flstandardbreds Chapter 260 Things I Like to Do
Chapter 260 Things I Like to Do
Shen Li nodded and walked out, closing the study door casually. Without looking at the man in the yard, she went back to her room to wash up.
Someone had already prepared hot water in the room, so I took a comfortable bath, wrung my hair dry, and went to bed to practice martial arts.
The next afternoon, Shen Qian'an was going back to the academy. Before leaving, he said that he would not come back to celebrate the New Year this year.
The family was sitting in the hall chatting, and Shen Qianan talked about his plans for this year: "Dad, Mom, the teacher plans to take me and a few students from the academy to study abroad, so we won't be back for the New Year this year."
After hearing this, Shen Changshan and Lin Cuicui were not very worried about their son. He knew martial arts, and if they gave him some money, he could take care of himself.
"The teacher also said that this study trip will last for three months in total, and I can only bring three taels of silver with me, and I will come back next year to prepare for the Tongsheng exam."
"Old Four, have you made up your mind?"
"Well, we were planning on taking the test last year, but the situation was unstable, so my father and I suggested that we not take the test."
Lin Cuicui thought for a while and nodded, "Three taels of silver is enough. The purpose of studying abroad is to experience life. The fact that the teacher chose you proves that he has high hopes for you."
"I know, mother."
"Have you packed your clothes?"
"Mom, I have packed everything. Apart from the clothes I am wearing, I have brought two ordinary cotton-padded jackets. The rest can be prepared together at the academy."
Shen Changshan nodded after listening, "Be vigilant when you go out and protect yourself."
"Well, I see."
Looking at the carriage going away, Lin Cuicui's eyes became a little red. The third brother was not at home, and the fourth brother was not back either.
Shen Changshan put his arm around his wife's shoulders and said, "The children have grown up, and we need to gradually get used to them leaving us."
"it is good."
Shen Li had long been accustomed to the increasingly distant relationship between her parents.
Besides, now that I have a father, I guess my mother doesn’t need my comfort anymore, so I’d better not disturb them here.
With this kind of clinginess, I guess if it were a few years earlier, I might have been able to give birth to a little brother or sister for myself.
Xu Taohua returned to the room with her son and found her husband in a daze again. She put her son down, patted his head, and told him to go play aside.
"Ms. sir, what's wrong?"
Shen Jingyuan shook his head and said nothing.
Xu Taohua stood behind him and massaged his shoulders. "Husband, you have been so quiet for quite some time. Can you tell me why?"
Shen Jingyuan pursed his lips, reached out and held his wife's hand, and pulled her to sit on the chair next to him.
"Madam, I'm fine. I'm just happy for my third and fourth brothers for finding something they like to do."
Xu Taohua was stunned, looked at her husband's face, and asked tentatively: "What does my husband like to do?"
A look of confusion flashed across Shen Jingyuan's face. Before the family split, he didn't think so much about it. At that time, even having enough food and clothing was a problem.
Now, his third and fourth brothers are not around. As the eldest son, he has to stay with his parents and fulfill his filial duties. He has never thought about what he can do.
Seeing the confused look on her husband's face, Xu Taohua's face flashed a trace of heartache.
"What does my husband like to do?"
"I like to wield swords and guns."
Xu Taohua nodded and tried to guide him, "Then why don't you think about what you can do?"
What can he do?
He used to dream of joining the army, but now he has elderly parents and young children to take care of, so it is no longer appropriate.
He shook his head. "Let's not talk about this."
Xu Taohua smiled gently and said "OK" softly.
However, the next day, she still took Shen Mochi to Shen Li's yard. When she got there, Pei Yu was playing chess with Shen Li.
She stood at the door of the study, holding the eager Shen Mochi by the hand, preventing him from passing through.
"Ali, did I bother you?"
Shen Li looked up, "No, it's windy outside, sister-in-law, bring Ah Chi in first."
"it is good."
After getting permission, Shen Mochi threw himself into Shen Li's arms and kissed her on the face. Pei Yu on the opposite side frowned secretly when he saw this scene, but Shen Li's attention was not on him at the moment.
Shen Li stuffed a toy into her nephew's pocket, put him aside, and poured a cup of tea for her sister-in-law. Then she asked, "Sister-in-law, what do you want to see me about?"
Xu Taohua glanced at Pei Yu, thought that this was not something that outsiders shouldn't hear, so she just told him directly.
"It's your eldest brother. He's been distracted lately. I asked him yesterday, but he didn't say anything."
"I guess he saw his third and fourth brothers find out what they wanted to do in the future, and then he became confused because of this."
Shen Li nodded. She had also noticed it these past two days. She had originally planned to ask, but was held back by Pei Yu. Unexpectedly, her sister-in-law came first.
"Sister-in-law, what does my brother like to do?"
"He, you also know that your eldest brother has no talent for studying. He only has strength. What he likes most is to wield swords and guns."
As the aunt and sister-in-law were talking, they saw the little guy next to them was about to make trouble again, so Pei Yu directly picked him up and took him to the other side of the study to play.
Shen Li and Xu Taohua didn't say anything when they saw it. They were in the room anyway, and Pei Yu would not do anything to a child.
"Sister-in-law, did brother tell you what he wants to do?"
"No, that's why I came to ask you."
Shen Li tapped the table with her fingers, which was her usual little action when she was thinking about something.
The eldest brother should have thought about joining the army, but never said it out loud. He was probably concerned that the third and fourth brothers were not around, and now he has elderly parents and young children to take care of, so he simply didn't say it.
But the eldest brother has gone to join the army now. Shen Li's eyes turned and saw Pei Yu whispering with A Chi on the side. Isn't there a ready-made person?
"Sister-in-law, let me think about it first. I'll come to you another day."
"Okay, this matter is not urgent."
"Ah."
The aunt and niece talked for a while, and then Xu Taohua took Shen Mochi back. Before leaving, Shen Mochi held Pei Yu's hand reluctantly.
The two continued playing Go, and Shen Li teased him, "I didn't realize you're quite popular with kids."
Pei Yu smiled and said, "Your eldest nephew is very cute."
"That is."
Pei Yu just listened to their conversation word for word, and he also had some thoughts in his mind.
He didn't mind A Li's family background, but the capital was a place with many people and those who claimed to be from wealthy and powerful families loved to talk about other people's background the most.
He was not afraid, but he was worried that Shen Li would back down after hearing too many rumors, which was not acceptable.
He had also seen Shen Jingyuan's strength. He was a good soldier. With time, he would be able to become a general with his strength.
If nothing unexpected happens, Shen Qian'an will take the exam next year. By then, the family will have one civil and one military. Although their official positions are not very high, they have a promising future. With his support behind them, I believe they will be very sensible.
"Ali, if your brother wants to join the army, I have a way."