Chapter 124 Black fish is more nutritious (asking for monthly ticket)
When basic survival needs are met, people will have higher pursuits.
For example, Gao Mingcheng has caught three large buckets of miscellaneous fish, most of which are crucian carp. Although he has selected them carefully, the crucian carp are still not big.
So Gao Mingcheng's interest in fishing gradually decreased. He began to slow down his fishing and started looking for different fish.
The weather was cold, and he was unwilling to go fishing in the big reservoir. He just caught fish by the reservoir and in the ditch like everyone else.
In fact, there is an old saying that you should not eat crucian carp in March, because this is the time when crucian carp is pregnant and giving birth. Catching crucian carp in March will affect the reproduction of crucian carp.
But in their village, it is not fully implemented. Every year when the water level rises, the villagers go to the reservoir and the ditch to catch fish, but every year, the number of crucian carp has not decreased.
If you ask the old people in the village, they will say that there are plenty of crucian carps, and one crucian carp can produce a lot of fish eggs, which cannot be eaten all.
Gao Mingcheng didn’t know whether they could finish eating all the fish, but until later generations, when the water level rose in spring every year, there were still densely packed fish in the water.
But at that time, there were fewer people in the village, and even fewer people catching fish.
The rain gradually got heavier. Gao Mingcheng didn't wear a raincoat and his clothes were soaked, so he decided to go home.
"Gao Zhuang, Gao Liang, how many have you caught? I have to go back first!"
Gao Zhuang and the others were still catching fish with their heads down. They straightened up when they heard Gao Mingcheng's shout. Gao Zhuang couldn't help but hit his waist. It was a little sore because he had been bent for too long.
Looking at the bucket beside him, even though his fishing skills were average, the bucket was already half full.
Seeing that the rain was getting heavier, Gao Zhuang also wanted to go back.
"I won't catch anymore. What about you, Gao Liang? Hey, you caught a bucket!" Gao Zhuang was extremely envious when he saw Gao Liang's bucket was full of fish.
Gao Liang chuckled, feeling a little proud in his heart.
I can't compare with Gao Mingcheng, but compared with Gao Zhuang, I still feel a sense of accomplishment.
So the three of them prepared to go home. They walked in the muddy fields and their feet were covered with mud. They all wore black rubber rain boots, but because of the rain, their shoes were soaked.
Just as he was about to leave, Gao Mingcheng suddenly ran towards a ditch, quickly stretched out his hand and grabbed it in the water!
When he stood up, he was holding a black fish as thick as an adult's wrist in his hand!
The black fish twisted its body and tried to break free, but Gao Mingcheng was very strong and held it tightly.
This scene made Gao Zhuang and Gao Liang envious.
"What a big black fish! It's actually in the ditch!" Gao Zhuang exclaimed and went over to watch the fun.
When I looked down at the ditch again, I didn't see any other black fish, but there were some finger-sized fish swimming around among the water plants.
Gao Mingcheng smiled and put the black fish in his hand into the bucket.
This black fish was not too small, weighing more than one kilogram. He was lucky to catch it in the ditch.
"Haha, what a great harvest! Let's go!" Gao Mingcheng smiled and walked towards home.
Gao Zhuang and Gao Liang also followed behind, but when they reached the main road, they continued to walk towards the old village, while Gao Mingcheng walked to another small road and then entered his own yard.
When he returned, many beauties were already at home.
Seeing that Gao Mingcheng was soaked, he did not bother to look at the spoils Gao Mingcheng brought back, and said anxiously and concernedly: "The hot water is boiling in the pot, go to the bathroom and take a shower, and then change into clean clothes!"
"Okay." Gao Mingcheng responded, put down the bucket, and went to take a shower and change clothes.
Many beauties came to see the fish that Gao Mingcheng brought back at this time. When they saw so many fish, they couldn't help but smile widely.
In the past, at this time of year, she and her sister would go fishing in the water, but because they were ostracized by the villagers and were not allowed to catch fish in places where there were many fish, they usually went fishing at night. Although the road was difficult to walk on, there were still a lot of fish.
Xuanmei did not rush to clean the fish, but went into the kitchen and boiled water in a kettle. While waiting for the water to boil, she took out a piece of ginger, washed and sliced it, put it in an enamel cup, and then put a piece of brown sugar in it. After the water boiled, she soaked it in boiling water. It became a simple ginger and brown sugar water, which saved the time of boiling.
Men are not as slow as women in taking a shower. Gao Mingcheng walked into the bathroom carrying hot water and came out after only five or six minutes.
The water in the kettle hasn't boiled yet.
"Mingcheng, look, I made a raincoat for you!" Xuanyuemei took out the new raincoat she made for Gao Mingcheng and showed it proudly.
The raincoat is made of transparent plastic cloth. In order to make it strong and durable, many artists used two layers of plastic cloth. The top layer is fixed with a white rope and can be tied around the neck.
Gao Mingcheng couldn't help laughing when he saw the raincoat. It was a bit like a child playing house.
But many good intentions must be accepted, so I thanked them immediately and put it on to try it on.
Although the shape is not very good, but at least it is really waterproof.
You can use it when you need to work on rainy days.
Although he was in good health and was not afraid of the cold or the heat, it was definitely uncomfortable to work in wet clothes.
"Ming Cheng, there are still a lot of things missing at home. Let's go to the county one day when the weather is good! I want to buy some things." Xuanyuemei said.
This plastic sheet was something they didn't have at home, so they got it from Dong Feixia.
Gao Mingcheng is a man, and the things he bought were all big necessities, but he didn't buy some small necessities, such as small scissors, needles and thread, insoles, etc.
My wife wants to go shopping in the county, and this request must be met!
Gao Mingcheng readily agreed: "Okay, let's go on a county market day and I'll take you for a good stroll."
"Hey!" Xuanyuemei smiled happily and began to look forward to going out next time.
She had been to the county only a few times, so she was full of expectations and imagination about the county, and was already thinking about what to buy.
At this time, the water in the kettle boiled.
Xuanyuemei picked up the kettle and poured water into the enamel cup containing ginger slices and brown sugar, and poured the rest into the thermos.
"Ming Cheng, drink it when it's not hot anymore."
"Oh." Gao Mingcheng responded and watched Xuanyuemei holding a clean basin and walking towards the eaves. Under the eaves, the fish that Gao Mingcheng brought back were placed there.
Xuanyue first poured all the fish in the bucket into the big tub, and then sorted them out, taking out the small fish first, and then taking out the big fish and putting them separately. When she saw the black fish, Xuanyue couldn't help but smile and said, "You actually caught a black fish? You're so lucky!"
According to them, black carp is very nutritious and is perfect for feeding pregnant women and children. The soup made from black carp is not fishy at all and is very delicious.
If sold outside, the price of black carp is more expensive than crucian carp.
Of course, Gao Mingcheng had no intention of selling it. Others spent money to buy it to nourish their bodies, but he didn't spend any money, so he needed it even more to nourish his body!
So Gao Mingcheng said, "Let's cook this black fish tonight. Eat more to replenish your body."
"Ouch..." Xuanyuemei felt a little distressed. She wanted to sell it for money.
She didn't know how much money Gao Mingcheng had exactly, but seeing that Gao Mingcheng was spending money on building the house and buying her a dowry, she probably didn't have much money left.
She looked at Gao Mingcheng, wanting to persuade him to sell it, but after meeting his determined eyes with a hint of smile, she couldn't say anything.
Finally, she lowered her head, smiled, and responded gently: "Okay!"
(End of this chapter)
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