Chapter 9 The mind is delicate and the feelings are hard to touch
Although it was raining heavily last night, the water village in the rain curtain has a unique style, but in the morning, the sun is shining, and the scene is not so good.
The area around the water village was dirty, all kinds of waste were floating on the water, and the shirtless thin old man rowed a small boat and salvaged things on the water.
The rows of boats of all sizes were quiet, and there was no sound, and the people who had reveled last night were still asleep at this time, only some old mothers, shrunken and sitting on chores.
Chen Mu came out of the cabin, and saw that there was a mess of cups in the cabin, and there was only a cook in a blue coarse cloth dress, who was packing up her things, and when she saw Chen Mu, she also frowned, with a little disdain in her eyes.
Chen Mu couldn't explain anything to her, so he just walked out of the deck, stared at the dinghy that was salvaging garbage back and forth, and waited patiently for Lin Sheng and Pu Wu.
He was in a hurry, and the officers and soldiers were still digging three feet into the ground at Chen's house, and they might find his father's private collection at any time.
However, Chen Mu underestimated Lin Sheng, the old man slept until noon, and still didn't get up, the people on the boat seemed to have the habit of coming out of the day and night, and the whole water village was as dead and silent as a city sinking under the sea.
After all, there is a request for people, and you can't urge it, so Chen Mu just watched on the deck with nothing to do, and the old man who salvaged the floating objects finally finished his homework, but then jumped into the water with a puff.
Chen Mu was also a little surprised, after a long time, the old man surfaced, holding a black-shelled mussel in his hand, but he was biting a silver hairpin in his mouth!
The old man threw the big clam into the dinghy, took off the hairpin, and was also surprised, and glanced around, just when he saw Chen Mu, he immediately became alert.
Lin Sheng and others spend money like dirt, and they love to play, after getting drunk, they are afraid that they will do everything, they are afraid that they will be silver hairpins, but they are afraid that silver ingots can be thrown directly into the water, just to make a louder noise than anyone, and it is also normal for this old man to salvage property.
The old man thought that there was no one in the morning, but he didn't expect Chen Mu to see it in his eyes, although he was able to catch it, but in the end, he was a bit of a thief, so he immediately climbed into the boat and leaned on Chen Mu's side.
"The old man is going to cook some seafood, and the younger brother will come along?"
The old man was worried that Chen Mu would sue him, but he was too worried, the things that fell to the bottom of the sea were caught by his ability, who could say anything gossip?
However, Chen Mu didn't explain much, and he had nothing to do, so he nodded at the old man and said, "That's very good." β
Saying this, Chen Mu followed the old man forward, and soon came to the old man's row.
Said to be a row of boats, in fact, it is a small fishing boat, the old man's belongings are not very many, and the words are even less, to the canopy, the big mussels and some shrimp and crabs and other seafood, washed, thrown into the pot, boiled.
It was also a moment of effort, the pot gurgled and screamed, the original seafood hodgepodge pot did not even dissipate the salt, the old man poured the secret sauce on the mussel shell and handed it to Chen Mu.
Chen Mu was also very hungry, regardless of this, the seafood was dipped in sauce, and he couldn't mention how much he ate it.
The old man took out a gourd, poured a bowl of wine, and took a slow sip, but it was normal for this pot of seafood, and he didn't eat a few bites.
Seeing that Chen Mu had almost eaten, the old man took out a few coins from his arms, shook them, and reached out to hand them to Chen Mu.
"Although it is something that fell to the bottom of the sea, but those who see it have a share, these are for you, it should be a lottery."
Chen Mu had already seen through the old man's thoughts, but he didn't take the money, but just said to the old man: "Uncle doesn't need to be like this, the master's family doesn't care about it, if you lose it, you will lose it, whoever picks it up is the one who has the ability." β
When the old man heard this, he was also relieved, and said to Chen Mu: "Brother Housheng is really reasonable, this hairpin belongs to Honggu, I watched her fall into the water last night, if she knows that I have fished it, I am afraid that she will have to reach out and ask for it back......"
"It turns out that her name is Honggu......" Chen Mu was also suddenly in his heart, and for some reason, he was a little excited to learn the name of this sister.
As soon as this thought came to his mind, Chen Mu was also a little ashamed, but after thinking about it, he said to the old man again: "Uncle is not easy to sell if he keeps this hairpin, and it is useless for you, why don't you sell it to me?" I'll go ashore today, and maybe I'll be able to sell it." β
Chen Mu said this, and took out half a big penny, which was still the coil that Pu Wu gave him earlier.
The old man inevitably frowned, but soon figured it out again, he was an old Tan family who didn't go ashore, and things like hairpins could only be sold to girls, but the girls in the water village were all familiar with each other, no matter who they sold to, they would let Honggu see them when they went out for a walk, and finally they would inevitably ask him about his head.
"That's the best!"
Although this half-hanging money is not worth more than this silver hairpin, it is "selling stolen goods" after all, and it is already good to be able to sell it at this price.
Chen Mu took the hairpin, just glanced at it, and put it in his bag.
His family is wealthy, his vision is not bad, although the workmanship of this hairpin is rough, but it is really pure silver, even if it is melted, there can be two taels, this hand is very worthwhile.
However, Chen Mu didn't buy this hairpin to make money, and he didn't think about it.
After getting Chen Mu's big money, the old man seemed to have a knot in his heart, and he drank a lot, but he still didn't talk much.
Chen Mu also ate almost, and Uncle Pu Wu also once explained that he couldn't eat seafood at one time, otherwise he would have a stomach upset, and he also stopped at the order.
At this time, it was already afternoon, and the people in the water village finally woke up, Chen Mu said goodbye to the old man, and returned to the deck.
Lin Sheng hadn't woken up yet, but it was Honggu who walked out first.
She was not yet dressed, and she wore a loose cardigan and cropped sling-legged trousers, like an ordinary Tanjia girl, and stretched her waist sleepily, and then sat down to smoke a hookah.
Chen Mu hesitated three or four times, but after all, he squeezed the hairpin in his hand tightly, and walked towards Honggu with a red face.
Honggu Xu looked at Chen Mu for a long time, and when she saw him coming over, she also showed a knowing smile.
It's just that Chen Mu just walked here, but Lin Sheng and Pu Wu walked out of the cabin and smiled at Chen Mu: "Can't wait, right?" It also takes a good time to visit the prison, and it is convenient to go at night when there are many people during the day. β
Chen Mu could only hide the hairpin behind his back and said to Lin Sheng: "Yes, Lord Lao Lin is worried." β
Lin Sheng waved his hand and said to Chen Mu: "The sun is also small, it is just right to go ashore at this time, let's go." β
Saying this, Lin Sheng greeted his entourage, waved his hand again, and the entourage took out a silver bag and handed it to Lin Sheng.
Lin Sheng handed the silver bag to Honggu and said with a wicked smile: "I worked hard last night, I can hear the non-stop banging in the cabin, it seems that you have served my little nephew well." β
Honggu also smiled, glanced at Chen Mu, and then smiled at Lin Shengjiao: "This little brother is a martial arts practitioner, and he has a lot of strength, girl, my bones are sore now......
When Lin Sheng heard this, he nodded at Chen Mu, and he also laughed, but Chen Mu knew that Honggu's bones were sour because of something else, just because of a fight with Chen Mu.
He originally wanted to return the hairpin to Honggu, but it can be seen that the silver bag is inevitably a little ashamed of himself, he is desperate, but Lin Sheng is rich, compared with the silver bag, how can Honggu look at the hairpin that he hides and tucks?
Thinking like this, Chen Mu couldn't help but sigh in his heart, and he couldn't hide his disappointment on his face, but Lin Sheng had already walked to the gangplank, and he had to follow.
At this moment, Honggu walked over, took Chen Mu's hand and said, "Little brother, remember to play next time, and look for me!" β
Lin Sheng turned his head to look at it, and said with a smile: "Do you like young people?" β
Chen Mu was also ashamed, but Shicai's disappointment had been swept away, because Honggu had obviously seen his actions a long time ago, and took advantage of the time to take advantage of the hand, and secretly took the silver hairpin!
And Honggu also pinched Chen Mu, she should know Chen Mu's intentions!
Although nothing good happened last night, Chen Mu was the age of Huaichun, and although he didn't have too many intentions for Honggu, this kind of behavior still made his heart shake and it was difficult for him.
For the old girl Fengyue, maybe the silver bag is more practical, but Honggu is a naΓ―ve girl from the Tan family, and she is very tempted by Chen Mu's innocent little actions!
This small action in private is pure and lovely, which is a little incompatible with the charming water village, but it seems so commendable.
It's just that Chen Mu didn't dare to stay longer, caught up with Lin Sheng, got off the springboard, and got on the boat, and after landing on the shore, the Lin family's car had been waiting for a long time.
A big man like Lin Sheng was sitting in a big car, although he strongly invited, Chen Mu and Pu Wu insisted on taking care of themselves, just following their entourage and walking beside the car.
It's no wonder that Lin Sheng said that the time was just right, and it was not until dark that he returned to Xinhui County in the evening.
Lin Sheng saw that it was dark, and he didn't go home, so he directly took Chen Mu and Pu Wu to a restaurant, and after dinner, he asked the restaurant to get a few food boxes and pack some cooked food, and then went to the government prison.
When he got here, Lin Sheng didn't dare to take the car, after all, he chose to visit the prison at night, just to avoid people's eyes, and how dare he be arrogant.
Seeing that the county government prison was getting closer and closer, Chen Mu also became nervous.
Although Hebo is the confidant of his father Chen Qiyou, Chen Mu does not dare to guarantee that he will definitely know the inside story, after all, the roster and the French seal are the most important things in Hong Shuntang, and I am afraid that no one except his father knows where he is hidden.
After all, the government is still searching to this day, and according to the efficiency of the government, the entire house has been demolished, but they have not given up the search, indicating that they have not yet found what they are looking for.
However, this horizontal vertical is a thought and hope, with the roster, Chen Mu can find Uncle Xige to come out and administer justice, and there is no need to be alone in danger, so he has a place to rely on.
Thinking so in his heart, Chen Mu finally followed Lin Sheng to the county jail.
Lin Sheng was a superstitious person, so he first worshipped in the Prison God Temple to avoid being contaminated, and then led Chen Mu to the class room.
Chen Mu looked at the dark gate of the county prison, remembering that there was still a portrait of himself hanging outside the yamen, and he was so nervous that his palms were sweating.