Song He'er happily held the money in her hand, and shook it in front of everyone, "You see, with these fifteen runs, you don't have to spend Sister Nian'er's lock and the fourth aunt's earrings!" ”

Chundi stepped forward and persuaded: "I only have one earring left, it's useless to keep it, let's give it together, see if we can save some money, we will always have to eat when we get to the next place." ”

Song He'er thought about it, the style of this earring is indeed old, and there is only one left, it is not suitable to bring it or not, it is better to use it now, and make money in the wilderness in the future, and then add a pair to her!

"Okay then, Fourth Aunt, in the future, when we go to the wilderness, we will find a craftsman to give you a good look!"

Chundi smiled and didn't speak again.

Song He'er looked at Sister Nian on the side, and continued to bring the lock in her hand to her neck.

"Third aunt, this child's things are for safety, and they can't be sold cheaply at will, so I think it's better to keep them for Sister Nian."

Zhang Xiu'e's eyes were slightly red, and even her voice changed, "He'er, we have to thank you along the way, otherwise we would have died hundreds of times...... You are simply our lucky star! ”

"The third aunt has a lot of strength, and she has not contributed less, as long as we unite in the future, we will be able to survive well in Xinzhou."

"Hmm!"

The crowd smiled and began to walk up the river.

This river is not a nameless river, since there are fishing boats, it means that it is transported by water, and a short distance ahead, there will definitely be a wharf.

After walking for about three hours, he finally saw a small pier in front of him, with three or two boats floating on the river, and a man with a hat beside him, who was resting there at this time.

Zhang Xiu'e stepped forward and patted him lightly on the back, and the man was so startled that he almost threw his hat into the river.

raised his head and looked at Zhang Xiu'e with a displeased expression, "What did I say you did?" If you don't see me sleeping, you're going to scare me into the river, what if my life is gone? ”

"I'll save you if you fall into the river, that's all right?"

"Tell me what's the matter!"

"We want to rent your boat."

The boatman looked Zhang Xiu'e's outfit up and down, a little incredulous, "Do you have money?" What's more, there are so many of you, you have to rent my biggest ship, counting the money for renting the boat, and my kung fu money, no matter what! ”

The boatman stretched out a five-fingered mountain, which means five pieces of money.

"We can afford it." Zhang Xiu'e replied proudly.

This was already beyond their expectations, and they always felt that renting a boat would cost ten times, but now the boatman only needs five times, so the rest of the money can be used to buy other things!

"Empty words, you have to let me see the money first."

Zhang Xiu'e smiled: "I'm afraid that these five thousand copper plates will smash your head into a hole." ”

"Don't laugh, take it out and let me see!"

Zhang Xiu'e didn't say a word, took out a plate-shaped silver collar from her sleeve, held it in her hand and shook it.

"See, real money, you snobbery, if you talk nonsense, we'll wait for the next boat to come and rent someone else's."

Seeing that Zhang Xiu'e really had silver in her hand, the boatman really changed his face, and hurried to curry favor: "Auntie, please, from here to the farthest downstream area, that is, the southern Xinjiang wharf, this silver cake is enough!" ”

"Humph! Is there anything to eat on board? ”

"Yes, yes, naturally, there are pots on the boat, we can boil fish, and there are white flour rolls, but ...... It costs money......

Song He'er stepped forward and said to the boatman: "Although you can bring food at any price, you have to ensure our safety." ”

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Qin Xiaoniang and Brother Huan'er's clothes haven't been washed for a long time, especially Brother Huan'er, whose skin is thin and drenched in rain, and a large rash has begun to appear on their bodies.

"A-Niang, after you get on the boat, boil some hot water, wash Brother Huan'er, and put some clean fine salt, which can sterilize."

"Hmm...... By the way, He'er, you can't waste what you eat, you can not eat it, you have to keep some money, and you have to hurry later. ”

Song He'er smiled: "It took five yuan to rent the boat, even if we eat a hundred flower rolls, it's just the usual money, it's enough, you don't have to worry about money, you just need to take care of yourself and Brother Huan'er's body." ”

With that, these people began to board the ship one after another.

There was a square table in the bow of the boat, a pot in the corner, all the grain and a small amount of vegetables in the stern, and a large shed in the middle for resting.

There is only one boatman in the whole boat, and it only moves at the stern, which completely protects the privacy of the people, except for the time when they can meet when they get food, there is almost no intersection for a day.

Song He'er first boiled a pot of hot water, then added some fine salt to it, and then took river water from a basin, mixed it together, and gave Brother Huan a hot bath.

Chundi looked at the ripples on the water surface and fell into deep thought, "Do you think there will be shrimp here?" ”

Zhang Xiu'e shook her head: "No, how can the shrimp float in such a shallow place?" ”

"Third sister-in-law, the shrimp is just doing superficial activities!"

"Really?"

Qin Xiaoniang smiled: "Yes." ”

Chundi borrowed a net from the boatman, lay on the edge of the boat, and began to catch small shrimp in the river.

After a while, I really fished out a small pot, although it is not a lot, but it can be regarded as a dish!

The shrimp were caught by themselves, and they couldn't count the money, and they had to pay the boatman for the rest, such as white flour rolls, and some rape.

People who don't eat vegetables are always not nutritious, especially children who are still growing their bodies.

So the burden of cooking fell on the heads of Zhang Xiu'e and Li Qiang's daughter-in-law, although the ingredients are simple, but it is better than the days in the barren mountains and mountains, at least there is still soy sauce and fine salt to use.

By evening, the boat had distanced itself from the dock, and two side dishes and some white film were placed on the table.

People haven't eaten steamed buns made of white flour for a long time, and today they are a little reluctant to eat them.

Su Yu's daughter-in-law looked at the white film in her hand, and hesitated, "I'd better save it for tomorrow and eat it again......"

Song He'er interrupted her: "There is a way to tomorrow tomorrow, and you can't always be hungry to plan for your future life." ”

Su Yu's daughter-in-law sighed, put the steamed bun in her mouth and took a bite, and the sweet taste poured into her stomach, instantly arousing her appetite......

"After leaving the General's Mansion for so long, I have long forgotten the taste of this steamed bun."

Zhang Xiu'e smiled, "As long as we work together, we will definitely be able to earn money on the road, I have the strength, and when I get to the next wharf, I will go to move and carry it, and I can earn a little bit, and I only need to delay half a day's work." ”

"Yes, while there is still work to do, we must earn some silver, we adults can get through without eating or drinking, but the children can't." Li Qiang's daughter-in-law echoed on the side.