It was dim at night. Meng Chenglin had just finished skinning a wild goat outside the house and was about to hang the meat up when he discovered that his son and future daughter-in-law had brought back something quite remarkable.
He stared with wide eyes at the big cat's head that was half sticking out of the backpack against the wall, and his hands were shaking.
Before he could go forward to take a closer look, he saw Meng Sheng running out of the kitchen. He immediately ran over and kicked him: "You little bastard, are you really that bold?
Even tigers dare to fight!
You're bringing little Feng with you, aren't you afraid of something happening? Even your uncle Feng's coffin won't be able to hold it down!"
"ah!
Be gentle, it hurts!
I don't!
Ah! Ah! ..."
The lust running through Meng Sheng's body was extinguished by his father's ruthless kicks, and he kept howling.
He had been beaten many times in his previous life, so it wasn't that he couldn't bear the pain. He was just crying out in a childish way to attract people's attention and sympathy.
Sure enough, upon hearing the noise, the two women in the kitchen ran out one after another.
Chen Hongxing cried out distressedly: "Dad, what are you doing so mad at this time of night?
I just came back, how did I offend you again?
You're about to get married, but you're still always getting involved!
How can you be a father like this?"
Seeing Meng Sheng limping around in circles in the yard after being kicked by his father, Feng Yijia also said, "Uncle, let's talk it over.
There's a problem with the beating, but there's no doctor in the village right now!"
Meng Chenglin kicked a few times and almost lost all his energy, so he stopped after hearing what was said.
He angrily said to Chen Hongxing: "Come here and see how bold they are!
Even tigers dare to hunt, so do you think we should hunt them?"
Chen Hongxing was stunned and asked in disbelief, "What?"
Feng Yijia was afraid that Meng Sheng would be beaten by his parents again, so he hurriedly explained: "I didn't hunt the tiger, but I got a bargain.
I don't know how long he's been dead, he's almost turned into dried meat. If you don't believe me, go and see for yourself!"
Meng Chenglin and Chen Hongxing looked at the things in the backpack with doubt.
Just now, their attention was attracted by the hundreds of pounds of meat on the raft, and they didn't notice the backpacks the two men brought back. They thought they were carrying bedding, water bottles and other miscellaneous items up the mountain.
Holding up the kerosene lamp, I took a closer look and saw that it was indeed a dried tiger.
Meng Chenglin touched it twice curiously, and felt a little embarrassed, but it was impossible for a father to apologize to his son. He snorted and turned into the kitchen.
Everyone is out, but there is no one lighting the fire in the stove. When will his son be able to eat after a tiring day?
Yes, he just cared about his son. It was definitely not that he hit the wrong person on impulse and was embarrassed to face that brat.
Chen Hongxing understood and asked her son and future daughter-in-law, "Is this the herb you said you were looking for in the mountains?"
Meng Sheng nodded: "Yeah!"
Feng Yijia added: "Tiger bones are valuable and worth a lot of money!"
Hearing this, Chen Hongxing said no more and went back to the kitchen to cook.
A misunderstanding was thus revealed.
After the meal, which was either dinner or midnight snack, was ready, several people sat down and discussed the distribution of the prey while eating.
Chen Hongxing said: "The weather is cold, so we can put things away.
Keep one sheep for the banquet, and take the rest to town to sell for money!"
Meng Chenglin was a filial son after all, and he looked at his wife's face hesitantly before saying, "This, this time there are so many.
How about sending two kilograms to my parents?
I heard that the meat of wild sheep and mountain deer is very delicious, but they probably haven't tasted it yet!"
Two pounds of meat is not a lot. Chen Hongxing glanced at her husband and didn't say anything against it.
Meng Sheng swallowed the food in his mouth and concluded, "Keep them all and don't sell them. These are not as common as pheasants and rabbits.
It's a rare opportunity, so I'll keep some for my family, give two pounds to my grandparents, and take the rest to the county to give away tomorrow.
Brother Xiao helped us find saplings, so we have to thank him.
He also has to share some with the people behind him and his group of younger brothers.
Whether it's Big Brother's stall or my little shop, they all need someone to look after them!"
Hearing this, the old couple fell silent.
Feng Yijia thought for a moment and said, "I'll write a letter and pack some things, and you can take them to the city tomorrow to mail them to Doctor Zhang and the others.
He is the best person to prepare this tiger bone.
Otherwise, I’m afraid it will fall into my hands!
By the way, invite them back to have a drink at the wedding."
Meng Sheng and his son had no objection. Chen Hongxing also asked, "We don't have much else at home, but we have a lot of dry goods. The ones sent by the villagers haven't been sent to the county yet. Do you want to pick out some good ones and send them over?"
Feng Yijia was not polite: "Yes, Aunt Xu likes dried bamboo shoots and dried mushrooms the most. I'll go pick some good ones later!"
Chen Hongxing herself was a straightforward person and also liked others to be open and frank. After hearing this, she put down her bowl and chopsticks and stood up to look for the sack of dried bamboo shoots and mushrooms.
Feng Yijia followed and came forward to help.
The two women were busy, and the two men were not idle either. After dinner, they continued to skin and divide the meat.
That night, several people worked until midnight before going to bed.
The next day, when Feng Yijia got up, Meng Sheng was already riding his bicycle with things on it, rushing to the county.
After being caught in the street in broad daylight last time, even though the gang was caught, Feng Yijia hasn't been to the city since then.
Ask Meng Sheng to help with everything.
Anyway, we are almost a family now, so I don’t feel embarrassed at all when I order people around.
Of course, she was not idle at home either.
As the wedding date approached, ready-made furniture was delivered one after another, and all the various things that Meng Sheng had bought for the new house had to be packed and put in place.
I also have to sew a few new quilts and make a few pairs of shoes to give away.
Now you don’t need tickets to buy clothes and shoes, but the prices are not cheap, so most villagers still buy cloth and make them themselves.
In recent years, conditions have improved, and the old customs have resurfaced when a new bride comes home. Those who are more particular about it have to send some needlework to the in-laws' family the day after the wedding, including clothes and shoes.
Feng Yijia chose to give shoes as a gift, and Meng Sheng could help sew the soles.
Otherwise, she would have to do nothing after making clothes for a family of five or six.
In addition to these, the radishes, cabbages and green vegetables in the fields have all grown.
Sour cabbage and pickled vegetables are indispensable for every household in the countryside and they have to be pickled.
Next year, if you want to eat pickled fish or braised pork with preserved vegetables, you can’t have to go to the tank next door to get it.
Even if her future mother-in-law doesn't say anything, Feng Yijia isn't that shameless.
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