The brothers and sisters had some things they couldn't say in front of Xiaowa, so Li Haitang didn't mention those things in the capital, but only asked the father and son if the journey was smooth.
"It's okay. It's not the end of the year. They are all on their way. I found a caravan. It was also a coincidence. I happened to meet the caravan of Miss Ma's family."
Ruan Pingzhi thanked Ma Bihe, Ma's family had several shops in Beijing, and the members of their caravan heard that the two had come to seek refuge with Dr. Li, and they took special care of them along the way. They even equipped a small stove in the carriage to heat hot water.
Xiao Wuzi was not in good health, and was taken care of by the people in the caravan, and he didn't even suffer from the cold.
"You are very kind."
Ma Bihe waved her hands indifferently, but there were two red clouds on her cheeks. She didn't expect that she would be attracted to a book.
Although Ruan Pingzhi has been married, she is the son of the Ruan family in the capital, and she is a merchant girl, so her status is not equal at all.
Some thoughts can only be buried deep in my heart, and it is impossible to express them.
"Bi He, Ruyi is not here, and the burden on you is much heavier."
Li Haitang patted the back of Ma Bihe's hand, expressing his gratitude was due.
Recently, all her thoughts are on the rescue team and Xiaodoubao, and Yue Hetang has to rely on Ma Bihe and He Yuexiu to take care of her affairs.
Looking at the end of the year, the year-end inventory, you have to check the account books, and there are many trivial things.
"At the beginning, the three of us partnered, and we had already agreed."
Ma Bihe shook her head. The reason why the business is booming is because of the name of Dr. Li. In Licheng, thanks to Zhang Ruyi's help, otherwise, it would be impossible for her to expand the business so much with her own ability. quick.
There are dozens of female employees in Yuehetang, as well as those who take care of the warehouse, do odd jobs, and shopkeepers. At the end of the year, they have to give out some things as a small reward.
Ruan Pingzhi was there, and the two sisters didn't mention too many business matters.
"It's too cold in the north, and I'm worried whether I can stand the climate."
After getting off the carriage in the morning, Ruan Pingzhi felt that his feet were numb. After all, he only needs to wear a thin cotton gown in Kyoto, but if you are in the north, if you don't go out on the street wrapped like a bear, you will be regarded as a different kind.
As soon as he got out of the car, he heard people around him calling him a waste, and he knew what was going on when he caught the cold.
"Where did I expect that the Northland is so cold."
Ruan Pingzhi was trembling, put his hands on the small stove, and it took him a while to recover.
Ma Bihe stared at his slender fingers and pointed his attention. The two of them were not thinking about it, and Li Haitang soon noticed the strangeness.
"Wufu, what happened to your eyes?"
Wu Fu winked all the time, she happened to be standing opposite Ruan Pingzhi, and he looked straight at her.
"When I wake up in the morning, my eyelids twitch, and I always feel that something is wrong. No, you are here."
Wufu rubbed his face with his hands, lowered his head, hehe, Miss Ma has a crush on her wife's cousin, don't be too obvious!
Ruan Pingzhi: ...Looking at what it means, he doesn't seem to be very popular!
Ma Bihe also reacted, her face turned even redder, she coughed twice in embarrassment, and changed the subject, "There is a lot of snow in the border town this year, and there was a snowfall yesterday, and it is freezing cold, and the thin cotton clothes in Kyoto must not survive the winter here."
Ruan Pingzhi nodded, he bought two ready-made clothes along the way, but the size was not suitable, and his son, Xiao Wuzi, could only wear one size bigger. When he got off the carriage, the wind would blow in along the neckline and cuffs.
"I made a padded coat for Xiao Wuzi and let him try it on."
Li Haitang rubbed Xiao Wuzi's face with her hands, she didn't expect her cousin to come so soon, otherwise, she would have had time to do two more things in the past two days.
No matter how careful Ruan Pingzhi is, he is still a man, and he may not be able to take care of the small details in life.
It's like dressing, changing seasons, there are many, many, he is a scholar, he is useless at all.
Wufu is right, anyway, sooner or later, he will be looking for a sequel, so it is better to find someone who knows the cold and the hot, so that the little Wuzi will not be hurt by anyone.
She is an aunt, and after all, she may do very little. After having bean buns, her savage husband, Li Haitang, sometimes doesn't care about it.
Ruan Pingzhi was upset when he heard that his son had cotton coats, but he didn't, but his cousin made clothes for himself, which was not in line with etiquette.
"If you don't mind, I can help."
In desperation, Ma Bihe blurted out, but she regretted saying it. She is still an unmarried daughter, and it is not proper to make clothes for a foreigner.
There was a moment of embarrassment in the atmosphere, and Ruan Pingzhi also realized that something was wrong, but he couldn't speak out, so he had to remain silent.
"Ma'am, shall we still go to the market?"
Wufu took a look at the sky outside. Some people from the village came to sell local specialties, and the better ones had already been snatched away.
"Go, let Nanny Yu help to clean up the next door, and I'll buy some more things that need to be added."
Li Haitang saw that Xiaowuzi was in good spirits and was not so afraid of the cold, so he decided to take Xiaowa out to Daji.
As soon as the carriage left, the road was noisy. Yesterday's heavy snow could not dilute the enthusiasm of the people for the New Year's shopping.
There are people everywhere on the street, big girls and young wives are out, carrying bags and baskets in their hands, occasionally meeting acquaintances and greeting them with a smile.
Xiao Wuzi opened the car window a little, his eyes seemed to be unable to see enough.
He was in the capital, and he hardly ever went out, and the relationship between people was very ordinary, and he felt that something was missing, but it was different in Beidi, people's laughter was more hearty.
The carriage stopped and went, and there were vendors selling candied haws passing by on the street. The shopkeeper is pushing a cart, on which a stack is tied with straw, with small holes punched in it, and dozens of bunches of candied haws with icing sugar are inserted.
The icing was translucent and sweet. Many children were carrying candied haws, licking and licking them with their little tongues. They ate happily and closed their eyes with smiles.
For the new year, children will always have more joy than adults.
Usually the family is reluctant to buy food, but at this time, if you ask your parents, you will often not be rejected. Not only that, but you can also get new clothes and lucky money. Even one or two copper coins are enough to exchange for a piece of malt candy.
"Little Wuzi, do you want to eat candied haws?"
Seeing Xiao Wuzi staring outside, Li Haitang hurriedly asked.
After waiting for a while, seeing that Xiao Wuzi didn't speak, she asked Wu Fu to go down and buy. There seemed to be skewers made of yams and sweet potatoes on the shopkeeper's cart, and she also wanted to eat a skewer.
"In the future, you have to tell your aunt what you like. If you don't tell me, no one will know that you like it."
Li Haitang touched Xiao Wuzi's head, thinking that Xiaowa had been in a place like Heishui Village for several years, he couldn't help but feel distressed.
"Auntie, I understand, but Mother told me before she left, don't cause trouble for Daddy and Auntie, or she won't be liked." The little five had a troubled expression on their faces, so sometimes they could only look enviously at other little ones who had relatives Love, but he dare not say it, for fear of being rejected by others.