Chapter 1531 The heat of winter
“I’m going back to Yangjiazhuang tomorrow!”
Yang Xiaotao sat next to Comrade Lao Jin, with a plate of dumplings in front of him and a wine glass next to him.
Lao Jin's face was a little red. He didn't know whether it was because of drinking or because he was tired from going out today. He also responded silently when Yang Xiaotao spoke.
On the other hand, Ms. Cui on the side was still very interested and was still discussing with Ran Qiuye where to have fun and where to go tomorrow.
But after hearing Yang Xiaotao say he would return to the village tomorrow, Ms. Cui immediately asked what was going on.
Ms. Cui lost interest after Yang Xiaotao briefly explained the matter of building greenhouses in the village.
Ran Qiuye thought of the grandfather in the village and asked, "Are there many people going this time?"
Yang Xiaotao nodded, "People from the Academy of Agricultural Sciences plus those from the branch factory, forty or fifty Call me.”
“It just snowed today, and it will cool down in two days, so we have to do it before it cools down.”
Ran Qiuye thought for a while, then looked at Ms. Cui, and finally asked, "Can the people in the village come over?"
"It should be possible. There are many people in our three villages."
" Oh! That’s good.”
While the two were talking, Zhang on the side. Qing could see Ran Qiuye's thoughts and saw her grandma suddenly say, "Grandma, let's go to the village tomorrow. I haven't seen the countryside here yet."
Hearing what Zhang Qing said, Lao Jin The comrade nodded, "Just in time to meet your grandfather and the others!"
Seeing that both of them agreed, Ms. Cui nodded.
Yang Xiaotao then said, "Okay, let's go back to the village together tomorrow!"
As he said that, he picked up the wine glass and clinked it with Lao Jin, and both of them smiled.
Finally no more shopping!
The next day, after Yang Xiaotao got up and cleaned up briefly, he took his family out and rushed to Yangjiazhuang.
The car drove forward on the muddy road, and the wheels swirled up the snow and water to both sides, leaving deep car marks.
Mr. Jin sat in the passenger seat and held Duanwu in his arms, looking at the situation outside.
The surrounding fields are all white, and the trees on the roadside are bare. From time to time, a few gray sparrows fly by, then land on the same tree, and fly away with a huff.
This combination of gray and white makes the world look particularly deserted.
However, after the car ran for a distance, we saw villages, smoke, and more birds.
It is completely different from the pastoral scene in my impression. There are no fields, no chickens and dogs, it is more empty and lonely.
While passing by the village, Lao Jin also discovered that the village here does not look big and the houses are not high. Looking closer, the houses are very distinctive. The bottom one meter is made of stones and the top is covered with soil. , it looks like an earthen wall at first glance.
As for houses built with bricks, there are not many.
Yang Xiaotao explained that this kind of mud wall is very thick, the thickest one I have ever seen is half a meter, and it cannot be blown down by strong winds. In winter, when the kang is lit, the house will be warm.
Lao Jin was dubious, but did not refute.
Passing by several villages in succession, Yang Xiaotao introduced the names of the villages and told some interesting stories, which fascinated the people in the car.
As he passed several checkpoints and several patrol teams, Comrade Lao Jin clearly felt that something was unusual here.
Especially the inspection when approaching the farm. Even though the inspectors knew Yang Xiaotao and Ran Qiuye, it was Lao Jin and the other three who registered and even asked for their travel certificates.
After the car entered the village, Lao Jin also discovered that the fortress at the entrance of the village was covered with a cover and was definitely not a fire stick.
This Zhuangzi is indeed as unusual as Yang Xiaotao said.
The car stopped outside the brigade headquarters. Yang Xiaotao jumped out of the car, greeted the old lady sunbathing on the roadside, and then introduced Lao Jin and others.
I heard that it was Yang Xiaotao's grandpa who came. Several old ladies stood up and came forward to say hello, and even invited him to sit at home. Their enthusiasm was full of sincerity.
Lao Jin and Ms. Cui smiled and refused, and then walked home under the leadership of Yang Xiaotao.
When he opened the door, there was no one at home. Yang Xiaotao guessed that he must have gone to work.
Yang Xiaotao asked Ran Qiuye to take the elderly and children into the house to light the fire to keep warm, while he went to the village with Lao Jin.
The two of them walked south on the frozen path, with Yang Xiaotao supporting Lao Jin. The two of them wore thick cotton-padded jackets, but they still felt the cold wind whistling in the wilderness.
After walking for a while, Lao Jin breathed out his hot breath and stood on a small slope. Not far away, he saw a group of people busy at work.
Yang Xiaotao stood beside him and pointed ahead, "That's where the greenhouse is built."
Looking around, yesterday's snow seemed to be even bigger here.
Snowflakes dye the branches, fields, river banks and mountains with the same color.
In the vast white sky and earth, birds that occasionally landed on the ground flapped their wings and made a rustling sound.
A hundred meters ahead, in the center of a snowfield, dozens or hundreds of people were busy.
Some of them were carrying bricks, some were wielding hoes to clean the ground, and some were lighting fires...
The whole scene seemed like a huge puzzle being assembled.
Even on a snowy day, their faces were covered with sweat and sand, and only the flying snowflakes shone brightly in the sun.
"Bang bang bang"
As the sound came, Lao Jin saw several people working together to lift a huge piece of wood, which seemed to be used for pillars, which immediately caused cheers on the field.
"Come on! Hurry up!"
The old man on the other side is holding his waist and holding a pipe pot in his other hand.
From a distance, these people look like ants, busy in the snow, which is very moving.
Even in the cold winter, in the snow, the restless figure still shows the progress and strength of mankind to nature.
Yang Xiaotao brought the old man forward, and people on the construction site also noticed Yang Xiaotao. After a while, they saw Grandpa Ninth Uncle and several others walking towards Yang Dazhuang. Yang Xiaotao quickly introduced, "Master, this is my grandpa. "
Mr. Yang quickly handed the cigarette pouch and pot to Yang Xiaotao, then wiped his hands before holding them with Lao Jin.
"Grandpa Xiaotao, hello!"
"Brother, how are you too."
The two old men with white hair held hands, looked at each other, and then showed a knowing smile. Then Uncle Jiu and the others also came forward to meet them, and Yang Xiaotao introduced them one by one.
“Brother, your body is still strong.”
“It’s no longer possible. I don’t have a few more years to live, but I’m content with living till now.”< br>
“Yeah, sometimes when I think about the past days and then think about my current life, I feel it’s worth it even if I close my eyes.”
"Yes, every generation has its own mission, and now it is the young people who have taken up the responsibility. We can just watch." The root was handed to Lao Jin, the two lit it, and then stood aside and vomited.
"My brother is right."
"By the way, how much do you remember about my waiter back then?"
After hearing this, the master looked at it Yang Xiaotao then reluctantly talked about what happened back then.
"Master, grandpa, you guys are chatting while I go take a look."
Yang Xiaotao turned around and left after speaking. Every time he talked about this past event, Yang Xiaotao felt filled with panic.
Seeing Yang Xiaotao walk away, the grandfather sighed again, "This kid Xiaotao has suffered a lot from eating."
"His father Yang Laogen was from our lineage back then. "
The two old men behind him started talking, and Yang Xiaotao followed Yang Dazhuang to the original pigsty.
"This time we use the original circle wall and add one meter to the top, and then we can use the frame to prop it up."
The two walked among the crowd, greeting acquaintances who were busy from time to time.
“I heard in the village that they have to complete tasks for the country, so they are very motivated.”
“Every household has someone who can contribute.”
“Uncle Lao San and the others. They even took out the coffin boards. Those big logs are from the village.”
Yang Dazhuang introduced it as he walked. Yang Xiaotao didn't say anything, but his heart was full of emotion.
The two came to a fire and saw the old principal giving loud instructions to pour boiling water into the soil and start mixing it.
"It's cold and cold water won't work, so I can only use this method."
Yang Xiaotao nodded. The old principal saw Yang Xiaotao and was very interested. He stepped forward to ask about the situation of the greenhouse.
Yang Xiaotao didn't hide anything. He told him about the greenhouse, but he didn't say what the grass was used for.
"Ever since I entered the city, I have never seen such a scene. Now that I am working with everyone, I feel like I am ten years younger."
The old principal smiled on the side and watched. Looking at the busy crowd, they are even more energetic.
Yang Xiaotao smiled on the side and continued walking.
The time soon reached noon.
Everyone is still busy at the construction site. Construction will begin tomorrow and the shelves must be put up as soon as possible.
Yang Xiaotao also took off his coat, rolled up his sleeves, swung the hammer, and hit the wooden piles one after another.
Not far away, Lao Jin followed his grandfather to help, holding bricks in his hands and passing bricks to the wooden shelf. The two of them were busy talking, and there were a few laughs from time to time.
“Eighty, eighty, eighty.”
Yang Xiaotao was chanting while swinging the hammer. Yang Shitou, who was cooperating with Yang Xiaotao in front of him, initially asked what eighty meant. , Yang Xiaotao just shouted to be energetic, and later Yang Shitou also tried shouting a few words, and sure enough, he really felt something.
After reaching eighty, my whole body became so hot that I couldn’t even wear my coat
"It's dinner, big guys, come over and eat."
Just when the two of them were about eighty old and smashed the wooden pile half a meter deep, they heard shouts from the side.
Yang Shitou immediately raised his head when he heard that he was eating, and saw a group of women not far away carrying wooden buckets and baskets, covered with quilts, rushing towards here.
Yang Xiaotao had sharp eyes and saw three Ms. Ran Qiuye and Cui in the team. They hurriedly put on their clothes and stepped forward.
"Quick, let's all take a break and eat something. Let's continue when we're full."
Yang Dazhuang shouted at the side. Yang Dazhuang's family walked in front, carrying two baskets filled with prepared Erhe noodles. When he saw the crowd, he had a smile on his face, "Everyone, come here and get the pancakes, two for each person." Ah."
"Get it and go to Teacher Ran to get a bowl. There is a big bone soup in the back. There is meat in it. It's first come, first served. "
Yang Shitou came closer and smiled, "Auntie, there's a lot of meat in it. Don't give me a small slice. It won't be enough."
"You've eaten the most, and you still have the nerve to shout."
Everyone burst into laughter after hearing this, and Yang Shitou was not annoyed. He approached Ran Qiuye with the steamed buns, and then took the bowl. Zhang Qing next to him was responsible for handing out chopsticks, and then walked back.
Yang Xiaotao followed suit and walked forward with the same two pancakes, but when he came to Ran Qiuye to get the bowl, he touched his small hands without leaving any trace, and then received a big ball, which made Zhang Qing next to him pout.
Finally, when we came to Tietong, Ms. Cui didn’t know where she borrowed the clothes from. She turned tables very simply. When people came, she would use a spoon to serve food to them. Maybe she was inexperienced at the beginning. A few real blows, but I didn't understand the essence of shaking the spoon at all. I hit too much all at once. Many people had half a bowl of meat, and some people were very happy.
After seeing that it was not enough, I quickly reduced the amount. It was Yang Shitou's turn, and it was just one or two pieces.
But Yang Shitou didn't dare to say more. Someone had already found out clearly that this was Yang Xiaotao's grandma. That was not just said casually.
When it was Yang Xiaotao's turn, Ms. Cui's eyes lit up. When she took a spoon, it was full of meat. If she really gave it to Yang Xiaotao, the brothers behind her would probably have to drink the soup.
"Grandma, just bring me a bone."
Yang Xiaotao didn't want to be said by the villagers, pointing to the bones in the bucket. Ms. Cui was still hesitant, but when she saw Yang Xiaotao's expression, she immediately understood that this This is not a special time.
Without much thought, he took out a large bone and placed it in Yang Xiaotao's bowl.
Then he continued to serve people food.
Going to the side to find a clean place to sit down, Yang Shitou looked at the almost meatless bones in Yang Xiaotao's bowl and pouted, then divided out a piece, "Here, let's share it."
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Yang Xiaotao shook his head hurriedly, "No, just keep it for yourself."
Then he picked up the bones and sucked the soup on them, then said to Yang Shitou, "There are good things in here. When the time comes Give you half.”
Yang Shitou was chewing on the pancake, and then he saw Yang Xiaotao breaking off the two ends, using his hands hard, and with a bang, the bone was broken from the middle, and there was a bulging mass inside.
Yang Shitou opened his mouth wide and took a long time to hold back one word, abnormal.