Chapter 111 Which Way to Go

Suddenly, Qiqi and Huihui, who had been hovering on the top of their carriage, swooped forward with a "ga ga" sound, and the howling of Zhuifeng could be vaguely heard.

Dabao, who was sleeping in Chen Afu's arms, opened his eyes and shouted, "Zhuifeng, I heard Zhuifeng's voice." Then he sat up, stuck his head out of the window, and shouted, "Zhuifeng, we are back."

Zhuifeng ran over and was about to jump on the carriage when he came to the side of the carriage. The coachman quickly pulled the horse stiff and stopped the carriage. Zhuifeng jumped on the carriage, got into the carriage, and licked Dabao, Chen Afu, and Alu with his tongue. There seemed to be tears in his eyes, and he whimpered in his mouth, as if he was expressing his feelings of parting. He was not so close to Wang Shi. While licking those people, he still rubbed his body against her legs.

Qiqi and Huihui followed Zhuifeng into the carriage. Seeing that they were close enough, they stretched their necks and imitated the howling of dogs to express their joy. Seeing Zhuifeng looking at them with a confused look on his face, several people laughed. Silly dog, after so many times, he still hasn't figured out how that sound was made.

When the carriage arrived outside the fence, Chen Ming was already standing there waiting. That day, he began to stand in the yard and look east since noon. When he saw Zhuifeng suddenly rush out of the yard and run to the east, and vaguely saw a carriage driving towards the village, he knew that his wife and children had returned.

The carriage stopped, and several people got off. Dabao ran over and hugged Chen Ming, and A Lu smiled and called "Dad". Wang and Chen Afu took down all the things on the carriage, and gave the driver a bag of snacks and sent him away.

Several people took the things into the house and packed them up. After talking for a while, Chen Ming asked Dabao to take a few bags of candy and snacks to send to the third grandfather and other family members and Xiao Shitou's house. Then go to the big room to invite Old Lady Chen, Chen Ye, and Chen Agui to come to dinner in the evening and take things.

Zhuifeng ran out happily with Dabao, while Qiqi and Huihui rushed into the air and flew westward.

Afterwards, Wang handed the deed of 100 acres of paddy fields to Chen Ming, and told him how Chen Afu earned the money.

Chen Afu said, "The money was earned in the city. These fields are for my daughter to honor my parents. Dad, just accept it. If Dad wants to tell my uncle and grandma, just tell them. Anyway, my third uncle's family knows about it. Now, our family is not afraid of others thinking about it."

Chen Ming took the deed with his name on it and said with emotion, "Thank you, Afu. Since you recovered from your illness, our family has been living better and better. Now Dad has even become a landlord." He said frustratedly, "Alas, a scholar is useless. Dad can't do anything except studying. He is not good at farming and doesn't understand business. When I was not in good health, it was your mother who supported me. When I was in good health, I didn't have the ability to make money, and let my daughter support me. Dad is ashamed. . "

Wang said angrily, "Look at what the head of the family is saying. No matter how healthy you are, this family feels like a home because you are here."

Chen Afu smiled and said, "Dad is not incapable of doing it. It's just that when he was healthy, he was still young and only focused on studying. Later, because of his poor health, he didn't have the energy to learn a plan. Now the family has bought so many fields, and will buy more fields and land in the future. My mother and I are women, and my brother and Dabao are young, so we have to rely on Dad to take care of these family assets in the future. Dad even passed the examination for Tongsheng. As long as Dad is willing to learn these things, he will definitely learn them. "

Chen Ming's health gradually improved. Now, except that he can't do physical work and can't walk long distances, he is basically the same as ordinary people. He must build confidence in him, let him learn how to survive, and shoulder the responsibilities that an adult man should bear.

Chen Afu thought for a long time about what path Chen Ming should take in the future. He had been studying before he was fourteen years old. At the age of fourteen, he had lung disease and began to rest in bed until now. It can be said that Chen Ye raised him before he was eighteen, and Wang raised him after he was eighteen.

Although he was kind-hearted and broad-minded, he was indeed "useless" in terms of survival. Apart from being able to read the sour articles of "zhihuzheya", he could only weave straw baskets and straw shoes.

Seeing Chen Ming in deep thought, Chen Afu deliberately tried again, "How about Daddy continue to study?"

Chen Afu did not want Chen Ming to continue studying and take the exams for Juren and Jinshi from the bottom of his heart.

He used to be just a student. He had thrown away his books for so many years. Now he is in his thirties and is not a top student like Chen Juren. If he continues to study, he will not be able to pass the exam. Even if he takes a step back, it is not worth it to pass the exam like Fan Jin in his fifties.

Chen Afu thinks that one of the most bizarre things in ancient times is the "white-haired candidates". They are "martyrs in their old age, with great ambitions", but they use the hardships of several generations to fulfill their illusory "dream of becoming the champion", which is the most selfish parasite.

After all, Chen Ming is already over 30 years old. He shouldn't push his livelihood to his wife and children for his unknown future. Moreover, his wife has almost embroidered her eyes to treat his illness and to take care of the family. He also knows that Chen Afu is not his own flesh and blood.

If he really chooses this path, then it is enough for him to give him a hundred acres and a big house, and at most give him some living expenses every month. In this way, he can repay his kindness in sheltering Xiao Afu, and let their family live without worries, and let Xiao Alu study well.

If Chen Ming can face the current situation of his family, is willing to be independent, and is willing to shoulder the burden of life for his wife and children, then Chen Afu is very willing to take him to make a fortune together.

Of course, there are different abilities, and it is impossible to make a 40-watt light bulb emit a 100-watt light.

If Chen Ming is established and is as capable as Chen Shi, many front-stage matters will be left to him. After all, it’s not good for women to be in the public eye too much in this era. She can just sit at home or behind the scenes.

If he is not that capable, as long as he is willing to learn, just hire someone who understands general affairs to teach him or take him to work with him.

Perhaps Wang was also afraid that Chen Ming would choose to continue studying. Her hands were shaking nervously, and she didn't dare to look up at Chen Ming. She was afraid that her healthy husband would really let her daughter continue to support him.

Chen Ming pondered for a while, raised his head, and said firmly, "Although it seems that what I have done best so far is reading. However, I can't continue reading. I can't read at such an old age. Let Alu and Dabao realize their dream of becoming a scholar. I am in my prime of health and can no longer let my wife and children support me. Alas, I have already wronged Juan Niang, Afu, and Alu because of my illness. There’s Dabao too, I can’t continue to wrong you.”

Wang's eyes were so touched that they were a little red. She raised her head and said, "Master, as long as your body and bones are healed, no matter how hard we work, it will be worth it."