Chapter 202 Copying the Book
"Can I speak plainly about this?" Liu Xiaosan said: "Your sister and I went to the pawnshop that day, how else would I know?"
Adi frowned tightly. His sister didn't talk much to him about business matters, so naturally he didn't know much about it. In addition, he had been thinking about Xia Shanhu these days, so he didn't pay attention to it.
Liu Xiaosan was relieved when he saw his brother stopped. It was good that he listened to the advice.
The next moment, I saw Adi turn around and walk in another direction. It was still not the direction home, but it was not heading south of the city either. This time, he was heading north.
"Hey, what are you doing?" Liu Xiaosan hurriedly followed him. When he went out, Li Qingyou knew that he was coming with him. If he couldn't bring his brother back safely, he didn't dare to think about the consequences.
Liu Xiaosan was so anxious that he stepped forward to stop his brother and refused to let him go. "Either you go back with me, or we stay here, it's your choice."
Adi raised his eyebrows and moved his right arm slightly, "Do you think you can stop me?"
Liu Xiaosan subconsciously took a step back. He saw with his own eyes that Adi just raised his arm and fell down like a sleeping cat. There was no way he could stop him.
Adi ignored him and continued walking forward.
"Little Ancestor, why are you going through so much trouble? Let's go back early, okay?" Liu Xiaosan followed behind with a bitter look on his face, "It's getting dark now, so your sister might be in a hurry because we're late.
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Even though his words were almost worn out, Adi just ignored him, so Liu Xiaosan could only move forward.
It is rare to come to a study.
The waiter was about to close the shop, but Adi stepped in first and went straight to the shopkeeper who was packing up things behind the counter.
This was the first time for Liu Xiaosan to come to the study at this age. When he saw this, he grabbed his brother and asked, "What are you doing here?"
"I have something to do." Adi shook him off, ran to the shopkeeper in a few steps, and directly stated his intention.
"Copy the books?" The shopkeeper was stunned for a moment, looked at the little boy in front of him who was only as high as his waist, twirled his beard and smiled, "The little guy is very talkative. Do you know the words? Just copy the books. I just went to school for a few days and I want to
Are you going to copy books?"
The shopkeeper just thought it was a kid messing around, and waved his hand, "It's getting dark, and your mother is calling you to go home for dinner, so hurry up and leave."
Adi was depressed and had nothing to say. The bad thing was that he was young and small, so no one believed him. Liu Xiaosan was old enough and tall, but look at him squatting next to the door.
He would scratch his nose, then pick his ears...
It's better to do it alone.
"I'm really literate. Don't you guys have to try writing a few words when copying books? How about I write them now?" Adi tried hard to fight for it. He only recently learned that copying books can make money.
In the scholar's school, I overheard two students saying this accidentally.
Although he currently has no ability to redeem the house and land he had taken out, if the house and land deeds are really not to be returned, he can still earn some money to live with his sister.
The shopkeeper didn't want to quarrel with a child. It was getting dark and he should have closed the door long ago. But something delayed him today. He had been hungry for a long time and was still waiting to go home for dinner.
"Children, don't be fooling around anymore, or I'll tell your adults to go back and spank you." The shopkeeper put away the account books and abacus, walked out from behind the counter, and hurried out, "Hurry up, come home."
Go ahead, you'll be happy to copy the books and come back when you're older."
Adi was half-walked and half-pushed out of the door. He kept watching the little boy finishing the last board in front of him. He couldn't help but sigh. He felt aggrieved and depressed. He turned around and glared at Liu Xiaosan fiercely.
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Ever since he was pushed out just now, this guy has been squatting there covering his mouth and laughing like crazy, which made my brother very angry.
"I just said it couldn't be done. I just said that your sister promised to send you to school, but haven't you been there for a whole day?" Liu Xiaosan stood up and came closer and said happily, "It takes several more people to grow crops.
It takes months for seedlings to grow and become crops, and reading and writing is not something that takes only a day or two."
Adi was thinking about something in his mind and ignored him.
"I heard about the ten-year cold window, and it seems to be so, it's just that person, Li Xiucai from our village." Liu Xiaosan tugged at Adi's lapel, but Adi shook him off, and he didn't care, "It's just you guys.
Patriarch, I heard that it took me more than ten years to get admitted as a scholar, but it’s still early for you...hey, what are you going to do?"
Adi was standing in front of a small vendor selling sugar-roasted chestnuts. He had to have an excuse to go back so late today. He wanted to go to Xuji to buy snacks for this reason, but because of what Liu Xiaosan said.
Only then did I give up my original idea.
The small vendor was also eager to go home and was willing to sell the remaining chestnuts at a cheaper price. Adi also thought it was a good deal, so he bought all the chestnuts for five cents.
Liu Xiaosan followed from behind and glanced at the paper bag in his hand, "Why did you buy these chestnuts?"
Adi casually said, "My sister loves to eat."
Liu Xiaosan glanced at him suspiciously. He didn't know whether Li Qingyou liked chestnuts or not, but he knew that Li Qingyou would definitely be angry today. It was estimated that even he would be angered. Who asked him to come out with his brother?
"I'm telling you, talk to your sister when you go home. Don't push her. You just listen to what she says, okay?" Liu Xiaosan rambled on and on, which made my brother very annoyed.
"Why don't you talk so much? Why don't I treat you to tea?" Adi looked over angrily.
Liu Xiaosan scratched his head and smiled sheepishly, "That's too expensive. Besides, it's too late today. I won't drink anymore. I'll wait for it to be served early tomorrow."
Adi rolled his eyes, turned around and left.
The two of them returned to Mao'er Hutong all the way. When they entered the alley, Adi suddenly stopped, looked at no one around, looked at Liu Xiaosan in a low voice and said, "How dare you tell my sister about this today?"
In one word, I will say that you encouraged me to do it."
Liu Xiaosan was stunned for a moment, even waving his hands and shaking his head. He would not dare to say this even if he was killed.
Adi nodded with satisfaction and continued to move forward. Liu Xiaosan fell behind and hesitated several times.
Adi had promised him before that as long as he was willing to help, Adi would also help him. Now he wanted to confirm with Adi again, but was afraid that he would be angry.
If you don’t confirm it, you’ll think it’s not the case.
Finally, Liu Xiaosan plucked up the courage and stopped his brother when he was about to enter the house.
"What's the matter?" Adi was a little impatient. After struggling for a long time, he was tired and hungry. Plus, after listening to Liu Xiaosan's grinding all the way, he really had no patience.
Chapter completed!