Liuying hurriedly stood up and smoothed things over: "Ayun, don't be unhappy, let's go feed the little rabbit!"
Jiang Heyun became happy now. He took Liuying's hand and jumped up and down to feed the little rabbit.
Huo Jingchen glanced at the expressionless Jiang Hexi as if inadvertently, subconsciously touched his nose and opened his mouth, but still no sound came out.
Huo Yubai, who had been quiet for a long time, couldn't help it anymore and broke the silence loudly: "General, I want to go to the toilet!"
Listening to these heroic words, Huo Jingyun glanced at the smart Huo Yubai in disbelief, then looked at Jiang Hexi who looked embarrassed, and silently took a step back.
Sure enough, Huo Jingchen's angry voice sounded: "Find a place to solve it yourself!"
"There is a hut in the backyard. Go quickly! You will see it as soon as you enter." Jiang Hexi couldn't bear to look at Huo Yubai's aggrieved look. She suppressed the corner of her mouth that wanted to raise and pointed to the backyard pretending to be calm.
direction.
When Huo and Bai heard this, they ran away as fast as they could.
"General, my subordinates will tie these horses to the backyard first." Huo Jingyun couldn't wait any longer and found a better reason.
Hearing the reliable words, Huo Jingchen nodded solemnly and glanced appreciatively at the wise Huo Jingyun.
Huo Jingyun pretended not to see the meaningful look in his master's eyes, expressionlessly gave Jiang Hexi a fist, and strode away with a few horses.
For a while, only Jiang Hexi and Huo Jingchen were left in the small courtyard of the Jiang family, looking at each other wordlessly, and the atmosphere became increasingly condensed.
"Um, Xi'er, by the way, I'm also a member of the winery, why don't you take me to visit?" Huo Jingchen couldn't help it anymore and took the lead in breaking the silence.
"Okay, then I'll go back and change my clothes first." Jiang Hexi nodded indifferently, pointed to her black shorts, and then entered the house without looking back.
Now, only Huo Jingchen was left standing quite lonely in the empty farmyard.
On the winding farm road, green grass covered both sides of the yellow dirt road. Light yellow wild flowers dotted the green carpet one by one. From time to time, large and small footprints were left at a distance.
The steamy loess road.
"Spring is here, and farmers have started farming." Looking at the busy figures in the distance, Huo Jingchen smiled slightly, feeling more and more comfortable.
Jiang Hexi followed his gaze, her tone of voice rose unconsciously, and she said with a smile: "Yes! Everyone is almost busy now, and the ladies have time to start working. Even I have planted the seeds.
Look, it’s those pieces of land over there!”
"It looks good. When the harvest comes, remember to tell me and I'll join in the fun." Huo Jingchen looked into the distance and accurately found Jiang Hexi's land. He looked at her with a somewhat expectant smile.
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"Okay! Don't say you are too busy when the time comes. I will definitely leave a place for you, and you have to help with the work." Thinking of his purpose, Jiang Hexi rolled his eyes, and a sly smile flashed in his eyes.
"Okay." Looking at her charming smile, Huo Jingchen suppressed the burning eyes in his heart, his eyes were so deep that it made people feel heartbeat, and he spoke in a deep voice.
"Let's go that way!" Jiang Hexi didn't notice anything was wrong at all. Instead, she happily pulled Huo Jingchen and strode to the other side.
"Is the house over there your knitting workshop?" Huo Jingchen pointed to several houses not far away and smiled at the girl in plain clothes beside him.
"Well, the ladies inside are still working hard. It will probably take more than a few months to make 50,000 sets of winter clothes. You have to wait first." Jiang Hexi followed his movements and looked over, smiling and nodding.
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"Your workshop looks pretty good, and this house looks pretty solid too." As he approached, Huo Jingchen saw that there was something different about the exterior wall of the house. He couldn't help but reach out and knock on it, feeling the different touch.
Becoming more and more confused.
Looking at Huo Jingchen who looked at her questioningly, Jiang Hexi coughed and said, "This is a house made of cement. It is more stable and can withstand wind and rain."
Huo Jingchen was immediately interested and couldn't help asking: "Cement? How much does this cost?"
"The price is about the same as clay, but the material is a bit more complicated. I have already sold the recipe to Master Zheng, but if you want it, you can pay money to buy it." Jiang Hexi thought for a while, but decided to tell the truth.
"If this cement is used to build a city wall, it will be very strong. Moreover, if the foundation is laid, the city wall can be built higher. Not only that, this cement can also be used to build high-rise buildings. I don't think there are many high-rise buildings in Jingzhou. If it is used
Without cement, let alone a three-story building, as long as it is used properly, it can be built with dozens or hundreds of floors." Jiang Hexi couldn't see what Huo Jingchen was thinking, so she went straight to the point and said what was in his heart.
"That's right! If the city wall is as solid as this house, it will not be that simple for the Beidi people to attack the city in the future." When thinking of that scene, Huo Jingchen felt that the blood in his bones was boiling, and he stared with burning eyes.
With Jiang Hexi.
Seeing him like this, Jiang Hexi moved uncomfortably and nodded seriously.
"Then I'll discuss it with Master Zheng then." Looking at the woman in front of him who gave him a huge surprise, Huo Jingchen's throat rolled twice. He didn't say many words of thanks, but secretly decided to repay her in the future.
"Okay, I don't know how to build a city wall anyway, you can discuss it yourself!" Seeing his rare expression of excitement, Jiang Hexi was also happy for him and shook her head with a smile.
"Then I also paid homage to the Holy Spirit at that time. If the city walls of Dasheng were all made of cement, then we would not be afraid of the enemy's fierce attacks in the future, and the people would be more secure in the future." Huo Jingchen sighed quietly,
After thinking about it again, I smiled slightly.
Hearing this, Jiang Hexi had an idea and was greatly moved, and said hurriedly: "Actually, this cement can also be used to build roads! If every county in Dasheng is paved with cement roads, it will not only drive business in the future, but also make it better
To resist foreign enemies!"
"You are right, this is a major event that benefits the country and the people! I must report this matter to the court and implement it as soon as possible." Huo Jingchen became more and more excited as he thought about it, and couldn't help but hold on to Jiang Hexi's hand tightly.
catkin.
Seeing how excited he was, Jiang Hexi suppressed the discomfort in her palms and smiled without saying anything. After all, this was a rare unexpected surprise. She had been busy making money before, so she had forgotten about building roads. When she thought of doing it in the future
The carriage no longer had to be bumpy like this, and his business blueprint was sketched out. Jiang Hexi smiled even deeper.
"Xi'er, thank you very much! I will definitely ask for a reward from His Majesty." After calming down, Huo Jingchen looked at Jiang Hexi seriously and promised solemnly.
"Well, let's go take a look at the facade of the winery! Don't you want to see it?" Seeing his rather happy expression, Jiang Hexi's tone of voice unconsciously rose, and she pointed at the tall and neat winery in front of her, changing the subject at the right time.
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Huo Jingchen naturally responded with a smile.
The two strolled and admired the two workshops, chatting and laughing from time to time, and the atmosphere became particularly harmonious for a while.
But at this time, an uninvited guest appeared, breaking the rare friendly time between the two.
"Miss Jiang, I finally see you! I've been looking for you for a long time." Jiang Guixiang suddenly appeared and looked eagerly at Jiang Hexi in front of her.
Jiang Hexi calmly dodged the big palm that wanted to hold her hand, pursed her lips tightly, and after a moment said, "Auntie, do you have anything to do with me?"
"Oh! Miss Jiang, didn't we agree? Let's make a decision today that my plum blossom will recognize you as my master. It's better to choose a day than to hit it. Let's get it done today!" Jiang Guixiang was delighted.
He rubbed his two big palms together and laughed so hard that his branches trembled.
"Auntie, I'm afraid I'm mistaken. When did I agree to accept Plum Blossom as my apprentice?" Although she really didn't understand why Jiang Guixiang was so confident, Jiang Hexi still explained patiently with a smile.
When Jiang Guixiang heard this, her bean-like eyes immediately widened, and she could see the eyeballs. She looked deceived and sad and said: "Miss Jiang, are you kidding me? Didn't I agree yesterday that my plum blossom should replace Li Lanhua?"
Did Li Lanhua tell you something? She is such a damn girl! She will ruin my good deeds!"
As she said that, Jiang Guixiang looked very angry, rolled up her sleeves and ran to find Li Lanhua to settle the score.
Jiang Hexi stopped her in a hurry, suppressed the impatience in her heart, and said with a fake smile: "Auntie, you are joking. Lanhua has always been sensible and well-behaved, how could she do such a thing? It's just that I simply don't want to accept a disciple."
"Besides, I think Meihua is doing quite well in the knitting workshop. Meihua has no intention of becoming someone else's apprentice. Auntie is still worried. Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. Auntie, just live a good life!"
"Why don't you want to! That girl Meihua is just thin-skinned. Miss Jiang, don't look at her shy look. Our plum blossoms may be dry, and they are much better than orchids. You must accept our plum blossoms."
Plum blossoms!" Jiang Guixiang was so anxious that she held Jiang Hexi's hand and begged.
"Auntie, it's not that the plum blossoms are bad, but I have enough manpower here. If there is a need in the future, I will definitely tell everyone and give priority to people from our village." After all, they are from the same village.
Jiang Hexi didn't want to make the relationship too tense, so she comforted her carefully.
Jiang Guixiang raised her eyebrows, looked at Jiang Hexi suspiciously, curled her lips and said: "Miss Jiang, please stop coaxing me, I think you just don't like our plum blossoms! What is so bad about our plum blossoms that you want to belittle her like this?
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As she said that, Jiang Guixiang started rolling around, looking like Jiang Hexi was very sorry for her, and she had the attitude of not getting up if you don't agree.
Huo Jingchen saw that this woman was becoming more and more outrageous, and couldn't bear it anymore. He quickly stepped forward and pulled the two of them away, blocking Jiang Hexi with his body, and stared at the woman in front of him expressionlessly.
Seeing his dark and condensed eyes, Jiang Guixiang was so frightened that she couldn't help but take a step back, grabbed her skirt, and stammered for a long time, unable to say a word.