Go back to the prosperous days and become a layman

Chapter 489 Chapter 488 Going to Anton for the Third Time
When Tang Zhitong returned home, he put two blocks of lard in his bag, each weighing two kilograms.

As the breadwinner of the family, Tang Zhitong not only has to consider the long-term future, but also has to take into account his present life.

I will be in Anton for more than ten days, and I have to make sure my family has extra energy during this time.

"Hey, you and Fengzhen should go out early tomorrow and deliver it to our mom. I won't go over." Tang Zhitong took out a piece and gave it to Xiao Wang.

"Okay." Student Wang nodded in agreement without asking where it came from. He seemed to be used to it.

"Eanzi, I bought two kilograms of snacks today. You can give them to your uncle and aunt. We don't have any other rare things in our house that you can take away." Zhang Guifang said, pointing at the snacks on the eight-immortals table.

"Okay, Mom. There's really nothing I can take, but don't worry, after I buy some food, I will definitely leave some for my uncle and aunt, as a token of my thoughtfulness." Tang Zhitong replied optimistically.

"Well, okay. This packet is from you, you can take it with you on the road." Zhang Guifang took out another packet of snacks and placed them on the table.

"I'll just bring some dry food, and leave the snacks at home." Tang Zhitong shook his head. There was not enough food at home, and eating a snack every now and then could replenish energy. He had a storehouse to rely on during the journey, so he would definitely not go hungry.

"There's no harm in taking him with you when we're poor. We have sweet potatoes at home, so we won't starve." Zhang Guifang was unhappy and insisted that Tang Zhitong take him with you.

"Okay, when I come back, things will be more relaxed at home." Seeing that his mother insisted, Tang Zhitong did not push her away. He planned to ask Xiao Wang to give the family extra meals on time.

"I have some money here. Take it and see if you can buy something over there." Zhang Guifang took out the savings she had prepared from her pocket and put them under the snacks.

"Okay." Tang Zhitong did not shirk his responsibility this time. The more money he brought, the more things he could "bring back" when he came back.

Zhang Guifang cooked dinner. We didn’t have “going-out dumplings” this time. There were only cabbage and carrots at home, which were not easy to match with fillings.

Zhang Guifang stewed a cabbage, in which you could see black fungus, and it tasted very fresh because she added some flying dragon meat.

A few days ago, when food was not so scarce, the family basically did not touch the food that Tang Wenbang brought.

Recently, I have eaten some of it here and there. Sometimes I soak some black fungus and mix it into dishes, and sometimes I cut some flying dragon and stew it in dishes to add some flavor.

However, the sausage was not touched. Zhang Guifang said that it could be kept and eaten last.

After dinner, Zhang Guifang packed some dry food and steamed buns her son had just made for his outing tomorrow.

"Eanzi, you can't eat the rations given to you by your uncle and aunt this time. I heard that food is more scarce in other places than here." Zhang Guifang said as she put steamed buns into her bag.

"Okay, don't worry, I'll eat the dry food you make. You make the best." Tang Zhitong complimented happily.

"You just know how to say nice things to fool me. Wenwen told me that you made steamed buns at Jingmin's house, and the children kept praising them for being delicious." Zhang Guifang glanced at Tang Zhitong, implying that what you make is delicious too, so why don't you make it at home?

"You taught me well. Mom, don't always put steamed buns in the house. Put some corn bread in the house. It's cold over there, and the steamed buns will freeze and be hard to eat. Corn bread has a hole in it, so it's easier to break it down." Tang Zhitong made up a random excuse. Who doesn't know that steamed buns are delicious? But if he eats one more bite, the family will have to eat one more corn bread.

"Okay, man, don't worry about this. Go back and pack up the clothes you brought with Wenwen." Zhang Guifang drove them out. The couple had been married for less than a year, but they had already separated several times.

"okay!"

Student Xiao Wang was thinking too much and his face turned red.

Tang Zhitong returned to the room and boiled water first.

"Will you wear this coat tomorrow, or keep it?" After returning, Xiao Wang rummaged through the drawers and found the thick clothes.

"It's not that cold here. You can wear it when you get cold on the road. There's no need to pack clothes. It's not like summer. You need to change and wash clothes. Just wear something thick." Tang Zhitong sat in front of the stove, lit a cigarette, and said happily.

"Okay. How about wearing the new outfit you were given? It's quite thick." Xiao Wang found the outfit that the escort department had issued two days ago from among several cotton coats.

"I'll wear last year's outfit. I'll keep this one for you. You can wear it after a few minor alterations." Tang Zhitong shook his head. It was true that classmate Xiao Wang also got some clothes, but they were only dust-proof ones for outer layers, which could not be compared with his thick clothes.

"Almost all the clothes in the closet are mine. I have a lot of clothes for winter. I'll give them to you." Xiao Wang didn't listen to her husband anymore. She took out this set directly and put the other clothes into the closet one by one.

"That's fine. You look very smart in this outfit. People who don't know you would think you're going on a blind date." He wore the uniform of the postal and telecommunications system inside and the Type 55 officer uniform outside. The new clothes were also military style. If he went out wearing these, people would definitely believe him if he said he had a serial number, and he would definitely be the most popular guy on the whole street.

These days, there are many people who borrow clothes to show off when going on blind dates. Tang Zhitong did something similar at the construction site and borrowed Ma Sange's shirt.

"What? You're not satisfied with your own conversation and you want to meet someone else?" Student Xiao Wang pretended to be angry.

"How could that be possible? Let me give you an example. When I put on this, which girl would dare to stand next to me? They would feel ashamed of themselves. It's you that I'm the best match for. Because you're not only beautiful, but also virtuous!" Tang Zhitong shook his head like a rattle.

"Hmph, you're good at talking." Xiao Wang felt very happy when she heard her husband's straightforward praise.

"Hey, why don't we go to bed early?" Tang Zhitong never got tired of looking at Xiao Wang's pretty face. It would take more than ten days before he could see her again.

"Bah! You must have bad intentions in your mind." Xiao Wang saw her husband's narrowed eyes and smirk. They are all experienced people, so what is there that they don't understand?
"Then you are wrong. I am only thinking about good things." Tang Zhitong said seriously, then found a basin to pour water.

"My family still has some national food coupons, and I have some money here, you can take them together." Student Wang put the money and coupons in the inside pocket of his officer's woolen jacket and showed them to Tang Zhitong.

"Yeah, okay." Tang Zhitong looked up and glanced, then replied.

"It's just that your shoes are not very good. I said I would buy you leather shoes, but you always refused. It's snowing heavily over there, what if you get wet?" Classmate Xiao Wang looked at her husband from head to toe, and when she saw his cotton shoes, she said with some concern.

"My mother made me a new pair. We'll take them with us tomorrow. If they get wet, we can take them off and dry them." Tang Zhitong said lightly, but he was also wondering in his heart that he had forgotten this point. If there is really a heavy snow, these shoes will be the biggest weakness.

"How about we go buy a pair tomorrow? There's still time." asked Xiao Wang.

"Don't spend the money. It's not worth buying a pair of leather shoes just for this trip. Save the money to buy more food. The water temperature is just right, come and wash." Tang Zhitong shook his head and refused. He planned to deal with the situation when the time comes. At worst, he could wrap a layer of rabbit skin on the outside of his feet. He had just "banged" a dozen rabbits yesterday, and the rabbit skins were still warm!
"You, please draw the curtains and lock the door." Student Xiao Wang blushed.

"Do you need my help?" Tang Zhitong locked the door, drew the curtains, and looked at Xiao Wang with a wicked smile.

"Hate it~!" Although they are an old couple, Xiao Wang is still shy and his voice is almost hoarse.

As we all know, sensitive skin is prone to dryness, and the reason is that it is easy to lose moisture. Tang Zhitong was busy blocking the moisture all night.

Wednesday, December 12th, is the day the train to Andong departs.

The young couple got up early. Tang Zhitong gave Xiao Wang some advice, asking him to pay more attention to the situation on both sides and not to lack food.

Xiao Wang agreed and helped her husband dress up before going out to eat.

After dinner, Xiao Wang, in high spirits, went out with Feng Zhen, carrying lard.

Tang Zhitong packed up his things and went out a little late.

Before leaving, Tang Zhitong swept the yard again. Still worried, he told Zhang Guifang, "Mom, please keep the things away. Be careful of mice stealing food."

"That's enough, stop nagging. Where are the mice? We killed them so cleanly a while ago." Zhang Guifang helped her son put the things on the bicycle and said, "Eat and drink outside, take care of yourself, and don't let me worry."

"Okay, I'm an adult now, don't worry. Besides, this is not my first time going there, so it's okay." Tang Zhitong grinned and assured Zhang Guifang with bared teeth.

Tang Zhitong threw some dry food into the space and took the clothes directly to the escort department.

Officers' uniforms, hats, scarves, etc. must be worn on the way there and on the way back, and other escorts must also be watching. If they are thrown into space and suddenly appear, it will be difficult to explain.

As for dry food, it is easier to deal with, as it is enough for eating on the road. As for the rest, you can use the national food coupons when you get there.

In the morning, Tang Zhitong processed the assessment data, read the newspaper to learn about the latest trends, helped carry the mail parcels in the afternoon, and then went to Zhang Jinbo to get five or six semi-automatic guns and ammunition, and set off with the car.

The self-owned mail truck has some changes compared to the past. There are two more single beds and a stove in the rest room for the escorts to rest and keep warm.

At this time, Kong Yiqin and Tang Zhitong were sitting on the bed resting.

"Thank you, Chief Tang. Let me take a break and have a cigarette." Zhang Jinbo was promoted to deputy section chief. On the train to Andong, only the old man Kong Yiqun was left. The other two were deliverymen who had been assigned recently.

"What's the use of being a section chief? Brother Kong, just call me Xiao Tang." Tang Zhitong took out a match, lit a cigarette for Kong Yiqin, and then for himself.

The other two guys were sorting mail outside and had no intention of joining in.

"Hey, I dare not. What if you give me two less when you pay my salary?" Kong Yiqun joked with Tang Zhitong.

"Of course not. If I had my way, I would definitely give Brother Kong two more." Tang Zhitong laughed.

The atmosphere was extremely harmonious. After chatting for a while, Tang Zhitong asked, "Brother Kong, is it snowing over there?"

"It snows frequently. Today, it doesn't melt even when it snows. The snow is almost up to the knees in some places. It won't be easy for you to walk in these cotton shoes." Kong Yiqun took a look at Tang Zhitong's cotton shoes and replied.

"Hey, let's see when we get there. Then we can take a car or a sled to the forest farm." Of course Tang Zhitong couldn't say that he had rabbit skins in his space, so he could only make up for it with an excuse.

"You still need to wear more clothes. If that doesn't work, tying some hay on your feet will also help."

"Thank you Brother Kong for the reminder. Do you know about the food supply in Anton?" Tang Zhitong asked.

Tang Zhitong only had Tang Gang's retelling of the situation over there. He didn't know how much truth there was in it at the time, and now, two months have passed, he has no idea if there have been any changes.

A month ago, when Tang Zhitong was picking up the package that his uncle had entrusted Zhang Jinbo and Kong Yiqun to bring, he asked about Tang Wenbang's expression.

"It looks okay," was Kong Yiqin's answer at the time.

"Alas, the ration is lower than ours. Fortunately, there is still a supply of fish over there, so we can barely maintain it." Kong Yiqin sighed, thought for a while, and added: "I heard that many people go to the riverside to buy food. If you are lucky, you can buy some."

Kong Yiqun had a rough guess about Tang Zhitong's trip to Andong. Visiting relatives was only one aspect, but he didn't bring many packages with him, and there wouldn't be much food either.

Although national food coupons do not take up much space, Kong Yiqun does not think that Tang Zhitong can get many. After all, they are still tightly locked and difficult to exchange.

The remaining one is basically...

Tang Zhitong nodded after hearing this, hesitated for a moment, and asked in a low voice: "What kind of food is there? What's the price?"

The snow was deep, making travel difficult and making it difficult to go to the river to buy food.

He was completely in the dark about the east. If he went to the forest farm and then asked Park Dae-sung to buy grain, the time for the round trip would be a problem, and it would also be a hidden danger for him to know how much grain he bought.

After thinking about it, it would be better to find out from Kong Yiqun. Some things are tacitly understood. Based on Tang Zhitong's understanding of Kong Yiqun, he would not go out and say anything.

Kong Yiqin first looked outside the rest room and whispered, "I heard that corn is 1.2 yuan per pound, and rice is 1.5 yuan per pound. I heard that the price can be lowered if the quantity is large, but it is still more expensive than the food coupons in our city."

"It's indeed not cheap." Tang Zhitong frowned.

"Well, money was valuable here before, and they could go directly to the store to buy things with money. Now, more and more things require tickets and vouchers, and you can't buy things with money over there, so the price has gone up. It's more cost-effective to take things to exchange." Kong Yiqun goes to Andong every week. During his rest time, he will inevitably come into contact with local colleagues and understand these things.

In fact, Kong Yiqun had also thought about buying grain from the east, but he was scared by the price.

"Things? Like what?"

"The yellow goods are the most useful, followed by things that are not available there, such as bicycles, radios, sewing machines, watches, etc., which are all rare there." Kong Yiqin counted on his fingers and listed them one by one. After he finished speaking, he did not forget to "add" a sentence: "I heard that there are many Chao people in the old city northeast of the train station, and there is a market on the river there."

"Thank you, Brother Kong. I'm afraid I can't go because we don't have any hard currency." Tang Zhitong shook his head with a wry smile and gave Kong Yiqun another cigarette.

When it comes to pornographic stuff, it’s better to keep it secret as much as possible.

(End of this chapter)