Chapter 120 Liang Zhu (Sixth)


    Luo Jun’s life in Shu is no different from being in Shanghai. He doesn’t go out or socializes. Every day he just sits on the sofa and starts reading novels.


    Qin Huai followed Luo Jun to read the novel for an afternoon and found that there was less gossip on family matters, and he would do more martial arts when he was not convinced.


    Luo Jun treated these different kinds of novels equally and read them all. When he saw the latest serial, he went to the study to write a letter. I have already written it, and the letter I sent together is one foot thick. It can be seen that even if I cannot follow the serial updates in real time, it will not prevent Luo Jun from commenting.


    Delayed comments are also comments.


    Compared with Luo Jun''s life as an otaku before and after marriage, Liu Tao''s marriage life is very rich.


    Luo Jun’s family did not ask a servant to clean the room specifically, and Liu Tao was responsible for the daily cleaning work. However, Luo Jun’s family did not have any ornaments or furniture, and they were basically newspapers and cabinets for book-containing books. Qin Huai had reason to suspect that their family had no servants because they were afraid that the servants would mess with Luo Jun’s precious newspaper.


    All newspapers in the living room are placed in sequence according to the type and date of the newspaper. In order to prevent the newspaper from getting moldy, Liu Tao regularly puts the newspapers in the yard to dry.


    Today is not the day to post newspapers, but Qin Huai heard Liu Tao tell the children outside that he would find a few more children to come and post newspapers tomorrow.


    When not posting newspapers, Liu Tao sat in the yard basking in the sun and listening to novels.


    Liu Tao is illiterate and only recognizes numbers and dates. I don’t know who was a genius idea, but I actually invited a female student to come to her house every afternoon to read novels for Liu Tao. She was still from Zhang Henshui.


    Unlike the simple decoration inside the house and the messy caused by too many newspapers, the small courtyard where Liu Tao listens to books every day outside the house is a different scene.


    Large pieces of bluestone slabs were laid on the ground, shelves were set up in the yard, and morning glory and loofah were climbing on the vines. In addition, there are many lush and green flowers and plants in the yard that cannot be named after the name of Qinhuai. There is a small table for drinking tea, and a chair is set beside the small table.


    In such a yard, Qin Luo came to check in and take photos. The word "you can drink tea with time and have a peaceful life."


    Unfortunately, such a beautiful courtyard has nothing to do with the quiet time, and she is even a little noisy.


    When I was studying in the afternoon, the courtyard was full of people. With children, girls, and women, the only thing these people have in common is that they don’t look very rich.


    People with better conditions wear cotton cloth and poor lines. Everyone’s clothes are washed until faded, and some rags need to be sewn. However, it is not without its advantages. These people all look very clean, and you can tell at a glance that they have specially washed and changed into clean clothes.


    The female student who was studying had a very soft voice and had a clear pronunciation, probably to make Liu Tao understand it. The words she said were very similar to the combination of local dialect and Wudong soft language, and at the same time, she could vaguely hear that it seemed to be Mandarin.


    Liu Tao''s acceptance was very good, and it was very difficult for those who listened to it. Qinhuai often sees the crowd listening to the book, showing a confused look as they listen. When the female students finished drinking water and rested, they chatted with each other in dialect and asked if others understood what they were just talking about.


    Although I don’t understand it very much, it doesn’t prevent everyone from listening happily.


    Qin Huai understands this feeling. The listening to the book in the yard is like Liu Tao who bought the only TV in the village at his own expense. The villagers may not be able to understand what is broadcast in the TV series, but it does not prevent everyone from watching it.


    When the sky starts to darken slightly, the reading activity will be over.


    The audience who listened to the audience expressed their gratitude to Liu Tao in combination with strange local dialect and soft Wu dialect. The book was bought by Luo Jun and the person was invited by Luo Jun. They came empty-handed and didn''t even bring gifts, so they could only bring a few auspicious words.


    After all, books are expensive these days, and a novel is enough to live for a poor family for one or two months. Engaging people to study is also a huge expense. Most people really can''t afford such expensive entertainment activities.


    The people who listened to it were all separated, and the female student was still standing in the yard. Liu Tao entered the house to get money for the female student. When she went in, she found that Luo Jun was not reading the newspaper and was eating leftover noodles at noon.


    "Did there be too many people today that disturb you?" Liu Tao asked, "If it disturbs you, I won''t let them come tomorrow."


    "No." Luo Jun said lightly, a little melancholy, "I''ve finished reading."


    Liu Tao burst out laughing: "You read books so quickly. It takes me a month to listen to a book. There are so many newspapers, you will finish reading them in a few days."


    As he said that, Liu Tao took out two pieces of money from his wallet and walked out: "I''ll go and pay the money for Miss Zhang. After paying the money, we''ll go to Master Jiang''s place for dinner. I''ve asked Uncle Liang to buy the ingredients and send them there."


    Luo Jun nodded slightly.


    Liu Tao took the money and walked quickly to the yard and handed the money to Ms. Zhang. Miss Zhang took the money, took a look, folded the money and put it in her purse, and then put it close to her body, without any intention of leaving.


    "Mrs. Luo, after reading this book, I am afraid I can''t study for you anymore." Miss Zhang said. Liu Tao was a little surprised: "Why? Is the money too little? I have inquired about it. The price I gave is very reasonable. Your salary is half as much as a teacher in a girl''s school."


    Ms. Zhang shook her head repeatedly: "It''s not a salary issue. You and Mr. Luo are both generous and willing to give me this job. They are very decent and easy. It''s my problem. My father''s business failed and owed a lot of money. I will marry to Zhongyuan in two months and be the third concubine to a wealthy family there. I don''t have the chance to read novels to you again."


    Liu Tao was silent for a moment and asked, "Your future husband, this year..."


    “Forty-seven.”


    Liu Tao could only sigh slightly, thought for a while, took off the gem earrings on his right ear and handed them to Miss Zhang.


    "According to what is written in the novel, I should give you the novel at this time. But the novel was bought by my husband, and the jewelry I had on me was also given to me by my husband. Only this earring was bought by our opera troupe when I got married to me to support the scene. Because it was too expensive, I could only afford one, and the other one was given to me by my husband."


    "I am a low-ranking man from a opera singer and I have been looked down upon all my life. Even if I marry my husband and he married me as my wife, the wives who play mahjong and watch operas together still look down on me."


    "When I was in Shanghai before, my husband also invited other female students to read novels. Some of them wanted to be my husband''s concubines, some wanted to do business with my husband, some despise the uncultured books I listened to, some taught me to pursue freedom and democracy, and some advised me to divorce, but no one like you would stop and tell me when I couldn''t understand the plot."


    "You are just as literate as my husband, and you have never looked down on me."


    "When the headmaster gave me this earring, I wish me peace and safety for the rest of my life. Even if I drive it out, I can have a jewelry that will not starve to death if I sell it out."


    "I''ll give you this earring and I wish you peace for the rest of your life."


    Ms. Zhang took the earrings silently and whispered: "Thank you."


    "You will be safe for the rest of your life."


    Ms. Zhang left.


    Liu Tao wanted to go back to the house and call Luo Jun, but found that Luo Jun was already standing at the door. She smiled and touched her empty earlobe: "I gave the earlobe to Miss Zhang."


    "Buy another one." Luo Jun said disapprovingly, "Are you looking for a new person to read novels?"


    Liu Tao nodded.


    "Then find another one. This time I find someone who gets married, there is little trouble."


    "There is another time I don''t buy that carrot. It''s so unpalatable. How could there be such a bad thing?"


    "I heard from Dr. Chen that eating carrots is good for your eyes and improve your eyesight."


    "If you want to eat quails with your eyes open, it''s much better than eating carrots."


    "What is a ridge?"


    "The bird is a kind of bird in the mountains and seas. It is shaped like a crow with white markings, and it is useless."


    Qinhuai:…


    No, it’s okay if you scold the vegetarian monster, why do you even scold the same kind? Also recommend recipes.


    "Is it sold?" Liu Tao didn''t know much about Shanhai Jing and thought it was a recipe. "Why would I ask Uncle Liang to look for it and buy one for you to stew the soup?"


    Luo Jun:…


    "No." Luo Jun said stiffly, "I can just eat carrots."


    (This chapter ends)