SFS Chapter 83 I can only pamper him myself, what else can I do?
Chapter 83 I can only pamper him myself, what else can I do?
Upon hearing this, Gao Mengli and Lin Xi pulled Da Niu, who was kneeling on the ground, to his feet.
After seeing the scholar off, the two turned around and squatted in the corner of the academy wall with their backs to the big ox and cricket.
The cheapest horse of that era cost at least 50 taels.
Their family's small stall only earns a little over 4 liang (approximately 200 grams) a day. They've only been doing business for a little over ten days, and after deducting daily expenses and Da Niu's school fees, the income is minimal.
It will probably take another seven or eight days of business to earn enough to buy a horse.
Gao Mengli frowned as she looked at Lin Xi. "Xi Xi, how about we buy a horse for Da Niu? Buying one with other students could easily lead to disputes later. As his 'parents,' we should support his dream of becoming a 'powerful nation.'"
Lin Xi nodded; he thought so too.
His son, Da Niu, is a bit simple-minded, but he still likes him very much. He's more like a son than a biological son!
The two turned and glanced at Da Niu, who was standing not far away, happily working on his abacus, and immediately looked at him with disgust.
With his meager toothpaste sales and limited market only within the academy, it's nothing short of a pipe dream for him to raise enough money in a short time.
Although it's a consumable item, it takes time to repurchase it, but the children also want to share their burden.
What did Da Niu do wrong? He did nothing wrong!
Gao Mengli stood up, dusted herself off, and said, "Da Niu, it's good that you have the intention. But his method is really unreliable in the short term. We need to get the horse issue settled as soon as possible and not let him waste any more time on this."
The Six Arts of a Gentleman are enough for him to study for several years. If he delays any longer, he might not even pass the county-level imperial examination.
When their dreams of becoming "great powers" are shattered, they'll come home crying and need their parents to comfort them.
Lin Xi also stood up and nodded, "Yeah, he's just a little kid, let him focus on his studies, we'll take care of the money to buy horses."
Thinking about "working" now is too early. When he grows up, he'll have plenty of opportunities to experience the "bittersweetness" of working. By then, he won't even have time to play.
Entering the adult world of "working" early isn't all that rosy!
Gao Mengli beckoned to Da Niu, "Da Niu, come here."
Da Niu quickly shook the abacus twice, stuffed it into his pocket, and ran towards the direction where the two were.
Lin Xi coughed lightly and looked at Da Niu, "Da Niu, from now on, you'll be responsible for studying hard at the academy. Your mother and I have decided to buy you a horse in a few days."
Da Niu's eyes widened in disbelief. "Really? Dad, you're not kidding me?!"
This question was specifically asked to Lin Xi, after all, his father often teased him!
But after Da Niu finished speaking, he hesitated, "But, this will cost a lot of money, won't it? Our family..."
His family still lives in two mud-walled, thatched-roof houses...
He had heard his father complain about the house more than once and wanted to build a new one...
Seeing Da Niu's hesitant look, Lin Xi gently tapped his head and said, "Why are you thinking so much? You don't need to worry about things at home. Although your father isn't very capable, I can still earn enough money to buy you a horse."
At most, if we don't slack off for now and work a little harder, we can earn the money from the horses.
Da Niu sniffed, tears welling up in his eyes, "Dad, Mom, you've been so good to me."
He sniffled and was about to hug his kind old man who had moved him so much!
Unexpectedly, Lin Xi reached out and pushed his head away, her face full of disgust, "Don't rub your snot on me, stay away from me."
That brat, with tears and snot all over his face, don't even think about getting on "my mom".
The感动 (feeling of being touched) lasted only a second, Dad, you know how to spoil the mood...
Gao Mengli smiled as she watched the father and son's love-hate relationship, then patted Da Niu on the shoulder, "Hurry up and wipe yourself clean, go back to class, don't waste time."
Da Niu grunted in grievance, walked to Lin Xi's side, and looked up at his father.
Lin Xi assumed his dead son wanted to say something sentimental, so he waited patiently for him to speak.
Who knew that this kid, holding his hand, would suddenly reach into his sleeve and pull out his personal embroidered handkerchief.
"Father, can I borrow this to wipe my face? I don't have a handkerchief!"
After saying that, he waved the handkerchief and disappeared in a flash.
Lin Xi was so angry he jumped up and down. It was his favorite light blue handkerchief, with embroidery on it, and it was incredibly exquisite.
It was the only embroidered handkerchief that he found that truly touched his heart, after rummaging through his belongings at home.
"You brat, give it back to me."
Lin Xi shouted and pretended to chase after Da Niu.
Gao Mengli quickly grabbed him, but she couldn't suppress the smile on her lips. "Okay, stop chasing me. I'll buy you a new one later."
"Light blue?"
"Ok!"
"Embroidered?"
"Ok!"
"Silk?"
"Um???"
Gao Mengli turned to look at Lin Xi, a half-smile on her face, "I advise you not to push your luck."
"Hehe, Mengli..." Lin Xi chuckled and shook Gao Mengli's hand.
Gao Mengli glanced at him. It seemed that disagreeing today would definitely not appease him, so she could only nod helplessly, "Let's go, Immortal..."
"it is good!"
The two left the academy and headed straight for the cloth shop!
As soon as I entered, I saw the familiar proprietress standing behind the counter.
Lin Xi excitedly ran over, "Boss! Bring out your silk handkerchiefs, let me choose some!"
Upon hearing this, the proprietress's face lit up with a smile. "Oh, it's you two! What brings you here today to pick out handkerchiefs? The silk handkerchiefs are over here, all newly arrived, with a wide variety of styles."
As she spoke, she took out a stack of exquisite silk handkerchiefs from the counter.
Lin Xi couldn't wait to go over, her eyes shining, and started rummaging through the pile of handkerchiefs.
Gao Mengli strolled over slowly, looking at him helplessly with eyes full of doting affection. There was nothing she could do; he was her "best friend," so she would spoil her and take care of her.
A moment later, Lin Xi picked up a handkerchief, its light blue silk embroidered with exquisite patterns, somewhat similar to the previous one. "Mengli, what do you think of this one?"
Gao Mengli took it in her hand, looked at it, and nodded. "Okay."
The shop owner glanced at Gao Mengli's breasts, then at her own ample bosom.
She didn't understand where she had gone wrong.
Where did this guy find such a perfect man? She was so envious; he even personally picked out a handkerchief for her. Not only did he pick it out, but he also asked for her opinion, showing complete respect for her wishes.
I'm so envious, so jealous...
"Boss, how much is this?" Lin Xi asked the price in a great mood.
The shop owner coughed lightly, then spoke in a soft, gentle voice, "This young man has a good eye. You're all regular customers, so this is a discounted price for you, 200 coins!"
200 coins?! That's about two hundred dollars in today's money!
That's acceptable!
Lin Xi immediately took out two strings of copper coins from his pocket and gave them to the proprietress, "Thank you, proprietress!"
The proprietress took the coin, her smile somewhat forced. "Alright, come again sometime."
Because she felt so sour...
Look, look! Other people's men are so generous in buying things for their wives!
She was so gentle, yet he didn't even glance at her. She regretted marrying him so early!