Back in the 1980s, hiking in the mountains was also a way of life

Chapter 702: Continue to Hold on to the Iron Rice Bowl

Wang An and Wang Li did not ride horses, so after leaving the yard, they just strolled towards the train station.

To get to the train station, you not only have to go through a small forest, but also through a piece of farmland.

This piece of farmland is the closest to Kaoshan Village, so it is also the safest. Of course, this safety means that it is not easily harmed by animals such as wild boars and black bears.

When Wang An and Wang Li passed by the farmland, they saw Niu Daming's wife and two children working on the land.

The only difference is that others use mules and horses to pull the plow, and then there are people following behind to plant seeds, collect manure, and roll eggs, and they just plant as they walk.

When you walk past it, it's a ridge. When you turn around and come back it's another ridge, which is two ridges.

Normally, if you farm like this, you can plant eleven or twelve acres of land in a day.

However, Niu Daming's wife used a pickaxe to dig a hole, and then her two children, one planted the seeds while the other filled the hole with soil.

However, with this method of farming, you can't even cultivate half an acre of land in a day.

To be honest, it's actually quite sympathetic to see this orphan and widow working on the land.

So, Wang Li suddenly said to Wang An:
"Fourth brother, look at that woman. Look at her current state. How can I feel so relieved?"

Wang An was stunned when he heard this, and asked subconsciously:

"What's the matter? How did she offend you?"

Wang Li said with a look of hatred:

"In the first two years, that bastard raised two pigs. Every summer, she would ask her two bad kids to drive the pigs to the woods behind my house. If I wasn't careful, they would destroy the cabbages and potatoes in my backyard. Those two little bastards wouldn't listen, and I couldn't beat them. They were so annoying."

Wang Li said “can’t beat him”, but anyone with a discerning eye would know that what he actually meant was “dare not provoke him”.

That’s right, I just don’t dare to provoke you!

These days, the power of a deputy captain of a militia team is quite considerable, and it is very easy for him to cause trouble to the residents.

It is for this reason that a "big shot" like Wang An would resort to "pretending to be dead" after beating Niu Daming on the threshing floor.

There is no other way. If they really confront each other openly, Wang An will definitely be the one who suffers.

People always say “the little guys are just small fry”, but let’s be honest, can ordinary farmers afford to offend them?
Not to mention the eunuchs, just look at the "officials" in ancient times. Which ordinary farmer would dare to go against them?
Of course, there is a saying that goes, "When a common man gets angry, blood splatters five steps away!"
But what happens after the splash?
It’s okay for bachelors, because if one man is well fed, the whole family will not be hungry. You can do whatever you want. If you don’t agree, just do it.

But what about those who have a family to support, that is, parents above them, children below them, and a wife in between?
So, many times, just because you endure or retreat doesn’t mean you are a coward. In fact, you are right to do so.

Although Wang An understood what Wang Li meant, he certainly would not expose him. After all, who doesn't want to save face?

Wang An said with a smile:

"Now that Niu Daming is dead, you can get revenge. You can raise two pigs. When you have nothing to do, drive the pigs to her backyard and let them eat her potatoes and cabbages."

As soon as Wang An finished speaking, Wang Li suddenly frowned and asked with a puzzled look on his face:
"Fourth brother, how did you know Niu Daming was dead?"

Wang An's expression remained unchanged, and he continued to smile and say:
"I think he must be dead, otherwise it would have taken such a long time and we still haven't found him."

Wang Li turned his head to look at Wang An, blinked and said:
"Yeah, I think so too." It can be seen that although Wang Li said this, his eyes were full of suspicion.

Wang An continued with a smile:

"If you ask me, if she dares to bring two pigs to your vegetable garden to cause trouble again, you can just let the dogs bite the pigs to death. After all, she was the one who was rude first. But I think she won't dare to do it this year. The old man is dead, and there is only an old woman left with two children."

While walking and chatting, Wang An and Wang Li arrived at Kaoshantun Station.

In this season, waiting for the bus at this station is quite comfortable.

The main thing is that although it is still windy at this wind outlet and the wind is quite strong, it doesn't feel cold anymore.

After arriving at the station, the two brothers waited for less than 20 minutes before a small train with only a locomotive and two carriages arrived.

After the two got on the train, they spent 4 cents to buy two tickets and sat down somewhere.

The so-called train tickets are actually two pieces of straw paper with stamps on them, only as big as a one-inch photo.

It is said that the rails and trains of this line are all inside the forest farm, and seem to have nothing to do with railway chrysanthemums.

The two brothers each lit a cigarette, smoked, chatted, and listened to the forestry workers bragging as they walked towards the county town.

I have to say that the formal employees of forest farms in this era are really enviable. Of course, it is not only the employees of forest farms, but also the employees of other units, who are all enviable.

The main reason is that this is a real iron rice bowl. Not only does it provide a fixed salary every month, but it also provides a pension every month after retirement.

And there is no need to spend money on medical treatment because the company reimburses all expenses. In addition, there are many benefits distributed during holidays.

And the most amazing thing is that the son can inherit the father's business!!!
In other words, if a father or mother retires normally, is unable to work due to injury, or dies, one of his or her children can directly become a formal employee and continue to hold on to the iron rice bowl.

Therefore, such people will naturally develop a sense of superiority in front of ordinary farmers.

But it is indeed understandable, because compared with ordinary farmers, there is really a world of difference and there is no comparison at all.

Maybe because of the presence of Wang An and Wang Li, these employees were quite enthusiastic in bragging.

What? The company gave you this today. You have to sell meat tomorrow. I can't spend all my salary. His son will be able to take over soon.
Anyway, there are all kinds of things, all showing off strength, superiority and happiness.

Wang An and Wang Li felt both ridiculous and annoyed after hearing what they heard.

The main thing is that you are awesome, so what does it have to do with me?
So, Wang An and Wang Li talked to themselves and didn't even respond to what the employees said.

When the train was halfway to the county town, a young man could no longer hold on.

The main reason is that I have been bragging all the time, and now I have nothing to brag about, so I can’t brag anymore.

Seeing that Wang An and Wang Li were still chatting and laughing, he shouted at them:

"You two, stop talking so much. Are you annoying me?"

(End of this chapter)