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

Gu Lili came to the Lin family. Lin Xiyao, who had been taking classes from a female teacher for days, finally had a legitimate reason to slack off.

She has been very well behaved recently and studies hard with her female teacher every day.

Mrs. Lin was also very nice. She allowed her to have one day off every five days so that she could go and play with Gu Lili.

However, Mrs. Lin always followed Lin Xiyao, under the pretext of visiting Gu Lili.

In fact, Lin Xiyao understood that it was Mrs. Lin who was secretly monitoring her!

As a result, every time Lin Xiyao had a day off, she could only go to Gu Lili's house, or go to the beach or Donghai Town with Mrs. Lin.

This made Lin Xiyao feel very depressed.

It made her feel not free at all, and she also felt that Mrs. Lin was exaggerating too much.

Even if Lin Xiyao was allowed to go to Gu Lili's house alone, it didn't mean that she would go to find Han Mingyue.

Besides, she and Han Mingyue are classmates.

In broad daylight, could she possibly do something shameless?

"Lili, oh, I miss you so much!" Lin Xiyao muttered while shaking Gu Lili's hand.

Gu Lili couldn't help but find it funny when she saw Lin Xiyao like this.

Gu Lili covered her lips and said, "Miss me? If I remember correctly, it seems that we went up the mountain to pick chestnuts together the day before yesterday."

Instead of feeling embarrassed, Lin Xiyao started to act like a spoiled brat.

"I don't care. It feels like a long time since we last saw each other. We haven't seen each other for a day, but it's been three years!"

This made Gu Lili laugh continuously. She wished Gu Huanhuan could be as cheerful as this.

Madam Lin smiled dotingly and said angrily, "You are such a naughty girl. Go and see what the cook has prepared recently and ask her to add a few dishes that Lili likes. Your father and Lili still have something to talk about, so don't make trouble for now."

After hearing what Mrs. Lin said, Lin Xiyao reluctantly got up from Gu Lili's arms.

"Lili, then you talk to father first. I'll go cook a few dishes for you!" Lin Xiyao stuck out her tongue at Mrs. Lin, turned around and said to Gu Lili.

Compared to listening to the female teacher's class, Lin Xiyao prefers to stay in the kitchen.

Gu Lili nodded and watched Lin Xiyao leave. Then Lord Lin and Gu Lili started talking about business.

"County Princess, I would like to present this blueprint to the Emperor." Lord Lin bowed.

If this thresher becomes popular in Nanyue Country, it will benefit many people.

Gu Lili nodded and said, "Of course. I think not only this blueprint, but also the threshing machine made by Zhu the blacksmith should be sent to the capital. Otherwise, Your Majesty may not know what this thing is just by looking at the blueprint."

When the actual object is presented, not only the emperor but also other ministers will be able to see it clearly.

If the emperor wants someone to make one, then with the actual thresher, it would not be difficult for the blacksmiths in the capital to make it.

Lord Lin was very excited when he heard Gu Lili say this.

He immediately asked the servant to bring paper, took out the charcoal pencil in his arms and started drawing.

Gu Lili stood aside and watched, and couldn't help but admire that Lord Lin had a very good memory.

Just draw it once and you will remember it all.

Lord Lin picked up the pen and quickly drew the blueprint without any pause or hesitation.

Moreover, the painting was even more detailed than the first one, and Lord Lin also carefully marked many details.

After Master Lin finished drawing the blueprint, he handed it to Gu Lili to look at.

Gu Lili took it and looked at it carefully, then nodded and returned it to Lord Lin.

Lord Lin did not take it, so Gu Lili asked in confusion, "What does Lord Lin mean?"

Did he want to keep the drawing for himself and draw a new one?

"County Lady, I drew this thresher after you pointed out many details, so you should present this blueprint to His Majesty," Lord Lin explained.

If Lord Lin presented this drawing in person, then the credit would go solely to Lord Lin.

Lord Lin knew very well that without Gu Lili's advice, he had no idea when he would be able to draw the blueprint.

As for the credit, Lord Lin privately thought that it belonged to Gu Lili.

Besides, no matter who gets the credit, his original intention was just to help the people.

When Gu Lili heard this, she realized that was the case.

She smiled and handed the blueprint to Lord Lin, saying, "My advice is just superficial. Lord Lin should present it. I am a county lady and I don't have the power to submit a memorial."

If you attract too much attention, you will definitely be targeted by someone with ulterior motives.

When Lord Lin heard this, he realized it was indeed the case.

In that case, let him do it.

As for the merits, they were naturally presented to the emperor in full.

As soon as the two of them finished their conversation, Lin Xiyao smiled and asked them to go for dinner.

When we arrived at the dining room, the dishes were already served.

Looking around, all the dishes were Gu Lili's favorites.

This is how it is between good friends, you understand me and I understand you.

Gu Lili and Lin Xiyao smiled at each other, then sat down to eat.

"Mother, why don't we follow the example of the Han family and open a girls' school in Gu Village?" Lin Xiyao suggested.

Mrs. Lin swallowed the food in her mouth and looked at Lin Xiyao thoughtfully.

Lin Xiyao ate while looking at Mrs. Lin with a smile, and she did not feel guilty.

Gu Lili thought that Lin Xiyao's suggestion was very good. If a girls' school was opened, it would allow more girls to learn to read and write, which would be a good thing.

Not to mention seeking fame and fortune, at least you can learn more about the outside world from books.

Lord Lin nodded and said, "It's not impossible to open a girls' school. There are several girls' schools in Shangjing. If we open one, it will be considered a good deed."

Lord Lin believes that it is important for men and women to be able to read and write.

Mrs. Lin wanted to refuse, but since Mr. Lin had nodded, she couldn't refuse him.

Besides, the idea of ​​this father and daughter is really good.

The only thing she was afraid of was that her precious daughter would come into contact with Han Mingyue.

In Mrs. Lin's mind, she was against Han Mingyue.

Otherwise, if he is a stranger, isn't Gu Lili's third uncle Gu Yunchu also a stranger? Why haven't I heard Madam Lin say that he is not allowed to go to Gu Lili's house?

"Of course, you can, but the school has to be built next door to our house!" Mrs. Lin said, taking a step back.

When Lin Xiyao heard this, she immediately pouted and looked at Mrs. Lin.

"Mother! You see, our home is still quite a distance away from Gu Village. If it rains or snows, it will be difficult to get to the school. It is really inconvenient to build a house in front of our house!"

What Lin Xiyao said was indeed reasonable, and Mrs. Lin also knew it.

They can probably stay in Guzhuang for about another year.

If the school was built next door for Lin Xiyao's convenience, then after they left, it would be inconvenient for the children in the village who came to school.