Chapter 61 Giving each other meat
Mr. He was still holding a basket in his hand, and He Sutong rushed to greet him.
"Dad, why are you here?"
"Did something happen at home?"
He Sutong was happy to see his biological father whom he had not seen for a long time, but he was also worried that something had happened at home, so his father came to see him.
Mr. He was also very happy to see his daughter, "It's okay, daddy came to see you."
"As long as everything is fine at home."
He Sutong was relieved and found the basket in Mr. He's hand.
"Dad, come in and sit down."
Mr. He followed He Sutong into the house. Mrs. Zhao was talking to Mr. Zhao when she turned around and saw Mr. He.
"relatives by marriage!"
"Come and sit down."
Mrs. Zhao quickly asked Mr. He to sit down.
Mr. Zhao ordered Mr. Zhao who had nothing to do.
"Second brother, make tea quickly."
Zhao Laoer responded, there happened to be hot water, which was very convenient for making tea.
"Uncle He, wait a moment, the tea will be brewed soon."
Mr. He waved his hands repeatedly, "Don't bother me. I'll just drink some boiled water."
Mr. Zhao: "How can we do it? It's a rare trip."
He Sutong put down the basket that Mr. He had brought over. It was heavy. I wonder what his father had brought?
I couldn't hold back my curiosity. , He Sutong took a look inside.
The basket was filled to the brim with green vegetable leaves.
It turned out to be vegetables, but why were they so heavy?
He Sutong pushed aside the vegetables on top, and there was half a basket of meat underneath.
He Sutong said in surprise: "Dad, why did you bring so much meat?"
Now most of the entire Jiangcheng County has been flooded. According to the county magistrate, only the county and a few higher villages have not been affected.
He Sutong's natal family, Kapok Village, had just experienced the flood.
just heard this
He Sutong was so anxious about the news that he hurriedly asked Chen Jingzhi if the flood in Kapok Village was serious?
I heard from Chen Jingzhi that it was not serious, but that low-lying houses were flooded, most of the fields were flooded, and the roads were washed away.
Fortunately, no one was injured and the villagers lost some property.
He Sutong was worried, and Mrs. Zhao also asked her to go home and take a look.
However, the road from Lihua Village to Kapok Village was flooded, and the only way to get there was to go around the county seat.
I am also too busy with things at home, so this matter has been put off again and again.
Unexpectedly, Mr. He came here in person today.
Mr. He's joy at seeing his daughter was diluted when he saw the simple shed with air leakage everywhere.
Hearing He Sutong's surprised words, he felt distressed and said, "I thought it was too little. I should have brought more meat."
"What, the in-laws also brought meat?"
Mrs. Zhao looked at the basket. The half-basket of meat probably weighed more than ten kilograms.
"Oh, why did you take so much?"
"My dear, I heard that there was a flood in your place, why did you bring the meat over and keep it for yourself?"
Mr. He looked around and sighed.
"Hey, it doesn't matter what the floods are like. It will be fine once the water recedes."
"The water on the road here only receded yesterday, and I just heard that Lihua Village was hit by a flash flood."
"I was so worried that I couldn't sleep all night. As soon as the road was cleared, I hurried over to take a look."
"Hey, you guys are so serious. The house has been washed away."
"I don't have much money, so I can't help you with anything. I'll come over a few more times to give you some food."
He Sutong felt warm in his heart.
The He family was not wealthy, so if they brought more than ten kilograms of meat at once, I must have had as much as my father had left for himself.
He Sutong's mother died early, and Mr. He took care of the three children by himself.
Pull big.
He Sutong was the youngest daughter, and it really hurt her bones.
Mr. He and Mr. Zhao are classmates and good friends.
Mr. He thought about He Sutong's marriage before agreeing to the Zhao family's proposal.
It is said that a married daughter throws away the water, but Mr. He doesn't think so.
Even if she gets married, she is still her biological daughter.
"Dad, there's no need. You can keep it to eat. I have enough food and meat here."
Mrs. Zhao also smiled and said: "My dear, don't worry, I'm short of everything here, even if I'm not short of meat."
"You don't know, my family has meat recently, not only every day, but at least every day."
"Not to mention anything else, I'm almost tired of eating fish."
Now Mr. He was confused.
We just experienced a flash flood and our house was gone. Can we still eat meat?
Mr. Zhao explained cheerfully, "Brother He, my family has had good luck recently."
"A few kids went to catch fish, one basket at a time."
"The second and third sons went hunting in the mountains and caught pheasants and hares with accuracy."
"I'm even more capable today. I caught a big wild boar and came back!"
"I just carried it to the creek south of the village for processing. When they finish processing the meat, you can take some back."
Mrs. Zhao: "How about just bringing some wild boar meat!"
With that said, Mrs. Zhao went to the bucket next to the stove and caught three big and fat fish.
"Second brother, tie the fish with a grass rope and catch a pheasant."
"I'll let your Uncle He take it back later."
Although Mr. He hadn't figured it out yet, he subconsciously refused.
"No, no, you can keep it to eat."
Zhao Laoer just made the tea and brought it to Mr. He.
"Uncle He, drink tea."
"Just don't
I declined. We have a lot of meat at home. Let’s take some back to eat. "
Mrs. Zhao counted the chickens surrounded by the fence. There were seven in total.
"Second brother, catch two, we still have a lot left."
Zhao Laoer handed over the tea and quickly rolled up his sleeves.
"Okay, I'll catch it right away."
Mr. He stood up, waved his hands and shook his head.
"There is no need for so much. There is no need to give it to me."
"Sell these to the county, and you can get a lot of money."
"You go and sell some money, we really need to build a house!"
He Sutong took Mr. He's arm affectionately and asked him to sit down.
"Dad, just accept it."
"We can't just let you bring meat here, but not let us bring meat to you!"
Mr. He looked embarrassed.
Mrs. Zhao took out a few more sweet pears.
"Our family doesn't speak the same language."
"If you don't accept these things, it seems too much."
This made Mr. He helpless. If he didn't accept it, wouldn't it be a loss of life?
He had no choice but to nod and agree, planning to sell it to the county and give it to the Zhao family in money.
How could He Sutong not understand his own father's little thoughts?
"Dad, I told you in advance that if you are reluctant to finish it, I have no objection to selling the rest."
"But I won't take the money from the sale. You can keep it for yourself."
"The things have been given to you. You can't give them back in a different way."
Mr. Zhao laughed loudly after hearing this. This was indeed something that his classmate and friend could do.
After being exposed by his daughter, Mr. He had no choice but to give up the idea.
I silently thought about where I could make up for it.
Mr. Zhao changed the subject, "Brother He, did you come alone?"
Speaking of this, Mr. He remembered one more thing.
Say it.
"No, I came with the head of our village and his nephew Zhou Qinghuan."
"By the way, Zhou Qinghuan is the fifth son of the Zhou family. I heard that I proposed marriage to you, right?"
In this dynasty, there was not much emphasis on getting married. For the sake of their children's marriage, parents would arrange for the children of both parties to meet before getting engaged.
Lest the two of them don't look at each other and become a bitter couple.
Mr. He looked around and did not see Zhao Miaomiao.
"He's here too this time. Why don't you let your girl meet him?"