The young couple from the farm fights back

Chapter 161 Zhou Lao 3 is puzzled

That day, Jiang Li carried Lan Jie'er to the waterfall stream in the back mountain. The tribesmen threw bundles of bamboo strips softened by lime powder into the bottom of the stream and pressed them down with big stones.

"Madam, the workshop's procedures have been carried out according to your instructions. The paste pool and press are ready." Yuan Niang came from the front and reported slowly.

"it is good."

Looking at the busy figures of the tribesmen talking and laughing, Jiang Li also showed a satisfied smile on his face.

Last year, Jiang Li had her eyes set on the bamboo forest on the island. Coincidentally, when she was working in self-media, she learned about the production process of bamboo paper.

In the future, the bamboo paper produced in abundance on the island can not only be used by the children studying on the island, but can also be sent to the city for sale. It is a gift from God.

Bamboo paper is made from young bamboos with leaves still on in spring. When the tribesmen heard that the island owner could make bamboo paper, they all wanted to make money with him and were very excited.

After finishing his work in the fields every day, he would start to plan bamboo, and gradually become proficient in it according to Jiang Li's strict procedures.

After being softened by lime water, the bamboo strips are soaked in the stream for more than a month, and then sent to the newly built workshop in front. They are pounded into mud and added to the lake for filtration, and then cast into paper sheets using molds.

Not long after, Fang came to report that Liang had brought the child to the island.

When Jiang Li rushed back to Jianglin Pavilion, he saw Liang and her two children standing up to greet them from afar.

"Lady Li."

"Sister, please come on, sit down." Jiang Li said, handing Lan Jie'er to Fang.

He walked forward, shook the hand that Liang extended, and kindly pulled her to sit down. He saw two small bundles on the chair beside him, and knew that they were the bags Liang had prepared for Jing'er.

Liang said happily, "Madam Li, please don't blame me for being anxious. This is really about the child's future. I'm sorry to have embarrassed you."

"How could that be? If Jin-ge'er is willing, it would be good for him to stay in our Jianglin Pavilion and have Que-ge'er and the other brothers accompany him."

This was exactly what Liang was thinking. She didn't want her son to be trapped in the house all day, watching his mother-in-law and Da making trouble and learning their bad habits.

"Jin'er, quickly thank Lady Li for accepting you into the school."

Cheng Jin stepped forward politely and bowed: "Brother Jin thanks Madam Li very much. I will study hard and live up to the high expectations of the elders."

Look, a child who is only seven years old can say these words, which shows that Liang has taught her child very well.

"Good boy, we're all glad you're here." Jiang Li held Ge'er's hand and comforted him, "From now on, you can call me Auntie. Your mother and I are sworn sisters. There's no need to call me Madam Li. That would be awkward."

When Liang heard this, her face showed excitement. Seeing her son looking back at her uneasily, she nodded quickly.

"Yes, aunt."

Jiang Li had never seen Deputy General Cheng in person, but looking at Jing'er's face, he looked more like Liang, with a fair and delicate appearance.

Thinking of this, his eyes could not help but fall on the timid Sister Yi: "Sister Yi, are you willing to call me Auntie?"

Liang quickly touched her nose with a handkerchief and signaled to her little girl, "Sister Yi, hurry up and call me aunt."

Sister Xiaoyi blinked her eyes timidly and called out softly, "Auntie."

"Good boy." Jiang Li was willing to accept and help the Liang family because of Que Ge'er.

Now that Zhou Chunfeng had joined the rebels, their family's close relationship with the Xiao family was inevitable. After all, they were both women, and for Que'er's sake, she offered a little help to the Liang family, so that they could live a little more comfortably in this chaotic feudal society.

"Mrs. Yuan, bring me the gift I prepared for the child two days ago."

Yuan Niang, who was standing by, bowed respectfully: "Yes."

Upon hearing this, Liang was flattered and held Jiang Li's hand: "What should I do? My wife, you have helped me a lot, how dare I ask you to spend more money."

Jiang Li patted her hands and said with a smile, "That's the gift I gave to the child to change his mind. Sister, please don't get involved."

When Liang heard this, a smile appeared in her eyes, and she was grateful for Jiang Li's kindness to her and her child.

Soon, Yuan Niang brought a small box over. Jiang Li took it and opened it. Inside the box were two translucent Qilin jade pendants.

Liang knew at a glance that the jade pendant was of great value. Moreover, the Qilin had a similar meaning to the Jianglin Pavilion, which made her feel that the gift was too precious.

Jiang Li said to the two children, "Here, this Qilin jade pendant symbolizes our status on Changsheng Island. Every child in our family has one. There are exactly two left. Auntie will give them to you."

"Madam, this jade pendant—"

Before Liang could finish, Jiang Li looked up and said with a smile, "Don't worry, sister. It's not something valuable. I just wanted to bring good luck."

The pieces of jade given to the child were polished from the large piece of jade that Zhou Chunfeng had someone bring back for her last time. Seeing that the jade was of good quality, Jiang Li asked the tribesmen on the island who had skillful craftsmanship to make pieces of Qilin jade pendants.

Cheng Jin looked at his mother anxiously. Seeing that she was smiling and no longer talking, he quickly bowed and said, "Brother Jin, thank you very much, Auntie."

Seeing this, Sister Yi, who was standing by, also bowed in a formal manner: "Thank you, Auntie."

"Good boy." Jiang Li said, picking up the jade pendants and tying them on the children's belts.

Immediately, he stood up and took the two children's hands: "It's still early, the kitchen has prepared lunch. After dinner, it won't be too late for Sister and Sister Yi to leave the island."

Liang had no reason to refuse, so she smiled and nodded, "Okay."

"Let's go to Brother Jin'er's house and take a look. If there's anything missing, we'll buy it right away."

The house that Jiang Li arranged for Jin Ge'er was in the courtyard of several other brothers. The children were still young, so living in the same courtyard would allow them to take care of each other.

How could Liang dare to choose a place for her child? She was already very grateful that she could send her child to Changsheng Island for school. In the future, Jing'er would be away from the troubles of the rear house. If he studied hard, he might have a chance to succeed in the future.

Yangzhou City, government office.

Since the rebel army took over the entire city of Yangzhou, the streets have gradually returned to their former bustling scenes. Compared to the time when the Huai Army was defending the city, the people no longer have to live in fear.

As one entered a small courtyard in the city, a little girl over three years old was quietly hiding outside the main room door and peeking inside.

In the room, Zhou Laosan sat in a daze, his eyes empty and dull, his mind absent.

Xiao Lin brought the prepared lunch from the kitchen, which was three steamed buns made of 200g of flour and a bowl of egg soup. Seeing that the man of the house was absent-minded again, she didn't know whether to wake him up.

Ever since the day when the boss was caught by the Huai Army on the street and taken hostage on the city wall, and was luckily rescued by the rebels who were attacking the city, he seemed to be scared silly, and he would sit in a daze from time to time for the whole day.

Xiao Lin was so distressed that she could only carefully put the food on the table and then pull her daughter over to sit.

"Boss, it's time to eat."

Zhou Laosan slowly came back to his senses, looked at the steamed bun and egg soup in front of him, and felt an indescribable feeling in his heart.

Before this, he always prided himself on being smart. He successfully escaped from Shilitun with his wife and children and hid in Yangzhou City. Although life was tight, he had some extra money on hand, and he lived better than anyone else.

However, since the moment he saw Zhou Chunfeng on the city wall, Zhou Laosan felt that no matter how hard he tried.

Ever since his rebirth, he seemed to have always been outshined by Zhou Chunfeng.