Ji Youyi looked troubled, it wasn't that she felt she couldn't teach, it was just that she understood that there was no reason for women to teach here, and she was afraid of causing criticism.

Seeing her like this, Zhao Zhuang comforted her, "Youyi, I understand your worries. Xiayan Village is located in a remote place and rarely interacts with outsiders. Everyone is self-sufficient, so they have little knowledge. I am a rough man, but I am lucky.

This year you joined the army and you have seen more than the average person. If you are knowledgeable and can teach children, you are doing a good deed. Anyway, I am willing to let you teach Brother Yuan."

"Brother Zhao, why don't you go back and discuss this matter with aunt before making a decision." Ji Youyi was still unwilling to agree and made an excuse.

Zhao Zhuang was reasonable and asked the child directly: "Zhao Yuan, this is your own matter, what do you say?"

Brother Yuan was stunned on the spot. He had no idea what was going on.

"Zhao Yuan, are you willing to study with Aunt Ji?"

Brother Yuan was dumbfounded. Zhao Yuan was his real name. He had never seen his father talking to him so seriously.

But when he heard that he could follow Aunt Ji, he felt happy. He secretly glanced at Ji Youyi who was standing aside and nodded slowly.

An An frowned, and a sense of crisis made him tightly pull Ji Youyi's sleeves. He looked at Brother Yuan warily, as seriously as he treated his enemy.

Ji Youyi noticed his abnormality, observed his movements, and realized that this was An An's inner uneasiness. He was often lonely and could easily form an exclusive character, which was also detrimental to his future growth.

Maybe it would be nice to have someone to play with as he grows up.

She knelt down and whispered: "An'an, do you want someone else to study with you?"

An An shook his head and refused bluntly.

When Zhao Zhuang saw this, he awkwardly pulled Brother Yuan, who had red eyes, to stand aside.

Ji Youyi looked at Zhao Zhuang and Brother Yuan apologetically, "Brother Zhao, An'an is not sensible, don't argue with him. It's a good thing that Brother Yuan is willing to study, but this matter cannot be skipped by Aunt Wang. Let's discuss it when we get back today.

Let’s discuss it.”

Zhao Zhuang also knew that this matter should not be rushed, "Okay, I'll listen to you. Why don't you buy some books for Brother Yuan today?"

The two of them took their children into the bookstore and bought some things. Ji Youyi mainly bought some Four Treasures of the Study for An An. As for books, you can buy them from the master. Although the books are old, the quality of the paper shows that they are all high-quality. Even this one

None of the new books in the store can compare.

The money you save on buying books can be used to buy some good pens, ink, paper and inkstones.

Although it was an ordinary one, Ji Youyi spent a long time choosing it and bargaining with the boss for a long time. It still cost eighty yuan. You can imagine how difficult it is for ordinary people to train a student.

Zhao Zhuang originally wanted to buy a set, but after considering the price, he still felt a little distressed. In the end, he just wanted to get his teeth and spent fifteen yuan to buy three enlightenment books.

You can take your time when writing, and reading is good if you have a book.

Ji Youyi didn't say much. She wasn't rich enough to give her the Four Treasures of the Study.

After shopping, they were going to have a meal, but the sky suddenly darkened, as if it was going to rain, so the two of them discussed it and decided not to eat. They took the bullock cart at noon and hurried back home.

Ji Youyi led An An into the house. There was a crash from behind and heavy rain poured down. What a coincidence.

The thunder roars and the rainy season arrives, indicating that the weather is getting hotter.

"The rain is really heavy." Ji Youyi wiped the sweat from An An's forehead and said with a smile, "Thankfully we came back quickly, otherwise the heavy rain would have been on the road."

An An nodded, imitating her example and stretched out his hand to wipe her sweat, his movements were childish but very considerate.

Ji Youyi felt warm in her heart, "An'an, can you let Brother Yuan study with you? Mom can't be with you all the time, but having someone study with you will make her feel more at ease, okay?"

She whispered softly to test An An's reaction. At first, he still looked nervous and very reluctant, but after listening to her words, his expression gradually relaxed and turned to thinking.

"Okay." After a while, he seemed to have his own idea, nodded slowly and agreed.

Ji Youyi said happily: "An'an is a good boy. My mother hopes that you can become an upright and strong person who can protect yourself, your mother, and the kind people around you."

Even though she knows that many things are not effective just by talking about them, she always believes that being influenced by what she hears and sees can change a person.

An'an today is completely different from before.

An An nodded, as long as it made his mother happy, he was willing to do it and try it.

Ji Youyi was very happy about An An's change, but not long after she was happy, she faced another problem.

The weather was nice before and I didn't notice it, but now when it rains, the thin thatched roof starts to leak.

It was raining heavily outside, and it was raining lightly inside. Fortunately, the roof of the inner room had been heavily repaired, which barely blocked the rain. However, she was really worried when she looked at the water seeping at the corners of the wall.

Originally I was thinking of hiring a carpenter to make good furniture, but now it seems I should hire a craftsman to repair the roof first, otherwise I won’t be able to survive the rainy season.

"It's my mother's negligence. The roof of our house needs to be repaired."

Thunderstorms come and go quickly. After a period of heavy rain, they begin to lighten up.

"An'an, you stay at home, I'll find someone to look at your roof."

After Ji Youyi reported something, she went out holding an umbrella.

When it comes to roof repairs, Old Zhaotou in the village has the best craftsmanship. Old Zhaotou, formerly known as Zhao De, has been a mason all his life. He made all the roofs in the village, and even the repairs of the ancestral hall were done by him.

Ji Youyi's home is not far from his, only five or six minutes away.

"Is Uncle Zhao De at home? Out of politeness, she stood outside the courtyard and shouted.

The door of the house opened, and Zhao De's wife Liu Mei came out holding an umbrella.

When Ji Youyi saw someone coming out, she greeted him politely. "Aunt Liu, I'm looking for Uncle Zhao."

Liu Mei was looking at her with twisted eyes, and her tone was not very good: "It's you, what's the matter?"

Ji Youyi was not angry because of her attitude, and still said politely: "Aunt Liu, my roof is not in good condition. I would like to ask my uncle to repair it."

"Do you have the money?"

"How much money is needed? We still have to wait until Uncle Zhao comes to see it before we know."

"Repairing the roof, including materials and labor, costs at least a hundred cents. You pay close attention first, and I'll come and take a look at it when I'm free in a while."

"Aunt Liu, during this rainy season, my roof really can't hold up for long. Could you please trouble Uncle Zhao and come with me first to see how you can do it? I'll get a lot of money for every penny."

"I don't have time. Either you pay a deposit and wait, or you go back and repair it yourself. Why is there so much nonsense?"

Liu Meizheng sounded very impatient, and looked at Ji Youyi with disgust.

Liu Mei has always been very proud in the village.

She married well, and Zhao De had always doted on her since he was young. He was a rare doting wife and husband in the village.

Later, she gave birth to a daughter, and God provided food for her. She was beautiful. Zhao De's family had some spare money, and she was well-educated. With a box of dowry, she married the county government inspector, which was regarded as an official marriage.

Since then, he has been walking like wind in the village.
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