Farmer's wife: My husband came back and the house was in chaos

Yao Qingnian's shop gradually stabilized and resumed normal business. Although there were not as many people as in the first few days of opening, there were still a steady stream of customers coming every day.

In order to attract more people, Yao Qingnian placed the apples in the most conspicuous place, limiting the number of apples to five per day, fifty taels each, on a first-come, first-served basis!

As soon as the extremely expensive apples were put in the shop, the reputation of Qingnian Food Shop spread throughout the surrounding area, and even the county magistrate came in person to buy the peace apples.

Last time it was the old lady’s birthday, the Jiang family sent her peace apples. After eating them, the old lady talked about it for a long time. The county magistrate was a filial son. He heard that they were for sale here and there were only five limited per day, so he came here early in the morning just to buy these peace apples.

The sky-high price of fifty taels for one piece is something that ordinary people can only look at. In comparison, this fifty-cent milk tea is really cheap.

The five apples were sold out as soon as the shop opened. Ordinary people also waited in front of the shop early to see these sky-high priced apples. Even if they couldn’t afford to buy them, they could still take a look!

At noon, the sun was high in the sky, and the early summer weather was like a blazing fireball, mercilessly scorching the earth.

An old man over fifty years old walked in. Although his temples were gray and his face showed signs of time, he still looked vigorous.

"Give me a cup of your milk tea, one steamed dumpling, one braised dish, and one green rice dumpling."

Steamed dumplings are a new product in the shop. The willow-leaf-shaped dumplings are delicate and cute and have been very popular since their launch.

"Okay, wait a moment!"

Zhongxia remembered what the old man wanted and quickly served it to him. He sipped milk tea and ate dumplings, and the summer heat faded away a lot.

After eating and drinking, the old man asked for the bill.

"Milk tea is fifty cents, braised food is thirty cents, green rice balls are two cents, dumplings are fifteen cents, the total is..."

Zhongxia was suddenly stumped by so many numbers.

"Grandpa, the total is ninety-seven cents!"

At the critical moment, Yinuo, who was standing by, rescued Zhongxia.

"Oh? Are you sure?"

"Sure!"

Yinuo said confidently.

"Little kid, I didn't expect you could count! Who taught you? Did you go to school for enlightenment?"

The old man looked at the cute and clever child in front of him and liked him from the bottom of his heart.

"My mother taught me. My mother is amazing!"

Yinuo answered truthfully.

"Do you want to go to school?"

"Yes, but there is no school in our village~"

He was very envious of seeing so many of his brothers coming out every day, and when he had free time, he also started to learn to read!

"Then let me ask you a question, why do you want to study?"

"To distinguish right from wrong! My mother said that studying is not only for the purpose of passing the imperial examinations, but also can make people wise and sensible."

The old man stroked his beard with a smile in his eyes. At this time, the students from the academy came out of school and swarmed into the shop.

"Director Hu! Why are you here too?"

Some students recognized the old man, and it turned out that he was the principal of Boxue Academy.

"I've always seen you guys drinking milk tea, and I'm so envious. This is a great opportunity, come and try it."

The headmaster looked like a child, which made everyone laugh. He said to Yinuo who was standing beside him, "Little kid, our academy will recruit 20 children for enlightenment in a few days. If you are interested, ask your mother to bring you here. If you pass the assessment, you can come to our Boxue Academy to study."

"Really!"

Yinuo was very excited.

"Of course it's true. When the time comes, you can report my name. They won't dare to stop you from participating. I will give you a chance to take the test. As for whether you can pass the test, that depends on you!"

The old man left after paying the bill. After he left, the student who had just entered said to Yinuo, who was standing there in a daze, "Kid, this is the headmaster of our academy. Not everyone has the opportunity to take the exam. You must cherish it!"

"Thank you, brother. I understand!"

Yinuo excitedly ran to Yao Qingnian and told her about this. At this moment, Yao Qingnian was counting things in the backyard.

"Mother! Mother!"

"What are you so excited about? Look at you sweating all over! Don't worry, I'll tell you slowly if you have something to say."

Lu Mingchuan stood by, his hands never stopping.

"Mom! An old man came to eat just now. He said that the academy will have some special moves in a few days, and asked me to go and try it out!"

"What old man? Special recruitment for the academy?"

Yao Qingnian put down the work in his hands and listened carefully to what Yinuo had to say.

"The grandfather of the academy, whom my brothers call Shanzhang, said he would give me a chance. As long as I can pass the test, I can study at the Boxue Academy!"

Yinuo looked at Yao Qingnian with expectant eyes.

What? The dean of the academy is here? Yao Qingnian decided to ask someone later.

"Okay, I'll go ask you later."

If it is true, it is a good opportunity. Yinuo has already reached the age for enlightenment, but the family's conditions are limited. Yao Qingnian was still worried about where to send him to study.

After leaving the backyard, he happened to meet Fang Ye who came to eat. He originally asked Lu Xiangqian to come along, but he said he wanted to stay in the academy to review his lessons.

He knew that Xiang Qian was not like him. His family was well-off, and the money for a cup of milk tea was his food expenses for several days. Usually, Fang Ye would secretly find reasons to help him, but Lu Xiang Qian was smart and was easily discovered by him.

Lu Xiangqian had a strong sense of self-esteem, so he didn't need to do so deliberately. As a good brother, Fang Ye didn't force him too much, but just asked him to ask for help if he had any problems. Lu Xiangqian agreed. With a brother like Fang Ye, he was not bullied in the academy and had fewer troubles.

"Fang Ye, what do you want to eat?"

"A cup of milk tea, two steamed dumplings, one stewed food, and three green rice balls."

Fang Ye's stomach growled with hunger.

"So much, can you finish it?"

"Of course I can. I can eat one dumpling at a time, but it's still not enough to fill my teeth! My mom wants me to lose weight, and all I eat at home is soup and vegetables, which is so uncomfortable!"

Fang Ye complained.

"Your mother is doing this for your own good. You really can't be too fat, but you also need to lose weight scientifically. When I'm done with my work, I'll make a diet plan for you so you can lose weight while eating meat!"

Fang Ye's eyes lit up. Is there such a good thing?

"Really? Thank you so much! Miss Yao! I don't want to eat those things anymore! They've left a dark mark on me."

Can you eat meat and still lose weight?

"When have I ever lied to you?"

"Okay then, I'll wait for you! Whether I can eat meat depends on you!"

Fang Ye looked at Yao Qingnian with expectant eyes.

"Let me ask you something. Is there going to be any special recruitment examination in your academy in the next few days?"

Thinking of Yinuo's eager look, Yao Qingnian, whose curiosity was aroused, decided to ask Fang Ye about this matter.

"Yes! We are recruiting 20 children to start the kindergarten class! For all the eligible teenagers in Anding County!"

"Yinuo told me that the headmaster of the academy gave him an opportunity and asked him to try."

"Mr. Hu? To be recommended by Mr. Hu, your Yinuo has a bright future!"

I didn't expect Yinuo to be recommended by the dean of the academy. It seems that this is true. This opportunity is rare, so I have to prepare well!

"When is the special recruitment examination?"

"It will be held in the academy in five days!"

Time is so tight!

"What are they usually tested on?"

If only I knew what the test was about...

"I don't know about that! Special recruitment only started this year, and the examination content should be set by the headmaster and the teachers together."

In ancient times, enlightenment simply started with Thousand Character Classic and Three Character Classic. It seems that I need to cram some Chinese knowledge for Yinuo in the next two days.