Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Putting on makeup, a naturally beautiful beauty...
After nearly a month of hard work, the busy farming season is over.
The family sold over a thousand pounds of potatoes at the price of two cents per pound, earning a full two taels of silver.
It was still gray in the early morning.
Tian Ge got up quickly.
He washed his hair carefully yesterday and took a bath in hot water at night.
Just because I have to go to the county market with my sister-in-law today.
Tian Ge took out the dress she was going to wear from the small wooden box last night, folded it and placed it next to her pillow.
In the dark, smelling the refreshing scent of soapberry on the clothes, Tian Ge was so excited that he couldn't sleep for most of the night.
The top is red, and the red cloth is not dyed brightly, but the dull red has its own charm.
The skirt is grayish white, just long enough to cover the feet, and the long panties underneath are also white.
This was Tian Ge's only set of bright-colored clothes. He wore it carefully and washed it with soapberry and kept it away after each use.
White socks and black cloth shoes, both spotless.
After getting dressed, Tian Ge took out his toothbrush, dipped it in tooth powder and brushed his teeth.
The toothbrush and toothpowder were bought for him by his second brother on his birthday, saying that the young men in the county town all liked to use them.
Tian Ge usually uses willow branches to clean his teeth and is reluctant to use a toothbrush and tooth powder.
Everything was packed, Tian Ge took his small bag and stood under the eaves waiting for his sister-in-law.
My elder brother gave him a hundred coins yesterday and asked him to buy some snacks he liked.
"Oh, whose handsome boy is this?" Jin Guihua also came out of the room and her eyes lit up when she saw Tian Ge.
-----Sister-in-law, please don't laugh at me.
Tian Ge smiled shyly.
Jin Guihua walked forward, took Tian Ge's hand, and looked him up and down with a smile.
She has indeed grown up, with this appearance and this figure.
"They say beauties are like lotus flowers in paddy fields. You look stunning dressed up like this. It's just right. I'll go buy some bright cloth today and I'll make you a dress."
As Jinguihua said this, she turned around and went back into the house, taking out a reddish-brown belt.
It was tied around Tian Ge's waist and tied into a flower knot, which made her flexible waist more prominent.
"If I were a man, I would marry you as my concubine." Jin Guihua teased.
Tian Ge's face suddenly became hot.
White face and red peach.
Unmarried young men are thin-skinned and funny.
Jin Guihua smiled and pulled Tian Ge out.
They went to the county in the Chen family's ox cart, which cost two cents per person and included a round trip.
Cows are precious animals that can plow the land, pull people and goods, and are said to bring good luck to the house.
However, a calf costs seven or eight taels of silver.
Not to mention a strong ox, which can be bought with at least fifteen or sixteen taels of silver.
An ordinary family may not be able to earn five taels of silver a year, and can save even less, so they dare not even think about the cow business.
They hurried and got on the ox cart.
After the harvest, many people go to the county town to buy things.
They were all mothers-in-law, wives and husbands from various families. In order to save on ox cart fares, there were few young men and women.
When they saw Tian Ge, they all praised him for his smart appearance, saying he looked like a city boy.
"Brother Tian, I heard that the handkerchiefs you embroidered are more beautiful than those sold in the city. I want to buy one when I get back." A new bride said to Tian Ge.
Tian Ge smiled and nodded.
"Can you show me your handkerchief? Let me see the flowers you embroidered on it."
All the handkerchiefs embroidered by Tian Ge were sold, and the only handkerchief she had left on her body was lost when she went up the mountain.
He went looking for it, but couldn't find it.
I can only wait until the embroidery is finished next time.
The new bride was a little disappointed, nodded, turned her back and talked to someone else.
After leaving the village road, we got on the county road.
Although the surrounding mountains, forests and plants were the same, Tian Ge still felt fresh.
It was just dawn and the wind blew across my cheeks, cool and refreshing.
The county road they walked on was like a small yellow snake, winding in Tian Ge's eyes.
He sat on the straw-covered cart floor, his body facing outward, his calves swinging gently, and the red silk ribbons that bound his hair fluttering in the wind.
Suddenly a person appeared in sight, walking on the side of the road.
He was wearing a black shorts, his hair was neatly tied up, he had a thick black beard, his body was straight and strong, and he was carrying a bamboo basket on his back.
A long scar on the side of the face.
Tian Ge subconsciously straightened his back.
----Brother Qin.
Qin Xiong also saw him and stood by the roadside.
Tian Ge thought this was such a coincidence and was laughing when she heard the other aunts in the car saying bad things about Qin Xiong.
It is said that a disaster has appeared in Qin Xiong's family.
They said Qin Xiong was sloppy and laughed at him for not being able to find a wife at the age of 26 or 27.
So what if he can go hunting in the mountains? He doesn't know how to take care of the household and all his money goes into his mouth.
Qin Xiong stood there without moving.
The ox cart quickly left Qin Xiong behind.
The aunts' voices became more unscrupulous, and they began to make up stories that Qin Xiong was having an affair with a widow in the village.
Tian Ge turned around angrily, hating himself for being mute.
Before he could sign, his sister-in-law gently brushed his hands away and shook her head at him.
Stand up for Qin Xiong.
In addition to causing the Tian family to be gossiped about.
The rest will not change.
You live your own life. As long as you live well, you don’t care what others say.
If Qin Xiong wants to live a good life and gain respect from others, it depends on whether he has the ability to do so.
Arrived at the county town.
Jinguihua spent four cents to buy two meat buns and gave one to Tian Ge for breakfast.
The two of them walked together in the bustling street market.
In addition to the necessary oil, salt, sauce and vinegar, Jinguihua also bought a pound of sugar, four pounds of meaty bones, and a broiler chicken.
These foods will cost nearly three hundred coins.
My sister-in-law was still chatting and bargaining with the butcher.
Tian Ge saw the cosmetics shop across the street, greeted her sister-in-law, and went in to take a look.
He wanted to buy some rouge, one for himself and the other as a gift for his sister-in-law.
As soon as I walked to the door of the store, I smelled a sweet fragrance.
It's a spacious shop, bright and clean.
There seemed to be quite a lot of people inside, and judging by their attire, most of them were boys and girls.
The shopkeeper came out to greet us.
There is a pink butterfly mark on his forehead. He is also a young man with his hair tied in a dignified bun.
He was estimated to be in his thirties, with three fishtail-like lines at the corners of his eyes when he smiled. He was wearing an indigo robe and had a friendly temperament.
The shopkeeper looked him up and down with a smile.
Tian Ge didn't realize the malicious intent and stood there confidently.
Then Tian Ge spread out her fair palms, touched her cheeks, and rubbed them in circles as if applying powder.
----I want to buy some rouge.
A hint of surprise flashed across the shopkeeper's eyes, but then he quickly returned to normal.
"Want to buy cosmetics? Come with me." The shopkeeper took Tian Ge's hand without any hesitation and welcomed him into the store.
The clothes in the shop are made of good material and are so light that they flutter with every step.
A light and elegant floral scent entered Tian Ge's nose.
Smells so good.
All the customers in the store looked at Tian Ge.
"Brother Qian, the guy you picked this time is so handsome." Someone smiled at the store manager, and it was clear from the tone and expression that they were familiar with each other.
"Whose boy is this? He's so pretty! I've never heard of him before. Is he married?"
"Sister Liu, you think about matchmaking as soon as you see someone."
.....
"Hey, my brothers and sisters, please don't scare away my little customer." The manager replied with a smile.
Tian Ge was led and sat on a pear blossom chair. In front of her was a matching pear blossom table, on which stood a translucent oval bronze mirror.
He listened to what others said and was confused.
"They're joking. Come, look at this peach blossom rouge. It's a new product in the store." Qian Duo took out an exquisite silver box and was about to let Tian Ge try it on. "You have fair skin. In my opinion, this rouge suits you best."
Tian Ge pushed the manager's hand away, looking a little flustered.
He understands that there is no such thing as a free lunch.
First, he didn't pay, and second, he didn't know the store manager.
How could the store manager let him try such a good rouge for nothing?
This warmth made him uneasy.
Tian Ge stood up and was about to leave.
But the store manager held my hand, the force was not strong, and the palm of my hand felt warm and soft.
Tian Ge saw that the store manager covered the back of his hand with his other hand.
Those were a pair of hands that were pleasing to the eye, with long, white fingers, round and smooth nails, and distinct joints.
"I couldn't find a suitable person to try out makeup on for a long time. I was just too anxious. Don't worry, I won't cheat you."
"My name is Qian Duo, and I'm also a young man." Qian Duo said softly, "The moment you stood at the door of the store, I fell in love with you..."
Tian Ge listened carefully to the other party's explanation, and with the evidence from other customers in the store, he felt relieved.
It turned out that Qian Duo had organized a makeup day, looking for naturally beautiful beauties to put on makeup in front of the store, so that people would be attracted by the sight and come into the store to buy rouge and powder.
The person who is chosen will receive the store’s most high-end set of rouge and powder for free.
A natural beauty.
Tian Ge touched his ears. It was the first time he heard such a description, and his face was burning.
How could he afford it?
He is just an ordinary farm boy.
Tian Ge waved her hand gently, but let Qian Duo hold her hand and sat back in the chair.
The young man in the bronze mirror had a frighteningly red face. He hadn't put on any makeup yet, but it looked like he had already applied the most vibrant rouge.
"Look at the person in the mirror. If I were a man, I would want to marry you and take you home."
Qian Duo placed her hands on Tian Ge's shoulders, bent down slightly, and also looked at the bronze mirror.
"A young man who loves beauty like me wouldn't feel jealous of you. You are young, gentle, and beautiful. Others will be attracted to you when they see you. You are exactly the person I'm looking for."
A lot of nice words came into Tian Ge's ears, and he couldn't resist it. He thought that all businessmen were good at talking like this.
After repeatedly confirming that it was not a scam, Tian Ge finally agreed.
The three words "free" were too tempting for him. He could use the copper coins he saved to buy a big fish from Uncle Liu.
The time for public makeup trials is in the afternoon, and there is still some time left.
Qian Duo wanted to put on makeup for him first and figure out the most suitable makeup for him.
His chin was slightly lifted up, and he was looking around.
The light in front of my eyes suddenly dimmed.
A tall and strong man approached without anyone noticing, his footsteps were light and silent.
Qian Duo turned around warily.
Tian Ge didn't need to turn around, he saw the man's face in the bronze mirror.
It’s Qin Xiong, Brother Qin.
"Sir, are you here to buy cosmetics for your wife?" Qian Duo greeted, his voice a little tense.
"Um."
Tian Ge didn't turn around, but just pricked up his ears and listened.
Qin Xiong's voice is usually low and cold.
"What do you want to buy? We have all kinds of cosmetics here, and we guarantee you will get good quality and low prices." Qian Duo became enthusiastic again, with a smile in her voice.
"I want to buy a handkerchief."
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