At the beginning of the famine, I became famous all over the world with my useless system

So Lin Qing took advantage of the children's inattention and quietly bought a sausage, sliced ​​it and put it in the pot.

Seeing that the children were starving, Lin Qing decisively gave up the plan of soaking the rice for half an hour.

"Er Miao, put the water and rice into the pot, cover it, and steam it on low heat for half an hour. Call me when the time is up. I have something to discuss with your eldest brother and Chang Qing."

When the children heard that they would have dinner in half an hour, they all looked happy.

After taking two steps, Lin Qing suddenly turned around and said to the frustrated Gu Ermiao, "Ermiao, if you want to listen, you can come over after you finish your work."

Gu Ermiao was originally a little sad that he couldn't attend the class, but he didn't expect that his mother could see through his thoughts like a worm in his stomach!

He jumped three feet high and said happily: "Okay, Mom, I'll be there right away!"

When Lin Qing entered the house, he happened to hear the two brothers reminiscing about the past.

Gu Changqing's voice was trembling in an unconcealable way.

"Brother Damao, I was actually secretly following you that night... Seeing how shabby your place was, I couldn't imagine what life was like for you. I was filled with hatred and anger towards my father."

When mentioning this, Gu Changqing's heart still trembled a little, and everything he saw kept flashing in his mind.

Thatched mattresses, willow catkins sewn to bed that offered no protection from the cold, ragged blankets with hair flying out, patched clothes...

It is no exaggeration to say that his aunt's family is not much better than the homeless beggars he met in Anping Town.

He was not only ashamed of himself, he was totally embarrassed.

Is a father’s heart made of iron?

How can we just ignore this?!

Has he forgotten how his uncle helped their family when he was still alive?

Gu Changqing originally brought a book to give to Gu Damao, and then asked his aunt how to take care of his mother, but when he saw this situation, he turned around and ran away in panic.

Not only was he unable to face his aunt's family, he also hated his own powerlessness.

After tossing and turning all night, I finally made up my mind to go back.

He thought he was calm as a mirror, but after seeing Gu Damao's practice, his heart was once again in turmoil.

The paper was wrinkled and rough to the touch, and the ink was so smudged that some of the words were illegible. It was obvious that he was too lazy to use it for practicing calligraphy and just threw it to his mother as straw paper to use as firewood.

But even so, Gu Damao still cherished them very much. He cut the unused ones neatly and carefully pressed them with a round stone.

Gu Changqing felt a little sour at the tip of his nose.

He thought that since Damao didn't enroll in Songyang Academy and his aunt's family was so poor, Damao would give up his studies and do farm work together, but he didn't expect that she didn't do so.

Damao Ge is really determined and he can make rapid progress in such a situation.

Their whole family is admirable.

Seeing Gu Changqing's apologetic expression, Gu Damao knew that based on his temper, he would definitely blame himself for many of his mistakes, so he hurriedly comforted him:

"Changqing, can I tell you a few words off topic first? Do you know why we didn't move here that night, but chose to live in the dilapidated temple? Mother said that if we stayed there for one more day, we would gain more.

"I didn't understand it at first, until I looked at the moon outside the window and suddenly I understood something."

After Lin Qing stood outside the door and eavesdropped on Gu Damao's words, she couldn't help but applaud him.

It’s so easy for a top student to submit a perfect answer sheet!

Gu Changqing bowed and said, "Brother Damao, please give me some advice."

Gu Damao's voice is clear and pleasant, full of emotion, and it makes one feel open-minded when listening to it.

"I think my mother wanted to tell us that the suffering we are experiencing now is only temporary. It is not something we should be grateful for, nor is it insurmountable. Even after we overcome it, we don't need to linger on it.

"After all, we always need to look forward. People should live in hope, not suffering. Look at how many joys and sorrows the sun, moon, and stars have witnessed. Have they ever changed?"

After a moment of silence, Gu Changqing was deeply impressed by the young man in front of him.

"Brother Damao has such a broad mind at such a young age. Changqing is really ashamed."

After Gu Damao finished speaking, he felt the pent-up anger in his heart dissipate, and said with a smile:

"Didn't I just say that suffering is not worth being thankful for? Since you have the good conditions created by your uncle, you only need to stick to your heart and move forward step by step. There is no need to create difficulties for yourself to show your character.

"After all, everyone has their own opportunities, and no one can predict what the future will hold."

Gu Changqing couldn't help but understand his advice, and felt even more sad.

Brother Damao is truly an extraordinary person. With his broad mind and literary talent, he really shouldn't be trapped in such a poor village.

If possible, he really wanted to lend a helping hand.

But he had just rejected my suggestion, so how else could I help him?

What Gu Changqing didn't expect was that the opportunity came immediately.

After listening to his eldest son's words, Lin was extremely excited.

She didn't expect that her eldest son, who looked a little pedantic, had such an open-minded and tolerant character.

Even his view on suffering coincided with his own.

In an instant, her satisfaction with her eldest son reached the sky.

Seeing that Gu Changqing remained silent after he finished speaking, Gu Damao tried to ease the atmosphere and said:

"Come to think of it, I haven't thanked you Changqing for the writing brushes, inkstones, and paper you sent me."

Gu Changqing was too embarrassed to admit that those were things he didn't want, and he stammered, "They really aren't worthy of your talent, Big Mao..."

At this moment, Gu Ermiao had already put the rice into the pot. He hurried over and saw Lin Qing standing outside his eldest brother's door eavesdropping with a sneaky look on his face. He wanted to ask, but his mother quickly covered his mouth.

Why does mother look so serious? Did eldest brother and Changqing brother have a quarrel?

He also quietly moved closer, but heard the eldest brother in the room say:

"By the way, I heard you say the other day, Changqing, that you can make money by copying books. I wonder how much you can earn from each book. Can you let someone outside Songyang Academy copy it?"

Gu Changqing knew that Brother Damao wanted to make money by copying books and take this opportunity to read more books. However, although he wanted to help him, he was helpless.

"Well...Brother Damao, it's not that I'm trying to refuse, but I'm afraid this is a bit difficult.

"It's not just you. The students also value their books. Even if they make money by copying, they always do it in the academy. If they take them out and get them damaged or lost, they won't be able to explain themselves..."

Gu Damao nodded dejectedly.

"Yes, if I had a book, I would treasure it very much."

Gu Changqing pointed at the few books he brought on the table and said with a smile, "Here it is."

Lin listened to the interaction between the two and thought to himself that it seemed like it was time for him to make his debut!

She kept Gu Changqing just to pave the way for Gu Damao to enter the academy.

Although she didn't hear Gu Changqing's suggestion just now, having the book "Five Years of Imperial Examination and Three Years of Simulation" was enough!

Lin Qing walked into the room confidently, interrupting their conversation and speaking mysteriously.

"Da Mao, Chang Qing, if copying books doesn't work, I have a good idea."