Man Bao nodded, of course it was great. There were many good things in Keke's mall, but she was reluctant to buy many of them.
"But what should I give to Bai Er?" Man Bao said, "The gift should be something the other person likes, right?"
Bai Shanbao thought for a while and then whispered: "He wants to have a sword!"
Man Bao said without thinking: "It's too expensive, we can't afford it."
Bai Shanbao also thought so and nodded, "But what if the sword is made of wood?"
The two looked at each other, and Man Bao immediately said: "Then make it out of wood."
"I won't do it."
"I must be a carpenter, otherwise let my second brother do it."
"Then what kind of sword do you think we should make?" Bai Shanbao said: "The book says that the sword has a double-edged body and a straight tip. It can hurt people horizontally and vertically, and it can penetrate armor when it strikes. It is extremely dangerous and is born to kill. I drew it
Take a moment and look."
Man Bao only took one look at it and said: "Like what those three bad guys took."
Bai Shanbao nodded, "I drew it wider, I think it looks better this way."
"It's a little crooked. How about engraving something on it?" Man Bao suggested, "For example, the best sword in the world."
"You really need to find a carpenter for this."
The carpenter who lives in the Bai family and builds plows for the Bai family didn't expect that he was about to go home for the New Year, so he accepted such an order temporarily.
Wooden swords are very simple. Even if they are sharpened to look good, it doesn't take much effort. As for engraving, as long as two young customers can write it, they can follow it.
The old carpenter took it upon himself to cut out a wooden sword in less than half a day, polished it again, and then carved words on it.
The next day Bai Erlang was shocked when he received the gifts from the two of them.
Bai Shanbao handed the wooden sword to him and said, "We gave this to you together, but it cost a lot of money."
Bai Erlang took it and was extremely moved. He had always wanted a sword, but this was impossible. The most he could do was pick up a stick on the road and use it as a sword wielder.
The two of them said: "You are our junior brother. We are older than you and we will definitely take care of you."
Bai Erlang was in a dilemma, feeling happy and unhappy at the same time, but Manbao waved his hand grandly and said: "Okay, senior sister will take care of you in the future. Let's go to the fields to take a look now."
"What's there to see in the fields?" Bai Erlang couldn't help but mutter.
There is really nothing to see in the fields now. The fruit tree pits on the mountain have been dug and the fields have been basically plowed. Three long-term workers have moved into the yellow mud house, and the chicken sheds and cow sheds that need to be prepared have also been built.
, now just waiting for spring to come.
Now the three long-term workers not only tend the cattle but also handle the manure piles in the fields every day to ensure that these manure piles can be used during spring plowing.
Man Bao and the others would occasionally go take a look when they went out to play.
No one dares to neglect spring plowing. Even if Man Bao and Bai Shanbao independently arrange matters for a village for the first time, they know that spring plowing is the most important thing at the beginning of the year.
Bai Erlang naturally listened to them.
Mr. Zhuang very considerately arranged their classes in the evening, gave them a break during the busy spring period, and even let them go to the fields to participate in the work in person.
And he only occupied half an hour and an hour after dinner.
In the morning, they were required to write, and in the evening, they were required to sit and listen to lectures.
Manbao and Bai Shanbao got used to it after being drowsy for two days, but Bai Erlang felt that he was even sleepier during class.
But this moment is no better than in the classroom before. Now there are only three students in total.
The three of them sat in front of the teacher. As soon as he narrowed his eyes, Mr. Zhuang's book came over and he took a picture of it. Then Bai Erlang had to stand and listen to the lecture.
Man Bao and Bai Shanbao covered their mouths and laughed. After their husband finished his lecture, they stood up and bowed together and left.
After leaving the courtyard, it was already dark. Wu Lang yawned and stood up from a stone, waving to Man Bao, "Let's go home."
The servants of the Daji and Bai families also went up to lead their young masters home.
It was not very late at this time, and some people who had been working late had just washed up, so walking home, you could always hear various sounds from various houses.
Wu Lang came here at the right time and only waited for about half a quarter of an hour, but he was still very sleepy. Mainly because he had started spring plowing in the past two days and he was very tired.
He couldn't help but beat his waist and said: "Mr. Zhuang is a little more strict than before. In the past, when spring was busy, you guys just went on vacation. Now it's better. You have to come to class in the morning and evening."
Man Bao didn't speak, and Wu Lang didn't care. He yawned again, wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, and asked in a troubled manner: "How many acres have you planted wheat?"
"Grandma Liu has only hired eight short-term workers for the time being, so she only cultivates fifteen acres now."
"Not bad, it's faster than ours."
Man Bao said: "The main thing is that we have three cows."
"It's true that one cow is worth two strong laborers. But then again, after calculation, your speed is a bit slower. Is someone being lazy?"
"It's okay." Man Bao has also been going to the fields in the past two days. Of course, she can't do anything else but throw wheat seeds into the fields that have been dug and fertilized. "Bai Zhuangtou didn't say they were lazy."
"I'll help you when the land at home is finished." Wu Lang thought for a moment and said, "You don't need to pay me."
Man Bao raised his head and smiled at him, saying, "Maybe we can go faster. Fifth brother, it's really convenient to have a cow. How about we buy a cow too."
Wu Lang regained his energy and immediately stopped dozing off. He asked excitedly: "Man Bao, are you rich?"
Man Bao shook his head regretfully, "No, I asked Grandma Liu. A bullock costs more than 4,000 yuan, at least 4,200 cash. The next best bullock costs more than 3,000 cash."
Wu Lang couldn't help but sigh, "I can even have a wife."
Man Bao nodded with deep understanding.
Wu Lang was not interested, "Since you have no money, what's the use of talking about it now?"
"I don't have money, but dad does. The ginger and yams sold last autumn and winter, the third brother and the fourth brother paid a lot of money to the public."
Wu Lang shook his head, "Dad won't pay unless we wait until the summer harvest. If there is no problem with the wheat this year, if you pester me, maybe dad will be willing to pay."
Man Bao slumped his shoulders.
After returning home, the sound of a baby crying came from Zhoulang's room. Manbao asked Wulang to go back to the house first. She ran up to join in the fun and saw He holding a child and walking around the house, "Sister-in-law, third sister-in-law,
What happened to Wutou?"
He blushed slightly and said, "He's hungry."
Man Bao understood that He's milk was not enough.
Wutou was born in the first month of the year, not long after the Chinese New Year, but for some reason, He's milk was not enough, and he often screamed from hunger.
He said: "Your third brother went to steam eggs."
Man Bao said: "How about our family also buy a sheep?"
He smiled and said: "No, he can eat some porridge when he grows a little longer."