Chapter 18: The Thief
When those neighbors saw that Zhou Wenshan said this, they naturally didn't want to continue to be aggressive, so they could only laugh dryly and leave.
"Okay, time is pressing, we have to hurry up and make rock sugar gourds to catch up with the morning market." Ding Ling quickly pulled away from what had just happened.
Zhou Wenjing's relationship with Ding Ling is not generally good, and after he heard it, he said: "Sister-in-law, I'll help you!" It's definitely faster for two people to do it! ”
Ding Ling was not hypocritical, and directly assigned the task, "Okay, then you burn the fire, and I'll boil rock candy." ”
"Brother Wen Shan, is there something going on today? Would you like to join us? Zhou Wenjing looked at Zhou Wenshan on the side, usually Zhou Wenshan should go up the mountain to hunt at this point, but he hasn't gone out today, so he must not go.
Zhou Wenshan nodded, "Okay, you can help your sister-in-law do it, I'll clean up and wait for the things to go to the stall." "He has a very clear division of labor.
After that, the three of them began to get busy. Because it was the second production, Ding Ling was more proficient than before, and the speed of doing it was much faster.
After a while, the sweet rock sugar gourd was ready.
"Your sister-in-law and I will go to the town to set up a stall, and you take care of the house." When Zhou Wenshan was about to go out, he instructed Zhou Wenjing.
After what happened last time, he felt that it was necessary to accompany Ding Ling to set up a stall.
If something really happens, Ding Ling is not easy to deal with as a weak woman.
Zhou Wenjing looked at Ding Ling, then nodded with a snicker.
"Obediently, I'll come back and bring you something delicious when the time comes." Ding Ling touched Zhou Wenjing's head very affectionately, and then turned around and went out.
They hurried to the town, and fortunately they still had some places to go.
The two also chose a seat this time, and only when the stall is good can they do business better.
"Mother! I want to eat this! "There are many children who say this to their parents, and their parents are willing to spend a little money to satisfy their children's hunger after asking about the price.
Everyone will tell each other about delicious things, and Ding Ling's sugar gourd is cheap and delicious, so naturally it will spread quickly.
At this time, a little beggar in ragged clothes passed by, he stared at the sugar gourd on the stall, and kept swallowing saliva.
The little beggar was so conspicuous that it was difficult for Ding Ling not to notice it, but because of the large number of customers, he didn't pay attention to it.
In the next second, the little beggar took advantage of Ding Ling's inattention to pick up a string while collecting money and planned to run.
But Zhou Wenshan found out, he frowned, and strode forward not only blocking the little beggar's way, but also firmly grasping the little beggar's arm.
"What do you do?" Zhou Wenshan's tone was not friendly when he said this.
The little beggar was startled, but he still straightened his back: "Didn't do anything!" ”
"Heh, you have everything in your hands and say you didn't do anything? Why steal? Zhou Wenshan sneered and continued.
Zhou Wenshan doesn't plan to let go of this kind of child with problematic conduct, not to mention that the little beggar is still so stubborn and unconvinced, if he apologizes well and puts the sugar gourd back, Zhou Wenshan may still let him go.
The little beggar gritted his teeth and tilted his head to refuse to speak.
"Wenshan, let go." Ding Ling said to him, this will only backfire on children with strong personalities.
Zhou Wenshan paused, but still chose to listen to Ding Ling's words and let go.
The little beggar looked at Ding Ling, and he couldn't help but be stunned when he saw Ding Ling, who looked gentle and patient.
"If you want to eat big, you can just tell me, but it's not right to steal, you know?" Ding Ling spoke slowly, his tone was not impatient, on the contrary, he was still reasonable.
She observed that the little beggar should be because he had no money to eat, and he didn't do bad things on purpose, so there was no need to be so harsh.
If you have something to say, your child will definitely understand it.
The little beggar who heard the words felt ashamed, he first put the sugar gourd in his hand back in its place, and then said, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have stolen." ”
As he spoke, he lowered his head, and could see that he really knew that he was wrong.
Ding Ling smiled, "If you know your mistakes, you will be a good boy, I will give you this sugar gourd to eat, you must not do this kind of thing again in the future, you know?" If it weren't for me today, you'd probably be sent to the yamen. ”
After she finished speaking, she took a string of sugar gourds and stuffed them into the little beggar's hand.
The little beggar looked at the sugar gourd in his hand and couldn't come back to his senses for a long time.
"What are you still doing? Let's have a taste. ”
Then the little beggar raised his head again and said to Ding Ling, "Sister, can you give me an oil paper?" I want to take it back and eat it, but if I take it back, it will definitely get dusty. ”
Ding Ling was a little puzzled after hearing this, but she still took an oiled paper to the little beggar, and the little beggar carefully packed the sugar gourd with oiled paper.
"Who are you going to leave this sugar gourd for?"
The little beggar could feel that Ding Ling was not a bad person, so he told the truth: "There are many beggars in the White Horse Temple, they are younger than me, and they have never eaten this kind of thing, so I want to bring it back to them to eat." ”
Ding Ling and Zhou Wenshan subconsciously glanced at each other.
"Can you take us to see it?" Ding Ling did not hesitate and spoke directly.
The little beggar looked at him, then at Ding Ling, "Come with me!" ”
He led the two to the White Horse Temple, which looked abandoned for a long time, and it was no wonder that there were little beggars resting here.
After pushing the door in, both of them were surprised because there were so many children inside.
The youngest were still in swaddling clothes, and not only that, but there were also a few dying little beggars lying on the bare floor.
As soon as they saw Zhou Wenshan and Ding Ling, they instantly cheered up, and they seemed to be very defensive.
"Don't be afraid, this brother and sister are good people, they gave me sugar gourds for me to bring back for you to eat." The little beggar shook the paper bag in his hand.
Just now, Ding Ling gave all the unsold sugar gourds to the little beggar.
The children softened their eyes when they saw this.
"How long has he been like this?" Ding Ling walked up to a sick child and asked the children around him.
The eldest child came out and replied, "It's been going on for more than a month." ”
Ding Ling, who heard the words, suddenly worried, the child looked like he was about to die, and he was very pitiful.
She was very distressed after watching it, and so was Zhou Wenshan.
They are not hard-hearted people, and they naturally hate to touch their heartstrings when they see this scene.
Almost without hesitation, Ding Ling took out some silver taels and gave them to the little beggar, "You take this money and treat the sick children first, I just took a cursory look at all some minor diseases, and it will be fine if you take medicine." ”
The little beggar took a few steps back and pushed Ding Ling's hand back.
As the saying goes, no merit is not punished, and the little beggar is already very embarrassed to take those rock sugar gourds, how can he take their money now?