The journey of the only child of a peasant family to take the imperial examination

Luo Fuan is still the same as before, talkative and cheerful.

Although he didn't know Tan Yaoqi who was sitting next to him, after a few greetings, he was able to chat with him.

He did not feel inferior because of his status as a commoner or the huge difference in status between him and several others.

Zhang Ping'an saw that although his clothes were ordinary and had some inconspicuous patches on them, they were clean and tidy and had the fragrance of soapberries.

Obviously a person who knows how to live.

He doesn't look like a bachelor whose wife has died at all.

Zhang Ping'an didn't ask about the other person's sad story, but only asked about the recent situation at home.

What Luo Fuan said was completely different from what Luo Fugui said.

He didn't feel how hard his life was.

"Although our life now cannot be compared with the past, it depends on the time. Everyone is not well-off now, so there is nothing to compare. Our family is much better off than other families. The children can still go to school with Fugui in the county, which is good enough. It will be fine when the children grow up. Isn't this how the older generation went through?" Luo Fuan said optimistically.

"Be content with what you have, and that's good too," said Tan Yaoqi pertinently.

"Yes," Zhang Ping'an nodded in agreement, and then asked, "I was worried that you might have gone to the countryside to collect grain today. I heard from Fugui that you were quite busy."

"I just came back from the countryside yesterday. It's a coincidence that you met me. It's fate!" Luo Fuan replied casually.

Then he waved his hand and said, "Let's not talk about me anymore. Let's talk about you, Ping An. You've finally returned home in glory this time. It's really glorious!"

There was a natural sense of envy and admiration in his words.

Then he said, "Ayuan is back too, did you know?"

"I know. I heard it from Fugui," Zhang Ping'an nodded.

"That's great. I didn't expect that everyone in our private school was doing well. I'm afraid I'm the one doing the worst now!" Luo Fuan said self-deprecatingly.

Then he remembered that there was someone else who was wrong, so he quickly asked, "Where's Shuisheng? How is he?"

"He is a good guy. He has settled down in Jiaozhou now. He has a son and a daughter and has no worries about food and drink," Zhang Ping'an said briefly.

He smiled and patted Luo Fuan on the shoulder, comforting him: "Don't compare yourself with others, just compare yourself with yourself. As long as you feel that you are living a good life, that's fine. Only you know whether the water is hot or cold when you drink it!"

"That's right, Fu'an, even though I'm well-dressed, I'm still a commoner. I couldn't even pass the exam to become a student, and I'm bringing shame to the teacher," Jinbao said after hearing this.

Luo Fuan didn't really take it to heart. He had always been an open-minded person and rarely overthinked things. After hearing Jin Bao's comfort, he couldn't help but jokingly follow his words: "Yes, we are brothers in distress. I saw it back in the private school. Neither of us is cut out for studying, haha!"

Sometimes, Zhang Pingan actually envied Luo Fuan. People like him seemed to never have any worries and no difficulties could defeat them.

Only those who have grown up with enough love will be like this.

"Okay, don't say anything more. Anyway, you are recruited by me today. Let's have dinner together in the evening and ask Ayuan to get together," Zhang Pingan said with finality.

"Oh, okay, since my brother asked me to do it, I have no choice but to do it!" Luo Fuan patted his chest and made a funny face.

The atmosphere in the car was very good for a while.

Several people chatted happily.

After more than half an hour, the convoy arrived at the entrance of Zhangjia Village.

Several people felt that they had not yet finished their conversation.

But looking at the sound of firecrackers ringing in the distance at the entrance of the village, there were crowds of men, women, and children gathering around.

We can't chat for a while today.

"It's so scary. When did your village become so populated?" Luo Fuan wondered.

"I'm afraid everyone from the surrounding villages has come here?" Tan Yaoqi guessed.

Looking at this lively scene, several people looked at Zhang Pingan with sympathy. Socializing and greeting people is also a tiring job!

Zhang Laoer, Xu and others, on the other hand, felt extremely honored.

"Get out of the way, get out of the way, let me get to the front!" Suddenly someone in the crowd shouted loudly, pushing and shoving their way forward.