Chapter 2281: I Can Farm

Chapter 2281: I Can Farm

Shu Yu's words were neither loud nor soft, and at this moment, both inside and outside the room were very quiet. Not only did the young man inside hear her, but even the others waiting in line not far from the door heard it clearly.

Originally, those who couldn't read or write were collectively relieved, realizing that it was the right decision to give it a try.

The young man's eyes brightened, and he quickly asked, "So, do you think I qualify? I'm very strong."

Shu Yu asked, "What are you good at doing at home? What can you do?"

"I, I can farm. I manage all ten mu of my family's land, and the harvests are good."

When he said this, someone outside the door stifled a laugh, causing the young man's face to flush. Suddenly, he realized that this was an academy, and even if he could farm, it wouldn't be useful here.

However, Shu Yu started thinking about her increasingly prosperous sunflower field. Knowing how to farm was a valuable skill.

She looked at the young man in front of her and asked, "Since you have ten mu of land at home with good harvests, you shouldn't have to worry about food and clothing. Why did you come here to look for work?"

The young man said quietly, "My wife said that my brain isn't very sharp, so she asked me to work at the academy, interact with scholars, and broaden my horizons. Maybe after listening and seeing more, I'll have ink in my belly someday."

Shu Yu, "..." Your wife is quite straightforward in her speech.

"But if you come to work at the academy, what about the ten mu of land at home? Who will tend to it?"

"I have an older brother and a younger brother; they can take care of it."

Shu Yu narrowed her eyes. "Didn't you say you've been farming all ten mu of land by yourself? What about your brothers?"

The young man pursed his lips and stammered, "They're not in good health and often get sick. My parents are afraid something will happen to them, so... they take care of them more."

Hearing this, Shu Yu understood everything.

An elder brother at the top and a younger brother at the bottom. He was in the middle and wasn't favored by his parents, so he had become the family's workhorse.

What illness do your brothers have? It's just an excuse to avoid work.

What's more, if he really started working at the academy, his brothers' health problems might miraculously disappear.

Shu Yu looked at the young man in front of her. He might be simple, but he wasn't completely foolish. His hesitant speech indicated that he was well aware of his parents' favoritism and his brothers' exploitation. Even though he understood, he diligently tended to ten mu of land, not knowing how to escape this predicament. He didn't seem very bright, but at least he knew how to listen to his wife.

As Shu Yu contemplated, the young man grew more anxious.

Just as he was about to say something to salvage the situation, he heard Shu Yu ask, "Go over there first. Register your name, address, and basic information with our maidservant. If there are no issues, wait in the adjacent room or explore the academy. I'll inform you of the result this afternoon. If there are any problems, you can go back first."

"I can wait..." His wife had given him instructions. Speak honestly and do your job honestly. Do your best to stay if you can and don't miss the opportunity.

Shu Yu nodded and exchanged a glance with Ying Xi, who also nodded in agreement. The young man then went to register on the side.

Shu Yu then called the next person.