Chapter 226 Catching the hard labor
Zhou Qiufeng got up early, ate breakfast with Yueqing, fed the chickens, ducks and pigs, packed up, packed things, and the couple left home at the same time.
Out of the village, Le’s father went to work in a small workshop. Zhou Qiufeng drove a tricycle straight to the parking lot in the village. It was only 6:10 when she arrived at the open-air parking lot, and the morning bus to the county was still waiting. The train leaves at twenty minutes.
Zhou Qiufeng drove next to the bus, first gave two packs of mushrooms to the waiter and driver, and asked them to help carry things to the county for express delivery.
The driver and waiter happily collected the local products. Jiudao produces wild mushrooms, and there are different mushrooms in each season. They are from the county town, and sometimes they buy some when they drive to the countryside.
After receiving the local goods sent by others, the waiter helped move the boxes to the car and put them away. He smiled and asked: "Sister, are you sending something to the capital again?"
"Yes. ."
"For relatives? Or takeaway?"
"My girl is studying in the capital, so I will send it to her to entertain her classmates." Zhou Qiufeng was extremely proud and paid the postage. and the cost of transportation.
The waiter was a little jealous, because they had to charge money, so they didn’t ask any more questions. They accepted the local goods. They didn’t want to charge for the delivery of the goods, because the owner insisted on paying, saying From now on, she would still often ask them to take things to the county for express delivery, but they would not charge her. She was embarrassed to ask them for help again, so they accepted her.
Zhou Qiufeng had something to do when she got home, so she didn’t delay. She drove to cut a few kilograms of fresh pork and rushed home. Not three minutes after she got home, people came all the way to Lejia. Come to work, the specific work is to lay a few circles of bricks on the third floor and install the railings, build the stairwell, remove the formwork, and paint the interior and exterior walls.
The third floor of Lejia was capped on August 15th. After about 20 days, the floor was completely dry and the formwork could be removed. The weather in autumn was dry, so the formwork could actually be removed in half a month, because Lejia was contracted The builders of the house took over a house in Biesanhe and rushed to build it. They were not free for a while and only now are they doing the follow-up work.
Most of the construction team went up to the straight floor to build the walls, and some of them removed the formwork. After removing the formwork, they could paint the inner walls first. After the walls were built on the third floor, they could paint the outer walls together.
The first thing to paint is coarse sand. After the exterior wall is painted, the interior wall can be puttyed. Then the putty is scraped off the exterior wall. After the putty is applied, it can be lived in after being vacant for a few days.
Based on time, when they finish the work, it will take some time before the late rice is harvested. By then, the rice can be dried on the third floor.
The house was contracted out, so Zhou Qiufeng didn’t have to worry about it. The construction workers would only come to her when they needed any materials. Therefore, she gave everyone a pack of cigarettes and asked everyone to help look after the house. She herself carry on backThe basket went to the mountain to pick mushrooms again.
Some time ago, she was hiking in the mountains when she had free time. She picked up a lot of mushrooms and gave some to her mother to eat. Occasionally she gave some to some elders in the village and ate some herself. Sometimes she also took some to the streets* **The more delicious ones are all dried and accumulated.
I have been saving for nearly a month, and I have been saving for a long time. Today I sent all the most delicious dried mushrooms to Lele.
Yesterday, Lele called her and Yueqing respectively at noon, and again in the evening. She and Yueqing knew that their children were living happily in the capital, and they were relieved that they were not responsible for Lele’s tuition and living expenses. , the only thing the family could get away with was some local mushrooms, which were sent to Lele to treat them to dinner.
Zhou Qiufeng felt that it was more important to pick mushrooms while they were in season, so she was not in a hurry to take care of things in the fields and went up the mountain to look for mushrooms.
Compared with Zhou Qiufeng’s leisurely mood, the He family is particularly cautious. Qian Yuying and Luo Xiulan got up the earliest, getting up before dawn and going to the kitchen to make breakfast. Sister-in-law and sister-in-law made slight movements when they got up. , push the door to the corridor, the east wing and north room are quiet, with only a faint light coming from the window.
They went to the kitchen quietly. The kitchen was the wing on the east side of the house, and the wing on the west side was used as a study.
At dawn, He Panpan, He Mingjing, He Mingtao, He Qishu, He Qiwen and others also got up one after another. Some went to help in the kitchen, some went to buy vegetables, and some were waiting to be served. Ancestors’ daily life.
It was almost six o'clock, He Mingjing and He Panpan Meichaixi helped the ancestor get up, combed his hair, brushed his teeth and washed his face, and then helped him to the main hall of the room.
Ancestor He was helped out of the bedroom, and when he saw his eldest son and daughter-in-law coming to support him, he was filled with surprise: "Xiaomei, you were not very well-educated in the south, why did you come back? "
"Mom, I missed you, so I came back to see you." Lu Xuemei stepped forward to replace Xiao Wu and supported her ancestor's arm.
"Grandma, my grandson would like to send you my regards. Thank you, grandma." Xie Yiyuan hurried up to say hello to his grandma. He grew up in the He family. When he was a child, his adopted father and stepmother could not take care of him. He and his brothers Raised by our ancestors.
Xie Mingyi also quickly said hello to his great-grandmother: "Great-grandma Jin An."
He Zirui, He Qiwen and others also whispered hello to their ancestors.
"You, father and son, are back too. Little grandson Mingyi, come to my grandma and let me see if she looks better." Ancestor He saw the father and son of the Jie family and grabbed him. Too young, I squinted my old eyes to appreciate the handsome face of my great-great-grandson.
"Grandma, I have always been so handsome. If you take a closer look, I might be able to grow more handsome thanks to your blessing, and I may look as handsome as Xiao Longbao."
Xie Mingyi stepped forward, took over the position of Mrs. He San and supported the ancestor.
Xie Yiyuan once wanted to change his name according to the lineage of the He family. He Zigong did not agree. He respected the wishes of his brother Ze Jie and let him use the name given by his parents. When he grew up, married a wife and had children, In order to remember the nurturing kindness of the He family, the sons were named according to the generation of the He family, and also used the word "ming". The eldest son was Ming En, and the second son was Ming Yi.
Although Xie Yiyuan and his son Xie Mingen and Xie Mingyi are not ranked according to the He family, they are on the He family tree and are the legitimate descendants of the He family.
"No, goodbye, you just need to be as handsome as your father. Don't look like Xiao Long Bao. A Xiao Long Bao will dazzle me when he comes in front of me, and one or two more will be just as handsome. Jun's grandson, you can't blind me, Xiao Mingyi, has your partner happened or not?"
Everyone in the He family looked up at the sky silently, wondering who the ancestors had caught. I asked if I had anyone, and I was really anxious.
"Grandma, I am working hard to find a partner with my eyes wide open. I will definitely try my best to find you a beautiful, virtuous, gentle and filial great-grandson-in-law. When the time comes, I will have a big fat boy for you to hold. Sun, great-grandma, would you like to sit here, drink some boiled water first, or some fruit before meals?" A few of them were afraid that their grandma would catch them again and ask if they were interested, so they quickly poured water, handed over fruits, and coaxed the ancestors to eat something first.
Everyone in the He family spoke and acted in a low voice, trying not to make too much noise. The old man soon noticed the clues and asked strangely: "Zirong Zirui, you all speak in a soft voice. Yes, what's the matter?"
"Mother," He Zirong quickly explained: "That's what happened. The doctor who treated you came over last night. The room on the north side of the east chamber is for You developed the pills, but we were afraid of disturbing the doctor, so we didn’t dare to speak loudly.”
“The doctor is here? Why didn’t you tell me earlier? The doctor brought me back from hell. I have to go say thank you." Ancestor He was a little anxious. These children are so insignificant. It would be rude for her not to tell her about such a big matter at the first time.
“Mom, sit still and don’t move,” He Zirui quickly persuaded: “It’s not that we didn’t tell you, it’s because the doctor said last night that she didn’t leave the pharmacy, so none of us should disturb her. She works, and Xiao Longbao also said that we should listen to the doctor and not affect her medicine. Mom, you should always listen to Xiao Longbao. We will wait until the doctor prepares the medicine before thanking her."
"The doctor doesn't Let people make noise, then wait." Ancestor He lowered his voice and spoke in a small voice.
He Zirui and He Zirong were relieved that their ancestors were so cooperative. Their old mother was more stubborn than an ox. In the past, only their sisterThe fourth sister can persuade them, but after Ziqiong left, the only one who can persuade the ancestors is Xiao Longbao. Without Xiao Longbao by his side, if the ancestors become stubborn, they will often be unable to resist.
Ancestor He knew that the doctor was in the east chamber, so he was very considerate. He just kept his voice low, and urged his children to keep their voices as low as possible. So when a group of people went to the main hall to bring breakfast, they were all Walking on the catwalk.
When breakfast was served, there was still no doctor. After looking around for many times, Ancestor He asked in confusion: "When will the doctor come out for dinner? Will he be brought in, or will he be invited out to eat together?" "
"Mom, the doctor doesn't just walk out of the pharmacy when he is making medicine. He eats three meals a day in the pharmacy."
"You gave away the food? "
"Mom, according to the doctor's request, we prepared the dry food and put it in the pharmacy a few days ago. It will take about three or four days for the doctor to come out."
"Eat Dry food?" Ancestor He was shocked.
"Yes, we have prepared instant noodles and dry noodles. The doctor said she can cook them herself. We are not allowed to enter the pharmacy for fear that the wind will affect the temperature in the room."
"It's really hard for the doctor. No matter what, you have to remember the kindness of the doctor."
"Mom, we understand."
He Zirong and He Zirui were busy and respectful. In response, Chaixi helped the ancestors serve porridge, and everyone hurriedly had breakfast.
After breakfast, He Qiwen, He Qishu and others hurried to work. Xie Yiyuan stayed at home with the old men. He Panpan and Luo Xiulan went shopping for vegetables and some medicinal herbs such as angelica. The two old ladies accompanied them. The five young people, He Mingsheng, He Mingjun, He Mingtao, He Mingjing, and Xie Mingyi, immediately embarked on a journey to find lotus roots.
The little doctor said that it is best to go to the fields to dig it yourself, which indirectly means that it is best to go to the fields outside the city to find it. The ponds in the city are generally polluted by domestic sewage, which is really worrying. .
Young people drove to Chengxiao, looking for lotus roots all over the world.
It is easier to find lotus roots outside the city than in the city. The land outside the city is vast and rich, and all kinds of crops are available. It is rare to have fields in the city. There are only lakes and ponds in scenic spots and parks where lotus plants are planted, and there are private residences. There are lotus flowers in the garden.
When the five young men arrived outside the city, they divided into two groups and searched separately. They drove around on various roads. Lotus fields are easy to find. Some have not yet reached the mining period, and some are on National Day. Before excavating a large amount to supply the market, after finding the lotus field, you still have to find the owner.
The young man from the He family spent a long time wandering around, and then found a lotus field that he thought had a good environment, and then ran to the owner to buy lotus roots. Even if the quantity was small, the price was too high, you know. There must be a brave man who pays a lot of money. It is natural for the owner to pay more than a hundred times the price.Happy to help dig lotus roots.
First I found the red lotus root, and collected the lotus leaves and lotus pods. Then I made some inquiries, and found out from the owner who grew the red lotus root and the owner who grew the white lotus, I went to buy it at a high price.
After collecting the lotus roots before noon, the Wuqing people hurried back, but encountered peak traffic on the road and were stuck in traffic until one o'clock in the afternoon.
He Panpan and Luo Xiulan went home early from shopping for groceries. They put the medicine in the east hall, then packed up the groceries and cooked until almost noon. Because their ancestors had three meals on time, they did not wait for five days. I'm a junior, let's eat first.
About twenty minutes after they finished eating, the five children came back in a hurry. Chai Xi asked the children to eat. She and Lu Xuemei put the lotus roots in the yard and played with them. Wash with water.
The little doctor said that if you want red and white lotus roots, you should have a section with buds and fibrous roots. Brother and sister He Mingsheng bought about ten sections of each, and they picked the tail end of the lotus, leaving five or six pieces. In one section, more than a dozen lotus root sections are piled together, which is quite spectacular. In their words, more is better than less, it depends on the selection of the best. The remaining lotus root slices can be made into fried lotus root slices.
Old Mrs. He San and Mrs. He Da used toothbrushes to clean the lotus roots and leaves, picked out the tenderest pieces and put them in a basket, and put the ones that were slightly worse in appearance. Another basket.
After she finished washing, He Mingsheng’s brothers and sisters had eaten. How could they dare to ask the grandmothers to carry heavy objects? He Mingjun, He Mingsheng, He Mingtao and Xie Mingyi were men and had strong strength, so they hurried to pick them up. The basket was carried into the main hall of the east chamber.
The young people also walked on cat steps. As soon as they carried their things into the east hall and put them down, they heard the sound of the door bolt being pulled from the pharmacy, and then the door creaked open. From yesterday, The little girl, who had not been seen so far in solitary confinement, stuck her head out.
He Mingsheng and others were stunned, and He Mingtao asked awkwardly: "Little beauty, have you eaten?"
"Have you eaten solid food?" See Le Yun couldn't help but smile at the stunned expressions of the four young people: "He Xiaoer, He Xiaoba, come in and help."
"Hey! Just come!" He Mingsheng and He Mingtao threw their arms. He went to the pharmacy to prepare the medicine. He Mingsheng was also smart and carried several medicines such as ginseng and angelica cinnamon in his arms and sent them to the pharmacy.
"We can also help." He Mingjun and Xie Mingyi were depressed, why did Dr. Mao Xiaomei always call them Er Ge and Xiao Ba, but never called them?
"Two handymen are enough," Le Yun went out and put on her shoes to pick out lotus roots. When she saw the two handsome guys who quickly took off their shoes and wanted to run to the pharmacy, her eyebrows trembled. : "He Xiaoer and He Xiaoba, be like noodles and squeeze slowly. Don't make the door too wide. It's true that such a big person can be so irritable."
"!" He Xiaoer and He Xiaoba cried out in embarrassment at being told that. He pushed the door gently and squeezed in like noodles.
When He Mingjun and Xie Mingyi heard the little girl's words, a black line floated across his forehead, and he silently watched He Xiaoer and He Xiaoba go to the pharmacy to drill.
The lotus roots that the handsome guys from the He family found were very good-looking. The buds at the tip of the last lotus root and the buds between the nodes were intact. She picked two pieces each from the red and white lotus roots, and Put the lotus leaves and lotus pods together in a basket and carry them to the pharmacy.
"The excess can be sent to the kitchen as vegetables."
"Hey." He Mingjun and Xie Mingyi silently carried the basket and carried it out of the east hall.
When the little girl was talking to the younger members of the He family, the young and old in the upper hall also heard it. They wanted to take a look, but were afraid of getting in the way, so they had to wait eagerly under the eaves of the hall.
When they saw He Mingjun and Xie Mingyi move out a basket, they said nothing. They waited for the juniors to move out the second basket, and then watched the two children each carrying a basket and went straight to the kitchen of the upper room. , they still made no sound.
After the children put away the lotus roots and came out of the kitchen, the men, women, and children quickly retreated to the main hall of the upper room and quietly asked the two children how the little doctor was doing.
"It's very good, white and tender, with a rosy complexion." Asked the little girl? The little girl is fresh and fresh, not tired at all.
Hearing that the young doctor was in good spirits, He Zirui and others felt relieved and waited for Waiter and Xiaoba to come out and report the situation.
When He Mingsheng and He Mingtao cautiously entered the drugstore, they felt a wave of heat coming over them. He felt as if he was entering a sauna. A layer of sweat broke out at that time, and even his eyes were covered with sweat. .
The two brothers were shocked by the heat wave. Just now they saw that the little girl’s face was pale and sweatless. Why was she sweating like rain as soon as they came in?
It took me a while to get used to it before I could see the situation clearly. Generally speaking, the appearance in the pharmacy was not much different from last night. There was a fire in the cement pool on the trolley, and some large bowls were filled with chopped food. Herbs.
The two handsome guys who were caught in hard labor did not know what they needed to do, so they stood stiffly and gave orders.
After moving the lotus roots into the pharmacy, Le Yun moved them far away from the fire and moved them to the open space on the east side near the bathroom for storage. Then she returned to the fire pool and took off the lid of the pressure cooker. of bricks, opened the lid of the pot, took out the medicine that had been boiled overnight and half a day, put it in a basin, put the lid on it and boiled it.
"Your task is to crush these with machines, and chop the medicinal materials over there into sections." Classmate Le Xiao pointed to some medicinal materials placed at the base of the wall, and stood on his own Get up and go to the bedside to hold a thick book, hide far away, sit on the ground and chew on your own book.
He Mingsheng and He Mingtao: "..." Who is this little girl? She can still read quietly in such a hot room. It's so awesome.
The two of them did not dare to neglect. They connected the pulverizer to the power supply, put the medicinal materials in the basin into it, turned on the switch to crush it, then poured it into a large bowl, then filled it with the medicinal materials again and crushed it.
He Mingtao and his second brother worked together to crush the medicine cubes. Later, as He Mingsheng became more and more comfortable at work, he went to chop the medicinal materials. They couldn't figure out why the boiled medicinal materials had to be crushed. Of course, They didn't dare ask.
The indoor temperature was high, and the two handsome guys were sweating profusely. They were still not afraid of hardship or tiredness. While lighting the fire, they worked conscientiously despite the high temperature. They had no complaints or regrets, and were even more dedicated than Lao Niu.
Crush the cooked medicinal materials, then crush other designated medicinal materials, pour them all into the pot and cook again, and also add some of the herbs that He Xiaoba chopped.
It was already two hours after they finished all the designated work. Because the hard work that should be done was done and the two handsome guys were of no use, Le Xiaoxiao’s classmate rudely kicked them out of the pharmacy. Room, let them go wherever they feel cooler.
The two handsome guys who came and went after being called out: "..." The little beauty was grinding and killing the donkey... Bah, they are not donkeys, they are crossing the river and burning the bridge. Is this really good?