Xiemadian is very quiet, just an ordinary small town that cannot be more ordinary. Perhaps because it is closer to the military camp, although it is quiet, there is always a tension and depression that cannot be dissipated in the air of the town.
Pedestrians on the road were coming and going in a hurry, and even if they met a familiar friend and said hello, their brows would be a little wary, as if an enemy bandit would emerge from the forest beside the road in the next moment.
As soon as it dawned in the morning, Su Niang had already gotten up and started cleaning the inside and outside of her home. I don't know whether it was intentional or something. She made a lot of noise while cleaning the backyard, and it sounded like she was trying to use all her strength.
The firewood door opened with a creak, and Li Luo walked out of the room, neatly dressed, and it looked like he had gotten up no later than Su Niang.
Su Niang put away the broom, hugged the handle with both hands, and said with a smile: "Oh, I disturbed the young master to sleep, I'm sorry." Although she said this, there was no apologetic look in her eyes.
mean.
Li Luo smiled faintly, nodded and said, "Su Niang got up early."
"It's late, it's already dawn." After saying that, he glanced into the woodshed. Except for Li Luo, it seemed that there was no one in the woodshed.
Su Niang was stunned and asked in confusion: "Where are they?"
"They went out to do something, and I'm the only one left here."
"Hey, so early?"
"It's early rather than late. Now that I'm here, it's better to finish things early." Li Luo said harmoniously.
Su Niang wrinkled her nose. Although she said nothing, the underlying meaning was evident on her face. She was mocking people like Li Luo for being so greedy for money.
Suddenly, Su Niang exclaimed: "No, you are lying!"
Li Luo was startled and asked in confusion: "Liar? How do you say this?"
Su Niang was like a frightened rabbit. She quickly took a few steps back, stared at Li Luo warily, and said sharply: "You say you are businessmen, but when you came here yesterday, you didn't bring anything with you. Why?"
Maybe the people doing business with Meng Jue must have some ulterior motives!" His words were firm, almost as if he was convinced.
Li Luo laughed dumbly. He didn't expect this mountain village woman to be so cautious. It seemed that if Li Luo couldn't resolve his doubts, Su Niang would most likely report her to the official.
At this moment, a childish voice came from the front yard, with a slightly sleepy look, and called out in a sweet voice: "Mom, who are you talking to?"
As soon as the voice fell, a corner child walked over from the front yard, rubbing his eyes, yawning repeatedly, and looking like he hadn't woken up yet.
Li Luo heard the sound and looked over. He was a handsome-looking boy who seemed to be younger than ten years old. He had red lips and white teeth, making him adorable.
Li Luo was stunned. He didn't expect that such an ugly woman could give birth to such a handsome son. It was indeed unexpected.
The child glanced at his mother and saw Li Luo standing quietly in front of the woodshed. He was stunned for a moment and asked, "Mom, who is he?"
Su Niang threw down the broom, took the child in her arms, and held her tightly in her arms.
At this time, Su Niang was very much like a hen protecting her young, while Li Luo was like a greedy weasel or an evil eagle with malicious intentions.
Li Luo smiled bitterly and was speechless. He sighed and said: "Su Niang just didn't see it. How come we didn't bring it with us? Some goods are bigger, and some are just fine in the arms. This road is not very smooth. If we bring the goods with us,
If you walk through the city in a flashy way, I'm afraid I'll be robbed by bandits before you get here."
"real?"
"of course it's true."
"Aren't you telling me lies because I haven't seen the world?" Su Niang was still a little worried.
Li Luo shook his head and said, "What did I lie to you for? It's true."
Su Niang snorted and wrinkled her nose again. Such an action that should have made her look more ugly was inexplicably sultry on Su Niang's face.
Li Luo's heart moved slightly, he smiled casually, and casually mentioned a few small and easy-to-carry things, all of which were of great value, so bartering was the most appropriate thing.
However, ordinary people cannot see these things, and they may have never heard of them in border towns.
Sure enough, Su Niang looked puzzled, tilted her head and thought for a while, as if she wanted to tell whether it was true or false from Li Luo's expression.
Li Luo's expression was calm, and he did not look like he was a thief with a guilty conscience.
Li Luo said these unusual things, firstly to justify himself, and secondly, to test Su Niang. However, it seems that Su Niang is indeed just an ordinary village woman, and she has never seen or heard what Li Luo said.
s things.
Although Su Niang didn't know whether it was true or not, Li Luo's expression gradually made Su Niang feel relieved. Of course, her mouth was still very tough: "Humph, I think you just made up a lie casually." But her expression was already relaxed.
Much slower.
Li Luo spread his hands and said, "Su Niang doesn't believe what I said, so I have no choice."
Su Niang rolled her eyes and asked, "What did they go out for?"
"They went to find the Mongolian merchants."
"You're lying again, where can I find Mongolian merchants?"
"Haha, what's so strange about this? Snakes have their own ways, rats have their own ways. The Beifu Business Road cannot be made public. Su Niang must have been here for a long time. You should know the reason without me telling you.
As for where they are going, please forgive me for not telling you." Li Luo chuckled.
Su Niang curled her lips and said angrily: "Who knows these things about you? Humph. Mo'er, go and wash your face. Mom will cook for you."
"Oh." The child named Mo'er responded, looking at his mother curiously and then at Li Luo.
Su Niang's face turned red, she pushed the child and scolded: "What are you looking at? He is a passer-by who is staying at our house. He will leave in a few days."
Mo'er nodded, nodded her head obediently towards Li Luo, and called her uncle.
Li Luo paused for a moment, then touched the tip of his nose and felt quite emotional. A few years ago, he was a young and lawless child in the eyes of others. He didn't expect that even today, some people would call him uncle.
"Call me brother." Su Niang corrected.
Li Luo couldn't help but laugh, but he didn't get angry. He didn't expect this Su Niang to be so petty-minded, sharp-tongued, and even want to take advantage of her mouth.
Su Niang glared at Li Luo, straightened her body, and looked like there was nothing you could do to me.
Li Luo shook his head, smiled warmly, and didn't take it to heart.
Mo'er went to the front yard, and Su Niang picked up the broom and swept the yard.
Li Luo leaned against the woodshed door, folded his arms on his chest, and looked at Su Niang with interest.
Perhaps Li Luo's refreshing appearance annoyed Su Niang, so Su Niang deliberately swept all the dirt in the yard towards Li Luo, causing sand and stones to fly around, making it very lively.