that he squeezed out some smiles towards little Gerrit,
"The knowledge you have, Gerrit, your calculations have told me that borrowing can never repay the debt.

and so.

Milia had ten fields in all, and I sold five to Mr. Raleigh.

These five fields of yours are all selected by me. Some are relatively remote and some are not so fertile. I keep the five fertile fields. "

Hoss said to little Gerrit, with a sly look on his face, as if he wanted to make his child laugh.

But little Gerrit raised his head and looked at his father silently.

"But father, five silver coins can only allow me to continue my schooling for one year, what about after that?"

"If you can go to school for one more year, you will be able to master more knowledge, Gerrit, and maybe you can think of a way for your father when the time comes."

Hoss also said to Little Gerrit with a smile.

Little Gerrit was silent.

"Does Grandma Milia know?"

"Of course, your grandma Milia also agrees. She is still waiting for you to tell her the answers to those questions."

"For example, why can't women go out to work?"

"Um……"

"Study hard, little Gerrit, I want to know about these problems, too."

Hoss rubbed little Gerrit's hair again,
I'm going to take little Gerrit back to the house.

"...Hoss, did you just get back with little Gerrit?"

At this time, someone passed by on the road.

Little Gerrit looked back, it was Grandma Valina.

"Grandma Valina..."

Although little Gerrit was still a little uncomfortable, he still yelled.

"Oh, my clever little Gerrit..."

Grandma Varinna responded with a smile, a little exaggerated,

Then he turned his head and looked at Hoth,

"Hoss, Burton wants to invite you to have dinner together, will you come home later?"

"Okay, I see, I'll be over in a while."

Hoss just nodded, watched Valina leave, and took little Gerrit back to the house.

Little Gretel frowned,

Because Grandpa Burton always called his father Hoss over from time to time,
And every time, Hoss would bring some food from home,

And his family's food is not so much,
Every time my father went, he would come back soon, more like delivering food to Grandpa Burton.

But like Grandpa Moss,

Residents of the village only need Burton to answer questions about the church and God,
It is only necessary to send a thank you gift to Burton.

Does father have so many doubts that Burton needs to answer?

Or did Grandpa Burton help Father with something?
This is another question for little Gerrit.

"Melia, I'm going to Burton's."

Entering the house, Grandma Milia has already prepared dinner, waiting for little Gretel and Hoss,
Hawes said to Mrs. Milia,

I took a bag and went to the next room to fill the food.

"Well... come back early, I'll leave dinner for you."

Milia paused, then nodded in response.

"Little Gerrit, come here and have dinner first."

Little Gretel was greeted by Grandma Milia and sat at the dining table,
But he still looked back at Hoth, who was loading some food from the big bag,

"Greet, just stay in the house and stay with Grandma Milia. I'll be back soon."

After packing some food, Hoss left.

Little Gerrit watched as his father disappeared from sight.
Then he turned his head back again, with lingering doubts in his eyes.

"... have your dinner, little Gerrit."

Grandma Milia smiled gently at Little Gerrit,
"Um...Grandma Milia, I'm sorry..."

First he nodded, and then he thought of selling five pieces of land owned by Grandma Milia in order to continue his studies.

"Understood? It's okay."

"Those fields were originally left to you in the future, as long as you don't feel sorry for yourself."

Grandma Milia was still the same as usual, comforting little Gerrit gently.

"Um……"

Little Gerrit bowed his head,

Grandma Milia handed a piece of black bread to little Gretel,
"Let's eat, eat dinner first, and don't wait for your father."

"Grandma Milia, why does father bring food every time he goes to Grandpa Burton's house?"

"Did father ask Grandpa Burton for advice?"

Little Gerrit asked Grandma Milia about this doubt. "Did father often go to Grandpa Moss' house like this before?"

"No."

Grandma Milia's cloudy eyes contained some complicated emotions,

"But Grandma Milia can't tell you the answer to this question for the time being."

"But when you understand other questions, maybe you will know."

"Other questions?"

What are the other questions? Little Gerrit has many questions,
Which one is Grandma Milia referring to?

Little Gerrit was full of doubts,

But Grandma Milia didn't want to tell him, so little Gerrit didn't ask any more,

I just thought I'd figure it out someday.

Little Gerrit buried himself in his dinner,

After dinner, little Gerrit sat at the door of the house, waiting for his father Hoss to come back.

Waiting for his father Hoss to return from Grandpa Burton's house, the sky was already getting darker.

And the father Huos who came back did not have the food that he brought out.

"Why are you sitting here, go back to the house?"

Hoss saw little Gerrit sitting at the door of the house, and beckoned little Gerrit back to the house.

Go to eat the dinner that Milia left for him.

at night.

Little Gerrit was lying on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.

The matter of my father selling five fields, as well as many questions during the day,
It's all lingering in his mind.

Make him sleepless.

And I don't know how long after nightfall,
Little Gerrit heard the sound of the door outside the bedroom again,
It seemed that someone had opened the door and closed it again.

Little Gerrit, who was still asleep, got up from the bed,

When I went out to the outside room, I saw that the door was closed and there were no other figures in the room.

And Grandma Milia.The doors of his and his father Hoss's rooms were also closed.

Little Gerrit had doubts in his eyes.

"why are not you sleeping?"

Just when little Gerrit wanted to knock on Grandma Milia's bedroom door,
Father Hoss in the next room opened the door,
Asking little Gerrit,

"No, I just heard the door open."

"It's okay, go back to your bedroom and sleep. You need to go to school tomorrow morning."

"Um……"

With doubts, little Gerrit went back to the house.

Father Hoss looked at him and returned to the bedroom.

(End of this chapter)