Gu Yunyang was unaware that Old Zheng's speech was indeed somewhat stiff.
But such a toxic substance is rarely seen.
The main problem was that Gu Ergou took the cowherd's job but didn't go to the cowshed, thus harming the cows he loved.
Gu Hanping had a cold face. Although it was late at night and there were no lights, making it difficult to see clearly, Liu the widow could still feel the temperature drop around her.
"Don't talk about those irrelevant things. Since Gu Ergou was given the cowherd job, he had to take it by force himself."
The cattle in this cowshed must be taken good care of. Widow Liu, I told you last time that the favors you owed have, to say the least, been repaid.
There's a limit to taking advantage. Besides, this is the most important and precious property of the brigade; you don't want to know the consequences if it's damaged even slightly.
Gu Hanping's tone made Widow Liu dare not say anything more.
Gu Hanping scolded again, "Aren't you going to wake Gu Ergou up? Do you think I want to come to your house so late at night?"
Widow Liu then turned around awkwardly and went to call Gu Ergou.
A voice came from the side: "Is that the captain? What's going on so late at night?"
This was the voice of Gu Ergou's eldest uncle, Gu Shimin. Gu Shichuan, who was standing next to him, had also gotten up and walked over holding a kerosene lamp.
Not all team members have this flashlight at home.
Flashlights are expensive, and the size D batteries that need to be replaced frequently are also not cheap.
Gu Yunyang had asked at the supply and marketing cooperative last time, and it cost one yuan and twenty cents per section.
A flashlight requires two sections; who in an ordinary household would be willing to use that?
After Gu Hanping finished explaining the situation, he thought that he might need to call for more people later. Gu Yunyang's plan was to make a big fuss late at night so that these team members wouldn't covet the position again next time.
So Gu Hanping said, "Shimin, Shichuan, it's good that you two are up too. Come along with us later. Gu Ergou is determined to take over the cowherd's job, and he didn't even go to the cowshed tonight. If the cows starve, can your family afford to compensate them?"
It's still the busy farming season, and cattle are the most important production tool.
After the busy farming season ends, even clearing land requires the help of oxen.
Otherwise, if we rely solely on manpower, how can we possibly manage?
Even if it's exhausting, I'll work myself to death.
Gu Shimin and Gu Shichuan looked rather grim; they had also heard about what happened that afternoon.
I already felt it wasn't very good.
Gu Ergou has no idea how to raise cattle.
That educated youth, Gu, although he came from the capital, should theoretically not know how to raise cattle.
But they're kept looking very healthy and energetic.
But they didn't expect that Gu Ergou would take the job and not go to the cowshed.
That kid!
Gu Shimin clenched his fists.
"What are you doing? It's so late at night, why aren't you sleeping?"
Gu Ergou came out yawning; he had been dragged out of bed by Widow Liu.
It was late at night, and he was so asleep he could barely keep his eyes open; he had no desire to get up at all.
Gu Shimin punched him: "I told you to sleep, you might as well just sleep yourself to death."
Take on as much work as your capabilities allow.
This cow is not something you can mess with!
Let's not drag those two families into this.
"Uncle, what are you doing?"
"What are you doing? I'll beat you to death."
Gu Shimin moved with resentment, and Widow Liu stepped forward to protect her son, while Gu Ergou hurriedly dodged.
Gu Shichuan chimed in from the side.
For a moment, the scene became somewhat chaotic.
Gu Yunyang found it somewhat ridiculous. Did Gu Shimin really want to beat his nephew?
Perhaps I have a slight idea.
But this was also a preemptive strike, an attempt to reduce Gu Ergou's responsibility.
I hit him, and the captain still has the nerve to punish me?
It's truly pitiful how this shows the deep affection and concern of an elder.
Gu Hanping understood perfectly well, and immediately sighed, "Alright, stop fighting. Let's hurry up and go check on the cowshed. Gu Shimin, you two brothers should come along too; we might need you to make the trip later."
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