Ordinary happy life

Chapter 157 Free of food expenses

The middle-aged man was very fast. After a while, he opened the door and let Zhang Dayong take Lin Qin and the children in. After everyone went in, the middle-aged man closed the door again, and then said to Zhang Dayong, "Come with me, the voice Be gentle, the kids are still in class."

Hearing that the children were still in class, Zhang Dayong and Lin Qin subconsciously slowed down their steps. Even Zhang Jingcheng, who was usually the most naughty, followed Lin Qin quietly at this time.

"You sit here, this is the dean of our academy. You can call him dean Yi." The middle-aged man led Zhang Dayong and his group through rows of houses and a large garden, and came to a room. In front of the gorgeous wooden house, a man about fifty years old was sitting in the house, reading a book quietly. There was also a cup of tea and some refreshments on the table, which showed that he was a very particular person.

"Hello, Dean Yi." Although the middle-aged man pointed to a row of chairs for Zhang Dayong and his party to sit down, the chairs were not only polished but also carved and looked very expensive, so how could they dare to sit on them.

Dean Yi seemed to have nothing wrong with the dress and behavior of Zhang Dayong and others. He waved to Zhang Qiong'an in a friendly manner. When Zhang Qiong'an came up, he asked, "Do you want to come to Yulin Academy to study??? Have you read books on weekdays? Why? Are you here to study???"

Zhang Qiong'an was a little flustered and subconsciously looked at Zhang Dayong and Lin Qin. Under the encouraging eyes of his parents, he took a deep breath and calmly replied, "I only know a few words from Grandpa Li on weekdays. I have never read a book, but I want to study, I want to learn to read, and I want to be a sensible person."

Zhang Dayong and Lin Qin held each other's hands tightly, fearing that Zhang Qiong'an's answer would dissatisfy Dean Yi Unable to enter school.

Dean Yi seemed to notice everyone's nervousness, and said with a slight smile, "Don't be so nervous. Although we only recruit boys and girls here, we don't select family background or whether they have studied. Many people come to study here. None of our boys or girls can read. As long as you are willing to read and learn and can teach for free, we welcome you."

Dean Yi said this and agreed to let Zhang Qiong'an enroll. Zhang Dayong and Lin Qin happily hugged each other. After a while, Zhang Dayong carefully took out a banknote from his arms and handed it to Dean Yi and said, "Dean Yi, if I have money, please be sure to accept our brother An. He has been smart and sensible since he was a child. He is like me." My father is incompetent and I have been putting off sending him to study until now."

"Father, you are not incompetent, you are very good." Zhang Qiong'an couldn't help crying when she heard Zhang Dayong's self-deprecating words and held Zhang Dayong's hand. Don't let him say that.

To be honest, Dean Yi was quite surprised by Zhang Dayong's family. He could see that although Zhang Dayong could afford banknotes, he was not very wealthy. Under such a premise, he can actually spend dozens of taels of silver to send his little brother to study. It's not like there are people from ordinary families who want to send his little brother to study, but usually there is only one little brother who wants him to study here. In a few years, you will be able to marry into a good family. But Zhang Dayong not only has one child but also two boys. He is also willing to let his little brother read and read. This is really rare.

"Your little brother's name is An Ge'er, right? I can see that An Ge'er is a sensible child. I like this kid very much. Don't worry about this man. I will definitely accept your little brother. You can give me the banknote." Put it away first. I will have someone take you to the teacher responsible for collecting tuition in a moment. You just need to pay the tuition. As for this child, I will waive his accommodation and food expenses. From now on, you can study in peace." The last sentence Dean Yi looked at Zhang Qiongan and said.

Zhang Dayong didn't expect such a good thing. He pulled Zhang Qiong'an and bowed to Dean Yi, "Thank you, Dean. Thank you, Dean." "

Thank you, Dean. I will definitely study hard." Zhang Qiong'an looked at it seriously. Dean Zhu Yi said.

Dean Yi looked at the look in Zhang Qiong'an's eyes and nodded slightly in his heart that he was a tough little brother.

Following Dean Yi's words, the middle-aged man soon led Zhang Dayong and his party to find a woman in her thirties. She paid Zhang Qiong'an's tuition and received the key to the room where Zhang Qiong'an lived, as well as proof of identity. Because there were only boys and girls staying in the accommodation, Zhang Dayong, as a man, could not go in. Zhang Dayong had no choice but to regretfully wait at the door with the two boys. Lin Qin took Zhang Qiong'an's luggage and accompanied him to the dormitory to clean up the room and make the bed. Fortunately, with the help of the middle-aged man, Lin Qin didn't have to worry about being tired carrying such a heavy bedding alone.

The dormitory where the students of Yulin Academy live is built at the back of the academy. There are neat rows of low-rise buildings in an orderly manner. Most of the children in the academy are locals from the county. There are not many people staying in the dormitory, so there are still empty rooms. Quite a lot. Zhang Qiong'an was assigned to a four-person room, and the other three were all young men. The room was very large, with four beds and four cabinets inside, which were privately owned by each student.

In addition to beds and cabinets, there are several stools and a large square table, which are shared by all students in the dormitory. There are also kettles, teacups, etc. I won't go into details.

After Zhang Qiong'an opened the door, Lin Qin looked at it carefully and found that the room was larger than the three main rooms of their family. It was not only spacious but also bright and comfortable to look at.

The middle-aged man handed the bedding to Lin Qin after sending the person there. He did not go in but waited at the door.

Lin Qin put the quilt on the only empty bed, and while helping Zhang Qiong'an make the bed, he warned, "You have been a sensible person since you were a child. When you come here, your father and dad are not here. You have to take care of yourself. Here. Don't be reluctant to spend the money you left behind. When you use it up, my father will get it for you when you go home. Don't be embarrassed to eat when you eat. Be sure to eat enough. If the weather gets cold, remember to put on more clothes. If you have any trouble, If you are happy, or if you are bullied, you must find someone to come back with news and tell us, and we will definitely come to support you." "

Dad, I have written it all down, and I will study hard." Lin Qin warmly warned Zhang Qiong'an could no longer suppress the reluctance in her heart, and her tears fell down.

Lin Qin looked at Zhang Qiong'an's still immature face, and his eyes began to sore, but he knew that staying here to study would only have advantages and no disadvantages for Zhang Qiong'an. He reluctantly took Zhang Qiong'an's hand and said, "Brother An, remember, although our family is from the countryside, we are not inferior to others. We usually don't cause trouble, but we are not afraid of it. In case someone really bullies us. You, don't hold back and have to fight back, you know."

Zhang Qiong'an has been sensible and capable since he was a child, so Lin Qin is not worried at all about whether he can take care of himself. He is worried that Zhang Qiong'an will do it because of his family background. If your relationship is looked down upon by other students in the school, you will be bullied.

"Dad, I've written it down." Zhang Qiong'an carefully wrote down Lin Qin's words. In the next few years of his study career, Zhang Qiong'an also implemented Lin Qin's instructions very well. On weekdays, he concentrates on studying and works hard to make good friends with his classmates, but if someone looks down on him because of his family background, Zhang Qiong'an will not be shameless to support him. Even if the other party's words are too unpleasant, Zhang Qiong'an will seriously ask the other party to apologize. If the other party does not apologize, he will directly go to the teacher. After several times, the classmates all knew that Zhang Qiong'an was not easy to mess with. However, Zhang Qiong'an had a gentle personality and good academic talent. After a period of running in, except for a few young ladies who looked down on country people, the other students were very happy to accept it. Got him.

Although Lin Qin wanted to stay with Zhang Qiong'an for a while, Zhang Qiong'an was now a student of Yulin Academy and it was time to go to class. Moreover, Zhang Dayong was waiting for him outside with his two children, so it was hard for him to stay.

"Brother An, please take the five taels of silver here. If you like something, buy it. Don't waste it, you know." Although the college is responsible for food and accommodation, it is impossible to exchange favors. It doesn't cost anything, and if you see a headdress, silk flowers or something that you like when you go shopping with your classmates, you can't afford to buy it.

Although Zhang Qiong'an didn't want to accept it, he knew that if he didn't accept the money, Lin Qin and Zhang Dayong would definitely remain uneasy. Although he accepted the silver, Zhang Qiong'an told himself that he would never use the five taels of silver unless necessary. Five taels of silver may not seem like much to the children in the county, but Zhang Qiong'an knows that if he is unlucky, Zhang Dayong may not be able to earn five taels of silver even if he works hard for a day. They have worked hard in the fields for a whole year, and they only get a few taels of silver when they sell the surplus grain.

Seeing that Zhang Qiong'an had accepted the money, Lin Qin gave him a few more words and then reluctantly followed the middle-aged man away. After Zhang Qiong'an packed up his clothes, he followed a woman who managed the dormitory to the place where classes were held. Start his reading career.

"Did you give the money to Brother An? How is the place where he lives? Is it comfortable???" Zhang Dayong asked impatiently as soon as he saw Lin Qin coming out and helped him get on the bullock cart.

"I gave you the money. The place where Brother An lives is as big as the three rooms in our hall, but it's so bright. The bed is much bigger than the bed at Brother An's house." Lin Qin said with a smile.

Lin Qin's words made Zhang Dayong feel at ease a lot. He drove the ox cart and prepared to take a stroll around the county, and then returned to the town to sign up for Zhang Jingcheng. Zhang Dayong ignored Lin Qin's objections and bought him some beautiful headbands that were only available in the county. He also bought an uneaten bozi cake for each of the two children. The crystal clear look was quite tempting.

The two children were sensible and held up the bowl cake to ask Zhang Dayong and Lin Qin to take a bite first. The two couldn't resist. The children were also curious about what this thing tasted like, so they both took a small bite. It was ice cold and sweet. No wonder they just saw it. Many children like to eat it.

Because it was getting late, Zhang Dayong found a dim sum stall and ordered two bowls of cold noodles for adults, a bowl of shredded pork noodles for Zhang Jingcheng, and soft wontons for An An.

Just four bowls of dim sum cost Zhang Dayong more than 100 yuan. It was a bit expensive, but the taste was indeed not comparable to that of other restaurants in town. It was much more delicious.

After a simple lunch, Zhang Dayong took Lin Qin and the two children back to Luohua Town to sign up for Zhang Jingcheng.

Zhang Jingcheng's registration was much simpler, with two sheep's hooves wrapped in red paper and five taels of silver for tuition. The tuition is a little more expensive than ordinary schools, but lunch is included, so Zhang Dayong doesn't have to run to deliver meals every day at noon.

Because it was getting late today, after successful registration, my husband gave me a Three-Character Classic and a Thousand-Character Classic and asked Zhang Dayong to take Zhang Jingcheng back and come to class tomorrow morning.

Zhang Dayong had never touched a book. In his opinion, it was something belonging to a cultural person. After receiving the book from his husband, Zhang Dayong was so nervous that he sweated. Later, Lin Qin couldn't bear to look at it and took it and put it in Zhang Jingcheng's book bag. Only then did Zhang Dayong be rescued.