Rebirth 84, starting from fish farming

Chapter 100
The Lu family's corn has been processed.

The crusher was also moved to the reservoir.

Hu Dagui and Dahong Erhong also went to work at the reservoir.

The recruitment of workers for the reservoir has long been spread throughout the branch.

Brothers Da Hong and Er Hong found several people, but none of them were willing to come.

This is largely the result of the farm's dairy farming policy.

They all want to borrow money to buy one with two ends, and then just sit back and wait to receive the money.

People have a herd mentality. When they see everyone trying to buy cattle, they panic and follow suit.

As a result, no one came to recruit workers for the reservoir.

Now there are only three strong laborers and two old women, but this cannot delay the work.

Brother Da Hong and Brother Hong have invited their mother-in-law to see their children, and their two wives can officially come to work.

When the water surface of the reservoir melts, the fish must be fed.

The fish, which have been hungry all winter, are in urgent need of energy.

Last year, Lu Changhua built a simple plank road of more than 30 meters in the water.

This year I made a fish food table.

In fact, it is a round fine sieve, fixed in the water at the end of the plank road, and enters the water for more than 30 centimeters.

In order to cultivate the fish's habit, tap the food table to make a banging sound every time before feeding the fish.

Then put the fish food on the fish food table.

In the first two days, only a few fish came to eat. After a few days, more and more fish came to eat.

See this method worked.

Lu Changhua asked them to build a plank road on the east side of the reservoir, extending more than 30 meters into the water, and build a fish feeding platform here.

When it's time to feed the fish, tap on both sides at the same time to make a sound, attracting more fish to eat.

Taking advantage of the fact that the water level in Beiku was not high, three plank roads were built on the east and west sides, and a total of six fish feeding platforms were built.

Just wait for the fish to come from Nanku in a while.

Lao Lu called.

It was Lu Changhua who picked it up.

"Changhua, the transformation has begun. Send your mother here."

Lao Lu guarded Xing Wenbin in Beining and transformed the warehouse into a dormitory.

At the end of March, the department store handed over all its warehouses to Lao Lu.

In the past two days, Xing Wenbin has entered the market with materials.

Cars of steel, cement, sand and red bricks were transported into the yard.

Fortunately, there is a big square here, otherwise I would not be able to turn around.

Mother Lu was leaving, so the cooking fell on the two young daughters-in-law.

I bought grain and oil and started cooking in the duty room.

Originally, Lu Changhua thought of letting Aunt Hu take care of it, but now he has two young wives, so he just let them do it.

In fact, whoever does this job can't do it in vain, it is better to let them do it.

The work on the reservoir has been arranged, and the Lu family is now empty.

Except for some pork in the warehouse, there wasn't much left.

What can be transported to the reservoir has basically been transported.

For example, last year's grass seeds were also transported away.

Lao Pan took Hu Dagui and the others to surround the barrier.

Digging holes, burying iron pillars, nailing boards, and tying crossbars were all tasks they did after feeding the fish.

Just after the Qingming Festival, Lao Lu sent Lu Changhua and Mother Lu to the intersection early in the morning.

The two of them also brought their luggage, a change of clothes, and several large bags with them.

Just after dawn, they arrived at the intersection.

This time they brought more things, so they left earlier.

After Lao Lu left, the couple waited at the intersection.

Not many people went to Beining today.

There is a seat for everyone in the car.

The driver was very polite when he saw it was Lu Changhua.

Help put all the luggage on the roof of the car and secure it with net bags.

The couple sat in the back.

Mother Lu rarely goes out, so she was a little nervous along the way.

Lu Changhua comforted him: "Mom, don't be nervous. It's just like at home. Besides, my dad is here."

"Uh-huh."

Mom promised, but the pale fingers gripping the back of the front seat revealed that she was still nervous.

After driving for more than an hour, we finally entered the city.

Mom looked at the buildings and pedestrians flashing in the car window, feeling very strange.

She has been wondering, where are there so many people?What are you doing here? !

At the Liudao Street intersection, the driver stepped on the brakes.

Lu Changhua took his mother's hand and got out of the car.

The driver climbed onto the roof of the car and handed some of their luggage down.

While I was busy, my father came over.

"You guys are here?!"

"Ah, Dad."

"Why are you here?"

Mom complained.

"I thought we'd have some breakfast for a while."

Dad said cheerfully.

The two men carried their luggage, and their mother followed behind. The three of them crossed the street, passed through Goods 1, and walked into the gate of the goods yard.

The scene is very lively.

Dozens of workers are working on the project.

The on-site concrete mixer rumbles.

The three of them crossed the square and arrived at the door of warehouse No. 6.

One door of the warehouse was open and the other was closed.

A red brick wall is revealed inside.

An old wooden door with a lock.

There is also a nearly two-meter glass window on the brick wall.

Dad put down his luggage, took out the key and opened the lock.

"It's just finished, and it's still a little damp."

Dad opened the door.

A heat wave is coming.

The three of them moved their luggage in.

The room is big.

The layout inside is very simple, with a low wall separating the fire kang and the stove.There are quilts on the kang.

Mom got on the kang, unpacked her luggage, and spread the bedding again.

The old couple discussed buying some bowls, chopsticks and pans.

"Mom and Dad, I'm going with you too."

"Let's go, these markets have them."

The three of them went out and inserted themselves into the back of the Red Flag Hotel.

There is a vegetable market there.

Mom and dad were discussing the purchase in front, while Lu Changhua followed behind carrying things.

Several people came to the place where they bought food.

The price of warm dishes has dropped a lot now.

But Mother Lu still couldn’t bear to eat it.

At Lu Changhua's insistence, he bought some potatoes and Chinese cabbage.

I bought some pork belly.

In my mother's opinion, this is already considered a luxury.

When I got home, my father said, "You can wash vegetables at home, and Changhua and I will buy kitchen knives and cutting boards."

"Why didn't you buy it just now?"

"There are so many things that I can't carry them."

Dad took Lu Changhua on another trip.

The two of them searched the market for a long time before Lao Lu picked a kitchen knife that he liked.

Come back and wash the cutting board and knives.

Dad does the cooking himself, removes the leaves from the cabbage and leaves it in the chop, then cuts the cabbage into thin slices with a knife and puts it on a plate for later use.

Shred potatoes.

Blanch the pork belly in boiling water for 5 minutes, slice into pieces and set aside.

Stir-fry the meat slices in hot oil, add the chopped green onion, stir-fry until fragrant, and remove from the pan.

Stir-fry the shredded potatoes in hot oil. After they are half cooked, add the fried meat slices to the pot, stir-fry them together for 2 minutes, and remove from the pot.

This plate of shredded potatoes and skewered meat is ready for stir-fry.

This stir-frying method is not authentic, it is just the Lu family's own stir-frying method, but it tastes pretty good.

Lao Lu fried another cabbage with vinegar.

The remaining cabbage leaves are naturally made into soup.

The three of them sat around the table, enjoying two dishes and one soup, and the aroma filled the room.

"Mom and Dad, I will have to worry about the fish village from now on. I can only focus on taking care of the reservoir."

"It's okay, I can do it."

Mom and dad were happy today and even had a drink.

"Today is April [-]th. My eldest brother is getting married on May [-]st. They are coming to buy things. I will leave some money. When they come, you can accompany them if you have time. If you don't have time, just give them money."

"It's better to just give them the money and they can buy whatever they want, so as not to have to complain later."

"I think Chang Hua is right, give me money to save trouble and avoid following them."

The mother stood by her younger son.

"How much is appropriate?"

Dad frowned.

Some time ago, Lao Lu met Director Han in Beining, and the two chatted for a long time.

Only then did Lao Lu know that Director Han was sending the girl to the train.

It was rare for Lao Lu to see his old leader, so he invited Director Han to the restaurant.

Both of them were very happy and drank to their heart's content.

Director Han then tactfully mentioned that Lao Lu’s in-laws were the eldest son’s father-in-law.

Only then did he fully understand that his in-laws were the top leaders of the farm.

Lao Lu couldn't believe that Director Han used party spirit as a guarantee that what he said was true.

This incident confused Lao Lu for several days.

It made him feel in his heart that his eldest son was getting farther and farther away from him, and that this son was raised in vain.

When it comes to children getting married, buying wedding supplies is a huge expense.

In fact, he also knows that giving a sum of money is the most worry-free.

But if you worry, you have to spend money.

How much is appropriate is a big question.

If you give too much, you don’t have that much.

If the payment is less, the daughter-in-law and the whole family will laugh, and then the eldest son will have a hard time.

"Mom and Dad, I told my eldest brother that I would give him a motorcycle when he got married."

Lu Changhua brought up this topic.

"Later, the eldest brother said that he didn't need it. If he had a motorcycle, someone would always come to borrow it. He didn't want it."

"I thought, since he doesn't want a motorcycle, I might as well give him the money and let him buy whatever he wants to avoid being unhappy."

"Huh? How much is that?"

"More than 2000."

For a moment, both parents were silent.

More than 2000 is a big number in their eyes.

It cannot be said to be an astronomical figure now.

This hotel costs only [-] yuan including renting and renovation.

The chili he ordered costs more than 1000.

"I think we should give it three thousand. This is a major event in my life. Let's not let anyone find fault."

"This is three thousand, and the bride price is two thousand, so this is five thousand. Is the burden on our family too heavy? We still have to open a restaurant, and you have to raise fish. Can you transfer it?!"

Mother Lu had a sad look on her face.

"Mom, don't worry, I know what's going on."

When Lu Changhua left, he not only left 3000 yuan for his eldest brother, but also the decoration money.

I left my father several thousand yuan in working capital.

They agreed that for Brother Wu’s wedding, Lu Changhua would go directly from Sanfenjian, and his parents would go from Beining.

Everyone meets in the field department.

As for the wedding banquet, let the eldest brother discuss it with his father. These days, the wedding banquet is usually paid for with the gift money. If it is not enough, then let’s talk.

Now Lao Lu and his wife are much more courageous.

After the meal, the family of three took a walk in the courtyard. Lao Lu explained the layout of the place to Mother Lu one by one.

But how could Mother Lu know this? She had no concept at all and was talking like a chicken.

But Lu Changhua said: "Mom, look around here. These, these, and these, including the ground, all belong to our family!"

"Ah?! You're talking nonsense!" Mother Lu couldn't believe it.

"Are you two lying to me? These are all from our family? Why don't I believe it so much? How much does this cost?!"

Mother Lu muttered as she watched.

She didn't believe her son's lies!
Since when did the old Lu family become so awesome?
This is next to Beining No. 1, with a large yard of several thousand square meters and more than [-] houses!Are you saying these all belong to our family?What a liar!

(End of this chapter)