Xu was that this trick worked, and after a while, the water began to be lively with the naked eye. Seeing this situation, Lu Zhengan couldn't help but get a little excited, and while walking forward slowly, his eyes were still aimed at the bamboo basket in Li Erwang's hand from time to time.

Lu Zhengan and Li Erwang were only a few meters apart, and they came to the end in a few breaths, and when they noticed that the bamboo basket in their hands began to become heavy, Li Erwang immediately lifted the bamboo basket.

As the stagnant water flowed out of the bamboo basket, dozens of small fish with the thickness of thumbs kept surging and jumping in the bamboo basket. Lu Zhengan didn't expect that the harvest would be so rich this time, and he couldn't help laughing for a while.

Seeing Lu Zhengan smiling, Li Erwang was even more proud of carrying the bamboo basket.

"I may not be as good as you in work, but no one is better at fishing and climbing trees."

After speaking, Li Erwang looked down at the fish in the bamboo basket and said with emotion: "I didn't expect so many fish to grow in this small ditch, if I catch it a few more times, I estimate that I can get more than ten catties." Not to mention drinking fish soup, even if you take it to the town and sell it, you can sell it for a lot of money. ”

Speaking of this, Li Erwang couldn't help but feel active. glanced at Lu Zheng'an, who didn't say a word, and continued: "Brother Xiao An, can you wait for me here for a while, I'll go home and get some tools." ”

Although Lu Zhengan is an adult, he still has a strong interest in fishing and catching birds. And it's boring to be idle at home, Lu Zhengan also nodded when he heard Li Erwang say this.

After a quarter of an hour, Li Erwang ran over with a wooden barrel and a fishing net. Seeing that Lu Zhengan was still sitting by the ditch waiting for him, Li Erwang smiled, took off his shoes and went into the water again.

Xiaohegou seems to be unremarkable, but Lu Zhengan and Li Erwang have gained a lot after being busy in the afternoon.

Looking at the full wooden barrels, Lu Zhengan, who originally just wanted to catch a few to satisfy his hunger, suddenly felt a little worried.

Although his family is not a problem to eat, the oil is not rich. And this kind of small fish has to be fried to be the most delicious, and I really don't know what to do with it when I catch so much at once.

Li Erwang is very happy, his family's conditions are not bad, but he can't stand the large population. In addition, his sister-in-law is still an inactive person, not to mention whether bringing so many fish home can improve her life, but it is definitely a pimple.

Although Li Erwang looks heartless on the surface and is called 'Li Ersil' behind his back, he understands better than anyone else in his heart.

Seeing Lu Zheng'an looking at the bucket of fish on the ground with a worried face, Li Erwang boldly proposed: "Brother Xiao An, why don't you take these fish to your house first." I'll go look for you early tomorrow morning, and we'll go to town and sell it for some pocket money. ”

Lu Zhengan originally only needed enough for him to eat, after all, he only made some effort, and the tools were all brought by Li Erwang, so he was naturally embarrassed to share them with the other party. "I'll take some enough to eat, and you can take care of the rest yourself."

Hearing this, Li Erwang suddenly laughed, "Brother Xiao An doesn't know the situation of my family, don't say that he will be beaten when he takes it home, and he can't run away after being scolded." ”

Lu Zhengan has the memory of the original body, and he still knows a little about the situation of Li Erwang's family. Knowing that his sister-in-law couldn't be provoked by ordinary people, and looking at Li Erwang with an unconscious pleading in his eyes, Lu Zhengan still nodded and agreed.

Seeing that Lu Zhengan agreed, Li Erwang suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. Looking up and seeing that the sun was already setting in the west, Li Erwang hurriedly ran to the hillside to bring back the two bulging lambs.

"It's not early, let's go back." Li Erwang quickly packed up the fishing nets he brought and carried them on his back, and then walked home with the wooden barrel.

……

The next day, as soon as the sky brightened, the sleepy-eyed Lu Zhengan was pulled to the town by the enthusiastic Li Erwang.

However, if you want to sell for money, it is naturally good to be able to sell it at a good price.

Although Li Erwang thought very well, it was the first time to sell something. As soon as he walked to Hualong Town with Lu Zhengan carrying the wooden barrel, the whole person began to tremble nervously.

Lu Zhengan saw Li Erwang like this, and knew in his heart that he couldn't count on it. When the two came to the vegetable market street, Lu Zhengan did not rush in, but asked Li Erwang to find a place to stay, and he went to inquire about the price first.

Because the two of them came early, there was no one in the market at this time except for the vendors who sold vegetables and meat. After Lu Zhengan walked around the market, he also had a score in his heart.

Finding Li Erwang, who was nervous and pale, the two of them squatted down next to a stall selling meat with a bucket.

At this time, there is no shortage of poultry of all kinds, but river fresh food is not common.

The two had just squatted down next to the meat stall, only to see a middle-aged man in a long shirt come up, and his eyes suddenly lit up when he looked at the small fish that was still lively in the barrel.

"Two little brothers, how much is your fish a catty?"

"Ten pennies a pound." Lu Zheng'an said.

When the other party heard Lu Zhengan's offer, he immediately frowned. "Ten pennies a pound is too expensive, right? There are people in front of them who sell eight cents a pound. ”

Seeing what the other party said, Lu Zhengan fished a few fish from the bucket and showed them to the other party, "Our fish are all freshly caught, all of them are alive and vibrant, and they are absolutely fresh." If the boss thinks it's expensive, you can go around the market and compare it, and then buy it if it feels right for you. ”

When the middle-aged man heard Lu Zhengan's words, he didn't get angry because of this, but just glanced at him and left.

Li Erwang squatted beside Lu Zhengan and trembled slightly, and only after watching the people leave, did he breathe a long sigh of relief. "Brother Xiao An, it's a lot of eight dollars a pound, why don't you sell it to him?"

Lu Zhengan glanced at the sleeve of his shirt that was grabbed by Li Erwang in his hand, and pulled it out violently.

"It's a lot of money. But it took a lot of effort to get the fish here, so if we could sell more, we naturally had to sell more. Besides, doing business is what you and I want, if it is suitable, it will be done, and if it is not suitable, it will be dispersed. None of us owe anyone, what are you afraid of? Could it be that if you don't sell it, he can still eat you? ”

Lu Zhengan's voice was not light, and the owner of the butcher stall next to him couldn't help laughing.

Seeing that both of them looked back at him, Zhang Butcher grinned and nodded to Lu Zhengan.

"The little brother is not very old, but he still understands a lot."

As he spoke, Butcher Zhang leaned over and glanced at the fish in front of Lu Zhengan, and continued: "But the little brother, this fish is really good, and now the river is very scarce, and □□ Wen still needs a catty." ”

"The price of Brother An's opening is still a bit high." Li Erwang is still a little timid.

"Where is the real price for this purchase, and if you sell it at the real price, you have to leave some room for the other party to bargain."

Li Erwang, who knew that he had made a joke, couldn't help but blush, hid behind Lu Zheng'an, and didn't dare to speak anymore.

Although there are few rivers at this time, and Lu Zhengan's asking price is not low, he didn't expect that someone would really buy it. Not long after the middle-aged man left, five or six people came over to ask for the price.

After hearing that a pound of fish costs ten cents a catty, although the price is too expensive, there are still many people who grit their teeth and buy one or two catties to go home to satisfy their hunger.

In this way, a bucket of fish looks like a lot, and after a few people bought it, there are only less than seven or eight catties left.

After the middle-aged man who wanted to take Joe around for a while, he saw that there were not many fish in the bucket. He no longer lowered the price, and immediately said to Lu Zhengan: "Ten wen is ten wen, give me five catties." ”

Chapter XI

Song Huaishu went late yesterday, and the fish in the market have been sold out. Song Lan's rare mouth, Song Huaishu naturally will not be dissatisfied.

So early in the morning, Song Huaishu went out.

It's just that the river fresh food has been too scarce recently, and Song Huaishu walked from the street to the end of the street, and he didn't find a fish seller.

Just when he was at a loss, he saw an old man carrying a string of small fish passing in front of him. Song Huaishu, who was eager to buy fish, didn't care whether he was rude or not, and stepped forward to stop the old man and ask.

After the other party informed the fish stall, Song Huaishu thanked him and walked to the place that the old man said.

Lu Zhengan was also the first time to set up a stall to do business, carrying a heavy money bag, and he began to regret that he had caught a little less.

However, these dozens of catties of fish can also be regarded as a windfall. Although Lu Zhengan likes the feeling of collecting money, he is not a dissatisfied person.

It's just that he and Li Erwang came over before dawn, and they have been busy for so long, they are really a little hungry. But there were still some fish left in the bucket, and the two of them could only endure it for the time being.

Just when Lu Zhengan was touching his empty stomach in a daze, he saw a familiar figure standing in the crowd and wandering.

Seeing this, Lu Zhengan's eyes lit up, and he immediately walked over to the other party.

Song Huaishu didn't expect that the person selling the fish turned out to be Lu Zhengan, and he wanted to retreat for a while, but he was a little hesitant when he thought of his mother.

Just when Song Huaishu decided to leave, he heard the other party suddenly call out his name.

At this time, Song Huaishu was embarrassed to hide again, and looked up at Lu Zheng'an, feeling a little embarrassed.

However, seeing the flickering light in Lu Zhengan's eyes, Song Huaishu's heart seemed to be teased by someone's feathers, warm and itchy.

"We were so lucky to meet you on the street." Lu Zhengan's words were full of surprises.

Song Huaishu felt Lu Zheng'an's joy, and involuntarily relaxed, nodded and said, "I didn't expect you to come to the town to sell fish today." ”

"I caught it in the ditch with my fellow villagers, and I couldn't eat it all when I had too much, so I simply came to the market to exchange a few copper plates. You came out so early to buy groceries, huh? ”

Song Huaishu couldn't say the purpose of coming so early, so he smiled and said, "The morning dishes are fresher, so come over early to have a look." ”

After that, Song Huaishu only heard a grunt coming from the other side. Song Huaishu was wondering where the voice came from, and Lu Zhengan touched his empty stomach and couldn't help but smile embarrassedly.

"I came before dawn in the morning, and I didn't bother to eat breakfast after a busy morning."

After Lu Zhengan finished speaking, he looked back at the small fish that were more than two catties in the barrel behind him, and he was also worried about the little cubs at home, and greeted Li Erwang, who was staring at Song Huaishu, and said, "There are not many fish left, so we won't sell them in this bucket, so let's pack up and go home." ”

Li Erwang was already hungry, and Lu Zhengan was busy this morning, so he was embarrassed to refute it, and nodded immediately.

Seeing this, Lu Zhengan fished out the remaining small fish in the bucket, and together with Li Erwang, he quickly strung them with slender wicker sticks and handed them to Song Huaishu.

"It's all leftovers, you can take it back and add a dish."

Now that Hexian is scarce, Song Huaishu was embarrassed to ask for nothing, so he took about twenty or thirty copper plates from the money bag and stuffed them. However, he was pushed away by Lu Zhengan.

"It's just a little fish, I didn't buy it with money, just collect it. Today we came out in a bit of a hurry, the chickens and ducklings at home have not been fed, so I won't talk to you more, and you will be free another day and then let you break the bank. ”

……

When Song Huaishu returned home, Song Xiren had already made breakfast and was helping his wife boil medicine. Seeing Song Huaishu coming back with a string of small fish, he hurriedly beckoned him to wash his hands and eat.

Song Huaishu answered, first went to the kitchen to find a wooden basin and put the small fish in. Just as he was about to get up, he heard the sound of footsteps behind him.

"Why is there such a big fishy smell in the yard? But Huaishu bought the fish? ”

"I didn't buy it, I gave it to a friend."

Since Song Huaishu dropped out of school, he has not had much contact with outsiders, and there are very few people who can be called friends by him.

When Song Lanshi heard this, his eyes couldn't help flashing, he glared at Song Xiren, who was about to speak, and leaned on the door frame and instructed: "Now fish is a precious thing, although it is a gift, but it can't be taken for nothing." If you have time, you can buy something as a gift in return, don't lose your courtesy. ”

Song Huai Shubai took so many fish from Lu Zhengan, and he felt indebted to Lu Zhengan in his heart. Hearing his mother's instructions, he was naturally busy nodding his head.

The family of three had breakfast with their own thoughts, and Song Xiren saw Song Huaishu sitting in the yard cleaning up the fish he brought back in the morning, while he walked into the bedroom with the freshly boiled medicine.

After glancing at Song Huai's book in the courtyard, Song Xiren gently closed the doors and windows with a calm face.

Song Lan, who was doing needlework, felt that the room suddenly darkened, and then raised his head. Looking at the husband holding the medicine bowl, he asked strangely: "There is no wind and rain today, what are you doing with the doors and windows closed?" ”

Song Xiren didn't pay attention to his wife's question, but twisted his eyebrows and said with a dissatisfied expression: "Are you determined to let Huaishu make a contract with someone?" ”

As soon as these words came out, the smile on Song Lan's face slowly fell, and he put the dustpan containing needle and thread in his hand on the bed.

Seeing his wife like this, Song Xiren knew that his tone was heavy.

There was a pause, but Song Xiren continued: "I know you're worried about Huaishu, but you always have to ask him what he thinks." Helping him make a decision so rashly, if he really had a good impression of that Lu family kid later, but people didn't mean that. So how will Huaishu deal with himself at that time? What's the difference between stabbing him in the heart with a knife? ”

"That's why I want you to invite that kid from the Lu family over."

Seeing that his husband still disagreed, Song Lan raised his hand to him and blocked his next words.

"I know that in your heart, you actually want Huaishu to get married and have children like normal people, so why don't I want to. But in the case of Huaishu, which woman can accept her husband......"

Speaking of this, Song Lan wiped the tears welling up in her eyes. He sniffed vigorously and continued: "Even if there is really such a good woman, Huaishu has been weak since he was a child and can't do heavy work. We have some savings now, but we will run out of them one day. After a hundred years for the two of us, what will you let them live? ”

"Huaishu's age is not too young, but he doesn't find someone to form a contract, how can the government tolerate Huaishu has always been like this. Maybe the family property will be confiscated at that time, and the person may also have to go to prison. Can that prison be a good squat? And this is still the case with our Huaishu, in case ......"

Hearing Song Lan's words about this, Song Xiren, who originally disagreed with the contract, couldn't help but loosen up a little.

Seeing that Song Xiren's expression slowly began to ease, Song Lan's clan struck while the iron was hot. "We are all half-buried people in the loess, we can protect him for a while, but we can't protect him for a lifetime. It's better to take advantage of the fact that we are still alive to help him pick a person with good character and reliable character. ”