When the sun was about to set, Zhou Baoer, with beads of sweat on his forehead, finally returned to the village and shouted loudly outside the courtyard.
"Grandma, mother, father, second uncle, third uncle, second sister, third brother, I'm back!"
As soon as she finished speaking, there were responses from all directions. After she walked into the courtyard, all the family members came except the second aunt who went to work.
The family members hugged each other and talked for a while, then Wu Meili came to Chen Chen and said with a moved face: "Master Chen, please teach me, my eldest granddaughter."
Chen Chen replied with a polite expression on his face.
"I am Bao'er's master, this is what I should do."
The smile on Wu Meili's face became even wider, and she continued.
"You see, you are still picking up and dropping off in person. How can you be embarrassed about this? Otherwise, you can tell us a time and we will have someone pick it up every day."
Chen Chen shook his head and explained.
"In the process of picking up Bao'er, I am also teaching Bao'er the corresponding knowledge. If you let your family, madam, pick up Bao'er, then the meaning will be lost."
Wu Meili frowned and asked with a little panic.
"But the road is so long and it takes more than an hour to go back and forth. Wouldn't it be a waste of your time?"
Chen Chen laughed and continued to explain.
"Madam, I think you have misunderstood. That road is nothing to people like us."
Wu Meili suddenly remembered that the person in front of her was very fast, even more powerful than her eldest granddaughter, and nodded stupidly.
Chen Chen nodded again to Zhou Baoer, who was being greeted with greetings, and said to Wu Meili.
"Let Bao'er have a good rest today. I'll pick him up tomorrow morning and take him up the mountain."
Wu Meili quickly responded and said.
"Okay, Master Chen."
Chen Chen waved his sleeves, turned around and left. In just a blink of an eye, he was gone.
Seeing this scene, Wu Meili sighed that all the legendary stories were true, and also came to Bao'er's side.
Before she could continue talking to Bao'er, Zhou Erlang pulled the mother aside and said.
"Mom, look, Bao'er is not the only one with special abilities."
Wu Meili nodded and replied.
"Second brother, I know!"
Zhou Erlang sighed and continued.
"Mom, since many people have it, it must be a common thing."
Wu Meili nodded again and asked.
"Second brother, what do you really want to say when you tell me this?"
Zhou Erlang took Wu Meili's hand and said in a sincere tone.
"Mom, you can't have blind confidence in Bao'er. You must cooperate with Master Chen to teach her to avoid going astray."
Wu Meili thought she understood, so she slapped Lao Er on the shoulder and shouted.
"Bad boy, do you think that my mother-in-law only likes Bao'er and not Zhenzhen? Let me tell you, both Bao'er and Zhenzhen are my granddaughters. I like them both and value them. I hope they have a good life and future."
Wu Meili's movements were not heavy. Zhou Erlang didn't take this to heart at all, but explained anxiously.
"Mom, listen to me. I didn't say you were too partial, and I didn't mean it in my heart. You treat every grandchild the same, and I, as your son, see it all."
Wu Meili raised her eyebrows, slapped Zhou Erlang on the back again, and asked dissatisfiedly.
"Brat, what do you mean?"
Zhou Erlang sighed and said helplessly.
"Mom, I just want to tell you that there is a world outside the world, and there are people outside the world. Although Bao'er is very talented and excellent, there are always people better than her. Mom, you always say that she is the best, which will arouse the resentment of others. , and it’s aimed at our Bao’er.”
Wu Meili raised her eyebrows and said decisively.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Our Bao'er is already the best. What are you talking about? Look, I won't teach you a lesson."
Zhou Erlang was even more helpless. What is all this? Why does Mom always have blind confidence in Bao'er and think she can do anything
Wu Meili nodded secretly when she saw her boss's appearance. Thought:
The second child is so stupid, he still hasn’t reacted yet. Innate supernatural power is nothing, there are many people with such ability. Even a peasant woman like her who didn't have much experience had heard a lot about it.
When a saint is born, he must have a vision. The great thing about Baoer is actually here. Not to mention the red sand mole between the natural eyebrows, how many people have the ability to bring good fortune in times of trouble and turn misfortunes into good fortune
The family returned to the house and each sat at the Eight Immortals table. He Hua hugged her youngest son Chen Yu and asked eagerly.
"Bao'er, have you eaten? Are you hungry? I'll get you something."
Speaking of this, Zhou Baoer shook his head and replied.
"Mom, you don't have to worry about me. I'm not hungry. I've already eaten at Master's place. The food is very good, not only rice, but also meat and vegetables, and bone soup."
After saying this to the lotus, Zhou Baoer looked at Wu Meili sitting on the main seat and said with a smile.
"Grandma, you don't have to get up early to prepare food for me tomorrow. Get a good sleep and take care of yourself. I'll go to Master's place to eat, so there won't be any delays."
Wu Meili sighed and said disapprovingly.
"How can this be like this? How can you always trouble Master Chen if you have no relatives or friends?"
Zhou Baoer pouted and explained.
"Grandma, once you are a teacher, you will always be a father. This is not just talk!"
Wu Meili looked at her eldest granddaughter in surprise and asked.
"Bao'er, what does this mean?"
Lying on grandma's lap, Zhou Baoer explained softly and slowly.
"Grandma, Master is my other father. Do children still refuse the food and clothing provided by their father?"
Wu Meili had never read a book, and she didn't understand some rules and regulations. She just felt that her brain was completely turned into mush.
Zhou Baoer tilted his head and continued to explain.
"Grandma, accordingly, I will also serve and support Master in the future, and will provide for him until the end of his life."
Wu Meili understood this time. The so-called master should treat his disciples the same as he treats his children. At the same time, apprentices should treat their masters the same way children treat their fathers.
After thinking about it, she didn't object anymore. As long as she wasn't receiving favors for no reason, it would be fine. Then, he patted Zhou Baoer's arm and asked:
"Bao'er, tell us, what did you learn today?"
Zhou Baoer thought for a while and said happily.
"I played games (training) with Master's grandchildren for a while today, and then learned to read with Master. Every once in a while, Master would let us take a break, play games, talk, and then continue learning. "
Playing games, learning to read, and hearing these two words, the whole family breathed a sigh of relief. I believe that under Master Chen’s guidance, Baoer will become an outstanding person in the future.
It was getting dark, and the family all went back to their rooms to wash up and sleep.
Zhou Baoer followed his grandma Wu Meili, also changed into clean clothes, and lay happily on the kang covered with quilts.
Early the next morning, Zhou Baoer, who had gloriously become a student of the academy, was called out by Wu Meili, put on his clothes, and was sent out of the gate.
Zhou Baoer looked at the dim sky, turned around and coaxed Wu Meili into the courtyard. Then, she took the purse containing the waist badge and walked towards the location on the other side of the mountain.
Before he could find the entrance to the mountain, the road specially opened for him, Chen Chen appeared in front of Zhou Baoer and said with a serious face.
"You have to reach Huai'an Academy by your own strength today just like yesterday."
Zhou Baoer responded with a smile and ran away with small steps. Along the way, we encountered mountains, climbed mountains, and crossed rivers, and arrived at Huai'an Academy smoothly.
Then without anyone having to explain, he took out the badge in his wallet and entered the Huai'an Academy. He walked up the top of the mountain, then down again, and entered the military camp.
After changing into the military uniform that had been made one day and fit perfectly, Zhou Baoer then lived the same life as yesterday. Nervous and exciting, fulfilling and happy.
First, he had morning training with other little carrot heads, and then after breakfast, he learned to read. At night, she will return home safely under the escort of Master Chen Chen.
On the night of February 26, Chen Chen gave Zhou Baoer an instruction after sending him home.
"You and I are both busy tomorrow, so you don't need to come to my place. I'll come back the day after tomorrow."
Zhou Baoer nodded, waved goodbye, returned home, and told everyone what Chen Chen said.
Wu Meili thought for a while and said with a smile.
"Bao'er, your master is right, you will be busy tomorrow too."
Amid everyone's looks of surprise or understanding, she continued to finish her unspoken words.
"Don't forget, you are going to Huai'an Academy tomorrow."
As soon as he finished speaking, those who didn’t understand also understood.
Zhou Lang asked with a grimace on his face.
"I heard that Huai'an Academy can provide accommodation. Should we stay at Huai'an Academy?"
Zhou Dalang refused immediately and said.
"It only takes more than an hour to go back and forth. Bao'er can persevere every day. As a father, I can't embarrass her."
Zhou Erlang thought of his wife Luya who had been at Huai'an Academy, and felt a little hesitant.
Wu Meili seemed to know what her second son was thinking and said decisively.
"The second child will stay in Huai'an Academy and spend some time with Lu Ya every day. Leave Zhenzhen at home and I will take good care of her. You two should also seize the time and give me another grandchild. .”
Zhou Dalang stood aside and watched the fun, smiling like a sneaky fox. Unexpectedly, Wu Meili turned her head again and said to him.
"Don't be idle and have more children with He He. No matter how many children you have, our family can still afford them."
Zhou Lang was afraid that the flames of war would suddenly burn him, so he walked out secretly. Unfortunately, before she could go far, Wu Meili grabbed her ears and brought her back.
"And you kid, I'm really worried about you and me. I remember there are girls going to Huai'an Academy, so you should quickly find a compatible man to get married to. You're such an old man, and you haven't started a family yet, like What are the words?"
"Okay, okay, mother, I've written it down."
Zhou Lang responded readily and continued.
"Don't blame me if I can't find you. Relationships are a matter of taste."
Wu Meili let go of her hand and nodded in agreement very readily.
"Okay, I won't blame you. But you have to be more attentive to me and don't think about being careless."
Zhou Lang chuckled and said yes several times in a row.
Wu Meili rolled her eyes and asked again.
"Third brother, do you want to live at home or in the academy?"
This question stopped Zhou Lang. He looked at his eldest brother, then at his second brother, and said tentatively.
"Walking back and forth every day is really a waste of time. I thought about it and decided to stay in the academy. I want to take this opportunity to study hard and come back with the title of scholar next year."
Wu Meili nodded, looked at Zhou Dalang hesitantly, and said.
"That's good, how about you three brothers all stay in Huai'an Academy, lest anyone say that I am partial to my arms."
Zhou Dalang shook his head quickly and said firmly.
"Mom, there's no need for that. It's better for me to stay at home. The second and third brothers have gone to Huai'an Academy, so there must be an adult male at home."
Hehua stood not far away, holding her young son Chen Yu in her arms, and smiled lightly at Zhou Dalang.
Zhou Dalang also smiled at the lotus, and then said to Wu Meili.
"Mom, you asked me to leave you, you, Hehua, and my two children. How can I bear this?"
Wu Meili thought about it and felt that this was right, so she decided on the matter.
Early in the morning on February 27, the whole family got up. Then, he packed up a lot of things, carried them on bamboo poles, and walked in the direction of Huai'an Academy.
After walking along the mountain road for about two-quarters of an hour, someone stopped them and took them to the accommodation area of Huai'an Academy.
It turns out that the accommodation area of Huai'an Academy is at the foot of the mountain, on the side of the mountain where Huai'an Academy is located. There are connected houses there, which are divided into accommodation areas for students.
The students living here want to go to school, but they have to work hard to climb the mountain and walk to Huai'an Academy every day. It is said that the people at the school made such a rule so that the students would have a good body and be able to live smoothly after the imperial examination.
After hearing such a reason, no one could even say anything to refute. Although this is very troublesome and a waste of time. However, the teachers in the college really consider them for their sake.
As the number of people increased, someone quietly asked where the women who came to study lived.
As soon as he finished speaking, many people looked at him differently. When is it now that you still want to ask a woman about something
The person who answered was silent for a while, and finally gave the answer. It turns out that the girls and wives, as well as the women who worked in Huai'an Academy, lived on the other side of the mountain.
"I'm warning you, whether it's accidental, intentional, or invited by someone there, you are not allowed to go in. Otherwise, once discovered, your eyes will be blinded, your tongue will be cut out, the meridians in your hands will be destroyed, and you will be kicked out of Huai'an Academy. "
Such harsh words shocked many people.
Another person raised his hand and said tremblingly.
"I'm a road addict, and it's easy to go the wrong way. What should I do if I accidentally go there?"
The person who replied rolled his eyes and said slightly mockingly.
"Unless you are a woman, or someone opens the door, you can't go in. Someone has arranged a formation in that place. You can't see what's going on inside even from a few feet away, let alone I walked in accidentally.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the person who said he was a road-crazy breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't learn formations, let alone break formations, so he wouldn't violate the taboos of Huai'an Academy.
The man added: "Those who come here specifically to learn the formation, don't try to break the formation. As long as someone falls into the formation, it will attract the attention of the ladies. If you still want to try to break the formation, , the end result is the same as entering a women’s dormitory area.”
As soon as these words came out, the group of people who came here specifically to learn the formation shuddered and hugged the items in their hands tightly.
At the same time, some people breathed a sigh of relief and were happy for their wives, daughters and sisters. The academy is so strictly guarded, all for the sake of their reputation.
Wu Meili walked at the front, holding Zhou Baoer's little hand and entering the men's dormitory area. Then, I chose two adjacent rooms for the second and third children and simply tidied them up.
After doing this, she started climbing the mountain with her eldest granddaughter Zhou Baoer and her three sons. They came to the square halfway up the mountain and lined up to hand in this year's repairs one by one.
To be honest, everyone’s repairs are not cheap. If it weren't for the extra money she made over the years, Wu Meili might not be able to afford this money. I can only look at the ocean and sigh, and return home in embarrassment.
Instead of being like now, he took out a purse from his arms with a smile on his face, took out each of the beautifully crafted silver locks, and happily handed them to the master who was handling this matter.
After finishing the serious business and asking about the situation inside Huai'an Academy, Wu Meili took a group of people home.
Little did he know that Zhou Lang was very distressed and his hair was about to fall out.
His dream of staying together with his wife Lu Ya in the academy was shattered so cruelly.
When Zhou Baoer had a rare free day, he would naturally not stay at home and play with himself, or tease his younger brothers and sisters. She spoke to her family and went straight to the village chief's house.
After meeting his best friend Caixia, Zhou Baoer said with a show off face.
"Sister Caixia, grandma has taken me to hand over Shu Xiu, have you gone?"
Hearing such words, Sun Caixia immediately jumped down from the kang, nodded happily and said.
"Of course I went, and now I'm back. I even have a house there, and my husband said they would take good care of me. But I can't go home on weekdays, so I can only stay there."
Zhou Baoer nodded and said, "So you chose accommodation! I chose to stay at home."
Sun Caixia's eyes widened and she asked in disbelief.
"You have to walk back and forth every day, don't you feel tired?"
Zhou Baoer scratched his hair and said with a smile.
"Actually, it's okay. I don't feel tired at all."
Sun Caixia glanced at the little sisters with admiration and said proudly.
"Sister Bao'er, I have great news for you. My husband told me that I am actually a genius!"
When Zhou Baoer heard this, he couldn't help being slightly stunned and asked happily.
"It turns out that you are also talented. Tell me quickly what talent you have and what abilities you have?"
Sun Caixia laughed with her hands on her hips and answered cheerfully.
"Masters say that my talent is called confusion, and my ability is to make people like me. Although it is only a auxiliary talent, it is not much better than ordinary people without talent."
Zhou Baoer said the same thing with a smile on his face.
"What a coincidence, I also have talent. But I have one more talent than you, hehe!"
Sun Caixia glanced at Zhou Baoer and said nonchalantly.
"I've known for a long time that you have talent. How can an ordinary person be as strong as you?"
Zhou Baoer shrugged his shoulders and explained with a smile: "My first talent is called innate power, and my ability is to be very strong. My second talent is called perception, and my ability is to be able to sense other people's emotions."
Sun Caixia exclaimed in amazement and said happily.
"This is really great. Not only do we two sisters have talents, but we can also study together."
Just as Zhou Baoer was about to respond, a woman with a woman's hair in a bun walked out of the room.
Seeing this man, the two little girls only had one feeling in their hearts, and that was beauty. And she had a good feeling for no reason, and wanted to lie in her arms and rest peacefully.
Sun Caixia wanted to run up, but she thought of something and still stayed where she was. She just called out "Mother" full of love.
Mrs. Sun Zhao stepped forward, looked at the two little girls condescendingly, and said coldly.
"What's the good of studying? What's the use of being talented? In the end, you don't have to get married and live your life based on other people's faces. If you make the slightest mistake, there will be rumors and rumors, and you won't be able to get rid of it for the rest of your life. It's better to live a confused life to avoid getting hurt. Heart."
Sun Caixia looked ugly and lowered her head without saying a word. Her mother has always disapproved of her studying and forced her to study female celebrities, which she didn't like at all.
Zhou Baoer on the side frowned, and regardless of the fact that the person in front of him was an elder, he spoke directly.
"Sister Caixia is good at studying. You can stay at home and recruit a new wife to be the head of the family. Why should you look at other people's faces? If Sister Caixia has the ability, she can be the head of the Sun family. Who dares to make irresponsible remarks?"
When Zhao Yiyun heard these words, he finally put his eyes on Zhou Baoer's face and said with a cold voice.
"You're talking lightly. Don't you know that Caixia is a woman, and she has to go through a lot of hardships and pains if she wants to succeed. How can I, a mother, bear to see her like this?"
"So what? If you want something, you have to pay something? Isn't this a matter of course?"
Zhou Baoer raised his head high and said with firm eyes.
"If you are not willing to fight, even if it is easier, you will be dependent on others and become a vassal of others. If you are willing to fight, even if it is difficult, you can be the master of your own country and live the life you want."