Fisherman

Three months later, Changshui Village located between the county seat and the market.

The ugly, short man carried two pieces of pork leg bones, and limped towards the house. There was a tall and thin brother lying in his thatched house right now. Brother Zhou who fell down the mountain.

That day Brother Zhou rolled down the mountain from the official road and fell into a tree pocket. Qiu Erlang, who went to chop firewood, carried him back home. At that time, Brother Zhou was bumped and bumped, and his face was scratched in many places , half of his face was mottled with blood, and the most serious injury was his leg, one of which was broken by a fall.

"Brother Zhou, I bought pork bones, and I will make soup for you later. After drinking it, your legs will definitely recover soon." Qiu Erlang spoke in a hoarse voice, as if he had a serious cold, but Brother Zhou I'm used to the sound.

He had been in a coma for a long time, and when he woke up, he was already in this dilapidated house. The house was not big, and it was very similar to the two-story house where he and Zhao Qian lived. He was lying on the bed, unable to move, and his legs were still tied The plank is to prevent the bones from growing sideways. These days, Qiu Erlang takes care of him in every possible way. He invites a doctor and provides him with delicious food. Looking at Qiu Erlang who lives alone and thrifty, he knows that his family must not be rich.

There are a few farming families who can live with peace of mind. He is from a farming family and is very familiar with this, but Qiu Erlang is very generous to himself. He has suffered a lot, but he has some comfort in his heart.

He has never been to this village before. Hearing Qiu Erlang's description, the village should be quite remote. His legs and feet are not convenient. A while ago, he wanted to heal his injuries and wait for Zhao Qian to come to him. Give some money to compensate Qiu Erlang, but waited and waited, but no one came, so he had to ask Qiu Erlang to go to the market to find someone for him.

He described to Qiu Erlang the location of the Zhao family, and also the location of the store at home. Because Qiu Erlang said that he usually went to the county town when he went out to buy things, he also specifically confessed: "In the market Many people know Brother Zhao, if you can't find it, just ask the shopkeeper of an old shop, he must know him too."

Qiu Erlang responded and went out.

Brother Zhou waited all morning expectantly. He waited for someone he knew to come to pick him up. After finally waiting for Qiu Erlang to go home, he didn't see the person he was thinking about day and night.

"Brother Qiu, have you, have you gone to the market?"

Qiu Erlang, who was putting pork bones in the stove, hesitated for a while and walked into the room, looking at the person on the bed, the wound on his face had healed a lot, the original handsome outline was now completely filled by the healed face.

"I'm going."

Brother Zhou's eyes were burning with hope: "Then you can see my husband?"

Qiu Erlang nodded.

"He, why didn't he come?"

"Brother Zhou, he, he won't come." Qiu Erlang seldom raised his head, because of his ugly face, he used to frighten and cry children, and then he kept his head down. Brother Zhou said that he would not despise his ugliness , he dared to raise his head.

"I went to the market today, and I went to inquire about the Zhao family you mentioned first. The shopkeeper did know him as soon as he mentioned it, but before I asked the way to Zhao's house, the market was full of gongs and drums, and the scene was huge. , I was just wondering which girl got married so grandly." Then, he paused, not daring to look Brother Zhou directly in the eyes: "The shopkeeper pointed to me and told me that it was the one I inquired about. Master Zhao is getting married."

"I don't think it's possible, because I know you are here. You said that you and your husband have always had a very good relationship. How could he get married three months after your accident? The shopkeeper said a few more words, saying that it was Zhao's husband It's really good, Master Zhao didn't plan to remarry since he was in trouble, but the child is still young, so he can't live without someone to take care of him, after many people persuaded him, he remarried, but it was all for the sake of the child."

Qiu Erlang said angrily: "Brother Zhou, if it was really for the sake of the child, he wouldn't be so anxious to remarry! But I can't refute what the shopkeeper said."

Brother Zhou's complexion had already darkened, and his eyes were calm: "Impossible, Brother Zhao won't marry someone else, you lied to me!"

Hearing this, Qiu Erlang became anxious: "Why am I lying to you? Isn't your husband tall, burly, and fierce-looking! I followed the wedding team to see him in wedding clothes, and greeted the bride with a smile! "

Seeing the person with gloomy expression, Qiu Erlang felt that his tone was a bit harsh, and he couldn't bear it in his heart. He said in a soft tone: "Take a good rest, don't feel too uncomfortable, I'll make soup for you first."

Qiu Erlang walked out of the room and looked back at the lifeless Brother Zhou. He felt a pain in his heart, but then he let out a long sigh of relief. His body seemed to be relaxed. He didn't go to the market at all today, but like Besides, he went to the county town to buy things with ease, and he didn't want to cheat, but the self-blame of cheating was far less than his desire to keep Brother Zhou.

He grew up so big, because he was born ugly, he was bullied and scolded a lot, and he was nearly thirty years old and hadn't married a wife. Taking good care of him has almost cost the family money, but he has no regrets in his heart, on the contrary, he is very happy. Since he doesn't mind that he looks ugly, then he doesn't mind that he was married or even had children.

Now he hurts his legs and feet, and he won't heal for a while, and he can't leave. After waiting for a long time, he will be disheartened and forget the past. After getting along with each other for a long time, everything will be fine.

He carried a hoe and went all the way to his own field, thinking about digging some vegetables to eat at home, when he arrived at a field of cabbage, a man in Chinese clothes with a very raw face was chatting with fellow villagers, he secretly glanced at two Eyes, my heart skipped a beat, it just so happens that this person is just like the Zhao Qian described by Brother Zhou!

The bright future with Brother Zhou that he had planned in his mind just now seemed to have been hit by a critical blow. He was flustered, but he was even more determined not to let him find Brother Zhou.

"My folks, have you ever seen a tall and slender guy, about twenty?"

"If you have seen it, please let me know, and I will thank you a lot when the time comes."

The village is not big, Qiu Erlang seldom interacts with the villagers, but no one knows that he saved Zhou Geer, but two days ago when he asked the doctor to return Zhou Geer, a family came to see him. Talk too much, but fortunately he is not in the field at the moment, but if Zhao Qian continues to ask this question, he will definitely find his home.

"He's hard of hearing, so he can't hear what you're saying."

Qiu Erlang took the initiative to go forward and met Zhao Qian's gaze in front of the villagers who kept saying "Ah!" "Ah!"

Zhao Qian glanced at the person in front of him, and obviously heard his question, he asked politely, "Then have you ever seen him before?"

Qiu Erlang waved his hand calmly: "We rarely have outsiders coming to our village. The village is so big that you can count a few households. I haven't seen the person you mentioned. If I did, I would have seen it a long time ago." It spread."

Although it was exaggerated, Zhao Qian raised his head and glanced at the village. It was not as big as Shangyu Village, but it was indeed small. He didn't hear the news, so he could only sigh: "Thank you."

After saying that, he left the village in despair, looking at the small river flowing outside the village. When a person is disappointed more and more times, it will often turn into despair. He rubbed the ring on his finger, his eyes were black and blue, With trembling lips, he murmured, "Shao Yu, are you still there?"

He stood for a while, and when he was about to walk back, two farmers walked by him.

"Hey, let me tell you, a while ago I saw Qiu Erlang invited a doctor back."

The other person laughed when he heard it: "Why did he ask the doctor? Could it be possible to cure ugliness?"

"I was also surprised at the time. He didn't seem to be suffering from some kind of illness. Why did he spend money to invite a doctor to come back? So I secretly followed you to have a look. Guess what?"

"what is wrong?"

The farmer was listening intently, but the other one stopped talking. He forgot Zhao Qian who was eavesdropping, and said, "Why are you listening to us?"

A surge of joy rose in Zhao Qian's heart, and he went forward to grab the farmer in two steps: "What did you say just now? Did you see a tall, handsome brother?"

The farmer's eyes lit up, and regardless of Zhao Qian's impoliteness, he said happily, "Yes! He's just a brother. He has some injuries on his face. I can't see his face clearly, but he is really tall."

Zhao Qian's hands were trembling: "Can you tell me where he is now, please?"

The farmer had a prejudice against Qiu Erlang who was digging in the village, and quickly pointed: "It's at his house!"

The color of Zhao Qian's eyes changed, and he just went to inquire about that person. The two sides spoke completely differently. It was obvious that one side was lying, and he subconsciously thought that the man was lying.

He took out a silver coin from his wallet and stuffed it into the farmer's hand: "Can you take me to his house? He just lied to me."

The farmer had never seen so much money before, and his face immediately became happy, and he nodded quickly.

The three of them tiptoed to avoid Qiu Erlang, entered the village by a small path, passed through several farmlands, and arrived at Qiu Erlang's small thatched house in a short while.

Zhao Qian was very nervous. He was afraid of being disappointed again. There was no Brother Zhou inside. When he was hesitating how to get in, there was a sudden bang in the room.

"Open the door! Let me out!"

The two farmers were taken aback when they heard the voice. Everyone knew that Qiu Erlang lived alone, and now there are really people locked up in the house.

When Zhao Qian heard a familiar voice, she hurried over and knocked on the door: "Shao Yu, is that you?"

"Brother Zhao! I'm here, in the house!"

"Okay, step back a little, I'll come in and pick you up right away."

Brother Zhou responded, and heard a movement in the room: "Brother Zhao, it's done."

Zhao Qian took a few steps back, rushed over and kicked on the wooden door, the door shook a few times, dented a little, and then went down a few times, the door broke open, he quickly opened the hole and got in.

When he entered the door, he saw Brother Zhou prostrated on the ground, the bandage on his leg was already oozing blood, he quickly went to hug him up: "What's going on?"

"I broke my leg, I can't walk, I just fell off the bed."

Brother Zhou put his arms around his neck, buried his head on his chest, and said with a choked voice, "I thought I'd never see you again."

"How could it be! I'll take you home right now!" Although Zhao Qian was happy to reunite after a long absence, Zhao Qian did not forget that Brother Zhou was injured, and there were still many scars on his face that were not healed. Go back and speak slowly.

He picked him up, and when he got out of the thatched house, Qiu Erlang came back with a hoe on his shoulders. Seeing the scene in front of the house, he was shocked at first, and then full of anger.

"Why did you smash my door! Also, why are you holding him!"

Zhao Qian sneered: "He is my husband, if I don't hug him, why don't I still hug you?"

"When I inquired about the news, why did you say that you have never seen Shaoyu!"

"I saved him! He wants to stay!" Qiu Erlang's eyes turned red, and he rushed over to try to pull Zhou Ge'er down, but Zhao Qian dodged and kicked the rushing man away.

Brother Zhou also said coldly at this time: "You never went to the market to find Brother Zhao, did you? Why did you lie to me!"

"I saved you, I asked you a doctor, and I gave you everything to eat and drink, shouldn't you repay me!"

"But I didn't say I wouldn't repay you! If you find Brother Zhao, he can give you what you want."

Qiu Erlang waved his hand vigorously, got up from the ground, and wanted to rush over: "I want you to stay!"

The two peasants quickly went to hold Qiu Erlang down, he was afraid that Zhao Qian, who was getting more and more fierce, would come over and kick him into a cripple, they all saw that Caimen was kicked to pieces just now.

"Erlang, that's someone else's husband, and all the other men have come to him, why are you pestering me!"

"No matter how much you want a daughter-in-law, you can't steal it from others!"

Zhao Qian restrained her anger, took out a banknote from her bosom and threw it at Qiu Erlang's feet: "You saved Shaoyu, I am grateful, but you want to keep him, it's impossible!"

After speaking, he hugged Brother Zhou and went away resolutely.