Chapter 94 Monthly Exam
A widow can't manage a family, and Third Aunt Gu's dowry has also lost a lot, and she doesn't have much money to live on. No matter how powerful she is, it's useless.
The loss of the Gu family is greater than that of the Li family. Now only the industries in Shandong and other provinces are still there, but the world is too chaotic, and some shops and farms lose money in revenue.
Nei Zhai Xia is now the second aunt who heads the house, and it is understandable to have concerns about money. Although I am a little cautious, I can't go wrong.
"It should be that money is not rich, and there are loopholes everywhere that require money. Your second uncle is in front of the gate, and your second aunt has to listen to your second uncle, so don't think about it. Your grandfather can't be too partial to you, After all, your second uncle is also your own son."
"I know that the devastated Gu family needs time to recover. I didn't complain about anything, but my second aunt refused to say anything directly, which was a bit vague. As a junior, I can't ask too many questions, and I can't go back and ask for money. My second aunt has Her own thoughts are not wrong, but she doesn't think about why she doesn't have a son, so why bother."
"In troubled times, everyone is flustered. It's understandable that they want to save more money for themselves. Now it's time for the family to unite. If you want to be the master of the house, you must tolerate other people's small thoughts. When there are no big mistakes, you have to learn Compromise."
Li Yu also told him about his experience of giving family affairs while studying.
Gu Lei pursed his lips, his expression a little unhappy.
Li Yu squeezed the back of his neck with a smile, and coaxed him softly, "It's not easy to be the head of a family, and it's not something that can be solved easily. There are so many people in a family, and everyone has their own children." Thoughts must be taken into account."
"You see, when you came out of the capital, it was your second uncle and aunt who took care of the clansman's livelihood and bought farms and shops. These things were complicated and hard. When we came, they bought their houses and things were done. The clansmen also Settling down, there is no credit but also hard work. You can eat ready-made food without paying a penny, and just pay some money to let you do favors, so why complain.”
"Well, I see, Second Uncle really treats me sincerely, without any secrets, I know what to do."
"Is that right? You should also give your uncle and aunt a gift during the holidays. At this moment, the Gu family needs to unite as one, and we must not have two thoughts."
"I remember."
Gu Lei nodded after hearing this, and his heart calmed down.
"Study hard about common affairs. If you can take it down, your grandfather will naturally give you the house. If you can't take it down, the tribe will not believe you. Work more and complain less, and spend more effort and money. The tribe will naturally see it in their eyes and keep it in their hearts." It is impossible for your second uncle to be the head of the family, and the clansmen will not agree, and no one has forgotten the merits of his son, but if you want to gain a firm foothold, you have to show your real skills."
Li Yu also saw the situation of the Gu family clearly.
"Okay, listen to you."
Gu Lei nodded in conviction, and was persuaded by Li Yu's few words, so he didn't feel wronged anymore.
The flower feast has begun, and Mrs. Xie and several other wives have also arrived.
Li Yu and the girls also took their seats.
"Yu'er, come here, I will introduce you to the elders."
The Qin family greeted Li Yu.
Li Yu got up quickly, and walked in front of Mrs. Xie to salute.
"The younger generation greets Mrs. Xie, and elder sister Xie."
"Hi sister, I'm Xie Jin."
The girl in the red mid-waist dress and the nobile on her head got up and returned the gift with a smile all over her face.
"Thank you, sister, I'm Yu'er."
"Good girl, I said earlier to come and see you, but I have never been free, but today I can have a cup of tea together. This is my daughter Jiner, and you can play together when I have time."
Mrs. Xie smiled and presented a bracelet as a gift.
"Thank you, Auntie."
Li Yu thanked obediently, and took the gift with both hands.
Ladies are seated, and Li Yu can be considered to have met the wives of the rich and powerful, and received a lot of greeting gifts.
Xie Jin and Li Yu are sitting together, and they have all met the girls.
Xie Jin is very beautiful, also has a beautiful appearance, has the appearance of orchids, noble and generous, and has a sharp and cheerful temper.
"My sister doesn't think I'm vulgar, I'll definitely be there."
Li Yu nodded with a smile.
The girls chatted and laughed, talking about clothes, jewelry, flower arrangements and other things in a clear and logical way.
These are also familiar to Li Yu, and it is such a daily routine in the past, and he can deal with them with ease.
It was time for the assessment next, Qin smiled at Li Yu, "You come first, I can't let you go."
Li Yu stood up and clapped gracefully, saluting the elders.
winked at the girls again, "I'll take the lead for you, I'll take the lead, if you make a mistake, I'll stand up to you, don't be afraid."
Winning ruffianly, like a tomboy, the girls covered their mouths and laughed.
Li Yu stood on the stage and thought for a while, "Let me draw a picture for everyone."
"Okay, I will punish you for not drawing well."
Qin smiled at her.
The boys brought books, paints and other things up, Li Yu thought about it and ordered Lin Yue to come on stage.
"Yue'er, come up and play a song for me, otherwise there will be no mood."
"You have a lot to do, Yue'er, go play the piano for her and see how she behaves."
Qin smiled at Lin Yue, with encouragement in his eyes.
Lin Yue took a deep breath and saluted, then went on stage, and sat down in front of the piano stand.
After thinking for a while, he played a brisk and joyful piece, which made everyone feel happy and the banquet had a good start.
Lin Yue's piano playing skills are still very good, the tunes are rich in artistic conception and very flavorful, and the mountain ditty has a new look after being tempered by prosperity, with a transparency after understanding the world and people's sufferings.
"Don't say that this girl plays really well."
"She is a poor child who can endure hardships. In a coup in the capital, her father was a fourth-rank official, and her relatives were Gu's eldest daughter-in-law and her aunt. She was the only one left after the whole family died. She was lucky to escape the catastrophe by being a guest at her aunt's house. I Seeing that the child is not easy, the eldest sister let him come to study at home."
"Hey! This world...what can I say. This child looks good."
Mrs. Xie and several other ladies nodded slightly after seeing Lin Yue's performance.
The song is over, and Li Yu's painting is also finished.
The picture scroll unfolds slowly, the mountains and rivers are covered by clouds and mists, looming, the goshawks fight against the blue sky, their heads raised high, as if they are screaming with their heads held high, with unyielding will, and the big rivers rushing into the sea under their feet.
The whole picture is very good, full of artistic conception, high fighting spirit, firm and unyielding, and the grand mind is vividly expressed.
It fit her mood and expressed what she wanted to say.
"Good drawing."
"It's a bit too aggressive, but it's a good thing for young people to have courage. She really is a tiger girl in the general family. Good job."
Mrs. Xie and several other wives commented one after another, and they all liked it.
"The younger generation has shown their ugliness."
Li Yu bowed and saluted.
Lin Yue also saluted, remained silent, said less about mistakes, and not about mistakes.
"Good girl, good hearted, the Li family has a good daughter."
Mrs. Xie liked Li Yu's painting very much, and when she looked at her, she looked a little more appreciatively.
(end of this chapter)