Chapter 52 The Secret of Black Gold
The day passed quickly, and half of the wall of the Song family's new house was simply built, while the original gate was blocked tightly with broken chairs and bricks.
Stoves were also lit in the two rooms in the side yard.
Originally, according to Song Zhenping, they used to heat the kang before going to bed only when it snowed. Now the bedding is thick and there is no need to waste firewood.
But Song Liyun felt that these rooms had not been occupied for a long time, so it would be better to light some fire at any time to dispel the cold. If there were ants, rats, insects, snakes, etc. hiding in the corners of the house, they could also be driven away.
In fact, this is also a habit that Song Liyun left behind in the apocalyptic wasteland.
Wild animals are generally afraid of fire, even mutant animals.
No matter winter or summer, Song Liyun always sleeps by the fire at night so that she feels safe.
At night, Song Zhenping lit the oil lamp he had pulled out from the corner of the dilapidated house, sat cross-legged on the kang, and tried to alter Xiao An's clothes stitch by stitch using the light.
He started taking care of babies at the age of nine and knew how to do everything from washing and mending clothes. When he saw that Xiao An's clothes were too long and too big and she tripped over them several times during the day, he would take time out at night to make them smaller. As for his own clothes, which were too big and fat, he had to postpone it.
Xiao An was lying on the kang playing with a wooden top.
This was also found from the ashes.
He had never seen toys since he was a child. Ever since Song Liyun picked it up and gave it to him, he has been unable to put it down.
Seeing that the two brothers had their own things to do, Song Liyun quietly came to the attic in the corner of the side yard.
After only two days of hunger, the evil monkey's fur had become dull and covered with dust, dirt, blood clots and dirt, making it look extremely miserable.
As soon as he saw Song Liyun coming, Heijin immediately jumped up from the ground and bared his teeth at her.
Seeing that it still dared to threaten people, Song Liyun quickly stepped forward and raised her leg to kick it.
She had no mercy on this ferocious beast that could threaten the lives of the two brothers.
At this moment, Heijin suddenly became cowardly, squeaking and lying on the ground with his head in his hands.
It could endure being hungry for a few days, but after being beaten every day, it was smart enough to give up.
Song Liyun pursed her lips and smiled softly. No matter how vicious the monkey was, it was still afraid of death. Knowing that she was really going to take action, the evil monkey was scared.
In the dark night, Song Liyun walked out of the side courtyard, holding a knife in one hand and the iron chain around Heijin's neck in the other, and strolled slowly along the corridor.
Song Liyun wanted to tame the evil monkey, so seeing it compromise, she showed a bit of kindness, fed it some food, and then let it out to exercise.
"Hei Jin, where do you want to take me?"
When they reached the corner leading to the backyard, Song Liyun stopped and asked seriously.
The evil monkey slapped the ground hard, then stood up again, pointing towards the backyard, indicating that we should follow it there.
Over there? It must be trying to tell me there's something.
It is said that spiritual beasts guard treasures. This evil monkey has not escaped and has been guarding this shabby house for more than five years. Could it be that there is something valuable there?
Song Liyun was excited.
The original owner of this house was a wealthy man. If he had hidden a vault at home, he would have become rich.
It is said that antiques are valuable in prosperous times and gold is valuable in troubled times. After experiencing the chaotic end of the world, Song Liyun's favorite is still real gold and silver.
If for no other reason, then it is convenient to use.
Although she was happy in her heart, she did not move. Song Liyun was naturally not worried that she would be harmed by Hei Jin. She was only thinking about the two brothers in the side courtyard.
The vault and other things won't run away, so it's always there whether you go to check it early or late.
If Heijin took me too far away and something happened to the two brothers and I wasn't able to rescue them in time, I would regret it so much.
Heijin seemed to have guessed what Song Liyun was worried about. He cried out, ran back to the side yard gate, and stood upside down to urinate in a circle by the wall.
"Ugh! Disgusting!" Song Liyun cursed, but felt relieved.
Heijin has lived in the attic in the side courtyard for five years and has already marked out his territory.
Generally, wild animals will stay away from it when they smell its scent, which can be seen from the well-preserved side yard.
Heijin squatted beside a collapsed wall in the backyard. With a familiar scratch, he pulled apart a large bunch of dead vines, causing dust to fly.
Then he picked out a brick from the wall and pointed to a small hole behind the brick. Heijin shouted at Song Liyun, his voice filled with anxiety and excitement.
The entrance to the cave was very shallow, and you could tell there was something behind it without looking closely.
Heijin reached out and took out an ordinary lacquered wooden box, handed it to Song Liyun in a flattering manner, and motioned her to open it.
As soon as Song Liyun saw the small box the size of a palm, her heart suddenly sank.
Even if it was filled with gold, there wouldn't be much, and the wooden box was so light.
The wooden box was not placed high up, but simply behind the bricks and stones, which were already very smooth, making it look like a child's plaything.
The wooden box had a lock, and a rusty lock hung on it.
Heijin didn't know why he was unwilling to open the lock, or perhaps his long claws were not suitable for opening the small lock. He just looked at Song Liyun eagerly.
Song Liyun no longer had any hope for the hidden vault. She pinched the lock slightly and exerted force, and the lock popped open, revealing the contents of the box.
It's really a game for children.
Inside the wooden box was a small wooden knife, two clay dolls, a dried yellow flower, and a few dark yellow gold beans.
Heijin stared at the wooden box blankly, then poked the clay doll with his finger.
The fierce light in his eyes disappeared, and his expression became complicated.
This is... a toy of a child in the Ji family, perhaps it belongs to the little master Hei Jin.
For five years, Heijin has been guarding a small wooden box, waiting for the owner of the box to come back. Is he going to give up now?
There were three golden beans as big as little fingers inside, so Song Liyun's trip was not in vain.
She took out the gold and handed the wooden box to Hei Jin: "These are for you."
Heijin held the box, opened his mouth and blew air towards Song Liyun, looking extremely excited.
Back in the side courtyard, Heijin was still locked in the attic, but this time Song Liyun left some more dried fruits and water for it.
It’s not that Song Liyun doesn’t believe it, but Heijin is not an ordinary monkey. This is a matter of life and death, so even if it means letting it suffer some injustice, she has to be on guard.
As soon as she came down from the attic, Song Liyun saw two people, one tall and one short, standing at the door of the main house.
The oil lamp flickered in the wind, casting two hazy shadows on the ground, as if the two people were dust particles about to be blown away by the wind.
But every time the darkest moment passes, it stubbornly emerges again and again.
Song Liyun smiled: Their lives are like the lights in their hands, fragile yet tenacious.
Song Zhenping's face was filled with anxiety. He held the lamp in one hand and held Xiao An's hand in the other, looking out into the dark night. Suddenly, he saw a figure swaying in the yard and hurriedly called out, "Is that Yun'er?"
Song Liyun responded, walked over with a few pieces of wood, and said with a smile: "Brother, I'll be getting firewood nearby, don't worry!"
Song Zhenping hadn't seen her just now. He called out several times but there was no response. He wanted to go out to look for her, but Xiao An was with him, so he could only wait at the door.
Now that I see her back, I can finally let go of my worries.
It was a very quiet night. There was not even the whimpering sound that had come from nowhere the night before. Only the night birds catching voles glided silently across the roof.
After working for two days and two nights, Song Liyun finally had a good sleep in the warm room.
When she woke up, the door of the main house was wide open and Xiao An was sweeping the floor with a broom. When he saw her coming out, he stopped and smiled.
Song Liyun pinched the braids behind his ears and said with a smile, "It's still early! Why don't you sleep a little longer, Xiao An?"
Xiao An shook his head, holding the broom and just smiled without saying anything.
Xiao An was still quiet, so Song Liyun rubbed his head affectionately again, then hurried out to the front yard to prepare breakfast for everyone.
Unexpectedly, there was already someone in the kitchen.
(End of this chapter)
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