"That being the case, I don't have anything to say, even if I go back to my hometown, my heart is steady." Ding was reluctant to give up, and lifted the corners of his clothes to wipe his eyes.

"Auntie, don't worry, I will definitely be able to do a good job of the noodle restaurant." Seeing her like this, Gu Qingzhu also tightened his throat, and couldn't help but reach out and hug her.

"Mother, it's time for us to go, otherwise it's late, and it's not easy to walk at night." Ding's son packed up the last things, stunned for a while, and whispered.

Gu Qingzhu let go of the Ding clan and smiled reluctantly: "Auntie, where do you live, I will have time to see you in the future." ”

Ding touched his eyes and nose, and said a little embarrassedly: "Look at me, people are old, and tears are worthless, my home is in Dingjiazhuang, out of Nancang County, and thirty miles to the south."

That is my mother's village, when I was young, Huzi's father went, my mother-in-law's uncle did not allow it, I went back to my mother's house, but there was no land, so I had to come out to open a noodle restaurant, thanks to the benevolence of my brother and sister-in-law, let Huzi grow up in front of my father, this will be a flash, he is married, about to have children, I am also old, but finally survived, and has an explanation for his father.

If you are idle in the future, just come and play, not to mention the side, our Zhuangzi Master is very friendly, there are mountains and rivers, it is a good place to go. ”

"Mother......" Huzi called softly again.

"Look at my old woman, the chatter is endless, okay, don't talk about it, let's go." Ding stood up on the edge of the table and dusted off the folds on his clothes.

Gu Qingzhu kept sending Ding's mother and son to the entrance of the alley, and saw the ox cart drifting away.

She turned back to the noodle shop alone, looked up at the door, and the plaque carved with the four words of the Ding family's noodle restaurant, the plaque was eroded by the wind and rain, the years encroached, and it was pitch black, and there was ash in the grooves of the four words.

The sunlight shines through the swaying leaves into the room, the light and shadow are flickering, and the mess of the store after the relocation and the tables, chairs and benches are silently telling her that this is her only hope!

Gu Qingzhu entered the house and took a closer look inside and out, she had seen the dining room in front and the kitchen in the back, but the kitchen was very depressing, because the Ding family was reluctant to spend money to live in another place, so he slept in a half-person-high place on the top of the kitchen, which required crawling in.

Pushing open the back door of the kitchen, I saw a small narrow yard with a well and a narrow shed piled with firewood.

She was going to rush to the weaving workshop to pick up Zhaodi and Qingying today, and she couldn't clean it up for a while, so Gu Qingzhu found a piece of oiled paper and wrote a line of words with the charcoal in the stove: The shopkeeper has something to do and will be closed for two days.

Carefully pasting the paper on the door, Gu Qingzhu closed the door and locked it.

Zheng Zhaodi took Gu Qingying to live in the weaving workshop, although Mama Guo treated them leniently and did not pick them up, but she was worried about the outside, hoping that someone would send news, this time she saw Gu Qingzhu, grabbed her, and anxiously asked about the situation outside.

Gu Qingzhu told everything before and after, and then said that she had just taken over the noodle restaurant today, and Zhao Di had always been timid, she was stunned when she heard it, and asked in disbelief: "Do you really want to do business?" ”

"There's no good way out at the moment, so I have to try." To be honest, Gu Qingzhu doesn't know the bottom in his heart, but it's better to have something to do than to do nothing.

"We'd better talk to the adults." Zhao Di chased uneasily.

"The village chief is injured, I don't want to annoy him, if Uncle Gen knew in advance, he would definitely not agree, but, Zhaodi, you will always be on my side." As soon as Gu Qingzhu was told by her, she felt that she was indeed a little anxious, but even if Uncle Gen objected, wouldn't she do it, it didn't seem to be.

Zheng Zhaodi waved her hand again and again: "Qingzhu, I know that you are selling the shop for the big girl, I just think it's better to be safe, don't worry, no matter what you do, I will follow you." ”

Gu Qingzhu looked at his sister who grew up with him gratefully: "Have you packed your luggage?" Let's hurry up, we'll have to pick up the shop when we get back. ”

"I've already packed it up, just waiting for you to pick it up." Zheng Zhaodi returned to her own house and took three bags, fortunately they were all summer clothes, not too big, and the stove and medicine jar that she bought last time, and the others were given to Xiaohua and Fang Ling.

Gu Qingzhu took Qingying, the three of them said goodbye to Mama Guo, and said a few words to Gu Xiaohua and Fang Ling, and a few people sighed for a while, Gu Qingzhu and Zheng Zhaodi left the Dexing Weaving Workshop.

Qingying is young after all, she doesn't know how sad she is, she jumps all the way, she is surprised to see everything, she sticks to Gu Qingzhu and asks this and that, she is walking, and suddenly sees a group of people in front of her, I don't know what to see, Gu Qingying let go of the eldest sister's hand and drilled into the crowd.

"Qingying, don't run!" Gu Qingzhu hurriedly caught up.

Unexpectedly, Qingying slipped from the adult's lap to the front like a kitten, and Gu Qingzhu had to hand over the burden to Zhao Di, and squeezed to him all the way to greet him.

She grabbed Qingying's hand and glared at her with stern eyes, Qingying lowered her head and stuck out her little tongue, Fang Jue was playful, which made the eldest sister worry again.

Just as they were about to leave, they heard a woman passing by in the outer circle ask, "What are you looking around?" Those who are literate should read it. ”

"Notice, Changlong Weaving Workshop recruits silk reelers at a high price, apprentices pack the church for three days, and skilled workers have a high price, five taels of silver a month, and they can eat and live." A middle-aged man in a green shirt shook his head and read.

"Five taels?" Everyone gasped and repeated.

"Oh, that's a lot of money!" An old man stroked his beard and nodded frequently, "I have to go home and tell my granddaughter to go, embroider all day long, and I can't even earn a tael of silver a month, so it's not as fast as this." ”

"What's so strange about this, Changlong has posted the same notice four times or five times this month." Another guy in a teal kitz muttered.

"Changlong has almost posted the notice at the door of the Dexing Weaving Workshop, this is a blatant shouting, thanks to Miss Tan's generosity, otherwise there will be no fight." A sharp-faced man smacked loudly, and he just wanted to tear up the fight on both sides, so that he could enjoy it.

Gu Qingzhu pulled Gu Qingying out of the crowd, and saw Zheng Zhaodi stretching her neck and looking in.

"Changlong really gives five taels a month?" Zheng Zhaodi asked with a glint in her eyes.

"Don't be foolish!" Gu Qingzhu poured a basin of cold water on her head, "Changlong people, I have met a few, they are not good people, he can afford to give five taels, and the silk reeler has to earn ten taels or eight taels for him, that is to work hard day and night, and our body can survive for a few days!" ”

"Isn't that ......" Zheng Zhaodi blinked her eyes with a look of horror.

"Anyway, if we don't go, I can't control others!" He is still too busy to take care of himself, Gu Qingzhu really can't be a living Bodhisattva.

Walking through the crowd, Gu Qingzhu squatted down and reprimanded Qingying in a low voice, the villain was immediately honest, obediently pulling the eldest sister's clothes, although his eyes were still dripping and looking, he didn't dare to leave a step.

When the three of them arrived at the Homecoming Inn, they met Gu Shigen and Fang Kui who carried Gu Shifu back.

Several people carried the village chief to the bed of the inn, and Gu Qingzhu carefully examined his injuries, but fortunately, there was no problem.

"Didn't Mr. Tan say that we were allowed to stay for two days, why did you come back today?" Gu Qingzhu looked at the eldest girl and asked suspiciously.

Before Gu Daya could speak, Gu Shifu's deep voice rang out: "We don't have much friendship with him, but we know each other by buying and selling medicinal herbs every year, and now that I have a fever, it's not good to rely on others to cause trouble and delay him." ”

"When I come back and be with you, I feel at ease." Gu Daya attached to Gu Qingzhu's ear and said in a low voice.

Gu Qingzhu shook her hand, looked at Gu Shifu and said, "It's okay to come back, there are many of us, we can take turns to take care of the village chief, and the medicine store is also close, so it is convenient to grab and change medicines." ”

"Hey, it's not easy to eat, the village chief has a big deficit this time, so he has to get some soup and water to make up for it, but you can't make a fire in the inn, you can buy it outside, it's not delicious and expensive!" Gu Shigen pinched his eyebrows and worried.

Gu Qingzhu stubbornly said: "I'll rent a noodle restaurant today, and when I clean it up, I won't have to worry about eating in two days." ”

"What!" Gu Shigen screamed in surprise, only to feel his temples jump suddenly.

"I'm going to buy and sell pasta." Gu Qingzhu raised his eyes to look at him.

"Gu Qingzhu, you are too bold!" Gu Shigen reprimanded in annoyance, and said in a loud voice, "Where did you get the rental money?" You can cook and eat, but it's in the poor place of Gujiaao, but where is this? Nancang County, the richest county outside the capital, who still eats those coarse tea and light rice you make! ”

Gu Qingzhu knew that Gu Shigen really cared about himself, and when he saw him say such things, he was not annoyed, but only explained in detail how Ding taught her to make noodles today, and how to take her to meet the main customer.

After hearing this, Fang Kui couldn't help but sigh: "This thing is really strange, if Qingzhu arrives one step late, Aunt Ding will leave, or the third master has not paid the rent in advance, we have a chance and no money, what kind of good luck is this, Qingzhu, Brother Kui is optimistic about you!" ”

"Qingzhu, it's Uncle Fu who dragged you down, all the money you earned last year was lent to Qingshan for medical treatment, and you haven't paid it back until now, but I hate that I spent the money you just earned again, at this time, I want you to be a girl's family, show up to do business to help me pay off my debts, what is this Uncle Fu to see your father!" Gu Shifu burst into tears and rolled down the pillow.

"Uncle Fu, don't say that, over the years, our sisters and brothers have always had your care, besides, the eldest girl and I are like sisters, if I don't help her, who will help her!" Gu Qingzhu hurriedly twisted the handkerchief and handed it to Gu Daya.

Gu Daya wiped her father's face and said, "Daddy, don't worry, when your condition is stable, I will work with Qingzhu, she is so smart, I believe she will be able to do something." ”

"Yes, yes, and me!" Zheng Zhaodi came over and held Gu Qingzhu and Gu Daya.

"I'm going too, I'm the best at burning fire!" Gu Qingying straightened her small chest and echoed.

Gu Shifu reluctantly smiled a little, and sighed: "You are all good children, the ancestors and ancestors will bless you." ”

While a few people were talking, Liang Mancang, who was dressed in soapy clothes and shoes, walked in and was very surprised when he saw Gu Shifu lying on the bed: "Uncle Fu is back?" ”

Gu Shigen said the previous words again, Liang Mancang heard that Gu Qingzhu was going to open a noodle restaurant, and said excitedly: "It's a coincidence, your noodle restaurant is still in time, this morning, I went to Ningjiang City with the county master, and the prefect Lord Lin just sent down an errand." ”