Chen Jianguo's return this time brought joy not only to his family but also to the entire village.
The villagers were even more grateful when they learned that Chen Jianguo had helped the village by selling several pigs and, most importantly, providing them with all the necessary tickets.
Even after Chen Jianguo returned home, people began to come over one after another, bringing gifts to express their gratitude.
"Jianguo's wife, you two have been a huge help to us..."
"This stuff isn't worth much, here's an extra dish for you!" he said, leaving a handful of dried vegetables.
Before Su Xia could catch her breath, a man carrying a cabbage said, "He's no good. Let's cook him some vegetables. When Jianguo comes back, we'll make dumplings for him!"
"That's too cheesy, you definitely have that at home, I'll just add a cabbage!"
Su Xia – You actually arranged this!
There are one or two potatoes, two melons, radishes, pickled vegetables, and even sauerkraut.
Su Xia looked at the still-dripping sauerkraut in front of her, the air thick with a pungent sour smell...
Mr. and Mrs. Chen also had gifts, but the old couple were very happy! Unlike Su Xia, who didn't want to be disturbed.
Finally, when someone else arrived, Su Xia directly instructed Da Bao and the others to take the items to Chen's mother.
Well, there's tea and water available. Su Xia provides brown sugar and tea leaves...
The villagers, upon seeing this, realized it was far superior to the dried vegetables, potatoes, cabbage, sauerkraut, and pickled vegetables they had brought...
Moreover, it was something they wanted to buy but couldn't, so they abandoned Su Xia and headed straight for the old house.
Seeing this, Su Xia breathed a sigh of relief. As soon as she closed the door, the air in the house felt fresher.
Little Bao and Little Niu Niu also breathed a sigh of relief like little adults, "So many people...it smells...!"
Niu Niu and Er Bao nodded, "Mom, they won't come back with two more, will they?"
Niu Niu was really scared; he was exhausted from boiling water these past two days.
Su Xia shook her head. "Probably not, they're just thanking your father!"
Niu Niu and Er Bao nodded, and they were happy too.
Su Xia stayed in the village with the child for a month. After dealing with all the pigs at home, she wanted to return to the county town. She couldn't leave Chen Jianguo alone in the county town forever.
On the day the pigs were sold, not only old friend Wang Zhenguo, but also Xiao Li from southern Jiangsu was there.
Half of the pigs in the village are sold to other factories in the county, and the other half are sent to the purchasing station. Now that the village has tractors, it's convenient.
Mr. and Mrs. Chen received three industrial coupons this time. They also had cloth coupons and cotton coupons, but the old couple thought they didn't need them, so they only asked for toilet paper and kerosene.
There was still 17 kJ in cash. Although it wasn't a lot, Chen's mother was very happy.
He grinned foolishly, showing off to Su Xia, "With the chicken and eggs, and the autumn harvest distribution, your dad and I got over 60 yuan!"
Seeing her happy, Su Xia did some calculations for her: "Jianguo gives you 5 yuan a month, that's 60 yuan in total, plus the task pig, it adds up to almost 100..."
Hearing this, Chen's mother was even happier, and her excited face creased with even more wrinkles.
That day, when Su Nan and the others were pulling the pigs, Su Xia saw her silly younger brother, but instead of being surprised, she just rolled her eyes at him.
Su Nan didn't look at her at all, but excitedly gestured, "Sister, are you happy to see me?"
Su Xia pouted, "Sorry, I wanted to kick you out!"
Su Nan was stunned, looking even more foolish, while Wang Zhenguo and Xiao Li beside him were struggling to hold back their laughter.
Su Xia glared at him, then beckoned the other two in. As for the driver, sorry, it's Wang Zhenguo now. This guy hasn't been idle these past few years.
"Su Mei, it's been so long!" Wang Zhenguo exclaimed. He had known Su Xia for a long time, but now it was always her husbands who dealt with him.
Su Xia was also in a daze, not expecting it to have been so long. Then she heard Wang Zhenguo say that his child was getting married and that Su Xia was invited to attend.
"Brother Wang, congratulations! I'll definitely be there!"
“Okay, come with Jianguo sometime!” Wang Zhenguo didn’t forget Chen Jianguo, who was quickly promoted, and he didn’t forget Chen Jianguo.
Su Nan wasn't idle this time; if he were to deliver coal to his sister's family, it wouldn't be because his sister didn't have time.
When loading the pigs onto the truck, Wang Zhenguo, Xiao Li, and Su Xia settled the bill, and Wang Zhenguo and Xiao Li took care of all the receipts and invoices.
The most important thing is money. Now the black market is 1 yuan per jin without tickets, and the ones at home are naturally not bad, costing 9 mao per jin.
All five pigs weigh over 300 jin (150 catties), which is why Su Xia often goes home. Because she feeds so many, Mr. and Mrs. Chen are still somewhat frugal.
There was a total of 1586 kip in cash. The money was all settled quietly at home. The villagers only knew that a lot had been sold, but they didn't know it was this much.
Su Xia put the money away. With so much money to buy a house, how could she not be happy?
She also didn't forget to prepare things for the Koreans: a pound of meat and half a pound of sugar.
The person from southern Jiangsu added three pounds of meat and two large bones, saying irritably, "This is for Mom and Dad!"
Su Nan chuckled and said, "Got it!"
If it's given to my parents, they'll eat it together too; he won't be polite.
When Wang Zhenguo and Xiao Li saw this, they were a little envious that the other person had such a good older sister.
After everyone and the car left, Mr. and Mrs. Chen were the happiest, finally able to rest completely.
Pooh--
There are two more task pigs, grunting and squealing...
"Find the village chief tomorrow!" Mr. Chen waved his hand dismissively.
Chen's mother nodded; she didn't want to get up every day to feed the pigs, even in the dead of winter.
Su Xia looked at the pig she had just slaughtered, and when she thought that someone would want half of it, she felt a little reluctant to part with it.
"Mom, are we really going to sell it?" Da Bao and Er Bao were also heartbroken.
They can't live without meat, even though they don't eat meat every day at home, they're not children.
I know that the food at my friends' and classmates' homes is not as good as what I eat at home.
So they're very careful and never show off in public, but that doesn't mean they'll lack meat...
Su Xia nodded. "Alright, it's for your Grandpa Lei. But what are you worried about? When have I ever shortchanged you on food?"
Upon hearing this, Da Bao and Er Bao snorted and then ran off.
Su Xia was stunned, looking at Niu Niu in disbelief. "What was their attitude towards me?"
Niu Niu's lips twitched; it seemed her two younger brothers were in for a beating before the New Year!
Su Xia gritted her teeth and swore to the two brats that her bottom would be bruised and battered.
Whether the flowers bloom or not, no one comes; but the whole family is waiting for Chen Jianguo to pick them up.
The main theme is, "We've had enough fun, it's time to go home!"
Okay -- Su Xia had forgotten about that, and then there were Da Bao and Er Bao.
The news that they were to return to the county town was a bolt from the blue for them.
"No, Dad, aren't you doing just fine in the county town?" Erbao looked at Chen Jianguo with dissatisfaction.
"Yes, with us and Mom here, Mom can relax a bit!" Da Bao didn't want to go back either.
Su Xia chuckled to herself and told Chen Jianguo, "I'll do it myself!"
Chen Jianguo was speechless. He looked at his eldest daughter, Niu Niu, who shrugged and said, "I'm fine with it!"
Chen Jianguo looked at the two little ones, "Dad..."
Okay, forget about these two who know nothing. Regarding the long, choppy thing, Chen Jianguo raised an eyebrow, "You don't want to go back?"
"right...."
"Yes, we had a great time in the village, it's no fun going back!" Da Bao said frankly.
But he forgot to finish saying that, and not only Chen Jianguo, but even Su Xia's face darkened.
Niu Niu felt sorry for him: "Silly little brother, have you forgotten that you have homework to do?"
In the end, he couldn't escape this plate of stir-fried pork, and it was a double whammy.
The screams of Da Bao and Er Bao even alerted several families in the old house.
The old house was so frightened that they initially thought, "Did the eldest brother's family slaughter a pig?"
"Bullshit! There are no pigs left, are you going to be killed?" Chen's mother scolded her second son in a bad mood.
Gou Dan quickly ran over, then ran back, excitedly saying, "It's Uncle and Aunt! They both beat up Da Bao and Er Bao!"
Mr. and Mrs. Chen: "Oh, my hearing isn't working well, I didn't hear anything!"
The two remaining families choked on their food, then went back to rest as if nothing had happened.
Da Bao, Er Bao...
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