The story of the struggle of the poor girl who crossed

Chapter 31
It was the first time that Hua Shi was scolded by his younger brother, and he was full of unease, and quickly said: "No, there is money at home, I just don't want him to go to the examination, so as not to use the money to support a heartless white-eyed wolf."

Hua Yangfan couldn't help being stunned: "Third Sister, what you said is so unreasonable. It's the first time I've heard that a person who has achieved fame by himself will definitely become a heartless white-eyed wolf!"

Mai Xiang quickly explained: "Little uncle, my mother was frightened by my uncle. Isn't my uncle just a white-eyed wolf without a conscience! During the severe drought, my mother just gave birth to her fifth younger brother, because she lacked food and drink , Mother has no milk. Grandma begged to come to the door, wanting to ask uncle to borrow a catty of broken rice, so that the fifth brother can cook rice porridge to eat.

However, the uncle's family flatly refused, and also used this to sever ties with our family, saying that no matter whether they live or die in the future, the two families will have nothing to do with each other!Because of this, grandma was going crazy and very sad.You know, the uncle's family is very rich, and they eat white rice every day, and meat every now and then.However, the grandma who lives with us can't even drink water, but the uncle can see death without saving him! "

Fahrenheit couldn't help tears, and choked up: "During those days of severe drought, our family had a hard time. Several times we almost died of hunger and thirst. Fortunately, Mai Xiang was clever enough to take away the quilt and sickle at home. I did it, traded some life-saving food, and went to the deep mountains and old forests with her father and younger brother, took the risk to catch wild boars and wolves, sold them in the city for a lot of money, and brought a lot of spring water from the mountains back home. That's it. , the whole family finally survived, so that they would not die of starvation and thirst!"

Speaking of this, Huashi couldn't help crying again: "Old Wu, tell me, if Ban Xia has no conscience like Uncle Mai Xiang in the future, how will I live for the rest of my life?"

Hua Yangfan couldn't help but rubbed his brows, not knowing whether to laugh or cry: "Third sister, that's right, many scholars who have achieved fame are indeed wolf-hearted people. However, you can't beat people to death with a stick. I don’t know, aren’t they just as wolf-hearted? There are quite a few good officials in this world, and many scholars are well-educated people.”

Mai Xiang: "Mother, don't talk about this issue anymore! I basically earn all the money in the family. I decide to let Ban Xia and my uncle go to school in the county! The school in the next village, the master also It’s just a child student who has failed in many trials, and his level is very limited. If Ban Xia studies by his side and wants to be admitted as a scholar, it is indeed unrealistic!”

The money in the family is basically earned by Mai Xiang?
Looking at his imposing niece, Hua Yangfan couldn't help being very surprised, but at the same time he felt a sense of pride and pride from the bottom of his heart.Not bad, this child is so capable at such a young age.After getting along for half a day, he deeply felt that this kid has a very strong personality, and he is also very confident and courageous.Such a woman is really rare in this world.

Fahrenheit glanced at his younger brother and found that his eyes were full of approval and joy when he looked at Mai Xiang.She was speechless again, and the rest of the road was full of chattering between Mai Xiang and Hua Yangfan. The two hit it off very well and had a great time talking.

When the sun went down, the three of them finally stood in front of Mai Xiang's house.Looking at the brand new small farmyard in front of him, Hua Yangfan couldn't help but feel very relieved, happy for his third sister, it seems that the third sister has come to the end of all hardships.

Liang Gaoshan was very happy to see Hua Yangfan: "Yangfan is here, it's very cold outside, please come in quickly!" Hua Yangfan's ragged clothes did not affect his enthusiasm and sincerity at all.

Pinellia, Licorice, and Poria were also very happy to see their little uncle.Especially Pinellia, when he heard that his little uncle knew martial arts, his eyes lit up immediately, full of admiration.Even grandma Chang's was very enthusiastic towards Hua Yangfan, and she didn't have any dissatisfaction because he wanted to live in her house.

But the grandfather Liang Mancang heard about it, and came to the door the next afternoon, and reprimanded Liang Gaoshan sharply: "You are so stupid to take in a poor boy. You have extra money, why don't you help your elder brother. Now, your elder brother's family The eldest brother, the second child and the third child both go to the school in the county town, and it costs money! You, the younger brother, since you have a lot of money, you can’t just let the elder brother’s family live a hard life!”

Yesterday evening, Huashi, Mai Xiang, and Hua Yangfan returned to Liangjia'ao, many people saw it.Hua Yangfan's dilapidated clothes attracted everyone's attention. The news that Mai Xiang's little uncle was a poor ghost flew all over every corner of Liangjia'ao that night.

People in ancient times didn't have movies and TV to watch, but any unusual news would become a topic that the world talked about.

Liang Gaoshan was so anxious that he quickly lowered his voice: "Father, can you keep your voice low? Mai Xiang's little uncle is in the backyard. If you are so loud, be careful not to be heard by him!"

Liang Mancang spat vigorously: "I bah! I heard it as soon as I heard it, and I was afraid that he would fail? He is a young man in his twenties, and he still has the face to rely on other people's family! Doesn't he have a family himself? No face A skinless thing is a coward, not a man!"

Fahrenheit came out of the kitchen and stood at the door of the hall with a very ugly face and trembling hands.Tears of anger and sadness burst out of my eyes immediately.

Mrs. Chang followed closely from the kitchen, and instead of going into the hall, she stood at the door and shouted loudly: "You old man, the family is separated, what right do you have to control the second child? The second child loves to take care of you." Who, it has nothing to do with you! Even if the second child has mountains of gold and silver, the Liang Gao family will never get a copper coin, and even if the second child is willing to give it to the Liang Gao family, I will definitely not agree to it!"

After Liang Mancang heard this, he couldn't help being stunned, and said in disbelief: "You old woman, what are you talking about? Isn't high school your own son? You don't look like a mother when you say this. How can you have arms? The principle of turning your elbows outward. Your own son does not help, but instead helps an outsider, are you confused?"

Mrs. Chang curled her lips, gave Liang Mancang a disdainful look, and said with a sarcasm, "You look like a father? During the severe drought, Xiao Wu was born in the second child's family. There was no milk to eat, and the whole family was almost hungry." I was dying of thirst. I went to ask the boss for some broken rice, and I wanted to cook some rice porridge for Xiao Wu. But how did the boss and his wife treat me? How did you treat me? What brother are you talking about at this time? Love, mother-child love, don't you think it's superfluous? Get out of here quickly, my family doesn't welcome you, an old fool, and you, a heartless person!"

Liang Mancang was speechless after being scolded, and fled immediately.

He never expected that his wife, who was full of affection for him before the severe drought, would become so ruthless now.In her heart, it seemed that there was no place for him.

Hua Yangfan stood under the pear tree at the corner with his hands behind his back, with an inexplicable look in his eyes.Fu Ling was holding a small vegetable basket in her hand, her face was full of uneasiness.

Mrs. Chang noticed something, looked up, she couldn't help being shocked, and quickly stepped forward, and said guiltily: "Uncle Mai Xiang, don't pay attention to what that old man said! This is from the third sister of your direct relative. At home, you can live as long as you want!"

Hua Yangfan smiled slightly, and said calmly: "Thank you, aunt, after the spring, I will go to the county government to be a catcher. At that time, I will buy a house in the county government, and I won't stay in Liangjia'ao forever!"

What?Fahrenheit's younger brother can get the post of policeman?This is a public office, and the salary is quite a lot, not much worse than that of Uncle Mai Xiang.Moreover, he even has money to go to the county to buy a house, so he shouldn't be a down and out person.Yesterday, he was dressed in such rags, maybe there was some reason for that.

Chang couldn't help cursing secretly in her heart: Damn old man, you look down on people with a dog's eyes, didn't you think that he is not a scoundrel, let alone a poor ghost.

That night, Mrs. Chang went to bed early, and the family sat around the hall, chatting while warming up the fire.

Hua Yangfan said in a low voice: "Third sister, third brother-in-law, I have a total of 300 taels of silver. Tomorrow I will go to the county town to see if there is any suitable house, and if there is any, I will buy it. When spring begins, I can move in .”

Fahrenheit nodded: "Well, that's fine, the county seat is not close to Liangjia'ao. If you work in the county government, it's not practical to come back and live every day." Since the fifth younger brother has so much money, it's good to buy a house in the county seat , anyway, he is 20 years old, it's time to find a good girl to marry.

Mai Xiang took the initiative to invite Ying: "Little uncle, I will go with you tomorrow, okay?"

Hua Yangfan reached out his hand to touch her braids, and smiled dotingly: "Okay, I'm just worried that being alone is boring!" Anyway, this niece is a strong man and smart enough, so she doesn't worry about being abducted. Walk.

Walking on the streets of the county town, with a tall and strong little uncle by her side, Mai Xiang has long since lost the anxiety and uneasiness she had when she came to the county town with her father to sell wolf and tiger skins.

How nice to have such an uncle!

Mai Xiang's heart relaxed a lot.

The two found Yajia, and under Yajia's introduction, they finally chose a second-entry house in Luoguxiang.The house is not very big, but the neighbors on the left and right are all people with good reputation, and there are two cherry trees in the front yard, a well, and the backyard is half an acre in size, with several vegetable fields.

Both Hua Yangfan and Mai Xiang had expressions of satisfaction on their faces.

When the teether saw it, he hurriedly struck while the iron was hot: "This house is 200% new. It was originally the house of a master Juren. The son of the master Juren is an official in the capital. I have left the capital, leaving a steward behind, and I am eager to sell the house. Otherwise, I would have cost 180 taels of silver, but now it only costs [-] taels of silver, which is a great bargain!"

Hua Yangfan just wanted to agree, but Mai Xiang gave him a wink, and picked out several faults casually, which made the teether dumbfounded.

Hey, this little girl looks about seven or eight years old, but her eyes are so sharp.He couldn't help but secretly wiped his cold sweat, only to hear the little girl say firmly, "150 taels, if you can, if you can't, just get it!"

The steward was sweating profusely.The owner's low price is exactly 150 taels of silver. If he can sell it for 180 taels, he can get 15 taels of silver.This is what he negotiated with the dentist, the extra 30 taels of silver, he and the dentist each have half.

Helplessly, Mai Xiang's attitude was too firm, and in the end the tooth dealer had no choice but to nod in response: "Okay, then 150 taels!"

Mai Xiang nodded in satisfaction, Mai Xiang stayed to clean the house, Hua Yangfan went to the yamen with the Yamen to transfer the title to the red deed.

The steward of the house gave Mai Xiang the key, and pulled her in a carriage to salute and left. Mai Xiang found a broom and began to clean the master bedroom and hall.At this moment, it was already Shen time in the afternoon, so there was enough time to clean these two places.

(End of this chapter)