Chapter 401: Eyes open at the sight of money

On the threshing floor, men, women, old and young went into battle together. The team members with turbans on their heads, their dark arms swaying with sweat, held wheat straws in their hands, beat them on the eucalyptus boards, and threshed manually.

The golden wheat grains are constantly separated from the shell by gravity and fall on the land of the threshing floor, mixed with the hard sweat of the farmers.

Wheat straw can be used for cooking, building roofs, and even weaving things. It has many functions. The threshed wheat straw is piled into small hills on the threshing floor.

Each hillock has to be spread on the ground again, and then it will be rolled over carefully by a donkey or an ox pulling a roller.

The old cow knows that the sunset is short, so he doesn’t need to raise his whip to push forward.

The two people who returned home put the things they brought back into the house. They consciously picked up the wooden shovel, broom, iron fork, and wooden rake. They rolled up their sleeves and participated in the summer harvest of the team. During the feast.

The wooden shovel lifts up the wheat beach on the ground, and the strong wind blows away all the sand and gravel mixed in the wheat grains as well as the wheat chaff. In this way, only the grains fall back to the ground. The golden wheat seeds remain.

One person raises the field and the other plunders, complementing each other and borrowing the wind direction.

The wheat has not finished falling, so you must keep it clean before entering the warehouse.

No one noticed the addition of two people at first, until Liu Qiang made a good start. It was really a pleasure to watch an old farmer like him take the lead.

It is both fast and accurate, with a strong sense of rhythm, and the movements are full of grace.

Liu Lei, who was holding the big iron fork, was not so skilled. He was quite busy. After grinding the wheat for two or three hours, the upper wheat seeds were crushed, and the big guy started to use the iron fork. Mucha, start turning over the field. This is also a tricky job. When shaking, you need to use skillful force to shake evenly and thoroughly. Shake all the seeds to the bottom, and then turn the wheat straw from the lower layer to the top.

After plowing, it needs to be continued to dry, and then the roller continues to roll. After being exposed to the sun at noon, it is time to move to the next step, which is what Liu Qiang is doing.

"Qiangzi, when did you come back? Second uncle, second uncle, Qiangzi and Leizi are all back"

As a middle-aged man shouted , the people on the threshing floor, who were like machines, finally stopped their work temporarily and looked over there.

Li Feng’s grandfather also heard the greeting at this time and took off the straw hat on his head. Then he put down what he was doing and hurried over here.

"Leizi, you are really strong now that you have gained weight."

Young people of the same age were also jumping around in front of Liu Lei at this time, forming a group or Pat on the shoulder, or beat on the chest, it's very warm.

"How is the capital city? Is it big? Have you gone to see the flag raising?"

The simple rural youth may have been to the farthest place, that is, in the town. My childhood friend came back from the big city or the capital, with envious eyes in his eyes.

"I have seen it. I live not far from Tiana Gate and I often see it."

Liu Lei touched the back of his head and put down the big iron fork in his hand, with a genuine smile on his face. In his heart, Liu Lei, who used to disappear if he got into a crowd, was surrounded by many friends and faced with many questions. For the first time, he found something called self-confidence.

"Back"

Grandpa Li Feng looked at this scene, walked to his son, paused for a few seconds, and said thousands of words, finally condensed into three words.

My mother is worried that her son has traveled thousands of miles, not to mention that her son is also bringing his eldest grandson with him. As an old man, how can he not miss him after not being able to see him for such a long time.

In a strange city, in a strange environment, for many days and nights, the old couple was worried about their two children, tossing and turning and unable to sleep.

"Dad"

Liu Qiang grinned, leaving all the bitterness in his smile, and tears welled up in his eyes. Isn't this the meaning of going home? It's ironclad. Men also need to dock at the harbor occasionally.

"Why are you crying? How old are you? Work first and then go home."

Grandpa Li Feng's eyes were moist at this time, maybe because he was fascinated by the dust raised. , and after patting his son's arm hard, the old man bowed his back and stopped.

"Everyone works first, the wheat is collected, and the child does not look for his mother. After harvesting the wheat, he can have a full meal."

Everyone who had stopped just now, in front of Grandpa Li Feng With the greetings from others, the enthusiasm for production was restored. When other children came home, they all came to work, and it was even more difficult for others to be lazy.

It wasn’t until the evening that bags of wheat were piled on carts, wheelbarrows, and handcarts, and entered the warehouse. Today’s work was considered over.

The scorekeeper counted the work points of each family, and the farmer uncles, who were carrying their belongings, picked up their tools and headed towards the smoke-emitting house one by one.

"Dad, no, just rest later."

On the way back, Liu Qiang, who was depressed, looked at his old father and couldn't bear it, such a high-intensity The autumn harvest should not have been his turn. The mainstay of the family should have been handed over to the next generation.

"Why don't you rest? That's what farmers do, isn't it?"

How could Grandpa Li Feng not understand what his son said, but he really asked him to rest, step back and watch others do it? , He couldn't help it. Old farmers like them had been dealing with the land all their lives. Watching others working in the golden wheat fields, wasn't it more uncomfortable than killing them?

For them, farming is not work, but love, love for the land and the harvest of food.

Liu Qiang understood what his father was thinking, but he still couldn't help but persuade him. Even for a middle-aged man like him, his legs felt as heavy as lead after working for an afternoon.

What's more, my father is almost seventy years old.

In the city, workers who have reached my father’s age have long retired and play chess every day.newspaper, holding a big teapot and cattail leaf fan, sitting there for a whole day.

Although the conditions at home are not as good as those in the city, aren't they trying to catch up? The meaning of their hard work is to let the elderly no longer have to be so tired

"Qiangzi , work for another two years, and when your eldest brother gets married, I will retire."

As if it was a discussion, or it was the old man's decision, after just one sentence, the matter became a foregone conclusion.

"My eldest brother is not old enough. When I come back, Lei Zi's matter has to be resolved. Xiaofeng got married. We got married on the day we came back. We are also workers in the factory and have free love."

"Master, I'm not in a hurry, don't, don't, think about me"

Liu Lei also didn't expect that the two people in front of him were chatting about him, and he was holding back at this moment. His face turned red and his neck thickened, and he quickly denied that he wanted to find a wife.

“It’s a joke. When it’s time to find a partner, you’ll be asked if you’re in a hurry. By the time you’re in a hurry, the good ones will have been picked out by others.”

Li Feng’s announcement A big, calloused hand slapped the grandson on the back of the head, catching him off guard and staggering him.

In the past, the family conditions were poor, there was no money or food rations, and I couldn’t afford to marry, so I was delayed.

Now, the two younger ones are both well-connected people outside. If nothing else, the money they send back is enough to get married.

The blushing Liu Lei was forced to acquiesce. It didn't matter whether he wanted to get married or not. What mattered was that the adults thought it was time for him to get married.

When I got home, it was already bustling.

Several children held bright candy wrappers in their hands. You chased me and I chased you. When they saw their father and brother, they rushed to hug them.

“You damn ghost, I’m finally willing to come back.”

With an uncontrollable smile on her face, Aunt Li Feng walked up to her man, biting her lower lip and walked straight to It pinches the vital parts, and it doesn't matter that there is another one sitting on the husband's neck.

"Snoring, snoring"

The big wild boars in the pig pen also began to scream at this time. The heat of the day has passed, and in the evening, they can't wait for water. Clean yourself up and cool down your body temperature.

"Go, get a bucket of water and a brush."

On the eve of dinner, the family still did not forget to take good care of the two pigs. Uncle Li Feng, wearing rubber shoes at this time, Use a gourd and gourd to pour water into the pigsty, flush the floor, and pour some on the pigs to make them comfortable.

"How many pounds does it weigh now?"

Liu Qiang reached out and pushed the pig manure on the ground to the back of the pig pen while chatting with his brother.

"I lifted it with Er Yazi a few days ago. The male weighs 170 pounds, and the female weighs more than 150 pounds. The female should be here now as well."

The two wild boars are not afraid of life. You can still see the cut tusks on the side of the male's mouth.The pig raised its beak and sniffed at Liu Qiang's body, then lay belly-down in the water on the ground.

The two of them worked hard for a while, until the two big pigs no longer chirped, but reclined comfortably, and then they came out of the pigsty.

At this time, the children in the yard had already gathered in the house, surrounding the pot of braised pork on the table, and their mouths were watering with greed.

“Well, it tastes good”

Grandpa Li Feng couldn’t hold back when he smelled the taste. He picked up the kuaizi, picked up a piece, and sucked the soft pig skin into his mouth. After the meat is cooked, the lean meat part and the fatty meat part are found, so I am willing to give it to my grandchildren.

"They were all from Xiaofeng's banquet. The chef was really good at his skills. It's a pity that something happened at that time."

In this way, the whole family gathered around the table. While eating the meat, he broke off the steamed buns, soaked them in the filling soup, stuffed them into his mouth happily, and then recounted what happened at the wedding banquet.

"Young, really, how could something like this happen? This is the capital city."

Li Feng's grandmother was stunned for a moment after hearing these things. The marriage of my grandson is more exciting than the one who sings in big operas outside.

"As long as everything is fine, it's fine. Alas, your sister's house can't withstand the strong wind."

Grandpa Li Feng sighed for a moment, then picked up the wine glass and drank it all. Seeing the children eating happily eliminated the longing for my daughter and grandson.

"This kid Xiaofeng has now become a section chief. He is a serious national cadre and manages hundreds of people. Dad, look at this, this is the newspaper he is in"< /p>

Liu Qiang didn’t know where he found the report after the end of the two sessions. Grandpa Li Feng hurriedly searched around and found reading glasses. He put the newspaper in front of the kerosene lamp and read it carefully.

"This kid is really promising. The political director even shook hands with him. I saw it with my own eyes."

Children don't understand this. They only need meat and sweets to eat. , that is happiness.

But the adults couldn’t sit still. Even Li Feng’s grandmother’s eyes were widened at this time. If she hadn’t been illiterate, she would have grabbed the newspaper and had a good look at it.

"You are really promising. Li Deyi gave birth to a good son. Qiangzi, here, pour me another glass."

After reading hastily, Grandpa Li Feng rubbed the newspaper. In the photo of Zhang Mohu, the young man is his eldest grandson, who has been personally praised by the country's top leaders. The old man is now more happy than the children coming back.

Such an eldest grandson not only brings honor to the Li family, but also to the Liu family. He hurriedly put the newspaper carefully along the folds. To him, it was better than the braised pork. It's much more enjoyable.

Drinking another cup of sweet potato roast, Grandpa Li Feng has never been so happy as at this moment. The children have come home, and the house is full of grandparents. Finally, his hands are no longer poor, and his eldest grandson is outside, too. A great thing has been done.

"Dad, youDrink less, I specially told you to take it easy. If you are not in good health later, you will not be able to go to the capital."

Grandpa Li Feng, who was dizzy, felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and the wine cup in his hand was a little awkward. Unsteady, he looked at his son with wide eyes

"What, I, I can still go to the capital"

The old man pointed at himself in disbelief, and hurriedly put it. He put down the wine cup and stepped aside obediently. This shows how tempting it is for him to go to the capital.

"It's almost time. My sister said to let Xiaofeng arrange it. Anyway, he is in charge of the transportation department. When the time comes. Bring the train or car along the way."

"It's nonsense, isn't it causing trouble for the country? You go back and tell her now, don't let Xiaofeng fool around, we can't take advantage of this, cadres, cadres Xiaofeng was not asked to do this. I don’t want to go to the capital.”

Hearing the idea from his son’s mouth, the old man shook his head firmly. He was drunk, but not drunk. If he was honest, If this kind of sneakiness is absorbed by the people, he would rather stay at home honestly.

Everyone who was talking and laughing just now was being lectured like this. , his expression became stiff, and he was no longer as noisy as before.

"Okay, let's go out after eating, old woman, lock the door."

Grandpa Li Feng looked serious at this time. , greeted his two sons, and drove the children out first, and then the family gathered under the kerosene lamp.

"Bring the money back"

With a whispered reminder. , the two wanderers spread all their hard-earned money on the table.

"Gudong"

Li Feng's two aunts. , swallowed in disappointment, both eyes turned into bells, money, a lot of money, they have never seen so much money, even if it still smells like feet, but real money, to them For me, that’s life.

“It’s all here, keep some of it, buy the tickets back, and use this part to buy work points, and the rest is here.”