Xiao Ji is a very shrewd person, usually when he has free time, he carries things to Sanren Pharmacy, he is not interested in anyone, he is to find out the news.

Although Zhao Changqing is not a well-informed person, after all, he was born and raised in the border city, and some things are more familiar than Xiao Ji's account room and Boss Lin. It was the Lin family's shop that shook hands with those ruffians and hooligans on the street, and it was also the line that Zhao Changqing helped build. It's not that Zhao Changqing is so familiar with those people, but mainly because of her amazing martial arts, after Zhao Changqing pinched a silver ingot into a trick in front of a gang leader, these people on the street were polite when they saw her. Moreover, Zhao Changqing runs a medicine shop, and these people fight and kill all day long, and they often come to her shop to bandage. comes and goes, and they are always familiar. At the beginning, Boss Lin had a beautiful face that provoked trouble, and he was provoked a lot, and Boss Lin was not a person who bowed his head lightly, and often clashed with people on the street. Later, I learned that Boss Lin had something to do with the General's Mansion, and these people on the street didn't want to offend her too much, so they thought about finding someone to talk and make peace, so they found Zhao Changqing to be the middleman. In this regard, the two sides talked about wine, and the Lin family's shop was completely peaceful.

Because Zhao Changqing has a good heart and is easy to talk to, the neighborhood Xiaoji account office comes over from time to time to talk and engage in diplomacy, and by the way, he inquires about some news and so on.

Seeing that Xiao Ji's account room brought things over again, Zhao Changqing smiled, "I was about to thank you, why did you bring so many things?" "Last time, Fourth Sister Ling was married, there were only Mr. Su and Zhao Liangdong in the shop, and when there were not enough people, I still went to the next door to borrow Xiao Ji's account room to help. Zhao Changqing has this to say.

Xiao Ji's account room smiled, "It's not a valuable thing, our wife went out in the morning and saw that there were good red fruits to sell, so she bought some more and asked me to send them to you." ”

Zhao Changqing smiled and said, "Thank you." ”

Zhao Liangdong said, "Sister Qing doesn't need Xie Arnold, he has always been on the Three Treasures Hall for nothing, and this time I don't know what to ask you about." "What, I don't know why, Zhao Liangdong really doesn't have a good impression of Xiao Ji's account room, which is good in appearance and behavior, and often teases Xiao Ji's account room.

The Tao of the partial Xiaoji account room is not a little higher than Zhao Liangdong, and when he heard Zhao Liangdong's words, he just smiled and said, "Brother Zhao is really smart, and he immediately said my thoughts, but I can't open my mouth." ”

Zhao Liangdong glanced at him, and said in his heart that this kid really didn't know what kind of incense he burned in his previous life, and he was able to go to Boss Lin to make a bookkeeper, what a good dog! Seeing that the surname Ji was so cheeky, Zhao Liangdong smiled, "It's not good to open your mouth, so don't open your mouth." ”

Xiao Ji's account room took the water bladder on his body, poured some warm ginger water on the stove, and saw that Second Sister Ling was sorting out the account on the side, and took a slow breath and smiled, "It's not good to open your mouth, you have to open it." Then I asked Zhao Changqing about Xu Lian.

Xiao Ji's account office was very embarrassed, and said, "When we first came to the border city, there were always some people who didn't know the root cause to make trouble, but fortunately, now my shop's business is also stable, and everyone is doing business in harmony." In recent days, the third master of the Xu family medicine store often comes to buy materials, and there are customers who come to the door, and we are naturally happy to do business. It's just that Xu Sanye has come to inquire about Sister Lin from time to time in recent days, if I don't say it, he will still be angry, but I don't know what to do? ”

If Xiao Ji's account room didn't see anything on his face, he said to Zhao Changqing with a smile, "Sister Lin's temper is good for ordinary business, and she can always deal with it." Alas, Xu Sanye always comes to the door, and his words are not very steady, Sister Lin is still angry now, I don't know what will happen in the future? If Sister Lin is unhappy one day and hurts Xu Sanye's face, it will not be good. I heard that Dr. Zhao is familiar with the Xu family's medicine store......"

Before Xiao Ji finished speaking, Zhao Changqing had already interrupted Xiao Ji's account and said, "You have found the wrong person." "The affairs of the Xu family, she is not happy to pay attention to it. The more unlucky Xu Lian is, the better.

Second Sister Ling has always been relieved, and said, "I'll go and talk to my uncle." "If you don't know, it doesn't matter to her whether Xu Jian is dead or alive, but the poor thing is Master Xu, that Boss Lin has done a prosperous business in just a few months, and he has gained a firm foothold in the border city, how can he be provoked.

Second Sister Ling is the person who manages the accounts and the warehouse, and the winter weather is cold, and the fire in the hall is burning vigorously and warm, so she also comes to the hall to work and manage the accounts.

Xiao Ji's account room knew that Second Sister Ling had an excellent temperament, and when she saw Second Sister Ling say this, she said, "Thank you Second Sister." ”

Second Sister Ling smiled, "What is there to thank for this, I also have to thank you for giving my uncle a reminder in advance." My uncle couldn't be better, I can't bear to look at him at this age and worry about the affairs of his children and grandchildren, so I should mention it to him. ”

Xiao Ji's account room is really kind, he has been away from home for a long time, and he has gone through some ups and downs, and he is not a person who only relies on will. Life is in the world, harmony and wealth, even if you want to have an attack, you have to leave a line for others.

Zhao Changqing shouldn't be because Zhao Changqing has no relatives with the Xu family, how can she accuse Xu of personal morality, even if she kindly reminds her, it is very annoying. Moreover, in Zhao Changqing's view, Xu Jian was completely self-inflicted. Xiao Ji's account room was not originally said to Zhao Changqing, he was completely intended to be Pei Gong. As expected, Second Sister Ling was really kind-hearted, and she responded without saying a word.

When he returned home, Zhao Changqing said to Mr. Su in private, "This Xiao Ji account room can write well at a young age, and he is also elegant, and he speaks in a very orderly manner, which is really not like an ordinary background." ”

Mr. Su said, "In this world, there are too many unspeakable secrets, you just need to put your mind right, don't go deeper." ”

Zhao Changqing looked at Mr. Su and smiled, "Mr. is reasonable." ”

Mr. Su always felt that Zhao Changqing's words were a little meaningful, but the face she had cultivated earlier didn't feel strange at all, and said, "Ah Bai will be sixteen next year, I want him to give it a try." ”

Zhao Changqing asked, "Is it what Mr. meant, or does Abai mean?" ”

Mr. Su said, "He is studying hard now, and he must want to give it a try, so it's good to give it a try." Mr. Su added, "I have to borrow Xiaoji's account room." ”

Mr. Su bought a few fruits and two jars of good wine, asked Su Bai to carry it, and took Zhao Changqing to visit Boss Lin together.

In the evening, Boss Lin was reconciling accounts with Xiao Ji's account room, and when he saw the neighbors coming to the door, Boss Lin hurriedly got up to greet him and smiled, "It's an honor for you to come to the door." ”

Everyone greeted each other, Zhao Changqing smiled, "I have wanted to come over for a long time, but I have always seen that Sister Lin's shop is busy with business, so it is not good to come and disturb." I wonder when Sister Lin and Xiao Ji's account room will be free? ”

Boss Lin was extremely smart, and said with a smile at the moment, "It seems that this gift is not coming to me, but to Arnold." As he spoke, he glanced back at Xiao Ji's account room.

Xiao Ji's account room was quite flattered, "Doctor Zhao has something to say, why do you need to bring so many things." ”

Mr. Su smiled, "If you come to the door and ask for something, Xiao Ji's account room doesn't need to excuse yourself." He made his intentions clear, "Ah Bai wants to take the next exam next year, my idea of ink, teaching some miscellaneous studies, I'm afraid it's not the right way to take the imperial examination." I think Xiao Ji's account office is a knowledgeable person, and I would like to ask you to help Ah Bai read the article and give some advice. ”

Xiao Ji thought a lot in his heart and smiled, "Actually, my knowledge is also very limited." ”

Boss Lin glanced at Xiao Ji's account room and asked Mr. Su with suspicion, "Mr. is not mistaken, right?" Are you looking for Arnold to help Abai read the article? Looking Ji Nuo up and down, Boss Lin shrugged, "He just knows a few words, when he first started to make an account for me, he was not familiar with the abacus, and I even taught him the ability to count accounts, can he help Ah Bai read articles?" Ah Bai is a quasi-talent! ”

This feeling of being despised by your sweetheart...... Fortunately, Xiao Ji's account room was despised by Boss Lin, and he was very adaptable. Xiao Ji's account office is a gentle person, and said to Mr. Su quietly, "In the past, when I was in my hometown, my father also pointed out my articles, but he didn't get one or two merits and left out. I don't dare to give advice, after all, I am two years older than Ah Bai, and there are few spiritual students like Ah Bai, but I want to read Ah Bai's articles. ”

Boss Lin covered Xiao Ji's cheeks so sour that he asked with a smile, "Is Sister Lin uncomfortable?" ”

Boss Lin said, "I poured my teeth for Arnold acid." ”

Ji Nuo glared at Boss Lin, Su Bai had already prepared, and seeing that Ji Nuo was being teased by Boss Lin, he couldn't help but smile and presented the article in his sleeve. Ji Nuo slowly unfolded it, looked at it at a glance, nodded and said, "It's already quite literary." Articles like yours are not difficult to test for a talent in the land of Jiangnan literature, and people with literary talents are very easy to infect people when they write articles. You don't lack literary talent, what you lack is some experience. Your article, Zhongxiu is easy, if it ends next year, the head of the case will not dare to say, there must be a child. It is the autumn squirrel, which is also between the two, if the good life is prepared, the autumn squirrel can also be nine out of ten. After a few years of training, with your talent and diligence, it is not difficult to make a spring. The hard part is to get a good place. ”

Su Bai said, "Brother Arnold, except for being able to read, I am not very proficient in anything else. ”

"It's amazing to be able to read." Ji Nuo smiled, he and Sanren Pharmacy are neighbors, and they also know a little about Mr. Su's character. Only a mother like Mr. Su can raise a child like Su Bai. Feeling Mr. Su's character, Ji Nuo did not beat around the bush and said, "I read your article, the writing is flying, and the content is quite informative, which is already very good." But there is one thing you have learned from many of your predecessors. The words of the sages in ancient times are correct, even the four books and five classics of the current imperial examination are still written by the sages. If you want to have an outstanding ranking, you must have extraordinary opinions, and then use the words of the saints as proof, which is the best article. Besides, it is to write an essay that suits the examiner's appetite, so I don't need to say more about this. ”

When Mrs. Lin heard that the neighbors were visiting, she prepared a good table, and the people in the border city were open, not to mention that the two families were people who came out to do business, so there was no need to mention the men's and women's defenses. So Tuan Tuan sat down.

Mrs. Lin is a rather old woman, and she can't tell from her face that she is Boss Lin's mother. Of course, Mrs. Lin was a very gentle person, and this thought was only a passing thought in everyone's heart, and no one would say anything bad about this old woman. In particular, Mrs. Lin kindly prepared the drink, and Mr. Zhao Changqing and Mr. Su Bai thanked him.

Mrs. Lin was overjoyed, and first persuaded Mr. Zhao Changqing and Mr. Su and others, and then said, "Arnold, eat more sweet and sour radish you like." ”

Boss Lin said, "Mother, just buy some big white radishes and put them in the cellar for this kid to eat." This kind of thin radish is very expensive, one pound is enough to buy a room of big white radish, why waste it? I don't like to eat turnips. ”

Mrs. Lin said angrily, "The stewed lamb with white radish is delicious, and this radish sweet and sour is delicious." Doctor Su, Doctor Zhao, don't mind, we Liaodong people are all outspoken and cheerful people, and Ah Qian is even more so. She has a good heart, but she has a straight mouth, often offends people, and I am an incompetent and talentless person, if it weren't for Arnold in front of me, I really wouldn't be at ease. ”

Su Bai knew very well that he was speaking for Xiao Ji's account room, and said, "Aunt Lin, Brother Arnold is very knowledgeable, if Brother Arnold takes the imperial examination, he will definitely be able to take the test." ”

Mrs. Lin was pleasantly surprised, "It turns out that Arnold is so good at learning. ”

Su Bai smiled, "Yes, it's better than me anyway." ”

Mrs. Lin said, "Arnold, you have such skills, let's go to the test for fame in the future." ”

Kino is pretending to be modest, "It's just that I've read a few books." Maybe he thought of something else, Ji Nuo didn't say much, and opened the conversation with a slight smile, "Next year's test for Xiucai, the year after tomorrow is the year of autumn." It's normal for the article to have shortcomings, even the articles on the top list are not perfect, you are young, don't be in a hurry because of this, just adjust slowly. Don't change the rules because of what I said, it will hurt you. ”

Su Bai responded.

When saying goodbye to the Lin family, there was a slight snowfall.

Mrs. Lin ordered Xiao Yahuan to find three umbrellas and said, "Be careful on the road." He added, "It's getting late, Arnold, you put on your coat and send Mr. Su and them a ride." ”

Ji Nuo went to find clothes to wear, Zhao Changqing smiled, "Auntie, no need, my house lives in the back, there is no three steps away." Moreover, although it snows, the night is bright, and the road is easy to argue, so it doesn't hurt. ”

Boss Lin said, "Just carry a lantern." He said to Mrs. Lin in a gentle voice, "The martial arts of the younger sister of the Zhao family are very good, so don't worry about it." ”

Everyone said so, Mrs. Lin just sent them out, and watched them go away, and the Lin family went back to the house.

Mrs. Lin quietly asked her daughter in the house, "Ace, Arnold is so talented and learned, let's not miss his future, or ask Arnold to take the exam to try it out." ”

Boss Lin drank a few glasses of wine, his cheeks were slightly red, and under the candlelight, the bright light was even stronger, and he said lazily, "That depends on what he means." It's late at night, mother, let's rest. ”

Mrs. Lin saw that it was too late, so she only kept the matter in mind and did not mention it for the time being.

Zhao Changqing, Mr. Su, and Su Bai walked on the deserted street, and Zhao Changqing held an umbrella and carried a lantern to light the way. Su Bai held an umbrella and held his mother's arm with one hand, and Mr. Su carried the umbrella upside down to make a cane.

Zhao Changqing smiled, "Unconsciously, it seems that Ah Bai has grown up in the blink of an eye." ”

Su Bai couldn't help but complain when he heard this, "Sister Qing is two years older than me, what you said is similar to my mother." ”

"I've watched you grow up, too." Thinking of Su Bai's white and cute childhood, Zhao Changqing couldn't help laughing. Su Bai was already very smart, and when he heard Zhao Changqing's treacherous laughter, he couldn't help but roll his eyes, for fear that Zhao Changqing would make fun of his troubles when he was young, so he hurriedly said, "Mother, Brother Arnold is really knowledgeable." ”

Mr. Su said, "Do you say that?" "Su Bai has been outstanding in reading since he was a child, and he also has some arrogance as a teenager.

Su Bai said, "That day, Wang Laoshangshu of Zhishi also went to the school, and the mountain chief took our article to Wang Laoshangshu for comment, Wang Laoshangshu read my article, and the meaning of what he said was similar to what Brother Arnold said today." ”

Zhao Changqing said, "Since Xiao Ji's account room has knowledge, Wang Lao Shangshu can't see it usually, and it is easy to see Xiao Ji's account room, if you don't understand anything, just ask him." At this time, don't care about the face, it's true that you get benefits. ”

Su Bai smiled, "I have a good relationship with Sister Qing. ”

Everyone was talking and laughing, and on the way, they met Bai Pozi with Yongfu carrying a lantern to pick up, Zhao Changqing smiled, "I said that I would go back later today, why did you come out again." ”

The white lady smiled, "It's late, and it's snowing again, and the old lady and the lady are not at ease, so they send the slaves and maids to greet the girl and the gentleman." ”

Zhao Changqing smiled, "Yongfu is holding on to grandma, she is old, be careful of your step." ”

After returning home, Zhao Changqing first went to see the old lady, and then went to the main house. Ling smiled, "Now that there is more and more entertainment, what are you going to do in the Lin family's shop to eat and drink, is it possible to partner with Boss Lin to do business?" "The business of the silk shop at home is limited, but Zhao Changqing asked the Ling family to set up another small shop, specializing in selling the seasoning powder that Zhao Changqing and the shopkeeper Li partnered with, which is very good.

Zhao Changqing smiled, "I was going to talk to my mother yesterday, but I forgot about it." It's the account room of Boss Lin's house, a good scholar, Ah Bai will take the test next year, go over today, ask for the article. ”

Ling smiled, "You don't go to the doctor indiscriminately, he has an account room, I believe in the abacus well, how can the article be?" Can you point out Ah Bai? ”

Zhao Changqing smiled, "There are many hidden dragons and crouching tigers in the world, and my mother has never seen Xiao Ji's account room, and when my mother sees it, she won't say this." Ah Bai has to prepare for the exam, and if he is at home, his mother asks the cook to stew more supplements for him to eat. ”

The older Su Bai gets, the more he sees it, and the Ling family's vision is now much broader than before, not to mention that he has watched Su Bai grow up, so he is full of words, "You don't have to worry about this." If you want me to say, he might as well move back home and have all kinds of soup. ”

Zhao Changqing smiled, "Look at what Abai means." ”

Zhao Yong smiled and asked, "Have you eaten wine?" ”

Mrs. Lin set up the table and ate a few cups. Zhao Changqing touched his face, "I feel a little hot on my face." ”

Zhao Yong smiled, "Let's go and rest." After eating wine, sleeping soundly, drinking sobering tea, and sleeping warmly, you will be comfortable tomorrow. ”

Zhao Changqing went back to his house.

After Zhao Changqing left, Ling sighed again, "Seeing that the New Year is coming, Changqing will be eighteen after the old age, what can I do with my family?" ”

Zhao Yong said, "Our daughters want to be good-looking, talented, and talented, are you still worried about getting married?" Don't worry, I know it. ”

"What's the number?" Ling asked.

Zhao Yong prevaricated, "I'll talk about it next year." ”

After all, after many years of husband and wife, Ling can still guess her husband's thoughts, and asked in a low voice, "Are you in love?" ”

Zhao Yong smiled in his eyes, "I really didn't move this heart before, first, Ah Bai Xiao Changqing was two years old, and second, I only thought he was a child before." This year, I realized that I had grown into a young man all of a sudden. Originally, I thought that Ah Bai was two years older than Ah Rong, and he was also the right age. In the past few years, I have taken a closer look, Ah Bai and Changqing get along well, and he and Ah Rong don't talk much. Besides, let's Changqing and Mr. Su, if we are Mr. Su's daughter-in-law, we won't be able to stand the pain anymore. ”

Ling said, "I haven't treated Mr. Su as an outsider, it's just that marrying a Han and marrying a Han, dressing and eating, this family is ......."

"It doesn't have to be a concern. In the past two years, the business of the spice shop has risen, and I heard that those spice powders were sold directly to Beiliang, and there were Mr. Su's shares in them. In the future, you will always have to worry about food and clothing. Zhao Yong said, "Even our Changqing is not the kind of person who can't take care of his family, and he can always live a good life." ”

"It's really Ah Bai, this kid has a future. The character is good, too. Zhao Yong watched Su Bai grow up, and felt that there was no more reliable man in the world than Su Bai, "And knowing the roots, we will not let our Changqing be wronged." ”

Ling hesitated, "Ah Teng is two years older than Changqing, and I hate his mother who deserves a thousand cuts in the past two years." Alas, it was also my second brother's hard life to marry such a broom star. When I went back to my parents' house, my mother said that many people said goodbye to Ah Teng, but Ah Teng refused. What Ateng said earlier was true. ”

Zhao Yong sighed, "Ah Teng is sincere, but our Changqing doesn't mean that to him at all, what can we do?" What's more, if Changqing really marries him, what will happen to your second sister-in-law? Infinite right and wrong, why bother to ask your daughter to that heart. It's not as good as Ah Bai, the family is simple, let's help more in the future, and live a peaceful life. ”

Ling didn't want to say anything more.

Mr. Su was also teasing his son in the house, asking him, "What do you think of your sister?" ”

Su Bai didn't realize his mother's meaning, and said with a smile, "Very good." It's just that Sister Qing doesn't have time to make dim sum now, and the dim sum she makes is delicious. ”

Mr. Su didn't seem to have any other meaning when he saw what he said, but he still asked to understand, "I mean, how about telling you about your sister Qing being your daughter-in-law?" ”

Su Bai didn't roll his eyes directly, and hurriedly said, "Mother, what are these words?" This, this, this ......" stammered and couldn't say anything.

Mr. Su asked with a smile, "Could it be that you didn't mean that, so what did you say that you have something to do with your sister?" ”

"I, I just said that I thought of a place with Sister Qing, what kind of words did my mother say." Su Bai soaked his feet and said, "I am like a sister who is my own sister, how can I ...... to be a husband and wife."

Mr. Su asked, "What do you like?" Then I will find you a little daughter-in-law according to your standards. ”

Su Bai said in a big tone, "Let's wait until I get the Jinshi, the girls I know now, except for Sister Qing, are all local girls, and there is nothing to look at." ”

Mr. Su smiled and listened to him, so he stopped mentioning Zhao Changqing.

Su Bai relaxed a little, he has a good relationship with Sister Qing, it is completely the relationship between sister and brother. Moreover, Sister Qing, the bad guy, still makes fun of the mess about wetting the bed when he was a child and eating apples to lose his teeth when he changed his baby teeth, and he will watch him more lively than his mother. If you marry such a wife, what husband will you have to inspire in the future!

Su Bai nervously told the old lady repeatedly, "Mother, don't think about this anymore, you know?" ”

Mr. Su smiled, "I know, I know." ”

The author has something to say: I drank too much yesterday...... One more ~