Chapter 9: Wear everything, but flattery never wears it

Mr. Bai saw that Bai Ruozhu's eyes were clear and her waist was straight. She seemed to have some arrogance of a scholar. For the first time, he felt that this granddaughter was extraordinary. Her aura was not inferior to that of the ladies he had seen in the city before. He I couldn't help but feel a little nervous in my heart. Could it be that he really misunderstood?

Seeing this, Bai Yihong hurriedly said: "Dad, you have watched this child Ruozhu grow up. Even if she is not said to be well-educated and sensible, she is no worse than other girls from ordinary families. Can't you trust us just once?"

"Do you think I don't believe you?" Although the old man was a little hesitant, he loved face and naturally would not admit that he was wrong. "At this age, I still have to worry about you. Zepei finally got admitted to Tongsheng and has a bright future. But what if such a scandal happens now and affects his career?"

The old man's words were unexpected by Bai Ruozhu and his family, and everyone subconsciously looked at Bai Zepei.

Bai Zepei stepped forward and saluted his grandfather, his slightly thin body standing straight, "Grandpa, please don't worry, my sister's husband has disappeared. Even if he is really gone, I will keep her and my nephew in the future. Also, I will definitely pass the examination as a scholar next year!"

Bai Ruozhu also looked at his second brother in surprise, and saw that his eyes were firm, as if he had made up his mind. She felt a little sour, but also a little sweet. Her father and eldest brother blocked the cane for her, and the second brother made a promise for her. The men in this family were all upright. Being reborn in such a family, what else could she be dissatisfied with? Woolen cloth?

Bai Zepei said it categorically, but generally no one would dare to say it with such certainty, because the examination room is changing rapidly, and the imperial examination is not easy, so saying it so confidently makes people feel like bragging.

But at this moment, when Mr. Bai looked at Bai Zepei's expression, he couldn't help but believe his words. Mr. Bai felt a little emotional. In the end, only this grandson was the most like him, and he might be able to go further than him in the future.

Bai Yibo bared his teeth next to him and muttered unhappily: "You think it's so easy to be a scholar? It really hurts to stand and talk."

Bai Zepei turned around and stared at Bai Yibo, saying: "My uncle is right. It is indeed difficult to take the exam. Many people will never pass the exam. As for whether I am bragging, we will see the result next year."

"You...what do you mean?" Bai Yibo shouted, because he was one of "many people".

Bai Zepei turned his head to the side, not answering him or paying attention to him. Bai Yibo shouted a few more words angrily, but he didn't respond at all. He was so angry that he opened his nostrils and breathed out.

Bai Yibo yelled and completely lost his grace. On the other hand, Bai Zepei stood upright like a pine tree and a bamboo, with a touch of arrogance on his body, and suddenly left him a few streets away.

Finally, the old man got tired and said, "Boss, please be quiet for a while. You have nothing to do here. Go back to your room and study."

When Bai Yibo saw his father speaking, he reluctantly left the main room, but his posture didn't look like he was going back to study.

There were fewer people in the room and it was much quieter. Seeing that the old man didn't seem to want to blame her, Bai Ruozhu also put away his sharp edge.

"Thank you grandpa for trusting me. When the child is born, I have to ask grandpa to name him. People in the village say that grandpa has read poetry and books. The names of my father, uncle and several brothers are all extraordinary." No matter Bai Ruozhu likes it She doesn't like the old man, but he is her father's biological father after all. Building a good relationship will save her father from trouble. But she just saw the old man saying that he wanted to sever the relationship, and her father's eyes were red.

The old man likes to be praised for his literary talents and his ability to read poetry and books. In addition, when he heard Bai Ruozhu say two idioms in succession, his mood immediately improved.

"Let's talk about it then." It's just that he couldn't change his attitude immediately, otherwise he would lose face.

Bai Ruozhu snickered in her heart, as expected, the old man fell into this trap.

"It must be my grandpa, who has the best literary talent in the family. If he is a boy, he will have to learn more from his grandpa in the future. My eldest brother and second brother started their education with grandpa. Who in the village doesn't praise them for their excellence?" Bai Bai Ruozhu said again.

Bai Zepei's expression remained unchanged, and he said seriously: "Without grandpa, I wouldn't be where I am today, let alone pass the Tongsheng test."

Bai Ruozhu quietly gave her second brother an approving look. The second brother was indeed a very humble person.

"I can't study well, but my grandfather taught me the principles of life, and I will enjoy them all my life." Bai Zehao also hurriedly flattered the old man.

The old man became more and more happy as he listened, "I will naturally enlighten the descendants of our Bai family. Zepei's success today is inseparable from your own diligence, but it's good that you can be humble and polite. Zehao is also one of the best young students in the village. , Grandpa is very pleased to be able to teach you two good grandsons."

Bai Yihong and Lin Ping'er looked at each other and saw the joy in each other's eyes. It seemed that the old man was no longer angry.

Bai Ruozhu quietly blinked at Bai Zehao, a cunning look flashed in his eyes. Bai Zehao looked at Bai Ruozhu and felt something indescribable in his heart. After experiencing such a change, the little sister has grown up a lot and seems to have a more cheerful personality, but can she really be as happy as she was when she was a child?

"Dad, if nothing happens, let's say hello to mother and go back first. We still have some farm work to do at home." Bai Yihong saw that nothing happened, so he hurriedly asked to leave.

The old man looked at the injury on Bai Yihong's head, then at Bai Zepei who was standing upright, and finally waved his hand and said, "Go back to your work. Be more careful in the future and don't embarrass our old Bai family."

The family went to the kitchen to say hello to the old lady. The old lady rubbed her hands and said, "Are you leaving right now? Don't you want to stay for a meal?"

Lin Ping'er rolled her eyes and said with a smile, "It's been a long time since I last had dinner with my parents. Otherwise, why don't we go back later?"

Upon hearing this, the old lady of the Bai family looked at Bai Yihong hurriedly and said, "Oh, you guys didn't say hello when you came over, and you didn't prepare much for this meal. How about I cook some more?"

Bai Yihong coughed awkwardly, "Mom, don't bother, we're leaving now."

The old lady seemed to be greatly relieved, "Okay, let me tell you in advance next time."

Bai Ruozhu curled her lips, this old lady was indeed as stingy as her predecessor remembered.

After the family left the Bai family's old house, Lin Ping'er muttered unhappily: "Don't come back if you have nothing to do in the future. I always feel out of breath."

Bai Yihong didn't speak, he just let out a dull sigh.

Bai Ruozhu looked at the injuries on her father's face, and then at the injuries on her elder brother's shoulders. Fortunately, Mr. Bai was old and a scholar with little strength. They were all skin injuries and no injuries to the muscles or bones.

After arriving home, Lin Ping'er brought hot water and said she wanted to apply wounds to Bai Yihong and Bai Zehao, but Bai Ruozhu hurriedly stopped them.