Luckily, I reminded the fat man to bring a shovel before leaving, otherwise I would have had to go back to get it, which would have caused a lot of trouble. I picked up the shovel and started digging behind the big rock.
The soil was loose, and with one shovelful, I could feel the roe deer underneath. I quickly pulled it out, and the roe deer had already suffocated to death.
The fat man took out a broom and swept the roe deer. Good heavens, it weighed at least sixty jin (30 kg). He was really honest. He took out one hundred and twenty yuan, then thought for a moment and added five yuan. This business should continue for a long time.
The two men worked together to lift the roe deer onto the tricycle. Yan Xiaoqiang carefully put the money away and said, "Master Pang, we have guests at home today, so we won't invite you to our house for dinner. We'll invite you next time."
The portly man waved his hand, "Next time, next time. I need to sell this roe deer as soon as possible so we can celebrate the New Year. I don't have time to eat."
Watching the tricycle chug away, Yan Xiaoqiang filled the hole and headed home. One hundred and twenty-five! He'd struck it rich!
Tomorrow I'll go to town to buy candy for Nan Nan, a few toys, and some hair ties and ribbons. I'll also buy some snacks for my mother and a pair of shoes for Cui Hua.
Upon entering the house, his smile faded somewhat. Only the second son and his wife, along with their two children, were in the main room. Where were his mother, Cuihua, and Nannan?
When Yan Erqiang saw Yan Xiaoqiang return, he stood up and said, "Mother is in your room watching over Nannan, and your sister-in-law is cooking in the kitchen."
Upon hearing the word "cooking," Yan Xiaoqiang glanced at Cai Min. Why was this woman sitting here instead of cooking? Did she really think she was some kind of wealthy landlord?
When Yan Xiaoqiang gave her such an obvious look, Cai Min almost choked. It's not that I don't want to go to the kitchen, it's that your future daughter-in-law won't let me in!
Yan Xiaoqiang didn't care about Cai Min's thoughts. He went to the kitchen to wash his hands and face. This was something that everyone in the Yan family had to do now, otherwise Nan Nan wouldn't let him hug her.
When Cuihua saw her husband come in, her eyes lit up. Seeing his wife's nervous look, Yan Xiaoqiang was satisfied and nodded. It was done.
Cuihua felt relieved and began to focus on cooking: braised rabbit meat, some steamed buns, and a few stir-fried dishes. Today's afternoon meal was ready.
Xuemei is working with rabbit skin. This stuff needs to be cleaned properly, then soaked in alkaline water several times, washed clean and dried before she can make a rabbit skin hat for Nannan.
After entering his room, Yan Liqiang closed the door and handed 125 yuan to Grandma Yan. "Mom, here you go. Take this money and buy some candy for Nannan tomorrow."
Looking at the stack of money in her hand, Grandma Yan smiled so broadly that her eyes disappeared. "I'm saving it up for Nan Nan's dowry."
Yan Xiaoqiang was a little annoyed. "My mother is really something. How old is she? Why is she getting married? Oh well, let's go check out the private plot in the back."
Voices came from the southwest and north of the door. The two boys were very excited today. They had caught a big carp that was 70 centimeters long. Goodness, it must weigh at least ten pounds.
Cuihua and Xuemei ran out of the kitchen. The fish was still thrashing about. Judging from Beinan and Xinan's soaking wet appearance, they must have gone into the water to catch the fish.
Cuihua was so distressed that tears streamed down her face. In such cold weather, Xuemei didn't hesitate and quickly took out the bathtub and poured in hot water. Fortunately, Nannan was clean and there was always hot water in the house.
Cuihua placed the fish in the corner of the kitchen, quickly found some clean clothes, and let the two of them take a hot bath in the kitchen.
The excitement was driven away by the cold, and the two of them indeed felt the power of the cold. They kept sneezing, and Cuihua hurriedly went to make ginger tea.
After a period of chaos, the two brothers huddled on the kang (a heated brick bed) drinking ginger tea. Once their stomachs were warm, their whole bodies felt warm. Knowing that Nan Nan had fallen asleep, the two brothers lowered their voices considerably.
Bei Nan, with her sharp eyes, noticed the cups in Yan Zheng and Yan Ge's hands, picked them up, and smelled them; they smelled of malted milk powder.
He snorted and said, "As expected of a rich landlord. While we're catching fish in icy water, they're hiding in a warm house drinking malted milk powder."
Southwest was also unsettled this time, looking at her mother with a wronged expression. Cuihua had no idea that Grandma Yan would make malted milk powder for the two boys, and she was also a little stunned.
Grandma Yan came out of the house, unlocked the door, took out some malted milk powder and handed it to Cuihua: "Go make a few cups, you should drink some too."
Cuihua felt a little heartbroken; this was her own daughter's. But she would never object to Grandma Yan's words. She took the malted milk powder and went into the kitchen.
Xuemei was the first to disagree, "Mother, just make two cups for Beinan and Xinan. They did a great job today."
Cuihua was undecided, so Xuemei whispered, "Mother, we can drink whenever we want after they leave. There's no rush."
Cuihua nodded and said, "Let's make four cups. You and Dongnan are children too."
Xuemei nodded, saying she would give him a drink when Dongnan returned. As soon as she spoke, Dongnan arrived with a basket in his hand. Today, he had gone to the village ancestral hall to burn paper money in place of his grandmother.
Xuemei carried four cups of malted milk powder into the main room. Southwest and North South couldn't wait to pick them up and drink them. Mmm, so delicious!
Southeast brought the malted milk powder to the room and handed it to his grandmother: "Grandma, all the paper was burned today, so don't worry. Here, drink it."
Grandma Yan nodded, picked up the cup and took a sip. Ah, it's so delicious! No wonder it's so expensive. She handed the cup to Dongnan: "Good boy, take it and drink it. You've had your milk."
Southeast disagreed, "Grandma, it's just a cup of malted milk powder. When your grandson makes money, I'll let you take a bath in malted milk powder."
Grandma Yan chuckled. "Silly child, you're talking nonsense. Malted milk powder is so precious, you can't even bear to drink a sip, let alone soak in it for a bath."
Southeast's eyes were firm; he was determined to give his grandmother, parents, and Nannan a good life. Grandma Yan nodded with a sense of satisfaction; all her children were good.
Nan Nan slept very well, without even a dream. When she opened her eyes, she saw her older brother and grandmother sitting beside her, talking softly. After yawning, she got up.
Grandma Yan quickly fed the malted milk powder in her hand to Nan Nan. Malted milk powder? Nan Nan had never drunk this stuff before, and she slowly savored it.
Grandma Yan smiled with satisfaction as she watched the little girl delicately drink the malted milk powder. The little fairy's upbringing was truly excellent; even such a precious thing was nothing special to her.
Unlike the two naughty boys in the second son's family, who are like reincarnated starving ghosts, they'll gobble up anything that looks good. Sigh, what a bad wife! She's even corrupting the boys.
The sound of firecrackers could already be heard sporadically in the village. Looking at the sky, it was time to set out a feast to worship the ancestors. A large wild boar's head was placed neatly in the center of the table.
One dish after another was served: wild boar meat, wild boar trotters, wild rabbit, pheasant stewed with mushrooms, big carp, scrambled eggs with sausage, as well as white rice and steamed buns made from mixed flour.
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