Chapter 17: Old Man Flower
Now that it is almost late autumn, there is already a cool night, Hua Qingyan gently closed the door. It was pitch black in the backyard, and Hua Qingyan walked to the front yard with a faint moonlight, and her vision instantly brightened a lot. Unlike the backyard, the front yard has several small lanterns hanging from the eaves for lighting. Hua Qingyan ignored these, walked to the door of the hall that Hua Yang said, and looked at the door that was hidden, and there was a faint sound of talking inside, and she was not in a hurry to enter.
At this time, the hall can be described as lively, and Hua Panpan's family is here. Hua Panpan sat on the chair next to her, behind her stood her father-in-law Liu Xu, Hua Xi and Hua Yang sat opposite Hua Panpan. In the middle of the hall, there is a four-headed official hat chair on each side of the table against the wall, on which a man and a woman are seated. Both of them are old, the old lady is about fifty years old, and she is very well-dressed, dark purple satin clothes, gold hairpins and silver bracelets are not ambiguous. However, the old woman's face is thin and her eyelids are drooping, although it is not ugly, but it is mean.
The old man sitting on the other side was about seventy years old, and his back was straight and straight when he sat on the official hat chair, and his spirit was very good. The old man held a cigarette gun in his hand, and took a puff from time to time, although his face was expressionless, he could still see a trace of leisurely in his eyes.
Hua Panpan was a little excited at this time, and the smile on her face was almost unbearable. Liu Xu came back from the town this afternoon and brought back a piece of news that made her very happy, she ran to tell the old man Hua at that time, and spread out the pros and cons of the matter, and the old man said that he wanted to consider it. At dinner, the old man seemed to have thought about it, and said that there was a meeting, but no, everyone gathered in the hall. But this old man is silent again, whether this thing will be successful or not, Hua Panpan is a little anxious.
Hua Panpan pulled Liu Xu's sleeve and asked him to open his mouth to talk about the matter again, but Liu Xu shook his head and refused. Hua Panpan glared at him with hatred, and stood up suddenly, "Daddy, how did you think about it?" If this is done, our family will get fifty taels!" Fifty taels of silver is not a small amount, and the steward also said that if things are done well, there will be a reward! Daddy, let's make a decision quickly! As she spoke, Hua Panpan glanced at the old woman on the upper seat.
That old lady is Hua Panpan's mother, the continuation of Hua Daddy's marriage, his cousin Wen. Wen Shi replied with a slightly calm look, and then said slowly: "It's not easy to have a good time these years, the eldest has to study, the eldest son of the second family also has to study, and the second son of the old family is about to take the exam. This year's production in the field is not good, if it weren't for the old year's food, we would probably be hungry. Wen raised his eyes and glanced at Dad, "What's more, now there are four more people in the family who don't know where they come from to raise them, are you planning to let our mother and mother drink the northwest wind?" ”
Daddy Hua smoked for a moment, and was a little impatient: "What an unknown person, that's Yaozong's daughter and grandson!" ”
"Yaozong?" Wen snorted coldly: "I don't know what Yaozong Yaozu is. I only know that you only have two sons, step-ancestors and good people in your family! ”
Daddy Hua Qihua didn't seem to hear Wen's taunt, and smoked a dry cigarette again. Hua Panpan's eyes rolled, she had heard the name Hua Yaozong, of course she heard it from her eldest brother Hua Jizu. However, Hua Yaozong has been missing for more than 20 years, and now he doesn't know whether he is alive or dead. Hua Panpan said: "Dad, that Hua Yaozong has been missing for more than 20 years, who knows if that Hua Qingyan is Hua Yaozong's daughter, maybe it is a pretend?" Even if it is, then she is not happy now, aren't we doing this to help her reduce her burden, and make the family live better, this is a win-win thing, Dad, agree quickly! ”
Hua Qingyan outside the door couldn't help frowning when she heard Hua Panpan's words, helping her reduce her burden? Hua Qingyan felt that Hua Panpan was definitely not so kind, there must be something greasy in this. Hua Qingyan didn't continue to listen, so she knocked on the door.
Hua Panpan, who originally planned to continue lobbying Daddy Hua, heard a knock on the door and quickly said: "Dad, agree quickly, you can't miss the opportunity!" ”
Hua Qingyan pushed open the door and saw Daddy Hua sitting in front of her. I have to say that Daddy Hua is really outstanding, although he is almost old, he is still clear-eyed, and he can vaguely see what he looked like when he was young. Although he has lived with his back to the sky for so many years, he has not been able to drown out the temperament around him.
At this time, a female voice came to mind in the room: "You are Hua Qingyan?" ”
The sound was like the tip of a needle, and it was very uncomfortable to listen to. When Hua Qingyan heard the prestige, the first thing she saw was a pair of small feet. The old lady was quite small, sitting on the official hat chair, her legs hanging naturally, and her feet were barely touching the ground. Those feet were exceptionally small, and Hua Qingyan felt that she could hold them with one hand. Could it be that this is the legendary three-inch golden lotus? She knew that ancient women had the habit of binding their feet, but it didn't exist in her memory. Her mother had not bound her feet, and naturally she did not suffer any crimes, and her sister-in-law was the same. Hua Qingyan couldn't imagine how ruthless a mother could do such a cruel thing as letting her daughter wrap her feet.
Wen saw Hua Qingyan staring at his feet, but instead of feeling offended, Wen deliberately pulled her skirt up, exposing her entire foot. Hua Qingyan suddenly didn't dare to look at it, and retracted her gaze to look at Daddy Hua, "What's the matter with calling me here?" Grandfather? The last "grandpa" was added out of desperation, she didn't want to be called rude and unfilial for a while.
In fact, this is the first time Hua Qingyan has seen Daddy Hua since she arrived in the mountain village, when she fled, dressed in rags, asked to see him, knelt at the door of the courtyard of the Hua family, Daddy Hua didn't come out to see her. I don't know what this flower daddy is thinking of her for.
Daddy Hua finally put down the cigarette gun and coughed: "Ahem, that's the case, your sister-in-law recently got a news that Zhao Yuanwai in the town wants to find a child daughter-in-law for his little grandson." His little grandson is five years old, isn't your girl doll exactly three years old, I think it's suitable, and I think I can let your girl doll try. If it is done, the child will be raised by them after the Zhao family, which is naturally good and can help you reduce a lot of burden. ”
Hua Qingyan stared at Daddy Hua for a long time, and she caught a glimpse of Hua Panpan's excitement, and even Liu Xu couldn't hide her joy. She lowered her head and said after a while: "Grandpa let me think about it, Xi'er is my flesh and blood after all, and I am reluctant to send it out like this." ”
"Eh, why are you still thinking about it!" Hua Panpan originally thought that things would be done soon, but she didn't expect Hua Qingyan to think about it, and couldn't help but say, "Then you have to think about it quickly, there will be no such store in this village after this village!" ”
Hua Qingyan nodded quietly: "I know." Is there anything else with Grandpa? It's okay, I'll go back first. ”
Daddy Hua waved at her, signaling that she could go, and had no intention of leaving her to speak. Hua Qingyan was happy that he was cold to himself, so he quickly retreated.
The moment she walked out of the front yard, Hua Qingyan finally couldn't help but clench her fists, and her whole body trembled with resentment. She never believed that Hua Panpan would be kind, not to mention that this was kind, she clearly wanted to sell Xi'er! Child daughter-in-law, reduce the burden, hehe, it's all good! However, this incident may be an opportunity for her to leave the wolf den of the Hua family! Therefore, Hua Qingyan, you must be patient!