Zhou Qiufeng got up early, ate breakfast with Yueqing, fed chickens, ducks and pigs, cleaned up, packed her 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 early morning bus to the county was still two hours away. Departure at ten 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 the 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?"
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"Is it better to give it to relatives or take it out?"
"My girl is studying in the capital, so I will send it to her to entertain her classmates." Zhou Qiufeng was so proud that she paid for the postage and 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 and said that he would pay for them in the future. She still often asked them to take things to the county for express delivery, but they didn't 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 to Lejia all the way. 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 roof of 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, and then paint the outer walls together after the walls were built on the third floor.
The first step is to paint with coarse sand. After the outer wall is painted, the inner wall can be puttyed. Then the putty is scraped off the outer 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 while she carried it herself. I carried the basket on my back and went to the mountain to pick mushrooms.
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 to eat herself. Sometimes it would be better to take some to the streets. All the food was dried and stored up.
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 they 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 whole He family was extremely 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 moved slightly when they got up. Pushing the door to the corridor, the east chamber and north room were 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 serve the elderly. Ancestors’ daily life.
It was almost six o'clock, He Mingjing and He Panpan Meichaixi helped their 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?"
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"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 best regards. Grandma, please do so." The ancestors brought him up single-handedly.
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 two, father and son, are back too. Little grandson Mingyi, come to my great-grandmother and let me see if she looks better." Ancestor He saw the Jie family's father and son and grabbed him. The young one squinted his old eyes to admire the handsome face of his 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 allowed him to use the name given by his parents. When he grew up, married a wife and had children, in order to Remembering the kindness of the He family in raising children, the sons were named according to the generation of the He family, and also used the word "ming". The eldest son is Ming En, and the second son is Ming Yi.
Although Xie Yiyuan and his sons 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, no, 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 runs in front of me.There are one or two equally handsome grandchildren who can’t blind me. Xiao Mingyi, your partner has come and gone.”
Everyone in the He family looked up at the sky silently with Xie Yiyuan, their ancestors It’s really annoying to catch anyone and ask if they have a partner.
“Grandma, I’m working hard to find a partner, and I will try my best to find you a beautiful, virtuous, gentle and filial great-grandson-in-law. "When the time comes, there will be another big fat boy for you to hold your great-grandson. Grandma, please sit here and drink some boiled water first or some fruit before meals."
Xie Mingyi smiled and helped his ancestor. They sat down and patted their shoulders diligently. He Mingsheng and the others 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.
The He family. Everyone 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 softly, what's the matter?"
"Mom," He Zirong quickly explained, "that's what happened. The doctor who treated you came over last night and was preparing pills for you in the room on the north side of the east chamber. We were afraid of disturbing the doctor, so we didn't dare Speak loudly. "
"Why didn't you tell me earlier when the doctor came? I have to say thanks to the doctor for bringing me back from hell. "Ancestral He is a little anxious. These children are so insignificant. Why don't you tell her about such a big thing at the first time? It's rude to her.
"Mom, please sit still and don't move," He Zirui He quickly persuaded, "It's not that we didn't tell you, but the doctor said last night that she didn't leave the pharmacy and asked us not to disturb her work. Xiao Longbao also said that we should listen to the doctor and not affect her medicine. Mom, you Just listen to Xiao Longbao, let's wait until the doctor prepares the medicine and then say thank you. "
"The doctor doesn't want people to argue, so just wait. "Ancestor He lowered his voice and spoke in a small voice.
He Zirui and He Zirong breathed a sigh of relief because their ancestors were so cooperative. Their old mother was more stubborn than an ox. In the past, only their sister Lao Si could The only one who can persuade the ancestors is Xiao Longbao, who can persuade Ziqiong to leave. Without Xiao Longbao, if the ancestors become stubborn, they will often be unable to resist.
He. The ancestor knew that the doctor was in the east wing, so he was very considerate. He kept his voice low and urged his children to be as quiet as possible, so when the group of people brought breakfast to the main hall, they all walked on cat's feet.
Breakfast was served, but there was still no doctor. After looking around for many times, Ancestor He asked puzzledly, "When will the doctor come out for dinner? Should he bring it in or invite him out to eat together?"
"Mom, doctors don't just walk out of the pharmacy when they are making medicine. They eat three meals a day in the pharmacy. "
"You sent the food"
"Mom, according to the doctor's request, we prepared the dry food and put it in the pharmacy a few days ago. The doctor will take about three or four days. Only genius can come out. "
"Eat dry food." Ancestor He was shocked.
"Yes, we prepared instant noodles and dry noodles. The doctor said that sheSince I know how to cook, we are not allowed to enter the pharmacy for fear that the wind will affect the temperature in the room. "
"It's really difficult for doctors. No matter what, you have to remember the doctor's kindness. ”
“Mom, we understand. ”
He Zirong and He Zirui responded hurriedly and respectfully. Chaixi helped the ancestors fill the porridge, and everyone hurriedly had breakfast.
After breakfast, He Qiwen, He Qishu and others hurriedly After going to work, Xie Yiyuan stayed with the old men at home. He Panpan and Luo Xiulan went to buy vegetables and some medicinal herbs called Angelica. The two old ladies accompanied their ancestors. Five young people, He Mingsheng, He Mingjun, He Mingtao, He Mingjing and Xie Mingyi, immediately set out to search. The journey of lotus root.
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 indeed the case. People are worried.
Young people drive to the city, 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 rich in resources and all kinds of crops are available. Yes, there are few fields in the city. Lotus plants are only planted in lakes and ponds in scenic spots and parks, and there are lotus plants in the gardens of private residences.
The five young men arrived outside the city and divided into two groups. Find them separately and drive around on various roads. It is easy to find lotus fields. Some of them have not yet reached the harvesting period, and some are harvested in large quantities before the National Day to supply the market. If you find lotus fields, you 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 was a good environment, and then went to find the owner to buy lotus roots. Even if the quantity was small, the price was too high. The right way is worth a lot of money. There must be a brave man, and the owner is naturally willing to help dig lotus roots for the price of more than a hundred times.
First find the red lotus roots, collect the lotus leaves and lotus pods, and then ask around to plant red lotus roots. The owner also inquired about someone who grew white lotus and went to buy it at a high price.
They collected all the lotus roots before noon. The Wuqing people hurried back, but they encountered peak traffic on the road and were stuck until one o'clock in the afternoon. The tortoise crawled home.
He Panpan and Luo Xiulan went home early from shopping, put the medicine in the east hall, then put away the vegetables and cooked at almost noon, because their ancestors tended to have three meals on time. Without waiting for the five juniors, they ate 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 wash them with water.
The little doctor said that he wanted red and white lotus roots with buds and fibrous roots. Brother He Mingsheng bought a dozen pieces of each and picked them. They are all at the end of the lotus tail, leaving five or six sections. A dozen lotus root sections are piled together, which is quite spectacular. In their words, more is better than less, it depends on the best, and the remaining lotus root slices can be made into fried lotus root slices. Eat.
Old Mrs. He San and Mrs. He Da used toothbrushes to clean the lotus roots and leaves, and picked out the most tender ones to put in a basket. Put another basket.
After she finished washing, He Mingsheng and his sisters were full. How dare they let the grandmothers carry heavy objects?He Mingsheng, He Mingtao and Xie Mingyi were men and had great strength. They hurriedly ran to carry the basket 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 last night, The little girl, who had not been seen in seclusion so far, 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?" Seeing the four young people, they were stunned. With an expression on her face, Le Yun couldn't help but smile and roll her eyes, "Hey Xiaoer, He Xiaoba, come in and help."
"Come on." He Mingsheng and He Mingtao rushed to the pharmacy. He Mingsheng He was also smart and carried several medicines including ginseng, angelica cinnamon and cinnamon in his arms and took them to the pharmacy.
"We can also help." He Mingjun was depressed when he reconciled with Mingyi. Doctor Mao Xiaomei always ordered Er Ge and Xiao Ba and never called them
"Yes 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 rush to the pharmacy, her eyebrows twitched, "He Xiaoer and He Xiaoba, in person. Squeeze slowly and don't make the door too wide. It's really cool for such a big person."
""He Xiaoer and He Xiaoba were so embarrassed when they were told. He pushed the door open and squeezed in like noodles.
When He Mingjun and Xie Mingyi heard the little girl’s words, a black line floated across their foreheads, and they 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 mixed them with the lotus roots. Put the lotus leaves 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 juniors 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 upper room kitchen. They remained silent.
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.
"It's very good, fair and tender, with a rosy complexion." I asked the little girl. The little girl was hydrated and didn't look tired at all.
Hearing that the young doctor was in good spirits, He Zirui and others were slightly relieved and waited for Waiter and Xiaoba to come out and report the situation.
When He Mingsheng and He Mingtao cautiously entered the pharmacy, he felt a wave of heat coming over him, almost 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 it that they were sweating like rain as soon as they came in?
It took them a while to get used to it before they could see the situation clearly. In generalGenerally speaking, the appearance of the pharmacy is not much different from last night. There is a fire in the cement pool of the trolley, and some large bowls are filled with chopped 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.
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. Bricks, open the lid of the pot, take out the medicine that has been boiled for one night and half a day, put it in a basin, put the lid on it and boil 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 up on his own Go to the bedside and hug a thick book, hide far away, sit on the ground and chew on your own book.
He Mingsheng He Mingtao ""Who is the 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, and then reloaded the medicinal materials for pulverization.
He Mingtao and his second brother first worked together to crush the medicine. 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 I dare not ask.
The indoor temperature is high, and the two handsome guys are sweating profusely. They are still not afraid of hardship or tiredness. They light the fire and work conscientiously despite the high temperature. They have no complaints or regrets. They are three points 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 assigned 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. , let them go wherever it's cool.
The two handsome guys "" and the little beauties who come and go when they are called are grinding and killing donkeys. They are not donkeys, they are crossing the river and demolishing the bridge. Is this really good