Xiao Tao looked at Zheng Shopkeeper and Xiao Er looking loveless, and couldn't help but laugh in his heart!

"Shopkeeper, pen and ink waiting, I want to draw a picture!"

Shopkeeper Zheng cooperated very well with the pen and paper for Xiao Tao, anyway, there was nothing to do, see what new tricks this girl had.

Xiao Tao sat down on the edge of the table to greet the guests, held his chin and thought for a while, and simply drew a picture, a grill about one meter long, and an iron skewer, and marked the size. I think I think I can see it!

The shopkeeper looked at Xiao Tao's drawings, although he didn't understand it very well, but he was well-informed and knew that there was a sky outside the sky, so he didn't ask much.

"Shopkeeper Zheng, this is for barbecue, the iron frame and iron skewers for the lamb skewers, go find an iron shop to customize two according to this style, or order some bamboo skewers if you can."

Shopkeeper Zheng was puzzled, he knew about the barbecue, but he had really never seen these things, but the big boss ordered, and the girl would cooperate with whatever she needed, "Okay, the owner!" ”

Xiao Tao thought in his heart that he would launch the mutton steamed bun first. Wait a few days for things to be ready, and then teach them how to grill lamb skewers.

In winter, roast leg of mutton, lamb scorpion, shabu-shabu, can be served.

Ha ha! Xiao Tao seemed to see the big ingots smashing into him, burying himself so that he only had his nose to breathe!

By the time everything was ready, it was already dark. Shopkeeper Su said with concern, "Boss, you can rest in the room at the back of the store for one night and go home tomorrow!" ”

Xiao Tao shook his head, "No need, my eldest brother lives in the town, I'll go to his house!" ”

"Oh! That's fine! I don't know who the big girl is, can I recognize it? "The town is not big, and the general shopkeepers know it, or know it.

Xiao Tao smiled triumphantly, "My brother is Zhou Shaoliang, Zhou Xiucai!" Xiao Tao didn't find out about her brother, she was the same as her father, and she was very proud when she mentioned it.

Shopkeeper Su's eyes lit up, "Oops! It turned out to be Zhou Xiancheng's younger sister, and Lao Ke had several encounters with Zhou Xiancheng. ”

Xiao Tao smiled: "But the shopkeeper will keep it secret for me for the time being!" Save yourself the hassle! ”

Shopkeeper Su thought about it and understood that it was indeed inappropriate for the girl to show up to do business, so he nodded, "Okay, I can understand!" ”

It was almost dark when he arrived at the eldest brother's house, Xiao Tao bought a tiger mask for his nephew, a rattle for his niece, and a piece of boiled mutton from the store, which he had used his own seasoning before, hehe! Of course, you can't afford to lose.

Xiao Tao knocked on the door a little apprehensively, after all, the original owner was indeed quite annoying, and then he heard Cui'er's voice, "It's dark, who?" ”

"Cui'er, it's me, Xiao Tao!"

The door opened, and Cui'er looked at Xiao Tao in surprise, "Big girl, why are you here now?" ”

Xiao Tao smiled, "I came out to sell some mushrooms, but I missed the ox cart back to the village, so I want to stay for one night and go home tomorrow!" ”

"Oh! Then come on in! We're eating! ”

Xiao Tao followed Cui'er into his brother's house, his brother and sister-in-law were eating, and when they saw Xiao Tao coming, Shao Cong and Shao Liang saw Xiao Tao and shouted timidly, "Big sister!" ”

Zhou Shaoliang hurriedly got up, "Tao'er, why did you come here so late?" I haven't eaten, come and eat together! ”

Liu Juan was feeding Brother Jun to eat, and smiled at Xiao Tao and didn't say anything.

"Brother, sister-in-law, I'm here to sell mushrooms, I'll stay one night after shopping, and I'll go back tomorrow!" I bought some cooked mutton, I'll cut it for you, it's just right to eat, otherwise it won't be fresh tomorrow. ”

After speaking, he carried the mutton into the kitchen, quickly cut it into thin slices, mixed a bowl of sauce with minced garlic, ginger, chili pepper, and vinegar, and returned to the main house and put it on the table.

Then he took the mask and rattle and handed it to Cui'er, "This is what I bought for Brother Jun and Niuniu!" ”

Liu Juan looked at Xiao Tao with a well-behaved and sensible appearance, and was surprised, so much that she didn't care about the quality of things, this little sister-in-law has never been willing to buy anything for her child since she was born, and she rarely even hugged her.

After that incident, he became a lot more sensible, so he smiled gently

"Thank you, Tao'er, let's eat! The mutton is very expensive, and it smells a little bit, don't buy it in the future! ”

Xiao Tao smiled, "This meat is not fat, brother and sister-in-law, you can taste it!" ”

Xiao Tao dipped them in the sauce, and one of them sandwiched a piece, "You try it, I tasted it on purpose!" ”

Zhou Shaoliang and Liu Juan saw that Xiao Tao was sincere, so they both picked it up and ate it.

"Hmmm! It's so soft and delicious, it's not bad at all, it's delicious! Zhou Shaoliang was full of praise after eating, and Liu Juan also nodded in front of him.

Shao Cong and Shao Liang squinted their eyes and sandwiched another piece, Xiao Taoxin put it down, and smiled with satisfaction, "Then brother and sister-in-law eat more!" Lamb nourishes the stomach! ”

Zhou Shaoliang asked with concern, "Tao'er, can you adapt when you go back?" How is Daddy? ”

Xiao Tao ate a few bites of food, "Hmm! Pretty good! My brother can concentrate on his studies, don't worry about my parents! As long as my brother can be admitted to the top prize, my father and mother will be happier than anything else! ”

Zhou Shaoliang nodded, naturally knowing his parents' expectations in his heart.

After eating, Xiao Tao planned to talk to his brother, mainly hoping that his brother could persuade his parents not to let him get married in a hurry.

Xiao Tao went to Shao Shan and Shao Cong's house first, the two were practicing calligraphy, and when they saw Xiao Tao coming in, they hurriedly stood up and shouted, "Big sister!" ”

Xiao Tao looked at them as if they were very afraid of themselves, and thought that the eldest sister in the past did not have a good face for them. Hopefully it's too late to remedy yourself!

So with a gentle smile, he walked up to the two of them, "Shao Shan, Shao Cong, do you miss your father?" ”

The two nodded together, "Hmm! ”

"Then study hard, I made money selling mushrooms this time, let my father buy an ox cart or mule cart, and come to pick you two up when you are resting, okay?"

When the two of them heard this, they were immediately happy, "Okay, we must study hard!" ”

Xiao Tao took out 20 yuan from his arms, and one person gave them 10 yuan, "This is for the two of you to buy snacks to eat, save some flowers, and my sister will earn a lot of money in the future, our family will build a big house, and then buy a big carriage, so that you can go home every day!" ”

The two looked at each other and smiled, took the money, and thought that the eldest sister had changed!

Xiao Tao came out of their room and entered the eldest brother's study, and saw that he was grinding, so he walked over and took it. Silent grinding.

Zhou Shaoliang saw that Xiao Tao's face was full of confusion, frowned, and smiled, "Tao'er has something on his mind?" ”

Xiao Tao looked up at his brother with a look of understanding, and smiled bitterly, "Is it obvious?" ”

Zhou Shaoliang nodded, "Well, it's all engraved on the face, what to say!" ”

Xiao Tao organized his own language and said with emotion, "Alas! Big brother, in fact, I felt like I was almost dead that day! ”

"Say stupid things, it's not that you're still alive and well, don't worry, with my brother here, I'm not afraid of anything!"

Xiao Tao's moved eyes were astringent, his nose was sour, and his eyes were red, his brother in his previous life was good to him, but after all, he didn't live together, his parents were busy making a living, and no one ever said to himself,

"Don't be afraid, don't worry, I'm here!"

He may not be able to take care of everything for himself, but this sentence shows that he will definitely do it for your own good and plan for you wholeheartedly!

Xiao Tao choked up and said, "Thank you, brother!" ”

Zhou Shaoliang patted her on the shoulder, "What's the difficulty, let's talk about it!" ”

Xiao Tao calmed down, "Since I escaped death, I feel that I was really confused and stupid before, and now I think about our family situation, even if my brother is a Xiucai, he can't get into the eyes of the county commander at all." It's me who is so naïve and stupid! ”

Zhou Shaoliang listened to Xiao Tao's words and was a lot of relief, although this sister is usually arrogant, but she has no heart at all, although she has been taught a heavy lesson, but she has finally matured. So he asked tentatively

"Do you still remember what happened that night?"

Xiao Tao thought about it, nodded, and thought about what happened at that time, as if he still had a little impression.