Princess of Nongmen

Chapter 427
Liu Ya waited for the two men to put down their shovels and come up from the kang, and said: "Please unload the car here, I have something to do. My horse is very well-behaved and can't kick people."

One of the men with a particularly dark face said: "It's okay, you can go to work. My family also has horses. I have seen all kinds of horses and can handle them well. After unloading the car, I will tie the horses to the gate of the yard for you. .”

"Thank you then." After Liu Ya finished speaking, she hurried back.When I entered the yard, I saw Liu Xuer squatting by the well washing dishes. There were two bowls of dishes, probably Liu Xuer borrowed a lot from the neighbors to use them. "

Liu Ya then asked: "Sister, is there anything else going on at home? If it's okay, I'll go to Xiaoshuipu. I came back too late this trip, and Xiao Shuer couldn't be busy there alone. , I have to take a look."

Seeing Liu Ya in a hurry, Liu Xuer said, "It's okay, Miss Chun rushed over when she saw that you hadn't come back. Miss Chun also said that she didn't know how to dig the foundation now and couldn't help, so she was in Xiaoshuipu I’m busy over there until the stall is closed and then come back. She specifically asked me to tell you to rest after eating at home after you come back, so you don’t have to rush over to help.”

After finishing speaking, Liu Xu'er stood up and wiped her hands on the apron, and walked to the kitchen, saying, "There is still fire on the stove, I'll heat up the food for you. It's just a little leftover rice and vegetable soup, but always Better than starving."

"Elder Sister, don't rush to heat up my meal, I can do it myself." Liu Ya felt relieved when she heard that Chun Niu had gone to Xiaoshuipu.At the same time, I also feel that Chun Niu is really capable, and she can find work by herself, and she can always rush to where the manpower is most needed.

Liu Xu'er didn't argue with Liu Ya, she let Liu Ya open the door to the kitchen, and went back to the well to wash the dishes.While talking to Liu Ya: "I have borrowed a lot of dishes from Aunt Niu's family and Mrs. Chen's family who sells oil. Mrs. Chen is very enthusiastic and even lent us two benches from her house. She also said that everything is fine. Don’t be in a hurry to pay it back, after our new house is built and the workers leave, just send it back to their family. Aunt Niu’s family also said the same, and gave me a lot of garlic sprouts.”

Liu Ya knew that these neighbors also had very kind and warm-hearted people, such as Aunt Niu and Mrs. Chen, so she kept their kindness in her heart.

Liu Ya has also heated up the food at this time, and was about to eat when she heard Liu Dacheng shouting from the window: "Ya'er, come to Dad's room to eat, Dad has something to tell you."

"Okay, here we come." Liu Ya immediately picked up the food, took out a piece of pickles from the cupboard, and went to Liu Dacheng's room.After entering the room, Liu Ya sat on the edge of the Kang, put the food on the Kang table, and waited for Liu Dacheng to speak while eating.

Liu Dacheng picked up the kettle on the kang table, poured a glass of water for Liu Ya, and then said: "Ya'er, Dad is discussing with you, our new house is built, should we invite the villagers to have a meal? I see that other people's houses are built like this, which means that the days to come will be lively and prosperous."

"Is there such a meaning? Then please." Of course Liu Ya doesn't understand this, but I heard that there are some old rules in the countryside, such as setting off firecrackers when building beams, and burying silver when digging foundations.

Liu Dacheng listened to Liu Ya's approval, and said again: "But if we want to hold a running banquet, our family doesn't have enough resources. I wondered if I could just invite a few people I know well and have a meal in the new house? But Dad I'm also afraid that other people in the village will find fault and think our family is stingy. So, father doesn't know what to do."

Liu Ya took a bite of pickled vegetables, ate the mouthful of rice, and said, "Should all the people in the village come to eat if we hold a flowing banquet?"

Liu Dacheng nodded and said: "Yes. Two or three tables are fine. After a group of guests have finished eating, they will leave, remove the dishes they have eaten, and serve a new table, and other guests will come to eat again. Flowing water seats The small ones will be done for one day, and the big ones will be done for three days.”

Liu Ya said: "I don't have enough staff in the family to run the running water banquet. I can spend money to hire someone to do it. But dad, do you think it is necessary? I think that there are not many people in this village who can help our family. They are people who read jokes, and there are also those who make trouble. Therefore, those who have no good intentions and good intentions are like white-eyed wolves. It is better to feed a dog to guard the house than to invite them to dinner. It is better to choose those who usually Please invite those you are familiar with, who have contacts and kindness. When the time comes, my eldest sister and I will cook, and I will make two roast ducks for guests."

"That's fine." Liu Dacheng naturally agreed, and then said, "But who do you invite and who don't?"

"After the house is built, let me do it when you have chosen a date for the treat. I don't think anyone who says no to invite will dare to come and insist on eating for free." Liu Ya is not afraid of offending people, so this This kind of thing she took care of.

After making an agreement with Liu Dacheng, Liu Ya finished her meal.She couldn't stay idle, so she packed the dishes and went to the yard to see that Liu Xu'er had almost finished washing the dishes, and she was about to rinse them with clean water for the last time.Liu Ya took the initiative to go to the well to fetch a bucket of water for her, put it beside her, and said, "Sister, you have worked hard. I still have to go and see the foundation of the new house."

"Okay, you go. In addition to cooking and washing the dishes, I can use me to boil some boiled water, and I'm not tired." Liu Xu'er said the truth, Liu Ya smiled, and went out to the new house went over there.

Siping squatted on the other side of the pit, with a lot of stones piled up beside him.As soon as he saw Liu Ya coming, he walked over and pointed to the pit, then pointed to the pile of stones, and waved his hands again.

Liu Ya pondered for a while, and roughly understood what Siping meant. He should have told himself that the rocks below are not too many, and they are not too difficult to dig.

Liu Ya nodded to show that she understood, and also went to the pit to see.I saw a few workers still digging sweating profusely.However, the pit has already formed, but it is still being finely trimmed, and it should be almost completed.

When Master Gu saw Liu Ya coming, he also walked over from the side, and said to Liu Ya: "The stones in this place are indeed less than expected, and they have all been dug out. The soil is quite solid. If the foundation is laid like this, the house will be built." It looks very solid. Little girl, you have good foresight and good luck. If there are a few big rocks buried below, and you can’t get around or dig them out, you have to change the place.”

Liu Ya smiled and said: "Master Gu, you have all worked hard. I am not alone in this good luck. It is the luck of everyone who gets together. Whether it is digging the foundation or building a house, it must be smooth. All right, a good sign."

Master Gu's smile grew wider when he heard that, and he raised his thumb and said, "Okay, little girl, you really can talk. We build houses only pay attention to auspiciousness."

(End of this chapter)