When Yu Chengyuan heard his father say that his elder brother was not in the house, his heart skipped a beat. He couldn't help but wonder: Could it be that his elder brother secretly went back to the coal mine?
The moment the thought crossed his mind, he immediately dismissed it, thinking that his older brother wouldn't do such a thing!
After all, leaving without saying goodbye to his family is not in line with his personality.
Since my elder brother made a promise to the family yesterday, he can't just leave without a word.
Besides, even if my older brother were to sneak off to work at the coal mine, he would leave behind some message.
At this moment, the two uncles and two cousins also began to get anxious. They speculated about the eldest brother's whereabouts, their faces full of worry.
Seeing this, Yu Chengyuan quickly reassured everyone, saying, "Brother might have gone to the outhouse. Don't worry, I'll go check on him."
After saying that, he got up to go to the outhouse to check.
Just as Yu Chengyuan was about to go to the outhouse, the door was suddenly pushed open, and his elder brother Yu Pingan walked in carrying a fish basket.
He was beaming with joy, completely oblivious to the worries of everyone in the room.
Seeing everyone's expressions, Yu Pingan immediately understood. He quickly and sincerely apologized to everyone: "Oh dear, you don't think I secretly went to the coal mine, do you?"
I'm sorry to have worried everyone.
Then, he happily told everyone, "I went to the river to catch fish. Look, I caught a really big bighead carp, a big flatfish, and a turtle!"
It looks like it weighs five or six pounds!
"Wow, it's huge!"
As he spoke, he placed the fish basket on the ground, displaying his 'trophies'.
Seeing that their eldest brother was safe and sound and had brought back so many treasures, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Everyone crowded around to look at the fish and turtles in the fish basket, and the atmosphere inside the room became relaxed and cheerful.
"Brother, why did you go fishing so early in the morning without saying a word?"
Looking at the still fresh, live fish, Yu Chengyuan thought to himself that his older brother was really lucky.
This bighead carp isn't cheap!
Its stewed tofu is especially delicious.
There are also flatfish; flatfish are delicious whether steamed or braised.
And that big turtle, it weighs five or six pounds, it looks quite old.
He'll ask both canteens if they want it; if not, he'll take it to the hotel or a state-run restaurant.
There were still state-run restaurants at that time.
"I woke up very early this morning, and since it was still early, I thought I'd try my luck. I didn't expect to be so lucky."
There are still plenty of crayfish, Chengyuan. Show off your skills at lunch today; it'll be perfect for having your uncles, second uncles, Chuyi, and Guyu eat here.
Yu Pingan said with a smile.
Okay, no problem.
Uncles, please stay and wait for me to come back for dinner.
It's getting late, my brother and I are heading to the county town.
"I won't stay with you any longer."
They're about to set off.
"We won't stay for dinner; we still have a lot of chores to do at home!"
Pan Dachui spoke first.
Don't even mention doing chores; you can't stay even if there's no work to do at home.
How much more food would the four people who stayed behind have to eat!
My younger sister's family recently separated, and they were already struggling financially.
"Big brother, second brother, you should stay here!"
It just so happens that I need to clear some wasteland in my yard and behind the house to grow vegetables, and Cuiping also suggested clearing out the land by the river to grow vegetables.
"Your arrival is perfect for giving me a hand."
Yu Dazhu deliberately made up an excuse to keep them for lunch.
When the Pan brothers heard that they were going to clear the land, they immediately agreed.
So she said to her son, "On the first day of the lunar month and the Grain Rain season, you two go home and tell your mother that we'll be going back after lunch."
"We're here to help your aunt clear the land."
So my eldest and second cousins went back home; the chores at home couldn't be left undone!
Therefore, not all of them can be kept.
Yu Chengyuan and his elder brother packed the vegetables in baskets at home, then the two brothers pushed the cart and set off in the morning dew.
The vegetables we received today were more than ten kilograms more than what we ordered, but not by much; most of them were the same quantity as on the list.
The two first arrived at the back door of the hospital cafeteria, where Wang Yuanchao came out personally.
A follower was with him, pushing a wooden cart.
One glance at Yu Ping'an revealed that he was Yu Chengyuan's older brother, as the two brothers did bear some resemblance.
Yu Chengyuan quickly introduced, "Minister Wang, this is my brother, Yu Ping'an."
Wang Yuanchao nodded, "Okay, put the food from our cafeteria on the cart."
Then you come in, and your brother can keep watch outside.
The vegetables were moved quickly.
Yu Chengyuan then asked, "Minister Wang, I have some eels, a bighead carp, and a large flatfish here. Would you like some?"
He didn't ask if he wanted the big turtle, because he had already given him one yesterday.
He definitely doesn't need it anymore, and besides, the turtle is too big; he probably wouldn't want to part with it.
He didn't mention the pheasants and rabbits either, as he planned to sell them elsewhere.
Wang Yuanchao hesitated for a moment, then said, "Give me a flatfish, I'll give it to you at the market price, two yuan a pound."
Come in with me to pay the bill!
"Okay, thank you, Minister Wang."
Yu Chengyuan gave his elder brother some instructions and then followed Minister Wang inside.
Minister Wang's Office
"Xiaoyu, you did a great job. The vegetables are very fresh. I'm quite satisfied."
The vegetables I ordered yesterday, according to the state-run market prices...
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