I originally planned to do something with the alcohol, but instead of drinking, I just remembered the events of this year.
The last few words made Gu Xiaoxia feel shy. She drove Li Long into the house and cleaned up the kitchen by herself. It was already very short and it was dark outside. Li Long felt itchy in his heart. .
After Gu Xiaoxia finished cleaning up the kitchen, she entered the house and saw Li Long taking off his coat and sitting in the living room. He felt a little nervous, feeling that something might happen today.
"Are you busy with work in your bureau recently?"
"No." Gu Xiaoxia shook her head, went over to clear the fire to relieve her tension, and said while cleaning up:
"Although the year-end review has ended and the leaders said that the work of the new year is about to begin, in fact everyone knows that the mentality is the same. The new year will not begin until the new year is truly over. Anyway, the school has no School has started, and all the opportunities for superiors have just been summarized. , Those people have similar thoughts to us, so they are not busy. Everyone in the office is thinking about how to get more supplies for the New Year."
"Then you won't give out benefits during the New Year?" Li Long asked Gu Xiaoxia to take care of this matter. When I pointed it out, I immediately became curious.
These administrative units in the county are all small, and it is basically not worthwhile to do business with them. Moreover, except for those in charge of materials like the supply and marketing cooperative, these units basically have little money. Gu Xiaoxia and her unit basically have no money. It's Qingshui Yamen. It's basically impossible to get good benefits.
"Fat, a pair of thread gloves and a bag of washing powder." Gu Xiaoxia said with a smile, "I can't even participate in their discussion. The main discussion they were thinking about was whether they could cut more crops before the year. A piece of meat, a piece of fish or something. The food company has a limited supply of meat, so the idea of the ladies is to go to the market to buy it. . Someone asked me, I can’t even say that I have it at home.”
“If I really want to kill a pig and sell it in the market, I can still sell it.” Li Long. He touched his chin and said, "Brother, there are still some extra sheep there. It's not impossible to sell one of them..."
There is enough meat at home. There was meat left over from hunting and slaughtering pigs earlier. There is also a lot of meat and water left over this time. Come to think of it, I can’t sell them all. I can eat them until the end of the New Year or even the beginning of spring. So will I sell fish and rabbits then? Did you also set up a stall in the county?
After thinking about it, forget it and go to Shicheng. After all, the area here is still small, and there are villagers selling fish. If you set up a stall here, the competition will be fierce and you may not be able to sell out.
Still focusing on the Shicheng market.
Gu Xiaoxia watched Li Long thinking about something and secretly looked at the young man who was about to become her man.
He is very handsome, especially when he is thinking about things, his expression really attracts me.
Gu Xiaoxia's heart was beating loudly. She felt a little hot, so she stood up and went to get a broom to sweep away the ashes and divert her thoughts.
There are still people in the work unit who are introducing partners to themselves, but Gu Xiaoxia has clearly told them that she already has a partner and is engaged. But after learning that their target is from the countryside, some people still hope to introduce them to people from the city in a roundabout way, and even quietly tell themselves in private that they should find a worker or cadre.
If Deputy Director Wang hadn't specifically mentioned this matter at a meeting, some people would have really made up their minds.
She compared the few Education Bureau cadres who had their own ideas with Li Long. Although Li Long was not a cadre, to be honest, he was no worse than those people, and was even much better than those people.
He can make money, has ideas, has a good temperament, and can also cook well.
Although it is said that men and women are equal, the discussion in the work unit on the division of labor in the family is still mainly about men taking care of the outside world and women taking charge of the house. It is natural for women to cook and take care of the children.
There are few people like Li Long who will take the initiative to cook when they are free and waiting for him to come back!
At this time, Gu Xiaoxia didn't know that there was a word called "warm man". She just knew that Li Long took good care of her, and even doted on her.
She enjoyed this feeling very much, but of course she also knew that she should not just enjoy it. In addition to normal expenses, most of her salary was saved to prepare for buying things for her small family when she got married. She would not let Li Long support two people's families alone.
"By the way, I bought you a scarf." Li Long suddenly remembered, went to the house, took out the scarf and walked to Gu Xiaoxia, "Here, I will wrap it around you and have a look."
Li Long walked so close, making Gu Xiaoxia a little at a loss. She lowered her head, clasped her hands together, wrung her fingers, and her heart was beating fast.
Li Long lowered his head, wrapped a scarf around Gu Xiaoxia the way he remembered it in his previous life, then took a step back to look at it, and said with a smile:
"Not bad, not bad, it looks good! ”
The scarf is white. Although dark colors are usually used these days because dark colors are resistant to stains, Li Long thinks that light colors are better for young people.
"Look in the mirror." Li Long handed a round mirror to Gu Xiaoxia.
"Oh, this way of tying is really special!" Gu Xiaoxia was immediately attracted by the way Li Long tied a scarf for her. Because of the cold, the usual way of tying a scarf is to wrap it around the neck in circles. Protect it well. Let the cold wind get in and tie a knot at the end.
Now this method of wrapping it around the neck and putting it on the neck does not look very warm, but it is really good-looking.
"It looks good," Li Long said with a proud smile, "Learn it for a while, and then we will surround you like this tomorrow."
Gu Xiaoxia did not answer, slowly untied it, and prepared to learn it , but after going around in a circle, I didn’t know what to do.
Li Long looked worried and stepped forward to teach her. He taught her step by step, and his hands inevitably touched each other. The atmosphere suddenly became ambiguous.
Although Li Long didn't drink, he felt warm in his heart. He always felt that he should do something today, so he couldn't help but hold Gu Xiaoxia's hand.
Gu Xiaoxia lowered her head, feeling the hot breath on her head and neck, feeling confused.
“Bang!”
At this moment, a sound outside shook both of them.
"Gunshot!" Li Long reacted immediately. He pulled Gu Xiaoxia into the bedroom, then turned off the light and whispered:
"Hide on the bed and don't make a sound. If there is any movement, if it's not me, don't move!"
After saying that, he went to the east room, took the five and six half in his hand, opened the safety and loaded the gun. He leaned close to the window and listened quietly.
As soon as I got closer, I heard another explosion from outside:
"Boom!"
Fuck! This is going to be a war!
Li Long heard clearly that this was the sound of detonators and explosives!
The location is at the right front of the large courtyard, about two to three hundred meters away, not too far, not too close.
"Li Long, don't go out!" Gu Xiaoxia suddenly said in the west room, "I don't know what's going on outside. This is a fool's errand. Don't go out, in case..."
"Okay." Li Long responded.
Gu Xiaoxia is right, we don’t know what’s going on yet, aren’t we going out here for excitement? If something really happened, wouldn't you be seeking death if you were hit by a stray bullet?
He soon heard the movement at the police station outside the yard. Some messy footsteps ran toward the sound of the explosion, and someone whispered commands.
Li Long sat on the floor and listened carefully to what was going on outside.
In less than ten minutes, those messy footsteps came back, but this time the footsteps were much softer, and someone could even be heard saying:
“This kid is too courageous. ”
“That’s right, it scared me!”
"Locked up for one night... you will be honest!"
"It is not a good night for people to have a good rest..."
Although I did not hear what the specific matter was, from these words , Li Long understood.
It’s not a big deal, it’s probably a misunderstanding.
He turned to Gu Xiaoxia and said:
"The police from the police station outside are back. It shouldn't be a big deal. I'll go ask, but don't come out yet."
After that, he opened the door with his gun and went out.
Li Long moved quickly. When he left the compound gate, the people from the police station had not yet fully entered, and they could vaguely see that they were escorting someone.
There was a familiar person behind him, Officer Guo. Li Long hurriedly shouted:
"Officer Guo?"
"Xiao Li?" Officer Guo stopped, and Li Long was happy to see the May 4th pistol in his hand.
"What's the situation? It's no big deal, right?"
"No." It wasn't so strict at this time, and it wasn't a big deal. Officer Guo asked his colleagues to go back first and wait for Li Long to come over. He smiled and said, "Actually, he is just a big kid with nothing to do. , stole the gun at home and fired it, and then lit the detonators and explosives hidden by his father, saying it was for the New Year... Hey, half of the county was probably alarmed."
" Is his father from the mine?" Li Long asked, relieved.
"No, from the Armed Forces Department." Officer Guo shook his head, "Ahem..."
"Then there may have to be a punishment." Li Long also shook his head, "It's just a misunderstanding. I entered the house. I was shocked. I thought someone came over with a gun and robbed..."
< br>"That's impossible." Officer Guo said happily, "You have a lot to think about. How can our county be so chaotic? Okay, go to bed, we still have to work on this case all night." Okay, people Also busy, Li Long said goodbye and left.
Go back and withdraw the bullet, turn off the safety and put the gun away, and then tell Gu Xiaoxia about the matter.
"It's okay, this child...sigh." Gu Xiaoxia was also within the system now, and she sighed knowing that this incident would probably bring a black mark to the future of the child's father.
Naughty kids, they exist in every era.
It's just a pity, the atmosphere was so good just now... Li Long felt deeply that he was at a disadvantage.
The atmosphere and mood are gone. Let’s take a rest.
The next morning, Gu Xiaoxia ate leftovers, which were very hot. After eating, Li Long said something to her, then tied up the carriage and led him out of the compound, rushing to the team.
What surprised Li Long was that there were slightly more people on the road than when he came. Could it be that they were preparing for New Year shopping? Isn't it a little early?
He didn't care so much, and leisurely drove the carriage to the team, returning to the atmosphere of enjoyment again.
The road the carriage took from the county to the countryside was relatively smooth, but it was a bit bumpy when turning from the countryside to the village. Fortunately, it didn't matter to Li Long. Sitting on the carriage, there is a soft straw mat under the buttocks, which makes it more comfortable to bump a little.
The weather is not very good, it is not clear sky, there are some thin clouds, and the sun shines occasionally. When there is no wind, it feels quite warm, but when the sun is blocked, it feels a bit cold.
At this time, the old people like to sit by the window of the house facing the sun. They can feel the warmth when the sun shines in. The fire wall in the house can also provide heat when the sun is not shining. Even the chickens in the yard know how to keep up against the sunny wall, basking in the sun while blocking the wind.
After passing Weigou, Li Long got out of his squinting state of dozing, and drove the carriage to the old horse. Uncle Luo was still listening to the storytelling, and when he heard the movement, he opened the door and came out.
"Hey, we got sugar dregs again? This is a lot! We can eat it until spring!" Old Uncle Luo is in charge of feeding the livestock, so he is very welcome to the sugar dregs.
"And this." Li Long took two bags of chicken cakes and handed them to him, "Uncle Luo, you have bad teeth. This chicken cake is soft, delicious and easy to digest."
"Why did you buy me this thing? It's a waste of money!" Old Uncle Luo complained, but he took the thing with a smile on his face.
The older generation is used to fake politeness. Most of them are not hypocritical, but they are really used to living a hard life, know the importance of money, and feel deep down that money should be spent on key places. They have the awareness to save money. As for their own enjoyment, for them who have experienced hardship, their current life is actually enjoyment.
People like Old Uncle Luo complained about Li Long spending money, but at the same time they also enjoyed the happiness of having someone thinking about them. It doesn't matter the quantity or value of the things, as long as they have this heart, they are already content.
"We've made money, so let's spend it. We make money just to spend it. There's no point in keeping it." Li Long explained what he thought was the fallacy, and then gave this person a portion of kelp, fish and other things. Take it off and put it in the kitchen. At this time, Uncle Luo has already started to remove the sugar residue.
Li Long unloaded six bags and took the rest to Li's house.
"Uncle Luo, I won't be back for lunch at noon and will come back in the evening." Li Long said to Uncle Luo and drove the carriage to Li's house.
"I'll have two pieces of chicken cake for lunch, and I'll make something delicious for you that night!" Old Uncle Luo shouted at the door of the Horse Courtyard.
Li Long waved his hand and walked away.
"Lao Luo, what are you shouting for? You are obviously raising your voice this winter?"
The one who spoke was Lao Qin in the team, who was carrying a dung basket on his back to collect dung all over the team.
Lao Qin’s whole family is here. He came to Northern Xinjiang early and had worked in other places before. A few years after the team was established, he came here through his fellow villagers. Although he is old, he has His seniority in the team is not old.
"Shout and speak to Xiaolong." Lao Luo and Lao Qin had a normal relationship, and after saying that, he turned around and entered the horse's ring.
"Tell me, you are an old man. Why do you follow that young man every day and stick your hot face to his cold ass?" Lao Qin felt that this old man, Lao Luo, was a bit humble.
"Why do you have a hot face and a cold butt?" Lao Luo sneered, "Xiaolong earned money and bought me chicken cakes and hairtail fish. I can eat whatever fish I caught and the meat I hunted. That's called a cold face. ? Your son’s family is separated. Is this what he did to you? Do you dare to go to your son’s house and take food?”
Lao Qin was choked and speechless.
Is Li Long so good to Lao Luo?
"Don't believe it?" Lao Luo guessed it by looking at his expression. He turned around and went to the house, took out a bag of chicken cakes and shook it, "Did you see it? I just bought it! There are also I also got a radio for me. I listen to storytelling every day. It sounds great!
Tell me, your son has made money this year. Can I give you one as a tribute? ”
When Lao Qin heard this, his face turned green!
Of course he wants a radio. This year, his son earned some money by working on reed handles and broomsticks in the team. He also wanted his son to honor his father. After all, he and his wife have been taking care of their children.
But I just don’t say this.
Lao Luo glanced proudly at the suffocating Lao Qin, turned around and went back to the house.
Hmph!
Li Long drove the carriage to Li's house, where the smell of rice was already wafting a little.
Looking at the clock, it was already dinner time. Li Longxin said that he came back at the right time!
Hearing the noise, Li Jianguo opened the door and walked out.
"Xiaolong is back," Li Jianguo said as he came over to help unload the goods. "Is this sugar residue?"
"Yes, I also bought some things." Li Long put the things in the bag Big bags and boxes were moved down. Little Champagne was afraid of freezing, so he wrapped the box in a quilt.
"Uncle, why didn't you come back yesterday?" Li Qiang ran out and asked.
"I came back late from Shicheng yesterday." Li Long explained, "Have you done your homework today?"
"You are doing it." Li Qiang chuckled.
"Okay." Li Long moved the things in and looked at his sister-in-law Liang Yuemei cooking, and said:
"Sister-in-law, I bought you a scarf."
"Why are you buying that? Spending money randomly!" Liang Yuemei said.
"Hey, money you make is what you spend." Li Long put down the things and took them out one by one:
"Xiaolong, your pencil case, this is a small pistol!"
"Wow! Uncle, you are so good! Hahahaha!" Li Qiangle went crazy.
"Juan, here is a pen for you, and a grinding cube. You can think about how to play with it."
"Is this the Rubik's Cube?" Li Juan held the Rubik's Cube curiously, twisted it tentatively, and then quickly restored it. She knew about this toy. Someone in school had mentioned it, but this was the first time she had seen it.
"Brother," Li Long handed the pair of big-toed shoes to Li Jianguo, who walked into the room after hearing Li Qiang's movement, "this is for you. These shoes are warmer than cotton and rubber shoes."
"Hey, what are you doing with that money!" Li Jianguo had the same attitude as Liang Yuemei.
"You have to spend the money you earn." Li Long answered the same, "I'm going to unload the sugar residue."
"Let's go." Li Jianguo also walked out. He also turned to look at the big-toed shoes.
"I'm going too!" Li Qiang shouted, holding up a small pistol, and then Li Juan grabbed him by the collar:
"Do your homework! There are still two math problems left, you must finish them before eating!"< br>
Li Qiang’s face suddenly fell down, the suppression of his sister’s bloodline!
Li Long and his eldest brother finished unloading the sugar residue, and Li Jianguo went to settle No. 76. Li Long pulled the carriage under the shed. The work was now officially over.
Although it is possible to sell fish and rabbits tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, that is another story.
"Brother, I will collect the fish and rabbits next." In the yard, Li Long waited for Li Jianguo to settle down No. 76, and then said to him, "This business is considered completed. I won't give you any more money." , the remaining money will be your profit this time, I will give you another hundred yuan. This is the money for collecting the remaining rabbits and fish in the past two days."
"No, no, no!" Li Jianguo waved his hands hurriedly, "It will be a lot of money to sell the water, and the sheep..."< br>
“Not only do you contribute, but you also share in the carriage.” Li Long said.
"How can I get that carriage without you?" Li Jianguo glared at him, "Okay, okay, don't be so clear about it. Let's do this, you can send the hundred to me. Mom and dad, what's going on?"
"Okay." Li Long thinks this is fine.
The matter was settled like that. (End of this chapter)