Time is like fine sand in the palm of your hand, it will pass away quietly inadvertently.
In the blink of an eye, the day has arrived on the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month. In the north, this day is also called Xiaonian, a day for sweeping dust and offering sacrifices to the stove.
Before the mid-Qing Dynasty, the off-year festival was on the 24th of the twelfth lunar month. However, starting from the mid-to-late Qing Dynasty, the emperor's family held a ceremony to worship the heaven on the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month. In order to "save expenses", they also worshiped the Kitchen God. Therefore, the northern
People in the area also celebrate the Small New Year on the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month one day early, while in some areas in the south, it still falls on the 24th.
During these days, Chu Heng lived a very fulfilling life.
Now, in addition to sweeping goods, selling grain, playing chess, shopping at trusts, eating fruits, and pulling reins, he now has another pimp job.
Since the last time he successfully connected Wang Jun, several people have come to him one after another, asking him to introduce the old company commander.
It's a pity that Wei Chaoying was a bit picky. Among all these people, he only met two people in the end, leaving Chu Heng to accept several gifts.
This morning.
Not long after Chu Heng went to work, He Zishi brought a big man to the grain store.
The man was in his twenties, over two meters tall, and as strong as a cow. He also had a very fierce appearance, with a pair of cold squinted eyes, a face full of flesh, and he even had a shaved head.
With his appearance, if he walked around the train station and was questioned less than eight times, it would be regarded as a dereliction of duty by the police comrades.
The man's name was Bai Bart. He came from the vast grasslands. He was a serious horse-roping man. He was also Chu Heng's comrade-in-arms. He once served in a recruit company.
When Chu Heng saw an old friend he hadn't seen for several years, he was extremely happy. He went up and gave him a bear hug: "Long time no see, Bart!"
"Yeah, long time no see, my brother!" Bai Bart was also very happy, and in excitement, he gave this guy a lift.
"Fuck, let go!" Chu Heng was speechless for a moment. After his feet landed, he called Ni Yinghong who was standing on the side and introduced the two of them.
"Hello... hello." Little Miss Ni said hello to the evil man in front of her in fear. This guy was so scary that even girls would believe him if he said he was a cannibal.
"Sister-in-law is so beautiful." Bai Bart admired sincerely, and the smile on his face made him look even more ferocious.
Ni Yinghong was so frightened that her face turned pale, and she leaned close to the man without leaving a trace, feeling a sense of security.
"That is required."
Chu Heng smiled proudly and immediately asked: "By the way, how long do you plan to stay this time?"
"I'm sending a fugitive here this time, and I'll leave after the handover is completed." Bai Bart handed over a bulging cloth bag in his hand: "This is a gift I got you from home.
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"What a good thing." Chu Heng took it with a smile, opened the bag and took a look. It was some prairie specialties such as dried meat and cheese. He handed the things directly to Ni Yinghong beside him, and then pulled Bai Bart out.
: "It's rare for you to come here once, so I must treat you well."
When comrades get together, it's natural to drink heavily.
The three of them went to see Guo Kai first, then Hu Zhengwen, and finally the old company commander, who was busy with everything, resigned from his job and came out.
After everyone gathered together, the group led Bai Bart around Sijiu City, including the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. It really gave him a good idea of the capital.
At around eleven o'clock, the big dog owner waved his hand and took them to Quanjude, where he paid for all the purchases.
Two roast ducks came, and a few stir-fried dishes were ordered. Then each of us opened a bottle of Erguotou and raised our glasses to drink.
Although the old company commander and the others are good drinkers, they are a bit underwhelming in front of Bai Bart, a prairie man. This guy drinks like water. If Chu Heng hadn't cheated in the warehouse, they would have really accompanied him.
I'm sorry for this distant guest.
Halfway through the feast, the old company commander and the others stood aside and watched obediently as Chu Heng and Bai Bart exchanged cups. It wasn't until after three o'clock that everyone dispersed.
Guo Kai's grandson got himself drunk again, so Chu Heng had to send him home first before riding back to the work.
Seeing him staggering into the house smelling of alcohol, Miss Ni thought he was drunk, so she stepped forward to support him distressedly and asked, "How are you?"
"good."
Chu Heng calmly rubbed the soft spot with his elbow. After making the girl roll her eyes, he walked to the cashier with a smile, took out a piece of cheese from the bag in the corner and stuffed it into his mouth.
, sour and sweet with a milky aroma: "It's delicious. Divide the food into two portions. Send one to my second uncle, and you can take the rest home."
"Yes." The girl smiled sweetly and was extremely beautiful.
The guy next to him became angry for a while, but in public, he couldn't do anything. He could only hold back his anger and ran back to the office, leaving it to be discussed in the evening.
After being busy for a while, it was time to get off work soon.
When Chu Heng came out of the back room, little girl Ni was already standing in front of the door waiting to go home with him.
Recently, she would go to Chu Heng's place to be gentle for a while after get off work every day before returning home. The girl has already understood how good a man is.
The young couple talked and laughed all the way, and soon returned to the courtyard.
As soon as they entered the door, the two of them bumped into the little local girl Qin Jingru leading a man out. The man looked to be about 20 years old, and he looked decent, but his skin was a little dark, and his patched tunic suit turned white after washing.
, and I don’t know who it was inherited from.
Seeing Chu Heng, the expression on Qin Jingru's face suddenly became unnatural. She wanted to hide but had no place to hide, so she could only say hello: "Brother Hengzi is off work."
"Hey, Comrade Jingru is here. I heard that you are married?" Chu Heng stopped and said to her with a smile.
"Thank you, Brother Hengzi." Qin Jingru was even more embarrassed. She had just confessed to Chu Heng but was rejected, and then found someone to get married. It really didn't sound good. She forced a smile and pulled the man next to her, and introduced: "
This is my man Zhang Luo."
"Hello, my name is Chu Heng." Chu Heng extended his hand to Zhang Luo politely.
Facing these sleek city dwellers, Zhang Luo was a little reserved or inferior. He hurriedly rubbed his hands on his pants, then stretched out his hand to shake Chu Heng's hand: "Hello... hello.
"
"You guys go get busy. I'm going back to the house first. I'll come over when I have time." After Chu Heng let go of him, he said a polite word and took Ni Yinghong back home.
"Oh." Zhang Luo looked at his neat and smooth clothes with envy, and promised his wife in a low voice: "When the money is divided at the end of the year, I will make you a beautiful set of clothes no matter what."
Qin Jingru pulled on the patched cotton-padded jacket and smiled happily: "I have clothes to wear here, why did you buy that? Let's save money and buy you a bicycle."
Although she is not married to a city dweller, she is still very content to have such a caring and caring man.
