Part-time female officer of the rebirth spiritualist

Chapter 14 Learning a Craft

"I've never seen such a pretty sister, even more beautiful than flowers." This was Zhou Lanxin's first impression of Miss Zhang's family.

Zhao Yun didn't comment on this, she only had that unforgettable flower on the cliff, Xiuluo, in her mind.For some reason, she couldn't forget it unexpectedly.

When all the people arrived, the new year's goods bought by the two families occupied most of the ox cart.The place was not plentiful, Zhao Yun and Zhou Lanxin were two little girls sitting on the shaft of the cart, Uncle Zhou was leading the cow in front, Zhao Qi and Zhao Lin followed unhurriedly, and walked all the way back to Banglan Village against the cold wind of the twelfth lunar month.

On the way, Zhou Lanxin kept chatting with Zhao Yun about the interesting things that she and Uncle Zhou had encountered when they went to deliver goods together.Occasionally asking Zhao Yun if he saw anything interesting, Zhao Yun shook his head, Zhou Lanxin smiled and patted Zhao Yun on the shoulder, generously saying that if he came to the county next time, he would take her to play with him.

Zhao Yun pursed her lips and smiled, nodded, "Okay."

When we returned to the village, it was not past noon.The curling smoke from the chimney floats out of the chimney, blown by the cold wind and scattered into the gray winter sky.

The ox cart stopped at the gate of Zhao's house, Zhao Yun jumped out of the cart, turned around and helped Zhao Qi and Zhao Lin get things together.

"Uncle Zhou, I really trouble you today."

Zhao Qi was carrying a basket containing the four treasures of the study, and thanked Uncle Zhou reservedly.

Uncle Zhou waved his hand indifferently, and invited the three brothers and sisters: "You have to light a fire when you go back, why don't you eat at home, it will save you trouble."

"No, Uncle Zhou." Zhao Qi shook his head and refused softly.

Seeing this, Uncle Zhou didn't say anything more.It's just that Zhao Yun heard a slight sigh when he turned to leave.

"Yunyun, I'll come to play with you this afternoon." Zhou Lanxin sat on the bullock cart and said to Zhao Yun with a smile.

Zhao Yun smiled, "I'll go find you, I just need to trouble Auntie with something."

"Ah, that's fine too. Hee hee, I'll wait for you at home." Zhou Lan was stunned for a moment, then grinned, revealing a row of neat white teeth.

Watching the Zhou family and his wife enter the courtyard gate not far away, the three brothers and sisters carried their things into the house.

Zhao Lin asked Zhao Yun in puzzlement, "Is there anything Yunyun wants to trouble Aunt Zhou?"

Pointing to the three pieces of fabric in his hand, Zhao Yun smiled: "Didn't my brother say that I want Aunt Zhou to help make new clothes? By the way, I will also learn sewing from my aunt, so that I can help my eldest and second brothers in the future." make clothes."

"Yunyun is really thoughtful. When you learn how to make clothes, we don't have to bother Aunt Zhou all the time. Besides, the second brother also looks forward to wearing the new clothes Yunyun made by himself one day." Zhao Lin rubbed Zhao Yun's cheeks "However, needlework is very boring, can Yunyun persevere? Don't be too reluctant."

"No." Zhao Yun shook her head, "Second Brother, don't worry."

Zhao Lin lowered his eyes, took a serious look at Zhao Yun, and then laughed, "In this case, the second brother is waiting for the new clothes made by Yunyun."

Zhao Yun pursed her lips and smiled, put down the things in her hand, went into the kitchen, and started making lunch quickly.

White porridge, corn bread, pickles, and a stir-fried mushroom.The mushroom was discovered by Zhao Yun in a corner of the backyard two days ago. The light yellow canopy was smooth, translucent and plump, making Zhao Yun's eyes shine.

Because he used to eat it often, Zhao Yun was sure that the mushroom was non-toxic.However, just in case, she still soaked them all in clear water for more than a day, and only scooped up a small spoonful of rapeseed oil at noon today and fried them out.

The taste was even better than expected, Zhao Yun's craftsmanship was praised by Zhao Lin for the first time.And Zhao Qi, who has always been silent, lowered his chopsticks more than before.

After dinner, Zhao Qi went back to his room to read a book, Zhao Lin took the cloth and sent Zhao Yun to Zhou's house.

Aunt Zhou is a strong woman in her early thirties, her complexion is healthy and dark due to years of hard work.When the two siblings went, she was feeding the pigs.Compared with the deserted courtyard of the Zhao family, the courtyard of the Zhou family is more lively.Two big fat pigs, a dozen chickens, ducks, geese, plus a fierce black dog.

"Hey, Brother Lin and Yunyun are here, come in and sit down!"

"Auntie is busy? Uncle and Zhou Qing are not at home?" Zhao Lin was not polite, and pulled Zhao Yun directly into the main room of Zhou's house.

Aunt Zhou washed her hands in the yard, and walked in, "It's almost the end of the year, and the village is putting up lanterns, and your uncle was called by Li Zheng to help. Erwa likes these things, so she followed."

There are four children in the Zhou family. The eldest Zhou Hong, like Zhao Lin, is 15 years old. He works as an apprentice in a pastry shop in the county and comes back two or three times a month.The second child, Zhou Qing, is 13 years old. He is the closest to Zhao Lin. He likes woodworking and is skilled with his hands.The third child is Zhou Yang, ten years old; the fourth child is Zhou Lanxin, eight years old.

"Auntie, I bought a few bolts of cloth in the county today, and I need to ask you to help me make some clothes." Zhao Lin put the cloth aside and put a bag of dim sum on the table, "This is chestnut cake, Xiao Yang Both Lan Xin and Lan Xin love to eat, so you keep it."

"What a big deal, you brought chestnut cakes. Take it back and keep it for Yunyun." Aunt Zhou frowned, not very happy, "You and Brother Qi are going to take the exam after the Spring Festival. There are many places, and it is better to be tight now."

"Aunt Zhou, please accept it, it's just a little bit of affection from the brothers. Yunyun wants to learn sewing from you, so it's just a tuition fee." Zhao Yun pulled Aunt Zhou's clothes and blinked mischievously.

Zhao Lin nodded in agreement, obviously not taking the things back.

Seeing this, Aunt Zhou put her arms around Zhao Yun, rubbed it twice, and said with a big laugh, "That's fine, Aunt Dim Sum will accept it."

After everything was settled, Zhao Lin left.Zhou Lanxin was plucking radishes in the backyard, and when she came back with a basket, she saw Zhao Yun was in the room, and she happily talked to her.

After Aunt Zhou finished her housework, she took the two little girls to do needlework.It was an eye-opener for Zhao Yun, watching a piece of cloth quickly take shape in Aunt Zhou's hands and turning into a shirt, the amazement and joy were indescribable.

However, after pricking her hands for the nth time, Zhao Yun had to admit that she still had to practice to learn how to sew.

(End of this chapter)