novelden Chapter 144 She·Power
Chapter 144 She·Power
Huo Yunchao waved his hand and said: "Old patriarch, it is a good thing for us scholars that bamboo paper craftsmanship has been spread to other countries. Because there are seventy-two processes in the production of bamboo paper, and they are all linked together with meticulous workmanship, from the first process of cutting bamboo to the final step. The whole process takes sixty days. Paper can not only be used for reading and writing, but can also be used in all aspects of daily life. For example, it can be used to make soft tissues for women during childbirth or for newborn babies. …”
The old patriarch was dumbfounded and shocked.
He wanted to reprimand several times: Paper is so white, expensive and sacred, how can it be used in dirty places?
But he immediately thought that it was because he wanted to marry Xu Ning that Huo Yunchao burst out with his current wisdom and ambition. What if he expressed his opposition clearly and Huo Yunchao mistakenly thought that he was dissatisfied with Xu Ning and gave up the job in anger?
The old patriarch believed that he had some ability to recognize people and solve cases. Huo Yunchao was really able to go against the Huo clan members in order to protect Xu Ning.
The reaction of the other people at the table was similar to that of the old patriarch. Their eyes widened as much as they could, as if they were listening to a tall tale.
The one who reacted fastest was Zheng Shaoxuan, who followed the ideas provided by Huo Yunchao.
There is no need to go into details about how expensive paper is. I will only say that the scope of paper's use among the people is, at most, used to make "lucky and longevity paper" and "paper money", which are specially used to burn to ancestors as filial piety.
Huo Di just said that it is for women during childbirth and newborn babies. How big is the production of paper, and how low is the price of paper, so that ordinary people can use paper like this?
Huo Tianxiang was also speechless.
He subconsciously looked at Xu Ning opposite him, and then at the high-spirited Huo Yunchao. He swallowed the question that came to his lips.
His Chao'er was famous in every village for his love for his wife. As a father, he couldn't help much. He kept his mouth shut and didn't give outsiders a reason to laugh at his Chao'er. He can still do such a simple thing.
Butcher Xu glanced at the changes in everyone's expressions and remained silent.
He lowered his head to eat vegetables and drink. He didn't take care of anything that he should eat or drink and shouldn't worry about anything.
Xu Ning secretly observed the changes in everyone's expressions, knowing what was going on, and remained silent as always.
Lin Xiaocao's courage came from nowhere. He changed from his previous reticence and became a 'warrior' who broke the strange atmosphere: "Huo Di, there are seventy-two steps in paper craftsmanship. The process is so complicated. Isn't it right to use paper on women and children?" Such a waste?"
"Waste?" Huo Yunchao laughed, but the smile did not reach his eyes.
He didn't answer but asked: "Sister Xiaocao, according to common sense, I should call you sister-in-law. But I always call you sister-in-law. Why do you think I do this?"
Lin Xiaocao didn't expect Huo Yunchao to ask her this. Facing the burning gazes of others, she grabbed her clothes and couldn't open her mouth.
"Sister Xiaocao, think about it, why do I insist on calling you by your name instead of calling you sister-in-law? Am I disrespecting Brother Zheng by doing this?"
Huo Yunchao further explained his question, forcing Lin Xiaocao to look at him and answer his question with his eyes, ignoring other people's suggestive looks.
Today he was going to remind Lin Xiaocao to stop belittling herself and despising her dedication and contribution to the family.
Huo Yunchao's aggressiveness made Lin Xiaocao feel very uneasy. The back of her cold hands was covered with the familiar body temperature. She raised her eyes and looked at Zheng Shaoxuan, getting encouragement and support from his eyes.
Lin Xiaocao received encouragement from her husband. She stumbled and expressed her suspicion: "I, I guess it's because I have a name, not just your brother Zheng's wife."
clap clap-
Huo Yun stood up and applauded vigorously: "Yes! That's right! That's it!"
Then came Xu Ning, Zheng Shaoxuan and Xu Butu who remained silent all the time, clapping their hands in unison.
The old patriarch and Huo Tianxiang looked at each other, and regardless of what they were thinking, they all clapped.
Lin Xiaocao had never had such a glorious moment as today, which made her feel like a general who had returned victoriously and won the applause of the whole house.
But she was obviously just an ordinary ignorant woman, but Huo Di recognized her dedication and value so much, and gave her such high praise in public. No wonder Huo Di was able to pry through Ning Niang's defenses and became Ning Niang's 100% trustworthy support.
"Huo Di, thank you, thank you, really thank you."
Lin Xiaocao cried with joy and said with sincere gratitude: "Thank you for letting me know that I am not a worthless weed. No matter how inconspicuous the weed is, it can still add color to spring."
"well said!"
The person who praised loudly this time was no longer Huo Yunchao, but Xu Tutu, who was serving as the backdrop. He took advantage of his drunkenness and said: "Xiaocao, if you don't dislike it, you might as well accept me as your godfather. In addition to my brute strength, There are also three or five friends who can help. Ning Niang is your biological sister, and Chaoer is you.
My dear brother, you will also have the protection of your natal family in the future. What do you think? "
Lin Xiaocao was moved to tears by Butcher Xu's words and cried until she was speechless.
Zheng Shaoxuan took out a patched handkerchief from his pocket and gently wiped away the tears on Lin Xiaocao's face. However, he found that the more he wiped the tears, the more tears fell on his face. Do you? If you are happy, just nod."
Lin Xiaocao nodded fiercely, nodding so loudly that tears flew freely.
How could she not be happy? After dealing with Xu Ning for so long, God knows how much she secretly envies Xu Ning. Butcher Xu is simply the best father in her mind.
Butcher Xu made the final decision: "Ning Niang, Chao'er, from today on you have a sister and a brother-in-law."
Xu Ning didn't know what she was thinking. Huo Yunchao mistakenly thought that she was unhappy and deliberately contradicted Xu Ning: "Dad Xu, why don't you discuss such a big matter with me and Ning Niang?"
Butcher Xu's eyes widened, and he asked with a look of shock on his face: "With a girl as good as Xiaocao being your sister, what else do you need to discuss when you can't find a good thing like a lantern?"
Huo Yunchao wanted to say something more, but when he heard Xu Ning say: "Dad, I don't think it's appropriate for you to be so hasty and ask Sister Xiaocao to be your goddaughter. Dad, you want Sister Xiaocao to be my godsister." I'm very happy. But you have to follow the rules. You are not allowed to tell my mother about such a big thing as a kiss? You are not allowed to invite my uncles to have wine and bear witness? "
Butcher Xu slapped his head: "Hey, Ning Niang is right! You can't be too hasty about marrying us! Let's do this. I'll go to your mother's grave tomorrow and say it again.
Find an auspicious day and invite your uncles to be witnesses. Xiaocao, Shaoxuan, what do you think? "
puff--
Huo Yunchao felt relieved knowing that Xu Ning was not worried.
It was not a bad thing for Butcher Xu to accept Lin Xiaocao as his godmother. How could it be a bad thing for him to have multiple hard-working, capable and filial god sisters?