Wu Ming knew his family's background clearly. Everyone in Dongcheng was poor, and he didn't have any wealthy relatives.
Shi Qing frowned. He didn't expect that the driver was his stepmother's man. He didn't expect that Wang Ru, a peasant girl, would embarrass him and almost expose Wang Ru's value.
Originally, he was exploiting Wang Ru in the hope of getting more things that were beneficial to him, and he also used Wang Ru's identity as a peasant girl to paralyze his stepmother. But now he was going to be humiliated. Wang Ru was a traitor, which made him furious.
Shi Qing suppressed his anger. He remembered all the important people in the Zhao family. This family was related to the Zhao family. He said, "My surname is Shi and my name is Qing. I am sorry for not coming to your house. I just found out that the girl ran away, so I came to pick her up. My girl is from a small place. I am sorry for causing trouble today. Please accept my small gift."
Wu Ming's mind turned several corners. He knew that he was overthinking. He was not in the same group with Zhang Heng. He was a little confused. Who was this strange girl who knew the situation of Uncle Zhou's family and wanted to show him kindness? Seeing Uncle Zhou's indifferent look, Uncle Zhou must know. He would find a chance to ask clearly.
Wu Ming's face was distant and polite. "Please take the things back. Please keep an eye on your girl in the future, so that she won't talk nonsense and cause trouble for you."
Finally, he kindly gave a reminder.
Shi Qing's expression was broken. He knew that Wang Ru was always talking nonsense and embarrassed him again. He was angry and said, "The things are an apology. I will remind you more and I will definitely discipline you in the future."
As soon as he finished speaking, the servant led Wang Ru out.
Zhulan had a good impression of Mr. Shi because of his appearance, but after she found out that it was Mr. Shi, her feelings were completely gone. Looking at Wang Ru whose face turned pale, even though Shi Qing's expression didn't change, she couldn't tell how annoyed he must be in her heart. Her experience told her that the more someone can control their facial expressions, the more scheming they are!
Wu Ming glanced at the box, it seemed like he was going to get rich today. He found that ever since his grandmother went to work as a cook at Uncle Zhou's house, the food at home had improved. Not only could they eat meat every now and then, but during the days before the exams, because Aunt Zhou was kind-hearted and knew that he would also be taking exams, he could also drink a bowl of chicken soup every day. Originally, he was worried that he would not be able to make it through the exams due to insufficient nutrition, but unexpectedly, with the better food, his body also became much healthier, and he made it through the exams without getting sick.
Now, with the help of Uncle Zhou, he solved Zhang Heng's plan and got thirty taels. He didn't know what was in the wooden box, but he knew it was not cheap. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that Uncle Zhou and his family were his benefactors!
Wu Ming turned his head and saw Uncle Zhou nodding slightly. He knew it was okay to take it, but it also meant to keep him quiet. "I'll take the things. I won't keep Master Shi any longer as there are many things to do today."
Shi Qing, "Goodbye."
Zhulan watched Shi Qing taking Wang Ru away and touched the bracelet. Shi Qing's name is interesting. Girl, even your aunt doesn't want to accept it!
Zhou's family and Zhao Bo's family are in two different directions and separate when they reach the intersection.
Zhulan and Zhou Shuren returned to the backyard. Mingqing had gained a lot of experience today and was quite shocked. The kid felt that he was in his twenties but couldn't even beat a fifteen-year-old. He kept silent all the way and went back to his room to relax when he came back.
Zhulan and Zhou Shuren returned to the backyard. Zhulan first told her daughter that the Wu family was fine.
Then she returned to the house, only to see that Zhou Shuren had clearly heard the noise, but turned away from Zhulan. Zhulan smiled and asked, "Is Mr. Zhou jealous?"
Zhou Shuren flipped through the book in his hand without answering, and his whole body exuded the feeling of "Come on, coax me!"
Zhu Lan took two steps closer with the corners of her mouth raised, and quickly leaned in to kiss Zhou Shuren on the cheek, "If someone smiles, how about a symmetrical kiss?"
Zhou Shuren weighed the pros and cons. If he continued to be tense, Zhulan would not coax him any more. With a smile in her eyes, she said, "I'll allow you to kiss me, for the sake of embarrassment."
Zhulan gritted her teeth. She was still being arrogant. She lowered her head and gave him another kiss. "Okay, come and help kill the fish."
Zhou Shuren was in a very good mood. Today he took another step forward. He put down the book and coughed, "My modern appearance is very high, much better than Shi Qing's pretty boy."
Zhu Lan believed Zhou Shuren's words. When she saved Zhou Shuren, he was very handsome with glasses. However, she looked at Zhou Shuren now and said, "It's a pity that you are Zhou Shuren from ancient times, and you are still a grandfather!"
Zhou Shuren, “… … ..”
Damn ancient times!
At noon, Wu Li came to cook again with a happy face. Zhulan then learned that Shi Qing had given her twenty taels of silver. With a huge sum of fifty taels in one day, Wu Li was no longer frightened. With this money, she no longer had to worry about the expenses for Wu Ming's imperial examination next year, and she could also provide for her two grandsons. Wu Li was full of energy.
Moreover, after listening to the analysis of her eldest grandson, Mrs. Wu Li, who was already superstitious, became even more convinced that the Zhou family was noble people and she could not delay her cooking work.
Zhulan chatted with Wu Li and found out that their family's coming to Pingzhou had indeed changed the Wu family a lot. If they hadn't hired Wu Li to cook, one of their grandsons would have to drop out of school. Considering what happened today, she was indeed a benefactor.
The next day it was time for the college entrance examination. The candidates took the exam smoothly. Zhulan finally got worried. She knew that Zhou Shuren had been working very hard these days to get the first place. Their family was not short of the four taels of silver per year for the students, but Zhou Shuren wanted to prove himself!
The college entrance examination ended quickly. On the day when the results were released, Zhulan found that Zhou Shuren was calm again. "I thought you would be nervous!"
Zhou Shuren, "The exam is over. I can't change anything by worrying. I might as well be calm. By the way, have you prepared the wedding money?"
Although he said this, he thought in his heart that he must not be the second, otherwise, it would be even more difficult to be the first in the future.