The bicycle left a series of marks in the snow, each no wider than three fingers.
Hu Lin looked at it, feeling somewhat envious.
The good thing about bicycles is that you can get across without your feet touching the ground.
"Then I'll clear the way after breakfast." Hu Xiaoyi said to Hu Lin.
Hu Lin nodded.
They haven't been out for the past few days, and the snow is very thick at the door of the house.
The three or four centimeter high reed shoes were completely useless in such thick snow. I got my shoes wet before I had walked far.
After dinner, Hu Xiaoyi took a shovel and a broom to sweep the snow.
The snow on the road a hundred meters away had been cleared away, and the only people who wanted to go this way were the Hu family and Lao Zheng.
Every year, Mr. Zheng never goes out during the winter, so the only family he stays at home is the Hu family.
The team leader also took into consideration that they lived far away and it was inconvenient for them to travel back and forth, so he did not let Hu Xiaoyi participate in the cleaning work.
Correspondingly, if they want to go out, they can only sweep the snow themselves.
This way neither side has complaints.
But some people still envy it.
During the winter, the family walked outside every day and were so frozen that they all huddled on the kang to survive.
Snow clearing does not count as work points, and most of them only have two meals of thin porridge a day to survive.
We have to sweep the snow every few days.
On the day of snow clearing, most people were too hungry to sleep.
Therefore, how could they not envy Hu Xiaoyi for the preferential treatment he received because he lived far away?
Fortunately, Hu Xiaoyi is a hard worker all year round. After being idle for so long, he is full of energy for this activity.
Kuku worked hard to shovel the road, and in less than two hours, the road was cleared.
After sweeping with a broom, the black soil that had been buried in the snow was completely revealed.
Hu Xiaoyi put away the shovel and broom while panting, then helped Li Aihua out.
Li Aihua leaned on a crutch, and the family walked slowly on the road.
Along the way, few houses had their doors open, which saved Hu Lin from embarrassment.
Because she is also wearing a flowery cotton jacket now!
When Li Aihua took out something so representative of the times, she refused it.
But there is no way, my family is poor!
It was so cold outside that it was enough to make one's nose run and it would freeze in no time, leaving her no choice.
She has gotten used to wearing it these days, and with the lining inside, she doesn't feel cold indoors.
But it was still very cold when I went out, and I felt like the jacket was leaking air everywhere.
Only the close-fitting rabbit fur lining was still holding up, otherwise she would have shivered with cold.
The only way is to get rid of poverty and become rich!
Otherwise, she would have to go out wearing a flowery coat like this, which would ruin her image! It's too cold!
The reed shoes on my feet were also very cold.
I really can’t imagine whether her feet would have gotten frostbite if it weren’t for the rabbit fur to block the wind.
It is totally unimaginable how these people managed to survive year after year wearing reed shoes.
It's even more leaky than a jacket.
They walked slowly and it was already noon when they arrived at the village chief's house.
Yang Qing was looking out the door and saw Hu Lin and the others from a distance, running towards them in short rain boots.
"You are finally here." Yang Qing looked at Hu Lin, his eyes sparkling.
Hu Lin saw the burning gaze and simply ignored it.
Yang Qing led a few people into the yard and shouted inside: "They are coming."
The village chief came out of the hall to greet them. Seeing Li Aihua leaning on a cane, he asked with concern, "How is your foot?"
"I'm almost well. I'll be able to go out in the field soon." Li Aihua had never been treated so politely before, and her voice was trembling as she spoke.
He quickly repeated exactly what Dr. Zhao had said when he went to the health center half a month ago.
Hu Lin watched the village chief's expression from the side.
Seeing that he didn't look like he was going to blame her and that his concern for Li Aihua was genuine, she suddenly felt a little uneasy.
Could it be that he really wants to recognize his relatives?
She doesn't want to, but she's craving for a 28-inch bicycle!
Two years later, she promised Zhao Ming that she would let him see the benefits.
Then she would have to go to the county town to engage in speculation.
Otherwise, where would the money come from out of thin air? She doesn't make money.
The family had no financial resources, and the only thing she could count on was game from the mountains.
By then, she would go to the county town every day and not go to school, which would inevitably arouse suspicion.
Therefore, riding a bullock cart is not reliable.
But it’s different with a bicycle. No one can smell the smell and cause trouble for her.
Or, did she just agree reluctantly?
This way, we can save the trouble of asking the village chief for chickens and ducks in the spring of next year and asking for benefits.
My family is so poor! Sometimes you don't have to be so tough?
After a few polite words, the village chief led them into the hall.
When they were climbing a few steps, Hu Xiaoyi was considerate enough to support Li Aihua, and the village chief in front also slowed down his pace to accommodate them.
In the living room, Yang Tian poured each of them a cup of warm water with some white sugar in it.
After they drank, they were all a little surprised.
Hu Xiaoyi and Li Aihua were surprised that the village chief valued them so much, and they felt more confident that they would be recognized as relatives today.
However, Hu Lin felt that the village chief's family was really rich.
"Come on, come on, let's get ready to eat!" The village chief's wife came in with two dishes.
Following behind him was Yang Shu and Yang Tian, who had just poured the water.
Each person brought two dishes, and the village chief's wife ran to the kitchen and brought back a pot of soup.
Hu Lin looked carefully and saw no wild vegetables, but a plate of green leafy vegetables.
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