Chapter 4 trip to shanghai

The boat entered the Wusong River, went smoothly, and arrived in Shanghai overnight.The boat didn't dare to berth at Xiaodongmen any more, so it disembarked at Yangjingbin, and took a sedan chair directly to Yuji Silk Inn.The Silk Inn was a mess, even the corridors were covered with floor coverings, they were all refugees from the county town and Pudong area, relatives and relatives, half begged, half forced to occupy the land. Grandma Qigu also came here for the first time, and when she saw the situation, she shouted: "How do I live here? Where do Brother Wu and the others live?"

"Don't be noisy, don't be noisy! There is a place." Chen Shilong led her and Azhu to the end. There was another black lacquered stone storehouse door, which was half-hidden. When you pushed it open, you could see a different world. "Hey! Azhu." Azhu looked up and saw her father was calling from the window. "Stairs are piled with silk, and people live upstairs." Chen Shilong told Grandma Qigu, "We'll talk about it upstairs." Lao Zhang went downstairs to take them upstairs, and the father and daughter met each other. Because of some accidents, it felt like a world away.Sitting down, Grandma Qigu asked, "What about them?"

This refers to You Wu and Hu Xueyan, "The foreigners invited them to eat fancai and discuss business, and they will probably be back soon." Lao Zhang then asked her daughter, "I will discuss with Xueyan and ask Shilong to send you back to Huzhou. How did you run away?" Came to Shanghai?" "It was my idea." Grandma Qigu hurriedly replied, "Fortunately, it's very convenient, so don't gossip, Boss Zhang, I'm sorry, please sit downstairs, we need the room for use." These words really touched Ah Zhu's heart. Ever since she used that "stupid method", it was very inconvenient. She didn't even dare to take a sip of tea. She was eager to release the restraint and relax, so she helped Grandma Qigu remind: "Father." , please go down first, quick, quick!"

Lao Zhang was puzzled, but there was no need to ask about women's affairs. He left with his pipe in his hand, and Chen Shilong would naturally go downstairs, pointing to the left and right and saying, "Both rooms are open, you can use whichever one you want." "A-Long," Qigu's grandma stopped him. She never knew what it meant to be an embarrassing person, so she couldn't help but feel a little shy at this moment, and said with an embarrassed smile, "Please, I don't know if they have any aunts here, Mrs. Where is the kitchen? Bring us a bucket of hot water, will you?"

"What's wrong?" Chen Shilong was also very alert, "Mr. Hu has a newly bought footbath in his room, use it well." He said, "Deng, Deng, Deng" and went downstairs. "Look," Grandma Qigu smiled at Azhu in a low voice, "Aaron went to fetch water for washing your feet!" Azhu didn't mind her banter, and hurried into the room, Qigu's grandma naturally followed suit, the two of them moved quickly, closed the doors and windows, helped each other, groped in the blackheads, and released the restraints. Soon, there was a sound on the stairs. It was Chen Shilong carrying water upstairs, a pot of hot water and a bucket of cold water.

"Aaron, slow down!" Grandma Qigu shouted, "What about Heigulongdong? Bring us a lamp." That room was exactly his and Lao Zhang's bedroom, so he replied: "I have foreign candles on my table, and a packet of red-headed matches under my pillow." "Which bed is yours?" "The one next to the wall." Chen Shilong said, "Red-headed match, just stroke it anywhere, be careful not to burn your hands." "Understood! Don't go, I still have something for you to do." Grandma Qigu fumbled for matches, took one and scratched it on the floor, a small ball of fire appeared, and she looked at Azhu, only to see that she was covered with a cloth shirt in front of her chest. Wanting to make a joke, Ah Zhu blew out the match with one mouthful, and said in a low voice, "Beware of him peeking outside."

Turning around to look, there was indeed light leaking from the wall, and there was a gap for peeping, Grandma Qigu asked: "Aaron, what are you doing outside?" "I'll sit here and wait for your orders." "Aren't you 'listening to the wall'?" Seventh Auntie giggled, "You have to obey the rules, you are not allowed to peek outside." Chen Shilong didn't smile, and Ah Zhu complained to her in a low voice: "Aren't you reminding him? Don't light the foreign candles!" This sentence was heard by Chen Shilong outside, and he didn't know what it was like. After thinking about it, it was more important to "obey the rules", so he said loudly: "I'm going downstairs if I have nothing to do."

At this time, Grandma Qigu also thought it would be better for him to avoid him, "Thank you then." She said, "You guard the stairs for us, so that no one can come up." With Chen Shilong guarding the stairs, you can rest assured. Grandma Qigu went to Hu Xueyan's room outside, found a footbath, brought water in, and the two of them washed and wiped it, then took out the hair comb box, reapplied rouge and powder, and dressed up so that her hair was smooth and smooth. Putting on clean clothes, he opened the door and came out. Coincidentally, the lady proprietress of Yuji Silk Store heard that a "customer" had arrived, and she brought a rough aunt and a girl to come. Grandma Qigu recognized her, called "Mrs. Chen", and then went to help her. Bead introduction.

When the aunt upstairs cleaned up the mess for them, the host and guest sat down to greet each other, asked about the situation on the way, and Mrs. Chen invited them to stay at home. Grandma Qigu refused to go for fear of restraint, so she turned to discuss with Ah Zhu that she also didn't want to live at Mrs. Chen's house, so she saw her father and was going back to Huzhou soon, so there was no need to bother to evade.Qigu's grandmother also made excuses, and Mrs. Chen had to let them.After sitting for a while, she invited guests to her house for dinner. Grandma Qigu promised to wait until the brothers and sisters met, and then went to the appointment after discussing the business.

So when Mrs. Chen left, Chen Shilong started to set up a couch for them, and Lao Zhang and him moved downstairs and set up a bed next to the silk bag.In the original room, there was a big bed and a small bed. Grandma Qigu occupied the big bed, and Azhu used the small bed. This small bed was exactly where Chen Shilong used to sleep. Just after the arrangement was completed, Hu Xueyan and You Wu returned to Yuji Silk Inn.The time and place are different, and the feelings are different. Although Hu Xueyan has a calm demeanor, Azhu also looks calm.Grandma Qigu briefly explained the reason why she decided to come to Shanghai, and then she winked at You Wu, signaling to avoid private conversations.Because You Wu and Hu Xueyan had reached the point of sharing secrets, he pulled him along and listened to Grandma Qigu's report together.

"People from Jiading came here yesterday morning—" She recounted the situation in detail. "It's good to deal with it like this!" You Wu was very pleased. Hu Xueyan, who was listening silently, never thought that Grandma Qigu was so capable, so she couldn't help but admire her.She noticed his wink and felt very comfortable in her heart, so she asked with a smile: "Uncle, do you think I said something wrong?" "Of course it is good!" Hu Xueyan turned to You Wu and said, "This is a matter of worry, we can use our brains in Shanghai." You Wu didn't answer him first, and told his sister in a low voice: "Qi, I can't go back for a while, the family really can't let go, take advantage of this one or two days, it doesn't matter if you are on the road, you hurry back!" Grandma Qigu nodded and asked about their situation in Shanghai: "How is business?" You Wu couldn't answer this question, he just sighed slightly, seeing that it was not easy. "Business is good!" Hu Xueyan was optimistic, "We're talking, and we're about to come to a conclusion." In fact, it is not easy to talk about the result. Hu Xueyan insisted not to sell it. The foreign company is waiting and watching because of the knife knife. Therefore, the two biggest "foreign village" goods-tea and silk have become famous. No city, chaos.Because You Wu was not very good at business and the situation was chaotic, he couldn't help being pessimistic, so he sighed and didn't answer. "Ah Qi," You Wu said again, "you can go back tomorrow!" "Understood!" Grandma Qigu was displeased, "I will leave. But I brought the sister of the Zhang family to Shanghai, so I have to give her an explanation." "Just tell her father." The words were good, but Grandma Qigu was determined to lead the red line, wishing that there would be a solution at that time, and it seemed that these words were not suitable for exporting, so she remained silent. "Seventh sister!" Seeing her enthusiasm, Hu Xueyan comforted her and said, "The matter will definitely be explained properly, and there is no rush. I want to send her back to Huzhou first, and ask Shilong to send her there. Even if there is an explanation." "Yeah, yum." Grandma Qigu was noncommittal, and then said, "Miss Yuji invited us to dinner today, and we should go." "No!" You Wu shook his head, "We have an appointment with an important person to be there tonight. You go!" So they met for the first time and said goodbye in a hurry. You Wu and Hu Xueyan rushed to a "tangzi" to go on a date.