Counterattack in the chronology

Tian Sanhong was stunned, she lowered her head and thought for a while, and then said in a somewhat lonely voice: "Actually, your aunt is nice, generous, and reasonable; your uncle is also okay, even though he is from the city, he didn't look down on us." Meaning, that's it..." Before she finished speaking, Gu Lichun understood.It's just that his father was too muddy and greedy enough to kill a good relative.

Gu Lichun asked again: "Then what do my aunt and uncle do?"

"Your aunt used to work in the supply and marketing cooperative in the county. A few years ago, your uncle was transferred to the city, and she followed him. She should still be in the supply and marketing cooperative. I can't remember what bureau your uncle is from. .Why don't you ask your mistress someday."

Gu Lichun said: "Let's talk about it later."

After Gu Lichun asked, his mind became active. It is now [-], four years before the end of the turmoil, and five years before the resumption of the college entrance examination.Anything bigger is dangerous.

There are only two ways out for ordinary people: to be a soldier or to be a worker.He didn't really want to be a soldier, because his personality was free and loose, and his physique was not good enough, so he couldn't pass.It will be two years after he finishes training.It is also difficult to be a worker. After all, all the educated youths in the city have been sent to the countryside.Jobs are in short supply, and there is a pit for every carrot.It doesn't matter, there is no background, and even temporary workers are hard to find.

He felt that Gu Hongyu might be able to help him, although she had a falling out with Gu Dajiang, but with her temperament, she should not be too angry with their brothers and sisters.If he had the cheek to walk around the door, it would be fine.Gu Lichun decided to give it a try.

The autumn harvest has been going on for more than half a month, and finally came to an end.The corn cobs have been received in the warehouse, the soybeans have been harvested and pulled to the drying yard at the entrance of the village, the sorghum and millet are almost harvested, and the rest is to chop the corn stalks and some odd jobs.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the autumn harvest is not over, and everyone has not done it. Now that the work is almost done, the brigade gave the members a half-day vacation to make up for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Gu Lichun knew that after the autumn harvest, after paying the public grain and planting wheat, it was almost time for the slack season.During the slack season, adults may still dig ditches, clean up rivers, etc., like him, there is not much work, and the schedule of going to the aunt's house in the city can be brought up.However, this had to be approved by Second Mistress in advance, so Gu Lichun decided to find out what Second Mistress meant by taking the time.

Because of the mid-autumn festival, the villagers will improve their food to some extent.Gu Lichun also planned to take advantage of this opportunity to nourish the whole family in an open and honest manner.After lunch, he took Lixia Lidong and Xiaoman into the mountain.

This afternoon, the four brothers and sisters gained a lot.

First, Xiaoman found a nest of wild eggs in the grass, Lixia caught a pheasant, Gu Lichun also caught three fish and half a basket of shrimp, and the other two also picked a lot of wild fruits.

Xiaoman's face flushed with excitement: "Brother, we will often go to the mountains in the future."

Lixia was more excited than Xiaoman: "I think as long as I follow my elder brother into the mountains, I will definitely not be empty-handed."

Lidong echoed, "Second brother is right."

Gu Lichun said with a smile: "Today is luck, but not every time you have such good luck."

The three nodded together, "Understood."

The four discussed how to eat these things, Gu Lichun thought for a while and made a decision: "I don't eat the pheasant, I sell it in the county. No, I don't sell it, let my mother make it into an air-dried chicken, three fish, and stew two today." , the other one is made into salted fish, I use it. I ate both dried shrimp and eggs."

"Aww." Lidong cheered excitedly.

Before he yelled twice, Lidong's ears were grabbed by Lixia: "What are you doing, you want to be heard, you are so stupid."

Xiao Man also said beside him: "It's the third brother, you need to use your brain more when you do things."

Lidong drooped his head and did not refute.

Gu Lichun looked at these three people, this second brother's brain is really not very good, he is naive and straightforward, he has to explain everything thoroughly to understand, unlike Li Xia and Xiao Man who can figure it out by themselves.

Without Gu Lichun opening his mouth, Lixia and Xiaoman took turns teaching Lidong.

"Lidong, remember, when someone asks you in the future, you just ask three questions. If someone asks you again, you can ask him, how much money does your family have? How much food do you have? What delicious food do you eat every day? He doesn't talk about you. Also ask, until the other party runs away."

Xiao Man said: "That's right, there are not many good people in the village, and they are all bad people. You have to be careful with them, and don't get your brother involved."

Xiaoman only started school in September this year. Although she started school late, her academic performance is very good. She plans to skip a grade next year.

This opportunity for her to go to school was won by Gu Lichun. According to Dajiang's patriarchal virtue, he is not going to let her go to school. Xiaoman wants to go to school, and he is also firmly opposed to it. Gu Lichun reprimanded him with one sentence: " I earned the money, and if I say let her do it, I will do it, and if you don’t accept it, hold it back.”

Tian Sanhong also persuaded earnestly, but there was nothing Gu Dajiang could do if he disagreed.

In this way, nine-year-old Xiaoman became a first-grade student. Although it was a bit late, rural children generally went to school late, and there were some older than her in the class.

Xiaoman obeyed Gu Lichun's words, and she and Lixia became Gu Lichun's two little followers, and Xiaoyu was a little jealous.

The four brothers and sisters returned home with a full load. In order to deceive others, they covered the bamboo poles with a thick layer of grass and wild vegetables.

Tian Sanhong couldn't help being startled seeing so many things.

Gu Lichun hurriedly explained his arrangement.

Tian Sanhong hesitated: "The pheasant and fish can be sold in the county, why should they be marinated? Isn't the fresh one better?"

Gu Lichun pondered for a moment, but still told his plan.

"Mother, it will be slack soon. In our family's situation, the food distribution must not be enough to eat. We can't borrow food from the brigade every year. I want to find a temporary job, but our family doesn't know anyone. After much deliberation, I can only be cheeky and beg my aunt. I can't go so far away empty-handed."

Tian Sanhong looked worried: "Go to your aunt's house, is it okay? After all, it was like that at the time."

Gu Lichun said: "It was my father who fell out with my aunt. My aunt is still very good to our mothers. My father is stupid and ignorant. I can't follow suit. I used to be young, and it was an adult's business. It’s fine if you can’t get in your mouth. Now that I’m older, I have to do some things.”

Tian Sanhong thought about the grievances between their family and Gu Hongyu. Indeed, before the two families fell out, Hongyu was very good to her and the children. She was working in a supply and marketing cooperative and subsidized them a lot.But who made Gu Dajiang a bottomless pit, he couldn't fill it no matter what, and he didn't know how to be grateful.Even if there was a falling out, when Lichun was sick, his grandma and uncle ignored him, and the second aunt paid for the doctor. For this, Tian Sanhong will be grateful to their family for the rest of his life.

Thinking of this, Tian Sanhong no longer hesitated: "Lichun, you are right, your father is messed up, we can't be like him. He cut him off, we should go away. I will marinate the chicken and fish for you. You can bring it with you. I’ll find a way to get you some other special products.”

Gu Lichun said with a smile: "I knew my mother would definitely support me. By the way, I would like to invite my mistress over for dinner, okay?"

Tian Sanhong was a little bit embarrassed: "I am willing, but your father... don't make trouble at that time."

Gu Lichun had planned for a long time, he said with a smile: "I have my own way of dealing with my father."

As soon as Tian Sanhong heard that he had a solution, she no longer had any worries, so she went into the kitchen to pack things.

Lidong and Xiaoyu went to light the fire, Xiaoman helped with chores, and Lixia wanted to go, but was stopped by Gu Lichun.

"Li Xia, mother wants to marinate chicken and fish, which uses a lot of salt. Go and buy a few catties of salt and a catty of tofu for stewing the fish. Also, buy a bottle of wine and a pack of cigarettes for dad, pick the cheapest one, Let him drink with the old man Wang in the next village, so as not to be an eyesore at home."

Li Xia rolled his eyes and said, "Brother, bottled wine is expensive, and it costs more than one yuan. Just give him a catty of loose wine, and it only costs [-] cents. The same goes for cigarettes. The loose tobacco leaves are only [-] cents a catty, and the boss packs a pack of them." , we can make a catty of wine, weigh a catty of tobacco leaves, and give them in batches."

Gu Lichun froze for a moment, then patted Lixia on the head: "You're so smart, I'm not as thoughtful as you are."

Li Xia giggled.

Gu Lichun gave Lixia 2 yuan, saying that the rest was his errand expenses.Li Xia happily ran away.

Gu Lichun went into the kitchen to help, but Tian Sanhong drove him out because there were too many people and he couldn't stand up.

He had to go to clean up and wash his clothes by the way.

Tian Sanhong took Xiaoman to kill chickens and fish, and clean up the river prawns.

Half an hour later, Li Xia came back sweating profusely.

He sent the tobacco and alcohol to Gu Lichun's room, and then brought the tofu and salt to the kitchen.

Tian Sanhong said: "It is enough to have fish and shrimp, why buy tofu again?"

Gu Lichun said: "Second Grandma is here today, and I will add another dish, stewed tofu in fish soup."

Gu Lichun returned to the house and began to pack liquor and tobacco leaves with Lixia.

Half a catty of baijiu is distributed first, which is today's.The remaining half a catty will be divided into two parts, and I will give it to him next time I have something to do.

There are many tobacco leaves, and Lixia recommends dividing them into ten portions, one or two each time.

After sharing the things, Gu Lichun went to negotiate with Gu Dajiang. Gu Dajiang was sleeping and was woken up with an unhappy face.

Gu Lichun didn't care whether he was happy or not, and said directly: "I want to invite Second Grandma to our house for dinner. It's not suitable for you to be at home."

Before he finished speaking, Gu Dajiang stared and shouted: "This is my home, I'm not at home, where are I going?"

Gu Lichun said: "You can go to the next village to meet your friends for a drink to reminisce about the old days. If you agree, I will share the food and ask my mother to make you an appetizer. In addition, I will buy you half a catty of wine. Take the two tobacco leaves with you. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a drink with friends, chat, and watch the moon?”

Gu Dajiang has no interest in admiring the moon, a broken moon can't eat or drink, so what's there to appreciate.But he is interested in tobacco and alcohol.

If he went to Old Man Wang with tobacco and alcohol, he would not let that guy die of joy.

Gu Lichun was also afraid that Gu Dajiang would return to his old business, so he threatened: "Let's say it first, I don't care if you drink and smoke, but if you dare to gamble, I will report you to the commune, and then I will let you parade in the streets to be criticized and fought."

Gu Dajiang's eyes were as wide as a bull's-eye, and he shouted roughly: "I am your father, if I parade in the street, will you be fine?"

Gu Lichun spread his hands together: "I reported meritorious service, and I drew a clear line with you in time. Not only will I not be implicated, but I will also be praised by my superiors."

Gu Dajiang's heart fluttered, obviously, he was frightened.

Gu Lichun didn't think it was enough, so he added fuel to the fire: "You can't gamble alone, your friends must be there too, and they'll catch a bunch of them. Once it gets out, I'll report it, so just wait and see who will be in the future." If you dare to talk to you, people in your circle will avoid you."

Gu Dajiang's back felt cold, thinking about it, this kind of thing is really possible.

Looking at Gu Dajiang's expression, Gu Lichun knew that he was bluffed, and left very satisfied.

At around three o'clock in the afternoon, Tian Sanhong started cooking dinner.

Gu Lichun asked Lixia and Xiaoyu to invite the second grandma to have dinner at home.

At four or five o'clock, Gu Lichun packed food, tobacco and alcohol for Gu Dajiang, and sent him out.

When it was getting dark, their supper was served.Stewed tofu in fish soup, fried beans, eggplant with mashed garlic, fried shrimp, scrambled eggs with tomato, the staple food is multigrain steamed buns, and the table is full.

The second grandma also brought fried vegetarian meatballs and a pack of snacks.

When she saw so many dishes, she couldn't help but feel distressed: "Sanhong, why are you cooking so much? It's not too late?"

Tian Sanhong smiled and said: "It's not a festival, it didn't cost much, the fish and shrimp were picked up by your eldest grandson, and the eggs were picked up by your second granddaughter."

The second grandma looked surprised: "Yo, the children are very lucky, our family is going to change their luck."

Everyone laughed together: "Yes, there must be a transfer."

Although Li Xia had already said that Gu Dajiang was not at home, Second Mistress still asked.

Gu Lichun said: "These days have been busy with the harvest, and my father has no time to meet his buddies. Today, with cigarettes and alcohol, I asked my mother to cook two appetizers and go to the next village. Mistress, don't worry about him. Eat and drink, and be happier than us."

Tian Sanhong also said: "Yes, leave him alone. Come, let's eat."

Once Gu Dajiang was not at home, the atmosphere became much more relaxed.

Everyone was talking and laughing, and Lixia Xiaoman and the others talked more.

Second Mistress has not been this lively for a long time since her daughter married far away and her wife passed away.

Seeing this scene, I couldn't help thinking of my own daughter again, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "I don't know how your aunt is? Ever since your uncle was transferred to the city, she hasn't come back for more than a year. My old bone, It's not convenient to see her."

Gu Lichun blurted out: "Mistress, if you want to go, I can accompany you."

The second grandma's eyes lit up suddenly, and then dimmed again. She shook her head: "It's too far away, and I still get motion sickness. When I go to the county from home, I can vomit like a dick. If I go to the city, what will I have to vomit like?" ? It would be great if your second master was here."

Gu Lichun strikes while the iron is hot: "Mistress, it's slack season right now, and I'm so old, why don't I go by myself, one is to bring some special products to my aunt and see them; second, I want to see if the city is hiring temporary workers , make some money for the new year."

Second Mistress looked at Gu Lichun and was a little uncertain, "Can you do it? So far away, you are young and have never traveled far."

Gu Lichun replied firmly: "I can do it. I am so old and can read. As the saying goes, there is a road under the nose. If I can't find the way, I will ask others."

Second Mistress was still a little worried after all, but she didn't say anything to death.