Traveling through the mountains and fields to be leisurely

Chapter 87 I'm Proud

Seeing that the voices of everyone's discussion gradually became quieter, Li Zheng signaled to everyone again that he was going to speak.

"You guys also read the radish and discussed the matter, what do you think?"

The eldest of Uncle Seven's family spoke first,

"We don't have any ideas. It's everyone's blessing to have more food this winter. However, we want to ask Brother Er Zhuang how to sell this radish. If it is too expensive, we can't afford it."

We all know that Lan Erzhuang's family planted a large piece of land for the elders in the capital, seeing that the days are getting better and better. I still sympathize with the weak, and I feel that the husband and mother of the Lan family are too cruel. How could they treat their own son like that? No matter how bad they are, they have to leave a few tiles and clothes for them. But when Lan Erzhuang and his family have a better life , everyone couldn’t help being a little jealous again, and the words were a little sour. When chatting, they said that even though they were kicked out at the beginning, it was a big blessing. Worry, maybe in a short time, we will be wearing gold and silver, and we will only be envied.

Li Zheng nodded, but did not speak, and continued to look at the crowd in front of him,
"We are also worried about this. It is indeed a great thing to be able to eat something fresh in winter. I just don't know how to sell the radishes in the hands of Er Zhuang brothers. At any rate, during the Chinese New Year, they are also sold to the family. People try something new, isn’t it.”

Someone at the bottom agreed, but they also expressed their own thoughts. If it is not too expensive, then buy some more often.

"That's pretty much what everyone means, isn't it?"

Li Zheng looked down and finished talking noisily, and pulled Lan Erzhuang to his side,
"Then let your second strong brother tell you what he thinks."

It was the first time for Lan Erzhuang to speak in front of so many people, and they were all villagers from the same village. They looked down and saw him, so he was a little nervous. Fortunately, Lan Lingxue was prepared, and he had already prepared at home, otherwise, It's hard to say whether I'm ashamed or not.

"Grandpa and aunt, uncles and aunts, brothers and sisters, let's not talk about anything else, let's just say that we have lived in the same village for so long, and I, Lan Erzhuang, are kind of people. I, Lan Erzhuang, have never forgotten the help that big fellows have given me, those who forget righteousness when they see profit and forget their ancestors. They all say that the kindness of a drop of water should be repaid by a spring, and I, Lan Erzhuang, are not that capable. , I don’t have that much ability to make me spring.”

After saying this, everyone burst into laughter, and the atmosphere immediately became more joyful.

"Now I have come up with a way to preserve winter vegetables. Not only radishes, but also cabbage and potatoes can be eaten fresh. Now I will tell the folks here. It is also my first year of experimentation. I think it’s okay, if the folks also think this method is feasible, then tell me or Old Uncle Li, and I will teach you without reservation.”

The villagers below were silent, with various moods, some were skeptical, some were grateful, and some were dubious.
"In fact, the method is also very simple. I dug a cellar in front of my yard. This cellar can keep the harvested winter vegetables fresh in winter without freezing them. In the future, our cabbage and radishes will not need to be frozen to eat. , Potatoes will not grow sprouts before the Chinese New Year."

"Really? Brother Er Zhuang, don't lie to us, don't make us happy for nothing, how could it be so easy to keep Dong Cai."

The young man from the Bai family raised his voice and shouted, and many people followed him,
"That's right, Brother Er Zhuang, is it really that easy? Can we learn it?"

"It's enough to dig a cellar. We also have a cellar in our house. There is nothing to store at all."

"Do you want to learn how to dig a cellar from Brother Er Zhuang? Is your cellar different from ours?"

………………

You talked to each other, everyone talked very lively, although the conversation was directed at Lan Erzhuang, but Lan Erzhuang couldn't even get in the conversation, so he had to stand there, waiting for everyone to finish discussing, next to him Li Zheng, standing there, gave Lan Erzhuang an encouraging look, not bad, boy, he has a pretty good eloquence, and things are handled beautifully,
"Stop arguing, all of you, and listen to Brother Er Zhuang, we've been talking nonsense for a long time."

The young man from the Bai family turned up the volume again, suppressing the chaotic shouts of the villagers,
"Do you want to eat radishes or not? If you want to eat, just be quiet. Listen to my brother Er Zhuang. If you don't want to eat, let's leave now, so as not to be crowded for a while."

Sure enough, the voice became much quieter, and some people stared unwillingly, but they only muttered softly, and stopped yelling loudly.

"Folks, I, Lan Erzhuang, patted my chest today to say that this method is really simple, but the cellar you dug before was only for storing objects, not for storing food, so the way of digging is different. I learned it, when the weather is warmer next year and the soil is thawed, I will lead everyone to dig the cellar, so that everyone can eat fresh winter vegetables next year."

The more Lan Erzhuang spoke, the more powerful he was, his whole body was full of confidence, his smile seemed to hang on his face, his whole person looked as strong as a flash of light, his eyes were piercing,
"Is it really free to teach us? No money?"

Some people still can't believe that such a good thing is so easily hit on the head, how can it be so unreal, if this matter is changed, they will not be willing to take it out and teach others easily,
"Of course, I will do what I say. As long as you want to learn, I promise to let you learn it unconditionally."

Lan Erzhuang's answer was sonorous and forceful, without hesitation or affectation, because he was not guilty, Lan Erzhuang put his hands on his chest, feeling the beating of his heart, I can do something, and I have done it for you, I am extremely proud and proud .

"Brother Er Zhuang, what about this year's radishes, can you sell us some? Digging the cellar is still a matter of next year. Anyway, let us try something new this year."

With Lan Erzhuang's promise, the villagers became more courageous. Even if you want such a selfless person to sell at a higher price, he may not be willing. Therefore, everyone moved their minds and wanted to buy some fresh ones. When the radishes go home for the New Year, as soon as they have ideas, they can’t control their minds. They are afraid that others will grab them first, and they will not be able to grab them. After all, how many radishes can be stored in a small cellar?
"Don't worry, guys, listen to me, this is the first year I have stored winter vegetables, and the amount I have stored is not very large. As you all know, the shop where my wife works is also using radishes now, so it is really not enough. Sold to everyone..."

Lan Erzhuang hadn't finished speaking when the noise broke out.
"Sell as much as you want, Brother Er Zhuang, our family can only eat potatoes. I really don't know how to get through this winter."

"Brother Er Zhuang, just sell me one. There are children at home. It's Chinese New Year. Let the children be happy."

There was a lot of chatter, but they just wanted to buy a few radishes to go home for the New Year, that's all.

"Folks, it's not that I don't want to sell it. This family is a radish, and my cellar is half empty. Besides, I don't plan to sell radishes."

Lan Erzhuang has also learned to speak loudly at this moment, and others can't hear him if he doesn't speak loudly. He shouted this voice and was quite satisfied with his own voice.

"Why don't you sell it, oh..."

In an instant, there was a sigh in front of him,

"It's no wonder that the second son of the Lan family doesn't sell it. Even if this family sells one radish, there are more than 100 households in our village, and there are more than 200 catties of radishes. How much can he save in total."

Uncle Six said a fair word, but there was some regret in it,
"Hey guys, listen to me. I said I didn't plan to sell radishes, but I didn't say I wouldn't give them away. There aren't many radishes this year, so the family will give away one radish. I, Lan Erzhuang, will add food to the villagers during the Chinese New Year. I don’t have any more, please forgive me, folks.”

As soon as Lan Erzhuang finished speaking, there was another commotion, but this time, it was almost a uniform exclamation. This family is one, and it doesn’t sound like many, but there are more than 100 households in this village, which is not a small number.

"That's not right, second child, you have to collect the money. This is more than 200 catties of radishes, not one catty or two catties. How can you just give it away like this? Besides, this is not your own land. This is what the old man in the capital hired you to plant, if you give away all the things, how will you explain to them when the time comes."

Li Zheng was a little stunned, this Lan Erzhuang thought he was a calm person, why was he so impulsive, and he didn't discuss it with himself beforehand, he only knew that the second boy was going to announce the matter of the cellar, but he didn't know He also wants free carrots,
"It doesn't matter, old Uncle Li, because my land is planted well, and the elder is very satisfied. This batch of radishes is considered as an extra reward from the elder. I give it to the villagers, and it is also considered to be a repayment for the villagers who took care of me on weekdays." Affection."

Those who have never benefited Lan Erzhuang, and even those who want to see Lan Erzhuang's jokes, have a rather ugly face at this time, saying that they have received a drip of water and repaid it, and that they have received rewards for nothing. I'm a little guilty.

"Since Er Zhuang said so, I'll thank you all here first. Everyone has received Er Zhuang's love today, so I'll just say a few more words. Recently, someone was talking about Er Zhuang's house and didn't ask directly. Come to me, I can't tell, Er Zhuang is also here today, so I will explain this matter to everyone in front of everyone."

Thinking of the rumors that started to spread in the village a few days ago, that Lan Erzhuang's family was lucky enough to be kicked out by his parents, but they could occupy the green brick and tile houses in the village and live comfortably. For him to be so domineering, it must be that Lizheng received some benefits in private, or Lan Erzhuang caught him for some reason. These words made Lizheng feel like throwing up his heart. For the sake of the villagers all his life, He put his heart and soul into it, but in the end, he was so suspicious, saying that he didn't feel uncomfortable was a lie, people's hearts are flesh, and if he paid, but didn't get the same treatment, no one would be reconciled.

(End of this chapter)