HCB Chapter 415: The Entrustment of an Old Comrade
Chapter 415: The Entrustment of an Old Comrade
After hearing what the old man said, Liu Meilan suddenly realized, "It turns out that Doctor Wang is still an old-fashioned person!"
Mr. Liu touched his chin and sighed, "Parents who love their children will plan for them in the long run! Doctor Wang is 75 years old this year, which is considered old. In fact, he is in good health now, but it is impossible for him to accompany and protect his granddaughter all the time."
"Wang Miaoya is very pretty, and she is devoted to studying Chinese medicine. She has a very pure mind. If such a person falls into a good family, she can live a good life. But if she falls into the hands of men with ulterior motives, she will live a life worse than death!"
Liu Meilan nodded, "Just like families with daughters often think about recruiting a son-in-law. Some of the recruited sons-in-law live peacefully, while others harbor evil intentions. It is even more difficult without the help of parents and uncles."
"Wang Miaoya is simple-minded, naive, and has little contact with the outside world. Rather than letting her marry a stranger at the age of eight, it is better to marry her to a family she can trust."
Old Master Liu nodded, "Of course! Doctor Wang once saved my life. It would be best if Wang Miaoya could have feelings for the second brother and get married."
"If not, I will adopt her as my granddaughter! It will also give her something to rely on and repay Doctor Wang's kindness."
"Now your second brother is very interested and also wants to find a simple-minded girl to marry. The relationship may not be unforgettable, but as long as we can respect each other and have a warm family, that's enough!"
"It would be best if Wang Miaoya could live with your second brother until old age. If not, even if you get divorced, your mom, your dad, and you three siblings can protect Wang Miaoya."
Liu Meilan was moved by Mr. Liu's analysis. "Grandpa, don't be anxious. Let my second brother and Wang Miaoya spend more time together. When they have feelings for each other and feel ready to get married, then we can get married."
"If they have been together for one or two years and still have no feelings for each other, or if they are not suitable, then they should be recognized as godparents. Don't force your second brother and Wang Miaoya together."
Old Master Liu smiled and nodded repeatedly, "Of course! What I hope for is a loving couple, not a resentful couple. But I think your second brother is quite positive!"
Liu Meilan smiled and said, "Yes, my second brother specifically told me that he would rush over after he finished his work in the city today and asked Wang Miaoya to come over for dinner."
Mr. Liu smiled, and it seemed that he really liked Wang Miaoya. "Then I will call them now and ask them to come here for dinner after get off work in the evening. I marinated a suckling pig myself and will start grilling it at 4 pm."
"Then we are really blessed!" Liu Meilan swallowed her saliva. The roast suckling pig made by her grandfather tasted better than the one she bought.
Liu Meilan wrote down this recipe. If her business failed in the future or she could no longer catch fish, she thought she could use this recipe to open a shop.
After lunch, Liu Meilan selected a large piece of jadeite and a gold brick.
Fu Chen asked, "Going out for a walk in the afternoon?"
"I'm not going out for a walk!" Liu Meilan shook her head. "I'm going to Master Huo's place to make some jewelry!"
Fu Chen smiled and said, "I'll go with you!"
"Okay!" Liu Meilan nodded. "In a few months, my little nephew or niece will be born. I want to make him a longevity lock and a gold bracelet. I also want to make a jade bracelet for my sister-in-law."
Fu Chen was surprised, "Your sister-in-law is a doctor, she probably won't wear it!"
Liu Meilan said confidently, "Whether to wear it or not is my sister-in-law's business, whether to give it or not is another matter! My sister-in-law and brother are working hard outside, and our family can't help much, so we can only make up for it in other places."
Fu Chen held Liu Meilan's hand and said, "I am so happy to be your sister-in-law! I can't imagine how happy it would be to be your husband!"
"Hahaha!" Liu Meilan laughed, "Then you have to work hard!"
The two of them chatted and laughed as they came to Master Huo's shop.
The shop was very quiet, Old Huo and Little Huo were arguing!
"Master Huo, what's the matter?" Liu Meilan often makes small jewelry here and is very familiar with the father and son of the Huo family.
Uncle Huo said with a bitter face, "Xiao Huo thinks there is too little business on the island. We only make old-fashioned jewelry, which is not fashionable now. He wants to close the store and work in the city."
Liu Meilan was slightly startled when she heard this. "Longevity locks and gold bracelets are still popular. Is there really no business?"
"It's not that there is no business, but this kid is too careless and always wants to live in the prosperous outside world!" Uncle Huo shook his head, "I'm used to staying on the island and don't want to go anywhere else. But I'm worried about letting him go out alone!"
Xiao Huo smiled awkwardly, "These are all old craftsmanship, many of which are no longer popular! Now everyone likes to go to the city to buy gold bracelets and gold earrings, and is not willing to order or buy from us!"
"Although we use pure gold and materials, we can't issue a certificate here. Many people are worried that it will be difficult to sell them, so they go to big stores in the city to buy them."
There is no doubt that the Huo family father and son use honest ingredients.
People on the island are living a better life now, and more people are buying jewelry and gold jewelry, but the business of the Huo family father and son is not as good as before.
The main reason is that transportation to and from the city has become more convenient. People prefer things in the city. On the contrary, they think that things made in family workshops like the Huo family's father and son are not as good-looking as those made in the city's shops.
Old Huo thought for a moment and said, "I have used the money our family has saved over the years to buy you a house and a shop in the city. If you want to work and open a shop outside, it's up to you."
"I'm old, I only know these old skills, I make things slowly, not as good as those machines, but I enjoy it. You are young, if you don't like it, then you can go out and do it yourself."
When Xiao Huo heard this, he was a little moved, but he couldn't let go of his father.
After all, his mother was gone, and his father was left alone on the island, unable to take care of himself.
"Dad, I can't rest assured if you stay here alone. How are you going to eat lunch and wash clothes?"
Lao Huo waved his hand and said, "We are all neighbors on the island. I can't cook, but there are people in the small restaurant who can. They can also deliver three meals a day to me!"
"I'm old now, and I don't have the ambition to make progress anymore. I just want to retire peacefully on the island. Even if I go outside, I may not be able to help you with these things."
"We have a house and a shop in the county town, but you have no experience in running a large jewelry store. I suggest you work in someone else's shop for a while and get the hang of it before you start."
Liu Meilan smiled when she heard this, "Many people like things made by industrial means, but things made by real craftsmanship are more delicate!"
"I prefer the old craftsmanship, so I brought some things to Uncle Huo this time. Many people still believe in Uncle Huo's craftsmanship this morning, so it should be no problem for him to earn a living."
"Brother Huo, Uncle Huo is staying on the island, so you don't have to worry about safety. As for food and laundry, these can be solved with a little money, so you don't have to worry about it."
"But if you want to do business outside, the situation you face will be very complicated. There are bad people and unscrupulous businessmen outside, and it is hard to guard against them. After all, if doing business was that easy, everyone would get rich and no one would go bankrupt."
After hearing Liu Meilan's advice, Xiao Huo also felt that it was too risky to go to the city to work rashly.
"Dad, that's fine. I'll go to the city first and work in someone else's shop for a while!"
Old Huo nodded, "Okay! But I think you should find a wife first? I'm still waiting to have a grandson!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Huo's face instantly turned red, "I want to find one too, but I haven't found the right one!"
"Suitable? What do you mean by suitable?" Old Huo was unhappy. "I think you are just picky! If it weren't for your age, you would have been picky and finally picked the skinless one!"
Xiao Huo's scalp suddenly tingled when he heard this, "Dad, I'm really not picky! The one I like doesn't like me. The one who likes me, I don't like him!"
Old Huo glared at his son and said, "I think you have high expectations but low skills. Now you are neither high nor low! Since you don't listen to me, I don't care anymore. I want to see what kind of person you can find!"
Xiao Huo sighed, "Of course I want to find someone who is good at talking. In the future, I will be responsible for the supply of goods, and she can help me take care of the gold shop. The two of us can support the shop!"
Liu Meilan smiled and said, "Then you have to find a wife who knows you well. Otherwise, if she takes away all your gold and silver jewelry, you won't even have a place to cry."
Lao Huo nodded. "Yes, that's why you should find a wife on our island. Don't think the girls on the island are unsophisticated all the time. It's just that the people on the island are hardworking, so they don't dress so fancy."
"If you really want to change into those nice clothes, the girls on our island are so pretty! They are no worse than those outside. It's just that you are picky but not good enough. If you say one or two things but they don't agree, now the matchmaker won't introduce you to any girls."
Xiao Huo scratched his head and smiled awkwardly, not daring to tell the real reason.
The girls on the island are very virtuous and know each other's backgrounds, but most of them are very evil.
If there was a girl as fair and clean as Liu Meilan, he would also like her.
He wanted to find doctors or nurses from the hospitals, but they had their own jobs and it was impossible for them to open a shop with him.
And so, Xiao Huo was delayed because of his picky nature.
"Meilan, you and Xiaoyu know a lot of people at work in the city, so if you have time, please introduce someone to me!"
Liu Meilan quickly waved her hands. She didn't dare to take over this blind date problem.
"The only unmarried girl I know well is Xiaoyu, and she has a boyfriend now. You'd better wait until you get to the city to find everything yourself. You can distinguish gold, but you can't distinguish people!"
Xiao Huo chuckled, "My dad has made me feel guilty, right? If I end up finding someone who has no skin, wouldn't that be embarrassing for me?"
Several people burst into laughter after hearing this!
Old Huo laughed and scolded: "They say an ugly wife is a treasure. You young people only look at the face and not the character. You are totally different from us back then!"
Xiao Huo retorted, "We should look at the appearance as well as the character, Dad, please don't say anything nonsense."
"Then I can't control your affairs. You can handle it yourself!" Old Huo didn't want to talk about his son. "Anyway, you bring back a woman who can give me grandchildren. As for whether she is ugly or beautiful, she is your wife anyway. I can't control her."
Fu Chen listened to the father and son laughing and scolding each other. Unlike the atmosphere in the Fu family, he felt that the family affection in ordinary families was stronger.
Old Huo began to check the gold that Liu Meilan brought and weighed it himself.
The piece of jade material purchased was quite large and very complete, without any cracks.
The more Old Huo looked at it, the more he liked it. "I haven't received such good material in many years! Meilan, this piece of jade can be made into three bracelets, five jade pendants, and six ring faces."
"There will be some odds and ends left over by then, enough to make two brooches. If there are any left, I'll find a way to make you something else, making sure your materials aren't wasted."
Liu Meilan smiled and nodded, "Okay! Anyway, our family only recognizes your craftsmanship, so you can do whatever you think looks good!"
This is an old craftsman with real skills. He used to make things for dignitaries.
It was during the war that Lao Huo brought his wife to the island to escape the fighting and brought such a fine craft here.
Lao Huo was very happy to be able to gain Liu Meilan's trust. "Okay, I'll write you a note to show that I accept your gems and gold."
Liu Meilan asked: "How much is the processing fee? I'll pay part of it now!"
Old Huo waved his hand when he heard this. "These two things are very valuable. Leaving them with me is enough to prove that you trust me very much! When they are done, come and get them, and then pay the processing fee."
"Okay, even if it's not completely finished, as long as I do a good job, I'll take one and get paid one!" Liu Meilan nodded, accepting this approach.
After packing the receipt, Liu Meilan and Fu Chen left Lao Huo's jewelry shop.
Fu Chen hadn't thought of it before, but now that he had money in his salary card, he wanted to make a piece of jewelry for Liu Meilan.
However, this was a surprise for Liu Meilan.
He wanted to come here secretly and ask Master Huo for help.
When Liu Meilan and Fu Chen opened their hearts to talk about these things, not only did their relationship not get affected, but it became even deeper.
Sometimes Fu Chen really wanted to stay here forever, protecting Liu Meilan and his beloved ocean.
A few days later, on a train heading from the north to the south, a beautiful woman was sitting by the bed with a gloomy face.
She doesn't cry, laugh or talk.
This person was Li Anna. After receiving the letter from Shenzhen, she did not hesitate and immediately stole money from her home, bought a ticket from a scalper, and rushed to Shenzhen.
Qian Kun ruined her, how could Li Anna just watch Qian Kun get engaged to another woman?
Dong Yunyun?
How beautiful is she to make Qian Kun give up pursuing Liu Meilan and pursue Dong Yunyun instead?
No matter who it is, what Li Anna can't get, no other woman can get it.
Along the way, Li Anna kept a look of keeping strangers away. Even if there were human traffickers who wanted to abduct Li Anna, they would be frightened and take a step back when they met Li Anna's murderous gaze.
They just want to kidnap people to make money, not to die.
In this way, Li Anna took a train for a day and a night and rushed to Shenzhen.
The moment she walked out of the train station, Li Anna squinted her eyes slightly and looked up at the sky.
She wants to destroy everyone who hurts her!