I want to be a good person

After eating and drinking, Zhang Aiguo sat and chatted for a while, then stood up and said goodbye.

The clothes in the yard had already frozen into shape and could be set off three days after drying.

Village chief Wang saw Zhang Aiguo cat staying in the house. He basically never came out except for necessary activities such as eating. He was worried because he couldn't use the person who was useful to him and couldn't take advantage of him.

"My daughter, listen to me. Your father has a good eye. This Aiguo has some skills. You should take the initiative. What I am worried about is that you will have no one to rely on in a hundred years."

"Dad, don't say that. It's New Year's Day, hurry up and say it. Ugh, you're such a badass."

"You"

Shopkeeper Wang shook his head and looked at Wang Jinxiu with doting.

“I have a brother.”

"Your brother? Ever since they married Shangguan's daughter, you've seen them come back to see your father and me often. Your second brother hasn't come back. The people who raised him are like this. He's also henpecked. You can't count on him. For the sake of his own future, it's normal for him to secretly decide to give you away as a concubine one day. In this world, what can a weak woman like you do? Do you think you're a female knight, able to fly over rooftops and walls, and use magic swords and sharp weapons?"

"Dad, I can go abroad. I heard that people there are equal, free and democratic people there."

"Those who stink and whose hair has not yet completely degenerated are robbers, even more cruel than bandits. There are a lot of them. If you go there to fight for a job, what will you rely on? Have you ever thought about it? They are not of the same species, so why should they give it to you? They are also divided into different levels. The gods in the sky also have seats, otherwise Sun Wukong would have caused chaos in the sky."

"Dad, why do you say that?"

"My daughter, I am not nagging you. From the Qing Dynasty to the present, I have seen everything. If our family did not have support, we would have been wiped out long ago. You have money to go to school because our family is rich. Look at the girls in the village. Girls your age already have children. If they don't work, they won't have food to eat."

"How can your father harm you? You are my own daughter."

"Dad, I don't like him"

"Nonsense, you just think he's not Westernized. He's also been to school. Your classmates at school, apart from relying on their parents, have no ability. Without the blessing of their parents or even their ancestors, it's hard for them to survive. How many people can rely on themselves?"

"father"

"Forget it. I think Zhang Aiguo is about to leave. If I don't force you, you will regret it later."

"I won't regret it. The husband I want to find is a hundred times better than him."

"Haha, okay, it's okay to have ambition."

The clothes have been washed and dried, and the kitchen has helped to steam a few baskets of white flour buns and meat dumplings. Everything is ready, and all that’s left is to say goodbye.

After breakfast that day, Zhang Aiguo went out, which was a rare occasion. He was dressed like a cyclist, but he was carrying a suitcase in his hand.

Village chief Wang was drinking tea and knew from the look of the people that they were about to leave.

"Got to go"

"Yes, I have been bothering you for so long. It is time to leave. Besides, the bandits are no longer a big deal. Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Wang."

"I'm sorry for the poor hospitality. I'd be glad to stay a little longer. Why don't you stay until the end of the Chinese New Year? It's almost the New Year."

"No, some things can't be delayed, it's time to set off"

"Look at you, I originally wanted to..."

"I know, thank you Mr. Wang for your kindness, some things require fate and cannot be forced."

Zhang Aiguo quickly interrupted him and said that he also had his own requirements for marrying a wife.

"Okay, someone come"

"master"

"Go and withdraw 50 dollars"

"No, that's too polite. I'm very grateful for your care during this period."

"I'll give you a little money for your journey. Please forgive me if I've been slow in my response."

On the tray was a silver dollar tightly wrapped in red paper into a cylindrical shape.

Zhang Aiguo took a look and thought, "It's an equal exchange," so he reminded himself.

"Then I will be disrespectful."

"I hope you will accept it, but it is not a token of respect"

"I have received a gift from Mr. Wang, so I have a word of warning, but it's just a reminder."

"Please speak, I am all ears"

“If there is any change in going south, you can continue going south in ten years, otherwise there will be disaster.”

"Thank you for telling me"

"Please stay, we'll see you later"

Standing at the door, Zhang Aiguo clasped his hands and bowed, took the reins from the servant, sat on the donkey cart, and shook his hands, and the donkey cart made a jingling sound.

When the villagers knew that he was leaving, some were happy, some were angry, but the working women were reluctant to let him go as they would no longer have generous customers. Sometimes, when a child ran over, they would get a piece of candy because he was so kind.

Watching the donkey cart turn the corner, Village Chief Wang felt disappointed and turned around and walked back with his son.

"Dad, I heard you gave me 50 dollars, why did you give it to me?"

Wang Jinxiu, who came out of the room, asked dissatisfiedly.

"You are young and ignorant. This is a strange man. You must make friends with him. It's just a little money."

The reason why Zhang Aiguo stayed for a short time was that he needed a stable place to recover his physical and mental strength and heal the frostbite on his body, otherwise he would suffer on the road. Meeting the young widow on the road also required safe relief. He couldn't rely on his own hands for happiness. Fifth Girl, come and help, in case he gets stuck.

After leaving the village, the sun had hidden away without us noticing, and the wind started to pick up. The weather changed so quickly that it was not the way to keep guests.

"call"

Zhang Aiguo got off the donkey cart, looked up at the sky, took out a horse blanket made of white coarse cotton cloth, and covered the donkey with it. If it snowed, it would be better for the animals. It might be useful, as he had never been a cavalryman, but he had seen it in photos. It was better than snow falling directly on the animals.

Rural needlework is solid and durable, with tight stitches. White cloaks and horse clothes can be easily hidden in the snow, reducing the chance of exposure and being prepared for any eventuality.

He was wearing a warm old sheepskin coat, and put on newly bought cowhide felt coats on his feet. He put up the canopy and headed north along the road.

The car is filled with wheat straw, sorghum and corn, and can also be used as a bed in case of emergency, in case there is no village or shop nearby.

One piece, two pieces, three pieces, four pieces.

Snowflakes began to fall, hurriedly falling into the arms of the earth.

Tragic, this is a joke on me!

Zhang Aiguo raised his head, snowflakes fell on his face, feeling icy. He stuck out his tongue and rolled up a few pieces, they were a little sweet.

Occasionally I would take a sip of wine to warm myself up, and there were no pedestrians on the road.

“Little tree?”

“Little tree!”

"what"

Who is calling me?

Zhang Aiguo glanced over.

On the opposite side of the road, a woman in white mourning clothes was waving vigorously.

If a man wants to be handsome, he should dress in soap; if a woman wants to be beautiful, she should dress in filial piety.

Zhang Aiguo jumped off the donkey cart and walked over.

"Where are you going?"

When Zhao Xinyu saw Zhang Aiguo, her eyes turned red and tears streamed down her face.

“This is being driven out.”

Zhao Xinyu nodded vigorously, covering her mouth with one hand. It was New Year's Day and she didn't want to offend anyone. After all, the two of them were just attracted to each other and there was no love between them.

"Alas, it's too normal in the countryside, eating out the whole family."

The other party has lost all his relatives, and his children have probably been sold. Naturally, he has no reason to stay in the village, and his house and land are the source of sin.

Looking at the other person shivering, he was only wearing a white linen shirt, without the sheepskin vest and scarf that he had given him. He was truly kicked out of the house with nothing.