Chapter 65: The First Arrival in a Foreign Land (3)
The eldest sister continued: "Let me first introduce the family situation of the eldest sister:" The eldest sister's family belongs to an intellectual family, and the family is engaged in learning. My husband's surname is Zhong, he is a professor at the Academy of Agricultural Sciences, I myself am also a teacher, I am studying history and language and literature, my son is majoring in computers, my daughter-in-law is engaged in journalism, my daughter is studying art, and my son-in-law is a doctor. We all believe in Buddha and have a good faith. This family is considered to be a middle class in this society, and its social status and economic conditions are better than that of workers and peasants. My husband went to my daughter's house, who had just gotten married. ”
"According to the cultivation method, we are the same family, that is, our own family, so the eldest sister will treat you as her own relatives, and you should also treat the eldest sister's home as your own home, eat when you should eat, sleep when you should sleep, and don't go outside. The eldest sister's son and daughter-in-law are all working in the south, and their house is empty, which is the house you are in now, which is a two-bedroom and one-living room, and the husband and wife live in the big house and the field house, and the bedding is ready-made. The eldest sister has retired, and she doesn't have much to do, so she will cook for you, and you will start doing your business as much as possible. In addition, the eldest sister and my husband knew some basic information about you from Master Gan Lin before you came, and also helped you make a general plan and find some sources of goods. The eldest sister knows some about the situation in the Qing Dynasty, but if it is too specific and too detailed, it is not clear, your aesthetics must be different from those of us here, so the three of you have to come in person, and the things you want to buy are also selected by yourself. The cousin of the son-in-law of the eldest sister's family is helping at his house, and it is ready to lend it to you. This girl has a good heart and a warm heart, and she will help you when you go to the street and study in the future. According to it, the eldest sister shouldn't charge your fees, but Master Gan Lin can't help but do it, so take it, you can rest assured that the eldest sister won't open her mouth. ”
Everyone laughed. The eldest sister continued: "Your main expenses are rent, water, electricity, gas and telephone bills, as well as some daily necessities, grain, oil, spices and so on. The eldest sister's daughter is newly married, probably pregnant, so her Land Rover jeep will be used for you to go out, and then the eldest sister will help you find a reliable driver to drive for you. You pay a gasoline fee, and the driver who drives the car is also paid by you, and Lanlan's husband Li Rui has his own car. If your eldest sister cooks it for you, you don't have to pay for food. ”
The prince hurried: "This is not good, we are no longer good at eating ready-made, how can we eat for nothing?" If you also have to buy food and oil for dinner at the house, you must pay for the meal. ”
"Mr. Fu is embarrassed to be such an eldest sister, it's not easy to come all the way. Well, food is also included. You are responsible for the daily necessities you want to use, and if you need any eldest sister or beauty, it is my son-in-law's cousin who will take you to buy it. You are new to the city, and you don't know the ratio of money here to the Qing Dynasty, so don't talk too much when you buy things, otherwise someone may take advantage of your loopholes. There are too many people here, and as the saying goes, when the forest is big, there are all kinds of birds, and no one can recognize the abducted people walking on the street, so you must be cautious. ”
"You don't have to be afraid of learning skills, although there are some very profound things here, but many of them are things that you don't need, and what you learn is what you can use and accept. For example, when Mr. Fu was in the temple, in addition to practicing martial arts, he also planted vegetables, so you learn how to grow vegetables, fruit trees, flowers, etc., this should be acceptable, right? ”
"It turns out that I am good at it."
"Yes, if it's very unfamiliar, you need to be familiar with it for at least a while when you learn it, and it's likely that you can't accept the things here. And Mrs. Yun, listen to Master Ganlin, you usually love painting, calligraphy and doing some handicrafts in the house, then you can learn some painting methods here, chapter methods or something, the fabric art here is very suitable for you. The printing industry here is relatively developed, and there are many painting theories and albums that can be brought back. Also, the eldest sister's daughter is a painter, you can learn from each other. Mr. Tian wants to learn more profoundly, you go back to open a restaurant, but also to make some cold drinks, you have to use some equipment here, Mr. Tian, the master of Ganlin, is very wise, very smart, you will learn some management knowledge and the use of equipment, maintenance. It is very convenient for us to learn knowledge here, we don't need to go to any school to apprentice, you can learn on the computer, don't be afraid of difficulties. ”
Master's first thing about buying things and learning skills seems to be very ethereal in Yun'er's mind, and the eldest sister is more specific and has a sense of support.
The eldest sister suddenly remembered something: "Ouch, do you think I'm old?" I haven't cooked for you yet, so I'm very hungry. You guys watch TV first, big sister go cook, soon. Then we'll talk about what you're going to do. He picked up a black rectangular block and pressed it on the standing and square thing in front of him, and soon there was movement inside, and colored people appeared, all of whom were dressed by Yun'er and several people. I can still talk and walk.
Yun'er was so frightened that she hurriedly hid behind the prince, the eldest sister laughed, pulled Yun'er over, and said to her: "Don't be afraid, this is called TV, there is everything in it, it is a thing for entertainment, the eldest sister tells you how to operate it." ”
"No, no, Yun'er should help you cook."
"You? Can you also cook? "The eldest sister really doesn't believe that a side princess can cook and stir-fry.
"Yun'er also used to help her mother cook before she got married, I don't understand the food here, it's okay to pick vegetables and wash vegetables."
"What's so embarrassing about that? You are a guest from afar. ”
"Let her go, she can do anything." The prince remembered that Yun'er went to the kitchen to knead steamed buns on the third day after entering the mansion.
Just as the doorbell rang, the eldest sister went to open the door, and immediately a young and beautiful young woman came in and hugged the eldest sister affectionately: "Mom! Miss you so much! ”
This young woman is twenty-seven or eighteen years old, her appearance is very similar to that of her eldest sister, her facial features are delicate but not enchanting, and her bookish atmosphere is very strong, and she knows that she is a learned person at a glance. Her hairstyle is different from Yun'er's, her hair is wavy and curly, pinned behind her head with a crimson jewelry (Yun'er can't tell what the jewelry is called), and she wears too simple clothes, a dark blue dress with red trim (sportswear), and the shoes on her feet are also very simple. But it looks like it gives people a sense of freedom and ability.
"Lan Lan let go, the guests from afar have arrived." The eldest sister whispered lovingly.
Lan Lan stretched out her tongue, hurriedly let go of her mother and entered the house to entertain the guests, and pounced when she saw Yun'er like a reunion after a long absence: "You are so young and beautiful!" Lan Lan took Yun'er's hand and looked her up and down for a long time.
Yun'er praised her with a red face, and hurriedly gave a blessing salute, "Madame." "I don't know anything anymore, I just laugh.
Lan Lan blushed at Yun'er's etiquette, and quickly bowed to Yun'er, then laughed loudly, and was patted from behind by her mother before stopping: "I'm sorry, I forgot your identity, is it rude." I just love you so much. ”
Yun'er hurried: "Where, where, you are too polite." Yun'er looked at the beautiful young woman in front of her, and envied her straightforwardness. Seeing her dressed in a completely different outfit from her in the Qing Dynasty, I felt very pleasing and noble. Yun'er felt very familiar with her, as if she had seen her, very kind.
When they met for the first time, Zhong Lanlan's impression of Yun'er was of the best grade. Because Master Gan Lin and his family had introduced the situation of the distinguished guests in advance, Lan Lan couldn't believe that the girl in front of her, who was so pure and almost transparent, and beautiful as a fairy sister, was the prince's side concubine, a "married woman" who already had children.
Lan Lan didn't know what to call "fairy sister", so she asked her generously: "May I ask what your name is......"
"You can just call me Yun'er."
"Blue Blue! You haven't met Mr. Fuku, Mr. Tian yet. The eldest sister reminded her daughter.
"Hello, Mr. Fu!" Lan Lan didn't shake hands with the prince directly, but bowed to the prince, otherwise the prince would blush.
"Hello girl." The prince already knew that this was the eldest sister's daughter, and responded with a smile.
The eldest sister's husband, Mr. Zhong, walked up to the prince and bowed to the prince: "Hello Mr. Fu!" In the next Zhong Ziming, welcome Mr. Fu and his entourage to the Humble House. ”
The prince hurriedly returned the salute: "Hello Mr. Zhong!" I am fortunate to know Mr. Zhong Fu for three lives! ”
This instructor-level professor of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences is about sixty years old, of medium height, not fat or thin, with gray hair, wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, wise and deep, and very bookish. He smiled very modestly and sincerely, he knew that the person in front of him was a meritorious prince of the Qing Dynasty, or the brother of Emperor Shunzhi, he thought that there would be a big shelf, and the first feeling was that he was generous, charitable, kind, and amiable. However, he is not angry and self-assured, and he has the momentum of a superior person.
"Sit down, three of you! Please drink tea! Mr. Zhong personally poured tea for the prince, "Please use it slowly." ”
The prince hurriedly took it with both hands and said "thank you".
"You are Prince Chitose, and you should pay a big salute, but our etiquette here ......"
"No, sir, you're welcome. In the future, Fu's affairs will depend on the care of Mr. and his wife. ”
"You don't have to be polite, they are all in the same family, and Master Gan Lin's entrustment should do your best. In Xia Nai, a scholar, I am fortunate to see the meritorious prince of the Great Qing Kingdom, and I am fortunate to have three lives! ”
The prince said politely: "You are serious, Fu is just a martial artist, and he deserves your praise." ”
Mr. Zhong called a young junior who was about 30 years old and wore glasses: "This is Li Rui, the son-in-law." ”
This is a delicate round face, and the bookish atmosphere is no less than that of Mr. Zhong: "Hello Mr. Fu!" Li Rui bowed to the prince.
The prince hurriedly said: "Young man, you're welcome, come and sit." ”
"This is the female bell Lanlan."
"Hello Uncle Fu!" Lan Lan bowed to the prince again.
Mr. Zhong corrected his daughter's name: "Mr. Fu is your mother's maiden family, you should call your uncle." ”
"Hello uncle!" Lan Lan is very generous, and calls the word "uncle" very loudly.
"Well, well, Mr. Zhong's daughter and son-in-law are learned people at first glance."
Lan Lan respectfully refilled the teacup into the teacup in front of the prince and his father, and stepped back politely. The eldest sister smiled at her husband: "Old Zhong, you accompany Mr. Fu, and Lan Lan and I will prepare a meal." Hey, this Mr. Tian, why don't you sit? Li Rui, you and Mr. Tian are both young people, you come to accompany him. ”
Li Rui hurriedly came over and pulled Tian Liang to sit down. At first, Tian Liang refused to sit, how could he be on an equal footing with the prince? The prince smiled: "Follow the customs, you don't have to be restrained." Then take care of the eldest sister, "Eldest sister, don't be too troublesome, just keep it simple." ”
"Don't worry, the eldest sister understands the eating habits of you, a Buddhist layman."
Seeing her mother go to the kitchen, Lan Lan hurriedly came out, and Yun'er followed closely and came out: "This sister, can Yun'er help you?" ”
"No, you are a distinguished guest. Hurry up and go back and sit, what are you ......" Although Lan Lan is a university professor, she has never dealt with someone like a noble lady from the Qing Dynasty royal family, and she is so nervous that she is almost suffocated.
"If you don't need Yun'er's help, you'll be outside, and I'll be idle anyway."
Eldest sister: "Lanlan, it's okay for you to let Sister Chen help, it's not convenient for them to talk to her." ”