Lucky husband

Different from the busyness of adults, children are always leisurely, probably because they have been thinking about things all the time, Li Mingjin felt that the morning was very long, and after playing outside for a while, he would run in and ask Jiang Zhiyun what time it was.

Old man Li went out to look for Village Chief Bai for about half an hour. He ran in and asked Jiang Zhiyun for the time four times, which made Jiang Zhiyun a little dumbfounded.

Mrs. Li, who was absent-mindedly picking rice in the yard, saw that old man Li had returned, and hurriedly dragged him into the house to ask how things were going.

Old man Li was hot and thirsty after a walk, so he drank a large cup of cool water and said: "Cunchang Bai said that he will go door-to-door to talk about it later."

At the beginning, it was Mrs. Li who first suggested that there might be a drought, and it was rumored in the village that he had predicted a heavy rain without warning last year. Under such circumstances, the old man Li came to the door and said that there might be a heavy rain at noon. Long is very important.

After old man Li left, he immediately went out to inform every household, and remember to put away the things in the yard before noon.

When Village Chief Bai said that it was going to rain, everyone didn't believe it. Some people even asked directly: "Cillage Chief Bai, look at the sky, where does it look like it's going to rain? Who did you hear said it was going to rain?"

Village head Bai explained: "It's the uncle of the Li family. He just told me that there might be a heavy rain at noon, and he asked everyone to collect the things that are drying in the yard, so as not to be damaged by the rain."

Some people heard that it was old man Li. Although it was still a little before noon, they always felt uneasy. Food is the lifeline, so they hurriedly put away the things that were drying outside.

Some people were skeptical, and they decided to check the weather. Although they also felt that the old man Li said the weather was more accurate, they didn’t want to do things under the sun in the hot weather. Take it home.

Some people think that Village Chief Bai is just looking for trouble. Now is the drought season. The sun is so strong that it can dry people out. It doesn't look like it's going to rain. Didn't take it seriously.

Before noon, Village Chief Bai ran all over Shanghe Village to notify everyone who needed to be notified, and then returned home, sat in the main room to drink water and rest.

Not long after he went back, the wind started to blow in the village.

Under the scorching sun, the wind that blows is hot, blowing into the house in bursts of heat.

This might be a sign of rain, so Village Chief Bai hurriedly got up and went to the yard to look at the sky. Unexpectedly, the sky was still very clear at this time.

This strong wind was irregular, going west for a while, going east for a while, and going north again for a while, making the trees in the village rattle, and the dried leaves on the branches kept falling down.

Not only the leaves were blown off, but also the dust in the village was blown up. Those who harvested the grain, bedding, and cotton jackets early felt lucky. Blending into the bedding is annoying enough.

At this time, those who hadn't had time or didn't plan to collect grain at all watched the strong wind in the village, worried that the strong wind would blow away the grain they spread in the yard to dry, so they hurried to the yard to collect things.

When the wind blew wildly and kicked up the dust in the village, the sky darkened unknowingly, and a layer of thick and wide dark clouds shrouded Shanghe Village, blocking the sun.

There was almost a quarter of an hour between when the wind started to blow, when the sun was covered by dark clouds, and when the rain fell.

Those who react quickly and move quickly can put away the things in the yard before the rain starts to fall. Those who react slower and move more slowly will see big raindrops fall as soon as they go to the yard.

The whole family in Shanghe Village, no matter whether they put away the things drying in the yard or not, felt a burst of joy from the bottom of their hearts when the raindrops fell.

After more than five months of drought, God is finally willing to rain!

The first burst of rain was mixed with a smell of dust, but everyone didn’t care about it. Some people who were still eating put down their bowls and chopsticks and ran into the rain, letting the rain wet themselves, to feel the real It's raining.

After the initial joy, people who hadn’t put away their things in the yard realized that something was wrong. The rain was getting heavier and denser, and the food on the ground had been completely wet. Also all soaked.

Clothes are okay, roll them up and they can be taken into the house, but the food spread out on the ground to dry is not so fast and convenient, you need to pile them up first, and then put them into the basket, dustpan and other objects , to bring it into the home.

At this time, there is no time to eat, no time to be happy, and even the seven or eight-year-old children are busy with their work.

The rain became like a curtain, and the Li family was at the dining table, listening to the sound of rain that had not been heard for a long time, eating clean white rice that had not been eaten for a long time, and happily ate this reunion dinner.

Since Mrs. Li cured Li Mingcai last time, he has become a lot more honest. This time his father brought him over for dinner, and he didn't dare to pick and choose what to eat, or rob his sister. Food in a bowl.

However, when the dawn calmed down, his eating behavior became noticeable, like his mother who was reincarnated like a starved ghost, eating food voraciously, Mrs. Li always felt that he didn't chew the rice at all Just swallowed it.

Unwilling to say disappointing words at such a happy time, Mrs. Li held back and tried her best not to look at Li Mingcai.

After the reunion dinner, we will start the second thing of the day, congratulate Li Mingjin on his birthday and give him a gift.

The old man Li and the old lady Li prepared a book for Li Mingjin, and asked Li Chengshi to buy it back. It was a thin volume with dozens of elementary poems on it, suitable for children who just entered school to learn to read.

Before, Mrs. Li would not prepare special birthday presents for the juniors. It was enough to cook a meat dish they liked or prepare other meals on their birthdays.

Books will be given away this year, firstly because Li Mingjin’s dream reminded that their family was prepared to deal with the drought, did not spend more money, and did not go hungry.

Second, Mrs. Li thinks that Li Mingjin is a child who likes to read. He recites books in the ears of his younger brothers and sisters every day. She thinks that buying a book now will allow Li Mingjin to read to Kang Er. Can be used, will not be wasted.

Therefore, Granny Li took advantage of Li Mingjin's birthday and prepared him a gift that she thought was good to reward him.

Next came Li Chengzhi and Bai Xiuhe. They gave Li Mingjin a small red envelope with ninety Wen in it, which meant that he was nine years old this year.

In previous years, when the Li family had no family separation and everyone had no private money, the birthday red envelopes Li Mingjin received were seven or eight renminbi. A zero is added to the end of the birthday red envelopes given to the children.

Then it should be Li Chengli, he is Li Mingjin's second uncle.

However, he was not prepared at all, because he forgot that the Mid-Autumn Festival was Li Mingjin's birthday.

Generally speaking, the women in the family are in charge of these business affairs, Li Chengli didn't take it too seriously, it's good that he can remember his parents' birthdays.

Looking at the heavy red envelope that elder brother took out, Li Chengli scratched his head and said, "Brother Jin, happy birthday, my second uncle forgot to bring it, I will give you the gift later."

Li Chengli was a little embarrassed. Not long after he started his own family, another incident like this happened.

Li Chengshi didn't care. He waited for Li Mingjin to thank his second brother before taking out the gift he had prepared for Li Mingjin. It was a house carved from pure wood, about as long as an arm, and it was a small courtyard.

This house is very ingenious and can be disassembled. The roof tiles, beams, walls, and windows are all made of small pieces of wood. The beds, cabinets, tables, chairs, etc. in the house can also be taken out. , like a miniature version of a complete house.

Putting the house on the empty cabinet beside him, Li Chengshi said: "Brother Jin, this house can be disassembled and put back together again, but you have to remember that there must be no missing parts in it, otherwise the house you put together will not be perfect. complete or insecure."

After speaking, Li Chengshi took down the entire roof and demonstrated how to disassemble and assemble the house, which made Li Mingjin's eyes shine.

Finally, Jiang Zhiyun prepared a gift for Li Mingjin, a complete set of new clothes, from head to toe, including a headband, double breasts, top, belt, skirt and shoes. The overall color is powder blue and dark blue, and the workmanship is fine. It is embroidered with Li Mingjin's favorite two kinds of light and dark cloud patterns, and the edge is a string of orchids embroidered with blue-green silk thread. The overall style is fresh and elegant. Just looking at the clothes like that, you can imagine how good it will look.

Li Mingjin looked at the clothes and immediately forgot about the house his father had prepared for him, and wanted to put on new clothes immediately.

Seeing him like that, Jiang Zhiyun asked him, "Brother Jin, do you want to go inside and change your clothes?"

When Jiang Zhiyun made this suit, she considered the weather in August and made it relatively thin, which is suitable for wearing now. However, she made an extra pair of breasts, so when the weather gets colder, Li Mingjin can still wear it.

"No, I haven't showered today, so I don't want to wear it." Li Mingjin shook his head. He liked this suit very much and didn't want to get it dirty.

Jiang Zhiyun smiled, and said: "Okay, my mother will help you put away this set of clothes, give you a bath tonight, and wear new clothes tomorrow."

Beside him, Li Mingcai, who was full of food and drink, didn't pay much attention to books, copper coins, and clothes. He didn't like reading, and he didn't pay attention to his own clothes, and he didn't buy anything with his own money. Looking at the small house, I am very curious about what the house looks like.

Li Mingxia has been paying attention to her younger brother, and when she finds that Li Mingcai is looking at the little house without blinking, she secretly becomes vigilant.

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