Chapter 25 Carbon Kiln

Whether in ancient times or in modern times, there is always a meeting ceremony when asking for help. Wu Qingyuan understands this.

But the Zhang family and Mrs. Chen were surprised when they saw the gift he handed over. Pork pastries and a pot of oil were too heavy a gift, because the default gift for meeting people in the village was a bag of cakes and fruits at most. only.

Just now the family was still talking about him, and now they say that Cao Cao Cao Cao arrived, and he brought so many good things, don't know why.

But everyone went into the yard and couldn't stand. Aunt Zhang touched the sweat on her head and didn't pick up the things. She quickly pushed out the sister next to her, and greeted a few daughters-in-law again to take out the watermelon in the well and greet the guests. .

Watermelon is not uncommon here, but it is not cheap, and it is decent and generous to greet guests.

"Brother Wu, isn't it, what are you doing to me?"

Aunt Zhang didn't go to pick up the gift, and Mrs. Chen didn't dare to pick it up indiscriminately. Such a heavy gift is not easy to receive, so the person who greeted them sat down and asked carefully.

The owner didn't dare to pick up the thing, Wu Qingyuan didn't stop it, he nodded and put the thing aside before looking at Lin Laogen, Lin Laogen would help him with the matter of buying the carbon kiln, and it would be better for him to come forward to discuss the price.

"Aunt Chen, don't worry, it's a good thing, Brother Wu came to buy your three carbon kilns today..."

Lin Laogen still understood the wink, he sat down and took a piece of watermelon he was familiar with and started to chew on it while bringing up Wu Qingyuan's desire to buy a carbon kiln.

"What? Buy my carbon kiln?!"

As soon as Lin Laogen finished speaking, Aunt Chen's eyes instantly narrowed and she exclaimed, and everyone in the Zhang family also looked over.

This charcoal kiln is a scar on the heart of the Chen family. I think that the men of the Chen family worked in the charcoal kiln of the member Wai's house, and they worked hard for decades to learn the ability to burn carbon and go home.

I wanted to use this skill to make the family rich, but who knew that the event of making a fortune in the end didn't work, but instead lost the family and lost the house and land.

It was not until this year that finally saved enough money, and was going to go back to the village to buy a house and live on farmland. The family didn’t dare to dream of burning carbon to make a fortune anymore, so the three carbon kilns that spent all the money in the family were naturally empty. .

In fact, the Chen family didn't think about selling the carbon kiln, but someone must buy it. After all, not everyone is as hot-headed as her man and dares to gamble with all their wealth. More importantly, they can burn carbon. There were not many in the village, and none of the carbon kilns in her family wanted to give away.

Now Wu Qingyuan wants to buy her charcoal kiln, it's like a pie in the sky!

"Wu, Young Master Wu, are you sure you really want to buy my charcoal kiln? That kiln is useless, even if you can burn charcoal..."

Chen's saliva changed his name even when he spoke. Surprise is a surprise, but the matter still needs to be made clear. It is not a small amount of money to buy three carbon kilns.

"Yes, Brother Wu, you have to think about it."

Lin Laogen couldn't help but persuade him again, after all, such a large sum of money.

"I have already considered the matter, Aunt Chen, don't worry, the carbon kiln is in my hands, whether it is a loss or a profit, I will bear it myself. We can write this clearly in the contract, but we don't know the price. Aunt, you are now Can you be the master?"

Wu Qingyuan's attitude is very clear. Doing business is inherently risky, and you can't be afraid of losing money. Now that you have decided, you must insist on doing it well.

Chen Shi swallowed and didn't answer immediately, she was still a little unbelievable that someone was willing to buy her waste carbon kiln.

Everyone in the Zhang family didn't even bother to intervene. It was none of their family's business, but if this happened, it would be a huge happy event for the Chen family, and everyone was looking forward to it.

"Aunt Chen, don't worry about Brother Wu's character. If your family is willing, you can ask for a price, so we can continue to discuss."

Wu Qingyuan's attitude was so clear, Lin Laogen completely gave up persuasion and continued to help.

"This.... If you really want to buy it, my family is definitely willing to sell it. Brother Lao Gen, you also know my family's situation, but this carbon kiln is the life/root of my family. If you want to sell it, he will be the master. I have to Just talk to my boss."

Of course, Mrs. Chen is willing to do such a good thing. Anyway, the three waste carbon kilns are left alone. If they can be exchanged for silver, her family's losses back then can be recovered in half, but she is a woman, such a big thing It's up to her man to call the shots.

"Okay, then I'll wait for the news from my aunt. By the way, in addition to buying a carbon kiln, I also want to invite Uncle Chen to come and help me. My aunt also told Uncle Chen that Uncle Chen is a veteran of burning carbon, and I will pay half a month for the wages. , Uncle Chen, please think about it together."

Wu Qingyuan understood this point, nodded in agreement, and continued to put forward his other requirements. He could not handle a carbon kiln alone. With the help of familiar veterans, it would be much smoother.

"Okay, I'll go to town tomorrow to find my boss and tell him!"

Chen Shi, who was still a little hesitant at first, no longer had any worries, and quickly nodded in agreement, extremely excited.

She was happier to have her man help her than to sell her waste carbon kiln. What's more, Wu Qingyuan was so generous, he paid half a month's wages, thinking back to when her man was young and strong in the house outside the staff. It's only half the salary. Now that I'm old, I can still find a job with so much money, and I'm still in the village close to my home. I don't promise to be stupid!

"Sister, what are you waiting for tomorrow, go now!"

Aunt Zhang has more brains than Mrs. Chen. Naturally, the sooner you decide on this kind of thing, the better, so as not to have too many dreams at night, she immediately suggested it.

"Yes, yes, go now! Mr. Wu, wait at my sister's house for a while, and I'll go to town and call my man back right away."

Chen shi was already in a hurry after being hit by the huge surprise. After reacting, he got up and prepared to go out. It happened that the sun was not too bright in the morning, so he was not afraid of heat stroke when he was on his way.

Aunt Zhang was much calmer than Mrs. Chen, and continued to call her man to go with the donkey cart. Her family was one of the few households in the village with cattle or donkeys, and the speed of driving the donkey cart was much faster.

After Chen's family and the Zhang family's men went out in a hurry, she hurriedly ordered her daughter-in-law to cut a watermelon and continued to greet Wu Qingyuan with a smile on her face.

"Brother Wu, eat two more pieces of watermelon, my sister will be back soon..."

"it is good."

Wu Qingyuan was actually quite anxious in his heart. Of course, the sooner he made money, the better. It was exactly what Chen wanted to go to the town to find her man.

picked up the watermelon calmly and waited while eating. Not to mention that the watermelon here is not fully evolved. It is not as sweet as modern watermelon, but it has a lot of water, and it is also very thirst-quenching and refreshing.

......

Although there are donkey carts speeding up to the town, it takes an hour or two to go back and forth, and it is impossible for everyone to just sit in the yard.

Aunt Zhang is a good girl. She cut the watermelon, and asked her daughter-in-law to take out the peanuts and walnuts at home. Then she tried to find a topic to chat with Wu Qingyuan and help him stabilize him. They are better than Wu Qing about the carbon kiln. Much more hope to negotiate.

Of course, in addition to helping the Chen family, Aunt Zhang took the initiative to greet her, but she was also selfish.

Previously, they were discussing their son's marriage with Zhou Ge'er in the yard, but now their cousin, who is in charge, is in front of them. Now, when is it better to wait?

And Zhang Dazhu sat next to her and stared at her, his eyes were turning green, mother and son were connected, how could Aunt Zhang not know her son's thoughts.

"Hey, Brother Wu, don't you know, Brother Zhou was brought up by us, and he has suffered a lot in these years. You said that Mrs. Zhou was so tolerant of such a good child. Fortunately, I have you now. Cousin, God’s eyes are finally opened, this child’s marriage is finally decided by a sensible elder…”

After chatting casually with Wu Qingyuan, she began to point the words to Zhou Ge'er to test Wu Qingyuan's tone.

It's not impossible to fall in love freely in the village, but in the end the marriage is still up to the elders. Brother Zhou has no parents, only the cousin Wu Qingyuan, the elder brother is like a father. Whether the marriage can be successful depends on his opinion. Brother Zhou, but he was afraid that Wu Qingyuan would be the same as Mrs. Zhou.

"Yeah, Brother Zhou, this child has finally come over. Mrs. Zhou used to be really bad-hearted. How could she sell such a good brother to an old man as a child? There are so many good boys in the village, just like Aunt Zhang. Your family is like Dazhu, who is honest and knows how to work and also knows how to feel distressed, a good junior in the village..."

Lin Laogen was eating watermelon to help him speak. He had never been able to speak very well, but his words were rarely smooth, because Lin Amo took him into the room and taught him for a long time before going out this morning.

"Brother Lao Gen, you have won the prize. My Dazhu can't be as good as you said. This kid is a fool, but it's true that my Dazhu can work honestly. Zhu married a daughter-in-law, he will definitely love his daughter-in-law..."

Aunt Zhang was stunned for a moment, then nodded and smiled happily. Following the words, she carefully observed Wu Qingyuan's expression.

"Cousin Wu, I love my daughter-in-law, and the money I earn in the future will be managed by my daughter-in-law!"

Zhang Dazhu is not stupid, but he is rather naive. He smirked and focused his head.

Immediately, all the Zhang family members in the yard held their foreheads for a while, and Aunt Zhang pinched him embarrassedly and told him to stop talking nonsense. Lin Laogen laughed and praised "good boy".

Everyone's thoughts were too obvious, if Wu Qingyuan couldn't hear what was being expressed, he would have lived two lives in vain.

Looking around the circle of people staring at him cautiously, he thought about it before putting down the watermelon in his hand and making a statement.

"Aunt Zhang is modest, but I really agree with what Uncle Lin said. Dazhu people are very good. By the way, my carbon kiln will start construction soon. I need to invite a few people. I think Dazhu is very strong. Aunt is willing, I want to ask Dazhu to help..."

Wu Qingyuan nodded, but did not directly express his position on Brother Zhou's marriage.

It's not that he doesn't agree. From the way he sees people, it is natural to see that Zhang Dazhu is a good person. He and Zhou Ge'er are in love with each other. He will not stop him. In a hurry, he agreed quickly as if he was posting backwards.

The Zhang family is just testing his tone now, just make a slight statement. If the Zhang family's parents are sensible, they will know to find a matchmaker later, which is in line with the rules of the village.

"Okay, okay, no problem, I'll ask Dazhu to resign from Liu Yuanwai's short-term job tomorrow."

Aunt Zhang is a sensible person, and she can get through at a little bit, so she can respond to Wu Qingyuan's relaxed attitude, not to mention asking her son to help, even if it's free!

Chapter 26 Coincidentally Met Father Zhao

The stone in her heart was put down, and her son's marriage was finally in sight. Aunt Zhang looked at Wu Qingyuan with a rotten smile on her face.

Wu Qingyuan was accustomed to controlling his emotions and expressions, but he was much calmer, smiling from beginning to end, and chatting with everyone neither enthusiastically nor indifferently.

After talking for a while, eating some watermelon and peanuts, the time passed quickly. At noon, Aunt Zhang left Wu Qingyuan and Lin Laogen for dinner, and Chen finally called his man back from town.

The son and daughter-in-law of the Chen family also came back together. The whole family is here. It can be seen how important the carbon kiln is to the Chen family. If Wu Qingyuan really bought the carbon kiln, their family would be able to live a prosperous life again. Days, don't have to work hard for a few more years.

At the Zhang family's dining table, everyone discussed while eating.

The Chen family was surprised and eager to sell the carbon kiln, and Wu Qingyuan was also happy to give the money. The matter of the carbon kiln was quickly discussed. The final transaction price of the three carbon kilns was 45 taels.

This price is already very cost-effective. There is a big difference in the technical content of repairing a kiln and a house. When the Chen family was repaired, he also invested in the capital, the fields for the material foundation, and the cost of hiring workers to repair a carbon kiln. Nearly twenty taels of silver.

Later, the carbon kiln was used a few times, and the business of the Chen family failed because of insufficient capital and experience. The three carbon kilns are still eight-storey new. Two, it's definitely a fair price.

More importantly, he also invited Chen's man, a veteran of burning carbon, and his son to help, which is what Wu Qingyuan was most satisfied with.

After the negotiation, everyone had lunch, and then went to the village chief's house together. The village chief witnessed the help to write the contract, and then completed the transaction with silver.

This is the practice in the village. Only the village chief can be assured of such a large sale of dozens of taels. Moreover, the Chen family is illiterate. Wu Qingyuan, a foreigner, was illiterate when he first arrived, so he could only ask the 'knowledgeable' village chief for help. .

After the transaction was completed, everyone came out of the village chief's house with a smile on their faces, and then separated.

On the way, Wu Qingyuan was in a good mood, and Lin Laogen was also very happy. The two could chat together. Wu Qingyuan continued to strike while the iron was hot and asked Lin Laogen to come to the carbon kiln for help.

After living in Lin's house for half a month, he is very aware of Lin Laogen's character, and he doesn't dislike his work as a lame person. He is very hardworking. To be honest, asking him to help will definitely not lose money. He earns less from helping work because those profiteers deliberately bully him to be honest.

And in fact, he did not really expect the other party to work for him when he asked Lin Laogen. He came to the Lin family in Liushu Village to help him a lot. He wanted to thank the Lin family and ask Lin Laogen to help him. It is best to give his family a stable income. It is better to teach a man how to fish than to give him a fish.

Finally, after discussing with Lin Laogen, the manpower in the later stage of the carbon kiln was also solved.

Wu Qingyuan tentatively appointed Chen's father and son, Zhang Dazhu, Lin Laogen and the second-family man of Lin's family, plus himself a total of six people. It is enough to take care of three carbon kilns with a little effort. , and the rest will wait until the business is on the right track.

After discussing all the way, the two were rushing home, but they didn't want to meet someone on the way. Lin Laogen's old face, who was still smiling just now, collapsed in an instant.

"Hey, Lin Laogen? My father-in-law! Where did you come back from a stroll around to eat and drink? Tsk tsk tsk, drink for nothing..."

Only a gruff greeting sounded, and then an old man with a mustache came running towards them.

He was in his fifties, with a thin body, hunched back, and a smooth face.

Wu Qingyuan took a look, a little familiar but didn't know him. Lin Laogen's originally downcast face turned even darker after hearing the other person's name.

"Who is your in-law! Zhao Dachong, if you keep yelling, I'll be welcome!"

Lin Laogen's face was dark, his eyes widened, and he said, the Zhao family's man was born to be Zhao Dalong, but everyone called him Zhao Dachong.

Speaking of which, Lin Laogen is honest and good-natured, and he is not prone to blackface, but every time he encounters this little old man in front of him, he gets angry, because this little old man is not someone else, it is the one Wu Qingyuan met in the town that day. That Zhao Haisheng father.

The Zhao family can't be said to be disgusting in the village, but they are definitely not very likable, because the old couple of the Zhao family are really powerful, and the Zhao family's mother-in-law is broken-mouthed and likes to talk behind her back, and the sensible villagers in the village are not. really like to have a close relationship with his family.

Lin Laogen hated the Zhao family even more, and the reason was very simple, because the Zhao family wanted to marry his family's Amo.

Although Lin Amo can't find her husband's family because she looks ugly, the Lin family's family is good, and Lin Amo is good at everything except her appearance. If you really want to marry, it's not that you can't get married, but the environment of the husband's family may not be too good. That's it.

Lin Laogen is very clear about his own child's situation. The target is poorer if he is poor. As long as he is good to his child, that's fine. But the sad thing is that after Lin Amo and his wife went to the Lin family to propose marriage, they all hoped to marry Lin Amo and go home to work. Yes, Lin Laogen is naturally reluctant.

And the Zhao family actually went to his house to propose a marriage. With the bitter and powerful personalities of the Zhao family, Lin Laogen knew what they were fighting.

Even if the son of the Zhao family works as a second child at the Qianji Grain Store in the town, after a few years, he will become a shopkeeper, and the Zhao family will definitely become rich, but Lin Laogen firmly refuses to agree to marry Lin Amo to the Zhao family. This age is very accurate, anyway, he just thinks that the Zhao family is unreliable!

But the Zhao family's husband and wife are very thick-skinned, and they asked their son to run to the Lin family to be courteous, and when they met Lin Laogen, they even came up to call each other's in-laws, and they were so angry that Lin Laogen couldn't.

Just like at this moment, the Zhao family man didn't care about Lin Laogen's face at all, and he could talk to himself.

"My father-in-law, don't be angry, sooner or later our family will get married. I said you are the same. Our Zhao family doesn't dislike your Amo's ugly appearance. You are still stubborn. I’m going to be promoted to shopkeeper soon. With a salary of 22 taels a month, who’s son in the village can compare? Our family is willing to marry your Amo, you should go to the temple to worship God and repay your promise!”

Zhao Dachong said tsk tsk, just like Lin Amo, who would want it? Besides, his son is still so promising, who can Lin Amo marry if he doesn't go to their house?

Wu Qingyuan's ears moved when he heard Zhao Haisheng's name, and he suddenly recalled the memory of the last time he was in the grocery store in town.

Lin Laogen was very angry, seeing Zhao Dachong smiling confidently and proudly, he picked up the thick branch on the ground and threw it at Zhao Dachong.

"Get out! Zhao Dachong, get out of my way! If you continue to scold my family's Amer's reputation, I will kill you! I tell you, my family's Amer will soon become good-looking, see, that's it Brother Wu, his medical skills are very old, he can heal the face of my family's Amer, when the time comes, many good people will come to propose marriage to my family's Amer, hum!"

Lin Laogen was not convinced and pulled Wu Qingyuan in front of him to argue loudly.

"Just him? You don't even have two beards to be healed? Besides, there is a birthmark on your Amer's face. I haven't heard of a birthmark that can be cured. Lin Laogen, you are really stupid. You want to be crazy. Come on, if our family doesn't marry your family's Amer, I'm afraid no one will want it for the rest of my life..."

Zhao Dachong glanced at Wu Qingyuan, but he didn't believe it, and continued to laugh.

"Zhao Dachong, you bastard, let you say, I will kill you!"

Lin Laogen couldn't hear anyone talking about his baby, and it exploded immediately, limping and rushing towards Zhao Dachong.

Although he is a cripple, he has a lot of strength in his hands. Zhao Dachong has a strong mouth but can't beat him. Seeing him rushing up, he quickly dodged.

However, he kept hiding and continued to laugh at Lin Laogen, saying provocative words such as "Come, come and hit me", bullying Lin Laogen for being inconvenient and unable to catch up with him.

Really annoying!

Staring at the two little old men who were chasing chickens and dogs, Wu Qingyuan thought to himself, then walked over quickly, grabbed Zhao Dachong's collar, and threw it in front of Lin Laogen.

He raised his foot and stepped on Zhao Dachong's chest to restrain him, and said calmly without changing his face, "Uncle Lin, let's fight, he told you to use your hand, Shangguan, we are also justified, if you really hurt, I will pay you the money."

"okay!"

Lin Laogen, who was panting, was happy, and he was not polite. He limped up and held his fist, and he was a fierce thing in the past. Get out and kill!

Zhao Dachong was not Lin Laogen's opponent at first, but at this moment Wu Qingyuan stepped on him and couldn't fight back, so he could only sturdily press against Lin Laogen's fist and scream.

When Lin Laogen's anger subsided, Zhao Dachong was already bruised and swollen and couldn't cry out. Seeing that he was seriously injured, it was actually a bit of skin trauma, and it was fatal. Lin Laogen was not a fool, so he paid himself out. .

"Brother Wu, let's go."

After touching the sweat on his forehead, Lin Laogen called Wu Qingyuan to leave in a relaxed manner.

Wu Qingyuan nodded, retracted his foot and left with him.

When he was far away, he asked Lin Laogen, "Uncle, who was that person just now? It looks very annoying..."

"Isn't it just annoying, the Zhao family in the village, this couple is not sincere, and they want to marry my family's Amo to work as a cow for his family. His son is not bad, but no matter how good he can be, he will be the shopkeeper of the grain store. I don’t agree with such parents, hum!”

"The grain store in town, is his son in that money store?"

"Yes, Brother Wu, how do you know?"

"Oh, the last time I went to town, I saw a young man who looked a lot like the old man Zhao. I guessed it as soon as you said it, but Uncle Lin, why did you say his son was going to marry Amer? His son is not Are you married? That day I saw that his son and his daughter-in-law should have a very good relationship. The two went to the grocery store together and bought half a penny of rouge gouache and snacks. How could they still marry their son.. ..."

"What? Did you see that boy Zhao Haisheng go shopping with the girl to buy rouge desserts? He also spent half a dollar?!"

Lin Laogen who was walking suddenly stopped and turned around abruptly.

"Well, in that grocery store called Yangji Grocery, I just watched them buy so much money just for snacks. I have a deep memory. What's the matter, Uncle Lin, is there any problem?"

Wu Qingyuan was full of doubts and smiled in his heart. He has a really good memory, and he can remember the places he has been to once.

"What's the problem? The problem is big! The Zhao family's son didn't get married! He bought rouge gouache for the girl, and even came to my family's Amo to show hospitality, hum, I also said that Haisheng is different from his parents, so this family has a temperament !"

Lin Laogen believed in Wu Qingyuan very much, he had no doubts at all, and his face flushed with anger.

"Uncle Lin, don't be angry, you may have made a mistake, but don't worry, Uncle Lin, I will definitely help Amo heal his face. There will be many good people who want to marry Amer. I think Amer is very good-looking, and he can cook and housekeeper..."

"That's right, my Amer is good in everything but looks!"

The angry Lin Laogen was instantly comforted. His old face showed a relieved smile and patted Wu Qingyuan on the shoulder.

"That's Uncle Lin, your genes are good."

"Ah? What is a gene?"

"It's blood. Uncle Lin, you must have been powerful and handsome when you were young. That's why Amo and Tianbao are handsome. Especially Amo, with a good face, must be the best looking brother in the village."

Wu Qingyuan continued his cheeky flattery.

"It's still Brother Wu, you have a vision..."

Lin Laogen was so elated that he smiled at the corners of his deeply wrinkled eyes.