(1) To a woman is to ask

The seventeenth day of the first month.

The groundbreaking first official chapel in Zaranburg has finally broken ground. It was a loud drum and a sound of gongs and drums. Colorful flags are displayed, crowded with people, and it is very lively. The bright red firecrackers have been blown up in large rolls, and the red ash has accumulated an inch.

The county lord personally presided over the groundbreaking ceremony, and said a lot of official words. Most of the old surnames didn't understand, but when they saw those who asked, they couldn't stop nodding, and they also felt that they were advanced and level.

Anyway, these things don't need to be explained to the common people's surnames, as long as they are fooled into believing that the building of the church is a good thing and are willing to support it, these rituals are just things that make the surnames feel awe. Of course, the officials understand this truth, so Lou Zhi County changed the day before yesterday to be close to the people, and that day was to put on full official authority and establish prestige.

After the lengthy ceremony, all that's left is to get to work. This first day of construction is in line with the old saying: first break and then stand.

Several sturdy men swarmed up, each holding a pickaxe and a shovel, and soon cleaned up the broken alley. Then scrape the ruler, dig up all the old mud below, and first clean up and expand the ditch at the bottom.

That's a lot of people! Zhang Qingting can be regarded as having seen the advantages of being overcrowded, and it seems that the project is huge, and there are really enough people to do it. It's still very fast.

With such a big scene at the start of construction, of course Zhao Wang's family and they also came. Zhao Chengdong couldn't move his hands, his legs were still fine, and the family deliberately changed into clean clothes, and stood in the crowd with honor.

It's just that there are still some face-wrenching faces, plus the local officials are there, and there are many village gentlemen, so I'm really embarrassed to come forward to trouble Zhao Chengcai. I was about to say that I wanted to help, but seeing that the workers were really a lot and very organized, they couldn't stop even if they wanted to. So after watching the ceremony, I went home, which means that I will come back in a few days, and then ask where to take care of it.

At the on-site ceremony on the day of the commencement of construction, both owners were absent. This was decided by Zhang Qingting, she thought about it carefully, and Fang Mingzhu didn't show up that day, and completely handed over the limelight to Lou Zhixian alone. It was Zhao Chengcai who took care of them outside, and they also abided by their duties, and they didn't mention their own land and clouds at half. Even if it is commended, it is only to commend those who donate money and help, so that this alley is more like the government and the people are united and jointly build a church.

Lou Zhixian didn't say anything, but he was very happy in his heart that the two families were knowledgeable. This not only did not allow his government to spend a penny, but also gave him such a large amount of credit before he was about to leave office, which could add a glorious sum to his career. On the contrary, he urged the health steward and the people in the yamen to fully cooperate in doing a good job of this project, but they could not cut corners and save materials at all. It is necessary to keep this Hu from falling down in the same year and give him gold.

is so told by the leader every day, where do the people below dare not do their best? The Hutong construction site has simply become a second yamen, regardless of his irrelevant size and size, he just goes over and walks around if he has nothing to do, but he doesn't work, and it is good to look back and work hard in front of the county lord!

Originally, there were still some people who wanted to take this opportunity to knock on Zhao Chengcai's bamboo bar, especially Captain Cheng, who was in charge of security and always loved to take advantage, but they didn't dare to stretch out their hands at this time, they all wanted to do this well and leave a good impression in front of the leader.

In this way, it saved Zhao Chengcai a lot of trouble, and there was no need to treat and give gifts, so there were people who worked so hard. He was still a little panicked, but Zhang Qingting said that it was okay, so he was relieved to accept it boldly and boldly. If there's something wrong with that, just ask someone.

The good reputation of this Hutong belongs to the government, but the things are its own, and it is not sloppy at all. This Zhao Chengcai knows the severity, and it is difficult for Zhang Qingting to come forward to say something. Then he went to someone else.

There are a lot of people on this construction site, and although the work is fast, the work of cooking in the backyard is also heavy. Zhang Qingting was afraid that he would not be able to be busy, so he thought that he would hire a few short-term workers. Unexpectedly, on the day of the start of construction, the aunts and aunts in the surrounding neighborhoods spontaneously came to help, and left after finishing the work, not even taking a steamed bun, which made her very moved.

"This is that distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors!" Zhao Chengcai just came back, took a cup of hot tea to moisten his throat, he was either soaking on the construction site all day long, or working in the yamen, and within a few days, he lost a lot of weight, "When our house is built, the family will send a gift, thank you." ”

Zhang Qingting nodded yes, and ordered Zhang Xiaodie to write down the list of those people, and the number of times each person came, and then increase or decrease as appropriate.

After dinner, Zhao Yulan and the others collected their laundry. Seeing that Zhao Chengcai's coat was dirty on the construction site, he also asked him to take it off.

Zhao Chengcai said, "That's going to be washed, I don't have to change it tomorrow." ”

Zhao Yulan was surprised, "Don't you have another one?" ”

"That hasn't been made up yet!"

Zhang Qingting remembered it when he heard it, and after a few days, his anger had already subsided, "Take it to me and see what kind of supplement is appropriate." ”

Zhao Chengcai was happy in his heart, and hurriedly took his clothes, and Zhang Qingting took a closer look. It's really hard to make up. There was a hole the size of an egg burned on the top, and it must be clothed up, but even if it was the same color, no matter how it was woven and mended, it would leave traces.

Seeing her hesitating, Zhao Yulan said, "Sister-in-law, I see that when you made clothes for Mingzhu before, it was quite chic to add flowers, can you also add a simple and elegant flower?" ”

"Of course not!" Zhao Chengcai shook his head and disagreed, "It's okay for your aunt to wear flowers, what's the matter with me as a big man getting flowers?" Or make it up, as long as it doesn't break! ”

"That's not going to work!" Zhang Facai said, "You are walking around the yamen now, interacting with those adults all day long, and wearing rags makes people laugh!" Girl, don't worry about money, buy another one for your father-in-law! Let's try this on credit? ”

Zhao Chengcai also disagreed, "That's not good!" It's not for engineering, so you can't take credit for everything. It's someone else's will, and we're not embarrassed. Mother, you can make up for it casually! ”

Zhang Qingting pondered for a moment, "You go and bring me the sewing basket, as well as the rest of the cloth we made last time." It's all in that box! ”

Zhao Chengcai took it according to his words, Zhang Qingting picked and chosen, found a thick piece of wool, and said with a smile, "It's good to use this!" ”

The dress was dark blue, but the wool was black, and everyone saw how she would mend it.

Zhang Qingting said with a smile, "You all go from **, it's not too late to come and see when you're done!" ”

She was busy working in the hut alone, and Zhao Chengcai went to help her sisters boil water and wash their clothes. With his personal practice, there are basically housework at home now. They all helped out together. Just like a woman's heart scrubbing her clothes, they are on the side to help wring out, bleaching, and doing some hard work, so that everyone can do it quickly and easily.

When the busy side is over, the clothes are all dried, and Zhang Qingting's side is almost ready. After receiving the needle, she walked into the room with her clothes in her hand and smiled brightly. When they saw it, it looked like a new garment.

On both shoulders and sleeves are inlaid with black wool, as if this dress was originally made of this garment. Zhao Chengcai put it on again for everyone to see, adding some wool was more expensive than usual, and there was no trace of weaving after the fire at all.

Everyone applauded one after another, and Zhao Chengcai's heart was even more beautiful.

Zhang Xiaodie quipped, "Brother-in-law, you said last time that you damaged the clothes made by your eldest sister and you want to compensate her, let's help you remember it!" ”

Zhao Chengcai looked at Zhang Qingting and smiled, "I remember!" ”

"And what are you sending?"

"You'll know when the time comes!"

Zhang Qingting seemed to be confident when he heard him, and he had some small expectations in his heart, what would this show give her? You can't write a calligraphy or painting to her, do you? That's sour!

When he returned to the room in the evening, Zhao Chengcai mentioned something to her, "In the past few days, I have been working on the construction site, and there are many iron tools damaged, I want to contract this work to Tian Fusheng, what do you think?" ”

Zhang Qingting nodded, "It's okay, I see that his skills are good, and he always has to find someone to make it, so it's better to give it to him." It's just that we have to pay the credit again. ”

Zhao Chengcai waved his hand, "This is not necessary!" The farm tools used for work belong to the official family, and if they are damaged, they will be repaired by the official family. Otherwise, I wouldn't have introduced it to Fusheng, and his family couldn't afford it. I spoke to Steward Wei today, and he had no opinion. ”

Zhang Qingting glanced at him. "You're set, and you're still asking me what to do? Anyway, you don't want me to pay. ”

Zhao Chengcai said with a smile, "Although I don't want you to pay directly, but the government will have to settle the general account with us in the end. I'm sure I've asked you what you mean. If only you agreed! I also told Fusheng about this, he was embarrassed, said that our family built a house, and he didn't have time to help, originally said that he only collected the capital to help do the work, I persuaded him for a long time, saying that the government gave money, and he responded. Let me tell you in advance, let's talk to the right scene, so as not to make him feel uncomfortable! ”

Zhang Qingting nodded, but thought again, "Have you figured out a way to deal with Sun Junliang?" It's not a way to keep this thing in tow. Solve it for Yulan as soon as possible, and she will talk about marriage again in the future, and she will not delay! ”

Zhao Chengcai knew what he meant, "Don't worry, I've been thinking about it in my heart!" I've been looking through the previous cases, but I really haven't found anything like it. In a few days, Master Chen should come back, and I will ask for advice again, he is a teacher, well-informed, maybe he has an idea. ”

"Anyway, you have a snack! Although Yulan didn't say it, I knew that her heart must be blocked, and she didn't even dare to go out of the door these days. ”

Zhao Chengcai responded, and then asked a little shyly, "Mother, uh...... What do you want? ”

Well? Zhang Qingting was stunned for a moment, and then realized that he was saying that he was going to give her a gift.

This Xiucai thought he had a good idea, but he didn't expect to ask it so straightforwardly, which was really disappointing and boring!

Don't even think a thing! Zhang Qingting was a little annoyed, and said lightly, "Forget it, you are not very rich, it is better to save up for books and socialize with a little silver in your hand!" It's late, go to sleep! ”

Zhao Chengcai is really scratching his head now. He originally thought that wouldn't it be good to ask Xia Zhang Qingting what she liked, and what to buy for her? Why did he make her angry again?

Alas! This woman's mind is really a needle under the sea, unpredictable. But if you can't figure it out, you have to think about it, and the next day when you go to the yamen, Zhao Chengcai is also thinking about it.

Li Hong saw that the clothes on his body were chic, but he looked up and down several times, "Brother Chengcai, which tailor is this new style made by you, it's very elegant, introduce me!" ”

Zhao Chengcai was a little proud, "My mother did it!" After all, the other person was honest, and told the truth at once, "Didn't you see that it was the old clothes?" I burned a piece of the fifteen diamond dragons here, and my mother made it this way in order to make it look good. ”

Li Hong nodded in appreciation, "Your mother is very good!" If you don't say it, who knows it's the pig killer? Look at her busy outside, and when she comes home, she is also beautifully done! You've got it. ”

Zhao Chengcai was overjoyed when he heard this, remembering that this person had been among thousands of flowers, and he must have understood a woman's mind better, so he asked unconsciously, "Brother Hong, you say, what gift should you give to a woman?" ”

Li Hong pointed at him with a smile, his face was slippery, "Brother Chengcai, you are broken!" If you have a good wife at home, do you still want to go outside to mess with flowers? ”

Zhao Chengcai's face flushed, and he said, "What nonsense are you talking about?" I gave it to my mother! She had made the garment with her own hands, but it was burned, and I promised to pay her a gift. But last night I asked her what she wanted, and she said no. ”

Li Hong immediately snorted heavily, frowning and teaching, "Why are you so insincere in giving gifts?" ”

What do you mean by that? Zhao Chengcai was inexplicable.

"You promise to give her a gift, and you surprise her! If you ask someone like you if you want something, then you might as well give her the money directly! ”

That's an idea, too! Let her take her own money and buy whatever she likes!

"Don't you tell me, you really think so?" Li Hong glanced at him a little unbearably, "If that's the case, it's no wonder that Mrs. Sister-in-law isn't angry with you!" ”

"So why?" Zhao Chengcai really doesn't understand.

Li Hong's face hated iron and steel, "Didn't you say it just now?" This woman is to be coaxed! To give her a gift, you have to pay attention to the tone and have an unexpected surprise! Of course, like you live, of course, you have to give money to her family. But occasionally buy a pastry or two of her favorites, or fat powder and head oil, or hairpin ring ornaments, or pull new clothes, which will ensure that her heart is happy. It doesn't cost a lot of money, but it can make her die for you! It's all asking! How did you get married for so long and didn't understand anything? ”

Zhao Chengcai suddenly realized and thought carefully. Pastries, Zhang Qingting only praised the Fang family's cooking, fat powder and oil, she seems to have some left, tearing new clothes, in her own eyes, there is a chance that she will be criticized for being vulgar! It's better to buy a trinket, she usually needs it.

"Then I have a total of two taels of silver in my hand, do you think I can afford to buy ornaments?"

"Affordable! How much is a heart! Li Hong's eyes rolled suddenly, and he had a ghost idea.

(ps I saw the pink evenly, thank you for your support, although I can't get into the top 20, but Gui will still add more drops today!) Love you guys! Tomorrow is December, so if you have a little pink, please support it! )