After dressing as a widow

On the second day after the shop was closed, Lin Zhen took Gu Shuanzi, Lin Xiaoyao, and Lin Shitou to the town to buy a basket full of New Year's goods, and boarded the mule cart home.

Catch up with the stall at the end of the year, there are a lot of people coming to the town and back to the village, seven or eight people are crowded on a mule cart, plus the baskets carried on the back, everyone is shoulder to shoulder and leg to leg.

After finally getting to Liyu Village, Lin Zhen just took off the basket when he saw Father Lin standing at the entrance of the village, and waved his hand quickly: "Father, why are you here?"

Father Lin walked over with joy, "Your father, brother and sister-in-law went to sieve mud and compost. I passed by here to catch my breath."

In fact, where is passing by, it seems that the Chinese New Year is about to come, Lin Zhen, Lin Xiaoyao and the three of them haven't come back yet, Aunt Lin misses them in his heart, so he came here for a walk and strolled while he didn't have much time to live, Eyes fell on the way back to the village.

Lin Zhen didn't know what he really meant, his eyes became two curved moons with a smile, and he lifted the pannier on his back: "If it wasn't for the late closing of the shop yesterday, I would have been home last night, let's go home soon , I'll make dinner for tonight."

His back basket was full, and Lin Xiaoyao, Gu Shuanzi, and Lin Shitou were still carrying some things that couldn't fit in his hands. Father Lin said, "Every time you come back, you buy so many things, it's a waste of money."

Lin Zhen walked up to him and took his hand: "How can the money spent at home be called a waste? By the way, Daddy, last time the eldest brother and the second brother sent things to you and asked them to take care of you. I was a little unclear. What's the matter?"

The two of them walked in the front, Lin Xiaoyao, Gu Shuanzi, and Lin Shitou were one step behind, the cold wind made people's faces hurt, they were sifting soil and composting in the field, and they saw Lin Zhen kept saying hello.

It's okay if he didn't mention it, but when Apa Lin mentioned it, the expression on his face sank, and he glanced at Lin Xiaoyao behind him: "Then Li Zhaodi is shameless, and I don't know how he told the villagers that the villagers actually I thought that Xiaoyao and Li Jiufa's affairs were settled, if it wasn't for the fact that Uncle Ji, who has been in constant contact with our family, slipped his tongue and asked if Xiaoyao and Li Jiufa's marriage is settled, and when will you come to help, me and your father They're still kept in the dark."

Father Lin has a good temper, he never speaks ill of people, and he doesn't talk about people's rights and wrongs, but now his face is a little red with anger, and his tone is very bad.

Lin Xiaoyao, who was walking behind the two of them, didn't expect the conversation to fall on her all of a sudden, with a bewildered expression on her face: "How could Li Jiu and I get married? We have made it clear to Aunt Li for almost a year."

"I don't know what Li Zhaodi told the villagers. Now the big guys are spreading the news about your marriage. I went to find her. She is always not at home, and the man in her family is useless. I can't avoid it." Father Lin is extremely tired of Li Zhaodi now, rumors about her disappearance are spreading, and it will be difficult for Xiaoyao to get married in the future. After all, it is the concept of the peasant family. 100% done.

"Co-author, do I have to marry if I don't marry this time?" Lin Xiaoyao's eyes were burning, he didn't like that Li Jiu, the two of them couldn't even be considered acquaintances in the village, what kind of couples were they.

Lin Zhen's brows were also faintly frowned. He didn't doubt that Father Lin would make fun of Xiaoyao's marriage. Since he said that he had a showdown with Li Zhaodi, he must have made it clear.

As for Li Zhaodi, the reason why Lin Xiaoyao is so clinging to her is that she will release the news that Lin Xiaoyao is going to marry Li Jiu in the village a few months later. She probably can't wait any longer, and wants to have some raw rice to cook. Forcibly branding Lin Xiaoyao with the Li family's mark, telling those who want to come to the Lin family to mention Lin Xiaoyao's marriage to quit.

Up to now, Li Zhaodi didn't need to say much about what she wanted, she just went for Lin Zhen's prescription.

Lin Zhen was carrying something on his back: "Father, don't be in a hurry, then Li Zhaodi avoids you, which means that he still wants to maintain the face of our two families who are about to become in-laws. If someone asks about it these days, don't be afraid to say, Just to make it clear that she did mention it a few months ago, but our family promised that we don't know anything about what happened afterwards."

"How can we not be in a hurry, now the word has spread in the village, and everyone believes Li Zhaodi's words!"

"Anyway, Xiaoyao is our family, how can her family come to the house to snatch people to worship?"

"Third Brother is right."

Aunt Lin has been getting into trouble these days because of this matter, and after being enlightened by Lin Zhen, he finally relaxed a little: "Your second brother and second sister-in-law are quick-tempered, and they almost went to Li's house with a hoe to find an explanation these days, but we stopped you gone."

"Wait until you go back and make a total calculation."

Lin Zhen nodded, and they arrived home soon. This year's compost was not piled up in the yard, but picked manure from home to the field and mixed soil nearby.

Now every household in the village has composted compost, and they are not afraid of someone stealing it. It is also convenient to use, and there is no need to carry it from home to the field like in the past two years.

When they got to the outside of the fence, Father Lin and the others had already returned from sifting the soil, seeing them rushing up to pick up the things.

Lin Shitou had already jumped to Lin Erge's side, and raised his head to talk to Lin Erge.

Big brother Lin and second sister-in-law Zhao Xiu took off the pannier on his back, while sister-in-law Lin was a little embarrassed, her eyes dodged: "Brother Zhen is back, are you thirsty, I'll pour you a glass of water."

After these few months, Mrs. Lin's fascinated brain finally became unobstructed. The more time passed, the more she felt that she really regarded Lin Zhen's kindness as a donkey's liver and lungs.

My younger brother used his own kindness to ask Carpenter Ma to accept the pillars, so that the pillars would not have to be honed by the master like those apprentices who went outside to learn crafts.

Especially after Zhuzi went to Carpenter Ma's place, he was much happier with the naked eye, and he even made a few chairs. In the future, he might be able to rely on craftsmanship like Carpenter Ma for a living.

Everyone can see what kind of life Ma Carpenter's family lives. There is no shortage of rice, flour, grain and oil, and they can still eat meat from time to time, which is rare.

Lin Zhen was really thirsty, so he took the water poured by Mrs. Lin: "Thank you, Mrs. Zhu, where is the pillar, haven't you come back yet?"

"Carpenter Ma picked up work outside the village and took him out. I'm afraid he won't come back until it's dark."

"That's good. That kid is a bit spiritual in carpentry. It's a good thing that Carpenter Ma is willing to teach him and is willing to learn." Due to frequent business contacts, Lin Zhen and Carpenter Ma have become more and more acquainted, and their chats are more unusual Father and son still want to be intimate. This time Lin Zhen brought something for Carpenter Ma and Aunt Ma when he came back this time. He said, "It will be New Year's Eve in a few days. It is not easy to go door to door. I will send something to Carpenter Ma. Home."

"Okay, we'll cook and wait for you."

"Father, cook the rice. I'll cook the dishes when I come back." Lin Zhen took out the things he bought for Mrs. Ma, the carpenter Ma, from his back basket, and walked out with them. Gu Shuanzi spontaneously followed.

It hasn't snowed yet this year, but the cold wind is no worse than in previous years. Both of them are dressed thickly, and Gu Shuanzi's ankle-length robe wraps him tightly. The child is cute and fat.

Before they knocked on the door of Carpenter Ma's house, Aunt Ma, who hadn't seen him for half a year, was pouring water out, and she couldn't hide the joy on Lin Zhen's face: "When did Brother Zhen come back? !"

"I just got home, and I haven't seen my aunt for a long time." Lin Zhen pushed open the gate of the fence and went in, seeing that it was inconvenient for her to carry the things on her hand into the house with the basin in her hand.

Not to mention how happy Aunt Ma was, she happily walked beside Lin Zhen: "Come as soon as you get home, you are honest, but why do you bring so many things when you come here?"

"Not much, two packs of sweets and cakes, a box of preserved fruit from outside, and a few feet of cloth."

"Both you and Uncle Ma don't like sweet things very much. The preserved fruit and candies and cakes are specially chosen not to be too sweet, and the cloth is also beautifully dyed. Auntie, you are so handy that you can make two spring shirts."

The candies, cakes and candied fruit can’t be seen, but the cloth can be seen at a glance. The darker pine green color is calm and atmospheric, which is most suitable for people of their age.

In particular, I don't know how to weave this cloth, but it is woven with faint pine branches patterns, which makes Aunt Ma like it just by looking at it.

Aunt Ma touched the soft cloth, feeling that she had no place to express her affection for Lin Zhen, she suddenly remembered something, and patted Lin Zhen's arm: "I made clothes for you, try to see if it fits you well."

"?" Lin Zhen didn't expect that she would make clothes for herself, so she couldn't react.

Before she could blink, Aunt Ma had already come out of the room, holding a neatly folded light blue robe in her hand, shaking it out in front of Lin Zhen.

I saw that this padded gown is made of high-quality cotton cloth, with fine stitches and ample cotton, which makes people feel warm when they look at it.

"Try it." Aunt Ma shook off the cotton robe, with a friendly smile on her face, "I didn't measure your size, and I made it based on the few times I met before. If it doesn't fit, I'll change it."

Before that, Lin Zhen didn't have many opportunities to get along with her, and the sum was only seven or eight, but their personalities got along unexpectedly well. When Carpenter Ma went to the town to deliver bamboo cups, Lin Zhen would let her He brought back some food that he cooked for her.

Lin Zhen did these things whenever he wanted, and never thought of asking her to repay him.

But she still made this dress, without knowing Lin Zhen's size.

This kind of heart made Lin Zhenxin feel hot, so he took off the outer padded robe and put on new clothes quickly.

The cotton gowns worn by farmers have no fancy decorations. They have tight sleeves and a slightly fat waist. They are then tied with a belt and covered to the buttocks. They are warm and convenient, and the work is not cumbersome.

Lin Zhen turned around twice in front of Aunt Ma's eyes, touched the clothes: "It's just right, Auntie has good eyes, and she does it so well regardless of the size."

Lin Zhen said directly: "I won't take it off when I wear it. These are my new clothes for Chinese New Year."

He is good-looking, and even ordinary clothes look great on him.

Aunt Ma was so coaxed by his childish words that she squinted her eyes together: "Hahahaha, well, I will make you a double body when spring comes!"

"Don't hurt your eyes, it's not good to see things blurry in the future." Lin Zhen knew that Carpenter Ma and Aunt Ma's daughter married far away in Fucheng, and they seldom come back once a year. The couple is actually a bit lonely.

He said those childish things to make Aunt Ma feel better.

Aunt Ma straightened his collar: "Auntie knows, I'll take my time, it's fine."

Suddenly, Lin Zhen remembered about Lin Xiaoyao, and asked, "Auntie, do you know what happened to my Xiaoyao and Li Jiu's marriage?"