Nicknames are historical. Father said that Third Master was often sick and weak when he was a child, but he was old and short. Almost twenty, working in the field, a man who asked for directions called him, "Hey, kid, how can I get to Xujiawa?" Even after shouting a few times, the third master ignored it. The man had to ask someone for directions, pointing to the third master and saying, "I just asked that boy, and he ignored me." Isn't he deaf? " Third Master suddenly replied, "You are deaf! You are the child! " Others hurriedly persuaded, passers-by accompanied, and Third Master was relieved.
There are four brothers and four fathers. The third master is slightly older than his father, and his father ranks fourth. They are the youngest and the closest. Because of his height, the young third young master didn't get married. Before his death, my grandfather told my father that he and our generation should take good care of Third Master and prepare for his retirement. Third master agreed. Accustomed to single life, he has been living alone.
Third Master is small and weak, so doing heavy work is not his strong suit. However, he is a bit diligent, knows how to "avoid the heavy" and does housework all day, which can support two laborers. Third Master has a classic quotation about work: "Work in anger, and you can live." For example, this acre of wheat, it is said that he can't finish cutting for half a day. He gambled and won in half a day. After listening to this sentence, I tried the motto of Third Master on many occasions. It really works.
Third Master's life is very simple, and the local dialect is called "too thin". On the wheat field in summer night, I saw the lanterns were too bright, so I was afraid of wasting oil. I'm used to twisting lanterns to feel at ease. This reminds me of Yan Jiansheng in The Scholars. Once, Third Master cut off the tendon of his hand when he was cutting the thorns. He should have been in the hospital, but he was too hard to give up money, so he cut off the tendon with scissors, leaving his left ring finger disabled. Even if you are sick, you don't take medicine, you carry it hard and suffer. I asked him why he did it, but he just said, "The family is short of money and has a heavy burden. If we don't save some money, what will our nieces and nephews do in the future? "
Third Master had a short marriage when he was not confused. The woman is a 40-year-old woman from Henan province. She is not handsome and has no strong points. She is also holding a boy of seven or eight years old. Because of her husband's death, she took her son to Anhui to find another marriage to make a living. The kind man arranged for the leaves to be scattered, and his father agreed. On the surface, Sanye refused, but acquiesced in her heart, so the mother and son settled in Xujiawa. However, the good times did not last long. After a few months, the third master suddenly swept the mother and son out of the house, saying that women are lazy and sloppy, a bunch of reasons. Father advised him not to listen. But I am puzzled, because I have never seen any difference between them, nor have I seen a fierce quarrel. Later, I heard some old bachelors say that Third Master was ill. ...
One year, the production team set up a farm in a remote wasteland, dug a fish pond and built a pigsty, and prepared to transfer a group of personnel from various production teams. Most of the applicants were widowed China policemen, who said that "one person is full, and the whole family is not hungry". Third Master volunteered to attend. I just started a farm with poor conditions. I live in an empty pigsty and eat corn and corn. Birds of a feather flock together, a group of bachelors, old and young, take bitterness as sweet and enjoy it. One day, I asked third master curiously, what is the round bottom cloth pocket at the back of my ass? He smiled and said, "It's for quail." As he spoke, he untied and skillfully caught a quail, carefully combed its feathers and played with it while watching. I asked, what's the use of raising this thing? The third master said, "It's for fighting." I know, it's for fun.
Third master, you are too old to control yourself. Young people who learn to go out should also go out to work. When I returned to my hometown, I advised Third Master: "Third Master, you are old, and there is no shortage of food and drink at home. Enjoy your old age at home. It is not safe to run out, and we are not at ease. " Third Master wouldn't listen and had to go out. Fortunately, a few old buddies went out with him, which was really practical.
During the Spring Festival, I went back to my hometown to see Third Master, who was dark, fat and full of energy. He asked, "Third Master, what are you doing out?" The third master smiled and said, "I didn't work, but I learned to brush the streets and run around with others." Brush the street, I know a little, similar to beggars singing. Singing a song around site run, referring to weddings, birthdays, children's birthdays, beams on houses and other festive occasions, will get some good results. I was surprised and asked, "You illiterate, can you sing?" "It doesn't matter if you can't read, can't you sing? There is a saying in the countryside that people don't care if they don't learn to farm. The same is true of singing. " Third master speaks with confidence. I asked, "Let's have a paragraph." Three yes cleared his throat, found the clapping board, and methodically played and sang:
Clap the board, crackle,
Suddenly came to the vegetable market.
Look around, look around,
The first owner is a beautiful girl.
You see-
Keywords bean cake garden, long bean sprouts,
Tofu is tender and rotten. ...
We were all amused by the opening. He has been very silent, and he has become so kind and happy only after going out for more than half a year. It is really gratifying. I excitedly asked the third master, "What did you sing just now? It rhymes so well?" Third Master took the clapping board and replied, "This is what you sang when you painted the neighborhood. Sing whatever you see, come casually, make the boss happy, and I will give you something. I'm not begging, I eat by eloquence! " I haven't seen you for many days, and I'm really impressed with my uncle. I said to the third master, "Can you sing something else?" Three yes picked up the guy, said he would come, and sang another song:
Today beggars come to deliver good news,
Congratulations on the master's wedding:
First, take Qi Mei as an example.
Learn a pair of Hongliang and Meng Guang;
21. Congratulations to the groom on becoming Zhang Chang.
I can stroke my eyebrows to write articles;
Three things, the bride's intelligence,
Honor your in-laws and make soup tomorrow morning;
Four one, the Cowherd and Weaver Girl Tianhe Club,
The relationship between husband and wife is the rule.
Beggars are thirsty, but not thirsty,
Let's drink a toast. I will keep singing.
Hearing this, I asked Third Master, "Aren't you still singing beggars?" Third Master said, "That's what the old lyrics say. It is easy to sing. " I was fascinated by it. I found a pen and paper and asked the third master to sing, and the singing stopped. I memorized several different lyrics on different occasions, and even cursed lyrics. Don't underestimate the folk things, they do have flavor. Next, I asked, "Third Master, do you all understand the meaning of these words?" The third master said, "I know a rough idea. Anyway, if you sing more beautiful songs and less ugly ones, people will be comfortable and generous. "
After the New Year, Sanye continued to run his "Jianghu", and no one at home objected. As long as he is happy, why say no? I only advise the third master: "Go home if you can't run!" He smiled and said, "I know!"
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