Is the beginning of a catastrophe? The little farm cook is raising a family with a full warehouse.

Hearing the gentle call, Cheng Yueli on the couch slowly woke up. She first gently moved her small nose, as if trying to catch the faint fragrance in the air.

When he opened his eyes, they were still a little misty and he looked around vaguely.

Cheng Yueli stretched out her small hand from the quilt and rubbed her eyes subconsciously. Her pink palm gently touched her eyelids, wiping away the remaining sleepiness.

"Okay...I'll get up right away."

After washing up, Cheng Yueli sat down obediently and picked up her chopsticks to eat noodles.

The noodles are distinct and uniform in thickness, quivering slightly between the chopsticks and displaying a springy texture. The texture is smooth and chewy, with a slightly glutinous texture that becomes more flavorful with each chew, fully releasing the earthy aroma of the flour.

The noodles are accompanied by tender chunks of egg. The egg is fried until golden and slightly charred on the outside, yet still tender and juicy on the inside. The moment you bite into it, the egg liquid explodes in your mouth, and the rich egg aroma quickly fills your mouth.

Take another sip of the noodle soup, the soup is thick yet refreshing, with just the right amount of saltiness, blending the essence of eggs, noodles and seasonings. The noodle soup slides down the throat, and the warmth spreads all the way to the whole body, making you feel indescribably comfortable.

The whole person seemed to be bathed in the warm spring sunshine, all the fatigue was dispelled, Cheng Yueli's little face became much redder, and she took the initiative to speak.

"Sister, let's continue!"

After last night's hard work, Cheng Yueli was able to recite what she had learned. Seeing this, Cheng Yuntao quickly spread out the rice paper, picked up the brush, dipped it in ink, and began to teach her sister how to write.

"Come, let's start with the basic strokes..." Cheng Yueli stared at the tip of the pen, feeling the power from her sister's hand, and learned every stroke carefully.

At first, the strokes she wrote were crooked and looked like earthworms crawling around, but she did not give up. She practiced over and over again. After a while, the words on the paper gradually took shape. Although they were immature, they were much neater and pleasing to the eye.

On the last day, Cheng Yueli got up early in the morning to recite without forgetting anything. She was able to draw inferences from one instance and connect related knowledge together. Her voice was clear and powerful, echoing throughout the house.

Cheng Yuntao's brows relaxed, and she was filled with joy. Although what she had mastered now was only the most basic knowledge, it was still much better than the state of knowing nothing at all in the previous two days.

"Very good! Have a good rest tonight. Tomorrow I will take you to visit that scholar Lin."

"This time, it will definitely succeed!"

……

The three-day period passed in a flash.

Scholar Lin was pacing the courtyard, scroll in hand, muttering to himself, immersed in the words of the sages. He heard the sound of soft footsteps, and looking up, he saw the Cheng siblings.

He paused slightly, memories flooding back.

The last time they met, he spoke earnestly and told them without reservation about the strict rules of the private school and the difficult road to study, intending to dissuade those who were not strong-willed. Anyone who had hesitations and lacked perseverance would naturally give up the idea of ​​enrolling in school and would no longer come to disturb this pure land of study.

However, today, the brother and sister showed up in front of the private school on time as promised, with straight postures and determined eyes.

Lin Xuejiu stared at them, thinking to himself that showing up at this time and place must have been a result of careful consideration.

Thinking of this, Master Lin's usually stern and cold expression also quietly softened a lot. He has taught countless people in his life, and upholds a unique teaching philosophy, never despising students with dull qualifications.

In his view, a slow bird can still fly first, and as long as one is willing to work hard, one will eventually make progress. However, he could not tolerate those students who had no ambition and lived in a muddle-headed way, because that was a blasphemy against knowledge and a betrayal of the teacher's authority.

Now the persistence of the Cheng siblings couldn't help but make him more hopeful.

Cheng Yuntao's expression remained unchanged. She pushed Cheng Yueli, who had already dressed up as a man and was dressed neatly, forward and said loudly, "Last time, we were in a hurry and didn't have time to say a few more words to you, sir. It's such a pity."

"Master gave us three days, hoping we would think it over before sending the child here. He didn't directly reject us, and I'm quite grateful for that."

"Now that the three-day deadline has arrived, I brought my brother here to tell you that my son wants to study and is not afraid of hardship."

"Although I missed the enlightenment age, I have continued to study on my own. I have memorized some poems and learned some characters. Sir, you can test me first to know whether I am true or not."

After she finished speaking, Cheng Yueli clenched her sleeves nervously, fearing that she would not perform well and would not satisfy Lin Xuejiu.

After hearing this, Lin Xuejiu stroked his beard lightly, his eyes filled with admiration. "Don't ask. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions in class later."

"Since you have made up your mind, then you can stay. However, the rules of the private school are very strict. If he slacks off or violates the rules, don't blame me for scolding him."

Cheng Yuntao and Cheng Yueli looked at each other, both showing joy on their faces, and then hurriedly took out the tuition package that they had prepared earlier and handed it to Lin Xuejiu.

This time, Master Lin did not refuse, but politely accepted it and told them that they could come to school tomorrow after preparing their study supplies.

After thanking her several times, Cheng Yuntao took Cheng Yueli away.

On the way back, Cheng Yueli was extremely happy, as if she had not expected that she would be qualified for admission so easily.

However, the knowledge she has learned has already been deeply imprinted in her mind, which will be of great benefit to her in the future, so it is not a waste of effort.

"Xiao Li, starting tomorrow, you'll be going to a private school. This will be your first time away from home alone. If you encounter any problems that you can't solve, you must tell us as soon as you come back. Got it?"

"Go home early after class every day. Don't stay out too long. I'll take you home again tomorrow morning. From now on, you must remember the way and go to and from school by yourself."

"Also, when interacting with other classmates, be bolder and make more friends..."

Cheng Yuntao looked at her innocent sister and couldn't help but worry, so she kept nagging her.

Listening to her nagging, Cheng Yueli didn't feel annoyed at all. She kept nodding seriously, indicating that she had taken note of everything.

"By the way, when you get home and finish your homework, remember to teach your brother Xiaozhu as well."

"Although he's a restless person, he can't be completely illiterate. He still needs to be able to master the basics of listening, speaking, reading, writing, oral and mental arithmetic. I'll leave this task to you."

Cheng Yueli smiled and nodded, indicating that there was no problem at all. The two sisters chatted and laughed, and soon returned home.

The old and the young who were waiting at home saw their happy faces and knew that the matter had been accomplished. They couldn't help but show joy on their faces and laughed heartily.

While it was still early, Cheng Yuntao took Cheng Yueli to the study and bought all the stationery they needed in one go.

Before going to bed late at night, Cheng Yueli touched her stationery several times before she got into bed and fell asleep with a sweet smile on her face.