Li Jianwen seemed not to hear Ge Sanmei's complaints as he turned away and walked off. Seeing her son leaving, Ge Sanmei quickly followed after him: "Jianwen, slow down. Where are you going? Come home with Mom, and study for your exam."
Li Jianwen turned around, glaring fiercely at Ge Sanmei, and said: "Stop talking to me about studying!"
Ge Sanmei was taken aback by the sudden change in her second son's demeanor, but she couldn't give up and whispered, "How can you get a job assignment without an education? Mom is still counting on you to provide for her in old age."
Li Jianwen, who was about to leave, suddenly spun around. His fierce face unexpectedly broke into a smile and he said, "Then Mom should go beg Qin Xi. Beg your daughter and son-in-law to get me a good job. Qin Xi has now returned to the capital. His grandfather is a high-ranking official. It would be easy to get into the government or even secure supply rations with a word from him."
