Chapter 11, the cheap cousin I picked up

"If you don't know who you are, I can't help you." Gu Nansang glanced at Zhou Qingxiao and turned around to leave.

Gu Beihuai was stunned for a moment, grabbed Gu Nansang's sleeve, and whispered, "Sister......"

"I don't remember exactly." Zhou Qingxiao rubbed the corners of his forehead, his eyes were confused, and he said confusedly: "I just remember...... I was in the carriage, it was bumpy, and there were two people...... Then I was thrown down. ”

"Then you have been robbed!" Gu Beihuai was surprised: "I'll take you to report to the official!" ”

"Tsk." Gu Nansang stretched out his hand and patted his younger brother's head: "You are everywhere, shut up." ”

Her eyes paused slightly, with undisguised scrutiny, she swept past Zhou Qingxiao, and said, "He is right, if something like this happens, you should report it to the official, we are all children, and we can't help you anything." ”

Zhou Qingxiao shook his head: "I came from the government." ”

Speaking of this, he lowered his head, and his pupils were full of water, showing infinite loneliness and grievance: "But the gatekeeper drove me away...... Call me a madman......"

Gu Beihuai is young, has no experience, and is very naΓ―ve, hearing him say this, his heart softened suddenly, and he couldn't help but say: "Then do you remember where your home is?" ”

Zhou Qingxiao shook his head: "I don't remember anything, the people from the government asked me, and I also said I didn't know, so I was driven away......"

He put his hands on the ground and barely stood up.

Only then did Gu Nansang see clearly that he was a very tall young man, with a slender and well-proportioned figure, even if he was covered with dirt, he could see a little bit of the previous glamour.

Especially around his waist, there is a warm jade pendant, which is exquisitely carved and looks very valuable.

Was it really robbed?

Gu Nansang squinted slightly.

Zhou Qingxiao seemed to notice her gaze, casually grabbed the jade pendant on his waist, and said in a low voice: "The two of you...... If you are willing to take me in, this thing may be worth some rice and flour. I've been keeping it close to me, probably because of this, so I haven't been looted by the robbers. Now I take it out, I also want people to see, maybe...... My family can recognize me through this. ”

"I thought that this jade pendant should have some value, so I might as well take it as a pawn, and it can also make me worry about food and clothing for a while."

Zhou Qingxiao sighed faintly: "But after a while, I still can't remember......"

Gu Beihuai couldn't hold back the endless sympathy in his heart, he hugged Gu Nansang's arm with both hands, and whispered: "Sister...... You see, he's so pathetic......"

Gu Nansang's face was expressionless, and he was still frowning in his heart.

Although this person seems to be just a teenager, the Gu family is not in charge, the mother is a widow, and there are several children, which is really inconvenient.

Moment.

She suddenly frowned, and said with a bow: "Okay, you can go with me." ”

Zhou Qingxiao was already very surprised in his heart, he didn't expect this innocent and cute little girl to have such a careful mind, and he was ready to give up with a secret sigh, but why did she suddenly let go?

He was surprised in his heart, but his face did not show it at all, his clear eyes lit up, and the scorching light made his whole person look more and more handsome: "Really?!" Thank you, girl! ”

Gu Nansang looked smiling again, she blinked, and said, "But our family is poor, if you want to stay, you have to help with things, we can't afford to raise your son." ”

"Of course." Zhou Qingxiao nodded in agreement.

"You can't call me girl, you have to call me cousin." Gu Nansang said: "You will be our distant cousin in the future." ”

She paused for a moment and muttered, "Then you have to have a name......

"It's called a dog!" Gu Beihuai smiled and answered.

"......" Zhou Qingxiao felt a chill in his heart.

Gu Nansang stretched out his hand and patted the back of Gu Beihuai's head lightly, and when he raised his eyes, he just saw a green hillside nearby, the breeze was blowing, and the bamboo forest was swaying, which was refreshing.

"It's called Fengzhu, with my mother's surname, Xu Fengzhu."

…… Fortunately, Zhou Qingxiao is more willing to accept this name than a dog.

"Here you go."

He was distracted, but Gu Nansang suddenly stopped and handed him something.

A cake wrapped in lotus leaves, which looks crystal white and tender, with a faint fragrance.

"Eat it, it's delicious, my second sister made it, and it sold a lot today." Gu Beihuai came up, grabbed Zhou Qingxiao with a smile, walked in front of him, and carefully skimmed off the weeds on both sides of the path.

"Thank you."

Zhou Qingxiao took a bite, crispy and juicy, and his lips and teeth were fragrant.

This little girl has good skills, which can be regarded as an unexpected joy.

Thinking about it this way, Zhou Qingxiao felt that the lurking days in the future were not so sad.

There was no one along the way, and the three of them took the path back to the Gu family.

happened to meet Gu Dongqing carrying a newly bought hoe into the door.

He looked at Zhou Qingxiao and was stunned.

Gu Nansang leaned in and explained in a small voice.

Calm as Gu Dongqing, he couldn't help frowning slightly, but he completely regarded Gu Nansang and Gu Beihuai as children, so he didn't blame them, and even felt that they were very kind in his heart.

But there is such a big event as an extra population in the family, so I have to talk to the Xu family.

A few people entered the door, and it happened that Xu had already prepared dinner and beckoned them to come over for dinner.

Knowing Zhou Qingxiao's origin, although she felt embarrassed, compared to Gu Nansang, she was not so guarded and very kind, so she was entangled again and again, and still acquiesced to Gu Nansang's statement.

Zhou Qingxiao breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and settled down in the Gu family temporarily.

Gu Nansang arranged for him to live in the room next to Gu Beihuai and in the wing opposite Gu Dongqing.

Zhou Qingxiao and Gu Dongqing are of the same age and about the same size, Xu took two clean old clothes for him, and after changing them, even Xu nodded his head: "It's a handsome young man." ”

"Thank you, auntie." Zhou Qingxiao stood up.

Xu's family was born in a scholarly family, and he was busy in the countryside all the year round, and it was rare to see such a polite person, so he loved him a little more, and he was busy helping him, and said with a smile: "Since you call me aunt, you don't have to be restrained, treat this as your own home." Your name is Fengzhu, right? ”

"Yes, the second sister helped me get it."

Xu Shi smiled: "Nansang, that girl, can still help people choose a name." But that's not bad, I'll call you that, and it's never too late to change it when you regain your memory. ”

The two were talking and laughing in the courtyard.

Gu Nansang happened to come over with a basket of radishes, and when he saw this, he shouted: "Cousin, help me move the radish!" ”

"This kid, how can anyone call him when he first came, and he hasn't rested yet." Xu was a little disgusted.

Zhou Qingxiao didn't feel anything, and greeted him with a smile: "Okay." ”

Although he had already been mentally prepared, Zhou Qingxiao still felt emotional when he saw Gu Nansang stepping on a small stool and busy in front of the stove.

At a young age, he has begun to plan a livelihood for his family, which is really good.

Gu Nansang instructed him to light the fire, and he was busy frying radish cakes, so how could he take care of him, and only occasionally let him control the fire.

Fortunately, although the cheap cousin he picked up claimed to have amnesia, he was not stupid, and he taught him to do things at a glance, which saved her a lot of trouble.

After frying the radish cake, the porridge that Xu had boiled before was also warm, Gu Nansang used the fat meat he bought in the market today to burst the oil, fried the wild vegetables, and spread a plate of pancakes with the remaining flour, brought it to the courtyard, and beckoned everyone to start the meal.

Xu was teaching Gu Beihuai to write, Gu Dongqing was cooking vegetables in the backyard, and when he heard her call, he washed his hands and sat down.

The willows on the moon, the breeze gusted, and Zhou Qingxiao's first meal at the Gu family was particularly comfortable.

Early the next morning, Gu Dongqing prepared yesterday's basket and planned to set off alone.

Gu Nansang said, "Brother, let me go too." ”

"You're still young, and now you've made a start, so let me sell it." Gu Dongqing shook his head: "You are a girl after all, you should not be out often, let alone in business." ”

Gu Nansang smiled: "There are thousands of people in the world, and naturally there are thousands of ways to live. Shinong businessmen and businessmen all say that merchants are the ninth class, but I think that without merchants to maneuver around, what will those scholars eat? ”

As she spoke, she picked up the small basket on the ground, raised her eyebrows, and said, "Let's go, brother, I have other things to do today." ”

"You're young, and you're a lot of crooked." Gu Dongqing didn't know where she got these amazing remarks, but his father was talented in the past, and he loved this little daughter the most, so he must have taught her a lot, and when he thought about it, he was relieved.

Zhou Qingxiao, who was walking from outside the door, couldn't help but light up when he heard Gu Nansang's words, and his expression when he looked at Gu Nansang changed.

With such a mind, if it is a man, he can't say that he has to go to great lengths to be under his command.

"Nansang, let me go too!" He blinked, and the stars twinkled in his peach blossom eyes: "I can help you carry things." ”

Gu Dongqing shook his head: "Fengzhu, thank you for your kindness, but you should rest at home, your body has not recovered yet, so you should not work hard." ”

"My brother is right." Gu Nansang had already got up with the basket on his back, patted Zhou Qingxiao's shoulder, and said, "You stay, take care of the family." ”

She had her plans, and she had secretly instructed Gu Beihuai early in the morning to pay attention to this person's words and deeds, and then tell her the truth.

After all, Gu Nansang has been mixed in society for many years, and his heart is not so easy to let go, and his experience is much deeper than that of the Xu family. Although he promised to let Zhou Qingxiao stay, he was just supporting a worker.

As for the nature of this person's heart, it remains to be studied.

Zhou Qingxiao stayed.

Gu Dongqing's brother and sister walked to the entrance of the village, and Gu Nansang was about to continue walking, but he said: "Nansang, wait a minute, we don't have to walk today." ”

Gu Nansang was puzzled.

In the distance, a figure appeared on the grassy path, accompanied by the sound of horses' hooves taping and the melodious sound of brass bells.

When he got closer, Gu Nansang saw that he was a slender and sturdy young man, about fifteen or sixteen years old, with wheat-colored skin, clear eyes, and a very resolute gaze.

"Mu Yao!" Gu Dongqing waved his hand from afar.

The young man nodded: "Dongqing, you are here." ”

Gu Nansang poked his head out curiously and looked at the horse behind him.

Horses are precious, and most farmers use ox carts or donkey carts to transport grain or travel, but horses are rare. The horse was red, with a rope and a cart on its back, and there were two hares and a pheasant on it, and there was a faint smell of blood.

Gu Nansang vaguely remembered that this young man's name was Mu Yao, he was the only hunter in the village, he only came to Lotus Village last year to settle down, he had no parents and brothers, and he had the ability to hunt, and the people in the village were a little afraid of him and rarely had contact with him.

It's Gu Dongqing, I like his calm temperament very much, the two are of the same age, and Mu Yao was overstretched when he came, Gu Dongqing was helping, so the relationship between the two is very good.

"I'm going to ride in your car today, thank you." Gu Dongqing said.

"You don't have to be polite to me." Mu Yao shook his head, then said no more, turned over on the horse, and motioned for the two to get on the cart.

He didn't talk much, and Gu Nansang didn't know what to say, so he followed Gu Dongqing into the car, and the carriage staggered to Anping City.