husband, he picked it up [farming]

After Fang Mu left, Zhao Yan tossed and turned, unable to sleep. In the dark, he stared at the void in a daze. In front of Fang Mu, he said to wait for a few years, but he was worried about it in his heart. Fortunately, the tomb of his parents' clothes had already been erected. Well, it won't make his nostalgia for his hometown nowhere to be found.

He sighed silently, not wanting to indulge himself in such sad emotions, so he wrapped himself in the whole quilt, especially the side covered by square wood was right under his nose, smelling the smell of square wood and forced himself to empty his head , hurry up and sleep for a while.

Fang Mu walked to the mountain pass connecting Qingyuan Town by the light of the lantern, and saw Qiao's ox cart in the old place.

Qiao Song was sleepy, only saw him coming alone, and asked, "Brother won't you come back?"

Fang Mu blew out the lantern, said hello to Qiaobo, and then answered Qiao Song: "The family can't leave."

Qiao Song didn't think much about it, he only knew that Chaoyan came here to join relatives, he didn't know the inside story, and he didn't intend to expose Chaoyan's scars, as the saying goes, those who don't know are innocent, and Fang Mu wouldn't blame him.

After thinking about it, Qiao Song said, "That's right. You usually have to look after your elder brother when you are away from home, not to mention that now the family has grown so much food and raised so many livestock."

Fang Mu hummed, and got into the bullock cart: "Let's go."

Qiao Song sat down too, and Qiaobo started to drive the car.

Winter is approaching, and the dawn is getting later and later. In the past, the sun was almost seen at this time, but now it is still dark.

Qiaobo couldn't help slowing down the speed of driving the ox cart.

There are two lanterns on the left and right of the ox to illuminate the road. Even though the ox cart is slow, it is very stable.

The three of them were silent, and the only sounds on the wide road were the wheels of the car turning and the wind blowing the branches.

After walking for a while, Qiaobo said, "I heard from Xiaosong that you will not do it after this trip."

"Well, I'm going to work in the county seat. I'm very grateful for your help over the years, thank you very much."

Whether it was sunny or rainy, hot or cold, the Qiao family had never been absent to send them to the county seat. Although there was only one trip a month, there were quite a few times over the years.

Fang Mu has been rubbing the car for many years, always remembering the help of Qiao's family, and will rarely have the opportunity to ride in the ox cart of Qiao's family in the future, so I have to say thank you no matter what.

Even the Qiao family looked at him differently because he had saved Qiao Song, but with Fang Mu, he had already repaid Qiao Song for his kindness, but the Qiao family had a righteous heart and did not look down on him.

Qiaobo laughed and said, "Why are you being so polite? If you don't go to business, you will have more time to come and sit at home."

Fang Mu also smiled: "Definitely."

Qiaobo said again: "When Xiao Song and Young Master Li get married next year, my mother probably won't let him go again."

Seeing that the topic extended to himself, Qiao Song hurriedly said, "That's not acceptable, business is my job to earn money."

Qiaobo said: "Are you still afraid of starving you?"

"That's not because I'm afraid of starving me. I'll be a man with a husband in the future, and I can't rely on my family. So before I find a new job, don't persuade me."

Qiaobo knows his temper, and he can hardly persuade him to decide something, just like when he insisted on going to the business, his mother was useless even crying and scolding, if he talks about it now, there will probably be a quarrel, so Qiaobo will stop talking .

Fang Mu is a person who has been there, so he knows what Qiaobo is thinking in his heart. At first, he also wanted to stay in this business until the caravan didn’t want him, but after getting Chaoyan, many thoughts changed. He was no longer alone. Whatever you do, you have to think about the other person.

Just like Chaoyan, she obviously didn't want him to work so hard, and had to endure the separation. In order to survive, she never really lost her temper and asked him to stop doing it.

If Li Yao hadn't come back this time by mistake, Fang Mu would not be able to get away until next year at the earliest.

............

The ox cart gradually drove into the county town, Qiaobo sent the two to the gate of the caravan, and gave Qiao Song a few words before going back.

The first thing Fang Mu did when he entered the caravan was to go to the kitchen. He had to fill his stomach before departure.

Chaoyan was in a bad mood last night, so Fang Mu didn't ask him to get up to prepare breakfast, and since Chaoyan prepared it for him, Qiao Song didn't bring it any more, so he went out hungry this morning.

If there is no food in the kitchen, he has to go outside to buy it.

Fortunately, there are steamed buns in the kitchen, Fang Mu grabbed two big hot steamed buns, and went to the wing room while eating.

After eating steamed buns and packing up, it was time to set off.

This time there were six carts in total, including food, charcoal, and even a cart of cotton cloth, all of which were valuable things. In order to avoid accidents and lack of manpower, Song Sheng even transferred two from other teams to accompany the cart.

Eight people loaded the last batch of goods this year, and then drove the ox cart to Changyuan.

...........

Changyuan is not far from Pingnan County, and the two cities belong to the same government office. When there are daily floods, the Pingnan County government has sent people to help. Fang Mu only knew about these things when the servants in the caravan chatted. Yes, after all, the yamen and the caravan are both in the same county, so those who have been staying in the county for such a big move will not be unaware of it.

It's just that they drove the ox cart slower. It was only a short distance from Changyuan to Pingnan County, and Chaoyan could finish it in three or four days. It would take them a day or two longer.

Fortunately, the journey went smoothly. Five days later, the team arrived in Changyuan safely.

The flood did the least harm to Chang Yuan that day, only a few villages under its name were flooded, and now the villages are being relocated and rebuilt under the leadership of the yamen. They walked along the way and indeed saw several new villages. The reason why they knew they were refugees villages because those villages didn't exist the last time I came this way.

It was all built in the past six months.

Fang Mu didn't know what Chaoyan's original village was called, and he couldn't find the surname Chao. After all, Chang Yuan had more than one family named Chao, so it was difficult to find the original village.

In addition, Fang Mu knew that Chaoyan was having a hard time, so he never mentioned Chang Yuan, just worried that Chaoyan would not let go, so Fang Mu didn't ask Chaoyan until the morning departure.

Since Zhaoyan said to come back to see it in a few years, then wait a little longer, those who survive will always have to live, it's the same for anyone who changes, all those who can't make it will be left to time, and sooner or later it will pass.

Half a year after the storm, Chang Yuan returned to his previous appearance.

There was a smile on the faces of the people.

In Changyuan City, there were people coming and going, laughing and laughing, street vendors and buyers haggling over prices, all wanting to strive for the best interests for themselves.

Six bullock carts entered the largest inn in Changyuan one after the other.

Song Sheng settled everyone down and went to discuss business with his old abacus.

Others stayed and rested.

The two brothers who were temporarily transferred were responsible for guarding the goods, and there were only brothers from their team in the wing room.

In fact, compared to Qiao Song and Brother Tan, Brother Tan has worked with Fang Mu for a longer period of time.

Qiao Song was more than a year after Fang Mu, and was recommended by the seniors who quit the team at that time. Fang Mu and Brother Tan were the partners who transferred from the old caravan to the new caravan together.

It's just that Brother Tan is from another town, and the two have less contact with each other, and their relationship is not as close as that of Qiao Song.

But compared to He Yan who just joined, Brother Tan is indeed closer.

Everyone was exhausted from the five-day journey, and they all lay down on the big beds.

Next to Fang Mu was Qiao Song, who fell asleep as soon as he touched the bed, on the other side was Brother Tan, and He Yan was on Qiao Song's side.

Brother Tan held his head and said to the other side woodenly: "Thinking about how fast five years have passed, you were still a child when I first met you."

He is four years older than Fang Mu, Fang Mu was only sixteen when he first left the business, and he has already reached the crown.

"Time is the easiest to pass." Fang Mu said with his eyes closed.

Brother Tan said: "At first I thought you would be at least 35 years old, but I didn't expect you to leave before me."

"I didn't expect that either." Fang Mu smiled.

Brother Tan also laughed and said, "It's like we all thought you wouldn't get married." After he finished speaking, he laughed twice: "Brother, after so many years, we will have a meal together when we go back. I wish you a bright future."

"Okay, but don't just think about going home and not giving me face." Fang Mu laughed at him.

"That's impossible."

Fang Mu said to He Yan again: "Brother He, you will be with me when the time comes."

The taciturn He Yan just said one word: "Yes."

Although we have known him for a short time, we spent a lot of time together. Fang Mu knew that he was like this, and he was not trying to save face. On the contrary, He Yan would agree. He didn't expect that He Yan would refuse. After all, they were not familiar. , but they all walked through the business together, and they shared weal and woe together, so they became friends, and Fang Mu welcomed him.

...........

When Song Sheng and Lao Suan came back, it was already past meal time, and everyone ordered something to eat without knowing when they would come back. After all, it was impossible to wait hungry.

Song Sheng asked the waiter in the shop to cook two more bowls of noodles, and continued to talk about unfinished business with Lao Suan.

They sat in the side room and talked. At that time, Fang Mu and Qiao Song had changed the two brothers on duty to watch outside, so they didn't know what happened inside.

However, this time the negotiation went smoothly and there were no major twists and turns. Song Sheng and Lao Suan went out again after filling their stomachs, and came back after an hour. Once they came back, they were asked to distribute the goods and prepare for delivery.

It was already evening when the work was over, and it would not be safe to go out of the city and return to Pingnan County, so Song Sheng took them to stay for an extra night, and did not leave until dawn.

The time to go back was faster than when we came here, because the cart was empty and the cattle were more energetic after resting. Four days later, eight people returned to Pingnan County.

It was already winter when we returned to Pingnan County, and it was time for the caravans to go on vacation.

Because it will snow in half a month, the short distance is fine, the weather is almost the same, but it will not work if it is farther away, the sun may be shining brightly here, and there may be heavy snow blowing over there.

In short, when another caravan comes back, this year's business trip will be successfully concluded.

Fang Mu also ushered in the end of his five-year business career.

It was only midnight when I returned to Pingnan County. According to summer, it would still be full of sunshine, but in winter, it would be dark.

The cold wind howled through the hall, and Fang Mu and Qiao Song stayed overnight in the caravan again.

After eating hot meals and taking hot baths, everyone slept in the wing room.

At dawn the next day, Fang Mu was not in a hurry to go back, he was waiting for noon, ready to invite his brothers to dinner.