Chapter 139: Pursuit, Sudden Separation
Said it was going home for lunch. γLatest chapter reading. But when the autumn color is ready and the meal is cold, I don't see Ai Laohu come back. Wait until the time is almost over. He just came back with Ding Erfu.
"Why did you come back? Second uncle. Is it going well? Autumn asked as she fetched water for the two.
Ai Laohu directly washed his face with water. While wiping the water on his face, he said, "It's going well." The underground bank has already done it. I won't trouble my second uncle in the future. β
The autumn color splashed the water used by Ai Laohu in the yard. Another pot was put in front of Ding Erfu. "Second uncle. Wash your hands, too. I'll go for a hot meal. β
"No need. It's not cold either. Ai Laohu turned around and asked Ding Erfu, who was a little restrained on the side. Is the rice hot? β
"Nope. No. Ding Erfu hesitated and said, "Otherwise." I'd better go back and eat. β
"Second uncle. You can eat together. I do quite a lot. And if you go back, who will cook for you? Aren't they all separated now? The autumn colors next to him also persuaded.
Ding Erfu fell silent. Washed my hands. I followed him into the house.
The dining table is set up in the room where the miscellaneous items are kept. Place is huge. A dish of potato stew with tofu and a dish of stir-fried cabbage. It's all home cooking. There's also a plate of assorted pickles and a plate of spicy cabbage. Autumn color brought a pair of chopsticks and set it up. Sit down too. "Second uncle. Feel free. Eat more. β
"Okay." Ding Erfu chewed the small rice in the bowl carefully. Such millet dry rice. Even during the Chinese New Year, it is rarely cooked at home. Originally, I told myself to eat less. But as soon as I moved the chopsticks, I couldn't stop. Especially the cabbage with the peppers. It's spicy, but it's also addictive.
Seeing that Ding Erfu's bowl was empty. Hurriedly stood up. "Second uncle. I'll add another bowl to you. β
Ding Erfu put down his chopsticks embarrassedly. "No need. I'm full. β
Ai Laohu quickly picked up the food in his mouth on the side. He said vaguely: "You're welcome." Qiu Niang's cooking is delicious. I have to eat at least three bowls at a time. β
Qiu Se took Ding Erfu's bowl. glanced at Ai Laohu. "It's time for you to lose weight, too. The meat on the stomach is almost piled up. He went to the kitchen to add some food. When I came back, I received an empty bowl handed by Ai Laohu.
The meal is almost over. A few people sat at the table and chatted.
"Are the ten taels of silver in the underground bank given by the Zhang family?" Autumn asked curiously.
"It's not. The Zhang family was poor. Crying and fussing. Only take out more than six taels. I cushioned five taels. Ai Laohu said as he tossed the remaining spicy cabbage into the rice. If I hadn't pressed it. Maybe they'll have to let it go. In the end, I said that there was collusion between the Zhang family and the bandits. It is only when you have to bring them to the yali for questioning that you are honest. The second uncle wrote Hugh on the spot. And the dowry does not have to be returned. β
"Huh. It's really easy to do things in the yamen. Autumn pouted.
Ding Erfu looked at a dish on the table as if it had been washed. He also spoke: "That." Niece-in-law. This is the remaining one or two more to pay you back first. I'll pay back the rest, even if it's begging. As he spoke, he took out a very tightly wrapped cloth bag from his bosom and handed it over.
Ai Laohu didn't take the cloth bag. He only said, "You can take it first." Even if you don't pay back those neighbors, you have to eat yourself. I'm not short of the five taels of silver. β
"This. Not good. Ding Erfu's hand holding the cloth bag curled up, but it was still stretched there.
Then. The courtyard door was suddenly slammed. In autumn, I saw that the white woman was not in the courtyard. And he went and opened the door. Seeing that the person who came was Ding Dafu, he let him in.
"Dick. I went to my father's and didn't see you, and I came here to find you. I didn't think you were here. Ding Dafu seemed to suddenly breathe a sigh of relief.
"Daddy. Have you eaten it? Do you want to sit down and eat together? Qiu Se asked, looking at the wolf's appearance. I wondered what I would do if I could cook some more food.
Ding Dafu waved his hand. "No, I don't. I'm here to send money to your second uncle. As he spoke, he took out a very tight cloth bag from his bosom and opened it. It's all the cash in my family. It was more than four taels of silver. I've got it all for you. Second, you go and pay back the money first. β
Something slipped from the corner of Ding Erfu's eyes. He wiped it off very quickly. His voice was slightly choked and said, "Big brother." No need. My niece-in-law has already borrowed me five taels of silver. β
Ding Dafu looked at the autumn color and was stunned. It seems that he didn't expect that the autumn color, who has always been picky, can take the initiative to borrow money. Turning around, he pushed the silver over. "You should take the account and pay it back first. Mine can be any time or so. Anyway, tomorrow I will go to the dock to sell noodles and make money again. It's you. Carrying so much famine on his back. If you have another leg injury, you can't do it, so come with me to sell noodles. β
"Haven't you seen Lang Zhong's legs in the second uncle?" Autumn asked from the side.
"I've been busy with this for the past two days. I didn't expect it yet. Ding Dafu said on the side. I'll take your second uncle to see it in a while. β
Ding Erfu knocked on his numb leg and refused: "No need." I've been delaying this leg for too long. There is no salvation left. This was kindly watched for me by a charlatan when I was wandering outside. said that if the leg is broken, he will go to see it, and maybe there will be salvation. β
Qiu Se comforted: "Maybe it's because he can't do medicine." Second uncle. Let Xianggong take you to Zhou Langzhong for a while. I'll pay you the fee. β
"Not really. My own legs know for themselves. Now I'm going to pay it off with the money you lent me. When the bill is paid, I will go to work for it. Even if I sell myself, I'll pay you back. β
"There's no hurry." Ding Dafu and Qiu Se said in unison.
Ding Erfu smiled for the first time since returning to Qingshui Town. "I'll go first. Eldest brother. Girl, don't go back to the old house when you're fine. β
"Second uncle. When you go to the neighborhood to repay the money, remember to call the chief of the king. I had to get back the receipt that I had typed at that time. Ai Laohu sent Ding Erfu out of the house while admonishing.
"Dick. When you pay the bill, go and stay with me. I have a big place there. When the time comes, your sister-in-law will cook for you. Ding Dafu couldn't help but persuade in the back.
Watching Ding Erfu go away. Qiu Se looked at the two new scratches on Ding Dafu's face and asked. "Daddy. Why didn't you give me that money? β
"Ahem. Inconvenience. Ding Dafu coped uncomfortably. I went back too. He said. He walked away as if he had fled. He really couldn't say. Just now, when he went to the old mansion to find his second brother, he happened to meet Mrs. Ding, Aunt Ding and Zhao who were in a mess. Be kind enough to pull the rack. The result was upside down. Even Mrs. Ding was dissatisfied with him. Then he hurriedly ran to Qiu Se to ask about Ding Erfu.
Seeing Ai Laohu, Qiu also entered the courtyard and closed the gate. I couldn't help but ask strangely, "What?" Aren't you going to go to the office? β
"I didn't sleep well last night, of course I have to catch up on sleep. Besides, I took a day off. "Ai Tiger pulls through the autumn colors." Walk. You can also go and lie down with me for a while. β
"In broad daylight. What are you messing with? Autumn's face was covered with a suspicious flush.
Ai Laohu turned around. He looked at her strangely. "Mother-in-law. I'll just tell you to lie down with me for a while. I didn't say I wanted that. Oh. I guess it's not what you're thinking. "That look in his eyes clearly said, 'Are you complaining?'"
Autumn Color's face is even redder. Scolding. "You fart."
"Let's go, let's go. Since you have a request. Being a husband will definitely satisfy you. Ai Laohu dragged the autumn colors into the house and closed the door casually.
Next to the quilt after drying. The white woman's face also turned red. Took a hard sip. "Dead goblins who owe people to ride." Although on the surface it is very disdainful. can remember the last two times when I overheard the two of them doing that, but the seductive sound was very itchy. I don't know if Ai Zhutou will ride that woman. At last. She still went around to the back of the east wing. Sure enough, I heard a blushing and heart-pounding sound again.
That's it. Autumn color wiped a handful of sweat from his forehead. Disgusted: "It's all you." It made me sweat again. β
"It's clear that I'm the one who contributes a lot. Why do you sweat. Ai Laohu gasped. The big hands with thick calluses still linger on the woman.
Autumn colors knock the man's hand off. He asked, 'You speak first.' Why do you have so much silver on you? Didn't you say there wasn't one a few days ago? β
Ai Laohu walked around the woman's hand. Twist it lightly in the flower core. Satisfied, he heard the woman's exclamation and said, "Zhao Si returned it when I went to the yamen early in the morning." I just lent it to your second uncle. β
Qiu Se retaliated and pinched the soft flesh of Ai Laohu's side waist. Then he asked. "Zhao Si owes you money. When do you borrow him. β
"Before." Ai Laohu said indifferently: "I don't remember clearly." But it must have been borrowed several times to make up this amount. Otherwise, I'll be impressed. β
"Hey." Autumn Colors sat up. Pulled the ears of the man who was a little confused. "I'll have to let me know if I'm going to borrow money in the future. It is also forbidden to hide private money. Whether it's salary, or someone else's money to pay you back, or a bonus, you have to hand it over, I know. β
Ai Laohu's eyelids were already fighting. But there was always a fly buzzing in my ears. Angry, he lifted the quilt. Crush the woman underneath you. "If you're not sleepy. Just do it again. β
Autumn colors are back to the life of a housewife who cooks and washes every day. It's boring, but it's trying to adapt; Ding Erfu also went to sell noodles to Ding Dafu. To make it easier to work. Every day, he lives in Ding Dafu's house. originally thought that the matter of being cheated of money because of Zhang's family had passed like this. But this day. Ai Laohu came back early before noon. Also with Ding Erfu.
"Qiu Niang. I'm going to hunt down Zhou Chuanbei with my second uncle. Tomorrow will leave early in the morning. You help me pack my things. If you feel like it's not interesting at home. Let's go live with your mother first. I don't know when I'll be back. "Finished. Ai Laohu scooped water out of the tank and poured a big mouthful.
"Ahh Hunt down Zhou Chuanbei. Isn't he with the water bandits? "Autumn was stunned. He asked again: "Didn't you say at the beginning that the yamen didn't care?" That's right. How many of you are going? β
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