Xiao Jianping's eyes also showed longing, "I hope so."

"That day will come."

Having said that, Li Xu felt embarrassed to continue this topic.

I quickly started chatting with them about other things.

In the evening, after everyone got home.

Li Mei came up to Li Xu and asked, "Have you bought the watch?"

Li Xu nodded and said, "I bought it."

Then he took off the watch and handed it over.

Li Mei took a look and said, "Brother, how about lending me this watch for a few days?"

Li Xu said without hesitation, "Okay, you can wear it first, and give it to me when you've worn it enough."

To be honest, Li Xu didn't care about this watch.

The only thing he needed a watch for now was to tell the time.

Hearing Li Xu say this, Li Mei quickly handed the watch to him again, "Okay, I know you are generous, you should keep it for yourself."

After Li Xu took it, it was soon taken away by someone else to look at.

Among them, Li Jiakang is particularly special.

When it was passed to him, he was reluctant to let go...

In the end, it was Sun Xiu who spoke up, and he reluctantly returned the watch to Li Xu.

After dinner, Sun Xiu wanted to go to her mother's house to deliver food and tell them the good news.

Li Jiakang nodded and was about to go with them.

Seeing this, Li Xu quickly told everyone about the robbers.

Everyone looked at each other in confusion.

Then Li Xu said, "Mom, let's go tomorrow. Tomorrow I'll have a gun in my hand, and we can use it for self-defense and feel at ease."

Although everyone didn't know where Li Xu got his food, when they heard there were robbers, they all felt that he needed to get a gun for self-defense.

Li Jiakang sneered, "You're talking about someone else's family."

"Um?"

Li Jiakang's words stunned everyone.

Li Ping also asked, "Dad, do we have any at home?"

Li Jiakang smiled complacently, "Of course."

Li Ping was even more surprised. "Why didn't I know?"

Everyone looked at each other and said that they didn't know about this.

Li Jiakang glanced at Sun Xiu, and when she nodded, he explained, "Back then, the county wasn't peaceful, so I asked someone to get me a gun for self-defense. I never used it, though, so we never talked about it."

Everyone: ...

Then Sun Xiu asked Li Jiakang to go back to the house and get the gun.

Li Xu was also stunned when he saw it.

Nothing else, this gun is the Mauser he is most familiar with...

I was also very puzzled. If I had known that I had this gun at home, why would I ask others for it?

Everyone took the gun, looked at it, and then returned it to Li Jiakang.

Li Jiakang glanced at Li Xu and said, "So, now we can go."

Li Xu also smiled and nodded repeatedly, "I can go, of course I can go."

Then everyone discussed it again and felt a little uneasy about just the two of them going, so they asked Li Xu to go as well.

Li Ping stayed at home to look after the others.

Then the three of them took one of the bags of grain that Hu Guilan had distributed in the afternoon and went to the countryside.

On the way, Li Jiakang was still asking Li Xu, "Can you use a gun?"

"Yes."

"Okay then, you take the gun and I'll take the food."

After saying that, he took the food from Li Xu's hand and handed him the gun.

After Li Xu took the gun, he put it on his waist.

While walking, I was also carefully observing the surrounding situation.

There's no way. The robber the man encountered yesterday was relatively "moral". He only took things and didn't kill anyone.

But Li Xu couldn't guarantee that the robber he would encounter would be such a "moral" one.

Food is a small matter, but getting injured or losing your life is a big deal.

So we can only be vigilant.

Fortunately, everything was safe along the way.

Arrived safely at Mrs. Sun's house.

The arrival of the three people was once again warmly welcomed by everyone in the Sun family.

After drinking a sip of water, Sun Xiu handed over the food first.

This time, everyone stopped refusing and accepted the food directly.

Then Sun Xiu coughed, and after noticing everyone's gazes, he turned to his two younger brothers and said, "The matter I told you last time has come to fruition."

Li Xu's two uncles looked at each other and asked in disbelief, "Sister, are you talking about that?"

Sun Xiu nodded and said with feigned reserve, "Well, but we only have one spot this time. You two should discuss who should go first."

Li Xu felt amused when he saw Sun Xiu's expression. He didn't know who was so excited before.

After receiving a positive answer, the two of them stood up excitedly and could hardly speak clearly.

Uncle Sun even accidentally broke the bowl he was using to drink water from.

When others saw them like this, they were also confused.

So Old Lady Sun started asking them.

In the end, it was Sun Xiu who told the story again.

The others were so excited that they couldn't sit still.

Old Mrs. Sun asked repeatedly, "My daughter, are you telling the truth? Are you lying to me?"

After receiving a positive response again.

Old Mrs. Sun and her two daughters-in-law all burst into tears.

After waiting for a while, I saw that everyone's mood had calmed down.

Sun Xiu continued, "You should discuss who to give this spot to first. Those who didn't get a spot this time will be given one next time there's a spot available."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's expressions became hesitant.

Old Mrs. Sun looked at Li Jiakang, seeming to want to say something but stopping herself.

Li Jiakang naturally understood what she meant. "Mom, don't worry. I have no objection to this matter. This is something we discussed between the two of us. Besides, we have already obtained a work quota for my brother."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present looked at Li Jiakang and his wife in surprise.

Except for Li Xu's two uncles.

Apparently, Sun Xiu had told them about this last time.

After receiving Li Jiakang's reply, it was Old Lady Sun who made the final decision. "Let's give this spot to Gouzi first. He's not young anymore. Once he gets a job, it will be easier for him to find a wife in the city."

Then he looked at Uncle Sun and said, "Second brother, don't blame Mom. I'm sorry for letting you down this time."

Uncle Sun was also relieved and shook his head repeatedly, "Mom, it's okay, I have no objection to your decision. Besides, didn't Big Sister say that the next spot will be mine?"

Sun Xiu quickly responded, "Yes, it will be your turn next time. Don't worry, I've already got two job openings, so getting another one won't be a big problem."

These words also gave everyone present a reassurance.

So as to avoid any resentment among everyone.

Then Sun Xiu added, "If you want this job, you have to agree to one condition."

Upon hearing this, Uncle Sun quickly asked, "Sister, we can accept any conditions, just tell us directly."

Others also followed suit, "Yes, yes, any conditions are acceptable."

"After Gouzi starts working, he has to give me 6 yuan a month for the first three years."