I Was Called a Poor Widow, But I Relied on My Supernatural Powers To Fight Back In Ancient Times

Chapter 42: Verbal Provocation

 When I moved, half of the books at home were missing, and there were still many that had been borrowed but not returned.

The second brother and his wife worked quickly. In half an hour, they had pulled out all the beet heads and packed them into three baskets and two big sacks.

Bai Anyan picked up two sacks with a pole and left three baskets for each person.

Li was carrying the basket and was just about to pack her tools when she saw Bai Yunxi struggling to carry the basket. She asked for it directly and praised her in front of her chest.

 Two backpacks, one in front and one behind, look a bit weird.

“Mom, the mountain road is not easy to walk on. Just hold a sickle.”

Bai Yunxi nodded with a smile, "Okay, please watch your step."

Look, this second daughter-in-law is so considerate. She has already made a trip just now, and she really can’t guarantee that she can go down the mountain smoothly this time.

The mountain road has nine twists and turns. The road is made by people and has many potholes. It is difficult to walk on it, let alone carry things on your back.

Bai Anyan carried a pole to clear the way in front, and Mrs. Li followed behind. Both of them were walking steadily. Looking at Xiaowu, he saw that just halfway through, his steps were a little weak.

Looking at the distance he was left behind, Bai Ansheng pursed his lips. The more he tried to catch up, the weaker his feet became.

Bai Yunxi followed him, the corner of his mouth curled up, and when he saw him starting to fidget when walking, he kindly spoke,

“Xiao Wu, put it down and rest for a while. We have to walk step by step. I can’t eat hot tofu in a hurry.”

Bai Ansheng had pushed to the limit. When he saw a raised stone, he leaned the basket against it to let himself catch his breath.

 Looking at the second brother and second sister-in-law who had disappeared, I felt a little complicated.

 ‘The second brother and the second sister-in-law are older than him and are used to farm work. When he reaches the age of the second brother, he can also walk as fast as flying. ’

“Wipe the sweat, don’t let it get into your eyes, the sting will hurt.”

Bai Yunxi handed him the handkerchief, listening to his still unwillingness to admit defeat, and looked at him lightly.

 “What does Xiao Wu think of farm work?”

 “A lifetime spent digging in the dirt, looking at a lifetime, there is no hope at all.”

Baiyunxi was stunned. He was worthy of being a scholar. For most people, this was indeed the case.

 “What about reading?”

“Dad has always taught us that reading can make people understand, and reading can change our destiny. It is also the only way out for us poor students.”

"Your analysis is correct, and what you say makes sense... They say that books have their own golden houses, and books have their own beautiful faces. My mother is a little bit doubtful. Since there is everything in the book, will I not starve to death if I don't eat while reading?"

As long as she can reason, she has negotiated a lot of business with people in her previous life, but nothing else is good. She will not admit defeat when it comes to her eloquence.

Hearing her mother’s understanding, Xiaowu’s eyes widened.

“Mom, you have misunderstood. This is an encouragement to study. It means that as long as students study hard, they will be able to obtain all the fame, wealth, luxury and beauty once they reach high school. This is the expectation of all scholars and a word of encouragement.”

“Oh? Does that mean that scholars have to eat real food to satisfy their hunger?”

Bai Yunxi nodded and looked at Bai Xiaowu with unclear meaning.

“That is to say, before high school, those gorgeous houses and beauties were all created by you.”

Hearing what his mother said, Bai Xiaowu frowned.

　　　What do you mean, mother? Don't trust him or think he won't pass the exam? ’

"What does mother want to say? My son just listens."

Bai Yunxi looked at his unconvinced eyes, turned to look at the old man and his wife who had disappeared long ago, and couldn't help but sigh.

 (End of this chapter)