Rebirth of Bayi Fishing and Hunting in the Northwest

Originally I was planning to do something while drunk, but in the end I didn't drink any wine and just reminisced about what happened in the past year.

The last few sentences made Gu Xiaoxia shy. She chased Li Long into the house and cleaned up the kitchen herself. The day was already very short and it was dark outside. Li Long felt itchy in his heart.

After Gu Xiaoxia cleaned up the kitchen and entered the house, she saw Li Long taking off his coat and sitting in the living room. She felt a little nervous and had a feeling that something might happen today.

"Are you busy at work in the bureau recently?"

"Not busy." Gu Xiaoxia shook her head and went over to tidy up the fire to relieve her tension. As she tidied, she said:

"Although the year-end summary has ended and the leader said that the new year's work is about to begin, in fact, everyone knows it and has the same mentality. The new year will not begin until the Chinese New Year is over. Anyway, the school is not open yet, and the superiors have just finished summarizing. Their thoughts are similar to ours, so they are not busy. Everyone in the office is thinking about how to get more supplies for the Chinese New Year."

"Then you don't give out benefits during the New Year?" Li Long asked Gu Xiaoxia to point this out and immediately became curious.

These administrative units in the county are small in size, and it is basically not cost-effective to do business with them. Moreover, these units basically have no money except for the supply and marketing cooperatives that are in charge of materials. Gu Xiaoxia's unit is basically a low-income government office, and it is almost impossible to expect good benefits.

"Yes, a pair of knitted gloves and a bag of washing powder." Gu Xiaoxia said with a smile, "I couldn't even join in their discussion. They were mainly discussing whether they could get an extra piece of meat or a fish before the New Year. The food company had a limited supply of meat, so those sisters wanted to buy it at the market. Someone even asked me, but I couldn't say I had it at home."

"If that's the case, I can still sell a pig if I really want to kill it and sell it in the market." Li Long touched his chin, "Brother has some extra sheep, so it's not impossible to take one out and sell it..."

There is enough meat at home. We have left over meat from hunting and slaughtering pigs before, and there is also a lot of meat and offal left this time. I think it is impossible for my eldest brother to sell all of it. There will be enough to eat until the end of the New Year or even the beginning of spring. So when we sell fish and rabbits, should we set up a stall in the county?
After thinking about it, I decided to go to Shicheng. After all, the scale of the place is still small, and there are people in the village selling fish. If I set up a stall here, the competition will be fierce and I may not be able to sell all the fish.

We will still focus on the Shicheng market.

Gu Xiaoxia looked at Li Long thinking about something, and secretly looked at the young man who was about to become her man.

Very handsome, especially when he is thinking about something, that expression is really attractive to me.

Gu Xiaoxia's heart was pounding. She felt a little hot, so she stood up, took a broom to sweep the ash away, and distracted herself at the same time.

There were still people in the unit who introduced her to potential partners, but Gu Xiaoxia had already told them that she already had a partner and was engaged. But when she learned that her partner was from the countryside, some people still tried to introduce her to someone from the city, and even secretly told her that she should find a worker or cadre.

If Deputy Director Wang had not specifically mentioned this matter at a meeting, some people would have really been planning on doing it themselves.

She compared Li Long with those officials from the Education Bureau who were targeting her. Although Li Long was not an official, to be honest, he was no worse than those people. He was even much better than them.

She can make money, has ideas, has a good temperament, and can cook deliciously.

Although it is said that men and women are equal, the discussion about the division of labor in the family in the workplace is still mainly based on the principle that men are responsible for the outside world and women are responsible for the inside world, and it is natural for women to cook and take care of children.

There are almost no people like Li Long who will take the initiative to cook when he is free and waiting for me to come back!
At that time, Gu Xiaoxia didn’t know the term “warm man” yet. She just knew that Li Long took good care of her and could even be said to spoil her.

She enjoyed this feeling, but she also knew she shouldn't just enjoy it. She saved most of her salary, except for normal expenses, to buy things for her own home when she got married. She would not let Li Long support their home alone.

"By the way, I bought you a scarf." Li Long suddenly remembered, went to the house to get the scarf, and walked in front of Gu Xiaoxia, "Come, let me put it on for you to see."

Li Long was so close that Gu Xiaoxia was at a loss. She lowered her head, clasped her hands together, twisted her fingers, and her heart was pounding.

Li Long lowered his head and wrapped Gu Xiaoxia in the same way he remembered wearing a scarf in his previous life, then took a step back to look at her, and said with a smile:
"Not bad, not bad, it looks really good!"

The scarf is white. Although dark colors are usually preferred these days because they are more resistant to staining, Li Long feels that light colors are better for young people.

"Look in the mirror." Li Long handed a round mirror to Gu Xiaoxia.

"Wow, this way of wearing a scarf is so special!" Gu Xiaoxia was immediately attracted by the way Li Long tied the scarf around her. Because it is cold, the usual way to wear a scarf is to wrap it around the neck in circles to protect it from the cold wind, and finally tie a knot.

Although this method of wrapping it around the neck does not seem to be very warm, it looks really good.

"It's nice, isn't it?" Li Long said with a smug smile, "Let's learn it and go out like this tomorrow."

Gu Xiaoxia didn't answer, but slowly untied the knot, preparing to learn it. However, after going around in circles, she didn't know what to do anymore.

Li Long looked anxious and stepped forward to teach her. As he taught her step by step, their hands inevitably touched each other, and the atmosphere suddenly became ambiguous.

Although Li Long did not drink, he felt warm in his heart. He always felt that he should do something today, and he couldn't help but hold Gu Xiaoxia's hand.

Gu Xiaoxia lowered her head, feeling the hot breath on her head and neck, her heart was in turmoil.

"boom!"

At this moment, a noise outside startled both of them.

"Gunshot!" Li Long reacted immediately. He pulled Gu Xiaoxia into the bedroom, turned off the light, and whispered:

"Hide on the bed and don't make a sound. If there's any noise, don't move unless it's me!"

After saying that, he went to the east room, took the 56-5 in his hand, turned on the safety, pulled the bolt to load the rifle, and went to the window to listen quietly.

As soon as I got closer, I heard another explosion outside:
"boom!"

Shit! This is going to be a war!

Li Long heard it clearly, it was the sound of detonators and explosives!

It is located in the right front of the large yard, about two to three hundred meters away, which is neither far nor close.

"Li Long, don't go out!" Gu Xiaoxia in the west room suddenly spoke up, "We don't know what's going on outside. It's dark here. Don't go out. What if..."

"Okay." Li Long responded.

Gu Xiaoxia was right. We didn't know what was going on yet. Wasn't it just for excitement? If something really happened, wouldn't it be suicide to be hit by stray bullets?
He soon heard some noise coming from the police station outside the yard. There were some disorderly footsteps running towards the sound of the explosion, and someone was whispering commands.

Li Long sat on the floor, listening carefully to the noise outside.

After just over ten minutes, the chaotic footsteps came back again, but this time the footsteps were much quieter, and one could even hear someone talking:

"This kid is so brave!"

"That's right, it scared me!"

"Lock him up for a night... and he'll be well behaved!"

"It's too late at night and I can't rest well..."

Although he didn't hear what happened specifically, Li Long understood it from these words.

It's not a big deal, it must be a misunderstanding.

He turned to Gu Xiaoxia and said:

"The police from the police station outside are back. It shouldn't be a big deal. I'll go ask them. Don't come out yet."

After saying that, he opened the door and went out with his gun.

Li Long moved quickly. When he walked out of the compound gate, the police station people had not yet completely entered, and he could vaguely see that they were escorting someone.

There was a familiar person behind him, Officer Guo. Li Long hurriedly called out:
"Officer Guo?"

"Xiao Li?" Officer Guo stopped and Li Long was happy to see that he was holding a Type 54 pistol in his hand.

"What's going on? Nothing serious, right?"

"No." It wasn't a big deal. Officer Guo asked his colleagues to go back first. When Li Long came over, he smiled and said, "It was just a kid who had nothing better to do. He stole a gun from home and fired it. Then he set off the detonator and explosives his father had hidden. He said he wanted to hear a noise during the New Year... Hey, I guess half of the county was alarmed."

"Is his father working in the mine?" Li Long felt relieved and asked, guessing.

"No, I'm from the Armed Forces Department." Officer Guo shook his head, "Ahem..."

"Then there may be a punishment." Li Long also shook his head, "It's just a misunderstanding. I went into the house. I was startled. I thought someone came over with a gun and robbed me..."

"That's impossible." Officer Guo laughed. "You think a lot. How can our county be so chaotic? Okay, go to bed. We still have to work on this case overnight." Well, he was busy too, so Li Long said goodbye and left.

He went back, removed the bullets, turned off the safety and put the gun away, then told Gu Xiaoxia about the incident.

"It's good that everything is fine. This child... Alas." Gu Xiaoxia is also working in the system now. Knowing that this incident will most likely tarnish the future of the child's father, she sighed.

Naughty kids exist in every era.

It’s just a pity that the good atmosphere just now was ruined... Li Long felt that he was unlucky this year.

The atmosphere is gone and the mood is gone, so let's just take a rest.

The next morning they had leftovers, which Gu Xiaoxia heated up. After eating, Li Long said goodbye to her, then harnessed the carriage, drove out of the compound and headed towards the team.

What surprised Li Long was that there were slightly more people on the street than when he came here. Could it be that they were preparing to buy New Year goods? Wasn't it a little early at this time?
He didn't care about that and leisurely drove the carriage towards the team, returning to the atmosphere of enjoyment again.

The carriage was relatively flat from the county to the township, but it was a bit bumpy when turning from the township to the village, but fortunately it didn't matter to Li Long. Sitting in the carriage, there was a soft straw mat under his buttocks, which made it more comfortable.

The weather is not very good. It is not a clear sky, but there are some thin clouds. The sun shines down occasionally. It feels quite warm when there is no wind, and it feels a bit chilly when the sun is blocked.

At this time, the elderly like to sit by the windows of the house facing the sun. They can feel the warmth when the sun shines in, and the fire wall in the house can also provide heat when the sun is not shining. Even the chickens in the yard know to sit by the sunny wall, basking in the sun while blocking the wind.

After crossing the reed ditch, Li Long woke up from his dozing state and drove the carriage to the old horse shed. Uncle Luo was still listening to the storytelling. He opened the door and came out when he heard the noise.

"Oh, you got some sugar scraps again? That's a lot! We can eat them until spring!" Uncle Luo is in charge of feeding the livestock, so the sugar scraps are very welcome.

"And this." Li Long handed him two bags of egg cakes. "Uncle Luo, you have bad teeth. This egg cake is soft, delicious and easy to digest."

"Why did you buy this thing for me? It's a waste of money!" Uncle Luo complained, but he took the thing with a smile on his face.

The older generation is used to false politeness. Most of them are not hypocritical, but they have really lived a hard life and know the importance of money. They also believe deep down that money should be spent on key areas and have the awareness of saving money. As for their own enjoyment, for them who have worked hard, their current life is actually a enjoyment.

People like Lao Shu Luo, while complaining about Li Long's spending, actually also enjoy the happiness of having someone thinking about them. It doesn't matter how many things there are or how valuable they are, as long as there is this kind of heart, they are already very satisfied.

"We have earned money, so just spend it. We earn money to spend it. There is no point in saving it." Li Long said what he thought was a fallacy, and took down the kelp, hairtail and other things that were given to this side and put them in the kitchen. At this time, Uncle Luo had already started to remove the sugar residue.

Li Long then unloaded six bags, and the rest would be taken to Li's house.

"Uncle Luo, I won't be back for lunch. I will be back in the evening." Li Long said to Uncle Luo, and drove the carriage to the Li family.

"I'll just have two pieces of egg cakes at noon, and I'll make you something delicious tonight!" Uncle Luo shouted at the gate of the Mahao Courtyard.

Li Long waved his hand and walked away.

"Lao Luo, what are you shouting about? It's so cold in winter that you seem to be shouting so loud."

The person who spoke was Lao Qin from the team. He was carrying a dung basket and picking up dung all over the team.

Lao Qin's whole family is here. He came to Northern Xinjiang early and had worked in other places before. He came here through his fellow villagers a few years after the team was established. Although he is old, he has a lot of seniority in the team.

"Shout to Xiaolong." Lao Luo and Lao Qin had an average relationship, so after saying that, he turned around and went into the stable.

"You're an old man, why are you following that young man around every day and trying to please him?" Lao Qin felt that Lao Luo was being a bit humble as an old man.

"What do you mean by giving a warm face to someone who gives you a cold shoulder?" Lao Luo sneered. "Xiaolong made money and bought me egg cakes and hairtail. He also let me eat whatever fish he caught and whatever meat he hunted. That's called a cold shoulder? Your son has separated from the family. Is this how he treats you? Do you dare to go to your son's house and just take food?"

These two sentences choked Lao Qin to the point of being speechless.

Is Li Long so nice to Lao Luo?

"Don't believe it?" Lao Luo guessed it from his expression, turned around and went into the house, took out a bag of egg cakes and shook it, "See? I just bought it! And they also got me a radio. I listen to storytelling every day, it's so nice!

Tell me, your son has made some money this year, has he bought you one as a gift?"

When Lao Qin heard this, his face turned green!

Of course he wanted a radio. This year his son made some money in the team by making reed brooms, and he wanted his son to honor his father, after all, he and his wife had been taking care of their children.

But I just don’t say that.

Lao Luo looked at Lao Qin, who was feeling frustrated, with pride, then turned around and went back to the house.

snort!
Li Long drove the carriage to Li's house, and the aroma of rice had already wafted out.

Looking at the watch, it was already time for dinner. Li Longxin thought that he came back at the perfect time!
Hearing the noise, Li Jianguo opened the door and walked out.

"Xiaolong is back," Li Jianguo said as he came over to help unload the goods. "Is this sugar residue?"

"Yes, I also bought some things." Li Long carried the big bags and boxes downstairs. Little Champagne was afraid that he would freeze, so he just wrapped the box with a quilt.

"Uncle, why didn't you come back yesterday?" Li Qiang ran out and asked.

"I came back late from Shicheng yesterday." Li Long explained, "Have you finished your homework today?"

"I'm working on it." Li Qiang chuckled.

"Okay." Li Long moved the things in, looked at his sister-in-law Liang Yuemei cooking, and said:
"Sister-in-law, I bought you a scarf."

"Why buy that? It's a waste of money!" Liang Yuemei said.

"Hey, money is earned to be spent." Li Long put the things down and took them out one by one:

"Xiaolong, your pencil case, this is a small pistol!"

"Wow! Uncle, you are so nice! Hahaha!" Li Qiang was so happy.

"Juan, this is a pen for you, and there is also a grinding square. You can think of how to play with it."

"Is this the Rubik's Cube?" Li Juan took the Rubik's Cube curiously, twisted it tentatively, and then quickly put it back together. She knew this toy, as some people in school had talked about it, but this was the first time she had seen it.

"Brother," Li Long handed the big-toed shoes to Li Jianguo who had heard Li Qiang's movement and walked into the house, "This is for you. It's warmer than cotton-rubber shoes."

"Hey, why spend that money!" Li Jianguo and Liang Yuemei had the same attitude.

"Money is earned to be spent." Li Long also gave the same answer, "I'll go unload the sugar residue."

"Let's go." Li Jianguo also walked out, and when he went out he turned his head to look at the big-toed shoes.

"I'll go too!" Li Qiang shouted, holding up his pistol, and then Li Juan grabbed him by the collar:

"Do your homework! I still have two math problems to go, and I have to finish them before dinner!"

Li Qiang's face suddenly drooped. It was the suppression of his sister's blood!
Li Long and his eldest brother unloaded the sugar residue. Li Jianguo went to settle No. 76. Li Long pulled the carriage under the shed. This job was now officially over.

Although it is still possible to sell fish and rabbits tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, that is another story.

"Brother, let me collect the fish and rabbits from now on." In the yard, after Li Jianguo had settled No. 76, Li Long said to him, "This business is done. I won't give you much money. The remaining fish will be regarded as your profit this time. I will give you another 100 yuan, which is the money for the remaining rabbits and fish collected in the past two days."

"No, no!" Li Jianguo waved his hands hastily, "We'll make a lot of money if we sell the water now, and there's also the sheep..."

"Not only do you contribute to the work, you also get a share of the carriage." Li Long said.

"How could I have gotten that carriage without you?" Li Jianguo glared at him. "Alright, alright, don't be so calculating. How about this, you send the hundred to your parents, okay?"

"Okay." Li Long thought this was a good idea.

This is how it was decided. (End of this chapter)