Rebirth 78: Hunting for Treasure in the Mountains, Spoiling My Wife and Daughter to the Heavens

The happiest days seem to pass by the fastest.

I don't know if the gods can't stand seeing people happy, but they keep speeding up the progress bar for no reason.

These past few days, Lu Weiguo has been taking his wife and children around the old house.

First, I helped my family fry some twisted dough sticks and fried dough twists.

I made two large basins full of meatballs.

Wu Guifen's family is used to a quiet New Year, so they definitely wouldn't prepare so much food.

Upon hearing the news that they were going home for the Chinese New Year, the young couple discussed it and decided to give their parents a surprise.

Fortunately, we prepared more food for the Lunar New Year.

All of this happened last night, and now it's already the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month.

On the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month, people go to the market to buy new clothes in the mule and horse market!

This is the day that children of this generation look forward to the most.

The 28th day of the twelfth lunar month is the last day of the county town's market day, with the remaining two days giving those who sell their goods a chance to rest and go home.

Mule and Horse Market was a place where the older generation sold mules, cloth, and various other goods circulating in the city.

Because these places were all in open spaces, they later evolved into various large markets.

In some places, this name has been retained, while in others it has become various commercial streets.

However, in later generations, the places where such mule and horse markets appeared all became bustling streets.

Lu Weiguo rode his bicycle with Liu Dazhuang on the back, both of them with two large baskets tied to the back.

Before the rooster crowed, the two set off under the cover of night.

"Dazhuang, don't worry about whether you're married or not. You're the head of the family now, so you should pay more attention to these things."

On icy and snowy roads, it's already difficult to pick up speed while cycling.

Lu Weiguo then struck up a conversation with Liu Dazhuang.

"I have Sister Huifang at home, hehehehe."

"That won't do either. You're a man, you should learn to shoulder the responsibilities." Lu Weiguo sighed.

After the New Year, his focus will definitely shift to the county town.

This is the best opportunity for reform pilot programs.

In two more years, when even pigs can fly...

Those who flew up were either cannon fodder or pigs waiting to be slaughtered.

Lu Weiguo has experienced many "opportunities".

However, when everyone knows it's an opportunity, it often brings unseen traps.

Therefore, during this period, it is essential to teach Liu Dazhuang to be independent.

"Everyone says you're silly, but you're not silly at all. You're very sensible. You're a man, and there are some things you just can't understand."

You also need to learn to think about why I let you follow Sister Huifang. She lives life with clarity and knows what she wants.

And you happen to meet all her needs. As long as I don't fall, she will be devoted to you.

"Think about the important things yourself, and discuss the minor things with Sister Huifang. Remember this, and you'll grow up eventually."

Liu Dazhuang rode his bicycle without replying to a word, just staring blankly at Lu Weiguo, his eyes misting over for a moment.

Then he resumed his signature silly grin.

The last day of the year for the big market.

They really sold everything there, including fresh vegetables that you rarely see on ordinary days. They were covered with cotton blankets, and whatever you wanted, the stylishly dressed middlemen would bring it to you.

You can't even pick the quality of the vegetables.

According to them, it's all fate. If you were asked to lift the quilt to pick out the vegetables, and they froze and you would have to pay for everything.

Wild boar meat, domestic pork, chicken, duck, fish, and also melon seeds and peanuts. Beyond this area for eating, there are places displaying Spring Festival couplets, firecrackers, and New Year pictures.

The layout of the entire Luomashi market was even more organized than that of the supply and marketing cooperative.

Lu Weiguo took out a list, which he and Li Xiulian had discussed and written down.

Multiply everything by two.

Each of Lu's family and Li's family received one portion.

"Dazhuang, you should buy the same thing. Just buy one copy. You have plenty of money. Buy more of whatever you like."

Liu Dazhuang stared at the form for a long time before scratching his head and saying, "Brother, I can't read..."

Lu Weiguo slapped his forehead, finally realizing, "Your three younger sisters have all started to learn to read, so they forgot about you, the illiterate one. Fine, then you'll just follow me and buy whatever I buy."

With Liu Dazhuang, that simple-minded bodyguard, the journey was incredibly smooth.

With that silly look, many people would give way to him, afraid of being beaten up by a fool before the New Year.

What moved Lu Weiguo the most was that many people recognized him along the way.

"Hero, are you the hero who saved the child? Why would you need money? I only saw you once at the door that day, you are such a good person."

"Oh, here are some eggs for you to take home for your kids. Don't tear them up anymore; good people deserve good fortune!"

"Brother, I recognize you! Oh, take this piece of fatty meat, go home and render it into oil. Hehe, lots of people want to buy it, but I haven't been willing to sell it!"

"Why should I pay for just one pair of Spring Festival couplets? But this one won't do. Wait a minute, I'll write a special one for you!"

"..."

Along the way, Lu Weiguo had to go back and forth several times just to give money.

The seller doesn't accept money, but the buyer must pay.

This is really rare these days.

Until we arrived at the fabric stall.

A familiar figure appeared in front of Lu Weiguo.

"Brother Weiguo, what are you doing here? Where are your sisters-in-law? They didn't come."

The woman selling fabric standing there was Meng Fanjiao, the bookstore clerk.

"Meng..."

"Fan Jiao." Meng Fan Jiao smiled radiantly.

"Oh, right, what are you doing here? Weren't you at the bookstore?"

Lu Weiguo finally remembered; after all, he hadn't had much contact with female students of that age.

Besides Meng Fanjiao, there's also Zhao Jiaying, the young lady who was locked up by her father.

"I was just helping out at home. The textile factories in our county can't sell their fabric, so the factories are using it as part of our wages. My parents had no other choice but to collect some extra from their coworkers."

Let's sell as many as we can!

Upon hearing this, Lu Weiguo nodded; he was aware of the matter.

The textile industry was considered a forbidden zone in Northeast China, where outsiders used to guide insiders.

They insisted on developing the textile industry in Northeast China.

However, not only is the temperature unsuitable, but even the water and other ingredients are not suitable for dyeing the fabric.

Previously, the government supported them and was able to pay them a salary.

But when the public factories were converted to private ones the following year, too many factories in Northeast China went out of business overnight.

"Give me more, I need to change into new clothes."

"Really?" Meng Fanjiao was a rare, pure-hearted girl.

You can't even hear the polite formalities between adults.

He started explaining while holding the fabric.

"This gray one, and the navy blue one, are suitable for men. For women with fair skin, this pink one, or even red, would be fine..."

Whichever one Meng Fanjiao recommended, Lu Weiguo would buy.

He had heard from his wife that during those days when they stayed at Wu Guifen's house, they were able to get through it thanks to this little girl.

Some favors must be repaid.

Two people, four baskets on their backs, and a piece of cloth tied to the back seat at home.

That is to say, many people know that Lu Weiguo was the hero who saved the child.

Otherwise, everyone would think this is a restaurant kitchen that came to make purchases!