mortal clerk

Chapter 12 Get Out, Brat

Li Laoer took Li Laosan and his son around the main entrance of the restaurant, and came to a residential house next to the restaurant. After opening the courtyard door, there was a small courtyard with three blue-tiled huts.

After entering the house and sitting down, the three of them fetched water from the well in the yard to wash and relieve their fatigue.Li Laoer changed his clothes and went to the restaurant to meet the shopkeeper.

Li Lao Er reported to the shopkeeper that he was going to the county town, and when the shopkeeper heard that he was going to the county town, it would take at least a year to go back and forth, so he immediately encountered difficulties.

"Deacon Li, although you signed a contract with my father at the beginning, you are the lifelong deacon of this restaurant, but you have only been here for a year, which is a bit difficult."

Li Laoer naturally knew what the shopkeeper meant, and immediately explained: "Don't worry, shopkeeper, I will definitely resign as a deacon for the time being when I go back to the county town."

"Hey, Brother Li, why resign? If I really resign you, not only will I violate the contract, but it will also make others feel that I can't tolerate the old man left behind by my late father. In this way, you don't have to resign as a deacon, but This month's money and dividends will be "

"This person is not here, so how can I have the nerve to ask for this month's money and dividends? I just hope that when I come back in two years, the shopkeeper won't think I'm old, and will give me a job as a handyman, and continue to distribute my [-]% bonus according to the contract. I am satisfied."

"That's a good relationship. You have been working in the restaurant for almost 30 years. You have worked hard for our restaurant. As long as you come back, your dividends will definitely be more or less!"

Not long after Li Laoer returned to his residence, the waiter from the shop entered the courtyard enthusiastically with a basket of food and some gifts, shouting loudly.

"Brother Li, I'm bringing you food and drinks!"

Then he fiddled with it on the stone table in the courtyard.Seeing that he was so enthusiastic and courteous in front of his brothers and nephews, the second Li couldn't be ignored and had to greet him.

"Second brother, too, just prepare some food, what else do you bring, it's so expensive."

"Brother Li, what's the matter? I take care of you a lot on weekdays, and I have never had a chance to repay you. I heard that you always plan to go to the county town. I thought in my heart that I will come to do something for you no matter what."

The second brother Li pretended to be puzzled: "How did the second brother know that I was going to the county town?"

"Brother Li, you are going on a long trip, how can you not care about it, I just prepared a few things for the trip, just to show my heart"

Just when Li's second child and the shop's waiter were exchanging courtesies, Li Qingniu was already so hungry that he began to feast on a table of delicacies with his own hands.The waiter knew that his presence was a little redundant, so he shirked that he still had guests to greet, and left straight away.

Seeing that the people had gone far away, the second brother Li looked at his brother's dull look and asked, "Third brother, why don't you eat! There are no outsiders now, just eat and drink!"

"Hahaha, this little brother is really enthusiastic! He has prepared so many good wine and food."

"The reason why this kid is so enthusiastic is because he thinks that I can recommend him to take over the post of deacon after I leave! Well, leave him alone."

It was night, except that Li Qingniu had a stomachache from eating too much fish and meat, but it was quiet.

The next morning, Li Qingniu woke up from urinating and was playing with his black iron sword in the yard.

Second Li behind him looked at Li Qingniu's inexplicably happy heart, and then looked at the wooden box in his hand. Li Qingniu entered the house, and third Li got up just in time.

"Old man, after lunch today, I will take the little cow to meet them on the official road. It will take at least a year before I can come back."

Speaking of this, Li Er Er paused, feeling something in his heart, and continued: "This is the savings I have accumulated over the years, you can help me take it back to my hometown, save some money, and it can barely last for a few years."

Li Laosan hurriedly declined: "Why is this so, second brother, you have taken care of me a lot for so many years, sending Xiao Niu'er to study in the county town has already cost you money, how can I ask for your money again? , you go, all the way is a place to spend money."

Li Laoer forcibly handed the money bag to Li Laosan with a sincere expression.

"Third brother, I have no children, and your sister-in-law has passed away for many years. What is the use of me keeping these things? As for the expenses on the road, most of the expenses on the road are paid by the spice merchant. I have already prepared for the money we spend ourselves. , enough to spend. Take this money and live a good life in your hometown!"

Li Laosan was not willing to accept it, so he refused forcefully.

"Second brother, you don't need money when you come back. Besides, we live in the village and it doesn't cost much. You should keep the money. When you come back, you can have someone to take care of you."

"Third brother, why are you so disobedient? Even if my brother comes back, he still has the dividends from the hotel, so he won't be hungry. I'm not sure if I let you take it.

But I thought in my heart, silly brother, I don't know if I will come back or not.

"But."

"But what? But, you take it first, and I will talk about the rest when I come back."

After a few more pushbacks, Li Laosan took the purse, looked at his second brother, didn't know how to speak for a while, and fell silent for a long time before speaking.

"Then I have the right to watch for the second brother, and wait for you to come back."

Seeing that Li Laosan finally accepted, Li Laoer was relieved, and then ordered again.

"No matter what, you take it, use it when you need it, and spend it when you need it."

Li Qingniu watched his second father and his father push and pull each other. At first, he didn't understand why, but then he thought that his second father was really good enough to his family, so he secretly made up his mind that in the future, when he grows up, he must be good for the two. Dad dies in retirement.

Li Laoer naturally didn't know what Li Qingniu was thinking, so he continued to explain.

"As soon as I leave, you won't have many acquaintances in this town. Take advantage of the early morning and simply bring some gifts for your aunt, siblings, and go up the mountain quickly."

Li Laoer looked at Li Qingniu reluctantly, and then at Li Laoer, knowing that what the second brother said was the truth, but he still wanted to give it away again.

"Second brother, it's still early, I'll see you off later."

"Whatever you give, it's the old man. If you have anything to tell the little cow, tell it quickly, so we can hurry!"

Li Laosan thought about it too, so he called Li Qingniu to the small courtyard, ready to explain something.The father and son sat face to face on the stone bench, silent for a long time without any sound.

It was Li Qingniu who couldn't hold back and asked first: "Father, what do you want to tell me, I will definitely remember it!"

Li Laosan originally wanted to educate his son well, and then said a few words that would benefit his son for life, but after thinking for a long time, he realized that his wife had said everything that should be said.Hmmm, it took a while before I spoke.

"In short, remember your grandma's words carefully. You must listen to your second dad's words on the way! I will take good care of grandma and your grandma..."

"That's it? Dad, don't worry, I will remember what Grandma said. I will take care of myself too."

"Also! Be sure to remember that there are many bad people outside, so run away if you encounter danger!"

"Understood, Dad, I will definitely protect myself in case of danger, so don't worry!"

Li Laosan looked at his son. Although he said sincerity, he might still be reckless when the time comes, but all this is no longer in his control, alas!It's really worrying for a mother who travels thousands of miles.

"In short, eat well and study hard."

"Father, I'm not an idiot, why do you and grandma always let me have a good meal?"

Li Laosan originally wanted to say that in the hearts of his parents, he only hoped that you would have food to eat and that there would be no disaster or blame, but he only gave one sentence at the end.

"Go away, brat."

Li Qingniu raised his eyebrows, his nose was sour, and he stopped talking.

Li Laoer hired a carriage in the town, said goodbye to Li Laosan and took Li Qingniu out of the town.Li Qingniu didn't dare to look at Li Laosan's raised head, he just hugged the package and lowered his head.

When Li Qingniu in the carriage turned his head again, his father had long since disappeared.Li Qingniu, who was used to playing pranks, finally couldn't hold back his tears. For the first time, he really felt the parting from his relatives!

The second Li on the side looked at Li Qingniu's appearance, at first he didn't speak, but just stroked Li Qingniu's head for a long time.

"Don't worry, Second Dad will accompany you!"

"Second dad."

The second Li looked at Li Qingniu, who was teary-eyed and a little bit stronger, suddenly smiled and said, "Xiao Niuer, don't you want to go, you tell the second dad, we will go back right away."

As he spoke, he pretended to make a handlebar U-turn.Li Qingniu quickly stopped his tears.

"Who doesn't want to go? I'm going."

"Then why are you crying? There's a lot of snot and tears!"

"No, the wind hurts my eyes."

　We are always curious about the world beyond our reach, but what most of us look up to is just someone else's starting point!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)