When Ye Zhiqiu left, there were five fish hanging on his bicycle, all weighing two or three pounds. He helped pull the net and was content with taking more than ten pounds of fish.
However, Old Yang, the fish butcher, was not so honest, because Ye Zhiqiu clearly saw that there were quite a few catfish, but he did not give him any.
In other words, he didn't mind and didn't mind this little bit of fish, so he just smiled and pretended not to understand.
So Ye Zhiqiu took out two three-pound catfish from the space, tied them up with straw, hung them on the handlebars and put them in the basket.
When Ye Zhiqiu returned to the city, it was already past six o'clock and it was completely dark.
There are not many people walking on the road, otherwise, with so many fish, I don’t know why people would look back at me.
Everyone in the family was waiting for him to come back, and Wang Xiaolan paced back and forth in the yard anxiously.
A group of people tried to persuade him, and when Wang Xiaolan heard the sound of a bicycle bell, she trotted out. When she saw that it was Ye Zhiqiu, she breathed a sigh of relief.
Seeing a group of people at the door, Ye Zhiqiu asked in surprise, "No, there's no need for such a grand ceremony, right? Even though I brought back quite a few fish, I'm a little flattered by your welcoming me like this!"
Ye Wubing quickly explained, "Brother, Mom said she couldn't sit still if you didn't come back so late! We got nervous too, so we were all pacing the door, hoping to see you come back."
Ye Zhiqiu gave the bicycle to Ye Tianya. He said with a smile, "Why are you worrying so much? I've fought wolves and hunted bears in the army. Do you really think I'm a vegetarian?"
Okay, everyone, don't do this again, but I was really cold today and brought a lot of fish home. Let's figure out what to do with it. I need to go home and warm myself up."
Ye Bailu threw herself on him, and Ye Zhiqiu could only pick her up. This girl was already so heavy, and she still needed someone to hold her. Really...
"Brother, I want to eat catfish. Fat catfish are so delicious!"
"Okay, I'll make catfish for you. Mom, Aunt Liu, kill a big catfish and two of the others. We'll have plenty of fish tonight! Oh, and I bought some dried eggplant. Soak them in warm water and stew them with the catfish!"
Everyone agreed and got to work.
Wang Fugui was very calm. He was smoking in the living room. When he saw Ye Zhiqiu pushing the door open with Ye Bailu in his arms, he smiled and said, "I told you, your eldest grandson is a man trained in the army after all. There's nothing to worry about him going out!"
After Ye Zhiqiu put Ye Bailu down and closed the door, he smiled and explained, "I could have come back earlier today, but when I was coming back, I ran into another group of fish thieves.
Although we were strangers, they couldn't pull the net up, so I went to help. But there was also an advantage. I was only going to get a few fish today, and the rest would be sold.
I helped them pull the fishing net, and they gave me a few more. So today we brought back at least 20 kilograms of fish, enough for us to eat for several meals."
Wang Fugui handed over a cigarette, Ye Zhiqiu quickly took it and lit it with a match.
Just after he sat down, Ye Bailu wanted to sit on his lap again. This girl was so cute and was clinging to him.
Wang Fugui sighed, "This year has been really tough. During the autumn fishing season, the nets were completely wiped out! There probably won't be any fish left to catch in Shichahai next year."
Ye Zhiqiu shrugged and said, "Grandpa, don't think too much. Our river is flowing, and there will always be a steady supply of fish, it's just a matter of quantity.
This year has been so difficult, we can't miss out on any bit of protein! I heard that in places hit by locust infestations, people are going all out, mobilizing their people to catch locusts, dry them, grind them into powder, and eat them!
But the locusts would be better if they were fried, otherwise the taste is really hard to describe!"
Wang Fugui laughed and said, "I've eaten it before, but it was roasted. I can't say it's bad. It's much better than some tree bark and leaves anyway!"
Ye Zhiqiu raised his eyebrows and said jokingly with a smile: "Grandpa, you really know everything. Then let me ask you something, see if you can answer it!"
Wang Fugui said noncommittally, "Tell me about it. How can I claim to know everything? I'm just older and have seen more."
Ye Zhiqiu pondered for a moment, then asked, "Grandpa, do you know what happened to me today? I actually ran into the military's purchasing agent!
I feel like he's a liar. Our army doesn't allow this kind of thing. How could there be a military purchasing agent? It's ridiculous!"
Wang Fugui frowned, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "Grandson, he's not necessarily a liar! In some special cases, if the military approves and the troops have the corresponding funds, they are allowed to purchase supplies on their own.
Another scenario is that if there is a sufficient local supply chain, the troops can also purchase supplies locally. If there is a serious shortage of supplies, the troops are also allowed to purchase supplies within the province.
Therefore, the most important basis for judgment is the location of the troops, whether they cross provinces, and whether there is proof of military approval! If these two conditions are met, then it is a normal military procurement, not a scam!
Ye Zhiqiu smiled and nodded. He had already got his answer, so he didn't dwell on this topic anymore.
Ye Wubing and Qian Yuanjun, brother and sister, were driven back to the living room because there were too many people in the kitchen and they were in the way!
After Ye Wubing came back, he took out his ice skates and said excitedly, "Brother, when I went to buy shoes today, I found out that the uncle of one of my classmates actually works there!
My shoes were supposed to cost 26 yuan, but the uncle made me pay 18 yuan and sold them as defective goods!"
Ye Zhiqiu was a little surprised. The price of this thing has increased? He remembered that it used to be clearly marked with a price tag of around 20 yuan!
He asked curiously, "I remember this thing wasn't that expensive. When we moved to the city, I saw it was around 20 yuan. Now a defective one costs 18 yuan?"
Qian Xiaofang smiled and said, "Hehe, big brother, you always think about the prices in the past. Supplies weren't as scarce as they are now! Now, whether it's industrial products or agricultural products, they are all in short supply, so prices will naturally increase!"
Ye Zhiqiu slapped his head. That's right! At this time, everything is in short supply, so it's normal for prices to go up!
He curiously asked Ye Bailu, who was sitting on his lap, "Little sister, did our dad buy a new bicycle? Did he tell us how much it cost?"
Ye Bailu said happily: "I bought it. Dad bought a Forever truck. He said it can carry things weighing 500 kilograms!
As for how much money he spent, he didn't tell us. He just said that the money his mother gave him was not enough, so he used all his own private money to pay for it.
But Mom didn't believe him and twisted Dad's ear for a long time! I don't believe Dad either. Dad looks like a corrupt person. He must have embezzled the money Mom gave him for buying a car!
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