Farmhouse Pastoral Notes

Chapter 58
August [-]th.The sky is blue and white clouds are flying in the blue sky. Chunqiu is feeding the chickens in the yard at this time, talking about interesting things in the village with Chunhua next to him.The little girl's crisp laughter rang out from time to time. Yuan Shi was sitting in the room mending the family's clothes, and when she heard the soft sound, she also smiled.

Mrs. Yang and Li were standing at the door of the main house at this time, thinking about what happened yesterday, and noticed the villain in the yard at a glance, and shouted in the direction of the chicken rack, "Qiu'er, come here quickly!"

"Hey, come here." Chunqiu responded when he heard it, and handed the green vegetables in his arms to Chunhua, who was laughing and trembling, and then clapped his hands and ran to Yang Li's place, "Grandma, look for Qiu What's the matter?"

"Come here, come here, grandma, I have something to say to girl Qiu'er." With a mysterious expression on her face, Li Shi Yang stretched out her hand to pull Chunqiu into the room.

"What's the matter, grandma, does Qiu'er have anything good to eat?" Chunqiu looked at Yang Lishi with a smile, and kept thinking about possible things in her heart. related.

"Shh, don't talk." Yang Li stretched out his finger to compare his lips. Chunqiu widened his eyes when he saw it, and then covered the corner of his mouth with his hand. Seeing this, Yang Li directly pulled Chunqiu to a corner of the door, bowed Said in a low voice, "Girl Qiu'er, take your cousin Xiu'er to Xiaotupo by the river in a while, your big brother is waiting there, let them meet, you know?" Pay attention to the surrounding environment, and then continue to speak, "But you have to pay attention to the people around you, don't let those women in the village see, especially those gossip women, if someone comes and drags your cousin Xiu'er to run away, okay? "

Chunqiu nodded vigorously at first, then let go of the little hand covering the corner of his mouth, looked at Yang and Li and said softly, "Grandma, is Cousin Xiu'er going to be engaged to Brother Big Niu?"

Yang Li explained with a smile, "Young girl Qiu'er is really smart. That's right. If it succeeds this time, your auntie will go to your cousin Xiu'er's house to hire you." After Yang Li said, she rubbed Chunqiu Baotou on the sack.This flower bud head was made by Yuan Shi for Chunqiu when she got up early, and it was hung symmetrically on the back of her head, one left and one right.There are also some bells tied to it, which jingle as they walk.Yang Lishi was also a novelty, and even reached out and tugged.

At this time, Chunqiu was thinking about Aunt Xiu'er. According to their ancient marriage customs, the matchmaking is first, which means that the matchmaker introduces them first, and then goes on a blind date. The first visit to the woman's home under the leadership of a matchmaker is called a blind date, commonly known as watching relatives, followed by a ceremony.After the blind date, both men and women can perform certain marriage procedures. This process is called "passing the ceremony".After the ceremony, it is time to choose a date, that is, to choose the date of marriage on a good day and auspicious day.Finally married and married.

"Grandma, shouldn't Brother Da Niu go to see his cousin at his aunt's house?" Chunqiu frowned with some doubts, this is not quite right, why is the man and woman upside down.

"Hmph, your aunt is also confused. If it goes to her house, it's likely to be yellow, so grandma took your cousin Xiu'er over to see her." Yang Lishi said easily, but in An atomic bomb exploded in Chunqiu's heart, Chunqiu respects her grandma, this is all right!She takes it!
"Okay, you will spend a while with your cousin Xiu'er. It's not easy for your cousin. Alas, let's get married while grandma can help you now." After Yang Li sighed, she said Go out to find Chen Xiu'er next door, leaving Chunqiu alone.

Chunqiu with a surprised face: It seems that her cousin is also a person with a story!
Mrs. Yang Li probably also explained something to Chen Xiuer. Anyway, when Chunqiu saw this cousin, Chen Xiuer was already blushing and looked like she could steam eggs. It is probably her grandma who said that she made cousin Xiuer shy It's a matter, after all, this is to meet your future husband, you must be more cautious, although Chunqiu and Chen Xiu'er only got together for one day, but based on her observations this day, she also concluded that Chen Xiu'er is a good person. Yesterday he gave away a few taels of silver without hesitation, and Chunqiu admired him.

Otherwise, with her aunt's current temper, she would have allowed Sister Chunni to come and learn embroidery. She would have stood in the yard pointing and scolding her and began to scold them.So affectionate.

Just like now, as soon as Chunqiu and Chen Xiuer left the door, Gu Shi who was busy drying clothes in the yard saw him sharp-eyed. Holding Chen Xiu'er's hand, he shivered and asked warmly, "Oh, sister Xiu'er, why are your hands so cold? Is there something uncomfortable? Do you want to go out with Qiu'er so early? Or let my Hua'er take you there, Nier is not busy in the house, the embroidery that sister Xiuer handed in yesterday Nier learned well, she is practicing hard, and she can come out, girl, how do you think..." What Gu said made Chen Xiuer feel awkward , and she couldn't save face, especially because the opponent's hands were so strong that she couldn't break free at all, and the words she said seemed to lack confidence under Gu's loud voice.

Chunqiu looked at Chen Xiu'er's increasingly pale face and flushed cheeks, feeling a little sympathetic in his heart, poor child, he was frightened by Gu Shi again.

"Uncle, Cousin Xiu'er just came here and wants to go for a walk, and then I want to take Cousin Xiu'er to the river to have a look, isn't Sister Nier doing embroidery? Sister Hua'er has already gone out to play." Chunqiu The crisp opening directly saved Chen Xiu'er who was on the edge.

Chen Xiu'er immediately followed Qiu'er's words, with a forced smile, "Sister-in-law, it's fine for me to go with Qiu'er, don't bother my sister-in-law."

Gu looked at Chen Xiu'er in front of her, and reluctantly let go of her hand, and then glanced at Chunqiu who was smiling brightly at her, feeling a little pain in her heart, and pulled the corners of her mouth that were a little stiff, with a smirk She said without smiling, "It's Qiu'er girl, Qiu'er has nothing else to do?" Gu's heart was a little unhappy, why is this blind girl still here.

"It's okay, Grandma asked me to go out with Cousin Xiu'er. Oh, by the way, uncle, look at my memory, Grandma was looking for you just now." Chunqiu slapped his head, and his tone was a little annoyed, which made Gu I was a little worried after hearing that.

After hearing this, Gu's face turned pale, and asked nervously, "Really, when did this happen?"

"Just when grandma called me before, ouch, auntie, Qiu'er forgot all of a sudden." After Chunqiu finished speaking pitifully, her auntie stopped talking to her cousin. Without looking at the two of them, he rushed into the house, calling Yang and Li while running, for fear that he would be scolded for being late.

"Cousin, auntie is not here, let's go now." Chunqiu smiled and blinked at Chen Xiu'er who hadn't reacted yet.

"Well, let's go." Chen Xiu'er was stunned for a while, and then pulled Chunqiu to walk while laughing. She didn't expect her little niece to be a liar. She was just with Yang Lishi, so why didn't she know if Yang Lishi had looked for Gu? Shi.

"Oh, I can't help it either." The two walked out of Yang's house and were walking towards the entrance of the village. Chunqiu glanced around, and then whispered under Chen Xiuer's surprised gaze, "Auntie has changed recently, that's why I said that." After Chunqiu finished speaking, she turned around and didn't care about the change in Chen Xiu'er's expression. Anyway, she had said it all, and she thought her cousin should be able to understand.

Chunqiu thought in his heart that he still couldn't tell his cousin about this change. According to her mother's words, it meant that when she was rich, her mind became looser.Before when Chunqiu was not so good at coming up with ideas, Gu and Yuan got along pretty well, but once Chunqiu came up with ideas, it was okay at first, but now, Gu can't wait to be her daughter.Chunqiu was a little helpless, but this is also human nature. An unbalanced income would cause trouble sooner or later. Yuan Shi had discussed with Yang Weibo before and planned to take advantage of the new year to build a new house to separate the family.Otherwise, something will happen to this family sooner or later.But these are still too early for the current age, she is too young, it is better to work hard to make money.And her milk is so fine, how could she not find the problem.

"Cousin, it's here, look" Chunqiu stretched out his hand to pull Chen Xiu'er aside, and pointed to a green hillside not far away.

"So this is it. I saw it when I came here in a bullock cart. I didn't expect to walk in and take a look. It's so beautiful." Chen Xiuer looked at the hills, rivers, and long reeds in front of her, feeling in her heart, it's really beautiful.

"My cousin will also live here in the future, so I can visit you often in the future," Chunqiu joked with a smile.

"Little girl, aren't you brave?" Chen Xiu'er was taken aback for a moment, and then the red cloud that went down before covered her entire face, which looked very attractive.

"Biaogu is shy, I'm going to see Brother Big Niu." Chunqiu shaved his cheeks behind him, and then ran away with a smile in Chen Xiuer's shy voice.

Chen Xiuer looked at Chunqiu in the distance, her face flushed with shame, she quickly covered her cheeks and squatted on the ground, after thinking for a while, she took out a handkerchief from her bosom, splashed it on her face after dipping it in the river water, otherwise how would she see people in a while? !
When Chunqiu climbed up the small hill, he saw a person standing not far away, and took a closer look, it was the Big Niu brother she was looking for.

Da Niu was wearing a clean short coat and was standing not far away, his hands were clenched and then loosened, loosened and held again, his eyes kept looking into the distance, and when he saw Chunqiu appearing, he hurried over with a look of eagerness "Qiu'er, are you here alone?" After speaking, he glanced behind Chunqiu, and when he found that there was really no one, he lowered his head in disappointment.

"Brother Daniel, aren't you happy to see me?" Chunqiu looked at Daniel like this, and wanted to tease him a bit.

Daniu waved his hands quickly when he heard Chunqiu's words, shook his head and said, "No, I'm not happy, I'm just... I'm just..." Daniu spoke a little stupidly, and he was even more embarrassed to say what he said. He is in a hurry.

"Brother Big Niu, don't worry, my cousin is right below, I'll call for you right now." After Chunqiu finished speaking, he ignored Big Niu and ran back.

Chen Xiuer was sitting on the stone by the river to rest her feet at this time, when she saw Chunqiu coming, she quickly held Chunqiu's hand, with a hint of urgency in her eyes, "Qiuer, is he here?"

"Come here, cousin, go quickly, I'll show you somewhere else." Chunqiu nodded fiercely twice, and then sat down on the ground, knowing that she was almost exhausted just by running back and forth. Going to be paralyzed.

"Then I'll go now, Qiu'er, use this handkerchief to wipe off your sweat first." Chen Xiu'er Chunqiu looked like she wanted to help her wipe off her sweat, but she also wanted to see Da Niu in her heart, and she was so anxious that she didn't know what to do. .

Chunqiu looked up, and said with a smile, "Cousin, just give me the handkerchief, Brother Da Niu is waiting anxiously."

After Chunqiu finished speaking, the shy Chen Xiuer directly threw the handkerchief to her, ignored Chunqiu's laughter, and ran away, the hillside was very short, after walking for a while, Chen Xiuer returned to normal and straightened her upright She wore her light green dress and walked over with a smile on her back. For today, Chen Xiuer specially wore this dress that she had embroidered for a long time, just to leave a good impression on the other party.

The road up the mountain was not trembling, but Chen Xiuer walked extremely slowly. Various scenes flashed in her mind from time to time, and she was worried about the attitude of the other party. She knew that her family was not good, and she had a mother who regarded money as her life.What's more, the first time the two met, she was in a mess. Thinking of this, she felt even more uncertain. The handkerchief in her hand was wrinkled everywhere, and she didn't notice it.

Da Niu only saw a fairy appearing in front of him, walking slowly towards him. The fairy in a light green dress has black shiny hair, a fair and clean face, and dimples when she smiles. Niu was stunned for a while, until Chen Xiu'er stood in front of him, he turned around, and then his face flushed suddenly, he faltered for a while, and only said "I...I...".

The other party's stupidity obviously pleased Chen Xiu'er, and the previous tension disappeared. With a "poof", Chen Xiu'er laughed out loud. She never thought that the other party would have such a reaction. This idiot, what was thinking in his heart, naturally expressed it What happened, looking at the person in front of her who was fascinated by her and couldn't find Bei, Chen Xiu'er felt so sweet in her heart.

"Miss Xiu'er, I'm sorry, I took the liberty." Daniu realized his gaffe after hearing Chen Xiu'er's laughter, and hurriedly apologized embarrassingly, for fear that the other party would be frightened by him.

Chen Xiuer found that the other party was cuter than she imagined, different from the gentleman who was honest and honest when they met for the first time, now the flushed and dancing appearance made Chen Xiuer even more happy.

"It's okay." Chen Xiu'er said lightly and shook her head.

"Uh... Miss Xiu'er, why did you fall in love with me?" Daniel knew that he was a little stupid, so he simply asked directly. When he heard his mother say it, Daniel was stunned for a moment, because of what?He never thought that a girl would fall in love with him, especially when he found out that the girl was someone he had helped before.

Chen Xiu'er didn't expect that the other party would ask such a question, and she was surprised for a moment, but seeing the honest and honest look of the other party, she understood, Chen Xiu'er lowered her head and thought for a while, then smiled and said, "Well, you are a nice person."

"No more?" Daniel was even more confused, is he nice? ?But there are so many good people out there, why did you choose me?

"Idiot, what else do you want?" Chen Xiu'er looked around.He glanced at the somewhat stupid Daniel.

"Huh? Hehehe" Daniel smiled stupidly, as if he had been smashed into a fool.

"Okay, although my mother loves money, I am not such a person, so if you are still satisfied with me, I have no objection." Chen Xiu'er still said her mother worriedly, even though she just started to look at her. The reason for this is because she is kind, but she still can't bear to let him be fooled. After all, her mother's reputation... Chen Xiuer's expression darkened, biting her lips lightly with her teeth, feeling a little sad.

"I have no objection, I have no objection." Daniu shook his head quickly, he is not a fool, "Miss Xiu'er, your mother's matter, my mother also said it before, she likes you very much, so she doesn't care about your mother's matter." Auntie Da Niu had also heard about Xiao Li’s character before, but she also asked about the girl Chen Xiu’er. There is no one in Beicun who is not boastful, and that’s all. As long as the person is good, nothing else is a problem. Besides, Auntie Da Niu also believes in the character of Mrs. Yang and Li.So Auntie Niu didn't object to Chen Xiuer's matter.

"What an idiot..." Chen Xiu'er was taken aback for a moment, and then tears fell, scaring Daniel into panic...

Later, when he went down the mountain, he was still dizzy. Daniu couldn't help but giggle when he thought of the other party's hug before going down the mountain. He was definitely lucky to be able to marry Chen Xiu'er.

When Chen Xiuer came back here, her eyes were obviously red and swollen, which directly made Chunqiu frowned. Could it be that Brother Big Niu disliked her cousin, and her tone was a little angry right now, "Cousin, why are your eyes red? Did Brother Big Niu bully you?" Okay, you wait, I'll help you teach him a lesson right now." Chunqiu knew that Chen Xiu'er must have cried at a glance, and a little angry wanted to go to Daniel to settle the score.

Looking at Chunqiu's appearance, Chen Xiu'er knew that the other party had misunderstood, so she didn't bother to wipe her eyes, and quickly stretched out her hand to hold Chunqiu.Some clumsy explanations: "It's okay, it's okay, how could he bully me, I was not careful, Qiu'er, my cousin accidentally let sand into her eyes, my cousin is really fine"

"..." Chunqiu: Her cousin!How can there be sand in August, and there is no wind!Chunqiu looked at the other party's appearance, and was relieved to know that it was not Brother Big Niu who bullied her, and then went home feeling bored.

Da Niu’s house in the east of the village was full of fireworks at this time, and Aunt Da Niu was squatting at the stove and cooking food. When Da Niu came back, she didn’t say hello to her, and just threw a time bomb, “Mom, I want to marry her.” "

"Oh, you son of a bitch, this is to scare your mother to death, who will you marry?" Aunt Daniu was lighting the fire, she was so frightened that she almost burned her hand, and glared at Daniel angrily.

"Hey hey hey" Daniel scratched his head and laughed dryly, "Mom, I'm going to Miss Xiu'er"

"Oh? It's decided, don't you want to change it?" Auntie Da Niu asked in a low voice without raising her eyelids.

Daniel's tone is serious, "If you don't change it, I will marry her"

"Okay, wait until I finish discussing the matter with my fifth aunt tomorrow, and we will go to hire in two days," Auntie Niu said decisively.

After listening to this, Daniu had a silly expression on his face, "Hey"

"Don't be stupid, hurry up and go to work," Auntie Niu scolded with a smile.

"Hey hey..." Daniuhan smiled and ran away, picking up the shovel beside him to fill in the unfinished work...

(End of this chapter)