Although Gong Jian rejected the request of his younger brother and sister, he added: "I know that you are all good children who are hard-working and willing to work. During this year, the second brother took care of the rabbits and chicks at home, and the younger sister did not only do housework,
, I also want to be a knitting girl. You have all worked hard this year. In this way, when the snow melts and the road becomes easier, I will take you to the town to play."
After listening to his words, Gong Yu and Gong Yue became happy again. Gong Yu did not forget to remind me: "Brother, you have to inform me in advance when the time comes. I have to arrange things in the backyard before I can go out.
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Gong Jian's father and mother were very pleased to see that their children were so motivated and hard-working. The two looked at each other and saw their expectations for a new life in each other's eyes. The family made an agreement.
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The next day, Gong Jian stepped on the knee-deep snow and trudged towards the town step by step. He first went to Tianji Grocery Store in the town.
By this time, he was already very familiar with the shopkeeper. As soon as he saw Gong Jian coming in, the shopkeeper hurriedly greeted him: "Brother Gong, it's snowing so heavily today, why are you here?"
The shopkeeper murmured in his heart: On this day when the mountains are closed by heavy snow, this boy will not go hunting in the mountains again. For more than a year, he has known that Gong Jian has sold a lot of prey in their store.
Gong Jian looked around and realized that there were no customers in the grocery store because it was snowing so much today. He greeted the shopkeeper with a smile: "Uncle Tian, didn't I come to see you? It's snowing this year."
It’s really big.”
Gong Jian and the shopkeeper have been getting along for such a long time, and they are already familiar with each other, which can be seen from their titles.
The shopkeeper saw that Gong Jian didn't bring any prey this time. He was a little worried and relieved: "Brother Gong, you scared me. I thought you would be fine in this weather."
We’ve even entered the mountains. It’s okay, okay, it’s me who is different.”
He looked around the store. He had just sent the waiter to the back to sort out the goods. At this time, they were the only two people in the store.
"The snow this time is so heavy that even few people in the town have gone out. I am very quiet today. You are here just in time. Let's have a drink at noon."
When Gong Jian heard what the shopkeeper said, he rubbed his head in embarrassment: "Then it's a coincidence that I'm here. I have to disturb Uncle Tian again today."
The shopkeeper laughed. From the first time they met, he had a good impression of the young man in front of him. As time went by, the two of them developed feelings for each other. In his opinion, Gong Jian in front of him was like a junior in his family.
Same.
"No need to bother me, old man, I'm very happy if you can come and have a drink with me."
The shopkeeper stretched his neck, looked at the snowflakes that were still falling outside, and said with some emotion.
"It snowed really early this year. There was such a heavy snowfall just after the beginning of winter. It is estimated that this winter will be relatively cold."
Gong Jian followed the shopkeeper's gaze and looked at the snow on the ground outside: "Isn't it said that good snow heralds a good year? I guess next year's harvest should be good."
When the shopkeeper heard what he said, he said with emotion: "Hey, for the people, good weather is the most important thing. The past few years have been pretty good, and the people in the nearby town have had plenty of food and clothing.
I finally have some money left over.”
"Otherwise, if this kind of snow falls during a disaster year, it is estimated that many people will suffer from cold and hunger. I just hope that this snow can stop soon. If it continues to fall like this, it will probably collapse in the next few days.
Some old houses.”
Gong Jian thought about the snowfall along the way. He said to comfort: "Uncle Tian, don't worry, the snow is getting lighter and lighter as I walk along the way. Look, the sky is getting brighter and brighter.
It is estimated that this snow will not last long.
When the shopkeeper heard what Gong Jian said, he frowned and slowly relaxed. "That's great. Hey, if it doesn't snow in winter, I'm worried about next year's harvest. If it keeps snowing,
We are also worried that it will become a snow disaster. The life of ordinary people is really not easy."
Gong Jianjian temporarily calmed down the shopkeeper's worry, and he quickly changed the subject: "Uncle Tian, I'm here today, and there is one more thing I need your help with."
When the shopkeeper heard that Gong Jian had something to do, he hurriedly asked, "Brother Gong, if you need anything, just tell me."
After more than a year of dating, the shopkeeper has come to understand Gong Jian's temperament. This kid never asks for help from others when he can solve things by himself. He has good ideas and strong abilities. Anyway, after such a long time,
The shopkeeper really didn't see anything that could stump him.
At the same time, this child is generous and considerate in his work. He respects himself even more as an old man. Sometimes there are too many customers in the store, or he encounters some difficult customers. Gong Jian will step forward to help if he can.
The shopkeeper would take such good care of Gong Jian. On the one hand, he felt that he had to support the family at a young age. But on the other hand, he was a little embarrassed to have received help from Gong Jian.
So today, when he heard that Gong Jian actually asked him for help, the shopkeeper didn't want anything he asked for, so he kept agreeing without even hearing what Gong Jian said about the specific things he wanted to help with.
Gong Jian agreed to help after hearing the shopkeeper's enthusiasm, and immediately reached out and took out a piece of paper. He unfolded the paper in front of the shopkeeper, spread it out on the counter, and motioned the shopkeeper to look at the picture on it.
"Uncle Tian, I want to make a pot like this. Do you know anyone in this town who has this skill?"
The shopkeeper hurriedly picked up this piece of paper from the counter. He looked at it carefully and saw that there was a strange appearance of an utensil drawn on it. In addition to the picture, it also had approximate dimensions and some details marked on it. If Gong Jian hadn't said it himself
This is a pot, he really can't figure out what it is.
The shopkeeper thought about it for a while and then said: "Blacksmith Wang in this town has the best craftsmanship. But I can't guarantee that he can make this thing. Why don't I take you to his shop first?
Ask. If he can do it, of course it's good, but if he can't do it, then you don't have to worry. I can ask our caravan to go to other places to inquire."
Gong Jian was very happy. He had not originally planned to ask Shopkeeper Tian to help him inquire about this. He came to town today with a blueprint and originally wanted to go to the blacksmith shop and inquire about it himself. If the people in the town couldn't do it, he
Let’s seek help from Shopkeeper Tian again.
Just now, he just wanted to come out with a piece of paper and change the topic. Unexpectedly, the shopkeeper was so enthusiastic and wanted to take him to find the best blacksmith's shop in the town. (To be continued)