Chapter 203: Useless Parents

 Chapter 203: Useless Parents

It's true that's what they say, but it's still too sudden. Li Shi felt sour in her heart. Why should Da Hu be the one to go to school? Da Hu doesn't seem intelligent, and he's the youngest among the siblings. If anyone should go to school, it should be their second son, Er Niu. Li Shi felt extremely unbalanced, but Liang Shi's eyes lit up. She leaned towards the old lady, smiling obsequiously. "Mother, since Da Hu is going to school, should we also send our eldest son, Da Bao, to study?" Upon hearing this, Li Shi's eyes instantly brightened as she looked at the old lady with anticipation. If Da Hu and Da Bao are going, then their second son, Er Niu, can definitely go too. The old lady found it amusing and smirked. "I would love to have all my grandsons go to school and learn some skills, but unfortunately, their useless parents can't afford it. Do you have the money to send Da Bao and Er Niu to study? Or are you expecting me to provide for them? How shameless! It has been so many years since we divided the family, yet you still want to exploit me and not take care of me in my old age?" Lu Dasong's face turned red from the scolding. He hurriedly pulled Li Shi, who was fidgeting, and explained, "Mother, we didn't mean that." "That's for the best. If Da Hu can study, it's all thanks to Ah Yu. Do you really expect your niece to support your whole family?" the old lady retorted. Lu Dasong immediately shook his head, but Lu Sanzhu was tempted to nod. Lu Sanzhu and Liang Shi had no qualms about admitting their shamelessness. They were almost ready to agree with everything the old lady said. But!! Shu Yu was present, and Lu Sanzhu dared not. He could throw a tantrum and act shamelessly in front of old Lady Lu and others, but he didn't dare to use such tactics against Shu Yu. Shu Yu was someone who could outsmart someone like Master Yu, and that Zhang Shu, who ended up in such a state, was undoubtedly her doing. The problem was that she had done so many things but hadn't left any evidence behind. Lu Sanzhu had reason to believe that if he didn't know his place, he might end up buried without understanding what had happened. So after the old lady finished speaking, he forced a smile and said, "How can that be possible? As an uncle, I'm only here to assist my niece. I will never let my niece provide for me." Everyone looked at him, surprised that he actually had such self-awareness? In the next moment, Lu Sanzhu turned to Shu Yu and asked, "Ah Yu, now that your shop is up and running, business will surely be good, and you might not have enough manpower. How about this, I'll help you. I don't need a salary; just provide me with food and shelter. What do you think?" It's impossible not to give him a salary, and his second brother wouldn't really let him work for free, right? Shu Yu looked at Lu Sanzhu carefully. Honestly, his third uncle did have some skills. At the very least, he knew how to read people's expressions. However, his cunning tricks couldn't be put to use in a ready-made clothing shop. Therefore, she decisively refused him, saying, "Third Uncle, the shop is indeed in need of staff, but we need skilled tailors." Lu Sanzhu felt disappointed, and when he glanced at Liang Shi beside him, his disappointment grew even stronger. Liang Shi's eyelids twitched under his gaze, almost lunging at him to hit him. From then on, no one mentioned Da Hu's matter anymore. Although the main and third households were envious, they could only be jealous in silence and not say anything more. Only then did Shu Yu continue to look at the gift box. She took out the writing brushes, ink, paper, inkstone, and calligraphy exercises that Meng Yunzheng had given her, but there was also a scroll underneath. She unfolded it and instantly became captivated by the painting on the scroll. (End of this chapter)