Ordinary clear day

Chapter 80
Ah Yin seemed a little embarrassed, Chang Gui smiled and nodded after hearing her finished speaking, and said a few words in a low voice.Ah Yin was very happy, saluted him, and thanked him again and again when he said goodbye.

Shu Ning looked at it, and felt that Ah Yin was asking Chang Gui for help, but what kind of veil was Qiao Yun twisting beside her?She asked aloud, "Sister Qiaoyun, what are you doing?"

Only then did Qiao Yun realize that Shu Ning was standing behind her, her face flushed suddenly, and after a few words, Chang Gui came in and said, "Huh? Miss, Qiao Yun, why are you here?"

Qiao Yun bit her lip and said with a sneer, "Why can't the girl and I be here? Could it be that you have done something sneakily that no one should know?"

Chang Gui was very surprised, so he asked: "I just asked casually, how can I do something shameful?"

Qiaoyun remained silent and continued twisting the handkerchief.Shu Ning felt that her silk veil was about to be shredded, it was obvious that Qiao Yun was jealous, strange, when did she fall in love with Chang Gui?

In order to save the poor veil, Shu Ning took the initiative to ask: "Brother Changgui, what did you say to Sister Ayin in the alley just now? She seems very happy?"

Changgui smiled and said: "It's nothing. Sister Ayin's house was hit by a typhoon, and she couldn't fish for a living, so the whole family moved to the city. Now they rent a broken house outside. Sister Ayin Say I know a lot of people, let me help her family find a better house."

After hearing this, Shu Ning pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Since that's the case, it's good to say it openly, so that someone won't be unhappy."

Qiao Yun blushed again, and said fiercely: "What did the girl say?! Who is unhappy?!"

Shu Ning covered her mouth and snickered, "I didn't say it was you, why did you admit it yourself?" Then she ran away, vaguely hearing Qiao Yun stomping her feet angrily behind her, and Chang Guirou The voice said something to Qiaoyun.

Shu Ning ran to the upper room, Tong Shi saw her like this and said: "Why are you so crazy? What is so funny?" Shu Ning told her what happened just now, and Tong Shi said after listening: "Chang Gui and Qiao Yun When did you see each other? I also found a marriage for him. If that's the case, I don't need to worry too much. Qiaoyun is a good girl. I'll ask them later. If it's mutual, let's do it as soon as possible. "

Shu Ning nodded, thinking of another thing: "Sister Ah Yin's house was hit by a storm, why didn't she mention it? Do we want to help?" Tong said: "Let's see before we talk about it. Since she doesn't mention it, it's up to her." That’s why.” She paused for a moment, and then said, “No wonder she never mentioned that she would ask for leave to go home and have a look when she came back from home that time, it turns out her family has already moved into the city.”

Shu Ning asked again: "It's not something shameful, why didn't Sister Ayin say it? Brother Changgui knew about it, so he didn't reveal it."

Tong said with a smile: "The biggest advantage of Changgui is that his mouth is strict enough. How can your child's family know the thoughts of the people below? In our family, Ah Yin's wages are the first class, and the rewards are also the thickest during festivals. Others are fine, but Ahua and Adi are domestic servants just like her, and they are both locals. The two of them only earn second- and third-class wages, how can they not be jealous? There are some gossips on weekdays, if Knowing that Ah Yin's family has suffered a disaster, I'm afraid that sarcastic remarks will be inevitable. Ah Yin just doesn't want to listen to their gossip."

Although Shu Ning knew that the three of them had always been at odds, she didn't expect it to come to this point, so she was a little angry.

Tong patted her daughter's head, and said: "Ah Di's elder brother, A Sheng, is now in front of your Ama. Er Niang tolerated her aunt and sister-in-law for his sake. As for the servants at home, You can't control them so simply. Some people can use their property to control them, some want to show them both kindness and power, and some want to make them feel that they are different from others. There is a lot of knowledge here. You are not young now, You should know something, Erniang will talk to you slowly in the future."

Shuning nodded.This is probably an intermediate and advanced course in housekeeping.
In the next few days, Shu Ning found that Qiao Yun's mood was getting better and better, often with a smile on her face, and Chang Gui also came to her from time to time.

Speaking of which, the current house is not big, and the management of the servants is much looser than that of the Earl's Mansion. As long as no scandal is caused, the Tong family will not prohibit the male and female servants from interacting. Up to now, two couples have become husband and wife.

Although Qiaoyun was in a happy mood, she was still a little uncomfortable when facing Ah Yin. Suyun once teased her, and she said: "I'm not the kind who loves to be jealous. It's just that Brother Changgui never likes to be with maids. To interfere, to be so polite to her, and to praise her in front of me several times for her good workmanship, why don't you tell me to be careless?"

Suyun said: "Ayin is several years older than Changgui, besides, she is determined to be chaste and behaves properly. Don't think wildly, and don't let Changgui and Ayin get angry when they hear it." Qiaoyun bowed her head and remained silent.

Suyun asked her again: "You have this lump in your heart, why don't you ask Changgui?"

Qiao Yun said in a muffled voice: "I asked, but he said that he had no other intentions, but he was willing to help out because he saw that she resembled his sister."

Suyun heard the words and said seriously: "So that's the case. You are not born in the family, so you don't know. Changgui's mother died early and was brought up by his sister. His sister is eight or nine years older than him and married the capital of the capital. The third son of Mrs. Jiang in the back street of the mansion, later died of a man, was overwhelmed with grief, and died of an illness. At that time, Changgui was in Fengtian and could not see her off for the last time. After returning to Beijing, he cried a lot. Women who are about the same age as his sister are especially respected. Speaking of which, Ah Yin is not only about the same age as her sister when she died, but also looks somewhat similar."

After hearing this, Qiaoyun lowered her head in thought.

Two days later, she took the initiative to find Ah Yin, and not only helped her with the work, but also gave her a new dress.Ah Yin asked her why, and she blushed and said: "I was wrong in the past, and I misunderstood you, so I took it as an apology to you. You must not be angry with me."

Ah Yin smiled: "You girl is so refreshing, I'm not angry with you. Brother Changgui is very good, you should get along well."

Qiaoyun blushed even more, and quickly changed the subject: "Brother Changgui said that the house has been found, and you still want to find a shop with a cheap rent. What are you doing? Can I help?"

Ah Yin smiled: "Well, you will know later."

The answer to this question will be revealed soon.Not long after the Mid-Autumn Festival, Ah Yin suddenly resigned.

Mrs. Tong was a little caught off guard, so she asked her, "What's the reason? You've always been doing well. You've been here for almost a year, and our family is used to the meals you cook. You taught Shuning a lot. I I was going to give you a raise next year, why did you suddenly say no? If you have difficulties at home, just speak up and we will help you."

Ah Yin bowed to her and said: "Ma'am, it's not that I don't know what to do. Our family and my dead husband's family live in the city now. When there is a typhoon in summer, the boat sinks, and my father hurts his hand." , can no longer do heavy work, and my grandfather is seriously ill, so he can no longer go fishing. There are seven or eight people in the two families, except my younger brother who is under 15 years old. Everyone else, old and young, all rely on me It is really difficult to take care of and support one person.”

She wiped the corners of her eyes and continued: "I thought I still had some skills, so I planned to quit this job, open a noodle stall outside, and start a small business, which should be able to support two families. I know Mrs. Mrs. and Ms. You are all good people, and I will never forget you in my life."

Hearing what she said, Mrs. Tong couldn't force her to stay any longer, so she called someone to pay her wages, and gave her ten taels of silver and some clothes. Ah Yin thanked her a lot.

Ah Yin wanted to bid farewell to everyone before she left. When she came to Shuning's room, she said to Shuning with shame on her face, "Miss, I'm sorry."

Shu Ning was taken aback, and asked her what was the matter, she said, "I'm going to open a noodle stall, and I'm actually planning to sell the sand river noodles you taught me. I didn't ask you, so I took your recipe. I'm really sorry to see you for business."

Shuning was taken aback when she heard the words, her mood was very complicated.In fact, she was not without anger, but she didn't have an attack, and asked calmly: "If you think it's wrong, why did you do it? Now that you did it, why did you tell me?"

Ah Yin told her about her family's situation, and then said: "The job of selling noodles is not heavy. My two old mothers and my younger brother can help. Although it is a small business, with my skills, even if I can't make a fortune, It's not a problem to support two families. I thought for a long time before I made a decision. It's just that after all, it's not right to hide it from the lady. If I leave without saying a word, I won't be able to pass my own test, so I told you."

Shu Ning was no longer angry during the listening process. Compared with her occasional Sha Hor Fun to satisfy her appetite, Ah Yin's family needed it more to make ends meet.There are many food stalls in the city, and to gain a firm foothold, special features are indispensable.Ah Yin is also thinking about his family, who has no selfishness?There is nothing wrong with doing so.

Thinking about it, she couldn't help but sneer at herself in her heart, what right did she have to be angry?Shahe powder is also something invented by "predecessors", not my own achievements.Could it be that he has also acquired the bad temper of the time traveler and regards everything he has learned in modern society as his own exclusive property?With such an idea, how is it different from Wanning, whom she has always disliked?
So she said to A Yin with a pleasant face: "Sister A Yin, you don't have to think too much. Although it was the way I said to make sand river noodles, you also helped a lot, didn't you? Just treat it as if we made it together What's more, I can't do any business, if it can help you, I'm very happy. You just feel free to do it."

After a pause, he added: "Let me tell you another way. In fact, besides selling noodles, you can also sell porridge. You can cook a large pot of white rice porridge in advance, and then wash and chop the meat, vegetables, eggs and other ingredients." Well, when someone comes to eat, cook a small pot of porridge in a small earthenware pot, and when it boils, put the ingredients into it, roll it a few times and add salt, it’s ready, it’s quick, convenient, and very easy.”

A Yin's eyes were red with joy, and he said: "Miss, you are a good person. If you want to eat anything in the future, just come to me. My family lives in Zhujiaxiang in the south of the city. Just tell me, and I will cook it for you right away." eat."

Shuning waved her hand and smiled.

After Ah Yin left, after ten days or so, her porridge noodle stall opened, and the business was very good.Chang Gui visited her a few times and told Shuning when he came back, Shuning was also very happy.

The days passed like this day by day, and it was golden autumn and October again in a blink of an eye.Xian Ning has turned one year old, and she is no longer the thin and thin person she was when she was born. She has a chubby little face, fleshy hands and feet, and Yuxue is cute.He often stares at people with big eyes, and he is not afraid of strangers. If he sees other people making fun of him, he will follow along with "wooooahahah".When the family was about to catch the Zhou banquet, he finally called for someone.Shuning saw him calling herself "Jia, Jia" inarticulately, and felt that his brother was really cute.

Xian Ning didn't make a big fuss about the Zhou banquet, and only invited a few acquaintances who had frequent contacts.In the middle of the hall was a large table with many items on it.There are small wooden knives, books, four treasures of the study, jewellery, rouge and gouache, Zhang Bao’s official seal, a horsewhip that has been used for many years, and Tong’s calligraphy and paintings from the flower hall, etc., and some guests added some things. Ning felt extremely dark when he saw it.

Xianning sat in the middle of the table, looking around.Tong looked at him nervously, and whispered to lure him to crawl towards the books and wooden knife in front of him.Zhang Bao smiled sullenly and pulled his wife behind him to see which one his son would choose.

Xian Ning looked around, and finally moved, crawling, but accidentally kicked the rouge and gouache under the table, making the ground red and white.Seeing this, Tong first breathed a sigh of relief, then widened her eyes, watching Xianning crawl towards the direction of the horsewhip...

(End of this chapter)