A few days ago, Shuangxi saw a swallow that never left its nest, so she guessed that it was probably hatching eggs. Sure enough, over the past month or so, the little swallow started chirping.
When Shen Bingxian heard that Little Swallow was born, a smile appeared on his face, which seemed to be frozen by the cold snow. He seemed to be very happy. Naturally, he was also happy about the birth of a new life.
Shuangxi also became happy when he saw Shen Bingxian like this.
After getting along for a long time, Shuangxi knew that Shen Bingxian was actually the easiest to get along with among the Shen brothers. When she was with him, she didn't have to think too much and could just say what she wanted.
And he always listened quietly, occasionally replying a sentence or two.
Although he was sick and did not have much contact with human affairs, but because he was sick and faced death all the time, Shen Bingxian carried a kind of wisdom that was profound and enlightening.
In the afternoon, a long-faced woman with a few yellow spots on her face knocked on the door. She looked to be in her twenties. She was holding a basket in her hand, with something covered with a plain blue cloth.
When Shuangxi opened the door, he was surprised for a moment. This woman looked very familiar. Then Shuangxi suddenly remembered that this was not the mother of Gouwazi who fell into the water that day!
The visitor was a guest, Shuangxi smiled and welcomed Madam Ma into the house: "Sister Ma, please come in quickly." Shuangxi had a smile on his face.
Mrs. Ma's wife is not a smart person, she looks a bit silly. At this time, she entered the house and was a little cautious: "Sister Shen, I... came to see you." She seemed not to know how to speak.
At this time, she glanced at the room. She found that there was no man from the Shen family in the room, and relaxed slightly.
Shuangxi asked casually at this time: "Sister Ma, how are Aunt Ma and Gou Wazi doing now?"
Mrs. Ma's wife said with some worry: "Gou Wazi is frightened and always cries incessantly at night. My mother's stroke has improved a lot. Doctor Mo said that she needs to take some medicine to nurse her back to health."
Shuangxi comforted softly: "It will get better."
This lady from the Ma family was the first person besides Dani to come to her village. Shuangxi was a little more enthusiastic: "Sister Ma, wait a minute, I'll get you some water."
Madam Ma's wife took the bamboo basket she had just placed on the kang and said to Shuangxi: "Sister Shen, thanks to you this time. Doctor Mo said that if it weren't for you, my mother would be in trouble."
It's over." After saying this, Madam Ma's face had a sad look on her face.
Shuangxi could see that the Ma family's wife was a filial daughter-in-law, and she felt a little more favorable towards her, so she quickly said: "Sister Ma, don't say that, Aunt Ma has her own destiny. Even if I'm not around, Auntie will also
Nothing will happen."
At this time, Mrs. Ma's wife opened the blue cloth on the basket. She took out a package wrapped in yellow paper, and then a piece of bacon hanging with a hemp rope. First, she put the paper package on
He got on the kang, then put the bacon on the paper bag, and said to Shuangxi: "Sister Shen, thank you so much this time. I don't know how to thank you, so I took some small gifts."
Shuangxi quickly pushed the things back and said to Madam Ma, "Sister Ma, what are you doing with these things? It's just a matter of effort."
Madam Ma's wife said: "Sister Shen's family, you must accept this thing, otherwise Da Lang will definitely blame me for not doing things well when I go back."
There is nothing to shirk in Shuangxi. The folk customs here are simple and simple. Since the lady of the Ma family has brought something, from the looks of it, she must accept it. If she doesn’t accept it, I’m afraid that the lady of the Ma family will still have it in her heart.
I feel like I am owed a favor all the time, which makes me feel unhappy.
Shuangxi thought to herself that if she had anything at home in the future, she would also send some to Mrs. Ma's wife, so she would not push things back.
Then the two of them chatted about some family matters. After all, Madam Ma's wife was not very familiar with Shuangxi, and she didn't say anything from her heart. Then she said goodbye to Shuangxi and returned to her home.
Waiting for Madam Ma's wife to leave, Shuangxi sat on the kang, looked at the two packages, let out a long breath, and put a smile on his face, not because of these things, but because of the people in the village.
There were actually some exchanges. Madam Ma's wife gave away things and came to sit there by herself, which meant that the Shen family had slowly integrated into the village.
Although Shuangxi doesn't care much about other people's eyes, people are social animals after all. If they can get along well with their neighbors, it will naturally be good.
It's the fifteenth day of the month again, and tomorrow Shuangxi's family will go to the town to sell ramen. Shuangxi's noodle shop is in Qingshi Town and has already gained some fame. So Bully Liu doesn't dare to harass Shuangxi again.
Housekeeper Fu should have warned Liu Ba again, and presumably, the Shen family helped Su Yu grow rice, and their relationship had become even closer. Su Yu would definitely take more care of the Shen family, Housekeeper Fu.
If you are a shrewd person, you will naturally be able to figure this out.
Just looking back at the time when Su Yu asked Housekeeper Fu to rescue people, Housekeeper Fu knew that with the young master in the Shen family, no one could do anything.
Shen Ziyan and Shen Yan had washed and rinsed the pots they were going to use to sell noodles early. The adobe used to build the stove was placed in an unused open space in the town, so there was no need to go there every time.
It's time to take it with you.
In the evening, Shen Ziyan came back with the bones and minced meat that he had bought early that morning, as well as the pig blood that Shuangxi asked for.
Shuangxi asked Shen Yan to break the bones into pieces, lit up the fire, and boiled the bones in the pot. The bones would need to be simmered for a while before they could taste better, and it would be too late to boil them again tomorrow.
Shuangxi placed a bamboo grate on top of the pot. Shuangxi placed two large white porcelain bowls on top of the bamboo grate, with pig blood mixed by himself in them. This stuff is very nutritious. Shuangxi thought about it.
Everyone eats some, especially Shen Bingxian, who seems to be losing Qi and blood, so eating some is always beneficial and harmless.
The bamboo grate couldn't bear much weight, so Shuangxi had to be steamed separately. A total of six or seven bowls were steamed. Fortunately, this stuff was so cooked that it was easy to steam.
It's already early summer, and the weather outside has warmed up. If you don't eat the pig's blood today, you won't be able to eat it tomorrow. Pig's blood is harder to preserve than meat. Shuangxi has steamed the pig's blood. It's a bit difficult. I'm afraid I'll eat these too.
It’s not finished.
Shen Yan said coldly at this time: "I will send some to Dashan and Quanzi."
Shuangxi glanced at Shen Yan and saw that Shen Yan's expression was as usual, so he took a bamboo basket, put three bowls of blood tofu in it, and handed it to Shen Yan.
Dashan and Quanzi were a little surprised when Shen Yan sent blood tofu. They had not lived in this village since they were young, and there was no saying that pig blood was bad luck and could not be eaten. Furthermore, thinking that it was made by Shuangxi, they happily accepted it.
Early the next morning, Shen Ziyan heated up Shen Bingxian's house, asked Dashan and Quanzi to take care of the house, and took Shuangxi and Shen Yan to the town.
People come and go, and most of those who haven't eaten will sit here at Shuangxi Noodle Shop and eat a bowl of noodles.
Now Shen Ziyan's ramen technique is much better. It is even in thickness, poured with hot soup, and served with the oily bean dregs. Because it is summer, vegetables are also cheaper. Shuangxi put green water into the noodles. spinach.
Because the green spinach looks more pleasing to the eye, Shuangxi is not stingy. If there are people who look like they are doing hard work, Shuangxi will serve them more.
After noon, the stall is not very busy.
"Xi'er, go and see your fourth brother. My second brother and I can just watch this stall." Shen Ziyan said warmly.
Shuangxi nodded. Tomorrow is the day for Shen Mo to rest and go home. Go and inform him early. Let him sit in the rented ox cart and walk back together tonight to avoid having to walk back by yourself tomorrow. .
This town is not big, so Shuangxi found Nanxi Academy with ease.
At this time, the school was very quiet, but the door was still open. Shuangxi thought that Shen Mo would not come out if nothing happened, so he quietly walked inside. In the main hall, some students were writing something seriously.
Shuangxi looked through the open window and saw Shen Mo sitting by the window at a glance, writing something with his pen.
Shuangxi smiled and couldn't bear to disturb Shen Mo, so he waited there.
Nanxi layman was not seen. At this time, a piano sound sounded in the school. Shuangxi was a little drunk listening to the piano music. The piano music was really nice, like mountains and flowing water, nothing more than that!
Shuangxi walked forward unknowingly, bypassing the row of houses, and sure enough he saw the Nanxi layman sitting cross-legged on the ground, with his loose hair on his forehead fluttering in the wind.
He closed his eyes slightly, and moved the strings with his hands quickly, as if he was intoxicated by the sound of his own piano.
Shuangxi looked stunned, this man's piano music was so beautiful.
Shuangxi didn't dare to move her steps, fearing that she would disturb Nanxi and the beautiful music.
I don’t know if Nanxi layman noticed Shuangxi. In short, his piano music was smooth without any pause. Birds kept flying and landed on the bamboo, making a rustling sound. In conjunction with the piano music, it was naturally pleasant to listen to.
The music finally stopped gradually, but Shuangxi was still lingering in the lingering music, unable to extricate himself.
After a long time, Shuangxi came back to his senses and looked at Nanxi who had an unruly aura. He recalled the writing on the plaque and the sound of the piano, and he remembered a sentence: "June eyebrows cultivate eyes, look forward to the flight of gods, and the essence of literary talent , I forget my customs after seeing them. "
Nanxi layman looked at Shuangxi and said, "Maybe the sound of this piano can reach your ears?"
Shuangxi hurriedly said: "Sir's piano music is very nice." Nanxi layman's piano music is the best natural sound that Shuangxi has ever heard. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation. Monthly tickets and your support are my biggest motivation.)