Chapter 18: Opening the Clam to Get the Pearl
As the sunset filled the sky, the boat docked at the pier of Yangguai Village, Lingzhu Town, and six civilian boats following the boat also docked. As soon as the boat docked, the boat passengers eagerly stepped onto the bridge to land. Either go to a restaurant to eat, or hang out in front of the stalls along the coast. The smoke from the restaurants, the energetic shouting of the vendors, and the setting sun together create a full atmosphere of human fireworks.
The little mute Lin Ruyu, who had a birthmark on her face and was afraid of meeting strangers, would not go ashore. She stood by the cracked window and looked out.
You rely on mountains to eat mountains, and you rely on water to drink water. There are many stalls selling fish, pearls and other parallel imports. There are also smart vendors selling pearl mussels and buying mussels to pick up pearls on the spot. The business is very good. Lin Dafu has also never been sold. The children from Wsha Town came to the stall to join in the fun.
Until the sky dimmed, there was still no sign of An Ziyuan abandoning the ship and landing. Lin Ruyu's thick eyebrows furrowed and she raised her hand to knock on the wooden board of the compartment rhythmically several times. Shen Ge from the next door room soon arrived.
Lin Ruyu whispered, "An Ziyuan doesn't like taking boats, but he hasn't landed yet."
An Ziyuan didn't like taking a boat. Did she dream about it? How long was her dream? How could she even know such a thing? Shen Ge's mind turned over and over again, "He might be hiding from people and waiting until dark." If he lands again, or if it is inconvenient for him to land for some reason, I will go into the water and stare at him."
When Lin Ruyu saw that he was wearing dark blue clothes, she knew that he was going to go into the water and hide among the reeds, so she warned him, "The four people around him are not weak in martial arts, so don't get too close."
Shen Ge, who has been fighting with others since he was a child and has practiced martial arts with Uncle Ma Sanshu for many years, is very confident in himself. "If the four of them come together, I should be defeated. But if one of them comes out alone, he will definitely not be able to defeat me. Don't go out to have children." Uncle He and San will bring you food."
After the sky darkened in the west, lanterns were lit up, the restaurants on the roadside were full of people, and the aroma of rice floated to the boat. When Lin Ruyu's stomach started growling, Uncle Ma came to bring her food.
Maybe she was still being stared at, so Uncle Ma gave her a few polite words, then turned and left. As the escort leader, he had to lead people to guard the cargo on the ship to prevent water bandits from boarding the ship or stealing. Cut open the bottom of the ship and steal the goods.
Looking at the hot white flour steamed buns and the fragrant sauced meat slices, Lin Ruyu showed off her teeth. The soup is the most susceptible to poisoning, so people can eat the steamed buns and sauced meat with confidence. The third uncle is very considerate in his work. But for Just in case, Lin Ruyu took out the prepared silver needles and tried them one by one before starting to eat.
She had just finished eating when she saw Shengzi dragging Dafu back to the boat. Shengzi was carrying the food, and Dafu was holding three pearl clams bigger than a palm in his arms. Lin Ruyu closed the window and lit the half-length candle fixed on the candlestick.
Knowing that Lin Ruyu had already eaten, Shengzi still stuffed her with a whole-grain pancake filled with fried small fish. Lin Dafu took out the wooden basin under the bed and went out to fetch water and prepare to open the clams.
Shengzi complained to Lin Ruyu, "I told Brother Dafu that this was all a lie, but he didn't believe it."
Dafu accepted death. He was not familiar with giving birth, so of course he would not listen to him. However, when he was in Wusha Town, the little beggar didn’t talk much about giving birth, but when he came out, he looked as lively and active as an eleven-year-old child. He ate pancakes. Lin Ruyu pointed at the clam and gestured.
"Without spending any money, Dafu rolled the dice and rolled three sixes and won the leopard. His luck is unparalleled!" Seeing Dafu come in with water, Shengzi urged, "Brother Dafu, open it quickly and take a look. After we finish, let’s take the meat back to the shore and roast it. It’s delicious. I said we’d cook it on the shore, but you have to come to the boat. What will you do if you find the second sister with such a big smell?”
Dafu, who was competing with pearl clams, didn't even look up and said, "Crush the pearls, grind them into powder, and apply it on your face to cure the disease."
Brother Dafu saw the birthmark on her face and wanted to treat her with the method he knew. Lin Ruyu felt warmth flowing in her heart. Dafu died to save her in the last life. In this life, she will do her best to let him live.
Be more stable.
Dafu struggled to open the first clam shell, but there was only meat.
When I opened the second clam shell, it was still clean and only contained meat.
"Look, it's so easy to get pearls. If it were so easy, the clam seller would have made a fortune long ago." Shengzi stood up, giving up all hope.
Lin Ruyu, who was standing behind, patted Dafu on the shoulder to express comfort.
With disappointment in giving birth and Lin Ruyu's expectant eyes, Lin Dafu opened the last pearl clam.
"The pearl is out!" Shengzi's eyes widened, "It's still a big pearl, brother Dafu, take it out and have a look!"
Lin Dafu took out the pearls, washed them in the water, and handed them to Lin Ruyu with a grin. His eyes followed the pearls, and he kept sighing, "Oh my god, I am so lucky..."
Lin Ruyu may not have the ability to appraise other things, but as a little girl who grew up among jewelry and cloth, she has the price of this kind of pearl in her memory. Such a large, round and radiant pink pearl, it is rare to say
Fifty taels of silver!
Lin Ruyu excitedly patted Dafu on the shoulder. Dafu made a lot of money this time! Opening the blind box is so fun!
"Crush it, grind it into powder, and cure the disease." Dafu said naively.
"Brother, I have a real brother! How can such big beads be ground into powder!" Shengzi couldn't wait to pull up Dafu, "Let's go, let's continue rolling dice and open clams!"
Lin Ruyu grabbed Shengzi and raised her finger in front of her lips, signaling him to keep quiet.
"Second sister, don't worry, I'm not stupid." Sheng Zi shouted hurriedly with one hand and dragged Lin Dafu out of the boat room with the other.
Lin Ruyu closed the door and blew out the candles. She held the round pink pearl in her hand and smiled. She lived her life again. Dafu's luck was indeed extremely good.
While Shengzi and Dafu jumped up and down to attract the attention of Fan Genyuan and An Ziyuan, Shen Ge took advantage of the night to enter the water, dived into the reeds and cattails, and stared at the boat not far away through the gaps between the grass blades.
After the July rain, the weather was still sultry, but the windows on An Ziyuan's boat were always closed. The candlelight reflected on the windows, and no one was seen moving for a long time. Even if there were frogs singing beside him, Shen Ge lurked motionless.
, what he lacks most is patience.
An hour later, when everyone returned to the boat or went to the inn to rest, and when the bustle had died down and only frogs and insects were singing, there was finally movement on An Ziyuan's boat.
A servant walked out of the cabin and sprinkled water on the river not far from Shen Ge. Shen Ge, who was downwind, keenly caught the smell of blood.
An Ziyuan was injured? He hid on the boat and didn't show up. Was the injury serious? This is great news! Shen Ge grinned and laughed silently.
Another hour later, when it was time to pass the night, the lights on An Ziyuan's boat had already been extinguished. Shen Ge secretly yawned and was about to return to the boat to sleep when he suddenly saw an arm coming out of the water silently and grabbed An Ziyuan.
Chapter completed!