Druid's Country Retirement

From the backyard back to the front yard.

The sound of construction work is endless.

After finding a few budgerigars on the old oak tree, Li Hongbing waved to them.

"Go, call Dahua and the others back, there's something going on at home!"

Thumping!

Budgies flap their wings and fly towards the meadow.

After a while, Dahua ran home with her younger brothers and sisters, holding several plump pheasants in her mouth.

Now that we are entering late autumn, the food in the mountains is gradually decreasing, and more and more animals are taking risks and coming to the meadows to look for food.

Pheasants and hares, in particular, can be seen almost everywhere.

Li Hongbing specifically told Dahua and them that meadow animals can enter freely without having to drive them away. They can just fill their stomachs, but they cannot hunt them without reason.

Putting down the pheasant in their mouths, the wolf dogs came close to Li Hongbing's legs and purred and made affectionate sounds.

"There is construction going on at home. I can't take care of it by myself. Please help me take care of it. Dahua and Xiaobai go to the backyard medicine garden and don't let the workers trample the medicinal materials and tea trees."

"Er Hei and San Hui, you two are in the front yard to prevent anyone from getting into the house."

Woohoo! !

The wolf dogs nodded, Dahua ran towards the backyard with her sister, while Erhei and Sanhui found an eaves and headed there, staring directly at the workers.

These workers are all old faces. I saw Erhei last time when the old house was being renovated, and I was particularly impressed by the scene where it bit the workers.

After not seeing each other for a few months, this beast has grown even bigger!

If he was bitten again, he would still be alive.

Backyard Col.

The geological exploration team members were discussing the plan to set up a water source drilling rig next to the tea tree bush. They found that smelling the fragrance of the tea tree made their minds especially clear, and suddenly one of the team members shouted.

"There are wolves!!"

Suddenly, the whole team panicked. We have been running in the deep mountains and forests all year round, and we are most afraid of three things: snakes, wild boars, and wolves.

Although the wolf ranks third, it is no less dangerous than the first two.

Everyone picked up what they could and looked in the direction pointed by the team members.

Two wolves, bigger than calves, were walking toward the tea bush, their steps steady and powerful.

One head is mixed with white and gray hair, and the other is pure white hair. The fur is smooth and shiny, the body lines are smooth, and the muscles are tight; their tails are long and thick, like a gorgeous broom, swaying with the movement, showing a Unparalleled beauty and majesty.

The team members forgot to kill the wolf for a moment, and instead put down their weapons.

"Should I say it, they are so beautiful."

"Well, after so many years of geological exploration, this is the sassiest wolf I have ever seen."

"I really want to take a photo with them."

At this time, Zhou Dasheng and Sun Qiang heard the shouting and walked out of Bailongtan, "What are you shouting about? What wolves are not wolves?"

"Hush! Boss, there really is a wolf!" A team member turned his head and reminded in a low voice.

Sun Qiang smiled, how could there be a wolf in Dr. Li's house? Even if there were wolves, they would be nothing but flowers.

Then he pushed the exploration team aside, and sure enough he saw Dahua and Xiaobai standing in front of the tea bushes, their deep and sharp eyes alert.

"Dahua, Xiaobai!" Sun Qiang stepped forward, "Dr. Li asked you to come here?"

Dahua nodded and made a low whine.

Sun Qiang showed an expression of realization, "I'm afraid someone will step on the herbs."

Dahua continued to nod, and raised his paw to pull at the tea tree next to him.

"Okay, just watch! If you have any questions, come to me!" Sun Qiang nodded understandingly, turned around and looked at the shocked exploration team members with a proud smile, "It's okay, they are the pets of Village Chief Li, with gray and white fur. The one with white hair is called Dahua, and the one with white hair is called Xiaobai. They are here to take care of the herbs and tea trees and will not interfere with your work."

"Mr. Sun, can you understand wolf language?" a young exploration team member asked stammeringly.

Sun Qiang shook his head and smiled bitterly, "I can't understand wolf language, but they can understand my words. They are smart."

So smart!

The exploration team members looked at the wolf lying lazily under the tea bushes with curiosity.

Construction is proceeding in an orderly manner.

As for lunch, Li Hongbing didn't plan to do it. He called the canteen directly and ordered the meals to be delivered.

Trucks filled with materials drove into Caogou Village.

The villagers have long been accustomed to this, and they can tell by looking at the direction that they are going to Uncle Hong Bing's house.

When I had nothing to do, Dakui, Lao Gen, Shui Sheng, Fang Wanda, Hong Qi, Xiucai and other villagers with good connections came to visit.

After all, they are all villagers who have created such a huge battle. They look up but don’t look down. It’s unreasonable not to come and help them when they see them.

Only after finding Li Hongbing did he know that he wanted to build a hot spring pool.

The villagers don't understand what a hot spring pool is, but when it comes to a bathhouse, the villagers understand it instantly.

Just take a shower. People in the mountains only take a shower once every seven or eight days. In winter, it is normal not to take a shower for ten and a half months. It is a waste of time to set up a bathhouse, and it will make your balls hurt from idle activities.

Among the many objections, only Fang Wanda was impressed and even a little surprised.

There is actually a hot spring in Village Chief Li’s house, and he and Xiaolian will have a hot spring bath in the future!

Just thinking about it makes my blood boil.

Talking means talking, laughing means laughing.

Now that I'm here, it doesn't make sense not to do some work.

The villagers also joined the construction team. Although professional and technical work could not be done, there was still no problem in moving cement and lifting stones.

Time passed in the evening.

The construction team and exploration team stopped working and followed the villagers back to the village to rest. Li Hongbing helped book several small courtyards.

As soon as the workers left, the yard suddenly became quiet.

Seeing that it was getting dark, Li Hongbing prepared the dishes and waited for the whole family to come back to cook.

But after waiting and waiting, the family members never came back, and even Anna, October, and the meerkat group were nowhere to be seen.

When making a call, the phone is either turned off or out of service area.

Li Hongbing is a little embarrassed.

Such a large yard cannot accommodate your yearning for freedom.

If I don’t come back, I will cook and eat by myself.

I stewed a large pot of pheasant and roasted mushrooms, and gave half of it to the wolfhounds.

While eating, Jianjun ran into the yard panting and looked at Li Hongbing, who was sitting on the front steps of the hall, holding a basin and eating.

"Brother, the National Day Master asked me to bring you a message at noon. I was busy and forgot about it. I just remembered it now."

puff!

Li Hongbing spit out a chicken bone and said, "Say!!"

"Well, the National Day Lord said he would take the whole family to Qinglong Village and let you take good care of the house!" Jianjun said with a guilty conscience as he shrank his neck.

"Your sister Xing'er also went with you?"

"Well, that's what Sister Xing'er told Master Guoqing, as well as Sister Hongying and Sister Hongxia."

It turned out to be the case.

Shan Xing knew that he was going to give his daughter a needle tomorrow, so he deliberately took his family to Qinglong Village.

It takes at least several days to come and go. By the time dad and mom find out, it will be too late to come back.

It's nice to have a sensible wife.

Knowing the whereabouts of his family, Li Hongbing felt a lot less depressed. "Next time, remember to tell him earlier. If you haven't eaten yet, you can deal with him at my house."

"No, the matchmaker will bring the girl to your door soon!" Jianjun lowered his head shyly.

The matchmaker is here!

When Li Hongbing heard this, he immediately became happy, "Which family is this girl from? Is she pretty or not?"

"He's from Taohuagou. I heard that he and Xiao Wuzi are relatives. I haven't seen what he looks like yet. How about you help me check it out?"

"Okay, there's no one in the house anyway." Li Hongbing was interested, got up and gave the food in the rice bowl to the wolf dogs, "Dahua, you look after the house, I'll go out for a while."

Woohoo!

Dahua raised her head and responded.

"Let's go, I'll check it for you and tell you, you must find the right mother-in-law, otherwise you will regret it when you get married."

Li Hongbing enthusiastically pulled Jianjun along and taught him the secrets of finding a wife, which made Jianjun confused.

Why is it that when the matchmaker comes to visit, Brother Hongbing is even happier than himself?

Wait until you get home.

In addition to Brother Hongbing, Hongqi, Shengli, Xiucai, and Chunsheng also followed him with licking their faces, saying they were good brothers who share blessings and share hardships.

As soon as he entered the door, Hongqi yelled shamelessly.

"New wife, where is the new wife?"

"Shut up, you idiot. Keep your voice down, and don't even say a word." Shengli was furious, hugged Hong Qi's head, and slapped his mouth.

Others laughed and watched the fun.

In the main room, Lao Gen heard the noise and walked out. He saw Li Hongbinghui and a bunch of brats coming to the house. He grinned and said, "Uncle Hongbing, why are you here too!"

"We are going on a blind date in Shengli. Why don't you, the elder, come and help check things out?" Li Hongbing replied with a smile.

Knowing that his youngest son had a good relationship with Uncle Hong Bing, Lao Gen waved his hand and said, "The matchmaker brought him here to meet him. He hasn't even written his horoscope yet. Come and sit in the house. It's warm in the house."

Compared with the Li family's old house, Lao Gen's house is more in line with a rural house.

Old-fashioned rural mud houses are covered with gray tiles on the roof, some of which are broken, exposing the rafters inside.

Even though the wall is plastered with a layer of white dust, some areas where the gray skin has fallen off reveal the walls made of compacted loess, covered with traces of time; the windows are made of wood, and some have been deformed and cannot be closed tightly, but through those The blurry glass allows you to see the blurry scene inside the house.

There are several bluestone steps in front of the main room, which have been polished smooth and shiny. The main room door is made of two wooden doors, covered with mottled paint, and the door lock is also an old-fashioned copper lock, which looks to be old.

Walking into the main room, you can see a simple living room full of rural atmosphere.

There is a wooden Eight Immortals table and several chairs in the main room. The innermost part is the altar, where the old man's photos and the incense burner are placed. Their surfaces have been polished smooth and shiny. Some old photos, calendars, and New Year pictures are hung on the walls, recording the owner's records. memories.

There is a brick brazier in the center of the hall, with firewood burning inside. More than a dozen strips of bacon and sausages hang above the brazier, glowing dark red in the smoke.

"Uncle Hongbing, the house is in chaos. Please sit down for a moment. Tiemei is in the kitchen. I'll ask her to cook two more dishes, and we both can have a good drink."

When Li Hongbing officially came to visit for the first time, Lao Gen seemed to feel a great honor and greeted him excitedly and happily.

"Don't call Dakui and the others, today's successful blind date is the big deal." Li Hongbing quickly warned, otherwise Lao Gen would call a group of people to accompany the wine, drink in the dark, and delay tomorrow's acupuncture.

"I know!" Lao Gen shouted back outside the house.

The other old bachelors gathered around the brazier to keep warm, and they joked heartlessly about what the new daughter-in-law looked like on a blind date.

Shengli brought peanuts, dried fruits, and tea in a sensible manner.

"Uncle Hongbing, you are a rare visitor!" Sister-in-law Tiemei walked in wearing an apron and holding a bright kitchen knife in her hand. Her posture startled Li Hongbing, who thought that an enemy was coming to the door.

The young people stood up quickly to say hello.

"Today is a good day for victory, why don't you come here?" Li Hongbing took advantage with a smile.

"Yes, yes, you must help check it. As long as that girl is half as good as Aunt Xing'er, I will be happy." Sister-in-law Tiemei agreed while taking down the bacon and sausage from the top of the brazier.

When Mrs. Tiemei left, a group of old bachelors started joking and teasing her.

"Shengli, I was shocked. Your mother came in with a kitchen knife. I thought she was going to chop us up."

"No, I almost ran away."

"Nonsense begging, my mother will kill you, and you can run away."

"That's when Uncle Gen slapped your mother in the face, and your mother took her luggage back to her parents' home. Uncle Lao Gen chased her up three mountains and couldn't catch up."

It happened that Lao Gen walked in from outside carrying an iron pot. When he heard Hong Qi talking about his embarrassing things back then, his swarthy old face shuddered and he said angrily.

"I can't catch up, and your dad can't run away. Back then, after your dad had been drinking heavily all night, your mom came to find her, blocked her in the room and beat her up. Your dad screamed like he was being killed, but he didn't run out. I was beaten so hard that I didn’t dare to go out for three days.”

"Uncle Gen, this really happened, tell me how you got beaten!" Li Hongqi suddenly became interested and asked with a face full of gossip.

"Really, I'm telling you, that day," Lao Gen Hehe Yile said, and when he reacted, he waved his hand and slapped Li Hongqi on the head, "Little brat, I told you such nonsense, I almost got into it. ."

As he spoke, he cursed and took out a bag of sweet potato vermicelli from the corner of the main room and left.

"If you don't tell me, don't tell me. Why are you beating someone?" Li Hongqi rubbed his head and muttered aggrievedly.

Li Hongbing used a wooden stick to turn over the roasted peanuts placed on the edge of the brazier, gloating, "Oh, you dare to ask about adults, and you will get slapped!"

"When will the matchmaker come?" the scholar asked boredly.

Shengli was also anxious. From time to time he raised his head and looked towards the entrance of the courtyard.

"It's said that we walked to the bottom of Chaotian Rock. I guess it will be fast!"

Chunsheng looked depressed. No wonder everyone said that Shengli had a stupid head and really didn't know how to turn around.

"You don't want to pick him up and let the big girl come all the way. The village committee's ready-made three-bouncer rides up to pick him up!"

Li Hongbing was also speechless and pushed Shengli out of the door, "Hurry up to the village committee and ride a three-bouncer to pick him up."

Oh!

After realizing it, Shengli hurriedly ran outside the village committee.

A group of old bachelors in the main room sighed. They really beat the bachelors based on their ability and couldn't blame anyone.

"Guess what this girl looks like, whether she is handsome or not."

"I guess it's not good. Now that all the pretty girls are working in the city, who wants to marry a rural person?"

"No, who can afford to marry someone with more than 100,000 yuan in gift money?"

"Maybe she's like Erni, like Li Kui."

"What's wrong with Ernie? I like Ernie like this."

"Let's talk about it, don't mention names."

Amid the quarrel, the sound of three bouncing sticks was heard outside the yard.

coming?

The old bachelors rushed out of the main room and came to the rice field to wait for the matchmaker to see the girl's true face.

The first one to show up was Sheng Sheng. Looking at his face, he was beaming with joy, and the corners of his mouth were grinning almost to the base of his ears.

Could it be that this girl is handsome?

Just as the old bachelors were muttering to themselves, an elderly woman walked through the door, wearing bright red clothes, with a festive atmosphere, and a matchmaker's unique smile on her face. She turned back and waved to the door.

"Meihua, what are you doing standing around like that? Come in quickly!!"

(End of this chapter)