Unusual Insights

Feng and Manbao said, "This man can work as an accountant or even become a teacher if he studies well." He might even become an examiner. But what is the purpose of a woman studying? When she reaches a certain age, she has to get married and either work in the fields or take care of household chores. What is the purpose of studying?

Manbao was speechless, but she felt that her sister-in-law's words were inappropriate.

After thinking for a while, she finally found a rebuttal, "Teachers say that studying brings wisdom."

Feng said, "Wisdom is something that can be understood just by talking about it." Don't worry, I will talk to Er Ya. Look at us, we don't even know how to read, but we all understand wisdom. Girls learn wisdom from their mothers.

Manbao couldn't argue with her, so she slumped her shoulders and said, "If Er Ya can earn money by reading, will you agree to let her learn?"

"She can't work as an accountant, become a teacher, or even become an examiner." How can she earn money by reading?

"I don't care." Sister-in-law, you have to agree. "If she can earn money by reading, then you have to agree to let her study and learn with me."

"Alright, alright," Feng said dismissively. "I agree with you." Now, I need to start a fire. "The kitchen is smoky, so you should leave quickly."

Manbao didn't care whether she was sincere or not. She assumed that she had agreed, so she ran to find Er Ya.

Er Tou found a manuscript and realized that Manbao was missing. He immediately dropped the manuscript and went to find her. He was responsible for taking care of her, so how could he lose her?

Manbao ran to the riverside to find Er Ya.

A group of people were washing clothes by the river. When Manbao ran over, everyone greeted her. A woman shouted, "Oh, Manbao is here to wash clothes. Why does the Zhou family have so many daughters if they need to rely on their youngest sister?"

Er Ya also saw Manbao and quickly stopped her from getting too close to the river. "Little sister, why did you come here?" Auntie doesn't want you to come to the river.

"I came to find you."

"I still need to wash clothes." Little sister, you should go back first.

The same woman said, "Manbao, you should help your niece." You are no longer young, and your family is facing challenges. "You can't live as comfortably as before."

Manbao felt that what she said made sense and nodded repeatedly. "My niece is right." "I will help Er Ya."

She also wanted to try washing clothes. She had never washed clothes before, so she looked at the river, and her eyes lit up. She had forgotten the purpose of her visit.

Er Ya didn't dare to let Manbao wash clothes. She couldn't help but glare at the woman. "Auntie, how can you be so stubborn?" Why are you being so stubborn and refusing to lend money to our family?

Manbao was stunned and suddenly realized. She quickly reassured her, "Auntie, if your family is short of money, don't worry." "When my family earns money, we will definitely pay you back first."

Thinking she would go to the county town the next day to earn money, she patted her chest confidently. "I will go to the county town to earn money tomorrow, and when I come back, I will pay you back."

The child was still young and spoke in a childish voice, but imitated adults when speaking. The first sentence made everyone laugh, but the second sentence made them stop laughing. Someone couldn't help but ask Er Ya, "Er Ya, is your family really going to sell your little sister?"

Er Ya said sharply, "What nonsense are you talking about?" How could my family sell my little sister?

Manbao also said seriously, "Our family doesn't sell children."

"Then how do you plan to earn money in the short term?" "You won't have any work in the fields now, and you won't have any work in the county either, right?"

Manbao proudly said, "We plan to sell flowers. Just wait and see, we will definitely make money."

The woman asked, "What kind of flowers?"

Manbao hesitated for a moment and finally said, "All kinds of flowers."

Er Ya stopped Manbao and said, "Little sister, go back home first. I will take you to play after I finish washing the clothes."

Manbao shook her head and looked at the clear river water. "No, Er Ya, I am an adult now." "I will help you wash the clothes."

"How can that be?"

"Why not?" Manbao said seriously. "I am your aunt, and you have to listen to me."

Seeing this, everyone helped Er Ya stop Manbao. They all knew that she was the treasure of the Zhou family. Moreover, she had been in poor health since childhood. If she caught a cold, it would be a disaster for the Zhou family.

However, the woman was not convinced. She matured at a young age and was able to cook even when she was as young as Er Ya. She thought that washing clothes was nothing special.

She thought for a moment and then took a step back, allowing Manbao to squat next to her and giving her own clothes to wash. "Come, Manbao, I'll teach you how to wash."

Manbao was not stupid. She could distinguish between her own clothes and other people's clothes. So she was especially happy and asked the woman, "Auntie, will I get paid for helping you wash clothes?" You can simply deduct it from the debt.

When the woman heard this, she immediately took back her clothes and said sharply, "I have seen it now. You really know how to make money." I have never heard of someone asking for money to wash clothes.

"If you were my aunt, my elder, of course I wouldn't ask for money." That's my sense of filial piety. But you are my niece-in-law, right? "If I, as an elder, do work for you, I should ask for money," Manbao had been with her father since she was a child, so she understood this principle very well. She still wanted to help the woman wash clothes and said, "Auntie, don't worry." I don't want much from you. I just want a penny. "It's just a token."

Some of the older individuals also mentioned, "Even though Manbao is young, her status is high." "Auntie, don't bully your elders."

The woman was so angry that she simply washed the clothes and left.

Manbao waved to her from behind and said, "Niece-in-law, if you don't want to wash clothes next time, just tell me." I will help you wash. "It's really cheap."

Er Ya couldn't help but laugh and followed behind, "Auntie, I can also help you wash clothes, and it's even cheaper!"

"Alright, alright, stop making fun of her, Er Ya." "Your family still owes money to the village head," someone advised.

Er Ya felt a little disappointed when she thought about this.

But Manbao didn't feel too much pressure. In her opinion, she believed she would definitely make a lot of money when she went to the county town tomorrow. Naturally, she could pay off the debt, and "Uncle Village Head and his daughter-in-law are different." "He is generous, and there is still something to learn from his daughter-in-law."

When everyone heard Manbao's words, they couldn't help but laugh. "This child speaks like an adult. Do you know what generosity is?"

Manbao pouted, "I'm not stupid." Even if my niece-in-law doesn't like me, it doesn't matter. "I am an elder, and I won't argue with her."

Children are the most sensitive. They can sense who likes them and who doesn't. But it doesn't matter. Since Three Pillar is her niece-in-law, she is her elder, and she won't argue with them.