Portable space

Zhang Taiping carried the shovel and walked towards the south side of the pond near the hillside wearing leather boots.

Cai Yazhi couldn't help asking curiously: "Why are you dressed like this?"

"Didn't Fan Ming dig lotus roots over there in the morning? I'll go over there and dig some more." Zhang Taiping replied.When digging the pond, I didn’t think about digging lotus roots. The pond was dug a little deep. Now it’s two or three meters deep without water. There’s no way to dig out the lotus roots inside. They can only be dug in shallow water near the hillside. Dig some out of the area to try something new.

"The bottom is full of mud, be careful." Cai Yazhi warned with a little worry.

Zhang Taiping waved his hand and said: "Don't worry, it's close to the hillside, the terrain is gentle, and most of it is sandstone, not too deep."

Wearing high plastic boots, I slowly probed into the water from the hillside. After stepping on it, I found a lotus neck and used a shovel to plan around it. The water quality immediately became turbid, but this did not affect anything, even if the water quality was It is so clear that you can't see the bottom of the water, and the shock, anyway, it's not like sticking the meat into the water to check.

Fan Ming pulled up the lotus root from the water with his own hands in the morning, so there was no efficiency at all. It took most of the morning to get that one root, but Zhang Taiping is different now, he has a shovel in his hand, as long as he looks for the direction A lotus root can be dug out in a few strokes.

This season is actually not the best season for digging lotus roots. It is mid-autumn now, and the lotus leaves on the water surface are still very green, so the lotus roots at the bottom of the water are still growing.The best season is when the lotus leaves on the water surface in winter begin to decay.

In addition, the edge of the pond is not the best place for lotus roots to grow, so the lotus roots dug up are not very thick, and some even look very tender.Everything on the outside is wrapped in pitch-black mud, and only those that are accidentally dug off will reveal the white color inside. There is even a faint fragrance secreted from the holes, and slender filaments are pulled from the breaks. come out.It seems that this is the famous "broken roots".

Zhang Taiping's big movement naturally disturbed the rocks entrenched in the water eye below the hillside.

This guy first walked around Zhang Taiping for a few laps, needless to say, it was the spring water in the extended space, but Zhang Taiping was busy at the moment, so he didn't have time to pay attention to it.

Seeing that pestering Zhang Taiping was fruitless, this guy stretched his head and looked around. Suddenly, excitement appeared in his eyes, and the head that was half in the shell stretched out as fast as lightning. The neck seemed to be made of plasticine. The same as before, it stretched so long in an instant, and then retracted, so fast that you could almost see the afterimage left in the air.

When its head shrank to the turtle shell again, it became clear that it had a half-cut lotus root in its mouth, and unceremoniously clicked it into its stomach.Then look at the water again.

He didn't snatch the undamaged lotus roots that were dug up, but only snatched the lotus roots that were broken and let out their breath.

After thinking about it for a while, Zhang Taiping understood the reason.

These lotus roots are nourished by the space spring water that I often use. Although the space spring water is very diluted, it still gives the plants in these waters a little bit of aura, and the lotus aura is all concentrated in the lotus root.It's okay if it's not cut off, the aura in it can't be released, and it looks no different from ordinary lotus roots, but the aura in the cut lotus root will be calculated out.Although these auras are very rare, they are still felt by the rock.

To say which of these animals in the house is the smartest, it is undoubtedly this slow-looking rock that always hides at the bottom of the water.With a lifespan of hundreds of thousands of years, it has a lot more experience than other animals, and among these small animals at home, it is the most sensitive to spiritual energy, even Xiaoxi, who can often find treasures, is slightly inferior one chip.

Seeing that this guy didn't snatch those undamaged lotus roots, Zhang Taiping felt relieved, and threw all the broken lotus roots to him floating on the water's edge.

The rock can feel the aura in the lotus root, so it is natural to refuse anyone who comes. The half-foot-long lotus root must be swallowed in two or three strokes, including the forehead silt on it.

When the sun was setting, Zhang Taiping finally stopped. A lot of lotus roots of different lengths and thicknesses had been piled up on the bank, but only a small area was dug at the edge of the pond.

Zhang Taiping should be happy with such a harvest, but he does feel a bit of a headache right now.For others, the more lotus roots in the pond, the better, but for him it is a troublesome thing.Especially at that time, I didn't know the characteristics of this pool of water, and there were too many plants in it. It must be quite troublesome to dig lotus roots by then.This is not a small pond, but a large pond of more than 20 acres, such a large lotus root.Thinking about it, there is a feeling of self-inflicted evil.

Shaking his head, he temporarily suppressed the worry of a good harvest, and thought to himself: "It's a big deal, just ask the whole village to help dig it."

This guy, the rock, was full and sank to the bottom of the water, a typical guy who goes to sleep when he's full.

Cai Yazhi brought a box over, and when she saw the lotus roots piled up on the bank, she was surprised and said, "You have dug up so much, how long will it take to finish eating?"

Zhang Taiping said with a smile: "How can our family finish eating? You can send some to acquaintances when the time comes, and take the rest to the shops in the city."

Cai Yazhi went back to the house to get a bigger frame and put all the lotus roots in it.

But Zhang Taiping went to take a bath in the hot spring.Although I was wearing plastic leather boots and a leather jacket, it was inevitable that I got in the water. It was all sticky and wet and very uncomfortable. Soaking in a hot spring is the most comfortable thing right now.

This guy Wukong is very interested in other things, but he has no interest in this hot spring. He squatted beside Zhang Taiping for a while and then ran away.On the contrary, the little grizzly bear likes to play in the water. He jumped into the hot spring with a plop and swam around Zhang Taiping.

Xiaoxi likes to be clean the most. Seeing Zhang Taiping taking a bath, she also came over to make a fuss, but she doesn't have the innate swimming ability like the little grizzly bear, so she can't go into the deep water, so she can only swim near the shore. The place where it couldn't be buried, flew up with a few flaps, and then flew up again with a few flaps, it was a joy to play alone.

After soaking in the hot spring for half an hour, I feel comfortable and relaxed all over my body.No wonder so many people like to soak in hot springs. One reason is that hot spring water has healing effects on many diseases. Another reason is that it can relieve fatigue and stress and make people feel as if they are in a fairyland.

When they got back to the house, everyone else was watching TV or cooking, and then Fan Ming sat on the edge of the kang with a sad face.

From her appearance, she knew that she didn't get any good advice from the old man.

Zhang Taiping said with a smile: "Are you still worried about that matter?"

Fan Ming wrinkled her nose and snorted without speaking.

Zhang Taiping smiled and said: "At first I wanted to tell you a way to solve your troubles, but I didn't expect you to be unwilling to listen to it. If that's the case, then forget it." He pretended to leave.

Fan Ming, who was still frowning just now, as if everyone owed her 500 million yuan, hugged Zhang Taiping's arm, and said with a smile on his face: "Brother, can't I be wrong? Tell me, I'll listen to you." It's on."

"Aren't you unwilling to listen just now?" Zhang Taiping glanced at her and said.

"It's nothing, I was just thinking about an important issue and didn't notice what elder brother said." Fan Ming hurriedly held Zhang Taiping's arm tightly to defend.

"Well, I just took a bath and I'm a little thirsty."

"I'm thirsty, brother, wait a minute, I'll make you some tea."

After a while, Fan Ming served a cup of hot honeysuckle tea.

Zhang Taiping took a sip and said: "Okay, I'll tell you because of your sincerity." "Yes, yes." Fan Ming nodded his head like a pest, "Brother, tell me quickly, tell me quickly."

Zhang Taiping put the teacup on the table, picked up a lotus seed, squeezed it open, pointed to the core inside and said, "Did you see this?"

"I see." Fan Ming responded obediently.

Zhang Taiping took out the small core and put it in the teacup and said: "You can take out this kind of core from lotus seeds and make tea to solve the problem."

Fan Ming frowned and said, "Is this something inside lotus seeds?"

"It's something in lotus seeds, but the effect is different." Zhang Taiping said, "Have you seen "The Legend of Condor Heroes"?"

Fan Ming didn't know what this matter had to do with "The Legend of Condor Heroes", but she replied patiently, "I've seen it several times."

"Then do you know how Yang Guo's love poison was cured in the end?"

"Eat that Heartbroken Grass." Fan Ming suddenly reacted at this point, and said incredulously, "You don't mean mutual generation and mutual restraint, this core core can heal. Can it be cured?" Fan Ming's understanding is still very good.

"That's right, the tea brewed from this core has a different effect from the lotus seeds. It has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying, and can neutralize the alkalinity of the lotus seeds."

"Is it really possible?" Fan Ming was still a little dubious.

Zhang Taiping smiled and spread his hands and said, "When did you ever see me cheating on you?"

Fan Ming thought for a while, Zhang Taiping really didn't lie to him, although sometimes what he said was suspected of being an afterthought, but it was always correct.

"Humph! Trust you once. If you dare to lie to me. Humph!" After speaking, she raised her delicate fist and went to peel the lotus seeds to remove the core.

During dinner, Zhang Taiping asked: "Tomorrow I may pass through the county and the town. I can bring back anything that is needed."

Everyone else shook their heads. Although they lived in the mountains, the family had plenty of supplies, and there was really nothing in short supply.

Only Cai Yazhi said: "You said you want to decorate the sedan chair, but there is no red silk cloth in the house, you can bring some with you when you come back, and then you can see what else you need to decorate the sedan chair, then buy it back, I also want some things Not coming."

Zhang Taiping looked at Xing Rushui.

Xing Rushui said: "It's a good choice to decorate the sedan chair with some jade pendants or wind chimes. See if you can bring some of these things back."

Zhang Taiping nodded, this is indeed a good suggestion, when the sedan chair is finished, it will be fun to have the four-horse-drawn sedan chair on its feet, leaving behind the jade pendant bells or the crisp sound of bells along the way.

There are many jade pendants in the space, but these jades are of high quality and are not suitable for decoration on the sedan chair.It seems that I have to find some time to go to Yizier Xiaoyu Store to buy some low-quality jade pendants, just for show.

I got up early at five o'clock the next day, but Cai Yazhi had already cooked a few eggs.

Holding the stewed eggs with soy sauce floating in oil, Zhang Taiping felt warm in his heart.Do it after five o'clock, and you must get up after four o'clock.Although it is just a bowl of eggs, there are indelible feelings in it.

Holding the egg, Zhang Taiping was stunned for a moment.

"Hurry up and eat while it's hot, Wang Gui and the others are still waiting." Cai Yazhi said softly beside her.

Looking at her disheveled hair and slight dark circles, Zhang Taiping didn't say anything, some feelings don't need to be said, some feelings don't need to be thanked, right?

After eating a bowl of heart-melting stewed eggs in twos and twos, Zhang Taiping straightened the messy hair on her head and said, "Go back to sleep later."

Cai Yazhi nodded lightly, she could also feel Zhang Taiping's unspoken tenderness.In this way, I am satisfied.

Zhang Taiping walked out of the still somewhat dark courtyard, thinking silently in his heart: "Perhaps the best way to repay the silent and selfless dedication is to accept it without any rejection, there is no need for any vows, as long as there is a tacit understanding between you and me. "

No one was going to bring it this time, but when Zhang Taiping walked out of the yard, the little guy Xiaoxi landed on his shoulder.Now that it followed, Zhang Taiping didn't chase it away.

When they arrived at the door of the old village chief's house, several people were already waiting there.Wang Laoqiang, Qian old man, the silent Wang Min, and Wang Bajin who is a bit henpecked.

It wasn't surprising that old man Qian came to Zhang Taiping, he was always a master who couldn't be idle, but what he didn't expect was that even Wang Min, who had always been honest and taciturn, would have a day of enlightenment.

After Zhang Taiping came over, he smiled and said, "Wait for me?"

Wang Gui shook his head and said, "And that boy Wang Peng."

Zhang Taiping nodded, and then said to Old Man Qian: "Uncle Qian, isn't he busy with road repairs?"

Old man Qian took out a cigarette pipe and lit it and said, "Fengyukou Village is responsible for the road construction. I don't understand it, and it's just blind participation in the past."

In fact, Zhang Taiping can probably guess some of their thoughts. While he is optimistic about raising pigs in the village, he also wants to sum up some experience and raise some himself.In fact, this does not conflict with raising pigs in the village. There is a huge demand for pork. It is not the few pigs raised by the villagers that can affect the price of pork. Therefore, the villagers can learn some pig raising skills and raise some pigs themselves. It is a good thing that complements the pig farm in the village.Zhang Taiping has no reason not to support it.

After waiting for a long time, Wang Peng ran over panting, sweating profusely because he ran in a hurry.

Wang Laoqiang joked: "Why did you come so late? Could it be that you are reluctant to leave your mother-in-law? Aha?"

"Hammer!" Wang Peng spat and said, "My mother made breakfast and forced me to eat a bowl, and I couldn't do without it."

This kid is in the midst of blessings and doesn't know how to be blessed. Mrs. Zhang slapped him on the head, which made him bewildered.

Wang Gui said: "Everyone is here, let's go."

A group of seven people boarded the pickup truck, and the co-pilot only had one seat, which was originally for old man Qian, after all, his seniority was a generation higher.But old man Qian didn't make any special arrangements, and sat in the rear compartment with five other people.

Fortunately, it's not winter yet, so the wind alone won't make you unbearable.

The six of them sat in the rear compartment, chatting and laughing without appearing to be on a lonely journey.