When my mother saw her father walking into the house, she asked, "Xiao Liang's father, have you made an agreement with Lao Wang? What did Lao Wang say? He doesn't think that large amounts are a burden, right?" When my father saw that we were all there, He said: "It's all agreed. Lao Wang didn't say anything. After all, we are all in the same team and work together every day. When feeding the calves, he can help Daliang and tell us not to worry. It's easy for him to say anything. Just consider that eating at noon is a problem." After saying these words, my father looked at my mother, then at my brother and me on the kang. I could see there was inquiry in my father's eyes. At this time, the mother hesitated and said to his father: "Xiao Liang's father, before you came back just now, we were already discussing the issue of Daliang's meal. Xiao Liang said that he would deliver food to his brother after school at noon. But Daliang disagreed, saying that it was too far to go and was afraid of delaying Xiaoliang's schooling. I said I would prepare the food and deliver it to him, but Daliang also disagreed, saying that you would like to eat when you come back, and I would also have to clean up the piles at home. As for housework, Daliang and I have discussed this. If it doesn’t work, don’t go! But Daliang insists on going, so he brings leftovers with him every day. I don’t think it can be done in a day or two. The leftovers are still cold, and his stomach will not be able to bear it as time goes by. Duan Dao also said that the cowshed has a stove for heating in winter. He brought the leftovers with him so that he can heat them there at noon. Xiaoliang’s father, what do you mean? Is that okay?" After saying that, my mother looked at my father steadily.
Before his father could say anything, the elder brother who was lying on the kang took the lead and said: "Dad, I can do it. I bring some old rice every day and use the stove in the cowshed to heat it up a little at noon. There is only firewood outside the cowshed." , I can heat up the rice with less heat. If it still doesn't work, go and tell the captain. The captain is my uncle. Considering the situation in our family, I think he will agree." After saying this, my brother looked at his father eagerly. .
The mother on the side also said at this time: "Xiao Liang's father Daliang also has good intentions. He has been feeling a burden on the family since he broke his waist in the spring. Now that he has this opportunity, he will feel very uncomfortable if you don't let him go." , just go talk to your elder brother, I think he will also help our family. At this time, I also said, Dad, mom is right, just go and ask uncle."
After hearing what my mother had said to us, my father gritted his teeth and said, "I went to see Lao Wang just now. At Lao Wang's house, he told me this, saying that I could use the stove in the cowshed at noon. But you know that I He has a bad temper, and I don’t want to say nice things to others. Besides, he is the eldest brother, and I don’t want others to poke his spine from behind. But... my father didn’t finish speaking, and stamped his foot, okay, I’ll go find your uncle, Tell him that he will let Da Liang use the stove in the cowshed at noon. After saying this, his father turned around and walked out of the house again.
When she saw her father going out to find her uncle, her mother's brows relaxed, and her brother who was lying on the kang also became happy. Now everyone is in a relaxed mood, and I said to my brother and mother: "Don't worry, all of you! Now daddy goes to ask the uncle, and the uncle will definitely agree."
Then my mother was busy with other things in the house, and I took out the half-used cinnabar amber from my trouser pocket, carefully put it into the cloth bag where I usually keep things, and put the cloth bag on the wall. After hanging it up, I also told my brother not to touch my cloth bag. Because of the lining, my brother didn't pay attention, so I took out the "Huanguidan" hidden in my body and secretly placed it at the bottom of my cloth bag. This is a treasure that I will never let my brother see until it is time for him to take it. After doing this, I looked at the herbs soaked in the medicine pot. Let my herbs soak for another night. I will get up early tomorrow morning to boil the medicine on the fire for my brother. After my brother takes the medicine, I can send him to work in the cowshed of the production team.
I just finished all this and sat down on the stool in front of the kitchen hall. My father also came back from my uncle's house. I saw my father walking very easily, so I guessed that my uncle had agreed. I asked tentatively, Dad, how are you doing? Did uncle agree? "Seeing me asking my father, my mother, who was busy inside, also came over. Looking at my father, he asked slightly nervously: "Xiao Liang's father, what did the eldest brother say? "Hehe" my father said with a smile: "It's done!" When I arrived at my eldest brother's house and told him, he readily agreed. Later I asked my elder brother, what should I do if others gossip? Later, the eldest brother said that he was the one responsible for other people's gossip. He didn't care what they said. He would take care of whatever happened. Besides, for the folks in the hometown, no one should say anything. Everyone has noticed the situation of our family this year, so they just use the stove in the cowshed to heat up the meal at noon. Everyone understands and won't say anything. What gossip. "Hearing what my father said, my mother and I, especially my brother who was lying on the kang, laughed happily. Our hearts dropped back into our stomachs. Our whole family seemed to have encountered some great joy. We were so happy. This scene is the first time this year in our house.
Then my father stopped smiling and said to his brother: "Daliang, one thing, your uncle also said, you have to remember it. It is okay to use the stove in the cowshed to heat the rice, but you have to be careful about the fire. Every time you heat the rice, you have to Be careful to completely extinguish the fire in the stove, otherwise it will be a big disaster if you accidentally cause a fire. The production team's cowshed and all the livestock are the property of our production team. Once there is a fire, The loss would be immeasurable, and our family's guilt would be great. Not only would our family be sentenced to prison, but your uncle would also suffer. So you must be careful about this matter, and you must not make any mistakes. Daliang, do you remember it?"
When the elder brother saw his father asking him this question, he nodded solemnly and said, "Dad, don't worry. I have remembered what you and my uncle told you. I must be careful when heating the rice. After heating the meal, I will use water to clean the stove thoroughly." Just put it out and there will definitely be no problems, so you can rest assured.”
When his father saw his brother promising him this, he nodded with satisfaction. Then he asked his mother: "Xiao Liang's mother, have you prepared all the things that Daliang needs to bring to the cowshed tomorrow? And the meal he will eat at noon tomorrow, you have to prepare it for him tonight too." ." The mother saw this and replied: "Oh, I have prepared a mat for Daliang, a cotton coat to keep his waist warm, and bowls and chopsticks for eating. These are all ready. I am going to bake a few more cakes for Daliang now. , and get him some pickles for lunch tomorrow. Bring a thermos with you when you leave tomorrow morning, so Daliang can drink some hot water after eating."
