There is An Apocalyptic Man in the Village

No matter in ancient times or modern times, when asking someone to do something, there is always a meeting ceremony. Only when there are benefits can one talk about things. Wu Qing knows this truth well.

But Zhang's family and Mrs. Chen were shocked when they saw the gift he handed over. Pork pastry plus a pot of oil, this gift is really too heavy, because the default meeting gift of the villagers is at most a bag of pastries and fruits. That's all.

The family was still talking about him just now, but now they say that Cao Cao Cao Cao has arrived and brought so many good things, I don't know why he came.

But everyone entered the yard and couldn’t stand still. Mrs. Zhang touched the sweat on her head and didn’t go to pick up the things. She quickly pushed out the sister beside her, and once again called a few daughters-in-law to take out the watermelon in the well to greet the guests. .

Watermelons are not uncommon here, but they are not cheap either. It is decent and generous to take them out to greet guests.

"Brother Wu, right? What do you want from me?"

Mrs. Zhang didn't go to receive the gift, and Mrs. Chen didn't dare to accept it indiscriminately. Such a heavy gift is not easy to receive, so she asked carefully when the person was invited to sit down.

The master didn't dare to pick up the things, so Wu Qingyuan didn't force them. He nodded and put the things aside before looking at Lin Laogen. Lin Laogen had to help him with the purchase of the carbon kiln, and it would be better for him to come forward to negotiate the price.

"Aunt Chen, don't worry, it's a good thing. Brother Wu came here today to buy the three carbon kilns in your house..."

Lin Laogen was quite understanding, sat down and took a piece of watermelon familiarly, and began to chew on it while bringing up Wu Qingyuan's desire to buy a carbon kiln.

"What? Buy my carbon kiln?!"

As soon as Lin Laogen finished speaking, Aunt Chen's eyes widened in an instant, and she exclaimed, and everyone in the Zhang family also looked over.

This charcoal kiln is a scar on the hearts of the Chen family. Back then, the men of the Chen family worked in the charcoal kiln of Yuanwai's house. After decades of hard work, they learned how to burn charcoal and returned home.

I wanted to rely on this skill to make the family rich, but who knew that the last thing to make a fortune was not done. Instead, the family lost everything. The house and fields were gone. The family had to go to the town to help others to do laundry and earn money.

It was not until this year that I managed to save enough money, and I was planning to go back to the village to buy a house and live on land. The family did not dare to dream of burning charcoal to make a fortune, so the three charcoal kilns built by spending all the money at the beginning were naturally empty. .

In fact, it's not that the Chen family has never thought about selling the charcoal kiln, but someone needs to buy it. After all, not everyone is as hot-headed as her man and dares to gamble with all his wealth. More importantly, he can burn charcoal. There are not many in the village, and no one wants to give away the charcoal kilns in her house.

Now Wu Qingyuan wants to buy her family's charcoal kiln, it's like a pie falling from the sky!

"Wu, Mr. Wu, are you sure you really want to buy my charcoal kiln? That kiln is useless, even if you know how to burn charcoal..."

Chen swallowed his saliva and even changed his address. Surprises are surprises, but things still need to be clarified. The three carbon kilns really need to buy silver, which is not a small amount. If they don’t make it clear, they will cause trouble in the future.

"Yes, brother Wu, you have to think about it."

Lin Laogen couldn't help persuading him again, after all, it was such a large sum of money.

"I've already thought about the matter. Don't worry, Aunt Chen. When the carbon kiln is in my hands, I will bear it no matter whether it is a loss or a profit. We can make this clear in the contract, but I don't know the price. Auntie, you are now Can you be the master?"

Wu Qingyuan's attitude is very clear. Doing business is inherently risky, and you can't be afraid of losing money. Now that you have made a decision, you must persist in doing it well.

Chen swallowed her saliva and didn't answer right away. She still couldn't believe that someone was willing to buy her family's waste carbon kiln.

Everyone in the Zhang family didn't intervene even more, and it's not their family's business, but if it really happens, it will be a huge happy event for the Chen family, and everyone is looking forward to it.

"Aunt Chen, don't worry about Brother Wu's character. If your family is willing, you can negotiate a price so that we can continue to discuss."

Wu Qingyuan's attitude was so clear, Lin Laogen completely gave up persuasion and continued to help speak.

"This... If you really want to buy it, my family will definitely be willing to sell it. Brother Lao Gen, you know the situation of my family, but this carbon kiln is the lifeblood of my family. If it is sold, he must decide. I'll be the one to talk at home."

Of course Mrs. Chen is willing to do such a good thing. Anyway, the three waste carbon kilns are still on the shelf. If they can be exchanged for silver, her family’s losses in the past can be considered half of the loss. But she is a woman, such a big thing It's up to her man to make the decision.

"Okay, then I'll wait for news from my aunt. By the way, besides buying a charcoal kiln, I also want to invite Uncle Chen to help me here. My aunt also told Uncle Chen that Uncle Chen is an experienced charcoal burner. I will pay half a month for the salary." , Uncle Chen, please think about it together."

Wu Qingyuan understood this point, nodded in agreement, and continued to put forward his other requirements. He couldn't manage a carbon kiln by himself, and with the help of familiar veterans, it would be much smoother.

"Okay, I'll go to the town tomorrow and talk to my boss!"

Mrs. Chen, who was a little hesitant at first, no longer had any worries, and quickly nodded in agreement, extremely excited.

Letting her man help her make her happier than selling her family's waste carbon kiln. What's more, Wu Qingyuan is too generous. He pays half a month's wages. I think her man was young and strong at Yuanwai's house It's only half the salary, and now I can find a job that costs so much money when I'm old, and it's still close to home in the village. Don't agree to be stupid!

"Sister, what are you waiting for tomorrow, go now!"

Mrs. Zhang has more brains than Mrs. Chen, so it is natural to decide on this kind of thing as soon as possible, so as not to have long nights and dreams, she suggested it immediately.

"Yes, yes, go now! Mr. Wu, you wait at my sister's house for a while, and I will go to the town to call my man back immediately."

Mrs. Chen was already a little flustered by the huge surprise, so she got up and got ready to go out. It just so happened that the sun was not too bright in the morning, so she was not afraid of heat stroke when she was on her way.

Aunt Zhang was much calmer than Mrs. Chen, and continued to ask her man to go with the donkey cart. Her family is one of the few families in the village with cows or donkeys, and the speed of driving the donkey cart is much faster.

After Chen's family and Zhang's man hurried out, she hurriedly ordered her daughter-in-law to cut a watermelon and continued to greet Wu Qingyuan with a smile on her face.

"Brother Wu, eat two more pieces of watermelon, my sister and the others will be back soon..."

"it is good."

Wu Qingyuan was actually quite anxious in his heart. Of course, the quicker the better, the sooner the better. Chen's going to the town to find her man was exactly what he wanted.

I picked up the watermelon calmly and ate it while waiting. Not to mention the incomplete evolution of the watermelon here, it is not as sweet as the modern watermelon, but it is full of water, and it is very thirst-quenching and refreshing.

.......

Although there is a donkey cart to speed up to the town, it takes an hour or two to go back and forth, and it is impossible for everyone to just sit in the yard.

Mrs. Zhang is a good person. After cutting the watermelon, she asked her daughter-in-law to take out the peanuts and walnuts at home, and then tried to find a topic to chat with Wu Qingyuan, helping him to stabilize him. They are better than Wu Qing about the carbon kiln. Far more hope to negotiate.

Of course, in addition to helping the Chen family, Aunt Zhang's greetings are naturally selfish.

Before, they were still discussing their son's marriage with Brother Zhou in the yard, but now that their cousin who made the decision was right in front of them, how long would it be if they didn't get close?

And Zhang Dazhu sat beside her and stared at her until his eyes turned green. The mother and child were connected, how could Aunt Zhang not know what her son was thinking.

"Hey, Brother Wu, you don't know that we watched Brother Zhou grow up. He has suffered a lot in these years. You said that such a good child was so cruel to Mrs. Zhou. Fortunately, now with you as a relative Cousin, God finally opened his eyes, this child's marriage is finally decided by a sensible elder..."

After chatting casually with Wu Qingyuan for a few words, she began to direct the conversation to Brother Zhou, testing Wu Qingyuan's tone.

It's not that free love is not allowed in the village, but in the end the marriage is still up to the elders to decide. Brother Zhou has no parents, only cousin Wu Qingyuan. The elder brother is like a father. Brother Zhou, but he was afraid that Wu Qingyuan would be like Mrs. Zhou.

"Yeah, brother Zhou is finally over. Mrs. Zhou was really mean in the past. How could she sell such a good brother to the old man to make him a child? There are so many good guys in the village, just like Aunt Zhang Your family, Dazhu, is an honest person who knows how to work and loves others, a good junior in the village..."

Lin Laogen ate watermelon to help out, but he was not very good at speaking, but he spoke smoothly, because before going out this morning, Lin Amo dragged him into the house and taught him for a long time.

"Brother Lao Gen, you are flattering. My Dazhu is not as good as you said. This kid is a stupid cow, but it is true that my Dazhu can work honestly. It is not that I am a mother. Zhu married a daughter-in-law, he must love her daughter-in-law..."

Aunt Zhang froze for a moment, then nodded and smiled happily, followed the conversation, carefully observing Wu Qingyuan's expression.

"Cousin Wu, I love my daughter-in-law, and I will let my daughter-in-law take care of all the money I earn in the future!"

Zhang Dazhu is not stupid, but he is more naive, he smirked and nodded heavily.

Immediately, all the Zhang family members in the yard raised their foreheads, Aunt Zhang pinched him in embarrassment and told him not to interrupt, Lin Laogen laughed and praised "good boy".

Everyone's thoughts were too obvious, if Wu Qingyuan couldn't understand what was expressed in it, he would have lived two lifetimes in vain.

After looking around at the crowd who were staring at him cautiously and expectantly, he thought for a while before putting down the watermelon in his hand and expressing his opinion.

"Aunt Zhang is being modest. I really agree with what Uncle Lin said. Dazhu is a very nice person. By the way, my carbon kiln will start work soon. I will invite a few people. I think Dazhu is quite strong. If Auntie is willing, I want to ask Da Zhu to help..."

Wu Qingyuan nodded, but did not directly express his opinion on Brother Zhou's marriage.

It's not that he doesn't agree, he can see from the way he sees people that Zhang Dazhu is a good person, and he will not stop him if he is in love with Brother Zhou, but when Zhang's family looks at him, he also has to look at Zhang's parents. He hurriedly agreed as if rushing backwards.

The Zhang family is testing his tone now, just make a slight statement. If the Zhang family's parents are sensible, they will know to find a matchmaker in the future. This is in line with the rules of the village.

"Okay, okay, no problem, I will ask Da Zhu to resign the short-term worker of Liu Yuanwai's family tomorrow."

Aunt Zhang is a sensible person, she understands everything, so she is against Wu Qingyuan's resigned attitude, not to mention asking her son to help, even free of charge!

*****

The stone in her heart was put down, and her son's marriage was finally on the horizon. Aunt Zhang looked at Wu Qingyuan with a smile on her face.

Wu Qingyuan was used to controlling his emotions and expressions, but he was much calmer. He kept smiling from the beginning to the end, and chatted with everyone without enthusiasm or indifference.

After talking for a while and eating some watermelon and peanuts, the time passed quickly. At noon, Mrs. Zhang stayed with Wu Qingyuan and Lin Laogen for dinner, and Mrs. Chen finally called her man to rush back from the town.

The son and daughter-in-law of the Chen family came back together. The whole family is here, which shows how important the carbon kiln matter is to the Chen family. If Wu Qingyuan really bought the carbon kiln, their family can live a prosperous life again. Days, you don't have to work hard for a few years anymore.

At the Zhang family's dinner table, everyone discussed while eating.

The Chen family was pleasantly surprised and eager to sell the carbon kilns, and Wu Qingyuan was also happy to give the money. The carbon kiln matter was quickly negotiated. The final transaction price of the three carbon kilns was 45 taels in total.

This price is already very cost-effective. There is a big difference in technical content between repairing a kiln and repairing a house. When the Chen family repaired it, they also spent a lot of money, materials, foundation fields, and hiring workers. A carbon kiln was repaired. Nearly 20 taels of silver.

Later, the charcoal kilns were used a few times, and the Chen family’s business failed due to lack of capital and experience. The three charcoal kilns were still eight floors new, and the charcoal kilns and the foundations they occupied were sold to him for only 45 taels. It's definitely a fair price.

What's more, by the way, the man from the Chen family, a veteran charcoal burner, and his son were also invited to help. This is what Wu Qingyuan is most satisfied with.

After the discussion, everyone had lunch, and then went to the village chief's house together, and the village chief witnessed and helped to write the contract, and then gave money to complete the transaction.

This is a common practice in the village. It is only reassuring that such a large transaction of dozens of taels should be witnessed by the village chief. Besides, the Chen family is illiterate. up.

After the transaction was completed, everyone came out of the village chief's house with smiles on their faces, and then separated.

On the way, Wu Qingyuan was in a good mood, and Lin Laogen was also very happy. The two chatted well. Wu Qingyuan continued to strike while the iron was hot and asked Lin Laogen to come to the carbon kiln to help.

Having lived in Lin's house for half a month, he knows Lin Laogen's character very well, and he doesn't dislike him being a cripple, and his work will be affected. He knows that although Lin Laogen is disabled, he has a hard spirit in his bones, and he will not be lazy at work. He is very hardworking. To be honest, asking him for help will definitely not lose money. He earns less as a helper because those profiteers deliberately bully him to be honest.

And in fact, he didn't really expect Lin Laogen to work for him when he asked Lin Laogen. He came to the Lin family in Liushu Village and helped him a lot. It is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish.

Finally, after discussing with Lin Laogen, the manpower in the later stage of the carbon kiln was also resolved.

Wu Qingyuan tentatively appointed the Chen family's father and son, Zhang Dazhu, Lin Laogen, and the Lin family's second-bedroom man, plus himself, a total of six people. It is enough to work hard to take care of the three carbon kilns. If it is not possible, just hire a few temporary workers. , and the rest will wait until the business is on the right track.

Discussing along the way, the two were rushing home, but they didn't want to meet someone on the way. Lin Laogen, who was smiling just now, suddenly collapsed.

"Hey, Lin Laogen? My father-in-law! Where did you go for a walk and come back after eating and drinking? Tsk tsk tsk, let's drink so much..."

Only a hoarse greeting sounded, and then an old man with a mustache ran towards them.

Over 50 years old, thin, stooped, with a smooth and oily face.

Wu Qingyuan took a look, he looked familiar but didn't recognize him, Lin Laogen's originally collapsed face became even darker after hearing the other party's address.

"Who is your in-laws! Zhao Dachong, if you keep yelling, I won't be polite!"

Lin Laogen's face was dark, his eyes were wide open, and he said in a huff, the man of the Zhao family was born to be Zhao Dalong, but everyone called him Zhao Dachong.

Speaking of Lin Laogen, he is honest and good-tempered, and he doesn't make bad faces easily, but every time he meets this little old man in front of him, he gets angry, because this little old man is none other than the one Wu Qingyuan met in the town that day. Then Zhao Haisheng's father.

The Zhao family is not so annoying in the village, but it is definitely not very likable, because the old couple of the Zhao family are really too powerful, and the mother-in-law of the Zhao family always likes to gossip behind her back. I like to make friends with his family too much.

Lin Laogen hates Zhao's family very much, the reason is very simple, because Zhao's family wants to marry his family's A Mo.

Although it is difficult for Lin Amo to find her husband’s family because of her ugly appearance, the Lin family’s family is good. Lin Amo can do everything except her appearance. If she really wants to marry, it’s not that she can’t get married. It’s just that the environment of her in-law’s family may not be too good That's all.

Lin Laogen is very clear about the situation of his own child. If the partner is poor, he should be poor, as long as he treats his child well, but the sad thing is that after Lin Amo and Ji, all the people who went to the Lin family to propose marriage were hoping to marry Lin Amo and go home to work. Yes, Lin Laogen is naturally reluctant.

And this Zhao family actually went to his house to propose a marriage. With the bitter and powerful characters of the Zhao family and his wife, Lin Laogen knew what they were paying attention to.

Even if the son of the Zhao family works as a sophomore in the Qianji grain store in the town, after a few years, he will be promoted to the storekeeper, and the Zhao family will definitely become rich, but Lin Laogen firmly refuses to marry Lin Amo to the Zhao family. This age is very accurate, anyway, he just thinks that the Zhao family is unreliable!

But the Zhao family couple were very thick-skinned, and they asked their son to run to the Lin family to show courteousness when they had nothing to do.

Just like at this moment, the men from the Zhao family didn't care about Lin Laogen's expression at all, and they just kept talking on their own.

"Father-in-law, don't be angry. It's a matter of our two families getting married sooner or later. I think you are the same. Our Zhao family doesn't dislike your ugly appearance. You are also stubborn. There are many Haisheng in our family. Promising, I will be promoted to shopkeeper soon, and the salary of two taels of silver a month, whose son in the village can compare? Our family is willing to marry your family, A Mo, you should go to the temple to worship the gods and fulfill your vow!"

Zhao Dachong said tut-tsk, with Lin Amo's appearance, who would want it?What's more, his son is still so promising, who else can Lin Amo marry if he doesn't go to their house?

Wu Qingyuan's ears moved when he heard Zhao Haisheng's name, and he suddenly recalled the memory of the last time he was at the grocery store in the town.

Lin Laogen was very angry, seeing Zhao Dachong smiling confidently and proudly, he picked up a thick branch on the ground and threw it at Zhao Dachong.

"Get out! Zhao Dachong, get out of here! If you continue to spoil my family's reputation, I will kill you! Let me tell you, my family's family will soon become more beautiful. See, that's it Brother Wu, he is very skilled in medicine, he can heal my Ah Mo’s face, and then there will be more young masters and good people who will propose marriage to my Ah Mo, hum!”

Lin Laogen was not convinced, and pulled Wu Qingyuan in front of him to argue loudly.

"Just him? He doesn't even have two beards to heal people? Besides, your Amo has a birthmark on his face. I haven't heard that birthmarks can be cured. Lin Laogen, you are really stupid. You want to be crazy about your son-in-law. Come on, if our family doesn’t marry your family’s Amo, I’m afraid no one will want it for the rest of my life..."

Zhao Dachong glanced at Wu Qingyuan, but he didn't believe it, and continued to laugh.

"Zhao Dachong, you bastard, let me tell you, I'll beat you to death!"

Lin Laogen couldn't hear anyone talking about his baby, so he exploded and rushed towards Zhao Dachong limping.

Although he is crippled, he has great strength in his hands, Zhao Dachong has a strong mouth but he can't beat him, seeing him rushing up he hastily dodged.

But as before, he continued to laugh at Lin Laogen while hiding, saying provocative words such as "Come on, come and hit me", bullying Lin Laogen because his legs are inconvenient and he can't catch up with him.

Really annoying!

Staring at the two little old men chasing after him, Wu Qingyuan thought to himself, then walked over quickly, reached out and grabbed Zhao Dachong's collar, and threw it in front of Lin Laogen.

He raised his foot and stepped on Zhao Dachong's chest to restrain him, without changing his face, he said calmly, "Uncle Lin, let's fight, he told you to move your hand, and Shangguan's mansion is justified, if it hurts, I will pay for it for you."

"okay!"

Lin Laogen, who was panting after chasing him, had a happy face, and he was not polite. He limped up and clenched his fists, and beat Zhao Dachong fiercely. Get out and kill!

Zhao Dachong was not Lin Laogen's opponent in the first place, and at this moment he was stepped on by Wu Qingyuan and couldn't move to fight back, so he could only stick firmly to Lin Laogen's fist and yelled.

When Lin Laogen's anger subsided, Zhao Dachong's nose was bruised and his face was swollen, and he couldn't cry out. The injury looked serious, but it was actually a skin trauma. If it was fatal, Lin Laogen was not a fool, so he let himself pay for it. .

"Brother Wu, let's go."

After rubbing the sweat on his forehead, Lin Laogen felt refreshed and called Wu Qingyuan to leave.

Wu Qingyuan nodded, retracted his feet and left with him.

When he was far away, he asked Lin Laogen, "Uncle, who was that person just now? It looks disgusting..."

"Don't you just hate it, the Zhao family in the village, this couple is not honest, they want to marry my family, Amo, to work as a cow for his family, his son is good, but no matter how capable he is, he would be the manager of the grain store. I don’t agree with such parents, hum!”

"The grain store in the town, is his son in that Qianji grain store?"

"Yes, Brother Wu, how do you know?"

"Oh, last time I went to town, I saw a young man who looked very similar to the old man Zhao just now. I guessed it when you said it, but Uncle Lin, why did you say that his son is going to marry Amo? Isn't his son Are you married? That day I saw that his son and his wife should have a very good relationship. They went to the grocery store together and bought half a penny of rouge, gouache and snacks. How could they marry their son a wife... ..."

"What? Did you see that boy Zhao Haisheng went shopping with the girl to buy rouge snacks? He also spent half the money?!"

Lin Laogen, who was walking, suddenly stopped and turned around abruptly.

"Yeah, it's in that grocery store called Yangji Grocery. I just see them buying so much money for dim sum. What's wrong, Uncle Lin, is there any problem?"

Wu Qingyuan was full of doubts and smiled in his heart. He had a really good memory, and he could remember the places he had been to once.

"What's the problem? It's a big problem! The son of the Zhao family is not married! He bought rouge and powder for other girls, and even came to my family's Amo to show his courtesy. Huh, I also said that Haisheng is different from his parents. It turns out that this family has a temperament !"

Lin Laogen believed Wu Qingyuan very much, he had no doubts at all, and his face turned red with anger.

"Uncle Lin, don't be angry, maybe you made a mistake, but don't worry, Uncle Lin, I will definitely help Ah Mo to heal his face. There will be many good people who want to marry Ah Mo. Even if it can't be cured, in fact, I will I think Amo is pretty good-looking, and he can cook and housekeeper..."

"That's right, my Amo is good in everything except appearance!"

The angry Lin Laogen was instantly comforted. He patted Wu Qingyuan on the shoulder with a gratified smile on his old face.

"That's Uncle Lin, you have good genes."

"Huh? What is a gene?"

"It's blood relationship. Uncle Lin, you must have looked mighty and handsome when you were young. That's why Amo and Tianbao are handsome. Especially Amo, who has a good face, must be the best-looking brother in the village."

Wu Qingyuan continued to flatter him cheekily.

"Brother Wu, you have vision..."

Lin Laogen was overjoyed by the praise, and the corners of his eyes with deep wrinkles were all smiling.