() With the addition of Tong Xiaomeng, the Dragon Slayer Army finally had an independent navigation system, and the journey was smooth.
At 8:30 in the morning, Huang Jun finally saw the billboard from a distance: Feicheng, the Peach Capital of China, welcomes you.
Although Huang Jun was born in Dongshan Province and has heard of Feicheng, this is his first time here. July is obviously the time for peach harvest, and both sides of the road are full of vendors holding sun umbrellas selling peaches.
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Looking at the red peach, Huang Jun swallowed his saliva and said: "Looking at this appearance, I have food. I really want to take a bite."
"Nothing." Tong Xiaomeng said with unceremonious disdain: "None of the peaches sold are ripe, at most seven. The real good ones are in Taoyuan, those that can peel off the skin and bite into them, and they are full of peach juice.
That’s the enjoyment.”
"Okay." Being ridiculed mercilessly by Tong Xiaomeng, Huang Jun embarrassedly took out the note, looked at the address of Master Lin, and said: "Brother Tu, Taoyuan Town, Daxi Village."
"Daxi Village? I've been there."
Upon hearing this address, Tong Xiaomeng became interested. She quickly directed the dragon-slaying army on their way.
After another half-hour's drive, Huang Jun finally saw patches of orchards. Some of the fruit trees were very interesting. They were covered with paper bags, as if they were wearing clothes for the fruits.
Some fruit trees don't have paper bags, and those peaches are covered in red patches, making people salivate and wish they could kiss them.
"These paper bags are a special planting model here. They are used to prevent insects and disasters, and to avoid pesticide residues. They are considered pollution-free cultivation." Tong Xiaomeng Bowen Qiang introduced.
Listening to Tong Xiaomeng's introduction, Huang Jun was not interested in Taozi, but he paid more attention to the little girl's memory. A foodie who can do this is like an omnipotent computer.
In a bungalow at the south end of Daxi Village, Huang Jun found Master Lin introduced by Carpenter Tan.
Master Lin looked to be in his fifties, with gray hair and a clean shave. He was dressed in ordinary summer clothes, with a serious look and a very steady look. When Huang Jun first saw him, he was under the shade of a tree, holding a
He was cutting out a piece of wood with a chisel. He looked extremely focused.
After taking a quick look at Master Lin, Huang Jun explained his purpose: "Master Lin, I came here from Xishan Province and was introduced by Mr. Tan Qing and Lin Tan."
Master Lin quickly glanced at Huang Jun and the others, quickly put down the things in his hands, and greeted politely: "Have a seat in the room, and the old lady will pour you some tea."
Walking into Master Lin's house, Huang Jun took a quick glance. There were many wooden ornaments in the house. The large objects were more than one meter high. The most eye-catching one was the giant wooden sword carved with a dragon. Small objects included cicada sloughs, grasshoppers and the like.
, looks lifelike and vivid.
After greeting politely, Huang Jun looked at Master Lin and said: "Master Lin, introduce yourself, I am a timber merchant from Senmu City, Xishan Province. I recently opened a wood processing factory, mainly processing precious wood. I heard that your craftsmanship
Jing Zhan, I just want to ask you to come over and give me some guidance."
Master Lin and the old woman looked at each other and said hesitantly: "Yesterday, Lao Tan called me and mentioned you. Ordinarily, I am a carpenter, so I should seize this opportunity. But, we, the old couple, are here
I'm used to living here, my daughter is getting married, and sometimes I have to help look after my grandson."
"I'm afraid we are not used to going to other places or across provinces. After all, we are not familiar with the place."
When Master Lin mentioned this, Huang Jun already knew that this matter was out of the question. Master Lin was not a child. When he made a decision, he had to think it through before and after. Even if he was forced to agree, he wouldn't be able to do it for long.
Seeing this, Huang Jun stood up and said, "In that case, we won't bother you."
"Little brother, please sit down for a while. You came all the way and didn't even drink water." Master Lin quickly persuaded her to stay, and even took advantage of the opportunity to give the old lady a wink.
"Is there still a chance of improvement?" Huang Jun secretly guessed when he saw the aunt walking out. Looking at each other with the dragon-slaying army, Huang Jun sat down again.
Master Lin refilled the tea for the three of them, said hello and walked out.
"Do they want to discuss it again?" Tong Xiaomeng heard Master Lin's reply and knew that the matter was dirty. But the behavior of the old couple was puzzling, so she asked doubtfully.
Huang Jun and Dragon Slaying Army looked at each other and shook their heads with confusion in their eyes.
After the trip failed, Huang Jun felt a little disappointed. How could he have forgotten this? Seniors love their families. After the family has no burden, it is unlikely that they will work too hard to travel long distances for money.
Looking at the peach wood products again, Huang Jun's eyes fell on the photo frame. There were two wedding photos on it. The girls looked similar and should be Master Lin's daughters. There were also two children who looked innocent and cute. They should be Lin's daughters.
The master's nephew or niece.
Looking at the people above, Huang Jun rolled his eyes, could he start with the child and make Master Lin change his mind?
Huang Jun suppressed this thought just now. Master Lin is old and doesn't want to travel far, so why should he force himself?
After waiting for half an hour, there were footsteps outside the door. Huang Jun hurried to the door and saw Master Lin walking into the house carrying a rattan and bamboo basket.
"I'm sorry, little brother, you don't have anything good to give me on this trip. You can try some peaches in the garden." Master Lin apologized and put the basket in the yard. Auntie was behind to get it.
Followed in with a cardboard box.
They went to pick peaches, not to discuss.
Master Lin's behavior surprised Huang Jun. Huang Jun walked out of the door, looked at Master Lin who was picking up peaches in the carton and said, "You are too polite, there is no need for this."
"If your own things are worthless, take them back and try them." Master Lin kept saying with his hands.
"Wow!" Looking at the peaches that Master Lin took, Tong Xiaomeng came forward in surprise, held one in both hands and said, "Something's wrong, these peaches shouldn't be so big. Uncle Lin, I remember that the peaches in July are very big."
Small one, why is yours so big?"
Tong Xiaomeng reminded Huang Jun that there was something wrong with the peach.
On the way here, Huang Jun saw a lot of peaches. Those peaches were very bright in color, but they were not much bigger than tomatoes. But the ones picked by Master Lin were different. Each one was as big as a football. At first glance,
It's like a child's head.
"Little sister, this is my family's special variety. I'm not bragging. The entire orchard in Feicheng is only as big as my tree at this time. This peach weighs a pound and six taels, and I can't even buy it.
." Master Lin introduced it very proudly.
Upon hearing that the peach was so valuable, Huang Jun quickly stopped him and said, "Master Lin, we can't have this peach of yours. You'd better change it for some money."
"Little brother, you are here, we are destined. You came all the way here with sincerity. I can't help, and I feel very sorry." Master Lin said.
Huang Jun glanced at the Dragon Slayer Army and nodded silently.
Tong Xiaomin held the peach in both hands, not caring about the peach hair on it, sniffed it gently and said, "It smells so good. Uncle Lin, I remember that the Buddha peaches that were on the market at the end of August and early September are not small, and they don't seem to be so beautiful in color."
"Those are Feicheng's special peaches, but they have all been cut down. The peaches don't look good in color, but they are big, uncompetitive, and don't make money." Master Lin introduced.
"Oh." Tong Xiaomeng nodded, took the peach to the water pipe, washed it quickly, and bit it politely.
"It's delicious, so sweet." Tong Xiaomeng praised.
After Master Lin put the big peaches into the carton, he took out two medium-sized peaches from the basket, washed them, handed them to Huang Jun and Tu Longjun and said, "Have a try. This one is nearly nine ripe and tastes very good."
Huang Jun took it politely and took a small bite. When the peach flesh entered his mouth, Huang Jun only felt the sweetness rippling in his mouth. It was delicious!
After tasting the peaches, Huang Jun sat for a while and stood up to say goodbye.
It wasn't until he left the village that Huang Jun called Master Lin and told him that he had put the money in the crack of the sofa...
When he went out, he couldn't invite the master, but he brought back a carton of fresh peaches. Huang Jun didn't know whether to cry or laugh.
After grabbing a big peach, Huang Jun took some samples out of habit, pressed them into the palm of his left hand, and retained the genes of the peach.
When he went back, Tong Xiaomeng looked at Huang Jun's gloomy face and comforted him: "Brother Huang Jun, it's a blessing in disguise. I don't think you will meet a better master."
Huang Jun shook his head and smiled bitterly. There are indeed many talents in China, but he doesn't know them. Even if he knew them, he might not be able to invite them.
In the evening, after a day's journey, Huang Jun and the Dragon Slayer Army returned to Senmu City.
After thinking about it, Huang Jun also figured it out. You can't be superstitious about masters. As long as those young apprentices are willing to work hard, they may not be able to become masters.
