Chapter 189 Human Trafficking

Compared with Qiu Chen's surprise and nervousness, Mrs. Huang was calm and calm, and with a slight respect that was not annoying, she smiled and bowed to Qiu Chen and Shopkeeper Cheng and said, "I've seen Madame." See the process shopkeeper! ”

Shopkeeper Cheng glanced at Qiu Chen, raised his hand with a smile and said, "I said Mrs. Huang, you don't use this kind of false courtesy." However, I can tell you clearly, this lady wants no one at all, if so...... What's wrong, don't talk about others, our owner won't agree! ”

The smile on Mrs. Huang's face became deeper and deeper, and her expression was respectful twice, and she bent her knees again and said with a smile: "Look at what the big shopkeeper said, the mother-in-law doesn't dare to say anything else, but she knows how to keep to herself the most, and she also knows a letter the most." Hehe, it's also the mother-in-law's trickery, since the shopkeeper Cheng called the mother-in-law, he must also be able to afford the mother-in-law, no matter what the mother-in-law says, he can't lose face to the big shopkeeper! ”

"Okay, don't talk about these things. Presumably, you also know Madame's conditions, so hurry up and call the people you brought in. Shopkeeper Cheng waved his hand impatiently and commanded.

Mrs. Huang responded with a smile, walked to the door and beckoned to the door: "Come in!" ”

As her voice fell, more than 20 people walked in from outside the door, including men and women, in the prime of life in their twenties and thirties, and girls in their teens. As these people came in, Qiu Chen's eyes turned to Huang Pozi's curiosity about these people. I saw this group of people, although they were all dressed in general, and there were even two people with patches on their clothes, but without exception, they were all washed, their faces were not good, and their heads and faces were also very neat, and these people were indeed as Cheng said before, obviously they had received 'pre-job training', all of them looked respectful, hung their heads and forced their hands, although there were many people, they stood in order according to their height in a very orderly manner, and knelt down and saluted to the top with Huang Pozi's words.

At this time, it can no longer be done by the shopkeeper Cheng.

Qiu Chen raised his hand and said, "Get up!" ”

Immediately, after everyone kowtowed and got up, Qiu Chen said again: "Raise your head!" ”

said this in his mouth, but Qiu Chen felt a little sweaty, these words are too familiar, in countless costume TV series and movies, the classic lines of high-ranking people meeting subordinate minions!

Those people were obedient and cooperative, and they raised their heads when they heard the words, but most of them lowered their eyes, and did not dare to raise their eyes to look directly, looking very deferential. Qiu Chen swept his eyes and saw a twelve or thirteen-year-old girl and another woman in her early thirties in the crowd, all looking at her the moment they looked up, especially the disappointment and disdain that flashed in the girl's eyes, which made her look in her eyes.

Yes, although this girl is not very old, but twelve or thirteen years old, she has a good appearance, apricot eyes and peach cheeks, delicate skin, although her body is not enough, but she is slender and slender. With such a look, even if he is sold into slavery, he is unwilling, right?

People don't look down on her! Qiu Chen pursed his lips secretly, and simply ignored these two people, only looking at the others carefully.

Qiu Chen has no requirements for appearance, but quality, or heart, must be haode. You can be unknowledgeable or not smart enough, but the most important thing for those who are bought as servants is loyalty and observance. Between the two, Qiu Chen attaches more importance to keeping points.

It is impossible for a stranger who has just been bought, and you want him to be extremely loyal, but loyalty can be cultivated and a sense of identity can be gradually enhanced, but the premise of all this is to have a good heart and keep his duty. The duty here does not mean that you can't have your own pursuits, or that you don't want to get rid of inferior slavery. But if this pursuit is fought for by legitimate means, through his own efforts and diligence in exchange for a better life and social status, such a person, Qiu Chen will appreciate and help, such as Chengzi. However, for the sake of their own selfish interests, they disregard honesty and shame, disregard conscience and morality, and use selfish means that harm others or even harm others to achieve their own goals.

However, after a cup of tea, Qiu Chen looked at more than 20 people, and after finding no other problems, Qiu Chen opened his mouth and said to Huang Pozi: "Let them tell themselves, what is their name, they are all older, they are illiterate, who is in the family, what else will they have, picky eater, what they like to eat, what fabric they like the most, what color ......"

Qiu Chen said no less than ten questions in one breath, and Huang Pozi couldn't help but be stunned when she heard it, and even the shopkeeper Cheng was a little stunned.

Swallowing her saliva, Mrs. Huang's face stiffened and said, "Please atone for your sins, Mrs. didn't remember what Mrs. said." ”

Qiu Chen raised his eyes to look at Mrs. Huang, waved his hand and said, "Forget it, let them say it themselves, as long as it is related to themselves, the more detailed the better!" ”

Mrs. Huang respectfully bent her knees and turned to those people: "You can meet my mother-in-law and me, it is also our fate, this mother-in-law will remind you again, the lady in front of you is gentle and generous, and it is your blessing to meet Mrs. You can meet Mrs., it only depends on whether you can enter the eyes of Mrs. Xiaoxi, let's start with you! ”

As she spoke, Mrs. Huang pointed to a little girl on her left hand at the front, this girl named Xiaoxi was not tall, and in the generally thin crowd, she seemed a little rounded, with a round face and round eyes, and after being called by name, she quickly looked up, and happened to look at Qiu Chen's peaceful gaze, slightly stunned, and then lowered her eyes, bent her knees towards Qiu Chen, and then spoke.

The first one was named to speak, Xiaoxi was inevitably a little nervous, and stumbled and said: "Hui, Mrs. Hui, slave maid, slave maid Xiaoxi, born in the eleventh day of this year, the sixteenth day of the first month, illiterate, the home is in Nanpu Yingzi, Qingshui County, there are still parents and a younger brother and a sister at home, the slave and maid are ranked second, the eldest sister has been married a year ago, and the slave and maid will cook, wash clothes, feed the pigs and farm the land...... Not picky eaters, what to eat......"

As she spoke, Xiaoxi's nervousness weakened, and her speech gradually became smoother. When it came to what he would do, he showed a slight hint of confidence, but when it came to his own preferences, he choked up, was stunned for a moment, and bent his knees to Qiu Chen: "Mrs. Hui, the slaves and maids have been wearing homespun cloth woven by their mothers since they were children, only black and indigo...... However, the fabric woven by the slave maid is excellent, the thickest and most durable, and the most haode ...... in the whole village."

"Alright, don't talk about these useless things!" Mrs. Huang listened to what Xiaoxi said a little off-topic, and hurriedly opened her mouth to stop it.

Xiaoxi was taken aback, and immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed to plead guilty: "Madam, slave maid, slave maid knows that she is wrong, please don't be angry!" ”

Qiu Chen smiled slightly: "It's okay." Get up and stand aside! ”

Xiao Xi got up suspiciously, followed Qiu Chen's finger and stood in the empty space on the side, looked at Qiu Chen nervously and turned her eyes again, listening to the second little girl introduce herself.

The second is a yellow and thin little girl, with a delicate appearance, and her height seems to be slightly taller than Xiaoxi, but her demeanor is not as bright as Xiaoxi.

"The slave's family is surnamed Huo, named Chunxiang, a person from Shunhe Village, Qinghe County, 12 years old this year, his parents died, and he has a younger brother, and he is also with me, together with the slave and maid, the slave and maid know a few words, can needle the girl red, and can also go to the stove...... The slave and maid can do any work, but I only ask the lady to be gracious, accept the slave and the maid, and also accept the slave and the slave brother, so that the slave and the maid can ...... in one place."

As he spoke, he pulled over an eight or nine-year-old boy, knelt in front of Qiu Chen, and kowtowed.

This time there was such an unexpected situation, but Mrs. Huang did not stop shouting, but looked at Qiu Chen, observed Qiu Chen's face, and said: "Madam, this sister and brother are also pitiful, originally there was some land in the family, but in the spring of last year, their mother died of illness, and my father soon died, leaving only this sister and brother who were helpless, but the land was dominated by the clan...... These two children are also sensible and polite, and the mother-in-law also boldly begged Mrs. to give a favor and leave their sister and brother together! As he spoke, he bowed again.

Qiu Chen frowned slightly, although this Chunxiang is knowledgeable and literate, but children with this kind of life experience are easy to hate, and for her who buys girls, it is not as easy to use as a simple and lively child like Xiaoxi......

After thinking for a while, Qiu Chen spoke: "Chunxiang, since you know that you have taken your brother out of your village, you must also have a plan for the future, so tell me what your plans are in the future." ”

Mrs. Huang was slightly stunned, glanced up at Qiu Chen, and subconsciously wanted to turn back to remind Chunxiang, but was stopped by Qiu Chen: "Mrs. Huang, don't interject, stand aside!" ”

Mrs. Huang's heart was slightly cold, she didn't dare to say anything, bent her knees, lowered her head and retreated to the side.

Chunxiang was also apprehensive and uneasy about Qiu Chen's question, holding her brother's hand tightly, with a touch of blue and white, and trembling slightly. Her brother's hand was hurt when he was grabbed by his sister, and he felt his sister's fear and nervousness, and his eyes couldn't help but redden. As a result, the already thin siblings are prostrate on the ground, and their appearance is even more pitiful.

If Qiu Chen had first arrived here, he might have accepted this pair of sisters and brothers without asking, but since the Qinghe family's affair, she has inevitably been much more vigilant and picky about employing people, especially those who have to serve in front of herself and her family. Buying a slave or maid, it seems that the master's family is in an absolute position, but a slave who does not use ill-intentioned slaves may be on the road. Besides, Qiu Chen is busy every day, she is tired enough, she buys people to live more comfortably for herself and her family, but not to buy some invisible bombs to go back, day and night, this matter is about herself and the people closest to her, and she can't do it willfully.

Qiu Chen sat upright, and the tension of buying and selling human beings for the first time had dissipated, and he was replaced by wholehearted caution.

Chunxiang pulled her younger brother to kneel on the ground, full of nervousness and fear, but she also knew that this lady seemed to have a gentle temper and was easy to talk, but she was not a fool, if she didn't tell the truth, she was afraid that she wouldn't be able to hide it from the other party, but missed this opportunity, after all, the other party just asked her about her future plans, and did not refuse to accept them together, that is, whether to accept them or not depends on whether she can satisfy the other party with her answer.

The room was quiet, and almost everyone's attention was on Haruka, which made her feel pressured, but she also knew that she didn't have time to hesitate and think, she had to be decisive and neat, and sometimes too much hesitation would often lose the trust of others. These, when her parents were there, she didn't have to bother, but her mother and father died of illness one after another, and when she was young, she took her younger brother and evaded the secret calculations of those uncles in the clan again and again to save her two lives, and in order to survive, she simply took her younger brother and sold herself to Mrs. Huang......

Therefore, in less than a year, her mind is far more mature and deeper than her peers, and as the lady in front of her said, she has already made arrangements for the future...... Or rather, it's just that there are arrangements for his brother's future. As for herself...... I didn't think much about it.

Quickly made up her mind, Chunxiang tried to calm herself down, kowtowed again, and then raised her head, looked at Qiu Chen, and said: "Mrs. Hui, Chunxiang has thought that after Chunxiang gets the approval of the master's family, she will ask the master's family for a favor, so that her younger brother can read and write, and in the future, she will redeem herself for her younger brother so that he can participate in the scientific examination." I don't dare to hide my wife, my father has passed the Xiucai exam, and I have always hoped that my younger brother can surpass him in his studies when he was alive...... This is Haruka's only bit of obsession, other than that, Haruka just wants to serve well, and there is no other extravagant hope! ”

After speaking, he stopped pleading, but slammed his head on the ground with a soft bang.

Seeing his sister like this, Brother Chunxiang glanced at Qiu Chen with a worried expression, and pleaded with red eyes: "Madam, I'...... The little one can not study, and I beg the lady not to blame my sister. My sister does a good job of needlework and cooks deliciously...... The small, the small ones will grind the ink and clean the ...... In the future, he will be loyal...... I beg Mrs. to keep our sister and brother, the little one, the little one will work hard to repay Mrs. in the future! After speaking, he also kowtowed to the ground, and said no more.

This child is only seven or eight years old, similar to Junyan, and is left in an ordinary family, and he is still only an age that is too much for a dog, but this child, because of the death of his parents, was forced to taste all kinds of hardships in the world prematurely...... It's really rare.

What's more, Haruka's arrangements for her future life, or expectations, are not delusional or difficult in her opinion...... That's it! I will no longer test my ruthlessness.

After a little hesitation, Qiu Chen spoke: "Well, I know, you guys get up and stand on Xiaoxi's side!" ”

Chunxiang was overjoyed on her face, and she exhaled silently, pulled her younger brother, who was a little ignorant, kowtowed again, lowered her eyes and retreated to stand behind Xiaoxi.

This trip, Mrs. Huang brought a total of eight girls, all of them were eleven, twelve or thirteen years old, after Xiaoxi and Chunxiang, the other six girls also came up to introduce themselves, the girl with outstanding appearance was named Xiuli, when she came up to answer, she was fluent in language, but her eyes were rolling around, and it could be seen that she was not a safe one. In addition, there is a thirteen-year-old girl, her appearance is not bad, but her personality can be seen to be very stubborn, when she looks at people, her eyes are a little straight, and there are two who look melancholy, but one says that she likes to eat Fucheng's three-yuan cakes, and the other says that she likes slippery satin...... These four were eliminated by Qiu Chen.

The mother-in-law came six, Qiu Chen did not decide immediately, but waited for the six boys and eight prime men in the back to introduce themselves, and left a couple and their children. In addition, there was one who embroidered well, and two honest women who had no family business. The kid looked good, so he stayed together. Two of the eight prime of life were left with flickering words, and the remaining six remained, including one of them, who was slightly sloping, and didn't say anything.

After the twenty-five people were optimistic and determined, Mrs. Huang stepped forward and took out a few people who had been eliminated.

Qiu Chen took a sip of tea slowly, then looked at the twenty-five people standing with their hands hanging down below, and said slowly: "I'm just taking a rough look today, leaving you to try to do it for two months." One day at a time, a person's temperament may not be able to see through, but if you want to hide it for two months, you can't ...... Two months later, or if there is anything wrong or unsatisfactory in the meantime, I will have to return you to Mrs. Huang and find another place. Of course, stay with me, don't dare to say anything else, there is absolutely no such thing as treating slaves and maids harshly, as long as you do your best and be loyal to the Lord, I don't dare to say that you will be rich and expensive in the future, but you dare to say that you don't have to worry about food and clothing. In addition, as Haruka said just now, if you have any plans for yourself or your relatives, you can tell me, as long as it is legitimate, I will not blame, and I will not be stingy if I can help. Okay, that's all for now, and you can go down and wash it and change your clothes! ”

After that, Qiu Chen negotiated with Mrs. Huang about the sale and purchase again, and Zuihou negotiated that Qiu Chen would pay half of the value of those people first, and make a deed, and two months later, regardless of whether there were people returning it, the other value of silver would be settled at one time.

After discussing properly, he asked the shopkeeper Cheng to write the deed of sale and act as a witness, Qiu Chen and Mrs. Huang each signed the deed, and Mrs. Huang handed over the deed of 25 people to Qiu Chen, and Qiu Chen also paid half of the value of the silver, and the human transaction was basically completed.

Mrs. Huang took the silver, and said to Qiu Chenfu with joy on her face: "Mrs. is really generous and gentle, but in the future, it will be useful to the mother-in-law, although let the shopkeeper Cheng give a word, the mother-in-law will send Mrs. to the door!" ”

Qiu Chen also said with a smile: "To be able to have suitable manpower is also a blessing to Huang Po, if it is agreed by manpower in the future, there will be a time when the mother-in-law will be used." ”

Huang Pozi likes to listen to this the most, doing human trafficking is also trading, and the most important thing in doing business is to be a word-of-mouth, and to attract a few more repeat customers.

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries, and Mrs. Huang thanked the shopkeeper with a smile on her face, then resigned and went back with a few people selected.

Because the house still needs to be repaired and furnished, Qiu Chen still lives in Yunlai Inn for the time being. Qiu Chen thanked the shopkeeper and said with a smile: "I heard that this trip to the south, Shopkeeper Cheng is going to accompany him, I think it is a high promotion, I haven't congratulated Shopkeeper Cheng yet, why don't we go to Yunzhongxian tonight, and I will congratulate the shopkeeper Cheng on behalf of him." ”

Shopkeeper Cheng hurriedly smiled and arched his hand: "Madame's heart is small and grateful, but I'm afraid it won't be tonight, just now the second son sent a letter, and the second son invited Madame to go to the Luohe River to enjoy the scenery and eat fish!" ”

"Luohe?" Qiu Chen was slightly surprised, "At this hour, isn't the Luohe River frozen, and there is still a view to see?" ”

Shopkeeper Cheng said with a smile: "Madame comes and goes to Fucheng, most of them come and go in a hurry, and I guess I haven't been to Luohe to enjoy it." On the Luohe River in all seasons, there are boatmen to solicit guests to swim the river, enjoy the waterscape in spring, summer and autumn, although it is frozen in winter, it also has a unique flavor, especially the river scenery after the snow, the Qiongshu jade branch, exquisite and dust-free, is also a scene of the Luohe River. There are also very rare fresh fish in winter, all of which are live fish caught by the boatman on the ice, because the fish do not eat in winter, the meat is the most delicate and delicious, without a trace of muddy smell, it is a delicious taste that must be tasted. ”

"Ice fishing?" Unexpectedly, Qiu Chen couldn't help laughing, "Shopkeeper Cheng said it so well, then I can't help but go." Okay, don't bother the second master, then trouble the shopkeeper Cheng to be affected, reply to the second son, I will come to the appointment tonight! ”

Shopkeeper Cheng smiled and agreed, and said a little greeting or two, and made an appointment with Qiu Chen, and after half an hour, Shen Shimo sent someone to pick up Qiu Chen and take her to Yun Jichen's invitation, so he resigned.

Women have to take care of themselves when they go out, not to mention that this Lin lady still has two children, and she has to clean up, so he avoids it and leaves some time for people.

Shopkeeper Cheng left, Qiu Chen, who had been nervous for a long time, also felt tired, and drank a cup of tea crookedly, Yufeng came in and said that the newly bought girl had been taken by Qingjiang to the house to settle down. A few houses over there have already been cleaned up, and those people will be able to clean up in the past.

Qiu Chen said that he knew, so he beckoned Yufeng to bring the two children who were playing in the yard up, and by the way, inform Qin Lichengzi and let them prepare and go to the river at night.

Mother is busy, there is no time to take them to play, Afu Aman is full of depression, I heard that I am going to swim in the river, the two children are happier than the other, even Aman does not need to be hugged by the jade phoenix, upside down with fat little short legs, he ran upstairs, rushed into the room, threw himself into Qiu Chen's arms, and asked happily: "Mother, do you want to go to the river to play?" Are there any lotus flowers? ”

Qiu Chen hahadaxiao, tugging at Aman's little nose, said, "Girl, let's go to the river to play, but at this time, the water in the river is frozen, and there are no lotus flowers...... Isn't there no lotus in the pond in front of our house? ”

As soon as he heard that the water in the river was frozen, Aman was a little disappointed, but Ah Fu said beside him: "Mother, are there fish in the river?" ”

As soon as he heard that there were fish, Aman's eyes lit up again.

Qiu Chen hugged Ah Fu, kissed his son's face, and said with a smile: "Yes, the Luohe River we are going to today is much bigger than the Qingshui River in front of our house, and there are a lot of fish...... And, tonight, there's a ...... to catch fish in the ice."

Before Qiu Chen finished speaking, Ah Fu grinned, and Ah Man also slapped his little slap and cheered.

Looking at the smiling faces of his son and daughter, Qiu Chen also felt full of joy, and when the two little ones were excited for a while, they patted their heads and urged: "Since you want to play, why don't you hurry up and wash your face and change your clothes." If the mother finishes cleaning up, who is not ready, the mother will not take him! ”

"No, you can't leave it full!" Ah Man screamed, and slipped down from Qiu Chen's arms, Yufeng hurriedly stepped forward to hug her, and led the two excited little guys to wash and change clothes.

At the end of a quarter of an hour, Qiu Chen and the two children were packed, Qingxing also came back to say goodbye, Qin Li and the others had already set up the car and were ready to leave, and a young man from the Yunlai Inn also came and waited at the door of the room. Thinking that he could go early and watch the sunset on the frozen river, Qiu Chen didn't delay anymore and set off with everyone.

The Luo River is located in the southeast of Anyang Mansion, almost close to the flow of Anyang City, the southeast corner of Anyang City gathered many wealthy families, digging a canal to attract living water from the Luo River, creating a lake in their own yard to create a lake flowing scenery. Even in the city of Anyang Prefecture, there is a branch of the Luo River, the Xiaoqing River passes through the city, and the foreign exchange into the Luo River in Anyang City, if it is other seasons, many people go to the Luo River to enjoy the fun, they will take a boat in the city, go down the river, and go straight into the Luoshui. However, the river is frozen in winter, and people who want to go to Luoshui to see the river view can only go out of the city and then go to the river.

Fortunately, Luohe and Anyang City are very close, the carriage went out of the city and turned right, but after walking for half an hour, it also arrived at the agreed Luohe South Wharf, Yun Jichen set the agreed place, next to the South Wharf, and then go south for a mile, there is no noisy and redundant wharf here, but there is a cheap wharf. Because the Luo River communicates the north and south, many ships moor here, this wharf is very busy in the other three seasons, and because of this, many shops, guest houses, and taverns have been built along the river along the wharf. Even in the cold winter season, this street is still very bustling with people, and there are almost no shops closed for the New Year, and it is a lively and noisy scene.

Qiu Chen sat in the carriage, raised the curtains, and watched the bustling street through the window with the two children, but he saw some interest, and thought in his heart, Ming'er might make a special trip to see if there were any rare objects that were not available in the local area. The rest is fine, you can buy a clock, even if you don't have a pocket watch, you can have an old-fashioned table clock. She still doesn't know how to judge the time by looking at the sky, this is something Qiu Chen has been thinking about for a long time.

I don't know if it's because of the iron tower temple fair, the streets are full of shops, business is booming, but there are not many small vendors or jugglers, Afu Aman looked at it for a while, and saw some shops and some pedestrians, and there was a lack of interest.

Qiu Chen paid attention to the two children, and saw that they were a little lost, so it was clear when he thought about it, and he was not worried.

After the wharf, not long after, the car stopped in front of a courtyard, Qiu Chen took the children to get out of the car, and in a blink of an eye, he saw that this yard was built by the river, less than a hundred and ten steps, on the small wooden wharf by the river, five or six boats were parked in a staggered manner, and the young man from Yunlai Inn had already run to him with a small guy at this time.

The man at the Yunlai Inn smiled and bowed and said, "Madam, the boat over there is it...... If the lady is tired, she can also go to the yard to rest for a while! ”

Qiu Chen looked at the two eager children, smiled and shook his head: "No need, let's go directly to the boat." ”

The work of the Yunlai Inn hurriedly responded, and another job ran up, bowed and saluted, and led the way forward with a huff in front.

As he walked, Qiu Chen asked, "Is there any spare space on this boat?" ”

The young man of the boat family said: "In the past, our business was good, and this ship was booked in advance, but now it has just passed the New Year, and it has not yet arrived at the Lantern Festival, but it is really good that it is not too busy, and Mrs. is also asking for coincidence, there is just a boat empty!" ”

In order to pull business for his own store, Qiu Chen didn't hear the young man's words for the first time, and he didn't take it to heart, so he took out a small silver ingot of five taels and threw it to the young man: "Just that boat, take my brothers over!" ”

The fellow got the money, smiled so much that he couldn't see his teeth, and said yes again and again.

Qiu Chen turned his head to look at Qin Li again, and said with a smile: "It is said that the fish here is extremely delicious, and your brother should also go and have a few drinks to taste that fish, it may be compared to ours!" ”

Qin Li's rank in the army is not low, and his status is also detached, but he doesn't dare to be arrogant in front of Qiu Chen, seeing Qiu Chen treat them like this, although it doesn't cost much, he feels warm in his heart. However, Qin Li was also transparent, and after thanking him, he still had to take someone to send Qiu Chen's mother and son on the boat.

The two little guys of Ah Fu and Aman had been thinking about chiseling ice and catching fish, and as soon as they heard that Master Li was not with his mother, they immediately abandoned Qiu Chen and followed Qin Li.

Qiu Chen shook her head with a smile, she simply didn't restrain them, and she only took Qingxing Yufeng and walked to the boat.

Daxing and Qingjiang took people to watch the repair of the house, this time Qin Li and the others did not ride horses, so they acted as a coachman, this time Qiu Chen asked them for a boat, and they were relied on by the two little guys of Afu and Aman, but they were also very happy, so they simply picked up the two children one by one and went to play on the ice first.

As soon as Qiu Chen stepped on the pedal, Yun Jichen had already greeted him from the cabin: "Lin Niangzi, the New Year is prosperous!" ”

Qiu Chen also bent his knees slightly: "Happy New Year for the second son!" ”

The two looked at each other, Yun Jichen turned sideways and invited Qiu Chen into the cabin.

The wooden boat, which looked inconspicuous on the outside, immediately felt a warm and faint fragrance coming to his face as soon as he entered the cabin, Qiu Chen smiled and rubbed his hands, and praised: "It's so warm here!" ”

As he spoke, he took off his cloak and handed it to Qing Xing, and walked into a low table in the cabin with Yun Jichen's gesture and sat down, only to see that the windows on both sides of the boat were propped up with wooden poles, and on one side was a trace of unstained snow-sealed river, and the window on the other side looked out, and I happened to see a round of orange-red sun, spreading golden light in the air, it was precisely the sunset of the long river, reflecting the white and endless snow scene, which was really beautiful and dizzying.

After enjoying the beautiful scenery silently for a while, Qiu Chen came back to his senses, and the slightest warmth from the cabin under his body was thought to be that the smoke cage was placed in the hollow of the cabin, and a brazier was also placed in each of the four corners of the cabin, which made it difficult to sit in the cabin with the window open, but he didn't feel a trace of chill.

Turning her eyes slightly, she saw the layout in the cabin clearly, and Qiu Chen couldn't help but sigh in her heart, this kind of arrangement was really a comfortable enjoyment that she had never seen or imagined.

There was no one else in the cabin, and after Yufeng Qingxing waited for Qiu Chen to take off her cloak, she was led to the back cabin by a beautiful girl. At this moment, there were dried fruit snacks and a pot of fragrant tea on the low table, Yun Jichen sat with a smile, holding the pot and pouring tea for Qiu Chen.

Qiu Chen was also not polite, seeing that there were two or three big pillows behind him, he simply dragged two of them over, leaned on to make himself sit comfortably, took a sip of hot tea, raised his eyes to look at the sunset over the long river outside the cabin, the beautiful scenery and fragrant tea, and the company of a good boy with a good temperament and conversation, at this moment, it can really be called a luxury!

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