Rebirth in 1984, starting from beekeeping in the mountains

Chapter 94 The shocked father-in-law!
Except for the women who married into Lanxi Village, almost everyone has the surname Lan.

There is a Lan clan ancestral hall in the village.

There is a custom in Lanxi Village that when a family holds an important banquet, they will go to the ancestral temple to offer sacrifices.

This custom was once discontinued during that chaotic era.

But in recent years, it has recovered.

Since it was a 60th birthday party, Lan Zhenshan could not be an exception.

After the kitchen staff slaughtered the chicken, plucked the feathers and boiled it in boiling water, he took his eldest son Lan Jianjun and his eldest grandson to the ancestral temple to offer sacrifices.

After the offerings were completed, he led his son and grandson and walked back quickly.

When we were halfway there, we realized something was wrong.

There were a lot of people gathered on the square in front of the big tile-roofed house, and it was very noisy, with bursts of exclamations.

Lan Zhenshan felt something was wrong and quickly called his eldest son over: "Jianjun! Go back and see what's going on!"

Lan Jianjun also realized something was wrong, and immediately ran home quickly.

He had just run a short distance when he saw his mother Luo Dongqing walking towards him quickly.

"Mom! What happened?" Lan Jianjun asked quickly.

"You...your third sister and brother-in-law are back!" Luo Dongqing walked in a hurry and responded while panting.

"What's wrong? Has something happened again?" At this time, Lan Zhenshan had also walked over quickly. When he heard his wife's words, his face suddenly darkened and he asked in a cold voice.

There was a commotion in front of the door, and my wife came over to call me in a hurry.

In his opinion, it must be that poor son-in-law who caused trouble again.

But unexpectedly, Luo Dongqing waved his hands vigorously: "No... no trouble! It's Hongan... Hongan brought a whole load of birthday gifts over!"

Lan Zhenshan's lips trembled: "A... a whole load?"

"No way!" Lan Jianjun also looked incredulous.

But seeing that his mother didn't look like she was joking, he immediately thought of another possibility: "That kid! Isn't he just putting on airs for the sake of face?"

When he said this, Lan Zhenshan immediately glared at him with dark eyes: "Shut your mouth!"

"Go home first and see!"

……

……

In the inner room.

Watching Fang Hongan put down the load of birthday gifts.

Even though she had seen it with her own eyes before, Xue Fen didn't know how to start the conversation for a moment.

It was Lan Wenxiu on the side who started the conversation by saying, "Thank you for your hard work, sister-in-law."

After a few words of greeting, Xue Fen intentionally or unintentionally changed the topic to the birthday gift.

But Fang Hongan just smiled faintly, saying that they were just some worthless little things, and didn't say much.

A worthless little thing?

What Fang Hongan said was reasonable, but looking at Fang Hongan's calm and composed attitude, Xue Fen felt that it might not be that simple.

But it was not easy to ask further, so I could only smile and praise Fang Hongan for his thoughtfulness.

Fang Hongan also knew that he couldn't stay in the inner room filled with birthday gifts with his wife for long, so he found an excuse and took Lan Wenxiu out.

He did not walk into the door leading to the main room, but went out the back door, found a quiet place in the backyard, and took Lan Wenxiu to sit down and rest.

There are a lot of people in front, judging from their reactions just now.

When you go out, you can't avoid being watched by people, asked this and that, and you may even have to listen to some gossip.

Besides, many people smoke these days.

There aren’t that many rules to follow. Everyone just holds a rolled cigarette and puffs smoke casually.

No smoking in the house?

It doesn't exist. Not to mention in rural areas, there is no such concept in cities either.

Although Fang Hongan himself does not smoke, he is not opposed to it.

But my wife is pregnant, so she should try to avoid being exposed to secondhand smoke.

The two walked out, found a bench in the backyard, and sat down under the shade of a tree to rest.

Seeing beads of sweat on Fang Hongan's forehead, Lan Wenxiu took a handkerchief and wiped it for her man.

Feeling sorry for Fang Hongan carrying the heavy gifts all the way here, he stood behind Fang Hongan and massaged his shoulders.

She had never learned any massage techniques, she just gently pinched the muscles on Fang Hongan's shoulders.

Fang Hongan also enjoyed that feeling very much.

However, after kneading for a while, Fang Hongan no longer let Lan Wenxiu knead him.

He forced her to sit down.

Although she has personally experienced this kind of domineering attitude of her husband in pampering her many times.

But whenever a similar situation happened again, Lan Wenxiu's face would still blush with a hint of shyness.

This feeling made Fang Hongan feel a little dazed.

Is this the kind of person who can say such cruel words in front of his aunt Diao and Lan Yanhong's machine gun?
It feels amazing.

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house.

After Fang Hongan and Lan Wenxiu walked out of the back door.

Xue Fen suddenly felt a little at a loss.

She looked at the two large baskets of birthday gifts and was eager to open them to see what was inside.

But it is sealed with red paper. Once it is opened, my parents-in-law will definitely know.

It would be good if this really was a serious birthday gift.

But what if it's as I worry about...

As a daughter-in-law, she is just embarrassing her parents-in-law.

Just as I was struggling, the door suddenly creaked and was pushed open.

Xue Fen turned around and saw that they were the two sisters-in-law Lan Wenhui and Lan Wenjuan.

"Sister-in-law! You are the only one here! Where are they?"

Seeing that Xue Fen was the only one in the room, Lan Wenhui and Lan Wenjuan both looked curious.

The two of them couldn't wait to come in, of course, because they came for Fang Hongan and Lan Wenxiu, as well as the two baskets of birthday gifts.

Right now, everyone outside the house is discussing the huge load and two baskets of birthday gifts.

They couldn't help it any longer, so they just rushed into the room to take a look.

Although the two nuns were asking Fang Hongan and Lan Wenxiu, their eyes were fixed on the two baskets.

Xue Fen knew exactly what the two girls were up to, so she couldn't help but smile and pointed at the back door, saying, "Heading to the backyard! If you want to look for them, it's still not too late! It's just right... I'll go see if Mom's back!"

As he said that, he was about to go outside!
"No!"

Lan Wenhui couldn't help but reach out to stop her: "Sister-in-law, aren't you curious about what birthday gifts Wenxiu and the others brought back?"

"I am a little curious! But this is a birthday gift for Dad, and it's not easy for me as his wife to open it!" Xue Fen frowned, "What if there is something that we don't want to know!"

"What's wrong with us knowing this?"

"I'm just afraid that some people are sure that my parents will help them cover up! They deliberately put up a fancy stand to attract attention and make it look good!"

"Alas! It's not easy to dismantle your daughter-in-law's! Let me, your daughter, take a look!"

Lan Wenjuan had the hottest temper. As she spoke sarcastically, she walked to the basket and squatted down.

"Don't do that! Wenjuan!" Xue Fen couldn't help but waved her hand to stop her.

"Hey! Sister-in-law, don't worry about it!"

Lan Wenjuan was not willing to listen to her. She twisted the red string that bound the plastic film and pulled it directly tore the red string apart.

"I'll take a look too!"

When Lan Wenjuan lifted the plastic film, Lan Wenhui also squatted down and reached out to the basket.

"hiss!"

The two of them simply tore the red paper, leaving a big hole.

As he got closer, there was another loud bang, and most of the door was opened.

Suddenly, most of the mouth of the basket was exposed.

"I knew it! There are still some fancy things in here!"

Lan Wenjuan's voice made Xue Fen feel depressed.

I quickly stood on tiptoe and looked over.

At first glance, all you see are tightly wrapped gift packages.

No wonder Lan Wenjuan said it was just a show.

However, judging from the careful packaging of each gift package, Xue Fen vaguely felt that they did not seem to be just for show.

While she was curious, Lan Wenjuan had already picked up a gift bag.

"Bah!"

Lan Wenjuan tore the gift package very quickly. Just when she had torn halfway through, her hand trembled violently and the movement suddenly stopped.

"what happened?"

Lan Wenhui, who was beside her, poked her head out and looked over curiously.

Upon seeing this, his expression suddenly changed.

When Xue Fen saw the two of them like this, even though she had been mentally prepared, she was still surprised.

Just as she was about to go over to take a look, the door creaked and was suddenly pushed open. Then, Xue Fen saw her parents-in-law and her husband rushing in.

Before Lan Zhenshan and Luo Dongqing could say anything, Lan Jianjun had already walked quickly towards the two baskets and asked the two sisters who were standing beside the baskets in shock: "What's in it? What did that guy bring?"

"Dad!" Lan Wenjuan ignored her eldest brother and turned to look at Lan Zhenshan, saying softly, "We... have only taken apart one piece, and the rest... you and mom should take a look!"

As he spoke, he handed the half-opened package in his hand to Lan Zhenshan.

Lan Zhenshan noticed that his two daughters had strange expressions and their tone of voice was totally different from usual, so he subconsciously took it over. He then felt that the opening was a little small, so he just tore it open completely.

Immediately, two rectangular red and white packages appeared in front of Lan Zhenshan.

This time.

Without waiting for Lan Zhenshan to react.

Lan Jianjun, who was standing beside him, glared: "Red Bean cigarettes! Two! This..."

As he exclaimed twice, Lan Zhenshan also waved his hands.

The expression on his face immediately became complicated.

Lan Jianjun on the side couldn't stop him at all. He rushed to the basket, picked up the birthday gift package inside, and started tearing it apart.

呲......

This time, two bottles of strong liquor appeared.

呲......

呲......

Then...

Toffees, candies, cloth, socks...

There is even... a whole jar of honey weighing at least twenty kilograms!
When these things are revealed to everyone one by one.

The only noise that could be heard in the whole house was the noise coming from outside.

Everyone looked at each other, their eyes full of disbelief.

Flower stand?
This is not just a flower stand!

Just take out any one of the things in here, like cigarettes, alcohol, and the jar of honey.

It is also a decent birthday gift that is acceptable.

This guy came with a big package.

But what puzzled everyone was where Fang Hongan got these things from, given his family situation.

"This third brother-in-law's family has made a fortune!"

The first person who couldn't help but sigh was Lan Wenhui's husband. He had been waiting outside for a long time, but his wife didn't come out. Out of curiosity, he simply pushed the door open and came in.

As a result, when I came in, I saw this shocking scene.

He couldn't help but exclaimed.

"Where can I make such a fortune?" Lan Wenjuan on the side couldn't help but shook her head and muttered.

When she said this, the expressions on everyone's faces became complicated.

"No! How could they take out so many things? They must be unclean things! We need to call them right away and ask them clearly!"

Lan Jianjun was the most impatient person. When he thought of a possibility, he shouted and went to find Fang Hongan and Lan Wenxiu.

"Stop first!"

Lan Zhenshan stopped him with a shout: "What are you asking? Are you trying to cause trouble again?"

The old man yelled and glared, and gave Lan Jianjun a good scolding, and then he said to everyone:
"Go! Go! Go! Go and do whatever you need to do! No one is allowed to ask the Third Brother and his wife about this matter! And you are not allowed to tell anyone else about this matter! Wait... I'll ask about it later!"

Lan Zhenshan blushed and sent everyone away before sitting down silently.

Looking at the birthday gifts that filled the entire table, his face was gloomy and his expression was very serious.

Luo Dongqing knew what his wife was thinking, so he walked over and advised, "Maybe... Hongan really has made a fortune! Don't worry, I'll ask Wenxiu first!"

"Get rich? How did he get rich? Just relying on their two acres of poor land that can't even produce grain if there's drought?"

Lan Zhenshan blew his beard and angrily scolded: "He had better get these things by legitimate means! Otherwise, I will not let Wenxiu go up the mountain again this time!"

"I haven't asked yet! Don't be so anxious!" Luo Dongqing advised again, "I heard from Jianhui earlier that Hongan is indeed very different! He doesn't seem like someone who would do anything reckless!"

Lan Zhenshan curled his lips: "It's better this way!"

"Then I'll go to the backyard to look for Wenxiu first!"

"Go! Go! It's more convenient for you to ask about this matter!" Lan Zhenshan frowned and muttered, "What are you doing? Why are you all so restless?"

"Don't be so impatient, old man!"

Luo Dongqing couldn't help but say a few words of comfort and pushed open the back door to go look for someone, but coincidentally, as soon as she opened the door, a figure came towards her. After seeing it was her, a smile immediately appeared on his face and he called out "Mom".

"Wen...Xiu!"

Luo Dongqing quickly grabbed his daughter's hand, with excitement on his face: "I was just about to go find you!"

"Come! Come! Come!"

As he spoke, he pulled Lan Wenxiu into the house.

Hearing that his daughter was coming, Lan Zhenshan was so excited that he stood up immediately.

He started to ask, but after thinking it over, he held the words back, turned his body slightly, and just winked at his wife.

"dad!"

Lan Wenxiu walked into the house and saw her father carrying her on his back. She also saw the opened basket and gift package.

He immediately knew why his parents were looking for him.

"Wenxiu! What the hell are you doing?"

After receiving the hint from his wife, Luo Dongqing didn't delay any longer. He pointed to the birthday gifts piled up on the table and started asking.

"Mom! Dad!" Lan Wenxiu explained with a smile: "I know you will think too much! I see you are back, so I came here to tell you!"

When she said this, thinking about the shocked look on the faces of her parents in the room, Lan Wenxiu showed a little pride on her face: "These birthday gifts! They were bought by Hong An for my dad himself!

Don't worry! I earned all the money cleanly! I can tell you how I earned it... but don't tell anyone else about it!"

Seeing that her parents nodded, Lan Wenxiu spoke again and told them everything about Fang Hongan's recent experience of going up the mountain to dig honey, going to the market to sell honey, and having people come to buy honey from his house.

"..."

As they listened to her, Lan Zhenshan and Luo Dongqing in the room became more and more surprised.

By the time she finished speaking, Lan Zhenshan had already turned around and stood beside Luo Dongqing. The two of them looked at each other with expressions of disbelief.

The whole room fell into a long silence again.

After a long while, Luo Dongqing was the first to break the silence. She pointed at the jar of honey and said, "So... this is the honey that Hongan dug from the mountain?"

"Yes!" Lan Wenxiu nodded, "This jar is all multi-flower honey! Hongan said that multi-flower honey is better for the elderly than Chinese tallow honey! So I specially reserved the multi-flower honey for you!"

"He... is thoughtful too!"

Luo Dongqing sighed with relief, and then couldn't help asking, "Is the honey on the mountain so easy to dig? Bees don't sting!"

"It's not that easy to dig! It stings! At the beginning, Hongan's hand was swollen all over, but it got better later!

The main thing is that it's tiring! I'm in the mountains all day, and then I have to squeeze honey when I come back. It takes a whole day! When I wash my clothes, they are all stained with salt!

But Hongan said that this is for the future of our whole family so that they can live well! He feels at ease and it is worth it! "

Speaking of this, Lan Wenxiu's pretty face was filled with both heartache and pride.

"Good! Good! Good!"

When Luo Dongqing heard this, he praised it repeatedly.

What my daughter said makes sense, and there are ready-made examples here to support my argument.

She believed it completely. After hearing Lan Wenxiu say that Fang Hongan was so motivated and hardworking, she was even happier. She couldn't help but poke her husband who was still silent: "Old man! Did you hear it? Are you relieved now?"

The expression on Lan Zhenshan's face had changed greatly compared to before, but he still had a sullen face: "If you are making money, you shouldn't spend it like this! Earning face is all empty talk, okay..."

"Dad! This is not for the sake of face!" Lan Wenxiu waved her hand to interrupt her father's sermon. "If it was for the sake of face, there would be no red paper on the top! Then it would be so impressive when we enter the house!

Don't think that you should show off just because you have just made money, or spend money recklessly to save face.

Hongan said that this is his filial duty and he wants to honor you well!

The conditions were poor before, so we could only do our best!

Now that I'm making money, I'm doing my best! To be honest, it's all the same.

That’s right! Hong An insisted that I tell you these words! You know me well. With my personality, I don’t want to waste time explaining this kind of thing! "

After Lan Wenxiu finished speaking, Lan Zhenshan's expression suddenly changed. He was thinking about what he had just said. After a long while, he looked at his daughter in front of him and said, "What about Hongan?"

"Him!" Lan Wenxiu smiled proudly, "Just now the kitchen was in need of a fireman, so he went over to help light the fire!"

"He said... he will tell you his birthday wishes in person when he goes to the table to drink with you later!"

"Make a fire?"

Hearing this, Lan Zhenshan and Luo Dongqing were both shocked. They hurried out the door and looked towards the stove in the back kitchen.

This sight did not surprise him.

At this time, Fang Hongan was no longer making a fire, but holding a large spatula, skillfully stir-frying in a large iron pot in front of him.

In between stir-frying, he was chatting and laughing with the chefs and fire-makers around him.

In that situation, if I didn't know that he was my son-in-law, I would have thought he was one of the chefs I hired to help in the kitchen.

"This Hong An... is really different!"

　The first two chapters were revised several times, resulting in some minor mistakes in some places! Mainly some details and names, all have been corrected! No need to look back! Thank you for your criticism and correction!
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