Chapter 31 Bathhouse
In fact, the bathhouse was not called this name in the early years. It was said to be called "Perfume Hall". At that time, the family did not have the conditions to take a bath, especially in winter, everyone had to go to the bathhouse to take a bath. The water in the north is quite precious, which is the origin of the "Perfume Hall".
The elderly especially cherish the opportunity to take a bath. Every time they go to the bathhouse, they stay there all day long. You can go in as soon as the door opens in the morning and come out at night when the sky is full of stars. As long as you are not afraid of bathing and love bathing. Soak for as long as you like.
It’s not winter now, otherwise it would be full of people.
Looking at the young and old men who were frank with each other, Zhu Xuefeng found a place where there were few people, and did a simple cleaning first. There was no way, because washing and mud rubbing were not allowed in the bath.
The temperature of the hot water pool was just right. Zhu Xuefeng slowly sat down and let the hot water flood his neck. He slowly laid his lower limbs flat and unblocked. A dip in the hot water relaxed the muscles and activated blood circulation, from the bones to the outside. Sweat.
After staying in the tree for several days, I really can’t describe the feeling. Just two words: unbearable! , I feel comfortable now and have a good time.
There were a few old men nearby, chatting while having a bath. Everyone was honest with each other and felt very relaxed. They joked a few words with each other and seemed to be close and happy. They didn't spend much money. They enjoyed themselves and were extremely relaxed.
If the weather is cold, there will be more people. After all, many people like to soak all day long. If you are hungry, you will have something to eat. If you are thirsty, a pot of jasmine tea will be more authentic.
Zhu Xuefeng likes to take a bath, and he also likes to lie down and listen to chatting, but now he doesn’t have the time, and he doesn’t have many acquaintances. It will be hot after taking a bath, and he also went to the cold pool for a while. It’s both a world of ice and fire. Try it.
I went back to the hot pool and soaked for a while, then asked a master to give me a massage. The master who was doing the massage was a young and strong man with a strong body. He also worked carefully and meticulously, and was not lazy or slippery.
Zhu Xuefeng was lying on a sturdy wooden stool. He was a little hungry. He had known that he would come back after eating, but he couldn't bear it.
The master wrapped a thick, rough towel around his right hand, and with the help of his left hand, started from the back, rubbing it slowly and slowly.
After a while, the mud on his body fell off one by one. There was quite a lot of mud in a week. Zhu Xuefeng endured the pain and watched the pieces falling down.
"Sir, can your body still bear the strength of your body?"
Seeing Zhu Xuefeng gritting his teeth and not making a sound, the master thought that Zhu Xuefeng couldn't stand the strength, but he knew he was hungry. asked.
"That's it, you're tired."
The master didn't ask any more questions, rubbed it for a while, then put soap on it and touched it, and finally went to get several basins of hot water and rinsed it back and forth. Several times.
Let Zhu Xuefeng continue to lie down, put a long bath towel on his back, and slap and tap him across the towel. It took a while to finish.
The master was also sweating profusely. Zhu Xuefeng felt so comfortable all over that his soul was floating.
"Sir, would you like a pedicure?"
You're here, let's feel it and hold it for a while, Zhu Xuefeng nodded.
The master looked at Zhu Xuefeng's hand.
"No. 68, pedicure."
Looking at how late it was, I lazily changed my clothes, paid the bill, fifty-fifty cents, and rode home.
When he got home, it was already late and every household was having dinner. Zhu Xuefeng took out a few steamed buns and steamed buns and entered the north room.
Hearing the knock on the door, Zhu Xuesong and Zhu Xuemei were eating in the middle room.
"Is Brother back?"
"Brother, why have you been out for so long?"
It felt good that someone was thinking about him, and Zhu Xuefeng felt warm in his heart.
"It's me, go ahead and eat. I'll be right over."
Throwing down the dirty clothes, he took a few buns and steamed buns and entered the middle room.
Zhu Xuemei looked at her elder brother and felt a little thinner.
"Brother, where have you been? Sister Xia has come twice in so many days. The notes are in the living room. She asked you to make up for them as soon as possible."
Zhu Xuefeng clasped his hands behind his back , looking down at his younger siblings with a smile.
"Brother went to find some good stuff. It will arrive in a minute. I'm sure you guys will like it."
Zhu Xuesong didn't care about any good stuff. Big brother has a backbone when he comes back. Although these days No one bullied me.
"Brother, don't work so hard. We are just like you. We can endure any hardship. Look, brother, you have lost weight again."
The two of them looked at the eldest brother, knowing that he had done something for the two of them. It’s hard work and I feel a little reluctant to leave.
Zhu Xuefeng smiled and stretched out his right hand, arching his biceps, which was indeed a bit more.
"Look, my eldest brother is in good health now.
Withdraw his arms, pat his belly, and sit down.
"Brother is hungry too. Let's eat first, and he will be busy for another month. It's basically done. "After saying that, he wolfed down a meal. How can you eat well in the mountains? Now that you are home, you can eat deliciously again.
Zhu Xuesong and Zhu Xuemei looked at each other, the eldest brother said It looks a bit like a hungry tiger coming down the mountain. Yes, it’s a hungry tiger. "
Zhu Xuefeng patted Zhu Xuesong on the shoulder.
"Well, not bad, he is a man. ”
Handing Zhu Xuesong a small bag, Zhu Xuesong received his brother’s approval, puffed up his chest, and glanced at his sister in a showy way.
When I opened it, I saw a slightly curved white thing, like an animal's tooth, which was very smooth to the touch. What was this?
"This is a wolf tooth. It was given to you by the village militia captain. I'm going to reward you, little man."
Seeing the way Zhu Xuesong couldn't put it down, Zhu Xuemei was unhappy.
"Brother is partial, what about me, why don't I have my wolf fangs."
Zhu Xuefeng smiled, took out a long thing wrapped in newspaper from his bag, and handed it to To Zhu Xuemei.
"This is a reward for you. You are obedient at home, don't make trouble, and study hard. How could it be without you? Come on, open it and take a look."
Zhu Xuemei opened the newspaper and saw three beautiful The feathers are colorful and very beautiful. What are the wolf teeth? Zhu Xuemei likes this better.
“Thank you, brother, I like it so much!”
The girls in the class made a shuttlecock with rooster feathers. It was very beautiful. The girls all liked it and wanted to make it themselves. It was so beautiful. It's not easy to find the rooster feathers. Now my own are much prettier than the rooster's feathers, but it's a pity that I can't make shuttlecocks.
Take it to school tomorrow and starve them to death!
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After dinner, my brothers and sisters felt very excited.
“Go and play, I will clean up.”
My younger brothers and sisters usually clean up together, so we have to develop the habit of working.
After cleaning up the house and going out for a walk, I saw two little girls, Zhu Xuemei and Yan Jiedi, gesturing with pheasant feathers in the yard from a distance. They were several years apart in age, but they were both in the front yard and often together. Play.
The third boy of the second uncle in the backyard is in the same class as Zhu Xuemei, but they can't play together, and they never come back together after school. According to Zhu Xuemei, they just don't like it.
Zhu Xuesong didn't go out to show off his prizes. After all, he was about to enter high school and his thoughts were still more mature. He was digging holes in the yard. His eldest brother said that hens would lay more eggs after eating earthworms.
At this time, several people came in from the outer courtyard, a woman with a child, the child had a black eye, followed by five or six children, making noises from the side.
The woman ignored it, brushed her hanging hair, took the child's arm and rushed inside. The child lowered his head and was dragged, so he could only keep up.
Looking at this situation, they are coming to complain. I don’t know whose child is causing trouble again. Forget it, it’s none of your business, just hang it up.
The younger brother and sister ran very fast, and followed them in. They saw that they had entered the moon gate and went to the backyard. There were still a lot of children in the backyard, and the children in the back room were not very old.
Zhu Xuefeng ignored it and had to quickly arrange the three chickens, find tools, and make a chicken nest out of bamboo. It took a lot of effort, but his hands were too raw and he was pricked several times.
The bamboo thorns have penetrated into the flesh. It is very uncomfortable and hurts when touched. I put the three chickens into the chicken coop and try again tomorrow. I can’t see clearly.
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The woman who came to complain has left proudly. This is a victory. The black-eyed child also left with a smile. It seems that it was negotiated. Not bad, but there’s not much movement in the backyard yet.
The younger brother came back, and the younger sister also walked and chatted all the way. She and Yan Jiedi said goodbye to each other and then went home.
"Cedar, find a needle, burn the needle and bring it back."
Zhu Xuefeng frowned, feeling uncomfortable. "
Zhu Xuesong responded and hurried into the house to look for needles. Zhu Xuefeng went into the room and turned on the light. He looked carefully and found that two needles were stuck in his right hand and one was in his left hand. It was really troublesome.
< br>After a while, the needle came. Zhu Xuefeng took it and carefully inserted the needle into the root of the bamboo thorn with his right hand. He picked it out bit by bit and solved one. He pressed it with his finger and the pain stopped.
The younger brother and sister were still standing nearby, their eyes following the needle.
The right hand is having some trouble. The left hand is very uncomfortable and has been unable to succeed.
(End of this chapter)