Copper Coins Chapter 100: Sugar (7)

It's the Lanqiu season again, and July fires. The evening wind brings a slight coolness from the river, dispelling the heat left over from the previous two months, which is refreshing.

In the Hugua Lane in the east of Wolong County, there is a family with colorful lights and laughter, which is very lively.

This house is different from other houses. On both sides of the narrow door are piled up stones that have accumulated over the years. Some of the stones are carved with a little shape, and some of them retain their original angular appearance. Messy, even a little chic.

There are two newly hung red lanterns hanging above the narrow door. The lanterns are dripping with ink, and each has a large character: Zhang.

The man who lives in this house is Shi Shizhang, a well-known craftsman from far and near in Wolong County. And today is his sixtieth birthday. In his whole life, he has been running around a lot, and he has seen many dignitaries and dignitaries, and his life is by no means bad.

Sometimes a happy event is held in the street, and it is very pompous. But Shitou Zhang Guoshou didn't do anything big. His son and daughter were young, but he did things steadily. Early in the morning, he gave white-faced birthday peaches to his neighbors, but he didn't accept any birthday gifts.

The real banquet only gathers relatives, not many people, and the scene is not big, but they are close to people, naturally lively and lively.

But the scene is not big, which does not mean that the banquet was prepared casually. Stone Zhang specially smashed a lot of money, and invited the chef from Tianxiangju in Wolong County to take charge, and carefully prepared it for an entire afternoon. The dishes he picked were all live signs of Tianxiangju.

Stone Zhang prepared three tables in total in the hall. His relatives and his two apprentices who had learned the craft from him for more than ten years could just fill two tables, and there was one more unusual table, the size of which was the same as the other two tables. , but only put four chairs.

As evening approached, Shi Shizhang also let people hold hands. Between the other two tables and this one, a screen was erected, which seemed quite mysterious.

What is even more intriguing is that when people put cold dishes and refreshment snacks, Shi Shizhang specifically instructed, put the vegetarian food aside, and put the meaty food aside, don't mix it up.

After all, it's my own family, so I don't mind this move, I just asked Shitou Zhang a few questions out of curiosity.

Stone Zhang waved his hand and explained simply: "Your honorable guest."

When the nearly full moon was reflected in the sky, the door was knocked tuk-tuk. Shitou Zhang hurriedly went out to greet him. As soon as he saw the people standing outside, he laughed and said quite familiarly: "Twenty-seven is here, sh-how do I think you've grown a little taller?"

The person standing outside the door is Lu Twenty-seven. Over the past ten years, he is no longer the too thin and small appearance he used to be. Except for the faint shadows between his eyebrows and eyes, the blood mole on the forehead and the life palace. Still, the others are very different from the original, tall and thin, but somewhat like Jiang Shining in the past, with a silk book.

"You shrink back a little bit." Lu Twenqi replied, "The last time I met you at the door of Li's shop, you haven't bowed your back yet."

He still spoke coldly, which was a bit irritating at first, but Shitou Zhang, who was used to it, didn't mind.

"I'm old enough to do this kind of handicraft. Someday I don't bend over and bow my head. I'm still too late to arch my back. How can I compare with you." Lu Twenty-seven walked into the room, "Where's the doll you picked up?"

"I'm tired from playing in the afternoon, and they rest early. They won't be able to stay here. It will be a few more years." Lu Twenqi replied.

Perhaps it was because Nineteen was picked up from the mountain by the Lu family's father. When Lu Twenty-seven was a little older, he occasionally encountered abandoned children under the Daobian Bridge, and he would bring them back and teach them how to read and write. He has been famous for supporting far and near in recent years, and he does not worry about not being able to support a few more children.

Originally, when Shi Shizhang gave Lu Twenqi the invitation, he asked him to bring the three radish heads, but Twenty Seven declined. The temperament of those children in their early years had not been tempered, and they were very cautious and extremely afraid of life.

So Shi Shizhang didn't force it. He is a stubborn character who likes to meddle in his own business. At first, when he saw Twenty-seven's return book, he was a little worried that these children would not be well raised, but after thinking about it, he was relieved again

Because of Lu Twenty-seven.

Stone Zhang occasionally met Lu Twenqi over the years, and he felt a lot of emotion. He almost watched with his own eyes a slightly gloomy, defensive young man who gradually grew into what he is today.

It can be seen that kindness and tenderness can sometimes be passed on from generation to generation.

"They haven't come yet?" Lu Tianqi looked up as he followed him into the room.

His eyes have been like this all these years, neither completely blind nor better. However, as he became more proficient in the art of shoveling, these eyes could not hinder his daily life and work.

Stone Zhang followed him and looked up, shook his head and said, "It may take a while."

The other Zhang family members in the courtyard also looked up, looking inexplicable. Shito Zhang's pair of sons and daughters came late. The son was older, and he was already two or three years younger than Lu Nianqi, but his daughter was still twenty-eight years old. She was fresh and pretty. Fortunately, she was born more like a mother.

She looked up several times, and finally couldn't help but arch the stone and asked, "Dad, what are you always looking at in the sky?"

Stone Zhang Chong's daughter is so spoiled that if someone else asked, he would be vague. When the little girl asked, he didn't hold back and whispered, "Wait for those two distinguished guests."

Little girl: "Dad, have you eaten sour rice again?"

Stone Zhang could not laugh or cry: "Naughty."

Lu Twenqi released a cold arrow at the right time: "Your little daughter is a blessed person."

Stone Zhang: "" Should I thank you or not?

While he was talking, a dull thunder suddenly rolled in the sky.

Everyone in the courtyard was stunned for a moment, and someone muttered: "This thunder is really unreasonable, why is it so sudden."

"Whether it doesn't flare up suddenly, it's a sign that it's going to rain, go inside." Someone greeted.

Stone Zhang and Lu Nianqi raised their heads at the same time.

"Here," Shito Zhang whispered happily.

Back then, Heishitan saved his life. After waking up, he took Lu Nianqi and Xue Xian to leave and returned to Wolong County. Before leaving, Xue Xian gave each of them three paper talismans, so that if they encountered any emergency The matter can be written on a paper talisman and burned, and he can help him when he sees it.

After Lu Twenqi returned, he put away the three sheets of paper in a proper manner, and had no plans to use them.

And Shito Zhang has never used those paper charms for so many years, and this is the first time he has used them. But it wasn't to ask Xue Xian and Xuan Min for help, it was just that they had not seen each other for twelve years, so they were invited to a birthday feast.

There is a saying in the market that starting from the age of sixty, the birthday must be well organized. After all, whether there is a birthday banquet in the seventies or eighties, it is hard to say. One year is less than one year, some old people never see each other again, it is time to say goodbye forever.

However, Shi Shizhang was not so discouraged. The reason why he chose this year's invitation was only because his two apprentices had been apprentices since this year. Since then, he will not do the craftsmanship of carving. If it is placed in the green forest, it will be called a golden basin to wash hands.

The last thing he carved with energy was a piece of auspicious jade.

Muffled thunder rolled all the way from the horizon, and finally hid at the end of Courgette Alley. Everyone in the court trembled a little, and hurried back to the house, Shitou Zhang turned his head to say hello, and the hot dishes began to be served on the table one by one.

The timing is just right.

Tuktuktuk, the knock on the door sounded immediately, Shitou Zhang rubbed his hands as always and raised his eyes, he saw two figures in black and one in white standing by the open door, the hand of the knocker in the black robe was still He didn't put it down, his expression was very idle, "I haven't seen you for many years, why are you getting shorter and shorter."

Stone Zhang: "" Yes, I haven't seen each other for many years, this ancestor still speaks like this.

The people here are Xue Xian and Xuan Min.

As soon as they entered the house, Shitou Zhang's little daughter stared straight at him.

The door is not wide, Xue Xian and Xuan Min walked in tandem. The little girl looked at Xue Xian's face dumbfounded. After a long time, she grabbed her own father's clothes and turned around and whispered, "Father, didn't you say that I have to choose my marriage carefully? Can you help me? Pick one so beautiful?"

Stone Zhang immediately softened, "Girl, can you leave a life for your father?"

What kind of ear power does Xue Xian have? Although it is a whisper, he can hear it clearly. Being praised is naturally comfortable, so he showed the little girl: "This little girl is your girl? She was born like a mountain begonia."

The little girl was dazed by the smile at the corner of his mouth.

As soon as Xue Xian approached, she saw Xuanmin's face on the back, and she was stunned before she recovered. After a while, she couldn't help but tugged at Shi Shizhang's sleeve again, "Father, like this—"

Stone Zhangsheng was afraid that she would say something like "I can marry like this", so he quickly intercepted her voice and said angrily: "Nonsense, don't offend the distinguished guests. Go, go and find your mother. "

The little girl took a peek at the two distinguished guests, and turned back into the room three steps at a time.

The table separated by the screen, Xue Xian, Xuan Min, Lu Twenqi, Shi Shizhang, and four chairs will be ready.

As soon as Xue Xian sat down, he was stunned when he saw the table full of dishes, and rarely said to Shitou Zhang, "I have a heart."

These dishes are not only arranged according to meat and vegetable dishes, but every vegetarian dish and every meat dish in it suits the tastes of several people in the room. During the trip, Xue Xian mentioned every authentic dish he wanted to eat. Here, the same does not fall.

"And this wine I have a friend who is the best at making wine. I specially ordered this pot from him. There will be no more leftovers later, and they have all been robbed." Shi Shizhang shook his head. With the pot in his hand, he patted the wine jar next to him, and said, "There's more, enough."

As such, he didn't forget Xuanmin, who didn't drink alcohol, and brought someone a good pot of tea.

Xue Xian poured a glass and smelled it. The wine was really mellow, but just smelling it made people a little drunk, "What's this wine called? If it's good, I'll have to ask for some later. ."

Stone Zhang subconsciously replied, "This wine is called Drunken Dragon King."

Xue Xian: ""

Stone Zhang: ""Bah, let your mouth be fast!

He sneered, and quickly explained: "My friend's name should not be taken seriously, and it should not be taken seriously."

Xue Xian has never been drunk so far, and he sneered when he heard the name of the wine: "It's a try."

This test is out of control

It's no joke when people call it that.

When he came out of Shitou Zhang's house, Xue Xian still looked handsome and handsome. His shoulders were straight, his face was white, and there was no blush at all. He looked very calm.

He even said goodbye to Shitou Zhang and Lu Twenqi so clearly that even Xuan Min didn't notice the problem right away. It wasn't until he walked along the long alley of Hugua Alley to the end, taking advantage of the darkness of the night, when he was about to turn into a black dragon and ride the wind with mysterious compassion, that he finally showed an unusual reaction.

I saw him surrounded by white fog, turned into a long shadow on the spot and flew straight into the sky, and turned somersaults in the clouds in an aggressive manner. , accidentally dropped Xuan Min on the spot.

"Are you really not drunk?" Xuan Min looked at Xue Xian's bright black eyes, a little suspicious.

"How can it be." Xue Xian shook his head three times seriously, and said to Xuan with compassion, "You see how I look like a drunk?" After speaking, he suddenly narrowed his eyes and laughed, leaning his head together. He licked Xuan Min's lips.

After licking for a while, he stood up silently and asked strangely, "Why am I suddenly hot?"

Xuan Min: "" If you are not drunk, there will be ghosts.