Xiaofulang's farming space

Chapter 80 Newcomer

"The taste of this cumin is really strange, but how can it be so delicious when sprinkled on this fried chicken?" Song Hanfeng said after tasting Luo Xiaohan's fried chicken legs.

Luo Xiaohan looked at the hourglass on the table, "It seems that this hourglass is the best time, just press it."

Song Hanfeng nodded, he memorized Luo Xiaohan's steps just now, put the marinated chicken in the batter once, coat the chicken with batter evenly and thinly, then put it into the pot, cover it tightly The lid, when the hourglass is going through it, open the lid and turn it over. After covering it and frying it for another hourglass, it can be out of the pot.

Miao Ze makes pancakes, Luo Xiaohan stewed duck meat, Xia Qingming opens an order to collect money, this is the case for now, they still want to go and buy a few more people to come back to look at the store, so that the two of them can be distracted and think about other developments way.

Before the opening, Xia Qingming had already sent messages to the neighbors who came to help put out the fire that day, as well as to the yamen, and booked three banquets in Qiuxiang Building.

Provided by Luo Xiaohan, a large platter of spicy duck, a large plate of fried chicken wings, and a set of pancakes for each person. Several popular dishes in Qiuxianglou were ordered, and even the county magistrate came. The magistrate of the county came here for this banquet. Although he may not be an upright official, he doesn't have the money to eat this greedy food every now and then.

Welcoming the magistrate to the table, the three tables were full, Xia Qingming raised his wine glass, "I, Xia Qingming, everyone knows that I do my own business honestly, and it's convenient for others, and my Spicy Duck business is also thanks to everyone." The care of the neighbors and bosses in the neighborhood may have blocked everyone's money, so after the reopening of my Spicy Duck, I will no longer set up tables and chairs. You can sell everything in the store. If there is any offense, please point it out , if it makes sense, we must improve it”

Everyone politely said a few words in a hurry, and they all raised their glasses to dry up.

"Xia does not dare to forget the feeling of fighting the fire. Thank you for this cup." Everyone laughed again and went away.

Xia Qingming thanked the county magistrate and the yamen servants before returning to his seat to eat. Someone ate the golden chicken wings and immediately exclaimed that it was delicious. Everyone rushed forward, and the big plate was quickly snatched , each of them wanted to chew their bones to pieces. After knowing that this is a new product of spicy duck, everyone said that they would definitely go back to join in the future.

This meal showed his position, expressed his gratitude, and promoted the new product by the way, which was considered a complete success.

When it opened on the second day, those who had waited for a long time lined up for a long time. This day was busy until noon, and several people took turns to eat lunch.

The fried chicken legs and chicken wings are expensive, but there are a few big hotels that sell them on behalf of them, and they are all sold out by the afternoon. Several people closed the shop, and they all slumped on their chairs exhausted, not caring about counting the money.

Luo Xiaohan poured tea for them and said, "Brother Song, Brother Miao Ze, I asked you to come up today because I have something to discuss with you."

Song Hanfeng said seriously, "Please tell me"

Miao Ze also sat up straight.

"Zikang is twelve years old this year, and Zile is ten years old. I shouldn't be doing business with such people in the store. Brother Xia and I have already discussed sending them to school, but you also know that we don't trust you so much, so This has never been said.”

Song Hanfeng said: "It's natural, no one can give complete trust to someone who has been with him for a few days."

"But almost half a year is enough for us to get to know you well. Besides, Brother Song also saved my life. Our relationship is no longer that of master and servant, so we decided to send Zi Kang Zile to school. All the expenses will be paid by we come out"

Miao Ze was so excited that he didn't know what to do. The two children also stared round their eyes, looking at their father with longing looks. , this surprise came too suddenly, "No, no, if we can send the two of them to school, we would be happy to pay the money." Miao Ze repeatedly waved his hands and stammered, "You just listen to me and send it in our name , the child will not be bullied in the school." Luo Xiaohan said that Song Hanfeng and his wife fell silent when they thought of their identities. How could children of slave status not be bullied when they go to school?

"Brother Song, Brother Miao Ze, today we will make a verbal agreement. Three years later, we will return your deeds of sale and give your family a release from slavery. But at that time, Brother Song will be the housekeeper of all the shops in my Xia family. Three years is not enough for us to live and die, and you still want to leave, even if we misunderstood the wrong person, and you gave the ransom money, I will set you free."

Three years to get rid of slavery, they used to be a good day that they didn't even dare to think about, Miao Ze almost shed tears, Song Hanfeng said in a deep voice, "I can promise you today, I will be the best brother Qingming Your helper, the most outstanding and capable housekeeper in your store." Xia Qingming was born in the army, and he believed in brotherhood the most. Seeing Song Hanfeng's determined gaze, he nodded heavily. After a few people calmed down, Luo Xiaohan said again, " Zikang Zile went to school, we lost a labor force, so we have to buy people back, there are still a few vacant houses in the backyard, I hope they will come by then, Brother Song and Brother Miao Ze can help take care of them , and secretly see whether these people are useful or not.”

"This is what it should be. If there are people who eat inside and outside, wouldn't we lose our livelihood?" Miao Zedao and Luo Xiaohan saw that there was no embarrassment on their faces, so he felt relieved, thinking so, if the spicy duck fell down , they are all out of work, if they are resold, the future is uncertain, how can there be comfort and hope now

The next day, the two of them went to the yamen to ask about the sellers. Because they were familiar with each other, the yamen servant selected a few clean and healthy ones.

"Qingming, let's just this couple." After looking at the prostitution experience and price of several people, Luo Xiaohan pointed to the two people. They were a couple in their forties. Their daughter died on the way home. I met a group of strong people, but they were penniless and had no hope of returning home, so they had to sell themselves as slaves.

Xia Qingming nodded, "Is there still this Shuanger?"

Xia Qingming looked at the pair, who was thin and short, and was sold cheaply by his parents because of a red birthmark on his face, in exchange for travel expenses back to his hometown. The back of the couple, because of his ugly looks, was often bullied when he was in the shelter. Only this kind couple gave him food, and the woman helped him comb his hair. The couple bought it, their hearts were full of despair, their minds were blank, and their tears were streaming down.

The yamen servant heard this and pointed out the three of them. Before the pair could react when they were pushed out of the crowd, they looked up at them in a daze. The woman hurriedly comforted him, "Don't be afraid, little fish, we were bought together. Gone." The old man lost his daughter, and when he saw Xiao Yu'er in the shelter, he immediately fell in love with him and took care of him as his own child.

"Really...really? You...you want me?" Shuang'er, who is called Xiao Yu'er, asked anxiously. Luo Xiaohan nodded and smiled, "Yes, I will take you home after finishing the formalities. go"

"Go... go home..." Xiao Yu'er opened and closed his mouth in disbelief, "Well, you guys wait here first, we'll go through the formalities"

After going through the formalities and paying the money, I still led the three of them to buy clothes and other daily necessities, and then took them back to the store

Touching the new clothes in their hands, the three of them couldn't react.

"Brother Song's family lives here. Uncle Deng and Aunt Xu live here, and Yu'er lives in this room." The little Yu'er's full name is Meng Yu, and he is one year younger than Luo Xiaohan. Because of a birthmark on his face, So I always don't like to look up and don't like to talk.

Uncle Deng’s full name is Deng De. He has just passed 45 years old. Aunt Xu’s full name is Xu Qiao’er in his early forties. They are not very old.

"I live in a room alone?"

"Well, the bed cabinets are all bought, let us know what is missing, you take a shower today and put on clean clothes, have a good rest, and follow Brother Song and the others to the store to have a look and get acquainted, Xiao Yuer will start the fire, Uncle Deng and Aunt Xu just have a look at what to do with them."

After giving the order, the two left. The three of them each took a bath, took a shower, put on new clothes, and then got together to talk. They were sure that they had met a good master, and they were all very happy. After a while, Miao Ze also brought them lunch. They had never eaten the pancakes and the taste of meat, and they ate too much by accident. When they heard that this was the food in the store, they immediately yearned for working in the store even more. .

"Our master's family is all good people. Seeing that my two children are still young, I have sent them to study. As long as the three of you follow the master's family wholeheartedly, you will definitely not be treated badly." The three of you will know these things sooner or later, so Miao Ze will not hide it. say it all

The three of them listened to their hearts and went to the next big festival. They were not afraid of suffering or tiredness, but they were afraid that they would not be regarded as human beings and be tortured for no reason.

"You guys rest first. I also came out of that shelter. I didn't feel well inside. I couldn't eat well or sleep well. If you are energetic, you won't be distracted when you work tomorrow. My name is Miao Ze, and my head is Song Hanfeng. , Uncle Deng and Aunt Xu, you can just call me by my name, and Xiao Yu’er can call me brother, my two children, see you when you come back tonight, one is Zikang and the other is Zile, please take care of me in the future.”

Miao Ze talked to the three of them for a heart-to-heart conversation, and let the three of them calm down their uneasy mood.

After he left, the three of them said some words of congratulations, and went back to their rooms to sleep.

Meng Yu touched the brand-new bedding, pear-wood tables, chairs and cabinets, as if in a dream. He had never lived in such a beautiful house at home before, and the new clothes he was wearing were clean and soft. In the bed, he quickly fell asleep.

In the evening, Luo Xiaohan cooks himself, and the family sits around a table. Luo Xiaohan said something that everyone will be a family in the future, so that the three of them can feel at ease, get to know each other, and have a delicious meal.

Uncle Deng accidentally drank too much, and said with tears in his eyes, "I didn't expect that Deng De lost his only daughter and could get so many children."

Aunt Xu hurriedly patted him to shut him up, and embarrassedly apologized to Xia Qingming and the others, "He drank too much, master, don't take it seriously."

Luo Xiaohan smiled, "Don't worry, we are about the same age as Uncle Deng's children, he can treat us as children, we are too late to be happy, from now on you will be the elders of our family."

Aunt Xu wiped away her tears and kept saying thank you, Master.

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