Mother Gu smiled innocently: "There are more at home. These are prepared for you by your father and your two little fathers. Take them back quickly. I will be leaving soon. I just want to make sure you are well."

Gu Yao couldn't persuade her mother and had to hold on. She quickly said, "Dad, let's go in together. I'll just show you my dormitory."

She knew that Mother Gu didn't want to go in and was afraid that she would embarrass her.

She attended this private school for almost a year, but Gu's mother had never been in.

When Mother Gu heard this, she quickly said, "Can I go in? I hope I won't embarrass you. I'm afraid your classmates will laugh at you if I dress like this."

In Gu's mother's heart, her daughter has the most face. Even if she is laughed at by others, her daughter cannot be laughed at by others.

Seeing her uneasy look, Gu Yao felt sad and said quickly: "No, mother, you are my mother, how could you embarrass me, let's go in together, and let me show you where I live."

Then she picked up her things, took Gu's mother's hand and walked inside.

This was the first time that Mother Gu saw the private school. Although it was not very big, it had greenery and the lights installed in the corridors. It was very beautiful and she was overwhelmed.

She was afraid of embarrassing Gu Yao, so she took one look and was shocked, so she lowered her head and walked forward.

However, looking at her daughter's tall figure and big strides forward, she felt proud. This was the child she raised, who did not look down on her and was well-educated. She believed that her daughter would be able to pass the imperial examination and gain fame.

Looking at Gu Yao's private school, Gu's mother felt relieved. This private school was very good and clean, much cleaner than her Gu home. But she thought that this was in the town after all, and her daughter would definitely be able to sleep well studying here.

Gu Yao put all the things on the table and then took her mother out.

"Mom, let's go eat first. You came here so early in the morning, so you must not have eaten yet."

Upon hearing this, Gu's mother quickly shook her head and said, "I ate, and even ate a cake. Ayao, I'm leaving first. My family is still waiting for me. There's still a lot of weeds in the field that haven't been cut yet."

As soon as Gu Yao heard her, she knew she was lying. Looking at the dead skin on her mouth, she knew she didn't even drink the water. She took her forward without giving her any explanation.

"Mom, you are still lying to your daughter. Let's go. I have earned a little money by writing letters and drawing for others these days. It is enough for us to eat."

He came to a small street and sat in front of a noodle stall and shouted, "Boss, give me two bowls of plain noodles with some meat, and two bowls of tea."

"Okay, the young lady will be ready soon."

"Ayao, you still eat meat. Stop eating meat. It's very expensive."

When Gu's mother heard that there was still meat, she was shocked. Not everyone could afford to eat meat. One ounce of meat cost forty cents. She usually earned only a dozen cents by doing odd jobs for others. She didn't know how many days she would have to save up before she could have a meal of meat.

The money they usually save is for Gu Yao's studies and even for future imperial examinations, so they haven't eaten meat for several years.

Only Gu Yao is qualified to eat meat, they are not qualified.

"I still have money in my hand. Mom, you have worked so hard to come to see me, how can I not let you eat? This Yangchun noodles is the most delicious. I ate a bowl before and thought about bringing you here to eat when I have time and money. It just so happens that you are here today, so let's have a good meal."

The proprietress was quick with her hands and soon made two bowls of noodles and brought them to them.

"Mom, drink some water first. You must have not had any water after traveling such a long distance. Moisten your throat."

Looking at the tea in front of her, Mother Gu swallowed her saliva. She was indeed very thirsty. She was in a hurry to get on the road and was afraid of being late, so she didn't even drink a sip of water.

Mother Gu drank with big gulps, feeling very comfortable. Although she was usually busy, she felt at ease when she looked at her daughter. And now her daughter has grown up and knows how to be filial to her, which makes her feel even more comfortable.

"Eat quickly, mom, or the noodles will get cold. They won't taste good if they get cold."

Gu's mother never ate out before. Even when she went out to work, she would just ask her family to make her a few pancakes to make ends meet. After all, food was very expensive. This was the first time she had such delicious plain noodles with meat at a noodle stall, and she couldn't stop eating.

Seeing Mother Gu eating a bowl of rice, Gu Yao said, "Are you still hungry, mother? How about another bowl?"

Upon hearing this, Gu's mother quickly shook her head and said, "No, no, I'm full. Ayao, study hard in the private school. You don't need to worry about the things at home. Just be at ease. If you are short of money, just tell me. I just saved a tael of silver recently. You can take it and buy some paper and pens and ink. You need these the most when studying."

When Gu Yao heard this, she immediately put the money into her mother's hand and said, "Mom, I have money. My business has been good these days, so I have made some money now. You can take the money back and buy some rice and meat to make up for the loss of our family."

She no longer planned to ask her family for money all the time. After all, the Gu family was very poor, and she even had two younger brothers who would get married in the future.

Besides, she was already in her thirties in her previous life, so it would be unreasonable for him to still be a parasite at this age.

She is also studying, so of course she has to find another job to support her family. After all, farmers in ancient times did not have the ability to make money and relied on the weather for their livelihood. Moreover, even if they were asked to do business, her mother and three fathers would not do it.

After being here for so many days, I already know the customs of this world.

Here, women are the masters of the household, while men stay at home to take care of the family and raise children. Moreover, the oppression on men is even more severe. They are not allowed to go out to do business, even the husbands of farmers are not allowed. After all, the class system consists of scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans, and if they go out to do business, they will be looked down upon.

Most of the people doing business are women, and even if there are men, they have to endure the gossip of others.

After dinner, Gu Yao took her mother to buy some firewood, rice, oil and salt. Their family had not eaten meat for a long time, so they bought a lot of meat, all with the money she earned during this period.

Seeing that Gu's mother's clothes were tattered, she went to tear off a piece of cotton cloth for her to take back. She originally wanted to buy some hairbands and jewelry for her three fathers and younger brother, but seeing that she did not have enough money, she had to think about making more money. Only by making money can the family live a good life.

Mother Gu followed Gu Yao all the way and was shocked to see her buying so many things. She even bought a backpack to put all these things in.

"Ayao, you have made so much money, you still need to study hard, your family is rich. I will find a way to deal with the money, but don't let it interfere with your studies."

"Don't worry, writing and painting for others can also improve myself, so take these things back and mend the family. Let dad and my younger brothers use these fabrics to make some clothes for the family. I remember you haven't worn new clothes for a long time. It's all because of my unfilial daughter. If she wasn't incompetent, the family wouldn't be so poor."

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