Dressed as a blacksmith

On the second day, Qiao Yuan deliberately got up early to make steamed cakes and pies for Yu Dameng.

Lin Cuifen's meat was not cut, because the butcher Zhang was going to visit his relatives today.Qiao Yuan changed to vegetarian pies. If you want to say that the vegetarian pies are the most delicious, the ones with leeks and eggs are the most delicious, but in summer, leeks are not edible.Qiao Yuan mixed spinach, carrot, egg and vermicelli, which was quite delicious.The skin is still soft and fluffy, very fragrant, Yu Dameng ate ten of them for breakfast!

Qiao Yuan saw how delicious he was eating, and wanted to feed him even more, "I prepared pies and steamed cakes for you in the basket. When you are hungry, bake both sides next to the boiler, and you can eat them."

Yu Dameng nodded, very happy in his heart, he thought that Brother Yuan had treated him so well, so he had to do something for Brother Yuan.

On the side, Father Yu and Lin Cuifen looked at each other, and they both felt very comfortable. Brother Yuan really wanted to open up, and knew that he missed his silly son.

Qiao Yuan helped Yu Dameng tidy up his basket, and when he sent him out, he reminded him again, "Don't forget to buy oiled paper and brown sugar."

"Oh." Yu Dameng responded, "Then you wait for me at home, don't get tired, let Xiaosi Xiaowu do things, I have already dealt with them!"

Qiao Yuan rolled his eyes.

After Yu Dameng left, he realized belatedly, why was there something sticky between him and Yu Dameng?

Qiao Yuan shook his head, forcing himself not to think too much, put a sweat towel around his neck and started to work.

The batter for making hair cakes was woken up early in the morning, and Yu Shanwen and Yu Shanwu brothers who had been pruned were also extraordinarily diligent today, picking many large leaves early in the morning and washing them for later use.

Zhao Laifu, the grandson of the village chief's family, became the first customer today, "Uncle Yuan, I want six yuan! My grandma asked me to buy more."

Yesterday he secretly bought two yuan and took them home, fearing that the matter would be revealed and beaten, he first honored his grandparents and acted like a good boy.Grandma didn't know what was going on, so instead of quarreling with him, she gave him the money and asked him to buy more today.

"Okay." Qiao Yuan saw how cute his tiger-headed little adult looked, and couldn't help pinching his chubby face, "The leaves can't cover so much, I'll find you a small basket to put it in."

Zhao Laifu was very clever, and immediately answered, "Then I'll bring the basket over later."

As soon as he left this side, a woman came to the door.Lin Cuifen introduced to him: "This is your sister-in-law Zhang, I went to his house to cut the flesh today."

Qiao Yuan said hello obediently, "Sister-in-law."

The daughter-in-law of the butcher's family was very hearty, "If you go there tomorrow, it will be there! Today is too unlucky, we just went to visit relatives." She said while holding Lin Cuifen's hand: "Auntie, your husband It's not bad, it's so beautiful!"

Lin Cuifen was also not modest, and said with a smile: "People are also filial, always rushing to work."

Inside and outside the words, I am very satisfied with Qiao Yuan.

Sister-in-law Zhang complimented her a little more, and then explained the reason for her visit: "Yesterday my eldest Bao'er bought brown sugar hair cake from my aunt's house. I went back and tasted it. It was delicious! My third sister just gave birth, so I'll buy some later. Go see her."

Lin Cuifen was delighted to hear about the baby addition, "Brown sugar is good to eat during confinement!"

Mrs. Zhang said, "I want ten yuan."

Her family is a butcher, and they are well-off on weekdays, and they are always willing to eat.

Qiao Yuan was in trouble, the oil paper hadn't been bought yet, and there was no package.

This is for visiting relatives, so you can't give a basket!

It was Lin Cuifen who remembered that during the Hungry Ghost Festival, there were greased paper wrappers bought at a pastry shop at home during the Ghost Festival, and she packed them all up, and they were very clean.

Qiao Yuan thought about it, and whispered to Lin Cuifen, "Mother, let's make it clear to Mrs. Zhang, in case she minds."

Lin Cuifen thought so, and went out of the kitchen to explain the whole story to Mrs. Zhang.

Mrs. Zhang smiled heartily when she heard it, "What's the matter? Our farmers still pay attention to that! My family also packs this kind of oil paper, just in case you wrap something. But, auntie, just pack six yuan, and the remaining four yuan I'll just take it back and give it to Dabao, so I don't want to waste that greased paper."

She was kind and forthright, Qiao Yuan didn't deal with those hypocrites, and finally only charged her nine pennies, which he refused to accept.

Mrs. Zhang accepted the favor, "That's fine, I will give you more publicity when I sell meat!"

Both Lin Cuifen and Qiao Yuan thanked her and sent her out.

In a short while, he sold all the amount he prepared in the morning, which was smoother than Qiao Yuan expected, and he thought he was so lucky!

Lin Cuifen did not expect to earn fifteen cents so easily, which was much more profitable than the needlework she took on, and this kind of work was not common.She immediately said happily: "Let's steam some more."

Qiao Yuan was very sober, "Mother, there are only so many people in our village, and there are even fewer people who are willing to spend money on tooth sacrifices. Let's just steam a basket, even if we can't sell it, we can eat it all ourselves. "

And he didn't intend to make money from this fortune, he just wanted to try to accumulate some capital.If he has other ways to make money in the future, this business can be done by Lin Cuifen, who earns ten or twenty yuan a day, at home, and at least he can earn a little money.

In the county seat, in a clothing store.

Yu Dameng was choosing clothes for Qiao Yuan, he was dazzled, why are there so many colors!

The clerk in the shop is a good talker, and he became a relative.

He had sharp eyes and recognized Yu Dameng at a glance.

blacksmith.

rich.

It's a fat sheep.

He immediately greeted warmly: "Brother Da Meng, buying clothes for Fu Lang?"

Yu Dameng rubbed his hands nervously, he was a little embarrassed when a man entered this kind of shop, "Yeah."

So the assistant Wang Jiafulang gave full play to his sales ability and let Yu Dameng complete his sales target for this month by himself, "This moon white one is so pretty in color, and it's a new style. It's very pretty to wear." !"

"Look at this spring-colored one. It's the best-selling one in the shop recently. My buddies like it!"

"Zhuyeqing's upper body is very simple and elegant, your husband must look good in it!"

"Lake blue is the most white face!"

"And this brown-tan one, the most dirt-resistant!"

Yu Dameng looked at the few pieces mentioned by Mrs. Wang's family, thought about it for a while, and felt that Brother Yuan should look good in any one, so he bought them all for two taels of silver.

The Wang family's husband smiled happily, and continued: "You really love your husband, then you should choose a hairband of the same color, it looks better with it!"

"Do you want to buy the middle coat and trousers? The ones in the store are made of cotton, which is comfortable to wear next to the body. You must also buy this little coat. The newly married husband likes it the most!" mouth jokes.

So, Yu Dameng paid again, and went to a clothing store and spent a whole three taels of silver!

Yu Dameng didn't feel sorry for money at all, but was very happy in his heart.Brother Yuan treats him so well, washes his clothes, cooks delicious food for him, Yu Dameng feels that as long as he treats Brother Yuan well, Brother Yuan will gradually be willing to live with him.

Sister-in-law Zhang's orders were settled, and several children came to buy them one after another. The new cages were sold out quickly, and the total income was [-] yuan.

Seeing that Qiao Yuan had been busy all morning, Lin Cuifen refused to let him do the work for lunch and afterward.

In fact, this kind of work is really not much compared to what he did in modern times, but this body did not eat well and was malnourished before.He was really tired, Qiao Yuan was a little embarrassed.

Lin Cuifen immediately reprimanded: "What is there to be embarrassed about, my mother!"

A warm current surged through Qiao Yuan's heart, it was warm, and he felt that it was good to have his mother care about him.

In the afternoon, Lin Cuifen was doing needlework on the porch, Yu Shanwen and Yu Shanwu brothers had gone somewhere to play, and Qiao Yuan and Brother Liu were listlessly leaning against a pillar and taking a nap.

A woman's voice suddenly sounded in the yard, which shocked the two of them.

"Cuifen, I brought you a basket."

This person was acquainted in person, she was the wife of the village head, and Zhao Laifu's grandmother, she would go to help each family with affairs on weekdays, and she was very popular.

Qiao Yuan rubbed his eyes, hurriedly stepped forward to say hello, "Aunt Zhao."

Aunt Zhao sized Qiao Yuan up and found it strange.Brother Yuan was timid when he was at Qiao's house, and he didn't talk much when he saw people, but he didn't expect to be alive when he got married.If it is true what Lai Fu told him, Brother Yuan is not only thorough in doing things, but also good at craftsmanship, his aunt might regret it to death.

Aunt Zhao smiled and said, "Cuifen, I should have delivered the basket early in the morning, but you know that my Gensheng family is going to get married in half a month, and I'm so busy that I don't have time all morning. I packed some kimchi I made for you, don't hold it against me!"

Lin Cuifen said: "Where will it be? Your kimchi making skills are the best in our village. When drinking porridge this morning, Brother Liu was still talking about eating kimchi for dinner!"

Aunt Zhao is also happy to be praised like this, "Then I will ask Laifu to bring you brine later, just add some water and just serve side dishes."

The two old sisters were sitting on the porch and chatting, but Qiao Yuan's mouth twitched because he heard her mother-in-law's name was Cui Fen'er.

Aunt Zhao told Lin Cuifen about the chores of arranging her own wedding. Lin Cuifen had just finished taking care of it for Yu Dameng, so she could still give her advice and talk about her experience.

"Will Xiang Xue come back?" Aunt Zhao asked hesitantly.

Zhao Gensheng married the elder brother of Wangjiawan Village, Houhe, which is a major event in the marriage between the two villages.At that time, the village chiefs of several villages will come over, and Xianhe Village has to have someone to accompany the wine and suppress the scene.

There are only a few people in the village that can be counted, and Yu Xiangxue has always been considerate, and he can take it out on major issues.Aunt Zhao hoped from the bottom of her heart that he could come back to be the host and companion, but studying for the imperial examination is a big deal, so I am really embarrassed to say this, but I have to ask for my son.

Lin Cuifen smiled and said, "Why don't you come back? The boss said before when he went back, and he will definitely come back when his brother Gensheng gets married! Not to mention that he was able to study thanks to the help of the village head, and he just focused on the friendship that Shuisheng grew up with him. , Gensheng is Shuisheng's blood brother, so why is he not his blood brother?"

It turned out that the master was pedantic back then, and was also influenced by the thoughts of scholars, farmers, businessmen and commerce in the previous dynasty. He disliked Boss Yu as the son of a craftsman and refused to accept him.It was the village head Zhao Deshun who came forward to let the master accept Boss Yu.

Shuisheng is Zhao Laifu's father, and he is good brothers with Boss Yu.Back then, he also studied with his master, but his talent was limited, so he didn't continue after two years of study, and now he works as the shopkeeper of Bianyifang in the city.

Aunt Zhao was overjoyed, and felt more and more that the Yu family was kind, and that what was only a one-sentence thing back then is still remembered now.In recent years, making ironware has always charged less money, not to mention, this time Gensheng is married, and he is willing to ask for leave and come back from Fucheng to make a face for Gensheng.

The two of you came and went back and forth to recall the past, and finally Aunt Zhao said something else: "I still want to order hair cakes at your house. Laifu bought them back. Everyone in our family has tasted them. They all think that the hair cakes are delicious. It’s delicious and novel, so we decided to make a snack at the wedding banquet, and use it as a gift in return.”

When people in the village here get married, they have to give the people attending the wedding banquet a gift in return, usually red eggs and steamed buns.Even a well-to-do family like the village head can still think of a novel trick that doesn't hurt money.

When Qiao Yuan heard this, his eyes lit up immediately. The village chief's son got married. At least every household in Xianhe Village had to go. How many people, how many cakes, and how many copper coins!

Holding back his excitement, he asked carefully, "Auntie, how much do you expect? How much for appetizers and snacks? How much for gift packs?"

The questions Qiao Yuan asked were all discussed with the village chief before Aunt Zhao came, "Your village chief and I estimated that there are only 400 households in our Xianhe village, and there are about 1000 people who can participate in the wedding banquet. One piece of appetizers and snacks per person, and six yuan per household in return. In addition to your village head and other good friends from Gensheng, it will be [-] yuan, which can be more or less.”

Isn't 1000 yuan worth a tael of silver!Big list!

Qiao Yuan immediately patted his chest and said, "Auntie, then I'll take this order, and I'll take care of it for you."

"It's cheaper for your aunt." Lin Cuifen reminded at the right time.

Aunt Zhao quickly waved her hands, "Don't be like this, I'm shameless enough, so I'll count it as a penny and a penny." She joked with a smile: "Besides, this is Erfulang's business, and you, a mother-in-law, even meddle in it." ?”

Qiao Yuan interjected at the right time: "Then I'll make a wedding bun at that time, and use it as a wedding gift for Brother Gensheng from Da Meng and I."

"What is a wedding bun?" Aunt Zhao asked curiously.

Qiao Yuan had an affair with her, but he didn't know that he was thinking about how to advertise the village chief's son's wedding banquet.