547: Labor Reform Preparatory Officer
After hearing what his daughter said, Yu Jiahui slapped his thigh:
"Look, my daughter thinks exactly as I do! She's worthy of being my own daughter!"
Xu Ying was stunned when she heard this:
"After all, isn't there still no good solution?"
"What good solution do you think we can have? Can you deny that he is your son, or do you hope that he will suddenly have a sudden realization, turn over a new leaf, and become a new man?
It's impossible not to recognize him. Just based on his name and his appearance, even if you don't recognize him, people will know that he is our son.
If he commits trouble outside in the future, we will still be blamed.
You can't expect him to change his ways suddenly, unless——"
"Unless what?"
"Unless he was also penetrated by someone and had his core replaced like us, otherwise it's impossible."
Xu Ying pondered:
"But why do I feel like sending him to a labor camp is a bit of a despicable move?"
"Yeah, if we don't hurt him now, but he keeps going astray and gets sentenced to death someday, which do you think is worse, a few years in jail or being shot?"
After hearing what Yu Jiahui said, Xu Ying felt that being in jail for a few years wasn't that bad after all.
Maybe - the trumpet is the final destination of the villain?
However, if there was a labor camp prisoner in the family, Xu Ying would not even dare to quarrel.
What if the other person starts saying that you have a dead prisoner in your family? How can you continue the argument?
He lost momentum right from the start.
Seeing his mother's worried look, Yu Xiaoye didn't know that Xu Ying was worried about the quarrel, but thought that she was worried about her eldest son, so he comforted her:
"Mom, we're not saying we have to arrest Big Brother right now. Maybe if we give him a good education, he'll change his mind."
Well, although there is little hope -
But it’s hard to say.
Who knows, maybe a new big brother will come one day?
Yu Xiaoye said again:
"Anyway, don't worry too much. Let's have a good New Year. This is the first New Year our family has celebrated since coming to the Great Northern Wilderness. We're finally reunited as a family, and it's worth celebrating. Who knows, maybe Big Brother will be able to spend New Year's with us this year, but next year he might have to spend it in the trading post. Oh, by the way, the director said he'll come over to celebrate with us tomorrow. Is that okay with you?"
Xu Ying was originally drooping, but when he heard that Zhou Ziheng would be coming tomorrow, his back straightened up instantly:
"No problem, no problem. Will he come over tomorrow?"
"Um."
"Oh, what should I make for tomorrow? Braised roe deer meat? No, I ate it last time I came here. How about killing a chicken tomorrow and stewing it with mushrooms? There are still fresh mushrooms picked in the space in the spring. No, there will be a lot of food at home tomorrow, and one chicken will definitely not be enough. How about stewing a chicken and making some dumplings with the roe deer meat? No, there is not much white flour at home, and we have to save it for the New Year. How about making some fish balls in the space and eating them, making some braised fish balls, and steaming a big pumpkin——"
Xu Ying listed several dishes in a short while, which made Yu Jiahui's mouth water.
Yu Jiahui glanced at Xu Ying:
"He's not a rare guest, so why would he need to prepare so many things?"
"Nonsense, whose son-in-law comes to visit and isn't treated to four dishes and eight bowls?"
"He's not our uncle yet."
"What's the difference? It's not the same as not being married? Besides, if you're not married, you should treat them better!"
Yu Xiaoye didn't expect his parents to suddenly start arguing over this matter, so he hurriedly tried to persuade them:
"Mom, there's no need to treat him specially. He won't mind simple meals. He's not picky about food and can eat anything."
Xu Yingdao:
"It's decided. We'll kill a chicken and make dumplings tomorrow!"
Yu Jiahui's eyes rolled back and his eyeballs almost popped out of their sockets.
He said without temper:
"Okay, now that we've decided what to cook tomorrow, let's go back to sleep. We can't stay here too long. Be careful not to reveal any flaws in what we do next. I see this son's eyes are rolling around, he's very smart, I'm afraid he won't be easy to fool."
The old couple quarreled for a few words and went back to the cottage to sleep.
Yu Xiaoye stayed in the space to rest and returned to the small earthen house the next morning.
Early morning.
Yu Daye, who was sleeping in the outer room, was awakened by the noise of people getting up. In a daze, he thought he was in a cabin on the mountain. When he heard the noise, he woke up with a start, thinking that a wild beast was approaching.
When I opened my eyes, I saw brand new beams and a reed roof, and I was lying in a warm bed.
He suddenly remembered that he had already returned home!
Now I am sleeping on the big kang in my own home.
Everything that happened yesterday was not a dream.
The warm atmosphere in the room made Yu Daye feel so comfortable that he was at a loss as to what to do. He hummed in satisfaction, turned over and continued to sleep.
Yu Jiahui walked out of the inner bedroom and looked at the "labor reform candidate" lying on the kang. He called him angrily:
"Get up and work, don't sleep in!"
Yu Daye was in a deep sleep and ignored him, wanting to go back to sleep.
Yu Jiahui walked towards him with anger in his steps. Alarm bells rang in Yu Daye's mind and he sat up from the bed.
"Okay, okay, I'll get up, I'll get up!"
It seems that although this family accepted him, it is impossible for him to enjoy himself and he has to work.
Especially now, he must please the old man, not make him angry, and must act well.
Yu Daye didn't dare to linger on the warm bed any longer. He shook himself off, took the cotton jacket and trousers from the quilt, put them on one by one, and folded the quilt.
Before he could even put on his clothes, Xu Ying had already assigned him a task:
"Go out and get some firewood, and come over to boil some water."
"oh."
Braving the biting cold in the early morning, Yu Daye went to the yard, brought a bundle of chopped firewood, and went to the main room to prepare to boil water.
There was only a thin layer of ice on the water tank in the main hall. I broke the ice and scooped the ice and water into the big pot. I filled the pot and covered it with a lid.
Start making a fire.
The stove in the main room is connected to the big kang. When the fire is burning on this side, the kang on the other side also becomes warm, and the room is not so cold anymore.
As soon as the water was heated, Yu Jiahui and Xu Ying scooped hot water from the pot to wash their faces and brush their teeth.
Yu Daye thought of his parents. They would never wash their faces in the mornings in the middle of winter. They would go the entire winter without washing, often leaving their faces covered in a layer of black dust. Brushing their teeth was even more impossible. The old couple didn't even know what a toothbrush was.
But nowadays, parents not only wash their faces and brush their teeth, but also pay great attention to applying facial oil on their faces after washing.
No wonder my mother looks much younger. Applying that facial oil that costs more than one dollar a box on her face can make even an old lady look younger.
After washing up, Yu Jiahui asked Xu Ying what she wanted to eat this morning. Xu Ying said cabbage and potatoes, and a few boiled eggs.
Yu Jiahui went down to the vegetable cellar and brought out potatoes, cabbage and eggs.
The old couple were busy cooking.
Yu Daye boiled some hot water and was then instructed by Xu Ying to fetch water from the well.
Yu Daye had no choice but to carry his load and go out.
Only after the two water tanks in the house were filled did Yu Erye, Yu Xiaoye and Cuihua get up.
Just in time, the meal is ready.
Yu Daye did not dare to complain about this and acted very obedient.
The breakfast was still rich and filling.
A big pot of thick cornmeal paste, multi-grain steamed buns with pre-fermented flour, a plate of pickled radish, a pot of cabbage and potatoes with diced meat, and a boiled egg for each person.
Yu Daye was very satisfied with the simple home-cooked meals.
After dinner, Yu Jiahui wiped his mouth and got off the kang:
"I'm leaving."
"Dad, I'll go with you!"
Yu Daye put down his bowl and chopsticks, and crawled off the kang, fearing that he would be a step late.
Yu Jiahui pulled up the heels of his cotton shoes, stood up, and looked at this "labor reform candidate" who was extremely active. He frowned and said,
"You're not going anywhere. You're working at home."
Yu Daye jumped up and down to put on his cotton shoes:
"There's not much work to do at home. I've already filled the water tank."
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