Mixed in the last days as a salted fish

Chapter 362

June 6, the day of the Dragon Boat Festival.

Before seven o'clock, Li Dajuan steamed the zongzi wrapped in advance, and then asked the eldest daughter to take the zongzi to give gifts to relatives in Huicheng one by one.

The leaves for making zongzi are the most authentic Ruo bamboo leaves, which are grown in the vegetable field at home, and you can’t buy them outside.

After all, how can there be conditions to eat zongzi these days?
As early as ten years ago, rice withdrew from the ranks of the staple food, and it almost disappeared from the market. As for the rice in their family, it was brought back by his son.

Before my son went to sea, he did not know where to buy a large amount of ingredients, including whole grains, and various agricultural and sideline products, enough for the whole family to eat for two or three years.

Soon, Zhang Jiahui went out with dozens of catties of zongzi and other gifts. The first place she went to was the Aoyuan Community, after all, it was the closest.

The second and third sisters don't need to send them home. When they left last night, they took the things back with them.

"Dong dong dong...Xiao Fan, open the door quickly..."

"Squeak" sounded.

Cao Fan was wearing pajamas, and opened the door in a daze: "Mom? Why are you back?"

Since his uncle became a consul, his parents moved to his uncle's house to help take care of his grandparents. He and his wife didn't like being nagged, so they didn't follow them.

"I brought you breakfast, don't sleep, get up and eat quickly." Zhang Jiahui lit up the zongzi in her hand.

"Mom, it's rare to have a day off today, so why don't you let us sleep a little longer?" Cao Fan smiled wryly.

"Then go to bed after eating." Li Dajuan handed the zongzi to her son, and then said, "Don't forget, go to our place for lunch at noon."

"Why is it noon? Isn't it night?"

"Your grandma and grandpa are going to your aunt's place for the holiday, so there will be no dinner party tonight."

"Okay, I get it now."

Cao Fan nodded.

Zhang Jiahui babbled a few more words before leaving.

Cao Fan closed the door casually, then threw the zongzi into the cupboard, and went back to the bedroom to continue sleeping.

On Zhang Jiahui's side, she went to her younger brother's mother-in-law's house. Kuang Wenhui was also preparing to go to her in-law's house. The two made an appointment to set off together.

Leaving the Aoyuan community, next is the uncle's house.

"Uncle, how are you? Today is the Dragon Boat Festival. My mother asked me to give you some rice dumplings."

Zhang Chongyi smiled all over his face: "Thanks to your family, uncle can eat and sleep now, and his health is very good."

Zhang Jiahui handed over the present to her niece and daughter-in-law Wu Haixia, and then sat next to the old man, chatting with her about homework.

"Uncle, is elder brother coming back for the holiday today?"

Zhang Chongyi shook his head: "Minde is expanding a new factory. He is very busy these days, so he won't come back this time. He said he will come back after the Mid-Autumn Festival."

"Brother, their business is getting bigger and bigger."

Zhang Jiahui praised casually.

"It's not as good as your father and Xiaohao. The three of them are just playing around and making some hard money."

Zhang Chongyi hurriedly waved his hands modestly.

"Uncle, I don't agree with what you said. So many plant factories have gone bankrupt in the past few years, and it is already very remarkable to survive."

"Your uncle, I'm not too confused. The reason why the three of them survived is thanks to Xiao Hao. Without Xiao Hao's help, the three of them would have finished their game long ago."

Speaking of his nephew, Zhang Chongyi hurriedly said with concern:
"By the way, Jiahui, where is Xiaohao? Why haven't I seen much news about him?"

"Uncle, Xiaohao and the others encountered a super sandstorm in Los Angeles and were trapped for more than half a month. They just left Los Angeles yesterday and are currently investigating in Irvine."

"Irvine? Where? Why haven't you heard of it?"

Zhang Chongyi was puzzled.

Zhang Jiahui explained with a smile: "Irvine is just south of Los Angeles, a small city with a population of less than [-]. It's normal that you haven't heard of it."

"Even going to such a small city? Isn't it too hard for Xiao Hao?"

"Who said it wasn't?" Zhang Jiahui couldn't help sighing, "He told me personally that according to the itinerary, this round-the-world expedition will take at least a year and a half. If there are a few more super sandstorms, Three or four years is also possible."

"It's too expensive, isn't it too long?"

Zhang Chongyi frowned.

"No way, this is the job of the consul." Zhang Jiahui spread her hands helplessly, then glanced at her watch, and said goodbye: "Uncle, it's getting late, and I have to go to my aunt's place to deliver rice dumplings. I won’t sit down anymore, I’ll come back to see you when I have time.”

"Okay, then I won't keep you, slow down on the road."

……

On the other side, Li Dajuan personally delivered zongzi to several well-connected families in the village, including the old village head's family, who gave ten zongzi.

After finishing these, the group set off impatiently.

Two hours later, the consul's residence arrived.

"Dad, Mom, is the journey going well?"

Yang Huaqing said with concern.

Li Dajuan nodded: "It's okay. Fortunately, I left early and the road was not too congested."

Zhang Chongxin looked around and couldn't help asking:

"Hua Qing, where's Big Pudding and Little Pudding? Haven't they arrived yet?"

"Dad, there is an event in their school, and they probably won't be able to come here until later." Yang Huaqing replied.

"What's the matter? No one will be let go if there is a big festival?"

Li Dajuan complained casually.

Yang Huaqing hurriedly explained: "Mom, Dean Fan of the Executive Yuan went to inspect their school. As you know, one of them is the vice president of the student union and the other is the president of the club. They can't leave."

Li Dajuan's eyes lit up when she heard that it was to meet the big leader:
"Is there a live broadcast on TV?"

Since his son became the consul, the old man quickly developed the habit of watching the news.

"I don't know about this." After Yang Huaqing finished speaking, she turned her gaze to her third child: "An'an, go and turn on the TV to see if there is a live broadcast?"

An An nodded obediently, and then ran to the audio and video room with her younger brother. Li Dajuan was a little worried, and followed without saying a word.

As for the luggage and food brought over, there is no need to worry at all, there will be someone specially assigned to put them away one by one.

After Li Dajuan left, Kuang Wenhui also left, but she went to the baby room.

Yang Huaqing helped her father-in-law to the bedroom, and the two elders also had a fixed room here.

Zhang Chongxin sat on the sofa and asked casually:
"Hua Qing, have those cans gone?"

Yang Huaqing nodded: "Last night, those on the night shift have already sent it out. As for the day shift, it is estimated that it will not be distributed until after get off work. Try to keep a low profile."

"It's better to keep a low profile, so as not to do bad things with good intentions."

Zhang Chongxin nodded repeatedly.

"Dad, don't worry, I've already ordered the people below to restrain themselves as much as possible and not to show off everywhere. If the influence is not good, there may not be similar benefits next time."

Yang Huaqing immediately comforted him.

Zhang Chongxin looked very satisfied, and then changed the topic: "By the way, what's the reaction of those who got the cans? Isn't it too little?"

"How could it be too little?" Yang Huaqing quickly shook his head, "Our canned food is not ordinary canned food. It has a super high fat content and almost all of it is butter. It is much more affordable than ordinary canned food. Everyone is very satisfied."

"As long as you are satisfied, you can tell them later that as long as they work hard, there will never be any shortage of canned food. Don't be reluctant, Xiaohao wants to make a big career, and he cannot do without the support of these people around him."

Zhang Chongxin habitually drew a big cake.

Yang Huaqing poured a cup of tea for her father-in-law, and nodded with a smile: "Dad, don't worry, I understand."

Zhang Chongxin took a sip of tea from his teacup, glanced at the door, and waved his hand:

"Someone is looking for you, go get busy!"

Yang Huaqing glanced at the person who came, and then explained: "Dad, I have an event to attend in the morning, and I probably won't be back until the afternoon. Don't wait for me for lunch."

"Work is important, I will tell your mother." Zhang Chongxin replied.

Three hours later, near lunchtime, the twins finally came back, and the brothers headed straight to the nursery as soon as they got home. They haven't seen each other for a week, and it feels like the sister has grown a lot.

After watching their sister, the two went into the kitchen again.

"Grandma, grandma, what delicious food are you doing?" Zhang Guoxuan couldn't help swallowing when he smelled the smell of meat.

Li Dajuan complained subconsciously: "What did you two do? Why are you only coming back now? Didn't Dean Fan leave at ten o'clock?"

Just now, she watched the whole live broadcast on TV.

Of course also saw two grandchildren.

"Grandma, Dean Fan is gone, there is still some finishing work to be done!" Zhang Guoji explained with a wry smile.

Li Dajuan babbled a few words, then quickly turned her attention to her second grandson: "Little Pudding, where is Tongtong? Why didn't you bring him back?"

Tongtong is Zhang Guoxuan's girlfriend.

Full name Guan Tong.

"Grandma, Tongtong is going home for the Dragon Boat Festival today!" Zhang Guoxuan shrugged.

"Come here for lunch first, and then go back in the afternoon, can't you? Grandma made mutton hot pot, and I promise Tongtong will like it." Li Dajuan couldn't help but regret.

Although it is already June, the temperature during the day often hovers around zero. Hot pot is a must-have home-cooked dish in Lao Zhang’s family to keep the cold and dampness away.

Hearing this, Zhang Guoxuan quickly lifted the lid of the pot on the stove, and suddenly a gust of hot air rushed to his face.

"Smell, it's so fragrant, grandma, your cooking skills are really getting better and better."

Li Dajuan patted the second grandson's arm lightly: "Cover it quickly, the mutton is not stewed yet!"

"Grandma, I'm hungry, can I..."

Zhang Guoxuan grabbed Grandma's arm.

"You're such an old man, don't be naughty." After Li Dajuan finished speaking, she casually took a cucumber and stuffed it into the second grandson's hand: "There is still a while before dinner, so you can eat a cucumber to pad your stomach first!"

Zhang Guoxuan took the cucumber and deliberately said in a funny way:

"Then can I dip some mutton soup?"

Li Dajuan had no choice but to lift the lid of the pot: "Dip it quickly, leave quickly after dipping, and stop making trouble here."

"Hey, I'm just kidding!"

Zhang Guoxuan took a bite of the cucumber and left the kitchen slowly.

"Gua Wazi, use grandma to wash the pot, right?"

Li Dajuan cursed with a smile.

Kuang Wenhui helped the eldest grandson also take a cucumber, then looked at the backs of the two brothers and said with emotion:
"Big Pudding is down-to-earth and calm, and Little Pudding is smart and lively. It's a good thing that the two brothers' personalities complement each other just right. Look at An An and Kang Kang. The two debt collectors are more naughty than the other. They wish they could turn the sky upside down. What a shame. Still behind."

"Oh, it's all because Xiao Hao is too spoiled with the two of them."

Li Dajuan also had a headache.

It's not good for a son to be indifferent to his family, and it's not good to take care of his family too much. It's really a headache.

Kuang Wenhui took the opportunity to suggest: "Mother-in-law, it will take about two years for Xiao Hao to come back from this business trip, why don't we take good care of these two little bastards while he is not at home?"

After all, the two grandsons are surnamed Zhang. Although the two of them have already had ideas, it is not easy to interfere too much.

"Good idea, I'll discuss it with our old man tonight." Although Li Dajuan didn't read much, she also knew the disadvantages of doting.

"If the in-laws agree, I have a few candidate teachers here, you can refer to them."

"Great, let's see you later."

……

Time passed quickly, and it was time to get off work in a flash, and the consul's mansion became lively in an instant.

Gong Xiaoyan is an ordinary cleaning girl in the governor's mansion, and she is only a temporary worker, but she never expected that she would have a share in the distribution of canned food this time.

It's a joy from heaven.

With her is her uncle Xiong Weimin.

Xiong Weimin is a driver of the Consul's mansion, but he has a salary and is a regular worker.

The niece was brought in by him through a relationship.

Regardless of whether it is just a temporary worker, if you are lucky, there is still a chance to become a regular worker, and once you get an iron rice bowl, you will be able to achieve a class transition immediately, at least you can have enough food.

That alone is stronger than anything else.

On the way to get the cans, Gong Xiaoyan couldn't help but beam with joy: "Uncle, I didn't expect the consul to be so generous. Just now our team leader was asking us if we want to sell the cans. Someone outside was willing to pay 1 yuan for it. The amount is too much." You can also increase the price.”

You know, the 1 yuan is almost equivalent to her two and a half months' salary.

"Don't be stupid, can this kind of life-saving food be sold?"

Xiong Weimin quickly reminded.

Although the two of them are not rich and powerful families, their lives are still no problem. There is no need to sell the canned food for a mere 1 yuan.

After all, money can be earned again, but food is not enough. In a word, "you can't ask for it".

"Uncle, I didn't say I would sell it, but I just feel a little incredible." Gong Xiaoyan shook her head again and again, and then analyzed: "You think, there are more than 5000 people in our governor's mansion, and each person is 5000, which adds up to 5000 million. But a full [-] million?"

"What do you know? The consul used to be a rich man, and he is not short of this little money."

"If you have money, you can't buy so many cans?"

The federation has never been short of rich people.

But no matter how rich a rich person is, it is impossible to get so much food, especially canned meat, which cannot be solved by money alone.

If it were someone else, maybe the law enforcement agencies would have been involved in the investigation long ago.

Xiong Weimin looked around, and then explained in a low voice: "I'll tell you a secret, don't talk nonsense outside, I also heard people say that the consul opened a canned food shop more than ten years ago, and these canned foods are probably from that Time left."

"So that's what happened, I said, how could the consul get so many cans..."

Gong Xiaoyan was instantly full of admiration for the consul.

Xiong Weimin patted his niece on the shoulder: "Swallow, don't hurry when you get the cans, the road is not safe, I'll drive you back!"

"Well, I see."

Gong Xiaoyan nodded seriously.

Whether it is two cans or 1 yuan, it is enough for people with ulterior motives to take risks.

To put it bluntly, instead of being starved to death, it is better to go in and step on the sewing machine, at least you can save your life.

And the root of all this happened three years ago.

Three years ago, after the bad behavior of a certain private prison was exposed by an undercover reporter, the government not only took over the private prison in its entirety, but also greatly improved the prison environment in order to quell public anger.

The consequence is that the major prisons are directly full.

After all, there are poor people everywhere.

In the end, the forced officials had to urgently issue a temporary plan to increase the intensity of work on criminals and at the same time cancel some "preferential treatment", which completely curbed the tide of imprisonment.

But even so, there are still many people who regard "going to prison" as the last way out. This is also the biggest headache for the authorities, because new prisons need to be expanded every year, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a waste of money and people.

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