Quick Wear: I'm Really Not a Scumbag

At this time, Chen Shaoqi also returned home with a piece of dogtail grass in his mouth.

"Hey, so lively? What's going on?"

No one wanted to pay any attention to him.

He turned his gaze to Chen Shaoyou again, "Fourth brother, tell me about it, I want to join in the fun too."

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"So that's how it is. I'll go with you later." Since I'm free at home anyway, I might as well go and chat with Chen Xuyan.

He and Chen Xuyan were born in the same year and had a good relationship, but ever since Chen Xuyan started taking college entrance exams, the two of them had less contact.

But he would still look for Chen Xuyan to play with him when he came back.

"What are you going to do? Look at how useless you are now. If you had studied with Chen Xuyan, would you still be like this now?" Chen Bingjie felt a headache when he thought of this.

It was actually thanks to his son that Chen Xuyan's talent for studying was discovered, but as a result, he fell far behind his son.

Now the gap between the two people is simply a chasm.

One person was digging for food in the fields, while the other was already a scholar.

Alas, is his fate so unfortunate? He doesn't even have a child who can study and become a successful scholar. The fourth child is also of average talent. I don't know if he has any hope of passing the examination to become a student this year.

Chen Shaoqi wasn't at all disappointed by his words. "Dad, who told you not to like studying? It would be strange if you could give birth to a son who is good at studying."

"Chen Xuyan's grandfather was a high-ranking official in the imperial court. Of course he's good at studying!"

He said this as a matter of course, without feeling any shame at all.

Chen Bingjie put down his pipe.

Seeing this, Chen Shaoqi quickly took two steps back and said, "Dad, don't be like this. I'm just talking nonsense. Don't take it to heart."

The brothers were no longer surprised by this scene, which happened every now and then at home.

They were too lazy to blame Chen Shaoqi. He wouldn't change anyway and would instead take the opportunity to shirk his duties.

"Okay, stop making trouble. Just follow me. Just don't delay our business." Chen Shaorong had no idea what to do with him.

However, Chen Shaoqi is almost at the age to get married, and everything will be fine once he gets married.

"The eldest brother is still the best. Look at you guys, do you act like brothers?" Chen Shaoqi grinned.

"However, when I passed by Chen Hegui's house just now, I eavesdropped for a while. He was talking to himself, saying something about how he must defy fate and change his destiny. I think he's crazy, and what he said is not believable at all."

After hearing this, everyone pondered for a while. It seemed that there was indeed something wrong.

Chen Shaoqi threw away the dogtail grass between his fingers.

——Chen Shunjia

"Mom, didn't you say we'd make pancakes tomorrow?" Chen Xuyan asked.

Wu Yueying added more fuel to the stove. "Do you think I don't want to? I'm just worried that you'll be out early tomorrow and won't be able to make it in time. Besides, I'm not making this for you alone. Your brother and the others have to go to the fields tomorrow. I need to prepare some extra food so we can have it for lunch."

It will be fine after I finish this busy half month.

"Okay." Chen Xuyan picked up the bucket and went to fetch water.

"Uncle, let me do it." Chen Luzhu was a little worried about him fetching water. What if his uncle fell into it?

Wu Yueying also nodded and said, "Let Daya come."

Chen Luzhu was a little unconvinced, "Grandma, I have a name. My uncle gave me Luzhu."

Her grandma always calls her Big Ya Big Ya, and her parents are the same, and they can never change. She likes being called Big Ya.

She has a name, Chen Luzhu!

Wu Yueying was not angry either. "Look at me, I forgot again. Let Luzhu go."

Chen Xuyan waved her hand away and said, "Don't worry, I'm not that weak."

After saying that, he carried two wooden barrels into the yard, and Chen Luzhu hurriedly followed him.

Chen Shun, who had just opened the door, was a little surprised to see the person outside.

"Uncle Shun, we are here to find Chen Xuyan." Chen Shaoqi smiled brightly.

Chen Shaoyou immediately pulled Chen Shaoqi's arm away and said, "Uncle Shun, we are here for something important."

Chen Shaokun twisted Chen Shaoqi's ear fiercely and said, "Stop making trouble and stand at the back!"

I knew that bringing this brat out would cause trouble. It was his elder brother and his parents who spoiled him into this state.

"Come in quickly." Chen Shun quickly opened the door.

What his son said was right. Sure enough, someone from the village chief's family came to ask him about something tonight.

Scholars have very sharp brains and can guess very accurately.

"Chen Xuyan!" When Chen Shaoqi saw him fetching water, he ran over to help without hesitation.

The water was pulled up in no time.

"Why are you here?" Chen Xuyan asked knowingly.

Chen Shaoqi didn't dare to elaborate, "Let my fourth brother tell you, should we carry all this water to the kitchen?"

"Yes." There was water in the jar. Chen Zhao filled it up in the afternoon.

Chen Xuyan took Chen Shaokun and Chen Shaoyou into his room.

"You have more and more books!" Chen Shaoyou was shocked.

Although he was also copying books, he was much slower than Chen Xuyan, and the amount of things he could copy was limited. Few people were willing to lend him such a rare thing as a book.

Even if there is, you have to copy it under other people's noses, and the time available for copying is much less.

The fiery look in his eyes was so striking that it was hard for Chen Xuyan not to notice it. "Look at what book you want to borrow from me."

Chen Shaoyou was very surprised. Chen Xuyan was so generous that he was even willing to lend him books?

"Really?" He couldn't hold back any longer.

Chen Xuyan smiled and said, "Of course, the contents of these books are all in my mind. I usually read them when I feel confused."

"Thank you." Chen Shaokun rarely saw his fourth brother, who was so stable and happy.

When he gets back, he will definitely have a good talk with his father and ask him to send some gifts to Chen Xuyan's house.

Chen Shaoyou hesitated for a long time and picked out two of them.

"Just these two." He couldn't hesitate any longer, otherwise he would have wanted to take them.

"Is that enough?" Chen Xuyan asked again.

Chen Shaoyou nodded, "That's enough, I want to finish reading these two books first."

Too much to chew.

"Please sit down." Chen Xuyan pointed to two bamboo stools not far away. These were made by a carpenter from the next village that Chen Zhaotou asked to work. Their family had several of them.

His room is the largest in the Chen family and has the best lighting.

There was also a bookcase, which Wu Yueying gritted her teeth and spent one string of coins to ask a carpenter to build. She felt so sad about it, but as she saw Chen Xuyan putting more and more books in it, she didn't feel so painful anymore.

Originally, this matter was worth her bragging about, but when it came to Chen Xuyan, Wu Yueying always kept a low profile.

"What do you want to see me about today?"

Chen Shaoyou's expression quickly grew serious. "We wanted to ask you about the current situation in the city. Chen Hegui came to our house today and made some alarmist remarks. My father couldn't make up his mind, so he asked me to ask you."

"I don't know where Chen Hegui got the information from. He's so weird." Chen Shaokun himself didn't believe it anyway.

But the situation is indeed not peaceful now. If we don't react quickly to any movement, it will be troublesome if something happens.

Just as Chen Xuyan was about to speak, Chen Shaoqi unexpectedly pushed open the door.

Chen Shaokun rolled his eyes. "Why don't you knock before you come in? You're so impatient."

"We are all family, why knock on the door?" Chen Shaoqi glanced around the room and saw that there were not many seats left, so he sat down next to Chen Xuyan.

"I heard that General Zheng will personally inspect the defense of Houyun City in the next few days. I think there should be no problem." Chen Xuyan poured them several glasses of water in bowls.

"I will return to Houyun City tomorrow morning and take a look at the situation then."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.

"That's good. General Zheng hasn't been seen for a long time. If he really inspects Houyun City this time, I think those refugees outside the city won't be a big problem. We can still live our lives the same way." Chen Shaoqi said seriously.

There are all kinds of rumors going around these days, some even saying that General Zheng will not live long. That's really nonsense.

General Zheng is just old, not in poor health.

Three months ago, he saw General Zheng riding a horse in Houyun City, but he had hardly seen him in public recently.

Chen Xuyan studied at Qingshan Academy, and the people he associated with were no ordinary people, so they were much more informed than he was.

It seems that his sources of information basically come from conversations with fellow students or from the words of ordinary people on the street.

Chen Shaoqi sneered, "You actually still believe what Chen Hegui said? How can you trust him?"

"Look at him, he's dressed like a decent gentleman, and the paper and pen he uses are of the best quality, better than yours, fourth brother. But who in his family looks like a beggar? They have no conscience and are not filial." It would be a miracle if such a person could really become an official.

This afternoon he heard this bastard yelling at his mother, wife and daughter. He said that marrying him and being reborn into their family would be really miserable, as they wouldn't even be able to fill their stomachs.

"This matter may not be completely groundless. Many wealthy families in the city have indeed left. In fact, many people have also left Qingshan Academy, including my teacher and fellow students." Chen Xuyan said lightly.

Chen Shaoyou was very shocked, "Master Xie has left too?"

Why is this?

Since Houyun City is safe, why would they leave? This is indeed a bit abnormal.

Chen Xuyan said meaningfully, "Seeing that the world is about to fall into chaos, shouldn't Master Xie go out and find a future for himself?"

"I see." Chen Shaoyou understood what he meant.

This is true.

Xie Chengshan does have the capital.

The brothers Chen Shaokun and Chen Shaoqi were completely confused.

"What are you talking about? I don't quite understand. So is it a good thing or a bad thing that Master Xie left?" Chen Shaoqi asked.

He only knew that Master Xie was of noble birth and a successful candidate, but he had no idea why he had come to their city of Houyun. He had first heard of him when he founded Qingshan Academy and recruited disciples. Back then, Houyun City was bustling with activity.

Even he went to join in the fun, but he was mainly there to help Chen Xuyan, not just to join in the fun.

Otherwise, his father would definitely not let him shirk his responsibilities.

Chen Shaokun twisted his ear again and said, "Ask, ask, ask, what is there to ask?"

"I told you to study hard, but you didn't listen. Now you know nothing like me, okay?"

"The master is gone, why are you still working at Qingshan Academy?" Chen Shaoyou asked.

Chen Xuyan rescued Chen Shaoqi, "The teacher allowed us to live here as before, and I am still considering whether to change the academy."

Chen Shaoyou nodded, "Indeed, I will go back to Houyun City with you tomorrow."

It's time for him to go back to the academy.

"We're leaving first. It's getting late. You should go to bed early." He was really afraid that his second brother and Chen Shaoqi would quarrel again.

"Okay, I'll see you off." Chen Xuyan also stood up.

After seeing off the three brothers.

Chen Xuyan stood there for a long time without returning to the room.

"It's cold at night, why don't you sleep?" Chen Zhao's voice suddenly sounded in his ears.

"Brother? You scared me. I'm going to sleep now." Chen Xuyan started walking back.

Chen Zhao added, "I'll take you into the city tomorrow."

The city is not stable now, and he is worried about Chen Xuyan's safety.

Chen Xuyan shook his head and refused, "No need, big brother, I'll go with Shaoyou, so I'll have company."

"What use are you two?" His eyes were full of doubt.

After saying that, he turned and left.

Chen Xuyan had no choice but to return to his room with a wry smile.

At this time, Wu Yueying, who had finished baking the pancakes, waited for them to cool down a little before starting to pack them.

Chen Quyue and Chen Qufei on the side were so greedy that they couldn't help it.

Wu Yueying hesitated for a while, then took out one of the pancakes and divided it into three pieces. As soon as she finished dividing it among the three of them, she started to work and each of them took a piece.

"Starving ghost! Didn't you eat enough tonight? Get out of here!"

The three people who got the cake left the kitchen immediately.

"It smells so good! I've finally been waiting for this!" Chen Qufei took a bite immediately.

Chen Quyue was not much better off.

Only Chen Luzhu was there. She took the cake and went to her parents' room.

"Do you think I'm stupid? I'm thinking of sharing this little bit with my parents." Chen Qufei curled his lips.

He doesn't even have enough to eat himself.

Chen Quyue smiled and said, "You should be thankful that your eldest sister is a woman. If she were a man, none of us would be able to compete with her."

It's not that he hasn't thought about doing so, but in his heart he still didn't want to give up the food, so he always put it into his own mouth.

"Why?" Chen Qufei was a little confused.

"You'll know later."

——The Wei Family in Houyun City

Wei Liangfei crawled down from the carriage and staggered into the house with the help of a servant.

Wei Siqi was hungry at night and was about to go to the kitchen to find something to eat when he saw his father in such a miserable state.

He quickly ran over and supported his father, "Dad, what's wrong with you?"

"What happened? Were you beaten with a sack?"

He said that we can’t be unscrupulous businessmen. Now it’s okay, right?

Alas, my grandfather’s words are so harmful!

Wei Liangfei pointed to the table and said, "Water, bring some water."

His throat was almost dry and smoking, he was sweating profusely, the clothes on his back were soaked, and he didn't know when one of his shoes fell off.

This time I really escaped death! I'm lucky!

But after hearing what this unfilial son said, he almost fainted from anger!