Chapter 132 Xia Zhiguang
Manager Xia is from Xiaowang Village, which is located within the Huangyang County, that is, a village in the city.
After walking for a cup of tea, everyone arrived at Xiaowang Village.
Manager Xia’s house is right at the entrance of the village.
Sun Shan saw a farmhouse and followed Shopkeeper Xia into the courtyard. There were five brick and tile houses and a well in the courtyard. The layout was similar to Sun Shan's home, except that Shopkeeper Xia's home was a smaller version.
Shopkeeper Xia shouted to the main hall: "Father, mother, there are guests coming."
The village chief and Sun Bomin felt very embarrassed. They were hurriedly pulled over by Manager Xia. They came empty-handed and had no gifts, which was very rude.
Sun Shan, De Ge'er and Gu Yu seemed much more normal. As children, they didn't need to think too much and just followed the adults.
After a while, four people came out, three adults and a little girl about six or seven years old.
Sun Shan looked carefully and found that the old man should be Xia's father, who was tall and thin. The old woman was Xia's mother, who was fat. As for the slender middle-aged woman, she must be Xia's wife. The little girl should be Xia's daughter.
Sure enough, Shopkeeper Xia introduced it in the same way.
Old Man Xia looked at the village chief and Sun Bomin and said happily, "It turned out to be Village Chief Sun and nephew Bomin. Oh, my eldest son is so lucky to have you. Otherwise, he would be in great danger."
After Shopkeeper Xia came home from Fucheng to get the goods, he told his family about the heat stroke. The family couldn't help but feel lucky to have met a kind person, and they were determined to bring one more person with them next time they went to get the goods. Going alone was too dangerous. To put it bluntly, if someone died for no reason without a companion, there would be no one to collect the body.
The village chief quickly said, "It's a small matter, not worth mentioning. We are all from the same hometown, and we will definitely help each other if we encounter it."
Shopkeeper Xia invited everyone into the main hall, and soon his wife, Song, served them tea.
Sun Shan couldn't help but take a sip. He walked and stopped a lot and felt a little thirsty.
Mrs. Xia looked at the Sun family and asked, "Village Chief Sun, nephew Bomin, where are you going? Are you coming to the county town for a stroll?" And it was almost dark, so why did you wander around for so long?
The village chief explained that he had just returned from the city and it was too late, so he wanted to find an inn to rest for a night and go back tomorrow. As he walked on the road, he happened to meet Shopkeeper Xia.
Old Man Xia, like Shopkeeper Xia, said enthusiastically, "Why stay at an inn? Just come to my house. Staying at an inn costs money, it's not worth it."
Shopkeeper Xia said cheerfully, "Father, I think so too, so I asked the village chief and Brother Bomin to come over."
Then he said to the village chief: "There are so many of you. It's expensive to stay in an inn. We are rural people and we don't want to waste that money. I have a place to stay at my house. You can stay here tonight."
The Xia family unanimously agreed.
Although the village chief and Sun Boming also thought so, they were not very familiar with Manager Xia and it would be embarrassing to stay in someone else's house for no reason.
Shopkeeper Xia also knew that the village chief and others were embarrassed, and said anxiously: "I was in a hurry to get the goods last time, and I didn't express my gratitude to you properly. I will stay here tonight. Hehe, we must have a good chat."
Old Man Xia echoed, "Village Chief Sun, nephew, please stay here for one night. My son is very lucky to have your help."
The Xia family tried their best to persuade the village chief and Sun Boming, and they had no choice but to stay at the Xia family for one night, thinking of going home early the next morning.
When it was time for dinner, Manager Xia's wife killed a chicken to entertain them. Sun Bomin and the others felt embarrassed, but since the chicken had already been killed, they had no choice but to eat it.
Shopkeeper Xia pointed to the plump boy who had just returned from the store and introduced him, "This is my eldest son, Xia Zhiguang. He is 17 years old and helps out in the store."
He then pointed to another thin boy and introduced him: "This is my second son, Xia Zhizong, 14 years old, working as a handyman at the post station."
Sun Shan took a bite of rice and looked at the two brothers of the Xia family. The eldest brother looked like the shopkeeper Xia, a little fat, with a round face, which showed that the family had good food. The second brother looked like old man Xia, tall and thin, but his face was also round, which proved that the family had good food.
Xia Zhiguang and Xia Zhizong hurriedly saluted Sun Bomin and the village chief, and then saluted each other, Sun Shan, Guyu, and Deger.
The village chief said admiringly: "Manager Xia, your two sons are both handsome and good-looking."
Shopkeeper Xia said happily, "No, no."
There was one table for men and one table for women. Sun Shan was afraid that Guyu would be nervous and uncomfortable, so he dragged De Ge'er to the table for women. Children could eat anywhere they wanted, and no one would mind.
While eating, everyone introduced themselves to each other, commonly known as checking each other's family background.
Huangyang County is not big, and among 10 people, you can always find related people.
As everyone chatted, they talked about Sun Xiaogu's hometown, Kewang Village. It turned out that Mrs. Xia's parents' home was in Kewang Village.
As they chatted, they finally found out that Mrs. Xia and Aunt Sun's father-in-law were actually relatives within the third degree of mourning.
Mrs. Xia said cheerfully, "So your daughter married into our Kewang Village. Hahaha, what a fate."
The village chief also said cheerfully: "Who said they weren't relatives? After going around in circles, we found out they are relatives."
Since we are relatives, we have more topics to talk about, whether it is agriculture or acquaintances.
Old Man Xia was very surprised to hear that Sun Shan had found an imperial physician to see him. He said comfortingly, "Nephew Bomin, Shanzi has been seen by an imperial physician. He said he is fine. Don't worry too much."
The other people in the Xia family felt that the imperial physician was a million miles away from them, but when someone they knew actually saw him, they suddenly felt as if they had also been seen by an imperial physician, which was very honorable.
Sun Bomin nodded and said, "My baby is a premature baby, so it's very difficult to deal with. After seeing the doctor this time, I feel much more at ease."
Only after you have a child do you realize how difficult it is to raise one. All parents understand Sun Boming’s feelings.
Guyu was relieved. As long as his brother was well, the family would be well. He put a few pieces of chicken into Sun Shan and De Ge'er's bowls, and ate vegetables himself, not daring to take any chicken.
Mrs. Xia took a look and nodded appreciatively. This girl is good, not greedy and well-educated.
And she always takes care of her younger brother, she is obviously a good sister.
Following the words of Village Chief Sun, she followed him to the provincial capital this time mainly to take care of her younger brother, proving that she was also the one taking care of him at home. She is obviously a good helper.
I also heard from my son that after he had heatstroke, it was the little girl who was busy making medicine. She was not panicking at all and was very calm.
Mrs. Xia was very satisfied with Guyu's performance. You can see the big picture from the small details when judging a person.
Everyone was talking happily. Old Man Xia said enviously, "Oh, Village Chief Sun, you have a scholar grandson. Congratulations."
The village chief said proudly and pretended to be modest: "No, the He family taught her well. Speaking of my daughter's in-laws, there are really many talented people, many of whom are officials in the capital."
When the Xia family heard this, their eyes lit up. Someone around them knew an official, so why did it feel like they also knew an official?
Sun Shan ate his meal slowly while listening to the village chief and Old Man Xia bragging. He then looked at the envious expressions of the people around him and firmly believed that he must study hard and become the bragging capital of Sunjia Village.