The Daily Life of a Rich Peasant's Boy in the Imperial Examination

After finishing his official business, Sun Shan was very happy.

Sun Bomin was digging in the yard, planning to plant a new variety of vegetables, when he saw Sun Shan had finished his work.

He smiled and asked, "Shanzi, when you are done, write a letter home quickly. Ask Uncle Chen to take it back."

Sun Shan asked doubtfully, "Father, is Uncle Chen going back?"

You've only been here for a few days, why are you going back so soon?

Sun Bomin nodded and said, "He's been here for more than ten days. Uncle Chen is rushing to Chenzhou to collect the goods and bring them back to Guangzhou to sell."

Because Sun Shan was on a business trip and was busy with official duties for several days, more than half a month had passed since Sun Bomin and his party arrived in Yuanlu County.

Uncle Chen was thinking about selling goods and didn't dare to stay any longer.

Sun Shan nodded and said, "Father, I'll write back now. I'll treat my cousin to a meal tomorrow at noon. I've been in Yuanlu County for so long, and I still haven't treated him to a meal."

Sun Bomin agreed very much. "Okay, we have to formally thank Uncle Chen. It's all thanks to him that we were able to arrive so smoothly this time. I'll have a lot of things to ask of Uncle Chen in the future."

I thought that when I return to Sunjia Village, I should ask Uncle Chen to deliver the letters to and from Sun Shan. I didn't know this before, not only did I waste money, but I also couldn't sleep or eat.

Uncle Chen often took the fixed route of Chenzhou Prefecture - Changsha Prefecture - Guangzhou Prefecture to facilitate communication between Sunjia Village and Sunshan.

Sun Bomin had never thought about staying with Sun Shan all the time. After all, there was the Huang family in his hometown, and as the eldest son, he had to take care of them personally to feel at ease.

On his way back to his study, Sun Shan saw Yun Jie'er, Hu Ming, Little Fatty, and Little Blackie enjoying the cool air under a tree.

When I walked over, I saw them leisurely eating cakes and fruits, seemingly living a very comfortable life.

Sister Yun immediately went up to him and shouted happily, "Brother Shan, are you on duty?"

He looked at the cakes and fruits on the stone table and said, "Brother Shan, these are eaten by Xiaowenzi. I didn't eat them."

Sister Yun was helpless. Nanny He had been very strict these days and didn't allow her to eat.

I wanted to find Brother Shan to complain, but Brother Shan not only did not sympathize with me, but also praised Nanny He for doing a good job and said that she was much fatter than when she was in Sunjia Village and needed to lose weight.

He also said that he didn't dislike her because she was fat, but that being too fat was bad for the body and even worse for having children.

When Nanny He heard this, it was as if she had received an "imperial edict".

She was originally under strict surveillance at level nine, but was directly upgraded to level ten, putting Sister Yun in dire straits.

Sun Shan looked at Yun Jie'er with amusement and nodded. "Yes, that's a good idea. Being too fat is not a good thing; giving birth would be difficult. You nearly lost your life giving birth to little Fatty. You must not make the same mistake again."

What could Sister Yun say? She could only curl the corners of her mouth and smile silently.

When Hu Ming saw Sun Shan, he immediately stopped practicing calligraphy and pounced on Sun Shan.

He said happily: "Foster father, are you tired? You have been looking down at documents all day long. It must be hard."

These days, Sun Shan goes out early and comes back late, and even when he eats, he swallows his food in a hurry.

Hu Ming saw how busy he was and how exhausted he was from paperwork, and he felt so sorry for him.

Sun Shan smiled and said, "Foster father, I'm not tired. I've finished reading the documents. I'd like to go out for a walk with you tomorrow and have dinner at a restaurant. Okay?"

Hu Ming laughed happily and was about to say yes.

Suddenly he thought of something, frowned, shook his head and said, "Godfather, we can go out for a walk, but we don't need to go to a restaurant, it's a waste of money."

Sun Shan laughed heartily after hearing this. "Little man, you've thought a lot about this. Don't worry, your adoptive father can still afford a couple of meals. Don't worry."

Hu Ming didn't think so. He often heard Su complain that there were too many people in their family who ate for free, and it was really difficult for their adoptive father to support them all.

Hu Ming was small and couldn't work to earn money, so he had to find ways to save money so that his adoptive father wouldn't have to work so hard.

Hu Ming waved his hand and said, "Foster father, our family depends entirely on you to make money, so you have to be frugal. My younger brother will need to go to school in the future, and he will need money a lot."

In fact, he also wanted to say that he also spent his adoptive father's money on his studies, but his adoptive father told him not to think so, so Hu Ming didn't dare to say it.

Yun Jieer held her forehead and looked at Hu Ming. It must be her mother-in-law who was talking about her younger brother all day long, and Hu Ming followed suit.

There is not even a shadow of my brother. Hu Ming, you think too much.

Sun Shan smiled and said, "My dear son, don't worry about these things. Your main task now is to study hard. In a few days, I will send you to the county school. You must prepare well these days."

Let me tell you, the county school is full of the best students in Yuanlu County. If you don't work hard and slack off, you will fall behind. You have to study hard, understand?"

After saying this, Hu Ming forgot about saving money.

I couldn't help but get nervous and asked timidly, "Foster father, will I be able to keep up?"

Sun Shan patted Hu Ming's shoulder and said encouragingly, "It's inevitable that you won't be able to keep up at first, but as you learn, I believe you will be able to catch up.

When my adoptive father first came to Zhangzhou Prefecture from Huangyang County to study, he was afraid at first, and his academic performance was mediocre. However, believing that "God rewards hard work," he studied diligently, surpassing everyone else and becoming the top Jinshi in Zhangzhou Prefecture.

Hu Ming, falling behind is not a big deal. Keep moving forward bravely and you will definitely catch up. Good boy, believe in yourself.

After Sun Shan said this, Hu Ming began to feel a little confident and secretly encouraged himself.

He hummed and said, "Godfather, I understand."

After saying that, he went to the side to continue practicing calligraphy.

Hu Ming is a sensible boy, nothing like Cowboy, the college scumbag.

The little fat girl and the little black girl looked at Sun Shan with their eyes wide open.

After spending these few days together, the two little girls were no longer afraid of Sun Shan.

The little black girl called out obediently, "Uncle Shan."

Sun Shan happily responded, "Okay, little black girl."

The little fat girl's eyes darted around, and under Sister Yun'er's "death gaze," she tilted her head back and called out sweetly, "Daddy."

Sun Shan laughed in surprise and said happily, "Sister Yun, Xiaoxiao called me daddy on her own initiative. Hahaha, I said she wouldn't be familiar with me at first, but once she gets to know me, she'll definitely call me that. Hahaha, she's worthy of being daddy's good daughter."

Sister Yun secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

These days, while Sun Shan was busy with official business, Yun Jieer used threats and inducements to treat the fat girl: if she didn't call him "dad", not only would she not be allowed to wear the gold bracelet, she would not be allowed to eat any cakes either.

The little fat girl started crying and making a fuss, but Yun Jieer got hardened and picked up a cocktail whisk to beat her!

Su and Sun Boming came over when they heard the crying and were just about to express their sympathy.

Yun Jieer added fuel to the fire: "Father, Mother, don't pay attention to Xiaoxiao. If Daddy doesn't call you, you can't eat. Father, Mother, if Shan Ge never hears Xiaoxiao calling Daddy, how sad he will be."

Although Sun Bomin felt sorry for the little fat girl, he thought it was wrong not to call her "Daddy," so he suppressed his distress and said, "Daughter-in-law, Xiaoxiao will be left to your instruction."

After saying this, he slipped away as quickly as he could, afraid that he would be a step late and yet he felt soft-hearted.

Mrs. Su even raised her hands and feet in agreement, pointing at the fat little girl and scolding her: "Well done. Daddy didn't even call her, so she deserves to be beaten and not given food. Daughter-in-law, I leave this to you. Mother, go to the kitchen and make some soup."

After saying that, he slipped away as quickly as he could. Afraid of being a step late, he couldn't help but pick up the little fat girl.