vrcanaries Chapter 256 Popping Candy
Chapter 256 Popping Candy
Li Mingxia thought that Li Zhengde would be very happy if he took these books back.
In fact, she always knew that her younger brother was a diligent and studious child, but because the books and paper in this dynasty were too expensive, Li Zhengde was embarrassed to tell his family about many of the books he liked or needed very much, even though the family's conditions were no longer as difficult as before.
No matter how poor you are, you must not neglect education; no matter how hard your life is, you must not make your children suffer. This is a saying that applies no matter where you are.
Li Mingxia has never concealed his expectations for Li Zhengde. If he continues to run his business, then when his business grows bigger, he will need someone who can protect him.
This person must be a member of his own family, otherwise Li Mingxia would not trust him.
From the perspective of scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans, the best way to change a family's fortune is to support a scholar.
Li Zhengde studies hard, is motivated in his studies, and is smart enough. With time, he will surely become successful.
All Li Mingxia has to do is to take good care of Li Zhengde during this period of time and keep a close eye on Li Zhengde to prevent him from going astray. He doesn't have to worry about the rest. As long as he follows the current plan, Li Zhengde will grow up quickly.
When Li Zhengde passes the imperial examination, all her efforts will be worth it, and she won't have to worry about being bullied anymore.
So Li Mingxia didn't feel bad at all when buying these books and the like. These were minor investments and the money was spent wisely!
Li Mingxia looked at the busy back of the young man and secretly clenched his fists in his heart. He must pay more attention to Li Zhengde's studies and not slack off for a moment!
The young man quickly found all the books that Li Mingxia wanted. In total, there were eighteen books scattered around. There were a few that were not used very often, so it took a lot of effort to find them.
Li Mingxia looked at the eighteen books stacked in front of him, nodded with satisfaction, and said, "Is everything found, right?"
The young man quickly found them all and said, "They are all here, please order them again."
Li Mingxia glanced at the book list and nodded, "How much? Oh, right. I also need some rice paper, medium-quality, cut. Give me six pieces. And then calculate the total price and tell me."
Li Mingxia did not forget what he had promised the two little girls, so he said to the waiter.
There are about four hundred sheets of six-cut rice paper. With this visible paper, she can secretly take out some rice paper from her own space to make up for it.
The clerk prepared everything Li Mingxia wanted, and his abacus was clacking. "The total is fifteen taels and eight cents of silver. Because you bought a lot, our store will give you two extra bags of low-quality rice paper. Although it's not as good as the medium-quality ones, it's definitely enough for beginners to practice calligraphy."
The shop assistant had sharp ears and heard what Li Mingxia and the two little girls said. Since they bought so many things, they should have given something as a gift. So the shop assistant took the initiative to give Li Mingxia these two pieces of low-quality rice paper. When Li Mingxia used them well, she would naturally remember their shop.
Li Mingxia was indeed happy to hear this. At that time, things like pens, ink, paper and inkstone were not cheap. A dozen taels of silver was within her acceptable range. The two pieces of low-quality rice paper were an unexpected gain, so she naturally accepted it.
"Thank you, brother." Li Mingxia said with a smile.
Seeing that Li Mingxia had a good attitude and paid quickly, the waiter smiled even more. In the end, in addition to the two rolls of rice paper as agreed, he also gave Li Mingxia two pieces of ink.
Although it is not the best ink, it is not bad either. Li Mingxia felt that these things were heavy, but he was in a particularly good mood.
"Sister, let's go home? I feel a little cold." Li Mingqiu and Li Mingdong said.
After hanging out outside for so long, although the two little girls were well dressed, they were still at risk of catching a cold. Li Mingxia quickly took them towards the city gate.
"After we go back tonight, let mother measure your heights and make two small cloaks for you two. You can wear them when it's cold, so you don't have to worry about freezing." Li Mingxia sat on the ox cart, holding Li Mingqiu and Li Mingdong, and talked to her two sisters in a low voice.
Li Mingxia kept muttering, and from time to time she would ask Li Mingqiu and Li Mingdong a few questions. After getting a response, she would tease them to say a few more words.
"You can't sleep. I will be very sad if I have nothing to do alone. I need you two to talk to me." Li Mingxia acted coquettishly to her two sisters. When the two sisters heard this, they immediately became more energetic and repeatedly assured that they would not sleep and would talk to Li Mingxia and not let her be sad.
In fact, Li Mingxia was worried that the weather outside was too cold. If he fell asleep on the ox cart, he would definitely catch a cold when he got home, and then the two little girls would suffer.
Fortunately, the two little girls were sensible. They stayed up all night when their elder sister told them not to. Li Mingdong was so sleepy that he could hardly open his eyes. He curled up in Li Mingxia's arms, nodding his little head.
Li Mingxia took out two small paper bags from his arms, first pinched open Li Mingdong's little mouth and poured all the pink and white granules inside into her, then closed the little girl's mouth tightly, and then did the same thing and poured a bag for Li Mingqiu as well.
"Oh, sister, what is this! Why is it moving in my mouth?" Li Mingqiu covered her mouth and asked Li Mingxia with wide eyes.
"Yes, ah, sister, it keeps jumping around! What should I do... Hey? Why is it still sweet? It's so delicious!" Li Mingdong blinked, looked at Li Mingxia, and gradually tasted the food in his mouth.
Li Mingxia smiled. What she had just given to her two sisters was actually popping candy, which is used to appease children. The sweet taste, plus the wonderful feeling of it jumping around in the mouth, will make children feel very novel and fun.
"Keep it a secret!" Li Mingxia smiled mysteriously and rubbed the heads of the two little girls. He felt that they were so cute that it made his heart soften. The more he looked at them, the more he liked them.
With the help of popping candies, Li Mingxia felt much more relaxed on the rest of the journey, and the two little girls looked much more energetic.
When they returned home, Li Mingqiu ran in first and called Li Zhengpin and Li Sanlang out to help move things.
"You bought a lot this time. If I had known earlier, I would have followed you." Li Zhengpin said when he came out and saw the things on the ox cart.