Chapter 62 Zhi Yu En
"Mr. Sun, I know you are a scholar," Wen Mingqian tied a string of white jade rosary beads with an emerald-colored silk thread necklace on her front. She held it in her hand and twisted it slowly. "There are many things that I don't want to do, but I have to bow my head under the roof of others.
I also value that you are a gentleman who is unwilling to compromise. Managing accounts is a big thing. It can be settled, but it is difficult to settle the heart. . I entrust you with this job today, so I can trust you. Please don’t refuse.” I am really grateful to my wife for her kindness.”
He was born in a poor family but had great ambition. He studied hard since he was a child, but unfortunately he became a scholar at the age of twenty and failed in his career.
He didn't give up yet, thinking that he would make a name for himself no matter what.
But after he was thirty years old, with his family watching him eagerly, he had no intention of continuing his studies.
I originally wanted to find a place to sit, but there are dignitaries everywhere in the capital, and all the teachers they hire must be from Juren, and he is not qualified as a scholar.
There is barely anyone who can use him, and the remuneration he can give is not enough to support the family.
So I had to ask my former classmate to find him such a job.
Mr. Zheng is in charge of the accounts and only lets him be a helper. But he also knew that the accounts here were not clear, and Lao Zheng would give him more when he paid the monthly payment.
At first he didn't want to take it, but he couldn't resist it and Lao Zheng tried to beat him.
Although he accepted the money later, he still felt uncomfortable.
"Mr. Sun, if you are too busy alone, you can choose a smart one among the servants at home," Wen Mingqian said, "From this month on, the monthly money you get will be the same as before. Same as Mr. Sun.”
Old Zheng got more than twice as much money as him, and Mr. Sun was really overjoyed.
Although he still has the dignity of a scholar, he also has the burden of supporting his family on his shoulders.
Thinking that in the future, the whole family would finally be able to fill their stomachs, add meat and vegetables every now and then, and be able to make a winter coat for each of them by the end of the year, he felt very satisfied.
"Madam, I, Sun, am really grateful for your kindness to me. I can't say too much at this time, but please Madam watch what I do in the future!" Mr. Sun He bowed deeply to Wen Mingqian, his gratitude beyond words.
"Take the account books back!" Wen Mingqian said, "Let's make it clear with Mr. Zheng."
After he stepped back, Zhang Ma said to Wen Mingqian: "This Sun Xiucai is quite honest. You don’t know how to use tricks to hide adultery.”
"Everyone likes to hire smart people, but they don't know that honest people are really useful." Wen Mingqian took a sip of tea and said, "The position of accountant is very important, and it is impossible to find reliable people."
"Girl now He will definitely be determined to reuse him," Zhang Ma said. "Otherwise, how can he survive on his own?"
"It's not enough. There are too many people from the Song family in this house. ," Wen Mingqian shook his head slightly, "Have you heard the story of buying a horse bone for a thousand gold?"
"Does the girl mean to show more kindness to Sun Xiucai?" Zhang Ma understood immediately.
"That's right, don't you know where Sun Xiucai's home is? Then go and do it!" Wen Mingqian said and stood up, "The old lady must have had breakfast by now, and I will too It’s time to go and say hello.”
Sun Xiucai was busy in the palace all day, and it was almost dark before he returned to his home.
Although he was physically tired, he was extremely happy in his heart, and even his steps were brisker than usual.
He used the few copper coins he had left to buy a pack of fried tofu and a pack of soy pork rinds, and took them home to satisfy the cravings of the old and the young. The family has a large population and he earns very little, so it is difficult for him to get a bit of meat on a daily basis.
But he was stunned as soon as he entered the door.
His home was very different today than in the past.
Not only were two lamps lit, the wicks were picked brightly. The table was filled with food, including meat and vegetables, as well as snacks.
On a cabinet made of several old suitcases, there are a large pile of pieces of cloth, including fine cloth and cocoon silk. There are also two large bags containing many ready-made clothes for the elderly, children and women. All.
There is also a brand new camphor wood box placed in the corner. I don’t know what is inside.
His elderly parents, his sick wife, and his seven children were all gathered around the table, smiling from ear to ear.
"This is..." Sun Xiucai pointed to the table and then to the box.
"This is all sent by Zhang's mother in the mansion. She said it was the wish of the madam." Sun Xiucai's wife Ma said, "Madam is kind-hearted and takes pity on the old and young in our family. I will send it to you at noon. It’s here, oh! It’s a big cart full! I thought they sent it to the wrong place at first, but Mother Zhang said it was sent to our family.”
“Son, You are really good this time!" Old Mrs. Sun grinned toothlessly and burst into tears. She had cried several times that day, "Mom has never eaten such delicious snacks! The material is so slippery, my God, I’m afraid I’ll lose my life if I wear it! He also gave us money to ask a doctor to see the doctor..."
"Son! Mother Zhang said that Madam appreciates you and wants you. When you become the accountant in the house, you must be worthy of your master and never betray your conscience." Mr. Sun never forgot to teach his son.
"Madam just told me about this today. She just asked me to be the accountant, and the money I earned was twice as much as before. Madam actually sent so many things, I am really ashamed! "Sun Xiucai was extremely grateful to Wen Mingqian from the bottom of his heart. For him, this was really a profound favor.
"That's not all! Mother Zhang also sent a message on behalf of Madam, saying that all three of our boys will be sent to school." Ma said while wiping her tears, "She knows we can't afford it, and she also knows how much you want to Let the children study and earn fame... What is in that box is the four treasures of the study, three sets, complete! "
If we talk about the previous things, it is enough to make Sun Xiucai grateful.
Hearing this, he almost knelt down and kowtowed to Wen Mingqian.
He himself wasted half his life and failed to fulfill his wish.
The three sons are very smart, but the family is in a difficult situation and cannot let them study.
Although he himself taught them how to read and write, his mental and financial resources were limited and he could not compete with those children from wealthy families.
What people fear most is not poverty, but living in poverty without hope.
Everything is inferior, only reading is superior.
Only by allowing their sons to read can their family have a real chance to turn around.
How many nights did Sun Xiucai lie awake, hating himself for being incompetent and blaming God for not showing mercy.
He never dreamed that Wen Mingqian would help him realize his extravagant wish that he never dared to imagine in one day.
His heart was racing, but he couldn't say a word.
Suddenly he picked up the wine glass on the table and drank it all in one gulp. The strong wine burned his chest, igniting a fire in his heart: "I, Sun, will do everything in my life to repay the favor. Madam!”
(End of this chapter)