The small courtyard of the village chief’s house is not big, and there are only three huts in total. Now one is the main house. The kang in the house has collapsed and needs to be rebuilt. A layer of wooden boards was laid on it, and then a mattress was laid, which was barely a bedroom. The ingenious women used the quilt to make a temporary curtain to divide the room into two halves for father and daughter to live together.
The other two rooms are the main room for eating and entertaining guests, and the stove room and utility room for cooking and stacking sundries.
Everyone worked together to clean up these deserted houses and put some things brought by Su Aobai and his daughter into them.
While making the bed, the women understood more about the situation of the father and daughter at the hostel. The cotton on those mattresses had already turned black and hard, and I don’t know how many years they have been used. , How could such a quilt have the effect of keeping warm?
Su's family can afford a child to study, which shows that the family is well-off, not to mention that the second child is also the largest labor force of the Su's family, but he is covered with such a quilt and sleeps on such a mattress. What about other places? Have you been wronged more?
Because of this sympathy in their hearts, the warm-hearted women became more diligent and careful when helping. After the busy work was over, these dilapidated huts were barely able to accommodate people.
"It's best to renovate this house. If you think of a way to raise some money, if it doesn't work, I will ask everyone to borrow some. At least the roof and the kang will be rebuilt. Also, in a few years, Erniang will also You're a big girl, it's not good to live in the same room with your father all the time, at the latest next year or two, you have to build another room so that the second mother can have her own room."
Village head Wang pulled Su Aobai aside to talk, he had already thought about it, and then he would sell this abandoned small courtyard to Su Laoer at a low price. The cost of repairing the original small dilapidated house was comparable to buying land and rebuilding House prices are much less.
Now the yard can barely shelter some wind and rain. In case of a bad New Year, heavy rain or strong wind, the house that has been in disrepair cannot withstand it.
Village head Wang thought about Su Laoer's usual behavior, and he is not the kind of villain who owes money and refuses to pay back. He is just in trouble now. As long as he asks to borrow money and promises to pay it back, there should be many people in the village who are willing. Help him.
These words can be said to be heartfelt.
The reason why he said such a thing was not only that Village Chief Wang felt that Su Laoer had potential, but he also felt a little guilty, because the beginning of this farce was because of his wife. So if the old man and the old man were not properly dealt with, Village Chief Wang would feel very sorry.
"Uncle village chief, thanks to you speaking for me this time, if it weren't for your prestige in our village, everyone wouldn't have responded to me with this favor."
Su Aobai's words scratched Village Chief Wang's itch. He only talked about those who came to help, and it was more for the sake of Village Chief Wang.
Village head Wang couldn't help but look at the simple-faced man in front of him. Who didn't know that Su Lao Er was the most honest person, and honest people would not lie. It can be seen that he, Mr. Wang, does have some prestige and face in the village.
He couldn't help laughing, stroked his beard, and discovered another advantage of honest people, that is, they love to tell the truth.
Su Kuishan and Li Shi don't like such a good boy!
"I don't think about those sad things now, I just want to live my little life with Erniang, my leg..."
Su Aobai looked at his injured leg with gloomy eyes, then took a deep breath, showing a strong and resolute expression.
"I still have to work hard to cure this leg. After I settle down, I will ask Dr. Li what herbs on the mountain can cure my leg. If I can't afford medicine, I will make some medicinal soup to raise it myself." How well it gets better depends on fate, before the leg injury heals, the three acres of land will be rented to my elder brother and the others, and they can also exchange some food."
He told the village chief about his thoughts.
When the family was separated, Su Youtian allocated five acres of land, which was definitely not enough for their big family. Both Su Youtian and the Zhang family were strong laborers, and both of them shrewdly collected the land when the family was not separated before. Just put in some effort, now they will work hard to earn money in order to build their own houses as soon as possible.
Therefore, if Su Aobai is willing to rent his few acres of barren land to Boss Su, he will definitely be willing. Those acres of land cannot grow fine grains, but they can grow sweet potatoes and corn, which have high yields. It is said that polished rice noodles are grown to exchange for money, and sweet potatoes and corn are mostly grown to fill one's stomach.
With Su Aobai unable to go to the land for the time being, he rented the three acres of land to his elder brother in exchange for some rations to ensure that the two of them would not starve to death for half a year, which was the correct approach.
"After this period of time, even if this leg is still useless in the end, the injury should have healed. At most, I will become a cripple, but my strength is still there, and I can still work. The days will definitely be slow. Get better slowly."
This honest and honest face has an invincible tenacity. Village Chief Wang is more satisfied when he sees this. Su Lao Er is very smart about the future arrangements. a wise man.
Village Chief Wang is most afraid of helping smart people, especially smart people like Su Laoer.
"but…"
Suddenly, Su Aobai changed the subject, with a slightly embarrassed expression on his face.
"Uncle village chief, you and everyone are helping me so much now, but I can't keep you for a meal. I don't have anything on me that can repay your kindness to me and Erniang today."
His eyes were full of gratitude and guilt, and Village Chief Wang couldn't help laughing out loud. He's really an honest boy. In fact, they didn't help much today. Let's say Su Laoer was kicked out of the house, and he didn't get any valuables. thing.
But this kid is sincere, and he will keep in mind that people treat him better, but he will feel extremely guilty because he failed to give something in return.
Village head Wang also likes people who know how to repay their kindness, and he thinks that Su Lao Er, who had no sense of existence in the past, is more pleasing to the eye.
Don't underestimate the preferences of a village head. Village head Wang's kindness towards them is enough to determine their living conditions in the village for a while.
Of course, when Su Youwen was still a scholar, Village Chief Wang would not fall out with the old house just because of his kindness to him. If Su Youwen went further in the future, including Village Chief Wang, today The faces of those who helped him may also change.
But this is human nature, just like what Li Shi thought when he tore his face, as long as Su Youwen stands high enough, no one will fight against her for the waste of the two families that she kicked out of the house.
So if this kindness is to be maintained, Su Aobai must stand higher than Su Youwen, higher!
When the family was separated, the second room was allocated a small tank, and there was a small pond next to the hut, which contained the water from the active spring flowing down from the mountain. Most of the drinking water in the village came from this active spring.
At this time, the water in the small tank had already been filled up. Although Su Aobai didn't have enough food to make a meal and thanked everyone for their help, he still asked his daughter Erniang to take out all the dishes they were given. The two personally poured a bowl of active spring water to each of the villagers who helped to quench their thirst.
"I should prepare some simple food, but everyone knows about my current situation. All gratitude can only be replaced by this bowl of water temporarily. When I get my legs back and earn money, I will definitely repay everyone's kindness today."
In fact, in his current situation, it is justified not to give anything. Everyone came to help because they thought he was pitiful. If they really wanted that little favor, it would be faster to praise Li's stinky feet.
But Su Aobai's current attitude makes people happy. Who doesn't want their kind deeds to be remembered in their hearts? If they don't want to repay their kindness, they are saints, and they are all laymen.
Regardless of whether Su Laoer can be successful in the future, or whether he can fulfill his promise today, just rely on his bowl of water, these words make everyone think highly of him.
The image of the taciturn second child in the past gradually faded away, replaced by a second mother and father who had undergone sudden changes and regained a new life, and was the head of the family.
Su Erniang also felt that her father was different, and her big eyes were fixed on the man beside her.
She likes her father now.
*****
"Second mother, father go to Dr. Li's house."
After the others left, the father and daughter were alone in the room, and they didn't know how to communicate.
Yuanshen did not have deep feelings for this daughter. Like most ancient men, he was only responsible for the work, and the care of his children was entrusted to his wife at home. Because his wife died of dystocia, when Erniang was young, In fact, it was brought by the original sister-in-law, and when she was older, the second mother moved to the house of the eldest sister Su Yuanniang. Coupled with the ancient restrictions on men and women, even father and daughter, the relationship is not close.
In the past, the second mother thought that her father disliked her as a girl and didn't like her, and her stepmother often talked about her killing her own mother at home, and that she was a bereaved star. She thought her father might think the same way, and she was even more unfamiliar with this father.
It's different now, she knows that her father loves her, and many of the forbearance in the past was for her to have someone to rely on after she gets married in the future.
But even if she knew this, Erniang would not be able to get Erniang to get acquainted with her father immediately.
After hearing what her father said, Su Erniang immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
"Father, I'm going to cook. It's time for dinner when you come back."
When they were in the old house, Yuanniang and Erniang often helped Mrs. Li cook, but at that time Mrs. Li would watch over to prevent their sisters from stealing food. She was used to all these tasks, and Su Aobai was fine. Don't worry.
Just looking at such a thin and small girl wielding a shovel, I still feel guilty.
He has to make this little girl fatter as soon as possible, children, of course they are only cute if they are chubby.
Su Aobai was thinking about his big money-making plan in his heart, leaning on crutches, he walked slowly towards Dr. Li's house.
*****
The news of the separation of the Su family had already spread in the village, and everyone knew about the harsh agreement when the family was separated. While sympathizing with the two brothers, Su Youtian and Su Youniu, they cursed at Li's stepmother for being vicious. .
Of course, what is as exciting as the separation of Su's family is the fact that Su's second son admitted that he can't have children. What is the difference between a man who can't have children and an eunuch?
I heard that Su Laoer kept saying that he wanted to set up a female household for his only daughter, but in his situation, even if he established a female household, how many men would be willing to be son-in-law for three acres of Susukida?
Most of those who set up female households are from well-off families, and some family properties are unwilling to be distributed to side branches, because there are not a few men who are willing to come to the door for money.
But Su Laoer has nothing, and now he has a limped leg. Which man is willing to abandon his dignity for these burdens?
Everyone felt that what Su Laoer did might harm his daughter instead.
Erniang's reputation in the village is not very good. Losing her mother and eldest daughter is a taboo in marriage. In recent years, Mrs. Li has been spreading the bad news about Erniang everywhere. Anyone with a little bit of face is not willing to hire her for her son. Marry such a daughter-in-law, let alone come to the door.
Su's second son's decision may make her daughter an old lady for the rest of her life. In this way, he will have someone to take care of him, but Er Niang's life will obviously be ruined by him.
Unless one day the second child is prosperous, but is this possible?
In the eyes of many villagers who did not witness the scene during the day, Su Lao Er was still the honest and easy to bully Su Lao Er.
When Su Aobai came to Dr. Li's house, Dr. Li's wife was talking to him about what happened during the day.
"Second Su can't give birth?"
Dr. Li frowned. He didn't notice it when he took the pulse before. Could it be that he was too busy diagnosing the toxins in his body and ignored other hidden diseases in his body?
Shouldn't it?
Dr. Li was still doubting his medical skills, but Su Aobai appeared outside Li's courtyard.
He didn't seem to know how to speak, leaning on crutches, he wandered back and forth in front of the Li family for a long time, but the sharp-eyed daughter-in-law of the Li family saw him, and then went back to the house to call for his father-in-law.
The youngest daughter-in-law had a strange expression on her face. The second son came to the house after the separation. Could it be that he wanted medicine on credit?
"There is a cow, why are you here?"
Dr. Li came out of the house in a hurry and asked Su Aobai to follow him into the house. At this moment, Dr. Li's guess was similar to that of his young daughter-in-law.
Dr. Li was just wondering if there were any cheaper medicinal materials with similar effects.
In fact, Su Laoer's leg seemed hopeless to him, so he might as well take some tonics to strengthen his body and take care of his body.
"Doctor Li, I'm here...hey...I really don't know how to say it..."
Su Ao's swarthy face began to turn red, it can be seen that what he was going to say later was really hard to say.
"Brother Su drinks tea."
Dr. Li's daughter-in-law came in, brought a pot of hot water, and poured tea for the father-in-law and Su Aobai.
She thought to herself, she had to keep an eye on it, and she couldn't let her father-in-law use money to do good deeds in a moment of confusion just because Su's second child was pitiful.
"Too polite."
Su Aobai was at a loss because of the thoughtful hospitality of the Li family.
"I... don't know how to put it... It's the medicine you prescribed before, and I've almost eaten it. You should have heard about my family, Dr. Li. My foot injury hasn't healed yet, but I can dispense the medicine later. I can’t take out the silver, so I thought…”
"Ah-"
The daughter-in-law of the Li family sneezed and interrupted Su Aobai's words.
"Father, let me see later if I have caught a cold. Hey, it is getting more and more expensive to collect medicines these days. If the problem is not serious, I will boil it over. The medicines at home are also made of real medicine. You bought it in gold and silver, so don’t waste it.”
She felt that her attitude was already obvious, and if Su Lao Er wanted to show face, he would not make unreasonable demands.
Dr. Li frowned, and glanced at his daughter-in-law, who was deliberately contrived, knowing her little thoughts, but he hesitated again and again, but in the end he still didn't scold her.
This precedent is not easy to set.
However, Su Aobai didn't seem to see what the young daughter-in-law was thinking at all, and instead continued talking to Dr. Li.
"So, that's why I want to ask you if there is any medicine in my prescription that we can gather on the mountain. I will pick it up and cook some medicine soup myself. It will be more useful."
There was apprehension in Su Aobai's eyes, as if he felt that his request might be too embarrassing, and after he finished speaking, he nervously scratched his head with his hands.
Neither Dr. Li nor his daughter-in-law thought that Su Lao Er would make such a request after hesitating for so long.
Instead of borrowing money for medicine on credit, he asked if there were any medicinal materials in the mountains that he could use, and picked them himself to cook medicinal soup.
Dr. Li's youngest daughter-in-law was especially embarrassed, her cheeks and neck were flushed, and she had just come to speculate that she seemed to have tarnished Su's second son's character. Even though she was in such a difficult situation, she never thought of taking advantage of them.
"The water seems to be a little cold, I'm going to boil another pot."
Saying that, she lowered her head and hurriedly left the room.
"There are a lot of medicines that can be used on the mountain, but there are some herbs that are difficult for inexperienced people to find."
Compared with the previous guess, the request that Su Aobai made now is hardly a request.
"And you don't know what those herbs look like."
Doctor Li's expression was a little hesitant, "Well, you come with me."
As he said that, he asked Su Aobai to follow him to his pharmacy. There are many medicinal herbs stored in this pharmacy, and some herbs that are still fresh and have not undergone special treatment.
When he was young, Dr. Li would go to the mountains to collect these medicinal herbs by himself, but now that he is old, none of his sons has inherited his ability, so he instead purchases the required medicinal herbs from a few full-time medicinal farmers.
In this way, the cost has increased, which is why he hesitated to give Su Aobai medicine on credit before.
"I have a medicine book here. There are portraits of various medicinal materials on it. You can find the medicinal materials according to the portraits. When you find them, show them to me. Some medicines cannot be directly cooked into medicinal soup, but must be processed. In this way Well, if you can find the herbs painted on it, I will accept them at the normal price, and you can choose to exchange them for money or the herbs you need."
With that said, Dr. Li handed the medicine book in Su Aobai's hand.
But he didn't have much hope for this in his heart. If it was so easy to grow herbs and herbs, everyone would become herbal farmers, which would be much more profitable than farming.
Moreover, Su Laoer's leg, at most, can only be active at the foot of the mountain, and he often goes to the foot of the mountain to hang out. If there are really good quality medicinal materials, he has already taken them all these years.
But he couldn't interrupt Su Lao Er's hope. Human beings depended on this energy to live. As long as he had the confidence to take care of his legs, miracles would happen in the future.
Su Aobai took the medicine book very gratefully, and then flipped through it page by page.
"Doctor Li, I really don't know how to thank you. I've remembered all of these. When I get the medicine above, I'll send them to you."
With that said, Su Aobai returned the book to him, turned around and was about to leave.
"etc!"
Now it's Dr. Li's turn to be confused, you just glanced at it and said you remembered it?
He was a little unhappy, and felt that this man, who everyone said was honest, was not honest.
"Are you sure you remember everything?"
Dr. Li was afraid that he might damage his medicine book, so he didn't dare to take this book away, so he just memorized the general pattern and said that he had memorized it.
"Remember."
Su Aobai was also taken aback by his serious questioning, and then nodded quickly.
Doctor Li's expression became more and more ugly. What he hated most in his life were liars.
"Now that you have memorized it, you can recite it to me, what is written on it."
He really didn't understand what was the point of Su Lao Er's lies that could be broken at the first poke. Instead of helping him find medicine in the future, it would make him question his character.
Sure enough, after he made this request, Su Lao Er didn't reply for a long time.
Dr. Li sighed, but was still tested by him. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Su Aobai showing a confused expression.
"I memorized those pictures and characters, but I can't read them. How about I write them all over again?"
Su Aobai asked cautiously.
Yuanshen was illiterate, so he memorized the shape, but he shouldn't be able to pronounce it smoothly.
Dr. Li didn't expect to get such an answer, he was choked.
The pharmacy happened to have the pen, ink, paper and inkstone he needed for prescribing medicines on weekdays. Dr. Li sharpened the ink for him quickly. Today, he insisted that the second child understand how to write the word honesty.
Su Aobai's movement of grasping the pen was very unfamiliar. He dipped the brush in some ink, and then began to write and draw on the paper according to his memory.
"Why is the tip of this pen so soft? I can't control it. Hey, it turned a corner. Hey, hey, why is this ink so dizzy?"
Su Aobai wrote with one hand and scratched his head with the other. Facing the things he wrote and drew, he was obviously at a loss.
He really wanted to explain to Dr. Li that the things he remembered in his mind were not like this, but the pen was disobedient and did not follow his ideas.
But at this time, Dr. Li completely ignored his surprise, looking at the crooked words on the paper, his eyeballs almost jumped out of their sockets.
The characters and paintings are extremely ugly, which shows that the owner who wrote the brush is not familiar with the control of the brush, but even so, every stroke and stroke of each character completely corresponds to the book.
In other words, Su Lao Er really remembered it, and he remembered it exactly!
At this moment, Dr. Li couldn't find a word to describe his shock.
Never forget!
Never forget!
During his lifetime, he actually saw a genius that he thought was only recorded in books!
It's Su Lao Er who is lying, it is clear that he, Li, has no eyes.
It is he who measures the brain of a genius with his mediocre head, he is stupid, he is rare, is it strange that a genius remembers what he sees at a glance?
It is a pity for Dr. Li at this moment that such a child with the talent of photographic memory has been stuck working in the fields for more than ten years. Su Kuishan has committed a great crime, Li's family has committed a great crime, and Su's family has committed a great crime.
It's ridiculous that Mrs. Li is still complacent about her son's examination as a scholar. If Su's second son had the opportunity to be sent to study, he would probably be a master by now.
Dr. Li suddenly felt a sense of pride in his heart.
Does he count as the second child's bole?
Sooner or later, the group of people in Su's old house will regret what they did today.
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