newbobooks Chapter 187 Mutual Benefit
Chapter 187 Mutual Benefit
She said that the courtyard was deep, with bluestone paved roads and evergreen pines and cypresses planted on both sides. In spring, peach blossoms dotted the courtyard, making it a beautiful sight.
The room is spacious and bright, with delicately carved windows. The sunlight shines through the window lattices and onto the smooth wooden floor, making it warm and bright.
What makes the two children's hearts jump with joy the most is the exquisite little bridge in the backyard, which spans over the rippling green water pool. There are rugged rockeries in the pool, and it will surely be a special experience if a few goldfish are raised in it in the future.
The eyes of the two little guys are already filled with infinite longing and joy for the future days of raising fish.
"Okay, mother promises you that once we move into our new home, we will raise a group of colorful fish in the pond!"
Chen Xi smiled as beautifully as a flower, gently stroking the tops of Xiaoyang and Xiaochen's heads, full of love.
At this moment, Xie Tianyi, who was standing silently aside, had a hint of tenderness in his eyes.
After the children left with a chuckle, he took out all his savings from his pocket, and handed the heavy silver coins, which shone coldly in the moonlight, to Chen Xi.
"You take these first. Although we have agreed to separate, I cannot stand idly by and watch the children's lives and education."
His voice was low and firm, full of responsibility as a father.
Chen Xi's fingers gently stroked the silver coins, with mixed feelings in his heart.
This scene, reminiscent of the arrangements for child custody after divorce in modern society, made her feel both delicate and complicated.
Although Xie Tianyi is the father of the children, in her heart, the feelings she once had have quietly changed.
However, in the eyes of outsiders, she is still the mother of her children, and there seems to be nothing wrong with accepting the help from her ex-husband.
After a moment of silence, Chen Xi made a suggestion: "If the academy has a holiday in the second half of the year, you can move directly to the city and live there. The children will also be there, so you don't have to travel back and forth."
Xie Tianyi nodded slightly, with a hint of gratitude in his eyes.
This was what he had planned in his mind, but he needed Chen Xi's words to confirm it.
After all, it was her home and he was just an occasional visitor.
When Xiaoyang and Xiaochen learned that they would soon have a new home, they were so excited that they couldn't wait to show it off to their friends in the village.
The news spread quickly in the small village, and even many adults were talking about it.
As the sky gradually darkened, Chen Xi's little house became bustling with neighbors who came to inquire about the news.
There was a helpless smile on her lips, and she glanced at Xiaoyang and Xiaochen's dodging figures out of the corner of her eyes. There was no blame in her eyes, only tolerance for the children's innocence.
The two little guys seemed to realize the consequences of their "feat" and huddled quietly in the corner, not daring to make a sound.
"Xiao Xi, I heard that you really bought a house in the county town?"
The village chief's voice sounded, mixed with a bit of curiosity and inquiry.
In such a small village, if Chen Xi really had the ability to buy a property in the county town, as the village chief, he would naturally want to understand the ins and outs of it.
"What? We bought a house in the county? How come I didn't know anything about it!"
Chen Xi pretended to be surprised. His acting was so convincing that even he himself almost believed it, let alone others.
"Well, if you buy it, then buy it. We are all from the same village, why hide it?"
Wang's sarcastic remarks followed. She always showed special interest in the affairs of the Xie family.
The news about the Xie family also reached Wang's ears. Unable to suppress her curiosity, she went to the family in person to inquire.
"I don't even know about my own family buying a house? Who are you kidding me? If you really want us to have a place to live in this town, why don't you be generous and help us financially?"
"That's a nice thought, but I don't have that much extra money."
When Wang heard this, a look of disdain appeared on her face and she took a few steps back.
"Xiao Xi, is this true?"
The village chief was skeptical and asked again.
"Really not. Everyone knows our family's situation. Our new blue brick courtyard has just been completed. How can we have extra money to buy a house in the county? Not to mention the county, even a house in town is a luxury for us."
Chen Xi answered frankly, and after hearing it, the villagers expressed their understanding.
After all, they all knew the Chen family's financial situation.
"Then what did the kids say about you moving to the county town?"
Someone asked in confusion.
"It's because the academy is about to start, and I have to go there with my husband to help him take care of his life and cook. The children are still young, so they have to follow me, so we have to stay in the county for a while."
Chen Xi explained patiently, her tone revealing a mother's responsibility and love for her family.
That was not buying a house at all. In fact, my husband took advantage of the friendship between him and his close classmates and helped us out. That’s how we were able to rent these spacious and comfortable rooms for our family to live in at a very favorable price.
At this time, Chen Xi acted quickly and pulled Xie Tianyi from the edge of the crowd to the center.
Xie Tianyi took over the topic, his tone somewhat indifferent: "Most of my classmates have settled down in the county town, their families are well-off, and they each run some small businesses. It's just a piece of cake for them to help us find a place to live. Besides, my grades in the academy are pretty good, and I can usually help them solve some academic problems. It's mutually beneficial."
After hearing this, the villagers felt as if the clouds had cleared and the sun had appeared, and they nodded repeatedly to show their understanding.
"So, Tianyi, you will be returning to the academy to continue your studies soon?"
Xie Tianyi nodded slightly, the fact was beyond doubt.
"That's a good thing. Tianyi, you must study harder. If you can pass the imperial examination and become an official in the court in the future, our Xianghe Village will be able to be proud of itself among the surrounding villages."
"Don't mention the village. By then, I'm afraid everyone in the county will know that a golden phoenix flew out of Xianghe Village and became a high-ranking official."
The seeds of hope have been planted in the hearts of the villagers, and they begin to look forward to that glorious day.
Xianghe Village has always been unknown and has never produced any officials, but Xie Tianyi is already a scholar and is only one step away from a career in officialdom.
In contrast, whether Liu Yongshu, who is still in the stage of being a boy, can cross the threshold of becoming a scholar remains an unknown mystery.
With a smile on his face, Xie Tianyi gently accepted the high hopes of his fellow villagers.
He knew in his heart that these were just the simple and beautiful wishes of the villagers and there was no need to take them too seriously.
However, when the villagers learned the truth, that they were only renting a house and were required to do things for others in exchange, their previous enthusiasm instantly cooled and the crowd quickly dispersed.
"Dad, Mom, I'm sorry. We were wrong."
As the crowd dispersed, Xiao Yang and Xiao Chen walked up to Chen Xi and Xie Tianyi with their heads down, full of apologies.
"Dad, Mom, I accidentally showed it off to my friends in the village first. It has nothing to do with Xiaoyang."
Xiaochen twisted his fingers nervously and lowered his head even more, looking like he knew he was wrong.