Chapter 5: Helping in times of need
After lunch, Wei Yi took Shi Shi together to cook materials and forge iron to gain experience.
After a morning of practice, Wei Yi also clearly realized it.
A lot of theoretical knowledge on metal heat treatment that I learned in college in my previous life did not seem to be of much help to me at this time.
In previous lives, professional instruments and special media were used to heat treat metals.
To accurately control the temperature of metal heating, insulation, and cooling, as well as the substances that the metal comes into contact with during the entire process.
This allows the metal to obtain different mechanical properties.
But now without the aid of these scientific instruments, everything depends on personal experience and ability.
This is like the difference between modern Western medicine and ancient Chinese medicine.
So at this time, Wei Yi was just beating at will, without any skills at all.
But the morning's practice was not without any gains.
Before, he could only hammer a piece of iron from one irregular shape to another.
Now, it is possible to barely control the deformation of metal.
As for the mechanical properties of metal, that is, hardness, strength, rigidity, toughness, etc., he has no control at all.
Fortunately, even if you beat it casually, you can still gain proficiency.
And Wei Yi thinks that maybe after he reaches the first level of skill.
With the help of the system, you can master certain special experiences and techniques and get a glimpse of the door.
However, just when Wei Yi had a crazy experience of iron liver.
Suddenly, a delicate and delicate figure walked in at the entrance of the courtyard.
She was wearing an emerald green narrow-sleeved double-breasted skirt.
She has a beautiful face, picturesque eyebrows, fair and supple skin, and delicate and delicate facial features. She is extremely beautiful.
But although her cheeks are delicate and small, they are really big where they should be.
The round and plump arc outlined by the embroidered tube top says it all.
After the pretty woman entered the yard, her eyes immediately fell on Wei Yi who was blacksmithing.
There was a look of surprise on her pretty face, but there was a hint of distress in her eyes.
She hesitated for a moment, then walked straight to Wei Yi, walking gracefully and gracefully.
After arriving in front of Wei Yi, he bowed slightly and saluted, and smiled sweetly: "Master Wei, why are you... blacksmithing?"
Seeing the woman appearing in front of him, Wei Yi was stunned for a moment, immediately stopped what he was doing, smiled, and said, He bowed his hands and said, "It turns out to be Shopkeeper Meng!"
Wei Yi naturally recognized this young woman.
To be precise, it is the original owner of this body who knows it.
Even in the heart of the original owner, there was still some admiration for this beautiful woman.
This woman is the young female shopkeeper of Xiangmanlou, a Jiekou restaurant, Meng Shuilian.
Her father was originally a wealthy businessman in Qingzhou, but there were no sons in the family, and she was the only daughter.
In the early years, the Meng family was suppressed by the rising Wan family, together with the Liu family of Baoxing Hang, and the family business gradually shrank.
Today, the only family business left is the Xiangmanlou restaurant.
Two years ago, I was driven from the main store on Qingzhou Chengzheng Street to this remote alley.
He became a neighbor on the same street as the Wei family's blacksmith shop.
It was at that time that her father fell ill and was bedridden ever since.
Therefore, the entire Xiangmanlou business was managed by Meng Shuilian.
"I heard that Mr. Wei was ill. I wonder if he has fully recovered?" Meng Shuilian did not ask Wei Yi about blacksmithing.
She knew in her heart that Wei Yi had to put down his pen and pick up the hammer to support his family because of this change in his family.
Just like when his father was ill in bed, he had no choice but to step into front of others and become the shopkeeper of a restaurant.
They are both people with bad luck, so they can naturally understand each other.
Just looking at the handsome man who was usually handsome, gentle and elegant.
Now he is covered in rust and dirt, sweating profusely by the fire under the scorching sun.
I feel really distressed in my heart.
I wish I could help the Wei family get through this difficult time.
It's a pity that if it was the Meng family in the past, maybe it really had such ability.
But now...
"Thank you, Shopkeeper Meng, for your concern. Wei has basically recovered. By the way, Shopkeeper Meng is here to buy ironware?" Wei Yi asked with a smile.
"No, I have something to do with Aunt Wei!" Meng Shuilian said with a smile.
"Auntie is in the room!"
"Okay, let's not disturb the young master!" Meng Shuilian's beautiful black and white, bright and clear eyes couldn't help but look at Wei Yi. She wanted to say something, but she swallowed it.
Her long eyelashes drooped, and she suddenly turned around and walked towards the main hall, but a little loneliness and sadness flashed in her eyes.
She likes Wei Yi very much.
Two years ago, when she first saw Wei Yi, she was attracted by his extraordinary handsome appearance and gentle temperament.
Back then, when her parents made an engagement for her, she was still young and didn't know what liking and love were.
I only know the orders of my parents and the words of my matchmaker.
It wasn't until she saw Wei Yi that she knew what heartbeat felt and what it meant to truly like someone.
It's a pity that I met the right person at the wrong time.
If the engagement had not been broken off, if it were me when I was young, I would have pursued the love in my heart without hesitation.
However, how could I be worthy of someone else now? So I can only hide this feeling in my heart and dare not express it.
Once upon a time, she was also the proud daughter of a rich family.
She is also a famous beauty in Qingzhou City, and is the admirer of many wealthy young men.
But his father had betrothed her to the son of a good friend.
That man was a scholar. Later he went to Beijing to take the exam and won the Jinshi. He
was also appreciated by the officials in the court and betrothed his daughter to him.
So Meng Shuilian waited for the other party for three years, but what she waited for was to break off the engagement.
It was precisely because of this engagement that Meng Shuilian missed the best age to get married.
He was also disliked because his engagement was broken off.
Meng Shuilian has high standards and is looked down upon by ordinary people.
She does not want to commit herself to marrying someone she doesn't like, or to become a concubine for some older people.
So now I am twenty-two years old, but I have never been married.
You must know that in this era when women start talking about marriage at the age of fifteen or sixteen, twenty-two years old is already considered an older leftover girl.
"What a beautiful girl, she was so pedantic in her past, she actually cares about her being engaged!" Wei Yi thought to himself as he looked at Meng Shuilian's charming and exquisite back and the three thousand green silk hair draped behind her.
According to the memory of the original owner, Wei Yi knew his predecessor and liked Meng Shuilian very much in his heart.
After all, she is really a stunning beauty, and I feel pity for her.
But this guy was brainwashed by the so-called sages' books and ethics, and his thoughts were pedantic.
He actually minded that he had been engaged before, and it wasn't the best time either.
That's why he is lukewarm towards others.
It's really a crime worthy of death.
In Wei Yi's eyes, women like Meng Shuilian are in their best years.
Just like the fruit on the tree.
A girl of fifteen or sixteen is too young.
Just right for early twenties, plump and juicy.
Meng Shuilian came to the main hall and said softly: "Aunt Wei, are you there?"
Ms. Wei Xue was in the room at this time, holding the house deed in a daze. When she heard Meng Shuilian's voice, she came to her senses and put the house deed into the wooden box. In the box, he walked from the bedroom to the foyer.
"Shopkeeper Meng is here."
"Aunt Wei!" Meng Shuilian stepped forward and thrust a heavy bag of money into Wei Xue's hand.
"Here are fifty taels of silver. Although it's not much, you can use it for emergencies first. If it's not enough, I'll find a way to help you raise some money." Meng Shuilian said in a low voice.
After hearing Meng Shuilian's words, Wei Xue glanced at the purse in her hand and felt extremely complicated.
As the saying goes, a friend in need is a friend indeed.
When the Wei family was in trouble, someone came to take advantage of the situation and robbed them aggressively.
But there are also people who come to help in times of need.
Although she knew that Meng Shuilian was willing to help because she liked Wei Yi and for Wei Yi's sake.
But no matter what, she knew that it was impossible for her and Wei Yi.
But they can still help each other out of kindness. This kind of friendship is very grateful.
"This, this is inappropriate, Shopkeeper Meng. I appreciate your kindness, but I can't accept the money. Once the house is sold, it should be able to solve the urgent need!" Wei Xue said gratefully.
But she was really embarrassed to accept Meng Shuilian's favor.
In fact, in Wei Xue's heart, she had also minded Meng Shuilian's engagement.
Personally, she likes Meng Shuilian who is extremely intelligent, capable, and considerate.
But as Wei Yi is like a mother, I naturally hope that Wei Yi can have a better match.
It's not that she looks down on Meng Shuilian.
It's just the times and concepts that determine her thinking.
So she felt guilty.
And this fifty taels of silver is not a small amount.
The Meng family is now in decline, and Xiangmanlou is struggling to survive under the pressure of the Wan family.
This fifty taels of silver was not a small amount of money for Meng Shuilian.
"Take it, Aunt Wei, this is what I lent to you.
Once you get over this hurdle, it won't be too late to return it to me in the future!
Uncle Wei still has a lot of things to take care of, and he's selling the house. Don't be in a hurry.
If you sell in a hurry, you may not be able to get a good price.
You don't have to feel embarrassed, Mr. Wei's future is unlimited.
If he prospers in the future, the little girl may have to rely on your Wei family for help!" Meng Shuilian! said.
"Thank you, Shopkeeper Meng. Thank you very much. Your kindness will never be forgotten by our Wei family!" Mrs. Wei Xue was extremely grateful. With this money, she could indeed help her family breathe a sigh of relief.
"Aunt Wei, if you are in trouble again, just tell me, I can help, and I will do my best to help.
Although our Meng family is in decline, we still have some connections in this Qingzhou city." Meng Shuilian Said very sincerely.
She really wanted to help the Wei family and Wei Yi.
At this time, I heard the sound of blacksmithing coming from outside.
Meng Shuilian felt as if the hammer had hit her heart, which was very uncomfortable.
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(End of chapter)