Reborn in 1981: My Life as a Fisherman

Along the way, Shi Hailong had already come up with a plan.

As soon as he got home, he put down his things, slapped his forehead, and said to his mother:

"Oh dear, I almost forgot, I still need to buy stationery and a fountain pen. Mom, pack your things, I'm going to the supply and marketing cooperative..."

He spoke so quickly that by the end he had vanished from sight.

Looking at her cunning second son, He Caizhi stopped keeping a straight face and muttered a curse under her breath.

"That brat..."

Then she started unpacking the things Shi Hailong had bought. She was also very curious about what this brat had bought.

At this moment, Shi Guangqian came out of the woods at the foot of the mountain, carrying two bundles of firewood.

Shi Haifeng followed behind, carrying a basket on his back filled with wild fruits and mushrooms he had picked.

The boat was returned to Zheng Shanping, and the fish traps were taken back, cleaned, repaired, and then left to dry.

The father and son then began to busy themselves with mountain activities and beachcombing.

Shi Guangqian put down the firewood, entered the main room, and looking at all the things, asked:

"Has Hailong returned?"

He Caizhi nodded, complaining, "Look at this second son, he spends money so extravagantly."

They even bought canned fruit and biscuits in tins. How much does that cost...?

Shi Guangqian smiled faintly, picked up the iced tea on the table, and gulped it down a few times.

He even let out a sigh of relief after finishing his drink, looking quite refreshed.

"Let him be! Hailong is a man of his own mind. He bought these for you and Xiaolan to eat."

It's a good thing that he has money now and is willing to buy things for his family.

Don't interfere too much, lest it backfire...

Upon hearing this, He Caizhi glared at him and said, "I think he's planning a rebellion..."

Despite her words, Ho Choi-chi knew in her heart that her husband was right; she was just not used to losing control over her children.

But overall, of all the children in the family, only Shi Hailong is troublesome and disobedient.

Thank goodness!

Without stopping, he opened the package, looked at all the new Liberation Shoes, and checked the sizes.

Shi Guangqian and He Caizhi smiled knowingly. No matter what, the second son still had his parents, sisters, and brothers in his heart.

Shi Haifeng came in at this moment and saw the bundled yellow military uniform.

He immediately stepped forward happily to untie it.

He Caizhi looked at the blue printed fabric with obvious delight in her eyes. Her calloused hands gently stroked it, marveling at the fine material.

Shi Guangqian immediately picked up a pair of liberation shoes, put them on, and checked if they fit.

When Shi Hailong arrived at the supply and marketing cooperative, he bought a fountain pen, a stack of letter paper, and a bottle of blue ink.

After paying, he asked Xu Changxin, "Director Xu, do you have any inner lining film for fertilizer bags in your warehouse?"

Xu Changxin laughed and said, "One cent a bag, the inner lining is all good quality, want one?"

Shi Hailong was speechless. "Director Xu, you have so many bags, couldn't you just give me a few?"

Xu Changxin also looked distressed. "Hailong, it's not that I'm reluctant, but I can't give this away. Otherwise, the people who want it from me will be waiting at my door every day."

You're young and don't understand people's hearts. The people in this village are very complicated..."

Upon hearing this, Shi Hailong understood immediately. It wasn't that he didn't understand; he just hadn't thought about it that much.

Indeed, if Xu Changxin dares to deliver fertilizer bags, many of his packaging materials will be snatched up.

If you leave an empty soy sauce jar or a bulk wine jug at the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative, someone might take it home.

"Okay, one cent a stick, give me a dollar's worth."

Having more woven bags is useful for the household.

However, Xu Changxin shook his head, "I'm just a reseller of agricultural supplies; the fertilizers are all sold in bulk."

There aren't that many empty bags. Now that production is contracted to individual households, the brigade headquarters isn't responsible for these things anymore, so they were transferred to me.

There were only a dozen or so bags of fertilizer, piled up solid, but nobody wanted to buy them!

Shi Hailong was both amused and exasperated. Thinking about it, it made sense; these days, private farmers weren't used to buying chemical fertilizers.

Even when buying, it's sold in bulk, usually in 10 or 2 jin (5-10 catties) increments.

Finally, Xu Changxin found three fertilizer bags, and Shi Hailong gave him three cents.

As he left the supply and marketing cooperative, he looked at the crowd that had not yet dispersed and listened to the Wu family's cursing that had given him a headache in his previous life.

At this moment, Shi Hailong felt completely relaxed, finally no longer having any entanglement with this family.

Originally, I thought that letting Chen Dabiao take over was just a joke, and I didn't take it seriously.

But now that he sees Chen Dabiao actually helping the Wu family, he's speechless.

I had been thinking that Chen Dabiao might still be saved, and that his life might change for the better.

But since he really got involved with the Wu family, or rather, if this guy really married Wu Guizhen...

Then he really can't have any more involvement with her; he must distance himself and keep his distance.

Also, get the sixty dollars back as soon as possible, otherwise Chen Dabiao will be even poorer if the Wu family continues to bleed him dry.

You'll never have any money in your hands.

Shi Hailong didn't go to watch the commotion. He glanced around and saw Yang Guangming and his older sister. He stood at the back of the crowd and muttered to himself.

He didn't disturb him. He was carrying several thousand yuan, so he quickly went back, wrapped the money in plastic film, and buried it.

Shi Hailong left without even looking at an egg, which sparked a war.

Because this kind of thing isn't outrageous for the Wu family; there will be even more outrageous things to come.

When he got home, he went straight to his room and quickly turned a fertilizer bag inside out.

I tore off the thin film liner and then wrapped up the remaining three thousand eight hundred yuan in the backpack.

Actually, under the straw mat of his bed, there were several hundred yuan that he had taken out from under the bluestone the night before.

Including the loose change I had, I still had about four hundred yuan left.

He buried the three thousand eight hundred as a backup, including the two deposit slips, which he also wrapped up together with the money.

There's no other way; my house is too dilapidated now, there's simply nowhere to put money, and it's not burglarproof either.

Nowadays, even locked doors can be easily opened; simply lift one side up to remove half of the door.

These two doors that open in half are truly designed to keep out honest people, but not scoundrels.

If the latch is long enough, it can be squeezed directly through the door gap.

After finishing, Shi Hailong didn't delay. He went straight out the door, glanced at the main room, and then tiptoed to the woods at the foot of the mountain.

There are many small shrubs in the forest at the foot of the mountain, which is perfect for hiding things.

Although it can be cold in the south, and even occasionally snow a little, there are many evergreen plants.

With everything settled, Shi Hailong felt relieved and leisurely returned to his house.

He took the teacup to make a cup of tea, and to his surprise, his mother didn't scold him.

But the cloth and biscuit cans I bought are gone.

Shi Hailong didn't say anything about this, and went to the incense table in the central hall to pick up a tea bag and put in tea leaves.

Shi Haifeng asked expectantly, "Second brother, is there a set of these military uniforms for me?"

Shi Hailong nodded, and Shi Haifeng immediately beamed with joy. He loved these clothes so much; he had longed for them for a long time.

After putting the tea leaves away, Shi Hailong said, "Father, Mother, one pair of yellow sneakers each, but not for my younger sister."

These shoes aren't suitable for them. Next time we go to the commune, Mom, please buy them two pairs of cloth shoes.

Those fabrics are also for making clothes for you; they are twenty feet wide.

My older brother and I each have a set of yellow military uniforms; it looks better when we go out like this…”

Shi Mu, with her head down, was fiddling with wild tea seeds in the bamboo tray. She didn't even look up. "Once you've bought paper and pen, hurry up and write a letter. Write it right here."

I told your father to write it down exactly as I said.

Mr. Shi, smoking a cigarette, chimed in, "Yes, this matter can't be delayed. We need to send a reply quickly and let your maternal grandparents know too..."

"Okay, I'll make myself a cup of tea and then come over..." Shi Hailong carried the teacup to the kitchen.

However, as I entered the kitchen, I bumped my head against the door frame with a thud.

"Aww..."

Shi Hailong let out a painful howl, clutching his head and crouching down. The impact was quite severe, and he saw stars.

His parents and elder brother all ran out when they heard the noise.

"What's wrong now?" Shi's mother asked anxiously as she saw her son squatting down and covering his head.

Mr. Shi knew at a glance, "It must have hit the door frame; the door is too low."

Shi Haifeng said, "It's because the second son has grown taller. It's really strange; he seems to have grown a lot taller recently."

Upon hearing this, Shi's mother felt sorry for Shi Hailong and rubbed his hair, then blew on it to check, finding it red and swollen.

However, he verbally scolded, "Such a grown man, can't he be more careful? Doesn't he know how to bow his head?"

Shi Hailong argued, "Mother, it's because the kitchen door is too low, why blame me?"

Shi's mother glared at her, "Who else is to blame but you? If you had been more frugal, you could have built a bigger house sooner..."

Shi Hailong: "..."