Goldfield
Chapter 148: Godfather

Yu Xiaocao's smile became a little more sincere. Even though he had a good impression of Brother Han's martial uncle, he still refused firmly, “Uncle Fang, thank you for your affection. However, I still cannot accept your kindness. ”.

‘What? It is a blessing of several generations for the general to assume the height of a small peasant girl like you! Yet you actually dare to reject it ?! ‘ Wu Yun instantly felt angry at his master, “Little girl, if you agree, you will be the young miss of the family of a third rank general. You no longer need to sell boiled food ah! You can live a comfortable and relaxing life! In the future, you can also marry the son of officials. Not just anyone can get this lifestyle. You must think carefully! ”

Yu Xiaocao did not know whether he should laugh or cry as he looked at her and said, “This uncle, aren't you indistinctly opposed to this idea? Why are you suddenly trying to persuade me? You're a real plan! ”

With an unhappy expression, Wu Yun said, “My master accepting you is one thing, but rejecting you is another? My master is a brilliant martial arts master, and has a great reward in war. The mistress was friendly and kind, as well as gentle and delicate. This is a great opportunity that only happens once in a lifetime! ”

Yu Xiaocao looked at him with a smile and said firmly, “My father is honest and kind. He loves me and loves me and my brother. Besides, he listened to me and did everything I wanted. My mother was gentle and considerate, and she loved me to the bone. I am very happy to be born into a family like this, and I also feel very lucky to have parents and siblings like them. ”

Although Yu Xiaocao's eyes were teary, he still had a smile on his small face, which looked bright and graceful in the sun, “When I was young, I often fell ill. My parents ignored themselves and did their best to take care of me in every possible way. They poured all their energy into me. If I leave my parents who love and pamper me because I want to be rich, am I still someone worth paying attention to, Uncle Fang? ”

When Xiaolian heard Fang Zizhen say that she wanted Xiaocao to be her adopted daughter, she held tightly to her younger sister's hand, afraid that her younger sister would be snatched away if she loosened her grip. When she heard Wu Yun declare the benefits of being the goddaughter of the general, she felt some hesitation in her heart: She wanted her little sister to have a good future, she said, but she is also reluctant to part with her younger sister, whom she used to do. care for and protect. Hot tears welled up in his eyes when he heard Xiaocao's words of rejection and reason for rejection. He felt proud to have such a little sister! He did not spoil it in vain!

When Fang Zizhen heard Xiaocao's words, he laughed even louder, “Good boy! I'm not wrong about you !! I just want to make you my goddaughter, not take you from your family! You can continue to live with your family and your parents remain your parents. You will only have a few adoptive relatives! Don't think too much !! Tonight, I'll go to your house and talk to your parents about it, so prepare a good meal. I will bring the best wine that the Emperor has given me and drink well with your father. ”

Xiaolian was still doubtful, so she gathered her courage and asked, “Are you telling the truth? You're not gonna take my parents' daughter? ”

“Of course! What kind of people do you think of me? I may look like a bandit, but I never robbed or looted anyone! Rest assured! Your little sister will only have a new set of godparents! ” Fang Zizhen was deeply moved by the affection between the two brothers and felt more impressed by the way Yu Hai and his wife taught their children.

As long as he did not have to leave his parents and his entire family could live together happily, Yu Xiaocao was not against the idea of having a godfather. In the future, his family would definitely not be limited to this small village. So, it would somehow be in their favor in the future if he had a powerful and influential godfather, right?

Yu Xiaocao placed the last piece of boiled food on the plate and gave it to Wu Yun, who had long been staring at Uncle Fang's boiled food.

Wu Yun looked at him, gulped his saliva as he looked at the boiled food dish, and then proudly said, “I won't be easily bribed just because of a plate of boiled food!”

“Who wants to bribe you? What are the benefits of bribing you? I just gave Uncle Fang's face and expressed my concern and sympathy to his subordinates! It's noon already. Aren't you tired of running around? Uncle Li, quickly eat food to fill your stomach! ” Yu Xiaocao inwardly laughed at his difficult temperament, and waved his hand at Li Li, who walked over from a distance.

Li Li helped maintain order at the recruitment venue. He was so busy that his face was sweating and his stomach was rumbling from hunger. This time, Old Liu brought a bowl full of green vegetable noodles. He took it comfortably and poured a small portion of the boiled food into his bowl. He didn't care it was boiling and started sipping food.

Wu Yun frowned and shouted desperately, “That's my mi — Alright, Little Chestnut, you actually dared to steal the noodles and food cooked by Old Brother Wu. How annoying !! ”

“Wuda, you're too petty! I worked for half a day and was very busy! You just sit here and chat with God, so can't you just let me eat first! Mm, Mhm! This boiled food tastes really good. What is this pig tripe? I like that!” Li Li put more boiled food into his bowl and ate deliciously.

Wu Yun felt annoyed, and quickly took out a plate that only had half a plate of boiled food left. He angrily said, “How many times have I told you ?! Stop calling me ‘Wuda’ !! The little girl gave the boiled food to me. Are you a bandit? ”

“Don't call me Little Chestnut? Why can't I call you Wuda? Hey, Wuda, you're getting stingy. I just ate a few pieces of your boiled food, so why are you acting like I cut your meat ?! ” Not many noodles left in Li Li's bowl. He swallowed everything, including the soup, in a few mouthfuls and burped in satisfaction.

Wu Yun Noodles had just been served this time. He slowly picked up a few strands of noodles and carefully blew them away before he put them in his mouth. He bit the longer string of noodles and then chewed them carefully. After which, he took out a piece of pork head meat and hesitated for a moment before putting it in his mouth. As the pork head meat entered his mouth, he paused for a moment, then chewed a little faster.

Beside him, Li Li's mouth twitched and said, “Seeing you eating seriously makes me anxious. You eat like a little girl! ”

Fang Zizhen laughed cheerfully as he watched his two subordinates fight. These two people liked to fight with each other since they were young soldiers. It's been almost two decades, but they still love to argue whenever they have the chance. But he was also aware that if one of them was intimidated, the other would risk his life to help him. It seems that fighting is just a way for them to increase friendship.

With a slight smile in her gaze, she looked towards Xiaocao and her sister, who were currently packing their pots and plates, and asked, “Xiaocao, are you preparing to return?”

“I will go to the small market on that side of the pier to see if there is huangdan powder. I also needed to go to the construction site there to see if I could find chalk! ” Yu Xiaocao packed the small mud stove, then put all the dishes and others into Old Liu's noodle stall. This way, they did not need to take them back and forth, and thus save them from a lot of trouble.

Old Liu and his wife were kind people. They had gotten more business since the Xiaocao family started selling boiled food beside them. Currently, port workers get a decent daily salary. On a good day, they could earn over a hundred copper coins. At the pier, they could eat until their stomachs were round with just a few copper coins. Most port workers don't mind spending a few coins, and fewer and fewer people are bringing dry rations to the dock.

The taste of the Xiaocao family's stewed food is universally recognized as delicious. After purchasing the boiled food, they would also easily order a bowl of noodles and enjoy the meal while sitting down. As a result, it also increased the business of Old Liu's noodle stall, and became one of the most popular food vendors on the dock.

The female boss from another noodle stall on the dock was full of regret. If he had not chased Xiaocao away from his stall back then, he would have been the one to sell dozens of bowls of noodles every day! He also secretly went to look for Xiaolian and asked her to sell the boiled food next to his stall. However, he had been rejected by Xiaolian on the grounds that he was afraid that the port workers would not be able to find them and would lose their customers! The woman boss's husband had also fought with her several times for this reason!

When Fang Zizhen heard that Xiaocao wanted to buy huangdan powder, he curiously asked, “Why did you buy huangdan powder? Do you need to use huangdan powder as a seasoning when making boiled food? ”

Yu Xiaocao shook his head and said, “Although huangdan powder can be used to reduce phlegm, relieve spasms, and treat canker sores, dysentery, and other ailments, but it cannot be used as a spice. It is easy to lead poisoning if one consumes too much huangdan powder! ”

“Uh-huh, Uh-huh! The Taoist priests also used huangdan powder to make pills. The emperor once said that the pills made by the Taoist priest could not be eaten because they contained lead in them! Xiaocao's point of view was a perfect match for ah emperor! ” Fang Zizhen instantly felt that Xiaocao was very smart, knowing the same thing as the emperor.

The corner of Yu Xiaocao's mouth moved slightly. It is so stressful to have a fellow strong and high-ranking transmigrator ah!

“If not seasoning, then huangdan powder for what? To treat the disease? ” Fang Zizhen looked very relaxed while chatting casually with the little girl.

“To make eggs century.” Yu Xiaocao replied indifferently.

Fang Zifeng sat down with interest and asked, “Songhua Egg? I've heard of chicken eggs, duck eggs, goose eggs? Eggs laid by a songhua? Is there a bird called songhua? ”

“Uncle Fang, you have a wild imagination ah! Century Eggs are duck eggs that are made with a special process. There is a pine-like pattern on it, so it is named ‘egg songhua’. ” Yu Xiaocao finished packing and patting the dust on his body. He picked up the basket and prepared to try his luck in the small market.

Fang Zizhen also stood up and said to Wu Yun, “Help Miss Yu to find chalk. I'll check out the small market. ”

Wu Yun grumbled in his heart, ‘Check? Words that sound high. You just want to follow the little girl and find out what the deliciousness of the century's egg looks like. ‘

Wu Yun followed his orders and went looking for chalk. Xiaocao, Xiaolian, and big tagalong — General Fang Zizhen — slowly towards small market.

A small market on the pier is a small market that spontaneously forms in open space. There were low huts on both sides, which were shops in the market. There were also many stalls selling small items. Due to the lack of management, the entire market seemed dirty and chaotic, and there were piles of debris and trash on the ground.

Yu Xiaocao shook his head inwardly. There needs to be some rules. Once the construction of the port is complete, there will definitely be decent roads, shops, and markets. There will be people specially assigned to manage this place. It seems that the construction of the port is indeed a matter that benefits the country and the people!