Chapter 239 Niu Dali
"Alright then, you can help deliver the letter to the second brother. As for me, I have to hurry back to the village. They're going to build a waterwheel, and I need to find people to work on it!"
His own judgment had already been conveyed to Zuo Qiu. As for whether Zuo Qiu should do something, it was no longer something Old Master Xu could influence. After all, although they were sworn brothers, each of them was an independent individual.
Besides, no one knows whether there will really be a severe drought.
Mr. Xu is ready to leave.
Zuo Qiu stopped him and said, "Brother, do you really think there will be a severe drought?"
"Should I lie to you about this?"
"How free do you think I am to come all the way to the county town to tell you this?"
Mr. Xu was a little unhappy.
Zuo Qiu hurriedly said, "Brother, it's not that I don't trust you. It's just that this matter is of great importance. Even if I want to show my courage and do something, I have to think of a way out, right?"
“That’s right!”
Old Master Xu smiled and said, "That's fine. I can't guarantee anything about this, but there's at least a 70% chance that there will be a severe drought this year."
"good!"
After hearing what Mr. Xu said, Zuo Qiu made up his mind.
It is impossible for the county government to develop water conservancy projects, but if the local villages and clans want to do something spontaneously, that is not something Zuoqiu needs to worry about.
After leaving the county government office, Mr. Xu did not return to the village directly, but went to a miscellaneous street in the eastern part of Anshun County.
Not just anyone can repair a waterwheel.
There are not many people in Anshun County who can repair water wheels.
Coincidentally, Mr. Xu happened to know such a person.
However, even if ordinary people knew that this person could repair and build water wheels, they probably wouldn't dare to ask him for help.
Because this person runs a coffin shop.
Compared to building water wheels, he is more famous for making coffins.
When Mr. Xu walked into the Laoniu Coffin Shop, the apprentices in the shop immediately came up to him with a smile.
"Old man, are you going to order funeral supplies for yourself or for your elders..."
"I don't want funeral supplies, I want to find your master!"
Old Master Xu chuckled and interrupted the apprentice's question.
"Then please wait a moment, the master hasn't woken up yet!"
"What?!"
When Mr. Xu heard the apprentice's answer, he exploded.
But soon, Mr. Xu shouted towards the backyard of the coffin shop.
"Niu Dali, the sun is shining on your butt, get out here!"
Lao Niu Coffin Shop, the owner’s name is so simple.
Niu Dali!
Not long after Mr. Xu finished speaking, a bald, burly man walked into the coffin shop from the backyard.
"Who the hell is calling me?"
"Son of a bitch?"
Old Master Xu chuckled and appeared in front of Niu Dali.
The moment he saw Mr. Xu, Niu Dali was stunned for a moment, then his expression changed in an instant, and he came closer with a smile on his face.
"Xu, big brother, oh, big brother, why is it you? Why didn't you tell me earlier? It's my fault, my fault. Slap me on the mouth, slap me on the mouth!"
The burly Niu Dali came up to Mr. Xu and pretended to slap himself twice.
Old Master Xu rolled his eyes, looking at the other man with a mixture of laughter and tears, and said, "I'm not saying anything harsh on you, but you're already teaching a little apprentice, and you're still sleeping with your butt in the sun!"
"Brother, this really isn't my fault!"
Niu Dali had a melancholy look on his face. "There's been no business lately. I've been sitting around all day, so why would I get up instead of sleeping? Staring at Erzhuzi?"
"Oh, this is Erzhuzi, my nephew!"
"Erzhuzi, come here, this is your uncle, my eldest brother, you can just call him uncle!"
"Hello, uncle!"
Niu Erzhu quickly and respectfully bowed to Mr. Xu.
"Follow your uncle carefully!"
Mr. Xu smiled and waved.
"Erzhuzi, hurry up and get the box of tea leaves from my room and make some!"
After Niu Erzhu greeted Mr. Xu, Niu Dali skillfully ordered them to make tea.
"Don't bother!"
Old Master Xu shook his head and said, "I came here to ask you to help build two waterwheels in Lingshui Village!"
“Two?!”
Niu Dali was stunned for a moment, then stared at Old Man Xu and said, "Brother, do you also think there will be a drought this year?"
"What's going on? Does anyone else think there's going to be a drought?"
"Who else could it be? My old man!"
Niu Dali curled his lips and said, "You don't know, several days ago, my old man told me that there would be a severe drought this year and asked me to store more food."
"Did you save it?"
"What are you saving?"
Niu Dali replied nonchalantly, "I've always thought my grandfather was getting senile. Now, big brother, you also think there's going to be a drought. Looks like I need to store some food!"
"As long as you have food in your hands, you won't be worried!"
"I really don't want to experience the feeling of hunger again!"
Niu Dali also experienced the severe drought twenty years ago.
His acquaintance with Old Master Xu also stemmed from that severe drought. They had both gone into the mountains to hunt for food. They had come to blows over a skinny, silly roe deer.
In the end, Mr. Xu was more skilled and defeated Niu Dali.
The two of them got to know each other through fighting and became brothers with a very good relationship.
They often visit each other during festivals.
"Then grab some food and store it. I'll give you one day today. Is that enough?"
Old Master Xu was not polite to Niu Dali at all.
They are friends who have known each other for a long time, or even more so, friends who have lived together for a lifetime.
Although Mr. Xu defeated the stupid roe deer, he still cut it into two and gave half to Niu Dali.
"Why would it take a whole day? Half a day will be enough!"
Niu Dali chuckled, "I'll go buy some food later. We'll go to Lingshui Village this afternoon. Big brother, you have to take care of the meals!"
"But I heard that my eldest nephew's cooking skills are quite good now."
"You are well-informed!"
Old Master Xu was also speechless.
Niu Dali laughed triumphantly and said, "Brother, food is the most important thing for the people. How can I be considered well-informed?"
"You're just talking nonsense!"
Old Master Xu waved his hand. "I'm done. I need to get back quickly. I'll take the men to the river to move the lumber and other things. We'll discuss the details once you get there."
"Okay, okay!"
Niu Dali nodded, and the matter was settled.
As for the wages for repairing the waterwheel, there was no need for Grandpa Xu to discuss it with Niu Dali.
To do this, there is a market price here.
After dealing with the master craftsman who repaired the waterwheel, Mr. Xu hurried back to Lingshui Village.
As a result, as soon as Mr. Xu came out of the street, he saw several carriages rolling in from the East City Gate.
A flag on the carriage fluttered in the wind.
On the flag, a huge character "Xu" is very eye-catching.
(End of this chapter)
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