Only in ancient times did people know what it meant to have tears in their eyes when meeting fellow villagers.
Xu Ling traveled around a lot and understood the value of the phrase "meeting an old friend in a foreign land". Just like when he asked someone to send money to his family before, his first choice must be a neighbor, but he didn't have much experience and found someone he didn't know.
But there are many businessmen traveling together outside, most of whom come from the same village. They know each other well and can trust each other.
Just like the former owner, a scumbag who had a bad reputation in the village, and no one in the village wanted to kill him. Without him, he didn't look up when he looked down. They were all acquaintances in the same village, so I would help if I could. .
It's not that all the people in the village have such good relations, and there are some who quarrel and never interact with each other, but most of them can get along well in terms of face. Once the door is closed, no one knows what gossip is being said.
Xu Ling was reminded by Li Dayuan.
If he wants to expand his business in the future, he will always need someone to help him. Is it better for him to choose an outsider who doesn't know the basics, or a neighbor who knows the basics?
Any fool knows which one to choose.
But it's too early to talk about asking neighbors to help him do business.
Xu Ling returned home with a group of children and poured the lotus roots into the wooden basin by the pool. This wooden basin was borrowed from the Gu family.
There was no water at home, so Xu Ling went to the village well to fetch water. He thought that after the new house was built, he could pay someone to dig a well at home, which would save him from having to worry about fetching water when he was away from home. matter.
When he came back from carrying water, Gu Tao and Mrs. Liu were washing the mud on the lotus roots. Gu Litian was sitting on the threshold drinking water and resting, and Gu Daliang stood aside and watched the fun.
He teased Xu Ling: "You went digging all morning and came back with just this little time?"
"This is quite a lot, enough for lunch!" Gu You understood what his brother meant, and explained while protecting Xu Ling: "He has never dug lotus roots before. I still remember the first time you went to dig lotus roots with my father. , not as much as he dug!”
Xu Ling poured the water into the urn, turned around and said with a smile, "My wife is kind to me and knows how to say nice things to me."
Gu Daliang was unconvinced, "How old was I at that time? How old was he?"
Everyone in the yard laughed.
After Xu Ling poured the water, he walked to Gu You and asked her to rinse his feet with the lotus root washing water.
Gu Yu's thin white hands were warm, and she helped him wipe the mud off his calf, with a smile on his quiet face.
Li Cuicui also protected her man and said with a smile: "Okay, my little sister protects her man, so she will make fun of my man. If you ask me, one day when I have time, let them dig it again and have a good competition. , let’s see who digs the most!”
"That's a good idea. I'll dig some more and bring them back. I've just cleaned out the pickled vegetable jar at home, and I'm worried about what side dishes to pickle. I'll pickle some sour lotus root segments for you later. It'll be delicious to eat in the winter!" Mrs. Liu also laughed. of.
Fan Shiqing drooled when he heard this, "This is good, this is good. Eat radishes in autumn and lotus roots in winter. Dig more and bring them back!"
Xu Ping and Xu An also encouraged their two brothers, and the yard was filled with a lively atmosphere.
A smile also appeared on Gu Litian's face, "I will take you two together when the time comes. You two are still too young and don't know how to dig."
Xu Ling naturally responded.
In addition to being pickled into sour lotus roots, the dug lotus roots can also be stored for him to try making lotus root starch when he has free time. They can also be shipped out to be sold. There is no such thing as too little.
At noon, there are still four dishes and one soup, including fish, pork ribs, and two vegetables and fried tofu.
The oil is made from pork suet bought by Xu Ling and boiled into oil residue, and the fried vegetables are also very fragrant.
The workers took a break after eating and then started working again.
The food provided by the Xu family is good, so they can't feel guilty about their work.
On the sixth day after returning, Xu Ling was going out to sell vegetables. The excuse he made to his family was that there was a batch of goods in Lingbao Town that he didn't know whether they had been sold, and he could come back in about two days.
Although the family members are reluctant to leave, they also know that he cannot leave.
Gu Tuo got up early in the morning and made meatloaf for him. He also boiled eight eggs and packed them in a bag for him to eat on the way.
"Be careful on the road and don't get into disputes with others." Gu Tuo helped Xu Ling pack his luggage and handed it to him reluctantly.
Xu Ling wanted to kiss her, but when he saw Da Ya staring at her with big eyes next to him, he smiled, put his arm around Gu Yu's waist, and kissed her on the cheek.
"When our new house is built, let my mother take care of the children."
These days, he is sure of Gu Tao's feelings for him, and he also knows that it will only be a matter of time before the two of them get back together.
If I want to accept it, I have already accepted it, but I don’t know what it will look like in practice.
No matter how anxious Xu Ling was, there was a small light bulb next to him.
The bed is small and the baby is neither too big nor too small. Maybe he has already remembered things. No matter how thick-skinned Xu Ling is, he can't be dishonest.
Gu You's face turned red, and he gave Xu Ling an angry look, which made Xu Ling's bones tingle.
"Ok, I will wait for you."
Listen!
His wife is enlightened! Xu Ling felt restless in his heart, wishing that the new house could be built as soon as possible. He kissed Gu You on the face again, "I'll go back quickly. You have worked hard at home. Let them do whatever Xu Ping and Xu An can do. My mother said Don’t take anything personally.”
Gu You's face was smeared with the ointment he brought back. It had a light floral fragrance and was very pleasant. It made her skin feel like cream.
In comparison, Xu Ling's hands and face were as rough as a real man's.
Gu You was relieved. She was living a happy life now. Xu Ling cared about her, and her mother-in-law treated her much better than before, not to mention Xu Ping and Xu An.
After all, a woman's status in her husband's family can well explain her man's attitude towards her.
Mrs. Xu is a person who bullies the weak and fears the strong. Several times when Xu Ling saw her making things difficult for Gu Tao, he criticized her several times, and Mrs. Xu reluctantly changed her attitude.
It's just that he couldn't completely change for a while, so he often took advantage of no one to turn his attention to Xu Ling.
After muttering, Gu You's stomach didn't move until now, and he didn't say anything about giving Xu Ling a son.
Xu Ling was also speechless. He and Gu You could only hold hands, kiss on the face, and sleep on the same bed. If there was any movement in Gu You's stomach, he would probably have to consider whether the grassland was blooming above his head.
But Xu Ling also knew that changing someone's mind doesn't happen overnight.
Now he cherishes Gu Tao, and his father-in-law's family is kind to him. He always gives his father-in-law face.
No matter how stupid Mr. Xu is, he will never guard against Gu You as he did before.
After having a private conversation with Gu You, when he heard Mrs. Xu's impatient footsteps and coughing on purpose outside, Gu You held back her laughter and asked Xu Ling to go out quickly.
"If you don't go out, I think my mother will come in to find you."
All Xu could think about was her three children.
As soon as Xu Ling went out with his baggage on his back, Mrs. Xu came up to him and gave him a pair of thick-soled cloth shoes with layers of cloth on the outside, making them feel thick to the touch.
"Ah Ling, you must be careful when you go out, don't let mother worry, mother made the shoes for you overnight, don't freeze on the road!"
Xu Ling held Xu's dry and cold hand tightly, feeling extremely moved in her heart.
"Mom, my son knows!"
