Seeing how much the children were craving it, Mo Yuan quickly called them in.
After lining up, the younger children went in front and the older children went in the back.
Each child received two small fried fish, each about two fingers long. Although it wasn't much, every child cherished it. After thanking them, they gathered around and happily chatted.
Some people with a sweet tooth couldn't resist putting some in their mouths. The crispy and fragrant aroma of fried fish immediately filled their mouths, and they squinted their eyes in bliss.
Others would simply hold the food in their hands to smell it, reluctant to eat it, or after eating one, they would carefully take the other home.
Watching the group of children leave, Mo Yuan didn't say anything. That's how everyone gets through this era.
I cooked a fish soup myself tonight, and my family and even the dog ate it without a care in the world.
Mo Yuan, as if to boast, sniffed the air and said to everyone, "How is it? Delicious, right? You tell me, if this were for sale, I'm sure someone would buy it, wouldn't they?"
The other younger people just ate in silence, offering no response whatsoever.
Mo Youshan still raised some questions, "This tastes really good. Your skills are no worse than the master chefs in the state-run restaurants in the county. When did you learn it? More importantly, who bought it? In our rural area, nobody is willing to spend money to eat this!"
Mo Yuan naturally avoided the first question and replied, "Dad, we definitely can't sell them in the countryside. Even if you give them fish, they're all reluctant to spend money on fuel, so where would they get the spare money to buy this? But it's different in the city. Most people there are working. Don't worry, I've already chosen a place!"
Yu Xiu'e was still a little worried. "Are you alright? I'm not sure why. How about I have your second sister go with you to scout the route tomorrow?"
The second sister, Hongxia, has always been decisive and efficient in her work, sometimes even more so than men. However, Yu Xiue is still somewhat worried about her youngest son.
Mo Yuan quickly refused, saying, "No need. Gouzi and I have already agreed that we'll go check it out tomorrow. If things get too busy, not only Second Sister but everyone else in the family might have to help. When will we ever make money by earning work points from the fields?"
Mo Youshan agreed with this point. He was one of the few people in the village who knew how to do business. Although he was illiterate, he could do accounting. Sometimes, when the brigade had extra agricultural products, he would organize people to sell them. Now, he felt more and more that something was wrong. It seemed that relying solely on hard work to earn work points in the production team was really not enough.
"Okay. You should give it a try. You're young, it's the age to take risks, it's better than messing around all day, but you'd better be smart!"
After everyone finished their meal with satisfaction, Gouzi was about to leave, so Yu Xiue specially packed half a bowl of fried fish for Gouzi to take back with him!
Mo Yuan also served some extra, thinking of giving some to Lin Xue so she could get some nutrition, as she was too thin.
After leaving the house with Gouzi, Mo Yuancai said, "Gouzi, it's settled then. Come to my place first thing tomorrow morning, and we'll go together. This business is just starting, so I'll give you 50 cents a day for now. Don't think it's too little. I urgently need to earn money to marry Lin Zhiqing. I'll increase it for you later!"
Gouzi quickly said, "Brother, what are you saying? I'm just helping you out. I can also learn something new and gain some skills. How can I ask for money? Besides, 50 cents is a lot. Our survival team's captain only gets 10 yuan a month! I don't have anywhere to spend money. You can keep it for now. If you can marry Lin Zhiqing, our family will be proud!"
Mo Yuan patted Gouzi on the shoulder. "Alright, I didn't misjudge you. Work hard with me, and I guarantee you'll make money too, and you'll marry a beautiful wife! Here's fifty cents for you, it's a deal! Work until noon, come back in the afternoon, it won't stop you from setting traps to catch fish!"
The dog was overjoyed and took his bowl home to tell his mother the good news!
Mo Yuan, carrying a bowl of fried fish, walked eastward toward the educated youth settlement!
As darkness fell, Mo Yuanshen, taking advantage of the night, stumbled his way to the entrance of the educated youth settlement.
Just as he was about to go inside, a sound came from the courtyard, which caught Mo Yuan's attention.
"Lin Xue, what are you thinking? How could you... Even if you want to get married, you can't settle down in the countryside and marry that scoundrel! We're going back to the city in a few days, don't be foolish!"
“Cui Hao, you know my situation, right? I don’t want to go back to the city! Since I didn’t die and was even saved by Mo Yuan, I accept my fate…”
"No way! Why are you accepting your fate? I've advised you so many times, but it's all been for nothing. You absolutely cannot marry that bastard Mo Yuan. I know you don't want to go home because someone will force you to marry an even bigger bastard old man. If you really want to get married, fine, I'll marry you after you go back to the city. That way, your family won't be able to do anything about it. It's better than you spending your whole life farming in the countryside, right?"
"Cui Hao, what are you saying? Didn't I tell you? It's impossible for us. It's either marry someone else or die. Didn't you say that? Now I've chosen to marry Mo Yuan. Stop talking. Whatever the outcome, I'll accept it. This is my fate!"
"Lin Xue, why are you doing this to me? Don't you understand my feelings? All these years, how come you're not as good as that scoundrel Mo Yuan? I beg you, come with me! I don't mind that you've been with him..."
"You're spouting nonsense about good and evil! Let go of me! Let go of my hand... Help!"
Mo Yuan couldn't hold back any longer. He put the bowl aside, rushed forward, and punched Cui Hao in the face!
Mo Yuan had disliked that bastard for a long time. It was he who started the trouble at noon today, which made things escalate!
In her previous life, Lin Xue wrote to herself that the old man she had just married treated her well, but it was this Cui Hao who, unable to get what he wanted, turned to hatred and spread rumors about Lin Xue and Mo Yuan, exaggerating the situation!
This ruined Lin Xue's reputation, leading to the tragedy that followed!
Now, from the conversation we just had, we know that he also knew some things about Lin Xue, and that he often manipulated her, saying things like she either had to marry a farmer from the mountains or commit suicide.
It seems he can't escape responsibility for Lin Xue jumping into the river today; it's not like he orchestrated it himself and was planning to play the hero.
Did you accidentally ruin it?
Otherwise, why would he react so strongly?!
Now that he still dared to pull and tug at Lin Xue, all the old and new grudges converged in this one punch, instantly slamming Cui Hao to the ground!
Still not satisfied, Mo Yuan went up and kicked him twice more!
Damn it, I knew you were a bastard, you were a piece of trash! How dare you touch my woman?
Still trying to poach our employees?!
I'll let you dig!
Cui Hao's painful screams finally woke up the frightened Lin Xue and also woke up the few remaining educated youths in the room!
It took everyone working together to pull Mo Yuan away!
Everyone gasped as they helped Cui Hao, who was groaning on the ground, to his feet.
That was too ruthless!
Not to mention the footprints all over his body,
Cui Hao was beaten so badly his face was swollen like a pig's head, and one of his front teeth was knocked out. With half of his face swollen, he could barely speak.
"Waaaah... Why is Mao using this big nest?"
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