This farmhouse looks relatively simple. It is all made of wood. It looks like it is at least hundreds of years old, but it does not look shabby. The dam outside the small courtyard is all made of stone strips. Judging from the quality of the stone strips,
It also reflects that this house must have a long history.
The side we entered was a bamboo forest, but in front of the house were several large ginkgo trees. These large trees complemented the house, further showing its simplicity and antiquity.
I found that this place was very similar to Mr. Kang's home that I had visited with Tong Yao, but it was obvious that Mr. Kang's house was not as old as this one.
I was a little surprised because I found that except for the farmer and the dog, there seemed to be no other people in this family. Because it was already noon, if there were other people in this farmer's family, they should have all come out.
Or we should make a sound. After all, we are outsiders and everyone is curious.
I asked the peasant woman: "Hello, are you the only one in your family?"
Maybe it was my kindness, or maybe I was bringing a female companion with me, so this peasant woman was not defensive about us. She smiled and answered me: "Yes. They have all gone out to work and will be back in a few days."
I have land to cultivate at home, so I am the one who stayed. My son and daughter are working in Guangdong, and they took their children with them. My husband died, and now I am alone at home."
I found that this peasant woman talked a lot. I guess it was because she was alone at home all year round and few people talked to her on weekdays. I smiled and said: "We are from the provincial capital, and we have nothing to do to wander around in this mountain. We haven't yet
Let’s have lunch. Fellow fellow, let’s give you some money and you can cook something for us, okay?”
She looked at us and said, "Are you a couple? People in the city are really good at playing. You go inside and sit down. There is nothing to say about money. I don't have anything good to eat here. I just buy fresh vegetables from the field.
It’s just bacon. Just don’t dislike it.”
I was about to explain, but then Udonmei suddenly said: "Fellow, you are so kind. We will definitely give you money. I like to eat farm food best."
I hurriedly took out my wallet, took out a few hundred-yuan bills from it, and handed it to the peasant woman, "I know you don't want to accept our money, but we have to express our feelings. This is a business society now, please accept it.
,this is necessary."
She still refused to accept it, so I immediately put the money into her hand and said, "It's okay. We just passed by and came in. This shows that we are very destined."
The peasant woman accepted the money with embarrassment and kept saying: "How can this be so embarrassing? How can this be so embarrassing..."
At this time, I suddenly found that the big yellow dog in this family was wagging its tail at us, and I almost laughed: This dog, it turns out that it also recognizes money?
The peasant woman invited us into the house. I found that it was very clean and tidy, so I immediately asked the peasant woman: "Your house has a long history, right? It is well preserved."
She answered me: "This is passed down from the ancestors of my family. It is said that it was there during the Qing Dynasty. My son and daughter asked me to go to their place several times, but I just can't bear to leave this house. This house will be destroyed if no one lives in it for half a year."
Shit, if this house is broken down, how will I see my man after I die?"
I nodded, "This house is really nice. It's really a pity that it's broken down."
She said: "My son and daughter asked me to sell this house, and I couldn't bear it. Our ancestors have lived here for generations, how can we sell it? You think so?"
I said: "Yes. But your children have gone to other places, and they may not want to come back in the future. So, if you really want to sell this house in the future, can you consider selling it to me first? As long as the price is fair.
That’s fine.”
The peasant woman looked at me and said, "Are you the big boss? Why did you buy this house?"
I smiled and said: "I'm a businessman. I also think this house is very good. It would be a pity if it breaks down. If I buy it, I will definitely find someone to live here for a long time. Such a good house cannot be left casually.
Let it be damaged, right?"
Just now, I suddenly remembered what Mayor Wu said to me before. Now it seems that there are really well-preserved houses in the countryside. But I don't want to buy this house and tear it down and sell it for money like he did.
It's such a pity. This place is not far from the provincial capital and can be used as a vacation place. However, you need to hire someone to take care of it on weekdays. This is actually not a big deal. If she is really willing to take this place
If the house is sold to me, I will just spend money to hire someone.
Owning a house like this is a valuable asset, not just financially.
She shook her head and said, "I can't bear to sell it."
I smiled and said, "I mean, if you want to sell, consider me first. Is that okay? You see, we accidentally arrived at your home today. It's really fate."
She smiled and said: "That's true. Come on, come and warm yourself by the fire, it's a little cold outside on this mountain."
Went from the main room to a room next to it, and as soon as I entered, I felt the warmth inside. It turned out that there was a stove, and a cauldron was hung from the beam above the stove. There was bacon stewed in the cauldron, mixed with
The refreshing smell of radish.
I suddenly remembered the time I went to her home with Zhuang Qing. Zhuang Qing's home was the same, except that her home was very shabby. Looking back on that time, I suddenly felt that it was so close to the present time, but
Everything today has undergone tremendous changes, not just things, but also changes in people.
Udon Mei couldn't help but praise: "It smells so good."
The peasant woman smiled and said: "In this winter, I will stew a pot every day. Anyway, I eat alone, so it is easier. You sit down for a while, I will go to the field to bring back some vegetables. I will wash them and cook them in a while."
In this soup, I don’t have time to cook at noon, so why don’t you leave at night? You gave me so much money, but you have to eat before leaving at night? Otherwise, wouldn’t you be at a loss?”
Udonmei said immediately: "I won't go, I won't go. By the way, do you have any wine at home?"
The peasant woman shook her head and said, "I'm the only woman at home, and I don't drink, so I didn't buy it."
I looked at Udon Mei, "You want to drink? Don't you want to read a book?"
She looked at me, her eyes sparkling, "You can help me review it again this afternoon. This will be better than me reading the book several times. If you have nothing else to do today, we will drink here in the evening and then stay for a while."
Is it okay to go back in the evening and tomorrow?"
I immediately hesitated.
At this time, the peasant woman smiled at us and went out immediately. It was obvious that she really regarded us as a couple.
After watching the peasant woman walk out, I said to Udonmei: "Dongmei, it's not a question of whether I'm free or not, but we shouldn't do that anymore. You heard us when we had dinner together last night
"The officialdom today is too sinister and full of traps. Governor Huang has always taken good care of me. I can't do anything to regret him. If he finds out about our affairs, my future will be completely ruined."
Her face suddenly turned red and she whispered: "Teacher Feng, I didn't say I would do that kind of thing with you. It's just that I feel very happy in the future. In such a quiet place, the two of us are together. We don't have to go
Think about what others will think of us.
You are like a teacher, and I am your student. We are together and you help me review my lessons. How nice is this. I am thinking that since we are here, we should stay here comfortably all day, saying
Maybe there will never be such an opportunity again in the future. Do you think so? Teacher Feng?"
The hesitation in my heart immediately dissipated a lot. What she just said was so emotional that it moved me a little. In fact, I have always felt guilty for her from the bottom of my heart.
Although she worked part-time in Songcheng long before I met her due to her family's poverty, her current predicament was, after all, caused by me.
In fact, it's like this many times. It's fine if I don't know her. Even if she works in Nage City, she has nothing to do with me, but things between people are so wonderful. Once she happens to me
After this series of relationships, I suddenly felt a sense of responsibility in my heart.
Although sometimes I think this is ridiculous and unbelievable, I just can't control the thoughts in my heart.
I said: "Okay."
She immediately became happy and said, "Teacher Feng, you are so kind."
At this moment, what I saw was the innocence blooming on her face. Her young womanly appearance last night, and all the bad impressions I had of her disappeared in this instant. (To be continued)