At noon, Shi Wu suddenly felt the carriage stop. He rubbed his eyes and faced the sun in the sky. He felt a little dazzled and turned sideways. He happened to see A Da sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed to relax. Shi Wu touched

I touched my growling stomach, feeling a little hungry.

Ah Da opened his eyes, took out the steamed buns he had brought with him from his bag, and handed one to Shi Wu. Shi Wu took it and gnawed it. Ah Da broke off half of it, tearing it apart bit by bit and putting it in his mouth.

inside.

Shi Wu took the steamed bun and ate it while looking at Da Zhuang. He saw him leading the horses to the dense weeds on the roadside with both hands. He found a wooden stick to tie the two horses' leashes and inserted them into the soil.

Let them graze there by themselves.

Shi Wu asked: "Brother Da Zhuang, what are you doing?"

Da Zhuang smiled and said, "It's noon now. We just happened to stop for something to eat. I think this piece of grass is richer, so these two gray horses can eat more grass."

Shi Wudao: "It turns out they are called Hui'er."

Hearing Shi Wu's shout, the two horses looked up and saw that it wasn't Da Zhuang calling them, so they grazed again.

Shi Wu was surprised: "Can they understand?"

Da Zhuang picked up the dry steamed bun he brought with him and bit it. He nodded and said, "They have been with me for a long time, and I can still understand them when I call them names."

Shi Wu asked: "Brother Da Zhuang, where are we?"

Da Zhuang said: "We have left Taiping Town and entered the main road, which leads directly to Xujia Village fifty miles away. There are some scattered farmers along the way, and these lands are contracted to farmers by landlords."

Shi Wu looked at the sorghum fields that were growing well in the distance, and some farmers were working in the fields.

Shi Wu turned around and asked Da Zhuang: "Brother Da Zhuang, what do you think people live for?"

Da Zhuang followed Shi Wu's gaze and sighed: "It's for the stuttering."

Shi Wu asked again: "What about when you are full?"

"Then it's natural to get a wife." Da Zhuang took a big bite of the dry bun and chewed it in his mouth. He said while chewing, "I remembered what you said. Don't forget to help A

Hua brings a few pieces of red date cake. The red date cake in Xujiacun is particularly delicious. Last time Ahua saw others eating it, she wanted to eat it. This time she can’t forget it. Brother Xiaowu, please remind me later.

ah."

"Okay." Shi Wu agreed, and then asked in a low voice, "Brother Da Zhuang, isn't your flower beautiful?"

Da Zhuang blushed after hearing this and said embarrassedly: "Brother Xiao Wu, why are you so straightforward? She is my future daughter-in-law, and she is not my family yet. But she is very beautiful. My future father-in-law said,

As long as I save twenty taels of silver, I can serve wine and marry A-hua home."

Shi Wu groaned and asked curiously: "Then how much money have you saved now?"

Da Zhuang counted his fingers, and when he reached the ninth one, he stopped and said, "Come on, it's already more than nine taels."

Shi Wu took a bite of the steamed bun and said, "That's still a long way from it."

Da Zhuang said helplessly: "I can't help it. I grew the Angelica dahurica this time myself, so I can earn two or three taels. If I just help others to sell goods, I'll be fine if I can make a few bucks."

Shi Wu didn't know much about money since he was a child. Now he realizes that marrying a wife costs so much money, and he has to worry about Xuan Haoran. In fact, Shi Wu doesn't know that the betrothal gifts in Xuan's village are generally good luck.

Two or eight taels is enough, but a strong future father-in-law will really need more.

Da Zhuang saw that Shi Wu was thinking about something and thought he was worried about himself, so he hurriedly said: "Brother Xiao Wu is fine. I'm still young. I can save enough by running a few more long distances and spending less." As he said that, he

I happily took another bite of the steamed bun, as if I saw myself marrying Ahua and entering the house.

Shi Wu thought for a while, then suddenly turned around and asked Ah Dao: "Grandpa Ah, have you ever married a wife?"

Even Ah Da couldn't help but choked at his sudden question. He hurriedly opened the water bag and took a drink of water, and then said with a serious face: "No."

Shi Wurao said with interest: "Do you have no money? Or don't you have a girl you like? Why don't you ask my dad to borrow it? Oh, you didn't seem to know each other very well at that time."

A Da said angrily: "I think you have a cold attack now." After saying that, he swallowed the remaining steamed buns in one gulp, then fell into a calm state and ignored Shi Wu.

Shi Wu said aggrievedly: "I just asked casually."

Da Zhuang looked at Ah Da sympathetically. This old man had not yet married a wife at such an old age, but he still had hope. He waved to Shi Wu and asked Shi Wu to come and sit in front. Shi Wu felt that Ah Da next to him was colder than him.

It was still cold, so he immediately sat down with Da Zhuang on the wooden board in the front room of the carriage.

After Da Zhuang finished eating the steamed buns, he said to Shi Wu: "Brother Xiao Wu, do you want to relieve yourself? Wait until Hui'er starts running. It's not convenient to stop in the middle."

Shi Wu nodded in agreement and followed Da Zhuang to relieve himself in the field next to him. After the two of them relieved themselves, they looked at each other relaxedly and laughed. Da Zhuang watched the two horses eating the grass next to them.

When they were almost done, they were led back to the main road, tied up with ropes, and then said to Ah Da Dao: "Uncle, let's continue on our way."

Ah Da replied "Yeah" and then stopped talking.

Da Zhuang just smiled. If he had not married a wife at Ah Da's age and was asked this question by Shi Wu, he would have been very angry. Shi Wu didn't dare to sit back in the truck now, so he might as well just get out of the truck.

Sitting next to Da Zhuang and watching him drive.

Da Zhuang usually drives alone to deliver goods, but now Shi Wu is accompanying him, and he is very happy. Seeing that Shi Wu is very interested in driving, he said to him: "Brother Xiao Wu,

When driving, strength is important. The strength of the whip you pull out must be accurate and spaced. If it is too heavy, the horse will go crazy when it hurts. If it is too light, the horse will think you are stopping and will put down its foot strength. Moreover, the hand

You also need to hold the reins firmly, whether you are adjusting the direction or controlling the horse to stop, it is all a matter of strength."

After hearing this, Shi Wu became very interested and already looked eager to give it a try.

When Da Zhuang saw this, he refused and said: "Brother Xiao Wu, you can't drive these two gray horses now. When you grow up and get stronger, come to my place and I will let you drive happily for a while."

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Shi Wu pouted after hearing this and said: "If it were the past, I wouldn't be convinced. But now, hey..." His family knew about his family affairs. Since he contracted this cold disease, Shi Wu's strength is indeed not as good as before.

It was said that he was driving a carriage, but even asking him to drag a horse would be too much.

Seeing Shi Wu's unwillingness, Da Zhuang asked: "Brother Xiao Wu, I forgot to ask, why are you going to Qin State so far away?" Da Zhuang had also heard about Qin State from the traveling caravan before.

country, I only know that it is a place far, far away from here.

Shi Wu replied: "Go and get treatment."

Da Zhuang made a sound and said, "But you don't look like you are sick."

Shi Wu smiled bitterly and said, "You should be able to see it in a few days."

Da Zhuang was confused and said: "Ah? It depends on the date?"

Shi Wu nodded and said: "Yes. It happens every few days. When it happens, the whole body will be stiff and cold, and the pain is unspeakable."

Da Zhuang sympathized: "How did you get this disease?"

So Shi Wu told all the things that happened in Xuanjia Village recently. When Shi Wu said that he didn't want to learn cooking and wanted to fight in the martial arts world, Da Zhuang's expression was blank. He had never seen any heroes.

I know that there are many capable people in this world. When he mentioned that the restaurant he owned was doing well, Da Zhuang’s eyes were filled with envy. When he mentioned that he and Xuan Haoran went to fight for the peaches together, Da Zhuang’s blood boiled with excitement.

, Shi Wu became even more interested. When he learned that Shi Wu's father could use his arms to block the rolling oil in order to protect him, regardless of his own safety, and he could also stand up and fight with others when others bullied Shi Wu.

Tit-for-tat. The expression in Da Zhuang's eyes was very complicated, including admiration, envy, and even a hint of jealousy. Later, when he heard that there was actually a flying immortal and that magical sword, Da Zhuang was so shocked that he opened his mouth wide. Seeing Da Zhuang

Zhuang's expression made Shi Wu even more proud. Of course, he did not talk about the scandal of being frightened by the fairy sword and sitting on the ground. Instead, he focused on how Ah Da established his power with one blow. Da Zhuang turned his head and looked at Ah Da in disbelief.

At first glance, he couldn't believe that this old man who looked a little thin could actually be such a powerful person.

Seeing that Da Zhuang didn't believe it, Shi Wu immediately said dissatisfiedly: "Brother Da Zhuang, it's true that my grandpa's set of point-killing sword techniques is really shocking. If you have a chance, let him show it to you."

Da Zhuang nodded hurriedly, saying that he must take a look if he had the chance.

Then Shi Wu talked about how his father and pregnant mother suddenly disappeared, and how he suddenly contracted a cold. Yang Yifan also said that his cold was caused by someone. Da Zhuang heard this

He said angrily: "Who is so bad! Even children are not spared." When he got excited, his hands became too strong, and both horses were frightened, shaking Shi Wu so much that he almost fell off the car.

Fortunately, Da Zhuang had quick eyes and quick hands. He held the reins steady with one hand and pulled Shi Wu back with the other.

Shi Wu patted his chest happily and said, "Brother Da Zhuang, didn't you say you should be steady? I almost got knocked down just now."

Da Zhuang said in embarrassment: "I don't want to listen to you because I got excited for a moment. I'll help you to deal with the injustice."

Shi Wu forgave him and said, "It's okay, let's continue talking. Later, I thought for a while that my parents didn't want me anymore, and I even complained about them leaving without saying goodbye. It wasn't until Grandpa A woke me up that I thought that my parents didn't want me anymore.

Love me so much. They would not abandon me like this, so I went out with Grandpa to see a doctor. Only after we get treatment can we wait for them to come back."

Da Zhuang's eyes turned red after hearing this, and he was embarrassed to cry in front of Shi Wu.

Shi Wu looked at it and was moved and said: "Brother Da Zhuang, I'm fine. I'm going to see a doctor. I'll be fine as long as I take care of him."

Da Zhuang replied: "No, I felt bad after hearing that you have such a good father and mother."

Shi Wu was puzzled: "Why?"

Da Zhuang said: "I don't have much impression of my parents. I was thrown into the town. Later, Uncle Zhang and a few elderly people in the town saw me as pitiful and gave me one bite to eat every day. When I got older, it became a little bit...

When I had the strength, I would help others carry their burdens. At that time, I saw that other people had parents who cared about me, and I felt that I was a burden that no one wanted. I also thought about seeking death, but Uncle Zhang persuaded me, saying that my parents were born

If you don't want me anymore, then your life is my own, so I have to live a good life so that I can be worthy of myself."

Only then did Shi Wu understand why Da Zhuang's body shape was dark and short. He thought it was because he had been carrying strenuous burdens since he was a child and was constantly busy with stuttering. Shi Wu gave Da Zhuang a thumbs up and said, "Da Zhuang

Brother, I admire you! If it were me, I would definitely not be as good as you."

Being praised by Shi Wu, Da Zhuang cried and laughed and said: "Brother Xiao Wu, you know how to praise others!"

Shi Wu smiled and said: "I'm serious!"

The two of them laughed and talked about their pasts along the way. They talked about how they had gone down to the river to touch fish, climbed up the tree to pick out bird eggs, poked a wasp's nest as if it were a bee nest, and were chased by wasps and stung several times.
Chapter completed!