Chapter 2~69 Autumn
Mrs. Xia rarely goes out often, even if she visits the door, that is, the two families that are very close. www.biquge.info However, it's not like she doesn't want to go out for a walk. Now that Xia Zhi is instigating, and he said that he wants to accompany her to go shopping, of course Mrs. Xia is also willing to go to the temple fair to have a look.
Old Man Xia was talking and laughing at their ancestors and grandchildren, and a smile gradually appeared on his face. These days, because of the summer solstice, the people in the family seem to be much more lively and happy.
After dinner, Xia Zhi came to Li Xia's house to play. Xia Qiao and the little black fish are already there. Needless to say, the little black fish said that he couldn't wait to be with Li Xia all the time. Xia Qiao, who is more shy, also gets along very well with Li Xia, and is very willing to come to Li Xia in his free time, even if he doesn't ask any questions, he is willing to talk to Li Xia.
Li Xia was looking through the things that the family brought to him.
This time, the Li family brought him more things than usual. The weather is getting cooler, but it's not time for the seasons to change. But Li Xia's mother has already brought all the autumn clothes to Li Xia.
"I can't wear so many clothes. Li Xia looked at the clothes with a large burden, checked them casually, and showed an annoyed expression. Then he discussed with Xia Qiao and asked Xia Qiao to help him wear two sets. "We're about the same size. ”
Xia Qiao hurriedly waved his hand, knowing that Li Xia wanted to give him clothes. Now that the summer solstice is in charge, he is dressed much better than before.
"Brother Li Xia, if you don't wear the old clothes and give me one or two pieces, it's okay, I can't ask for these new clothes. Xia Qiao is very realistic.
"Why don't you want new clothes? Why don't I wear it for two days and give it to you?" Li Xia said with a smile.
Isn't this still going to give Xia Qiao new clothes?
"Daqiao, you're too polite to me. You see, you can be regarded as studying with me now, and we are called teachers and friends. I'm still a brother or a gentleman, I'll give you a piece of clothing, and you won't accept it?" Li Xia said to Xia Qiao again.
Xia Qiao blushed, he was very grateful to Li Xia, but he felt that he had received too much favor from Li Xia, and he had nothing to repay Li Xia.
"My brother has clothes to wear. Li Xia, you should keep these clothes for yourself. Xia Solstice spoke.
This sentence can be regarded as relieving Xia Qiao. Li Xia had no choice but to smile and shake his head, and no longer said anything about giving Xia Qiao clothes. But you don't want new clothes, but you don't want old clothes.
Li Xia has reached this level of relationship with the people of the Xia family, and he is not worried at all that talking like this will be regarded as charity.
"Old clothes are fine. Xia Zhi immediately responded, "Li Xia, if you have old clothes that you can't wear, give them to us." I guess my brother can wear it, or if he changes it, he can also wear it for his uncle and Xiaoshuer. ”
In the Zhuang family, it is common for younger siblings to wear old clothes that older siblings can't wear. And although Li Xia is not surnamed Xia, in the eyes of several children of the Xia family, he is no different from their elder brother.
Li Xia immediately smiled and nodded, and immediately went to find two old clothes to give to Xia Zhi. He also said that he would write a letter home and ask her mother to pack up the old clothes he didn't wear and send them over.
Li Xia's old clothes are actually not old, they are not worn at all, and the materials are all good.
Xia Zhi took Li Xia's old clothes to Mrs. Xia, so that Mrs. Xia could see which child in the family could wear them. Mrs. Xia rubbed the material of Li Xia's clothes and admired it in her mouth.
"It's a pity that this dress has been changed, and I think the bridge can still be worn. Let's wear it for the bridge. Let him be careful and give it to Xiaoshu'er later. Mrs. Xia said.
Now the life of the family is richer, but the habit of thrift cannot be abandoned, which is to be diligent and thrifty.
Old Man Xia watched from the side, although he didn't speak, he nodded again and again, agreeing with their approach.
"Sixteen, I'm going to make a set of clothes for Li Xia, and I'm looking forward to the change of seasons. Old Mrs. Xia discussed with Xia Zhi again. She has prepared the money to make clothes for Li Xia.
"Okay. Xia Zhi felt that Mrs. Xia's plan was very good, "Milk, then you make one set, and I will do one set." Let's pull a little more cloth and make a set for the big guys. ”
As for the money to buy cloth, Xia Zhi plans to come out of the money earned from the stall, which can be regarded as a benefit for everyone.
Mrs. Xia naturally didn't say anything bad, and she also asked Xia Zhi if she planned to make clothes for Li Xia herself. Don't look at Xia Zhi's young age, but he can already make a set of clothes independently.
Xia Solstice smiled.
She made a pair of shoes for Li Xia, and the soles were still picked up by Sun Lan'er. It's not that she won't do it, it's not that she doesn't want to do it, she just doesn't have much free time.
"Then you buy the cloth, sew two stitches, and I'll help you with the rest, and then I'll say that you made it." Mrs. Xia said very understandingly.
Xia Zhi pursed his lips and smiled, thinking to himself, is this considered cheating.
"Milk, I'll see when the time comes, if I have the time to do it, I'll do it myself. Xia Zhi said to Mrs. Xia with a smile.
"Everything. Mrs. Xia replied with a smile.
Then the summer solstice walked back to Westinghouse. Li Xia was still looking through the pile of clothes with a little annoyance. "Li Xia, I'll help you sort it out. ”
Xia Zhi felt that Li Xia was a little clumsy, although compared to Li Xia's identity, he was relatively good at taking care of himself.
"Okay. Li Xia immediately responded, and gave up his position to Xia Zhi, as if he was afraid that Xia Zhi would regret it.
Xia Zhi helped Li Xia sort out his clothes, match them one by one, and hang them outside immediately, and the ones that were used after a few days were folded and put in the cabinet.
After packing it up like this, she found that there was a small burden in the big baggage. The plain white silk surface is also embroidered with bright patterns, as if it is a daffodil.
Xia Zhi picked up the little baggage, but she didn't open it immediately, but asked Li Xia, "What is this?"
Li Xia only found out that there was still an entrainment in this baggage. He glanced at the furoshiki, and his face turned slightly red. This little change did not escape the eyes of the summer solstice.
"Ha! Li Xia, you can't let me see it, frankly. You tell me the truth, and I'll give you something. Xia Zhi said, as if he was afraid that Li Xia would come to grab the burden, and he would raise the burden.
Li Xia raised his hand to support his forehead. "There's nothing you can't see. But it's okay to see it or not. "Li Xia meant, I still hope that Xia Solstice will not look at it.
"Cut. Xia Zhi put down his hand and handed the small burden to Li Xia, "Look at what scares you." You can't just let me see it. I can still be strong to see what is going on. ”
Li Xia took the little burden over, and saw that Xia Zhi continued to help him pack his clothes, and he didn't take this seriously at all. Li Xia smiled.
"It's nothing, I don't even know what it is, so let's take a look. With that, Li Xia opened the little baggage.
There wasn't much of a letter or anything like that in the little baggage, just a pencil case. The material of the pencil case is very exquisite, and the embroidery pattern is chic, very beautiful.
"Who embroidered it for you, it's pretty good. The little black fish leaned over and asked.
Don't look at the little black fish and Li Xiahao. If Li Xia's things didn't tell the little black fish, the little black fish wouldn't touch them when he was a child.
Xia Zhi also glanced at Li Xia and felt that this bag was definitely not embroidered by Li Xia's mother. It should be some young girl, probably Li Xia's cousin Bing'er. I don't know why, but the summer solstice feels this way.
Li Xia took the pencil case in his hand and looked at it for a while, and then handed it to the little black fish: "Uncle, you are rare." If you are rare, you will give it to you. ”
Little black fish also like nice things. He and Li Xia were never polite, so they took the pencil case. The little black fish looked at the pencil case over and over again, and really liked it.
"Li Xia, do you really give it to me?" the little black fish also asked, as if she was afraid that Li Xia would regret it. What a beautiful bag.
"Of course it is. Uncle, have I ever pretended to be a fake with you?" Li Xia said with a smile.
"Okay, I want it. Li Xia, you're so interesting. I'll ask my mother to embroider one for you. In Little Heiyuer's cognition, those clothes were made for him by Li Xia's mother, and this pencil case is naturally too.
"That's fine. Li Xia also responded immediately, not polite to the little black fish at all.
The little black fish happily put away the pencil case.
Xia Zhi glanced at Li Xia obliquely. "Li Xia, are you okay?"
"It's okay, what's wrong?" Li Xia had a puzzled expression.
Xia Zhi glanced at it again and didn't say anything. She didn't bother to take care of Li Xia. If the pencil case was really embroidered by Cousin Bing'er for Li Xia, Li Xia gave it to a baby she didn't know, I was afraid that Cousin Bing'er would cry sadly.
The little black fish is good at everything, but it's too naughty. Such a good pencil case falls into his hands, but I am afraid that it will never be long before it will be unrecognizable.
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Autumn is a season full of happiness for the villagers.
That morning, it began to rain again. Everyone was idle, so they all sat around and talked and laughed. Mrs. Xia didn't laugh with everyone, but kept busy in the hall. She would bring in two roasted buds, two roasted sweet potatoes, and finally a pot of peanuts.
Before the autumn harvest, the peanuts are not fully ripe, so there is a lot of water, and there is a sweet taste compared to the ripe time.
The Xia family didn't plant peanuts this year, and these peanuts were sent by Mrs. Wu.
Peanuts that have grown well but are not yet fully ripe are the most delicious when boiled in salted water, and can also be a good accompaniment to the dinner table.
Therefore, Old Man Xia instructed Mrs. Xia to let her stay a little: "I will have a good drink later." ”
"I can't forget your wine. Mrs. Xia smiled and said, "I still need your orders, and I'll be there for you." ”
Old man Xia was counted by his wife like this, so naturally he would not be angry. He explained to Mrs. Xia with a smile: "Isn't this Li Xia here, it's a little cold today, I have to drink two cups with Li Xia." ”
"You will be the shield of that family, Li Xia. Old Mrs. Xia whispered, but ruthlessly exposed Old Man Xia.
Old Man Xia was slightly embarrassed, and hurriedly glanced in the direction of the children. Several children were looking down and laughing, and they didn't know if they heard what the old couple said.
I must have not heard it, Old Man Xia thought comfortingly.
There was nothing to do on a rainy day, Xia Zhi stayed in the backyard all day, and she also called Sun Lan'er over to play with everyone.
Sun Lan'er came and also talked with the big guy, but more time was spent helping Mrs. Xia with things, or doing needlework that she never seemed to finish.
When it was almost noon, Mrs. Xia came to discuss with Xia Solstice what to eat for lunch. Xia Zhi asked everyone's opinion, and everyone wanted to eat pancakes.
"Then let's spread the pancakes. Old Lady Xia immediately smiled and nodded in response.
Now the family stalls pancakes, and there is no need to go to Mrs. Wu's house to borrow pancakes. Xia Zhi made enough money to set up a stall, so he bought one at the grocery store in town. The quality of this pancake is particularly good, and it is specially transferred from the city by the owner of the grocery store for the summer solstice.
Mrs. Xia went to adjust the batter and prepared to spread the pancakes.
On the summer solstice, I put on a poncho and went to the garden to pick vegetables.
In early autumn, beans and cucumbers have long been shelf, but there are still eggplants, leeks, cabbage, radishes and newly planted spinach, etc., and there are still many things to eat.
And the original cucumbers and beans are gone, but there are other cucumbers and beans that come down in autumn.
The cucumber varieties that come down in autumn are called dry cucumbers, which are not the slender strips that Futian eats, but are coarse and fat, and are sweeter than Futian's cucumbers. The autumn bean varieties are called August busy, which means that by August, it will be big ~ big ~ and harvested.
These vegetables harvested in autumn taste better than those harvested in Futian, and at the same time are more nutritious, but at the same time they are rarer, because after all, the weather is gradually getting colder.
On the summer solstice, I picked dry cucumbers, was busy in August, and eggplant, and there were bean sprouts at home, and then bought some dried tofu and cut some shredded ham, which was a side dish with rich pancakes.
Everyone ate lunch in the backyard, and Old Man Xia asked Xia Qiao to invite Tian. Tian was reserved, and finally came. However, compared to other people, Tian's backyard was still a little restrained, but it was much smoother than in the past, and he didn't show anyone's face, and he didn't have a conflict with Old Man Xia.
After the meal, Tian helped clean up before returning to the front yard by himself.
Old Man Xia was very emotional.
Tian's meaning is to let Xia Zhi, Xia Qiao and Xiao Shu'er follow her to the town to participate in Tian Dabao's face.
The eldest girl and the second girl are not stupid, maybe they still understood the reminder of the summer solstice after all, so they sent a letter to the backer Tun'er and asked the old man Tian what to do. It is said that Old Man Tian did not come up with a specific charter, but only asked for a decent way to do it, and to suppress the Yue family.
Only when the Yue family is calmed down, will the girl of the Yue family obediently marry Tian Dabao, and after getting married, it will be smooth, and she will not have any other thoughts.
During this period, Tian went to Linshui Town again, discussed with the eldest girl and the second girl, and finally decided to book a banquet from the restaurant in the town. I don't know what means the big girl used to pull out enough money from Liu Fatzi's hands!