Everyone happily brought the fish over, and the boss said: "Let's eat it later, stew this fish."
Xiaowuzi asked if there was any wine? The woman seemed to have a cheerful personality and said that there was a small pot in the backyard and they sold wine, but it was quite expensive.
Xiao Wuzi said he was not afraid and gave each of these elder brothers a bowl of braised rice.
At this time, there were two large bowls, one full of which could hold a pound of wine. These eight people are equivalent to eight pounds of wine.
Xiaowuzi was rich and didn't care about the three melons and dates. He took out five yuan and handed it to the woman with a round face and round eyes.
Men who spend money happily will always make women look at them differently.
The woman took the money and gave Xiao Wuzi a wink, then walked away while twisting the waist of the bucket. Xiao Wuzi felt a chill and got goosebumps all over his body.
The old leader’s surname is Yu, and his nickname is Yu Deshui. I don’t know if that’s his real name. But this old guy looks like a veteran at first glance, and his words and actions are impeccable.
The wine was brought back by the male owner of the shop. There must be more than eight bowls of wine in a wine jar. These eight people include Xiaowuzi himself. Xiaowuzi didn't drink it, but gave it to Lao Baotou. Lao Baotou took it with bright eyes and a smile. He looked like an old drunkard at first glance.
Xiaowuzi hadn't slept for two days and a night and wanted to get some sleep early. He said hello to the boss before eating a few mouthfuls and went to lie down on the big kang. When people weren't paying attention, he hid the gun in his bag and pillowed it on his head. Under the head.
The Jiang donkeys drank some wine and started bragging, and some even made dirty jokes with the landlady. However, the landlady is a social person, and she will not refuse anyone who flirts with these gangsters.
When the platoon went down, no one had any money in their hands, so they could only live with their mouths. It would be different when I came back. They would start fighting over each other to sleep with the boss's wife.
While they were having a lively drinking session, someone came outside. It was the village chief who had led a few soldiers. He heard that a platoon gang had settled here and wanted to come in to check. The sissy shopkeeper was just about to stop him when he was slapped back.
Xiao Wuzi was not asleep yet. When he heard the commotion outside, he got up and looked around. He reached out and stuffed the bundle behind the Buddhist niche provided by the store. A Jiang Luzi saw it and narrowed his eyes but said nothing.
The Manchurian national security troops came in. They didn't want to leave when they saw that they were drinking and eating fish. They started questioning the boss, how many of them were working? Where are they all from? Have you ever committed any crime? Is there anything prohibited hidden in the queue? etc……
The boss is Lao Jianghu, and he also knows that they are here to extort money simply because the Jiang donkeys earn more.
The old man gently pulled the guy who looked like the squad leader, and said with a smile, "Sir, as you know, the wood hasn't been delivered yet, and we don't have much money on hand. I have a bit of a rarity, and I can change the pots for the officers." Let’s drink. We often come and go on this line, and there will be opportunities to meet in the future. At that time, we should respect the commander." After saying that, he took out a small cloth bag from his arms and stuffed it into it.
The official took it and opened it and saw that it was gold sand. He weighed it and found that there were two taels of gold sand. He nodded and said, "You are quite right, old man. We are not unreasonable people. We are just assigning orders to subordinates." , there are Japanese people on top, and we have to come and support them. Since they come and go frequently, forget it, let’s go and have a drink when we get back.” The proprietress and his wife also stepped forward to take away the free man. After a lot of nice words, they were fooled into leaving.
When Lao Tou gave his head to Jinsha just now, Jiang LuZi, who saw Xiao Wuzi hiding something, wanted to open his mouth to speak, but was given a sideways look by Lao Tou and stopped uttering a word.
Xiaowuzi had seen it a long time ago, and he was in awe of the old leader. But he didn't say anything, but waited for those people to leave, took back the baggage, and continued to sleep.
As soon as it got light the next day, the old man got up, and even the elderly people felt less sleepy.
The shop owner and his wife also got up and cooked a pot of porridge for everyone. Everyone drank it with pickles and sweated profusely.
When they got up to get in the row, the gangsters didn't forget to touch the boss's wife before leaving. This one touched her face and that one slapped her buttocks.
The shop owner didn't care that her old lady was being eaten, and was giggling while covering her mouth with her orchid fingers.
Seeing the pimple on his face and the way he twisted his waist in a charming way, Xiao Wuzi felt a little uncomfortable, but then he thought of the other second chair. Although Xiao Dangui is a bit girly, she is never ambiguous on important matters. He also took good care of the little girl. Xiaowuzi really missed him a little, and always felt that he owed him a big favor.
He also thought that if there was a chance, he would help him find his junior sister and rescue his junior sister from the fire pit so that he could rest in peace while underground.
The wooden raft arrived at Yingzuolizi at noon. There was a stone Lizi like an eagle's beak standing on the riverside. The river turned a corner here and flowed westward, while another river converged from the northeast.
When Xiaowuzi got down from the row, he stuffed two hundred yuan into the boss' head and said to the boss: "Man, if you take this little money, it will be used as compensation for your gold sand. That's it. Don't be too little. You old man Be righteous, remember this, kid, we will see you again later." After saying that, he clasped his fists, picked up the package and walked down the row.
The boss also waved his hand with a smile and asked his men to lift the anchor.
The Jiang donkeys waited until Xiaowuzi left before they dared to ask the boss, "Doesn't this guy look like a good person?" Why did you give away all the gold sand for him?
The old leader smiled and scolded: "What do you know? This kid has extraordinary skills at first glance. Do you know what he has in his bag? It's this." He made a gun gesture with his hand. "You are so foolish to wonder who he is?"
It was then that everyone suddenly realized that even speaking, we have to be a veteran. This experience in the world is enough for us to learn for a lifetime.
Xiaowuzi walked not far up the river and caught a fishing boat, and finally arrived at Dujiaweizi before dark.
It's the same time as the last time I came here, it's dark. It’s just that last time it was winter, and this time it’s just autumn. Looking at the small village by the river, Xiao Wuzi was filled with emotion.
Last time, because of an urgent matter, he left without even saying hello to the uncle's family. Xiaowuzi was a little embarrassed and felt sorry for his uncle's kindness to him.
Xiaowuzi has never had a decent home since he was a child. After arriving at the uncle's house, I felt like the warmth of home very much. There is a kind uncle, a cheerful aunt, and a well-behaved younger sister.
So even though Xiao Wuzi has not stayed here for a few days, he misses this home so much and is so greedy for the warmth and peace of this home.
Xiaowuzi is in a very embarrassed state these days. His hair is very long, his clothes are ragged, his shoes have exposed toes, and he is a little embarrassed to see people.
After entering the yard, I found that the uncle's house was empty. The weeds in the yard were growing tall, and there was a layer of dust on the floor of the kang in the house. No one had lived there for a long time. Where had all these people gone? Xiaowuzi didn't think too much and decided to settle down first.
Xiaowuzi first went down to the vegetable cellar and found the guns he had hidden here. There was a box cannon, which he and Wang Xi got from fighting in Tian's courtyard, and two water-linking shots, which he got by the river. He didn't He moved the spear and only took out the box cannon. Then he searched in the cabinet for a long time and found the tattered clothes that the uncle had worn before and put them on. Even though they were patched, they were better than the rags he was wearing.
When I went out, I saw Aunt Zhang, who was living in the house, and asked, "Aunt Zhang, where are my uncle's family?"
Aunt Zhang was surprised when she saw Xiao Wuzi, and hurriedly pulled him into the courtyard and told him quietly: "Your uncle was caught as a young man in the spring. I heard that he was called a servant. I don't know what kind of work he did in Xinjing. I guess he was You can't come back. Your aunt became a concubine for Master Du."
Xiaowuzi was confused and couldn't accept it. What about Xiaolan? Aunt Zhang also said that Xiaolan asked the eldest young master to pick up Jiaohe and send him to school.
Xiaowuzi was completely stunned, and he didn't recover for a long time. What's going on here? I've been gone for more than half a year and this home is gone?
Also, what happened to Du Kui? Isn't this taking advantage of others' danger?
Xiao Wuzi felt that there was a breath stuck in his chest, unable to come up or come down. I don't know whether I should be sad or angry.
After thanking Aunt Zhang, Xiaowuzi decided to go to Jiaohe to find his aunt tomorrow and ask what was going on. Originally, he had a good impression of Mr. Du and planned to visit him later. As soon as I heard about this situation, I stopped going and rested for a day.
Although Jiaohe Street is a small county town in a mountainous area, because there are coal mines here, there are more people and more lively than ordinary county towns.
Xiao Wuzi first went to the barber booth and got a crew cut, then asked the barber to shave his face and shave off the mustache that had hardened and turned black on his lips. After coming out, the young man looked clean and energetic.
I went to buy some new clothes and some snacks, and then I walked to Du Kui's house. Although seven or eight months had passed, I could still remember Dao'er.
When Xiao Wuzi saw his aunt, she was strolling in the yard with a pregnant belly. She was already six months pregnant.
When the aunt saw Xiao Wuzi, she rushed over to hug him and cried bitterly. Xiaowuzi supported his aunt and persuaded her not to cry, while he burst into tears himself.
The two cried for a while, and then the aunt burst into tears and recounted what happened after he left.
The Japanese have a new policy, called hard service. A large number of young and strong laborers were captured throughout Manchukuo. His family originally had only one male laborer, so there was no need for any help, but now he had a fifth son added to his household registration.
The person who came to arrest Ding said that the two of them had to go to one of them. Xiaowuzi was not at home, so he had to let the uncle go. I heard that I was sent to Xinjing to do some work.
With the uncle gone, the two of you will have no peace of mind. Who will lend you money if you don’t have the ability to repay it these days? He had no choice but to come to Du Kui. Du Kui had been thinking about her for more than a day or two, so he said that he wanted to take her as his concubine and have a child. If Liu Youde came back one day, she could go back at any time if she wanted to. Everyone knows that Liu Youde will have a narrow escape from death, and it is unlikely that he will come back.
At this point, the aunt had no other choice, so she agreed to him. However, Du Kui had always been very kind to Xiaolan and even sent Xiaolan to school.
Xiaowuzi was very angry, and the aunt saw it, hugged him and said, "Don't go to your Uncle Kui to cause trouble. If he is gone, what will happen to Xiaolan, me, and the child in my belly?"
Xiao Wuzi was so angry that he didn't know who to direct his anger at. Although Du Kui was a bit taking advantage of others, he was very kind to Auntie and Xiaolan. Xiao Wuzi said: "Don't worry, I won't cause trouble for him. I have to find a way to find my uncle." Come back, I will go to Xinjing in a few days."
