After the Republic of China

It was very close by boat from Luo's house to Zhang's house, and we arrived in a short while.

Because Luo Congbai had to return to the city, Shao Yunshi directly asked Zhang Lezi to vacate the family carriage.

Fortunately, everyone was in the field, but no one came to say anything.

Taking advantage of Lei Zi's opportunity to drive the carriage, Shao Yunshi hurriedly asked Ximei to fetch water for Luo Congbai to wash herself.

When he wanted to see Mr. Shao, Luo Congbai didn't dare to be slovenly, so he went to wash up obediently.

Being in a hurry, everything was ready in no time.

Shao Yunshi tidied Luo Congbai's coat and said: "It's faster for you to ride to the city. If you are in a hurry, you can still come back. If you are not in time, you can rest in Huaiyuan, where Uncle Bu and his wife are now living." Watch."

Although no one else knew about the engagement between the two, Buyi and several other close people had informed it.

Luo Congbai was really not sure that he would be able to come back in time. After all, he didn't know what the regulations were in Mr. Shao's place.

Then, he nodded and said: "Okay, just stay calm. I will never disappoint you no matter what."

Shao Yunshi glanced at the serious Luo Congbai in a funny way, "Why are you so nervous? My grandfather is not a worldly person. As long as you fall into his eyes, you will not be embarrassed."

A few days ago, on the boat in Qingdao, Shao Yunshi told Luo Congbai in detail about her grandfather's temperament and preferences. I thought that with Luo Congbai's not stupid talent, he would be able to please the old man.

Luo Congbai glanced helplessly at Shao Yunshi, who had a farewell look on his face. It was difficult for someone to understand his anxious thoughts.

In fact, Shao Yunshi also had some other worries, but now she was starting to feel uneasy when meeting someone, so she could only pretend to be more relaxed.

but? After hesitating for a while, she asked again: "Do you think the old man will blame you for not returning home first?"

It was okay if she didn't say anything. When she asked, Luo Congbai shuddered.

However, he was afraid that the little woman would be worried, so he coughed twice and said in a pretentious manner: "No, aren't you here to accompany Lingzhu and the others?"

Shao Yunshi thought about the old man's attitude towards the Lu family, and felt that she could really feel at ease.

Seeing that she had relaxed a little, Luo Congbai sighed secretly.

However, no matter how worried Luo and Shao were about how the old man would settle the score, they still waved goodbye.

Shao Yunshi was very tired after spending a whole day playing with Ling Zhu. After seeing someone off, she held Ximei's hand, washed herself briefly, and then went to rest.

Seeing that the young lady was so tired, Ximei hurriedly ran out and asked Zhang Leizi, "What's going on? The young lady is so tired. Who did you meet on the way?"

Zhang Lezi was arranging the utensils in his hands. After hearing this, he said in a daze: "It's nothing, why does sister Ximei ask like that?"

Ximei thought about how she had asked her question, shook her head and said with a smile, "It's my fault for asking. No, I see that the young lady is very tired, and I'm afraid that you might meet someone from the Shao family in the city."

Zhang Lezi felt bad when he mentioned the Shao family.

He glanced at Ximei and said calmly: "Don't worry, we didn't go into the city. We broke up with Miss Ling and the others directly on the dock. How can we meet the Shao family."

Zhang Lezi is a man of few words, but when he speaks, he must tell the truth.

When Ximei heard this, she was relieved. She really didn't like those people in the Shao family, except of course the old man and Aunt Shao.

Zhang Lezi saw Ximei sitting directly in front of him, thinking that she would not leave for a while, so he asked cautiously: "Aren't you going to look back and guard the lady?"

The two have known each other since they were children and have no worries about talking to each other. Ximei said carelessly: "No, the lady thinks I'm noisy, so she told me to wander around freely."

This happened to be heard by Nurse Miao who stepped in, and she spat directly: "You are such a good girl. Miss, take a rest. How can you do it if you don't watch over me? Go back quickly."

Ximei was still very afraid of Nanny Miao. She stuck out her tongue and didn't dare to argue. She just got up and slipped away.

Seeing her walking so smoothly, Zhang Lezi sighed secretly.

Nanny Miao glared at him directly, "You are already a grown man, so you should be more careful in your dealings in the future."

Nanny Miao values ​​​​the rules and doesn't like girls and boys messing around.

Zhang Leizi thought that his mother-in-law had seen through his own thoughts, and hurriedly answered: "Just because my boss is not young anymore, mother-in-law, I want to follow the young lady."

"What?" Nurse Miao never knew her son had such a plan.

Now that he had said it, Zhang Lezi was no longer in a hurry, and said slowly: "I am also seventeen, and it is not good to stay at home like this all the time. Xiaodong wrote last time that my aunt and the others are also short of manpower. I will go Not only can I help, but I can also learn skills.”

"Didn't your Aunt Zhou go to look after the lady? Why are there still a shortage of people?" Nurse Miao asked puzzledly.

Zhang Lezi shook his head and said: "I don't know the specifics. It seems that the young lady plans to open a shop in Shanghai, which will require manpower. Xiaodong and the others have also built a flower garden and medicine garden in the suburbs, which will require even more manpower."

Nanny Miao was stunned for a moment and said, "How come the lady didn't reveal even a single word?"

Zhang Lezi knew that his mother was being upset, so he hurriedly explained: "Mom, it's true. Didn't the young lady just come back?"

When her son mentioned it, Nurse Miao smiled to herself, "No, look at me, I'm so old, and I'm still thinking blindly."

Speaking of this, she felt that her son had really grown up, so she sighed and said, "You are now a grown man. It's time for you to have a serious career."

"What's the serious matter?" Father Zhang came back after just delivering the lotus roots.

Seeing that her husband came back relaxed, Nurse Miao hurriedly stood up and took the burden from his hand, "You are selling quite well today. It seems that the restaurant manager is also a cheerful person."

Father Zhang knew that the burden was not heavy, so he gave it to his wife. After a slight hum, he asked, "What did you just say?"

Aunt Miao went to the well to fetch water for her husband and replied: "Nothing, I was just talking about the young lady's plan to open a shop in Shanghai..."

"Miss opens a shop? Doesn't she go to school?" Father Zhang was a little surprised.

Seeing that his father asked the same question, Zhang Lezi repeated what Xiaodong said in the letter.

Father Zhang didn't worry too much and nodded, indicating that he understood.

Nanny Miao knew that her husband talked little, so she continued: "I'm thinking that Lei Zi is not young anymore, and our village is not big. Keeping him at home won't help much. It's better to ask him to follow the lady. I It also makes me feel more at ease.”

Protecting her son in the end, Nurse Miao expressed her son's wishes as her plan.

This was a big deal, and Father Zhang didn’t respond for a while.

He wiped a cold handkerchief, took out his pipe and took a puff. He thought for a while and said, "Miss, this Zhuangzi is indeed not big. Years ago, we gave the land around Zhuangzi to others. Now we only take care of this fruit grove and pond." Very free."

Speaking of orchards and ponds, Nurse Miao glanced at her husband and asked, "Miss is at home, should we give the money from selling fruits and lotus roots to Miss?"