Chapter 87

"Hey, how much is this?" Zhao Xiuzhi's family is large, and the couple also earn money.

The conditions for dual-worker families are very good.

Moreover, Wu Zhanfu's father has a pension of one hundred yuan a month.

Wu Zhanfu's father is also an old revolutionary.

During the Anti-March and Aid C War, I went to the battlefield.

He was shot in the abdomen, and it was a perforation wound, with his intestines all hanging out. Later, the wound was stuffed back in, and he almost died. But Wu Zhanfu's father was lucky enough to come back alive and was assigned to work in the school cafeteria.

During the famine, Wu Zhanfu and his family never suffered from hunger.

The family is full of laborers. Although the children are young, they all work and get paid points. Wu Zhanfu's second sister is also a scorekeeper. She records work points after school.

Later, Wu Zhanfu went to serve in the army, and his eldest sister took over his father's job.

If Zhao Xiuzhi hadn't been so unpromising, her family would have lived a good life in the countryside. But Zhao Xiuzhi didn't know how much her father-in-law made a month, she only knew that her mother-in-law had the final say in the family.

She didn't dare to make a fuss.

After joining the army, Wu Zhanfu also sent money home every month.

The old lady kept it all those years.

Not a penny was spent.

There is enough money in the family, and this money is saved to prevent any unexpected events from happening.

After Mrs. Wu came, Wu Zhanfu handed over all his wages. Zhao Xiuzhi also wanted to hand it over, but the old lady refused. However, Zhao Xiuzhi had money in her hands, so she didn't dare to spend it like Jingxian.

She looked at Jingxian's yard full of clothes with envy, and she didn't even hear Wang Hongmei calling her twice.

"What did you say just now? I didn't hear it." Zhao Xiuzhi was dragged away by Wang Hongmei.

Wang Hongmei said sourly, "Shang Nanchen's wife is such a spendthrift. I heard that she went to the market last time and bought a bicycle, a sewing machine, and a radio. That's hundreds of yuan. When she came back last night, she was wearing that woolen coat, which cost at least 40 or 50 yuan. Not to mention the clothes in the yard. These are the ones we saw. How much more money did we not see cost? They have four children to support."

Zhao Xiuzhi looked at Wang Hongmei and said, "She has money and is willing to buy. Why are you being so jealous? If you have the ability, you can also get a salary of more than 100 yuan a month. Don't say that Jingxian is a spendthrift. She is wasting her own money. Besides, is she buying those clothes only for herself? Look at all the clothes, not only for herself, but also for the children. Would you be willing to buy so many clothes for your children?"

Wang Hongmei waited for Zhao Xiuzhi in shock, as if she didn't know her.

"Don't you have a bad relationship with her? Why are you still speaking for her?"

"I do not have a good relationship with her. Which eye of yours saw that I had a good relationship with her? Also, get it clear, am I speaking for her? I am telling the truth. I'm telling you, you have to be down-to-earth and don't be jealous of others for no reason." Zhao Xiuzhi was like a firecracker, bang bang bang, and Wang Hongmei was dizzy and turned around in a few seconds.

Wang Hongmei really wanted to vomit blood at this moment.

"I'm not jealous, what I mean is that we can't live like this. Isn't this a waste of money?" Wang Hongmei stared.

Zhao Xiuzhi sneered: "What did you say when Jingxian bought seafood? You said that this spendthrift woman came from the countryside and didn't know anything. She didn't even feel hungry after buying this, and she wasted her money. These are things that fishermen don't like to eat. If they had food, they wouldn't eat these things. What happened later? People in the army said that eating seafood is good and you have to eat some every day. Do you dare to say that you didn't eat it? You don't buy it to eat now? Do you dare to say that it doesn't taste good?"

Wang Hongxia: “…”

"Those seafood recipes were all passed down from Jingxian." Zhao Xiuzhi almost pointed at Wang Hongxia, but her attitude was no different from pointing at her nose. "How dare you say that these free dishes don't taste good?"

Wang Hongxia: “…”

She didn't dare to say it.

Everyone in her family likes to eat it.

Not to mention anything else, kid

The children have grown taller and they no longer wake up crying in the middle of the night, saying their legs hurt.

Every household has felt this over the past six months.

Moreover, the army now encourages everyone to raise pigs.

Although raising pigs is a waste of food.

Every household still finds ways to cut grass to feed pigs.

It's just that their place is special. If they were in other places, they wouldn't even be able to feed themselves, let alone raise pigs.

"Comrade Wang Hongxia, Comrade Jingxian can buy so many clothes because she earns them with her own ability. She doesn't steal or rob, so there's nothing to complain about. She spends a lot, but she also earns a lot. The salary of each of them is equivalent to your monthly salary. Maybe she even has more than enough! If you have this free time, you should think about how to live a good life."

Zhao Xiuzhi straightened her back and asked Wang Hongxia, "Where did you say you were calling me?"

"I just want to show you how good life is at home for Comrade Jingxian." Wang Hongxia said angrily, "Now that I have finished speaking, I am leaving."

Zhao Xiuzhi: “…”

Is there something wrong with this person?

She just told Wang Hongxia not to be jealous of others like she used to be. Is that wrong? Jealousy can completely change a person.

Just look at her current fate.

Before her mother-in-law came, her life was so carefree.

Zhao Xiuzhi sighed.

The place where they were standing and talking was right at the door of Ma Shufen's house. Jingxian was washing clothes in the yard and heard everything clearly. This was also because Jingxian's hearing was better than that of normal people.

She heard Zhao Xiuzhi walking back mumbling something, so she got up and picked some persimmons and cucumbers.

Other people’s cucumbers were all gone, but Jingxian’s cucumbers were still very good.

He picked another big gourd and carried it out. Zhao Xiuzhi just happened to walk to their door.

"Sister-in-law, you came at the right time. I'll take this back for you." Jing Xian picked a lot of persimmons, and now there were so many persimmons that Tiedan didn't even stare at them.

Because there are dozens of persimmons on a large persimmon vine.

Of course, this is all thanks to Jingxian.

After a crop of persimmons comes down, there is no way to eat them all.

Tiedan and his friends went to school, and each of them took three away.

When I went out, I gave one to Gou Sheng'er. When I saw Li Yu, I gave one to Li Yu. Some time ago, Wei Xiaopang was also here, and I gave Wei Xiaopang some.

Zhao Xiuzhi also knew that her son liked to eat the big tomatoes from next door.

She had only eaten it cold or with scrambled eggs, but the old lady was reluctant to let her eat a whole one raw.

"Is this a lot?"

Zhao Xiuzhi held it in her coat and looked at Jingxian with a bit of flattery and surprise.

"There are a lot of persimmons harvested this time, and we can't eat them all. The children eat them every day and are almost full." It is impossible to eat enough. Every time they eat scrambled eggs with tomatoes, the children wish Jing Xian could make a big pot.

Zhao Xiuzhi said, "Your persimmons are really good. Please save some for me to plant next year."

"Okay, then I'll leave more seeds." Jing Xian agreed with a smile.

When she looked up, she saw Shang Nanchen coming back. Zhao Xiuzhi smiled and greeted Shang Nanchen: "Captain Shang is back?"

"sister in law."

Shang Nanchen nodded.

Zhao Xiuzhi said happily: "Then I will go back first."

Jing Xian turned and went in. Shang Nanchen half-closed the door and the two of them walked into the yard.

"Is the job done?" Jing Xian asked in a low voice.

Shang Nanchen nodded and said vaguely: "I don't have to take care of this matter for the time being. If there is any need for me, the higher-ups will notify me."

Jing Xian knew that he was trying to avoid suspicion.

I'm just worried that this will affect Shang Nanchen.

"If this is confirmed, will it have any impact on you?" She didn't want to ask, but it concerns the future life of the whole family.

What if Shang Nanchen is not suitable for working in the army because of this incident? If he wants to be professional, he must be mentally prepared in advance.

Shang Nanchen shook his head:

Not for me, but it will definitely have an impact on the old man."

"Xu Xiuying is really capable. She has betrayed both of her own children." What Jing Xian didn't say was that even the old man might lose the black veil on his head and would most likely be demoted.

It’s best not to implicate Shang Nanchen.

Otherwise, Shang Nanchen might really have to change his career.

Jing Xian cursed Shang Yongchang to death in her heart and wondered how to resolve this matter.

"Let's go to the city again next week."

Shang Nanchen turned around and looked at Jing Xian in surprise, frowning and asked, "Why?"

"I think we should stay there for a night and investigate thoroughly." Jing Xian even thought of an excuse. "There are not many fresh vegetables in the market now, usually cabbage and potatoes. We still have so many persimmons, as well as cucumbers, Chinese cabbage, and spinach. Pick some gourds and bottle gourds, and finally two large winter melons. It will be enough for them to eat for several days."

The more Jing Xian thought about it, the more she felt it was appropriate: "We took his money, so it's normal to send him things. Moreover, this excuse is really impeccable, and it will make Xu Xiuying think that we went to steal the old man's money. Go report to the higher-ups and ask if it's okay! Then, we can cooperate with them."

Shang Nanchen sensed her worry, and was moved to hold her in his arms, while smiling and saying, "Don't worry, I'll be fine."

"What if someone uses this to attack you?" Jing Xian was really worried.

"No. Xu Xiuying has nothing to do with me." Shang Nanchen touched her head, "Even if I change my job, I can still support our family. By the way, don't we have to harvest the grain? Why not harvest it tomorrow?"

Jing Xian almost forgot about this.

"Won't you let others see our corn?" Jing Xian couldn't help but want to show some more cards. "And peanuts and potatoes. The sweet potatoes are not ripe yet. When we dig the sweet potatoes, let them come and have a look. I'll take a day off tomorrow, and our whole family will be mobilized to harvest the corn."

Seeing that she didn't seem so nervous anymore, Shang Nanchen smiled and nodded: "Okay."

After dinner, Shang Nanchen went to the army. When he came back, Jing Xian was asleep.

The next morning, she got up and asked Shang Nanchen: "Did you agree?"

"We agreed that we will go to harvest the grain after we have dinner."

Jing Xian got up to cook and asked Shang Nanchen to buy some big bones. After breakfast, Jing Xian cooked a big pot of pork ribs and potatoes. Xiao Mao and Fu Sheng stayed at home to look after the house and light the fire.

Jingxian took Tiedan and Damao to harvest the grain.

There is a lot of millet, but if they work hard, they can finish it in the morning.

Jing Xian started to cut the millet. After a while, someone came. Looking carefully, it was the division commander Wei, the political commissar, and a few young soldiers behind them. The soldiers came down with sickles in their hands to help cut the millet. It was supposed to take a whole morning to cut the millet, but it was finished in two hours.

The sun had just come out for a short while.

One of the soldiers went back to drive the tractor, and it took two trips to bring back all the grain.

They used machines from the farm, and when the millet was threshed, and there were more than a dozen sacks of millet, everyone looked at Jing Xian differently.

Jing Xian could see the excitement in their eyes.

How can I not be excited?

Now one acre of corn only produces 200 kilograms. They just went to see the corn piled up in Shang Nanchen's yard, but they couldn't tell how much corn was produced from that acre of land.

The corn kernels are plump and you can tell at first glance that they are of very good variety.

If all their military districts used such seeds, it would be more than enough to feed hundreds of pigs, let alone the entire military district.

Commander Wei and the political commissar looked at each other, then went back without saying anything.

A few days later, they came home again.

It looks like they have discussed it.

Commander Wei looked at Jing Xian kindly, but some tasks were more suitable for the political commissar.

The political commissar's tone was also very gentle: "Comrade Jingxian, we are planning to discuss with you whether we can buy the corn you grow and keep it as seeds. We also want to buy your potatoes, peanuts, and other vegetable seeds.

They also spend money to buy it.”

"Political Commissar, our Shang Nanchen told me before that our country is in trouble now. Since I have a talent for farming, I should show my real ability. Let the people of our country have enough food. You can take all the grain and seeds. I will keep some more for the other seeds." Jing Xian didn't say she didn't want money, she knew that the higher-ups would not let her suffer a loss.

Soon, the truck arrived.

They took away their corn, their wheat, and even their millet. There wasn't even a single potato left.

These seeds were finally divided into two parts, one part was sent away, and the other part remained in the troops, waiting to be planted by themselves next spring.

Jing Xian looked at the empty room at home with several children standing nearby. Tiedan asked dejectedly, "Mom, all our food has been taken away. Are we going to be hungry this winter?"

Fusheng immediately said, "Mom, I can eat less. You can ask the merchant leader to eat less too."

Jing Xian: "You are really a good son to your father."

"Of course."

Fusheng was extremely proud.

Big Mao couldn't help laughing, even the cool Little Mao started laughing too.

Friday afternoon.

Jingxian prepared dinner for the children.

The weather is cold.

The rice will not go bad even if it is left for two days.

Jingxian taught Damao how to cook. She was not good at cooking other dishes, but she could cook scrambled eggs with tomatoes. She also made a big pot of egg sauce for the children. If the children cooked noodles, they could just heat up the egg sauce and eat it.

At least the kids won't starve to death if they don't go to the cafeteria.

Jing Xian was afraid that something might happen, so she left ten yuan for the child and said goodbye to Song Ning loudly before getting in the car with Shang Nanchen to go to the city.

I was busy last week and didn't make it.

Yesterday, the leader above specifically sought out Shang Nanchen for a talk. No one knew what they talked about. When he came back in the evening, Shang Nanchen had discussed it with Jing.

At noon, Jing Xian came back and cooked, then picked persimmons and other things and loaded them into the car. After giving the children some instructions, she went out with Shang Nanchen.

On the way, Jing Xian chatted with Shang Nanchen.

"Do you think Xu Xiuying would subconsciously want to scream when she saw us?" She guessed that Xu Xiuying wanted to beat her out with a broom.

When Jing Xian thought of that scene, she wanted to see Xu Xiuying wanting to scream but unable to. It must be very exciting.

Shang Nanchen looked at Jing Xian with a doting look: "I'll listen to you when the time comes. We'll go in the same way you tell us to."

"Be more enthusiastic when the time comes. You don't have to call anyone, I'll do it. Just enjoy her expression when the time comes."

Two or three hours later.

The car drove into the family yard.

Shang Nanchen drove straight in and stopped at the door of Shang Yongchang's house.

Jing Xian said with high spirits: "Don't move, I'll do it."

That damn woman actually dared to block Shang Nanchen's way. It would be unacceptable not to deal with her.

Knock knock!

Jingxian knocks on the door.

She also shouted loudly: "Dad, Dad? Are you home? Open the door quickly! I am Jingxian! Do you remember me? I have been to your house twice. I was kicked out the first time I went in. Last time, I cooked for you. Although I was kicked out of the room by Auntie and couldn't take a good nap, it doesn't matter. I know you are a good father, please open the door quickly. I will bring you some food."

Jing Xian usually has a very sweet voice, and when she doesn't speak loudly, she sounds a bit like a southern girl.

She now raised her voice and shouted that the flavor of this corn was really authentic.

Shang Yongchang immediately told Xu Xiuying to open the door when he heard the shout: "Go open the door and let them in. She is so uneducated. What is she shouting at the door? And what is she saying? She is so stupid."

Isn't this just making others laugh?

Shang Yongchang's face was as black as the bottom of a pot, and Xu Xiuying was not much better.

Why are they here again!

She couldn't say that.

Not only could she not say anything, she had to gently persuade Shang Yongchang: "Don't be angry. Don't you know that she is not presentable?

Although it is embarrassing, your son likes it. Be patient and don't lose your temper later."

Jing Xian thought, why don’t you come to open the door?

She shouted, "Dad, my name is Jing Xian. Do you remember it? I told you last time. Think about it carefully."

Someone opened the door in the yard next door and came out. Standing at the door and listening, Jing Xian shouted even louder, fearing that the person coming out from next door was an old comrade with poor hearing.

"Dad, I know you don't like me, but you have to know my name! Shang Nanchen has been on the battlefield for so many years and hasn't been able to come back to see you. It's his fault. But he has to protect his country! Don't blame him for not coming to see you."

Click.

The door opened.

Xu Xiuzhi looked at Jing Xian coldly: "Why are you saying these things? Aren't you afraid that others may hear it?"

Jing Xian sneered.

She deliberately asked in confusion: "Auntie, what do you mean by this? It's okay even if someone else hears this, right? Shang Nanchen didn't come to see you for a reason. He grew up with his grandparents when he was a child. After his grandparents passed away, he went to the military academy. He studied for two years and went to the battlefield after graduation. If he had the ability to clone himself, he would definitely come to see you."

Jing Xian suddenly realized something and said, "Do you think he didn't tell you about marrying me? It's not that he didn't want to, but he was injured and stayed in the hospital for half a year. After finally recovering from his injury, he went home to see his son, only to find that he was abused and skinny. So he had no choice but to marry me. It was all because I cook delicious meals. Dad ate them last time, and he knows that my cooking skills are really good."

Jing Xian lowered her head shyly.

Xu Xiuzhi was so angry that she wanted to shut her mouth.

"I told you to talk less. If you have anything to say, can't you just go inside and say it?" Xu Xiuying lowered her voice, fearing that the neighbors would hear her.

Over the years, she had complained to her neighbors that Shang Yongchang's eldest son was a bad person and had something against her. She didn't want to live with them, but they always gave her money.

If others knew what Jing Xian said, they would definitely look at her strangely.

She can't afford to lose this person.

"Don't come in yet." Xu Xiuying was really mad.

Jing Xian said loudly, "Auntie, wait a minute, we brought a lot of food for Dad. Last time, Dad felt sorry for me and gave me money to buy me a coat. I'm wearing this one now. Do you think it looks good? Although it's not as much as the clothes in your closet, I only bought this one. I wouldn't want to buy more, and this is my first time wearing new clothes."

Jing Xian even turned around deliberately.

Shang Nanchen sat in the car, watching Xu Xiuying's angry eyes, looking like she wanted to strangle Jing Xian to death, and was on high alert to prevent her from getting mad at Jing Xian and attacking her directly.

Fortunately, Jing Xian also knew when to stop and went to get the things when she was almost done.

"Auntie, these are potatoes. This is winter melon, and this is cucumber." Jing Xian handed all three bags to Xu Xiuying and said foolishly, "Auntie, I'm a good farmer. Our cucumbers are the only ones in the farm that are edible. Other people's cucumbers have been sold out long ago!"

Xu Xiuying couldn't throw it away, so she held the heavy winter melon and stared at Jing Xian gloomily.

"Come in."

She couldn't wait to walk inside, fearing that if she walked too slowly, she would hear Jing Xian's nonsense again.

Jing Xian followed behind with a bag of tomatoes. She turned around and blinked at Shang Nanchen, and deliberately shouted loudly: "Auntie, wait for me!"

Xu Xiuying subconsciously quickened her pace.

Shang Nanchen walked at the end, carrying half a bag of millet.

As soon as she entered the room, she saw Shang Yongchang staring at Jing Xian with a sullen face. However, Jing Xian seemed not to notice his sullen face and said enthusiastically, "Dad, look what I brought you. These are tomatoes, which are very delicious. The political commissar said that our persimmons taste especially good after eating them."

Jing Xian said this and took the persimmons to the kitchen to wash them familiarly.

After a while, he came out with persimmons and handed them to Shang Yongchang, saying eagerly, "Dad, try it. Are they delicious?"

Shang Yongchang didn't want to eat, but when he saw Jing Xian's eyes, he subconsciously wanted to eat.

"Dad, is it delicious?"

Shang Yongchang nodded: "Not bad, very delicious. It's getting late, you can rest here. It's still the same room as last time, but don't mess with the clothes inside. If you need anything, I'll give you money later, and you can buy it yourself."

When Xu Xiuying heard Shang Yongchang say this, her face turned green.

"no!"

She accidentally said what was in her heart, causing Shang Yongchang to ask, "Why not?"

"I have a headache at night, so I've been staying there for the past few days. Have you forgotten? Let them stay in Chongling's room!"

Shang Nanchen and Jing Xian looked at each other, and Jing Xian deliberately said, "Dad, let's just stay in a hotel."

"You guys stay in that room!"

Xu Xiuying became anxious.

At this moment, Jing Xian said slowly: "Let's stay in my brother's room!"