Chapter 380: An Age Even Dogs Dislike
Zhang and Xu Yongfu also came to the gate of the courtyard.
"Oh, the villagers gave so many things?" She looked in the direction of Jiang, "I think they are thanking Tang'er for selling them food at a low price. I think it's okay to keep it."
Xu Yuande and Hu supported each other and walked out of the yard.
“The kids are back.”
Several people hurriedly greeted him.
"Grandpa, grandma."
Looking at the family gathered together, Mrs. Hu was beaming with joy.
After Xu Yuande responded, he looked at the pile of things on the ground and said, "I heard what you said just now. Since it has been delivered, just accept it. The girl has done such a great thing for the village this time, it is not a waste of money to accept other people's things."
Hu also nodded.
"Since your grandfather has said so, then listen to him and accept all the things."
Song Yuntang nodded, carried the two puppies into the yard, and left the rest of the things to Jiang to deal with.
There are two dogs, one brown and one brindle. The brown one has a slightly darker fur than Dahuang when he was a puppy. The brindle one looks silly, but is quite likable.
Although there were no restrictions on eating dog meat in the Great Xia Dynasty, Song Yuntang, who had never been exposed to this kind of food in his previous life, was subconsciously unwilling to kill the dog and eat its meat.
Now Dahuang was taken to the county clinic, and the general was the only one looking after the village.
When these two puppies grow up a little, they can be sent to the farm to guard the house when the weather gets warmer next spring.
The temperature outside was low and the ice on the edge of the water tank had not melted yet. Song Yuntang was afraid that the two dogs would get cold, so he took them into the house.
Maybe it was a child's nature, but when Hu'er saw the two little creatures, he was extremely happy. He shook his head and rubbed and touched one and that, and from time to time he would hold the dog in his arms and 'caress' it, making the puppy twist its body and whimper.
While stroking its fur, Huer said, "Don't cry, puppy. Brother will pet you."
But the more he touched, the harder the dog struggled.
Mrs. Hu, with a kind face, laughed.
"He has really reached an age where even dogs dislike him. Even dogs are afraid of him."
Zhang made some tea and brought it into the house, saying with a smile, "Who says it's not true? The chickens and ducks at home are chased by him every day, and they eat more food than before."
Hu looked towards the courtyard.
"It's still early, let's all come inside and warm up. Our family hasn't been together for a long time, so it's a good opportunity for us to get together and chat."
"Hey, I'll be right there."
The people outside washed their hands and went back into the house while blowing air into their hands.
Looking at the people's red hands from being frozen, Mrs. Hu stood up, stood on tiptoe, and stretched her hand to the top of the wardrobe.
Seeing this, Xu Yongfu hurried forward and supported her.
"Mom, please be careful. What do you want? I'll get it for you."
Mrs. Hu pointed at the pottery jar on the wardrobe.
“This is the jar.”
Xu Yongfu took the jar and gave it to her.
With trembling hands, Mrs. Hu opened the lid, picked out some of the greasy substance inside, and smeared some on the hands of her son and daughter-in-law who were working outside.
"When I lived in the county town before, my hands and feet were cracked, so Tang'er made this hand oil for me. I found it very useful. You all touched the water just now, so apply some on your hands. If your hands really crack later, you will feel very uncomfortable."
"There is such a good thing?" Zhang said as she spread the hand oil on the back of her hand.
It seems that after applying it on my hands, even the calluses from previous work are not so hard anymore.
She turned her hands over and over.
“That’s really good.”
Maybe it’s because I’m getting older and my hands are always cracked from being exposed to too much water in the winter.
But everyone is like this. Those of them who come from farming families are reluctant to spend their extra money to buy a can of hand oil in town.
The cracks were so severe that if you bought meat during the New Year, there would be only a small piece of fat the size of a thumb left. Every time it touched water, I would roast the fat over the fire and smear the fried lard on the cracks.
After using it, they put the fat away like a treasure and take it out for use next time when it comes into contact with water.
Song Yuntang looked at her.
"It just so happens that I have nothing to do these days. I will make some more when I get back and share some with my mother and aunt, and also give some to grandma."
Zhang looked at her with a smile.
"Then you're welcome, Auntie."
Song Yuntang smiled and winked at Xia Ning.
Xia Ning nodded slightly, turned and went out.
Xu Yuande looked at Xu Qingye, who was sitting next to Song Yuntang and had been silent.
"Is Qingye doing well in the county these days?"
Xu Qingye remained calm.
"All good."
"Did you give your teacher a New Year gift before you came back?" Xu Yuande asked again.
Xu Qingye shook his head and said, "The teacher went to the hot spring resort in the provincial capital to spend the winter at the beginning of the twelfth lunar month, so I haven't had time to give him a gift yet. I want to make up for it when I go to pay New Year's greetings to the teacher at the beginning of the year."
Xu Yuande paused, nodded and said, "For an elder as virtuous and respected as your teacher, the gift doesn't have to be expensive. The key is to be thoughtful and respectful to the teacher. This is the most basic courtesy. Don't forget it at the beginning of the year."
Since they were young, the children in the family often heard Xu Yuande talking about etiquette and how to behave in society.
I didn’t expect that now that I have grown up, I can still hear these words. It is quite touching.
Xu Qingye did not show any sign of impatience.
"I remember everything you said."
Xu Yuande's face was full of relief.
"Just remember, your cousins are not good at studying, so our family will be counting on you in the future."
Song Yuntang glanced in his direction and muttered softly.
"If the master always says this, it will put pressure on him."
When Xu Yuande heard this, he was stunned at first, and then burst into laughter.
"See? I'm starting to protect you now."
Seeing this, everyone in the room laughed.
"Only when the couple has a good relationship can the family prosper. This is a good thing." Mrs. Hu said with a smile.
Xu Qingye raised the corners of his lips slightly and turned his head to look at his wife beside him. He saw that the little girl had an embarrassed look on her face and her cheeks were slightly flushed.
The two of them have been together for such a long time, and she is always calm and composed. It is rare to see her shy.
Soon, Xia Ning came back.
She handed the big bag in her hand to Song Yuntang.
"Master, the things are here."
After Song Yuntang took it, he opened the bundle and took out two sets of cotton clothes.
"Last time, my grandparents only stayed in the county for a few days before returning. I was busy at the time and didn't buy anything for them. A few days ago, I specially ordered two sets of New Year clothes for them from a shop in the county. I heard that the material is warm and the inside is filled with silk cotton, which is lighter than cotton. I asked my grandparents to try it."
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