Mrs. Yang's noodle shop is coming back, and the grandparents and grandson have moved back to the noodle shop again.
Zhang Junping became a disciple of Mrs. Yang and had a meal with her before returning home leisurely.
After eating, Zhang Junping drove back to his home on the farm.
"Have you eaten?" Mother Zhang asked with concern.
"After eating, I had a meal with Mrs. Yang at a street noodle shop." Zhang Junping took the iron egg, raised it high and coaxed his nephew to play with it.
"How come you, a kid who is celebrating the Chinese New Year, go to other people's houses to get food?" Zhang's mother complained.
"If I don't go and eat, Mrs. Yang will feel uncomfortable!" Zhang Junping said the matter again with a smile.
"Whenever you encounter someone who is in trouble, help him if you can! Back then, when your father came to BJ, if it weren't for the help of kind-hearted people, he would have starved to death." Mother Zhang said with a smile.
Zhang's mother often read this sentence in the ears of the three brothers and sisters since they were young.
My predecessor was helpful and popular, all thanks to Zhang's mother's words.
On the first day of the new year, the weather was good. The sun at noon was warm on his body. Zhang Junping was basking in the sun in the yard holding an iron egg. Six puppies were surrounding Zhang Junping. The shoelaces on his feet were
It has become a toy for puppies.
Zhang Junping raised his foot from time to time to drive the puppies away, but within a minute, the puppies surrounded him again.
Tiedan was having so much fun playing that he struggled and wanted to go down to the ground to play with the puppies.
"Where are Anzi and Yuzhi?" Zhang Junping came back for a while and didn't see the two of them.
"I went out to play with my classmates and didn't come back at noon!"
"Where's my dad?"
"Your dad went to the pig farm and drank with his old brothers."
"You two will have lunch together at home?" Zhang Junping asked with a smile.
"I would like to go out, but no one is watching this little thing!"
"How about I look at Tiedan and ask if you can go out to play?"
"Forget it, don't look at him being so good now, but you won't be able to stop him from crying soon." Zhang's mother was very moved, but in the end she still didn't feel comfortable leaving her grandson to Zhang Junping.
Seeing that Zhang's mother didn't agree, Zhang Junping didn't try to persuade her any more, and he didn't have the confidence to take Tiedan with him all afternoon.
It's nice for mother and son to sit in the yard chatting and sunbathing.
The next day, the second day of the Lunar New Year.
The sky that was still sunny yesterday suddenly changed color. When I woke up in the morning, it was overcast, without any wind, and dry and cold.
Today, Zhang Junping is going to the Qiu family and his father-in-law.
Before Zhang Junping arrived at Qiu's house, snowflakes started to fall in the sky.
To be precise, I just entered the city.
Zhang Junping drove his car, looked at the snowflakes in the sky, and started singing randomly.
"The snow in 1978 came later than usual..."
"The snow in 1979 came earlier in the past..."
This is the first snow this winter. The people who grow crops have been looking forward to snow all winter.
Auspicious snow heralds a good year.
The snow is falling harder and harder, and goose-feather-like snowflakes are falling down.
Zhang Junping turned on the windshield wipers and slowed the car to 30 mph.
The snow was so heavy that even with windshield wipers, it blocked the view and made it difficult to see the road.
On the way, Zhang Junping met Qiu Wenyu and his wife. Ma Mingchen was riding and holding Qiu Wenyu, and they were heading to Qiu's house in the wind and snow.
Zhang Junping stopped the car a little in front of Ma Mingchen.
"Second sister, aren't your parents being too caring this time?" Zhang Junping teased.
"Who knew it would suddenly snow so much! It hadn't started snowing when we went out! It's all your brother-in-law's fault. We had to take a detour to go shopping, otherwise we would have been home long ago." Qiu Wenyu saw that it was Zhang Junping and quickly opened the car door.
Get in the car.
Zhang Junping got out of the car and helped Ma Mingchen hang his bicycle on the back of the jeep, then started the car and drove to Qiu's house.
When we arrived at Qiu's house, my sister-in-law Qiu Wenling had already left. She left yesterday on New Year's Day.
There is no freedom to be a soldier, and there is no freedom to be a soldier.
On the first day of the new year, they will leave the company to perform a condolence performance.
Starting from BJ, we went all the way north, first to Northern Xinjiang, and then to Western Xinjiang to perform condolences. We stayed there for two months.
Qiu Jianguo did not leave at home. In order to welcome his two brothers-in-law, he took the initiative to adjust the time of his visit to his father-in-law's house and changed it to return to his parents' house on the third day of the lunar month.
Father Qiu is very rare. He is also resting at home today.
It is estimated that no one except Qiu's mother likes Father Qiu to be at home.
Zhang Junping discovered that Qiu Jianguo and Ma Mingchen were even breathing cautiously.
This made Zhang Junping feel a little funny. My father-in-law is not a man-eating devil, so why should he be so cautious?
The more you behave like this, the unhappy my father-in-law will be.
My father-in-law, who came from a military background, dislikes people who do things submissively.
"It was you who suggested that famous ministers go to the grassroots level for training?" Father Qiu asked.
"Well! I feel that the second brother-in-law still wants to do things and is capable.
It's just that I'm usually under your big umbrella, so I can't show my ability.
In reform and opening up, the most likely place to achieve results is at the grassroots level.
For the first time, it was clearly proposed to develop the rural economy.
I think that if the second brother-in-law becomes a commune president or secretary, a few years of hard work will be beneficial to his career." When the father-in-law asked, Zhang Junping was not afraid of the stage and directly expressed his thoughts.
"You don't want to go down there to exercise? According to your level, you should have no problem being the executive deputy county magistrate down below." Father Qiu said with a smile.
"Dad, please don't test me! I'm not made to be an official.
When you are an official, you should be like your second brother-in-law, Long Long.
At first glance, it looks like everything is stable."
"Longlong? Do you think Longlong is suitable for an official career?" Father Qiu asked with interest.
"Dad, you can ask mom, second brother-in-law, Yanzi and the others about this.
Apart from the fact that Long Long looks like my mother, his temperament, personality, and daily actions are just like the same mold as yours." Zhang Junping said with a bit of exaggeration in his tone.
Father Qiu glanced at Qiu Wenlong, who was sitting quietly on the sofa, with a trace of relief in his eyes.
"The famous minister is really good, much more stable than you." Father Qiu said with a smile.
Zhang Junping secretly cursed: My father-in-law is really hypocritical. He clearly looked at Qiu Wenlong, but it was Ma Mingchen who praised him.
I had lunch at my father-in-law’s house and drank a few glasses of wine with my father-in-law, brother-in-law, brother-in-law, and brother-in-law.
My father-in-law realized the benefits of medicinal wine.
Now, I only drink the medicinal wine given by Zhang Junping at home. I strictly follow Zhang Junping's instructions, no more than one or two a day.
After eating and staying for a while, Zhang Junping said goodbye and left his father-in-law's house.
I originally wanted to take Qiu Wenyan away, but God was not in favor.
The snow outside has stopped, and in just one morning, the snow accumulation reached 20 centimeters.
This is still in the city, and the snow outside the city is probably thicker.
The wind outside was like a knife, blowing on my face and causing pain.
With such heavy snow, we definitely won't be able to return to the farm today.
Live directly in the courtyard.
There is no stove in Zhang Junping's house. Just because he can bear it does not mean that Qiu Wenyan can bear it.
Therefore, I could only leave alone and make an appointment to pick her up tomorrow.
On the third day of junior high school, I took Qiu Wenyan back to the farm for a day.
On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, I took Qiu Wenyan to the park and watch a movie.
On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, I took Qiu Wenyan to visit the Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City for a whole day.
On the sixth day of the lunar month, Zhang Junping picked up Qiu Wenyan early, first picked up Wu Xinping and Zhou Yuzhen, and then came to the Dashilan Siheyuan.
Today Zhang Junping accepts a disciple, and Wu Xinping will definitely appear as a master.
Although there is still a lot of furniture to be finished in the Dashilar Courtyard.
However, the furniture in the central hall is ready for use.
Zhang Junping asked Scarface to clean up the courtyard yesterday, and the tea sets and tea leaves were also prepared.
When Zhang Junping rushed to the Dashilar Courtyard, Scarface had already arrived and lit the small boiler.
This small boiler is a rustic heater that Zhang Junping had someone modify.
The boiler is a modified one of the larger tea boilers in the factory.
Weld two water inlet and outlet pipes on the tea stove and connect them to each room.
For the sake of appearance, all pipes and radiators have been concealed.
You can't tell if you don't look carefully.
When Zhang Junping and others arrived, they could already feel the warmth in the main room.
Li Wenjuan and Xia Guoxiang have not arrived yet.
Zhang Junping accompanied Wu Xinping to drink tea and chat in the main room.
"Master, I wanted to remind you when I was in the first year of junior high school, but in front of so many senior brothers and sisters, I couldn't refute what you said." Zhang Junping said with a smile.
Just now, Zhou Yuzhen complained to Zhang Junping on the road that during the past few days of the Chinese New Year, there had been no interruptions at home, and a large number of people came to the house every day to look for Wu Xinping.
It would be fine if they just wanted to pay New Year's greetings, but everyone came and couldn't leave, so they had to stay and drink.
At the wine table, after two glasses of wine, the topic immediately turned to the world tour exhibition.
The implication behind the words is that the world tour exhibition of art works, if it is not for him, then we will break off our friendship in the future.
Zhou Yuzhen has been responsible for cooking and serving Wu Xinping these days.
Wu Xinping's drinking capacity, one glass is just right, two glasses is just too much.
Of course I get drunk every day.
Wu Xinping stroked his beard and said with a smile: "These guys are really annoying.
But, there is no way!
In order to complete the task you entrusted to Master, this is the only way."
Zhang Junping was stunned, what do you mean?
What does it mean to complete the task assigned to him?
"These old guys, if you want to collect their works that are at the bottom of the box, it's not that easy.
Their works are worth thousands of dollars per square foot when sold internationally.
Paint shops only give them a few yuan for a painting, which is barely enough to cover the cost of production.
You said they would be happy to sell to a painting shop?
Over the years, they have indeed sold a lot of calligraphy and paintings to art shops, but it was all for reputation and to obtain certain resources.
Therefore, if you want to collect the works they have hoarded, you cannot play according to normal routines.
Artists are also human beings, and as long as they are human beings, they cannot escape fame and wealth." Wu Xinping stroked his beard and smiled like an old fox.
After saying this, Zhang Junping immediately understood.
On the first day of junior high school, saying those words in front of all the disciples was digging a hole.
Waiting for the artists to jump in.
This is a conspiracy.
I show you the chariot and horses, tell you there is a pit ahead, and ask you if you want to jump.
One hundred artists are qualified to participate in the world tour exhibition, but I only have twenty places.
We all have a good relationship, but who should I give it to and who should I not give it to?
Our art shop can't be busy in vain, right? We can't show your previous works, right?
If you want to go, please send over your latest works first.
Whoever goes there will depend on who has more works.
World touring exhibition, selling while on display. For an artist as big as you, with more than ten or twenty works, you still have the nerve to occupy a quota.
Maybe, one place in Xiangjiang will be sold out.
Don't mention participating in the touring exhibition to me if you haven't given Bai Shi a pair of works.
As for the works that were sold to art shops in the past?
Can your previous works represent your current level?
"Master, you are still cunning!" Zhang Junping smiled and gave Wu Xinping a thumbs up.
"You brat! Have you ever said that about your master?
I'm so cunning, isn't it all because of you?
Arranging tasks for Master is simply an unfilial person!" Wu Xinping scolded with a smile.
"Master, thank you for your support!" Zhang Junping said sincerely.
"I didn't care. After drinking two glasses of wine, I was drunk. I didn't know what they were saying.
It's just that I have worked hard for you, my wife, these days." Wu Xinping looked at Zhou Yuzhen with an apologetic face.
"Thank you for your hard work, Master! I will definitely be filial to Master.
Master, I have brewed some medicinal wine myself, which is good for your health. I will take it home to you later.
There are two kinds, one is for you to drink, and the other is for the mistress to drink.
If the master's wife drinks my medicinal wine, she is guaranteed to become twenty years younger.
From now on, if you stand next to Xinxin, people who don’t know you will definitely think they are sisters." Zhang Junping said with a smile.
"Is the medicinal wine you mentioned so magical?" Wu Xinping asked with great interest.
"You kid, you know how to talk nonsense." Zhou Yu said with an angry smile.
"It's necessary. You will know how effective my medicinal wine is after you drink it.
Adhere to a cup of medicated wine every day to ensure that you regain the vitality of your youth." Zhang Junping said with a smile.
At this time, Scarface came in and reported: "Master Zhang, Sister Tian is here with the child."
"oh!"
Zhang Junping did not expect that the first person to arrive was Tian Shumei.
Zhang Junping, Wu Xinping, and Zhou Yuzhen said hello and took Qiu Wenyan out to greet them.
"Hey! Uncle Liu, Mrs. Zhou, you are here too!" Zhang Junping stood in the courtyard of the central courtyard and said with a smile.
"Sister-in-law Zhou insisted that I come over to be a witness.
Is this the yard you bought?"
"Yes! Just in time for the opportunity, the owner of this yard wants to sell it.
The price was not expensive, so I scraped together some money and bought it," Zhang Junping said with a smile.
“The yard is well kept!
I just feel like there’s something wrong with your courtyard gate!” Uncle Liu looked around the courtyard and asked with some confusion.
"Uncle Liu, you have a good eye.
I renovated this Guangliang gate myself after I bought it." Zhang Junping said with a smile.
"I'm just telling you! How can there be a courtyard with a wide gate in Dashilan?" Uncle Liu said with a sudden smile.
"Mrs. Zhou, Sister Tian, have you made up your mind?" Zhang Junping asked with a smile.
"Think about it! It's a blessing for these two children to have you as their teacher.
No, I asked him, Uncle Liu, to write the apprenticeship invitation." Mrs. Zhou said as she took out the apprenticeship invitation.
"Yes!" Zhang Junping did not accept the apprenticeship invitation, but just nodded.
He smiled and invited: "Uncle Liu, Mrs. Zhou, and Sister Tian, let's do it in the house first!"
"Master, we are here!" Before Zhang Junping could enter the room, Li Wenjuan jumped in and ran in.
Followed by Xia Guoxiang and two pairs of middle-aged men and women in their thirties.
It seems that Li Wenjuan and Xia Guoxiang got together.
"Happy New Year, Mr. Zhang!"
"Master, this is my dad and this is my mom!" Li Wenjuan introduced from the side.
"Brother Li, sister-in-law, happy New Year!" Zhang Junping said with a smile and cupped his fists.
"Mr. Zhang, happy New Year!" Xia Guoxiang's parents also came up to say hello.
"Brother Xia, sister-in-law, wish you a happy New Year too!
Let’s do it inside first!” Zhang Junping smiled and let Li Wenjuan and Xia Guoxiang’s parents into the house.
"This is my master Wu Xinping, Mr. Wu.
My master is a disciple of Mr. Qi Baishi.
Therefore, my master in this discipline is Mr. Shiraishi." Zhang Junping first introduced Wu Xinping to everyone, and also introduced his master by the way.
Don't tell me, if you have a teacher, sometimes things are different.
This society recognizes this.
If you tell people that I am self-taught, they will ignore you.
One said, my master is Wu Xinping, the leader of the Three Wus, and my master is Qi Baishi.
This identity changed immediately.
Everyone will unconsciously pay attention to it. Qi Baishi's disciple and Wu Xinping's closed disciple, no wonder he is so powerful.
Back then, Guo Degang came to BJ twice to work, but he was squeezed out and couldn't live anymore.
In his words, he almost died in BJ.
Isn't it just the level that's bad?
The only problem is that I don't have a good master.
This society is like this, you can't accept it.
Every circle needs a guide to integrate into the circle in the fastest and shortest time.
This was the case at this time. When they heard that Wu Xinping was Qi Baishi's apprentice, everyone came up to say hello.
"Mr. Wu, happy New Year! I wish you a happy New Year!"*7
"Happy New Year to you too!" Wu Xinping nodded to everyone in style and said hello.
After some polite exchanges, Wu Xinping and Zhou Yuzhen took the positions on the left.
The center seat was given to Zhang Junping and Qiu Wenyan.
After all, he is accepting a disciple today.
As a witness, Uncle Liu was given the first seat on the right.
All three families have inquired about the rules and procedures for becoming apprentices in advance.
The three families took turns to come forward and hand over their apprenticeship invitations.
Zhang Junping took it, glanced at it, put it on the table, nodded with a smile, "Okay! I accept the apprenticeship invitation."
Then, two brothers, Li Wenjuan, Xia Guoxiang and Huaizhi, presented the apprenticeship ceremony to Zhang Junping.
After Zhang Junping accepted it.
The four people kowtowed to Zhang Junping and Qiu Wenyan and served tea.
Qiu Wenyan was a little nervous, but also a little excited.
"Now is a new society, although we follow the old worshipper's rules.
However, in some aspects, we still need to keep pace with the times.
As I said before, once you become a disciple, you will have to flee and live in peace.
This is just to test your determination to become a disciple.
In the new era, there will naturally not be the situation in the old society where apprentices were squeezed and their labor was free.
However, there is something that must be said clearly.
If you don't do your homework well and make mistakes, you will definitely be beaten, scolded and punished.
Of course, when it comes to scolding, I can guarantee that there will be no insulting words.
Beating them will not make them disabled or leave any sequelae.
In terms of teaching, I can guarantee that as long as you study hard, I will never have any reservations about you.
If you have the ability to learn all my skills, I will only be happy."