At about three o'clock in the afternoon, Liu Peiyun waited by the small pier again.

The eldest daughter-in-law twisted two large empty buckets and hurried over.

"Mom, the ship hasn't arrived yet? The tide looks like it's gone up a lot! ”

Liu Peiyun was secretly a little worried, and explained: "The island is submerged in water every once in a while, and when the tide is high, it is estimated that there are not even a few places to stay. The tide had already started to rise half an hour ago, so why haven't you come back yet? ”

The eldest daughter-in-law smiled honestly and said comfortingly: "Mom, don't worry, our dad is old and powerful in boating, and it's okay if the tide is a little bigger." ”

"The waves over there are always very fast, but it's not that easy. How many ships in the vicinity have never dared to go that way. Liu Peiyun sighed: "And there is a large boatload of people...... I'm worried that they'll get more crabs and they'll be heavier. The waves are big and the tide is rising, but it's no joke. ”

The eldest daughter-in-law hurriedly explained: "Mom, Daxing also drove a small boat over in the morning. He can help with some of it, so don't worry too much. ”

"That's good." Liu Peiyun finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Mom! Look! The boats are back! The eldest daughter-in-law shouted as she pointed into the distance.

Liu Peiyun smiled happily and said, "This way can be more proper, just know how to come back early!" ”

The daughters-in-law also followed, all smiling happily.

"I wonder how much more is left? Wouldn't there be a few more vats? ”

"Probably yes! Old Five, you didn't go over in the morning to see it with your own eyes - the island is densely packed! It's true! ”

"My mother! Xiaohuzi just said that it's seventeen or eight hundred—that's a lot! ”

After a while, the boat finally approached and briskly followed the tide to the dock.

Soon, the ship docked.

Everyone was covered with mud and like mud figures, everyone was tired, but they all had excited smiles on their faces.

"The barrels on the ship are full! And two big bamboo baskets! ”

"Isn't it? Isn't it possible that the island has been emptied by you? ”

"Definitely not! I didn't catch the small ones! As long as the small half of the slap is released! ”

Everyone walked happily in the direction of home, or moving, carrying or carrying, and the last trip was still full of loads, which did not disappoint at all.

Chen Xingling looked at the foam boxes that were all full, and couldn't help but ask, "There are thirty in total—shouldn't there be another five?" ”

"The five big ones let the little tigers take them to play." Zhao Xiaoxing explained in embarrassment: "I thought there weren't so many...... The sister-in-law let them take it to play first. ”

Chen Xingling scolded with a smile: "I will make trouble!" Find it right away! Pack the rest and estimate that five is not enough! ”

After a while, several large foam boxes that were already dirty were retrieved.

Some people bundled it, some people stacked it, box after box, and it didn't take more than half an hour to get it all done.

The old father and several elder brothers had already changed their clothes and taken a bath, and Ma Dali and Gu Yi hurriedly drank ginger water and took a bath.

Chen Xingling drank ginger water while looking around, his eyes full of anxiety.

"Why hasn't Archie come back yet?"

Liu Peiyun scolded angrily: "Why don't you go to the bath!?" You're wet - you didn't find you because you had a cold! ”

"Go now, go right away." Chen Xingling went to the backyard with his clothes.

After she finished washing, the old mother stuffed a big bowl of ginger water for her.

Chen Xingling was just about to refuse, but was "dart" a few times by the old mother's eye knife, and could only take it silently and drink it.

"Mom, is Archie here?"

Liu Peiyun replied: "Not yet!" ”

Chen Xingling was worried, seeing that the sky had already darkened, but the most critical car had not yet come.

"Or-" Chen Jixing suggested, "Let's transport it by tractor." If you leave now, you should be able to reach the provincial capital tomorrow. ”

"Nope." Chen Xingling shook his head: "It's too late to go over there, and I can't catch up with the morning market." ”

Chen Daxing couldn't help but remind: "On the second day of the Lunar New Year, no one is on the market." Generally, the non-staple food market will be sold after the fifth or sixth day of the new year. ”

"It's not." Chen Xingling blinked his eyes, "We have to sell it in two batches, one to go to the place with a large flow of people in the city center, and the other to go to the black market." ”

Everyone: "......" !!

After a while, everyone packed the foam boxes one by one and tied them up.

It was getting dark, and everyone went home for dinner.

Ma Dali took a big bite of rice and urged: "Ling Ling, eat quickly." Since Archie said he would arrive in the evening, he was probably already on his way. ”

Chen Xingling smiled bitterly: "No one at the gas station goes to work on the first day of the Lunar New Year...... It's really hard for him. ”

At this time, Daqiang, who was gnawing on beef jerky, ran in.

"Auntie! My uncle is here by car! ”

Everyone was overjoyed when they heard this, and they couldn't care about eating, so they put down the dishes and chopsticks and went out.

Gu Qi's coat and hands were faintly stained with engine oil, his hair was slightly messy, and his brows were faintly tired.

Chen Xingling was secretly distressed and asked, "...... Been looking for a long time, right? Look, you're tired! ”

Gu Qi smiled slightly and shook his head: "Brother Liu and I went to find the leader of the gas station together, and the other party was very happy to take us to refuel, but it was not too difficult." Who knew that when sending Brother Liu back, the car suddenly broke down. It turned out that the car had not been maintained for a long time, and there were some minor problems with the engine. ”

Chen Xingling smiled bitterly and muttered, "No wonder...... Got it so late! ”

Gu Qi explained: "During the Chinese New Year, I didn't know where to find someone to repair, so Brother Liu and I had to push the car to the factory. There are all the tools over there, and I'll fix the problem. Thinking that I would have to carry so many crabs at night and run long distances continuously, I simply checked the car inside and out to make sure that it was correct before coming over. ”

Although it is only a few words, the hard work is self-evident.

Chen Xingling couldn't help but ask: "How far did it take to get to the factory?" For a while, people will drive people, and people will push carts for a while, it is really a feng shui road circulation! ”

Gu Qi smiled dumbly: "Brother Liu said that this is the hardest New Year's Day he has ever had, he was dragged out by me in the morning, and he didn't even have a bite to eat at noon. He was there to help, and I didn't send him back until I was done earlier, and then rushed back. ”

"Hard work." Chen Xingling pulled him home: "Quick! Eat and go! When I come back tomorrow, I will invite Brother Liu to dinner to make amends when I am free. ”

"Archie! Come and eat! ”

"Okay."

After dinner, Gu Qi asked his father-in-law for a small handful of tea, stuffed it all into the military kettle, and then poured hot water.

The old man couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?" Make tea and drink? Or not? ”

"That's enough." Gu Qi explained: "If you want to drive at night, you have to have strong tea to refresh yourself, so that you can stay awake and not be prone to small accidents." ”

"Yes, yes." The old man reminded: "Bring more, maybe you have to drink it when you come back." ”

It was difficult to resist the hospitality, so Gu Qi had to wrap a handkerchief with another handkerchief.

Soon, several brothers and Ma Dali successively carried the foam boxes into the car.

Fortunately, all of them are boxy boxes, so the space is used to the extreme. The back seat was stuffed with six, plus two large bamboo baskets, and Ma Dali couldn't squeeze into it at all.

Chen Xingling had an idea, took out a large foam box and went to the co-pilot's side, stuffed it at her feet, and finally saved some space for Ma Dali to get into.

"Great gift, can you do it?" Gu Qi asked with concern.

Ma Dali leaned on the foam box and said with a smile: "Okay! It's not hard, it's soft and warm, and you don't have to worry about catching a cold when you sleep. ”

After picking up their things, the three of them hurried off.

Gu Yimu sent the car away, and couldn't help muttering: "I really want to go with me to see the lively ......"

"Don't think about it!" Chen Wuxing teased: "There is not even a gap in the back!" Unless you're lying on the roof of the car, where is the place for you to drill! ”

Gu Yi couldn't help but be jealous quietly: "Big brother would rather bring Ma Dali than me." I was about to sell something, but I wasn't even given a chance. ”

"It's all arranged by Xiaomei." Chen Jixing comforted gently: "Little sister arranges like this, naturally she has her reasons." ”

Gu Yi was still sour in his heart: "Actually, I can too-"

"There will definitely be a chance in the future."

"That's right! There will be a chance! ”

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