Rebirth in 1984, starting from beekeeping in the mountains

Chapter 101: Teach your brother-in-law a lesson!
It only takes a moment.

Lan Zhenshan had already caught up.

The way he was panting showed that he was in a hurry.

At the age of sixty, he still looks very old in this era because he has been doing farm work all year round.

It makes people feel a little worried.

Lan Jianjun frowned and couldn't help nagging: "Dad! If you want to go, just tell me earlier! You're in such a hurry, what if something happens on the way..."

"What are you talking about?" Lan Zhenshan was unhappy when he heard it. "I just thought that we didn't have much firewood at home, so I came here today to get some firewood!"

As he spoke, he deliberately raised the sickle in his hand.

"Also! What do you mean by what if something happens? What are you talking about? I'm just over 60, not 80..."

Seeing that his father looked anxious and as if he was about to slap him, Lan Jianjun shrugged his shoulders and didn't dare to say anything more.

He just winked at Fang Hongan and the others, nodded and said, "Yes! Yes! I was wrong! Collect firewood! You are here to collect firewood!"

Hearing this, several people smiled knowingly.

The old man's attempt to cover up something is too obvious.

The village of Lanxi goes to the Houlong Mountain behind to collect firewood. Who would go to a mountain covered with thatch and thorny moss to collect firewood?

but……

The old man is very proud.

It would be a bad idea to expose him by mistake.

From another perspective, it can be seen that not only they are interested in Fang Hongan's hunting, but the old man is also quite interested in it.

This made them even more curious.

After starting again, Lan Jianjun no longer cared about Lan Zhenshan behind him, but approached Fang Hongan with excitement and asked again: "Hongan! Keep going! What kind of wild animal are we going to hunt this time?"

I saw that everyone's eyes were once again fixed on me.

Fang Hongan smiled faintly: "Go... dig honey!"

"Honey?"

When these two simple words were uttered, the other four people except Lan Zhenshan were stunned.

This answer is obviously hard to accept.

At first glance, this honey is also considered a wild animal?

After thinking about it, it seems to be the case.

But how do I get the honey?

That's honey... Aren't you afraid of getting stung?

Lan Jianjun couldn't help but shudder: "Did you hear it right?"

"Hongan!" Lan Guihai had been stung by a bee before, and couldn't help asking nervously, "This... are you kidding me?"

"Yes! Let's go dig honey like this..." Yang Huajun also frowned, with a conflicted look on his face.

On the contrary, Lan Jianhui's eyes suddenly lit up when he heard this answer.

Ever since he first met Fang Hongan and saw the two large baskets of birthday gifts, he had been wondering how Fang Hongan had changed his family's situation.

Later, when the generous birthday gift package in the basket was opened, this speculation became even stronger.

After all, he is a high school student, and he has been studying in town since junior high school.

My horizons have been broadened a lot.

You know, these days, it is very difficult for a person living in the mountains to make a fortune.

Hunting in the mountains is one way.

It is also the most reasonable explanation.

But what can turn around the family's financial situation in a short period of time?
This really made him curious.

At this moment, hearing Fang Hongan's answer, he immediately thought of the jar of honey weighing more than 20 kilograms in the birthday gift basket, and the honey sesame walnut balls that Fang Hongan gave him.

So that's how it is!

That’s the case, and Fang Hongan is willing to bring them here.

This means that the third brother-in-law must have a way to protect them from being stung and still get wild honey.

This made him look forward to it again.

Lan Zhenshan, who walked to the back, heard Lan Jianjun and the others questioning him, and he glared at them and started to scold them: "What are you guys arguing about! I followed you here, so just keep your eyes open and watch! You're afraid because you don't have the ability! How do you know it won't work!"

His words were full of protection for Fang Hongan.

Hearing this, those people couldn't help but be stunned again.

“Don’t be afraid!”

Seeing that these people were about to look at him with strange eyes, Fang Hongan curled his lips and said, "I have brought equipment for you all! Just listen to my instructions! I guarantee that you won't be stung!"

As he spoke, Fang Hongan half-untied the bamboo basket he was carrying, held the strap with one hand, and took out the bee-proof net inside with the other hand, and distributed it to everyone one by one.

There are exactly six of them.

Even Lan Zhenshan, who came later, was given one.

He must have listened to Fang Hongan's instructions to Lan Jianjun and the others about preparing their equipment. In addition to the bamboo basket and sickle, which were two concealing tools, he also brought a bamboo hat on this cloudy day.

This situation made Fang Hongan think, if he wanted to ask someone to help dig out the beehive later, should he let his father-in-law do it first?

After all, this is my father-in-law!

The head of the family!

"This gauze is to prevent bee stings, right?"

"It's so small, how can I use it?"

"On your head?"

……

After taking the bee-proof net from Fang Hongan, Lan Jianjun and others couldn't help but look at it over and over again and try to use it.

"Like this, first put the buckle on the top of the hat, then turn it over and align the buckle with the edge of the hat..."

"If the size of the hat is different, you can pull this retractable rope to adjust the size."

"After fastening it, put it on your head and check to make sure there are no holes above or below for bees to get in!"

Fang Hongan demonstrated as he spoke.

The detachable bee-proof gauze invented by Lan Wenxiu is very simple to install and disassemble. After a demonstration, everyone followed suit and assembled it quickly.

Just put it on your head as Fang Hongan said.

Several people checked and found that the gauze really covered the entire head.

Thinking back to the rubber shoes, long-sleeved shirts and gloves Fang Hongan asked them to wear...

This way your whole body is protected.

As a result, the fear in Lan Jianjun and the others' hearts was immediately mostly cleared away.

Then he thought that Fang Hongan had helped them prepare the bee-proof net and asked them to bring all the equipment with them.

Doesn't that mean that later they might not just be watching from the sidelines, but they might also have the opportunity to take action themselves.

This could not help but raise their inner expectations to a higher level.

After putting on their hats, everyone, including Lan Zhenshan, put in all their efforts and quickened their pace.

Soon, they arrived at the path under the mountain that Fang Hongan pointed out last night.

This mountain range is probably where few people set foot, and this path is almost covered by thatch.

There are still a lot of prickly mosses on the road.

Seeing this, Lan Jianjun and Lan Guihai volunteered to walk in front.

One was responsible for pushing aside the upside-down thatch, while the other was responsible for chopping the thorny moss that grew sideways.

It was a long and arduous journey.

About half an hour passed.

Finally we climbed up to a flat area.

After looking around, Fang Hongan led everyone to a relatively open area with less thatch and more stones and thorny moss.

After finding a place with good gout resistance in this area, Fang Hongan took out the bee-attracting water and started to sprinkle it.

After all, this was the first time he was doing this in front of his father-in-law. In order to ensure that the bees could be attracted, Fang Hongan poured twice as much bee-attracting water as usual.

After splashing, he clapped his hands and led everyone to wait under a tree.

Lan Jianjun and his companions were completely confused when they saw Fang Hongan had finished throwing the things away and led them away.

I couldn't help but ask again and again, but I was too embarrassed to ask.

This was the last time he wanted to ask, but Lan Zhenshan happened to see him.

"boom!"

The old man slapped him on the shoulder and said, "Talk less and watch more!"

Lan Jianjun's breath just taken a breath suddenly dropped.

He shrugged with a helpless and pitiful look.

After the old man spoke, no one else dared to ask any more questions. They just saw Fang Hongan looking up at the sky from time to time.

Then I thought that they were here to dig for honey.

I vaguely guessed that the things splashed were probably meant to lure the honey over.

I think it has something to do with finding a beehive.

Thinking of this, they also fixed their eyes closely on the area where Fang Hongan had sprinkled the bee-attracting water.

It only took two minutes of waiting.

The sharp-eyed Lan Guihai first discovered a black spot in the air. He did not dare to scream, but patted Lan Jianjun beside him, and then pointed with his finger.

When he pointed, the other people's breathing immediately stopped and they held their breath involuntarily.

Honey!

Bees are coming!

And there’s more than one!
After that little black dot appeared, soon, more and more little black dots flew over from midair.

Faintly, a buzzing sound could be heard.

This remarkable effect made everyone look at the glass jar of honey water in Fang Hongan's hand.

"This is bee-attracting water! It's made by mixing beeswax and honey together! If you want to learn how to make it, I can teach you when we get back!"

Seeing that they were interested, Fang Hongan began to explain.

After introducing the honey book, Fang Hongan continued to answer their questions: "We are now luring bees to find a beehive. After pouring honey water, the worker bees that have absorbed enough honey will return to the nest. Wait for them...

Based on the bee trails they form during flight, we can naturally find the location of the beehive!"

"So that's it!"

After listening to Fang Hongan's easy-to-understand explanation, everyone suddenly understood.

They all murmured to themselves as they digested the thought, and when they looked again, they saw that a very busy scene had formed in the air.

Bees kept flying over, but some also flew away.

The bees flying over were coming from all directions in a disorderly manner.

Those that flew away almost all headed in the same direction.

There is no doubt that the route those bees flew away was what Fang Hongan called the "bee road".

"It's going that way!"

This time, it was Lan Zhenshan who couldn't help but shout out excitedly.

He pointed at the bee trail he had found and couldn't help but stand up.

"Yes!" Fang Hongan nodded, but he had no intention of moving. He held his hand and said, "Wait a little longer! We won't eat them until the bee trail is more obvious!"

"That's right!" Lan Jianjun looked at his father with a righteous look on his face, "Dad! Why are you so anxious!"

"I……"

Lan Zhenshan felt embarrassed and was about to get angry at the "rebellious son" in front of him.

Lan Jianjun said again, "Besides, aren't you here to collect firewood?"

"Snapped!"

"what!"

This time, Lan Zhenshan couldn't bear it anymore. He suddenly stood up and hit Lan Jianjun on the head with a chestnut in his right hand.

Lan Jianjun was hit so hard that he held his head and screamed in surprise.

"Dad! You..."

"What do you mean 'I'? You are the only one who cares about me, right? Have you forgotten who your father is?" Lan Zhenshan clasped his hands, glared with his eyes, and a violent aura emanated from him.

"no no!"

"I was just saying it casually!"

Seeing that his father was really angry, Lan Jianjun quickly closed his stinky mouth and smiled awkwardly!
Seeing this scene, the others couldn't help but smile knowingly.

Fang Hongan saw that the old man was indeed a little anxious.

At this time, the bee trail in the air was very clear, so he waved his hand and said, "Let's go! Follow me! Don't fall behind, put on your gloves and long sleeves, and if any bees come close to you on the way, don't panic, just ignore them, just follow me normally!"

Complete the detailed explanation.

Fang Hongan took a leap and climbed onto a rock on the opposite side, following the bee trail formed in the air.

Seeing this, the others hurriedly followed.

Lan Jianjun and Lan Zhenshan were closest to Fang Hongan, so they reacted the fastest and set off almost at the same time.

Lan Jianjun originally wanted to follow Fang Hongan closely, so that if there was a chance to take action, he could naturally be the first to get there.

But just as he was about to take the lead, a faint chill came from his side.

Lan Jianjun turned his head and saw his father glaring at him fiercely with his eyes bulging.

"Dad! You go first!"

Lan Jianjun shuddered and quickly gave up his seat!

"That's pretty much it!"

Lan Zhenshan then snorted in satisfaction and quickly followed Fang Hongan.

The group followed Fang Hongan and climbed up quickly. After climbing for about ten minutes, Fang Hongan suddenly stopped and looked at the rocks in the thorny moss not far away.

At this time, Fang Hongan didn't need to explain too much. Looking at the small black dots that kept falling and flying into the thorny moss, everyone had already understood that the beehive must be in this thorny moss.

For a moment, everyone couldn't help but tighten their grip on the sickles and hoes in their hands.

The thorny moss looked lush and flourishing, but in their eyes at the moment, it was a lamb to be slaughtered, and it only brought them excitement.

Feeling that they were all excited, Fang Hongan simply waved his hand and said, "Let's deal with these prickly mosses first! Be careful not to step on the beehive!"

As the voice fell, Lan Zhenshan took the lead and was almost there.

This clump of prickly moss is the densest among all the beehives Fang Hongan has dug.

If he and Wang Tong met each other, they would definitely frown and couldn't help but complain.

But now, there is such a group of capable laborers.

Fang Hongan didn't even have to do anything. In less than half an hour, most of the prickly moss had been cut cleanly, with only a few branches left near the entrance of the beehive.

Even so, Fang Hongan still said that we should not deal with it rashly!
In this "grand" operation of cutting the thorny moss, except for Fang Hongan who was in charge of the command and did not care about the boss, the other people all worked very hard.

The one with the most brilliant achievements is of course Fang Hongan’s father-in-law Lan Zhenshan.

He has been doing farm work all his life. He is meticulous, skilled and has very clear ideas.

What’s more important is that he was not at all inferior to others, so Lan Jianjun and the others didn’t dare to compete with him for “battle merit”!

Look, after the cutting was finished, Lan Jianjun took advantage of Lan Zhenshan's inattention and pulled Lan Guihai and Yang Huaping aside to mutter and complain.

Looking at this scene, Fang Hongan immediately made up his mind.

Immediately, he came to Lan Zhenshan and said, "Dad! How about... you dig up this beehive later!"

"Let me do it?" Lan Zhenshan's eyes lit up, and his face was filled with excitement and joy, but he still said modestly, "This is not good! I have never dug it before! You should do it!"

"It's just digging! You have more experience than me in this kind of work!" Fang Hongan said, "If you really can't do it, I'll help you from the side!"

"Will this work?" Lan Zhenshan's eyes lit up even brighter when he heard Fang Hongan's words.

"Of course you can!" Fang Hongan decisively put the hoe in front of Lan Zhenshan.

"it is good!"

Seeing that his son-in-law was so considerate, Lan Zhenshan smiled and nodded heavily.

Looking at this scene, Lan Jianjun, Lan Guihai and Yang Huaping on the side couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

Especially Lan Jianjun.

I couldn't help but feel a little resentful in my heart.

This important mission of digging with a hoe would have fallen on him if the old man hadn't come!

Damn it!

This dad who showed up unexpectedly!

I can’t win the battle!

Shaking his head helplessly, Lan Jianjun could only look at Fang Hongan eagerly, hoping that Fang Hongan would call him next.

"Brother-in-law!"

"Second brother-in-law!"

To his surprise, Fang Hongan called for someone but did not call him. Instead, he looked at Lan Guihai and Yang Huaping next to him and said, "I'll have to work hard for you two to mix hay and green grass and make two cigarette holders that can produce smoke when lit!
As soon as dad digs open the beehive, you guys go over there with cigarettes and smoke it out!
This step is critical. Only by smoking well can the bees in the hive be well behaved!
Otherwise, all the honey in the hive will burst out, and even if we are wearing these things, we will still be stung!"

Lan Guihai and Yang Huaping were feeling somewhat disappointed when they heard Fang Hongan was giving them such a crucial and participatory job.

Two pairs of eyes suddenly lit up.

He nodded hurriedly: "Okay! Okay! Okay!"

After arranging the two of them, Fang Hongan turned to Lan Jianhui and said, "Jianhui! Hold the crowbar. If there are rocks that are difficult to dig while Dad is digging, you can use your crowbar to pry them out!"

"Okay! Brother-in-law!" Lan Jianhui shook his body, turned around and walked towards Lan Jianjun.

They brought a crowbar. Just now, after listening to Fang Hongan's arrangements for Lan Guihai and Yang Huaping, Lan Jianjun thought about it and happened to see the crowbar on the side.

With a sudden inspiration, he picked up the crowbar in front of Fang Hongan.

His original intention was to remind Fang Hongan to let him take the responsibility of prying the stones, but he didn't expect that Fang Hongan saw it all and still assigned the job to Lan Jianhui.

In an instant, Lan Jianjun felt both lost and embarrassed.

At this moment, he was facing Lan Jianhui's hand reaching out for the crowbar.

Even though he was unwilling in his heart and even felt a lot of resentment.

But for the moment, there was no way to send it out.

After all, before coming here, he had righteously promised Fang Hongan that he would follow his orders in all actions.

Besides, my father is still here.

Lan Jianjun forced himself to suppress his resentment and thought about it again. He felt relieved.

After all, when Fang Hongan was a poor boy, his elder brother-in-law had winked at him in front of a table of people.

He was so upset that he couldn't even finish his meal.

To say...

Fang Hongan deliberately left him alone at this time, which could only mean that he had indeed gone too far in the beginning.

Putting himself in his shoes, Fang Hongan at least let him come along, and he didn't avoid him when he taught him so many things.

He even prepared a set of bee-proof outfit for himself.

The work for this time has been arranged. At worst, when the next nest comes, I can take the initiative, show some attitude, talk about the past things and resolve the problem.

Thinking of this, Lan Jianjun handed the crowbar to Lan Jianhui, took a deep breath, stepped aside, and prepared to be a quiet spectator.

Unexpectedly, Fang Hongan's anxious voice suddenly came from behind:
"Hey! Big brother! Don't go!"

"Here's another crucial and thrilling job. I think only you can do it."

(End of this chapter)