Chapter 3: Epistles
Unconsciously, Lin Fan has been back to his hometown for more than a month. Winter is coming, the weather is getting colder and colder, and even the cold wind in the air is getting colder. Under the invasion of the cold, even the excitement and sensation caused by Lin Fan's move earlier have long since dissipated.
Although the weather was cold, after Lin Fan came back, he was not at home all day, and he was surrounded by friends, Lu Shaofu and others; Every corner of the entire Jiangyuan Town was almost turned around by them.
The group of people was in a hurry, running south and north, so lively.
Even though everyone ran for a day and finally returned home, several people often gathered around Lin Ruxian's study to write and paint, making noise. There was no quiet in the whole study room, and the pieces of paper were flying around, and it was a mess.
And whenever Lin Ruxian appeared with a black face, Lu Shaofu would make a grimace at Lin Ruxian, shouting Uncle Lin obediently, and the others would sneak away when they saw the opportunity, and Lin Ruxian would not have a good seizure.
On this day, Lin Fan and several people came to the north of the town. This was originally an abandoned wasteland in the town, but under Lin Fan's arrangement, it has now become a resettlement point for Wang Hu and his party.
In the past month, a number of people who have fled from the north have come one after another, and the total number has increased to nearly 100. Since Wang Hu has a lot of prestige among these people, he will lead some people to temporarily maintain order here.
At the location where Lin Fan was, at a glance, you could see some temporary houses made of straw scattered around.
Although the house is low and cramped, it is dimly lit, but it is enough to keep out the cold. The houses are separated by deliberately left gaps and are now accessible roads. It's just that the road is also muddy, and in some places there is even water.
Maybe it's because they've experienced too much suffering, although the conditions here are difficult, all this doesn't seem to have an impact on Wang Hu and the others.
Lin Fan saw some children playing and frolicking on the muddy road, and several women chatting about family life while beating laundry near the stream. Occasionally, the sound of conversation came into the ears of Lin Fan and others, mixed with a little slapstick and laughter.
Although most people still look thinly clothed, with yellow faces and thin muscles. But compared with the penetrating numbness and despair that was revealed when we first met, there was a little more anger that I didn't have before, which was hope and yearning for the future.
Wang Hu had already seen a few people at this time, and hurriedly put down the things in his hand, and greeted him with a big fierce and pillar of several people, all of whom fled with him.
"Young Master Lin, Young Master Lu, Mr. An Ning, why are you here?"
By now, Wang Hu and the others had already known the identities of Lin Fan and the others, and when a few people learned that they had almost robbed this old man who was like a Wenqu star Linfan, their jaws were really shocked.
"Brother Wang Hu, what are you busy with? Didn't bother you, did you? How have you been doing? I see that your complexion is much better than the other day. Lin Fan said with a smile.
"It's all chores, and it's the same when you do it. Recently, everything has been fine, under your entrustment, the housekeeper has arranged very good for us, and the food will be delivered on time every day. All this is still thanks to the young master, if there is no young master, I am afraid that we would have already died of hunger on the side of the road, the young master's great kindness, no teeth unforgettable, I still say the same sentence, my life will be the young master's in the future, when the young master wants, take it. Wang Hu said gratefully.
Lin Fan couldn't cry or laugh: "What's the use of asking for your life?" It's better for you to take care of your wife and children, that's the important thing. Alright, alright, Brother Wang Hu, don't be sour here with me. Lead us around, and let me see how you're doing!" ”
After finishing speaking, Lin Fan walked forward. Wang Hu had no choice but to follow.
Along the way, people kept greeting Lin Fan and a few others, and Lin Fan responded with a smile one by one.
Lin Fan smiled and said to Wang Hu next to him: "Brother Wang, are you still used to it for a while?" ”
Wang Hu replied: "There is food to eat here every day, and there are clothes to avoid the cold, which is better than the life in my hometown, and there is nothing I am not used to." ”
Lin Fan nodded and said, "That's good!" However, Jiangzhou is not as good as the north after all, and the climate in Jiangzhou is humid and the water vapor is heavy. You see these straws, they have been damp, and when the weather is good, you must often take them out to dry, otherwise it will not be good for your health and you will be easy to get sick. ”
"By the way, An Ning, you ask someone to go to the pharmacy to get some medicine to prevent cold and dampness. In the future, every day when cooking, I boiled the medicine and distributed it to everyone to drink, so as not to let anyone fall ill, and it will not be good if I get caught a cold at that time. ”
"Young master, don't worry, my father has already made people ready. These days, they have been letting them drink, and the owner of the pharmacy in the town knows that you are going to take medicine for the victims, and resolutely refuses to take the money, and finally only charges the cost price. An Ning replied with a smile.
"That's good, in the final analysis, Uncle An is thoughtful. However, although it is said that the doctor is benevolent, we can't let the good people suffer, and the money that should be given still has to be given. If you always let people pay out of their own pockets, then other people will inevitably have concerns when they do good deeds, which is not good. ”
Lin Fan and the others circled around the gathering area, and after a general understanding of the situation in this place, they prepared to get up and leave.
Before leaving, he said to Wang Hu: "Brother Wang, you can rest assured that you can stay here first, and then go back when the world is stable." If there is any difficulty, you can find me directly, or find Uncle An and An Ning, and we will arrange someone to solve it. ”
After Lin Fan finished speaking, he saw the single clothes on Wang Hu Dameng and others, and turned around and saw the children who were shivering in the cold wind.
He said to Lu Shaofu again: "Shaofu, you see that their clothes are too thin, and their hands are frozen and cracked. Let's see if you can discuss with Uncle Lu after you go back, sort out all the clothes that we can't wear, and let An Ning and them send them over, you see if it's okay. Even if adults don't wear it, we can't let children freeze it, right! ”
Lu Shaofu nodded and responded: "Xiaofan, don't worry!" I can still call the shots about these things, and my father won't blame us. Looking at these children, I actually feel very distressed, and when I go back, I will have people bring my family's clothes. ”
"Young Master!" Wang Hu looked at Lin Fan, with tears in his eyes, and choked up, as if a thousand words were blocked in his heart, but he couldn't say a word, speechless and choked.
Lin Fan said: "Okay, Brother Wang Hu, wipe away your tears." The man has tears and doesn't flick, and after a while, let the sunspot see how he laughs at you. ”
In the previous period of getting along, Lin Fan knew that Heizi was Wang Hu's son, so he used this to make fun of him.
"He dares!" That being said, as a big man, he was always afraid of letting his son see him shed tears.
Wang Hu wiped his hand on his face casually and wiped away his tears. Said again: "Young Master, I wonder if you can arrange something for us to do, we always eat and drink for nothing here We don't want to go in our hearts." Although we don't have much ability, we always have a lot of strength, and you can leave the work to us. Besides, the women here can also do laundry or something. We're used to hard times, and we really can't stand this sudden idleness. ”
After Wang Hu finished speaking, Da Meng and Zhu who followed him nodded in agreement.
Lin Fan looked at him and said jokingly: "Brother Wang, if you really can't be idle, then I'll find you some work to do first."
"An Ning, when you go back, bring all the clothes that should be changed from our family, Shaofu, and your family. Brother Wang Hu, these clothes will be handed over to the sister-in-law. ”
Lu Shaofu and An Ning smiled and nodded in agreement. Lin Fan continued: "Brother Wang Hu, as for you, don't worry, there will always be a chance to trouble you in the future." ”
After saying this, no matter how Wang Hu responded, Lin Fan strode away. Lu Shaofu, An Ning and the others followed, and when they returned to the town, Lin Fan and Lu Shaofu said goodbye and went home separately.
As soon as the two of them stepped into the house, Steward An hurriedly rushed forward and stopped Lin Fan and said, "Young Master, this morning, a letter came from Liaodong. After the master saw it, he shut himself in the study, and saw no one, so he said that you should go and see him when you come back. I haven't even eaten lunch, it's almost a day, and Madame is in a hurry, go and see it! ”
When Lin Fan heard this, "Uncle An, don't be in a hurry, return to my mother, let her not worry, and tell her that I will go." ”
After speaking, he hurriedly went straight to the study, and in an instant, his figure disappeared around the corner.
Lin Fan hurried to the door of the study, but for some reason he suddenly hesitated a little in front of the door.
A moment later, I was about to step forward and knock on the door, but I only heard the words inside: "Is Fan'er back?" Come on in! ”
Lin Fan leaned over and said yes, then pushed the door in.