Chapter 397 A man named Xu moved into the backyard
Seeing that Zhu Xuefeng seemed to have a lot of questions to ask, the two of them did not refuse and followed Zhu Xuefeng into the wing.
The two children saw that their eldest brother had come back inexplicably. They were curious when they saw two sisters coming in. They had been here several times in the past two years, but they still had some impressions, so they hurriedly stepped forward and said in unison.
"Happy New Year to you two sisters!" Liu Jiaqi smiled and touched her little sister's face, "My little sister is more beautiful, but I didn't prepare any New Year's money. I'll give you this bow."
As he said this, he took out a beautiful bow from his pocket. He must have just bought it, and it was wrapped in a thin paper. The younger sister looked at her elder brother, reached out and took it, and said thank you. .
“We’re all students, we’re all from the same generation. No matter what kind of New Year’s money we get, this is pretty good.” Zhu Xuefeng said with a smile, opened the drawer and took out two small boxes.
"We just happened to meet each other during the Chinese New Year. This is a facial cream produced in Yangcheng. You two can take just one portion each to care for your little faces. Haha, it's just right."
Chen Seeing this situation, Rui became anxious and finally handed over a pen, "Little brother, remember me. I give this pen to you. Study hard and get into a good school like your brother."
Zhu Xuesong also glanced at his elder brother, thanked him and took it.
"Go and make some tea. Let the two sisters drink some hot water to keep warm in the winter. Xuemei, go and bring the snacks and fruits and let the two sisters try them."
This time I also brought back a lot of fruits from there and gave some away. There were quite a few at home. Zhu Xuefeng was not in the habit of eating fruits and rarely put them outside for fear of attracting attention.
Chen Rui leaned forward and stretched out her hand as if to stop him.
“You don’t have to be so polite. It’s not like you’ve never been here before. If you do this, we really can’t sit still.”
“Okay, okay, we’re all old classmates, there’s nothing to be polite about. , can you two tell me what is going on and why Professor Xu is here?"
Liu Jiaqi looked at Zhu Xuefeng, she didn't seem to be pretending, she probably really didn't know, and said with a smile.
"Co-author, you really don't know. Professor Xu was transferred to our steel rolling mill. The transfer order was issued in the second half of last year. Professor Xu insisted on finishing the semester's classes, so he postponed it until Now, now that he has reported for work at your steel rolling mill, Chen Rui doesn't care about Professor Xu running around. He is eager to drag me to do sanitation and is waiting to help Professor Xu move. "
Zhu Xuefeng. Somewhat unclear, a university professor came to the factory for no apparent reason. Although the steel rolling mill is in great need of such talents, the professor from the Polytechnic University is still overqualified for this job.
It's hard to ask about this kind of thing, so I have to pretend to be confused, "It's just cleaning. It's simple. Let's rest for a while. I'll take care of this. I'll help you clean up the house today. If If we can arrange it, we'll find someone to help Professor Xu move in the evening."
Chen Rui said with a smile, "It's just a matter of cleaning. The moving steel rolling mill promised to send people and cars, so we don't need to worry."
Seeing the little girl bring up a bowl of fruit that she had never seen before, Chen Rui felt a little complicated and pointed at the fruit and asked.
"Old classmate, what kind of fruits are these? This one looks like an orange, but it doesn't look like it. This one looks like a super small orange. This one is even weirder and doesn't look like a fruit. I've never seen any of these before. Can you introduce me to them? "
"Oh, you said this, it's called Chaozhou mandarin orange, it's very sweet, this one looks super small, it's called kumquat, as for this one, we don't really have it, it's called jicama, it's also sweet. , sometimes they use it as rice, sometimes they use it as a vegetable, sometimes they use it as a fruit. It’s a good thing. You can eat it after peeling it off. It’s quite sweet and has enough moisture..."
"Such a big thing, even if you have an empty stomach, you will probably be full."
Liu Jiaqi looked at this big guy and estimated that it was a pound smaller.
"It's okay. It's done. I'll cut it up again. It's a little crispy in the mouth and has enough water. I think it's just right for us in the north to eat in winter, so I brought it all the way from Yangcheng."< br>
It was interesting to hear Zhu Xuefeng’s introduction. The two of them were very considerate and ate a few, especially the cold potatoes. Unexpectedly, the two of them finished them easily in a while.
"This is a good name. It tastes cool and a little crispy, and it feels good."
When the two young brothers saw their elder brother chatting with someone, they said hello and went in to read. Liu Jiaqi looked at the two of them. asked curiously.
"How did you become the eldest brother? Your younger brothers and sisters are so well-behaved, and the older one is still studying during the New Year. How different is it from my younger brother. My father beat him and refused to read. He still said plausibly that he had a holiday, a holiday, and he didn't know what it was. Is it a holiday? What’s the difference between studying during the holiday and not having a holiday? My dad has no temper at all.” .”
After a while, they lost their restraint, and the three of them chatted harmoniously. From time to time bursts of laughter broke out, which was quite lively. The three of them shared their experiences and jokes about the two schools, and talked about their respective majors. .
"I entered this school by mistake. Even the majors were assigned and I had no choice. What did you two think at the time? A girl went to study mechanics."
Both of them were embarrassed. Chen Rui smiled, and it was Chen Rui who spoke first, "Isn't this also because I want to learn something practical so that I can participate in construction and develop my skills? I don't know much about anything else. There are many children in our class in the steel rolling mill, and they have heard a lot about mechanics. This Don’t sign up just because your brain is hot.”
“Both of you plan to engage in mechanical design and manufacturing in the future?”
Zhu Xuefeng admired their choice and couldn’t help but ask.
"Of course, after studying for so long, I really like it. Professor Xu taught us a lot..."
"Stop it, Professor Xu taught you a lot, okay? Now again No one else, but Professor Xu."
Liu Jiaqi teased Chen Rui with a smile. Chen Rui was a little embarrassed and her face was a little stiff. She frowned slightly. Zhu Xuefeng knew it and didn't ask. Liu Jiaqi saw it. Chen Rui looked like she was careful not to mention it again.
The three of them chatted for a while, and then came to Xu Damao’s former house in the backyard. The damaged area outside had not been completely repaired, and the door was in tatters. Chen Rui took out the key and opened the door. Inside It was completely white, but the beams were covered with spider webs, and the glass and scattered pieces of broken furniture were all stained by whitewash, making it a bit messy.
"This house needs to be repaired before it can be lived in. Just painting it white will not do it. So, you two, leave it alone and don't lock the door. I'll find someone to clean it up and repair the doors and windows. , What needs to be replaced, the beams in this house need to be cleaned and painted, and it will take a few days before we can move.”
"That's so embarrassing, it will cost a lot of money."
Chen Rui squinted her eyes with a hint of sweet longing, which made Zhu Xuefeng a little confused. Good guy, it seems like she is the hostess.
"It doesn't cost a lot of money. I found acquaintances who know the basics and have good workmanship. They did the renovation of my house."
The two of them took a closer look at Zhu Xuefeng's house just now. It is indeed better than before. It was much better. Chen Rui seemed very relieved when she heard that it was the same group of workers who did the work.
"Old classmate, please tell me how much it will cost. I will ask Professor Xu to give it to you, but don't look at me. I am just a poor student with no money in my pocket, haha. "
Zhu Xuefeng strengthened his judgment and said lightly. "Professor Xu and I also have some friendship. This doesn't matter. Just think of it as me congratulating him on his move."
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At night in the courtyard, the two women met again. While tutoring the second primary school, Zhu Xuefeng waved to Lin Na. Lin Na nodded and followed him into the north room. Xia Yuhong looked at their backs in surprise, but continued to tutor the little girl.
"Nana, do you know that your uncle has been transferred to another job?"
Lin Na looked at Zhu Xuefeng and nodded slightly, "I know, I heard about it when I got home. My mother said it was decided at the end of last year, but he delayed it until the end of last semester."
"I know. Which unit should I go to? How could he, a key professor at a key university, be willing to leave the school? Doesn’t he really like the research atmosphere of the school?”
“I don’t know, and my mother doesn’t seem to know, either. I haven’t seen my brother-in-law since. He hangs around you every day, and you don’t want to see my parents again.”
Zhu Xuefeng didn’t care after Lin Na’s slight rebuke. Said with a playful smile.
"I seem to have accidentally discovered your uncle's secret. Do you want to hear it?"
Lin Na is a little strange. What secret does his uncle have? A person who can't come out after immersed in research. , simple and pure.
"Let me tell you this, your brother-in-law must have been transferred to the steel rolling mill. Didn't I arrive late this morning? It's like this..."
Zhu Xuefeng kept the morning's report exactly as it was. After the story was told, Lin Na was so surprised that she opened her mouth wide.
"You mean, my brother-in-law's current home is in the backyard of this courtyard? Will he move here in a few days? Do you suspect that your classmate is having a relationship with my brother-in-law?"
Zhu Xuefeng nodded Head, the tone is very affirmative.
"In my opinion, it's almost the same. I really didn't expect it. If this is the case, I will suffer a big loss."
Lin Na glared at Zhu Xuefeng and said, "What's your loss? Is this a classmate? You can also see On..."
Zhu Xuefeng was almost speechless, and it took him a while to speak.
"My mind is full of things. If your brother-in-law and the two really become friends, I will have to call my classmate my brother-in-law. Do you think I am at a loss? I am a generation shorter for no reason."< br>
Lin Na smiled and punched Zhu Xuefeng, "You're not serious, but tell me what your classmate is like, what his character is like, what he looks like, what he does at home...".
It seems that loving gossip is a woman's nature, and it has nothing to do with age, knowledge level, age, etc. Lin Na, who doesn't care about other things, will also start the household registration mode out of curiosity.
Zhu Xuefeng shook his head, "We are just classmates, we don't interact much, so I can't explain clearly. You should be able to figure it out if you ask Xiaoxia. Girls like to get together and chat, so they should know something."
"Okay, then I will find a chance to ask Xiaoxia. My brother-in-law is not young anymore. He will be 33 this year. My mother has urged him many times for this matter. I didn't expect it. I didn't expect it. Now I have found a young partner. It should be She's not even twenty yet."
"She probably hasn't arrived yet. It will take me several months to arrive. She seems to be a little older than me. You'd better ask Xiaoxia for details. I really don't know how old she is. .”
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A few days later, Yanzi had left quietly. Zhu Xuefeng was talking to three girls in the study room. School was about to start and he needed to confirm some things.
"Da Ya, you are saying that Master Wang is a little interested, but he hasn't made up his mind yet."
Da Ya nodded, "In the past few years, there has been very little jade carving work. Especially last year, it was basically difficult to get work. Master Wang’s family was a little unable to support it. His wife had no job, his two grandsons were still in school, and his two sons were gone. The whole family relied on him to support them. If we hadn’t been here from time to time, Send some food and money, their family couldn't survive last year."
Zhu Xuefeng nodded, there were a few people who went to play with stones these days. Master Wang's jade craftsmanship has been passed down for generations, but now in China. Without a market, of course we can’t survive.
"Point of attention, if he relents, I will arrange for him to be sent away immediately. If nothing else, I will definitely have no worries about food and drink, but it must be kept secret. You must know what should be said and what cannot be said."< br>
Da Ya nodded, "I know, I didn't say a word more. I just said that there is a place where jade work can be done, where you can have enough food and clothing, and your children can go to school."
"What about you two? What's going on with Master Jin?"
"We have tried. Although Master Jin does not have much work, he can barely make ends meet. Now he seems to have no idea. He is reluctant to leave this place. "My ancestors have been here for generations and we will die here, so we didn't continue to test it, for fear of attracting his attention."
Master Jin is alone, and his best is making old-fashioned clothes, which is in Xiangjiang. It should be possible to customize it with Southeast Asia, but since people don't want to stay away from their homeland, Zhu Xuefeng doesn't want to try again.
"Then don't test it, so as not to cause trouble. You two should work harder and try to learn all his skills. Be more filial and don't give him rare things. Take some food and drink from home from time to time. , Xiao En Xiaohui, you must learn his technique of keeping the bottom of the box.”
Erya and Sanya nodded in agreement. This work has been carried out for almost half a year. It is not impressive, but the results are not satisfactory. Zhu Xuefeng does not care too much. If you succeed, you cannot fail. These two businesses In his territory, the proportion is very low.
"Master, do you want to send us away too?"
Da Ya summoned up the courage to ask. In the second half of last year, Zhu Xuefeng found an opportunity to make it clear to the three of them that he There are industries in Xiangjiang, and clothing and jade shops will also have their own front offices.
Zhu Xuefeng nodded, "That's what I think. You still have a long road ahead. You can't always be an apprentice. Now there is a broader world for you to face. If you learn the craft well, you will never have to do it in this life. You can live better by relying on others."
Da Ya lowered her head and hesitated, then looked at Er Ya and San Ya. The eyes of the two girls were encouraging, and then she plucked up the courage to say it again.
"Master, you gave us these. We don't want to leave, we just want to serve you. Can you please don't send us away."
Zhu Xuefeng also saw the interaction between the three of them, It seems that the three of them have discussed this matter privately, but a few years later, who knows what will happen when the strong wind blows, and I am not able to protect these three little girls.
"What did you discuss? It's not that I want to drive you away, but I have to do something. I can't explain it clearly to you now. Don't have other ideas. We have agreed that we are a family, even in the past. Help me take care of the industry”
(End of this chapter)