Chapter 364: Killing a Cow

Liu Yinyin did not refuse. Oil, salt, sauce and vinegar were not long-lasting and they were disposed of when she left. There was indeed no oil or vinegar left at home now.

He just said, "Mom, ask Dad to take less. Gu Cheng and I will go to the county town tomorrow."

It's not convenient to bring anything back after coming back from such a long distance, so Liu Yinyin plans to go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some tomorrow.

In addition to food and daily necessities for the family, we also had to buy a few things to give to the two elders.

It's the same with Gu Cheng...I've been home for so long, I should go and take a look.

The house was indeed quite clean, and it didn't take much time to clean it up.

Liu Laifu comes over almost every day to help take care of the vegetable garden at home.

There are also a few chickens...the five old hens at home are still there.

Jiang Cuihua clicked her tongue twice: "I don't know what's going on, but the chickens you raised have started laying eggs. It's cold now, and you can still pick two or three eggs every day."

Other people's chickens don't lay eggs in winter.

Jiang Cuihua added: "I'll bring you another basket of eggs later."

It doesn't matter if there are eggs or not...

Liu Yinyin thought of something and asked her, "Mom, is there anyone killing pigs in the village?"

She wanted to buy more pork to give to her two elders. As the year was coming to an end, the supply and marketing cooperative had pork for sale.

However, even if they had meat coupons, the supply and marketing cooperatives would limit purchases, and they could only buy two kilograms of pork at most.

If someone in the village kills a pig, you can buy a few more pounds of pork.

Jiang Cuihua said, "We just happen to have a pig at home. Let your father find some people to kill it tomorrow."

The Liu family raised two pigs this year. One was handed over to the collective, and the other...

I originally wanted to wait until the Chinese New Year to kill the pig, but now that my daughter and son are back, it might as well be killed earlier.

Liu Yinyin smiled and said, "Sure, I'll go over and help tomorrow, too. Mom, please leave me ten pounds of pork."

Jiang Cuihua knew how generous her daughter was: "Is ten kilograms enough? Do you want to buy some more pork to make bacon?"

"No need, ten pounds of pork is enough." You can't eat too much bacon and sausage. Liu Yinyin didn't pickle any bacon all year round.

At most, it's just to dry the fish.

There is no shortage of fish, shrimp and meat on the island, so it’s okay to eat less pork.

Jiang Cuihua nodded: "Okay, don't let my son-in-law help tomorrow. His hand is not fully healed yet, so he is not needed for killing pigs."

During the cat winter, other people in the village are also free.

The weather was cold, so Liu Yinyin lit the fireplace and the room became warm.

In the evening, Liu Laifu brought some food on a cart. The food included a bag of flour and a bag of cornmeal.

There are also some vegetables, a basket of eggs, oil, salt, sauce and vinegar.

Liu Lai Fu asked them to come over for dinner in the evening, but Liu Yinyin refused.

They just need a simple meal in the evening.

In addition to Liu Lai Fu, the village chief Liu Changquan also came to visit after he knew that they had returned to the village.

I brought a bag of cornmeal and two pounds of pork.

He took Gu Cheng aside and talked for a long time.

Liu Yinyin went to the kitchen to cook dinner.

After a busy day, the family went to bed after dinner.

The next morning, after breakfast.

The family went to Liu's house first, where a pig was quickly killed.

Liu Yinyin wanted to help, but the Liu family was large and did not need her.

With nothing to do, Liu Yinyin followed Gu Cheng to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy things.

On the way, Liu Yinyin took the initiative to ask: "When can we go over to your house to take a look?"

It's a rare opportunity to come back, so I definitely have to go visit my family.

Gu Cheng pondered and said, "Let's go tomorrow morning... I'll take Yanyan with me."

Gu Yanyan has never been to Gu's house even once in his life, no matter what the attitudes of Gu's father and mother are.

He took Gu Yanyan back to see her, which was considered as fulfilling his obligation.

Liu Yinyin had no objection.

As the year draws to a close, there are a lot of people in the supply and marketing cooperatives.

Especially at the pork shops, people lined up outside the door.

Liu Yinyin didn't need to buy pork, as Jiang Cuihua left her ten pounds of pork, as well as a spare rib, a pig's trotter, and a piece of pig's liver.

Liu Yinyin was thinking about giving two kilograms of pork to the two elders' families, and keeping the remaining six kilograms for her own consumption.

Anyway, the weather is cold and pork can be stored for a long time.

It would be a good idea to prepare something else besides pork.

After thinking about it, Liu Yinyin bought twenty kilograms of flour, four bottles of wine, and two pieces of cloth.

Each family donated two kilograms of meat, ten kilograms of flour, two bottles of wine, and a piece of cloth...

All four items are solid goods and are definitely worth showing off.

Finally, I also bought some oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and other things for my own use.

There is no need to buy food for the time being. Yesterday, Liu Laifu sent nearly 20 kilograms of food to the family, and Liu Changquan also sent 20 kilograms of cornmeal, which is enough for them to eat for a while.

After shopping, the couple went straight back to Liujia Village.

Jiang Cuihua asked them to eat the pig-killing meal.

The harvest was good this year, and our family received a lot of food after the autumn harvest.

Jiang Cuihua also wanted to treat everyone to a dinner, and in addition to her own family, she also invited several relatives and friends.

There were two large tables filled with food.

Jiang Cuihua was happy because today's dishes were similar to yesterday's.

In the afternoon, Liu Yinyin was sorting things out at home...

Huang Xiaoyue came to the house and brought two jars of honey and a bag of fresh bamboo shoots for Liu Yinyin.

"My father brought some bamboo shoots this morning. It's just right. I'll give you some to try."

Since having two older grandchildren, Huang Laizi has been eager to come over every day.

Now I come to visit them every now and then, and never come empty-handed.

The Liu family slaughtered a pig today and invited Huang Laizi to their home for dinner. Huang Laizi carried a bag of bamboo shoots for Huang Xiaoyue.

There was no division in the family, and Huang Xiaoyue was not a stingy person, so she gave her the things that Huang Laizi brought to her.

It can’t be said that it was handed over to Zhonggong, but the whole family eats it together.

Jiang Cuihua would also secretly give her some money and tickets.

"I haven't eaten fresh bamboo shoots for a long time." Liu Yinyin was quite curious and said with a smile, "Thank you, sister-in-law."

"You're being polite, every time you send back dried seafood, Mom will ask me to give some to my dad."

Liu Yinyin smiled, went back to the house and took out two bags for her, one bag of dried abalone and one bag of brown sugar.

"I didn't bring much this time, so you can give these two bags to uncle."

Huang Xiaoyue smiled and said, "My dad loves to eat these things."

Huang Laizi had told her more than once that her sister-in-law was a sensible person.

My family lives a good life, but I haven't forgotten the people in my hometown.

It is her blessing to have such a sister-in-law.

Huang Xiaoyue also thinks so, so she likes dealing with Liu Yinyin.

"Oh, right..." Huang Xiaoyue told Liu Yinyin, "My dad told me this morning that Shuangxi Village will kill a cow tomorrow morning. Mingyuan and I will go buy a few pounds of beef. Do you want me to bring some back for you?"

Liu Yinyin was slightly stunned: "...killing a cow?"