Chapter 53 - 053 The Zhu Family’s Rooster Can Lay Eggs
Chapter 53: Chapter 053: The Zhu Family’s Rooster Can Lay Eggs
Chapter 53 -053: The Zhu Family’s Rooster Can Lay Eggs
What Bai Ruozhu said was heartfelt.
Coupling it with the unemotional memories of her past life and what she had seen and heard after transmigrating, she didn’t have the slightest bit of regard for Bai Yibo.
He was an adult still stuck in the status of kindergarten, shamelessly looking down on his hardworking younger brother who supported their family.
From a moral standpoint, this man was already problematic.
Moreover, in terms of ability, although it was not a problem for him as an old ‘student’ to teach a group of village kids, children’s early education is often crucial.
If they start learning on the wrong track, the route ahead will only deviate further.
Even if he didn’t pass on any bad habits to the school children, his own learning methods were flawed.
If he imparted these methods to the kids, what good could come of their futures?
Additionally, the village had limited resources and couldn’t afford to feed a teacher with a large appetite.
If someone like Bai Yibo went to the school, they would either incur the wrath of the entire village on the Bai Family or bankrupt the village school.
Bai Yihong took a breath but didn’t comment further.
However, Bai Ruozhu could see that her father took great care in carving the desk for the village teacher.
On one hand, he respected intellectuals, on the other, he was grateful for the teacher educating the village children.
Yet, he didn’t like the idea of his elder son becoming this teacher, which indicated he was clearly aware of his eldest son’s character.
Bai Ruozhu bid her father goodbye and set off, pondering as she walked.
Could the village elder really allow Bai Yibo to become a teacher at the village school?
It was possible, but it would certainly be a difficult task.
She was deep in thought when she heard a young voice from not far away.
“Hey, Sister Bai, thank you!” The voice, full of youthful vigor, was tinged with timidity.
Looking up, Bai Ruozhu saw Xi Dandan, the boy she had once saved at the riverside.
Although he was now in better health with a rosy complexion, she couldn’t help but frown and say, “You nearly lost your life this morning.
How can you be out playing again?
Go home and rest.”
After listening to her, Xi Dandan pouted, “My grandmother said I’ve got great luck and wouldn’t fall ill that easily.
She forbade you people from cursing me.”
The corner of Bai Ruozhu’s mouth twitched.
No wonder such a small child could play by the river so early, such lax parenting!
She was genuinely confused.
Didn’t the old lady of the Zhu Family love her grandson to death?
But why did it look like she wanted to harm him instead?
“You should listen to your grandmother then.
I’m leaving.” Bai Ruozhu felt at a loss for words and turned to leave.
Upon hearing her, Xi Dandan unhappily commented, “No wonder my grandmother calls you a shrew!
My dad gave you our chicken to eat, resulting in fewer chickens to lay eggs in our house.
I will have fewer eggs to eat from now on!”
Bai Ruozhu knew she shouldn’t stoop to a child’s level, but she couldn’t help it.
“Kid, go home and ask if a rooster lays eggs.
The chicken your father gave us is a rooster.
How does that affect your egg consumption?” Bai Ruozhu asked.
Xi Dandan was taken aback.
Even though he was only eight years old, he knew that roosters did not lay eggs.
They only crowed.
“But if my grandmother says so, then it must be true.
You can’t argue against that.” Xi Dandan seemed to be at a loss for words and grumbled in frustration.
Bai Ruozhu sighed, “Xi Dandan, you’re eight years old.
In a few years, you’ll be considered an adult.
It’s time you discerned between right and wrong.
Don’t always believe what your grandmother says, think for yourself too.”
Having said that, she didn’t bother with Xi Dandan anymore and headed home.
Upon returning, Lin Ping’er asked Bai Ruozhu, “Where’d you go off to?
Have you digested your meal yet?”
Bai Ruozhu laughed, “Almost there.” She then reluctantly recounted her encounter with Xi Dandan.
Lin Ping’er, who was sewing by an oil lamp inside, couldn’t help but laugh, and even Bai Yihong, who was cooling off in the yard, joined in.
“This Zhu Pozi really knows how to talk, she can even convince others that roosters can lay eggs.” Lin Ping’er said, both exasperated and amused.
Bai Yihong shook his head in disbelief, “Zhu Pozi is really something.
Zhu’s uncle passed away early, and she seems intent on ruining the Zhu Family.”
“Dad, haven’t you heard the saying?
Marrying a good daughter-in-law makes a family rich for three generations, and marrying a bad one destroys them.
Isn’t Zhu Pozi harming her own grandson?” Bai Ruozhu said, coming out from the house and sitting in the yard to cool off.
Bai Yihong nodded in agreement, then said contemplatively, “I hope your elder brother can marry a good wife and our family prospers for several generations.”
“Dad, rest assured, Sister Caiyue will be a good sister-in-law and daughter-in-law.” Bai Ruozhu assured with a smile.
When Bai Yihong heard his daughter’s words, it was as if he had taken a heart-relieving pill.
He immediately felt much more at ease.
The next day, when Bai Ruozhu finally had time to meet Fang Guizhi, she took out the money from the apricot preserves and counted half of it for her.
Fang Guizhi flat out refused to accept it, “I have heard about your run-in with Old Lady Wang and later how you got troubled by Wang LaiDi.
I cannot accept this money.
If I had not been unable to accompany you, you wouldn’t have encountered so much trouble.”
Fang Guizhi’s words made Bai Ruozhu blush with embarrassment.
How could her troubles have anything to do with Guizhi?
Even if Guizhi had accompanied her, she would have still found a way to involve the gossip-loving Old Lady Wang and carried on with their plan.
However, she did not want to reveal this to Fang Guizhi.
No matter how close they were, everyone has their own secrets.
“Guizhi, where did your thoughts wander off to?
If I hadn’t run into Wang LaiDi while on my way to town, how would I have known she was trying to harm me?
In case she really had brought people to my house to cause a scene, not even jumping into the Yellow River would wash away the blame.” Bai Ruozhu said, laughing.
“You need to deduct the cost and expenses, or else I won’t agree to split the earnings with you.
I can’t let you suffer a loss.
A friendship cannot last if anyone feels disadvantaged.” Fang Guizhi said with a stern face.
Bai Ruozhu felt as though she was seeing Fang Guizhi for the first time.
Although Guizhi was a young girl, she had a clear understanding of things and strict principles.
“Fine, let’s do it your way.” Bai Ruozhu deducted the cost, deliberately undervaluing some of it, and deducted her carriage fare with Old Lady Wang.
She then gave half the money to Fang Guizhi.
Fang Guizhi took the copper coins and counted them one by one, looking delighted, “Ruozhu, I’ve got some money now, and so much of it!”
Bai Ruozhu felt a pang in her heart.
This child was clearly ill-treated at home, not having a penny to her name.
Even for buying a bottle of soy sauce she barely received enough money.
But she would never take advantage of her friend’s kindness.
Even if her friend felt that she had worked hard and it wouldn’t be unfair, she still insisted not to take advantage.
She saw valuables qualities in Fang Guizhi.