My parents are both dead, I rely on fishing and farming to support my younger siblings

Strict regulations can only better screen out those who are not sincere.

Seeing that many people were embarrassed but didn't dare to leave, Gu Lili continued, "If you want to stay, stay. If you don't want to, you can leave first. I won't blame you. But if you give up halfway through your studies and want to leave, I won't show any mercy. If you can't pay for the board and lodging, you will be punished by the government!"

No matter what Gu Lili does, she likes to say the ugly things first.

After Gu Lili finished speaking, she didn't even look at the people below.

I was so busy chatting with the village head that I left some time for those who came to learn skills so that they could think about it and make a decision.

The people underground murmured for a while, and then two or three people stood up.

"County Princess, we didn't understand it. We thought we would be able to learn it quickly. We are sorry to trouble you." An elderly lady, holding her eight or nine-year-old grandson, stood up and spoke first.

With this lady taking the lead, other people with ill intentions also stood up one after another.

Gu Lili was right. If they didn't leave now and didn't learn by then, they would be the ones who would suffer if she pursued the matter.

So, if we don’t leave now, when will we leave?

Gu Lili didn't stop her, but just nodded slightly.

"Take it easy!" Gu Lili said with a faint smile on her face.

When everyone looked, they saw Gu Lili was smiling, which meant she was not angry.

One after another, people stood up and left.

Gu Lili did not stop them, but the village head looked at the people leaving with a look of disappointment.

Originally, the village head wanted to invite his son and daughter-in-law to learn.

However, Dazhu's wife is pregnant again recently.

Dazhu has to continue to make money, and when his wife gives birth, he will definitely let her learn this craft.

He is not like those people who are shallow-minded and only care about immediate interests!

Looking at the people leaving, the village head was really furious.

It was all in vain for his efforts.

"Don't be angry, village head. After all, only those who are willing to learn can truly learn, right?" Gu Lili persuaded.

The village head sighed, took out the pipe that Gu Lili gave him, squatted aside and started smoking.

It's impossible not to be angry.

Many of these people were IOUs from their families.

He had originally thought that this was an opportunity for these children to learn a skill to make a living so that they could live a more comfortable life in the future.

Unexpectedly, they are all useless!

Gu Lili looked at the village head and felt a little amused.

It seems that I will have to give the village head a good talk later.

In the end, after more than ten or twenty people left, only five children were left, and four adults were still by their side.

Gu Lili took a look and saw that the man was about eleven or twelve years old.

It's the right age to learn new things.

Three girls and two boys.

Gu Lili was not surprised by this result.

Judging from their clothes, they are all children from poor families.

I guess he does half the work of an adult at home.

If you come here to learn a skill, it is indeed hard to accept not having any income for a long time.

This matter cannot be rushed. After the five people who stay behind study for a period of time, their learning results and feelings will be able to attract more people to come and study for Gu Lili.

Gu Lili is still very confident about this.

"You five are sure you want to come and learn, right?" Gu Lili stood up and asked the people opposite her with a smile.

Several people quickly stood up from their stools and nodded repeatedly.

Gu Lili decided to ask them a few questions first and then take them to see Yu Yirou.

"Then tell me, why do you want to stay?"

Several children lowered their heads and dared not speak.

The adults behind them wanted to push them out to answer the question, but the children were a little timid.

Instead, the little girl standing in the corner with no family behind her stood up timidly.

"Because meals are provided here!" The little girl's childish voice was neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for everyone present to hear.

Gu Lili looked at the little girl who was talking. The child was about the same age as Gu Huanhuan. Her clothes were a little ragged, and even the straw sandals on her feet were worn out.

When everyone heard her answer, they couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Gu Lili didn't find it funny, but instead felt that she was very sincere.

There really aren't that many high-sounding reasons to learn a skill. Isn't it all for the purpose of filling your stomach?

The head of the village looked up, quickly put out the tobacco in his hand, and walked towards Gu Lili.

"Lili, this is Yang Xiaoni from Yangjiagou. She is the only one at home, so I thought of letting her try." The head of the village said, and couldn't help but sigh.

This person was recommended by the head of the village in Yangjiagou, but that doesn't mean this girl is very smart and capable.

But she felt so pitiful that her grandparents died on the way to escape famine.

Her parents died early, leaving her alone in this world.

She had been eating at other people's houses since she was six years old until she was eleven years old. Because of long-term malnutrition, Gu Lili thought that she was the same age as Gu Lili.

Seeing that he was about to grow up, Yang Lizheng was also worried.

I'm afraid that in a few years, this girl will be targeted by someone with ulterior motives and her life will be ruined.

Therefore, when the village head came to the door, the first thing he wanted to do was beat Yang Xiaoni.

Learning a craft at Gu Lili's house, at least he can have Gu Lili's protection, so he can feel more at ease.

Gu Lili understood what was going on and expressed deep sympathy for the girl's situation.

"Xiao Ni is right! You come to my house to learn a skill just to have enough food to eat. As long as you are willing to learn well, you will be able to make life better for yourself and your family through your own efforts." Gu Lili said in a deep voice, looking at the children with sneering faces.

It is normal for children to be naughty and they can be corrected.

Seeing Gu Lili's gloomy face, the children hurriedly restrained the smiles on their faces.

In fact, at their age, they don’t know why they come to Gu Lili’s house to learn skills.

It's just that my family forced me to come.

"The county lady is right. We send these children to your house to learn a skill so that they can have enough food to eat in the future." As soon as Gu Lili finished speaking, a woman in the crowd stood up and said.

The others nodded as well.

"Well, then you can follow Yunchu to see how Master Yu makes mother-of-pearl. After watching, you can pack your bedding and luggage and come here in about three days."

Gu Yunchu led everyone to the courtyard next door, while Gu Lili invited the village head into the main hall.

These past few days, it has been the village head who has been helping to find people, so of course we can't let him help for nothing.