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Chapter 12 Fighting
Miss Zhu saw that he looked more handsome after wearing the new clothes, so she picked out two sets and bought them together.

The flames of jealousy in the elder brother's eyes were burning brightly, and it was not easy to flare up, so he took out a pack of cigarettes and smoked boredly.

The three of them strolled awkwardly in the department store together.

The eldest brother proposed to sit in the teahouse, and Ms. Zhu said, "I want to go to the newly opened bookstore at West Street Kou."

When Xiaofa heard the word "bookstore", he couldn't help but think of the vicissitudes of the old signboard at the entrance of the villa.

He clearly recognized the words "Dongyu Bookstore". Could it be the same bookstore?
All he wants is to find Ah Nan's mother as soon as possible, so as to help him return to modern times.Maybe the bookstore is a good clue.Quickly raise your hands in favor: "I also want to go to the bookstore."

The minority obeys the majority, and the eldest brother agrees.

They asked the driver to go all the way to Xijiekou, and Ms. Zhu led the way after getting off the bus.

Xiaofa saw the familiar signboard at the door of the bookstore, her legs trembled with excitement, she lost her balance, and fell at the door.

Sure enough, it is the Republic of China version of "East Bookstore", even the font on the sign is the same.Is the owner of the bookstore from Ah Nan's grandfather's family?

Two young men came out of the store, holding back their laughter, and helped him up from the left to the right.

Ms. Zhu asked with concern: "Are you not used to wearing new leather shoes? Walk slowly, seeing that you fell so hard, what can you do if you are injured?"

His mind was all on the bookstore, and he didn't care about the burning pain in his knees, so he hurriedly asked, "Where's the boss? Is the boss there?"

The lads were about fifteen or sixteen, in neat cotton shirts.They thought the guests were in a hurry to buy books, so they answered truthfully:

"Sorry, the boss has gone to Shanghai, and we are the only ones left to guard the store. If you want any books, you can tell us. If they are temporarily out of stock, you can register first."

He was a little dazed, he didn't know what types of books were sold in it, and he couldn't just make up the titles randomly, otherwise it would be troublesome if his identity was exposed.

After thinking for a few seconds, he said calmly:

"Uh, here's a book about Monkey King fighting Red Boy."

The guys looked at each other and laughed even louder:
"My lord, the book you want is too ordinary, our store doesn't sell it."

"Journey to the West" is also one of the four major masterpieces, and it has left a name in history. Why is my appeal being laughed at?

He asked in surprise, "Then what kind of unfathomable books do you sell?"

The guys proudly replied:
"Our store specializes in Western books, Japanese books, and ancient books from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, which are hard to find anywhere else!"

"The boss has a rule. People who come into the store to buy books will get a [-]% discount for those with a middle school education and above, and a [-]% discount for those with a university education. Those who have returned from overseas with real talents will get the book for free."

What a strange rule.

In the troubled times of Beiping, being able to open a sizable niche bookstore in a prime location is already a test of economic strength.

Back then, even those who graduated from high school were considered intellectuals. According to this rule, bookstores could not sell a few books a month.The boss seems to be taking an unusual path.

Miss Zhu was also curious.Don’t sell popular ones, but buy such niche ones. Does the boss stop earning money to support his family?

"How's your business doing?"

"Miss, thanks to book lovers like you, we sell no less than thirty copies every day."

"Since the door opened at nine o'clock today, several groups of guests have come."

Miss Zhu went into the shop to pick out books, and Xiaofa also went in.

The elder brother felt that the bookstore was too niche for his reading taste, so he lit a cigarette and continued smoking at the door.

The house is spacious and clean, with a lot of lilies, and the light fragrance smells very good.

Xiaofa and Ms. Zhu are choosing between rows of bookshelves.

He saw that she had picked out two novels in foreign languages, and an old thread-bound book, and he also took a novel at random and rummaged through it.

When paying, the guys were very trustworthy. They asked Ms. Zhu about her education background and learned that she graduated from a famous American school, so they waived all her book fees.

Xiaofa also sent the book and asked the price brazenly.The fellow looked at the book and said:

"Young master, are you a middle school student? [-]% off, seven silver dollars."

Asking the price is purely to pass the time, not to really want to spend out of pocket.

He touched his empty pocket and said shyly, "I only have a high school diploma. I'm afraid I can't discount this book."

"Yes, the full price, ten silver dollars."

Ms. Zhu took out a white wallet from her bag, opened it, and took a few banknotes to the cashier, saying that there was no need for change.

Xiaofa held the foreign novel without even reading the title carefully, like a good child studying hard, happily followed her out of the bookstore.

"Have you graduated from high school?" She asked kindly, "School will start soon, which middle school will your family send you to?"

"Thank you for your concern. No one in my family told me about entering a higher school. After running away from home, my sister still got the high school graduation certificate."

Suddenly, I felt a sense of desolation hit my heart.

The adults in this Gu family are hateful.

Be harsh on him in life, don't give him new clothes to wear, and don't let him eat delicious food.

Now that school is about to start, no one in the family has mentioned the matter of going to middle school with him, how cruel!
In modern society, he completed compulsory education from elementary school all the way, and then went to university smoothly. His knowledge level belonged to high-level intellectuals in the Republic of China.

I couldn't accept it when I graduated from elementary school again.I don't have the courage and time to toss.

After being reminded by Ms. Zhu, he changed his mind and wanted to fight for his right to education.

After all, the Gu family has plenty of money, not lack of food and clothing.

The elders lived a luxurious life, sent their sons to study abroad, and hired foreign teachers at high prices to teach the girls.

But he pretended to be deaf and dumb even when he was in middle school.In all fairness, one year's study is not even a fraction of the above-mentioned expenses.

If you don't fight for and fight for Young Master Gu Qilan, you will be sorry for your status.

If you only rely on a primary school diploma, once you are kicked out, you can only work as an apprentice in various shops. It is commonplace to be beaten and punished, and there is no chance of turning over.

Ms. Zhu's sympathy was naturally revealed, and before he could figure out how to have a showdown with his eldest brother, she was already in front of him.

The eldest brother stretched out his hand flatteringly: "Juanjuan, I'll hold it for you, these books are so dusty, I'm holding my heart."

Holding the book in her arms, she said sharply, "Qi Ming, why doesn't your family let my younger brother go to middle school?"

Qimin smirked guiltily:
"Well, I have to ask the third wife, I don't know."

As soon as he turned around, he stretched out his arms angrily, trying to pinch his brother's ear:

"You know how to spread rumors and talk nonsense. It's because you don't want to go up. Don't frame us!"

Zhang Xiaofa didn't let him bully him either, he took the book and slapped Qi Ming's thigh fiercely, and responded loudly:

"When did I say I didn't want to go to school? Eldest brother lied, is he still worthy of being an elder brother?"

If Miss Zhu hadn't quickly pulled him to her side, Gu Qimin's slap almost flew onto Xiaofa's face.

The boy glared at him and cursed in his heart:

"I am hiding here to find a way to go back, so I have to bow my head temporarily. When I have a chance, I will punch you three times and kick you all over the floor."

(End of this chapter)