Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!-Chapter 58 - Mutual Harm_1

Zhou Changzhi felt sorry for the ox, “Today, it must’ve been exhausted.”

While saying that, he carefully stroked the ox’s belly, which was carrying a calf; that was money too.

Zhulan also felt pity for the ox they bought for ten taels of silver, “Later, give it an extra feed of two corn cobs.”

Zhou Changzhi said, “Alright, mom.”

Zhulan turned around but suddenly paused.

In modern times, money to her was just numbers, but in ancient times, she had to calculate before spending every penny.

She was becoming more and more down and out, which was unacceptable.

One must have ambition.

She definitely had to give Zhou Shuren more encouragement tonight; whether they would have a good year depended on Zhou Shuren!

With this thought, Zhulan smiled to herself, regular encouragement and motivation in the days ahead were essential!

Dinner was ready; Da Qian, no, Zhang Rongchuan now, Rongchuan first drank a bowl of millet porridge with chicken strips, then took the herbal medicine and fell asleep.

After all, Rongchuan was ten years old.

Even if Zhulan was of grandmother’s age in ancient times, she couldn’t let a ten-year-old kid stay in the main room, even if a ten-year-old looked as little as a seven-year-old.

Zhulan settled Rongchuan in a room that her eldest daughter, Xue Mei, would use when returning to her mother’s house.

The kang bed had been freshly laid out a few days ago, and after being dried, it was neither damp nor chilly.

Once it was heated, it would be warm.

Fortunately, the Zhou family had ample resources.

They had extra bedding, and the original owner was clean and hardworking.

Not only was it refreshing to bring them out on good days, but they were almost like new.

After settling Rongchuan, the whole Zhulan family finally had their dinner.

There wasn’t a rule about not talking during meals or remaining silent when sleeping in the countryside.

During dinner, they discussed the trip to Jiangnan.

The four sons of the Zhou family were dumbfounded.

The old man, who had spent his life being steady, how come he turned capricious now that he was a grandfather?

Zhou Changzhi was concerned about his father’s health, as he had just been ill, “Dad, traveling with the escort and going on a long journey, I’m afraid your body won’t be able to handle it.”

The second son was rolling his eyes, feeling that they should go out and see the world, “I’m not at ease if dad goes by himself.

I’ll accompany him, and I can take care of dad.”

Zhou Changlian started grinding his teeth; take that, Zhou Changzhi, stealing his words.

He deeply felt that Zhou Changzhi had changed.

Previously seldom speaking out, now he went straight for the key points whenever he opened his mouth, and that upset him, “Dad, my sister-in-law can’t be without my second brother since she’s about to give birth.

I’ll accompany you.

I can’t just study without practical experience; it would be good to go out and broaden my horizons.”

Pat himself on the back for his cleverness!

Zhou Changzhi looked left and right, wondering why he suddenly felt that the household had become more lively, and their scheming had spiked.

Frowning, he hadn’t heard his parents praise him for being the smartest in a long time, and felt his status was under threat as he looked around, “Dad, the teacher said that third brother is not focused, never completing his dictations.

If he has time, he should concentrate on memorizing, to avoid making mistakes in the exams and suffer losses.

But the opportunity to go to Jiangnan is rare.

Dad, I’ll go with you.

The teacher said I have good writing skills.

I can write travel notes to bring back for third brother to learn from as well.”

Zhou Changlian, “….”

Thanks a lot.

Zhulan, “…..”

Huh, except for the eldest, who had a normal IQ, the other three were as tricky as a hornet’s nest.

The dinner gave off the air of court intrigue.

Zhou Shuren, however, had shining eyes.

Just a few days of his teaching had such an effect.

Not bad, not bad.

But then he said, “The eldest will look after the house.

The second will help out and not be bullied by outsiders.

Starting tomorrow, the third and fourth will read and recite a hundred times, and I will test them upon return.

Alright, let’s eat.”

A hundred and twenty times was too much; he had tried it himself, and it was deadly.

A hundred times should suffice.

Besides Zhou Changzhi, who held his tongue, the other three showed faces of distress.

Dad, you could’ve just said you had made up your mind in the beginning, making them step on each other’s toes.

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The three brothers exchanged glances, acknowledging that the older should care for the younger ones.

Zhou Changzhi smiled warmly, “Dad, I will definitely make sure the third and fourth concentrate on their studies, and not a single recitation will be missed.”

Have you two enjoy tripping up your elder brother?

Very well, let’s hurt each other!