Years: Return to the Leisurely Fishing Village

Chapter 71 Tan Shaoyang takes action and the Zhang family avoids disaster [First Order]

night.

After the meal, Aunt Zhang told her husband and Zhang Xingwang what Tan Shaoyang had said. His worries were not unfounded.

With a little hesitation on his face, he finally suggested, "Why don't you two just not go and rest at home!"

"It's only two months at most. Coal mining is tiring work, and it's underground. Who knows if there will be any accidents?"

"I also have to worry about my boss not being able to pay me. If that happens, I'll be working for nothing."

Uncle Zhang looked at his wife in silence, and after a moment he said, "It's not necessarily dangerous! Have you decided? Don't regret it later!"

"If you have passed the quota, you have passed it, but you can't get in. It's 50 yuan a month, and we can earn 200 yuan in two months!"

"Will you regret not making the money you have earned?"

Aunt Zhang hesitated again. Two hundred yuan, who wouldn’t want to make money?
This is just the amount that people save after selling sugarcane and rice all year round!
Aside from the daily necessities of life, there is not much left.

Seeing their hesitation, Tan Shaoyang reminded them, "Think about it carefully. Even factory workers can't earn that much with 50 yuan."

"Why can they offer such a high price? They are just recruiting workers. You will definitely be tempted when you hear the price, and they can deceive you."

"As for whether we can offer wages, that will be considered in the next step."

"When you guys get over there, you'll be at his mercy."

"You are paid for the first month, but then delayed for the rest of the month. You are in a dilemma because you can't get paid. Are you going to do it or not?"

Tan Shaoyang deduced the possibility based on what his mother muttered in her previous life. If they insisted on having their own way, there would be nothing that could be done.

These light words silenced everyone in the Zhang family.

Seeing their embarrassment, Grandma Zhang made the final decision, "No, Shaoyang is right. We are exhausted all year round. We can do some easy work at home."

"50 yuan is really too high a wage. It really seems like a scam. If it's true, it will be very difficult."

"Let's not envy others and stop doing this job."

"Don't worry about whether others can make a lot of money. We can live our lives behind closed doors. We have a lot of land at home, so we can't starve to death."

The most difficult decision was made immediately.

Seeing that they were not going to dig coal, Zhang Xingning became interested again.

"Since we're not going to dig coal anymore, can we go hunting in the mountains? The pot of wolfdog meat we had last time was so delicious. I feel like drooling when I think about it now."

After saying that, he licked his lips, looking very greedy.

Uncle Zhang didn't want to pay any attention to his playful son. He didn't have much ability, was quite imaginative, couldn't do serious work, and just wanted to play all day.

"You were able to save your life last time thanks to your cousin. Now you are having wild thoughts again. Do you really think you can't save your life?"

"There's nothing to eat right now, and the prey in the mountains are starving! They wish you could deliver them to them as food."

Zhang Xingning curled his lips, obviously not giving up the idea in his heart, "Dad, we are idle anyway, if we run into wild boars again, we can work together, can't we make money?"

“Then you won’t have to worry about not being able to make money from mining coal.”

"A pig weighs at least 100 pounds! Some strong ones weigh more than pounds. If the four of us go together and work together, can't we handle it?"

"Just go through this mountain and kill any wild boars you come across. It's not much worse than mining coal!"

Uncle Zhang glared at him. "You are so delusional. You think the wild boar is yours! You can't just hunt it whenever you want. It's not that easy!"

The wild boars in the mountains have rough skin and thick meat. Although they eat little and are not fat, they are lean and full of energy!
The force that rushed over was so powerful that no one could resist it.

This is what happened if he encountered a wild boar. If he encountered a wolfdog, it would be equally difficult. Wolfdogs come in packs and are very smart. His brain is no match for them.

While they were discussing, the foreman who was recruiting workers came over. The boss specifically asked people from their village to help recruit people, after all, it was easier to talk to people from the village.

As soon as he came in, he greeted them with a bright smile.

"Mr. Zhang, are you and your son going to apply for two places to go mining? Have you discussed it with your family? We will be leaving in three days. The monthly salary is 50 yuan. Although it is hard work, it is a good income!"

Uncle Zhang shook his head and refused bluntly, "No, I have a lot of farm work to do at home and I can't handle it. Please go and find someone else!"

The people who were helping with recruitment were not happy when they heard this. They looked at the four strong men on the field. If they could go, they would definitely be very motivated.

"Why not go? Just leave the housework to women! If two people go there, they can earn 100 a month. It's better than sitting idle at home!"

He can earn two dollars for every one more person he recruits, so he definitely hopes they will go. The more people he recruits, the more he will earn!
Grandma Zhang smiled and said gratefully, "Thank you for giving me such a good opportunity! Coal mining is very dangerous. I only have two strong laborers in my family, and I don't want to let them go!"

"We have a lot of sugarcane at home. If we don't weed, we won't get any harvest."

"Whatever you do, you should strive to make money. You can't pick up sesame seeds and lose watermelons!"

"We rural people rely on the fields for our livelihood. It looks like we will soon be able to make money. We can't give up now!"

No matter how the recruiter tried to persuade them, the Zhang family refused to agree. They said with regret and a hint of threat,

"Think it over carefully. You won't have a chance once I leave. Don't say that we are all from the same village and I didn't take care of you!"

Grandma clapped her hands nonchalantly, "No, we miss you so much, but we decided not to go after careful consideration."

"We have a lot of fields and sugarcane at home, and we will be busy harvesting them. I would like to take a break in one or two months."

"I've been so busy all year round, and I've become so skinny that I deserve to take a break."

At this point, the recruiter has nothing to do and can only leave and look for someone else.

Tan Shaoyang looked at their faces and knew that they were distressed, but it was better to feel distressed for a short time now than to waste energy and work in vain later!
"Uncle, otherwise just listen to Xingning and give it a try. As long as the tools are fully prepared, it should be possible to try it."

Uncle Zhang's face was filled with indescribable expression. "What if we run into another wild boar that is having difficulty giving birth? It will be impossible to control it if it goes crazy."

Tan Shaoyang shook his head, "There aren't that many sows ready to give birth, right?"

"We are targeting hunting dogs. They are smaller and easier to control. Their meat is also delicious. Even if it is cheaper, we can still make money if we sell it."

Tan Shaoyang was also greedy. He hadn't tasted the fishy smell for a long time and had eaten too much seafood. He also wanted to change the taste, so he went to instigate Uncle Zhang.

Uncle Zhang was silent for a moment, looking at his youngest son's eager look. He was afraid that if he didn't agree, the boy would slip away again.

"Okay! Then go ahead and give it a try, but you have to do it within your capabilities. If you can't do it, you have to retreat."

"We want to make money, but we can't risk our lives."

They are all strong young men, and their parents hold them in their hands. If anything happens to them, their heads will be stinky. Zhang Xingning heard his father's words, and his eyes were full of excitement. He hurriedly took out the sharp weapon and put it in front of the whetstone.

"Dad, I've got the fork and knife out for you. You still have to be a master to sharpen the knife. You have to do this job."

Uncle Zhang wanted to roll his eyes when he saw his youngest son's fawning look. He didn't seem to be so diligent at work, and he was more excited than anyone else to do these things.

Zhang Xingning was busy all the time. He returned to the tool room, took out the iron clamp, and said to Tan Shaoyang excitedly,

"Cousin, I know the direction the wolfhounds are moving from. Let's go and try and see if we can get there."

Tan Shaoyang did not refuse. Prey usually move down the mountain in the dead of night, so it would not be too dangerous to go there now.

Even so, you should still bring the necessary tools with you, just in case and to be prepared for any unexpected events.

Just as he was about to go out, Zhang Xingning turned back.

"Let's bring some seafood as bait. The wolfhounds are extremely hungry and will definitely come over when they smell the fishy smell."

Tan Shaoyang: “…” In order to get the wolfdog, he really would do anything!
His brain works so quickly only in this regard.

I went out when I was ready.

Two large iron clamps are installed at the places where the wolfhounds often go out. After installation, they are restrained to ensure that they will not be dragged out of sight. Then the covering is lowered to ensure that it remains the same as usual.

The seafood they brought was also placed on both sides of the trap.

He couldn't even get enough to eat himself, but he was extremely generous to the wolfdog.

Zhang Xingning still looked excited after he finished all the work, as if he had endless energy to use up.

"Let's go back and have dinner first, and come back at midnight. The wolfhounds will only come down the mountain when people are asleep. Many people in the village have their chickens taken away before they were properly fenced in."

"So, I have a feeling that there must be a lot of wolfhounds on this mountain. If we can catch two of them, we will get a lot of meat if we kill them."

Seeing how excited he was, Tan Shaoyang didn't bother to spoil his fun. It was possible that the wolfhound might be very hungry.

And wolfdog meat is indeed delicious.

Especially the dry pot wolfdog meat, which tastes delicious. The wolfdog hunted last time was a juvenile one. The meat is not dry and is chewy but not too difficult to chew.

Of course, adult wolfdogs are definitely heavier.

The brain is more flexible, the ability to respond will be stronger, and it will be more difficult to hunt when encountered.

Of course, he is not the kind of person who worries about nothing. He will talk about it when it happens!

By the time I get home, dinner will be ready.

Soak the dried clams until soft and then steam the eggs.

Various fresh seafood are steamed in a pot, dipped in soy sauce after steaming, and served with a bowl of pumpkin sprout soup. The table is full of seafood.

Zhang Xingning looked at them. Apart from not complaining about the bowl of steamed egg, he found it hard to describe the seafood.

"Mom, what will happen if you stir-fry these shrimps and crabs? You always ruin the good stuff that my cousin brings."

"Every time I go there I am full of expectations, but end up feeling disappointed."

Aunt Zhang was too lazy to pay attention to him. She said with a disdainful tone, "The oil at home is free, and you still want to stir-fry, but the oil will be gone in one meal."

"If you don't want to eat, just starve. You won't be picky if you skip a few meals."

"If you have the ability to make money and come back, buy a few pounds of pork fat, and I will stir-fry it for you. Otherwise, stop nagging here and eat whatever is cooked for you."

"Shaoyang is used to living in a small fishing village, eating seafood for every meal. He is not as nagging as you."

Zhang Xinning wrinkled his nose, curled his lips and said, "Isn't it just pig fat? When I hunt wolfhounds, I'll buy you a few kilograms."

"Don't forget what you said. I want to have a seafood stir-fry. You must keep your word."

After saying that, he looked at Tan Shaoyang and asked, "Which stir-fried seafood is more delicious?" He licked his lips after asking, and you could tell at a glance that he was extremely greedy.

Tan Shaoyang: “…” He is really passionate about food.

“Boning crabs, mantis shrimp, as long as they are crispy and delicious, they are basically delicious.”

"If you want to eat, come back and stay with me for a few days. I'll cook you two meals. After you taste it yourself, you'll know what it tastes like."

“Seafood can not only be stir-fried, but also grilled and eaten, and the taste is also unique.”

Zhang Xingning's eyes were bright, his throat was rolling, and the sound of swallowing saliva could be heard, "Is it okay? Can I go back with you?"

Tan Shaoyang shrugged, looking nonchalant, "It's no problem for me, as long as my aunt agrees!"

"You can stay as long as you want, as long as you don't get bored."

Zhang Xingning looked at his mother expectantly, but before he could say anything, his aunt Zhang prevaricated him, "Don't think about going out to play all day. Have you cleared the weeds in the field?"

"As soon as you go out you want to have fun. I wish you could be half as steady as your brother that day."

Zhang Xingning used his eloquence to persuade her, "Mom, you have to think from another angle. My cousin and I may be able to make money for you when we go back!"

"My cousins ​​make their livings by the sea, and they make money by the sea! If I go fishing with them, I may be able to pick up some seafood!"

"My eldest and second cousins ​​can build houses, which means they are making money. No matter how bad I am, I can't make nothing!

Aunt Zhang was stumped by him for a moment.

"You're so lazy, even if you stepped on something, you probably wouldn't even notice it!"

Zhang Xingning retorted, "How is that possible? My eyes are so sharp, how could I not see the goods?"

"If I can make money, my eyes will be bigger than my bones. No matter how lazy I am, I can't turn a blind eye to money!"

After just a few words, Aunt Zhang was speechless. Zhang Xingning increased his efforts and even pulled Tan Shaoyang into the battle. It can be imagined how strong his desire to go was.

In the end, Aunt Zhang was too lazy to pay attention to him.

Zhang Xingning shouted excitedly, "Third cousin, when are we going over there?"

Tan Shaoyang was defeated by his eagerness. "Can you stop being so indecisive? Don't you still want to catch the wolfhound? Your mind is elsewhere again."

Zhang Xingning scratched his head and smiled, "Then let's catch the wolfhound and then go over."

(End of this chapter)