Years: Return to the Leisurely Fishing Village

Chapter 90 The villagers were cheated and ruined!
After the joy of moving into a new house.

Zhang Xingning ran over excitedly, and he looked full of energy and his blood was boiling.

Tan Shaoyang looked at him and asked curiously, "Aren't you busy cutting sugarcane at this time? You actually have time to come over and play."

Zhang Xingning waved his hand and said, "I haven't applied for the ticket yet. I have to wait a few days." The sugar factory hasn't arranged the ticket yet, so it can't be cut whenever it wants.

"I'm here to talk to you. The village has been busy with farm work recently. A big buffalo died. The old man who raised the buffalo cried out of grief, and finally his children decided to slaughter the buffalo."

"Do you want to eat beef? Come over and buy some!"

"My dad has something to talk to you about, and has been waiting for you to come over!"

Tan Shaoyang hesitated, "It didn't die of illness, did it?" If the cow died of illness, it would be disgusting to eat.

Zhang Xingning assured, "I'm just exhausted from working. Hurry up. It's already been slaughtered. If you go early, you can choose a better seat."

Tan Shaoyang nodded, said goodbye to his family and went out.

I haven't eaten beef for a long time, so I'm really craving for it.

Have a pot of delicious spicy beef, it will make you sweat all over!

Tan Shaoyang skillfully removed the frame of the rear rack, and the two of them rode over much faster.

When we arrived, it was indeed very lively. They were already shaving the hair and then cutting open the stomach.

There were only a few people around, and there wasn't a lot of people gathered around.

"It's a rare opportunity to eat beef, why are there so few people coming?" He thought people would buy one or two kilograms of beef.

Zhang Xingning pulled him to the side and whispered to him, "Most of the villagers went to dig coal, but they only got 20 yuan after working hard for a month."

"The 50 yuan we were promised earlier has never been seen. When we went to ask about it, we were just evaded. Fortunately, you dissuaded us from going. Otherwise, our hard work would have been in vain."

"Coal mining is such a hard job. Everyone is so exhausted that they have lost a lot of weight!"

"I usually have some money, but when I come back, I find my eyes are all dented. Not only do I have to take risks, but I haven't even received the 50 yuan I was promised. Isn't this just fooling the people?"

"I'm in a dilemma now. If I work, I'm afraid I won't make any money later. If I don't work, I'm afraid I won't get the money I made earlier."

"That's why there are so few people here. If they can't make money, they won't eat."

Tan Shaoyang nodded, "This matter is indeed very tricky, you just need to know about it, don't get involved, or others will accuse you of taking advantage of someone's misfortune."

After all, they avoided it and were not scolded by the coal boss!
As more and more people came to watch the fun, it was not appropriate to discuss it further, so the topic ended here.

This old buffalo weighs more than 800 kilograms.

I’m sure we can’t sell many in the village, we have to take them to town!
But this is a dead buffalo. If someone comes to inspect it, there is a risk of it being confiscated and destroyed, which is also a problem.

After all, it's something other people worry about, so I'm too lazy to worry about it.

After slaughtering the cow, I felt sad to see all the offal thrown away. This stuff is very delicious when cooked in hotpot or stir-fried.

There is also a Beef Offal City in the next city, which has also attracted a group of people who have this hobby.

However, the cause of death of this cow is unknown, so it cannot be eaten.

It’s a pity, but health is more important.

Tan Shaoyang hadn't eaten beef for a long time, so he bought ten kilograms.

I followed Zhang Xingning and carried the heavy load of meat home.

As soon as I arrived home, Uncle Zhang couldn't wait to greet me, saying in an extremely enthusiastic tone, "I was wondering if you would come?"

Tan Shaoyang: “…” Seeing his uncle’s enthusiastic look, someone who didn’t know him would think he was a lamb to be slaughtered!
"If uncle has anything to do, just let Aning come to me!" Such enthusiasm made him feel a little overwhelmed!

Uncle Zhang looked relieved. "It's nothing serious that I came to you for. It's mainly about the coal mining. You were right. The 50 yuan was really a hook."

"They tricked people into coming, but in the end they were just given 20 yuan to fool them. They are so tired that they look skinny. It's really a rip-off!"

"It's a good thing I didn't go there with your cousin, otherwise I would be in a dilemma."

Tan Shaoyang nodded in understanding, "Aning told me that she already knew about this matter."

"The boss should have money to pay after the goods are shipped out, it's just a question of whether he is willing to pay."

"I guess the boss just paid 20 yuan to calm people down, and then he wanted to let the matter go after he dug out the coal."

Uncle Zhang's eyes widened in astonishment after hearing this. "If that's true, then wouldn't our work be in vain?"

Tan Shaoyang shrugged, "That's just my guess, whether it's true or not is another matter!"

"Uncle, don't say too much, otherwise they might be unhappy and think you are taking advantage of their misfortune!"

"We are all adults and have the ability to make choices. We should stop getting involved and just live our lives behind closed doors."

Uncle Zhang originally wanted to say a few words of dissuasion, but after listening to his nephew's words, he dared not say a word. After all, he did not go, and what if others thought he was just watching a show!
I just listened to my nephew and pretended I didn't know.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he made the decision, the villagers came to him.

"Mr. Zhang, didn't you and your eldest son decide to go into coal mining? Why did you refuse later?"

Uncle Zhang said, "My nephew thinks it's unreliable and told us not to go, fearing that the other party is trying to trick us."

"50 yuan a month is indeed a high wage. He was afraid it was a trap for us to fall into. After thinking it over, I felt that what he said made sense, so I didn't go."

"What are you going to do? You haven't received your wages for one month yet. If you continue to work and the coal boss sells the coal, then Yang Bai will lose everything."

"We still have to think carefully about how to solve this problem."

The villagers looked worried. “Who said it wasn’t true? We are worried about this very thing!”

"I'm afraid of this kind of situation. If I continue to work, I'm afraid it's all in vain. I won't get paid later, so I'll quit. 30 yuan will go down the drain, and everyone won't be happy about that."

"We came here to see your nephew to see if he could help us make a decision."

Immediately everyone's eyes turned to Tan Shaoyang.

Tan Shaoyang: “…” He is not a know-it-all.

Facing those expectant eyes, I couldn't refuse, and I couldn't not give my uncle any face at all!
"This matter can be difficult or simple at the same time."

"After he pulls out the coal, you will all ask him for money. If he doesn't pay you, you will go on strike. This will also test his attitude."

"This way you don't have to waste a month verifying it. You either take the money or don't work for nothing."

"The premise is that you can't be soft-hearted. The boss will definitely use a bunch of excuses to persuade you, and if you are soft-hearted, you will fall into the trap."

Either pay and continue digging, or get tired of paying and run away.

That's how it is anyway.

He has said what he wants to say, and it is up to them to decide how to do it.

Tan Shaoyang planned to have a meal at his uncle's house first, but was chased away.

Uncle Zhang waved his hand and said without a trace of nostalgia, "Take the meat home and eat it. You don't have to worry about me here. Your grandma picked some bitter melon for you. Take it back and stir-fry it." Tan Shaoyang watched his uncle carry the meat to his car, hang the bitter melon on it, waved his hand and sent him away. He did not know whether to laugh or cry for a moment. Looking at his expression, he was afraid that he would eat all the meat.

"Uncle, there is a lot of meat. We can't finish it in one meal."

How can you be so cautious? Others won’t stare at the stove in the pot!
Uncle Zhang ignored him. He didn't get tricked into digging coal because of his nephew. He gritted his teeth and bought a few pounds, so that the whole family could have a good time.

As for what the nephew bought, he took it home. There are many people in the family, so he can't take advantage of it.

"Don't worry that we won't get any. We asked you to come and cut the beef, so how could we not get any for ourselves?"

"I'm not here for your meat, but if others knew about this, wouldn't they laugh their heads off?"

"The rice is drying, and we'll be cutting sugarcane soon. There will be a harvest every year, so there's no need for a young man like you to worry about it. Go back quickly!"

He looked like he wished he could just ride away on his bike right away.

Zhang Xingning looked at him eagerly from the side, the desire in his eyes almost overflowing, Tan Shaoyang could only ignore him and dared not say a word.

The sugarcane harvest is about to begin. Not only do you not help, but how dare you take the strong labor force away? Aren't you just waiting to be scolded?
He can't be a person who turns a deaf ear to what's happening outside!
"If you need anything, ask Aning to come to me. If you are too busy, just let me know. I am free at home right now."

Uncle Zhang waved his hand and said, "Don't worry. We all work in exchange for cutting sugarcane. You help me today and I'll help you tomorrow. Don't worry about not being able to handle it all."

"This is how farmers get by. Don't be afraid of getting tired."

Tan Shaoyang looked at Uncle Zhang and knew what was going on, so he kept silent. He rode away on his bike under Zhang Xingning's eager gaze, walking quickly as he was afraid that if he was a step slower, the boy would catch up with him again.

When he returned to the small fishing village, he brought a large piece of meat. The villagers looked at him sideways and stopped him on his bike, asking, "Lao San, where did you buy the meat? How much is one pound?"

Tan Shaoyang stopped the car and responded, "A cow died in my grandfather's house and was sold for 7 cents per pound. He was tired from building the house, so he planned to improve the food for everyone."

The people who heard this looked at him eagerly with bright eyes and asked, "Can you give me two kilograms?"

Tan Shaoyang was silent for a moment. He bought more just to enjoy the meal to his heart's content. If someone saw it, your two kilograms and my two kilograms would be gone.

Sure enough, more people gathered around.

Seeing the cheap price, I want to try some meat.

After all, eating fish and shrimp all year round is boring. At the end of the year, you definitely want to eat something good.

Who wouldn’t want to buy some cheap meat?

"Tan Lao San, you can't eat alone. Buy some for us from wherever you buy it."

"If you don't buy meat at such a cheap price, everyone will want to change their taste."

Tan Shaoyang: “…”

"Ask each other, who else wants some? I'll take the meat home and put it away for you to buy. Beef is hard to find, and 7 cents a pound is even rarer. It's not difficult to buy one or two pounds."

Tan Shaoyang went home first to put the meat away. Even the 10 kilograms of meat were not enough to distribute, so it would be better for him to run over there to give it to them.

When they came out again, everyone was crowded together.

As soon as Tan Shaoyang got the confirmed weight, he went over, ran back and forth, and brought back the meat, his whole body wet.

But looking at everyone's excited expressions, I felt that it was worth the trip.

That is to say, the price of beef is not high now, but in the future the price will be more than twice as expensive as pork.

Everyone can eat meat. He cooks the fragrant meat sauce, and the smell spreads, so people won’t be greedy anymore.

After returning home, I took off my clothes and started to get busy.

I cut some thin slices of meat first, planning to cook a pot of spicy beef in the evening.

Then I cut some beef cubes, planning to make beef sauce, which would be very delicious when mixed with rice or noodles.

When the food was stir-fried and fragrant, a group of little kids came back and surrounded him, chattering and asking, "Uncle San, what delicious food are you preparing?"

Tan Shaoyang looked at them with amusement. They hadn't eaten meat for a while and were craving for it.

"Uncle San will make you some meat sauce. You can have a bowl of meat rice later. It's delicious and I guarantee your belly will be full."

Little Radish Head cheered and jumped for joy.

"Uncle San, I knew you wouldn't leave us alone."

Tan Shaoyang's face was full of question marks. Leaving them aside, where did this come from?
"Who said I left you guys out? No matter what you heard outside, we are a family together. There is no reason for anyone to leave anyone out."

"If anyone talks nonsense again in the future, just tell him directly that we are a family working together and we will eat whatever we have."

Put the meat sauce in a bowl and the whole yard will be filled with fragrance.

Then cook the seasoning for the spicy hot pot.

Prepare a stove and have hot pot in the evening.

At this time, everyone came back.

"What are you cooking? It smells so good. Are you eating meat in the middle of the day?"

Tan Shaoyang looked at the family gathered together and said, "I cooked a pot of beef sauce and a pot of boiled noodles for lunch."

The rice noodles here are soft and sticky. When the water boils, they can be scooped out after being blanched. They are then served with a spoonful of fragrant meat sauce and a handful of chopped green onions to enhance the flavor. It’s enough to make you sweat while eating it.

Everyone's eyes lit up when they heard this. It is indeed a happy thing to have someone at home who loves to cook.

Tan Shaobei was the one who laughed the most happily, "Old Third, did you make some money? You are so generous, buying so much meat at one time."

Tan Shaoyang raised his eyelids and looked at him lazily, "Whether I make money or not, it doesn't matter what you eat."

"It just so happened that I came across a dead cow, and the price was cheap, so I simply bought more and had a satisfying meal. I can eat a full meal this time, and then I can go home and move into the new house for the next meal."

When it comes to moving into the new house, I am full of energy and just wait for the weather to be suitable before going out to sea to try my luck.

I was sweating all over after having lunch at noon.

We had another hotpot in the evening and it was absolutely satisfying.

Then the villagers were confused again. They were all eating meat, so why did the meat from the Tan family seem more delicious?

The fragrance coming from his house is enough to make people drool when they pass by his door.

Confused in his heart, he leaned his head to look into the yard, "What did the third brother cook? It's all beef, ours doesn't smell that good."

When Tan Shaoyang heard the sound, he brought out the bottom of the pot and let him take a look. The bright red color made people feel fragrant, and then there was a layer of oil floating on it.

Well, it's good to splurge on a meal like that!

He sniffed hard, then waved and left.

That’s too extravagant. I can’t use up the oil for the next half month just for one meal.

(End of this chapter)