Chapter 43 White Cow
The mule and horse market for selling livestock is at the far west of the market.
Although it is called the Mule and Horse Market, there is actually no shortage of pigs, dogs, cows, horses, donkeys, sheep, and even chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, and rabbits.
As long as it is a living animal, poultry or livestock, there is nothing that cannot be sold.
Because there are so many varieties for sale, there is no so-called livestock shed, it is just a large open-air space like a square.
A few steps away, there is a big tree. These trees grow naturally, but they provide convenience for livestock sellers. Many cattle, horses, donkeys and other large livestock go to the tree every time there is a big gathering. It's much easier to tie it up than a stable.
As soon as Chen Ling pushed his bicycle and Guo Baolai walked into the mule and horse market, in addition to hearing the sounds of various livestock, there was also the choking smell of livestock urine that hit their nostrils.
Not to mention the strong taste, it is also spicy to the eyes.
"Old Bag, Old Bag..."
After entering the mule and horse market, Guo Baolai clasped his hands and looked around. After finding the target, he shouted and signaled to Chen Ling Come with yourself.
Guo Baolai took him to find a mule and horse economy he knew. The mule and horse economy is similar to an agency. If you give him a few yuan or a pack or two of cigarettes, he will help you find a satisfactory animal.
Soon, the two came to an old man with a yellow face.
The old man has white hair and beard, a big yellow face full of wrinkles, a liberation cap on his head, and a white washed blue tunic suit. He looks to be about sixty years old and tall. , somewhat hunchbacked.
It was the old man Chen Ling who helped shake the tractor.
When Chen Ling recognized the old man at a glance, the other party also recognized him.
"Oh, isn't this the guy who sells vegetables in the greenhouse? I asked you to find Baolai to repair your car, and now Baolai comes over and asks me to help you look after the livestock, hahaha..."
The old man held the pole in his mouth. Dry Cigarette Bag was slightly stunned and then laughed.
Then he stood up and said, "Have you sold your cucumbers and tomatoes?"
"They were just sold. If they are not sold out, are you going to come over and buy an animal?"
Chen Ling smiled and handed over a cigarette.
"Did it really sell? Two yuan a pound?"
The old man took the cigarette with a bit of disbelief on his face.
A dung truck with a baffle was parked next to it, filled with animal dung.
Guo Baolai poked him with a stick, raised his head and said: "Brother, you don't know, my rich brother, I sold it for three yuan to a family in the capital, and there is no shortage of people. Qian, I think Brother Fugui’s food is delicious, so he offered to give me a dollar increase.”
“Ouch!”
The old man stared in shock: "This is a big deal. This opening is enough for three years. No wonder Hardman is beaten. This is a bulging pocket."
Chen Ling and Guo Bao came to listen. I laughed when I heard it. I bought this pack of cigarettes specially when I came here, just for the economical consumption of mules and horses.
"Brother Ba, let's go, help me, a rich brother, pick an animal?"
Ba put the cigarette in his ear, knocked the dry pipe in his hand again, and said : "Come, come with me, I will take you for a walk."
"Young man, what kind of livestock do you want to buy?"
"It can be a donkey or an ox. You can buy it to pull carts or plow fields."
Chen Ling replied.
Laoba then asked: "You are here to buy a big animal, can you make the decision?"
"Yes."
There was a dog seller along the way. Then there are those for chickens, ducks, geese, and rabbits, then for pigs and sheep, and at the very end is where the big animals are sold.
"Young man, you came a little late. After noon, there are fewer big animals. You see, there are only about a hundred donkeys and cattle in total. Let's take a look first."
Old Ba He pointed with the cigarette pole and said.
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
Chen Ling responded, and Guo Baolai followed the old man for a stroll.
Then I discovered that there were not many big animals. The tallest, strongest and best-looking red donkeys were only a dozen.
The old man looked at each donkey very carefully, looking at the teeth, touching the body, looking at the hooves, etc., and he looked at all the donkeys. Then he took the cigarette bag and smoked it silently.
Chen Ling didn't know what it meant and wanted to ask. Guo Baolai winked at him and told him not to worry.
"Old Bastard, let me know which one you have chosen. Are you here to whet our appetite?"
A man selling donkeys couldn't bear it any longer. Said directly to Lao Ba.
The old man ignored the man, thought about it carefully, and said to Chen Ling: "Young man, how about a mule? How about we go see a mule?"
Mules are strong and good at plowing. It means it cannot be reproduced and many people don't want it. When it reaches a certain age, it is sold to the slaughterhouse.
“Okay, let’s take a look.”
For Chen Ling, it’s enough to be able to pull a cart and plow the land after buying it, so the requirements are not high.
"Hey, don't go, why go? The price is negotiable..."
"You old guy is too unreasonable. How can you be an economist like you? This little brother wants to buy a donkey, but you old guy is letting people look at the mules..."
The man selling the donkey is a little bit I'm not happy anymore.
"Little brother, a mule cannot give birth to cubs. If you buy it back and work for two years, you will have to sell it for meat."
Chen Ling smiled and said nothing.
The old man gave this man a sideways glance: "The donkeys that have been fed with bean cakes and feed look good, but they are just good-looking animals. Only such donkeys should be killed and eaten for meat."
After saying that, he continued to walk forward slowly holding up his pipe pole.
Chen Ling handed him two more cigarettes, but he pinned them to his ears and showed no intention of smoking.
Soon, the mule also finished reading.
Before Chen Ling did anything, the old man looked at him and shook his head, cursing: "These idiots, in the afternoon, they will do this kind of thing."
Then he looked at Chen Ling with a frown: "Young man, let's not go there where the cattle are sold. After noon, the animals in the market are not very good, and the good ones have been picked away in the morning. ”
"You come earlier for the next episode, and I'll pick something that catches your eye..."
Chen Ling thought about picking an ordinary one that could pull a cart and plow fields, but he didn't know about this old man. In the eyes of the boss, what kind of livestock is considered attractive.
After thinking about this, I was about to speak when I heard a cow braying from the side.
"Moo! Moo!"
Although Chen Ling didn't understand cow language, listening to the cow's braying always felt a bit strange.
Following the cry, Chen Ling saw a half-sized buffalo tied to a large locust tree not far away.
This little buffalo is different from other buffaloes. The fur is rarely white. Except for the brown hooves and gray and white horns, the whole body is white. It looks like It's like having albinism.
But, it looks pretty white.
At this time, a man wanted to see the cow, but the little buffalo refused to let him see it. It circled around the big locust tree, kept dodging, and screamed in surprise.
When the man came here, the little buffalo ran over there. The man chased after him, and the little buffalo turned around again.
Chen Ling looked interesting and said, "This little buffalo is quite beautiful. Let's go and have a look?" The plowman can't do anything. He has been driving for several times and can't sell it."
Guo Baolai said before the old man opened his mouth.
Chen Ling suddenly wondered: "Why is this?"
"This cow is timid and does not dare to see strangers. Every time he comes to the market, he hides behind a tree. When someone comes to look at it, he hides everywhere so that no one can see him.”
"If the owner forcefully pulls him over, he will immediately become frightened, urinate and defecate, and scream like a slaughtered pig."
Guo Baolai explained.
Next to him, Lao Ba took a puff of dry cigarette and followed suit: "I heard people say that white cows are different from other cows. The pair of bull eyes can see things. I don't know whether it is true or not. How else can I Are you afraid of being like that all day long? ”
(End of this chapter)