This respected figure in Dawudian Township is named Zhang and is in his forties.

According to the person in charge of the Gangue Brick Factory, Lao Zhang was driving the donkey cart when he was working in the collective. People said that he was a donkey-butt driver, so he was nicknamed Zhang.

Later, the collective was disbanded, and Zhang Zaifeng kept pace with the times and drove a big tractor.

The reason why he is highly respected in the countryside is that his family is large, which gives him a certain degree of appeal.

When encountering injustice, he was able to stand up and fight against the injustice, and gradually gained a certain appeal in the countryside.

Basically the same as Sun Yancheng's status in Xiashan.

The fortune teller also had a surname of Zhang, and was from the same clan as Zhang Zhinu.

When the person in charge of the brick factory explained the purpose of his boss' visit, Zhang Jiexiu seemed to be a cheerful person and said immediately:

"It's easy to say, isn't it just to let him teach as an apprentice? If he dares not to accept it, I will take his small bamboo pole and poke the child's belly button."

Liang Jincang almost couldn't hold back his laughter.

It seems that what this uncle is best at is the word "poke".

But from what he said, you should understand some of the rules of blind fortune-telling.

"Uncle Zhang, I heard that fortune tellers have many sayings.

For example, as you just said, you used a small bamboo pole to poke the child's navel, and then the small bamboo pole led him into the water three times.

Also, fortune tellers are absolutely not allowed to accept normal people as their apprentices, is that right?"

"That's for sure." Zhang Jiexiu shouted with eyes wide open:

"What's wrong with a normal person with good eyes and a good nose? He has to learn fortune-telling, and he has to steal a blind man's job?

The blind men were forced to do nothing, and in order to save their only job, they made such extreme rules.

But you can't make things difficult for him. Didn't you say that your relative is also a blind man?"

"But -" Liang Jincang muttered, "this relative of mine has a wife!"

Zhang Jingxu didn't understand what Liang Jincang meant: "What's wrong with having a wife? A blind man is not allowed to have a wife?"

"I mean, he already has two children, so he is no longer a virgin."

Liang Jincang had just exchanged a few words with Zhang Jichang, and his heart was already feeling cold.

Because through Zhang Zhanyou's description, he discovered that the blind people all over the world belong to the same family. The blind fortune tellers come from the same sect and have the same rules.

Since they are the same, then if the fortune teller from Dawu Store knew that Lively had a wife and children, he would definitely not accept him.

Then, there is no need for me to ask Zhang Zhaxun to take me to see the fortune teller.

However, he was still a bit lucky, so he had to explain the exciting situation clearly, and heard Zhang Zhaxu personally confirm that fortune tellers do not accept apprentices who have wives.

Only then can he give up completely.

But it was obvious that he found himself unable to explain.

Zhang Jingxu was confused when Liang Jincang said: "What makes a boy different from a boy? Learning fortune-telling is not Qigong. Do you need boy skills?"

Now it was Liang Jincang's turn to be surprised: "Why, a blind man with a wife can also learn fortune telling?"

"Why can't a blind man with a wife learn fortune-telling?" Zhang Zhanxu was extremely surprised, "Are you still afraid of breaking your yang energy?"

The person in charge of the brick factory next to him was so amused that he burst into laughter.

When Liang Jincang heard the meaning of Zhang Zexun's words, he seemed not to know that blind fortune tellers do not accept married apprentices.

So I simply made it clear: "I heard someone say that fortune tellers only accept apprentices from boys, not married ones.

But it seems that as long as you complete your studies, you can marry a wife in the future.

Doesn’t Uncle Zhang know this rule?”

"I don't know." Zhang Jieyou simply shook his head and said, "Not only do I not know, I have never heard of such a rule. Is someone joking with you and deliberately deceiving you?"

ah!

Liang Jincang was surprised again.

He suddenly thought that it was not impossible!

If it is true, as Zhang Jieyou said, that the blind fortune-telling sect does not have the rule of only accepting boys, then there is only one possibility: Blind Bao lied.

So why did he lie?

Could it be that he didn't want to accept a disciple, but was too embarrassed to refuse, so he made up such a lie?

No matter what the reason is, Liang Jincang’s current focus is to find a reliable master for Huo Huo.

If there really wasn't such a rule, then Huan Xing would have the hope of entering a prestigious sect and getting guidance from a famous teacher?

Liang Jincang suddenly saw hope.

At that time, he asked Zhang Jieyou to take him to see the fortune teller at Dawu Store.

The person in charge of the brick factory also wanted to accompany him, but Liang Jincang refused and asked him to go and do his work.

He just asked Zhang Zheyou not to tell his true thoughts when he got there, but to let his husband tell him his fortune first.

Although Zhang Zhanxu was born in the same family, he was still the number one figure in the village, so his eyesight was valuable.

He knew that Liang Jincang wanted to see how good the fortune teller on the street was and whether his calculations were accurate.

Since ancient times, masters have chosen disciples who are upright, kind, and smart.

Similarly, a disciple also wants to have a capable person as his master.

He immediately said that everything would be up to Liang Jincang when he got there. After verifying his ability and confirming that he wanted to become a disciple, Zhang Jieyu would speak for him.

On the way to his husband's house, Zhang Zhayou told Liang Jincang that he, a member of his tribe, was over fifty years old and was born blind.

Because he is the youngest child in the family and has two older brothers, his family calls him Xiao San'er.

Others also call him Xiao San'er.

Because of the discrimination against blind people in society, people are accustomed to calling him Xiao San'er instead of calling him by his given name.

So even now, when he is over fifty, others still call him Xiao San'er when they are not in front of him.

Although Xiao San'er can tell fortunes and speak Dagu Shu, he can fully support himself.

But as a blind man, unless he can meet a woman who is as invisible as him, it is almost impossible to get a wife.

Xiao San'er, like most blind men, is also a bachelor.

His parents have passed away and he now lives alone.

With that said, the two of them arrived at Xiaosan'er's home.

When I entered the yard, I saw that it was very clean and all the utensils were in their proper places and neatly.

Although it is also an old adobe house with three rooms, it does not feel dilapidated at all.

On the contrary, because it is neat and clean, the home looks antique and comfortable at first sight.

Liang Jincang couldn't help but ask Zhang Jieyou: "Uncle Zhang, who is responsible for cleaning his house?"

Zhang Jieyou looked at him strangely: "A bachelor, besides himself, who else is responsible?"

"But -" Liang Jincang glanced at everything in the house, "He is a blind man who cannot see, how come his house is kept cleaner than other people's houses?"

"He is a hard-working person who can't sit still. Besides, he loves to be clean. He will clean and tidy up whenever he has nothing to do."

oh!

Liang Jincang nodded secretly.

The home of the fortune teller who could take rings in Huangshipo came to mind. The house was messy and dilapidated.

I sincerely thought that for the same blind people who cannot see, why is there such a big gap between human beings?

Zhang Jieyou had a loud voice and started shouting before entering the room: "Third brother, are you at home?"

Someone in the room replied: "I'm not at home. I went out to poke the donkey's butthole. Come back another day."

Zhang Jieyou laughed and scolded: "I'll poke you in the buttocks first."

Liang Jincang was secretly surprised.

This mistress has very good ears. He can immediately tell who is coming by shouting something outside the house.

Then I thought, maybe the two of them are very familiar, so I can tell who it is right away.

The pots and pans in the main room are also neatly tidied up and look very comfortable.

Entering the back room, I saw two armchairs placed against the west wall facing the door. They looked old at first glance.

There is a wooden single coffee table in the middle of the armchair. It can be seen that it was newly made in recent years.

There is a three-drawer table behind the door against the north wall. The drawer has a 303 secret lock, which is also a new item.

It can be seen that Xiaosan'er's life is pretty good, and she even feels a little wealthy.

Liang Jincang secretly thought that if Henan learned how to tell fortunes, his family would be able to live a prosperous life, and he would be very satisfied.
To be continued...