Forced to marry, I picked up a young powerful official

Chapter 32: The sound of wind, rain, and reading

Song Dong'er had been with Gu's mother since she was a child and was very familiar with her. When she saw her aunt like this, she knew that her aunt was pretending to be sick.

She suddenly felt sad and felt like she had no one to rely on.

After all, even her best aunt was now unwilling to obey her.

All of them were bribed by that Shen family!

Song Dong'er was sad and angry. The tears on her face were falling like rain, but they could not extinguish the anger in her heart.

Mother Gu was also upset and comforted her, "Don't cry, Dong'er. Auntie knows you've been wronged. I'll take you to town tomorrow and make you some new clothes, okay?"

Song Dong'er didn't answer.

Mother Gu asked again: "If you don't want clothes, then jewelry?"

Song Dong'er still didn't respond.

"How about I give you money and you can buy whatever you want yourself?"

Song Dong'er sighed, "Dong'er doesn't want anything. Auntie is not feeling well, so she should go to bed early."

After she finished speaking, she lay down on her side.

Seeing this, Mother Gu sighed inwardly and could only go to bed.

The next morning, when Song Dong'er woke up, Gu's mother had already gotten up and was not in the room.

Song Dong'er sat up and when she looked down, she saw two pieces of silver next to her pillow.

I think this should have been given to her by Gu's mother.

Song Dong'er held the silver with a thoughtful look in her eyes.

-

Five days passed in a flash.

That day, after taking a nap, Shen Nankui was marking the homework handed in by the students in the main room when Gu Qingrong suddenly came back in a hurry.

The wound on his face had mostly healed. As soon as he entered the main hall, he smiled and said, "Second brother's wife, you really got it right. The people in charge of those purchases really had problems. The boss didn't believe it at first, but after my repeated persuasion, he sent people to investigate. They happened to catch those people who were cheating and taking kickbacks in the act, and immediately tied them up and sent them to the authorities."

"Not only did he not chase me away, he even apologized to me in person. He also gave me these supplements."

Gu Qingrong put what he was holding on the table.

"I see they are all bird's nests and white fungus. I, a grown man, can't eat them. Second sister-in-law, you helped a lot this time. You can keep them and eat them."

Shen Nankui smiled and shook his head, "Sister-in-law works the hardest every day, so these supplements should be given to her to replenish her body."

Although Liang also coveted these goodies, she was not jealous at all. She waved her hands and said, "No, no, no, second sister-in-law, we don't have anything good to thank you for. These are just right for you."

Although she is greedy for money, she is also a grateful person.

Hearing this, Shen Nankui stopped refusing and said with a smile: "Then I will accept it, but the first portion must be presented to my mother-in-law first."

When Gu's mother came in, she happened to hear this sentence.

The corner of her mouth showed a barely perceptible smile, "There's no need to give in to each other among family members, eldest brother's wife, you should stew these tomorrow so that everyone can have a share."

"Okay, Mom!" Liang agreed quickly.

Mother Gu then looked at her eldest son again, "Qingrong, have you resolved all the issues since you returned to the county town these few days?"

"solved."

Gu Qingrong looked beaming. "There is one more thing. I previously received half a year's salary, but now my employer has waived it for me. This means that I will be able to receive money again starting next month."

"This is a good thing!"

Mother Gu was very happy. "It seems that your beating was not in vain. Instead, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise."

Gu Qingrong looked a little embarrassed, scratching his head and said, "The boss is actually not a bad person. He didn't hit me hard, otherwise, how could I stand here with all my limbs intact."

Mother Gu glanced at him and said, "In short, you should be more careful in the future. Don't make mistakes or make the whole family worry about you."

"Son, I must remember my mother's instructions!"

-

The days passed by.

Shen Nankui's daily life was simple. She gave lectures, marked homework, taught her two children, and did some needlework in her free time. That was the end of the day.

When she was at home, Liang was particularly attentive to her. Not only did she take care of the laundry, she also didn't let Shen Nankui do things like serving tea and water by herself.

Shen Nankui couldn't persuade her any more, so he could only give her more money in private.

In this way, the relationship between the two is harmonious.

Even Song Dong'er has been much more restrained these days, treating Shen Nankui politely and no longer fighting openly or secretly like before.

Although Shen Nankui didn't know why she changed, since she didn't cause trouble and everyone got along well, he saved himself a lot of trouble.

Mid-July is the hottest time of the dog days.

Shen Nankui was teaching a class and not only was his mouth dry and his tongue parched, but the students also seemed very anxious.

But there is no way, the lessons still have to be taught, and both teachers and students are struggling.

After an unknown amount of time, the light in the academy suddenly dimmed, and wind blew in. After a while, crackling sounds were heard on the roof.

It's raining.

The rain came with great force, seemingly carrying tremendous power, with large drops falling down.

After a while, the mud outside the house was soaked.

After the rain, the wind blowing into the school seemed to bring a hint of coolness, making people feel comfortable both physically and mentally.

The papers on the students' desks were blown into disarray by the wind, and they all hurried to pick them up, causing the school to suddenly become a mess.

Shen Nankui smelled the earthy smell in the rain and listened to the noisy rain outside, but his heart inexplicably calmed down.

She did not say anything to blame, but walked to the door alone and looked quietly at the heavy rain outside.

The students were also moved by her. Although they were all sitting in their seats, their eyes were looking at the world in the rain.

After a long time, I don't know who started it.

"The wind does not last all morning, and the rain does not last all day."

Originally it was just one person's voice, but later all the students recited the sentence together, and it became the sound of reading aloud.

As if to justify the violent storm, the students' voices penetrated the roof and pierced through the clouds.

The sound of wind, rain and reading.

Shen Nankui had a smile on his lips and neither stopped nor disturbed them.

As the rainstorm passed, the sky gradually cleared up, and the students' voices changed from confusion to understanding.

It turns out that the words in the book have been materialized into the scene before our eyes.

Strong winds will not blow all day long, and heavy rains will eventually stop. Suffering will eventually pass.

The sky cleared up again, but the temperature of the wind still carried a chill from the rain.

After the students roared, the restlessness in their hearts seemed to dissipate.

Shen Nankui returned to his seat and spoke slowly, "The sentence you just read is from the Tao Te Ching. Although I have never taught you, since you have already understood it, let's study this article today..."

After a long time, Shen Nankui finished today's teaching and packed up to go home.

As soon as she walked out of the door, a large and slender hand was extended to her.

"Master Shen, I'm here to pick you up from school."