The protagonist of our story is a bricklayer surnamed Li, who is nicknamed "Li Qiaoshou", the craftsmanship, there is really nothing to say, there seems to be spirituality between the bricks and tiles, and the house in his hands is called a sturdy, wind and rain can not enter, warm in winter and cool in summer.
But on the contrary, he met an inauthentic rich man, surnamed Zhou, known as "Zhou Papi", that guy, stingy to death, slamming the door to be able to squeeze out oil.
The story begins last winter, when the north wind blew and the snow fluttered.
Li Qiaoshou took over a big job of Zhou Papi's family - renovating the big mansion handed down by the ancestor.
Li Qiao's hands took a few apprentices, they were working day and night, and their hands were as cold as carrots, but what he thought in his heart was that he could give the family a warm New Year, so he gritted his teeth and held on.
In the blink of an eye, the Spring Festival is approaching, and the mansion has a new look, carved beams and paintings, and the style is extraordinary.
Li Qiao's palm is beautiful, thinking that he can finally go home for the New Year with his salary.
But who would have expected that on the day of checkout, Zhou Papi's face sank, and he said: "Oh, Master Li, this world is difficult, and my family's money is also tight, so I will hold it off for the time being, and I will make up for it when the harvest is good next year."
When Li Qiaoshou heard this, the flame in his heart went straight up, but because of the situation, he could only suppress his anger and persuade him with good words: "Master Zhou, we have said it in advance, this is the New Year, and the family is waiting for the rice to go to the pot."
Zhou Papi didn't smile, and waved his hand: "Master Li, don't worry, I'm talking about it, but now I'm tight, so you can give some time."
After speaking, he turned around and entered the house, without even letting Li Qiao enter the door.
Li Qiaoshou looked at the closed door, his heart was mixed, he knew that this week's peeling was deliberately difficult.
In the dead of night, Li Qiaoshou sat in the dilapidated shed, smoking a dry cigarette, thinking about countermeasures.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he remembered a secret technique passed down from the mouth of the elders, saying that he could "borrow the east wind to change the fortune".
The next day, Li Qiaoshou continued to take his apprentices around the town like no one else, but he was actually secretly observing the feng shui of the Zhou family's mansion.
He found that although the Zhou family's house was large, the back door was facing a dead end, and the layout of the house violated the way of feng shui, which was a typical "leaky financial situation".
Finally one day, Zhou Papi remembered Li Qiaoshou and sent someone to invite him, wanting to ask for a solution.
Li Qiaoshou received the invitation, unhurriedly, and walked into the door of the Zhou family with a somewhat playful expression.
After he turned around, he pretended to be surprised and said, "Oh, Master Zhou, I'm afraid you have recruited something unclean in this house!"
When Zhou Papi heard this, his face turned white, and he hurriedly begged for mercy: "Master Li, you can save me!"
Li Qiaoshou smiled slightly, and his heart blossomed, but on the surface, he still pretended to be very deep: "It's not difficult to solve this matter, but you have to settle an old account first."
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As soon as Zhou Papi heard this, he immediately understood what Li Qiaoshou meant, although he was reluctant, but he couldn't do anything about the situation in front of him, so he had to grit his teeth and agree: "Okay, Master Li, I will give you double the salary, I just ask you to solve the evil in this house quickly!"
Li Qiaoshou accepted the silver, and his heart was happy, but on the surface, he still looked indifferent, as if everything was expected by him.
He operated in the Zhou family's mansion and took back those small items one by one.
It's also amazing, since then, nothing strange has happened to the Zhou family's mansion, and Zhou Papi can sleep peacefully.
After this incident, Li Qiaoshou's reputation in Cuiliu Town became even more famous, and people said that he not only had good craftsmanship, but also had unknown skills.
Li Qiao held the heavy silver in his hand, and he was happy in his heart, but he still maintained that indifference on his face, as if everything was under his control.
He arched his hand at Zhou Papi, and said with a smile: "Master Zhou, you can rest assured now, right?"
Remember, you have to accumulate more virtue in doing things in the future, otherwise karma in this world is not a joke.
After speaking, Li Qiaoshou turned around to leave, but was pulled by Zhou Papi: "Master Li, your ability is really godly, and I am completely convinced."
In the future, let's return to the bridge, the road to the road, I will never treat any craftsman badly.
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After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, Li Qiao's words box was opened.
While drinking, he told his apprentices interesting stories about his youth, as well as those mysterious stories of feng shui and craftsmanship.
"You have to remember that in our profession, we pay attention to sincerity and spirit.
Good craftsmanship is important, but character and virtue must be more important.
Just like the game I gave Zhou Pi Cloth, it is actually not complicated, the key is to capture the fear and greed in his heart.
People, once they have these weaknesses, they are easy to be manipulated.
Li Qiaoshou said, a hint of depth flashed in his eyes.
The apprentices were fascinated by the listening, and nodded their heads from time to time saying yes, they knew that there was great wisdom in the master's words, and they had to ponder it slowly.
At this moment, the door of the tavern was pushed open with a "clang", and a cold wind mixed with snowflakes roared in.
Everyone was stunned, and following the sound, an old man in ragged clothes staggered in.
The old man trembled all over, and his face was pale, as if he was choking on the cold.
Some of the guests in the tavern avoided it, while others cast sympathetic glances.
Li Qiaoshou frowned, put down the wine glass, got up and walked over.
He picked up the old man and asked with concern, "Brother, what's wrong?"
Still running out on a cold day?
The old man looked up at Li Qiaoshou, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then turned into gratitude: "Oh, it's Master Li!"
I am from the old Wang's family in the east of the village, the house collapsed, and the wife and children were frostbitten, so I thought about coming to the town to find some work to do, who knows......" Before the old man finished speaking, tears couldn't stop flowing.
Seeing this, Li Qiaoshou's heart softened, and he hurriedly beckoned his apprentices to come over to help.
He instructed, "Quickly, find this old brother clean clothes to change into, and get some hot soup and rice."
We can't die without help!
When the apprentices heard this, they immediately took action.
After a while, the old man changed into clean clothes, sat by the fire, held a bowl of hot soup, and ate with relish.
His face gradually returned to ruddy, and his eyes also brightened.
Li Qiaoshou looked at this scene and felt a lot of emotion in his heart.
He knows that although this world is difficult, as long as people's hearts are good, there is always hope.
He walked up to the old man, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Old brother, don't worry, I don't have any other skills, but I can still do the art of tinkering."
"Early tomorrow morning, I will lead my apprentices to your house and clean up your broken house.
We can't let your house not even have a place to shelter from the wind and rain.
When the old man heard this, he burst into tears and bowed vigorously: "Master Li, you are really a living bodhisattva!"
My old Wang family will remember your great kindness and virtue in this life!
The next day, Li Qiaoshou didn't think so, and rushed to Lao Wang's house with a group of apprentices.
They were not afraid of the cold, worked overtime, and were very busy, and finally repaired the house before dark.
Lao Wang's family looked at their house with a new look, and the tears of gratitude were about to fall.
They knew in their hearts that this was all in exchange for Li Qiaoshou's sweat and love.
Since then, Li Qiaoshou's reputation in Cuiliu Town has become even more famous.
He was not only a skilled bricklayer, but also a kind-hearted and helpful man.
Everyone said that where there is Li Qiao's hand, there is warmth and hope.
As for Li Qiaoshou himself, he is still so indifferent, so humble, and continues to work silently on the road of bricklayer.
He knows that life is like building a house, you have to take your time brick by brick in order to build a strong and warm home.
And he is the one who is willing to build a home for others.
As the winter sun slowly set, Li Qiaoshou and his apprentices packed up their affairs and prepared to leave Lao Wang's house.
Lao Wang's family stood at the door, with tears in their eyes, holding Li Qiao's hand tightly, and they were speechless with gratitude.
"Master Li, you are really a living bodhisattva from the sky!
In this cold day, not only did you help us repair the house, but even confiscated the money, how can we repay you?
Lao Wang's voice trembled, and his eyes were red.
Li Qiaoshou laughed, waved his hand and said, "Lao Wang, what are you talking about?"
We neighbors should do each other a favor.
Besides, my craft was meant to serve the big guys.
If you are doing well, I will be satisfied.
After saying that, he turned to his disciples and said, "Let's go, it's getting late, and we have to rush back to the town."
The apprentices responded to the call, picked up their tools, and followed the master.
Before leaving, Lao Wang's little grandson ran over, holding a string of red sugar gourds in his hand, and handed it to Li Qiaoshou: "Grandpa, give you sugar gourds, it's sweet!"
Li Qiaoshou squatted down, took the sugar gourd with a smile, and touched the little grandson's head: "Good boy, grandpa doesn't eat it, you can take it back and give it to your younger brothers and sisters to eat."
Remember, when you grow up, you have to be like grandpa, do more good deeds, you know?
The little grandson nodded, his eyes shining, as if he had understood the master's words.
As the group walked back to town, the snow stopped and the wind was blowing.
Li Qiao's hand tightened his collar and looked up into the distance, his heart was warm and he felt quite satisfied.
He knew that although he was just an ordinary bricklayer, he could bring help and warmth to others with his hands, which was his greatest happiness.
As soon as it gets dark, the lights in the town are bright, and the tavern is as lively as the New Year.
Li Qiaoshou led a group of apprentices, planning to go in and have a few more cups to celebrate the good deeds done today.
But as soon as he stepped on the threshold, he felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere.
"What's wrong?
Why is it so quiet today?
He asked, puzzled.
The tavern owner hurriedly greeted him, with an urgent expression: "Master Li, you are back."
Uncle Zhang's house in our town was in flames just now, and the fire was so big that it was about to burn to other homes.
Everyone is busy putting out the fire, so go check it out!
When Li Qiaoshou heard this, his face immediately sank.
He didn't say anything, picked up the bucket and ran out, and the apprentices followed.
When I arrived at Uncle Zhang's house, the flames were soaring, the smoke was billowing out, and the roof was about to be burned through.
Neighbors took buckets and washbasins and poured water on the fire.
Li Qiaoshou swept over at a glance and saw that the source of the fire was in the kitchen, and as soon as the wind blew, the fire spread in all directions.
He immediately ordered his apprentice and his neighbors to divide into two groups, one to continue pouring water, and the other to follow him into the house to find a source of fire.
After some tossing, I finally found out that the fire started by the firewood pile in the kitchen.
Li Qiao covered his nose and mouth with a damp cloth, rushed into the kitchen, and extinguished the fire.
The apprentices were not idle outside, and the water splashed like rain, and finally suppressed the fire.
When the fire was extinguished, Uncle Zhang's family and neighbors gathered around, very grateful.
Uncle Zhang burst into tears, took Li Qiao's hand and said, "Master Li, you are really our savior!"
If it weren't for you, my old bones and my home would have burned to the ground.
Li Qiaoshou shook his head and said modestly: "Uncle Zhang, don't say that.
We are all from the same village, and it is appropriate to help each other.
You have to be careful in the future, don't do it again.
Everyone nodded in agreement.