Chapter 611 An ordinary day [1st update]
Zhen Shuai and Shen Xingdu's method of growing vegetables is very "rough". They first loosen the soil in the vegetable field, then tear off the rapeseed packaging bag, spread the rapeseed evenly on the soil, and finally water it. If someone else planted it like this, a lot of rapeseed would be wasted. Because seriously speaking, rapeseed should be soaked before sowing, so that it will germinate faster. However, Zhen Shuai poured water from the spiritual spring, so the survival rate will not be low.
In the vegetable field next door, an old couple was taking care of the vegetable field. When they saw their unique way of growing vegetables, they grinned and looked like they didn't agree. I want to say it, but seeing how serious the two of them are, I can't bear to disturb them; don't say it, that's obviously wrong.
"Baby, where are the adults in your family? That vegetable... isn't grown that way." The old lady couldn't help but speak.
Zhen Shuai smiled brightly at the old man and said in a clear and melodious voice, "Grandma, it's okay. Our seeds were soaked in medicinal powder at home in advance and they can survive." "Can they survive?" The old lady did not hide her doubtful expression
.
Zhen Shuai said with a smile: "It can survive. Moreover, my vegetable is very delicious. I will pull some for you when it grows out." "Haha..." The old lady nodded perfunctorily, thinking that we would wait until it actually survives
.
Just like that, in less than two hours, Commander Zhen and Supervisor Shen Xing called it a day.
After they left, the old man and the old lady went to their vegetable patch to take a look, shaking their heads and sighing in unison.
When Zhen Shuai and Shen Xingdu returned home, Zhen Liqiang and Chen Huixin had already gotten off work. They were both surprised to learn that the two children had gone to plant vegetables.
Chen Hui thought: "Okay, then we will wait to eat the vegetables grown by our son."
Zhen Liqiang said: "I will stop by to take a look tomorrow morning."
Zhen Shuai emphasized: "We don't plant them neatly, but don't worry, they will definitely grow. It's very good!"
Chen Hui said nonchalantly: "It's okay if it's not neat. It looks good if you don't pay attention to it."
The next morning, Zhen Liqiang had breakfast at home and then went to work. When he arrived at the brick and tile factory, he didn't go directly in, but turned to the vegetable garden first.
The vegetable garden is full of people, including workers from the brick and tile factory who come to inspect the vegetable plot before work hours. The Zhen family’s vegetable garden was crowded with people, pointing and pointing.
Zhen Liqiang parked his bicycle and walked over quickly.
"What's going on, are you all gathered here?"
Everyone looked at him and smiled without saying a word, making way for him.
When Zhen Liqiang saw that many rapeseeds were floating on the soil surface in the vegetable field, he understood everything and smiled bitterly in his heart. These two kids said they dared to grow vegetables like this? Even if these seeds can germinate, the vegetable seedlings will definitely be soft and limp when they grow up without the support of soil, and they may not mature until they are mature.
Someone advised: "Director Zhen, I think you should replant as soon as possible, otherwise all these seeds will be wasted." It
's a pity. People in this era basically don't want to waste anything.
Having lived in this era for a long time, Zhen Liqiang is very vigilant. You know, there was a slogan at this time, "Corruption and waste are great crimes." He couldn't let people think that his son's behavior was wasteful, otherwise some extremists might report it. He quickly and seriously explained, "These rapeseed children have been specially soaked in medicinal powder. They have strong vitality and will definitely survive. If you don't believe it, you will know when you see it in a few days!" Some people were suspicious, "Oh? What kind of medicinal powder is it?
" Can you eat rapeseed soaked in medicinal powder?"
Zhen Liqiang smiled and said, "Yes. The medicinal powder is nothing but rooting powder, which promotes rooting and germination. We grow vegetables for our own consumption, so they cannot be harmful. Yes, right?"
He is usually kind to others and has a good relationship with his colleagues. After saying this, everyone else basically believed it. Some people who didn’t believe it and those who loved to watch the excitement said they would come and see it in a few days.
This little crisis is over.
Zhen Liqiang is not worried at all. He knows that the two children have a lot of good things in their hands. Letting these seeds grow is just a piece of cake for them.
Zhen Shuai and Shen Xingdu didn't know that this was happening. After breakfast, they saw that the sun was very good. They took out their parents' quilts, mattresses, and thick winter clothes to see the sun, and hung them all over the yard. .
The clothes-drying ropes were a bit unbearable for drying thick quilts, so Shen Xingdu made two new clothes-lines with thick wires.
Seeing dry brooms in the corner, he picked them up and moved a chair to sit down, preparing to tie some new brooms for his parents.
He didn't realize that he had taken Uncle Du's job.
Uncle Du did not disturb the two of them, picked up a bamboo sweeper and went to sweep the road outside. Every few days the roadside would be covered with leaves, which he would clean. There are sanitation workers in the city, but their scope of duties does not currently include this area.
"How did you do this?"
Zhen Shuai squatted next to Shen Xingdu and stretched out his hand to touch it. Shen Xingdu hid for a moment and said while trimming the branches with scissors: "Prick your hands. Villagers in Dashan Village have done it.
" The movements are very skillful and efficient. In a short time, two brooms are made, one big one can be used to sweep the yard, and one small one can be used to clean the house.
Zhen Shuai tried to sweep the ground a few times and gave Shen Xingdu a thumbs up.
"Easy to use, tight and strong. Let me look at your hands."
Shen Xingdu obediently handed him his hand.
Zhen Shuai checked it carefully to see that there was no scratch, and kneaded it twice.
"Wash your hands, let's go to the supply and marketing cooperative."
Uncle Du got up earlier than any of them. He went to the supply and marketing cooperative early in the morning, but he only bought two kilograms of cucumbers and two kilograms of eggplants, which was not enough for the family. pause. The supply from the supply and marketing cooperative has been very tight during this period. I heard that many people only eat steamed buns and pickles every day.
Sometimes people from the countryside would bring their agricultural products to the supply and marketing cooperative to exchange for some daily necessities. Zhen Shuai wanted to try his luck.
He took some brown sugar and white sugar, two kilograms of white flour and two kilograms of millet, put them into a big basket on his back, and covered it with a handful of straw.
Shen Xingdu took the big basket and put it on his back.
The two of them didn't ride bicycles and walked slowly, just like taking a walk.
Marshmallow followed with a bang.
Ling'er is not at home and has gone to play somewhere.
There were many people squatting beside the wall outside the supply and marketing cooperative. There were either baskets covered with cloth or snakeskin bags sealed with straw rope. It was impossible to tell what was inside.
Zhen Shuai thought for a while and entered the supply and marketing cooperative first.
Marshmallow walked up to the people, without getting too close, and sniffed hard, as if he wanted to smell what was in the basket and bag.
The old farmers saw it interestingly and did not drive it away. They thought to themselves that this was someone's dog and it was quite fat. In this world, people are not as good as dogs. well.
Zhen Shuai walked around the supply and marketing cooperative. There were no fresh vegetables. There were dried fungus, dried mushrooms and the like, but these things were not lacking at home.
He took Shen Xingdu out again.
Seeing his eyes glancing at the basket and snakeskin bag, these old farmers knew that he wanted to exchange supplies.
An old farmer took the initiative to say hello, "Little brother, what do you want to change? We have eggs, pickles, sweet potatoes, and fresh vegetables here!"
These old farmers didn't know each other, but those who came here to try their luck were all urgent at home. People who use money can understand each other's situation. One person acted as the representative, and several others nodded along.
We also have eggs at home, but not many. Zhen Shuai said: "Change some."
At this time, several old farmers were happy. They quickly got up, picked up their things and went to the alley behind the supply and marketing cooperative. Although private exchanges are allowed, they cannot be done blatantly, right?
"Let's go, let's go to the back and talk."
After finally waiting for a customer, they didn't want anyone to run away, so they were very eager.
"My eggs are laid by my own chickens, as well as wild eggs picked up from the mountains. They are the most nutritious. Look at them." "These sweet potatoes
and vegetables are all grown at home. They are fresh."
"My mother-in-law loves them. Clean, these pickles don't look good, but they are clean and taste good. Look, when I came out with the pickles, my mother-in-law even brought me clean oil paper." Zhen Shuai looked at it briefly and found that it was indeed OK
. Although the pickled radish is dark, it is juicy and very attractive.
Shen Xingdu stared at Sauce Carrot for a long time and squeezed Shuai Shuai's hand.
Zhen Shuai noticed his gaze, chuckled, and said in a low voice: "Don't worry, it's edible, and it tastes pretty good." "I want it all, do
you want to exchange it for money or something else?"
Several old farmers were overjoyed. Rub hands together.
"I wonder what you have, little brother?"
Zhen Shuai has lived in the village for a long time and has received a lot of help from the villagers. At this time, looking at the marks of time on these people's faces, he feels very kind and generous. "You guys tell me what you need. I can exchange whatever I have for you."
Those who needed brown sugar, those who needed refined grains, those who needed fabrics, and those who needed money... Zhen Shuai exchanged them for whatever he could.
Both parties are very satisfied with this transaction.
The egg seller asked a few more words before leaving: "Little brother, will you need eggs in the future? The chickens at home are laying eggs. If you need them, I will save them for you." Zhen Shuai
thought for a while "In this way, from now on, if you send 60 eggs here at seven o'clock in the evening on the last day of every month, someone will exchange them for you." When he and Shen Xingdu were not at home, the supply of eggs at home was indeed not very good.
The uncle was very happy, "Okay, okay! Don't worry, I will definitely pick the biggest and best ones for you!"
Another person gave him a push with envy, "Can you save sixty eggs a month? If not, I will I can get some for you."
No matter how they discuss it in private, Zhen Shuai only recognizes that uncle. This can avoid a lot of trouble.
When I got home, it was almost time to make lunch.
Zhen Shuai washed his hands and washed the rice first.
Shen Xingdu sat on the small bench in front of the stove, preparing to light the fire.
After the rice was cooked, Zhen Shuai cleaned the pickled radish, cut it in half, and cut it into thin strips. I can't eat it for lunch. I have to soak it for a day to get rid of the salty taste. It should be about the same for lunch tomorrow.
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The eggplant was a bit old, so Zhen Shuai cut it into strips and steamed it on top of the rice. After steaming, let it cool, and then made it into a cold dish with cucumber shreds, and mixed it with onions, garlic, coriander and chili oil. It went well with rice; from the hands of an old farmer Blend the fresh Chinese toon and the egg liquid evenly, make an egg cake, and then cut it into small pieces. When the rice is steamed, he pours the cold vegetables, Chinese toon omelet and rice into the lunch box and mixes them together. To avoid breaking the egg cake, he moved gently.
Shen Xingdu was fascinated.
"What are you doing?"
"Bibimbap." Zhen Shuai winked at him, "Didn't Mom say that some people are always shameless and grab her food? Mix the rice and vegetables together so that others can't grab it. This way It's also delicious. Do you want to try it?"
Shen Xingdu nodded. Whether he tries it or not is secondary. He likes Shuaishuai to do everything for him.
After Zhen Shuai packed two lunch boxes, he mixed a bowl for him.
Shen Xingdu took a bite.
Zhen Shuai hurriedly asked how it was going. A long time ago, when he was eating alone, he occasionally liked to do this. Not only did it taste good, but he also saved a few dishes to wash. To put it bluntly, this is actually a lazy approach.
Shen Xingdu nodded, took a spoonful and put it to his mouth.
Zhen Shuai opened his mouth to eat and nodded repeatedly, "The craftsmanship has not deteriorated."
The two of them mixed and ate like this, each eating two large bowls. After eating, he gave meals to Chen Huixin and Zhen Liqiang.
The temperature was high at noon. Chen Huixin took the lunch box and urged them to deliver it to Zhen Liqiang, and then hurried home. She also said that they were not allowed to deliver it tomorrow and asked Lao Du to deliver it.
Zhen Shuai promised well in person, but he had no intention of not giving it away. It is rare to have time at home, so I must show my filial piety as much as possible.
People in the brick and tile factory were jealous when they saw two handsome young men coming to deliver food to Zhen Liqiang again. Who doesn’t have a child yet? There is really no one who will deliver food to them. Although the food in the cafeteria is more affordable and there is no need for them to deliver food, it is still okay to come and deliver food to them. But no.
Zhen Shuai is restless, so he and Shen Xingdu went to Dashan Village in the afternoon.
They did nothing else but went to the mountains to collect firewood.
There are many pine trees on the mountain. In autumn, the pine needles fall layer after layer, which is the best fire starting material. The pine needles on the outside of the mountain have been collected by nearby villagers, but there are still many deep in the mountain. Very few people dared to go inside, so naturally no one picked up the firewood.
There were so many fallen pine needles that Zhen Shuai became more and more energetic in picking them up. He picked up pile after pile. Shen Xingdu pulled the straw into straw ropes and tied up the firewood.
In addition to pine needles, they also picked up a lot of dry branches, both thick and thin, which were easy to burn, and tied them into several bundles.
When Commander Zhen came to his senses, he found that he and Governor Shen Xing had picked up nearly twenty bundles of firewood!
"Oh my God, can picking up firewood be addictive?" Zhen Shuai looked at the firewood and found it funny. He laughed as he said, "Why didn't you stop me?" Shen Xingdu coughed lightly and took the firewood
. She took out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat, lowering her head and not looking at him. The fact is that he just picked it up with Zhen Shuai and forgot about it.
"Ouch!" Marshmallow pushed the two half-dead pheasants toward them with his paws.
Zhen Shuai tied the two pheasants together with a straw rope, "We took so much firewood from the mountain, these two pheasants should be considered as compensation, and we will give them to the village chief when we come down from the mountain." So Zhen Liqiang and Chen Huixin spent the night
When I got home, I saw firewood piled neatly in front of the house, like two hills, and covered with plastic sheets to prevent rain.
"Shuai Shuai, Governor, you two went to collect firewood? Why did you collect so much?" Chen Huixin asked.
Zhen Shuai wanted to laugh again, "I accidentally picked up too much, so I borrowed a tractor from Dashan Village to transport it back." Zhen Liqiang laughed, "I told Lao Du two days ago that we don't have much firewood at home
. I'll go to the mountains with him when I have time someday. I didn't expect you two to solve this problem today. That's enough to burn for several months." Shen Xingdu said: "Shuai Shuai and I Find a way to buy more coal."
Zhen Shuai also said: "You have to buy some. Coal stoves are convenient for boiling water."
"That's okay, you can figure it out." Chen Huixin said. In winter, whether it is boiling water or stewing vegetables, coal stoves are more practical.
Uncle Du brought the food to the table, and the family chatted while eating.
Chen Huixin asked about the thief.
Zhen Liqiang sighed, "I caught it, I caught it in the afternoon. But he was a gambler. He sold all the stolen vegetables on the black market. He made a lot of money, but he lost it all and couldn't get any compensation. If you come out, you can only go to jail. We will consider ourselves unlucky."
Chen Hui was so filled with hatred that she had not eaten even two meals of the new batch of dishes.
Zhen Shuai asked: "He stole it alone? No accomplices? How did he get away with so many vegetables by himself?"
Zhen Liqiang glanced at his son approvingly, "There is indeed an accomplice. It is said that he is hiding in the mountains. But there is no such thing. He won't be able to run far with a letter of introduction, and he will always be caught."
Zhen Shuai looked into the yard, "Our house is in good condition, and it is on the side of the road. I don't know if anyone is watching. Parents, you must always Pay attention to safety."
"Don't worry, we have Uncle Du and a dog at home, so there is no need to worry about safety." Zhen Liqiang said, remembering something, "By the way, it's not that the vegetables were stolen. People in the brick and tile factory are very angry recently. Is it big? The boss above plans to show a movie at the brick and tile factory tomorrow night. If you two have nothing to do tomorrow night, you can go and see it." "
Okay, if nothing happens, we will go." Zhen Shuai said.
After dinner, he and Shen Xingdu slipped away.
Zhen Liqiang guessed that the two of them were going to the black market, so he didn't ask any questions.
Chen Huixin glared at him, "You didn't even ask when the two children went out." "
The two children are good, so don't worry about it." Zhen Liqiang also got up and went out to chat with his neighbors.
Instead of looking for the black market in the county seat, Zhen Shuai and Shen Xingdu went straight to the city.
Under the influence of spiritual consciousness, the black market has nowhere to hide.
At first, the young man in charge of the sentry was unwilling to admit that there was a person in charge of the black market. When he heard that Zhen Shuai had a large amount of fruit in his hand, he immediately changed his mind and not only led the way for the two of them, but also handed them cigarettes.
"Do you really have a large amount of fruit in your hands?" The person in charge of the black market is a middle-aged man in his fifties with gray hair. He is not as domineering as expected. Instead, he looks ordinary and wears simple clothes, just like an ordinary farmer. , no one in the crowd would give him a second glance, claiming his surname was Deng. I don’t know if this last name is true or false, but it doesn’t matter if it’s true or false.
"Just call me Lao Deng."
Lao Deng looked at the two young men with their faces covered and only one pair of eyes exposed, his eyes slightly wary. In this business, you are speculating and risking your life, so you have to be cautious.
Zhen Shuai let him look at him and said slowly: "Yes, yes, but I don't know what we want. Do you have it?"
Lao Deng asked: "How many?"
He walked back and forth for two steps, with sharp eyes. With enthusiasm, "Since you are here to make this trip, you shouldn't be trying to tease me. I might as well tell you directly that fruits are always in short supply. If you have enough fruits, even if you want swans I can also find a way to get meat for you!"
Zhen Shuai chuckled: "Swan meat is not a problem, we want coal, good briquettes. If there is charcoal, we also want it." "It turns out we
want it . Coal and charcoal!" Lao Deng laughed loudly and took the initiative to pour tea for them. "I really have some here. It was just shipped from Shandong a month ago. The coal is good, and a briquette can burn for a whole night. , the charcoal is also good, not choking. How much do you want?"
Zhen Shuai calculated, "500 briquettes and 500 pounds of charcoal." This is enough for parents to use from October to March. It’s not that he can’t afford more, it’s mainly that if he buys too much, there will be less left for others, so just enough is enough.
Lao Deng was a little disappointed, "Just a little?"
Zhen Shuai thought of the Zhou family and the Hu family, and added more, "Then 1,500 briquettes and 1,000 pounds of charcoal."
Lao Deng asked what fruit to exchange.
Zhen Shuai only mentioned the most common fruits, "apples and pears."
"Then exchange them in equal amounts, a total of 2,500 kilograms of fruit." Lao Deng asked tentatively, "If you have food, it would be better to exchange it with food."
Zhen Shuai shook his head. , "We are also short of food." Nowadays, there is a shortage of food all over the country. Even if he has food, he will not give it to people on the black market. These people who control the black market have dark hearts. Besides, once a large amount of food was distributed from his hands, he was worried that someone would associate him with the good person who had distributed the food before.
Lao Deng had no hope, nor was he disappointed.
The two parties agreed to deliver the goods in the woods outside the city an hour later.
After the goods arrived, Zhen Shuai and Shen Xingdu watched each other leave first, and deliberately waited for a long time before receiving the goods and leaving.
The two children did not come back, and Chen Huixin and Zhen Liqiang stayed awake.
Hearing the noise in the yard, they both got up.
"Did you buy it?" Zhen Liqiang asked.
Zhen Shuai said: "I bought it. I bought 1,500 briquettes and 1,000 kilograms of charcoal. You keep enough, and ask the Zhou family and the Hu family if they want the rest." Chen Hui said happily: "I definitely want it! Both of these are available
. It's a good thing that you can't find anywhere even if you want to buy it!"
Zhen Liqiang told her, "I'm afraid of arousing suspicion if I tell them now. It's not too late to tell them in a few months."
"I know." Chen Huixin urged her two children, "It's getting late, hurry up and go to bed. I've left hot water for you in the thermos." "
Hey, I know. You and my dad should go to bed quickly too." Zhen Shuai urged them in turn.
The two of them went to bed late and woke up late. Looking at their watches, it was already past ten o'clock.
There was movement in the kitchen, it should be Uncle Du.
Zhen Shuai stretched out his limbs lazily, not wanting to get up.
Shen Xingdu turned over and lay on top of him, stroking his waist with his palms and his eyes burning.
Zhen Shuai was also aroused and put his arm around his neck unceremoniously...
When the two woke up again, there was no one at home. Uncle Du should have gone to deliver food to Chen Huixin and Zhen Liqiang.
The meal left for them both was warming in the pot. In addition to two stir-fried dishes, there is also a bowl of egg custard and a bowl of chicken soup.
Zhen Shuai felt a little sore and sat on Shen Xingdu's lap in a sticky state, not wanting to leave.
Shen Xingdu left him alone and ate by himself, but had to be careful not to let him spill chicken soup on himself.
Fortunately, no one else was around, otherwise I would have been so sad to see such a disgusting scene.