Beautiful step by step

Chapter 93

The three members of the Wei family sat on the left side of the main room, with Uncle Wei at the farthest north, followed by cousin Wei An and cousin Wei Tong, with Wei Tong sitting next to Ah Luo, and the two were holding a white dough ball together.

Because of the distinguished guests, Ding Youde, who had been studying the lotus lock in the west wing, also came out and was sitting awkwardly across from him.

Wei Wei ordered his servants to invite the doctor, serve tea and water, and after finishing everything, the atmosphere among the three men was somewhat dull.Ignoring Ah Yun's eyes asking for help, she walked towards the middle of the three of them.

"Brother Ding is not very novel about some things in Youzhou City? Uncle is well-read, so he can answer your questions."

Ding Youde's expression froze, this kind of military households who came from the poor and remote areas can't be compared with the extensive books.But he thought of Yan Heng again. With Yan Baihu's attitude of hatred, he would definitely not spend a lot of money to make him read and write. However, among the soldiers who enlisted in the same batch as them, he was the only one who could read and write.Not only can he know how to read and break characters, but also his handwriting is quite beautiful, even the scribes in the army who are in charge of documents are full of praise.

He was used to seeing Yan Heng's anomalies, but now he could accept it easily. In front of him was Uncle Wei with dark and rough skin and the appearance of a poor farmer, who was well-read.

For learned people, he has always been respectful.

Standing up and arching his hands, he took out his sleeves. With a sound of "stab", he finally took out a lock cylinder.The mechanism of the lock cylinder was precise, and it got stuck on the thread in the middle of the sleeve. When he pulled it forcefully, the seam of the dark gray sleeve was bald, revealing a large area of ​​wheat-colored skin inside.

Ding Youde belatedly remembered that last night he dreamed about his lock-making skills.I woke up very excited in the early morning, I didn't wear my middle coat, I just put on my outer robe and fiddled with this thing.

"puff."

Covering the leaking spring light, he looked towards the place where the laughter was, and saw a girl in red with a face full of vitality that was more infectious than the morning light. For a moment, he felt numb and itchy in his heart.He knew that it was impolite to stare at the girl like this, but he still didn't want to look away.

"It's not intentional, why do you keep staring at me like this?"

Seeing him like this, Ah Luo asked angrily.As soon as the words came out of her mouth, she felt that, whether it was intentional or not, it was always her fault to laugh at others so brightly.The momentum was extinguished, she lowered her head and said in embarrassment:

"I... I know that you are concentrating on one thing, that's why you are like this. I really couldn't hold back for a while, I'm sorry."

"You've seen me!"

Ding Youde blurted out these five words, the main room was silent for a moment, and then burst into laughter that almost hit the roof.

Ah Luo was full of embarrassment, and Ah Yun, who had been held in her arms all this time, took the opportunity to break free, rushed to Wei Wei's side with short legs, raised her small face and asked curiously: "Sister Ah Mao, why are you laughing. "

The sweet and crisp child's voice was very penetrating, and with the question marks all over him, even the weak Uncle Wei couldn't help laughing out loud.

"You, you..."

Flushing incoherently, Ah Luo lifted the hem of his skirt and ran to the door.Seemingly remembering something, she paused, turned around and ran back to the dazed Ding Youde, the toes of her shoes under her skirt raised high, and stepped on his feet fiercely.

"Isn't it just to take a look, and it won't lose meat. No, no, it will definitely not lose meat. I'm afraid of needle eyes, so annoying."

With a strong sense of shame and annoyance, Ah Luo didn't even say hello, and quickly passed the door, all the way out of the courtyard, leaving only the heavy sound of the wooden door being slammed.

A slightly heavy "bang" came, and everyone in the main room finally stopped laughing.Gu Yu brought the maid to bring the water basin, and waited for the three members of the Wei family to wash up.When they were almost cleaned up, Ding Youde, who had been in a daze, finally came to his senses.

"Did I say something wrong?"

The reflection arc was slightly too long, and everyone in the room looked surprised.

Only Mama Wei, who was sitting next to her, was thinking. Ding Youde has been living next to her courtyard.After being a neighbor for more than a month, she also got to know the child's temperament very differently.Whenever he encounters a novel object, he will study it very intently.When I came back from the Ministry of Industry with my stuff in my hands, I just sat there all night without eating or sleeping.

He is still like this now, ever since the lotus lock was removed, he has basically been bored in the west wing.However, now that he finally met someone to ask for advice, he didn't concentrate as usual, but kept staring at the Qian family girl in a daze.

Although Ding Youde is two years older than Brother Heng, he is not married yet.

Thinking of this, Wei's mother raised an ambiguous smile on her lips: "Although it is a bit abrupt, it is true that men and women can't kiss each other."

As soon as the words fell, a voice of sudden understanding came from under the ears: "It turns out that it is like this, men and women can't kiss each other. That sister saw Brother Ding, so she is responsible for Brother Ding."

Holding the lock cylinder with both hands, a blush instantly spread from the base of Ding Youde's neck up to the tips of his ears.

Also nodding ambiguously, Wei Wei squeezed the little bun's face, teasingly said: "Ayun, don't always tell the truth, some people will be embarrassed."

Ah Yun tightly covered his mouth with his small hands, his round black eyes were full of seriousness: "En."

"you!"

Ding Youde became angry from embarrassment, and vigorously shook his sleeves.I didn't notice that as soon as I let go of my hands, the lock cylinder jumped out of my hands, rolled twice on the ground, and just landed at Uncle Wei's feet.

Bending down to pick it up, Uncle Wei didn't pay much attention at first.Just as he was about to return it, he withdrew his hand when the light turned and he saw the almost rusted "Wei" on the lock shaft.

"Where did this lock come from?"

Ding Youde was surprised: "Yan Heng's wife just said it was a novelty, how did you know it was a lock?"

Wei Wei looked between the two of them, Uncle Wei was holding a piece of metal in his hand.The thick and thin shaft of a chopstick is covered with thin iron rods of various shapes and claws. It is indeed difficult to identify what it is just by looking at the shape.

However, Uncle Wei is fundamentally different from ordinary people like her. He pinched the lock cylinder and turned it around. He said mockingly: "With such a simple structure, you can tell it's inside the lock at a glance. Even if I don't know this, I can still use my own things do not know?"

The craftsman who designed the lotus lock is here!

For a moment Ding Youde forgot the embarrassment just now, ignored Uncle Wei's mocking eyes, stepped forward and looked at him eagerly.That look seemed to be the number one beauty of Dai Viet standing in front of him naked.

"At first I thought the lock was just good-looking when opened, but only after I took it apart did I realize that the lock cylinder is very delicately made, and one lock cylinder actually creates the effect of two locks. In this way, the key that can be matched with the lock also has the same effect. It's ever-changing, and it's impossible for a gentleman on the beam to pry it open easily with a wire."

Foaming all over his mouth, Ding Youde excitedly praised the various benefits of the lock.

Uncle Wei was still aloof: "It's nothing more than a trick."

Ding Youde was blushing: "It's obviously an ingenious workmanship, and the person who can come up with this method is definitely a genius."

Uncle Wei's expression became depressed: "What about the posture of the sky, it didn't fall into that situation in the end... You are Brother Heng's good friend Ding Youde, not only the double-ring lock, but also the blueprint of the seven-ring lock that is more complicated than it. I have both."

"where?"

"The book is in Liangzhou City. It's too troublesome to go back and get it. I can draw it for you. I just hope that after you learn it, one day you won't regret it."

Ding Youde patted his chest and assured: "It's really God's favor to get such exquisite craftsmanship, how can I regret it."

Throwing the lock cylinder casually, Ding Youde jumped to catch it, holding it tightly in his arms.Seeing this, Uncle Wei frowned slightly, and let out a long sigh.

Then he didn't go to rest in the East Wing, which had already been cleaned up, but went to the West Wing together.There are ready-made paper and pens over there, as well as the lotus plant disassembled by Ding Youde.Talking about two strokes to outline the key parts of the mechanism, combined with the real object, Ding Youde, who has an excellent understanding during the process of the project, suddenly enlightened.Jumping up excitedly, he wanted to worship Uncle Wei as his teacher.

It wasn't until Yan Heng came back with the doctor that Ding Youde stopped his madness.

The doctor was brought back from the government office in Youzhou. On the way to the medical clinic, Mother Wei happened to meet Yan Heng who was returning home, so he stopped by.

A doctor dedicated to the government of Youzhou, whose medical skills represent the highest level in Youzhou.After taking a pulse, he frowned and said, "This is a heart disease. At most, I can only prescribe some Ningshen prescriptions, and the rest of the herbs are useless at all."

Under Wei Wei's repeated request, the doctor finally prescribed an extra dose of prescription for nourishing qi and nourishing blood.

Looking at the prescription, Uncle Wei frowned straightly: "It's full of tonics that cost money but are useless after taking them. Why is Brother Heng's daughter-in-law spending so much money?"

Wei Wei laughed and said, "It's always useful to eat good things, and you can earn money after spending money. People's health is bad, but no matter how much you regret it, you can't make up for it."

Wei's mother on the side also comforted: "It's all the filial piety of the juniors, and the two children are not short of money, why should the in-laws refuse."

Seeing that Wei's mother didn't like it at all, Wei Wei let out a long sigh of relief.

Unexpectedly, she was relieved at this end, but Yan Heng at the other end was not happy.

"Ah Mao treats uncle so well, but often quarrels with Mama Wei, so it's a bit unfair."

Wei Wei, who was half stretched, froze. Seeing his serious expression, she couldn't hold her breath in her heart.

Rolling her eyes, she sarcastically said, "Who am I doing this for?"

After she finished speaking, she felt aggrieved: "Ah Heng doesn't like me anymore? What happened to you these two days? The boss got angry and counted me. If you are really annoying, I will just say it. Anyway, my mother can afford it... ..."

Before she could finish speaking, she was hugged by Yan Heng and pressed against his chest, she could feel his heartbeat suddenly increased.

"I know Auntie is doing it for my own good, but you don't have to do this. The relationship between uncle and us is even more distant than mother. Mother has only come here for so long, so we should take more care of her."

Wei Wei's voice softened: "I neglected mother."

Mother Wei treats her so well, but how does she treat Mother Wei?She is not even as thoughtful as Ah Heng.

"There are no children who are careful with their parents. I was annoyed at my negligence just now. Ah Mao takes care of my uncle like this, but I don't have a tenth of your thoughts on my mother."

It turned out to be like this, Wei Wei lost his temper for a moment.She suddenly felt that when two people were together, each taking care of each other's relatives, a virtuous circle would be formed under mutual gratitude.This is far better than those resentful spouses where the woman takes care of her mother's family, the man takes care of her husband's family, and then both of them hate each other's selfishness.

(End of this chapter)