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

A few days after the village chief of Big Bird Village returned to Big Bird Village carrying large and small bags, De Ge'er braved the wind and snow and returned to Yuanlu County on the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month.

Upon seeing Sun Shan, he rushed over, crying and shouting, "Shanzi, my good brother, I'm back! Shanzi, my good brother, for you, I've worked myself to the bone, my hair has turned white, and I've lived a miserable life. Shanzi, my good brother, for you..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was pulled aside by Uncle Sun, who had rushed over.

He pressed on, "Brother De, you're back? Why are you back so early? Didn't you say you'd work from the fifteenth of the twelfth lunar month to the fifteenth of the first lunar month? Why are you back so early? Aren't you going to sell the goods? Aren't you going to make any money?"

Oh dear, Dege, you're really insensible. Making money is more important than celebrating the New Year. The New Year can be celebrated anytime, but you have to seize opportunities to make money..."

De Geer: ...

Is this really his biological father? Was he adopted? What father doesn't long for his son to come home and reunite with him?

Little Fatty was overjoyed to see Dege return. Like a little chubby pig, she nimbly flew to Dege's side.

She called out in a clear, crisp voice, "Derber, you're back? Xiaoxiao missed you so much."

Her round eyes darted around, wondering what gift Dege had brought back. But she found the place empty, so he had returned alone.

He was greatly disappointed: "Uncle De, Third Grandfather is right. Why are you back so early? Aren't you going to sell the goods? Aren't you going to make any money?"

De Geer: ...

Is this still the same chubby little girl who used to hug him and call out, "Derber, Xiaoxiao loves you so much"? Has she become so worldly because she's been living too close to her father?

The little black girl stared intently at Dege'er, then saw the little fat girl's great disappointment and was also infected by it.

She asked softly, "Uncle De, Little Blackie misses you so much. Third Grandfather said you weren't coming back for the New Year, why are you coming back?"

De Geer: ...

What does Little Black Girl mean by that? Does she not welcome him back? Why has Little Black Girl become like this too? Yes, she must have been corrupted by her father.

Su ran out with her short legs at the speed of a 100-meter sprint, but when she saw Dege'er's weathered face, she showed no concern whatsoever.

He asked, puzzled, "Brother De, why are you back? It's not even the fifteenth of the first lunar month yet. Shouldn't you be selling goods in Chenzhou Prefecture?"

De Geer: ...

Is this still his dear aunt? When he was little, every time his aunt saw him, she would greet him with a smile and say: "De-ge'er, you're here! Go find Shanzi to play."

Why don't I want to see him now?

When Sun Bomin saw Dege'er rushing back through the wind and snow, he was bombarded with questions by Su Shi and pulled around by Uncle Sun San. No one noticed that Dege'er was covered in mud and shivering from the cold.

Sun Bomin called out with concern, "De'er, you're back. Come inside and warm up, light a fire, and get rid of the chill."

He instructed the young master of Steward Wang's household: "Quickly go to the kitchen and prepare hot water."

Dege'er's eyes were red as he looked at Sun Bomin with emotion.

At this moment, Dege firmly believes that his biological father is his uncle, and that he was born into the wrong family by a twist of fate.

If he weren't his biological son, why would his uncle care about him so much? If only he had been adopted by his uncle back then, how wonderful that would have been!

Dege excitedly grasped Sun Bomin's hand and exclaimed with trembling voice, "Uncle, Dege is back!"

Sun Bomin nodded repeatedly: "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back. Money can never be earned enough, the most important thing is that you're back for the New Year. Our Sun family isn't poor, it doesn't matter how much you earn."

Dege'er's nose tingled, his eyes reddened, and he shed two lines of tears of emotion.

Compared to the rest of the Sun family, Dege felt that he and his uncle were the most conscientious members of the family.

No, there's one more person with a conscience.

Hu Ming came out of the study and saw De Ge'er.

He exclaimed joyfully, "Uncle De, you're back! Tiger Cry missed you so much. I thought you wouldn't be able to come back for the New Year. I'm so happy to see you back. Uncle De, Tiger Cry wants to spend the New Year with you."

Dege hugged Huming with emotion and looked up at the sky.

In the backyard of the Yuanlu County government office, he, Sun Bomin, and Hu Ming were the only real family of three; the rest were all heartless wolves and scoundrels!

After washing up, Dege felt refreshed and transformed back into a sunny and handsome young man.

He smiled broadly and said, "Shanzi, I never imagined there were so many wealthy people in Chenzhou Prefecture. I should have brought back more goods. Oh dear, it's such a pity I had no experience the first time."

Sun Shan chuckled and asked with a smile, "What's wrong? Are you out of stock?"

Dege ordered a batch of silk fabrics, tea, and ceramics from Jiangnan. He was targeting the high-end market.

Through the Wang family's connections and the influence of Wang's aunt, they sold their wares among wealthy families.

Dege'er said with a smile, "Of course, I won't come back until all the goods are sold."

Uncle Sun's eyes shone brightly, eager to ask the question that had been on his mind: Dezai, how much did you get for it?

But in that instant, upon seeing Sun Shan's cunning eyes, he immediately stopped.

He secretly thought: Shanzi must not know how much money Dege makes.

Shanzi, that greedy wolf, will definitely try every means to swindle all of Dege'er's money.

Shanzi's favorite pastime is "stealing, swindling, and cheating".

Uncle Sun planned to ask the question discreetly while simultaneously getting the money back.

While parents are alive, the family remains together. Dege'er earns money, which is equivalent to him; Sun Shuwen, earns money!

Who knew that Dege'er would say next, "Shanzi, it's always easier to make money off the rich. Guess how much I made this time?"

Uncle Sun was shocked and immediately stepped forward to cover De Ge'er's mouth.

Sun Shan, De Ge'er, and the Sun family: ...

What's wrong with Uncle Sun? Has he lost his mind? Why did he suddenly stand up and cover his mouth?

Look at Sister Yun, Little Fatty, and Little Blackie, they've turned pale with fright!

Dege pulled his hand away from Uncle Sun, took a deep breath, and asked angrily, "Father, what are you doing?"

Uncle Sun dared not say it outright, and desperately tried to wink at De Ge'er.

Dege asked, puzzled, "Father, what's wrong with your eyes? Are they cramping?"

Uncle Sun: .....

What a stupid son! I wish I could erase Dege from the family genealogy and never tell outsiders that he is the son of his third uncle!

Sun Shan frowned, looked at his third uncle for a long time, and still couldn't figure out what he was up to. He just assumed it was his usual bout of madness.

Give Gui Ge a look.

Gui Ge'er immediately understood, and he and Sun Dali stepped forward. Together, they grabbed Uncle Sun and dragged him into the dark room.

Uncle Sun was shocked and shouted, "Shanzi, what are you doing? You can't do this!"

Shanzi must be trying to swindle Guangde's hard-earned money, so he had me kidnapped to make things easier.

No, we can't let Shanzi's evil scheme succeed.

Unfortunately, Uncle Sun was old and frail, and no matter how hard he struggled, he could not break free from the grip of Gui Ge'er and Sun Dali.

He screamed until his throat was hoarse, but no one came to his rescue!