At noon on April 1, the sun was blazing.
Xu Hongping sat under the factory shed, drinking water in big gulps.
Shi Shi picked up the handkerchiefs and placed them one by one on the stall.
Min'er held an old magazine and kept fanning herself.
Xu Hongping screwed on the bottle cap and muttered: Summer of the year has just begun.
"Mom, sit down and let me fan you." Min'er said:
Xu Hongping continued: The weather is so hot, you fan yourself.
Min'er called out: Mom, are you hungry?
or! I'll go ahead and buy some food.
Xu Hongping responded: I'm not hungry.
If Min'er is hungry! You can go and buy it.
Shitou echoed: Min'er, what do you want to eat? I'll go over and buy it for you.
"Boss, give me 4 handkerchiefs."
Shitou smiled and said: Sister, what kind of handkerchief do you want? You choose.
The guest officer pointed to the handkerchief in front of him and said: I want these two kinds of handkerchiefs.
"Aunt, the meal is here." Hao Feng came over in a hurry.
Xu Hongping looked at Hao Feng sweating profusely and shouted: Hao Feng, come over and sit for a while. Why are you leaving in such a hurry on such a hot day!
Hao Feng continued: I was thinking about bringing the food over earlier...
"Sister, walk slowly." Shitou shouted:
The guest officer put his handkerchief in his pocket and walked away.
"Shitou, how much did the handkerchiefs cost today?" Hao Feng put the rice on the table and asked:
Shitou replied: The sales are pretty good, almost half of them are sold now.
"Sister Hao Feng, come here, why can't you open this lunch box?" Min'er lifted the lunch box and shouted:
Hao Feng replied: Min'er, don't worry! Go slow.
Shitou responded: She has been hungry for a long time...
"I'm not very hungry! Because of the weather, I feel a little empty in my stomach, my eyes are dazzled, and I can't feel energetic at all." Min'er said:
Hao Feng brought the rice to Xu Hongping and blamed herself: I'm sorry, aunt! I was delayed for a while on the road just now, so...
"Hao Feng, there is no need to blame yourself. You delivered the meal at the right time. The sun was just shining above your head..." Xu Hongping responded:
"Aunt Xu, you are eating!"
Xu Hongping looked forward and said with a smile: Xiaoqiang, you are here.
"Come here, come here, come over to Auntie's place to eat." Xu Hongping shouted:
Xiaoqiang ran to Xu Hongping and replied: Aunt Xu can eat it by herself. My brother and I have already eaten.
Lin Fan stepped forward and said politely: Hello Aunt Xu! Hello everyone!
Shitou called: Hello, big brother.
Xiaoqiang grabbed Xu Hongping's kettle and played with it over and over again.
Xu Hongping said: Xiaoqiang, help aunt unscrew the kettle. Auntie wants to drink water!
"Can you, can you go over there? I have something to ask you for help." Lin Fan pointed at the stone and begged:
Shitou was holding the rice and said in surprise: Brother, you have something to do with me!
"Gudong, Gudong."
Lin Fan looked aside and said: Let's go from here.
Shitou stepped forward and whispered: What's so mysterious!
Lin Fan responded: Not mysterious, not mysterious.
Shitou shouted: Mom, Brother Lin and I will go over there for a while.
"Ping'er (Xu Hongping), how is business?" Aunt Jue came towards her.
Shitou said: Aunt Jue, we haven't seen each other for a while, how is your health?
Aunt Jue continued: Very good, for people like me, who eat and sleep every day, everything is fine while "living" except waiting for death.
Shitou advised: Aunt Ju, you can't be so negative, "living" is better than anything else! Only by "living" can you do more things.
Aunt Ju smiled and said: Yes, yes, life is just a little dull.
Shitou said: Ordinary life is happiness.
"Sister Ju, come and sit." Xu Hongping moved her stool and called:
Aunt Jue walked into the factory shed and said: "Ping'er, sit down, I'll just stand."
Lin Fan asked: Brother, please!
Shitou called out: Aunt Jue, have you eaten? I'll go over there and buy you a meal.
Aunt Jue thanked: Thank you Shitou!
I just had a bowl of dumplings there.
Shitou replied: In this case, you can chat with my mother for a while, I have something to deal with.
Aunt Jue replied: Shitou, you don’t have to worry about me! You get busy.
Shitou took a mouthful of rice and strode aside.
"Miss Min'er, we meet again." Aunt Jue looked at Min'er and said:
Min'er chewed her rice and shouted: Aunt...
"Min'er, you want to call me Auntie." Xu Hongping interrupted:
Aunt Jue then said: Ping'er, why have you become worldly? It’s just a title! No matter what you call it, it’s the same!
Xu Hongping argued: It's different. Min'er is my daughter, so she has to call Erfeng: aunt.
Aunt Ju smiled and said: It's your daughter, who is that next to your daughter?
"She is the daughter of Mayor Hao. Her name is Hao Feng. She lives in my house just like Min'er." Xu Hongping responded:
Aunt Jue smiled evilly and said: Ping'er, your family is quite lively. Sometimes you have more daughters, and sometimes you add a son-in-law...
"Aunt Xu, how should I call her?" Xiaoqiang asked:
Aunt Ju smiled and said: There are also children.
Xu Hongping thought for a while and called out: You call her "Aunt Jue".
Xiaoqiang shouted: Hello Aunt Jue.
Aunt Jue replied: Hello!
"Ping'er, whose family does this child belong to?" Aunt Jue continued:
Xiaoqiang responded: My parents are no longer alive, and my brother and I live together.
Aunt Jue replied: Where is your brother?
Xu Hongping commented: Xiaoqiang's brother is the one who walked away with Shitou. His name is Lin Fan.
Aunt Jue nodded and suddenly said: Oh!
Xu Hongping shouted: Xiaoqiang, please screw on the kettle lid quickly.
Xiaoqiang then said: Okay!
"Lin Qiang."
Xiaoqiang turned his head and "looked around" and called out: "Who is calling me!"
Aunt Ju joked: Xiaoqiang, that’s your name!
Xiaoqiang asked: Aunt Xu, how do you know my name?
Aunt Jue walked up to Xiaoqiang and said: Your brother's name is Lin Fan, and there is a word "Qiang" in your name. If you don't call it Lin Qiang, what's your name?
Xiaoqiang scratched his forehead and muttered: "That's right."
Aunt Jue sat on the stool and praised: Xiaoqiang is so cute.
"Boss, give me 4 handkerchiefs."
"Aunt, what kind of handkerchief do you want? You choose it yourself." Hao Feng called:
The guest officer gestured and said: I want these kinds of handkerchiefs. You can give me one of each.
Hao Feng took four handkerchiefs and handed them to the guest officer.
The guest officer took out the money and asked: 2 cents, right?
Hao Feng looked at Xu Hongping and said: That's right.
You give her the money.
Xu Hongping put down the bowl and stretched out her hand to receive the money.
"Boss, I want 6 handkerchiefs."
Xu Hongping said: The guest officer chooses himself.
"Boss, I want 4 handkerchiefs."
Hao Feng then said: Sister, you make your own choice.
"Aunt Xu, I want a handkerchief." Xiaoqiang shouted:
Xu Hongping took a handkerchief and handed it to Xiaoqiang.
Xiaoqiang raised his handkerchief and "waved it."
"Xiaoqiang, do you know the words embroidered on it?" Aunt Ju asked:
Xiaoqiang replied: Know it, it is pronounced as: body, body, body...
Min'er squeezed next to Xiaoqiang and thought: body, body, health, health.
Xiaoqiang then read: good health.
"Boss, I'll buy 6 handkerchiefs."
Hao Feng responded: Auntie, which one do you like? You choose.
The aunt picked 6 handkerchiefs and threw them on the stall.
"Mom, Aunt Jue, everyone come over and eat apples." Shitou shouted:
"Brother, brother, you are back. Aunt Xu gave me a handkerchief." Xiaoqiang waved the handkerchief and ran straight to Lin Fan.
Lin Fan opened his arms and waited for Xiaoqiang to come over.
When Shitou saw the guest in front of the stall, he was about to start walking.
He leaned over and shouted: Auntie, eat an apple.
The aunt smiled and said: No, no.
Shitou took out an apple and said: Auntie, in such a hot weather, you can eat an apple to quench your thirst.
"Young man, since you are so enthusiastic, I will take it." The aunt smiled at the stone.
Shitou shouted: Apples are not a good thing either! As long as you don't dislike it.
He picked up the bag and distributed it to everyone one by one.
Lin Fan walked up to Aunt Jue and said politely: Hello, Aunt Jue.
Aunt Jue replied: Is that Lin Fan?
Lin Fan responded: I am Lin Fan.
Aunt Jue stared at Lin Fan and said, "The young man is gentle and very cute."
"Thank you, Auntie!" Lin Fan bowed and said:
"Sister Ju, for such a young youngster, you still have your own ideas." Xu Hongping said jokingly:
Aunt Ju rushed over and said: Ping'er, if you don't have a nice word to say, what can I do to him?
Xu Hongping smiled and said: I have to ask you!
"Aunt Jue, is my brother cuter than me?" Xiaoqiang pulled Aunt Jue's clothes and asked:
Aunt Jue said helplessly: They are all cute, they are all cute.
"Hahaha~"
"Shitou, please choose 4 handkerchiefs for me."
Shitou replied: What kind of handkerchief does Brother Lin want?
Lin Fan said: I want 4 "wholehearted" handkerchiefs.
"Sorry, there are only three of these handkerchiefs left that are not for sale." Shitou whispered:
Lin Fan continued: Three things are enough.
Shitou handed the handkerchief and called: Brother Lin, here it is.
Lin Fan took out 2 cents and put it in Shitou's hand.
Shitou pushed away his palm and said: Brother Lin, just give me 1 penny...
"Stones only cost half a penny. You don't need to calculate so carefully. We ate apples here, and those few apples cost more than that. Also, I have to rely on you in the future!" Lin Fan interrupted:
Shitou argued: Brother Lin, Shitou has a temper, and Shitou doesn't like to be sloppy.
Especially, when it comes to money.
Lin Fan smiled at Shi Shi and shouted: Xiaoqiang, let's go!
Xiaoqiang turned around and ran towards Lin Fan.
Xu Hongping shouted: Xiaoqiang, please stay with Aunt Xu for a while.
Xiaoqiang turned his head and called: Aunt Xu, let's talk next time. You can't find us annoying in the future.
Xu Hongping responded: Xiaoqiang, what did you say? How could I find it annoying!
"Goodbye Aunt Xu!" Lin Fan took a step forward and said:
"Boss, I'll buy 4 handkerchiefs."
Shitou then said: Sister, make your own choice.
The guest officer looked in front of him and said: I want it to be with it.
Shitou read: The handkerchief of "harmony and beauty" and the handkerchief of "growing old together".
The guest officer replied: Yes.
"Ping'er, please bring me some handkerchiefs." Aunt Ju shouted:
Xu Hongping replied: Great!
Aunt Ju said: Bring me four embroidered handkerchiefs.
Xu Hongping picked up the handkerchief and asked: Sister Ju, how are they?
"Okay, this kind of handkerchief looks very comfortable." Aunt Jue handed Xu Hongping 2 cents.
Xu Hongping waved her hands and said: Sister Ju, put it away and stop using it to trouble me.
Aunt Jue responded: Ping'er, take it. If you don't take it, I will never come to you to buy anything again.
Besides, the handkerchiefs you make still cost some money.
"Sister Ju, why are you talking so much! With our relationship, a few handkerchiefs are nothing!" Xu Hongping said:
Aunt Ju continued: Relationships are relationships...
"Mom, you charge Aunt Jue 1 penny." Shitou called:
Aunt Jue said: How is this possible?
Shitou replied: Aunt Jue, we will give you a discount on the handkerchief you bought...
"50% off, right?" Aunt Jue sneered:
"Aunt Jue, the cost of a handkerchief is just a piece of cloth, and the rest is labor. We make these handkerchiefs ourselves. Besides, Aunt Jue doesn't rush here to buy them every time she goes to the market." Shitou argued:
Aunt Jue replied: That's not necessarily the case. I will buy your handkerchiefs and sell them to others, and I will earn middlemen fees.
Shitou said: Wait until you make money.
"Aunt Jue, take that penny." Min'er shouted:
"Boss, give me 6 handkerchiefs."
Xu Hongping called out: Guest, which style do you like? You choose.
The guest officer shouted: I want two embroidered handkerchiefs and two embroidered handkerchiefs.
Plus, two embroidered handkerchiefs.
Shitou picked up the handkerchief and asked: Auntie, how about this "good health" embroidered handkerchief?
The guest officer praised: Young man, your handkerchief is not bad, your vision is not wrong! You can help me choose whatever you want.
"Boss, I'll buy 2 handkerchiefs."
Hao Feng came to the stall and asked: Uncle, there are so many styles of handkerchiefs! Which one do you want?
The guest officer pointed to the foot of the stall and said: I want that kind of handkerchief.
Min'er grabbed two handkerchiefs and said: Uncle, these are the handkerchiefs, right?
The guest officer responded: Yes.
Min'er handed over the handkerchief and called: "Uncle, take it."
The guest officer took the handkerchief in one hand and handed the money in the other.
Shitou shouted: Uncle, walk slowly.
Min'er picked up the kettle and twisted the lid hard.
For a moment, the stall became quiet.
In order to break the silence, Hao Feng said: Shitou, didn't Xiaoqiang's brother ask you to help? What did he ask you to do?
Shitou thought for a while and replied: This!
"Actually, this is also a good thing." Shitou continued:
"What a good thing! Tell me and listen." Xu Hongping continued:
Shitou whispered: Xiaoqiang's brother - Lin Fan, he met Sister Sulan twice. He fell in love with Sister Sulan at first sight. He learned that my relationship with Sister Sulan - is better, he wants to I pull the strings from it...
"Has he ever expressed his feelings to Su Lan?" Xu Hongping asked:
Shitou replied: Probably not. The two of them only met twice.
Xu Hongping responded: It's equivalent to not saying anything. For that kind of thing, a look can explain everything.
Shitou continued: So, I want Mom and Aunt Ju to help.
Xu Hongping called out: This matter is difficult if it is difficult, and it is not difficult if it is not difficult. It mainly depends on Sulan.
Hao Feng muttered: He won't agree.
Shitou said: I want her to agree.
Hao Feng said casually: Unless you tell her.
Shitou replied: If I go, I will go. I will go tomorrow.
Hao Feng stared at the stone and muttered silently: Are you really so cruel...
