The piece of white paper is like residual snow, shaped into two carps.
The witch folded the letter into the shape of two carps, which looked quite unique. Zhu Ping'an moved the wine jar away, took out the letter, opened it and saw that the handwriting inside was really not good, not as good as what he wrote when he was a child.
"When you see the letter, I'll have already gone far away. You'll be shocked, nerd."
Seeing this, Zhu Pingan curled his lips. What a surprise! I knew you were leaving a long time ago. The cuckoos are calling in early spring...
Read on...
"First of all, congratulations. You, a bookworm, actually got the first place in the prefectural exam. I didn't expect that. Since you got the first place, I won't hold you accountable for getting up early and going to bed late and disturbing my sleep."
When Zhu Ping'an saw this, he remembered the fleeting figure he encountered when he was looking at the list. It should be this evil woman.
"Also, the fifty taels of silver can be regarded as my robbing the rich to help you, a poor man. Really, you are so stingy even when it comes to food. Don't worry, that man is a complete bad guy, and he is far away. I think that although you are a bit sour, you are not so bad as to refuse to eat Zhou's grain or something."
After reading this, Zhu Pingan picked up the fifty-liang silver note and looked at it. Well, there was no mark on it, so he could spend it without worry. He could go to the bank to exchange it for loose silver first. So, he put it in his arms without hesitation. He had a lot of money to spend on the college entrance examination. Besides, what the witch said was not bad. He was going to be eaten out of money by this witch who could not live without wine, meat and food. He was also an object of assistance.
"Another piece of advice, don't believe what you read in books, you nerd. Those are just lies to deceive you, the sour scholars. Don't have any messed up ideas about me, or I will make you regret it if I find out."
Zhu Ping'an curled the corners of his mouth, a little speechless. What a joke, who would have any thoughts about a vixen like you, and such messy thoughts at that? I'm only thirteen, okay!
"When the results were announced, I heard many people say that you were the smartest and some even asked their children to learn from you. Don't take it seriously. Others may not know, but I know that you are just a little hardworking, but you are far from being smart."
Well, this sentence seems to be somewhat useful, what is the previous one? Diligence makes one proficient, while laziness makes one lose; thinking makes one successful, while carelessness makes one fail. I have never forgotten this truth.
"Finally, if you, a nerd, pass the exam and get a job, don't do anything that would be against your conscience, or I will kill you without mercy. Be careful, my benefactor."
Don’t recognize any relatives
Who are you related to? Why are you making such nonsense? Zhu Ping'an curled his lips and was speechless about the letter from the witch.
The above is the entire content of the letter, followed by the signature, four words: Sincerely, Ruonan.
Ruonan, your name is quite unique, but what is your surname? Forget it. Zhu Pingan folded the letter again and placed it on the table.
I bought too much food, and besides, I don't like drinking. Looking at the double portion of food on the table, Zhu Ping'an was a little speechless.
After swallowing all the food and burping, Zhu Ping'an cleaned up the table and read for a while. Maybe he was too full, he felt sleepy after reading for a while.
Zhu Ping'an closed the book in his hand. Instead of forcing himself to read which was inefficient, he decided to take a nap and rest until he had enough energy before reading again.
Finally I can sleep in the bed.
Zhu Pingan took off his clothes and went to sleep on the bed. Maybe because no one had taken a nap for a long time, Zhu Pingan slept very soundly. When he woke up, the sun had already set and the sunset light was shining through the window.
When Zhu Ping'an got up, he felt refreshed and radiant.
I ate too much before going to bed, so I don't feel hungry in the evening. But just in case, I'll go downstairs to buy some snacks and fruits, so that I won't be hungry when reading at night.
Zhu Ping'an had just packed up and was going downstairs when he was stopped by someone who seemed familiar.
"Mr. Zhu, I finally found you. I've been looking for you for three days."
Well
Before Zhu Ping'an could speak, the man handed over a twenty-liang silver note and said, "Mr. Zhu, someone has asked me to hand this to you personally."
Uh, I finally remembered. This is the man who asked me if I was Zhu Ping'an in Huaining County and then stuffed twenty taels of silver into my pocket.
The man stuffed the money into Zhu Ping'an's hand and turned away.
"Hey, wait, who gave the order?" Zhu Ping'an stopped the man and asked.
I am really curious about who gave me money again and again. I can't just accept other people's money for no reason.
"Sir, please don't ask me. I was ordered not to tell you. Please don't embarrass me."
Zhu Pingan was even more curious. Is there a Lei Feng in this era who does good deeds without leaving his name? Although no one wants too much money, he can't just accept someone's kindness without knowing why.
"Uh, please go back and tell that person that I have enough money and I really don't need anything. Thank you very much. Oh, by the way, please wait a moment, I will change the banknotes, and please take the twenty taels back with you last time, uh, don't run away..."
Before Zhu Pingan finished speaking, he saw the man running away in a hurry as if he had been bitten by a dog, and he said as he ran, "Sir, please don't embarrass me. Besides, I have been ordered not to talk to you for too long. Please forgive me."
Well
I ran away as soon as I was sent there, and I was not allowed to talk to me any more. Why do I look like such a monster
Zhu Pingan looked at the man's back and felt a little annoyed. After thinking for a long time, he still had no idea, so he stopped wasting brain cells and put the banknote in his arms, and would pay it back next time.
Could it be that I have good fortune today? Otherwise, why would one by one of them give me money without any explanation
After the provincial exam, it is the academy exam. It is now mid-April, and the academy exam is in August. Why not pack up tonight and go home tomorrow? I left home at the end of January, and now it is mid-April. I haven't been home for nearly three months. I miss home.
I will go to see my uncle later, but I guess he will not go back. He doesn't have to take the county exam or the provincial exam, and he has to come out so early to wait for the college exam. I guess he is not going back. If my uncle and his family don't go back, then I will go home and stay until July, and then take the college exam.
In the evening, the streets were bustling with people. Zhu Ping'an bought some fruit snacks from the street, packed them up and carried them back to the inn.
After putting my things away, I went to my uncle's room and knocked on the door, but no one answered. I went to the neighbor's door and knocked, but still no one answered. Uh, I guess they are hungover again.
I'll have to wait until tomorrow morning to ask again.
Zhu Ping'an returned to his room, lit the oil lamp, and sat at the table to read the book with relish, sometimes in deep thought, sometimes writing and grinding ink, and he never got tired of it.
In the dead of night, the cuckoo's call was no longer heard.