Cao Tongguang said that Huzi wanted to go to the temple fair, and was worried that the child would not be able to walk a long distance at a young age. He wanted to ask the Lin family if they could make room on the bullock cart for their son.
It was a trivial matter within his ability, so Lin Laosan naturally agreed to it.
On Xiangyun's side, I remembered the experience of visiting temple fairs when I was a child. There were so many people, and I wanted to step on the soles of my back feet. The vendors were selling loudly, and the spittle flew everywhere while the customers were bargaining. The scene could be more lively and lively.
Unfortunately, when they grow up, young people are more attracted to electronic products, and online shopping has become an important way of daily life. When they were children, going to the market that they looked forward to so much gradually lost business and gradually faded into people's memories.
Children love fun the most, and this is the same in every dynasty.
That night, Tianci and Tianji dragged their parents respectively, crying and going to the town to go to the market. Tianfu, who was younger, didn't know what going to the market was, so when he saw his brothers making a noise, he also joined in the fun.
Xiangyun wanted to go, but knew that Mrs. Lin would definitely not agree, so he stayed in her grandma's arms without making any fuss.
Except for Lin Tianfu who was too young and was decisively rejected by Zhang, the other boys got their wish and danced happily in the courtyard.
"Since I'm going to the market, I can't go empty-handed. I happened to take the bamboo baskets and dustpans I made during this period to sell, as well as the dried medicinal materials, and sent them to the town pharmacy to see if they would accept them and how much they would give to my family. To supplement some household income.”
Mrs. Lin asked her sons and daughters-in-law, took out another two coins and handed it to Mrs. Zheng: "Buy some snacks for the children, and then see if there are any cheap fabrics and cotton. Buy them and sew a few quilts. Winter is coming, so we have to Get ready in advance.”
Mrs. Zheng took the money, responded, wrapped the silver in a handkerchief and stuffed it into her clothes.
I heard from the women in the village that the town’s market is held once every seven days, but as large as the one it will be later, it is only held twice a year in spring and autumn, and lasts for three consecutive days.
I hope that the bamboo baskets weaved at home and the medicinal materials dried can be sold smoothly on the first day. The wasteland on the mountain is still waiting to be fertilized, and the family is busy with things, so we really can't do without people.
The men acted quickly, getting up earlier and going to bed later. As soon as they finished their work on the mountain, they chopped bamboo to make baskets. They saved more than twenty pieces in two days.
Xiangyun was not idle either. He secretly put more dried herbs into the sieve while Lin Tianci was sorting out the herbs to be sold.
On the day of the temple fair, the family got up early. Zheng baked the steamed buns, put everyone's lunch in a small bamboo basket, filled it with water and poured it into the bamboo tube, and covered it with thick clothes to keep it warm.
Boss Lin took out the big ox, stacked the dustpan on the cart, took the sorted medicinal materials from Lin Tianci's hand, and weighed the weight with some surprise.
"I usually collect baskets of herbs and don't notice it, but I've already saved so much. It's a godsend. Do you remember everything I told you?"
"Remember! Nai told me the approximate price of the medicinal materials. If the pharmacy says that the quality of our medicinal materials is not good, just give me a small price concession. If the store is willing to give a good price, just say that I still have some medicinal materials at home and ask if I can Long-term cooperation."
Seeing that his eldest son spoke so eloquently, Boss Lin was originally worried that he would not be able to handle the burden of selling medicinal materials. Now, he finally let go of his worries.
The few young men who always liked to stay in bed, for the first time did not have anyone to wake them up. They put on their best clothes and packed them neatly.
Even Lin Tianfu got up. Seeing his brothers in high spirits and their eyes shining, he felt even sadder.
Zhang persuaded her for a while, and it wasn't until she promised to buy Yitang that he smiled.
Xiangyun was held in the arms of Mrs. Lin and said goodbye to her family one by one. She waved her short hands vigorously. Mrs. Zheng kissed her daughter's cheek and set off reluctantly.
As soon as the ox cart drove up and the wooden cart sank, Zhao Ruoxia also sat on it.
Seeing everyone staring at her with displeasure in their eyes, she immediately made excuses for herself.
"There are a lot of things in the car and the boys are making trouble. I am responsible for escorting the car."
She has been shameless for a day or two. There were some empty seats in the oxcart, but her growing body took up the space, and suddenly there was only room as big as a palm.
Lin Laoer couldn't go to the market because of inconvenient legs and feet, so he happened to stay and take care of the house. Unexpectedly, Zhao Ruxia, who had always been lazy, was more active than anyone else this time.
He was afraid that his wife would cause trouble to his brothers on the way, so he took Lin Laosan aside to give instructions.
"Keep an eye on your sister-in-law. She's not clear-headed and often does bad things. If she makes any excessive demands when she gets to town, just pretend you can't hear her."
Lin Laosan patted his brother on the shoulder to express his understanding.
He didn't like this second sister-in-law either, but he had to face it every day. Who allowed her to give birth to two sons for the family? When her father died, she also stayed filial piety for three years.
As the saying goes, after three years of mourning, the wife is not allowed to go.
Otherwise, she would have been divorced more than a dozen times due to her lazy attitude.
When everyone arrived at the entrance of the village, Cao Tongguang was already waiting with his family.
He greeted Mr. Lin who was driving the car and put his son on the cart, only to find that the top seat was occupied by Mr. Lin's second daughter-in-law.
Zhao Ruoxia's buttocks were heavy and she had no intention of moving at all. She was still teasing the Cao family both inside and outside her words.
"We have an oxcart at home, and everyone is worried about it. It's more than ten miles from the town to the village. Hiring an oxcart costs ten cents at least. But my family is kind-hearted and we will ride for free. In the future, the boss will come too. Sit down for a moment, and the Xi family will also sit down. Is there room for my family at the front of the car?"
Cao Tongguang was a grown man, his face turned red with shame.
Mutual help is a common thing in the village. I will help you build a thatched house today, and you will help me repair the toilet tomorrow. There is no need to talk about it.
But since Lin Lao's second daughter-in-law mentioned it, he couldn't pretend not to hear it. He immediately took out two pennies from his pocket and stuffed it into Lin Lao San's arms.
"I didn't think carefully. I planned to go to the town to buy some sweets for the children...Brother Yanqiu, please take the money."
How could Lin Laosan ask for his money? Let's not talk about the relationship between Lin and Cao's family. Even if a random person from the village came and asked for a ride, there was no reason to accept the money. If he told it, he would not be laughed to death by the villagers.
"What are you talking about? How can I accept your money? If you say anything, you will be stabbed in the spine by the villagers. We are not those women who are full of money. We can ride in the bullock cart as many times as we want!"
Then he forced the money into Cao Tongguang's hand.
Zhao Ruoxia glared at Lin Laosan. Don't think that she couldn't hear that he was scolding her. She simply closed her eyes and ignored everything.
"Huzi, sit here with me."
The clear child's voice sounded, and Lin Tianrui jumped off the cart and gave up his position to Huzi.
"Thank you, brother Tianrui." Huzi smiled gratefully.
Zhao Ruoxia opened her eyes suddenly and cut out her son with a knife: "I want you to be falsely positive!"
Tianrui didn't seem to hear his mother's words and had already walked to the front of the bullock cart with his calf glaring, unwilling to even look at Mrs. Zhao.
Boss Lin has always felt that although Tianrui is young, he is the most sensible among the boys.
Seeing that Zhao Ruoxia was so angry, the anger that was stuck in her heart finally came away. She touched Tian Rui's head and bent down in front of him.
"Come, uncle will let you ride high and see the farther scenery."
