Chapter 56 Oolong
The old man's body was taken away by the government, but no one went into his home.
The narrow village is too poor, and there is nothing worth others' attention.
As a result, even the weeds in front of the door had never been trampled on, as if they had been forgotten by the villagers. Even the newly arrived convicts had no intention of moving in.
The two walked into the yard and saw a mess everywhere.
Tables, chairs, and baskets were scattered about, a broom and bucket had been kicked into the corner, a few dirty clothes were supported on bamboo poles, and even a half-rolled mat had appeared on the roof for some unknown reason...
"Let this person go, why doesn't he care about cleanliness at all?" Diao pinched her nose and closed the door of the toilet with her foot.
When I just stepped in, she almost suffocated me!
I've seen people fleeing famine and being exiled, but I've never seen anyone pack up and run away, leaving their home in such a mess!
Chen Chunxing frowned and looked around, keenly aware that something was wrong.
The fugitives were assigned to the narrow village on the same day, and the government did not inform them in advance. Even if the old man had been thinking about escaping for a long time, it was only because of the arrival of so many people that some unexpected events occurred.
However, apart from food and a corpse, there were no bags or luggage on the ox cart that was transported back, which meant that the other party had not packed their luggage. So why was the ground so messy now?
She covered her mouth and nose with a handkerchief, walked around the toilet, and then looked at the corner.
Sure enough, I found some weeds that had been trampled flat, but they were not even the size of a footprint.
It looked like someone had been here and had deliberately cleaned up their tracks.
Chen Chunxing shook his head helplessly, not knowing whether he should praise the visitor for being attentive or for having a problem.
As for the situation in this courtyard...it's a bit like trying to cover up one's mistakes.
"Found it! The old man has pen and ink but no paper. What should I do?"
Diao rummaged around before she found half a block of ink and a brush under the bed. She came out and spread her hands towards Chen Chunxing.
"There's paper."
Chen Chunxing searched several rooms one by one, but didn't see anything worth noting, so he casually took out a stack of yellow paper from the kitchen.
"Using this thing to make a list? It's not very decent..." Diao's eyes widened.
Using things meant for the dead to be burned for the living... She was really afraid that the village chief would be dismissed before he even took office for a single day!
"Why don't you ask the villagers who has paper?" Chen Chunxing shrugged.
You can guess the result.
Diao gritted her teeth and said, "Alright, we can't let our family spend money anyway. If anyone has any objections, let them figure it out themselves."
So.
The two of them really carried the roll of yellow paper and ran to the end of the village to look for Wu Min.
As soon as the door opened.
Seeing Aunt Shen and Sister Shen standing outside, and then glancing at the things they brought, Wu Min's eyes reddened and she was about to cry.
"As a daughter, I still need Auntie to remind me. I really shouldn't do that!"
The Wu couple died in mysterious circumstances. After they were hastily buried, the two siblings were sentenced to exile without even having the chance to burn paper money to commemorate them.
Although I have managed to settle down now, I can't even have a hot meal, so how can I remember all these things?
"If my parents knew about this, they would definitely bless the Shen family! Xiaoqing, come and kowtow to Auntie. If it weren't for the Shen family taking care of us, my sister and I wouldn't be able to get here safely!"
As he spoke, Wu Min let the two of them into the yard.
"Why are you being so polite, kid? No, please don't kneel, or I'll leave!"
Diao grabbed Wu Qing, glared at Wu Min with a fierce look, then turned around and gave Chen Chunxing an embarrassment look.
Even a fool can tell there's a misunderstanding.
But I am really not in the right.
Who would have thought that yellow paper could not only be burned, but also used for accounting? Anyway, she couldn't think of it, only that crazy girl could do it.
However, the atmosphere has come to this point, and if I don’t burn it for them, I can’t say it...
Chen Chunxing smiled secretly, took Wu Min's hand and patted it soothingly.
"Manager Wu took great care of the Shen family during his lifetime. Now he is just doing his bit to show his appreciation. Sister, please don't say such things again in the future."
She handed the yellow paper to Wu Min and said.
"The dead may know what the living have done. You two siblings should just live your life well and not let down your uncle and aunt's kindness."
Chen Chunxing's gaze turned from Wu Min to Wu Yong, paused for a moment in those innocent and bright eyes, and suddenly smiled again.
"If you encounter difficulties in the future, remember to come to the Shen family. As long as I am here, trouble will not be a trouble."
The eldest girl of the Shen family was known as a "crazy girl" in the village, but after Wu Min heard what she said, she inexplicably felt a sense of security.
The worries about the penniless family and the uncertain future seemed to have been conveyed to the underworld. Someone would hear it and pray... In order to prevent his dead parents from continuing to suffer for the living, Wu Min's eyes became much more determined.
Diao glanced at the yellow paper hesitantly several times, and slowly reacted from the little man in front of her's words of gratitude and eager eyes.
I'm afraid I've been fooled by the big girl again!
She took the yellow paper to give it to the Wu siblings.
after.
Diao told Wu Min that she wanted to hire him, and Wu Min agreed without even mentioning the remuneration.
"I know Auntie wants to take care of my family. With Sister Chunxing's abilities, if she wants to learn to read and write, she will definitely be able to do it quickly."
Diao glanced at the eldest maid and said nothing.
Some things must be said openly to shut outsiders up.
"Whatever Auntie says is what we do. My brother and I were saved by the Shen family, so we should serve them like slaves!"
"It's a pity that my younger brother is weak. If he can get a bite to eat, that would be enough."
The Wu family only had two children left, and farming was difficult, so they did not dare to ask for more relief food. They only took a few liters of rice, and estimated that they would not even be able to survive the twelfth lunar month.
"Okay, if you say so, I understand. From now on, just be at peace. Even if I don't ask you to do this job, can I still watch the Wu family's descendants die out?"
Diao left a message and left with Chen Chunxing. She didn't dare stay in this place any longer, otherwise she would get banged on the head.
"Sister, why don't we go look for little uncle?"
After closing the door, Wu Qing raised his little face and asked Wu Min.
"I won't go for now. There's chaos and it's freezing cold...Sister Shen is right. Let's get through this before we think about the future."
Wu Min bit her thumb, and a trace of bright red appeared on her already cracked lips.
The smell of blood lifted his spirits.
The narrow village may not be a good place, but with the Shen family here and the eldest sister of the Shen family... it is worth looking forward to.
there.
The two returned empty-handed, and Diao couldn't help but poke Chen Chunxing with a finger.
"So where's the paper you were talking about?"
Chen Chunxing covered his forehead and smiled mysteriously: "Someone will send it over."
Diao's face turned grim: "Is it Magistrate Xue again?"
She hasn't decided yet whether to sell her granddaughter for fame...
Chen Chunxing shook his head, looked towards the village entrance, his eyes half closed, and suddenly felt emotional.
"I suddenly feel that this place may not be as bad as I imagined."
At least there is something worth remembering.
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