Zeng Wenjuan carried her backpack and headed in the direction everyone was going. Today was market day, and although people were not allowed to buy or sell, there was a street where people could exchange things.

As the year draws to a close, every village has a good harvest, and the public grain and the New Year pigs have been slaughtered. Everyone takes out the extra things at home to exchange for other things. If they can't exchange them, they can also exchange them with money.

As soon as he arrived at the market, Goudan was attracted by the strings of candied haws.

"Do you want to eat it? If so, I'll give you money to buy two skewers yourself." Zeng Wenjuan bent down and said to Goudan with a smile.

When Goudan heard this, his eyes lit up: "Yes...I want to eat it." Each word became more and more urgent, as if he was afraid that Zeng Wenjuan would go back on her word.

Zeng Wen'an took out a one-dollar bill from his pocket and said, "Now take the money and go buy some candied haws!"

Goudan took the money and ran towards the candied haws seller with a smile on his face. He had some fat on his body and was wearing fashionable clothes, so he looked quite cute when he ran.

Zeng Wenjuan followed behind Goudan, where he could see her as soon as he turned around. At this time, with so many people around, who could tell who was a good person and who was a human trafficker!

"Grandpa, I want two strings of candied haws." Goudan handed over the money.

The old man looked at Goudan and smiled happily. He imitated his tone and said, "Oh! You want to eat candied haws? I'll get them for you!"

Goudan took the two strings of candied haws and without even waiting for the change he was thinking about going back to find Zeng Wenjuan.

"Little boy, you haven't taken the money yet!" the old man shouted loudly holding the change.

Zeng Wenjuan took the money and said, "I'm sorry! My child only thinks about food when he sees it."

"Mom, this string of candied haws is yours. If it tastes good, let's buy one for Dad when we go back!" Goudan said happily.

Zeng Wenjuan pinched Goudan's nose lovingly: "You! You only know how to eat. Did you ask how much the candied haws cost? You don't even know if there is change."

"Mom, I'm still young and I can't count yet!" Goudan leaned on Zeng Wenjuan's legs and said coquettishly.

Zeng Wenjuan's anger subsided immediately. She wasn't that angry in the first place, she just thought Goudan was too careless. However, his initiative to buy snacks and socialize with others was the first step in his growth.

"Let's go! Let's see if there are any rapeseeds suitable for planting now." Zeng Wenjuan said while holding Goudan's hand.

Along the way, people were exchanging vegetables for their homes. Some people planted more radishes, some people planted more cabbages, it was just a good opportunity to exchange and change the taste.

Zeng Wenjuan saw a lot of seeds on a stall. She took Goudan’s hand and squatted down to ask: “What kind of seeds are these? How do I change them?”

"I have peaches, cherries, leeks, cucumbers, lettuce, cabbage, cauliflower, eggplant, garlic, and ginger seeds. I can sell you a little of each for one dollar. If you don't buy two of each for one dollar, I won't sell them to you." The old lady said angrily.

"Is it guaranteed to grow?" Zeng Wenjuan was afraid that if the crops didn't grow well, her money would be wasted.

"That's for sure. But you can't blame me if you can't grow it. After all, it's your lack of skills, and it has nothing to do with my things." The old lady said with a particularly bad temper.

After hesitating for a long time, Zeng Wenjuan decided that there were seeds for sale here. She thought that her farming skills were not that bad, so she spent one dollar to buy the seeds.

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Then she saw someone selling cotton and red cloth, so she walked over and asked, "How do you want to exchange the cotton and cloth?"

"We only exchange for money, but of course we would also accept food. This is a year's supply of cloth and cotton stored in our family," the female comrade said with some worry.

"Then why are you selling things now that you have stored them for such a long time?" Zeng Wenjuan was a little puzzled. Things that have been stored for such a long time must be useful, so why would they be sold?

"Originally these were my dowry, but before the marriage I found out that their family never told the truth, so I called off the marriage. Now we have to pay them 30 yuan in compensation." The girl said uncomfortably and indifferently.

Zeng Wenjuan felt a little melancholy after hearing this. Marriage is a hurdle in life. If you choose well, it is like a carp leaping over the dragon gate. If you choose badly, it is like repaying a debt from the previous life in this life.

"Okay, I'll take them all. They'll be perfect for making new clothes for my son to wear during the New Year." Zeng Wenjuan said generously.

After buying cloth and cotton, she saw someone exchanging meat and ribs, so Zeng Wenjuan bought some as well. Then she went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some fruit and went home.

When passing the guard post, Zeng Wenjuan was stopped by someone.

"Sister-in-law, someone said he was here to see Captain Zhao. See if you recognize this person," said the soldier.

Then a man came out of the room. Zeng Wenjuan was surprised and said, "Huzi, why did you come to the army without telling anyone?"

"I'm sorry! I wanted to say hello to you, but I had so many things to carry and they were in a hurry, so I forgot." Zhao Hu said a little embarrassedly.

Zeng Wenjuan didn't say anything when she heard this: "Then take your things and come home with me! It's easy to disturb other people's work here."

Zhao Hu went into the house and took out the bags, then followed Zeng Wenjuan into the family compound. He looked at the tall buildings around him and said happily, "It's great here. We can live in high-rise buildings. It would be great if everyone could live in high-rise buildings."

"You're going to join the army in the future, so do your best. If you can live in a house like this, you might even be able to invite the village chief uncle and Aunt Yujuan to live with you and enjoy the good life!" Zeng Wenjuan praised.

Zhao Hu felt a little embarrassed by the praise.

"Jianguo, look who's here." Zeng Wenjuan shouted loudly as she entered the room.

Xiao Lin carried Zhao Jianguo to the wheelchair and pushed him out. When he saw Zhao Hu, he could hardly recognize him.

"Sister Wenjuan, what's wrong with Brother Jianguo? How did his leg get injured?" Zhao Hu immediately asked excitedly.

"I was injured while on a mission, but the operation was successful. If you want to join the army, this consequence is considered light. You have to think carefully. There are no deserters in our country!" Zeng Wenjuan said to Zhao Hu.

Zhao Hu looked at Zhao Jianguo's legs, then at Zeng Wenjuan: "Okay, I've thought it through. I just want to be a soldier and defend my country. I'm willing to do anything."

"Good job." Zhao Jianguo immediately clapped his hands and cheered.

"I will be as good as Brother Jianguo. You are my role model. I have liked you very much since I was a child, and I have been learning and improving according to your example." Zhao Hu flattered him and Zhao Jianguo's smile never stopped.

"You've grown up so fast! When you came home for the New Year, you were so tiny, but now you're old enough to join the army." Zhao Jianguo lamented the speed of time.