Although Gong Jian refused the request of his younger siblings, he added: "I know that you are all good children who are hardworking and willing to work. During this year, the second brother took care of the rabbits and chickens at home, and the younger sister had to do knitting in addition to housework. You've all worked hard this year. So, when the snow melts and the road is good, I'll take you to the town to play. “

Gong Yu and Gong Yue listened to his words, and then they became happy again, and Gong Yu did not forget to remind: "Big brother, you have to inform me in advance when the time comes, I still have to arrange things in the backyard before I can go out." ”

Gong Jian's father and mother were very relieved to see that their children were so motivated and hardworking. The two glanced at each other, and they both saw in each other's eyes, the expectation of a new life. The family was decided.

The next day, Gong Jian stepped on knee-high snow and walked to the town step by step. He first went to the Tian Kee grocery store in the town.

At this time, he was already very familiar with the shopkeeper. As soon as he saw Gong Jian enter the door, the shopkeeper hurriedly greeted him: "Brother Gong, why are you here with such a heavy snow today?"

The shopkeeper muttered in his heart: On this day when the snow is closing the mountain, this kid will not go into the mountains to hunt again. For more than a year, he knew that Gong Jian had sold a lot of prey in their store.

Gong Jian looked left and right, and it was estimated that because of the heavy snow today, there were no customers in the grocery store now. He greeted the shopkeeper with a smile: "Uncle Tian, I'm not here to see you, this year's snow is really big." ”

Gong Jian and the shopkeeper have been together for so long, and the two have long been acquainted, which can be seen from the title.

The shopkeeper saw that Gong Jian came this time, and he didn't bring any prey. He was still a little worried just now, and his worried heart relaxed: "Brother Gong, you scared me, I thought you were still in the mountains in this weather." It's okay, it's okay, it's me who is different. ”

He looked at the store, Xiao Er was sent to the back by him just now, and sorted out the goods. At this time, there were only the two of them in the store.

"The snow this time was so heavy that not even a few people in the town came out. I'm very quiet today. It just so happens that you are here, so let's have two drinks at noon. ”

When Gong Jian heard the shopkeeper say this, he touched his head a little embarrassedly: "Then it's a coincidence that I'm here, I'm going 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. Slowly getting in touch, the two have even more feelings, in his opinion, Gong Jian in front of him is like a junior of his own family.

"Don't bother me, you can come and have two drinks with me, I'm very happy old man. ”

The shopkeeper stretched his neck, looked at the snowflakes that were still falling outside, and said with some emotion.

"This year's snow is really early, and it has just snowed so much in winter. I guess it's going to be cold this winter. ”

Gong Jian followed the shopkeeper's gaze and also looked at the snow on the ground outside: "Didn't you say that the snow is a good year, it is estimated that next year's harvest should be good." ”

When the shopkeeper heard his words, he said with great feelings: "Hey, for the common people, the most important thing is to have a good weather. In the past few years, the years have been good, and the people in the nearby towns have been rich in food and clothing for a few years, and they finally have some money in their hands. ”

"Otherwise, if this kind of snow were placed in a disaster year, it is estimated that many people would suffer from cold and hunger. I just hope that the snow will stop soon, and if it continues to fall like this, it is estimated that some old houses will collapse in the next few days. ”

Gong Jian thought about the snow that had come along the way. He opened his mouth to comfort: "Uncle Tian, you don't have to worry, I have come all the way, and the snow is getting lighter and lighter." You can see that the sky is getting brighter and brighter, and it is estimated that this snow will not last long.

The shopkeeper heard Gong Jian say this, and his frowning brows were slowly released. "That's great. Hey, if it doesn't snow in winter, I'm worried about next year's harvest, and if it doesn't snow, I'm worried about snowstorming. The life of ordinary people is really not easy. “

Gong Jian saw that he temporarily persuaded the shopkeeper's worried mood, and he hurriedly changed the topic: "Uncle Tian, I came today, and I need your help with one more thing." “

When the shopkeeper heard that Gong Jian had something to do, he hurriedly asked: "Brother Gong, just say something." “

After more than a year of communication, the shopkeeper can be regarded as understanding Gong Jian's temperament. This kid never asks for help when he can solve it on his own. He has the right idea and strong ability. Anyway, it's been so long, and the shopkeeper really hasn't seen it, what can stump him.

At the same time, this child is generous and thoughtful. I have a lot of respect for myself as an old man, and sometimes there are too many customers in the store, or I meet some difficult customers. Gong Jian stepped forward to help if he could help.

The shopkeeper will take such good care of Gong Jian, on the one hand, because he thinks that he has to support his family at a young age. But on the one hand, I was really helped by Gong Jian, and I was a little embarrassed.

So today, when he heard Gong Jian actually speak, he asked himself for help. The shopkeeper didn't ask for it, so he didn't listen to Gong Jian yet, what exactly he wanted to help, so he kept agreeing.

Gong Jian agreed to help when he heard that the shopkeeper was so happy, and immediately reached out and took out a piece of paper from his arms. He unfolded the paper in front of the shopkeeper, laid it flat on the counter, and motioned to the shopkeeper to look at the picture on it.

"Uncle Tian, I want to play such a pot. Do you know anyone in town who has this craft?"

The shopkeeper picked up the paper from the counter. He looked closely and looked closely, and there was a strange drawing on it. In addition to the drawings, the approximate dimensions and some details are also marked on it. If it weren't for Gong Jian himself saying that this was a pot, he really couldn't see what it was.

The shopkeeper thought about it for a while, and then he said: "The king blacksmith in this town has the best craftsmanship. But I can't guarantee that he'll be able to build it. Why don't you do that, I'll take you to his store first. If he can do it, that's great, but if he can't, then you don't have to worry. I can send us a caravan and inquire about other places. “

Gong Jian was very happy, he didn't plan to ask Shopkeeper Tian to help him inquire about this, he came to town today with a drawing, originally wanted to find the blacksmith shop to inquire by himself. If the people in the town can't do it, he will come to seek the help of the shopkeeper again.

Just now, he just wanted to come out with a piece of paper and change the topic, but he didn't expect the shopkeeper to be so enthusiastic that he wanted to take him with him to find the best blacksmith master's shop in town.

(End of chapter)