12dz Chapter 1547 A letter finally arrived from my hometown (2)
Chapter 1547 A letter finally arrived from my hometown (2)
Sun Shan's lips twitched. He really wanted to tell Hu Ming, Little Black Girl, and Little Fatty Girl: The reason the cowboy wrote such a thick letter was not because he knew a lot of words.
It wasn't that his longing for Uncle Sun was like a surging river; it was mainly because his handwriting, as big as his name, was so large that it would definitely waste paper.
Uncle Sun opened the letter happily, and then nothing happened. Because he was illiterate.
He pulled Hu Ming over and commanded, "Hu Ming, you've eaten so much of our Sun family's white rice, it's time to put your skills to use."
Hu Ming took the letter with a keen eye and said gently, "Third Grandfather, Hu Ming will read the letter for you."
Uncle Sun patted Hu Ming's little shoulder with satisfaction.
He said with a smile, "Good, as expected of our Sun family's good lad, you are the one who wins Third Grandfather's heart the most."
Hu Ming was already used to Uncle Sun's tone.
At first, I was quite bothered by it, but later my godfather told me that my third grandfather was getting old and his temperament was inevitably unstable. So I just went along with whatever he said, as long as he was happy.
As the younger generation, we should go along with things if we can, and stay far away if we can't.
Grandpa is getting old; if we run away, he definitely won't be able to catch up.
Hu Ming seemed to understand but not quite, but he did as Sun Shan said. He did what he could to please his third grandfather, and ran away when he couldn't.
Hu Ming opened the envelope, and his eyes were met with characters as large as oxen, causing him to frown. He read on carefully.
Uncle Sun pressed further, "Huming, what did Cowboy write?"
Little Fatty and Little Blackie stretched their heads out and stood on either side of Hu Ming, looking at the letter curiously.
Hu Ming said, "Third Grandpa, Cowboy said he misses you a lot."
Uncle Sun said proudly, "This kid has a conscience; he thinks of his grandpa. It's no wonder I make him herbal jelly soup every day."
Speaking of the "miracle herb," Uncle Sun couldn't help but feel regret.
In this world, the people who eat his magic herb without paying the most are Sun Shan and Cowboy.
Sun Shan has certainly made something of himself, but what about the cowboy?
Not only can't they rely on their parents for the rest of their lives, but they also start sponging off them at any moment.
Uncle Sun wished he could scoop out the herbal soup from the cowboy's belly; he wouldn't be so angry if he didn't give it to him.
Hu Ming glanced cautiously at Uncle Sun, unsure of what to say next.
Uncle Sun heard the tiger roar but did not read the letter.
He patted Huming on the shoulder and said, "What's wrong? Don't you recognize the characters below? Oh dear, Huming, you can't go on like this. Your godparents make you brain-boosting soup every day, how come you're still so bad at studying?"
Little Black Girl immediately objected: "Third Grandpa, Brother Huming is very good at studying. He ranked fifth in this year's exam."
The chubby girl held up five fingers to spice things up, saying, "Yes, fifth place! That's amazing! Dad and Mom even gave my brother a chicken leg as a reward. Xiaoxiao wants one too."
Uncle Sun pinched the little chubby girl's round face.
He rolled his eyes and said, "Good girl, what's so good about chicken legs? When you go to school and get first place, your third grandfather will treat you to braised pig's feet."
Upon hearing this, Little Fatty's eyes sparkled, and she happily threw herself into Uncle Sun's arms.
He immediately became Uncle Sun's teammate, pointing at Hu Ming and saying, "Brother, read on quickly, do you really not know how to read?"
That's right, she, the chubby girl, is the kind of person who would betray her allies for a pig's foot.
Who told Hu Ming not to give out chicken legs?
If Hu Ming knew what Little Fatty was thinking, he would definitely cry foul: Xiao Xiao, it's not that your brother doesn't want to give you food, it's that he doesn't dare to give you food!
Little Black Girl's eyes darted between Hu Ming and Little Fatty and Uncle Sun, before she quietly moved her feet and ran to Little Fatty and Uncle Sun's side.
He said cautiously, "Brother, read it quickly. If you don't recognize a word, ask Shanbo."
Hu Ming saw that everyone was saying the same thing.
He had no choice but to grit his teeth and continue reading: "Third Grandfather, the cowboy scolded you in the second sentence, saying that you were having a good time by yourself, but you caused him to be scolded by Great-Grandma and Grandma at home."
He also said his father hung him up and beat him so badly he couldn't get out of bed for two whole months. The cowboy is demanding compensation from you. He's asking for 10 taels of silver, and if you don't give it to him, he won't do anything for you next time.
Back then, Uncle Sun secretly boarded the ship and left without saying goodbye.
This was only told to the cowboy.
When the truth came out, the cowboy became the first target of everyone's anger.
Being scolded by Madam Huang and Madam Zheng was one thing, but in the end, Guang Ge'er beat her so badly that she was nearly beaten to death, and her tears flowed like the Little Golden River.
The cowboy suffered severe physical and emotional trauma and strongly demanded 10 taels of silver in compensation from Uncle Sun.
As for why it's ten taels?
It wasn't that the cowboy didn't want more, but the annual wage of 10 taels for the guards of Sunjia Village was already quite generous.
The cowboy, after being soaked in 10 taels of liquid, also demanded 10 taels of compensation.
When Uncle Sun heard that the cowboy was going to pay compensation, he was so angry that he jumped up and down.
He started cursing fiercely: "You cowboy, you're actually talking about money with your grandpa! I think you've fallen for money and have no humanity at all."
Who is Grandpa? He's never lacked for food or clothing since you were little, he's worked himself to the bone to send you to school, and now he wants compensation? You little cowboy, just wait till I get back, I'll hang you up and give you a good beating, or I'm not a Sun!
It's always been Uncle Sun who asks for money, but now Cowboy is asking him for money? That's outrageous!
Uncle Sun was furious and drank three large bowls of water before he calmed down.
The chubby girl and the dark-skinned girl huddled together, watching Uncle Sun's outburst like they were watching a monkey show, their eyes filled with glee.
Uncle Sun asked, "What else did the cowboy write?"
Hu Ming had no choice but to keep reading and said, "Third Grandpa, Cowboy didn't write anything. But Third Grandma did."
Speaking of Zheng, Uncle Sun asked with a smile, "What did Third Grandmother write?"
Hu Ming glanced furtively at Uncle Sun.
She could only say, "Third Grandfather, Third Grandmother said you have no conscience. You left her in Sunjia Village to suffer, while you followed the officials and lived a life of luxury."
Third Grandma said, "Don't let her catch you, she'll definitely scratch your face like a big cat." Third Grandma also said you're an irresponsible man, abandoning your wife and children, a disgrace to Sunjia Village.
Upon hearing this, Uncle Sun hurriedly covered Hu Ming's little mouth.
He asked incredulously, "Huming, is that really what Third Grandmother said? Third Grandfather didn't go to school and can't read. You're not lying to me, are you?"
Hu Ming was unable to speak with his mouth covered, so he could only nod frantically.
Uncle Sun felt a chill run down his spine, and a cold sensation shot straight to his head.
He yelled, "Oh no! My wife is definitely going to yell at me when I get home!"
On a sudden inspiration, he whispered, "I won't go back anymore, that way they won't scold me, hehe, Tiger Roar, isn't Third Grandfather clever?"
Hu Ming:......
He forced himself to say, "Third Grandfather, Third Grandmother urged you to come home quickly in her letter. You can't just enjoy yourself and let her suffer."
She can't manage the mountain produce at home by herself. Without you, the business has plummeted, almost to the point where we have to sell our fields, land, and even our children. You should hurry back to Sunjia Village.
Third Grandma said that if we wanted to have fun, she would definitely take her along. She wanted her to come to Yuanlu County and enjoy the good life with the officials.