Five cubs at the beginning: the vicious stepmother turns over and becomes a group favorite

"I know that," Mu Daiyao nodded, and replied casually, "I used to buy donkeys and mules at home. After all, they are cheap and have a long lifespan."

"But when it comes to plowing the land, donkeys and mules are far inferior to horses and mules." Ji Zhixu rarely heard Mu Daiyao talk about his past. The first time he heard it, the expression on his face became obviously serious, afraid Missing a few words from her, "Yao Niang probably didn't need donkeys and mules to plow the land in her family before?"

"Well, the family is often so poor that they almost can't get rid of the pot. There is no land to plow."

In fact, Mu Daiyao didn't like to talk about her family's affairs very much, so she lightly revealed the topic, turned to ponder for a while, and came to a conclusion: "Master, our family doesn't need much now. The mules come to plow, and if we have enough money to buy mules in the future, it is only for the convenience of going home, and sometimes it can help transport some goods to the shop.”

"I went to Washi before. The price of a donkey and a mule is about 13 taels of silver, and a horse mule is [-] taels of silver. But if you can bargain, it depends on when you want to buy it, Yao Niang. I will go with you. .”

"Would you know how good or bad the good looks are?"

"I will take a closer look," Ji Zhixu's cold voice sounded softer at night, and he patiently explained to Mu Daiyao: "No matter what kind of donkey or horse mule, you have to look at their hooves first. Mules have narrow hooves, which means they are more durable and can travel longer distances."

"Hmm," Mu Daiyao kept it firmly in her heart while listening, and even felt a little bit distracted by the hypnotic sound of Ji Zhixu's voice, "And then?"

Ji Zhixu didn't know if he could hear the faint sleepiness in Mu Daiyao's voice, he bent his brows and eyes in the dark, and continued softly with a smile: "Then we have to look at the limbs, choose those who are thick and strong. Good condition, one last look at the teeth."

His fingers tapped the ground one after another, and in a few simple words, he told her everything Mu Daiyao wanted to know.

"I know this. When the time comes to open the mouth and look at the teeth, you can roughly tell the age of the donkey and mule."

It's not like Mu Daiyao didn't understand anything, she yawned and her voice became smaller and smaller.

"I didn't expect Yaoniang to know a lot. She must also know how to open the mouth of a donkey and a mule so that it doesn't get bitten?"

Hearing this, Mu Daiyao knew that Ji Zhixu was teasing herself, so she turned over on the bed, with her hands under her head, feeling a little drowsy at this moment, she half-closed her eyes, and lazily said: "No So what if you know, I have a gentleman to help you."

Hearing these words, Ji Zhixu felt a little irritated, he cleared his throat, trying not to show himself too happy.

"By the way, there is another point. Although a mule can move faster than a cow, it means that the mule cart is less stable than the bullock cart. You will know it after riding Yaoniang once. I'm afraid it will bump you up. Not very comfortable."

"It's okay, I'm not that kind of delicate person."

This Mu Daiyao herself didn't care, she raised her hand and waved it.

"And if you want to take people, don't forget to customize the carriage. When the time comes, we will go to a carpenter to clarify the size of the carriage. It should be available in a few days."

"Custom carriage." When she heard that it would cost money again, Mu Daiyao blinked her eyes, and asked Ji Zhixu unceremoniously: "Sir, are you good at manual work? "

"Yao Niang, are you so rich that you don't let it flow to outsiders?"

Ji Zhixu was taken aback for a moment, but after he realized it, he was rather dumbfounded.

"That's right, Mr. Xiang, you are not an outsider."

Mu Daiyao glanced at the sky outside and knew that it was getting late, so she ended the topic without hesitation, "Is there anything else to discuss? If not, let's take a rest, I have to work all day tomorrow God!"

"Nothing."

That's what he said, but Ji Zhixu still had a little thought in his heart, thinking that Mu Daiyao would chat with him for a while, but after a while, he heard Mu Daiyao on the bed breathing calmly, and she had entered the room safely. Dreamland.

Ji Zhixu had no choice but to sigh helplessly, lowered his eyes, and his tone was slightly melancholy.

"Just know to come to me when you have something to do, throw it away when you're done using it, and keep away from me if you have nothing to do. What a little heartless person."

Mu Daiyao, who was already fast asleep at this time, didn't know that Ji Zhixu had said bad things about herself, even if she knew, she could get the knowledge of watching animals in exchange for a few words, which was not a loss for her.

Although Ji Zhixu knew how to choose a good donkey and mule, but at present Mu Daiyao can't afford the money to buy it, so she didn't think too much about it, and just regarded it as one of the future plans.

For now, let's take a ride in an ox cart that doesn't have to pay for it yourself.

The business of the shop is still good today, and Mu Daiyao's hands are shaking when she spreads the pancakes. Fortunately, Ji Zhixu is on the side to help count the money, which can be regarded as lightening her burden a little.

But also because Ji Zhixu was here, there were several times more aunts and girls who came to patronize the business than usual, and they all looked at Ji Zhixu either blushing with embarrassment, or staring at his face in a daze, unable to look away. , I even forgot to take the change.

When the batter and braised pork were all sold out, Mu Daiyao shook her arms exhaustedly, stomped her feet on the spot, and moved her already stiff muscles and bones.

But Ji Zhixu looked quite energetic, he silently packed everything, stood behind Mu Daiyao and let her sit on a chair, and massaged her shoulders and neck for a while.

"The strength is moderate, not bad."

Mu Daiyao was very comfortable after being massaged, she squinted her eyes slightly, and stretched like a satisfied cat.

"Then thank you Yaoniang for your compliment."

Hearing this, Ji Zhixu curled the corners of his mouth, and the movements of his hands were still unhurried.

What Mu Daiyao didn't know was that when his gaze fell on her slightly open collar, it would always be a little deeper than before.

After resting for a while, Mu Daiyao stood up. Although her face was still a little tired, she was obviously in better spirits.

"Come on, let's go home."

"Ah."

The ox cart driver was waiting at the door of the backyard as usual, Mu Daiyao jumped on it, turned her head and raised her eyebrows to look at Ji Zhixu, as if asking him if he could do it.

"Yao Niang's skills are good," Ji Zhixu pressed the shaft of the car, and jumped up with ease, slightly turning his head to look at Mu Daiyao with a hint of inquiry in his eyes, "It's like I used to The impression is different.”

"I don't know what Yao Niang looks like in Xianggong's previous impressions?"

Mu Daiyao suddenly became interested, she met Ji Zhixu's eyes without hiding, the corners of her mouth raised, but there was no smile in her eyes.