The old man just heard that his eldest son came back and said that Mr. Song's relatives in Shuangqi Town were from a wealthy and noble family.

Not to mention the mansion, there are sailing boats, and there are countless servants and maids in the house. He spends a lot of money and earns a bag of rice, which weighs 140 or 50 kilograms. If it were exchanged for silver, it would cost three or four yuan.

When the old man heard this, his heart skipped a beat, and he immediately had an idea, so he saw the opportunity and spoke.

Sure enough, Song Xiaoyi already had an idea in his mind.

The Dashaoye coal mine needs security guards, and the son of Da Nian's uncle's family is always more reliable than outsiders.

However, he still had to obtain the consent of his sworn brother Gu Zhunian, so he said:

"I already know what my uncle said, but I still need to get the opinion of his sworn brother Danian to confirm this matter!"

The old man touched the wine bowl and said to Gu Zhunian:

"New Year's Eve, did you understand what uncle just said to Mr. Song?"

Gu Zhunian nodded, but he was very dissatisfied with the sons of his uncle's family.

After the death of the family's father, the uncle began to come over from time to time to look after them and help with the fields.

But later it was said that both the aunt and the sons had opinions, and there was a lot of gossip outside, especially the eldest son and the second son of the uncle's family.

Although they are strong, they just think their family is too poor. Now that the man is dead and there is a tuberculosis patient in the family, he is a hot potato that cannot be supported.

Just because no one has turned over the soil in the fields today, and no one has cleaned up the weeds and gravel, we know that these relatives are really not as good as some good neighbors.

He thought to himself, glanced at his mother sitting at the door, hesitated, and said:

"My uncle knows what he means, but now Xiaonian is sick at home, and my mother has to take care of her brother, and there is no one to take care of the fields, so I have to postpone going out for a few months. The specific time cannot be confirmed yet."

As soon as Gu Zhunian finished saying something, the old man's expression changed, "What do you mean? Are you going to postpone going out?"

Song Xiaoniu was also secretly surprised when he heard this. He didn't know what his step brother meant by his words. He thought he really had to postpone his departure for several months, and he was secretly anxious in his heart.

If this is the case, how can I tell the young master when I get back?

"What, you won't go with your adopted brother this time?" After hearing this, Gu's mother jumped up in excitement and shouted at the top of her voice:

"You don't have to worry about your brother's affairs. Mom can take care of him. You don't need to do the farm work in the fields. You have the uncles and aunts in your village to help you in their spare time. I guarantee that he won't starve to death!"

"My father is gone. As the eldest son, I have to take on the responsibility of the family and take good care of you and Xiaonian." Gu Zhunian emphasized his reasons.

"Your mother is not at the point where she can't move yet, so you don't need to take care of her!"

Seeing that her son still dared to talk back, she licked her lips and wanted to say something else. She was so angry that Gu's mother stepped forward, pulled Da Nian's ears, and said angrily:

"You are an unfilial son. When you grow up and have some skills, you become tougher. How dare you disobey your mother? In the past few years since your father has been away, I have not been able to raise you two brothers by myself."

"Ouch, please let go. The kid doesn't dare to talk back. I was wrong." Gu Zhunian was so painful that he begged for mercy again and again.

Gu's mother then let go of her hand and said earnestly:

"Your sworn brother, Mr. Song, is a capable man. I can learn skills by following your sworn brother. I am a manly man. If you don't go out to work, what's the use of staying at home?!"

Song Xiaoniu couldn't help but want to laugh, so she quickly picked up the wine glass to cover her mouth, and took a sip of wine. She couldn't help being surprised by Gu's mother as a mother, and even more surprised by her foresight.

It is really not easy for an uneducated rural woman to have such knowledge.

She suddenly remembered her mother, who had also supported him in venturing out into the world.

Gu Zhunian originally wanted to emphasize something, but after seeing his mother's stern eyes, he couldn't say it out. He was acquiescing to the arrangements his mother had made for him.

When the old man saw it, he naturally knew what was going on. He took the opportunity to confirm:

"In this case, Da Nian has agreed. From now on, third cousin, you have to take care of me. I have to thank Mr. Song for coming here. The three of us in the Gu family have to offer Mr. a bowl of wine for this to count!"

After saying that, he and his eldest son took the lead in picking up the wine bowls. Seeing this, Gu Zhunian had no choice but to pick up the wine in front of him and said respectfully: "Brother, please drink!"

Song Xiaoniu said nothing, picked up the wine bowl and drank in one gulp.

In fact, this matter is not difficult for him. A few days ago, the eldest young master said that he and Zuo Gang were going to go back to Huaibei to visit relatives, and by the way, they would find more fellow villagers to come over.

When things happened here, the atmosphere also improved. Mother Gu felt a stone fall, while the old man felt happy. It was a great good thing that he could find a good place for his child.

Only Gu Zhunian did not look happy, his eyebrows were slightly furrowed.

When Song Xiaoniu saw it, he naturally understood what his sworn brother was worried about. He turned to the proud old man and said:

"My uncle, do you have a few things to ask of me?"

"Oh Mr. Song, if you have anything to say, just say it. As long as the old man can do it, I will never refuse." The old man was eager for his nephew to make some requests, and now Mr. Song is making the same request.

"The thing is like this. Tomorrow my relatives from Shuangqi Town will sail to pick up Xiaonian for medical treatment. My aunt will also have to accompany her. The doctor said it will take at least three months before the patient can return home, and Da and I

I have to leave here and go back to Fucheng, Hangzhou in two days of the new year."

"This aunt needs someone to take care of her home. She also has several acres of paddy fields that need to be plowed, weeded and weeded, and crops can be planted. Uncle, you need to..."

"Oh Mr. Song, you don't need to tell me anything, I will take care of it, don't worry."

Song Xiaoniu was talking when he was interrupted by the excited old man.

I don't know if his red face was because of drinking, or because he was excited about the birth of his young son, or maybe both.

The old man's eldest son also took the initiative to express his goodwill and supported his father's promise.

"I would like to thank my uncle first, but I still have something to say." Song Xiaoniu took the initiative to pick up the few remaining wine jars and stood up to pour wine for the old man and his eldest son.

"Mr. Song, please tell me, is there anything else we, father and son, need to do?" the old man asked with a flattering smile.

He was not worried at all, because Mr. Song came and went just to take care of the family.

What else can happen to this dilapidated home and more than two acres of paddy fields?

The old man thought to himself.

"This matter may be a little more troublesome, and it requires my uncle and cousin to spend more time and effort." Song Xiaoniu gave a warm-up first.

"What is it, just say it!" The father and son said almost in unison, their faces moved forward, almost touching their heads.

Song Xiaoniu coughed twice and cleared his throat and said:

"It's like this. Danian and I brought back some silver this time. It's not much. We want to knock down this thatched house with mud walls and build two green brick houses with a total area of ​​fifty square meters. Please invite my uncle and cousin

When you go back, make a budget first. Please tell me the approximate cost of materials and labor the day after tomorrow."
Chapter completed!