Song Sanniang's Journey to Wealth

Chapter 147 The Tan Family’s Women Are Here

The next day, around noon, Song brought her family and children to Tian Mi Mi. Except for Guan, who was pregnant and couldn't come, everyone else came.

Song smiled and held Song Sanniang's hand and talked to her.

"I heard from my old man that you came up with the idea for the decoration of this store, right? You are really amazing, little girl. You are so capable at such a young age. Whoever marries you will be very lucky."

Song's tone was somewhat regretful. She really wanted her to be her daughter-in-law, but the old man said that his stupid son was not worthy of this girl.

"Aunt Song, I'm still young, I don't want to get married so soon." Song Sanniang said with a smile and asked them to sit on the second floor.

Several people sat down on the second floor. Song Sanniang introduced the food to them and they ordered what they wanted. The three children were very happy and gathered together to look downstairs.

Although Bai was chatting with Song Sanniang and the others, she kept her eyes on them from time to time, fearing that they might accidentally cause trouble, because children of this age are very likely to cause trouble when they get together.

Song Sanniang thought about hiring a teacher for Si Niang and the others, so she asked, "I want to hire a teacher for my two sisters to teach them how to read and write. I wonder if Aunt Song has any good teachers to recommend?"

Song replied, "Studying is a good thing. You are a sister who really cares about your sister. Do you want a male or female tutor?"

Song Sanniang smiled and replied, "I don't care about gender, as long as the teacher is good, but I don't like those who stick to conventions and are old-fashioned. And my relatives have two children, I want to teach them together."

Song thought for a moment and said, "Now that you mention it, it's time for our three naughty kids to find a teacher. We were thinking of sending them to a private school before, but it's a bit late now.

I used to hire a female tutor for my three daughters. Her surname was Hu. She was the daughter of a scholar. After she got married, her husband died of illness, and she became a widow without children. She studied with the scholar for a long time.

I think her knowledge is good enough to teach girls to read and write. She is not a conservative person, otherwise she would not come out to teach people to read.

I just don’t know if she is picking up students now. If you want to invite her, I can ask her for you.”

Song Sanniang was very happy to hear that. "Then I'll trouble you, Aunt Song. I'll pay for your table today. Please enjoy your meal. If we invite Master Hu, I'll also treat you, Aunt Song, to a meal."

Song smiled and said, "It's nothing, it's just a matter of convenience."

Tan Shulan said, "Mr. Hu is very nice. She is not only well-educated but also has a good personality. She can also play the piano and paint. Miss Song, you are right to invite her. I still write to Ms. Hu from time to time."

Song Sanniang thought that this must be a talented woman from ancient times. She continued to ask with interest, "How did you find her at that time? How is her book repair? What courses are usually arranged in class, and how long do they last?"

After she finished speaking, she realized that she had asked too many questions at once, and quickly said, "Look, I asked so many questions in one breath, just take your time."

Tan Shulan smiled and shook her head. "It's okay. I want to hire more teachers to teach. The teacher's brother has gone to work in another place, her sisters have all married far away, and her brother is useless. I'm really worried that she won't have a good life in her later years. I'd better let her earn more money so that she can have a guarantee in her old age."

Song Sanniang nodded repeatedly after hearing this. This girl had a clear mind and knew that money was the most reliable thing. It was great that Master Hu had a student like her. Although Shulan did not answer any of the questions she asked,

Mrs. Bai also smiled and said, "This Mrs. Hu is from my mother's family. After her husband died, she was kicked out by her husband's family and returned to her mother's family.

After returning to her parents' home, she opened her mouth to eat every day. Although her parents had no objection, she could not stand the complaints from her brother's wife, so she taught the girls from the wealthy family in my parents' home.

She taught well and gradually became famous. I happened to be married and my mother wanted to find a husband for my younger sisters, so I recommended her. "

Song also said, "That's right. Master Hu taught my three daughters at home for two years until my eldest daughter got married.

We give her fifteen taels of silver per month, which includes food, lodging, writing brushes, inkstones, three new sets of clothes every quarter, and gift money and gifts for festivals."

After that, she said to Tan Shulan, "Shulan, come and talk to Sanniang about Master Hu's class."

Tan Shulan took over the conversation again and said, "Mr. Hu taught us to recognize characters from the beginning. She didn't teach me by holding a book.

She started by teaching us how to write the words for all the objects in our room.

Then when we were tired of studying, he taught us to play the piano and draw. Our classes were not boring at all.

Usually we teach characters in the morning, and learn other things in the afternoon. We spend some time in the afternoon reviewing what we learned in the morning, which is very interesting. "

After hearing what she said, Song Sanniang immediately decided to invite Master Hu to teach Si Niang and the others. She also wanted to learn from him. This kind of teacher was really suitable for her.

At this time, the food we ordered came up, and we started chatting while eating.

"Hearing what you said, I think Master Hu is so good. I can only recognize a few words myself. I think I want to take a class with Master Hu.

Then please ask Aunt Song to ask Master Hu if she will accept us as students.

Because there are so many of us, and we are of different ages, the conditions of my salary are the same as yours, except for the money. I will give you 20 taels of silver per month."

Song nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll ask for you. Shulan, go back and write a letter to your teacher."

Tan Shulan had already started eating and nodded while eating. Cai was eating popcorn chicken and couldn't help but say, "I just knew chicken could taste like this. It's so delicious."

The three children's mouths were full of oil and they couldn't stop eating. The others also ate with gusto.

Song was old and didn't eat fried food anymore. Song Sanniang ordered a bowl of cold noodles for her. She usually had a normal appetite, but she ate two-thirds of it in a short while.

Bai was a little surprised. "Mom, you usually eat so little, be careful not to overeat."

Song put down her chopsticks after hearing that. "This cold noodle is sour and refreshing, and it's appetizing. I usually don't have much appetite and don't eat much, but this one tastes good to me and I couldn't help but eat a little more."

Song Sanniang smiled and explained, "This is made of rice, so it's okay to eat a little more. But after eating these fried foods, remember to drink herbal tea when you go back." She glanced at the three children who were eating with relish.

Bai and Cai noticed her look and understood instantly. Then the three children had to watch the food fly away.

After the meal, the Tan family met with Song Ersao and her two companions. They got to know each other for a while before leaving.