Farming and reading family

Hearing Gao E say this, he subconsciously turned his head away, trying to avoid talking to Gao E about this matter.

Gao E had often denied him before, and each time she did so, she would express her disdain with sarcasm and contempt, making him wish he could find a hole to crawl into.

But this time he was very serious, as if he was seriously explaining a truth.

"We are not just helping the family, but living a good life with the family." Gao E didn't notice Chen Ke's little trick and analyzed the situation seriously with Chen Ke.

Chen Ke was stunned and didn't know how to respond to Gao E's words.

"Think about it, you are a student, you can't lift things with your hands or carry things on your shoulders, and I am also heavy. At home, I rely on my eldest brother and third brother for help in everything." She felt that she had to make Chen Ke understand this truth so that he would not have any idea of ​​being superior.

"In fact, if it weren't for our family's burden, they would have a good life." Gao E sighed.

Chen Ke was silent for a long time.

If an average farmer can have a surplus of one or two taels of silver a year, he can live a good life.

But for readers, they may not even be able to buy a single book.

This is why, even though Gao E had a generous dowry and received subsidies from the court, he still ended up in this state ten years later.

Gao E looked at Chen Ke, not knowing what he was thinking: "You are a scholar, you have been to the capital, and you have seen a lot, but you just didn't think about making money. Think about it carefully later. Our family definitely can't live off our savings like this." After she said that, she turned and went back to the cave.

Chen Ke stood there and didn't go back. There were some things he still didn't know how to tell his wife.

Chen Duokui was making a fire and the water in the pot was already boiling. When he saw his mother come in, he moved it a little to the side.

When Gao E saw her eldest son like this, she knew that he still had some emotional issues, but he was very kind.

There were some peeled chestnuts on the side of the stove. They were peeled by Lei when he was resting today.

"Let's have chestnut rice today." Gao E said with a smile.

In addition to adding chestnuts, she also added some dried vegetables.

She thought it would be better if there were ham or bacon, so that she could eat two big bowls of rice.

It's just that she had been to the town twice, and based on the original owner's memory, the people here didn't seem to have the habit of making ham or bacon.

"Kui'er." Gao E called out for the sake of conversation.

Chen Duokui looked over hurriedly.

"I'm sorry that you've suffered so much from this life. I will definitely make things better as soon as possible." Gao E promised.

Chen Duokui's eyes lit up for a moment, then dimmed again: "Life is pretty good now."

At least my mother now doesn’t lose her temper easily.

"What are you worried about?" Gao E saw a maturity in Chen Duokui's eyes that did not belong to his peers.

Chen Duokui lowered his head and whispered, "Mom, you don't have to go to my uncle to borrow money."

If her son hadn't told her, Gao E would have almost ignored her adopted brother.

But it is true that they have not been in contact for many years. If a poor woman like her returns to her parents' home, anyone would think she is going back to beg for money.

"We don't need to borrow money, we can earn it ourselves." Gao E comforted.

Chen Duokui looked up unexpectedly.

"Forget it, you don't understand." Gao E didn't want to say anymore.

Chen Ke came back from outside after a while. At this time, the fragrance was already wafting from the pot. He sat down next to Gao E.

"As you said, I may not have so much time to study in the short term." Chen Ke said in a low voice.

Gao E looked at Chen Ke like a child who had made a mistake. "You've been studying all the time. Even the sages said that learning without thinking is useless, and thinking without learning is dangerous. Perhaps if you stop for a while, your knowledge will become more solid."

Chen Ke was shocked, but he didn't dare to say what if he didn't study anymore?

"What?" Gao E looked at Chen Ke's shocked expression.

"Nothing, it's just..." Chen Ke laughed dryly, "You're not the same as before."

"I used to..." Gao E sighed, "I won't say anymore. I'm not a rigid person. If I can't get by, I'll adapt."

If there is no communication, change it!

Chen Keru was struck by lightning.

When he returned from the capital in his previous life, Gao had already passed away, and he didn't know whether Gao had undergone any major changes during this period.

Fortunately, she has changed now, and it should be easier for me to decide not to pursue a career in politics next time.

After hesitating for a moment, he still didn't dare to say it.

Because the second son moved out, the Chen family treated the eldest and third sons better.

Especially Chen Yuning, Chen Fansheng was no longer angry about Chen Yuning's injury.

After listening to the eldest son's story about the second son's situation, Chen Fansheng sat in his chair without saying a word. He was afraid of becoming estranged from this son.

But when he thought that no matter what, he was still his son, he soon felt relieved.

"Ask your wife to come over and help tomorrow and seal up the cave as soon as possible." Chen Fansheng suddenly said.

"it is good."

Gao E didn't sleep well at night, and her body was aching when she woke up in the morning. She held her waist and walked back and forth in the yard twice before she felt better.

She had never given birth to a child before, and suddenly she was pregnant at such an advanced stage. Even with the original owner's memories, it was a little hard for her to accept.

After breakfast, someone passed by their door and went into the mountains.

"Hey, Chen Xiucai moved back to the old village?" a passerby joked, "With your status, you must be living in a wealthy family in the city."

Chen Ke smiled awkwardly: "People always go to higher places. The scenery is better here."

"You scholars just have different preferences." The man said and left.

Chen Ke had suffered much more humiliation in his later years in his previous life, not to mention the difficult life he lived, so he didn't care too much about the ridicule.

Gao E walked out and looked at the river in the distance: "Are there any fish in the river?"

Chen Ke was stunned for a moment: "Yes."

"Then why didn't anyone go to fish it out?" Gao E was surprised.

"The water flows fast." Chen Ke thought this was the reason.

"Oh." Gao E was still unwilling to give up.

It is said that people live by the mountains and eat by the water. Baotou Village has both mountains and water, so people are more keen to make a living in the mountains.

After breakfast, the couples from the first and second wives came, and they also brought the younger ones Chen Yuaner and Chen Ziyou.

The craftsmen we hired today will come, and the wood and bricks may also be delivered.

"Second brother, if not, how about I go to the village and find a few more people?" Chen Jie suggested.

"The stuff hasn't been delivered yet, and it takes time to make doors and windows. By the time the doors and windows are finished, we'll have already built the walls." Chen Qing analyzed.

Chen Jie was a little dissatisfied: "We all go to help other people build houses..."

As he spoke, his voice gradually lowered.

It's quite embarrassing to think that his second brother has sold his house and now he can only live in a cave like this.

"Look at what you can do." Lei glared at Chen Jie.

Chen Jie chuckled.

"My mother asked me to bring a chicken and told the craftsmen to eat it well." Yang took a chicken from her husband's backpack.

The chicken had its wings and feet tied, and it flapped its wings twice before stopping.

"I bought some pork yesterday. It's cold today, so it's not suitable to stir-fry so many dishes. I'll just make pork stewed with chestnuts. We have some dried vegetables at home, which is enough for us to eat." Gao E knew that chicken was very precious to the Chen family.