Gong Jian picked up a stone on the shore and hit the big fish on the head two or three times. I don't know if he knocked it unconscious or directly killed it. In short, the big fish stopped struggling.
Then he returned to the water and moved away the big stone blocking the entrance. When he returned to the shore, he shook the stream water off his legs, then put down his trousers and put on his cloth shoes.
Thinking of the half piece of corn tortilla that fell on the ground at noon, I simply took it out, crushed it, and sprinkled it on my small pool, hoping to attract more fish. Even if it was to attract some small fish and shrimps,
That’s okay too.
After doing this, Gong Jian walked to the nearby woods and found two broad leaves. He wrapped the fish in the leaves, and then stuffed it into the bundle of firewood next to him. After doing this, he carried the firewood on his back,
Walked home happily.
When Gong Jian reached home, it was already evening. Their mother had also returned from cutting the grass. At this time, he and Gong Yue were putting the grain he had bought back into the storage jars.
As soon as he saw Gong Jian coming in, his mother came up to him with a smile: "Jian'er, why don't you take a break? You must be very tired after running around town this day."
"Mom, I'm fine. I'm so young, so a trip to town is nothing."
The mother felt relieved when she heard her eldest son's answer. Then she hurriedly pulled Gong Jian into the main room, ignoring the bundle of firewood he was carrying, and asked eagerly: "Jian'er, why did you buy so much?"
Grain, and your father's medicine. How much did the pheasant cost?"
Gongyue followed her mother curiously at this time. She had just heard from her mother that the things her eldest brother bought could not be bought for a single penny.
Gong Jian knew that his mother was very knowledgeable about commodity prices, so he naturally doubted himself as to how he had the money to buy so many things. He hurriedly explained: "I happened to meet someone in town today who really needed this pheasant, so he asked for a hundred dollars."
Wen bought it."
When Gong Jian's mother heard what he said, even though she was mentally prepared, she was shocked: "A pheasant costs a hundred cents. Is this person crazy?"
Gong Jian thought about Manager Wang, who had two nosebleeds, and nodded in agreement. Isn't that a lunatic? There are two lunatics, one big and one small. But of course he can't tell the truth like this.
, making his mother and little sister worry.
So he changed his way of saying: "Yes, that man needs pheasants very much. I guess to him, a hundred coins is nothing."
Gong Jian's mother had no doubt that her son would hide anything from her. After hearing his explanation, she immediately believed it. She was absolutely certain that Gong Jian's recent luck was indeed good.
But she still cautioned and said, "This time, let's forget it. If there is another time, we can't sell it so expensively."
Gong Jian quickly agreed: "Yes, I won't sell to him next time. I have made an agreement with the Tianji grocery store in town. From now on, we will sell all our pheasants and hares to them."
Gong Jian's mother had also heard of the reputation of Tianji Grocery Store. This time, she was even more relieved: "Yes, that store has a good reputation and fair prices. I forgot to remind you this morning, but fortunately, Jian'er is smart and he himself
I found such a good buyer.”
Gongyue jumped out from her mother's side at this time: "Mom, do you need to say that? The eldest brother is the smartest."
Gong Jian smiled: "Our little Yue'er is also very smart."
When Gong Yue heard her eldest brother's praise, her little face turned red and her big, smart eyes sparkled even more.
Seeing their little daughter's appearance, both Gong Jian and his mother laughed heartily. At this moment, Gong Jian remembered the fish he had stuffed in the firewood. He hurriedly walked to the bundle of firewood and pulled out the leaf.
Made packages.
Gong Yue hurriedly ran over: "Brother, what is this?" Gong Jian opened the leaf and revealed the carp inside. But Gong Yue and his mother were very happy: "Where did the fish come from, brother?"
"Do you still remember the small pool I dug? When I came back today, I turned around and took a look. I found this carp in the small pool, but I caught it."
Gong Jian's mother was very surprised. She heard her youngest daughter describe to her that her eldest son had indeed dug a pool by the creek, but she never thought that fish could really be caught in that pool.
Gongyue was not that surprised. She never doubted what her elder brother did. In her mind, since the elder brother dug out the pool, he would definitely catch fish.
"Oh, great, brother is really good. Mom, how do you cook this fish at night?" Gong Yue asked impatiently.
Their mother also reacted at this time. It seemed that her eldest son was indeed very talented in hunting. The traps he made could really catch prey. When she heard her youngest daughter's question, she hurriedly answered it.
: "I'll go to Chen Erniu's house in the west end of the village and buy a piece of tofu. Let's eat fish stewed with tofu in the evening."
"Okay, mother. Just give me the money and I'll buy it." Gongyue is very positive now.
His mother was unwilling to dampen her youngest daughter's enthusiasm. She hurriedly took out two pence from her purse and handed it to her youngest daughter.
Gong Yue jumped out of the house. Looking at the little girl's lively back, Gong Jian also felt relieved.
He hurriedly took out the remaining ten cents in his pocket and handed it to his mother: "Mom, this is the remaining money from today."
Gong Jian's mother took the copper coins and thought about the grain she and her youngest daughter had just packed in the rice vat in the kitchen, as well as the medicinal materials her husband had been using these days. Only then did she feel the big stone that had been suppressed in her heart.
time has disappeared.
She looked at her eldest son with some excitement: "Jian'er, this is all thanks to you. I didn't know how I was going to live my life the past few days." As she said this, her eye circles turned red and threatened to fall off again.
Tears come.
Gong Jian hurriedly stepped forward to comfort him: "Mom, don't worry. The most difficult days are over. I promise that our family will get better and better in the future.
"Oh, I know." Gong Jian's mother nodded while wiping her tears.
While the mother and son were filled with emotion, Gong Yu, who had been busy building a big gray bamboo cage in the backyard, ran in quickly. After entering the main room and greeting his mother, he eagerly said to Gong Jian:
"Brother, I've built Dahui's house. Come with me to take a look."
Gong Jian was very happy when he heard what he said. He turned to look at their mother and found that she had sorted out her emotions. She was smiling and nodding to them, letting them see what they wanted. So Gong Jian
Jian turned around, picked up his second brother, and the two of them walked towards the backyard. (To be continued)