Chapter 882: Scumbag Brother and Deadbeat Dad, Stay Away (28)

Chapter 882: Chapter 882: Scumbag Brother and Deadbeat Dad, Stay Away (28)

Qiann Yan brought back medicinal herbs, including several wild ginsengs, which are considered quite rare.

Originally, it would have been impossible for her to find these in such a short time.

But it seems the world’s will understood what she intended to do, and pointed the way. She felt that this unexpected assistance wasn’t too bad.

There’s no need for more; these few wild ginsengs can solve the urgent crisis nicely.

Sell them to repay debts, and then gift two to the teacher in the county town, named Jiao Rongchang. During the day, she had already inquired with Yaan Huai that Jiao Rongchang has a wife who is weak and ill. These two wild ginsengs would definitely be a good thing for him.

What she sought was to see the books in his house, only for a day, not much.

Hence, the next day Qiann Yan rented a cow cart.

Initially fearful villagers began to feel some goodwill towards her; regardless of her fierceness, she wasn’t someone who liked taking advantage of others.

Approaching the village entrance, not far off, Yaan Huai was already waiting there. Seeing Qiann Yan driving the cow cart, he was slightly puzzled.

"Where is the teacher going?"

"Hop on, we’re going to the county town again today, I brought the book," Qiann Yan handed a book to Yaan Huai, "I’ll teach you while driving the cart."

Yaan Huai hurriedly climbed on, originally wanting to say he’d drive, but remembering he needed to hold the book, the words changed to: "I’ll drive on the way back." Meanwhile, he handed a few bird eggs to Qiann Yan, his face slightly red, "These are what I found in the mountains, there’s nothing much at home, when the vegetables in the field ripen, I’ll bring some to you."

Everyone knows studying is expensive. Faced with such a knowledgeable teacher, Yaan Huai felt he was getting a great bargain, feeling quite embarrassed.

"Study well, if you achieve the top in the academy exam in a few months, it would be repayment to me."

Yaan Huai was deeply moved that the teacher was so noble. Just giving a few bird eggs, was it too disrespectful?

Qiann Yan, however, peeled the eggshell, ate one, and continued, "When you achieve the top in the exam, go and spread the word, saying your teacher is me, and currently still accepting students. In this way, I won’t have to do embroidery work anymore, which hurts the eyes and consumes time."

Compared to embroidery, teaching students is quicker to earn money, can bring reputation, and cultivate talent, killing three birds with one stone, benefiting both others and oneself.

Yaan Huai: "..."

The teacher is truly someone hidden in the marketplace, and while money might be mundane, it’s indispensable for living. So, he needs to study hard, aim for the top in the academy exam, and let the teacher accept more students sooner to improve life, avoiding embroidery work.

After finishing a few bird eggs, Qiann Yan glanced at the book and started reciting and explaining. By the time she finished teaching, they had almost reached the county town.

She first sold the medicinal herbs, leaving only the two largest wild ginsengs, and took Yaan Huai to find Jiao Rongchang.

Yaan Huai didn’t ask much. Though walking, he was savoring what he learned today, consolidating it more, so as not to forget it. He found that words and phrases that used to be awkward, through Qiann Yan’s teaching, once understood, were easier to memorize.

Qiann Yan found Jiao Rongchang and was straightforward. She took out two old mountain ginsengs and explained her purpose.

Jiao Rongchang’s eyes remained on the two old mountain ginsengs; truth be told, he really needed them.

Such an old mountain ginseng bought in a pharmacy would be exceedingly expensive. Even if he could produce silver, it wouldn’t be guaranteed to be available.

And this young lady’s request was simple: she wished to read books in his study.

"A day isn’t enough to read much; giving me two old mountain ginsengs is too much of a loss for you."

Qiann Yan replied honestly, "I have a photographic memory, would Mr. Jiao mind? If a day isn’t enough, half a day is fine."

Jiao Rongchang wasn’t overly surprised; he had seen people with photographic memory.

But his books weren’t few; even with photographic memory, a day wouldn’t cover much. Besides, staring at books continuously leads to dizziness.

"I’ll give you three days."

Jiao Rongchang is a man of integrity, not wanting to take advantage. If she truly had a photographic memory, three days would be her rightful due.

"Then thank you very much, Mr. Jiao."

Before entering the study, Qiann Yan quietly said to Yaan Huai, "If Mr. Jiao asks what you’re learning, answer him truthfully; if he wants to know, tell him."

"Understood."

Yaan Huai was still outside; Jiao Rongchang was familiar with this young man. Remembering the academy exam a few months away, he grew concerned.