"What a bully, you're going too far!"
Carpenter Wang opened the door angrily, startling the two people in the room.
The doll looked at the carpenter, called uncle, and rushed into the carpenter's arms.
The carpenter was surprised at first, then overjoyed. He grabbed the doll with his thick hands and rubbed the doll's head hard with his bearded face.
"Xiao Xing! What? Did you get into trouble again?"
His nephew lost his mother when he was young. His grandfather was a simple and honest man. Sometimes, he couldn't bear to discipline his children by himself, so he sent the children to Carpenter Wang to help educate him.
Although this uncle was strict and would occasionally hit him, Xiaoxing admired his uncle very much. His hands were very skillful. Ever since he was a child, he could always make some fun things for him.
Own.
At this moment, he shook his head, "No, no, I just miss my uncle."
The man who looked like an old farmer hesitated to speak.
Carpenter Wang saw that he had something to say, so he put the doll down and said, "You play in the yard first, don't run out, I'll have a chat with your grandpa!"
"Uncle, can I play with the gavel over there?"
"Okay, don't hurt yourself!"
Carpenter Wang pulled the man into the house, brought him some water, and the two sat down.
"Alas, the harvest is not good. After collecting the grain, the grain stored is not enough for us."
The old farmer sighed, his eyes full of sadness.
"So this morning I took Xiao Xing with me to take the big dog at home to the West Market and sell it in exchange for some food."
"I met a man on the road and said he wanted to buy a dog, but he only had to give me a dollar."
Hearing the old farmer's words, the carpenter was furious. He subconsciously touched his hammer, "Where is that man? Where is he? There is no justice!!"
The carpenter's voice was rough and loud.
The old farmer quickly grabbed him and said, "Listen to me, listen to me."
The old farmer said: "I got the money, passed by some officials, and killed the man."
"Good kill!!"
"Oh, you don't know, that man once pointed at me and said that if he knew where I live, I would be afraid that his relatives and friends would come to seek revenge on me!"
Hearing the old farmer's words, the carpenter nodded thoughtfully, "These people have always bullied the weak and feared the strong. It's not impossible."
"So I just want to leave the child with you for the time being. You can help take care of it first."
"Why don't you move here too!"
"Well, there are a lot of things going on in this field. It's okay. You don't have to worry about me. As long as you can help take care of the children, I'll thank you."
"What are you talking about! He is your son, so he is not my closest relative?!"
As the carpenter spoke, he remembered something, sighed, stretched out his hand, and pulled open his clothes to let the other party see clearly.
I saw whip marks everywhere on his forearms. The old farmer was shocked and said, "What are you doing?"
The carpenter said angrily: "It's not that stupid family named Lu! The four of us spent more than half a year building a whole set of furniture for them and filling their house. As a result, we still don't want to
pay "
"It's not like he doesn't have money. Their dogs eat better than us, but he refuses to pay and insists that our work is not good and has flaws."
"I told his family today that if he doesn't like it, he will return the things to us, and he will beat me with a whip."
"My place is not peaceful. Xiaoxing can stay here for a while. If something happens to me, I will send someone to send him back."
The old farmer's face became even more bitter.
He frowned, and ravines appeared on his dark face. The wrinkled face was almost without moisture, just like the dry and cracked earth.
"It's not easy."
Although the craftsman also had his own troubles, the old farmer still left the child here because it was safer than his own place.
Xiao Xing was very happy and didn't feel reluctant to leave his grandpa at all. He pestered his uncle for toys.
Carpenter Wang picked up the hammer and began to make a "wooden cart" for the doll. Every time he raised the hammer, Xiao Xing could clearly see the scars on his arm.
"Uncle, aren't the people who buy your things willing to give you money?"
"yes."
"Uncle, I have an idea!"
"What can we do?"
"You might as well report it to the official!"
The carpenter paused, then looked at the doll, "You kid, do you want to send me away earlier so that you can inherit my sledgehammer?"
"Those officials are in the same group as those evil people, and are even more evil than them. To ask these people for help? Isn't that seeking death?"
"But Mandrill is different! He knew about our affairs, so he punished that person. When the person said he wanted revenge, he killed that person!"
"Mandrill???"
"Stop talking nonsense! Just look at it, I need you to inherit my skills!!"
A few days passed like this, and the people gradually became familiar with the crisp sound of horse hooves on the streets.
Strange to say, it was not that they had never seen street patrols before, but there was only one person riding a horse, and the others were running to follow. This was the first time they had seen such a four-person patrol on horseback.
Moreover, this group of people would show up at a fixed time almost every day and visit the entire county before going back to rest.
The fierce-looking official rushed back and forth with his minions, and various bloody heads would hang on his horses from time to time, which was really scary.
On this day, the carpenter told the good boy not to go out and stay at home. He also hid a file in his sleeve to prevent any accidents, and then went out.
He was walking on the street with his head lowered, when he heard the crisp sound of horse hoofbeats. The carpenter was shocked and had nowhere to hide, so he had to jump to a place near the wall of the house nearby. He lowered his head, not daring to look, until the sound of horse hoofbeats gradually faded away.
After disappearing, he raised his head.
Watching the four people go away, the carpenter wiped his sweat and thought deeply.
He walked like this for a long time and finally came to the door of a luxurious house. There were several people waiting for him.
"Brother Wang!!"
Several people hurriedly came forward to say hello. Carpenter Wang nodded, pulled his belt, walked forward quickly, and started knocking on the door.
The servant opened the door with a look of disdain, motioned for them to follow him, and continued walking towards the inner courtyard.
When they walked into the backyard, an old man with gray hair and fine clothes was reading a book, and several craftsmen came together to meet him.
The old man looked at them seriously, "Wang Heipi, you didn't do a good job tying the cabinet in the west room. It's too short and doesn't look good. You have to make a new one for me."
"Mr. Lu, I can buy any number of sets, but would you like to settle the fee? Our brothers have been busy for a long time, but we haven't gotten it yet. We really don't have anything to eat at home. Look,"
Hearing this sentence, the old man's face changed drastically and he frowned. The servant on the side immediately scolded: "B*tch! Why are you talking to the master of the house? My master of the house sees how pitiful you are and asks you to beat something. This is your fault."
Blessing!!”
"Yes, yes, but this person has to eat before he can do anything, what do you think?"
"Okay, okay, you piece of shit, let me see you."
"alright."
The old man interrupted the servant and said immediately: "Don't embarrass them, just get them some food."
The servant quickly lowered his head and saluted, "Master, please be kind!"
Carpenter Wang frowned, "Mr. Lu, are we here to beg for food?!"
"Be brave! Someone is here! Beat this guy out!"
The old man finally couldn't bear it any longer, became furious and gave orders.
Several slaves came forward and caught the carpenter. The carpenter became even more angry. At this moment, he suddenly remembered something and shouted: "Okay! Okay! Beat me out, and I will go to the county government to report to the official! I want to
Sue you!"
Hearing this sentence, several craftsmen were startled.
The slave almost died from laughter. Just as he was about to speak, he saw his master jump up suddenly.
"Wait a minute."
The servant was stunned. This was the first time he saw his master like this.
The old man quickly put away his anxiety and smiled, "Why do we have to go to this extent? My eldest son is working as an errand in the county and a lecturer in the county school. If you want to report me, won't it be embarrassing for him?"
"Er Sheng, give them some money, Heipi, I've been good to you over the years."
The old man was both threatening and gentle. After talking for a long time, he asked his servants to send the craftsmen out.
"Master, what's wrong with you? We used to drag them to see the officials. Why are we still afraid of them reporting to the officials now?"
"You don't understand that there is a madman in the county. He leads people to kill innocent people and harms good people. If these people go to retaliate against him, wouldn't it be troublesome? You guys should restrain themselves, don't be like that.
Don't worry if you are being targeted by a madman, there are plenty of opportunities to deal with these idiots."
"If you dare to ask me for money, I will kill them!!"
Several craftsmen walked out of the door, and Carpenter Wang's eyes became determined.
"Brothers, report to the official! Report to the official! This old dog is a petty person. I offended him today. He used some small money to fool us. He will definitely be retaliated against in the future! I think he was very scared just now. Maybe this county He’s really scared!”
"Brother! How can this be done? The county officials are all cannibals."
"Oh, I have no father, no mother, no wife, no children, what evil spirits are I afraid of?! It's my sister's little business. Everyone, if something happens to me, please take care of me."
"only!!"
Chapter completed!