Apprenticeship Gift (2)
Teacher Tang had a good relationship with their family. During New Year or other festivals, they would exchange greetings and sometimes gifts.
âItâs not a thank you gift. Teacher Tang said that I can send Xiaoman to class when I have the time. We havenât officially enrolled at school or paid the tuition, so we canât accept his kindness for anything. We didnât have the opportunity when your sister was around, not that itâs Xiaomanâs turn, we have to do things properly. In the old days, apprentices would kowtow to the master theyâre learning from, but we donât do that kind of thing anymore. Weâre more civilized now and donât do that kind of old tradition.â
Jiang Xing finally understood what was happening and couldnât help glancing at Jiang Xiaoman and sighing. âWhy am I not a bit more like Big Sister?â
Teacher Tang was also like this back then and was especially fond of Jiang Yue.
Jiang Xiumei kicked him angrily, âYes, why arenât you more like your sister? I think youâre exactly like your dad!â
âMaybe itâs exactly like you.â Jiang Xing said in a low voice.
âBegging for a beating!â Jiang Xiumei was very angry and wanted to pick up a broom and beat him up.
Jiang Xiaoman blinked her eyes when she heard what they were saying, and suddenly felt a little sad.
Jiang Xiaoman snorted and whispered, âThis wasnât what you said last time.â
â......?â What did it say last time?
âLast time you said that as long as I complete the tasks well, I can finish the upgrade as soon as possible and return to fight for the family wealth. â
...The system shut up.
Jiang Xiaoman wiped her eyes and softly sobbed, âI donât want to fight for wealth, I just want my parents.â
Jiang Xiaoman cried, so Jiang Xiumei and Jiang Xing stopped and looked at her.
âXiaoman, why are you crying?â
âWu wu wuu...â Jiang Xiaomanâs face was full of tears, âI want Mom and Dad.â
Jiang Xiumeiâs face changed and she stopped talking about Jiang Yue. She picked Jiang Xiaoman up and coaxed her.
Coaxing the child was easy. Jiang Xiumei rubbed her head and said, âGo to Teacher Tangâs house with Uncle.â
Jiang Xiaoman nodded obediently.
Teacher Tang lived in the school dormitory, and his wife took care of his meals and daily needs. His board and lodging were all done at the school. When Jiang Xing brought Jiang Xiaoman over, he was surprised. When he saw the chicken with its feathers plucked that Jiang Xing was holding, he guessed what was going on.
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