Chapter 11: Goodwill

People are warm and cold, the world is hot and cold, when Lin's father died, the Lin family's mother and daughter had already seen it clearly. Even the betrothed in-laws have already done that, let alone others?

The Lin family was not originally native to Dingtao, and it was only in Lin Zhenniang's grandparents that they moved to Dingtao. Therefore, there are no relatives in Dingtao. Even the Chen family, who is also from a neighboring county, was in the middle of the family in his early years, and even his only younger brother went away to seek a living, and he has not heard from him so far.

Therefore, at this time, Dong Botu said that there were guests, and Chen and Lin Zhenniang couldn't help but be strange. When I saw the person who came, I was even more surprised. The visitor, the moment he looked up, the gentle smile on his lips couldn't help but freeze on his lips.

"It's you—" The same words, but two different voices. At the same time, Lin Zhenniang and the young man were shocked in unison.

Chen glanced at Lin Zhenniang and asked, "Zhenniang, do you know this little Langjun?" ”

Lin Zhenniang blinked, looked at the young man in front of him who had changed into a dark green dark pattern brocade shirt, the corners of her mouth raised lightly, and she only said: "I saw it just now - in front of the butcher shop - mother, this little brother seems to be my father's student!" At least that's what his impressive father said.

Removing the initial look of surprise, the young man took two steps forward and gave another salute, "Master, the boy Liu Yuan, I used to be taught by Mr. Lin." Later, he contracted a serious illness, so he had no choice but to transfer to another school. ”

"Liu Yuan?" Chen muttered, glanced at Lin Zhenniang, and remembered what she had just said about the butcher's shop, "Could it be the son of Liu Daguan?" My late husband once told me that he had a student who was the most old-fashioned and warm-hearted, and had the style of his father - I vaguely remember that it should be called Liu Yuan......" Showing a look of nostalgia, Chen's eyes became a little hazy.

Seeing her look like this, Lin Zhenniang couldn't help frowning and glared at Liu Yuan. He was a little annoyed, and he reminded Chen of the past, "How could a little official come here?" Aren't you busy selling pears? ”

The corners of Liu Yuan's mouth were raised, and he was a little unwilling, but then he smiled again, "Don't hide it from my wife, the kid has changed a few gentlemen since enlightenment." But my father admired Mr. Lin the most, and often said to the boy that Mr. Lin was frank, noble by nature, and had the ancient style of his predecessors. Mr. Self-Knowing...... Later, I often sighed and sighed, feeling that I Dingtao was missing a masterpiece! ”

This remark is not unpretty, but it is because it is so beautiful that Chen is even more moved.

Seeing that the corners of Chen's eyes were moist again, Lin Zhenniang couldn't wait to sew Liu Yuan's mouth immediately. But in this situation, he could only accompany Xiaoyi and respond to Liu Yuan's feelings with a sad but not sad expression.

Just when she hated itchy, Liu Yuan finally got to the point, "Today, my father happened to meet your housekeeper and Ling Ling Ling Ai in the market, and he was careless for a while and said something wrong. My father was deeply ashamed of this, so he specially ordered the students to make amends for him. ”

"Where does this start?" Seeing that Liu Yuan was bent down deeply, Chen was about to make a big salute, so he hurriedly got up and helped him, and turned back to look at Lin Zhenniang. was quite a bit reproachful, why didn't she talk about meeting Liu Daguan when she came back.

Lin Zhenniang also felt wronged. Isn't that just to give them meat? That's a big deal! Is it still worth asking his son to make solemn reparations?

"Master, my father sincerely apologizes, he said that he is a rough person, and he can't learn so many etiquettes, so he asked his little nephew to bring some apologies over, and I hope that my wife will not dislike it!"

As soon as Liu Yuan said this, Chen's expression became even more gloomy, "Why bother? Although I don't know what the hell is, I think there must be nothing wrong with Liu Daguan, so why bother so much? Liu Yuan, no matter what you bring, take it back! ”

Because Liu Yuan said that he was polite, the Chen family immediately felt that this was someone borrowing help to help their Lin family. Although life is not easy, she does not want to rely on others, and even rejects Liu Yuan's kindness from the bottom of her heart.

Hearing Chen's words, Liu Yuan's laughter froze, but he immediately laughed again, "Master, what I brought is not anything valuable, that is, fresh vegetables and fruits, which are really not worth much." ”

Chen's face was a little pale, but he still said, "Thank you father for your kindness......"

"Mother," suddenly cut off Chen's words, Lin Zhenniang smiled, but looked at Liu Yuan. "Brother Liu," but he changed his name, but he immediately became close. Even Liu Yuan, who was called by her like this, was stunned.

"Brother Liu, my mother has been feeling unwell recently, she is drinking the decoction, and I invite my brother to sit down for a while, and I will wait for my mother to go back to the room and drink the medicine first."

As soon as Lin Zhenniang said this, no matter the host or guest, they knew that it was just an excuse. Although Chen didn't know what his daughter was going to do, when he saw her reaching out to help, it was not easy for her to lose face, so he had to get up and turn back to the bedroom next door with her support.

Across a wall, Lin Zhenniang couldn't speak loudly, so she just lowered her voice and said, "Mother, you see, the Liu family came to send these things, which was a good intention." Moreover, Liu Yuan also said that it is not worth a few dollars. If you insist on letting him take it back, won't it chill his heart? ”

Hearing that it was fresh vegetables and fruits that were sent, Lin Zhenniang really believed that Liu Yuan was indeed sent by Liu Daguan. Speaking of which, the butcher shop owner who likes vassal elegance is really a warm-hearted person. Just because of the little thing before, I hurriedly sent my son over in person. Compared with those who are full of benevolence and morality all day long, it is several times better.

Although Lin Zhenniang made sense, the Chen family also insisted, "I know that the father and son of the Liu family have good intentions, but those people outside don't know how to chew the root of their tongue." Before, you were only - this is going to make those people talk about it again, isn't it ......"

"Mother, I heard my father say that there was an unwritten rule in ancient times, saying that if someone collects the body of a person who died in a foreign country and sends it back to his hometown, the relatives of the deceased will definitely thank this kind person. But there is a man who is very rich, and he disdains to accept thank-you gifts, so he never asks for money when he does good deeds. This man is right, but why is it that after him, fewer and fewer people do such good deeds? ”

"It's the story of Zigong's redemption of slaves in the Lu Kingdom." Chen muttered in a low voice, glanced at Lin Zhenniang, and said angrily: "The story is not told correctly, and I also want to use the past to teach my mother a lesson." ”

"How dare I! Niang ......" shook Chen's arm, Lin Zhenniang said softly: "Mother, our Lin family is not a heartless and ungrateful person. I know that my mother doesn't want to be favored by others, but people can't live in the world by themselves. Since people want to help us, why don't we say thank you and thank him in order to repay him in the future? ”

There is a sentence that Lin Zhenniang did not say: If he is favored by others today, he will be willing to help the Liu family again in the future. But if you sweep the face of the Liu family today, if you really need someone in the future, I'm afraid that you won't be able to ask for it even if you ask for it.

Looking at Lin Zhenniang, Chen did not speak again. After a while, he nodded, and said, "How many snacks do you make, take some and let the child take them back." ”

Lin Zhenniang pursed her lips and smiled, and immediately responded. Turning to go out, she went straight to the kitchen, left the remaining honey mille-feuille cake for Dongbo, and put the remaining six pieces into the old snack box.

Holding the snack box, she turned back to the living room of the main room, Chen was talking to Liu Yuan, and the atmosphere seemed to be more harmonious than just now. Lin Zhenniang entered the house and didn't say much, only smiled and handed the snack box to Liu Yuan.

"Brother Liu, I just made this snack. The taste is not bad, please take it back and ask your uncle and aunt to taste it, it can be regarded as a little sister's heart. ”

Liu Yuan smiled, knowing that this was a return gift, so he was not polite. After a few more words, he stood up and took his leave.

Chen sent Liu Yuan to the door, and Lin Zhenniang sent Liu Yuan to the gate. In the front yard, I swept my eyes and saw those bamboo baskets. It was really fresh and seasonal, full of vegetables, and even leaves hung from the mouth of the basket.

Lin Zhenniang thanked her again and again and sent Liu Yuan out. Liu Yuan took a few steps, suddenly turned around, looked at Lin Zhenniang, and said with a smile: "The little girl is good!" ”

Her eyes flickered, Lin Zhenniang did not show any shyness, but smiled at Liu Yuan's gaze: "Brother Liu is even more amazing, I think there will be a place for my brother in the big merchants on the side of Dingtao Fujia in the future." "It doesn't hurt to have a dessert in your mouth.

"Big merchants?!" Liu Yuan contemplated, thought about it and laughed a little lost, "It's a pity that my father doesn't think so......" He sighed faintly, he finally found a person who had expectations for him, he actually looked at Lin Zhenniang, and asked calmly: "Little girl, you said that this person really has to take the Jinshi exam to be successful?" ”

"Who said that?" rushed out, and after finishing speaking, Lin Zhenniang covered her mouth. Laughing, she secretly said that the thoughts of ancient people are always different from her.

I didn't want to say more, but when she caught a glimpse of Liu Yuan's expectant gaze, she couldn't help but say: "I only know that people need to eat and dress, so there are farmers and silkworm weavers." If everyone goes to the Jinshi examination, what do people in the world eat and wear? Liu Yuan, what do you think in your heart? If you really think they're right, why ask?! There are all kinds of industries in the world, there is always a leader in that industry, if you really do the first person, what is the difference between it and the champion? ! ”

Hearing Lin Zhenniang call her by her name, Liu Yuan frowned, but when Lin Zhenniang said the last sentence, his eyes lit up.

"The leader of the industry is the champion?!" Whispering, he burst out laughing. With a long bow, he saluted respectfully to Lin Zhenniang. Don't say much, just straighten up and turn around and leave.

Lin Dong, who looked out of the door, raised his eyebrows, rushed over and asked in a low voice, "Little lady, what happened?" ”

"Nothing? Who knows what crazy that person is......" Lin Zhenniang responded, turned around, looked at Lin Dong and said, "Uncle Dong, I made a snack and will send it to you in a while." ”

Although she was scolding Liu Yuan, she smiled with her eyebrows raised, and Lin Zhenniang's eyes could not hide the excitement.

Perhaps, maybe her kind words will really make a big businesswoman!?

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