The Pastoral Life of a Reborn Farmer

The two of Shen Ling didn't get up to cook and eat until the sun was high and the temperature rose a lot. After studying yesterday, Shen Ling at least knew how to light a fire without a lighter, but it felt quite warm when he lit the fire. It was decided to let the child do it, and he was responsible for cooking.

Han Shi pushed it a few times, but Shen Ling insisted that he would do the cooking himself. He really couldn't stand Han Shi's cooking skills.

Han Shi had no choice but to sit obediently in front of the stove and light a fire. Shen Ling took out cornmeal and mixed it with water to make steamed buns. In the water, wild vegetables and sweet potato stems were added and a lot of seasonings were added to start cooking. Bean dregs and sweet potatoes, what a waste of cornmeal!Moreover, if the clear soup lacks water, cook the vegetables, and you will not be full!There is also so much salt, you know, in the countryside, seasoning may be the only thing a family will spend money on, and salt is not cheap.

But he could also see that Shen Ling didn't like the food he cooked. They only had so much money. What's the difference between spending it earlier and spending it later?It's better to let Shen Ling eat something delicious. Thinking of this, Han Shi couldn't help but wonder if anyone in the village is going out to do odd jobs recently. Shen Ling is not in good health, so he can go out and do something, but, a twin If he went out to do things, he was afraid that his reputation would be bad, so Han Shi lowered his head, feeling a little depressed.

"Okay." After the rice was cooked, Shen Ling took out the food from the pot with a smile, "Try it, it's a pity we don't have meat, otherwise it would be nice to drink some broth in cold weather, see if I can go there in the evening market."

Han Shi took the bowl and chopsticks that Shen Ling handed him. Ever since Shen Ling found out that he was eating, he was forced to eat the same food as Shen Ling, even if he couldn't finish it.Huang Tengteng's cornmeal steamed buns smell better than the ones he made, but Han Shi didn't dare to eat more, and really wanted to save some for the next meal, but Shen Ling kept staring at him, not sure if he couldn't finish it Putting down the bowls and chopsticks, he could only finish eating them all.

After cleaning up the dishes, Shen Ling told Han Shi, "Help me to the door of Shen's house, and then don't say anything. If someone asks you, just pretend to be scared or cry. If you really can't hold on, just run away." Come back, it's all right."

Han Shi widened his eyes, "What are we going to do?"

"Of course they want money! Ask all over the village, whoever only pays a dime is considered a split, and they can't even afford to hire a doctor." Shen Ling said.

Han Shi lowered his head and didn't speak for a long time.

"What? Don't dare? Or did I go too far?" Shen Ling patted Han Shi's head.

Han Shi shook his head, "They won't give money." As he spoke, he bit his lower lip again.

Shen Ling was happy, at least the kid didn't feel that what he did was particularly wrong, nor was he particularly stupid. He was very satisfied with this. Shen Ling didn't know, if Han Shi was really stupid to that extent, he would have been at his elder brother's house for a long time. He was already starving to death when he was young, and usually thanks to the fact that he can secretly leave a little food to hide, he can barely survive.

Han Shi helped Shen Ling out. They lived in the east of the village, surrounded by old yards, many of which had collapsed. Only the west side of the village had newly built yards, so the people living here were either old people or It's a young couple who just separated.

"Shen Er, where are you going when you're sick?" When Han Shi helped Shen Ling pass the door, an old woman who was sitting on the edge of the door peeling corn raised her head and said to Shen Ling.

"Go over there." Shen Ling whispered weakly.

"Yo, I thought you were too sick to get up and didn't call you! You are going back to see your brother! It should be, I just passed by your parents' house and heard the lively voices inside. It is said that your third younger brother was recommended to enter the county school, that is amazing, maybe one day he will be a high-ranking official when he comes back, and your father also said that he would treat guests to a banquet and treat his wife to a meal, you go quickly! I guess it's almost time to set up dinner now."

Shen Ling smiled, and turned to look at Han Shi, "Did Mom and Dad find someone to call us for dinner today?"

Han Shi silently shook his head, lowered his head and did not speak.

The old woman's face was a little unnatural for a moment, and she said in embarrassment: "Then are you going?"

"I just want money for medicine. When we separated, my mother gave me a lot of money. I can't even afford a doctor. I'm afraid of death!" Shen Ling smiled softly.

The old woman's eyes on Shen Ling changed instantly, and she couldn't tell if it was sympathy or surprise, or a little curiosity to watch the excitement, but she opened her mouth but didn't know what to say, so she had to add, "Today your father is at home to invite Your third brother's wife is eating! There is also Li Zheng."

The old woman said this simply to tell Shen Ling the situation in their home today. If he wants to make trouble, then today is a good time. If he doesn't want to make trouble, then it is best not to go today, so as not to make a noise and cause something bad Trouble.

Shen Ling nodded, "Thank you for letting me know." Then she walked away.

The old woman looked at the back of Shen Ling, a thin and small pair of tattered clothes, supporting a sick and shapeless Shen Er, who was also wearing a worn-out padded jacket, like two beggars fleeing from famine , the old woman couldn't help shaking her head, and murmured: "Oh, it's a crime!"

Shen Ling leaned on Han Shi pretending to have no strength, but exerted a little force on her feet, fearing that she was too heavy to overwhelm Han Shi. The two of them leaned on each other and walked to Shen's house, just like what the old woman in the same village said , Shen's house is very lively at the moment, the courtyard door is wide open, three or four square tables are placed in the courtyard paved with green bricks, and there are already a circle of people sitting around, and Father Shen sits on the square table facing the main room in the middle, The third son of the Shen family, Li Zheng, the teacher in the school, and a few Han Shi didn't know each other.

Han Shi's footsteps stopped at the door, and he didn't dare to help Shen Ling in, and his body trembled slightly. Shen Ling glanced at Han Shi, and patted the back of Han Shi's hand lightly. Han Shi looked up at Shen Ling, Only then dared to step into the gate of Shen's house cautiously, and lowered his head desperately, as if he wanted to bury his head in his chest, without saying a word.

Shen Ling keenly felt that Han Shi's body was a little weak, and he even had to reach out and pull him to stand firmly, but he didn't care, he just raised his head and looked at Shen's father in the middle, he had already confirmed at the door that this was He is a father, so he said directly, "Father, third brother, congratulations."

Shen Zhibo had noticed Shen Ling's figure long ago, but he just saw them standing at the door for a long time, and he didn't pay attention, thinking that they would not come to the door when they saw something happened at home today, but he didn't want this tuberculosis ghost to really come in, Shen Zhibo's His complexion was a little ugly.

The teacher in the school is surnamed Chen. He is not from this village, but lives in the town. He doesn't know the situation of Shen's family at all, but the moment Shen Ling came in, he could still clearly feel that everyone around him was worried. It was a moment of unnaturalness, and even Shen Sanlang stiffened for a moment, but it seems that the meaning of the person's words, this person should be his student's elder brother, presumably he is a close relative of the same clan, and even married That kind, when he sees everyone, he doesn't open his mouth. He feels that his teacher is like a half-father, and he is also a half-master today. He stood up and cupped his hands, and said in a master's tone: "This little brother is a relative in the village, right? Please sit down. "

Shen Ling showed a sarcastic smile, but in the eyes of outsiders, Shen Ling still gave face, didn't say anything that shouldn't be said, and could still give a smile.Shen Ling had already opened his mouth and said, "No, I'm not in good health, so I won't go to the table to cause trouble for you all. I'm here to find my mother. I guess I'm helping in the kitchen?" Shen Ling looked around, trying to find where the kitchen is located.

Shen Zhibo stood up and said, "Come here."

"Yes." Shen Ling nodded slightly, motioning for Han Shi to help him walk over.

How did you get into the hall?Mrs. Chen glanced at the direction Shen Zhibo was going in strangely, but was stopped by several people waiting in Lizheng to change the subject, and wanted to toast him, so he didn't think much about it.

After entering the main room, Shen Zhibo turned a corner and entered the room where things were stored in the west room. His face stretched all of a sudden, and he shouted angrily at Shen Ling in a low voice: "You are not in good health. Why did you ask Han Shi to help you walk around? At home today You're so busy, you don't have a good rest at home, why come here to fill up the mess, what will you do if you get sick again?"

Shen Ling lowered his hands and listened, as if Father Shen's every word was for his own good, but he would not buy it at all. Swallow the words to your stomach.

"Father, I want to ask a doctor. I still need to take medicine for my illness."

"What kind of medicine do you take? Your illness is the same as if you didn't take the medicine. You still have to rest and rest. Go home quickly!"

"Father, I only gave me a penny when we separated. I'm afraid I won't be able to eat for long. I'm sick, and Han Shi has to take care of me. There is really no source of income."

Shen Zhibo's eyes turned cold, "What do you mean by that? You hate that I don't give you less? Why didn't you have any objections before the separation? Do you know how much medicine you have taken this year, and your family's wealth is almost gone to you? Do you know? You have a few younger brothers and sisters, I have to make a bowl of water! How can I explain to those who spend all the money on you?"

"Father, I still call you father, do you want to watch your son starve to death?" Shen Ling's eyes were cold, and Shen Zhibo inadvertently met Shen Ling's gaze, and his whole body shivered. This son has been sick since he fell ill. He became more and more unfamiliar, and he forgot more and more things. Sometimes he didn't even recognize him. The doctor also said that this son was useless, and he couldn't keep wasting money on a useless son.

"What do you mean? Children are the darlings of parents. Are you hungry? Have you died of illness? How did I give birth to such a debt collector like you! Get out, go home!" Shen Zhibo was about to leave angrily. .

Shen Ling smiled, "Father, there is no food in the house. Since today is a good thing for the third brother, the son will lick his face and have a meal first. It is a little bit less expensive. The son is the brother of the third brother. I think there is something to eat." Qualified to sit at the head table."

Shen Zhibo paused, turned around, looked at Shen Ling with disgust, gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, "How dare you!"

"My son really has nothing to eat! Please forgive me." Shen Ling smiled.