Idle Chats in the 60s

Jiang Mengxue dreamed that she would return to several decades ago. She decisively sold all her property and filled the warehouse space of the bracelet left by her grandmother.

When Gu Qingbe...

Chapter 407 Borrowing a Bicycle to Pick Up the Bride

But when Jiang Mengxue was pregnant, she rarely went to other brigades to treat other people's illnesses. Others went to the Feiyue Brigade Health Center for treatment.

Jiang Mengxue nodded and said that she could ride her bicycle to see patients as long as the place was not too far.

“Many people in our team came to see your father, wanting him to discuss this with your captain.

People in our team also go to your clinic for medical treatment, and we pay the food or money we give to your team every year.

But your father planned to ask you first when you come back, what do you think?"

Jiang's mother remembered what her old man had said when he came back, and decided to tell her daughter first.

Jiang Mengxue didn't have any objection.

If you are too busy, you can find a few more people to help.

"I understand. I don't have any objection to this matter. I'll go back and tell my uncle. I think he'll have no objection.

But my dad still has to discuss the specifics with him."

The two brigades had discussed this matter.

For example, how much money can be given in a year.

Or it can be determined based on the number of times you see the doctor and the amount of medication you take.

Every time the Taoyuan Brigade members go to the doctor, a separate bill is kept and settled at the end of the year or at some other time.

These all need to be discussed by both sides.

Jiang Mengxue didn't go anywhere in the afternoon.

Mother Jiang went to help Aunt Jiang cut wedding characters.

How can a wedding be without the color red?

In the evening, Jiang Mengxue killed two fish while everyone was still asleep and planned to make a braised fish.

There are some green peppers and tofu in it.

If you want the fish to not have a fishy smell, you must take good care of the surface membrane and the fish belly.

Also, add more oil for frying.

Jiang Mengxue likes fried fish with crispy skin the most.

I didn’t use the oil at home, I just poured some oil out from the space.

After frying the fish, pour out the excess oil and put it back into the cooking space.

The novel is slowly stewing, with a pot of steamed buns steaming on top.

The first group to come back were a group of children. They all knew that they would have meat at home tonight, so as the sun set, they hurried home.

Although I can’t eat it yet, I am happy to sit around the pot and smell the aroma.

Tonight, except for Jiang Dongmei and Jiang Mengxue, everyone else is gathered at home.

From now on, this kind of situation will probably only happen during the Chinese New Year.

The family sat at two tables and the children ate their own food.

Father Jiang was very pleased to see the younger generations enjoying their meal so much.

In order to make the children at home eat better, sometimes I don’t know the clear distinction between public and private, and I don’t know whether it is right or wrong.

Jiang Mengxue asked about the meeting held by their team leader.

Father Jiang was a little surprised and didn't understand why his daughter was interested in this.

"I heard from the commune leaders that many areas in the south were severely affected by disasters, and this year's harvest is much worse than before.

So we're hoping our harvest here can improve a bit, and maybe we'll even have to ship food from the north."

Jiang's father was also worried, because the grain production in Taoyuan Brigade was actually quite good.

At least everyone can eat until they are 70% to 80% full, and no one has ever starved to death.

But if the proportion of public grain payment increases this year, they themselves will not have enough to eat.

"No matter what, we must ensure that everyone has food to eat and no one should starve to death.

Supporting the country is the duty of every citizen, but it does not conflict with protecting our own lives.

I have asked the accountant to do the statistics to provide maximum support to the country. We just need to have someone to stutter, and this is all I can do.

If the higher-ups are dissatisfied, the worst that can happen is that my position as team leader will be over.

You brothers and sisters are all more promising than each other, and you don’t need any help from me.

I’m old now, so it doesn’t make any difference whether the captain does it or not.”

Father Jiang felt a little emotional, as he had wanted to lead everyone to a better life.

But now the policies are getting stricter every year, and the economic situation is still not good.

Jiang's mother did not object to his decision.

I am busy with team matters all day long. I leave work the earliest and leave work the latest.

Sometimes I can’t sleep all night because I’m worried about things in the fields.

If Jiang's mother were to tell her, the team leader position should be left to the young people.

Young people are smart, courageous and energetic.

Mr. Jiang is almost sixty years old, how could he still have that kind of energy?

Jiang Mengxue saw that her father knew what was going on, so she didn't say anything.

As for whether he becomes the team leader or not, it really doesn’t matter to his family.

Could it be that his family is short of those few dollars now?

It seems that the day is almost over.

I guess it will be the autumn harvest time soon after Erhe gets married.

"I heard from my aunt that the Erhe brothers went up the mountain to set traps. I wonder if they got any results?"

Jiang's mother shook her head and said, "I guess it's uncertain. It's getting harder and harder to catch prey in the mountains this year.

There are hardly any pheasants or rabbits at the foot of the mountain; they must have all run back up into the mountains."

In the past, people would occasionally trap rabbits in the mountains, but this year I have hardly seen any.

Jiang Mengxue was puzzled. Is it difficult? Her dog Dahei never came back empty-handed after going up the mountain.

Even the little ones didn't seem to feel any pressure to go hunting in the mountains.

However, Jiang Mengxue didn't say anything that would make people hate her.

It's not dark yet, and after dark, Dahei should come back with the little ones.

Jiang Mengxue told it not to bring back prey at dawn when there were many people around.

So it only moves after dark, and spends the rest of the time playing in the mountains.

Sure enough, after they all finished their meal, the women washed the pots and dishes, and the men covered the firewood they had chopped today with hay to prevent it from being wetted by dew at night.

At this time, several big black cats came in from outside with prey in their mouths.

No one else dared to move. Jiang Mengxue stepped forward, took the prey from their mouths, and threw it on the ground at the kitchen door.

Although Dahei never bites people, no one dares to snatch food from its mouth.

Jiang Dachun pulled some hay and put it in the kitchen, and let them sleep there at night.

"Mom, see how we clean them up. I took a few to my aunt's house today. We can keep these at home and eat them during the autumn harvest."

Jiang's mother nodded, and the sisters-in-law were also very happy. They rushed to the kitchen to boil water to remove the hair.

You have to take advantage of the good weather to dry it in the sun, otherwise the meat will not keep well.

Jiang Mengxue walked up and touched Dahei's belly. Knowing that they came back after eating, she didn't care anymore.

Erhe came to our house in the evening and borrowed bicycles to use for the wedding reception tomorrow. He was asked to push both bicycles.

Jiang Mengxue also brought a few big red flowers, one for the bride and groom to pin on their chests, and two big ones to tie to the front of the bicycle.

As soon as people see it, they know it is a bicycle for picking up the bride.

"Brother, come with me to pick up the bride tomorrow."

As Jiang's uncle, his father decided not to go, as the relatives at home still wanted him to entertain them, so Erhe asked their brigade secretary to go with him.

Jiang Daqiu walked up to Erhe with a smile, patted his shoulder and said, "Don't worry, your brother is getting married, and I will make it beautiful for you.

Tomorrow no one can stop you from bringing the bride home, hahahaha!!!"