Mixed in 1980

Chapter 40 Arrangements for the Father-in-law

In the five-courtyard courtyard of Shichahai, Zeng Hongwen and Zhao Dali were playing chess, while Xu Changqing was smoking beside them, looking uneasy.

"Lao Xu, what are you thinking about?"

Zeng Hongwen glanced at Xu Changqing, took out a cigarette and lit it, and said teasingly: "The new son-in-law will be here soon, why do you say you haven't thought about it?"

Xu Changqing took a puff of cigarette and laughed, "What's there to think about? That guy is slick, isn't he? Let's put on a stern face and see how slick he is."

Zhao Dali took the chess piece, made a move, and complained: "Come on, you've scared people away. Be careful that Qiu'er will get angry with you. Besides, you're not nice to your son-in-law. If you run into someone petty, Qiu'er will probably be held responsible."

"If it's this kind of person, can we accept him?"

Xu Changqing took a deep puff of his cigarette and slowly exhaled a smoke ring: "We're drinking at noon, you two should be more enthusiastic, get him drunk first, and then we can see his drinking behavior and character."

"Uncle Xu, how about we make a bet?"

Zeng Ali brought a stool over and sat down next to Xu Changqing: "I bet Chen Fan will make all the arrangements for you today."

Xu Changqing laughed and scolded: "Your Uncle Xu has been through many ups and downs for decades, and he has seen all kinds of storms and waves. How can he be arranged by a young man? How much do you look down on your Uncle Xu?"

"Uncle Xu, just tell me whether you dare to gamble or not."

Zeng Ali rolled his eyes and chuckled, "I heard from Qiu'er that you have a box of Maotai from the 1970s hidden under your bed. I don't want more, just give me one bottle."

"Okay, uncle took it!"

"Uncle Xu, I'm going to bet with you too. I want a bottle too." Zhao Yuanyuan ran over.

"Hey, you two have me figured out. If you want to bet, you two have to put up equal stakes." Xu Changqing took a puff of his cigarette and looked at the two girls with contempt.

"If we lose, we will buy you two bottles of Moutai each," said Zeng Ali.

"That's not necessary. One bottle per person is enough, so that your father won't accuse me of cheating you two little girls." Xu Changqing said happily.

"Uncle Xu, that's settled." Zeng Ali smiled.

"What's settled?"

Xu Jinqiu brought Chen Fan in. Seeing so many people, he quickly introduced them: "Chen Fan, this is my dad, and Uncle Zeng and Uncle Zhao."

"Uncle Xu, Uncle Zeng, Uncle Zhao, hello."

Chen Fan put down what he was holding, took out cigarettes from his pocket, and passed them out one by one.

The three of them were also observing Chen Fan. From the appearance point of view, he was quite good. He was tall, with handsome features. He was a handsome guy and a good match for Xu Jinqiu.

Zeng Hongwen took the cigarette, looked at what Chen Fan put down, and teased Xu Jinqiu, "It's up to the daughter to do it. This is moving the entire husband's family to her own family."

"Uncle Zeng..." Xu Jinqiu blushed.

Chen Fan smiled and said, "I heard from Qiu'er that Uncle Xu likes fishing. I'm thinking about getting him a set of fishing gear so that it will be convenient for him to go fishing in the future."

"Is this fishing gear?" Xu Changqing took a quick look and only recognized a rod box. He also recognized the brand on it, which specialized in handmade rods.

As for the rest, he couldn't understand.

"Uncle, these should be considered auxiliary tools for fishing. They can be used in many terrains. I'll assemble them later and you'll know."

"Don't look back, let's assemble it now and see." Xu Changqing was a little curious. He had been fishing for more than ten years, but had never seen this kind of tool.

"Xiao Fan, don't listen to your uncle's nonsense!"

Li Xiuzhen walked over and glared at her man: "Xiaofan is here, he hasn't even entered the house, hasn't even had a sip of tea, and you're making a fuss here."

"Chen Fan, this is my mother." Xu Jinqiu introduced.

"Hello, Auntie. You look really young. If you were standing with Qiu'er outside, people would definitely think you were Qiu'er's sister."

No woman would not like to be praised for her youth. As soon as Chen Fan said this, Li Xiuzhen's mouth corners raised: "Xiao Fan, ignore your uncle, go to the house and rest."

"Auntie, I'm not tired yet. Just assemble this thing first. It won't take long."

The father-in-law's curiosity was aroused, so he took the opportunity to capture him. Chen Fan was still very confident about the "future" fishing gear he brought, because the equipment of fishermen these days was so simple.

How simple is it?

There are a lot of fishermen in places like Shichahai and the moat. Many of them are holding bamboo poles, and some are even holding wooden sticks.

Only those with better conditions will use handmade poles, also made of bamboo.

As for other equipment, there is just a bucket and a stool. Many people don’t even bring a stool. They sit on the ground all day long.

As for carbon fishing rods, fishing platforms, and fishing boxes, they were not available in that era. They were not developed until the economy developed to a certain level and people became wealthy.

Chen Fan first took out the fishing box, which can be used as a storage box and also as a seat. It has lifting legs at all four corners, so it can be sat on in all kinds of terrains, and it also has a folding backrest.

Bait basins, rod racks…all the functions of future fishing boxes are available.

Chen Fan also took out the fishing platform, parasol, fish guard, scoop net, float and other tools one by one. The more Xu Changqing looked at them, the more he liked them. This equipment would make other fishermen jealous.

Zeng Hongwen and Zhao Dali became jealous.

Usually they go fishing together. Everyone would just grab a fishing rod and a bucket and go out. They would sit on the ground and start fishing, and they would not even bother to bring a stool.

When Lao Xu brings this set of equipment, it will be like upgrading his muskets to cannons. Wherever he sits, people nearby will come over to watch.

"Lao Xu, I'm going to Shichahai to fish this afternoon. I'll help you try it out."

"Go aside!"

Xu Changqing rolled his eyes at Zeng Hongwen. We have been friends for many years, and we know each other. What good is he thinking by taking my equipment and showing off?

Looking at his reaction, Chen Fan knew it was safe!
He raised his eyebrows towards Xu Jinqiu and asked Xu Changqing, "Uncle, do you usually go fishing in Shichahai?"

"It's basically all around this area, close to home and convenient. Where do you fish?"

"I used to go fishing occasionally before I went to the countryside, but I haven't fished since. Recently I've been thinking about organizing a fishing trip. When the time comes, we can form a team and go out together."

"Sightseeing fishing, what does this mean?" Xu Changqing was stunned and didn't react.

"It means walking and fishing at the same time. It can also be understood as traveling and fishing at the same time."

Just like fishing in China in later generations, it is the dream of many anglers.

West Lake in Hangzhou, Yuexiu Lake in Guangzhou, Dianchi Lake in Yunnan, Li River in Yangshuo... You can also go sea fishing in southern Fujian...

After counting off a series of place names, Xu Changqing became eager to take action.

Chen Fan took the opportunity to say, "Uncle, when do you have a vacation? Tell me in advance, and we can go fishing in Jianghu."

Xu Jinqiu stepped forward and patted Chen Fan, saying unhappily, "You better take a break. If you keep talking, my dad will run away from home."

"Lao Xu, pack your things yourself."

Li Xiuzhen spoke at the right time and said to Chen Fan, "Xiao Fan, don't bother with your uncle. Go inside and have some tea."

"Okay, Auntie." Chen Fan hurriedly followed in.

"Uncle Xu, don't forget the wine!" Zeng Ali and Zhao Yuanyuan stood up and followed him in.

"Lao Xu, I said the other day that your brother-in-law is full of tricks and can trap you in his trap. Now it has come true," Zeng Hongwen joked.

"This kid..." Xu Changqing smiled bitterly.

I had just made a bet with Zeng Ali, but I forgot about it in the blink of an eye. All I saw and thought about was this set of fishing gear.

No wonder Yuanyuan would say that this kid has so many tricks.

But I fell into the trap.

But I have passed this hurdle, but there is still one more hurdle for my mother-in-law.

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