This is a rice jar that can hold two buckets of rice, the third grandmother told everyone. The old man also tore open the thick layer of kraft paper sealing the jar just above, revealing the thick layer of yellow paper underneath that was pasted on the mouth of the jar.
"Xiao Hai, come here."
The old man called Liu Hai over and asked him to tear open the layer of yellow paper.
After tearing open the bangs, I found that the jar was filled with yellow paper. I understood that the bangs were used to prevent moisture.
At the old man's signal, Liu Hai began to "take out the paper". When he took out the paper, Liu Hai finally found the "target" - a small package wrapped in linen!
Taking out the cloth bag, Liu Hai carefully put it into the old man's hand. Seeing that the old man was so cautious, he estimated that the contents of the cloth bag must be very expensive.
The old man carefully put the cloth bag on the table and opened it gently. In the curious eyes of Liu Hai and others, the "true face of Lushan" of the old man's dowry was revealed!
There are six objects inside - a jade bracelet, a necklace, a jade ring, a pair of earrings and a wooden comb.
Looking at these objects, the old man's eyes showed deep nostalgia, as if he was reminded of the memories of his youth, those turbulent years.
With tears in his eyes, the old man slowly picked up the jade bracelet and rubbed it with his calloused hands.
"Oh - there was a pair of these jade bracelets. When Xiaofu was in college, I sold one, and now this is the only one left."
The old man's words were very soft, carrying a feeling of reluctance and helplessness towards life.
For more than ten years, she has raised her granddaughter alone, and only she understands the hardship and sadness in her heart.
"Huihui, grandma knows that your family has extraordinary circumstances and knows all kinds of people in society. Please help grandma sell this bracelet. Keeping it will make you feel lonely."
The old man handed the jade bracelet to Ouyang Hui. The slightly poetic words were heard in the hearts of several young people, but they were confused.
"Grandma, Xiaofu and I are good sisters. I can use the money to repair the house -" Ouyang Hui naturally knew why the old man wanted to sell his dowry. He said he wanted to repair the yard that was destroyed by the fire, but how could he repair it without money?
?
"Huihui, grandma knows that you and Xiaofu have a good relationship. Xiaofu is lucky to have such a good sister like you! However, grandma has already made up her mind about repairing the house! Just stop talking! If you
If you want to help grandma, help her sell this bracelet."
The old man interrupted what Ouyang Hui wanted to say.
Ouyang Hui thought for a while and had to put the bracelet away. She was born into a noble family, so she had naturally played with jewelry a lot since she was a child. She held the old man's bracelet in her hand and felt that it was not an ordinary thing. She thought, when the time comes,
Just ask someone to estimate the price, and then calculate the money for the old man based on the estimated value. I will return the jade bracelet to Xiaofu in private. It is better not to disobey the old man's wishes in person.
The old man wrapped up the remaining "dowry" with trembling hands. Surprisingly, the old man did not hand the bag to his granddaughter Liu Xiaofu, but to the only boy in front of him - Liu Hai.
"Xiao Hai, help Third Grandma keep these things for now."
“This—this—third grandma—you’d better keep it yourself—”
Liu Hai was frightened by the old man's actions! He didn't dare to reach out and pick up the cloth bag.
"Xiao Hai, take it first and listen to what Third Grandma tells you."
I had to bite the bullet and hold the bangs first.
"My third grandma watched you grow up. How is your character? Third grandma knows very well. When you were a child, you used to urinate. You often hugged your third grandma and wanted her to hold you. You often wet your whole body at that time.
, Third Grandma thought to herself, how great it would be if you were Third Grandma’s grandson! Later, when you got older, you stopped talking, and you didn’t often come to Third Grandma’s house to play. Until the past six months, you have changed a lot.
People grow up and become sensible!"
The old man spoke very melancholy. When he mentioned the bad things that happened to Liu Hai when he was a child, the two girls on either side pursed their lips and smiled. Liu Hai touched his head and then listened to what the old man said.
"Third Grandma, you are old, and you don't know how long you will live. Maybe you died that night. Don't tell me, Third Grandma knows that you feel distressed, but when you get older, such a day will come. Fortunately, now
You, Sister Xiaofu, have grown up and can take care of yourself. But, after all, you, Sister Xiaofu, are a girl and will marry outside. At that time, our 'seedling' will be gone."
The old man sighed. Liu Xiaofu hurriedly blushed and said: "Grandma, why are you saying this again!"
The old man waved his hand, shook his head and said: "When your grandfather was still alive, he often told your father that he wanted him to have a boy. But at that time, family planning was tightened, and your father also - alas - Xiaohai, I will
I give you these things because I want to give you a task!"
"Grandma!" Liu Xiaofu suddenly became anxious when she saw that her grandma was going to say "that thing".
The old man looked at his granddaughter and said softly: "Xiaohai is better at doing things now than all of you. Grandma can only leave your affairs to Xiaohai, and she will feel relieved even if she dies. This has been your grandfather's wish for many years, and it is also my wish.
Didn’t I make an agreement with you?”
"But, but -" Liu Xiaofu wanted to say something, but Ouyang Hui stood aside and gently held her hand, saying softly: "Don't worry, Xiaohai will do a good job. I believe in him!"
"
The words were soft, but Liu Hai, who was confused, was shocked!
"She believes me!"
A huge joy filled Qiang's chest. But Liu Hai soon regretted it - why were he so happy?
"Third Grandma, tell me what it is!"
Liu Hai looked at the three women in front of him, young and old. It seemed that there was a strange aura flowing between them, which made Liu Hai a little uncertain. It seemed that this matter had something to do with him?
"Xiao Fu, think about it. Should grandma tell Xiao Hai today? If she does, and Xiao Hai nods in agreement, then you won't be able to go back on your word in the future!"
Faced with Liu Hai's question, the old man ignored it. Instead, he answered cautiously and asked his granddaughter, Liu Xiaofu, who looked hesitant and at a loss.
Liu Xiaofu has been wearing a green dress for a few days. At this time, her bright and white face seems to be blushing, and contrasting with the green, she looks like an elf with long hair in the mountains.
Liu Hai looked at the slender sister Xiaofu, whose beautiful face attracted people's attention. But her eyes were erratic at this moment, and she could tell that she was hesitating and struggling in her heart.
Liu Haixin became more and more curious as to what made it so difficult for Sister Xiaofu to make a decision. It had something to do with herself and the dowry of the third grandma.