Mu Qingyue took Zhao to a Zanthoxylum bungeanum tree. They saw that the tree was full of Zanthoxylum bungeanum. The red ones were beautiful. The last time Mu Qingyue picked them, they were still green. She didn’t expect them to turn red so fast. Mu Qingyue turned to look at Mrs. Zhao, "Mommy, there are many thorns on these. When picking, hold the fruit branch with one hand and pinch off the ear from the base of the fruit branch with the other hand. This will not only make it difficult to pierce, but also not easy to prick. Damage to the main axis of the flower spike will not affect its ability to produce new flower spikes."

Mrs. Zhao listened carefully and imitated Mu Qingyue's example of carefully pinching off the peppercorns. Mu Qingyue felt relieved after seeing Mrs. Zhao's careful look and began to pick out the peppercorns with peace of mind.

Because there were thorns on the pepper tree, the two of them picked it very slowly. Seeing that the sun was almost setting, Mu Qingyue put all the pinched peppercorns into the basket. Looking at the full peppercorns, Mu Qingyue I also feel quite satisfied. Now I have only picked this small area, and I have harvested so much. If they finish picking all the pepper trees here, they should be able to use it for next year.

"Auntie, let's go back! It's getting dark soon."

"Okay! I'll finish picking this. This tree has already been picked. You don't need to come here tomorrow, just go to another place to pick." Zhao didn't stop and picked neatly.

Mu Qingyue saw that there weren't many on the tree next to Zhao, so she walked over and started picking with Zhao. After a while, the two of them picked all the peppercorns from the tree. Mu Qingyue carried the basket on her back, and Mrs. Zhao supported her from behind, and the two of them went down the mountain to go home.

After returning home, Mrs. Zhao washed her hands and went to the kitchen to cook. At noon, the mother and daughter only ate a little dry food to fill their stomachs. Now they were already hungry and empty. Seeing Mrs. Zhao going to cook, Mu Qingyue was not idle. She found a few wooden sticks to support it and spread it with reed mats. This would help with ventilation and prevent mold from growing.

Seeing the tattered reed mat in her hand, Mu Qingyue sighed. She had to buy more reed mats. This one was simply not enough. If she picked peppercorns, she would not have time to dry them, which would affect the quality of the peppercorns. , that would be like crying without tears!

Mrs. Zhao finished cooking and shouted to eat. Mu Qingyue put the reed mat on the supported wooden stick, washed her hands, and then went to the kitchen to help Zhao carry the dishes in.

At the dinner table, Mu Qingyue asked: "Dad, is there anyone selling reed mats in our village? The weather has been nice these days. My mother and I will go to the mountains to pick pepper every day. There is only one reed mat at home. The tattered ones are simply not enough. I have to buy a few more and bring them back."

Mu Laosan thought for a moment and looked up at Mu Qingyue, "Go to your uncle Mu and ask for some reeds. Last year, I cut a lot of reeds with him. He probably won't be able to use them all. Ask him to pull them for you." Come here. I’ll be free at home tomorrow, so I’ll edit some for you.”

Mu Qingyue was extremely surprised, "Can my father also make reed mats?" When I haven't seen my father in his free time for a year, I really didn't expect my father to have such a skill!

Mrs. Zhao smiled and said: "Your father is very handy. If there is any carpentry work or mat weaving, he would always come to your father. However, the family was not separated at that time. Tian family did not allow your father to go out to help, saying that it was at home. When you work, you don’t have time to help others, so your dad rarely goes out. Except for a few people who are close to you, others know very little about it, not to mention that at that time, you were too busy every day to keep your feet off the ground, so where could I see you? You can’t live up to your father’s responsibility!”

Mu Qingyue nodded. She really didn't have time to spare before. Fortunately, we separated! Otherwise, we still don’t know how much suffering we would have suffered!

Mu Qingyue put down the bowl and chopsticks and said, "I'm going to find Uncle Mu." Then she ran to the room and took out a pack of mung bean cake. Was this bought in the county town? One pack had been opened. Mu Qingyue felt it was too greasy after eating a piece, so she stopped eating. However, Mu Qingchen thought it was delicious. Maybe it was because there was less oil and water in her stomach now, and Xiaochen had never eaten it before, so she was a little greedy. I thought I would make some myself when I have time and save it for Xiaochen to eat slowly.

Mrs. Zhao couldn't help frowning and sighing when she saw her arrogant look.

Seeing this, Mu Laosan hurriedly asked: "What's wrong? Why are you sighing like this?"

Zhao gave him a resentful look, "Our Qingqing has grown up now, and she will have haircuts in less than two years. When she was silent in the past, I was worried that she would be irritated by her husband's family when she gets married. Now that she's in such a turbulent state, I'm worried that she won't be able to get married. Besides, when she was rescued by Leng Boy last time, Qingqing had a bad reputation. What will she do next? "

Mu Laosan hurriedly stepped forward and said comfortingly: "Okay, don't worry so much. I think our Qingqing is fine now. If it's still the same as before, then what worries do we have? It's like this after all. Who can keep holding on to this matter for a long time? Don’t worry! Qingqing is a capable person now and doesn’t have to worry about getting married. Just relax! "

Mrs. Zhao also nodded slightly. That’s right, I’m thinking too far ahead, let’s talk about it when the time comes!

Mu Qingyue walked into the village with the cakes. Li Zheng's family lived in the center of the village. When she went to his house, she would inevitably meet villagers. Sure enough, she didn't go far when she saw Mrs. Wang and her gang, all sitting in the center of the village after eating. Chatting on the big rock.

Seeing Mu Qingyue passing by with snacks, Mrs. Wang joked: "Girl Qing, where are you going to send this!" Didn't it mean that the third family couldn't even eat? What's in this package?

Mu Qingyue looked at Mrs. Wang's eyes full of gossip and said calmly: "There is nothing to eat at home. These are the wild vegetables I dug. I wonder if I can exchange for some food in the village? I wonder if you can exchange some for me at home. ."

Mrs. Wang quickly waved her hand, "No, I don't have one at home. You should go to the front and have a look?" After saying that, she stopped showing off and sat in the corner, joking. Who changed it for her? She didn't have enough food at home. Woolen cloth? Thinking about what she could exchange for the little wild vegetables in Mu Qingyue's hand, she knew it was not a good deal, so she would not be fooled.

Mu Qingyue looked at the others again, and all of them looked away. Only Widow Sun from the village had a look of sympathy on her face. Seeing Mu Qingyue looking at him, she quickly lowered her head.

Mu Qingyue didn't waste any time and walked quickly towards Li Zheng's house. When she arrived at the door, Li Zheng's family had just finished dinner. Seeing Mu Qingyue at the door, she hurriedly called in.

Mu Qingyue put the snacks on the table, said hello one by one, and then asked: "Uncle Mu, do you still have reeds at home? I want to make some reed mats at home. Dad asked me to ask if you can return them. There’s some leftover.”

Mu Zhitong said hurriedly: "Yes, third brother and I fought a lot last time, and there are still a lot left! I will send them to you."

Mu Qingyue quickly thanked her.

Li Zheng's wife Sun said: "Hey, dear girl, don't be so polite, Lao San cut this with him! And the reed mats Lao San made for us are still in use, and they are still strong!" Look. Looking at the snacks that Mu Qingyue put on the table, she refused to keep them at all, so Mu Qingyue just said, "Do you still have them at home?" After enough food, Mrs. Sun gave up and looked at Mu Qingyue helplessly. Only Mu Laosan and her family could be friends with each other in the Mu family.

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