Chapter 41: Going to the Market

I don't plan to eat those things all at once.

If you wash it, it will go bad in a short time.

It would be better to carry the mud with you, the situation would be better.

"Okay, then wash as much as you eat.

Oh, by the way, mom, we don’t have much firewood left at home. I’ll go pick some up tomorrow! I ’ll also go see if there are any edible wild vegetables. These sweet potatoes are not ripe yet, it would be a pity to pick them up.”

In the summer, there are a lot of wild vegetables, but they are all relatively old.

If people eat it, it has no taste, so everyone will choose to feed it to chickens or something.

But, how many kinds are edible?

“Tomorrow, we can go together. We need more firewood.

I'll borrow a cart later so we can bring back more."

"Okay~"

This is how it is in this era, especially in rural areas, where smoke comes out when you eat.

Firewood is also very important, and you have to stockpile some. If there is a flood later, it will be inconvenient to go up the mountain.

There is still a place to store firewood at home. When you think about it, there are really a lot of things to do.

After asking the children to tidy up and go to bed, Liu Yunshuang took advantage of the moonlight to weave baskets with the willow branches.

Now she wishes she could split her time into two halves.

"Mom, why don't you teach me and I'll help you weave it."

“No, Zhiqing, there’s no rush, let’s talk about it later.

Tomorrow morning, I'm going to the big market in town. We're still missing a lot of things at home.

It’s just right, I’ll buy some delicious food to nourish you guys.

There are still two twists of fried dough sticks left, but I forgot to take them out and eat them in the evening.

I'll put it on the bed later, and you three can eat it tomorrow morning."

When Xu Zhiqing heard that she was going to Qingshi Town, she felt a little longing in her heart.

"Mom, do you want to buy a lot of things? Do you want me to go with you?"

“I originally wanted to take you two sisters for a walk.

Given Zhili’s current situation, there has to be someone at home.

Zhiqing, thank you for your hard work while mom is away.

When your brother gets better, Mom will take you with her."

Hearing this, Xu Zhiqing nodded quickly.

"It's okay, mom. Don't worry about the family. I can take good care of them."

Liu Yunshuang rubbed her eldest daughter's head and felt relieved.

With Xu Zhiqing around, she really has less to worry about.

She finally finished a small basket and breathed a sigh of relief.

The remaining willow branches can be used to weave three more.

I have been busy these two days.

He tiptoed to wash up, then lay down on the kang.

This day was really thrilling, but fortunately, my son came back, which is a great thing.

Liu Yunshuang was very happy when she glanced sideways at the three sleeping children.

…

The next morning, she went out early.

In 1976, the state approved the socialist fair.

Farmers can take their own property to the market to sell, or exchange it for other things.

Qingshi Town responded to the call immediately. The first and fifteenth day of every month are the busiest times.

Many people would bring their own agricultural and sideline products and look around, but other things were not for sale.

For example, grain, oil, meat and other items that are subject to state monopoly on purchase and sale can still only be purchased at supply and marketing cooperatives.

This does not fall into the category of self-production and self-sales, but fortunately there is a supply and marketing cooperative in the town, so it is convenient to buy things.

As usual, I carry a big backpack. There are many things missing at home, so I will go on a shopping spree today.

There were also many people from the Red Star Production Team who wanted to go there. Even though she left home so early, she still met her fellow travelers.

What happened yesterday has spread, and when I saw her, I just wanted to ask about the Xu family.

Liu Yunshuang didn't want to pay attention to him, but there happened to be someone there who helped her yesterday.

I can only respond with a few simple sentences, that's all.

It’s only six miles to Qingshi Town, not too far, and we’ll be there in a moment.

She quickly separated from the group of people, as they were all carrying vegetables and eggs from their homes, preparing to exchange them for some money.

She was there to buy something, so of course it was different.

Go to the supply and marketing cooperative first. There aren’t many people there now, so you won’t be seen by acquaintances later.

Most people buy things first and then come to consume.

It's just the opposite, which is more convenient.

She first went to buy two pounds of pork belly, and then came back inside.

The butcher shop here is separate from the department store, and the supply and marketing cooperative in the town is not as big as the one in the county.

Fortunately, the commonly used items are all available and not in the way.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

I packed a pound of soybean oil, bought a pound of salt, and also bought some soy sauce.

Because I didn't have any containers, I bought two small jars and a gourd nearby, which can be used in daily life at home.

Then I bought two paint basins and a pair of scissors.

In fact, there are still many things that need to be bought.

She didn't want to spend so much money at once, which was not nice.

I was finally reborn, and I really don't want to make mistakes in a place like this.

There was nothing left here, so I went to the grain station and bought five kilograms of flour.

Last time, the ticket Mr. Qiao gave included twenty kilograms of flour.

I happened to buy some meat today, so I went back to make some dumplings to celebrate the new life.

The market outside is bustling.

People from nearby production teams all came to the market.

In addition to buying things with money, you can also exchange them directly. The sounds of shouting and bargaining are endless.

Feeling the strong atmosphere of worldly life, Liu Yunshuang's steps became lighter.

I also bought five brooms, three cents each, no tickets required.

I guess there won’t be any sorghum stalks available this year, so prepare them in advance if you see any.

I also bought a small broom for sweeping the kang. There is a big broom at home that can be used to sweep the floor.

I'll tie two bigger ones and use them to sweep the yard.

I also bought three gourd ladles, which makes it more convenient to scoop water.

I have been using bowls these days, which is very tiring.

In addition, I bought two heads of Chinese cabbage and five pounds of celery.

When I was getting ready to go home, I happened to meet a man selling young cucumbers, which was the first one I had at the market.

"Auntie, how much is this per pound?"

"Five cents. Look how young I am. I haven't picked any older ones."

It is indeed very tender. If you pinch it with your fingers, it immediately leaves a mark.

However, five cents is indeed not cheap, and people around here look more than they buy.

"Give me two pounds!"

"OK……"

I didn't expect her to be so happy. The old lady was also very happy.

In the end, the scale gave a high score and even one extra stick, which made Liu Yunshuang very happy.

I bought another bundle of onions and prepared to go home. This trip was quite rewarding.

If I can still get it, I guess I'll still have to buy some more things.

It seems that I will have to come here next time there is a market.

She went back relatively early, so there were not many people on the road.

Thinking of the children seeing her returning with a full load, she couldn't help but quicken her pace.

"Ring, ring, ring~"

When the car bell rang, she quickly pulled over.

Two bicycles flew past, and it felt like the one wearing the hat was Mr. Qiao.

(End of this chapter)