Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 10 Things are hard to come by

Baoyu returned to Rongqing Hall after school.

Jia Mu, Mrs. Wang and all the sisters have been looking forward to it.

As soon as she entered the house, Jia Mu couldn't wait for Baoyu to salute, so she pulled her into her arms and asked, "How is it? Are you still used to the first day of school?"

Sister Feng said with a smile: "Tell my ancestors, she has been worried all morning, fearing that you will be punished for being disobedient in school!"

Baoyu said: "Brother Lai is different from the other masters. He doesn't play with wooden boards. Today he even broke the ruler."

Then he vividly described a series of operations such as how Lai Shangrong broke a ruler and threw a paper plane.

After saying that, he turned to Daiyu and said, "Brother Lai's number-filling game is quite interesting. I'll teach it to my sister later and let's see who can solve it faster!"

Daiyu sneered and said, "That's your homework. If I figure it out, I won't tell you!"

"Good sister! If you figure it out, you must teach me. The plane is like a paper kite, but it has no wires. Let's play together when I win it back!"

Sister Feng said with a smile: "Emotional ancestors have been worried for nothing this morning. We Baoyu went to play for half a day!"

Jia Mu sighed: "It's good like this. You won't be tired while playing and learning. Baoyu can handle it even if he likes me."

As he spoke, he pushed Baoyu and said, "Quick! Go and show it to your mother. She has been worried all morning."

Mrs. Wang was initially a little unhappy after hearing Baoyu's description, but then she thought that it was indeed as Jia's mother said, playing and learning at the same time would not burden her son, and Jia Zheng could handle it.

Sighed: "Since this is the case, go to school well, and don't make your father angry!"

Just as he was talking, someone from outside was informed. Mr. Yangzhou sent someone to ask to see the old lady.

Jia Mu hurriedly called for questioning.

It turned out that Lin Ruhai was seriously ill and wanted to take Lin Daiyu back.

In an instant, the excitement in the hall subsided completely, and Jia Mu felt even more depressed, so she had to hurriedly help Daiyu get up.

Aunt Xue and Baochai also came after hearing the news.

Baoyu felt very uncomfortable, but the relationship between father and daughter was hard to stop.

There was no chance to teach the Sudoku game again. I just said that we would play together after winning the paper airplane.

Jia's mother sent Jia Lian to see Daiyu off and asked her to bring her back.As soon as the local rituals are wrapped up, there is no need to worry about it, it will naturally be appropriate.

Sister Feng and Jia Lian were reluctant to leave, and gave some advice to the accompanying young man.

In the afternoon of the same day, Jia Lian and Lin Daiyu said goodbye to Jia Mu and others, led their servants, and boarded a boat to Yangzhou.

After that, Baoyu was in low spirits in class for several days. This is another story.

But he said that the sisters said goodbye to Daiyu, and after seeing her off, they went back to their rooms to have a rest.

Siqi took advantage of the spring break and quietly told Xiuju.

"If Miss wakes up, tell me to go home and be back before dinner!"

After exiting the west corner gate of Rong Mansion, walk along Ningrong Street towards Xiling Lane.

Siqi's father, Qin Gui, was on duty at Jia She's Dongkuayuan. Her home was located in an alley south of Ningrong Street. Going west at this time was certainly not going home.

All the way to a small courtyard, I saw a woman washing clothes. "Aunt! Is my cousin at home?"

Siqi's mother was the daughter of Wang Shanbao's family, Mrs.

Choking, "What are you doing here?"

"I heard a while ago that my cousin had chosen a job in the school. Today, I accompanied the young lady to listen to some news from the old lady, and came here specifically to tell my cousin."

Siqi knew that his aunt and mother were not on good terms, so he didn't even want to see her, so he deliberately talked nonsense to get any useful information.

"That's why my family You'an has his own abilities!"

Pan You'an was good at writing and had a handsome appearance. For the sake of her son, Mrs. Qin had to beg her brother and sister-in-law for the first two years. She wanted to ask Wang Shan to protect the family's relationship and arrange a job as a book boy, but Si Qi Niang was sarcastic, which further worsened the relationship. .

Siqi often complained about his mother for this matter, and flattered him: "Gold can shine everywhere, isn't it because he was selected by the school? Besides, this time the old lady, master, and madam attach great importance to him. With his talent, he can learn Are you afraid of not being appreciated?"

Just as he was talking, Pan Youan came out after hearing the sound.

He said happily: "Cousin!"

Si Qi walked into the house when he saw it.

Mrs. Qin snorted coldly and said, "It's a good thing that your mother is from the Wang family. She didn't teach you this rule? A lonely man and a widowed woman don't know how to avoid suspicion!"

Pan You'an looked at Si Qi with an apologetic look on his face and moved to the courtyard.

Siqi gave him a comforting look, put away his usual aggressive energy, and whispered softly: "How did you do on duty the day before? Are you still used to it?" Without waiting for Pan Youan to reply, he continued: " Mr. Bao went back and told him about the school, and the old lady and madam were very happy. The school is different from other places. If you can do something there, Mr. and Mrs. will think highly of you in the future."

Pan You'an heard Si Qi ask about today's performance, and thought of the humiliation of picking up a plane, he suddenly felt a little ashamed. Then he heard Si Qi say that the school has great potential, and hurriedly puffed up his chest and boasted: "The government chose me to be an errand in the school. If I show my talents a little, I will definitely stand out. When the time comes, I can take the exams for meritorious service even after I leave my nationality!"

After hearing Pan You'an's energetic rhetoric, Siqi couldn't help but be overjoyed.

Looking down at his cousin who was looking up at him, his eyes were full of relief.

"Yes, yes! With your talent, you may not be able to go to high school like Uncle Lai! Then we will all have to follow you to get the glory!"

What she said was more of an encouragement. Although she didn't know what the imperial examination was about, she also knew that being able to write and do arithmetic didn't mean you could go to high school.

But Aunt Qin didn't know that. She only thought that her son was a potential talent. Siqi also recognized this and often came over to show her kindness.

"You are the deputy young lady next to the second young lady. In the future, you will marry with the young lady to your uncle's house. The married girl will throw water away, let alone a dowry. You should still take advantage of your uncle's favor in the future!"

These words stung Siqi, who had a secret crush on Pan You'an, but as a maid welcoming the spring, her fate as a dowry had already been decided.

Just as he lowered his head and lamented that fate plays tricks on people, fate and destiny, he saw Pan looking at him uneasily, and sighed secretly, as long as he could get ahead, he would be satisfied.

Thinking of this, she forced a smile and said, "What aunt said is that the young lady may wake up now, and I have to go back."

He turned to Pan You'an, who was hesitant to speak, and said: "I made a pair of shoes for you, and I still have a little time to finish them. I'll finish them later and bring them to you!"

After saying that, he held back tears and turned to leave.

"You should have less contact with her in the future. You don't want to think about her identity. She even makes shoes for you. If the government finds out, how about you be able to get her back? Don't bother us even if you want to die!"

As soon as Si Qi left the hospital, he heard his aunt's roar coming from the hospital and ran back while holding back tears.

(End of this chapter)