New ink fragrance in old times

What Lin Mo was worried about was the roofing material of the new house - tiles.

The wall was a mud mixture, which he could accept.

Rammed earth bricks were a common building material in ancient times, but if the roof was only covered with straw, wouldn’t the house become a water curtain cave during the rainy season?

Lin Mo looked up at the sky, imagining the scene of violent storms during the rainy season, and a feeling of melancholy arose in his heart.

Although the main house of the Lin family is covered with tiles, the simple houses in the backyard are all thatched, which makes them particularly fragile when wind and rain come.

Moreover, in the entire Guangyou Village, at least half of the households live in thatched houses, which shows how poor their living conditions are.

"What should I do? I can't let my new room become like this."

Suddenly, Lin Mo's eyes lit up.

Tomorrow is the tenth day of the first lunar month, and Dalang and Erlang will be back from the community school.

"Yeah, I can ask them!"

Lin Mo clapped his hands excitedly, and the cloud of worry in his heart instantly dissipated by half.

He counted the days on his fingers and prayed silently: "Tomorrow must go smoothly, Dalang and Erlang, you must come back."

(Lin Mo probably forgot that he was only five years old. Even if he had connections, he wouldn't be able to do anything.)

Lin Xuebo stood on a high shelf, looking sharply at Lin Mo, who was frowning for a moment and then smiling brightly, and asked loudly:

"Sanlang, what are you mumbling about there?"

Lin Mo looked up at Lin Xuebo, his eyes filled with helplessness and evasion, and replied, "Nothing, uncle, I'm just thinking about something."

Lin Xuebo didn't seem to intend to let him go easily, and continued to ask:

"Sanlang, how's your memorization of the Hundred Family Surnames going?"

Lin Mo muttered to himself: "Why rush me? Even a prodigy can't be that fast."

But he still replied respectfully: "Almost there, uncle, I'll be able to recite it in a little while."

Lin Xuebo nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, my uncle will come to test you in person later to see how well you memorized it."

At this time, Tang Qing heard their conversation, with a flash of surprise and envy in his eyes. He walked to Lin Mo and said:

"Cousin, you are amazing. You can recite it now. I forgot the rest. Can you tell me?"

Lin Sizhe was not willing to be left behind, so he stepped forward and said, "Third brother, please teach me too. I can't remember it clearly either."

When Lin Mo listened to their words, he suddenly felt like he was shooting himself in the foot.

He thought to himself, "Can I say I've memorized this before? But saying it would sound too proud."

In a dilemma, he could only bite the bullet and agree:

"Okay... okay, I'll definitely teach you once I've memorized it."

Lin Sizhe: "Thank you, Third Brother."

Lin Xuebo was very pleased to find that several people were gathered together to recite the text. He slowly walked over to them with a warm smile on his face and said:

"You guys all have good memories. You memorized it so quickly."

He patted Lin Mo's shoulder and continued, "How about this, I'll teach you some more?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Lin Mo's eyes. He looked up at Lin Xuebo and asked doubtfully, "Uncle, didn't you say you wanted to test us?"

Lin Xuebo smiled slightly and said, "You should memorize the whole article first, and then I will test you."

After saying that, Lin Xuebao began to patiently teach Lin Mo and the others how to recite it.

"Okay, I've taught you everything. Start memorizing it now. As usual, memorize it before dinner."

Lin Mo, Tang Qing and Lin Sizhe all nodded, indicating that they would complete the task on time.

Lin Xuebao felt very relieved when he saw how serious they were.

He encouraged them, "Memorize it well. If you can memorize the entire Hundred Family Surnames by tomorrow, I will teach you the Thousand Character Classic."

Lin Mo: Why don’t you listen to what you are saying?

"Hundred Family Surnames" has more than 400 surnames, and "Thousand Character Classic" has 250 sentences.

Is it necessary to pull out this seedling?

Tang Qing's eyes sparkled with excitement, and he said to Lin Xuebo gratefully, "Thank you, uncle. I will definitely memorize it well."

Lin Xuebo patted Tang Qing on the shoulder and said, "Carry it well."

Tang Qing looked at Lin Xuebo's tall back, then turned to Lin Mo and Lin Sizhe and said, "Uncle knows a lot. I want to be like him in the future."

Lin Sizhe snorted in dissatisfaction and said, "My father knows more. When he comes back, I will let him teach us too."

Lin Mo silently gave Lin Sizhe and Tang Qing a thumbs up: You are the new generation of test takers, you are so studious.

The two top examinees lived up to their reputation. After quickly memorizing the "Hundred Family Names", they did not stop. Instead, they immediately began to review yesterday's "Three Character Classic" and "Rules for Disciples".

The two of them chatted with each other, and the atmosphere was tense but full of fun.

Lin Mo, who was standing aside, watched the two people reciting so intensely: How inhuman!

After they had memorized the three articles thoroughly, they began to extend their "claws" to the young Tang Shan, Lin Sinan and Lin Siheng.

"Come, come, little brother, repeat after your brother, 'When your parents call you, you should respond without delay'..." Tang Qing patiently guided Tang Shan.

"Follow your parents' orders without hesitation..."

Lin Sizhe continued to read, while looking at Lin Mo, as if inviting him to join.

If Lin Mo can't beat them, just join them.

"Brother, fellow Taoist, brother Dao Gong..."

Lin Mo's initial shock gradually turned into numbness, and in the end he even wanted to give up.

I have already anticipated the painful life I will have in the future.

The studious attitude of several people once again won the admiration of everyone in the Lin family. Lin Mo, Lin Sizhe and Tang Qing received special commendations and were praised publicly during dinner.

Lin Mo: This is what I should do as an older brother.

Alas, it seems that my future painful life may not be completely painful.

The corners of Lin Mo's mouth rose unconsciously.

As expected, everyone likes to hear words of praise. This affirmation from his family made Lin Mo no longer resist the endorsement.

Lin Mo really didn't want to go through his student days again, but he still had to memorize the "Hundred Family Names".

Who can come and save me.

Lin Mo looked at Lin Sizhe and Tang Qing who were actively endorsing beside him, and was puzzled.

Logically speaking, the novelty of both of you should have worn off.

"Hundred Family Surnames" was obviously not as easy to memorize as the first two. The two of them got stuck after reciting two sentences, and Lin Mo occasionally reminded them.

To be honest, the second half is really hard to memorize. If I hadn't memorized these ancient enlightenment books before in order to prepare for the exam, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to have dinner today.

"Saburo."

Lin Mo looked over when he heard the voice and saw that it was Lin Siyuan.

"Second brother, you are back."

Lin Siyuan: "Sanlang, why are you so thin?"

It's only been a few days since we last met, how could you tell that I've lost weight?

Lin Mo: "I don't have any."