Twilight Boundary

When Leng Buding heard that the second master said it was too late, Hu Ma was startled. She thought that she had only left for a few months and that the second master had already done something. But when she heard the reason that the second master said, her heart sank unconsciously. point.

The second master has been guarding the Chunyang stove all his life, and has been thinking about it all his life. He always thinks that his own stove has been burned to the end, how will the other capable people leave?

Now Hu Ma solved his confusion with one sentence, but it also made the second master sigh with emotion.

Because he has been thinking about it all his life, he knows his own body best. This method of refining life to death requires not only a strong furnace, but also a good body. He is already old and has passed more than half of his life, and he can no longer walk like this. It's a toss-up.

What makes me even more surprised is that no wonder the old master I met back then only taught me for a few years and then let me come back.

When I came back, it was actually the time when I had no hope of learning anymore.

He had used himself to the fullest, but he didn't tell himself that he didn't have to guard it anymore.

Hu Ma didn't understand that the second master had so many things on his mind, and they came to his mind under the influence of alcohol. But she could see the melancholy of the second master, and she felt a little sad in her heart, so she cheered up and said something to make him happy. .

For example, I have never said that now I am not only the manager of Zhuangzi, but if I really live up to my expectations, I might come back next year and become a shopkeeper...

He also told the second master that when you sent us there earlier, the mustache manager was still thinking of you and said he would treat you to a drink if he had the opportunity.

The second master didn't take the shopkeeper's words to heart at all, and only regarded Hu Ma as bragging.

But when it came to the mustache manager, he cheered up: "Then I have to prepare something and send it back after the New Year."

"With his status, how much love does he have for us, an old miner in the mountains?"

"...Besides, this is a person who collects things and does things. He is a good person. This friendship must be maintained. It will be useful in the future!"

"..."

Seeing that the second master was still thinking about him at this time, Hu Ma was deeply moved. However, the gentlemen did not say anything too pretentious. They just said to the second master seriously: "Second master, if I can survive, you can do the same in the future." Don't cut off Tai Sui, I will provide for you in your old age..."

"Just talking nonsense."

The second master listened and just smiled: "You support me until I grow old, but what about the small ones in the village? Who will take them to earn money?"

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After seeing off the people from Mang Village the next day, Hu Ma and his gang were ready to go back to Zhuangzi.

As usual, it was filled to the brim again. The peanuts harvested in the village, the steamed buns, the pickled salted eggs, and the chicken, duck, and fish meat that Zhou Datong's mother had secretly picked up during these few dinners were all stuffed into the jar. , has thawed and can be eaten for a long time in winter.

In addition, there are newly made coats, shoes, pants, etc. These are not just rushed out.

I had already prepared it, thinking that if these children didn't come back during the New Year, I would find someone to take them there after the New Year.

Every household is willing to bring good things out for them to take with them.

Especially the second master, he may have forgotten what Hu Ma said to him at night. Anyway, after waking up, he never mentioned the word "year-old man" again. The melancholy from the previous day was gone, and he still smiled as before. Haha.

But he happened to remember the mustachioed steward and packed up the game, herbs, black ointment and other things in the village, and asked the flax to be brought along with him.

There was a nagging person in the village who teased him: "I'm not your biological son. What are you busy with?"

After hearing this, the second master was very proud: "I'm not preparing it for these little brats, I'm preparing it for Manager Xu in the city."

"That's my old buddy."

"..."

This time when I go back, I don’t need the second master to send it off.

After all, it was almost time to worship Tai Sui, and he also needed to teach the people in the village some things and take them into the mountains in advance. The handlebar type that sent Hu Ma and the others back years ago also came to the village in advance and was waiting as promised.

Years ago, he was warmly received in the village. Keeping the love in mind, when he came back this time, he even brought some candies from the city to share with the children in the village.

It was full when I came back, and it was still full when I went back. I hurried on, resting in the morning and evening, and returned to Zhuangzi in a few days.

Hu Ma led the people to unload the things, and saw that the village was deserted. Although there were not many people in the town, after this new year, you could still vaguely see some New Year atmosphere. Even the paper money and incense candles burning in front of the village were more When I left, there was a lot more.

But when I entered Zhuangzi, there was no New Year atmosphere.

Hu Ma and the others came back early, and the other guys haven't come back yet.

Zhou Datong and others were brought into the inner courtyard to pay New Year greetings to the shopkeeper and sister Wu He. The old shopkeeper did not seal red envelopes for them like other shopkeepers, but just asked the old servant to give them jars of wine to drink.

He also said: "Just come back and take it easy. The work will start soon. You will be busy by then. And Hu Xiaozi, remember to send a few red envelopes to the guys. Happy celebration."

"This is the shopkeeper's job..."

Hu Ma listened, and although she agreed, she also thought about it silently.

What's even more strange is that after more than ten days apart, the shopkeeper is wearing a cotton robe, his face is sallow, his voice is weak, and he looks even weaker.

As a person who watches the New Year's Eve, it stands to reason that this injury should have been healed long ago.

He took out the things he had brought for Wu He from the village, and saw Wu He coming out of the house.

She was wearing a red cotton-padded jacket. She was not as thin as when she was wearing single clothes before. She also looked much more energetic. Standing next to the cold dead tree, she looked bright and beautiful. Even the putrid smell on her body before was very faint. .

After a few words with Huma and others, she accepted the gift and returned to the house.

Zhou Datong and others have seen her appearance before, but now that they have seen her, they are still greedy...

After having a drink that night, they started patrolling again. In the previous days, only a few of them could go into battle in person.

But within a few days, the guys who had gone home came back, and the manpower gradually became sufficient.

Everything is on the right track as it was a year ago.

At this time, before the work in the city came, Hu Ma found a time to put on a cotton-padded jacket and black robe before anyone was prepared, took Xiao Hongtang, and quietly left Zhuangzi.

When he got outside, he put on a cotton hat and covered his face. He slowly came to the west end of the town, in front of the courtyard where each household entered. He squatted down, took out the key from under the stone next to it, and opened the lock. Come in.

There used to be a horseshoer living in this yard, but he got old and went back to his hometown to retire a few years ago, so he never came back.

This village has been rented out, and people have visited it during the years.

After Hu Ma entered the village, he saw a well, a pomegranate tree, and stone tables and benches in the yard. He was not busy, so he went into the house and looked around, as if looking at the decoration of the house, and then left. Came out and sat down at the table.

After sitting there for a long time, Xiao Hongtang kept vigilant around him.

After making sure that no one was watching, he asked Xiao Hongtang to continue to be vigilant, got up and went to the well, and grabbed the well rope.

The well rope seemed to be caught by something, it was very strong.

But Hu Ma used all his strength to pull it up bit by bit, only to find a big bundle at the end, with something dangling inside, making the sound of a porcelain jar colliding.

Hu Ma picked up the baggage, still not in a hurry, turned to look at Xiao Hongtang, and saw her little head quickly looking around, then turned to Hu Ma and said: "It's okay, there is no one around, Xiao Hongtang But he is so clever..."

"good."

Hu Ma felt relieved, carried her things, and entered the main room without lighting a lamp, borrowing the faint skylight to open it.

Inside the bundle, I saw several urns, a white jar, and something wrapped in layers of oil paper.

First, he let out a low sigh and opened the jars, only to find that they were filled with green and oily meat pieces, which had become clotted with fat.

The moment the urn was opened, Xiao Hongtang suddenly lowered his head from the roof and stared with wide eyes.

Hu Ma raised her finger to her, said "Shhh", and opened the jar again.

A pleasant low cry sounded from within his chest, but he still suppressed it and did not dare to make too much noise.

The red blood food pills are finally almost as big as those given to me by my mother-in-law.

Xiao Hongtang, who had lowered his head from the roof, had eyes as wide as bells.

It was only then that Hu Ma picked up the thing wrapped in oil paper and thought for a moment, but did not open it directly.

Miss White Wine, you have to play it safe...

The original batch of blood food, whether green or red, was made into blood food pills or gels one by one. She even used a considerable part of it directly from Cao Xintang's inventory.

This has several advantages. First, it is smaller in size, takes up less space, is easier to store, and is less likely to be targeted by evil spirits.

Furthermore, so many Qing Tai Sui would be too conspicuous if shipped to Hu Ma. Therefore, she converted some of them into Blood Tai Sui and distributed them. Of course, she also deducted the losses.

Another obvious benefit is that you can't help but be on guard against someone becoming suspicious of what happened before and track down the mysterious person who stole the blood food. What if it turns out to be on your head?

However, these batches of blood food pills were all made by Cao Xin Tang's hands. They can all be traced back to their origins. Even if they are found after pouring out 10,000 lintels, it means Cao Xin Tang has lost the goods and the Red Lantern Club has been shut down. What's up?

Step in, take action, sell stolen goods...

Every link is important, and every link cannot be wrong...

"Xiao Hongtang, dig up the soil under the stove."

Thinking in his mind, Hu Ma became more and more cheerful. He ordered Xiao Hongtang, who was drooling, and said with a low smile: "Do you know what this means?"

Xiao Hutang came over staggeringly, squatting on the ground, his eyes shining, and he shook his head.

Hu Ma smiled and said: "It means that our good days are finally here..."

"Do you want to eat green food every day?"

"..."

"No……"

Xiao Hongtang shook her head and said, "I want to eat blood food every day!"

"..."

Hu Ma was a little embarrassed: "We still don't have this condition..."