While Xu Errui went to Lihua Town to deliver the medicinal solution, Jiang Zhi looked at the water in the terraces and sorted out the sweet potato vines planted in various ditches.
When the sun sets in the west, the slope has been blocked by a mountain shade, and the leaves begin to show up, then I go down to the ground to pick cotton.
Because the sunshine time is short, cotton bolls will crack and some cotton bolls will turn white after being exposed to the sun every day.
These split cotton bolls must be picked every day.
Otherwise, if you get caught in the night rain, the water will seep into the cotton bolls and the cotton will turn black.
Cotton is now at its peak blooming stage and needs to be picked once in the morning and again in the afternoon.
This year's cotton is more experienced than last year. From the beginning of topping, to breaking off branches every day, Xiao Manye works in the cotton field every day and takes good care of every cotton plant.
The cotton was also up to par, with white eyes all over the morning and afternoon, which made the little old man so happy that he had to run several times to pick every one he saw.
At night, with the cotton in the basket and drying in the dustpan, the two families sat together to peel cotton.
Peeling it at night, drying it during the day, drying it during the day, and harvesting it at night, I can’t count how many times it takes a cotton flower to go through hands from cotton seeds to white and fluffy cotton, and then to spinning, weaving, and tailoring, which takes several more days.
There was still a fire for lighting in the courtyard, and everyone was peeling peaches with different utensils.
The two children were tired from playing and fell asleep directly in the cotton dustpan.
Xu Errui came back from town and was telling everyone in detail what happened at the foot of the mountain.
"Several families in the village bought wood in the town and ordered to make doors, windows, tables and chairs first. They said they would install it after Qiu Liang finished laying the earth walls."
Houses in Bajun are generally built after the autumn harvest, when wheat is planted in the fields. During this period, there is less farm work and relatively little rain. It is convenient to hire help to repair the house, and you can also celebrate the New Year in the new house.
There are only twenty households in Xujia Village. In order to meet the deadline, some people have already begun to order carpenters to work early.
After Xu Errui said this, he looked at his mother and then at Mr. Man, as if he was hesitant to speak.
There are several carpenters in the town. The last time I built a warehouse, I hired an old carpenter to be the ink master.
But the one with the largest scale and the best business is Wang Ba Ye’s family, which is Wang Xiaoju’s natal family.
However, the Wang family and Wang Xiaoju once helped Xu Changshou extort Xiaoman's family's good paddy fields. Although Xu Changshou and his family were expelled from the village and became outsiders, Wang Xiaoju also broke up and ran back to her natal family in the town.
Logically speaking, there is no enmity between Xiaoman and his family.
But this Wang Xiaoju saw her own family selling things in the town, and was beaten by her mother when she couldn't take advantage of it, so she talked nonsense and got the Wang brothers to attack her.
Fortunately, the Wang brothers have not dared to cause trouble again.
Some time ago, Xu Genbao returned to the village and asked everyone to buy wood from Wang's house. He wanted to take over the job of building a house, but his eldest brother Xu Genyou was kicked out of the village.
But today he came again and blocked his own way. He wanted to apologize to Xiaoman's family and make peace with himself.
Jiang Zhi was lowering his head at this time, trying hard to find the bugs he had just hidden in the peach petals in the basket. He didn't pay attention to Er Rui's expression and said casually: "They should make doors and windows first. It will cost a hundred yuan at a time." , I can do as many things as I have with how much money I have, and I will slowly add to it, so I don’t have to worry about it when the time comes.”
Little Man put down the cotton basket and coughed: "Er Rui, is it Xu Genbao who is causing trouble for you?"
The old man was still careful and noticed something was wrong with Er Rui.
Jiang Zhi then raised his head and looked at Er Rui: "You just said that several families in the village were looking for carpenters, were they looking for the Wang family?"
Xu Errui nodded and shook his head: "Yes and no. Brother Genbao came to see me. He asked who was taking the jobs in the village. I didn't reply to him. He asked his uncle a few more questions and didn't cause any trouble. .
In addition, several people in the village who ordered wood products did not approach the Wang family. "
Little Man started peeling cotton balls again: "Ask me? Ask me if he has anything to say!"
Xiaoman snorted coldly, rubbed his neck and said, "Why, he got out of the village because of bad intentions, and now he wants to cause trouble? Brother Errui, I should go to town with you today to see if I don't deal with him."
Xiaoman was very worried about Xu Changshou's desire to occupy his family's good land, but he was no longer in the village, so he never mentioned it again.
But Wang Xiaoju was different. Not only was she involved, but she also wanted to blackmail herself in the town.
If Aunt Jiang hadn't said that although you shouldn't be too kind, you shouldn't take small things to heart and take a long-term view, so as not to ruin your reputation for insignificant people.
Finally, he explained: "I have suffered before, suffered losses, and was forced to become a shrew and get a bad reputation!"
Today's Aunt Jiang is different from the previous Aunt Jiang. With her and the many things to do every day, Xiao Man did not go to the town to regain his place.
As soon as Xiao Man finished speaking, Master Xiao Man glared at him: "You have to learn from Er Rui. Don't always be tougher than your fists. You have to be calm, listen more, read more and think more!"
When criticized by his grandfather, Xiaoman stopped saying anything.
He also knows what's wrong with him. Whenever he hears about those who have tried to bully him, his anger will rise.
Xu Errui has always been obedient, but now he needs to learn to do things and be calm, so that he will not get angry easily.
Xu Dazhu also advised his younger brother: "Even if you get angry, you must first listen to what others have to say!"
Jiang Zhi understood Xiaoman's mood.
Young people are always jealous of evil.
I had been suppressed for so long before, but now that I have grown up, have strength, can run, jump and fight, naturally I will no longer tolerate any grievance.
"Xiaoman, as long as Xu Genbao and the Wang family don't come to Xujiacun to stir up trouble in the future, you will let them go. If they are dishonest, give them a lesson. Errui, what do you think Xu Genbao wants to say?"
Seeing that it was about to become a denouncement meeting for Xiaoman, Jiang Zhi quickly brought the topic back.
Xu Errui said to Mr. Xiao Man: "When Xu Genbao said he wanted to recognize the land, he didn't know that Mr. Changshou and the others were trying to trick him. He only found out when he was dragged to Zhang Juntou, and he couldn't shirk away so he helped testify. Now he wants to come and apologize and forgive him. It’s this junior’s fault.”
Whatever Xu Genbao said, Er Rui said it without adding anything or concealing anything.
Little Man put down the cotton ball: "There is no need to apologize. He can take care of himself and don't just follow others. I don't want to see him again."
In the past, there were only so many people in the village, and everyone knew everyone's temperament. It's hard to say how bad Xu Genbao was.
To put it mildly, it means that he has a soft ear and is easily encouraged by others. At worst, it means that he "doesn't have a rice bowl in his heart."
With a good appearance but no independent mind, he is just like a hollow paulownia tree, of no use to him.
When you don't have a family, you listen to your father and eldest brother. When you have a family, you listen to your daughter-in-law and her father-in-law, and run away when others tell you.
Now he came to Xu Errui to apologize. It was probably his father-in-law and uncles who asked him to come.
Because people in Xujia Village want to build houses, and with Xu Genbao's relationship in the village, in the minds of the Wang family, this is their own business, and they can't watch the fertilizer flow to the fields of outsiders.
My previous attempt to acquire Village Chief Jiang's house failed, but now I can't miss it anymore.
