Back to 1980: Please Love Me Again

Chapter 82

September 9, Shanqian Village.

As the last batch of mushrooms arrived at the drying yard, the work of harvesting mushrooms came to an end.

The warehouse was already full. Zhao Wenmu originally expected to hold 10 catties of dried mushrooms, but actually only filled more than 8 catties.

Had to build two new warehouses.

Not only that, Zhao Wenmu's new house, Zhao's old house, and Zhao Wenguang's house were all filled with dried mushrooms.

Zhao Xuelei attaches great importance to these dried mushrooms, because they are related to Shanqian Village's income for the coming year.

Only when they are successfully sold and Zhao Wenmu makes money will he continue to collect mushrooms in the coming year.

A militia guards the mushroom warehouse every day.

After all, this thing is dry and light, which is not only fireproof, but also thieves-proof.

"Second Uncle, how about the game production on the mountain where our village is assigned?"

According to the instructions of the county, the commune has divided the hunting area into various production teams.

Generally, the area assigned to each production team is divided into three parts, and hunting is only allowed in one of the areas each year.

"Our village and the Sanlizhuang area are vast, and the area allocated is large enough, so the production will definitely be no problem!"

Speaking of this issue, Zhao Xuelei is also very happy, and finally he can put hunting and trading on the bright side.

In the past, it was always a little bit on tenterhooks.

"Second uncle, there will always be a day when the output on the mountain will be insufficient. It is best to think of a way in advance. Can you try to raise some hares and pheasants?"

Zhao Wenmu reminded.

"You mean to raise these wild game like you raise crabs?"

Zhao Xuelei is very concerned about Zhao Wenmu's raising crabs. Many of this kid's practices really make him feel incredible, but there are always unexpected results.

"Hares are not easy to raise. They have a bad temper and won't eat what people feed them. They can starve themselves to death."

he said with a sigh.

"Second uncle, it can be raised after all. The big deal is to raise it from a young age. If you raise a few more crops, it will not be so wild. If it doesn't work, you can also raise it on the mountain. Anyway, the mountain is our own."

Zhao Wenmu believes that there are always more solutions than difficulties.

"You kid is right, I'll find someone to try first."

After speaking, Zhao Xuelei walked away with his hands behind his back.

In less than a year, this kid can teach me, he thought in his heart.

Zhao Xuelei worked very hard, and soon found several families who were good at raising chickens to experiment with raising hares and pheasants.

Of course, the production team will give some compensation.

After Qingshan Building Materials Factory, another mountain of Sanshan Group began to slowly step onto the stage of history.

……

These days, everyone in the Zhao family finally became much lighter.

Harvesting mushrooms is like a big mountain, pressing on everyone, both painful and happy.

The mountain finally disappeared temporarily.

So, the whole family went into battle together to help Zhao Wenlin harvest autumn peaches.

Before going up the mountain, Zhao Wenlin stared.

Liu Xiumei stayed at home obediently and did not go out.

"Okay, big brother, you are revitalizing Fu Gang!"

Zhao Wenmu laughed and teased.

"low profile!"

As Zhao Wenlin spoke, he looked back and saw that Liu Xiumei had already returned home, so he was relieved.

There are not many autumn peaches, only five or six hundred catties in total, and a few people finished picking them in half a day.

There are some unfamiliar ones left, Zhao Wenlin will pick them himself in a few days, and just bring them to the market to sell.

"Brother, sell all these autumn peaches to me!"

The growth cycle of autumn peaches is longer, the temperature difference between day and night is large in autumn, and the sugar content of peaches is higher than that of summer peaches.

But the appearance is not as good as Xiatao, and many of them are cracked.

Zhao Wenmu had other plans for this batch of peaches.

"I'll give you everything you want, no money!"

Zhao Wenlin waved his hand vigorously. These peaches are estimated to be worth 50 yuan, which is not even comparable to the half-day salary of their group.

Although everyone came to pick the peaches, Zhao Wenmu's salary was not missed.

He is also welcome.

He has given away so many bicycles, watches, etc., what psychological burden can he have on accepting these peaches.

The brothers clearly settle the accounts, but they can't calculate too carefully.

Back home, Zhao Wenmu took a small bench and sat in front of the faucet to wash the peaches.

"Little brother, what do you want so many peaches for?"

Zhao Jing also sat down to help him wash the peaches.

"Daughter-in-law, do you want to eat canned yellow peaches?"

Zhao Wenmu asked with a smile, Zhao Jing was washing the peaches, so he just found a small knife and began to peel the peaches.

He likes to call Zhao Jing's wife more and more recently.

Zhao Jing was still a little embarrassed, but he didn't say anything wrong, so he had to ignore him.

There is no special peeler at the moment, so I use a small knife to peel the hard peach skin. This work is laborious and dangerous, and it is easy to peel my own hands.

Can't let Zhao Jing come.

Her little hands were hurt, but a lot of fun was missing.

Uh, no, Zhao Wenmu will be distressed if her hand is injured.

"Canned peaches? Is it the same as canned oranges?"

In the capital, Zhao Wenmu bought some canned oranges and distributed them to everyone.

Canned food is a luxury item these days, no less expensive than meat, and most people are reluctant to eat it.

"Yes, like canned oranges."

"Okay, okay!"

Zhao Jing likes the refreshing, sweet and greasy feeling of canned oranges.

Zhao Wenmu cut the peeled peaches into small pieces and removed the core.

Then start to set up a pot to boil water.

Put the peaches into the pot again, just covered by water.

After the fire is boiled, skim off the froth continuously, then add rock sugar and cook on low heat.

"Daughter-in-law, try it, how sweet is it?"

Zhao Wenmu took a spoonful, blew it, and handed it to Zhao Jing.

"Ah, so sour."

Zhao Wenmu added some rock sugar to it.

Until Zhao Jing said "Well, it's still a little sour".

"It doesn't matter. After it cools down, the sour taste will fade away. At that time, the sweetness and sourness will be just right."

Zhao Wenmu said with a smile.

Cooked until the peaches began to soften slightly, the soup became thick, and the smell of yellow peaches filled the kitchen, then he turned off the fire.

Then I put some in long bamboo tubes and put them in well water to freeze them.

Then he brought another big pottery man and roasted it inside and out.

After the remaining peaches are cool, pour them into Tao Weng and seal them.

Then the same process is repeated.

Until more than 500 catties of autumn peaches were made into cans.

In the evening, Zhao Jing ate with gusto while holding the bamboo tube. Zhao Wenmu leaned on her to read novels, and Zhao Jing would feed him a spoonful of peach meat from time to time.

The poor little girl was crawling around in the crib by herself.

"Little brother, we collected 178 catties of mushrooms and fungus this year. I calculated that an average of 7000 catties and 9 taels can produce 6 catty of dry goods, which is a total of 1 catties of dry goods."

Zhao Jing flipped through the notebook and said.

If it weren't for several consecutive rainy days, they could charge more.

"The family still has 2700 yuan."

"It doesn't cost much to build a fish pond. This year, about 2200 yuan is enough, and next year's expansion may cost tens of thousands. Now the game and crayfish make a net profit of about 1040 yuan a day!"

"Now the daily fixed expenditure salary is 163 yuan!"

Naturally, Zhao Jing's 50 yuan was not included.

Zhao Jing said a series of numbers seriously, which she had calculated carefully.

It turns out that they can make so much money in a day now!

"Sister, let's go to the city to buy a house in a few days!"

Zhao Wenmu said casually.

Buying a house is really not a big deal.

A flat in Pingyang County is just their income for a few days!

"Okay!"

Zhao Jing nodded without hesitation.

She is no longer the ignorant little girl she used to be.

A house worth a few thousand dollars can be bought as soon as you buy it.

What's more, they go to the city every day to sell crayfish, and it's so inconvenient to run back and forth.

If you live in the city, I can rest at least an extra hour every day!

That's how she counted.

It never occurred to him that if Zhao Wenmu rested for an extra hour, would he have more time to torment her.

The energy is also stronger.

Zhao Wenmu also felt that he needed to rest more. Young people who are not yet [-] years old often suffer from backaches.
The two are now wandering in the sea of ​​mushrooms every day.

Even the bedrooms are piled high with dried mushrooms.

Smelling the unique aroma of mushrooms every day, it's not good after a long time.

Now the main activity place of their family of three is the study.

The last piece of pure land in the new home.

"Daughter-in-law, is the canned food delicious?"

Zhao Wenmu stood up and watched Zhao Jing scoop up the last piece of peach and handed it to him.

"good to eat!"

Zhao Jing nodded.

Zhao Wenmu swallowed the peach.

"But I'm not full yet, what should I do?"

He smirked and stretched out his hand to Zhao Jing.

"Ah, you are not full, I will cook for you!"

Zhao Jing pretended to run away, but was pulled back by Zhao Wenmu.

"Don't be so troublesome."

"I'll just eat you."

When Zhao Jing came out of the study with a red face, the little girl was already impatient.

"Well!"

Zhao Jing reached out and hugged her.

The little guy immediately reached out to grab it.

"So!"

It's really hungry.

Zhao Jing felt a little guilty, and hurried to make milk powder for her.

Zhao Wenmu was drinking water in the living room, when Zhao Jing passed by, she raised her foot and stepped on his foot lightly.

"It's all your fault!"

Zhao Wenmu didn't care, picked up the little girl and kissed her.

"Well, hurry up and kiss now, and you won't be able to kiss when you grow up."

The little guy was amused by him and giggled.

Well, it seems that my daughter doesn't care about stealing her rations.

Little girl: Don’t save me, just pull out the oxygen tube.

The days passed so calmly and fulfillingly, and it will soon enter October.On this great festival, the entire Shanqian Village was full of joy, and a film projection team was specially invited to show movies in the village for two days.

Every evening, every family, adults and children, crowded into the large open space in the center of the village with their benches.

This is a new benefit after electrification. There were no movies in the village before.

Everyone has been waiting here.

until it was completely dark.

Amidst the sound of gears turning, a beam of light hit the screen, and the crowd completely fell silent, immersed in the world of light and shadow.

Movies such as "Nezha Navigating the Sea" and "New Fist of Fury" were played, and for a while there was a wave of martial arts in the village.

Every day, the child is holding a wooden stick and humming and haha.

Anyone who has a large wooden knife can walk sideways in the village.

Until a child brought out his grandfather's Hanyang construction, a group of children swaggered around the village.

Then many people went home and suffered a meal of mixed doubles.

For a while, the screams like killing a pig lingered in the village for a long time.

This martial arts craze slowly faded away.

(End of this chapter)