The first day of the exam went smoothly. Gu Wenxuan handed in the paper and left the county school before three quarters of the time, which saved the county school a spare candle.
Because the exam started late, today was very humane like the county exam, and he could hand in the paper before the candle lighting time before Youshi, but he really couldn't sit still.
Before leaving the county school, he was worried about being caught by a certain teacher. He left the examination room without even visiting the building (dormitory) behind him, and went directly back to his home.
On the way back to his house, he was not surprised when he heard Zhiming mention that Brother Li had not returned to the village yet. The boy wanted to know first about his father's status in today's exams if he wanted to stay one more day.
If possible, instead of being driven back by his father and worrying about his grandparents, mother, and others at home, this child can wait until his father finishes the exam the day after tomorrow and go home together.
Looking at the sky again, although the snow has not fallen, it looks like it will get dark. It is better to send the child back in the carriage as soon as possible, just in time to help him bring the message.
Therefore, when he saw Zhou Yuli in his house, Gu Wenxuan told him directly without any intention of showing off that his father should have done well in the exam.
When he left the examination room, he deliberately looked back and saw Uncle Chang Ping sitting in the back, immersed in copying the draft carefully.
Judging from Uncle Chang Ping's state at that time, the answer sheet should have gone smoothly, but Uncle Chang Ping also had a habit of not coming out until the last quarter of an hour before handing in the paper.
Zhou Yuli also knew his father's preferences.
It was not yet the fourth quarter of Shenshi, half an hour before Youshi, and the city gate closed earlier in winter. If he didn't go home, the family would be worried.
He simply didn't wait for his father to leave the examination room to meet with him, and then went home alone. He quickly asked the book boy to go back to the cross courtyard to collect the luggage and belongings brought back from Jingshan Academy.
Later, without outsiders, Zhou Yuli asked Gu Wenxuan, his cousin-in-law, to help look after his father, and then said "see you in the village" to Gu Wenyu and Dajiang on his behalf.
As for the carriage back, there was no need to prepare it. When they went to the county school to take the annual exam, he had also gone to his great-uncle Bai Juren's house.
Before returning from lunch at his uncle's place, his uncle had already told him that he was going to the village and asked him to go back with him. The carriage was about to arrive.
Maybe when he was not at home, his grandma and his mother had already sent New Year's gifts to his uncles and uncles, and returned to the village before taking away the gifts in return.
He had met his grandma before, and his grandma had told her that his father didn't want him to live there, so he must have hid because he was afraid of being pushed around.
Like Da Jiang, Brother Li had nothing bad to say in front of Gu Wenxuan, his brother-in-law, so he honestly said that his uncle blamed his father for being too polite.
On the contrary, his great-uncle was happy that his father allowed him to interact more with his brother-in-law and Dajiang, and also asked him to seek advice from his brother-in-law at home during the holidays.
Speaking of which, Brother Li had a lot to say.
It's just that he hasn't been back for some time. Last night, he was dragged into chatting with his father for a long time. He didn't have time to chat with his brother-in-law. Now, he wanted to go home first.
That's it?
This kid thought he was in trouble.
Gu Wenxuan couldn't help but laugh, and patted Brother Li on the shoulder, "When I go home the day after tomorrow, it will only be a small year. I will definitely be at home.
It won’t be easy for you to talk about what you want to talk about at that time. Go home and spend some time with your elders and have a good rest for two days. After the New Year’s Eve, I will test you. I can’t answer the question, haha! ”
Frightened by Gu Wenxuan's sneer, Brother Li subconsciously shrank his neck, and then smiled, "Anyway, you don't use a ruler to hit your palms, so I'm not afraid." "Now and then, I am one year older during the New Year. I am If I don't punish you with a ruler, I'll whip you with a stick. Wait, I'll write a letter to your sister.
You can take it back and give it to Jiaxing and his father, or to Dahua. There is nothing important written in it, just tell your sister that I will be home at night the day after tomorrow as soon as possible. ”
Before Gu Wenxuan finished speaking, Brother Li, who was already a familiar figure, helped him take out the cut rice paper from the paper box on the side and spread it on the desk.
When Gu Wenxuan saw this, he didn't waste any time and started grinding the ink stick on the inkstone. When he saw that it was almost done, he took a brush from the pen holder and started writing a letter.
At this time, Brother Li turned around to the table and chairs to see what he was writing, and took a book from the coffee table between the two chairs.
He had just flipped through less than twenty pages, and Gu Wenxuan, who was in front of the desk over there, had already written the letter in several strokes at a very fast speed.
"Should I take this book back to read?"
"Not only this one, I originally found it for you to take back. You have to take this one back and read it carefully. In addition to these, I still have it at home."
What should I do if I regret taking the book back to read? Brother Li suddenly remembered the days when he studied with Gu Wenxuan.
At the same time, he did not dare to ask about his experience in reading these books and whether Dajiang had already read them thoroughly.
No need to ask, he could imagine that Dajiang, that bookworm, was already a long way ahead of him, and the gap between the two brothers became even wider.
However, Brother Li couldn't help but asked a question that he had been hiding in his heart for the past few days, "Brother-in-law, what do you think I should come back and learn from you?"
"Not so good. Brother Li, don't question your talent in reading. Uncle Lin and I have been exchanging letters. If you are not suitable for Jingshan Academy, that's all.
The problem is that Jingshan Academy is very suitable for you to study. The article you brought back yesterday, let alone the style of writing, is a great improvement in terms of the content of the words.
Don't compare with Dajiang. It's not that Dajiang is smarter than you. Although he is one year younger than you, he has experienced more things than you because of your different family backgrounds.
Therefore, he is very hardworking and full of energy, and he wants to hold up the family. When he reaches a certain level, he will definitely not be as good as you. You are now gathering strength.
Once accumulated to a certain extent, the stamina will be full. Stop thinking wildly, lay a solid foundation first, and communicate more with classmates in college to discuss knowledge.
Regardless of whether you can learn from others' strengths through communication with classmates, if you listen too much, you will naturally gain insights. This is something you can't learn from being around me.
Why did Da Jiang live and eat in the county school except for Xiu Mu, but lacked this aspect of study? In fact, it was very disadvantageous for him. Recently, I have been thinking about going to the academy to spend some time.
If you have the chance, it would be better if you can go on a study tour. Just studying is not enough. You are still young. In addition to the knowledge in books, there is much more to learn besides books.
For example, if you just study, don't hear what's going on outside the window, don't work hard with your limbs, and don't know how to separate grains, do you believe that even if this person wins the top prize, his future will be limited?
For example, how to get along well with your classmates without suffering any disadvantages may seem like a small matter, but in the big picture, when you enter the official career, you will face more complicated interactions with your colleagues.
But now, including getting along with the Master, there are students from all backgrounds in the academy, which is naturally more conducive for you to learn how to recognize people first..." (End of Chapter)