Days of farming with bamboo horses

"Liu Er, are you ready? Let's go now." Liu Zhang and the others still live in that simple house. It's time to do business, and prepare for the way they will go in the future.

The Liu family used to be made of wood, and Liu Zhang inherited his father's talent in business. Although it is a bit difficult now, isn't the emphasis on cooperation a word of profit?As long as you understand this truth and follow this, no one will refuse.

"Master, I can do it." After Liu'er knew that the young master had taken the jade pendant, she felt a pity. Later, she figured it out. The young master needed capital to do business, and he was useless, so he couldn't provide much money, but he still He can work hard, even if he does not succeed in doing business in the future, he must help the young master redeem the jade pendant.

"Then let's go, let's go to Zhoujia Village." Liu Zhang smiled and stood waiting for him at the door, "I seem to remember that my benefactor also mentioned that he was in Zhoujia Village before, and we can inquire about it later and return his money. "

"Ok!"

Liu Zhang and the others learned the woodcarver's address from the water owner of Ruyixuan, and they came to Zhoujia Village, asking people all the way, and finally found this house.There is only this one house here, surrounded by grass, and some odds and ends of sweet potatoes and potatoes are planted, and a cow and two lambs are tied under the tree.

"Master, the scenery here is really beautiful, and there are so many trees in the back mountain, no wonder the woodcarver wants to live here, he can find suitable trees to carve every day, how wonderful." Liu'er said softly.

"Yes, the front door is also open, and those cattle and sheep should also be raised by him. Living here is more comfortable than living in the town, much better." Liu Zhang nodded and knocked on the closed courtyard door.

Su Zipei was sitting in the yard drawing a picture, Chengyu went to fertilize the field, and said he would bring him corn when he came back, so he didn't follow along, sometimes someone would come from home to order wood carvings, and he would also able to help.The wood spirit was also left to take care of him.

At this time, he heard a knock on the door and was puzzled for a moment.It was Mu Ling who spoke first: "It's two strangers." He sensed it.

Ever since Mu Ling found out that Su Zipei's paintings also had aura, he would stand by every time he drew, and Zhou Chengyu was also happy to see the results. With Mu Ling, at least when he occasionally went to the field, he didn't have to worry about what would happen. thing.Otherwise, you have to keep people in your pockets. There is no way, big and small can't be ignored.

Su Zipei put down his paintbrush, and on the easel was an unfinished picture of a mountain scene, full of ink and ink, with a profound artistic conception.

He stood up carefully with his waist supported, took the coat from the stool next to him and put it on before walking over to open the door.

Now that summer is here, it's hot in the yard, so he only wears one coat, anyway, he and Chengyu don't pay much attention to the ancient clothes, they live in their own home as comfortable as possible.And the wood spirit has already entered the Buddhist beads in order to avoid it.

"Who are you looking for?" Su Zipei asked as he opened the door and looked at the two strangers at the door.

"It's you? You are the benefactor's husband, we met last time in the hospital. Do you remember?" Liu'er was a little surprised, but also a little happy. When the young master was injured, it was the husband and wife who helped them Solved.It's a pity that the benefactor didn't leave his name and address. He only vaguely knew that he was in Zhoujia Village. They really couldn't leave during that time, otherwise he would pay them back the wages he got from working.

"You are?" Su Zipei leaned on the courtyard door, a little confused, "Have we met?" At that time, he was sick, and he was in Chengyu's arms in a daze, and he only met them once, so he didn't remember this at all. Two people.

"We met at the medical center in the town last year. Your husband helped my young master, but we didn't pay him back. If we knew your address, we would definitely come over and pay you back as soon as possible." Liu'er said hastily. He said, he was a current person in the Liu family since he was a child. He has a sweet mouth and good looks, so it is easy to make people feel good about him.

Mu Ling reminded Su Zipei of the general things in his mind, and Su Zipei understood, but he still didn't understand what the two of them were doing here. They probably didn't pay back the money on purpose, didn't they not know where he and Chengyu lived?

Liu'er remembered their visit this time, and asked instead of his young master: "Excuse me, is your husband a woodcarver? We want to talk to him about something."

Liu Zhang thought for a while and added, "It's very important."

Su Zipei said softly: "Chengyu is not here now, and he will be back in a while. If you are doing woodcarving, you can tell me your requirements, pay a deposit, and you can come to pick it up when the time comes. If you don't know what kind of woodcarving looks good, we will There are also many patterns to choose from here, you can come in and have a look.”

These words were taught by Zhou Chengyu, the little thing doesn't know so many twists and turns, and he doesn't know how to deal with people, so he doesn't need to introduce any more, just collect the deposit and choose the picture.If you have a picture, you can directly collect the money, if you don’t have a picture, you can choose a favorite, and then collect the money.

In a word, if you want to do woodcarving, just take the money, don't talk so much nonsense, and don't strike up a conversation with his husband.Xiaodong is really not familiar with communication, and doesn't know how to deal with people.

Liu Er smiled shyly: "Then can we go in?"

"Yes." Su Zipei nodded, brought them in, and pointed to the bench, "Sit down first, and I'll show you the design of the wood carving. Chengyu is very good, as long as you tell him, he can do it come out."

"Thank you then." Liu'er thanked him, and seeing him go in, she turned her head to Liu Zhang happily and said, "Master, this time the matter will definitely be a success, I didn't expect that the benefactor is the woodcarver with outstanding craftsmanship, let's discuss it carefully , he should be willing to cooperate with us, and this husband is also a good person."

"Well," Liu Zhang responded, but his eyes fell on the unfinished picture of the mountain scene in the yard, "This picture is really beautiful, much better than the ones sold in calligraphy and painting shops outside. I didn't expect this wood carver to Not only is his craftsmanship outstanding, but he also has such a skill that he doesn't look like an ordinary mountain villager at all."

When Su Zipei came out, he was holding two bound picture albums, the covers were decorated with parchment paper, and all of them were woodcarving samples that had been sold during this period, or the samples he had newly drawn.Moreover, he loves to paint, and he paints when he has nothing to do, so there are many models to choose from.

"Hey, be careful." Seeing him walking with his belly outstretched, Liu'er hurriedly stepped forward to help him.

"It's okay." Su Zipei handed him the picture album, and said with a slight smile, "Here are some samples, you can take a look and choose them, Chengyu will be back in a while."

"Okay." Liu Zhang looked at the vivid woodcarving works in the picture album in surprise, and felt that he really found the right person this time. He dared to say that even if his family has been dealing with wood all year round, large and small pieces, never From furniture to screens, I have never seen such fine carvings. Not only the carvings, but also the painting is first-rate, showing all the details.

"Can I read all these at will?" Liu Zhang knows that some masters are very taboo about their own works, and they don't want others to see too much, and the other party is the partner he needs, so he is more polite.

Su Zipei was puzzled: "Isn't the one handed to you just for you to see?"

Mu Ling: "..." Well, I finally understand why the master is worried that Zipei will be alone at home, chatting like this will kill the sky.

Liu Zhang simply moved a bench and sat down, flipping through the picture album page by page, some of which he had never seen before, he really couldn't think of so many patterns, how did this wood carver come up with it, novel very.

Su Zipei saw that they were sweating on the way, and she was embarrassed to leave them alone, so she asked Liu Er beside her, "Do you want some water? There is tea at home, I'll pour it for you."

"No, no need, just rest." Liu'er was ashamed to ask a pregnant woman to greet them, she declined in a few words, looked at his stomach, and asked softly, "Is this the first time you are a baby girl?" Dad? How many months old is the child?"

Su Zipei blinked and counted silently: "It's been more than five months." Then he asked, "What do you want to buy wood carvings for? Is it a gift?"

Liu'er waved her hand and said embarrassedly: "No, it's my young master who is interested in woodcarving, but I can't understand it." Because Liu'er grew up with the young master and learned a lot of knowledge, she and Su Zipei can still chat , because when the little thing came here, he read a lot of books here and learned a lot about the culture here.

When Su Zipei and the others were chatting, Liu Zhang was looking at the picture album. After reading it, he felt great emotion. If he could persuade this woodcarver to join the big woodcarving industry, there would be nothing wrong with him. enough.

"Then where do you live now?" Su Zipei asked curiously. He heard Liu'er tell about their wandering here all the way. He was a little admired, but also a little worried. "Will there be no trouble in the future? What if those people find out?" What? There are only two of you."

"We are renting a house in the town now, and those people have been sent away by the young master in other ways, and they will not come again." Liu Er was very proud when she said this, "The young master has always been very powerful, if it weren't for him , we may get lost in the mountains and forests and cannot get out. And those vicious people have also been sent away by him, and our days will definitely get better in the future."

"Well, Liu Er, you are also very powerful." Su Zipei smiled, "I am not afraid of those creditors at all, and dare to go back and set fire to deceive them."

Liu'er smiled embarrassedly, her handsome face was praised for the first time, and she was a little rosy, but she still said generously: "Of course, I promised my father-in-law that I must take good care of the young master, and there will be a young master in the future." !"

"Cough cough cough..." After reading the picture book, Liu Zhang coughed in embarrassment when he heard them chatting here, closed the picture book, and carefully handed it back to Su Zipei, "Thank you, these wood carvings are very beautiful."

When Zhou Chengyu came back, he really agreed to the little thing and picked a few sweet corns for him. He was ashamed to say that the ones at home were not yet ripe, so he went to pick them from the elder brother's field, and the elder brother happened to take Lin Tong and the others to pick them. vegetable.

"Zipei, I'm back. Have you drank the soup that's warm in the kitchen?" Zhou Chengyu wondered if the little thing had "extra meals" as soon as he came back. He usually doesn't eat much because of morning sickness, so he can only eat He has eaten many meals, and the kitchen at home is always warming bone soup, or mung bean syrup, to nourish his body.

Oops!

Su Zipei's face froze when he heard this, and he hesitated: "Chengyu, I forgot, I haven't drunk yet." No wonder I always felt that I forgot what to do just now.

"Hmph, you're quite courageous." Zhou Chengyu raised his eyebrows and snorted coldly, and then he saw the other two people in the yard, a little surprised, "Liu Zhang? How did you find this place? Is there something wrong?" It's time to "bully" his little things, it doesn't taste good when it's time to eat.

"Brother Zhou, it's like this. We have something to discuss with you, and we are here to repay the money I borrowed from you last time." Liu Zhang smiled, and was about to continue when he was interrupted. Zhou Chengyu waved his hand and put it on Put down the corn at will, "Since you are here, wait first, let's go into the house to chat if you have something to do. Zipei is at home alone. I told him not to let strangers in. I didn't greet well."