After lunch, Luo Qing made plans with Xiao Xiao about the rabbit and then went down the mountain.
Before leaving, they said they would catch the bus to pick it up the next day.
Xiao Xiao went to Yuan Min's house and told her about it, telling them to be prepared.
Then they went to the village chief's house and asked him to notify the villagers.
If anyone wants to sell a rabbit, bring it to their house tomorrow.
Someone will come and collect it when the time comes.
The village chief was naturally very happy about such a wonderful event.
Sure enough, before dawn the next day, Luo Qing arrived with his men.
Moreover, they weren't driving an oxcart, but a tractor.
Tractors are much rarer than bicycles.
Many villagers came out to see what was happening when they heard the noise.
The children even ran right behind the tractor.
When they arrived at Xiaoxiao's house, they realized that they still had important things to do that day.
The adults all called their children back home.
Xiao Xiaojia picked out the rabbits she wanted to sell yesterday.
The animals selected this time were relatively clean, totaling more than two thousand.
Even so, there were still more than 1,500 left.
They counted this yesterday.
Xiao Xiao looked at the tractor and asked Luo Qing, "Comrade Luo, can one tractor carry so many rabbits?"
Luo Qing grinned and said, "No rush, no rush, there are other cars coming."
Xiao Xiao glanced at him and asked again, "Are you going to load it onto the truck now, or wait until they arrive?"
"Wait a minute, wait a minute."
"Hey, could you make us something to eat? We haven't had breakfast yet."
Xiao Xiao smiled and said, "I prepared it for you a long time ago."
He then asked Yuan Ping'an and the others to help set out the food.
Today is a rest day, so the children don't have classes.
She and Yuan's mother got up early in the morning to make a lot of pancakes and cook porridge.
I'm worried they haven't eaten breakfast.
Before the meal was even set out, two more tractors arrived.
Without needing Xiao Xiao and the others to greet him, Luo Qing told everyone to come down quickly to wash their hands and eat.
Those two weren't exactly polite either.
He washed his hands with the water in the basin and then sat down at the table.
One person picked up a steamed bun and started eating it.
The first tractor driver to arrive asked Yuan's mother with bright eyes:
"Auntie, what are you made of?"
It's so sweet and chewy, it tastes delicious.
When Yuan's mother heard him say it was delicious, she quickly smiled and explained to him:
"Is it delicious? If it is, eat more."
Let me tell you, this stuff is made from pumpkin, sweet potato flour, and corn.
I was worried you'd find it unpleasant.
While eating, the man said to Mother Yuan, "How could this be? This is the first time I've ever tasted something so delicious."
I never expected these ingredients to taste so good together.
Mrs. Yuan didn't leave either; she sat down and chatted with them.
"Yes, I didn't expect that either."
There's very little arable land on this mountain that can grow crops; most of it is sandy soil.
Planting sweet potatoes and potatoes is okay, but planting grains is not suitable.
I get tired of eating the same thing all the time, so I try to find ways to eat different things.
This way of eating was something my little one figured out.
The villagers were very enthusiastic; when they arrived, Luo Qing and the others were still eating.
Everyone lined up in an orderly fashion, without making a fuss.
By the time all the rabbits were collected, it was almost noon.
The same tractor driver asked Xiaoxiao:
"Sister-in-law, could you sell us two more sheep?"
Look, you still have several sheep.
That ewe must be carrying a lamb, right?
They'll grow up quickly.
Xiao Xiao was amused by his appearance, and after thinking for a moment, nodded:
"Alright, I'll give you two more at most."
The man was overjoyed, even more excited than Luo Qing.
Yuan's mother told them to have lunch before leaving.
She had already started preparing.
Those people didn't stand on ceremony, and it was clear that they had the same idea.
Luo Qing told Xiao Xiao that the person who kept asking about food was the purchasing agent.
These rabbits were also purchased for him.
Luo Qing also asked Liang Huaisheng if he wanted to go down the mountain with him.
Liang Huaisheng shook his head.
He'll recover in a few more days, and his injury will be almost completely healed.
It's time to leave.
He wanted to cherish these few days together and cultivate a good relationship with the Yuan family and Yuan Ping'an.
This will also be his home from now on.
Yuan's father and mother are his parents.
It was because of him that someone else's daughter lost her life.
Besides, she also bore him his only son.
He cannot be an ungrateful person.
Luo Qing didn't say much: "Then you should take good care of your injury. I'll come back up in a few days."
Liang Huaisheng nodded and watched them leave.
When Luo Qing and the others left, the purchasing agent gave Yuan's mother 20 yuan, saying it was for their food expenses.
Mother Yuan refused to accept it no matter what.
But the purchasing agent said that was their rule.
We cannot take even a needle or thread from our comrades for nothing.
Otherwise, you'll be punished when you go back.
Luo Qing also tried to persuade Yuan's mother to accept the money.
Seeing that Xiaoxiao nodded to her, Yuan's mother accepted it.
Then I went and packed them a lot of dried mushrooms and jerky.
The purchasing agent's eyes lit up again when he saw the dried mushrooms and jerky.
They then pestered Xiaoxiao and the others to buy most of her family's mountain produce.
They were also told to inform Director Luo if they encountered any more of these items in the future.
They'll come up the mountain to pull it up later.
What else could Xiaoxiao say but nod?
The main problem is that this person is too eloquent; she simply can't out-argue him.
Although a lot of things were emptied from the house, the whole family was very happy.
Yuan Shitou sharpened his knife that very day, saying he was going into the mountains to hunt.
He's running low on meat at home, so he needs to go into the mountains to hunt more.
So Liang Huaisheng watched longingly as Yuan Shitou and his wife, along with Yuan Ping'an, Yuan Gungun, and Fan Tiesheng and his son, went up the mountain.
Actually, he really wanted to go.
However, I am injured and dare not go.
But I still told them not to go too far in, because it would be bad if they encountered a pack of wolves.
He only has one son, Ping An, so he absolutely mustn't let anything happen to him.
He paced anxiously in the courtyard all day.
Instead, Yuan's mother comforted him, saying, "Don't worry, they often go to the mountains, sometimes for several days at a time."
Ping An and Gun Gun have been there before; they'll be fine.
Although Liang Huaisheng felt somewhat relieved after being comforted by Yuan's mother.
But I still couldn't help feeling anxious.
You know your own body best.
He didn't know Ping An existed before, so he didn't care.
Anyway, he doesn't want to get married.
Now that he has Ping An, he is even less inclined to get married.
After he gets back, he will go and get a new marriage certificate.
From then on, Ahui was his only wife.
Ping An is also his only son.
To prevent people from having ulterior motives and hatching crooked ideas in the future.
He was wondering whether he should tell his father about Ping An's situation.
His father was too biased.
He didn't want to go back to that chaotic and unpleasant home either.
Since we've already separated, let's keep it a secret for now.
To avoid any further commotion if they find out about Ping An's existence.
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