Chapter 5
After lunch, Wei Yi took the stone together to burn materials, forge iron, and gain experience.

After a whole morning of practice, Wei Yi also realized clearly.

The theoretical knowledge of metal heat treatment that I learned at the university in my previous life does not seem to be of great help to me at this time.

In previous lives, when heat treating metals, they always had professional instruments and special media.

To precisely control the temperature of metal heating, heat preservation, and cooling, as well as the substances that the metal comes into contact with during the entire process.

This in turn allows the metal to acquire different mechanical properties.

But now without the aid of these scientific instruments, everything depends on personal experience and ability.

This is like the difference between modern Western medicine and ancient Chinese medicine.

So Wei Yi at this time was actually beating at will, without any skills at all.

But the practice in the morning is not without any gains.

Before, he could only beat a piece of iron from one irregular shape to another.

But now it is able to barely control the deformation of the metal.

As for the mechanical properties of metal, that is, hardness, strength, rigidity, toughness, etc., he has no control at all.

Fortunately, even such a random beating can still gain proficiency.

And Wei Yi felt that maybe after he had improved his skills to the first level.

With the help of the system, you can master some special experience and technology, and get a glimpse of the way.

However, just as Wei Yi was having a crazy experience in blacksmithing.

Suddenly, a delicate and exquisite figure walked in from the gate of the courtyard.

She was wearing an emerald green narrow-sleeved double-breasted skirt.

The face is clear and beautiful, the eyebrows are picturesque, the skin is fair and supple, and the facial features are delicate and delicate, which can be described as extremely beautiful.

But although her cheeks are exquisite and small, the place that should be big is really big.

The round and plump arc outlined by the embroidered tube top already explained everything.

After the pretty woman entered the yard, her eyes immediately fell on Wei Yi who was forging iron.

A look of surprise appeared on Qiao's face, but there was a hint of distress in her eyes.

She hesitated for a while, then walked straight towards Wei Yi, walking gracefully and gracefully.

After coming in front of Wei Yi, he bowed slightly to salute, and smiled sweetly: "Mr. Wei, why are you...why are you blacksmithing?"

Seeing the woman appearing in front of him, Wei Yi was stunned for a moment, immediately stopped what he was doing, smiled, and made a bow with both hands: "So it's Shopkeeper Meng!"

Wei Yi naturally recognized this young woman.

To be precise, the original owner of this body knew it.

Even in the heart of the original owner, there is still a little love for this beautiful and moving woman.

This woman is Meng Shuilian, the young shopkeeper of Xiangmanlou, a street restaurant.

Her father was originally a wealthy businessman in Qingzhou, but there was no male in the family, only her daughter.

In the early years, the Meng family was suppressed by the rising Wan family together with the Liu family of Baoxing Bank, and the family's business gradually shrank.

Today's family business, only one restaurant, Xiangmanlou, is left.

It was even two years ago that he was driven to this remote alley from the main store in the main street of Qingzhou City.

It became a neighbor on the same street as Wei's blacksmith shop.

It was also at that time that her father fell ill and was bedridden ever since.

Therefore, the entire business of Xiangmanlou was managed by Meng Shuilian.

"I heard that Mr. Wei was ill. I wonder if he has fully recovered?" Meng Shuilian didn't ask Wei Yi about blacksmithing.

She knew in her heart that Wei Yi had to put down his pen and picked up this hammer to support his family because of the family's accident this time.

Just like my father was sick in bed back then, from a girl who hadn't left the court, I had no choice but to walk in front of people and become the shopkeeper of a restaurant.

They are all ill-fated people, so they can naturally understand each other.

Just looking at the handsome, gentle and elegant boy who is usually handsome and handsome.

Now he is covered in rust and dirt, sweating profusely by the fire under the scorching sun.

My heart really hurts.

I wish I could help the Wei family through this difficult time.

It's a pity that if it was the former Meng family, maybe they really had such ability.

But now...

"Thank you, shopkeeper Meng, for your concern. Wei has basically recovered. By the way, shopkeeper Meng is here to buy ironware?" Wei Yi asked with a smile.

"No, I have something to do with Aunt Wei!" Meng Shuilian said with a smile.

"Auntie is in the room!"

"Okay, don't bother me anymore!" Meng Shuilian couldn't help but look at Wei Yi with her bright and clear eyes, and she wanted to say something, but she swallowed it.

With long eyelashes drooping, she suddenly turned around and walked towards the main hall, but a little loneliness and sadness flashed in her eyes.

She likes Wei Yi very much.

Two years ago, when she saw Wei Yi for the first time, she was attracted by his handsome appearance and gentle demeanor.

Back then, when her parents made a marriage contract for her, she was still young and didn't know what liking and love were.

I only know the orders of my parents and the words of matchmakers.

It wasn't until she saw Wei Yi that she knew what it was like to be moved, and what it meant to really like someone.

It's a pity that I met the right person at the wrong time.

If the engagement hadn't been broken off, if it was me when I was young, I would definitely pursue the love in my heart without hesitation

However, the current self is not worthy of others.

So I can only hide this intention in my heart and dare not reveal it.

Once upon a time, she was also the proud daughter of a rich family.

She is also a well-known beauty in Qingzhou City, who is admired by many rich men.

But his father betrothed her to the son of a good friend.

That man was a scholar, and later he went to Beijing to take the exam and won the Jinshi.
He was even appreciated by the officials of the court and central government, and betrothed his daughter to him.

So Meng Shuilian waited for the other party for three years, but what she waited for was a divorce.

It is precisely because of this marriage contract that Meng Shuilian missed the best marriage age.

He was disliked because he was divorced.

Meng Shuilian has high vision, and ordinary people look down on her.
I don't even want to commit myself to marry someone I don't like, or to be a concubine for some elderly people.

So now I am 22 years old, but I have never been married.

You must know that in this era when women are about to talk about marriage at the age of fifteen or sixteen, 22 years old is considered an older leftover woman.

"What a beautiful girl, she was really pedantic in her previous life, and she didn't even mind that she had a marriage contract!" Looking at Meng Shuilian's charming and exquisite back, and the three thousand black silk draped behind her, Wei Yi thought to himself.

According to the memory of the original owner, Wei Yi knew his predecessor, and he liked Meng Shuilian very much in his heart.

After all, she is really a stunning beauty, I feel sorry for her.

But this guy was brainwashed by those so-called sage books and ethics, and his thinking was pedantic.

He didn't even mind that he had a marriage contract, and it wasn't the best time.

That's why he is lukewarm towards others.

What a crime.

In Wei Yi's eyes, a woman like Meng Shuilian is the best time.

Just like the fruit on that tree.

Fifteen or sixteen-year-old girls are too young.

Early 20s are just right, plump and juicy.

Meng Shuilian came to the front hall and said softly, "Aunt Wei, are you there?"

Wei Xueshi was in the room at this time, holding the deed in a daze. Hearing Meng Shuilian's voice, he came back to his senses, put the deed into the wooden box, and walked from the bedroom to the hall.

"Treasurer Meng is here."

"Aunt Wei!" Meng Shuilian stepped forward and stuffed a heavy purse into Wei Xue's hand.

"Here is 50 taels of silver. Although it is not much, you should take it for emergency first. If it is not enough, I will find a way to help you raise some money." Meng Shuilian said in a low voice.

Hearing Meng Shuilian's words, Wei Xue glanced at the purse in his hand, feeling extremely complicated.

As the saying goes, adversity sees the truth.

The Wei family was in trouble, and some people came to take advantage of the fire and rob them, aggressively.

But there are also people who come to help.

Although she knew that Meng Shuilian was willing to help because she liked Wei Yi and for Wei Yi's sake.

But no matter what, she knew that it was impossible for her to be with Wei Yi.

But they can still help each other out of righteousness. This kind of friendship is very grateful.

"This, this is not right, shopkeeper Meng, I appreciate your kindness, but I can't accept this money. When this house is sold, it should be able to solve the urgent need!" Wei Xue said gratefully.

But she was really embarrassed to accept Meng Shuilian's favor.

In fact, in Wei Xue's heart, she once also minded that Meng Shuilian had a marriage contract.

Personally, she likes Meng Shuilian who is extremely intelligent, capable, and understanding.

But as Wei Yi's mother-like person, I naturally hope that Wei Yi can have a better match.

It's not that she looked down on Meng Shuilian.

It's just the times and concepts that determine her way of thinking.

So she felt ashamed.

And this 50 taels of silver is not a small amount.

The Meng family is now in decline, and Xiangmanlou is struggling to survive under the pressure of the Wan family.

The 50 taels of silver was not a small sum to Meng Shuilian.

"Take it, Aunt Wei, this is what I lent you.

After you have passed this hurdle, it will not be too late to return it to me in the future!

There are still many places that need to be managed by Uncle Wei, and there is no rush to sell the house.

If you are in a hurry to sell, you may not be able to sell for a good price.

You don't have to feel embarrassed, Mr. Wei has a limitless future.

If she becomes prosperous in the future, the little girl may have to rely on your Wei family for a lot of help! "Meng Shuilian said.

"Thank you, shopkeeper Meng, thank you so much, my Wei family will never forget your kindness!" Wei Xue was very grateful in her heart, with this money, it could indeed help their family breathe a sigh of relief.

"Aunt Wei, if you have any more difficulties, just tell me that I can help, and I will do my best to help.

Although my Meng family is in decline, in this Qingzhou city, after all, I still have some connections. "Meng Shuilian said sincerely.

She really wanted to help the Wei family and Wei Yi.

At this time, listening to the sound of iron strikes coming from outside,

Meng Shuilian felt that the hammer had hit her heart, which made her very uncomfortable.

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(End of this chapter)

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