You are my golden finger

The carriage sent to pick up Master Liang and his family was settled in the clan school. Lin Xijin took Jinan, Nanny, Chuntao, and Qiuyan with a fruit basket to help sort things out.

When he arrived at the clan school, he found that the clan leader, the head of the village and several clan elders were also there, chatting with Master Liang.

Since the clan school had basically everything, Mr. Liang and his family didn't bring much with them and they were able to sort it out quickly.

Mr. Liang's wife is of medium build. Perhaps due to long-term illness, she looks a little frail. She and Mr. Liang are a perfect match.

But she was a straightforward person. When she saw Lin Xijin, she thanked her: "Ms. Lin, thank you! You are really beautiful, kind, and capable. I have taken your medicine and my health has improved a lot. You also provide such good conditions for my husband. Our whole family thanks you! Tell Wen Tao to teach the children here to read more carefully tomorrow!"

Lin Xijin, who is beautiful, kind-hearted and capable, felt embarrassed by her praise and had to take out two bottles of medicine to verify that what she said was true.

So there is this law in the workplace: People with abilities are not necessarily popular, but people who are good at talking and flattering are definitely popular!

It is really important to develop good eloquence.

Liang Fuzi's daughter was also over three years old, and she was also very gentle, but perhaps due to congenital deficiencies, she was a little thin. Perhaps it was because of her mother's strong genes, but she was also very lively, and soon she got together with Jin'an and played happily together.

Mrs. Liang sighed that her family had come to the right place and had found a good place.

Lin Xijin invited the three of them to her home for lunch. The three of them did not refuse and brought their gifts and went home together. The clan leader and his entourage naturally accompanied them and went to have lunch.

After a good meal and a good drink, everyone agreed that the clan school would open the day after tomorrow. All boys and girls aged six and under fourteen could enroll.

Since there was only one teacher, everyone discussed and decided that the clan school would have five classes and one day off, and temporarily only enroll children from the village, and the same applies to adults who attended evening classes. Lin Xijin also promised that if she had time, she would take the time to teach the children math classes.

After a few drinks, the old men all said that they would also learn from him.

Lin Xijin smiled. It didn't matter who went to listen. The capable one was the teacher! He had accumulated thousands of years of wisdom from his ancestors, so it wouldn't be presumptuous of him to teach them.

On the 20th day of the first lunar month, the clan school officially started to register for classes, and most of the students were boys under the age of ten. It was understandable that boys over the age of ten in rural areas were considered half-grown boys and had already been considered as laborers.

Girls have to help with housework and take care of their younger siblings starting at the age of four or five. Most villagers believe that girls will get married sooner or later, and that "a married girl is like spilled water." Therefore, they want girls to help with housework more before they get married. Few families are willing to let their girls go to school.

Lin Xijin sent Xinfeng, Xihui, Xijia and Xinlan to school.

The clan leader, the village head, several clan elders, and Uncle Mu Xiong also sent their boys and girls to school. These families had more contact with Lin Xijin and knew the importance of being able to read and count. Ye Jinlin and the housekeepers were examples.

As everyone was signing up, there was a noise coming from outside.

"You damn girl, what are you doing here? There's no firewood left at home, why don't you go back and chop some wood!"

"Mom, I want to sign up for school. Once I'm registered, I'll go back and chop!"

"What do you want to enroll for? How can I have the time to study for you? Don't you have to do housework? Who will take care of your brother? Go back home."

Everyone heard the shouting and cursing and walked out of the school together.

When they came out, they found that it was Lin Daniu's wife Liu Qunying who was trying hard to drag her eight-year-old daughter Lin Muhua back. Lin Muhua didn't want to go back, and was trying hard to lie on the ground with her hands and feet, and Liu Qunying dragged her like a dead dog. Perhaps her fingers were scratched, and there were bloodstains on the ground.

"Stop!" the patriarch shouted.

When Liu Qunying heard the sound, she stopped, but did not let go.

"Uncle, Sister Jin! Save me! Please let me study, okay?" Muhua cried loudly.

"Ms. Liu, since the child wants to study, what's wrong with letting her study? She doesn't ask you to pay tuition!" The clan leader couldn't help but scold Liu Qunying when he heard Muhua's crying.

"She studies? Who will do the housework? Who will take care of the children? What's the point of studying so much? A married woman is like spilled water! Sooner or later, she will belong to someone else's family."

"What will it take for you to let her read to school?" Lin Xijin asked.

"I won't give it to you no matter what!" Liu replied with her neck stiff.

"Can you treat her as if she's spilled! Already married?" Lin Xijin asked again.

Liu was stunned. What does that mean? Why can't I understand?

Lin Muhua, on the other hand, was quite smart. She took advantage of Liu's distraction, broke free from her hand, ran to Lin Xijin's feet, knelt down and kowtowed.

"Sister Jin, I'm selling myself. Can you buy me? I'll work very hard to repay you in the future!"

"Ms. Liu, look at how you've forced your child into this state. Has your conscience been eaten by a dog?" The third wife, who came with Daya and Erhu to sign up, couldn't help but speak up when she saw this scene.

"What does it have to do with you, old woman? It's none of your business!" Liu retorted.

"Mom, I sold myself and gave you all the money! Don't say anything more!"

Liu said nothing, but looked somewhat moved.

"How much do you want?" asked the patriarch.

Liu hesitated for a while and said tentatively, "I want fifteen taels!"

"Liu, why don't you go and rob? The strong laborers in the pawnbroker's shop are only sold for fifteen taels! The betrothal gift for a young lady's marriage is only two taels."

Lin Xijin didn't want to waste time talking to such a greedy and stupid person. It was a waste of time. I had seen Lin Muhua before when I was reclaiming land on the mountain. She worked very hard and attentively. Judging from her reaction just now, this child is smart, bold and careful. He is a promising talent, so I can't help but cherish his talent.

"I can give you fifteen taels, but you have to sign a contract to sell your body and a letter of severance. From now on, this child will have nothing to do with your family."

"If you agree, then find Lin Daniu and sign the contract immediately!" the patriarch said angrily.

"Daniu is here!" Lin Daniu was pushed out from behind the crowd.

"Lin Daniu, Liu wants to sell Lin Muhua for fifteen taels. Do you agree? If you agree, sign the contract immediately." asked the clan leader.

Lin Daniu was honest and dull, and Liu usually made the final decision at home, so he dared not say no. Moreover, he was tempted by the 15 taels of income. Even if he raised her up and married her, he would not receive such a large betrothal gift, not to mention that he would have to continue to subsidize the rice for so many years.

Seeing that Lin Daniu didn't say anything, everyone surrounded the clan leader, Lin Xijin, Lin Muhua, Lin Daniu, and Liu Qunying and returned to the school. They asked Master Liang to write a contract of selling their incarceration and a letter of severing the relationship. Several people signed and stamped their fingerprints respectively. The clan leader and several elders also signed and sealed as witnesses.

He also signed up for Lin Muhua on the spot.

The people present were filled with regret, and they all scolded Lin Daniu and Liu for being greedy for money. But some people envied Liu, but they still had some dignity and were unwilling to sell their daughters.