Adorable Kids in Space: Lucky Wife is So Carefree

“True strength isn’t necessarily physical. Think about it, even if you can knock down ten people with one punch, can you definitely knock down a hundred? Or what if someone uses underhanded tactics against you? Or what if they use their power to arrest you? Who among you has the ability to save them? Are money and hand-to-hand combat really useful?” The children’s mood began to grow heavy. They silently pondered their mother’s words and became somewhat confused.

"Sister Shi, a fire burned down the Tang family home, and the authorities arrested you. What they're sacrificing is your life's happiness or even your life itself. This is something your loving family doesn't want to see. Your mother, brothers, and sisters will suffer for the rest of their lives because of this. Have you thought about that? Do you want to see your family suffer for you? Is this what you want?" Ru Xiu hugged Sister Shi and gently pressed her head against hers. This child's heart was too heavy. At such a young age, she carried too much burden. If her burden wasn't eased in time, she might get stuck in a dead end. At this time, every child needs care, and we can't favor one over the other. Sister Shi seemed to have temporarily listened and enjoyed the warmth from her mother.

"So there's nothing we can do about them?" The beatings, insults, slander, and verbal abuse are still vivid in everyone's mind; no one can help but think about them and feel resentment.

"How can we become strong, Mother?" What they need most now is a signpost to guide them, so that they can walk on with strength and not go astray.

"First of all, you are all still young, so you must learn to avoid danger. You must always protect yourselves first. You must never do anything that would hurt the enemy a thousand while hurting yourself eight hundred. There is a saying: 'A gentleman takes revenge even after ten years.'" Ru Xiu carefully examined Shi Jie and Le Ge's eyes. Those who are not yet adults are most prone to impulsiveness, and they must never go astray.

"Moreover, revenge doesn't necessarily require a blade. If others want us to die, we'll live our lives to the fullest, making them feel heartbroken, jealous, and miserable." Ru Xiu's wish is for the children to live optimistically and with rainbows in their hearts.

"Among scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants, the highest status was attained through officialdom. One studied, passed the imperial examinations, and then entered officialdom. With an official position, one could protect the country, safeguard the people, and even protect one's family. One might even be able to earn an imperial title for one's mother. Of course, becoming a great general could also achieve this goal, but leading troops into battle required not only a strong physique but also a thorough understanding of military strategy, courage, and wisdom. Otherwise, one would only be cannon fodder for others." Generals die in a hundred battles, and brave soldiers return after ten years. Peace in ancient times was achieved with the blood and flesh of soldiers. Ru Xiu did not want any of them to die silently on the battlefield like their father. Ru Xiu was not that noble; please forgive a mother's selfishness.

"Although merchants have the lowest social status, they are the easiest to accumulate wealth and can do many things that should not be underestimated. Since ancient times, it has been said that what is grown is not as profitable as what is sold. To do great things, one cannot do without money. Without money, one cannot eat or dress warmly, and it is even impossible to support a scholar. How can one support a family and achieve great things?" To get rich, one must go into business, and to gain status, one must become an official. A modern person understands this better than anyone. Ru Xiu did not want her whole family to starve while supporting a useless scholar, so naturally she would not speak ill of merchants.

"Being a successful businessman also requires a lot of knowledge, otherwise you won't go far. A businessman who is illiterate and can't do accounting or bookkeeping may not even be as good as a peddler who goes from street to street. How can he expand his business to Taocheng Prefecture, Shanghang County, or even the capital?"

"Most importantly: life depends on home. We are a family, and we must help each other, be united and loving, and work together as one to avoid being bullied. Large families with officials, merchants, and land can benefit each other and go further. You are still too young, but you will gradually understand this in the future."

These words were simple and easy to understand, but it was the first time the children had heard them. They all nodded with their lips pursed, thinking that their mother knew so much now and that listening to her was definitely the right thing to do. But it also allowed their own dreams to slowly sprout.

“Therefore, you all need to read and learn to read,” Ru Xiu said earnestly, guiding you slowly.

"After the New Year, both Xige and Lege will go to school." Ruxiu originally only wanted to send Lege off, but now she was convinced by her own words. Perhaps she was born with the potential to be a teacher.

"But we don't have that much money..." They know best how quickly money is spent, which is why there are only two or three people in the village who can go to school.

“Let Le Ge go to school. I can do a lot of work at home with Mother… Besides, I’m getting old, and I’m afraid it wouldn’t be suitable for me to go…” Xi Ge still wanted to save money. Actually, it was only October after the New Year, and there was still time for him to start his education. His eyes were red, and he stubbornly insisted with his lips pursed. In fact, he didn’t really not want to go to school.

"Don't worry about the money, your mother will figure something out." Although she had no experience making money in her previous life, she had seen pigs walk even if she had never eaten meat. Ru Xiu firmly believed that even if she couldn't become a tycoon, it was not difficult to achieve a comfortable standard of living in ancient times.

“In a few days, when your mother comes back with the books, she will teach you to recognize characters. If you are willing to put in more effort than others, it doesn’t matter if you are a little older. In fact, you don’t need to start from Class D. You can skip to Class C or Class B. Tang Dafu is thirteen years old and he is still in Class B. Excellent people have nothing to do with age.” Ru Xiu didn’t believe that she, with her modern college diploma, couldn’t teach a few elementary school students.

What Ru Xiu didn't know was that Xi Ge and Le Ge, driven by those words, each had their own goals: one was aiming for Class B, and the other for Class C. They didn't want to be inferior to Tang Dafu and Tang Ercai; they also wanted to earn a title for their mother, so that she could enjoy wealth and honor and no longer be bullied.

Shi Jie was preoccupied: How did Mother become so amazing? She defeated Jiang Shi and successfully severed ties with her family. Was she already literate? She never showed any talent before; I had no idea. But listening to Mother is the right thing to do. Anyway, I will definitely study hard. I want to earn lots and lots of money so that my brothers can go to school and so that Mother and my sister can enjoy a comfortable life.

Song: Anyway, following Mom, I'm not afraid of anything, and I'll have meat to eat.

Second Aunt: I didn't misjudge people. This is how children should be taught. They can't be overshadowed by the eldest son's family. I think these children are destined for greatness.

In just a few days, ten taels of silver were gone; this silver really doesn't last long.

With only a few months left until the New Year, Ruxiu wanted to go to town as soon as possible to buy writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones so she could teach her children to read and write. Perhaps this would help Xige skip a grade and go to school. She also wanted to see if there were any ways to make money. Ruxiu didn't want to lower her current standard of living, but if she didn't earn money, the five of them would only have three or four catties of rice a day, and they would soon run out of money. Moreover, the winter clothes and quilts they needed to buy soon would also be a major expense.