Chapter 48

Many people on the boat panicked, most of them were half-grown children and had never encountered such a situation.

Songbai looked around, and the strange thing was that Du Dangjia and Fang Dangjia had not appeared at this time, and they were all running around with people like him.

Usually at this time, it is not just that they need to take the lead and command, and it is also convenient to buy people's hearts.

Abnormality is a demon.

He glanced at Xiongzi, and the two of them had a tacit understanding after getting along for so long. Although the bear didn't know what was happening, he also smelled something unusual.

The two of them took advantage of the chaos to run to the sleeping place, where there were the things they had brought from home, and Songbai took advantage of the chaos to stuff a knife in his baggage into his cuff. There were many things, but it was difficult to take them, so he carried a purse given to him by the orange in his arms, and the rest was all the things he was in.

***

Orange made preserved egg and lean porridge early the next morning, and Chi Dazhu ate a lot of ginger pine eggs yesterday, and his stomach was a little uncomfortable today.

Chen took hot water to warm his stomach and complained, "How old are you?" It's not a shame to get sick if you want a little food! ”

Chi Dazhu was cheeky and said twice, seeing how good his daughter-in-law was, he came to take care of him without his own body.

Orange came over with porridge and served a bowl to Chen's first, "Mother, according to me, you should ignore your father, and he is not taboo." ”

Chen nodded her forehead, "Ghost girl, I also joked that your mother is here!" ”

"Girl, serve me a bowl, I need to taste if it smelled like yesterday's egg." Chi Dazhu lay down and was restless.

The oranges were deliberately served slowly, and they pretended to be very tired in the middle and rested for a while, sighing: "I persuaded my father yesterday that I will make hot porridge tomorrow, which is no worse than eating Songhua eggs alone, but someone just doesn't listen!" You see my stomach hurts......"

Chen couldn't help laughing, and Chi Dazhu glanced at his wife and daughter resentfully. Chen Shi received Chi Dazhu's gaze, held back a smile and said to the orange, "Did you send it to your aunt and uncle?" ”

Orange handed the bowl to Chi Dazhu, nodded and said, "I sent it, I told Pear Blossom yesterday." Let them make breakfast separately today. ”

Chi Dazhu picked up the spoon and tasted it, the rice inside was sweet and fragrant, the texture was sticky, the taste was smooth, mixed with soft and rotten meat grains, and occasionally he would eat smooth preserved eggs, and the whole porridge was filled with a faint ginger flavor, and the flavor was delicious.

"My daughter is so capable, think about how blessed I am!" Chi Dazhu didn't care about the stomachache and drank a bowl.

Orange pursed his lips and smiled: "Give Daddy a pot again, and eat it with fish sauce, wouldn't it be a race fairy." ”

The three of them laughed again, "It's still my daughter who understands me!" ”

As soon as I finished breakfast, the mother of the green brick came over. The smile on her face is about to overflow, tomorrow is the day of Qingwa, how can she not be happy.

"Girl, have you been throwing up lately? It's not bad to look at. She greeted Chen on the side, took Orange's hand and said, "I'm here to ask for favors, so I don't have to trouble Orange." ”

Qingwa was the spoon of oranges and pear blossoms when she was married, but it gave her a lot of face. This time, I was even more busy and personally invited oranges and pear blossoms.

"Don't worry, auntie. I just talked about it with pear blossoms yesterday, thinking that some hard dishes are better done today, and they will be hot when they are eaten, otherwise I am afraid that I will not be able to be busy tomorrow. ”

Qingwa Niang nodded happily, "What you said is, then please trouble you to pass the pear blossoms this afternoon." Wait for tomorrow my aunt to wrap you a big red envelope for you! ”

Orange hurriedly waved his hand, "Auntie, don't need it, Brother Qingzhuan and Brother Qingwa are worried about us for something, thank you for the trouble in the past." ”

The last time Xing'er Niang came to make trouble in front of the pear blossom door, the green bricks and green tiles came directly from the ground to help, and she always kept this affection in her heart.

If Apricot Flower Spike or something like her asked her to help, she wouldn't be happy to fight, even if the people from the old courtyard came, she wouldn't be happy.

Chen sighed in his heart, in the blink of an eye, Qingwa was about to get married, and he didn't know what Songbai was doing now? I'm not used to eating, I'm not sleeping well, what can I do if I can't come back?

Sun's must not be able to stand the blow, what should she do with her oranges?

Orange sent away the green brick girl, went to Lihua's house to greet her, the two discussed going after washing the clothes, and when they came back, they saw her mother with a calm face.

"Mother, what's wrong with you? Daddy upset you again? "Orange didn't take it seriously, I thought that the old couple had quarreled again with that little bit of kung fu just now.

Chen sighed and hesitated, "Orange, what do you say is the pine and cypress now?" It's been going so long, and there's no letter. ”

Orange was stunned, she kept herself from thinking about the pine and cypress, and kept herself busy every day, and the two families rarely mentioned the pine and cypress, as if the pine and cypress did not leave them.

When she was asked by Chen today, she remembered that Songbai had been gone for almost a month, but no, it was the New Year.

What about him? Where is it now?

Chi Dazhu gently pulled Chen's and pouted in the direction of the orange, only to see the orange looking ahead with blank eyes, still holding the insole.

Chen immediately regretted it, she felt that she was a lot stupid after she was pregnant, how could she be in front of the orange and the pine? They have been together for fourteen years and have never been separated, and they have just decided to marry Songbai and went to sea, and Orange must be worried in his heart.

When she saw that the oranges were usually smiling and grinning, she thought she didn't mind. Now that she thinks about it, she is no less worried about Sun and her, she just doesn't want them to worry.

Orange came back to his senses and smiled: "Mother, didn't Brother Songbai say that he would be able to come back in at least half a year, why is he in a hurry?" I still have to go and send some Songhua eggs to Lao Huang, go first. ”

Chen glanced at the orange worriedly, and finally didn't say anything, Chi Dazhu let her lie on the kang, "You don't know what kind of character our girl is?" Relax, you still have one in your stomach, don't worry, don't be in front of your daughter next time. ”

**

Lao Huang and Xiao Huang were arguing, and when they saw that it was an orange coming, Lao Huang came over with a smile and said, "I won't tell you, the orange is delicious, and this is a blessing!" ”

Xiao Huang smiled helplessly, how old is his grandfather and he still looks like an old naughty boy every day, and those who are familiar with him know that he is greedy and loves to drink.

Lao Huang asked the orange while eating: "Why are you here alone?" Why didn't Pear Blossom come? ”

Xiao Huang shouted "Grandpa" unhappily, and Lao Huang pursed his lips, waiting for Orange to answer.

"Pear blossom does needlework at home, and there are other jobs in winter, anyway, there are many things, so I will bring them one by one." Oranges truthfully tell sù old yellow.

Lao Huang nodded, it's a pity, he still wants to tease his future granddaughter-in-law more.

Xiao Huang rubbed his eyebrows, he felt that he couldn't get along with this old man, he was not in good health and was still thinking about drinking, that egg didn't know how it was made, it was dark and cold, and it could be eaten?

He has been particular about snacks since he was snack, and although he admits that the rice made with oranges is delicious, he still can't eat things of unknown origin.

Orange didn't pay attention to Xiao Huang's love, because every time she came to Xiao Huang, she didn't eat much, she always thought that Xiao Huang was embarrassed.

On the way back, I remembered Lao Huang and Xiao Huang's actions, and suddenly understood. It's time for Pear Blossom to say goodbye, and there are a lot of people who are worried about it, but I don't know who Pear Blossom likes?

She and Lihua have been in love since childhood, and they are married to Songbai, so they will definitely check it well. It's better not to marry so far away, and you can take care of each other.

If Songbai is here, she can also tell what she knows and ask for attention. He wasn't there, and she didn't even have anyone to talk to.

I don't know what Sun and Zhao He mean?

**

Xia Yu and Pear Blossom washed their clothes in the yard and went to the green brick house, his house was pasted with the big red word of happiness early, the yard was swept clean, the chickens were outside the circle in the chicken nest, and the family was Lisuo people.

When the gourd saw the orange and the pear blossom, he pounced and called sweetly: "Sister Orange, Sister Pear Blossom." ”

Rika happily held him in her arms, and she preferred the sweet and cute gourd to Huzi.

Erni greeted her, took Orange's hand, and beckoned the gourd to get down from Pear Blossom, "Your Sister Pear Blossom is not so strong, your kid has grown up in the past six months." ”

The gourd obediently came down, and the little face was flushed. Orange looked at it, and it was indeed a lot fatter than half a year ago.

"Sister Sue Sù, what do you usually eat? Why did you grow so much meat? Rika pinched his little face and teased him, and his face turned even redder, hiding behind Erni to secretly watch them.

"Look, this kid is still shy! Go inside, it's cold outside. ”

Qingzhuan was setting the table, Qingwa was helping on the side, and the two greeted each other when they saw it. As soon as his butt sat on the kang, he heard Hongmei's loud voice in the yard, and shouted when he entered the door: "Mother, but I'm tired to death." ”

The two of them had already seen Hongmei's voice, and they were not surprised at all, but they liked her enthusiasm very much. But when this enthusiasm greets me, I don't like it.

The blue brick lady Da Zhou smiled at the two of them, and went out with the curtain, "What are you yelling about?" The New Year's Eve says that you can't die, don't eat later, go to the Bodhisattva and kneel! ”

Hongmei wilted all of a sudden, and Da Zhou beckoned her children and men into the house and slapped her on the back, "It's cold, it's not that you don't want to rush back, the road is so far!" ”

"Mother, it hurts." Hongmei stretched out her hand to hold Da Zhou's arm, "My younger brother is married, and I, the eldest sister, can't come back to see it, and besides, there is nothing going on at home." ”

Orange and Pear Blossom are not good to sit in the main room, especially the man with the red plum just now also entered the house, and the two of them went to the kitchen.

Hongmei grabbed the two of them at once, "Isn't this orange and pear blossom?" Remember if I don't? We met last time, and I still remember your craft. ”

The two smiled, and Da Zhou shook his head helplessly, when will this girl's temperament stop for a while?

It was not easy to get rid of Hongmei, and both of them breathed a sigh of relief, it was so good to say, she had never seen such a person in Beihe Village.

Xiuxiu waited until tomorrow to help, and the kitchen was filled with oranges and pear blossoms. Erni and Hongmei both said they wanted to help, but they were kicked out by Orange.

Erni has to look at the gourd, Hongmei hasn't seen the Da Zhou family for a long time, and she has to reminisce about the past. Today is supposed to be a matter of boiling the fish and stewing the meat, and tomorrow is the time to be really busy.

There is everything in the kitchen, and there are pheasants and hares that are hunted from the mountains by green tiles, and this kind of thing is easy to fight in winter, and there are only three or four rabbits alone.

Last time, she ate rabbit meat a few times for Qingwa's blessing, and Qingwa didn't forget to give her and pear blossom a portion of something. The people in the village are very kind, you helped, they all remember it in their hearts.

After a while, Hulu went into the kitchen to talk to them, watching them cook. Orange is afraid that the knife or fire will hurt him, and it will not be beautiful at that time.

"Sister Lihua, my mother said she was going to send me to the school." Hulu pulled the corner of her clothes and said, "My mother also said that if you go to school, you can take the top prize, and then you will be able to become an official." ”

Orange nodded his forehead, "That gourd has to study hard, otherwise you won't be able to pass the top exam and become an official." ”

Hulu nodded, clenched his little fists, "I will definitely listen to my master's words carefully, and when I am admitted to the top prize, I will be able to marry Sister Lihua!" ”

Orange couldn't hold back his laughter, and when he saw the serious appearance of the gourd, he held back his laughter again. Rika couldn't help but smile and asked the gourd, "Why do you want to marry me?" ”

Hulu saw that there were a lot of happy words posted at home, and there were a lot of delicious food, and his mother said that this was Uncle Qingwa's marriage, and he would be able to marry when he was older.

He also went when Orange was married last time, and he knew that Orange had already been married, and Pear Blossom had not yet been married, so he wanted to marry Pear Blossom.

Orange pinched his little face and said, "When you get admitted to the top prize, Sister Pear Blossom - haha - Actually, she should be called Aunt Pear Blossom, she is old!" ”

Rika slapped her lightly, "What do you say, just call sister." But Aunt Orange is right, I'll be old when you grow up. ”

Erni came in with a curtain, "No, it's better to call my sister good, and my aunt to look old." ”

She didn't know what had just happened, and Orange and Pear Blossom couldn't hold back their laughter anymore. Hulu blinked with his big glasses, he couldn't understand why they were laughing.

When he really grew up and became an official, he often thought of the smiling girl in his heart, but he remembered a joke from his childhood for a lifetime.

**

Orange is made of bone crispy fish, put onions, ginger, garlic, vinegar, sugar, etc. in the pot, simmer in a casserole for a night, no matter how big the fish bones can be crispy, and the fish shape is still intact as before, the fish meat is not broken or scattered, from beginning to end, eat all without residue.

Bone crispy fish can be made into salty, sweet, fresh, numb, spicy, completely according to their own taste, the color of the fish after making is yellow and bright, the bone crispy meat is rotten, overflowing fragrant and refreshing, and it is not greasy to eat for a long time.

After stewing, they marinated the water on another stove, which was delicious and inexpensive, the key was the meat, which looked very pompous. After saying a word to Da Zhou, the two went home.

Pear Blossom was worried about her little pig and sheep, so she took a trip to Xiuxiu's house, and the orange didn't think about anything, but she looked at the sky and didn't know if it would snow for a while.

**

Songbai and Xiongzi followed everyone to the place where the water leak was repaired, and the experienced people immediately saw that the hole was dug by hand, and shouted, "It's not good, I've run into a water thief!" ”

When going to sea, it is most taboo to encounter storms and water thieves, and today I encountered them all at once. Songbai Fang felt that the strange thing was that the ship was still half-new, and there were special people to check the situation on the ship every day, and it leaked as soon as it encountered a storm.

If there are water thieves, it makes sense. They usually dig a hole in the boat at night when no one is looking, and the people on the boat think that the water is leaking and panic, so they take this opportunity to get on board.

It's just that at this time, why can't I see Fang Dangjia and Du Dangjia, is it difficult......

He didn't dare to think about it, and he and Xiongzi quickly returned to the deck. A group of water thieves soon got on their boat, and Songbai tightened the knife in his cuff and joined the fight.

He fought with the water thieves and occasionally looked around. Half of the reason was that he was concerned about the safety of the bear, and half of it was because he felt uneasy.

They didn't have anything of value on their ship, except for a boatload of people, the pirates wouldn't have gotten on board without finding out their situation before, he couldn't figure out what they were trying to do.

There are many pirates, and most of the people on their ships have grown up doing farm work. Although there were two hits, they could not be in front of professional thieves, and they were defeated in a short time.

He was hit with a sword in his right arm, and he was bleeding profusely. The others weren't much better, and they were all colored.

The water thieves tied up a group of them and threw them to the lower level, they probably didn't think about tying Songbai's group to their own boat, and they also repaired the leaks on the boat. It's just that a lot of people are left to watch them.

Songbai silently wrote down the number of people, and counted the people who were tied up on their side, there were a lot less, and I don't know if it was an accident or other reasons.

**

Orange and pear blossom went to Xiuxiu's house, and the happiest belonged to the third child. He felt that he hadn't seen Pear Blossom for a long time since the last time he delivered the fish, and he was very happy that Pear Blossom took the initiative to come to their house today.

"Pear blossom, this is the tea from my uncle, you taste it, it's very fragrant." The third child poured two cups of tea and handed the treasure to the pear blossom.

Xiuxiu joked on the side, "No, my brother is reluctant to give me a little bit of it." ”

She and Orange glanced at each other, both of them had a smile in their eyes, and Pear Blossom took a sip, "I don't drink this tea, we are here for business - didn't Xiuxiu say last time that your family wants to catch sheep?" What's going on? ”

Xiuxiu didn't dare to make too much trouble, so she couldn't help but laugh and said: "My father said that he would go to Lao Shi in the past two days, and it would be much cheaper to buy more, would you buy it with my family?" ”

Orange nodded, "Let's buy it in one piece, so we can save trouble." It's just that if I want to milk a goat, I have to pick a female, don't forget to say it. ”

Xiuxiu said that she wrote it down, but she remembered drinking goat's milk when she was a child, and it smelled fishy. In the past, there was no milk for mothers-in-law, and there were children who drank goat's milk, but children didn't like to drink it.

Curiously asked, "Do you want to drink?" That's fishy. ”

Of course, Orange knew that goat's milk was very fishy, but she knew how to get rid of it, and said with a mysterious face: "You don't have to worry about this, I promise that it will not be fishy when the time comes." If you want to drink, ask your father to leave you a little ewe. ”

Xiuxiu shook her head, she didn't rarely drink goat's milk.

Pear Blossom saw that she had said something about the little sheep, so she couldn't wait to ask about the little pig, and the third child listened to it and interjected: "If you want to raise Pear Blossom, I will leave you the best one in the spring, and I will pick it." ”

Pear Blossom glanced at him, "Why do you always interject when our girl's family talks?" ”

The third child blushed, Xiuxiu and Orange covered their mouths and laughed behind them, and Pear Blossom blushed with laughter.

On the way back, the wind rose, the two held hands, and Orange asked Pear Blossom in a low voice: "What do you think of the third child?" ”

**

It snowed heavily all night, and the next day it was white, so they got up and went to Qingwa's house to help.

The green bricks are swept clean near the door of the house, and the new clothes worn by adults and children are all red, which makes people feel a lot of spirit.

Afraid of missing the auspicious time, the group of relatives set off very early. Peach Blossom Village said that it is not far away, but in the event of heavy snow, it is better to be safe for fear of accidents on the road.

They were happy about the heavy snow, the children were busy building snowmen, and the adults were smiling, and the snow was a good year, and next year must be a good harvest.

The daughter-in-law who came to help joked: "Qingwa is a blessed one, it snowed overnight, and it stopped in the morning, so nothing was delayed!" God wants him to get married quickly. ”

A group of people laughed, and Godan's daughter-in-law, Ximei, was also inside. The last time she fished, she saw that the scarves of the Chen and Sun families were particularly beautiful, and she had long wanted to go to the orange to ask for advice on how to weave them.

Seeing that the two of them were here today, he leaned in front of the two of them and said, "I am the daughter-in-law of the dog in our village, you two may not know me, I have been married for less than two years." ”

Orange saw that she was not twisted at all, she was dressed neatly, her hair was meticulously combed, and she braided many complicated braids, and she admired it in her heart, how much effort it would take.

Pear Blossom swallowed melon seeds and said: "I have long heard that Brother Goudan married a beautiful daughter-in-law, and he is really good-looking at it today, and it is fashionable to dress up." In fact, she heard Sun say that this Ximei only knows how to dress up every day, and she has no consciousness of being someone's daughter-in-law at all, but this is not easy to say.

Ximei nodded happily, "I went to school from the town, and a girl from my mother's family married into the town, and she taught me." It's just a troublesome panic, and I'm going to be tired every day. ”

The daughters-in-law around her were far away from her, and she didn't mind, and continued to talk to the pear tidbits, "Last time I saw your mother bring a scarf, it's really beautiful, can you knit it?" Teach me. ”

Rika remembered that the scarf was woven with wool thread, and the thread was too expensive. I don't know where I learned oranges, but the weaving is very beautiful.

If it weren't for the fact that the thread was too expensive, they both prepared one for each person, and after thinking about it, it was still very warm, and the cloth was very warm, which was much better than those who couldn't even wear cotton clothes.

Rika said a few words, and Orange quickly hid in the kitchen, they were about to start cooking.

There are no greens in winter, but there is no shortage of cabbage, turnips and potatoes. Just this simple dish can make a lot of tricks, plus the braised pork and crispy fish made yesterday, the pomp is not small.