Yuan Wei's Quick Travel

Old Mrs. Zhuang also realized that she was too excited and her voice was too loud.

She looked around at the frightened crowd, opened her mouth, but remained silent and did not change her words.

The second elder reacted most violently. He looked at Old Lady Zhuang in astonishment and shouted excitedly, "Mom!"

The second elder was so excited that tears started streaming down his face.

It looks quite funny.

Yuanlian Yuanju, who had been like an invisible man, rolled his eyes.

It's so embarrassing. Because of this second uncle, they are often laughed at outside.

The changes in their expressions were rather subtle, and since no one else's attention was on them, only Yuan Wei noticed the eye roll.

Yuan Wei's eyes darkened, and a hint of displeasure flashed in her eyes.

Yuan Feng looked at Yuan Lao Er helplessly, signaling him not to be anxious.

Then, he maintained a calm and composed expression on his face, and said calmly, "Please give me a reason, Grandma."

Old Mrs. Zhuang frowned slightly and said firmly, "The family really can't afford any money anymore."

After saying this, he stopped talking, his eyes revealing a hint of determination and fatigue.

Although the family still has enough money, Biao'er will be taking the exam next year, and the remaining money will become increasingly tight.

The little savings we had were not enough to cover the expenses for two people in the family to take the exam at the same time.

She had previously envisioned that Feng Ge'er would be able to finish his studies safely this year.

After finishing my studies, I can naturally find a job and bring extra income to my family.

In this way, the family's financial situation can be eased and become more relaxed.

And Biao'er will not have a hard time in school because of his family's poor financial situation.

He may even have extra money to make some like-minded friends.

"Just study here peacefully until the end of this year, then find a job and start saving money for a few years. Then you can marry a wife in style."

Old Mrs. Zhuang stared quietly at Yuan Feng's face, which was as delicate as a sculpture, and thought secretly in her heart.

Looking at this face, I'm sure it will attract the favor and love of many little girls.

If he could marry a girl from a merchant family, wouldn't the many financial difficulties his family faces be easily resolved?

Old Mrs. Zhuang was immersed in her own beautiful fantasy and never considered whether Yuan Feng would be willing to follow her arrangements.

In her opinion, she is the absolute authority in the family, and everyone in the family should obey her orders and decisions without objection.

"Grandma, I've studied hard for years, and I'm just missing this crucial step. No matter what, I want to give it my all. Otherwise, how can I be willing to give up?"

Yuan Feng remained calm, but his tone was firm, showing his attitude.

"I said no, it means no, there is really no money at home!" Old Mrs. Zhuang's voice was as cold as iron, and she refused bluntly.

"What about Brother Biao?" Yuan Feng asked.

"He continues to study, he is still young!" Old Mrs. Zhuang answered as if it was a matter of course, as if it was a matter of course.

"And then let him take the county exam next year?"

"Then given his level of skill, shouldn't he be allowed to take the exam? You've also taken the county exam, so why can't you take it when you're here with Brother Biao?"

Yuan Feng laughed in anger, "Didn't you say you had no money?"

"There's no money for two people in my family to take the exam at the same time."

Old Mrs. Zhuang began to look a little impatient, as if she felt that Yuan Feng was deliberately playing dumb, and she insisted on making things clear.

Although Yuan Feng had long been aware of Mrs. Zhuang's partiality, he also knew that she would force him to drop out of school and go home sooner or later.

However, when this moment really came, Yuan Feng couldn't help feeling a chill in his heart.

Yuan Wei looked at him worriedly. After all, Old Lady Zhuang had let Yuan Feng study for so many years.

Before Yuan Biao was born, Mrs. Zhuang also loved Yuan Feng.

Therefore, Yuan Feng still has some feelings for Old Lady Zhuang.

"Don't forget, you also took the county exam. This time it should be your brother's turn, right?"

Old Mrs. Zhuang's tone was very firm, leaving no room for compromise.

Yuan Feng smiled at Yuan Wei imperceptibly, with a soothing tone.

Then, he restrained the expression on his face, like a chameleon, and instantly became extremely sincere, looking at Old Lady Zhuang with burning eyes.

"Grandmother, I know that our family is facing many difficulties right now, but for this one year, as long as I can take part in this entrance examination, I will definitely not ask for a penny from my family again."

"Even if I take the college entrance examination, my family doesn't need to bear all the expenses. I can earn money by copying books myself."

Old Mrs. Zhuang was silent.

It's not that she didn't want to agree, but the family's money could barely sustain them for a year.

And after that?

If Yuan Feng failed the exam, he might just give up and stay at home peacefully.

But what if he doesn't give up and insists on taking the exam again?

Are we going to make trouble again like we are doing now?

Why bother?

If he passed the exam, it would be even more difficult.

Passing the imperial examination at such a young age means a bright future!

If she said she no longer supported him to continue taking the exam, she would probably be drowned in the spit from people in the surrounding area.

She herself would be reluctant to give up on him just like that.

But then, what would her brother Biao do?

Old Mrs. Zhuang felt heartbroken when she thought that Yuan Biao would be abandoned because of Yuan Feng's excellence.

It’s not like his brother Biao is unable to take the exam, nor is it like he won’t pass, so why should he be given up on?

She absolutely cannot tolerate it!

Therefore, the best way is to let Feng Ge'er not take the college entrance examination.

In this way, although Feng Ge'er will be a little sad now, he will be fine after he gets married.

She doesn't have to worry about it anymore.

Just as Mrs. Zhuang was about to speak, Old Man Yuan suddenly said, "Let's split up the family!"

Everyone was shocked!

I never expected that the elder would propose separation at this time.

Even Yuan Wei looked at this cheap grandpa in surprise. What on earth was he talking about?

They wanted to split up the family. Yuan Wei originally thought that it would be Yuan Feng or Yuan Lao Er who would make this request, but she didn't expect that it was Yuan Lao Tou who proposed it first.

"What are you talking about?! I absolutely disagree."

It took Mrs. Zhuang a while to react. She stood up suddenly, her face distorted with anger. She glared at the old man fiercely, as if she wanted to fight him to the death.

"Yeah, Dad, why do we have to split up the family? There's absolutely no need, there's really no need." Yuan Yougen hurriedly persuaded.

Once the family business is divided, he doesn't know how many more years he can support his son's education.

It is no joke for the whole family to support a scholar. Without my second brother's family, not only will the land be divided up, but we will also lose a strong laborer.

By then, I would be the only able-bodied laborer left in the family.

There is also the corvee labor. Although the intensity of corvee labor in recent years is not great, who can guarantee that it will not become more severe in the future?

After the family splits up, there will be two families, and each family will have to perform corvee labor. At that time, he will be the only one to perform corvee labor.