In the early morning of the 23rd, it was cloudless.
The door of Feng Mansion was crowded with people.
Everyone said, "I want to go too, I want to go too."
Uncle Ping walked to the door and said: Anyone who wants to go can go. It is clearly written on the list that people over 20 years old will be calculated as adult work points, and people under 20 years old will be calculated as adults. In terms of half-work, an adult earns 4 cents per day, and half-time is 2 cents per day.
After a while, Uncle Fan will come over to take names.
If anyone wants to go, just sign up over there.
"Can we do it too!" A group of young people gathered in front of Uncle Ping.
Uncle Ping looked up and shouted: I know you, boy. You are the neighbor of Aiju's family. What is your name?
"My name is Leizi. The people next to me are all friends from the same village, and the older ones behind me are also fellow villagers from our village."
Uncle Ping called out: "It's okay for you to go harvest the rice."
But you must not cause trouble.
Leizi continued: "Don't worry, Uncle Ping, I will never cause trouble. I'm here to work and make money."
Besides, how dare I make a mistake when I come to work for Feng Mansion!
Uncle Ping replied: "Don't fight in front of me. What kind of person are you!" I know it! You are doing nothing all day, wandering around in the east alley today and the west alley tomorrow, and do some sneaky things from time to time. Don't bring up other people's children.
"Unjust accusation, purely unjust accusation. I am a law-abiding person. I never do anything casual. If you don't believe it! You can ask them." Lei Zi pointed at his companions on both sides.
The partners on both sides looked at me and I looked at you, muttering: We don’t know.
Leizi said angrily: You!
Uncle Ping smiled and said: Boy, you don't know it yourself!
Let me tell you, go over and work honestly, if you want to do something small in front of me...
"Sign up! Sign up!" Uncle Fan held a book and shouted:
Everyone swarmed in, shouting "I'm in front, I'm in front..."
"Everyone, don't make any noise! Don't make any noise! There are still 10 acres of rice in the fields in the neighboring village that have not been harvested. It requires a lot of labor. Come one by one, and I guarantee that you can all sign up." Uncle Fan promised:
A villager said: My mother-in-law also wants to sign up!
Uncle Fan replied: If you want, just report it. Women are mostly in the logistics department, and they have to dry the millet after harvesting it...
"How much does a woman cost per day?" asked the uncle:
Uncle Fan replied: "This woman has three pennies a day."
However, the number of women is limited to 6 at most.
"Quick, quick, quick, my old lady wants to sign up. My old lady's name is Yu Fengjiao, and my name is Li Shuanggou." The uncle on the side said anxiously:
"Hey! Uncle Ping, right?"
Uncle Ping raised his eyes and said hesitantly: Girl, who are you?
The girl replied: My name is Yuan Ying.
"Niece, I haven't seen you for so many years. You have grown into a big girl. You have watery eyes and you look so beautiful." Uncle Ping said with a smile:
Ying'er responded: "Uncle Ping deserves the prize!" It was ten years ago when I last met Uncle Ping. Ten years was enough time for me to change my appearance.
Ping Bo said: You are right about the "eighteen changes of women".
Ying'er giggled and said: "Uncle Ping, you still have the wind, you are the same as you were ten years ago!"
"I can't do it anymore, I can't do it anymore, I'm old, I'm old." Uncle Ping waved his hand and said with a smile:
"Look, that girl is so beautiful." Leizi patted his partner next to him and called out:
The companions turned around and said: What a beauty! Compared with Shitou's wife, she is as good as heaven or earth.
I also feel so-so.
"What do you know! Wife Shitou is beautiful, but she is a loser. How can a loser compare with this one!" Leizi replied:
Yinger asked: Uncle Ping, what are you doing over there? Why is it so lively?
Uncle Ping said: Didn't you read the list on the wall? It's written clearly above.
Yinger walked over directly.
"Don't look at the notice on the wall - it's useless for you to read. Your father is hiring workers over there. Go over there and take a look!" Uncle Ping shouted:
Ying'er stepped up and said, "Let me see what's written on it!"
Lei Zi walked up to Ying'er and called out: Miss, do you want to cut rice?
Ying'er glanced at Leizi and replied: I won't cut rice. It is clearly written on it that we are looking for male workers and women. I am a girl...
"That's great." Leizi held his hands and said softly:
Leizi said excitedly: Miss, if you want to go, I'll tell the people in charge. I know those people in charge very well. I'll talk to them, and they will definitely agree to let you go.
Ying'er smiled at Leizi.
Leizi said in a low voice: Miss, if you don't say anything, I will take it as your consent.
"What are you doing standing here!" Uncle Ping yelled:
Leizi responded: I was walking here and happened to meet this young lady. The young lady said that she wanted to cut rice...
"Uncle Ping, he's talking nonsense. When did I say I was going to harvest the rice?" Ying'er interrupted:
Ping Bo scolded: What are you doing?
Leizi "looked" at Uncle Ping, then "looked" at Ying'er, and said in confusion: Miss, you call him Uncle Ping!
Uncle Ping replied: She is my niece. Is it wrong for her to call me Uncle Ping?
Leizi took two steps back and said with a smile: "It turns out to be Uncle Ping's niece. You guys can talk. You guys can talk."
Uncle Ping watched Lei Zi walk away and said, "Why did you get together with him?"
Ying'er called out: "That person came over to talk to me. I can't just drive him away without letting him talk!"
Uncle Ping warned: That boy is not a serious person, you should stay away from him.
Ying'er echoed: He has a sinister appearance, and he is not a good person at first glance.
Uncle Ping continued: Was he rude to you just now?
Yinger said: How dare he do anything to me in public!
Uncle Ping shouted: Give way, give way. Everyone should stand in a row and maintain order. This way, registration will be much smoother.
When everyone saw Uncle Ping approaching, they all lined up consciously.
Yinger shouted: Dad.
Uncle Fan raised his head and said with a smile: Ying'er, why don't you come to Feng Mansion! You go and stand aside first. After Dad has memorized these names, he will talk to you again.
Lei Zi stuck his head out and said silently: They are a family.
"Brother Lei, don't look at it! Your eyes are about to fall off."
"This woman is the daughter of Manager Wei. It's all in vain for you to look at her!"
"What are you talking about? What I'm curious about is that the woman in front looks a bit like Shitou's wife."
"Can't it be different! Their fathers are brothers."
"No wonder! The first time I saw the woman in front of me, I felt like I had seen her before."
"You are itching to miss Shitou's wife, right?"
"I think it would be nice for you and this woman to become a family."
Leizi lowered his voice and whispered: Shut up, the woman in front of you - I can't bear it, I ask myself, I am not worthy.
"Everyone, stop making noise! Stop making noise! Those who signed up just now, please stay. I have something to say. You can take the farm supplies with you when you go home, such as sickles, baskets, poles, etc. After you bring your things, everyone can Come to Feng Mansion - gather together, I will take you to the fields to cut rice." Uncle Fan stood up and shouted:
"Quick, quick, let's go back and get ready."
“Those of us who haven’t signed up yet!”
"You continue to report."
In the morning, Fan Bo took everyone to the neighboring village (Yucun) to cut rice.
Everyone was out in the fields—working in full swing.
Uncle Fan stood on the ridge of the field - looking back and forth.
"Manager Wan, please go and sit in that hut for a while. I'll be watching here..." The slave on the side said:
Uncle Fan replied: Thank you very much! Thank you!
You're busy with your business, so you don't have to worry about me.
The house slave responded: The sun is so big, you go inside to hide from the sun.
"How hot is the solar energy today? Get some sunshine - it's good for your body." Fan Bo continued:
Uncle Fan continued: By the way, the hired workers below have been working for so long. You ask them to stop for a while and invite them to come over for tea.
The servant bowed and said: "The manager is very considerate, I'll go right away."
"Go quickly." Fan Bo picked up his feet and walked towards the hut step by step.
The house slave ran down to the field and shouted: Everyone, stop, stop and have a rest. Anyone who wants to drink tea should go to the thatched hut.
Everyone stopped what they were doing and said: "It's great to work for Feng Mansion. We will also be allowed to rest in the middle and tea will be prepared for us."
"If the Feng Mansion is good, you have to thank Manager Fan! If Manager Fan hadn't been here to supervise the work today, you would never have expected to receive this kind of treatment!"
"Yes, yes, we all want to thank Manager F!"
At this moment, Shuishui stood on the ridge at one end and shouted: Second brother, let's go over and have a bowl of tea.
The mound replied: I am not thirsty.
Shuishui repeated: I'm thirsty.
Tudu then said: If you are thirsty, go and drink by yourself!
Shuishui said coquettishly: "I don't!" I want my second brother to accompany me there.
Tudui put down the sickle and said helplessly: "Okay!" I'll accompany you.
"Hey! Young masters, you want to have some tea, right? How about we bring you a pot!" Lei Zi led a group of people towards them.
The mound of earth was blocking the water and he responded: "No need, we will go and drink by ourselves."
Leizi replied: Wouldn't it be better for us to bring it here for you?
Tudui replied: I said "no".
"You guys sit down." Lei Zi shouted:
Tudui saw a group of people coming around and called out: What do you want to do?
Leizi said: What can we do! Your mother is from the Feng Mansion, and the manager overseeing the work today is also a relative of your family. Just say something and our wages will be gone!
"Speak politely. I'm here to do work today, not to build relationships." Tudui interrupted:
Lei Zi praised: This sentence is well said!
Tudu shouted: If you have anything to say, just say it. I don't have time to talk to you. I have to cut rice.
Lei Zi said disdainfully: Your superficial actions are really good.
Tudui responded: What superficial actions did I take! I can come here to harvest rice solely on my own ability. I didn’t let my mother or anyone else get involved...
"Speak nicely, and only a ghost will believe you. Your brother is not even 10 years old. If he didn't have face! How could he come in!" Leizi replied:
Tudui was stunned and said: This!
Leizi said: I know! You are the most incompetent kid. You used to rely on rocks to hold you up, but when the rocks were gone, you hugged your mother's thighs and hunched over under the halo of Feng Mansion.
You kid is a coward.
"That's not all! Niu Shidui (Tudui's nickname) has another trick, and he can even seduce his sister-in-law." Gouzi continued:
The scene burst into laughter.
"What are you doing! What are you doing! Why don't you go over and cut the rice?" The uncle walked over slowly.
Leizi shouted: "Let's go over and work!" We are too lazy to pay attention to them.
The dog turned around and shouted: Let's go!
The mound of soil rushed straight towards the dog.
He grabbed the dog and "punched and kicked him."
Gouzi raised his hand and fought with the mound.
Seeing this scene, Leizi shouted: Come on! come on!
The mound of earth pinned the dog firmly to the field ridge.
The companions on the side pulled away the mound of soil and hit the mound together.
Shuishui cried: Help! Help!
The sounds of threshing and Leizi's shouting nearby, plus various noises, mixed together, covering up Shuishui's cries.
Shuishui's cries became increasingly hoarse.
"You bastards, you think about fighting all day long." The uncle next to him ran over and shouted:
Everyone dispersed immediately.
Lei Zi said: I saw that Tu Dui was the first to hit someone.
The uncle picked up the mound of soil and called out: Are you okay?
Shuishui patted Tudui's pants and cried: Second brother, second brother...
The mound lowered his head and remained silent.
"Tudui, what's going on?" Uncle Fan came over with a dark face.
The mound still buried its head - silent.
Uncle Fan dragged the pile of dirt to the thatched house and asked: What happened just now! Why are you fighting with them?
Shuishui raised his head and responded: It's their fault. They said my second brother, so my second brother can...
"Shui Shui, tell me everything from beginning to end. I must find out what happened today." Uncle Fan interrupted:
Shuishui said: We were cutting rice in the field just now. I felt a little thirsty, so I sat on the ridge of the field for a while. At this time, an uncle came over there. He asked us to take a rest and said that the hut was There was tea nearby, and I saw everyone walking towards the hut, so I urged my second brother to accompany me to the hut for tea. We walked a few steps, and Leizi and the others stopped us.
Lei Zi said, we can come here to harvest rice just to save our face.
Originally, this was nothing!
But Gouzi said, talking about the second brother and sister-in-law...
"Shui Shui, stop talking! After all, he just slandered me, and it doesn't matter if he slanders me. He also slandered my sister-in-law, and I definitely can't spare him." Tudui said:
Uncle Fan called out: Tudu, fighting is not a good thing, it cannot solve the problem.
Moreover, you can’t defeat them, there are so many of them...
"If you can't beat me, you will beat me. Who told them to slander me! Slander my sister-in-law!" Tudui replied:
Uncle Fan was silent for a moment and said, "Go home!"
Tudui replied: We still have to cut rice.
Uncle Fan pointed to the field and said: Over here in the field, I will go and talk to the young master.
"What should we do with our wages?" Shuishui asked:
Uncle Fan continued: Your "wages" are indispensable. These rice crops will be cut this afternoon. You will go to Feng Mansion to collect your wages tomorrow morning.
If you don't want to take it, I'll give the "wages" to your mother.
"We can't leave. We have to harvest rice. I don't want people to say that we are in a surrogate relationship!" Tudui argued:
Fan Bo said: "You are so stubborn at such a young age!"
What others want to say, let others say it.
If others want to have a relationship, they can't.
"Second brother, let's go, let's go home." Shuishui pushed the mound and whispered:
Tudui touched his nose and walked straight towards home.
Fan Bo was stunned and said: Tudui, you have a cup of tea.
The mound walked forward without looking back.
Shuishui picked up the bowl and drank a bowl of tea, then hurriedly caught up.
Uncle Fan wiped his cheeks and thought: This boy has the shadow of a stone...
