057 The Farewell is Coming
"Erqiang, have you bought the things?"
Er Qiang grinned, "Young Master, Ping An bought it for me. He also bought a dagger. The total cost was seven taels, which is not too little."
"So much money, then you must practice Kung Fu well in the future. Kung Fu alone is not enough, you also need to be more open-minded. Go call Qingshi over." He looked at Ping An again, "Are you feeling better?"
Ping An nodded, "Master, I didn't sleep well last night, so I felt dizzy today, but I feel much better now."
"Ping An, why don't you and Er Qiang stay at the farm to accompany your mother these few days? There are only a few days left at the end of the month. But you still need to read medical books and practice kung fu in the morning. We are away from home a lot, and we can't rely on others to protect you."
"Got it, Master." That's just right.
Erqiang brought Qingshi over, and Sun Sicheng pointed at Qingshi and said, "Ping An, his name is Qingshi, he is ten years old this year, and he has been working here for two years. He is a very nice guy, and he will follow you from now on."
Qingshi knelt down and kowtowed: "Master."
Ping An hurriedly pulled him up: "Remember not to kneel in the future. I don't like others kneeling to me."
"Yes, Master."
Sun Sicheng said, "I will find his contract for you later. You will be at the farm these days, so Qingshi will not come over to trouble your mother. Dawu and Xiaowu are my personal bodyguards and will be your martial arts masters in the future. Erqiang and Qingshi can also learn together.
Mr. Sun is a scholar. He has been helping me since the incident at home. He is my steward and my friend. He has been by my side for more than ten years. He will teach you to read from next month. You can relax these few days. "
"Yes, Master."
easy?
He estimated that he would not be able to relax anytime soon, as the matter of his biological father would weigh on his heart like a rock, and he could not tell anyone about it.
"I'll let Jixiang take you back. I'm tired too and need to rest later."
He was tired, but he was not in a hurry to rest. He had only used the new medicine for two hours, so he couldn't be completely safe yet, at least not for the next two or three days. This time he was indeed taking a risk.
But the little girl's illness couldn't wait, so he had no choice but to take a gamble.
After giving Ping An these instructions, besides because he really wanted him to relax for a few days, he also had to focus fully on the new medicine, which was a big deal.
Believers don't need to be in a hurry, there is still a long time to go.
Just after noon, the two children came back. When Mei Niang asked, she found out that it was the eldest son who was kind enough to let the children accompany them.
Wan Changsheng had lunch in the cafeteria and had a half-hour break in the afternoon, so of course he went home.
"My dear, let the two children help you with the small things, and I will do the heavy work when I get home."
Er Qiang couldn't wait to take out his treasure: "Uncle, aunt, Ping An bought this for me."
Wan Changsheng heard Erqiang recite it in the morning, but he didn't expect that he would actually buy it.
"I thought you were just kidding, but you actually bought it? How much?"
Er Qiang said, "The bow and arrows together cost five taels, the quiver was given as a gift, and the dagger cost two taels, so I spent seven taels."
Ping'an gave him ten taels in the morning, and returned him three taels later. It was really expensive, but it was really good. His father had been thinking about buying it for many years, but his mother had refused to agree. Unexpectedly, Ping'an bought it for him.
Mei Niang felt a pang of pain in her heart. What was the use of a bow and arrow for such a young child? Could he pull it open? Just practice some boxing and kicking, and there was no need for a dagger, it would be too dangerous to carry it.
Wan Changsheng took it and looked at it: "It's really good, not worse than mine, but the price is not cheap. Erqiang, use it well. We are a family in the countryside. We only saved this much money in the past year. Your cousin spent a lot of money this time."
Er Qiang grinned, "I know. I will practice Kung Fu well to protect him in the future. Uncle, today the eldest son gave Qing Shi, the son of Shopkeeper Ge, to Ping An. He is a doctor and is a year younger than me. From now on, one of us will focus on Kung Fu and the other will be his assistant."
Ping An said, "Master also said that he would let his guards Da Wu and Xiao Wu be my martial arts masters, Er Qiang and Qing Shi would learn together, and Mr. Sun would teach me to read, but it would all start at the beginning of next month, so I'll be at the farm these days."
"That's fine. There are only six or seven days left in the month. Let your mother make some delicious food for you."
Mei Niang nodded and said, "Husband, you go to the city to buy some peaches tomorrow, and I will make some more dried peaches for them. Apricots are also fine. Buy some ribs and meat. It can be dried meat a few days later, but cook some for them first. If you find pig stomachs, buy one or two. If you don't have any, buy an old hen."
Wan Changsheng nodded repeatedly, his wife was going to start replenishing him.
His eyes were so bright that Mei Niang turned her head away. This guy was good in every way except that he was not careful in front of the children.
Thinking about the injuries he had suffered, my heart ached again.
Wan Changsheng raised his lips and said, "I will buy more chicks tomorrow, half-grown ones are better. I have set up a trap on the hill. I will go and have a look when I come back in the evening. Maybe I can really catch some."
"Husband, if you have any, take some to the canteen. After all, they are from the top of the hill above the village."
"Okay, if there's more, give it to me. If there's not much, I'll eat it myself. I'm not the only one doing this. I heard there are two or three people. The mountain is not big. At most there are chickens and rabbits. I'll go around and get some when I have time, but it'll be in the fall."
Er Qiang touched his bow and said, "I'm going to collect firewood this afternoon, and I'll go up the mountain to practice my aim. Ping An, are you going?"
Ping An shook his head: "Master gave me a lot of homework, and I also had to memorize medical books."
He was asked to read but not given any lessons. He really didn't want to do farm work, especially as the weather was getting hotter and he couldn't stand it.
Wan Changsheng stood up and said, "It is important for Ping An to read books, and Er Qiang should also find time to learn to read. Firewood is not a big deal, and you can practice the bow slowly. There is no rush. I'm going to work now."
Mei Niang smiled. She had been in a good mood these days.
Her husband works at the farm, so she doesn't have to worry about anything, and they all eat in the cafeteria, so she doesn't have to spend anything by herself.
Her son had given her so much savings, which was enough to last her a lifetime if she used it carefully. She had also thought about doing some needlework to see if she could earn some money, but her husband didn't want her to do it, saying it would hurt her eyes.
She picked up the sewing basket again. She was making underwear for the two children today. She also had to make socks. She thought there was still a lot to do.
Erqiang then remembered that he had forgotten to give the two pieces of cloth he bought in the morning to his aunt, and hurriedly took out the cloth.
"Aunt, I bought this for you and uncle, one for each of you."
Mei Niang smiled with her eyes curved: "My dear, Erqiang bought us some fabrics. I'll take it this time, but don't buy it next time."
Erqiang went out of the door happily, carrying a bow and arrow on his back and a dagger in his hand, walking with a heroic and proud manner. Ping'an looked at him and shook his head.
He couldn't bear to see his mother's smiling face. If he knew that person was still alive, he would probably collapse, right?
"Mom, I'm going to read a book."
"Go ahead, I'll make you something delicious tonight."
Each person made two new sets of undergarments. The summer clothes were already ready, and the spring and autumn clothes were barely enough. However, the winter cotton clothes were too small and torn for the two children, and the ones Erqiang brought could not be worn out.
There is no need to rush for winter clothes for now, just take your time and they should be back by winter.
At dusk, the sky is filled with sunset glow and smoke from cooking rises.
Ping'an stood in the yard, ready to pick up Erqiang. He had also thought that after his master left, those people would return to Huainan Prefecture and it would be difficult to meet them in the future. However, he could not let his mother go out on the street during these days, let alone go to Baicaotang.
It doesn’t matter if he’s my dad, because no one will recognize him when they meet him.
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