Don't panic in a famine, I live in the mountains with my golden finger

Chapter 199 Catch the big market

Good weather for several days in a row.

The Chinese New Year is approaching.

The village has begun to become lively.

This day happened to be the day of the county market, and the old and young in the village gathered together to go to the big market.

There are some villagers and children in the village. Except for the first time they fled famine and went to the county town to take a look, they have not been out since they arrived in Hsinchu Village.

Everyone is looking forward to going to the big market this time.

Many people have gathered in the large open space in front of the cave entrance.

The car, which was already full of people, had already exited the cave and set off first.

There were still empty seats in Xu Yuan's car, but only Xu Zhi and two other people were sitting there, so he called Zhu Xiaoque to bring Liu Yuelai and Liu Xiaoyu over to sit over.

When everyone was gathered and Liu Zhushan was also there, the two cars drove away one after another.

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Two hours later, we arrived at the gate of the county town.

There were many people entering the city gate. Outside the county gate, a large parking area was specially planned and guarded by special people. Everyone parked their cars outside in an orderly manner and entered the city gate carrying their things.

After Xu Yuan found a location, he tied up the big flowers and put the basket on his back. Liu Zhushan also parked the car.

Xu Qing came over with Gu Qingming, and Aunt Li came over with Li Junlan, calling Xu Yuan to come along.

"Okay, let's go." Xu Yuan pulled Xuandu and Xu Zhi pulled Guozi, and they followed behind and walked towards the city gate.

The surrounding stalls have been decorated with couplets, red lanterns, and other miscellaneous items.

"Sister, am I seeing things? That's Brother Gu and the village chief!" Xuanyu pulled Xuyuan's hand and looked at another stall selling couplets.

"You read it right, it's my brother and father. They are selling couplets. Sister Xuyuan, if there is one you like, just take it. They are all written by my brother himself." Gu Qingming said proudly.

"Thank you, let's go somewhere else first and come back here later."

"Come on, let's go to the grocery store first."

A few people turned around and walked back towards the grocery store.

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There were a lot of people in the grocery store. After entering the store, several people dispersed to look for what they wanted.

Xu Zhi also went somewhere else with the fruits. They all had money on them, so Xu Yuan was not worried about them.

Xuyuan held Many in his arms, and Many's vision changed from seeing people's feet to finally seeing the things on the shelf. He became excited and looked around.

"Sister, I want to see that."

Many pointed excitedly at the rattles on the shelf on the other side.

"Which one does it look good? Pick one for yourself." Xu Yuan walked to the shelf where the rattles were placed and let the rattles be picked out.

Many of them picked up a small rattle and shook it left and right with curiosity, and the "dong dong dong" sound rang out.

"Sister, I'll just take this."

"Okay, take a look, is there anything else you want to buy?"

Make a wish and go somewhere else with many things in your arms.

A quarter of an hour later, several people gathered at the door of the grocery store, bought what they needed, and came out with smiles on their faces.

Went to other shops to hang out.

"Aunt Li, Aunt Xu." Xu Yuan called out to the people walking in front.

"What's wrong!" Xu Qing turned around.

"I'm going to the incense and candle shop. Can you please look after Xiaoduo for me?" Xu Yuan handed the incense and candles to Xu Qing.

"Xiaoyuan, go ahead. If you can't find us, go and wait at Qinghan's stall."

"it is good."

Xu Yuan told Xu Zhiguozi and the others to follow Xu Qing and Aunt Li closely, and then he carried the backpack and walked in another direction.

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"Come on, come on, I heard there's a very handsome young man at the stall selling couplets in front, let's go take a look."

"I'm not saying anything bad about you, but you're already so old, why are you still following around little girls like 17 or 18, with such a crazy look on your face!"

"Bah, what are you doing? I may be old but that doesn't stop me from being young at heart. Let's go, let's go."

"I'm really impressed. I'm not going. You go if you want to go."

"Oh, just come with me."

The two were pulling each other on the street and accidentally bumped into someone.

"sorry Sorry."

“What are you doing…?” A maid-looking person next to them stepped forward to argue, but was stopped by a hand.

"fine."

A gentle female voice came.

The woman had a pretty and dignified face, a graceful figure, and wore a hat and a snow-white cotton cloak. She replied softly, with a little maid following beside her.

"Come on, Xiaoya, let's go shopping over there."

"Okay, miss."

The two women finally breathed a sigh of relief after the woman in front of them left.

"It's all your fault. Fortunately, this girl was generous and didn't make a fuss about it."

"Yeah, this scares me to death. Let's go, don't waste time here."

"Miss, let's go back first. There are too many people here." Xiaoya said from the side.

"It's rare to have such a lively day today. Let's go and just watch the road."

Niu Yingying didn't go to crowded places. She saw a bookstore where there were not many people, so she walked in.

Village Chief Gu looked at the women and young girls standing at the stalls, all of whom were selecting couplets in front of the stalls. In fact, he kept looking at his eldest son who was writing on the other side from time to time. He was so happy!

"And he has to be handsome and likable!"

I thought we wouldn’t be able to sell out today.

Seeing that there were only a few couplets left, Village Chief Gu decided to sell them for a while longer and then closed his stall.

"Dad, there aren't many left. You stay here and I'll go look somewhere else first." Gu Qinghan took advantage of the fact that no one was coming up and left first.

"Go ahead, and gather here later."

Just as Gu Qinghan was about to get up and leave the stall, two women came over and asked Gu Qinghan directly.

"Young Master, how much do your couplets cost? And what are the prices of this door blessing and vertical couplets?"

Helplessly looking at Village Chief Gu beside him, "Father..."

Village Chief Gu looked at the two women with his eyes almost reaching Gu Qinghan's face.

Wouldn't it be a disappointment to let Gu Qinghan leave at this time?

"I'm calling you. After you finish entertaining this couple of guests, go shopping."

Village Chief Gu patted Gu Qinghan on the shoulder and spoke in a low voice.

Gu Qinghan nodded and entertained the two women who came to his house.

"This pair of couplets costs six cents a pair, and the door blessing and vertical couplets cost two cents each."

After the two women left, Gu Qinghan quickly left the stall and walked towards his own hut.

On the way back, a woman was talking to another woman with a smile on her face, "I told you, we still have to come and see how handsome he is."

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The rough outline of the cabin has been built. It is a two-story cabin.

The stairs leading upstairs are built outside.

At this time, some people were sealing off the first floor, while others were working on the second floor.

A yard was built around the house, with a side door next to it, and the gatehouse faced near a big tree.

A shed was specially built in the yard to store broken boards and wood.

Gu Qinghan was very satisfied seeing this.