"That's okay, you've been busy every day these days, and my dad feels distressed when he looks at it. If you don't go out, stay at home, take a nap if you love to sleep, and bask in the sun in the yard if you don't sleep, which is good. After Su Xiangui finished speaking, he waved his hand and motioned for Su Jinyao to go out and play.

Su Jinyao felt that Su Xiangui still regarded herself as a child, so she made a grimace at Su Xiangui before going out.

Back in her room, Su Jinyao took out the small money bag and poured out the broken silver inside and counted it. The silver earned from these two visits to the city is enough for five taels except for the things I bought yesterday. There was also a silver ticket, Su Jinyao thought about it and still didn't give it to Su Xiangui, but put it into the jewelry box left by her mother before.

Su Jinyao didn't mean to save money for her private house, but because she came back with the silver the day before, her father's appearance was already very surprised. This time, if you take out ten taels of silver tickets at once, Dad may be panicking. What's more, she still has big plans in the future, and it is not convenient to put all the money in her father's. She kept the money for the first time and went back to surprise the whole family.

When I went out again, I saw that Xiaocheng'er was already cutting tender grass for the goat Xiaohei in the yard. There is also a pot of cornmeal and cabbage next to it, which looks like it is going to be chopped up and mixed with chicken food.

Su Jinyao came out and said to Xiao Cheng'er: "You don't go out now." I went to Chunniu's house, said a few words and came back. ”

"If I don't go out, I'll feed the sheep and the chickens, and I'm busy." Xiao Cheng'er looked like a little adult, and the knife in his hand chopped "dangdang".

Su Jinyao knew that Xiaocheng'er was capable, smiled at him, pushed the door and went out.

She already knows Chun Niu's family. When I got out of my house, I went straight to Chunniu's house. When I came to the door, I saw that the gate had been repaired and the thatch on the roof had been renewed. It seems that Chunniu and Siping have been busy in the past two days.

Su Jinyao knocked on the door and shouted, "Chunniu, you are at home." I'm Jinyao. ”

"It's here, it's here." Chunniu ran out when she heard the sound, and while wiping her hands on her apron and pulling the latch of the door, she asked, "Have you eaten?" I just cooked porridge, so come in and eat some together. ”

"After eating, my eldest sister cooks early." Su Jinyao said and entered the door. He didn't go into the house, but pointed to the small bench in the courtyard and said, "I'll just sit here and wait for a while, and you can eat first." ”

"No, sit in the house. Take a look at our new home. Chunniu said and walked to the door of the house, gestured inside and said, "It's Jinyao here." ”

Su Jinyao followed Chun Niu into the house. The main house is quite large, and the window paper of several windows has been replaced with new ones, making the room bright and clean; Although there is only one set of tables and chairs, it is still very small, but it seems that the room is quite spacious.

But if you look closely, the window lattices are broken, and the ground is full of uneven pits that leak on rainy days; There are some places on the wall that have fallen mud skin, revealing the mud and straw inside, which shows that the house is really old and dilapidated.

Su Jinyao turned around, and Siping also came out of the back room, facing Su Jinyao is teaser, smiling very politely and honestly.

Su Jinyao hurriedly waved her hand, told Siping that she didn't have to do this, and then said to Chunniu: "I'm relieved when you settle down, I'm here to send you money today." It's two days earlier than expected, but it's better for you to send it back to your mother's family sooner, your father's illness can't be delayed. ”

After speaking, Su Jinyao took out the money bag and handed it to Chunniu.

Chun Niu was stunned when she heard this, she didn't expect Su Jinyao to raise money so quickly. But the money bag came back to his senses after taking it in his hand, weighed that something was wrong, and hurriedly opened it and said, "Jin Yao, this is more than five taels, not two taels." Didn't I tell you that we could make up three taels of silver ourselves. Lend me two taels of silver, and I will give you back the two taels of silver within a year. ”

Su Jinyao said: "Oh, I said that if I borrowed you five taels, it would be five taels." Don't sell your family's grain, don't you live with Siping without eating? If you eat bran all day long, you won't have the strength to work, and you will make money to pay me back. Also, don't keep the two taels of silver that you have divided, and hurry up and repair the house. I'll see if I'll find you a job in a few days, and you can help me directly, and I'll pay you. ”

Hearing Su Jinyao say that she wanted to find a job for herself, Chun Niu smiled and promised: "Okay, I'll do whatever you ask me to do, don't talk about whether you are paid or not, let me be a maid for you." ”

"No, I'm not short of maids right now. But I do lack a person around me who is quick with hands and feet and can help me honestly. If you are willing to help me, I will make sure that your family will be able to build a new house in a year's time. But then again, I don't want to have two hearts. "Su Jinyao said good, honest, and ugly things first.

Chunniu nodded and said: "I won't say anything about making you a cow and a horse, anyway, I am a real person, and inheriting such a great love from you is equivalent to saving my life, and my Chunniu will follow you wholeheartedly." In other words, if your Su family is poor, even if it is to eat bran vegetables, as long as our family has porridge to drink, they will not starve you. ”

Su Jinyao nodded and said, "Then I thank you too, let's work hard in the future, life is not bad." ”

Su Jinyao also hoped to have a helper. Because she understands that no matter how capable she is, she is also a person, even if there are more business opportunities, she can't take care of her busy work inside and out alone. For example, her small water shop, the business is good, but at present, it is definitely not enough to rely on passers-by to give rewards, and it is expected that more manpower will be needed for further development.

And Xiaocheng'er can't always be tied there, and after this month, Xiaocheng'er should also go to school. Su Jinyao still remembered that special guest, Zhang Chengliang, told her that the matter of the government-run school was on the tenth day of the next month, and now it was the end of the month, and Su Jinyao had to inquire about the situation. When the time comes, it's better to try to put the spring girl on the side of the small water shop.

Of course, this is also Su Jinyao's plan, as for whether Chunniu is that piece of material, we have to think again.

When Su Jinyao pondered about this matter, Chun Niu opened the money bag, poured out the broken silver inside, took out two pieces of silver and stuffed it to Su Jinyao, and said, "At least one more piece of silver, you can take this back." ”

"It's okay, it's more than a favor for me to leave. I'm not polite to you, I should help you if you have something at home. Plus your housewarming, you should also get involved. You take it, and you don't have to pay it back. ”

After Su Jinyao finished speaking, she remembered one more thing and said, "Originally, I wanted to go to Lijiatun with you today." But my eldest sister went to town early in the morning, and I couldn't leave. The last time I went there, I met an aunt named Li, and the neighbors all said that she was good at making clothes, and I wanted to take a few pieces of cloth and ask her to make new clothes for my father, my eldest sister and my younger brother. This time, you can help me bring the fabric. ”

Chunniu smiled when she heard this, and said, "Most of our Li Jiatun are surnamed Li, which Aunt Li are you talking about?" However, there is really one of the best needlework, who is not young and has exquisite embroidery. I just don't know if it's the same person as you. ”

Su Jinyao nodded and said, "It should be one, the one I met is also an old woman, who said that she was at home with her grandson, and she also said that she could embroider." He has a good face and clean clothes, and at first glance he is a person with sharp hands and feet. Why don't you ask her the price when you bring the fabric, I told her last time that three sets of clothes cost 200 yuan. If the price is right, that's it. ”

Chunniu nodded and asked Su Jinyao, "Okay, I remember." I'll go back today. While it's still early, I'll hit the road after eating and I'll be back in the afternoon. Did you bring the fabric? ”

"Nope." Su Jinyao said: "Either I'll send it to you in a while, you eat first." ”

Chunniu said: "No need, I'll go over and get it after eating." Then the path from your side of the house is just up the hill. ”

"That'll do fine, I'll go back. You eat, I'll find the fabric and wait for you at home. Su Jinyao was about to leave after speaking, but when she walked to the door, she remembered one more thing, turned back to Chun Niu and said, "Be careful when you go home, especially your brother." I looked at him...... Poor face. ”

Su Jinyao originally planned to go back to Lijiatun with Chunniu, but she was also afraid that her heartbroken brother would be bad again and sell Chunniu to Qiang. Now she can't go, so she has to tell Chun Niu to be careful.

Chunniu thought about it, but also looked a little scared. But he said, "It's okay, I'll let Siping go back with me." He can't leave us both alone. My mother took the five taels of silver, and she couldn't help my brother anymore. ”

"That's okay, I'll rest assured that Siping will accompany you. I replied. Su Jinyao finished speaking before leaving.

Chunniu thanked her behind her again and turned back to eat with Siping.

When Su Jinyao returned home, Xiaocheng'er had already fed the little goats and chickens. There are several chickens missing, and I heard Sophie say that someone in the village bought them. It is also said that it is sold cheaply, otherwise a chicken can be sold for ten cents more. If it weren't for the fact that their family only sold roosters, it is estimated that the hens would have been bought by the villagers.

Su Jinyao didn't care, anyway, the capital of the chicken had already earned enough, and what she sold now was earned. These hens are kept to lay eggs, and they are eaten every day. It is enough to keep a rooster and hatch chicks later.

When Xiao Cheng'er saw that Su Jinyao was back, he hurriedly said, "Second sister, I want to talk to you about something." ”

Su Jinyao said: "Let's talk, you still need to discuss with the second sister." ”

Xiao Cheng'er said: "Well, no, no. Just ask you, what are you going to do with so many small baskets made by your father? If you're not of much use, give it to me. ”

"Didn't you take one and put it in for money?" Su Jinyao was curious, and she didn't know what Xiao Cheng'er was suddenly asking for these baskets.

Xiao Cheng'er said: "I saw that the baskets made by my father were good, containing some wild fruits and mushrooms picked in the mountains, and put them in the small water shop to sell." ”

Su Jinyao smiled when she heard this, and said, "It's almost the same as I originally thought." Originally, I also planned to ask my father to make these baskets for mountain delicacies and wild fruits to sell. Who knew that Dad was a solid eye, and the baskets he made were all like handicrafts, so good-looking, it would be a pity if he used them as ordinary baskets. I thought of another way out and sold the basket for a high price. ”

"What's the way out? How much can it be fetched? Xiao Cheng'er hurriedly asked. In his opinion, the second sister can sell all the broken things at a sky-high price, and he is really curious about what way she has come up with it.

Su Jinyao didn't directly say that she sold the basket to the girl in the Qinglou, but said, "I can sell a basket for three dollars." You said that if you use it to fill the fruit, won't you lose money? ”

"Ahh Xiao Cheng'er immediately looked at Su Jinyao dumbfounded, and said, "Second sister, are you laughing?" A bamboo basket can be sold for three dollars of silver? Then you can pick up our big bamboo basket, it can be sold for a few taels. ”

"Poof" Su Jinyao laughed almost out of breath, and said, "Xiaocheng'er, are you kidding me?" Can a large bamboo basket be the same as a small bamboo basket? But yes, it's good that you're willing to use your brains, and it's a proposal worth carrying forward. But now these bamboo baskets don't make fruit baskets, I'll find someone to weave fruit baskets for you. At that time, the small water shop sells mountain delicacies and wild fruits, which is also another income. ”

"Okay, that's it." Xiao Cheng'er agreed.

As he was talking, he heard Chunniu's voice say, "Jinyao, I'm here." She was also followed by their family.

Su Jinyao said, "Come in." Wait a minute, I'll go in and get the fabric. As soon as I came back, I talked to Xiaocheng'er, but I haven't found it yet. ”

"Okay, I'm not in a hurry." Chun Niu nodded and entered the door. He also pulled Siping to Su Xiangui's door and shouted, "Brother Liu, are you okay lately?" ”

Su Xiangui said: "It's all good, the children are obedient and well-behaved, and life at home is good." I heard you're separated? Have you packed up your new home? If you want to help somewhere, call Fei'er and Cheng'er, they can still help with odd jobs. ”

"It's all packed." Chunniu said: "Thank you Jinyao for this, if it weren't for Jinyao, I guess I wouldn't be today; Thank you, Brother Liu, you are also open-minded and agreed that Jin Yao borrowed such a large sum of money from me, which also saved my life. ”

Su Xiangui said: "Don't talk about this, we are from a village, you and Jinyao are close, you should help." ”

Chunniu looked at the half-woven bamboo basket in Su Xiangui's hand again, and said, "Brother Liu, are you making this up?" What a skillful hand. My family will also order Siping, but you can make a basket, basket or something, and it is thin and loose, but it is not as good as yours. ”

As she was talking, Su Jinyao had already come out with the burden of fabric. Hearing Chunniu and her father talking, she leaned over and asked, "Siping can also make baskets?" Then let him learn from my father? I'll look for a way to sell and sell for a good price. ”

"Really?" Chunniu's eyes lit up, and she turned her head and asked Siping, "Are you willing to follow Brother Liu to learn the craft of basket weaving?" ”

Siping listened, looked at the small baskets in the room, and nodded.

Chunniu immediately said: "Okay, Siping said that he is willing to learn." And my family's two acres of land are planted in spring and harvested in autumn, so I don't need to take care of them much, and there is nothing to do. I don't feel at ease when I let Siping go out to help, after all, he can't hear and say clearly, and he will be bullied. ”

Su Jinyao said: "My family won't bully him, but if he doesn't do well, he won't be fed." ”

"Haha" Chunniu smiled and said, "I didn't plan to let you take care of the food." I'll send it over after lunch, so let him follow Brother Liu to study hard. ”

Su Jinyao said: "Then it's decided." Go back and let him learn from my father first, at the beginning I paid him monthly wages, and then he got better, I gave him money according to quality and quantity, okay? ”

"Anything. Jinyao, you can do whatever we want, not so picky. I know that you are a very fair person, and you will not cheat people or care about anyone. Chunniu replied very realistically, and she sincerely believed in Su Jinyao.

Su Jinyao also sighed, an outsider, can be regarded as a friend, it's good.

Su Jinyao handed the burden of the fabric to Chunniu and said, "This is the material that can make three sets of clothes." You can also see the figures of my father, my eldest sister and Xiaocheng'er, just go back and talk to that Aunt Li, she is good at craftsmanship, and she said that she can do a good job of size when she sees someone of similar size pointing her fingers. Style...... Let her look at it first, I can't say the specific pattern, I'm afraid that I will ask too much, but I can't do it well. ”

"Okay, I see." Chunniu took the fabric and asked, "When did you say you were going to pick it up?" If you don't have the time to get over, I'll go get it back. ”

Su Jinyao said: "Then you ask her when she can do it well, and she is not in a hurry to wear it." When I get back, I'll pick it up myself if I have time. Give her the money when you get the clothes. ”

Chun Niu says she knows. But as soon as she was about to carry the burden, Siping reached out and took it behind her back. This is distressing Chunniu, don't let her do a little work, don't let her be tired.

Looking at the backs of Chunniu and Siping leaving, Su Jinyao smiled and felt that this little couple was really happy.

Xiao Cheng'er poked Su Jinyao with his elbow on the side and said, "Second sister, what are you laughing at when you look at the two of you?" Are you looking forward to getting married? ”

"Stinky boy, tease me. The second sister wants to make good money now, don't talk about those who don't, beware of me beating you. Su Jinyao raised her fist, and Xiao Cheng'er dodged with a smile. While dodging, he said, "Okay, I won't say anything, I should go out." ”

After saying that, Xiaocheng'er said hello to his father and ran out of the door. When the goat saw that Xiaocheng'er was gone, the goat Xiaohei also barked twice, as if to say "goodbye".

Su Jinyao breathed a sigh of relief, looked at the clear sky and the clean courtyard, and Su Xiangui, who was busy weaving baskets in the house, and felt that her heart was full of happiness.

Today's weather is good, and Su Jinyao is really a rare leisure. After adding water to the kettle beside Su Xiangui, and cleaning the house and outside again, Su Jinyao moved a chair and sat in the courtyard to read the medical book codex left by her mother.

Su Jinyao has read this medical book codex many times. With her memory, she can reach the point of reciting backwards. However, medical skills cannot be learned by memorizing a book, and you need to carefully ponder the mysteries of it.

For example, she is now studying acupuncture treatment, and she needs to know the precise location of each acupuncture point, the depth of the needle and the time it takes to leave the needle, as well as the possible efficacy, side effects and consequences of acupuncture. If you want to carry out acupuncture with medicine, different prescriptions also need to use different methods to administer acupuncture, which is very exquisite.