Chapter 110 Selling Fish
“What a good girl, I wish I had a daughter like you.”
Liang Hongyu pulled Wang Susu and was reluctant to let go, and said with a smile: “I don’t know how rich I am. Have you ever mentioned us? In fact, we have not known Fugui for a long time, but we are quite destined. Our family went back to our hometown to visit relatives, and we all met him."
"He. I often go to the county town, and I get familiar with it after two visits. This time I went to my in-laws’ house for a few days. I passed by you when I came back, and I wanted to come and take a look.”
As he said that, he and Qin Rong hung up their bicycles. I took down the basket and opened the cloth covering it. There were dried meats, pastries and various snacks inside. Just looking at the packaging, I knew they were definitely not cheap goods.
"This is sent by my son and daughter-in-law. Your Uncle Qin and I are old and have bad teeth and can't eat so much. I will send you some by the way."
Hearing this, Wang Susu felt in her heart She breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that the old couple were Chen Ling's relatives.
“Come on, hurry up.”
Seeing Wang Susu in a daze, Liang Hongyu thought she was embarrassed, so she put the basket into her hand and happily pushed the bicycle in with Qin Rongxian. Got home.
"This..."
Wang Susu glanced at Chen Ling, a little confused.
"It's okay, just keep it."
Chen Ling smiled at her and briefly explained the origins of the two of them, telling her not to be restrained and not to think too much, just treat her as an ordinary guest at home. That’s it.
Then they drove the oxcart to the backyard, took two large watermelons and put them on the ice in the well, and the few of them sat under the shade of the tree and started doing household chores.
With Chen Ling's reminder, Wang Susu really regarded the two elders as retired old people wandering around with nothing to do, and her mentality relaxed.
As for Liang Hongyu, last time I heard Chen Ling say that he used to sell things in the county town without telling his wife, and he lied to them about it and gave a false name, so they paid great attention to this, and whenever he was about to say that Chen Ling was here. When it came to the county seat, he quickly changed the subject and ignored it vaguely.
Fortunately, Wang Susu knew that her husband no longer fooled around and had more serious things to do than before, so he didn't ask specifically.
While eating watermelon and chatting, the old couple somehow came up with the idea of going to the countryside. They talked about Fenglei Town and the villages around Fenglei Town. They had a big pot of rice together and worked in collectives. Labor, as well as regular cultural and artistic activities, singing folk songs, watching movies and other fun things.
It happened that Wang Susu's home belonged to Fenglei Town, and the conversation immediately started.
Time flies by talking and laughing.
This time the old couple came to visit, Chen Ling really just thought that these two people were too busy and had nothing to do, so he stopped by. So when it was time to cook, he prepared lunch, which was simple and light. Quite a bit.
Unexpectedly, when Qin Rong saw him preparing for lunch, he rushed to cook, saying that he would make two special northern dishes.
"Uncle Qin, just take a rest. You have come to my house. How can there be any reason to let the guests cook?"
Liang Hongyu laughed after hearing this: "Your Uncle Qin is doing so much in the capital. The New Year is not for nothing, and he is indispensable for cooking at family banquets. Don’t be polite to him, just let him do it. You two have never traveled far, so this time I want you to try the northern food. . ”
Now Chen Ling couldn’t say anything else.
"Fugui, is there a cooperative in the village?"
"Yes, there is a lame cooperative in the west. Uncle Qin, tell me what you need, I will buy it."
Public ownership has been abolished long ago However, due to the relatively remote provinces, the shadow of public ownership still exists everywhere.
For example, the address of the commune in the village is still preserved, as well as the old mill, threshing field, etc. On weekdays, the villagers refer to the village committee as what they go to the brigade to do, without saying anything. Village committees and small shops are not called small shops, but "communities", the "communities" of supply and marketing cooperatives.
Qin Rongxian and the other two returned to their hometown. They also followed the local customs and followed the people in their hometown to talk about the local names.
"No, I'll go with you. I have to choose."
"Okay, Uncle Qin, let me tell you first. There are pheasants, hares, fish, eggs, and vegetables at home. There are beans, loofah, eggplant, tomatoes, leeks, and you have to figure out what to buy..."
"Oh, forget about these vegetables, do you have these pheasants and rabbits, how can they be preserved in such a hot weather? ”
“It’s not easy to save them. The dog at home will catch two or three of them every few days, and they often don’t finish the last meal.”
“Oh, this dog is so good, why didn’t I see it?”
Qin Rong first looked east and west in the yard, but he didn't see any sign of a dog.
Chen Ling laughed when he saw this: "I haven't paid much attention to them recently. I go out and run wildly every day and refuse to come back until meal time."
"Haha, this is what a country dog is like. The style is much freer and happier than the dogs in the city."
The two of them went out together while talking, and went to Cui Laizi Club to cut three kilograms of pork, buy some pig meat, and some. Side dishes such as tofu and wild rice noodles are back.
As soon as he saw what Qin Rong picked out, Chen Ling roughly knew what he was going to cook. When he got home, he boiled and soaked the mountain starch, mixed some vegetarian meatballs, and Qin Rong started to cook in earnest.
This time, Chen Lingcheng was the one to do the washing, chopping, preparing seasonings, and finally cleared the stove, leaving Qin Rong to do the work first.
At first, Chen Ling thought that these two elders couldn’t cook. Seeing the situation now, at least Qin Rong was an expert at cooking. The speed was actually no slower than Chen Ling. Shortly after noon, several dishes were already ready: fried three kinds, fried fish fillets, braised fish maw, and shredded pork with Beijing sauce.
There is a big pot of food cooking on the stove.
Beijing cuisine is mainly stir-fried, stir-fried, deep-fried, braised, steamed, and roasted. The portions are large and the mouth is heavy. The food here is not the same as in the south, where the ingredients are heavy and the peppers are used, but it is the way it is made. As well as the ingredients, the taste is stronger than ordinary dishes. If it is not handled well, many southerners will not be able to eat it.
But Qin Rongxian cooked these dishes just right. No matter the seasoning or salt, he was very good at it. Especially the three kinds of fried rice made with pig offal. If the salt is too little, the fishy smell will not be suppressed. If the salt is too much, it will be too spicy. This will test your skill.
"Uncle Qin is great. These northern dishes you made are so delicious. They are completely different from what I imagined."
Chen Ling took two bites of the remaining bottom of the pot and couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. thumb.
"Haha, I have been doing this for decades. If I hadn't been too old to shake the pot now, it would taste even better."
Qin Rong shook his head and smiled, talking to Chen Ling Putting the vegetable basin on the table together.
Not long after, the big pot of dishes was also served. Pork, wild rice noodles, tofu, vegetarian meatballs, and Chinese cabbage were all boiled into one pot. The fragrance of the wood fire mixed with the stove simmered out, which whetted your appetite. .
This meal was very enjoyable for Chen Ling and Wang Susu, especially Wang Susu, who had eaten northern food for the first time in his life and ate an extra steamed bun.
Even Liang Hongyu was amazed that the food Qin Rongxian cooked today was much more delicious than before.
The two of them didn’t know that it was because of Chen Ling’s water and vegetables. They just said that they were happy today and performed beyond their level.
After eating, the old couple looked around in the yard, praising the beauty of the yard.
It’s early summer, and the courtyard is already lined with green trees. Green loofahs and purple lentils are crawling all over the shelves. Peach trees and jujube trees are full of fruits, and their branches are bent down under the heavy weight. , there is also a pond full of lotus flowers. From time to time, fish jump out of the water to eat the insects crawling on the lotus flowers. A few rabbits are running back and forth in the yard with their noses raised. Unknown birds on the trees are flying on the branches. Jump between...
Everything showed the joy of farm life, which made the old couple feel comfortable unconsciously, and even thought of retiring here. ...
"Fugui, can you drive?"
The old couple were feeding the fish by the pool, and Qin Rongxian suddenly asked.
Chen Ling was stunned for a moment when he was asked, and then said: "Does it count if I can drive a tractor?"
"Haha, tractors count. In fact, people who can drive tractors can also drive cars. They are almost the same. Cars are easy to learn."
Qin Rongxian said with a smile.
"Why did Uncle Qin suddenly ask this?"
"When your aunt and I came from the countryside, we heard people shouting that the county had a new leader and they wanted to hire someone who could drive. The driver needs to be young, strong, and have a good image. I think you are suitable."
"Do you want to try it? I saw that there was a long queue at the township government early in the morning. Young man, you are not as good looking as you, and my image is not comparable to yours.”
Liang Hongyu nodded after hearing this, expressing her agreement.
Actually, this was what the two of them had discussed before they came here. They wanted to arrange a personal bakery job for Chen Ling. They didn't want him to live in a ravine for the rest of his life.
But you can’t say it openly, and you can’t say that the position is too outrageous. After all, they had just met each other not long ago. Chen Ling didn't know their identities, so he could only tell the story in a roundabout way.
As the old saying goes, showing courtesy for nothing is either cheating or stealing.
No one is a fool, and they will not easily believe that someone is nice to them for no reason. Unless it is parents or relatives, there is a high probability that they have bad intentions. The two of them also took this into consideration, knowing that doing it openly would easily arouse Chen Ling's suspicion, and it would be difficult to explain at that time.
However, as long as Chen Ling is willing to agree, everything will be easy to handle. In this era, the speed of information dissemination is not fast, so they can make arrangements for this when they return to the county. Although Liang Hongyu's name is not as effective locally as in the capital, she still has some connections.
The old couple were full of confidence, but Chen Ling didn't pay much attention to it. Qin Qiumei had asked him to join the township government before, but he didn't go. How could he go to the county to drive for someone.
Seeing Chen Ling shaking his head and looking very uninterested, Liang Hongyu became a little anxious: "If you are rich, don't underestimate the driver. As long as you can become one, you will have many opportunities in the future."
When Chen Ling heard this, Wang Susu couldn't help but whispered: "Aunt Hongyu, didn't you say that you can't have children casually after you join the public service?"
Following and watching quietly: Chen Ling glanced at him and saw that he had no reaction, so he added: "Last time, the people from the family planning office thought that the family planning slogan that Aling thought of was brilliant, so they wanted to drag Aling to work as a propaganda committee member in the township government, but he didn't go either."< br>
"If you give birth to a second child, you will have to die. In our village, there are people at the township police station. Wouldn't they be sterilized this year? I heard that they were fined 10,000 yuan and had to be filed. In the future, their children will be affected. , and then I got lucky and it was just a sterilization. This kind of work was too scary. A Ling didn’t want to go, and I was even less willing.”
What he said confused Qin Rongxian and Liang Hongyu, and they couldn’t help it. Unexpectedly, someone had invited Chen Ling to the countryside before, but he hadn't gone yet.
I won’t mention this anymore.
The key point is that even Wang Susu, the daughter-in-law, is not willing to let go. When other women hear that they are going to be drivers for the leaders, they will jump with excitement and rush to get there. When they get here, how can they do it? It's different from others.
This guy made Liang Hongyu anxious to death. He thought to himself, silly girl, what does it mean to have a child? As long as the rich and noble are willing to accept the arrangement, it won't be a big deal.
But I was anxious and had many considerations, and I didn’t know what to say for a while.
Just at this moment, a little baby wearing crotchless pants broke into the yard and interrupted their conversation with a childish voice.
"Uncle Fugui, Uncle Fugui, Heiwa Xiaojin fought with a foreigner's dog, and the fight was fierce. Go and have a look."
Hearing this, Chen Ling stood up immediately: " Where is it? Take me there quickly.”
“On the dam outside my house.”
"Susu, please stay at home with Uncle Qin and Aunt Hongyu. I'll go see what's going on."
Chen Ling said to Wang Susu, who was also worried and anxious, and picked up the little baby. He hurried out the door.
This kid is Wang Juxiang’s son, nicknamed Stinky Egg, and is two years younger than Komori. He follows Komori and the others around the village wearing crotchless pants all day long. His home is at the entrance of the village, not far from the reservoir dam.
Compared to his father, his grandma, and Stinky, this kid is quite sensible. Liang Guizhen prefers him, and the pocket money and snacks he gives are better than those of the two children of Wang Jusheng's family. Although there was a lot of love for him, he shared a lot with his sister and brother in private, which made Wang Jusheng and his wife very affectionate towards their nephew.
Hurrying to the entrance of the village with the little stinker in his arms, Chen Ling heard the barking of dogs on the dam from a distance.
When Xun Sheng passed by, he saw that the dam was crowded with people. They were noisy and could not see what was going on. Seeing this situation, Chen Ling became a little worried. He hurriedly ran over with Rotten Egg in his arms and squeezed into the crowd. At first glance, Xiao Jin was standing majestically in the middle of a large group of native dogs, confronting more than a dozen other ferocious and fierce large hunting dogs, while Heiwa had already bitten one of them, a big black and red dog with muscles all over his body. In a group, the local dogs around were barking crazily, rushing for Heiwa, and at the same time, they kept shouting and cheering.
Seeing this scene, Chen Ling's heart suddenly lifted, but it quickly fell down again, because he could see that Hei Wa had the upper hand, and the big black and red dog was biting like crazy. After a while, Heiwa was not hurt at all. At this time, Heiwa threw him to the ground, bit the back of its neck, twisted its neck and used its tyrannical waist strength to swing it wildly, its thick body like a bull. Powerful and strong, the big black and red dog showed no resistance at all. It was like a chicken that was picked up by a black baby. It screamed for its life and was so scared that it urinated.
The crowd that had just been busy suddenly became extremely quiet. They watched Hei Wa show off his power in a daze, until a piece of flesh was torn off from the neck of the big black and red dog, and hot blood kept spraying out on Hei Wa's head. There was also a bright red patch left on the ground, and the big black and red dog had its neck bitten off and died directly.
"Brother Fugui, you are such a fierce dog."
Chen Ling was attracted by his own dog when he arrived. Only then did he hear voices and saw these dozen dogs. Standing behind the hunting dog was a familiar face. It turned out to be a bobcat that I hadn't seen in nearly two months.
The bobcat did not come back alone. There were several people standing beside him. Each person led two or three hunting dogs on long ropes. Behind him was a row of dirty jeeps covered in mud and water. Being blocked by the villagers just now, Chen Ling didn't notice for a moment.
"Heiwa, Xiaojin, you two come back to me."
Chen Ling called the two dogs to him, nodded to the lynx and said: "It turns out they are lynx brothers, What’s going on here?”
“It’s not a big deal, it’s just that these two dogs haven’t been trained well. They dared to show their teeth at children as soon as they got out of the car. Let your dog see it and give it a lesson. , He deserves to die."
Shanmao smiled faintly, then bowed and apologized to the two people next to him, and took out two more coins and handed them over.
The couple didn't say anything else. After taking the money, they pulled a little girl to Chen Ling and said, "Fugui, thanks to your dog today, otherwise my girl wouldn't know what she would have done if she bit her. "
Chen Ling was still a little confused at this time, but he also saw that in addition to the big black and red dog, there was also a hunting dog lying on the ground, dying in a miserable state, and he didn't know. Was he bitten to death by a dog in the village or beaten to death by the villagers.
"Huh? What's going on, Sister-in-law Xinghua?"
"They, outsiders, are bringing their dogs into the village. My dog comes out and barks when it smells the smell. Jia Nizi followed me out to see what was going on. Who knew that their dog broke the leash and rushed towards my Jia Nizi. It was really scary.”
“Luckily your dog is here. Bian, I drove the two dogs away without saying a word, but they brought many dogs, and they started fighting in front of my house. I was really worried that your dog would suffer, so I used a shovel to help beat it a few times. , As a result, they became more and more fierce.”
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