The eldest brother and the second child made it clear that they were unwilling to go to school and were willing to give up this opportunity to become a successful person to the third brother. He believed that the third brother would achieve something in the future.
Wu Meili persuaded and persuaded again and again, but seeing that the boss and the second child had no change of mind, she had no choice but to agree.
However, she solemnly promised that if the eldest and second child regretted it, she could send them to school at any time.
In the days that followed, there was nothing on the surface, but Zhou Dalang and Zhou Erlang were complained about in private.
Neither Hehua nor Luya understood why their husbands still refused despite having the opportunity to enter school.
Zhou Dalang and Zhou Erlang took great pains to explain and used facts to prove that they really have poor talents. Even if you continue reading, it is just a waste of money for no reason.
Fortunately, neither Hehua nor Luya were unreasonable people, and after the couple talked it through, they put these matters aside.
Ten days passed, and the work in the fields became leisurely. Wu Meili made a prompt decision and sent the third child, who was still willing to study, to a private school in a neighboring village.
The private tutor’s surname is Zheng. He is now in his 40s and has a reputation as a scholar. Although there are too many to count on, it is more than enough to learn a few words.
Private schools in the countryside are not designed to cultivate talents or promote talents, so they are divided into stages of learning. If you pay the Shu Xiu, you can go to school. If you don't have the Shu Xiu, you have to drop out of school.
Unless the student is really gifted and the family is really in trouble, Master Zheng will never be accommodating.
After Wu Meili gave Master Zheng some training, Zhou Lang had three months to study with Master Zheng.
I got up before dawn in the morning, ate some things I had prepared in advance, and went to the next village with a small package of dry food that I might be hungry for at noon.
Wait until evening, when the sun has just set. The 12-year-old Zhou Lang went home with his parcel and rested comfortably all night.
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The sun rises and sets, the grass and trees wither and turn yellow, and the snow falls heavily. Quietly, the new year has arrived.
The first month is Duan Yue, and its first day is Yuan Day, also known as Zhengchao and Yuan Shuo.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the whole family was wearing new clothes, eating a sumptuous breakfast around the big log table, and they were all very happy.
After eating and paying New Year greetings to neighbors or other people in the village, Hehua felt unbearable abdominal pain.
As the best stable woman in the country, Wu Meili naturally discovered that her eldest daughter-in-law was about to give birth to a child. She quickly took her son and daughter-in-law to arrange the delivery room and let the eldest daughter-in-law lie in it. Then, he picked up some necessary supplies and patiently began to deliver the baby.
Lotus screamed violently, and her cervix opened very quickly. In less than three hours, there were already ten fingers.
Wu Meili has been delivering babies for so many years, and this is the first time she has seen them so fast. I couldn't help but think happily, this child is really different.
The cervix dilates quickly, and the baby comes out quickly. It was as if the child knew that his mother was working very hard, so he hurriedly got out in half a cup of tea.
After washing the bloody child in warm water, Wu Meili was surprised to find that she was a girl with a red cinnabar mole between her eyebrows, which made her look very different at first sight.
Moreover, this child has not cried or made trouble since birth. If there had not been a comment from the Taoist priest, she might have slapped the newborn's butt to make sure that the child cried.
"Grandma, be good!"
Wu Meili carefully wrapped the child in swaddling clothes and gave it to Luya, the daughter-in-law, for a temporary hug before starting to deal with the eldest daughter-in-law's affairs.
Although Luya is not pregnant and has a child, she has taken care of her younger siblings in the past years and is good at holding babies. He held the newborn baby in his arms and walked slowly around.
Occasionally, I lower my head and look at the dazzling red spot between my niece's eyebrows. She suddenly remembered what the fortune teller said a few months ago. The prosperity reaches the sky, which is beyond words.
In the past few months, everyone in the family has had a vague understanding. Since having this little niece, the whole family has been blessed with good luck, and they have fulfilled Hong Fu Qitian's words.
The fortune teller was indeed very capable. In this case, can she understand it this way? This little niece will be extremely valuable in the future.
Luya was envious in her heart, why couldn't this be her child? When this child becomes successful in the future, the ones who will benefit most will definitely be his mother and his eldest brother and sister-in-law.
After a second thought, she started laughing again. After all, she is also a child's aunt, and she and Erlang will benefit from it in the future.
With this idea in mind, while her mother-in-law was busy and her sister-in-law was asleep, Luya, the second aunt, took good care of her niece without any neglect.
Although in her heart there was a hint of the idea that one person would achieve enlightenment and chickens and dogs ascend to heaven, she still really liked her niece, so it was harmless.
In fact, while the whole family, including Wu Meili, loves this newborn child, it is inevitable that they have some selfish feelings in their hearts, just more or less.
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The first month of the new year is the best time to visit relatives and friends. It was the second day of the Lunar New Year when Mrs. Zhou returned to her parents' home with all her bags.
"Daughter, you are finally here."
When Wu Meili saw the people in front of the courtyard door, she came to the door to greet them with a look of surprise. When he saw the fifth child of the Wang family walking down from the flatbed truck, he shouted lightly.
"Son-in-law, you are here too."
Wang Jielei always knew that Wu Meili was not warm to him, and even a little cold. However, he married his wife, not his mother. Therefore, he just bowed his hands politely.
"My son-in-law pays homage to my mother-in-law. I wish her good health, peace and joy."
"I'd like to lend you some good words,"
Wu Meili didn't take it seriously and said something as plain as water.
Wang Jielei had long been used to it. He stood up without saying a word and said respectfully.
"Mother-in-law, please accept the gift that we and your wife have brought you."
Wu Meili glanced at the big and small bags on the ox cart and asked calmly.
"Which of these things were prepared by my mother-in-law? Which ones were prepared by my daughter? And which ones were prepared by you yourself?"
As soon as he said this, a trace of embarrassment flashed across Wang Jielei's face. Within a moment, his face turned red.
Wu Meili sneered, pointed to a small pile of things and said, "I think these things were prepared by my mother-in-law. They can't be said to be good or bad, they can only be said to be average."
She snorted coldly, then pointed to the pile of remaining things and said, "These things are of high quality and expensive. They must have been given to me by my daughter as a filial piety. As for you, you are the only one who came to me."
After hearing this, Wang Jielei looked even more embarrassed. The bright red color seemed like smoke would come out in the next second.
A trace of ridicule flashed in Wu Meili's eyes, and she continued to suppress without mercy.
"Don't say you haven't used the things I gave to my daughter. Now, you accompany my daughter home without even bringing me a candy. They say that the son-in-law is the son-in-law. I can't even see it. Not as good as a stranger."
Wang Jielei's face turned red, and he finally spoke again and retorted.
"Among the things my mother sent over, I also have a share."
"Your share, your face is too big. Did you make some money, or did you work in the fields? Since you have nothing, don't put money on your face here."
Wu Meili curled her lips disdainfully and continued to speak sarcastically.
"Also, do you think I'm the kind of stingy person who doesn't even return gifts? I will return as many gifts as my mother-in-law gave me, and I won't miss a penny."
Wang Jielei's face became even more ugly, and his body began to tremble slightly. One look at this look, and you can tell that he must be furious.
Madam Zhou was startled by Wu Meili's sudden outburst, and she didn't know how to react for a moment. When she noticed Wang Jielei's figure that seemed to be unable to bear it, she quickly took Wu Meili's arm and begged in a vague way.
"Mom, why are you talking about this? You are at the gate now, don't let others see the joke."
Wu Meili glanced at Wang Jielei with hatred, then turned to shout into the yard.
"Third brother, come here and help your sister move the things down. Send the food to the kitchen and the rest to the warehouse. Then, take the cows to the cowshed, feed them some grass and water, and then drive the flatbed truck to the eaves. Go down there.”
"Okay, mother, I'll come right away."
Zhou Lang responded obediently, then affectionately called sister and brother-in-law to the two people outside the door, and started working enthusiastically.
Wu Meili didn't even look at Wang Jielei, and took her baby daughter directly into the house. And when passing by the hall, he called out casually.
"Boss, your brother-in-law is here. Have a nice talk with him."
Zhou Dalang nodded in agreement and led Wang Jielei into the hall. Both of them have read a little bit, so they have something in common.
On the other side, the mother and daughter entered the room while talking privately. Mrs. Zhou changed the topic and asked in disbelief.
"Mom, why are you angry today? Are you still mocking him like this? Although you usually can't stand him, you can tolerate it as long as you can."
"Look, daughter. From now on, your niece will be your back-up, ensuring that you will dominate your husband's family from now on."
Wu Meili excitedly picked up a little baby wrapped in a wall from her bed and said excitedly.
"When she was not born, a Taoist priest approved her destiny, saying that it was extremely precious. I guess that this child might enter the palace and become a concubine, a queen, or even a legitimate empress. I I remember a few dynasties ago, there was a queen who became the emperor."
Mrs. Zhou looked down and felt a little shocked. The red cinnabar mole between the eyebrows is so dazzling that it is impossible to look directly at it.
After a while, she stroked her forehead and sighed, persuading.
"Mom, this kid hasn't grown up yet, so you can't float up. I heard him say that his teacher told him that he was ready and he could try to take the imperial examination. Mom, for the sake of her daughter, she gave him A little bit of face.”
"That's all, I'll just listen to you."
Wu Meili suddenly woke up from the drifting feeling and said as if she was hiding her ears.
The author has something to say: Note: Wu Meili is not a saint, she has shortcomings and advantages. Did today's chapter make the little fairy feel that she is an ordinary person in other aspects, very down-to-earth
Thank you "Wang&Wang", "Mr. Weird", "Your circle is really messy", irrigate with nutrient solution, pick me up, and sprint for 100 meters