Chapter 16: Seeing the tiger’s foot

Before becoming a big shot, you must respect the current big shots. This is Yun Ye’s twenty-year experience in the workplace.

The New Year is just around the corner, and it’s been almost a month since I went home. Although I have a lot of work to do, I still have to get to know my family, arrange for them, and take care of them. I also have to watch out for Li Er’s petty jealousies. He’s always going to Qin’s house to see Qin Qiong, so how can I find time to visit the homes of the few big bosses I know? But you can’t not visit. Old Cheng is waiting for food, Yuchi Gong is waiting for food, Li Jing is waiting to ask about the whereabouts of the bearded guest, and Li Ji claims to have been fooled by Yun Ye and is waiting at home for Yun Ye to come and beat him up.

These people can be ignored for the time being, but we must go to Niu Jinda’s house. Although he is a bit of a pervert, he is very good to Yun Ye, and sometimes even more attentive than Old Cheng. We must pay a visit to such an elder, and we will go now.

Grandma slapped him on the head and said that it was rude and a laughing stock to come to the door without warning. The noble family could not afford to lose face.

Her old age sees the door of the noble house as more important than the sky, and does not allow the slightest disrespect. It is understandable that some people are too cautious when suddenly in a high position. Regardless of whether it is right or wrong, as long as she is happy and can live a few more years, it is Yun Ye’s greatest happiness to have a grandmother who loves him more than anything else.

For Yun Ye, it would be best to go to the old Niu’s house with a jar of strong liquor and some pickled vegetables, dressed casually and cheerfully, without being suspicious or showing off. Old Niu probably likes it too. If you go there with a grand procession, you’re lucky if you don’t get beaten up, and it’s inevitable.

Grandma wants to powder Yun Ye’s face again, saying that it’s a pity not to dress up a beautiful young man with rosy lips and white teeth. Grandma’s words are suspicious of being a saleswoman, and Yun Ye would rather die than obey. After powdering his face, he has the intention of burning down the house, not to mention the fact that his eldest aunt is holding a silk flower in her hand.

Wangcai was determined to go, so he followed. Who’s horse likes to hang out with the neighbors? He is the most relaxed horse in the family now. In the morning, the stable boy accompanies him on a run around the Zhuque Street. On the way, he will sniff at anyone who buys food, chew on the good ones, and turn away with a snort at the bad ones. The stable boy has to either apologize or pay the bill. Don’t say that Wangcai’s monthly allowance is higher than the stable boy’s. He is happiest when he sees the vendors selling thick wine, and he won’t move until he’s had a couple of bowls.

Nowadays, every day there are people selling wine at this time, waiting for Wangcai to come. They greet him like they have met a relative. Wangcai is not alone. Every time he drinks, he invites the coachman. I don’t know if it’s true or not, but that’s what the coachman says. Every day, the two of them come back drunk. Yun Ye doesn’t care. Wangcai’s share is enough for him to eat a snack and drink a little wine. As long as the brothers are happy, it doesn’t matter who they invite to drink. He warned the coachman that as long as he didn’t mistreat Wangcai, he could do whatever he wanted. If Wangcai was wronged, it wouldn’t be enough to just give him a few slaps.

Lao Zhuang went to the village to arrange for the old comrades who had retired from the army, and there were also a hundred or so people with their families. They couldn’t be accommodated in the city, and they also liked to go to the village. They could still plant their land in the spring. They were all farmers, and they would die if they left the land.

The newly renovated mansion was magnificent, according to the old lady. It was a large ten-room house, covering dozens of acres, with a watery green brick and tile house, and a courtyard so large that it was easy to get lost. The old lady’s most treasured possession was the ultra-luxurious archway, which could be seen from three miles away with its huge cloud-shaped character. If it weren’t for her grandson in the capital, she wouldn’t have gone to the old house to see the objects and be saddened.

She had originally planned to let her brothers live in the house, but was opposed by her grandmother, aunts, and Zhuang San Ting. She said that even if the house was empty, she could not allow the guards to enter the back house. At most, they could stay in the front yard, and the back yard was off-limits. No one but the owner could enter. What kind of strange habit is this? There is no spirit of making the best use of things. In the end, her grandmother got tired of it and said that family matters should not be a man’s concern, and that he should just take care of himself.

When they arrived at Taipingfang, jealousy drove Yun Ye to call it Taipingfang. A group of old and immortal people, not to mention their superior military power, none of them could be provoked by this little marquis. The Lao Niu family is very ordinary. Perhaps it is because there are not many family members, the residence seems simple and plain, with green bricks and blue tiles. The word is sturdy. The holes in the wall can be used as shooting holes. The corner tower has an open view, so it can be used for commanding. It is only a matter of placing a few catapults on the wall and a few bed-crossbows, and it will become a complete battle formation fortress. A weapon to kill the enemy.

The hunchbacked old servant led the way, muttering indistinctly that it had been a long time since the family had had guests, and that the woman who had delivered food to the door last time was very pretty and he hoped to see her again. Yun Ye wanted to beat him up. You even remember the person who delivered food to your house. It’s so annoying. Do you expect guests to fill the hall of the underworld like this?

Lao Niu sat on a low couch waiting for Yun Ye to pay his respects. Next to him, a fat woman stood by the couch, brewing tea. On the side of the low table on the right sat a young man in a fur coat with a handsome face. Needless to say, this was Lao Niu’s entire family. He had no messy concubines, and there were no showy maids in the house. The one who escorted Yun Ye to the back house was still a middle-aged servant woman in her forties. Lao Niu refused the Duke’s title and only wished to be a marquis, low-key and messy.

Before he could straighten up, he heard the old ox say, “I’ve been treating you like an idiot for a month now. Is the threshold of the noble house too low?”

This old guy is so poisonous. As soon as he came up, he put a hat on his head that looked down on people with a dog’s eyes. Not to mention that Yun Ye couldn’t bear it, even the prince would be uneasy if he heard this comment.

“Uncle Niu, what are you talking about? It’s my fault for not coming to pay my respects to you for so long. I’ve just straightened out my family’s mess, and I’m in a hurry to come to you for a drink. Apart from seeing the Wing Kingdom’s doctor, you’re the first person in your house.”

“Hahaha, the kid is still a smooth talker, with a pleasing personality, knows how to make people happy, and has met your aunt.” Lao Niu introduced Yun Ye’s family to him with satisfaction.

“Young nephew Yun Ye greets his aunt. Is your aunt well?”

“I’ve often heard your uncle talk about you. You’re a talented young man. I’ve always wanted to meet you. Today, I’m glad to see that you’re a fine young man. I just hope you’ll come to visit us more often. You see, Brother Tiger is not very mobile, so it’s good for young people to get to know each other.” The woman was very kind, and Yun Ye enjoyed this kind of family-style conversation.

“Xiao Ye, don’t blame me for being absent. I was unable to visit your house when you first returned to Chang’an. I apologize for my rudeness.” Niu Jianhu, who was sitting on a blanket, tried hard to sit up straight and greet Yun Ye. He was not a good conversationalist. He blushed after a sentence and his hands were awkwardly placed.

“Brother Jianhu, don’t worry. I’ll show you my injured leg later.” Yun Ye had already planned this. He heard that when Niu Jianhu was 18 years old, he was racing with others and unfortunately fell off the horse and was trampled on his leg. Because of the severity of the injury, he had to saw off a leg. If a part of the leg remained, Yun Ye would still have a way to make a prosthetic leg for him. After a period of exercise, it would be no different from a normal person.

If the knee is also sawed off, there is no way. Under the current conditions, there is no way to make two anti-closing seals and ensure that they operate freely. The range of motion of the ankle is relatively small, and as long as the quality of the snap ring is ensured, it is still possible to make a prosthetic foot.

Niu Jianhu probably had given up hope of ever having a leg again, but he was grateful that Yun Ye had remembered his disability.

Laoniu is different. He has seen Yun Ye’s abilities. Not to mention anything else, the story of Laoniu performing the blood-extraction life-saving technique for Laoniu spread throughout Chang’an City. To verify the authenticity, he personally visited Qin Qiong at the Qin residence yesterday. Qin is now full of red light and full of energy. Although it is impossible to fight the enemy in battle, he can ride a horse and walk like a normal person. Yesterday, he boasted that as long as he could rest for a while, he would find Yuchi Laosha to compete in archery, and he would never let this old guy take the lead.

Since he can make the old Qin, who is sick and frail, ride a horse, there is no reason why he can’t make his son stand up. In the past five years, seeing his once energetic son gradually become depressed has become his biggest worry. Yun Ye is a notorious person who won’t give up until he sees the rabbit. He said that if he shows his son his feet, he will have an 80% chance of making his son stand up.

“Uncle Niu, I brought some food from home today, and I also brought a jar of good wine for you. How about we drink it for lunch today?”

“Drink my ass! You see that Tiger is still lying on the ground unable to get up, and you still have the heart to drink? This is to show Tiger’s foot. As long as you let Tiger stand up, you can drink as much wine as you want in my house.” Old Niu stood up from the low couch and dragged Yun Ye to Tiger.

“Father, my son’s leg has been sawn off. Don’t make things difficult for Xiaoye. Besides, haven’t you looked for famous doctors in Chang’an for years and still couldn’t find a solution?”

“You know nothing. How can those quacks compare to this kid? If he says one day that men can give birth, I’ll believe it.”

“Brother Yun, do you really have a way to make Hu stand up like a normal person?” Mrs. Niu still understands her husband. If there is no hope, the old man will not give his son false hope. She was so nervous that she could not speak clearly.

“As long as Tiger’s knee is intact, it’s not a big problem.” Yun Ye said with a smile. It’s no harm to do more things that can bring hope to others.

As soon as the words fell, Mrs. Niu fainted with a “click.” Old Niu hugged his wife and laughed, his beard and hair all standing on end, and tears streaming down his face. Niu Jianhu jumped up and grabbed Yun Ye’s lapel, saying, “Xiao Ye, I just don’t have feet, my knees are fine, look, look!”

He helped Niu Jianhu sit on the low couch, lifted his robe, removed the cloth covering his injured leg, and examined the bones. Yes, the tibia and fibula were intact. His foot had been severed at the ankle. This was not a difficult problem for prosthetic production. As long as the right materials were found, and a hundred-refined steel plate was used as the skeleton, not difficult, when in Chengdu to take the advanced technician perverted teacher out of the question is to use a bunch of silicone, plastic to make their own mold, and then a little bit with a cutter, with a fitter tool to file out the shape, but also in line with the size, find a disabled person to install, so that the disabled people to judge the comfort, fit, all aspects of the standard qualified before you can be rated as high-tech. However, without silicone, Yun Ye was not daunted. He used beef tendon to make it, which was almost indistinguishable from silicone and even surpassed it in quality. Under the condition of not considering the cost, it is estimated that the old cow would find the elephant tendon.

The whole family waited for Yun Ye to speak as if they were awaiting a verdict.

“Brother Tiger, I don’t know what kind of feet you like. Tell me, and I’ll get them for you.”