Self-cultivation of Male Supporting Role - Chapter 374

When the day came, I didn’t invite anyone else, just the brothers from the security guard, but all the people in the county town contributed a lot, and dozens of people supported Shi Yan in the field.

The dowry-delivery team was chatting all the way. In addition to the farm shop promised by Shi Yan, there were also the chickens, ducks and fish sent by the **** brothers on the boss Shi Yan’s face. The silk fabrics were packed in boxes after boxes.

There are also some furniture ornaments, which are a complete set of big guys who have gathered together to find someone to fight. Although they are not expensive, they are strong and durable, and it will not be a problem to use them for decades.

There was a long line in the queue. The tall and strong young men wore festive red belts around their waists. The first two brothers who played suona took the lead and walked all the way out of the alley.

It’s not like Shili Hongzhuang, but it’s an unprecedented scene in Bai’an County for decades. Anyone who has heard of it will come here to watch the excitement, and those who don’t know it will surround the alley.

He Da led people along the road to shoot fire, crackling and lively, and delivered the things to the Wang family.

All the way down, everyone who knows the goods knows it in their hearts. Just the things that are put out, including the house deed and title deed, add up to more than 2,000 taels. I heard that there are also 1,000 taels at the bottom of the press box. Yes, with these tangible and tangible things, it doesn’t matter whether there is any money at the bottom of the press box.

In this matter, not only passers-by, but also the Wang family have to praise: “Xu Laowu is really benevolent and righteous!”

When Shi Yan and the others arrived, several younger members of the Wang family came forward to say hello, all of them enthusiastically as if they were brothers who had not seen each other for many years.

Miao Fenglan is not a bride after all, her mother’s family is powerful, and she came to give her a face, so she came forward to entertain He Da and others, walking in the crowd, her smiling face was frozen, but her heart was very ironic. , I feel that for decades in my life, today is the most human-like day I have lived.

Shi Yan was surrounded by the Wang family, and he entered the house calling out “my uncle” one by one. He had a happy face and greeted everyone. After a few words, he found that the Wang family was not all like the old man and the old lady. The goods, there are really some good juniors, they can be used.

I thought about turning back and talking to my brother-in-law, a hero with three gangs, whether it’s my brother-in-law’s business or the two children of my brother-in-law’s family, it is too weak to fight alone, and the family is far more reliable than people who don’t know the foundation.

Thinking of this in my heart, I took a test of a child in the Wang family for the homework. The child does have the talent to read, but unfortunately the family can’t teach it. Mr. Liu opened a school administrator, and he has a lot of experience in children’s enlightenment, so I will write a letter of recommendation and take it to Mr. Liu, so as not to waste a good seedling of reading.”

The child’s father and uncle were so excited that he asked the child to kneel down and kowtow to Shi Yan.

The atmosphere in the house instantly became hot because of this incident. No one expected that the rumored uncle, who had mixed reputations, could actually change a child’s life.

At this time, everyone suddenly remembered that this person started studying at the age of twenty-seven or eighth, and he took the exam after less than a year. As soon as he took the shot, he was the head of the county exam, Master Tong Sheng.

He is not only a businessman, but now he is a serious scholar.

Someone sighed inwardly: “It’s all my fault that this guy is too sturdy and doesn’t look like a scholar at all. He can’t go to all the tea parties at the Hualou Poetry Party in the restaurant where scholars go. Anyone who cooks rice noodles on the stove will ignore the scholar’s halo on him!”

Shi Yan was completely unaware that he was being scolded, and was talking to his in-law old man Wang in the next room. Even though this man had a calm and happy look on his face, it was still not enough to see in front of Shi Yan.

In just a few words, the dissatisfaction that he didn’t notice in the other party’s words rushed to his face.

Shi Yan can understand this kind of psychology: Miao Fenglan has established her parents-in-law’s supreme initiative from the moment she enters the door. Miao Fenglan is the hard-working old woman. I thought that this sense of superiority in occupying a high position was even more indestructible after the defeat of the Miao family, because Miao Fenglan had no way to retreat.

What’s more, the orphans and widows of the Miao family still depend on their royal family to survive.

But in fact, the backhand was a slap on the faces of the two. The Miao family did not collapse. The daughter-in-law, who had been scolded by them all the time, had the support of her parents and started shaking! Don’t take them seriously! No more trembling to please them!

How do people adapt to this gap?

So the old man Wang looked at the eldest daughter-in-law who was passing through the crowd outside, neither serious nor serious, and said to Shi Yan with an unclear meaning: “My uncle, my old man asked me a few words today, this woman is the most important thing. He is still kind and virtuous, able to manage housework, raise children, and serve her husband.

Which of the family’s clothes, shoes and socks does not require a woman to do? If you have spare time to embroider a purse and sell some copper plates to subsidize the household, who doesn’t come here like this?

It’s all a man’s business to come out to socialize, laugh out loud, do you think that’s the truth? “

Shi Yan didn’t seem to understand what the old man was talking about. He didn’t change his face, looked pure, and asked in a warm voice: “My dear master, look at what you said, you just believe what others say? What do you eat? The salt is more than the rice eaten by the younger generation. You understand better than the younger generation.

Let’s take my eldest sister as an example. She now has dowry money in her hands. She has no shortage of food and clothing in her life, and it is not a problem to support her family. To put it in a heart-wrenching way, even if she lay on the kang for the rest of her life and didn’t move, she wouldn’t be hungry or cold, right?

You said it was like this, and you called my eldest sister to be gentle and virtuous, to take care of the housework, raise the children, light the lamp and boil the oil to make clothes, shoes, socks, embroidery, and sell purses. After all the work, what else can my eldest brother-in-law do? Coaxing the kids to play at home?

Can’t ask my big sister to keep him? That sounds good, doesn’t it? “

Saying that, Shi Yan seemed to be thinking of something interesting, slammed the table, and asked Old Man Wang in a leisurely manner: “My dear master, what you said is exactly the same as that of the younger generation!

During the years when the lady and phoenix were still around, the younger generation was the son-in-law who came to the house, but didn’t they just do nothing. “

Shi Yan approached the old man Wang, raised his eyebrows and said, “Old man, do you mean to let my eldest brother-in-law join the Miao family? Speaking of which, you have many sons in your family. It is not a big problem to lack my eldest brother-in-law, but it is a good idea. When I turn around, I let my mother take the lead and take care of things!”

Old man Wang’s hands were shaking with anger. He was just venting a few words, and wanted Shi Yan to turn around and tell his eldest daughter-in-law that the one who should honor the elderly should be honored. , it’s always okay to buy a maid with money to do your filial piety for you, right?

You see, in this way, we old people get benefits, you couple are at ease, and you have a good face. You can lose a little money at most, this money is a drop in the bucket for you, what a good thing!

He was really so careful, who would have thought that this unreasonable hooligan would actually be involved in the marriage, which is so deceiving.

Old man Wang’s chest was ups and downs, his face was ashen, and he couldn’t help Shi Yan’s hooligan, so he finally pointed a finger to the side and said, “Go out, I don’t want to see you again today!”

Shi Yan slowly got up, sorted out the hem of the clothes that had no wrinkles at all, and said slowly: “My dear master, in fact, this junior can understand your current state of mind very well.

It’s like having a lowly maid in your family who goes around and drinking. You always have a charitable mentality. You look down on her, but you can’t leave her. She can only be so humble and pitiful to seek a life under your hands, and she will die if she leaves you.

Suddenly one day, the maid stood up and spoke in a high voice uncharacteristically, and even if she wanted, she could easily look down at you or ignore you.

You naturally feel that your dignity is being challenged, you are at a loss, you are embarrassed, you are even panicked, and you try your best to get everything back to the way it was before.

Not to mention you, most of the ordinary people in this world have the same thoughts as you when they encounter this kind of thing. If my eldest sister is not your daughter-in-law, but someone who has nothing to do with your family, you may hear about this. I will only sigh that God has eyes, and good people have good rewards.

But when it falls on you, you can’t be at peace, right? “

Shi Yan stepped out of the room and said kindly to the blushing old man: “It doesn’t matter if you want to or not, the most important thing for a person is to be aware of current affairs.”

As for those who don’t know the current affairs, it’s not Shi Yan’s responsibility. Regarding this eldest sister, Shi Yan did what she could, and the rest was her own choice.

At least this matter will come to an end with Shi Yan from now on.

“It’s over? It’s over? It’s nothing! Fifth brother, why do you think so? Fourth brother has been running around for the imperial examination all these years, and has never stopped pursuing the Great Dao. This time he came back because the academy exam is just around the corner. No delay.”

Shi Yan looked at Xu Laosi, who was slender and elegant in appearance, with a pair of affectionate Danfeng eyes staring at people when he spoke, thinking, “If this guy can really scare people by not talking, no wonder Miao Fenghua died. They never forget, they do have this capital.

Looking at it now, this is indeed the most outstanding one among the Xu family brothers. “

If you look at it alone, the facial features are not prominent. You can see the shadow of Xu’s father and Xu’s mother on his face, but they can be combined together, which unexpectedly makes people feel comfortable.

The two sat facing each other in the living room, Xu Laosi cocked his feet, tilted his head, and rudely poured a pot of tea into his mouth, when the teacup made a dull sound on the table, he wiped his mouth and said to Shi Yan, “Old fifth, I heard people say that you are a child now, but I really didn’t see that you have the ability in this area before.

Our brothers grew up wearing a pair of pants, who doesn’t know who? Your brother knows better than you. There are evil rumors outside, tell me, what’s going on! “

Shi Yan lazily took a tea cup in his hand and played with it, without raising his eyelids when he heard the words: “It’s just what the rumors say.”

Xu Lao Si smacked his mouth twice, as if he was aftertastes the taste of the tea just now. After a long time, he said quietly, “Elder Wu, you have learned to play with your brother now, right?”

Shi Yan rolled the tea cup in his hand around on the table, the tea inside showed no signs of spilling, and made a thumping sound on the table, like the sound of tapping his fingers on the table while he was thinking. .

“I said the fifth one, can we stop spitting up and chewing on the rotten millet of Chen sesame, isn’t it disgusting? It was true that I lied to you at the beginning, but even if you came to Miao’s house and found that something was wrong, you would regret it. Why wasn’t it directly raised at that time?

Or you have been in the Miao family for so many years, and you have been unhappy and depressed, and you can pack up and go home at any time, why not return?

Yes, I took most of the betrothal gifts given by the Miao family, but I have my difficulties outside, and there are many places where money is used. What else can I do? Besides, if I let you have a good marriage, is it right to get some benefits?

We are brothers who have grown up together since childhood. What do you think, fourth brother, clearly, you have been unhappy in the Miao family, and you are full of suffocation and have nowhere to express your anger. This is why you took your anger on me, but if you were in the Miao family. The comfort of being served is another story.

From the root of it, none of us are good things, let’s not talk about anyone else, don’t you think you’re doing well now? As soon as you enter the city, there are legends about you everywhere, and you live out a person, so you don’t recognize people? “

It’s all bullshit. If he didn’t have a crooked mind to calculate the dowry of the Miao family, there would be a lot of things behind it?

Shi Yan didn’t want to tug at him, so he pinched the swirling tea cup with two fingers, and waited for the ripples of the tea to spread out in the cup before slowly saying, “Tell me, why are you here? ?”

The person who goes to the Three Treasures Hall for everything is talking about Xu Laosi. In those years, he also had a hospital test and returned to Bai’an, but he never took the initiative to find the brother Shi Yan. Even if it was not convenient for the Miao family to come to the door, he was not seen in private. .

Today, I deliberately brought snacks to my door, which is enough to explain a lot of problems.

Xu Laosi smiled, and an air of wretchedness came over, dispelling all the goodwill brought by the elegant and handsome face, Erlang’s legs twitched: “Old fifth, how did you live in the county? Try it, the fourth brother will not ask any further questions, we just pretend that we don’t know anything about it.

I heard that you made a fortune and gave a dowry of 3,000 taels to your eldest sister who is already married. Is that the case? “

It means to keep the secret of cheating in the county test for Shi Yan, but to exchange things.

Shi Yan raised his eyelids lightly: “Want money?”

Xu Laosi stretched out a finger and dangled in front of Shi Yan: “No, no, no, I heard that you made some rice noodle recipes from the Miao family. They are very valuable…”

Shi Yan finally raised his head and looked directly at Xu Laosi.

This person, there is little cleverness, but more of it is self-conscious.

Xu Laosi tutted: “Elder fifth, don’t look at me like this, how poor is our family? Put a few grains of salt in the dishes to adjust the flavor. When they are thirteen years old, what do we brothers and other condiments look like? I don’t know what it looks like. The most common snack is brown rice porridge to fool my stomach, and even wowotou is rare.

If you want to learn the kitchen of a rich family, you must have the conditions for you to learn it.

Before entering Miao’s house, there was none at home. After entering Miao’s house, they are guarding you like a thief. Where do you go to learn cooking? Don’t say you are a self-taught person, just fool the ghost!

You said that the formula was researched by you, and the fourth brother doesn’t know whether outsiders believe it or not. You patted your chest and asked, do you believe it? “

Shi Yan looked at Xu Lao Si with a very indescribable look: “It wasn’t the formula I researched, who made it? Who made it and didn’t shake hands to make money, but kept it for me to pick up the leaks? There’s something wrong with the brain. ?”

In fact, this is where Xu Laosi was confused, but when Shi Yan said this, not only did he not feel annoyed, but he was happier.

Hahaha with a smile, the two brothers got up and put their arms on Shi Yan’s shoulders: “If that’s the case, then the fourth brother misunderstood you, maybe you don’t have any chance, it’s hard to tell if you have a chance. clearly.

Who are our brothers? Not so out of place!

Brother here has a chance to catch up with Mrs. Xuezheng’s maiden brother. You are also a scholar. Want to understand what Mr. Xuezheng means to us? With this opportunity, we brothers can save decades of struggle…”

Shi Yan didn’t seem to understand the meaning of Xu Laosi’s words, and just stared at one thing and said: “The last time I sold the money I got, it will save you ten years of struggle. This is the plan to co-author. Sell ​​me one more time and save a few decades of struggle? I said fourth brother, look at how old my brother is, even if our brothers are **** and sold together, there will be someone else!?”

Xu Laosi couldn’t be choked. Knowing that the fifth brother’s temperament was like this, he simply opened up: “This is not everything in place, except for the lack of a stepping stone? You said that Mrs. Renxuezheng’s family has never seen anything. , can people take a second look at the ordinary goods we sent?”

Shi Yan shook his head cooperatively: “Of course not.”

Xu Laosi followed suit: “I heard that Madam Xuezheng’s maiden brother also likes to eat other than antique calligraphy and paintings, and has a unique opinion on eating a dish. He also wrote a book a few days ago. As for how to cook lamb, you know what I mean?”

Shi Yan shook his head blankly: “But I can only make rice noodles, and I can’t make mutton…”

“What’s the matter? If you are tired of eating mutton, you have to change the taste, right? Who can’t stand eating mutton all the time! Fourth brother just said it straight, I want to use your rice noodle recipe, if you can really take this opportunity Climb up a relationship with Lord Xuezheng, and in the future, the two of us will be able to achieve prosperity and wealth at our fingertips!”

When Shi Yan heard the words, he snorted coldly, pushed Xu Laosi away, sat down again, and didn’t even bother to look at Xu Laosi: “After all, this is the idea of ​​making my rice noodle recipe! My goodness! Fourth brother, you said it lightly. I have a unique business. How much money can I make every day? Go out and find out!

You have a big face, and as soon as you open your mouth, you are ready to give away my family heirlooms. Who will give you the face? “

Xu Lao Si was not annoyed when he saw Shi Yan turned his face, but sat next to Shi Yan and explained reason to him carefully.

To be honest, if Shi Yan remained calm, he would have no confidence in his heart. He felt that Shi Yan had changed a lot, and he couldn’t handle it. Now, looking at it, even though he has money, even though he has studied, and even though he is skilled, But his temper is still the same, both coaxing and irritating, and he is very good at dealing with this person.

It was both reasoning and human feelings, and finally swearing and swearing, and even writing a letter of guarantee, rubbing all the lips dry, for five days in a row, every day before dawn, I ran to Miao’s house, and the stars left before leaving. Shi Yan got a rice noodle recipe here.

When Mr. Zhou heard about this, he was so angry that he didn’t know what to say. He was a gentleman and couldn’t say anything bad, and what he said would be suspected of alienating his own brothers. The rice noodles cooked by hand are not fragrant.

Well, wait, it’s actually still delicious, Mr. Zhou decided to finish eating and then get angry.

With bulging cheeks, Mr. Zhou puzzled: “Brother Xu, you are a smart person, how can you not see the risks involved, if the recipe is in the hands of your fourth brother, you will at most have a competitor, and the problem is not very serious. big.

But if he dedicates the recipe to someone, we are really not enough in the eyes of others, and we are the only ones who will suffer in return. “

Shi Yan smiled without saying a word.

This matter has something to do with Yang Hegao. Without the help of Yang Hegao’s beggar friends to inquire about some things, he can’t settle the plan in such a timely manner.

“I know in my heart. Not only do I not guard against him, but I also hope that he can move quickly and get this done as soon as possible.”

Looking back, I might be able to give Mr. Zhou a great gift.

Seeing what he said, Mr. Zhou had no choice but to give up. In his heart, Shi Yan was a person who was very disciplined no matter what he did, so he changed the subject and said, “It’s going to be the academy exam soon, how are you preparing?”

Well, I’m ashamed to say it. Recently, for the hospital test, the business of the store has been handed over to Yang Hegao. Some old customers are quite dissatisfied. The paper is their miss Shi Yan, especially the taste of rice noodles made by Miss Shi Yan. The lines are filled with the simple wish to see Shi Yan as soon as possible.

The letter was full of two baskets, but Shi Yan ignored it, and Yang Hegao was also very unhappy, because he originally thought that re-engraving a large bowl of rice noodles would be a very simple matter, but who knows that it has always been a little bit, almost a little bit. , the customers all disapproved of his craftsmanship, which made him very frustrated.

Shi Yan laughed at this, it’s normal for a child to be arrogant, and reality will teach him to be a man.

After spending a lot of time, Shi Yan confidently told Mr. Zhou, “Yes.”

So three days later, Mr. Zhou once again watched Shi Yan enter the academy examination room.

This time it was still the same as last time, no one in the family knew about Shi Yan’s next exam.

It’s not that the family doesn’t care about Shi Yan, but no one would have thought that he would be so arrogant. Last time he took part in the county exam, he was lucky enough to win the case. Everyone thought that he would carefully settle for a few years, polish his knowledge, and follow his talent. , A scholar and fame is a matter of time.

But sooner or later, it shouldn’t be now!

It has only been three months since the county trial, which means that Shi Yan has only been studying for a year in total! In the past year, he has participated in the county examination and then the hospital examination, which can be said to be the first person.

Therefore, when I met Xu Laosi when entering the venue, the other party was still speechless in surprise. The finger pointing at Shi Yan trembled as if he had suffered a stroke, as if he had seen something incredible and had no self-knowledge common people.