I'm in the Red Mansion

Chapter 77 Lin Daiyu is full of enthusiasm

This matter cannot be rushed.

Well, mixing foundation is not something that can be done overnight.

For example, after Lin Daiyu's guidance, the scent is right, but this does not mean that the foundation can be put into use.

For now, only the taste is right, and other parts still need some adjustments.

Jia Cong felt that Lin Daiyu should be able to agree to it.

But if she really doesn't agree, Jia Cong doesn't have much to do. He can't force her to agree, right?
Next, after washing his hands, Jia Cong returned to his study and continued reading.

Two days later, Lin Daiyu came again.

Jia Cong quickly invited her into the study, and after asking her to sit down, he could not help but ask, "Sister Lin, what do you think about this?"

Lin Daiyu said, "I am still somewhat interested in what Third Brother Cong said."

"But I don't want any shares either. I'll just consider this as helping Third Brother Cong. If I don't want to do it anymore, I can quit at any time."

"If Third Brother Cong can agree to these two conditions, I can come in!"

After hearing what Lin Daiyu said, Jia Cong said happily: "Sister Lin, I agree to all the conditions you mentioned."

"Not to mention these are the only two conditions, even if there were more, I would have agreed to them all."

You still have to pay. It's not good to let people work without getting paid.

But there is no need to rush. If things go wrong and Lin Daiyu regrets it, it will be bad.

Now, no matter what she says, just agree to it.

After agreeing, Lin Daiyu immediately asked Jia Cong about the production process and what tasks she needed to complete.

Lin Daiyu was born with a keen sense of taste and was very interested in this kind of work that required contact with pollen.

Of course, making rouge and powder involves more than just dealing with pollen.

She also has to come into contact with some unfamiliar areas.

Lin Daiyu hurriedly asked Jia Cong to give her a list of books so that she could go back and study.

Then, after getting some raw materials from Jia Cong, he went back excitedly.

After Lin Daiyu left, Jia Cong couldn't help but laugh.

Unexpectedly, Lin Daiyu is a melancholy person in life, but a decisive and resolute person at work.

However, there are some knowledge points that are not available in this era.

I should take advantage of these few days to summarize these knowledge points.

Next time I can show these to Lin Daiyu.

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The next day, Jia Cong got up early and waited on Rongning Street as usual. Not long after, Zhao Guoji drove over in a carriage.

After getting on the carriage, Jia Huan looked at Jia Cong several times, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself.

Jia Cong couldn't help but laugh and asked, "Brother Huan, why are you looking at me like that?"

Jia Huan couldn't help but ask, "Third Brother Cong, as long as you study hard, can you pass the county exam? Can you make others fear you?"

You naughty kid, are you studying for the imperial examination just to make others afraid of you?

This guy probably saw that his status and position had changed significantly after he passed the county exam.

Jia Huan was jealous. He longed to improve his status and be respected by others.

It's good to have this positive attitude.

Thinking of this, Jia Cong couldn't help but say: "Brother Huan, only those who endure the most hardships can become the best."

"In the same way, as long as you put in the effort, you will gain something."

"As long as you study hard from now on, you will definitely pass the county exam and become a scholar. Naturally, others will respect you more." There must be a reward for every effort, which is probably the biggest lie in the world, unless you also have a proficiency panel.

Studying hard does not necessarily mean you can pass the county exam, let alone become a scholar.

But Jia Cong didn't want to tell Jia Huan this, as he didn't want to discourage his enthusiasm.

After listening to Jia Cong's words, Jia Huan nodded solemnly and said, "Third Brother Cong, I will listen to you."

"From now on, I will study hard, I will pass the county exam, I will pass the exam to become a scholar, a juren, and a jinshi!"

"I want to make those maids and old women in the mansion who look down on me afraid of me in the future. I want my mother to live with me and enjoy happiness!"

Jia Cong patted Jia Huan on the shoulder and said, "Study hard, and you will surely achieve your dreams!"

Soon, they arrived at the Jia family school.

Recently, Jia Cong is working hard for the next provincial examination which will start in April.

The examination subjects are divided into three parts: copying scriptures, essays, and policy essays, which test memorization, rhetoric, and political views on current affairs respectively.

It is required to be proficient in three or more classics, and proficient in five classics is the best.

The "Book of Filial Piety" and "The Analects of Confucius" are required; the "Book of Rites" and "Zuo Zhuan" of the major classics can be selected either or both;
You can choose one or two of the "Book of Songs", "Zhou Li" and "Yili" in the "Central Classics";

You can choose one of the small classics: "I Ching", "Shang Shu", "Gongyang Zhuan" and "Guliang Zhuan", and recite the designated paragraphs.

This aspect can test both memory and calligraphy.

Jia Congjue had a proficiency panel and thought that his memory was pretty good. In the provincial examination, he could definitely pass the Five Classics.

And when it comes to calligraphy, he is even better.

The provincial examination is more difficult than the county examination, but from Jia Cong's point of view, it is even easier than the county examination.

Jia Cong was immersed in reading, and before he knew it, it was time to finish school in the afternoon.

Jia Cong waited until Jia Huan came and got on the carriage with him.

Jia Cong couldn't help asking, "Brother Huan, how was your study today? How many passages did you memorize?"

Hearing Jia Cong's question, Jia Huan said angrily: "Brother Cong, don't mention it. I just went to the school and I was thinking about studying hard."

"Who knew that I felt drowsy after reading only a few paragraphs, and soon fell asleep on the desk."

"It was the same after noon. I slept almost the entire day in school today."

"Ah, it seems my mother was right. I really am not cut out for studying."

Hearing this, Jia Cong couldn't help but burst out laughing.

He guessed that Jia Huan probably didn't have that much perseverance, and that his enthusiasm was just three minutes long.

I didn't expect it to be so dramatic.

Is it okay to feel sleepy when reading?

Everyone has different strengths. Jia Huan’s strength is probably not in studying, so there is no need to force it.

Back in the Jia Mansion, not long after Jia Huan had finished his meal and returned to his study, Lin Daiyu came over in person.

As soon as she sat down in the study, Lin Daiyu couldn't wait to ask, "Brother Cong, I've almost finished mixing the flavors here, how's yours going?"

Is Lin Daiyu so efficient?

And the enthusiasm is so high?
Jia Cong said with embarrassment: "Sister Lin, I still lack a little bit, but it should be solved soon."

Lin Daiyu couldn't help but said, "Third Brother Cong, what are you waiting for? Go and prepare it..."

"Oh, by the way, Third Brother Cong, you will be taking the provincial examination in April. You must focus on the imperial examination and not be too distracted."

"By the way, Third Brother Cong, can you teach me how to mix moisturizing and water-locking products?"

"As long as I learn it, even if Third Brother Cong doesn't have time for it, I can still study it first."

(End of this chapter)