The road to wealth of a peasant widow

Chapter 118 Admission

These days, after sending her sons to school every day, Chen Cui goes to the canning workshop to guide the girls in standardized production, solidified processes, and standardized operations.

Fortunately, there were only a few of us, all in the same room, so anyone who made a mistake could be pointed out immediately without much trouble.

She just felt mentally exhausted, even more exhausted than when she was doing the work herself.

This is mainly because the corn in the space has matured recently. After returning home in the evening, she has to go into the space to pick the corn, peel the corn, dry it in the sun, and cut the corn stalks.

These things can only be done in the space without anyone's knowledge. Now she not only has to be on guard against her three sons, but also her daughter.

Now Suitui is one and a half years old. She can talk a lot. If I suddenly disappear and reappear in front of her, the child might tell others what I said one day.

Even if others don't believe what she says, the child herself has doubts in her heart and will become suspicious when she grows up.

Chen Cui treats these children sincerely, but space is her reliance and trump card, as well as her biggest and only secret, which she cannot tell anyone.

Because once this secret is exposed to the world, she may face death again, or even a life worse than death!

She is selfish after all, and still considers herself the most important, and dares not gamble with her own life!

While Chen Cui was busy every day, the first day of September came. Chen Cui took several children to Dongming School in a mule cart to take the entrance examination.

After sending the three brothers in, she took Sui Sui to wait in a nearby teahouse.

She told the shopkeeper Zhang in advance that she would bring her son here for the exam today and would not go to the workshop. As it concerns the child's future, everyone can understand.

An hour later, people began to come out one after another. She took Sui Sui's hand and went to the door to greet her brothers.

"Brother!" Suisui was sharp-eyed and saw Changping trying to break free from Chen Cui's hand and run towards him.

Chen Cui held her hand tightly, and the little girl struggled forward. Changping quickly took a few steps to her mother and sister and picked up her sister.

"Sui Sui, why do you only see the eldest brother? There are also me and your second brother!" Chang Fu complained in a half-truthful manner.

He obviously spent more time playing with the little girl, but she just stuck to her big brother.

When the three brothers appeared together, she always pounced on the eldest brother, making him and the second brother feel very lost!

Sui Sui wrapped her arms around her eldest brother's neck, pouted her little mouth and turned her head away, completely ignoring what her third brother said.

Chen Cui did not ask the children how they did in the exam. She just took them to the teahouse to rest and drink some tea.

The test results will be announced in an hour, so many parents and students are waiting nearby. Fortunately, Chen Cui had booked a private room and reserved a seat in advance to have a place to sit.

It was their first time to drink tea outside and also their first time to go to a teahouse.

Perhaps it was because he was thirsty, or perhaps it was because the tea in the teahouse was of good quality, Changping felt that the aroma of the tea was refreshing, and it had a sweet aftertaste after taking a sip, which was very thirst-quenching.

At home, they mostly drink water from a bowl, and when it's hot, they can drink half a bowl in one go.

The teacups in this teahouse are relatively small, and one cup can only hold two or three sips at most. Changfu drank three cups in one breath before stopping.

Chang'an drank two cups in a row without saying a word, then put the cup down with a smack.

The whole pot of tea was divided up by the brothers, and Chen Cui quickly called for someone to refill the water.

Only at this time did they have the mood to observe the box.

The box was elegantly decorated, with tables and chairs of antique style, a pot of orchid in the corner, and several calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall.

The snacks on the table also looked more refined than those in ordinary stores. The three brothers got up early in the morning and didn’t eat much. Now that half the morning had passed, they were a little hungry, so they picked up the snacks to fill their stomachs.

I see it every year and can’t help but want to reach out and take it.

Chen Cui sighed, "Sui Sui, you've already eaten a few pieces. You won't be able to eat more for lunch. When we have something delicious, don't blame your brothers for eating too much if you can't eat more."

This child is like this, with big eyes and a small stomach. He wants to try everything delicious he sees, without considering that his stomach has limited capacity and can't hold so much.

Sui Sui pursed her lips, but finally couldn't resist the temptation. She quietly took a piece of dessert in her hand and nibbled it silently.

Soon, an hour passed, and Chen Cui brought the children to the list to look for their names.

Changping, Changfu and Changan's names were on the list, and all three passed the exam.

The three brothers hugged each other happily, and Chen Cui also showed a relieved smile.

The list also publishes the tuition amount and the enrollment time.

The tuition fee is six taels of silver per person per year, but they are enrolling midway, so they only need to pay the money from now until the end of the year, and report in three days.

From September to the end of December, the tuition fees for the three of them totaled seven taels and five cents of silver. Changfu grumbled, "It's a pity that the tuition fees for the town school cannot be refunded, otherwise we could save some money."

Chen Cui patted his shoulder and said, "We can't stay in town until the end of the year just to save a little money. If you go to the county, your studies will be accelerated, which will also save money!"

This child is good in everything except that he is sometimes too meticulous. Maybe it’s because his family is not rich enough, otherwise they wouldn’t feel it’s a pity to save a little money.

Now that I have been confirmed to be admitted, the housing issue must be resolved as soon as possible.

Chen Cui also went with the agent to look at two houses a few days ago, but she didn't make a final decision because the test results were not out yet.

But in fact, she already had an inclination in her mind. Today, while all the children were here, she finalized the house issue and moved quickly in the next few days so as not to delay the children's schooling.

The house she chose was less than a mile away from the school. On weekdays, they could even walk to school. There were also many shops nearby, making shopping very convenient.

Moreover, the house has front and back yards where vegetables can be grown. There is also a well in the yard, making it convenient to get water. However, the rent is a bit expensive, costing five taels of silver a year.

But for Chen Cui today, this is nothing. After all, this house is near the best school in the county and can be considered a school district house. The supporting facilities are also complete, so it is normal that it is a bit expensive.

Soon, Chen Cui took the children to the yard and carefully checked the house. After confirming that there were no major problems, she signed a three-year contract with the real estate agent and paid the deposit and the first year's rent.

After getting the key to the front door, the children cleaned the house while Chen Cui drove the mule cart out to buy some necessary items.