Chapter 138: Visiting the Bazaar
The tents of several families were quickly set up, but everyone was in no hurry to put out the exchanged things. After discussing it for a while, several men decided to go to the Sea Clan Patriarch first and determine this year's salt.
Originally, they came late, worried that all the good salt would be robbed. If you don't settle down quickly, I'm afraid that this heart will not be stable for a long time.
Lin Qingqing tugged at Ling's sleeve and whispered, "I don't have to go with you, right?" ”
Ling is the new head of the village, and he just took this opportunity to make an official appearance, and Shi introduced it to everyone.
Ling thought about it, but still felt that it was safest for her girl not to go. A wise man who can bring many new changes will make many people want to explore. And this kind of exploration will undoubtedly bring danger to Lin Qingqing.
Lin Qingqing understood what he meant, and couldn't help but "snort" excitedly. "Then you guys hurry up, I'll walk around the market." So saying, she picked up the small basket in the corner of the tent and walked out in a hurry.
Ling sighed, reached out and grabbed her sleeve, and asked, "Didn't you say that you would wait for me to go out with you?" ”
"Huh?" Lin Qingqing's eyes widened, puzzled, "But aren't you going to talk about business?" I can do it myself. Well, they can stay with me. She stretched out her hand and pointed to the two men standing next to her, looking at Ling with a flattering look.
"You, you're going to be going for a long time, I can't stay in the tent by myself. I can't stand still. Lin Qingqing grabbed Ling's arm and said coquettishly, "And I won't run around, husband, you can agree!" The rounded eyes were full of the words "I really want to go out and hang out", making Ling such a strong-willed person. I couldn't bear to refuse her.
In fact, he did not refuse Lin Qingqing either. At first, she didn't agree, but she was thinking about the first shopping date in the primitive world, and the person who accompanied her should be him; But when he didn't have time, and there were people around her who could ensure her safety, Ling couldn't bear to let his selfishness control the whole audience.
After sending off his own man, Lin Qingqing rushed out excitedly, staring at the stalls on both sides with bright eyes and carefully inspecting them. Emma, it's all specialty, she doesn't know anything.
Listening to the stall owner, he enthusiastically introduced Lin Qingqing: "This is **grass." What can you do?" "That's the ** word, it's used to wipe on the **, and the effect is the best~", Lin Qingqing listened to it for a while. I decisively abandoned the stall.
It's all herbs. None of them knew anything they knew. In her simple and stubborn cognition. There are always only three kinds of best and most precious herbs, ginseng, reishi and snow lotus in the Tianshan Mountains. It is the most popular version of the precious medicinal herb in her hometown, and in the indigenous continent. She didn't see any of the three.
The two men behind him dutifully followed Lin Qingqing's side, trying to ensure that she was not snatched away, and at the same time, they also tried their best to stop those groping pig hands that were groping her buttocks and breasts. Lin Qingqing was a little angry, and stared at the strong man in front of him with raised eyebrows, "You are sick, where are your eyes looking!" Get out of the way, or I'll beat you!" ”
Before he finished speaking, the toes of the handmade cowhide boots flew fiercely towards the man's crotch. Dare to raise the flag against this seat, and this seat will make you never raise your head again!
The man dodged slightly, dodging Lin Qingqing's attack, his thick eyebrows frowned, and he looked at her unhappily, "Dare to hit someone in the middle of the road?" I really don't know the rules! Get out of the way, get out of the way! ”
"You-" Lin Qingqing waited for the man hatefully, and the anger in her heart increased. You don't respect Mushroom Liang, and you don't want Mushroom Liang to kick you a few times? Besides, isn't it common to fight in the primitive world, and boring people like to watch it the most. When did this come out of the middle of the road to stop group fights, why didn't I know?
Thinking that he had just come here and was unfamiliar with the place, Lin Qingqing was unwilling to cause trouble in the village. Therefore, she still endured this aggrieved breath.
After then visiting the stall, Lin Qingqing's mood was much better, and the unpleasantness just now slowly dissipated. However, the two men in the back, seeing that Lin Qingqing only looked at it and didn't buy it, couldn't help but say, "Wise man, if you fancy something, you must tell us." We both have animal skins on us. ”
Lin Qingqing thanked them for their kindness, waved his hand and said, "No need, I'll just take a look." After a slight pause, he explained, "I'll go out with Ling later, and what things to add to the house will have to be discussed by the two of us before changing." ”
The two men are bachelors without partners, and they don't feel the slightest sense of Lin Qingqing's idea of "two people have to discuss their lives". However, this does not prevent them from understanding the dazzling love show in and out of Lin Qingqing's words.
Walking and stopping all the way, Lin Qingqing really saw some good things. Corn cotton didn't, but a large bunch of red peppers were harvested. The stall owner used a thin straw rope to pierce the root of the pepper and make a large string. Lin Qingqing counted carefully, there were at least thirty or forty.
The stall owner is a man of about forty years old, his hair on both temples is a little gray, and his naked upper body is still muscular, and he looks very strong.
Seeing that Lin Qingqing liked his things, he couldn't help but smile and said, "Little girl, you really have vision." It's not easy to get this stuff, and it took a lot of effort for me to get such a string. When you pick it, if you accidentally break the skin, just wait, you have to die of pain. ”
After a pause, he added, "You are a young sister-in-law, you look the best with this." Take it home if you like, and I'll give you less. ”
With? Lin Qingqing blinked, and suddenly understood what the stall owner meant. I laughed in my heart, but there was no expression on my face. How should she tell the uncle in front of her that the reason why she likes this string of chili peppers is not to look good on her neck, but to turn it into an innumerable delicious accessory.
Seeing that Lin Qingqing only dragged the chili pepper and didn't speak, the stall owner began to communicate with the two men behind her again.
"You two big men, you can't afford to raise a woman together?" The stall owner admonished the two men, "The partner just has to be used to it!" You don't even buy a beautiful object for your own woman, it's a shame for a man's face......"
Lin Qingqing: "......, don't talk nonsense, these two are not my men!"
Two men: "......" rub, when did we offend you! If only the village chief heard this. It's amazing! Well, fortunately, the two of them made their intentions to each other yesterday and planned to move in together after the trade fair returned.
The stall owner, who has been talking for a long time, has changed from a "hearty and enthusiastic uncle" to a "nagging and verbose housewife" in Lin Qingqing's heart.
Lifting the chili skewer in his hand and shaking it in front of the stall owner's uncle, Lin Qingqing interrupted him calmly: "How many animal skins do you have to use to change this?" ”
The stall owner's uncle was stunned, and subconsciously opened his mouth: "Five." ”
"Five?" Lin Qingqing repeated it several times, but still did not calculate the purchasing power of the five animal skins.
Behind him, the two men frowned and stared at the stall owner's uncle warningly. This is something that women use to dress up. Never more than two hides.
This one in the hand of a wise man. Although her white wrists are beautiful with red lining, they are still not worth exchanging for five animal skins.
Just wanted to persuade Lin Qingqing, the two heard her say, "That's not good." Up to two hides. She just looked closely. This bunch of peppers has seeds in their stomachs. When you turn around, you can get them out and plant them in your backyard.
The stall owner patted his thigh unhappily and glared at Lin Qingqing: "You sister-in-law." Why are you so ignorant? I'm a lot older, is it easy to go up the mountain and get something? It's good for you to give two hides and take something. No, add one more! Add it, and I'll let you take it. ”
Lin Qingqing held the small pepper skewers, looked at the stall owner vigilantly, and insisted: "Two!" ”
"Three!" Don't think I don't see it, you like this thing.
"Two!" Maybe the stalls in the back also have something that they can look at, but now they will be extravagant, and they won't be able to live!
"Three! One less won't be given to you! The stall owner sat on the wooden pier, and the old god was watching Lin Qingqing on the ground.
Lin Qingqing frowned, suddenly stepped forward, stuffed the chili pepper skewer in his hand into the stall owner's arms, and said, "Five animal skins? Keep it for yourself! ”
Before the stall owner could react, he heard the person next to him pointing at him, "This stall is too ruthless, and a string of things hanging around his neck wants five animal skins, it's really shameful!" ”
"It's just that there's more to this good-looking thing, and I don't have to exchange ...... with him."
All kinds of condemnations are about to make the stall owner cry!
At this time, stand up and shout, "I only sell three animal skins and don't sell you", will there be a different result?
On the other side, Ling Heshi took a few men, carrying burdens and baskets, all the way to the house of the Sea Clan Patriarch.
Those who saw them on the road were greeted by Shi and others. Ling, on the other hand, has always maintained an image of being cold and talking little. Sometimes when he meets someone who has a good relationship, Shi also encourages Ling to say hello to others. How did Ling just glance at him lightly, and then he didn't say anything.
In my heart, there are a thousand grass and mud horses galloping with hooves whistling past, "The character of labor and management is a facial paralysis, facial paralysis, facial paralysis!" Got it?! Laughing is not the style of labor and management at all! ”
Finally arrived at the house of the sea clan patriarch, he greeted him warmly, stood with Shi on his shoulders, and walked into the house while talking and laughing.
Shi is in business, never mother-in-law.
After chatting for a few words, he grabbed the man and asked, "Patriarch, where is our salt?" Can I take a look first? "Without this thing, he can't continue to talk about the following things.
Cooperation, always have to wait for both parties to be willing!
The Sea Clan Patriarch nodded, laughed and patted him on the shoulder, "I knew that if you didn't see the salt, you wouldn't be able to talk to me about the following things." Lifting a shabby curtain, he pointed to the large baskets in the stove room closest to the base of the wall, and said, "That's the salt of your village this year." Does Chief Ishimura want to go over and have a look? ”
Shi nodded, took Ling a few steps forward, reached out and grabbed a handful of salt on the top of the basket, groped it carefully a few times, and then threw it into his mouth and tasted it. Although the bitterness and astringency were the same as usual, the stone still did not let go. You have to wait until all the salt in the basket is poured out to know if it is adulterated.
Leaving a few people in the stove room to continue checking the salt, Ling Heshi continued to talk to the Sea Clan Patriarch about the matter.
First of all, they have to ask why the trade fair is being held earlier. Although Yu said it at the time, it was because the sea clan patriarch had a premonition of unforeseen news. But they still want to find out what kind of accident it is.
I can know a rough idea, and I have a good time to prepare.
Secondly, they brought a lot of pottery this time, all of which were fired by their own tribe. The Sea Clan can buy it from him if they need it. Of course, it would be better if this year's salt could also be exchanged with pottery.
The Sea Clan Patriarch's eyes narrowed, suppressed the essence of the light inside, and lowered his voice to the two of them: "Is it really pottery?" Is it really your own fire? Where is the thing, take it out and I'll see. If it's good, this year's salt will be all served in pottery. ”
Ling and Shi looked at each other, stretched out his hand to uncover a layer of animal skin on the bamboo basket at his feet, and whispered to the Sea Clan Patriarch: "The pottery is here, take a look?" ”
The Sea Clan Patriarch carefully touched one of the pottery pieces on the upper floor, and nodded with satisfaction, "It's a good thing." You kid haven't seen you for a winter, but you're out of business. ”
Shi Han smiled heartily, feeling that what the Sea Clan Patriarch said was simply too reasonable, he was really good!
In the event of the pottery and salt, Ling Heshi promised: "You don't have to worry about the pottery. Since we dare to come, we are also prepared. Tonight, you'll be at home waiting for the pottery to arrive! ”
Ling's brows furrowed unconsciously, the air on the Sea Clan's side was stinky, with a fishy smell. He's not used to it for a long time, but secretly having sex in the house is not a good choice.
By the time Ling Yigan returned to his own territory, Lin Qingqing had already set up his stall with the help of two men. There are small bamboo tubes carved by Ling, animal skins and dried meat of his family, and then the herbs that Lin Qingqing has accumulated.
This was just picked at the beginning of spring, but it was picked in a large bush at once. Lin Qingqing felt that he couldn't use it up for a while, so he brought some to the fair. Going to see if there's a market.
Of course, the bulk of their stall is still the batch of freshly baked pottery. But Ling and they were not there, and Lin Qingqing and the two men did not dare to put the pottery out without authorization. It's a good thing, and it's going to catch people's eyes when you take it out. A few of them are afraid that someone will see the wealth.
It's still a trivial matter if the pottery is lost, and it's not good to hurt Lin Qingqing.
But when Ling Heshi came back at this time, Lin Qingqing was not afraid. One flew over and hugged Ling's thin waist, Lin Qingqing rubbed it in his arms, and said coquettishly: "Husband, I miss you." ”
Ling chuckled a few times and asked, "Did you go out and see anything good?" I'll go with you to buy it later. ”
When Lin Qingqing heard this, she was immediately excited.
This trip was really the right one, and she saw a lot of good things. (To be continued......)