Back to 1980: Please Love Me Again

Chapter 42

When she got home, Zhao Jing was still a little unhappy.

But this does not affect her muscle memory to do housework.

Zhao Wenmu went to settle down the little girl first, and when he came back, he saw Zhao Jing wearing an apron washing the dishes and lunch boxes, thinking she was ready.

After all, even if he lives two lifetimes, he is still a kid with no experience in love.

Zhao Wenmu couldn't figure out a woman's mind.

Zhao Jing's subsequent behavior was very normal, and Zhao Wenmu couldn't guess what happened before, so he simply stayed at home with Zhao Jing.

Anyway, he didn't need to go in person to collect mushrooms and deliver goods into the city.

His most important goal in life after his rebirth is to make Zhao Jing and Xiaonannan happy, not to make money.

As for money, he already had a lot of money in his previous life. Although it is not like "I have never touched money, I am not interested in money" as someone Ma said, it is true that money has not made him feel happy.

It's just that there are too many people bound to him, and he has to work hard to make money.

If he might lose his wife and daughter again because of making money, then he would rather keep his poor but warm little home.

And staying at home, he can also pay attention to the situation of drying mushrooms.

The mushrooms collected from the three villages are all stacked in the open space next to his house to dry. When drying the mushrooms, they need to be placed evenly so that each mushroom is fully exposed to the sun.

It can't be too loose, after all, the open space is limited.

Then turn the mushrooms over from time to time, so that it can be heated evenly, dry faster, and the shape will look better after drying.

Every evening, the mushrooms that have not been dried in the sun are collected at home, and then dried the next day.

When the weather is bad, it is necessary to take the mushrooms back from the outside in time, put them indoors, and use the wooden racks made before to dry.

If the weather is good, chanterelles, straw mushrooms, and fungus with thin canopies and thin stems can be dried in the sun in about a day, while hazel mushrooms and red mushrooms take about two days, such as boletus The thicker ones such as morels and morels may take three or four days to dry out.

In the event of continuous rainy conditions that cannot be dried, the purchase can only be suspended, otherwise the purchased mushrooms will rot before they are dried.

The Zhao family brothers and Zhao Wenmu's little friends have all been dispatched by him, and a lot of manpower is needed to dry the mushrooms.

So Liu Sufang, Zhao Wenmu's old mother, took over the job and helped Zhao Wenmu watch the mushroom drying.

She took Zhao Jing, Zimeng and Ziting from Zhao Wenlin's family, and found more than a dozen elderly women from the village to dry the mushrooms.

The daily wages of the women are 1 yuan, the daily wages of the child laborer Zimeng is 5 cents, and the daily wages of the junior supervisor Ziting are 5 cents.

So far, the men, women and children of the old Zhao family have been arranged clearly.

Even Zhao Wenjun, who was far away in Jin Province, was placed under "residential surveillance".

It can be described as an alternative family mobilization.

It was the first time that the entire Shanqian Village was so busy during the slack season.

Some of the strong laborers in the village work at the Xiuti Water Station, some are responsible for hunting, and some handle farm work. A large part of other villagers who cannot do heavy work go to pick mushrooms.

The whole village is in full swing and thriving.

Zhao Jing also reflected on what happened that day, after all, she felt that she had humiliated her younger brother that day.

In front of so many people, the two left immediately. When the villagers of Sanlizhuang saw that Zhao Wenmu was leaving, they thought they would not collect mushrooms!

In just two or three months, she has almost forgotten the days when she was scolded and targeted by Zhao Wenmu. At that time, Zhao Wenmu would probably say, "Why are you crying? Cry and go home and cry!", right?

At that time, I would not cry in front of Zhao Wenmu, because it had no other effect except to annoy him and attract more disgust.

I have changed.

Not only has my younger brother changed, but I have also changed.

Zhao Jing came to such a conclusion.

She touched the more rosy and smooth cheeks, and looked at the hands that were no longer rough. Yes, she has changed.

Not only has the body changed, but the heart has also changed.

Becoming trusting and dependent on my younger brother, I can't live without him.

She knew that it was "jealous".

If I was just Zhao Wenmu's older sister, how would I feel when I saw a little girl handing him food?
Zhao Jing tried her best to think about what happened that day only from the perspective of "Zhao Wenmu's sister".

Will be happy for sure.

I'm glad my little brother isn't hungry, and I'm glad a little girl brought him food.

Although the little girl looked a bit small, she was only two or three years younger than Zhao Wenmu, and she might secretly wonder if she might be her future sister-in-law.

Yes, this is the emotion that a sister will have.

Then why do you feel so uncomfortable?
Because she, Zhao Jing, is not only a sister, but also Zhao Wenmu's wife.

Jealousy is really a strange emotion, knowing that the little brother has nothing to do with that little girl, but I still can't help but feel uncomfortable.

After thinking through all this, Zhao Jing felt relieved.

The original guilt for making Zhao Wenmu ashamed disappeared.

After all, sister Yao Wenjing once said to herself that in love, one must learn to be self-willed!
Of course, Yao Wenjing said this because she felt that Zhao Jing was too soft-tempered and too submissive.

So this matter, that's how it went.

Time passes day by day.

Zhao Wenmu still noticed a little difference in Zhao Jing, she seemed to be more accepting of some intimate actions between the two.

I don't know why, but it's always a good thing.

"Sister, today I will take you to catch crickets!"

While having breakfast, Zhao Wenmu said to Zhao Jing.

"Catch the cricket, or catch the cricket?"

Because Zhao Wenmu said it while drinking porridge, it was a little vague.

Another reason why Zhao Jing asked this question is that cricket crickets are also edible, and people like cricket crickets more than crickets.

Cricket cricket is a kind of insect that lives in the soil, also called soil dog. This kind of insect is nocturnal and likes to eat crop seedlings.

The cricket cricket tastes very fragrant once it is deep-fried.

People in Qilu Province still have a high acceptance of grasshoppers, silkworm chrysalis, and cicadas, which are high-end ingredients in the recipe.

Therefore, it is normal to eat crayfish.

Crayfish is a type of shrimp that lives in fresh water. It is a native species in China and has high requirements for water quality.

It is slightly smaller than crayfish, and unlike the dark red color of crayfish, it is generally turquoise or dark brown.

Of course, after cooking, they are like twins, foolishly unable to tell each other apart.

It is precisely because of the high requirements on water quality that later generations of crickets have almost disappeared.

In this day and age, crayfish are still very flooded, and there are everywhere in small rivers and streams, and so are crabs.

These two are currently low-end ingredients on the dining table, and they are eligible to be on the dining table, but they can only be served at the bottom of the table.

Even farmers eat them in large quantities only in times of famine.

It is usually used to feed ducks and geese.

After all, they have no meat and low fat content, which makes them bothersome and fishy to eat.

It has to be said that the power of the times is too great.

It is enough to change people in all aspects, not only materially, but also spiritually.

Some people may say that hairy crabs and crayfish became popular in later generations because the cooking method has changed, the seasoning has been richer, and they have become more delicious.

To put it bluntly, it is all thanks to technology and hard work.

Is it possible that the steamed hairy crabs in 2020 and the steamed crabs in 1980 use exactly the same ingredients?

Even in 1980 the water quality was better and the crabs were bigger.

Then why is it a delicacy in 2020, and it is something that poor people eat even in 1980?

Because people's ideas are different.

The poor in 1980 ate crabs to satisfy their hunger.However, there is not much crab meat, and the fat content is also low, so it is troublesome to eat.It can't replenish the energy needed by the poor, so even the poor despise it!

But when people are full and clothed, eating crabs is no longer for satiety, but for more delicious taste, healthier diet, and higher quality protein. Crabs have become a high-end food.

It is not crabs that have changed, but people, their needs and ideas.

In any era, a person who is about to starve to death, if you snatch his only steamed bun and give him a plate of hairy crabs, he will not thank you!
Of course, technology and hard work have indeed changed people's eating habits.

Back to the previous article.

"Catch the cricket, the cricket in the river."

Zhao Wenmu said it again.

"Why are you catching crickets? Our family doesn't raise ducks either?"

The Zhao family really didn't have the habit of eating crayfish, so they went down the river occasionally to catch some fish, and hardly touched crabs and crickets.

Zhao Jing's first thought was to catch crickets and feed the ducks.

A few days ago, someone came to the village to sell ducklings, and she wanted to raise a few.

Zhao Wenmu did not agree.

There is no way, ducks are too good at pooping, and they are all thin.Zhao Wenmu didn't want Zhao Jing to clean it every day, and he didn't want to clean it himself either.

Zhao Wenmu then wanted to tease her.

"Sister, you've been eating too much lately. I can't afford to support you anymore. Can I catch crickets for you?"

Zhao Jing rolled his eyes at him, she naturally knew that Zhao Wenmu was joking, he used to think that he didn't eat enough!

At the same time, she also understood Zhao Wenmu's real intention, which was to catch crickets for her to eat.

Regarding food, my younger brother always has all kinds of weird ideas.

The key is to make something delicious every time!

She was also curious about the crayfish immediately.

"Okay, let's go later!"

After breakfast, Zhao Wenmu went to break three wooden sticks more than one meter long and came back. He also found a very long thin thread and brought a small knife with him.

Zhao Jing went to entrust her little daughter to Song Yun.

The little guy clung to her fingers, as if he was protesting that his mother would not take him with him when he went out to play.

"Ah Jing, are you and A Mu planning to have a second child?"

Song Yun asked enviously, she and Zhao Wenguang have been married for more than two years and have no children yet. Although she usually looks carefree, she is still very sensitive about children.

"Second sister-in-law, what are you thinking? We are going fishing for crickets."

Zhao Jing said with a red face.

"The small river beach in the forest in the west of the village is so secluded. I heard that men sometimes like to do things outside."

Song Yun leaned into Zhao Jing's ear and whispered, winking after she finished speaking, with a look of "you understand".

Zhao Jing turned her head and ran away in shame.

Zhao Wenmu found two small benches, put them in a covered pannier, and tied them to the back seat of the bicycle.

Zhao Jing put on the bamboo hat and covered her body tightly.

Put on the bamboo hat for Zhao Wenmu again.

The two took their things, got on their bicycles and went out.

(End of this chapter)