"There are not many people, but there are a lot of ghost ideas...... This thing does look good......"

After seeing Shen Xi's operation, Steward Liu's eyes lit up, and he praised him with a smile, but then he remembered something and asked, "How should this thing be placed?" You can't put it on the stove, how to add firewood? ”

Shen Xi replied: "If when repairing the stove, open the position of the bellows next to it, and then seal the surroundings, won't it come in handy?" ”

Steward Liu still had a hint of disapproval on his face at first, but after listening to Shen Xi's words, the expression on his face became solemn, his brows furrowed slightly, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

Zhou thought that Steward Liu was annoyed that Shen Xi was too talkative, so he hurriedly explained: "Steward Liu, the little baby is not sensible, you have a lot of adults, don't worry about him." ”

Steward Liu seemed to have figured it out, looked at Zhou and smiled, nodded and said, "I think this little doll's words are not unreasonable." If you want to say that those of us who are subordinates, the most worrying thing on weekdays is that it is the turn of the kitchen to cook on duty, if you can add this ...... What's it called, oh yes, it's a bellows, just push and pull a few times, the fire can burn very strongly, isn't that time-saving and labor-saving? ”

Shen Mingjun doesn't know what to save effort or not, he works long hours in the house, mainly responsible for moving, lifting, repairing and repairing, rarely cooking, even if he is asked to burn the fire, he is a big man who doesn't care about the smoke and fire.

Steward Liu said: "That's it, Mingjun, you take your son and send this thing to the backyard of the house, I will call Carpenter Sun and them to let your son guide him, and by the way, see if there is anything that can be improved, and put this bellows in the kitchen to try." Brother and sister, please rest assured, if this thing is really useful, I will send someone to install one in the yard as well. ”

Zhou was a little confused.

She just knew that her son made this thing called bellows, and she didn't think it was a big deal, but she didn't expect that Steward Liu, who was in charge of her husband, actually appreciated it very much, and asked his son to guide those carpenters who were very good at craftsmanship...... Who would listen to the idea of a little fart doll?

Shen Mingjun was very happy, after all, Steward Liu had a transcendent status in the mansion, except for the master, this Steward Liu had the right to speak, and even those little young masters in the backyard did not dare to offend Steward Liu.

Shen Mingjun excitedly lifted the bellows on his shoulders and led his son to the backyard of the main house.

Lin Dai originally sued the Zhou family to stop Shen Xi from making trouble. But it turned out that what Shen Xi made was recognized by adults, Lin Dai was very surprised, and wanted to keep up to see what was going on, but Zhou grabbed her and said, "You little girl, don't follow to join in the fun." If you're hungry, go get something to eat and cushion your stomach. ”

In fact, Zhou also wanted to go with her, but she knew that a woman was not qualified to get involved in this kind of thing, so she could only calm down and wait for the news.

At this time, Shen Xi felt very uncomfortable, although he was a child's appearance, he didn't want to be treated as a naughty boy who didn't know anything, but Shen Mingjun kept holding his hand, as if he was afraid that he would get lost if he followed.

The Wang family is worthy of being one of the few big landlord families in Ninghua, and the house is much larger than the Shen family's old house in Taohua Village.

Finally came to the backyard, and Steward Liu said to a few people who were cleaning up the broken tiles on the ground: "You go and call Carpenter Sun and Lao He over, I have something to say." ”

Soon, a man in his forties with a round face came over with a teenager, and Shen Xi speculated that the man in front of him was Carpenter Sun in the mouth of Steward Liu, and the young man was estimated to be his apprentice. A few more people came from behind, all of them were long-term workers in the house, and their status was similar to Shen Mingjun's.

Steward Liu asked a few people to approach the bellows and demonstrate it in person, Rao is used to carpentry work, and Carpenter Sun, who thought he was skilled, couldn't help but be dumbfounded when he saw it.

Carpenter Sun asked curiously, "Steward Liu, what are you doing here?" ”

Steward Liu glanced at him: "You are not small, why are you not as good as a little doll?" Since I brought this thing for you to see, I naturally asked you to draw a gourd and make it in the same way. If there's anything you don't understand, just ask this ...... Shen Xiaolang, let him explain to you. ”

Carpenter Sun originally thought that this bellows had some good origin, but when Shen Xi followed Steward Liu's instructions and stood up, he couldn't help but ask in surprise: "The wooden box was made by this little guy?" ”

Steward Liu said: "If you are ambitious, you can't underestimate people." ”

Later, under the supervision of Steward Liu, a group of people began to tinker with the bellows. With the addition of these craftsmen, the bellows are no longer barely cobbled together from broken boxes and a pile of rotten materials, but are carefully built with the best wood. Although Shen Xi was young, he was instructed by Steward Liu, and he became the teacher of these craftsmen.

A bellows was quickly made, because it was tightly sealed, and the effect was much better than before.

Steward Liu personally accepted the acceptance, and nodded with a smile: "Okay, let's go, go and chisel the stove first, Lao He You are a mason, and the matter of building the stove will be handed over to you." ”

The tall and thin man in his thirties watched beside him for a long time, doing nothing, and when he heard this, he smiled and said, "Okay, Steward Liu and the Shen family Xiaolang will wait and see." ”

Lao He happily went to dig the stove, installed the bellows in a few clicks, and then rebuilt the stove.

By the time the assembly was complete, everyone was tired enough.

Steward Liu saw that the miscellaneous maids and the housekeepers in the backyard came to see the excitement, and scolded with a straight face: "What are you doing stupidly? Why don't you hurry up and make a fire and see if it's okay? ”

After all, Steward Liu is the manager of a government, and his words are an order, and someone will immediately bring firewood to make a fire for cooking. When the fire was lit, as the bellows were pulled, the flames rose rapidly, and the people next to them opened their eyes wide, and then smiles welled up on their faces.

Steward Liu smiled: "In the past, you didn't want to come to the kitchen to do things, and when you add bellows to all the stoves, you can see who dares to find an excuse to be lazy." ”

Someone next to him immediately complimented: "It's still Steward Liu's sympathy for us who are in the moment." ”

Shen Xi retired, although he was the hero, but the focus of this matter was no longer on him. In fact, Sun Carpenter and others all know the principle of bellows, after all, this thing was invented as early as the Spring and Autumn Period, and there were already double-plug movable bellows in the Tang and Song dynasties, but they were only used in the smelting industry, and no one thought of household use at all, and what Shen Xi did was just to pierce this layer of window paper.

When he returned to the yard and saw Zhou, Zhou immediately pulled Shen Xi to ask east and west, and Shen Xi could only spread his hands: "They are adults, they all ask me when they make bellows, and when they are done, I will be left to the side." ”

Zhou was a little dissatisfied: "I didn't expect those people to cross the river and tear down the bridge...... By the way, what about your dad? ”

"Dad followed Steward Liu to see the old man, Steward Liu said that this matter was done well, and he was going to ask for a reward for Dad, and it was possible to increase the monthly money a little more."

Zhou's dissatisfaction just now suddenly disappeared, and he said with a smile: "That's good, it doesn't seem to be without benefits." ”

Until nightfall, I didn't see Shen Mingjun and Steward Liu's people. The oil lamp was lit, and the dim light shrouded the four walls, and Zhou couldn't help but worry about her husband, leaning against the door and waiting.

Shen Xi pursed his lips: "Mother, don't worry, will my father still abandon our mother and son?" ”

Zhou came over and pressed a finger on Shen Xi's head, and scolded: "The stinky boy doesn't know how to say something good, I think Steward Liu is right, you guy is a big ghost, you just owe a beating." ”

After waiting for a long time, I finally heard the sound of the side courtyard door opening. Zhou hurriedly greeted him, and after a while, Shen Mingjun walked in with a bright face, carrying two catties of pork in his hand, and greeted happily when he entered the door: "This is the main family's reward, Zheng Butcher sent someone to send it in the morning, it was still very fresh, and I quickly made ......"

Zhou was a little disappointed: "Han Wazi got such a good thing out, and the master gave such a reward?" ”

Shen Mingjun said: "Lady, how can you say that the main family is also our food and clothing parents, you can't be ungrateful, right?" Grandpa said that since your mother and son have come down from the countryside, let you stay in the city for a while longer...... Isn't it good that this small courtyard is temporarily used by our family? ”

Only then did Zhou furn his brows and have a smile on his face.

Zhou said: "Then I'll go and stew the pork, and have a good tooth sacrifice." ”

Shen Mingjun smiled: "Just do as you say." ”

Zhou happily took the pork to the kitchen, Shen Mingjun came over and patted Shen Xi's head, and praised: "You little baby is very capable, as soon as you come, your father and I will show your face greatly, and your grandfather praises you for being smart and clever, and you will have a future in the future." Oh, by the way, you have any ideas for me in the future, and maybe the lord will be happy and enjoy some good things. ”

Shen Xi just smiled, but he wasn't very happy in his heart.

Obviously, the biggest credit for making the bellows is credited to Steward Liu, fortunately, Steward Liu did not take all the credit, but this is not in exchange for actual benefits, at most it is to exchange two catties of pork and come back to open the meat.

The family had dinner together and was beaming. was originally a family of three, but suddenly became a family of four, and Zhou and Shen Mingjun reunited after a long absence, just as the so-called little biesheng newlywed, Zhou's face had a little more feminine tenderness, and there were wisps of tenderness and sweetness on every smile and smile.

After dinner, Zhou put away the dishes and chopsticks, and said to Shen Xi: "It's been dark for a long time, and the lamp oil should be used sparingly, and tung oil is expensive." You two little ones are sleeping in the next room, and they have been cleaned up for you, so don't come out at night. ”

Lin Dai looked at Zhou's with blank eyes, obviously wanting to sleep with this mother she had just met, and her attachment to Zhou's was much heavier than Shen Xi's.

But Shen Xi is a person who understands the "reason", the Zhou family came all the way to the county to visit her husband, this husband and wife always have to ** when they meet, how can they leave the two of them to make trouble inside?

Shen Mingjun also had a little more of his father's majesty: "What your mother said is to take Dai'er to the next room quickly." There is a wooden basin outside, so go to the water tank to fetch water and wash your face before sleeping. ”

Lin Dai looked at Shen Xi and pouted, obviously unwilling to sleep with Shen Xi.

When Shen Xi and Lin Dai arrived at the east wing next door, they found that although the room was big, the bed was pitifully small, and a layer of straw mats was simply spread on the wooden board with a length and width of less than one meter and five.

Zhou followed in and cleaned up the bed, spread the futon, went out with an oil lamp, and when he arrived at the door, he turned around and said: "I lock the door from the outside, and there is a urinal under the bed when I get up at night." ”

Shen Xi said: "What if it is a big solution? ”

Zhou scolded: "You kid has a lot of and pee...... Okay, the door won't be locked for you, you can plug in the door bolt from the inside, but don't open the door at night, it's dark on the thatched side, be careful when walking. ”

After that, Zhou closed the door, and as the light of the oil lamp outside faded, the room was dim, and it took a while for Shen Xi's eyes to get used to it, and he could vaguely see something.

Lin Dai bolted the door shut, came back and stood by the bed, looking at the small bed and not wanting to go up.

Shen Xi looked funny and teased: "If you don't want to sleep in bed, you can move the futon to the ground and make a bunk, provided that you are not afraid that your mother will punish you tomorrow." ”

Lin Dai was a little anxious: "It should be you sleeping on the ground, let's ...... We can't sleep in the same bed. ”

Shen Xi shook his head helplessly, he didn't expect that this little girl was only nine years old and already had the concept of not kissing men and women. But the question is, even if he had that heart, with his small body of less than seven years old, what transgression and rudeness could he do?

Shen Xi climbed into bed, rolled inside, closed his eyes with his head towards the wall, and muttered, "Love to sleep or not, unless you go to the chair by yourself to see who will catch the cold tomorrow." ”