Chapter 123: Old and Happy
Autumn in Ben Cheng is more like autumn than in the capital because there are many deciduous tree species here, and the dreamy color change comes much earlier than the capital city.
For the "sugar heart" who grew up in the capital since he was a child and has never been far away, this novel scenery is undoubtedly particularly attractive.
And what made her even more excited was that on the morning of September 19, when their big guy got into Yang Weifan's jeep and set off for "Clam Village".
Under the bright sunshine, the scenery along the way was not only more magnificent, but also allowed her to see the sea that she had never met before, and which had only existed in her imagination.
What a scene it was.
The foliage varies depending on the season, and the colors vary from bright green, orange yellow, pale yellow, pink, and crimson to the mountains along the way.
The refreshing autumn breeze brings the breath of the sea, and you don't need to stand on the mountain pass at all, as long as you look at the roadside, the golden sand and the blue sea will be in full view.
Especially on the vast sea surface, there are floating strings of glass balls for cultivation, under the glow of the sun, like a magnificent emerald necklace, shining with dazzling luster.
All of this fascinated "Sugar Heart" at once. She wanted to get up close and personal with the sand and waves that had been praised and sung by countless people.
It's a pity that she also knows that now is not the time. had no choice but to restrain this desire first, and reluctantly turned to plead with Hong Yanwu. I want him to promise that he will take time to take himself to the beach.
Her reluctant love for the sea naturally made the "General", a native of the country, feel extra happy.
He didn't wait for Hong Yanwu to speak, so he made a guarantee, saying that after drinking the full moon wine tomorrow, he would take them to "touch the sea" the day after tomorrow, so that she could really feel the taste of the sea.
In this way, not to mention the "sugar heart" smile, Hong Yanwu and Chen Liquan were also in high spirits. They also want the sea, don't look at it, they have only left this place for half a year, but this place is really addictive.
At eleven o'clock in the afternoon, the group arrived at their destination.
Because it was said in advance, I knew that Hong Yanwu and they were coming. The "old saury" has been prepared at home for a long time, and the lunch is very rich. The "secretary of the brigade" also came to accompany him.
They are all old acquaintances, and they are not intimate when they meet.
Although "Sugar Heart" is visiting for the first time, he is also very sensible.
She had long heard that the "old knife fish" was Hong Yanwu and Chen Liquan's "touching the sea" master, so she not only respected her, but also was very affectionate.
For the "old knifefish", Uncle Shao is also an aunt for the wife of the "old knifefish".
In addition, she is originally beautiful and belongs to the characters who are outgoing to pick children, so she has been fully favored by the old couple.
"Old Knife Fish" heard that "Sugar Heart" was Hong Yanwu's object, and even said that Xiao Wu was edification, and he couldn't keep his mouth shut.
His wife is more like a daughter, holding the hand of "Sugar Heart" and boasting vigorously, "The girl in the capital is Jun, Xiao Wu, this child has a good eye......"
But this is nothing, "Sugar Heart" is a scheming girl, and she asked in detail about the relationship between Hong Yanwu and these people in Bincheng in the capital.
So in addition to the cigarettes, wine, sugar, and tea that Hong Yanwu and Chen Liquan brought to the "old knifefish" couple and the "team secretary", she also prepared a heart for the old couple.
It is two bottles of tiger bone wine specially bought in the Beijing pharmacy before leaving, this thing has the effect of strengthening muscles and bones, strengthening the waist and kidneys, and dispelling wind and cold, which is the best for the elderly who live by the sea.
Needless to say, this good thing was immediately applauded by everyone as soon as it was taken out. I think "Sugar Heart" is too considerate.
The "team secretary" directly expressed his envy, and said to the "old swordfish", "Brother, don't look at you only have one daughter, I have a son." But these juniors are so good to you, even as far away as the capital, there are people who think about you, in terms of blessings, I can't compare to you. You're the first I've ever seen. ”
"Old saury" also can talk, half-jokingly and joked.
"Blessed am I? That's the righteousness of these children. But I don't dare to admit this first share, because there is still Xiao Wu. It's a blessing to meet such a good girl!"
In a word, everyone laughed. also praised the "sugar heart" so that his face was flushed.
Of course, the words "old saury" are also modest. In fact, he was actually quite proud.
The family will never be short of money anymore, and the fishing village has a "team secretary" to take care of, and the "general" and Yang Weifan will come to take care of it from time to time.
The girl Shao Juan has become a working city person again, and she even has an eyebrow for a lifetime event. How could he not be comfortable?
This old man is really enjoying his old age now. Every day is three full and one poured, except for drinking a little wine, it is to talk to the old people in the village, or to stay at home and listen to the obedient box. It's really happy like a fairy.
I haven't seen him for more than half a year, and my face is ruddy, and I am obviously blessed.
If there is anything to be dissatisfied with, I am afraid that he will not have the opportunity to "touch the sea" again.
It can't be helped. The "general" guy has made a fortune because of everything, and he can't spend too much money. In the past six months, the number of times I have been "touching the sea" has decreased.
In addition, Hong Yanwu had another instruction, and everyone was afraid that the "old swordfish" was old, and no one ever called him to the beach again.
In addition, the wife of the family also saw that the "old saury" was very tight, and all the "touching the sea" tools were locked. I haven't given him a chance to go into the water, but it really suffocates him.
But fortunately, knowing that the "general" and Yang Weifan were about to take him into the city to drink full moon wine and drink happy wine, the "old knife fish" used this as an excuse and finally got through the work of his wife.
A few days ago, under the banner of going to the sea to catch some "chrysanthemum fish" for everyone to eat. It's just another addiction.
Speaking of this "chrysanthemum fish", it is actually the name of the soil given by the villagers, and it is also a specialty of this season.
Every year, when the chrysanthemums are in bloom, the golden flowers burn all over the hillside by the sea like fire. As the tide rises, a strange species of fish swims up in the sea and spawns in the crevices of the reef that stand upright in the shallow water.
To say that this fish is really ugly, it is covered in leprosy scars, and it always has a frightening mouth. When an unfamiliar person sees him in the water, he will surely be frightened half to death by that fierce and demonic face.
However, despite the stinky appearance of this fish, his meat is white and tender, and the taste is very delicious, and he still carries a large bag of yellow and clear fish roe in his stomach. That's why the people of "Clam Village" have such a nice name called "Chrysanthemum Fish".
It's also relatively easy to capture. Because this fish has no ability at all, it is easy to be caught by people from the water with their tails. As long as the fishcatcher has some skill in drilling into the cracks of the reef.
Therefore, when the season comes, almost half of the people in the fishing villages along the coast will jump into the sea to catch this delicacy. Make the bay like dumplings.
Especially this year, because of the participation of the "old knife fish", there was something that made him very proud of catching this fish.
It turned out that at present, the top man in the "Clam Village" who catches "chrysanthemum fish" is called "Liu Dapaw", and he is an expert in fishing and fishing in the fishery brigade. Because the age is too different from the "old knifefish", the characters who belong to the "grandchildren" have never personally learned the skills of the "old knifefish" in the sea.
He felt particularly incredible when he saw that the "old saury" had been resting in the water for so long, and that he was still thinking about going to the sea at this age.
So he said, "You always have to eat and wait at home, I'll get a few for you to drink." Don't go into the water when you're old, you're your age, it's almost ...... to get some clams."
But although his dissuasion was well-intentioned, it inadvertently made the "old knifefish" angry.
Why?
Because the hairy clam is a shellfish in shallow water, and there are some hairy whiskers on it, there are many of them. When the tide goes out, women and children can get it. The fishing village has always mocked the man with the poor level of "Zha Mengzi", so he called him "Hairy Clam Killer".
This is a determinatory term for the seaside, which is clearly disgusted with the "old knifefish" and looks down on him.
"Old Knife Fish" really couldn't swallow this breath, and he had to compare with "Liu Da Paw" on the spot. "Liu Dapaw" is also young and vigorous, and he didn't believe that he would lose at all, so he pretended to excuse himself and agreed after a few times.
In the end, they agreed to limit the three fierce sons, and whoever fished out more "chrysanthemum fish" would win. All the fish caught by the loser belong to the other party.
Not to mention, this real test was made, and the final result made everyone on the scene dumbfounded.
"Liu Da Paw", who was favored by most people, actually lost, although he was able to fish out three of them with one fierce shot, which was already a great achievement in the eyes of the villagers.
But I can't stand the "old knife fish" is even better, there are four or five of them when they come up, and the last one is eight. This hand alone can be called a new record for the entire northwest coast, and no one can do it.
Needless to say, "Old Saury" is naturally in the limelight.
In front of everyone's eyes, this old man magnificently took "Liu Da Paw" to lose his "color head", and walked away. When I got home, I enjoyed it for a few days.
Even now, he sat at the dining table and couldn't stop boasting about the big plate of fish. happily talked to Hong Yanwu, Chen Liquan and the "general" about the doorway inside.
"Hmph, a fierce son and three are still boasting! I saw it, and that kid just relied on swimming in the water to be 'clean', and he couldn't alarm the fish. Nothing else. But who of us 'sea bumpers' can't 'see only the people walking, but not the water'? This is the basic skill. To put it bluntly, this one is a tie. But I'm two better than him. ”
"One is that I know what kind of reef the 'chrysanthemum fish' likes and what kind of reef I don't like. There are more wrinkled reef fish, and few smooth and beautiful reef fish. The 'big claws' don't understand, just find a piece and put it down, and the number of fish depends on luck. ”
"Second, these kids are still too tender, even if they have a lot of fish, they don't know how to take it. There is a trick to taking the "chrysanthemum fish", no matter how fat this fish is, the tail is thin and flat. 'Big Paw' didn't think I could hold more than three, but I could hold four in one hand. When I came ashore, it was like holding a school of fish and making all the boys look stupid. Hurry up Ming'er, let a few of you also see and understand......"
Speaking of pride, the "old knife fish" was happy again. That happy look is like a child who has scored 100 points in the test.
Unexpectedly, his wife brought "Hai Liangfen" to the table at this time, and a casual word made him a child who made a mistake as if facing his parents.
"Don't forget what you said, old man, this is the last time. If you go to the sea again, you will be sorry for me and your daughter!"
Yes, what is the growth of all things, mutual growth and mutual restraint, what is the meaning of one thing descending one thing.
"Old Knife Fish" is now stunned by the two of them, one is his wife and the other is his daughter.
At this time, he became cautious, and quickly claimed, "No, no, let's talk about it......"
This made everyone in the banquet look at each other and smile again.
The big guy didn't think that the "old swordfish" was afraid of his daughter-in-law's coke, but was moved by the warmth, cordiality and simple love inadvertently revealed in the plain words of the old couple.
This old couple who have been in each other for most of their lives is like a jar of old wine that has been cellared for decades, and the rich fragrance exudes is even far beyond the real wine at the banquet.
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