Chapter 21: Finding something for Uncle and changing his mind...
Chapter 21
Lin Mujin locked herself up and managed to perform two satisfying boat scenes, then began the intermission, doing hand and eye exercises.
Then I helped my cousin wash the vegetables.
Go back to the room and continue writing.
By the time lunch was ready and the three of them had picked up their bowls, Cousin Lin came back.
Lin Mujin's heart skipped a beat. "Brother, why are you back?"
Lin's cousin smiled and replied, "Now that I have a bicycle, it's so convenient to come back, so I couldn't resist."
The food at the restaurant that cooperates with the factory is not expensive, but the food is not tasty.
"Is there any food for me?"
Cousin Lin stood up and said, "I'll go make a bowl of noodles."
Lin Mujin followed suit, "I'm going to make some fried green onion and eggs."
Cousin Lin went to wash his hands and face.
Whether it was cooking noodles or scrambling eggs, everything was done very quickly, and soon everyone was sitting at the table again.
Cousin Lin ate his bowl of noodles with relish and announced, "I'll be back every day at noon from now on. Home-cooked food is still the best."
Lin Mujin felt sorry for her cousin and picked up a piece of fried fish for him with chopsticks.
I thought to myself that when Lin Muli is able to ride his bike to school, he will probably choose to go home.
"I see you have washed all the cloth?" Cousin Lin was a little puzzled.
Cousin Lin glanced at Lin Mujin and imitated her explanation, "...Xiao Jin said these fabrics are poisonous."
Lin Mujin immediately added, "Maybe, maybe."
Cousin Lin nodded, "I see. Then it should be washed. It's safe and clean."
Lin Mujin further instilled, "I think as long as it's close-fitting, whether it's new or not, it should be rinsed thoroughly. That way, at least you can use it with peace of mind."
Say it several times so that your family members will remember it deeply.
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Lin Mujin held a large piece of cotton in her hand, tore off a small piece, and carefully spread it on the yellow and white cotton cloth.
Uncle Lin and Cousin Lin were also doing the same thing.
Yes, they were refilling the mattress.
This job is quite stress-relieving.
The weather was hot and the first wash of underwear and fabrics had dried completely.
Cousin Lin kept her word and made a big mattress for her after washing the second batch of cloth.
"Sister, don't you want to change the edging of your mat? Can you tell me which piece of cloth to use?" asked cousin Lin.
There is always extra cloth when you buy it, so it doesn't take much to wrap the edge of the mat.
Lin Mujin didn't care. Since the cool mat wasn't showing up anyway, she said, "Don't worry. You use it first, and you can use whichever one is left."
She had already washed the mat clean and hung it on the bicycle to dry. Without the sun, it could only be dried in the shade.
There is no way, there is really no space in the drying area.
Cousin Lin nodded. "That's fine. What time is it? Don't you need to call?"
Lin Mujin continued to tear the cotton, "No need."
She didn't send in the manuscript today, so why is she calling?
Since "Faded" has not been serialized yet and is in the stage of newspapers stockpiling manuscripts, it is okay to send it every two days occasionally.
But the number of words cannot be less.
Cousin Lin muttered, "You're just being mysterious. You didn't even say which newspaper it was."
Lin Mujin paused tearing the cotton. Why did she do it again? "It's mainly because I'm not satisfied with the current novels. When I improve, I will take the initiative to buy newspapers for you to read. Then you won't be able to refuse to read them. Sister, how much cotton have you used now?"
Cousin Lin took a look and said, "This is just the beginning. You need to refill four pounds of cotton."
Uncle Lin pointed to the pile of cotton next to him and said, "It will be enough if we put all the cotton in there."
Lin Mujin’s first impression was that there were a lot.
This mattress couldn't be soft.
Before, she always asked for a mattress weighing four kilograms, but she didn’t have a specific idea. Well... now she has one.
The three of them finally finished refilling the cotton, and Cousin Lin laid small floral fabric on top.
It's time to sew.
Lin Mujin helped press the edges, "Sister, do we have to sew the middle as well, otherwise the cotton will run away."
Cousin Lin answered affirmatively, "Of course I have to sew it, but I can't sew too much, otherwise it will be difficult to take apart and wash." She then complained a little, "The mattress is too thick, and the needle can hardly penetrate it."
Lin Mujin was eager to try it out. "Let me give it a try."
Cousin Lin blocked it with her arm, "Don't, I'll prick your hand again."
Lin Mujin could only continue to press the edge.
"It's okay, you don't need it anymore." Cousin Lin said after sewing the four corners lightly.
Lin Mujin's mouth twitched. She was being disliked again.
Looking at the old man sitting next to him, he said, "Uncle, I'll go for a walk with you. The sun isn't shining anymore."
Cousin Lin agreed very much, "Dad, you need to exercise. You can't just sit there all the time."
Uncle Lin didn't waste any words and picked up the crutch beside him, "Let's go."
Lin Mujin hurriedly and carefully supported him from the side. When going down the stairs, she took a half step back and held on tighter, for fear that the old man would fall.
When you get older, falling can be a serious problem.
Especially since the old man hasn't fully recovered yet, he really can't be injured again.
When she got downstairs, Lin Mujin breathed a sigh of relief.
"Uncle, let's just stroll around the nearby streets. They're clean and there aren't many cars."
Uncle Lin had no objection, "Okay."
The two walked slowly, and Uncle Lin sighed, "I'm really old. I haven't recovered after so many days."
Lin Mujin hurriedly advised, "It takes a hundred days for a broken bone to heal."
Uncle Lin thought for a moment and said, "It's been about a hundred days, and I still want to get back to work."
Lin Mujin thought to herself, "Don't even think about it."
The reason I didn't take my uncle to see a Chinese doctor for treatment was because I was afraid he would think too much.
She and her cousin discussed that after her cousin found a job, when the three of them could earn money, they would try to persuade the old man.
"Uncle, we are all grown up now. It's time for you to stay home and enjoy your life."
Uncle Lin was a little excited. "I'm not too old to move, but I can't stay still."
Lin Mujin scratched her face, knowing that her uncle had worked hard all his life, and it would be even more uncomfortable for him to be content with it.
Maybe she and her cousin were both wrong.
Maybe we could change our thinking and find a job for the old man?
You must not go to the construction site.
With the old man's poor health, he still wants to do heavy physical labor. He is courting death.
You can find him a leisurely job, such as security guard.
You can also rent a newsstand to sell newspapers and magazines.
Or help out at home (cousin Lin sets up the stall herself, and uncle assists).
There are quite a few choices.
Lin Mujin's preference is naturally the last one.
Earning money for your own family is no better than working for outsiders.
"Uncle, what do you want to do?"
Uncle Lin replied, "I don't know how to do anything. I'd better go back to the construction site. The wages are not low now."
Lin Mujin's eyes rolled. "Uncle, what kind of job do you think my sister should find?"
Uncle Lin was a little confused by the question. "Ah?...Aren't there a lot of food shops around here? It shouldn't be hard to find a job as a helper."
Lin Mujin shook her head. "But being an assistant has no future. I think we can let Sister be her own boss."
Uncle Lin subconsciously waved his hand, "No."
Lin Mujin was unconvinced, "Why not? Starting from a small stall doesn't require much capital. Uncle, you can't pour cold water on me!"
First, we need to build up the old man's foundation. Later, when my cousin really wants to start a business, the old man will have to contribute his strength.
Hehe, she is such a clever little girl.
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