In Gong Jian's plan, the first step was to move to the county to let his family adapt to the living environment in the county. Only by arranging his home well could he study with peace of mind.
The palace father was also very satisfied with his eldest son's answer. He nodded and said, "Then let your mother take you guys to the mountain tomorrow to burn some paper and put some incense for the ancestors. Tell us the news about our move."
Let’s talk to them. We will move when we are twelve.”
Gong Jian nodded in agreement. After walking out of the room, he greeted his family and hurried to the town. He had made an agreement with the horse and carriage dealer in the town before. After the new year, he would use them
The carriage moved. Today he was going there to say hello, so that on the 12th, they could send the carriage and their family could move smoothly.
After coming out of the carriage shop, Gong Jian felt that it was still early, so he went to Tian Ji Grocery Store and planned to say goodbye to shopkeeper Tian.
In the first month of the year, Tianji was still open, but it was only open for half a day. At this time, he happened to catch up and the waiter was closing. When he saw Gong Jian walking in, the waiter hurriedly came over to greet him. He heard that Gong Jian was looking for someone.
Their shopkeeper, the waiter, said helplessly.
"Our shopkeeper left just now. I didn't ask him where he went. He might have gone back to his hometown."
Gong Jian didn't expect that he was a step late. He said to the waiter with some regret: "That's really unfortunate. When you see your shopkeeper tomorrow, say hello to him for me. Our family will be here tomorrow.
He is moving to the county, and when I have the opportunity, I will come to the town to look for him."
As soon as the waiter heard that Gong Jian was moving, he immediately patted his chest and promised that he would tell the shopkeeper about it when he saw him.
Gong Jian walked out of Tianji Grocery Store and turned into a pastry shop. He bought a bag of pastries and went directly to the door of Blacksmith Wang's house.
Blacksmith Wang's blacksmith shop is not like Tianji Grocery Store, which is open during the first month of the year. At this time, the door of the blacksmith shop is closed. But Gong Jian is not in a hurry. He bypasses the gate and walks along the courtyard wall to the side of the blacksmith shop.
There is a side door there that will directly connect to Blacksmith Wang's backyard.
This is what Blacksmith Wang told him last time. The side door is actually the door through which Blacksmith Wang's family comes in and out. Blacksmith Wang invited Gong Jian to come to their home if he had a chance. So Gong Jian found the side door smoothly.
, just raised his hand and knocked on the door. There was an answer from inside.
Blacksmith Wang's deep voice came from the courtyard gate: "Who is it? Come right now."
Gong Jian quickly stood in front of the door and replied loudly: "It's me, Gong Jian. Uncle Wang, I'm here to wish you a happy new year."
Although Blacksmith Wang had a close friendship with Shopkeeper Tian and he was deeply grateful to Gong Jian, after all, they did not have many opportunities to interact with each other.
So a few days ago, when Gong Jian brought his younger brother and sister to the town to pay New Year's greetings to Shopkeeper Tian, he did not take them to the blacksmith shop to pay New Year's greetings to Shopkeeper Wang. The friendship between the two was not that deep yet.
But today, his family is about to move out of the village. Besides, he has to concentrate on his studies in the future, so there may be fewer opportunities to come to the town in the future. No matter what, Gong Jian feels that he should say hello to Blacksmith Wang.
That's why he came to visit this time.
Hearing Gong Jian's answer, the footsteps in the courtyard obviously sped up, and soon the courtyard door was opened. Blacksmith Wang smiled and patted Gong Jian on the shoulder: "Young boy Gong, why did you just show up today?"
Come and give me New Year greetings! Do you think you deserve a drink as punishment for being like this?"
Gong Jian quickly joined his hands and saluted Blacksmith Wang. He knew that because of Shopkeeper Tian, Blacksmith Wang regarded himself as a descendant of his family and treated him just like his two apprentices. It was precisely because of this
, Gong Jian felt friendly when he saw Blacksmith Wang.
Besides, he was not worried about drinking at all. He was not worried at all about Blacksmith Wang saying that he would be punished for drinking.
His attitude won Blacksmith Wang a lot of favor, and he patted Gong Jian on the shoulder again. Fortunately, although Gong Jian stopped hunting in the past few months, he still tried his best to exercise for a while every day.
If it hadn't been for a few powerful blows from Blacksmith Wang, he might have been unable to stand up straight.
Blacksmith Wang led Gong Jian to the courtyard. As he walked, he said to Gong Jian: "I just said that early this morning, the magpies were chirping on the branches. There must be distinguished guests today, but no,
Mr. Gong, you are here."
Before Blacksmith Wang could finish these words, the door of his courtyard hall suddenly opened from the inside, and a familiar voice came from inside. "You old boy is really good at talking. That magpie cry, how did you know it was Gong Jian?"
You want to come, but I don’t want to come? When I came in just now, you didn’t greet me so warmly.”
When Gong Jian heard this voice, his eyes lit up. It took no effort to get it. He was still disappointed just now. Why did he go a step late? He didn't see Shopkeeper Tian in the grocery store. Unexpectedly, Shopkeeper Tian also came to Wang Blacksmith.
Here. This time he happened to say goodbye to the two of them.
Ignoring how happy Gong Jian was, Blacksmith Wang next to him continued to yell back: "You old boy, you will come to my place every three to five days. If the magpie screams every time, then the magpie might as well be in my yard.
It’s time to make a nest here.”
Seeing the two people's back-and-forth verbal exchanges, Gong Jian felt that if they weren't talking about old children, they were not young anymore, but they would make a few jokes every time they met, but they were both
They like to get together. Every time the two of them meet, it's always a lively moment.
Seeing Shopkeeper Tian coming out of the house, Gong Jian quickly stepped forward and asked for a gift, "Uncle Tian, I just went to the grocery store. The waiter said he didn't know where you went. I thought I wouldn't see you today.
I didn’t expect to meet him at Uncle Wang’s place.”
When Shopkeeper Tian heard what Gong Jian said, he also knew that he had just been to the grocery store to look for him, so his visit to Blacksmith Wang today was not just a simple New Year greeting. So Shopkeeper Tian asked: "Boy Gong, what about you today?"
What's the matter here?"
Blacksmith Wang also heard the conversation between the two. At this time, he became quiet and listened quietly to Shopkeeper Tian asking Gong Jian. Since Gong Jian went to the grocery store first, it was obvious that he had something to do with Shopkeeper Tian.
I heard Gong Jian say: "It's like this. On the 12th, our family plans to move, and then we will move to the county. I came here specifically to say goodbye to you two today."
Upon hearing what he said, Shopkeeper Tian waved his hand and said, "Hey, that's it. What's the point? If your family moves to the county, wouldn't it be even more convenient for us to communicate?" (To be continued)