“Dad, I’m hungry.” The eldest daughter quickly walked over, pulling down her sister’s finger, frowning, “Don’t bite your fingers.” Lin Ya surveyed the empty furnishings in the room and noticed three weak faces and brittle yellow hair under the candlelight. It was clear they had been living a difficult life…
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Chapter 68: The Price of Dignity
Zhang’s old man didn’t want to burden Zhang Fang with the troubles of the family; instead, he asked, “Have you finished the manuscript you mentioned?” Zhang Fang read the manuscript aloud. Zhang’s old man listened intently, his expression utterly focused. At that moment, he forgot his hardships and that he…
Chapter 65: Hope and Desperation
Liu Mu awkwardly smiled and agreed, “Yes. Brother Zhang will definitely be able to pass the exams in the future.” Hearing the words she wanted to hear, Old Lady Zhang was very happy. She told Liu Mu, “Fourth bro said that once he passes the exams, he will buy a…
Chapter 59: The Unexpected Revelation
Hao Zhuang led the old man Zhang without noticing the change in his expression and casually said, “I live with Zhang Fang. After Zhang Fang was locked up, I’ve been the only one living in this room. I heard the academy plans to expel him; you’ve come to pack his…
Chapter 2: The Drought and Famine in Ancient Times
Ignoring the strange, scrutinizing gaze of the neighbor, Lin Ya calmly returned home. The rice and eggs came from his mother-in-law; although she couldn’t bear to see the original owner’s despondent state, she wanted to prevent her granddaughter and grandson from starving. Afraid he would be wasteful, she only visited…