Chapter 712 Did I hug the wrong thigh?
Did I hug the wrong thigh? Zhou Banxia glanced at the two uncles and uncles beside him in a funny way, knowing that they had something to talk about, so he simply leaned on the couch.
Do you also study abroad?
"Not at the moment. If I don't talk about your third sister, I wouldn't trust you to go to Jiangnan with your brother and the others. When you turn twelve, I will definitely let you go.
By that time, if you are not old enough to study abroad, your third sister and I will send someone to escort you around to gain experience, instead of now.
Now you should focus on books first. Regardless of whether you want to take the imperial examination or become an official in the future, try to take the county examination when you are ten years old and pass the government examination before you are twelve years old.
We don’t have to wait until we have the reputation of being a scholar to go out easily. By then, our family will almost have some foundation in Yangzhou Prefecture, and it will not be easy to travel around.
Now, you will go to the village school for two years and spend these two years with your parents. After two years, you will soon have to go to Jingshan Academy to study. It will be hard at that time. "
Xiaohe shook his head subconsciously, then nodded his head again after realizing it, "Brother-in-law, I'm not afraid of hard work. No matter how hard studying can be, it just makes me tired from practicing calligraphy every day.
I am still happy to read and endorse. I know that for children like us who come from farm families, the only way out is to study hard and gain fame.
Otherwise, the third sister would not have woken up early in the morning and gone through all the hardships to support my brother and me in studying. Although my uncle had few tutors, he spent a lot of money on paper and ink.
I was thinking about it so that my dad wouldn’t hear it. I wanted to go on a study tour with my brother and the others. I was the youngest. Unlike my brother who had to study hard right away, I still had time to earn money... ..."
Hearing this, Gu Wenxuan turned his eyes to Zhou Banxia.
The couple looked at each other, and Zhou Banxia lowered his eyes.
"...I asked my third brother to inquire a lot. I have thought it over carefully for myself. You and Sanjie can make money just by taking the scented candle from the third sister's workshop to Yangzhou Mansion.
I did the math carefully and found that there was also silk and satin produced in Jiangnan. I could bring the goods here and bring them back, and make a profit on the price difference. "
That's great, daughter-in-law, your mother's family has a good business prospect!
"I can't handle the big business, but I can handle this kind of business that makes a profit, third brother. I tricked him into telling me that my second brother had his own shop in Yangzhou Prefecture.
However, the second brother's shop sells foreign goods from the sea, and he does not have a large business. He only has one shop in Yingtianfu and Yangzhoufu.
According to what the third brother said, the second brother originally wanted to open a shop like this in the capital, but the owners behind opening such a shop in the capital were all royal nobles.
So the second brother simply didn’t open a shop in the capital. If he had something new and interesting, he would ask the shopkeeper to directly transfer the money to a shop like this in the capital..."
There is no need for Xiaohe to trick Zhou Yanfeng into this matter. Then, Zhou Yanfeng helped Zhou Yan years ago Hai brought a few imported items for his unborn nephew to play with.
One of them was a pocket watch, which was very valuable nowadays. Zhou Banxia saw that there was such a valuable gift in the brocade box. Gu Wenxuan will not hide it from anyone in the future. < br>
Afterwards, Zhou Yanfeng did not hide anything from Gu Wenxuan. He even said that the reason why his second brother Zhou Yanhai opened such a shop was because they had an uncle who was involved in overseas business.
As long as there was a way to do overseas business. It can be done, although this business It's a very risky business, but it's a hugely profitable business, so many long-established investors will participate in it, but Zhou Yanhai doesn't want to get too involved with the real owners behind it, so he uses his uncle's network to get some imported goods to earn the difference. < br>
It is said that the profit from the price difference is also very considerable. Originally, Zhou Yanhai asked him and his wife if they wanted to earn pocket money for their nephew, but as soon as the dividends for Gaofu came out, he and his wife stopped playing with him.
In Zhou Yanfeng's words, his second brother felt ashamed and asked his sister to make any difference. It would be better to let the eldest brother work hard and become a first-class official as soon as possible.
But not only Gu Wenxuan, but also Zhou Banxia could not explain these words in detail to Xiao He, so he could only tell him not to mention to the third person that Zhou Yanhai had two private shops.
"...even my father didn't tell me. The second brother wanted our father to know, so he would not hide it from our father. In the final analysis, the businessman's association with the second brother's reputation would be harmful or not beneficial."
Xiaohe nodded knowingly,
"Besides, you shouldn't be affected by these money-making things now. Although our family is not as wealthy as those in Gaofu, it is more than enough for food and clothing.< br>
Before you are under sixteen years old, no matter what career you decide to do in the future, and before you have a clear understanding of your ideals and aspirations, Third Sister does not want to let you come while she can still protect you. In order to settle down the population, the third sister does not ask for much. I only hope that you will have a smooth life.
Before you grow up, study hard. Of course, the third sister wants you to study and you will be successful. The reputation of a scholar is good for standing in the world, but more importantly, I want you to study and understand.
It is not the third sister who can teach you, but it depends on how much you can understand on your own. I hope you can protect yourself no matter what situation you are in.
That's all. I don't think about how you want to be rich, let alone how you want to be in a high position, grow up well, and stop growing crooked. Third sister will be very happy. "
Xiaohe felt sour in his heart, and wanted to say to Third Sister, I also want to be like my brother and make everyone feel that you have not endured all the hardships and cultivated me in vain.
Me too I can support my family, I can work hard, and I can support you. Today, my uncle will protect you, and tomorrow when I am older, I will be able to protect you.
Opening his mouth, Xiaohe swallowed what he wanted to say. When he spoke, he nodded his head hard, "Okay, I'll listen to you. I'll settle down and study hard first." ”
So good!
Gu Wenxuan rubbed his brother-in-law's little head with itching hands, "Don't think too much. When you grow up and you can contribute more, my daughter will look up to you as an uncle."
Xiaohe was still in a complicated mood at first. Yes, as soon as he heard his third brother-in-law's words, he grabbed his mischievous right hand and burst out laughing.
Look, this is great, be bigger and don’t pretend to be serious! Gu Wenxuan gave his brother-in-law a gentle blow, but he didn't dare to use any force.
This little guy’s head is so good that he can use it. This is the real good seedling. Whether it’s reading and studying, or his ability to communicate with others, he is very much like his wife.
It’s not just a general resemblance, she is exactly the same as his wife. His wife had this kind of character when she was eight or nine years old. She had so many ideas that he was often dumbfounded.
It's not that he is boasting. Although girls mature earlier than boys, he is considered smart. He still often feels that he has many shortcomings in front of his wife.
For such a child, if his old sister is betrothed to him, with his third sister here, there is no need to worry about the probability that he will lose to Bao Ya one day...