After the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the temperature was still low, but every business still opened as scheduled.
Liu Yong and a few guys came to Silk Shop early in the morning. First, they set off eight firecrackers, then cleaned up and started the new year's business.
Liu Yong said to the waiter: I am going to Jili Village to see how well the cocoon stoves are built there.
The clerk replied: We are here, so you can go without worries.
The silt in the Jiangnan River is the best organic fertilizer for mulberry trees. Therefore, almost all silkworm farmers go to the river to dig silt from the river every year before the beginning of spring and put it into the mulberry garden as fertilizer. Therefore, the ground in the mulberry garden is getting higher and higher, which is higher than the road surface.
There are many winding paths. When it rains, the rainwater flows into the path, almost like a stream.
The same is true in rainy and snowy weather. After snow, the muddy trails are full of potholes. When the muddy trails thaw, it is even more difficult to walk.
Liu Yong walked with one foot high and one foot low, and he didn't know where his shoes sank. His feet were a little numb from the cold, and the thin ice cut his feet. He didn't know anything.
After finally arriving at Jili Village, it was already lunch time.
Liu Yong went to Song Hongsheng's house and saw Song Hongsheng sitting there drinking alone.
Song Hongsheng saw Liu Yong coming in. He was barefoot, his feet were still bleeding, and his body was covered in mud, looking miserable.
Song Hongsheng put down his wine glass and stood up immediately and said, "It's terrible, let's see what you're like. Hurry up and wash it with hot water."
I heard that Liu Yong had arrived, and Song Hongsheng's parents also came out.
Song Hongsheng's mother first poured Liu Yong a cup of hot tea, then poured hot water and asked Liu Yong to wash his face and feet.
After washing, Liu Yong felt much more relaxed, so he sat down to eat.
Song Hongsheng thought to himself: This is troublesome. Does the boss already know what happened here? How to explain to the boss now? In any case, let him eat first, and then talk to him slowly.
Song Hongsheng took out his wine glass and poured a glass for Liu Yong. Song Hongsheng even heated up the food.
Liu Yong picked up the wine glass and said with a smile: As soon as I entered the door, I saw my brother drinking. I don’t know why?
Song Hongsheng asked strangely: Are you not here for this matter? Do you really not know?
Liu Yong smiled and said: What is making such a fuss about?
Song Hongsheng went on to say: The construction of the cocoon stove has gone smoothly. The recent freezing has been severe and I am afraid that it will affect the quality, so I will temporarily set it there. It should be said that it will not affect the purchase of spring cocoons. I am the only one on the construction site and cannot take care of it. I hired my
My cousin A Bing came to be responsible for importing materials. At the end of the year, the brick kiln came to settle the bill, and I paid it. After I paid the money, I kept mumbling in my mind, why do we need so many bricks? I spent two days and counted them carefully.
Only then did I realize that I had paid an extra 50,000 bricks, so I went to the brick kiln owner to argue. The boss said that it was A Bing who wanted them to pay an extra 50,000 bricks, and he was taking advantage of it. This unsatisfactory thing, this
He can do such shameless things. I just called him here and scolded him, insisting that he return the money to me tomorrow.
Hong Shengniang also interjected: Oh, I told him about my shameless thing. How can I be such a good person? As an aunt, I feel embarrassed if I tell you. He said that his father became seriously ill at the end of the year and was really desperate.
That’s why.
Father Hong Sheng, who was on the side, also spoke. He said angrily: There is no way out, no way out. Then all the poor people can rob and steal? Let me see, there is still something wrong with the character.
Liu Yong smiled and said: How much does it cost?
Song Hongsheng said: There are probably almost two oceans.
Hong Shengniang said again: What should I do? I am not protecting my nephew. If you insist on him returning the money tomorrow, it won’t be worth the money if all his family’s belongings are sold. Liu Dong’s family is here today, please be tolerant.
Give him a few days and let him slowly think of a way to pay it back.
Hong Sheng's father also said angrily: If you ask me, I won't tolerate him even for a day, just to teach him a lesson.
Liu Yong smiled and said, "Don't worry, everyone. After dinner, Hong Sheng and I will go over and take a look."
After dinner, Song Hongsheng accompanied Liu Yong to A Bing's house.
As soon as he entered the door, Song Hongsheng said to A Bing's parents who were sitting there sulking: Uncle, aunt, this is Liu Dong's family. A Bing's parents were nervous for a while.
Liu Yong smiled and said: Uncle, aunt, hello, I'm here to see brother A Bing.
A Bing's parents were so nervous that they did not dare to look at Liu Yong.
Song Hongsheng asked: Where are the others?
A Bing's mother pursed her lips and said, "Hey, I'm lying on the bed."
Liu Yong followed Song Hongsheng to A Bing's room. As soon as he entered the door, he said: Are you still lying there? Liu Dong's family is here, why don't you get up quickly. A Bing thought: When I heard that Liu Dong's family was here, this is not just a matter of being scolded.
, or even go to jail. Now it’s over, I don’t know what to do.
Liu Yong smiled and said: Brother A Bing, a grown man, why are you still sleeping during the day?
Abing had no choice but to face the reality. He covered his head in the quilt and said embarrassedly: I don't have the face to see people.
Liu Yong said with a smile: After being told a few words by my cousin, I don’t have the face to see anyone? Isn’t it just that little thing? My cousin said you were right, and this is for your own good.
A Bing said: I didn't blame him at all, I blamed myself for being greedy and not a human being. At that time, my father was ill and wanted to hire a doctor. I was desperate and lost my mind for a while, so I did what I didn't dare to do.
Liu Yong smiled and said: Just acknowledge your mistake and correct it. Get up quickly, we still have to discuss things.
A Bing originally thought that Liu Dong’s family was going to accuse him, or at least interrogate him. Unexpectedly, he didn’t say a word, which made A Bing embarrassed. Now that Dong’s family has come to the door, he can’t lie down anymore.
I couldn't explain it in bed, so I got up.
Liu Yong and Song Hongsheng came to the front room and sat down. Mother A Bing also made tea for Liu Yong and Song Hongsheng in fear.
At this time, A Bing also came out with his head lowered, not daring to look directly at Liu Yong.
A Bing's mother said: A Bing, Mr. Liu's family is here now. You should apologize to him and admit his mistake. Please also ask him to tolerate it for a few days. We will find a way to make up for the money.
A Bing's father also intervened and said: This is a lesson, people must have backbone.
Liu Yong went on to say: Uncle, aunt, you are exaggerating. Of course, this kind of thing is not a good thing and should be avoided in the future. Otherwise, who will trust you in your future work?
A Bing's father also chimed in: Yes, if you do things from now on, people will be wary of you like they are wary of thieves, and then your life will be over.
Liu Yong took out two pieces of ocean from his pocket and said: That's it for now. There are two pieces of ocean here. I will make up for A Bing. So he handed the ocean to Song Hongsheng.
Everyone was stunned and said in unison: How can this be done?
Abing was even more grateful.
Liu Yong said: Which family does not have temporary difficulties.
A Bing’s father also chimed in: It’s rare for Mr. Liu’s family to be so magnanimous. A Bing, in the future, you must ‘serve the country with loyalty’.
Liu Yong continued: Today I am here mainly to look at the construction of cocoon stoves and the trend of spring silkworms this year. Hong Sheng just said about the cocoon stove, there should be no problem. As an old farmer, I should have a good idea of the trend of spring silkworms.
Dad A Bing got excited and stood up and said: I am also worried about this matter. This year is spring at both ends, and now it has reached the "rain" solar term, and it is still so cold. This year is late spring cold. I have lived for so long, and I have never encountered anything like this.
It's such a cold weather. Yesterday, I was still in the field, peeling off the mulberry spores, and there was no reaction at all. However, don't worry, Mr. Liu, no matter how bad it is, there will be no problem with your order quantity.
Liu Yong said oh.
Song Hongsheng also chimed in: The order is only one-third of our output in previous years. If the annual profit is so bad, how can ordinary people live?
Liu Yong said with a smile: There are hundreds of large and small silk shops in Nanxun. If the output is not high, it will inevitably lead to a spring cocoon war.
Song Hongsheng smiled and said: We can't defeat us in a big war.
Liu Yong saw that it was getting late and stood up to say goodbye.
A Bing's father and mother were not willing to do so, as they insisted that Liu Yong eat dinner before leaving.
Liu Yong smiled and said: I understand, I still have things to do, and I have a long time to come.
Song Hongsheng also said: It's not freezing on the road yet. I'll go after dinner. The road is frozen, so it's easier to walk.
Liu Yong said: The sun is going down soon, it should be freezing on the road, and the road is easy to walk. So he left. This chapter has been completed!