Chapter 132 Old Lai is going to play matchmaker for you!
Zhou Ye: "Now?"
"right!"
Xie Jianshe insisted!
"Ask away!"
Zhou also observed the wild boars in the distance, and said as he spoke!
While remaining vigilant about the dangers around them, Xie Jianshe asked softly, "Zhou Ye, how...did I offend you?"
I feel like you don't like me!
Xie Jianshe was straightforward, and Zhou also thought highly of him.
but……
What have you done to offend me? You'll find out in a few days!
You'll find out!
This left Xie Jianshe even more confused!
During this bewildering period, Xie Jianshe also dealt with the semi-adult wild boars that had run back. Only after all the wild boars were slaughtered did everyone breathe a sigh of relief.
Seeing the ground littered with wild boars, Xie Jianshe instructed everyone on how to tie them to wooden sticks and then carry them back in groups!
Wild boars are very heavy, with the heaviest weighing over 300 jin (approximately 150 kg).
There are still a few wild boars left. I didn't slaughter them all and take them back, after all, there's still next year! We have to keep some to grow up; we can't wipe them all out!
By the time we finished our work, it was almost dark in the afternoon, and everyone had almost finished eating. But everyone's spirits were still at their highest.
As they were preparing to descend the mountain, Xie Jianshe privately approached Zhou Ye and said, "Zhou Ye, we plan to give you two adult wild boars separately as a token of our gratitude!"
Although it's a small number, without you this time, even if we could wipe them out in one fell swoop, there would still be a lot of casualties!
"What do you think, is this okay?"
Two? Or adult wild boars?
This was indeed beyond Zhou Ye's expectations.
"Okay, you can put those two in one place for me, and I'll go get them myself!"
Xie Jianshe knew she had her own secret, so he nodded in agreement!
By the time we reached the foot of the mountain, it was already past nine o'clock at night...
The villagers all knew that there might be a good harvest today, so every household lit candles and waited for the group to return.
"Thump...thump..."
"They're back! The hunters are back!"
"Come out quickly!"
"come out!"
"You're back!"
"The meat is back!"
Some people were banging gongs, some were beating drums, and many villagers gathered at the threshing ground. Men, women, and children were so excited that they couldn't sleep.
This is meat...
During this time, Xie Jianshe gave Hei Zi a wink, and Hei Zi led his men to secretly take a side road!
The people Xie Jianshe and Hei Zi brought this time were all childhood friends, almost all of whom were very trustworthy. In addition, everyone was genuinely grateful to Zhou Ye, so they were very supportive of the benefits Zhou Ye provided.
Only if you're satisfied this time will there be a next time.
In the past, when hunting was cracked down on, a single wild boar could injure several people.
This time, the whole operation was wiped out, and no one was injured!
We have to thank Zhou Zhiqing for his help!
We are all people who know how to be grateful.
A short while later, while everyone was distracted, Kuroko and the others returned to the group!
The weather in June is extremely hot, so the pigs have to be slaughtered overnight, otherwise the meat will be stale by the next day!
Village chief Xie Youfu was so excited by the harvest that he couldn't speak for a long time.
"Okay...okay!"
"We're going to have meat to eat!"
After saying a few words, he looked around for Zhou Ye, but couldn't find him!
"Where is Zhou Zhiqing?"
Xie Jianshe replied, "Zhou Zhiqing was a great help on this hunt. It's cold in the deep mountains, so she's already gone back to rest!"
Xie Youfu nodded: "Yes, we owe a lot to Zhou Zhiqing this time."
Then he said to the villagers, “You should know how to be grateful. You should know that Zhou, the educated youth, has food and drink. Why would he risk going to the deep mountains?”
People wouldn't even bother eating wild boar meat!
"But why did they still go? It's because they understand the greater good! Their hearts are full of the development of Hongqi Village."
Seeing everyone starving, Zhou, the educated youth, felt a pang of sympathy!
"Tell me, wasn't Zhou, the educated youth, our benefactor?"
"Yes! He is our benefactor!"
"That's right, Zhou Zhiqing was the most amazing! The kindest-hearted! He was our benefactor!"
"We are grateful to the educated youth Zhou!"
"From now on, if anyone dares to say anything bad about Zhou Zhiqing, we'll kick them out!"
"That's right, we cannot tolerate anyone who has wronged Zhou Zhiqing!"
In that case, you'd almost get a huge response!
The enthusiasm of the entire village satisfied Xie Jianshe.
Xie Youfu was satisfied. That's right, this is how you repay Zhou Zhiqing's sacrifices. Otherwise, wouldn't they all be ungrateful?
"Alright, since everyone knows how to be grateful, then we'll have to slaughter the pig tonight. Those who can help, stay and lend a hand!"
Some are slaughtering pigs, some are gathering firewood...
Today is a good day. Each of our families will receive two jin of meat to satisfy our cravings, and the rest will be sold in the county town.
Let's exchange it for some food!
"Okay...okay! Waaah...I haven't tasted dumplings in so long, I definitely want to eat some white flour dumplings instead!"
"That's right, village chief, please give us some fine grains instead. Our children and elderly relatives can't take it anymore!"
"Adults can eat anything, but kids can't!"
Xie Youfu was deeply moved!
"Alright! We'll exchange some refined grains for everyone, and each family will get a share! It'll be a good improvement for everyone!"
Xie Youfu spoke with tears in his eyes; he was truly moved!
Wow, so much meat...
Next up was the exciting scene of the pig slaughter. The educated youth at the settlement couldn't sleep and went straight to watch the pig slaughter!
Bai Xue also took a basin and went out, and no one could stop her.
The entire village of Hongqi was bustling with excitement, and the children seemed tireless, playing and frolicking in the threshing ground.
There weren't enough butchers in the village, so Xie Jianshe, Heizi, and other able-bodied men all came out to help! As long as they could lend a hand, that was fine.
The water is ready, we've been waiting for this moment!
Xie Meili looked at the pigs scattered all over the ground and whispered to Wang Guihua, "Mom, I've never seen anything like this before!"
Zhou is amazing!
"Of course! Zhou Ye is the same age as you. Look at her, and look at yourself!"
All I know how to do is eat!
That girl Zhou Ye not only knows medicine and can cure illnesses and save lives, but she can also hunt!
Look at this wild boar! What's that saying again? "Catch them all in one net!" Haha...
It looks so satisfying!
After saying that, he suddenly glared at his daughter warily: "Don't go looking for trouble with people when you have nothing better to do."
Zhou Ye has quite a temper. Don't let her pull up the crops in a fit of anger; then your dad and brother will skin you alive!
Xie Meili pouted: "I know, of course I know, do you think I'm that idiot at the educated youth settlement!"
That fool—Su Lanlan—stood behind the crowd, glaring at everyone with resentment.
Especially Xie Meili.
Idiot? How dare you call me an idiot?
Hmph! I may not be able to beat that bitch Zhou Ye, but I can certainly beat you.
snort!
In the middle of the night, all the wild boars were butchered, their bones laid out in rows, and their blood collected in basins...
The pork was placed on the cutting board, its white fat and bright red lean meat making one's mouth water!
No one discarded the internal organs; they were left in a pile, waiting for everyone to dispose of them later.
Wang Guihua was in charge of this.
Leading a group of aunts and sisters-in-law, they started washing with large basins...
With so much offal, nobody would buy it, so it was better to make a pork stew. The whole village ate their fill and were perfectly fine!
The pork was divided into strips, and each household received some.
Those who received the meat could hardly believe their eyes. This... they couldn't even afford to eat rice, yet they could afford meat?
That's incredibly extravagant!
We need to take it back, pickle it with salt, and eat it during the Chinese New Year!
This is real good stuff...
After dividing the meat, Xie Jianshe led his men to the county town for the rest, now encouraging everyone to be self-sufficient.
This is especially true after a natural disaster!
Xie Jianshe took a portion of it to the supply and marketing cooperative in the county town and exchanged it for money.
He took some of the money and went to other places; he had his own network of contacts.
However, exchanging grain became a problem!
The supply and marketing cooperative didn't have much grain, only some cornmeal and coarse flour; there was no fine flour at all! They had plenty of money, but no grain. What could they do?
When Xie Jianshe returned early in the morning, there wasn't much joy on his face.
Xie Youfu looked at him with a worried expression and asked, "Zhou Zhiqing should have connections in this area. Do you think... we should ask Zhou Zhiqing?"
Xie Jianshe chuckled: "Dad, I'm embarrassed by what the people in our village have done!"
These words made Xie Youfu blush with embarrassment!
"Well... yeah, I'm embarrassed too! How about you ask your mom to go and ask?"
"My mom's making pork stew, why don't you go tell her in a bit?"
Xie Jianshe ran away as soon as he finished speaking...
"Hey...you little brat...you're really infuriating!"
The whole village was waiting to eat the pig-killing feast. Everyone had their bowls and chopsticks with them. When Zhou was pulled there by Bai Xue, he was completely shocked!
Several large pots of stew were made, steaming hot, and the aroma could be smelled for miles around...
I don't know how Wang Guihua made it, but Zhou, who is used to eating good food, actually found it delicious.
"Zhou Zhiqing has arrived?"
"Zhou Zhiqing is great!"
Hello!
Zhou greeted everyone one by one and walked in with a smile.
Now no one dares to give Zhou Ye a hard time, nor do they dare to gossip, because everyone knows that Zhou Ye is a good person, but also a person with a temper.
Their haste has destroyed the hopes of the entire village!
When Wang Guihua saw Zhou Ye, she couldn't stop smiling: "Xiao Ye is here? Wait a minute, it'll be ready soon."
Auntie will scoop out a big bowlful for you in a bit!
"Okay, thank you, Auntie!"
"No need to thank me... haha..."
Surprisingly, Su Lanlan, a young lady from Beijing, also joined in the fun. Seeing everyone's craving, she smiled mockingly.
Even before Zhou Ye could say anything, those who disliked her immediately retorted, "What are you looking at? You're a rich young lady from Beijing, and you're still craving our food?"
These are pig offal, are you going to eat them?
"Pah! Even if she wants some, I won't give it to her!"
"Exactly! We can't afford to deal with people who stir up trouble! They might try to extort money from us later!"
"Pah! Get lost!"
If one person criticizes, everyone will criticize.
"You...a bunch of troublemakers!"
Su Lanlan cursed! Now look what's happened! The water used to wash her internal organs hadn't even been poured out yet, and someone with malicious intent had splashed it directly on her…
"vomit!"
"Ugh...you guys are disgusting!"
"vomit……"
Su Lanlan was vomiting with every step!
When they got back, Su Da looked down on them and wouldn't let Su Lanlan into the house.
Su Yunzhou didn't say anything, which meant he agreed!
The result was... Su Lanlan didn't get to see the excitement and was even kicked out. She probably won't be able to get back for another day!
The stewed pork was ready, and Wang Guihua ladled a large bowl full for Zhou Ye, overflowing with pork intestines, pig's blood, and pig's lungs...
It's all meat...
Everyone swallowed hard, but no one said anything. They even subconsciously felt it was the right thing to do.
Zhou Ye looked helplessly at the basin in front of her, which was as big as her head. This was Wang Guihua's bowl, and she thought Zhou Ye's bowl was too small.
Well, Zhou Ye had nowhere to put the enormous basin he was carrying.
"How about... we eat at home?"
"OK!"
Bai Xue certainly had no objection; the bowl was really hot...
"Let me do it!" Xie Jianshe took Zhou Ye's bowl directly and carried it back for him. He probably knew that Zhou Ye had been disliking him lately, so he didn't say much and left directly!
After breakfast, Xie Jianshe came over and took Zhou Ye to the place where the meat was kept, which was in a well in the old house.
Zhou Ye thought they were still two wild boars, but when they were brought up, they turned out to be butchered pork.
"You...you killed him?"
Zhou asked in surprise.
Xie Jianshe scratched his head sheepishly and said with a smile, "Yes, after we finished over there, we came over with Heizi to slaughter this pork."
The internal organs have been cleaned, and the meat and bones have been separated!
What are you planning to do?
Zhou never expected Xie Jianshe to be so thoughtful!
"Put it down, I've already notified someone to come and get it! You can go back now!"
Xie Jianshe knew that Zhou also had secrets and connections, so he nodded, said nothing, and left.
Seeing that no one was around, Zhou took the meat and went straight to the county town.
When Zhou Ye returned, Wang Guihua waited at the door, hesitant to go in.
"Aunt Guihua, is there something you need?"
Zhou also treated Wang Guihua very well.
"It's like this, Auntie has something to ask you!"
Wang Guihua felt embarrassed, but she still had to do what her husband had told her to do!
"What's up?"
Wang Guihua pulled Zhou Ye aside and led him to a secluded spot.
"It's just...that...oh dear...I'm really too embarrassed to say it, but you know, those wild boars were exchanged for some grain and money."
I originally wanted to exchange it all for grain, but there wasn't that much in the county town!
so……
I just wanted to ask if you could exchange some food here?
Wang Guihua blushed after she finished speaking!
With red eyes, she said, "Auntie knows that some people have hurt your feelings, so it's normal that you don't want to."
My aunt understands!
I just came to ask!
Wang Guihua was convinced from the bottom of her heart that Zhou Ye definitely wouldn't help!
If it were me, I wouldn't want to help either!
so……
She really just came to give you a try.
Zhou Ye had a pretty good impression of the Xie family; even Xie Meili was just a little temperamental.
Since I need to sell the food in my own space anyway, I can exchange it for the sake of the Xie family!
There's nothing wrong with exchanging money for goods.
Why go against money?
"Auntie, you can change it!"
A simple sentence deeply moved Wang Guihua.
"Oh my, if you were my daughter, I would be heartbroken! What a good girl! What a good girl..."
When Wang Guihua returned, she was full of pride and high spirits...
Xie Youfu immediately knew what he was doing!
"How is it? Will it work?"
Xie Youfu asked eagerly.
Wang Guihua smiled and gave a haughty snort: "What do you think? Don't you even know who's going to take the lead?"
"Pshaw! It's nothing!"
Xie Jianshe smiled as he watched his parents laughing and joking.
"Brother, what are you laughing at?"
Xie Jianshe glanced at Xie Meili: "When are you going to school?"
Xie Meili's eyes widened, and she said with dissatisfaction, "Brother, are you looking down on me? I'm not going until September. It's only been a few months!"
Xie Jianshe sighed deeply: "Look at yourself. Can't you learn from Zhou Ye, the educated youth?"
There are sewing classes in the county town, why don't you go tomorrow?
Once you learn how, you can make clothes for yourself and your parents! That way, Mom won't have to stay up late every night, ruining her eyes, and then have to mend your clothes.
Xie Meili glared at Xie Jianshe angrily: "Hmph, you just like that educated youth Zhou Ye. What kind of skill is it to yell at me like that!"
"I may not be as good as her, but you still can't marry her, hmph!"
Xie Jianshe's words caught in his throat; looking at Xie Meili, he couldn't utter a single word.
Xie Meili snorted triumphantly: "Zhou Ye has to teach you a lesson. He's always complaining about me!"
"Ha... Your allowance will be halved from now on!"
"ah……"
Xie Meili let out a wail.
"Why should I? Brother, I was wrong, I was really wrong! You have the guts to marry me, really! I was wrong!"
Bro, don't shortchange me!
Waaah... My little sister knows she was wrong!
"Brother is awesome!"
Xie Meili is flexible and adaptable, and she doesn't insist on fighting for the best.
Cash on delivery...
That same day, Zhou instructed Brother Luo to exchange the grain for an equivalent amount.
The grain was stored in the warehouse prepared by Brother Luo in the county town, and Xie Jianshe was to find a way to bring it back.
Besides the wild boars that had already been exchanged for grain, there was 1,500 yuan left in cash!
Potatoes were sold for seven cents a pound, and five thousand pounds were exchanged for them; sweet potatoes were sold for eight cents a pound, and five thousand pounds were exchanged for them; cornmeal was sold for ten cents a pound, and two thousand pounds were exchanged for it; several hundred pounds of wheat flour were also exchanged, and each family could receive some.
Zhou used the remaining money to buy oil, salt, soy sauce, and other seasonings!
Hongqi Village is now self-sufficient in vegetables, so there's no need to worry!
Xie Jianshe was very excited to see the warehouse full of grain, but he also knew that it was all thanks to Zhou Ye.
"Thank you!"
Zhou smiled and said, "You're welcome! But this is the last time!"
"Great!" Xie Jianshe nodded. With this grain, they could not only last until the new grain ripened, but also have a good New Year!
Not only do people not have to go hungry, but they can even eat their fill every day.
Good days are ahead.
But little did he know, even better news awaited him at home.
After the matter was settled, Zhou did not go back with Xie Jianshe, but instead needed to purchase some items in the county town.
In addition, I also need to go to Brother Luo's place. I entrusted the pork to Brother Luo to handle before, since the black market is his territory and he is more reliable in handling it.
Xie Jianshe hauled the grain back, and the whole village became excited.
Everyone spontaneously lined up and began distributing the grain. However, for the families who had previously troubled Zhou Ye, half of their grain was withheld and stored in the warehouse as a reserve for the entire village.
Even if those people were dissatisfied, they dared not make any statement.
after all……
Xie Jianshe was not as easy to talk to as Xie Youfu.
If they get angry and stop distributing food, that would be a disaster!
After the grain was distributed, every household happily went home.
Starting today, we no longer need to worry about food; we can eat our fill at every meal!
Xie Youfu finally breathed a sigh of relief!
"Jianshe, come back with me, I have something to tell you!"
Xie Jianshe followed Xie Youfu home, looking confused: "What's wrong? Why do you have to come back to tell me?"
Xie Jianshe picked up a bowl of water, drank it, and asked a question.
Someone will arrange a marriage for you!
"puff……"
Xie Jianshe spat out water directly from his mouth: "Dad, didn't I tell you that I don't want to consider this issue for the time being?"
Xie Youfu looked at him with a complicated expression: "Son, this time is different!"
Xie Jianshe looked incredulous: "What's the difference? They're all women, with two eyes and one nose!"
Xie Youfu was furious with his son's sharp tongue.
He snorted and said in a deliberately low voice, "Well, if you don't want to see him, then don't. Old Lai seems quite sincere! I'll go and refuse him in a bit!"
"What? Wait!"
Xie Jianshe, quick-witted as ever, captured Xie Youfu!
"Dad, who did you just say? Grandpa Lai?"
Xie Youfu was pulled and almost strained his back.
"You brat, what are you doing? My back... ouch..."
Xie Jianshe chuckled twice: "Dad, please sit down! Please take your time!"
Helping Xie Youfu sit down, Xie Jianshe asked expectantly, "Dad, tell me quickly, what exactly happened?"
Who does Grandpa Lai try to find a match for?
Xie Youfu glanced at his son and thought, "Tch, he's my own son, how could I not know?"
My heart must be pounding right now, right?
Still asking?
Oh……
"Hey... why are you telling me to slow down or speed up? What am I supposed to do?"
"dad……"
Xie Jianshe shouted helplessly.
"Hehe..." Xie Youfu chuckled, exchanging a glance with Wang Guihua: "See? Your son's getting anxious!"
Wang Guihua rolled her eyes: "I was going to tell you, but you wouldn't! I was getting impatient!"
Xie Youfu then said seriously, "Your Grandpa Lai said he wanted to find you a match! He's talking about that girl Zhou Ye. What do you think?"
Xie Jianshe's heart pounded wildly. Zhou Ye? Grandpa Lai had arranged a marriage for him with Zhou Ye. He was so excited that his face turned red instantly, even his ears and neck were flushed!
Wang Guihua knows her son best; how could she not know what he meant?
Just as he was about to say something, Xie Jianshe's expression calmed down again: "But... shouldn't we ask Zhou Ye's opinion first?"
Xie Youfu was taken aback: "It was arranged by parents and matchmakers!"
"No, Dad, Zhou is different! If she could also like me, I would be very willing."
But……
If she doesn't like me, I won't force her!
Xie Jianshe said earnestly.
Xie Youfu thought about it and agreed. If a husband and wife don't like each other, they should think it over carefully, as it's a major life event!
"Okay, I'll have your mom inquire about it later!"
Wang Guihua nodded; this was something she had to handle.
When Zhou Ye returned from gathering herbs, it was already afternoon. Wang Guihua was waiting at the door with a bowl of white flour dumplings.
Seeing Zhou Ye carrying a basket on his back, I quickly greeted him!
"Xiao Ye, you're back?"
Zhou quickened his pace, asking, "Auntie, what brings you here?"
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