Lardo looked grateful, "Brother Xiaobei, thank you very much, but I still feel uneasy if I have to ask you to spend money."
Xiaobei smiled calmly, "Nothing, nothing. I happened to go to the county town today. I know you guys like to drink, so I just bought some."
Laldo took out a porcelain bottle from his arms and said, "I heard from Yang Zhi that a few days ago he put some medicine in the water to attract fish. You are very envious."
With that said, he handed the porcelain bottle forward.
This was an unexpected surprise. Chen Xiaobei thought that this medicine would be difficult to obtain, but he didn't expect that Lardo waved his hand and directly gave him a large bottle.
"Thank you, gang leader. I'll go back first."
When Chen Xiaobei walked out of the thatched hut, he could clearly feel that the people of the Zhuque Gang were more enthusiastic about him now.
Yang Zhi followed Chen Xiaobei forward for a while and said with some embarrassment, "I knew you were busy a few days ago, so I was embarrassed to ask after you, when do you think our house will be built?"
This question made Chen Xiaobei feel embarrassed, "It's my fault. I was busy building a cable bridge on the mountain a few days ago. I'll go talk to Dachun and ask him to bring the craftsmen to do it."
By the way, he gave two more barrels of wine to Liu Rumei, and then Chen Xiaobei returned home.
After drinking some water, he came to see Chen Dachun.
I also brought some rape seeds with me.
When they saw Chen Xiaobei, Chen Dachun's family was particularly enthusiastic, especially his second aunt Xiumei, who hurriedly brought a bowl of water and put it in front of Chen Xiaobei.
"Brother Dachun, I'm here to discuss something with you."
Chen Dachun scratched his head in embarrassment, "Oh, what are we still discussing? If anything happens, just give me your orders."
Chen Xiaobei smiled calmly, "That can't be done. Discussion is just discussion."
"Yang Chun and the others will stay in the four acres of land for a while longer. They want to live in a stone house."
Before Dachun could speak, the second aunt Xiumei had already taken over the conversation and responded quickly, "It's easy to talk about. Don't worry, Dachun will definitely take care of it."
While talking, Xiumei winked at Dachun.
Chen Dachun nodded quickly and agreed, "Brother Xiaobei, don't worry, I will do a good job for you."
Yes, not only did Yang Zhi have to build a house, but he also had a flat homestead.
This job can't be given to Dachun, it has to be given to Lidong. Don't be too partial.
…
At noon that day, several uninvited guests came to Centipede Ridge.
Da Laohei was taking Yang Chun and others to drink in the cottage, when suddenly some minions hurried in.
"Reporting to the main mountain of Dazhai, a little girl came down. She said her name is Xiaocui."
When he heard that his name was Xiaocui, Da Laohei couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"That's great. Once Xiao Cui'er comes, we will have profitable business again."
"Come on, invite him to the stronghold quickly."
The man who reported the news hurried out and waited for a stick of incense at the end of the month before returning. Behind him was Xiao Cui, who was dressed in plain clothes and had a basket on her arm, just like an ordinary peasant woman.
Xiao Cuier entered the living room and bowed politely to the boss.
The old black man twirled his beard and laughed, "Xiao Cui, you're welcome, please sit down."
Little Cui'er did not sit down, but reached out and took out a letter from the basket.
"Master Dazhai, take a look at this first."
Hou Liu stepped forward to take the letter and handed it to Da Laohei respectfully.
Da Laohei opened the letter, but inside there was only a portrait of a young and handsome young man.
"This man's name is Liu Yuanwu, and he comes from the capital."
"His head is worth ten thousand taels of silver."
Da Laohei was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.
"Miss Xiaocui, tell us why this man's head is so valuable."
Xiaocui smiled and said, "Master of the village, if you say that, you are breaking the rules."
"Just tell me whether to pick it up or not."
Da Laohei stared at the portrait for a while, then handed it to Yang Chun's hand.
After Yang Chun looked at it, he raised his head and looked at Xiaocui, "As far as I know, there is a protector named Liu Xiangnan in the capital, his eldest son is named Liu Yuanwen, and his second son is named Liu Yuanwu, right?"
Xiaocui smiled and said, "Brother Yang is right, he also has a little daughter named Liu Rumei, who lives in Qingniu County."
Yang Zhi turned to look at Da Laohei, "Brother, I'm afraid we have to make a lot of money with our lives."
At this time, Xiong Fei next to him couldn't help but laugh, "Brother Yang, I see you, your courage is not as bold as the tip of a needle. What does it mean to have life and make money without life? These days, the brave will starve to death and the timid will starve to death."
, let’s just take it, what are we afraid of?”
Hou Liu also took the opportunity to agree, "That's right, ten thousand taels of silver is enough for us in Centipede Ridge to be famous and drink spicy food for a lifetime."
Da Laohei looked at Yang Chun, then at Xiong Fei and the others, and for a moment he had no idea.
Seeing this, Xiaocui took the opportunity to say, "Since the leader of the village does not want to accept it, please return this portrait to me."
After speaking, he looked at Yang Chun and said, "Only the leader of the village and Brother Yang have seen the portrait today. If any news is leaked in the future, don't blame Xiao Cuier for being unkind."
Da Laohei reluctantly folded the portrait and put it in an envelope, but looked at Yang Chun expectantly.
"Brother Yang, why don't we take over?"
"Yes, picked up, picked up."
All the minions were making noises.
When Yang Zhi saw this, he stood up silently.
Da Laohei understood what he meant very well. Yang Chun's avoidance was equivalent to giving up.
As soon as Yang Chun left, Da Laohei shook his big head and smiled, "Okay, Miss Xiaocui, I will take this job, but I will add another two thousand taels."
A smile appeared on Xiaocui's lips, "I can add two thousand taels, but I want a head."
"Okay, deal." Da Laohei slammed the table.
Xiao Cui once again took something out of the basket and moved it forward. "Old rules require a deposit of two thousand taels. If he is still alive within three months, it will be considered a breach of contract."
"Don't worry, I understand the rules!" Da Laohei raised his hand, and Hou Liu quickly stepped forward to take the banknote.
"Master Dazhai, let me show you a clear path. When Liu Yuanwu comes, he will definitely go to Qingniu Mountain. You should know what to do."
After saying that, Xiaocui turned around and left.
She left, and the entire meeting hall turned into a sea of joy.
Hou Liu picked up the wine jar, poured a bowl of wine for Da Laohei, and said with a smile, "Master of the village, we are familiar with Qingniu Mountain. We have been there more than once with Chen Xiaobei."
"Since Liu Yuanwu is going to Qingniu Mountain, let's do it there."
Da Laohei smiled and nodded, "Well, you're right. Tomorrow you guys will go to Qingniu Mountain to say hello to Chen Xiaobei. We have to go for a walk on the mountain."
…
The sun was setting in the west, and smoke was rising from every house. At this time, Carpenter Zhang came again. Seeing him coming, Chen Xiaoguang seemed very polite and took a stool to invite him to sit down.
Carpenter Zhang handed over a cloth bag with seven or eight apples in it.
"There's nothing unusual at home. I'll bring some fruits for Qiao'er to eat."