Restarting life in Siheyuan

Chapter 31
In fact, the bathhouse was not called this name in the early years. It is said to be called "Perfume Hall". At that time, families did not have the conditions to take a bath, especially in winter, so they had to go to the bathhouse to take a bath. The water in the north is quite precious, so this is the "perfume" The origin of Tang'.

The elderly especially cherish the opportunity to take a bath. Every time they go to the bathhouse, they stay there all day long. You can go in as soon as the door opens in the morning and come out at night when the sky is full of stars. As long as you are not afraid of bathing, you can take a bath as long as you like.

It's not winter now, otherwise it would be full of people.

Looking at the young and old men who were talking frankly to each other, Zhu Xuefeng found a place where there were few people around him and did a simple cleaning first, but it didn't work. No washing or mud rubbing was allowed in the bath.

The temperature of the hot water pool was just right. Zhu Xuefeng slowly sat down and let the hot water flood his neck. He slowly flattened his lower limbs and unblocked them. A dip in the hot water relaxed his muscles and activated his blood circulation, making him sweat from his bones.

After staying in the tree for several days, I can't describe the feeling. I can only describe it in two words: unbearable! , I feel comfortable now and have a good time.

There were a few old men nearby, chatting while having a bath. Everyone was honest with each other and felt very relaxed. They joked a few words with each other and seemed to be close and happy. They didn't spend much money. They were enjoying themselves and relaxing very much.

If the weather is cold, there will be more people. After all, many people like to soak all day long. If they are hungry, there is something to eat. If they are thirsty, a pot of jasmine tea will be more authentic.

Zhu Xuefeng likes to take a bath, and he also likes to lie down and listen to chatting, but he doesn't have the time now, and he doesn't have many acquaintances. It will be hot after taking a bath, and he also goes to the cold pool for a while. He has to try both in the world of ice and fire.

I went back to the hot pool and soaked for a while, and then asked a master to give me a massage. The master who was doing the massage was a young and strong man with a strong body. He also worked carefully and meticulously, and was not lazy or slippery.

Zhu Xuefeng was lying on a sturdy wooden stool. He was a little hungry. He had known that he would come back after eating, but he couldn't bear it.

The master wrapped a thick, rough towel around his right hand, and with the help of his left hand, started from the back, rubbing it slowly and slowly.

After a while, the mud on his body fell off one by one. There was a lot of mud in a week. Zhu Xuefeng endured the pain and watched the mud fall off one by one.

"Master, can you still eat well like this?"

Seeing that Zhu Xuefeng was clenching his teeth and not making a sound, the master thought that Zhu Xuefeng couldn't stand the strength, but he didn't know he was hungry, so he asked.

"That's it, you're in trouble."

The master didn't ask any more questions. He rubbed it for a while, then put soap on it and touched it. Finally, he went to get several basins of hot water and rinsed it back and forth several times.

Let Zhu Xuefeng continue to lie down, put a long bath towel on his back, and slap and tap him across the towel. It took a while to finish.

The master was also sweating profusely, and Zhu Xuefeng felt so comfortable all over that his soul was floating.

"Master, would you like to have your pedicure done?"

You’re here now, let’s feel it and hold on for a while, Zhu Xuefeng nodded.

The master looked at Zhu Xuefeng's hand.

"No. 68, pedicure."

Seeing that it was getting late, I lazily changed my clothes, paid the bill, fifty cents, and rode home.

When he got home, it was already late, and every household was preparing dinner. Zhu Xuefeng took out a few steamed buns and steamed buns and entered the north room.

Zhu Xuesong and Zhu Xuemei were eating in the middle room when they heard the door knock.

"Is eldest brother back?"

"Brother, why have you been out for so long?"

It felt good that someone was thinking about him, and Zhu Xuefeng felt warm in his heart.

"It's me, go ahead and eat, I'll be right over."

Throwing away his dirty clothes, he took a few buns and steamed buns and entered the middle room.

Zhu Xuemei looked at her elder brother and felt a little thinner.

"Brother, where have you been? Sister Xia has come here twice in so many days. The notes are in the living room. She asked you to make up for them as soon as possible."

Zhu Xuefeng put his hands behind his back and looked down at his younger brothers and sisters with a smile.

"Brother went to find some good stuff. It'll be here in a minute. I'm sure you guys will like it."

Zhu Xuesong didn't care about any good things. When his eldest brother came back, he had a backbone, although no one had bullied him these days.

"Brother, don't work so hard. We are just like you and can endure any hardship. Look, brother, you have lost weight again."

The two of them looked at their eldest brother, knowing that he had worked hard for the two of them, and felt a little reluctant to give up.

Zhu Xuefeng smiled and stretched out his right hand, arching his biceps, which was indeed a bit more.

"Look, my eldest brother is in good health now.

He retracted his arms, patted his belly, and sat down.

"Brother is hungry too. Let's eat first. Big brother will be busy for another month and we are basically done." After saying that, he devoured his meal. How can you eat well in the mountains? Now that you are home, you can eat deliciously again. .

Zhu Xuesong and Zhu Xuemei looked at each other in confusion. The eldest brother looked a bit like a hungry tiger descending the mountain. Yes, it was a hungry tiger.

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"Xue Song, this is for you. You have worked hard to take care of your sister these days."

Zhu Xuefeng patted Zhu Xuesong on the shoulder.

"Well, yes, he is a man."

Handing Zhu Xuesong a small bag, Zhu Xuesong received his brother's approval, puffed up his chest, and glanced at his sister in a showy way.

When I opened it, I saw a slightly curved white thing, like an animal's tooth, which was very smooth to the touch. What was this?

"This is a wolf tooth. It was given to you by the village militia captain. It's a reward for you, little man."

Seeing Zhu Xuesong unable to put it down, Zhu Xuemei felt depressed.

"Brother is biased. What about me? Why don't I have my wolf fangs?"

Zhu Xuefeng smiled, took out a long thing wrapped in newspaper from his bag, and handed it to Zhu Xuemei.

"This is a reward for you. You are very obedient at home, don't make trouble, and study hard. How could it be without you? Come on, open it and take a look."

Zhu Xuemei opened the newspaper and saw three beautiful feathers. They were colorful and very beautiful. The wolf teeth were nothing, Zhu Xuemei liked this better.

"Thank you, brother, I like it so much!"

The girls in the class made a shuttlecock with rooster feathers. It was very beautiful. Girls all liked it and wanted to make it themselves. But beautiful rooster feathers are hard to find. Now my own are much prettier than rooster feathers. Unfortunately, I can’t make a shuttlecock. .

Take it to school tomorrow and starve them to death!

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After dinner, my heart was already racing when I saw my brothers and sisters.

"Go play, I'll take care of it."

Usually the younger brothers and sisters clean up together, so they have to develop the habit of working.

After cleaning up the house and going out for a walk, I saw two little girls, Zhu Xuemei and Yan Jiedi, gesturing with pheasant feathers in the yard from a distance. They were several years apart, but they were both in the front yard and often played together.

The third boy of the second uncle in the backyard is in the same class as Zhu Xuemei, but they can't hang out together and never come back together after school. According to Zhu Xuemei, they just don't like it.

Zhu Xuesong didn't go out to show off his prizes. After all, he was about to enter high school, and he still had a more mature mind. He was digging holes in the yard. His eldest brother said that hens would lay more eggs after eating earthworms.

At this time, several people came in from the outer courtyard. A woman brought a child. The child had a black eye, followed by five or six children, making noises from the side.

The woman ignored it, brushed her hanging hair, took the child's arm and rushed inside. The child lowered his head and was dragged, so he could only follow closely.

It seems that this person has come to complain. I don’t know whose child caused trouble again. Forget it, it’s none of my business. Let’s just leave it alone.

The younger brother and sister ran very fast, and followed them in. They saw that they had entered the moon gate and went to the backyard. There were still many children in the backyard, and the children in the back room were not very old.

Zhu Xuefeng ignored it and had to quickly arrange the three chickens, find tools, and make a chicken nest out of bamboo. It took a lot of effort, but his hands were too raw and he was pricked several times.

The bamboo thorns dug into the flesh. It was very uncomfortable and hurt when touched. I put the three chickens into the chicken coop and tried again tomorrow. I couldn't see clearly.

……

The woman who came to complain had already left proudly. This was a victory. The black-eyed child also left with a smile. It seemed that the negotiation was good, but there was no movement in the backyard.

The younger brother came back, and the younger sister also walked and chatted all the way. She and Yan Jiedi said goodbye to each other and then went home.

"Cedar, find a needle, burn the needle and bring it back."

Zhu Xuefeng frowned, feeling uncomfortable. "

Zhu Xuesong responded and quickly went into the house to look for needles. Zhu Xuefeng went into the room and turned on the light. He checked carefully and found that two needles were stuck in his right hand and one was in his left hand. It was really troublesome.

After a while, the needle came. Zhu Xuefeng took it and carefully inserted the needle into the root of the bamboo thorn with his right hand. He lifted it out bit by bit and solved one of the needles. He pressed it with his finger and the pain stopped.

The younger brother and sister were still standing nearby, their eyes following the needle.

This one on the right hand is having some trouble, the left hand is very uncomfortable and has been unable to succeed.

(End of this chapter)