Chapter 230: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 230: The Plan Falls Through, Mo Fu Goes to School (5)
After seeing off shopkeeper Xing and the reluctant Yun siblings from the Yun family, the Liu family of three also prepared to leave. However, Liu Tinglan insisted on staying at the Mo family's house for a while.
"You're already a big girl. It's not appropriate to stay overnight at someone else's house. Come on, be a good girl and go home with your parents," Master Liu urged.
But Madam Liu refused to leave and insisted on taking her daughter away.
"Mom, I don't want to go. I'm the only daughter at home, and it's boring without me. Mom, please let me stay at Yan Yan's house for a few days!"
Liu Tinglan broke free from her mother's grasp and pleaded with Mo Yan for help.
Mo Yan shook her head gently and gestured to her. This was something she couldn't decide on her own. It was better to let their family discuss it!
Liu Tinglan understood immediately and hurriedly pleaded with her father, "Dad, you love your daughter the most. Please let me stay here for a while!"
Master Liu was chatting with Mo Qingze. Upon hearing his daughter's words, he said to Madam Liu, "Since she doesn't want to leave, let her stay for two days. The day after tomorrow, I'll have Lao Fan come pick her up."
Since her husband had spoken, Madam Liu naturally couldn't object. She glared at her daughter, who looked pleased, but didn't say anything in the end.
Although Liu Tinglan was a bit disappointed that she could only stay for two days, she knew her father's temperament. Once he said something, there was no room for bargaining. Being able to stay for two days was already satisfying enough for her.
Before leaving, Master Liu said earnestly to Mo Qingze, "Ziyu, consider what I told you before. If you've made up your mind, you can come find me anytime."
Mo Qingze thanked him sincerely, "Thank you, Brother Canaan. I will definitely consider it seriously."
Master Liu nodded, bowed to Mo Qingze, and then boarded the carriage with his wife, gradually disappearing from the sight of the Mo family.
Once the carriage was out of sight, Mo Yan curiously asked, "Dad, what did Master Liu ask you to consider?"
Mo Qingze withdrew his gaze and his face showed excitement, "Brother Canaan encouraged me to go to the academy and take part in the township examination next year."
"Really? That's great!" Mo Yan said excitedly. "I've been thinking about this too, but there have been too many things at home, and I haven't had a chance to tell you. Now that Master Liu also encourages you to continue your studies, he must have great confidence in you. Dad, if you still want to continue studying, don't miss this opportunity!"
Unexpectedly, his daughter also strongly supported him. Mo Qingze, who had been somewhat hesitant before, became even more determined. However, as the head of the family, if he went to study at the academy, there would be no one to take care of the family.
After listening to his father's concerns, Mo Yan said helplessly, "There's still Grandpa Li at home, right? Xin'er and Zhen'er will also take good care of things. You can rest assured!"
Li Zhong also advised, "I'm still capable of working, and taking care of the fields and orchards isn't difficult. I'll arrange everything properly, so you don't have to worry."
Xin'er and Zhen'er also quickly said, "Dad, you can rest assured. We'll be good and obedient. We'll wait for you to pass the examination and become a jinshi."
With the full support of his family, Mo Qingze, moved and relieved, put aside the last bit of worry in his heart and promised to go to the city in two days to find Master Liu.
With their parents' restraint removed, Liu Tinglan was like a wild horse running free, pulling Mo Yan all over the mountains and fields. She had plenty of energy, but she exhausted Mo Yan half to death.
"Yan Yan, your orchard is really big. It will definitely be beautiful when it blooms in the spring. I must come over to see it."
Liu Tinglan stood at the highest point of the orchard, overlooking the entire orchard. She had never seen such a large orchard with so many rare fruit trees.
Mo Yan wiped away a sweat and smiled at the seedlings that were already covered with leaves. "These fruit trees will bloom next spring. I'll tell you then."
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