I am in the courtyard, animals are just vegetables!

"Brother, you're back. Where did you put the firecrackers? I'm almost out of mine." said Cao Jiajia.

"You and Yu Shui are great. The five strings of 100-shot firecrackers are almost finished. How many more do you want to set off? I'll get them for you," said Cao Dongfang.

"Give me another 500, plus peanuts, melon seeds and candy," said Cao Jiajia.

"You can eat with the kids. Wait a moment." Cao Dongfang said.

"Cao Dongfang went home to get the firecrackers and things Cao Jiajia wanted. When he returned to the gate of the compound, He Yushui was still playing with Cao Jiajia and a few other kids.

The children are also divided into gangs and factions according to age, basically based on age. Around three years old is one age group, and older children don’t play with younger children.

Cao Jiajia started by distributing firecrackers and peanuts, and soon the older children also came over.

express--

You can play together, play with younger children, and in the end you will happily get peanuts, candies, firecrackers, etc. Big and small children can play together.

Cao Dongfang did not play with them, but continued to walk around, visiting Nanluoguxiang during the Chinese New Year.

Until 10 o'clock.

Cao Dongfang goes home to rest!

Happy New Year tomorrow!

.......

"Dongfang, everything will be fine in May and September. We will go to the plateau and the desert twice each. What are your plans for the rest?" asked Mr. Wei.

"I will go to pick up the goods in late February, and I will go to Eagle Sauce in April. As for Hong Kong City, I will not move there this year.

The emperor of the foot basin has not been chosen yet, it's too slow." Cao Dongfang said.

"I understand. Just arrange the time. We still need some medicines. Bring them back if you have any. Replace the medicines at the Desert Research Institute. They can't be expired.

Are you not going to Hong Kong because you are worried about being investigated?

It’s not easy to choose the emperor of the foot basin. The close relatives are afraid. If you choose another one, it might be the peasants in that area. They are afraid! "Old Wei said disdainfully.

“Our country’s national strength is not enough, so we should keep a low profile and not leave any clues to any country.

I will take care of the medicine. Hasn't the national pharmaceutical factory produced the finished product yet?" Cao Dongfang asked.

“There are only a few types of products, and they cannot be put on the market immediately for clinical trials.

Dongfang, is there no way to get food? Isn't smuggling possible? "Old Wei asked.

The number is too large. It can be less than 500,000 tons, but there is nothing we can do about the large amount of stuff.

The smugglers have several ships, carrying 200,000 to 300,000 tons each time, transporting food... The main reason is that the distance is too far, whether it is from Niu Niu or Yingjiang...

"I understand. It's not easy to deal with a drop in the bucket." Old Wei nodded.

“There are two ways we can try. One is for the country to buy from South America and Southeast Asian countries. These countries are big agricultural countries and their attitude towards my country is unknown.

The second way is to buy from some merchants in the port city, and everything will be easy once you arrive in the port city.

The transportation volume of the ship is large, and you can also find cargo ships to transport to the port city through formal channels. "Cao Dongfang said.

"Hong Kong merchants, is that okay?" Mr. Wei couldn't believe them.

“Yes, they will not only deliver food, but they can also buy everything we need in the future.

People from Hong Kong are considered to be very powerful in the West, and they like buying things more than people in our country.

If they dare to have second thoughts, they will be killed. The honor given to them by the country is enough, but unfortunately it is not as good as Niu Niu, the local people of Yingjiang. "Cao Dongfang said.

"This is an idea. Do you have any candidate?" asked Mr. Wei.

"I only know Lou Bancheng. He can do it, but it would be better if more people go in in batches.

Don't put all your eggs in one basket. There are also people in Hong Kong who are willing to help us. "Cao Dongfang said.

"This matter can be discussed. The country has sent people before, but unfortunately they were not successful." said Mr. Wei.

“They are not capitalists before the founding of the People’s Republic of China, but people of the country. If they go there, they will definitely be monitored.

They are far inferior to the patriotic capitalists of the past. They are professionals in doing business.

and--

These people were famous in the past. Once checked, it was found that they were not from the country but wealthy capitalists.

Others will also feel relieved, as everyone has their own expertise," Cao Dongfang said.

"What should we do if these people don't obey?" said Mr. Wei.

“There are two ways. One is to manage it loosely and not use any non-important equipment.

Let them be treated like normal businessmen, and even in terms of finance, the country will provide support, strong support!

The second option is to kill. If the evidence is conclusive, then kill him without leaving any trace.

See how many people dare to betray. It is best for the country not to control them all the time. Their autonomy must be greater when there is no mission.

Don't send any surveillance personnel. Don't employ people you doubt, and don't doubt people you employ. "Cao Dongfang said.

“We can give it a try. If it fails, it won’t have much impact on us.

If it succeeds, it will be of great significance. At that time, the port city was not moved, and there was also the idea of ​​leaving a way out. "Old Wei said.

“There are a few local people in Hong Kong who can be used, but it’s best not to use them unless it’s a major event.

The country should not let these people suffer losses. A huge sum of money to buy horse bones is always useful. "Cao Dongfang said.

"You can give it a try. The country doesn't have enough food this year, and this disaster is not small!" said Mr. Wei.

"Let's try internationally. If that doesn't work, I'll go to the country of transvestites and monkeys to get some food, and go to India to get some beef.

They are close, so they can be shipped abroad once they are in China." Cao Dongfang said.

trouble!

No more talking! Let’s go eat!

.......

"You haven't finished cooking yet, this speed is too..." said Mr. Wei.

"We are waiting for Dongfang to come and cook. They talk for such a long time. They just wait for dinner every day." Aunt Wei said.

“Won’t you have something to do later? You won’t be able to eat again.” said Mr. Wei.

"I'll go cook, it'll be ready in a minute!" said Cao Dongfang.

"The fish cooked by Dongfang has no bones and tastes better than ours. It's just one fish. You have eaten all the fish at home. You can heat up the others." Aunt Wei said.

"Heat up the food and serve. Don't keep Mr. Wei waiting. I'll go cook the fish. It'll only take a few minutes." Cao Dongfang said and went to cook the fish.

"Dongfang, the fish you cook is still delicious, better than your Aunt Wei's!" Old Wei said while eating.

"The fish I cooked is not tasty, and you eat the most." Aunt Wei said contemptuously.

Mr. Wei: “….”

Cao Dongfang: “….”

Cao's mother: "......."

Cao Jiajia: “….”

Damn it, the higher my position as an official, the less human rights I have. I can’t even say a word in response. I won’t talk to you anymore. Eat more fish.

Mr. Wei finished his meal quickly, no...he finished his fish and went out to pay New Year's greetings.

The three members of the Cao family left after dinner and walked home to digest their food.

It was less than 7:30 when we walked back to the courtyard. There were many children playing together again. He Yushui was there too. Cao Jiajia had to go back to get firecrackers and food so that they could play together.

In order to have someone to play with, Cao Jiajia took great pains and even took out some later dried fruits such as figs for everyone to share.

The more people there are, the more lively it is and the more fun we have to play.

......

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, some people came to pay New Year's greetings again, including Uncle Xie and his two companions, as well as two soldiers, who were all from the same unit.

Knowing that Cao Dashan was in trouble, I went to visit his home when I came to Sijiucheng.

The five people did not eat, so Cao Dongfang, Uncle Xie and others agreed to have mutton hotpot at Donglaishun at noon on the fifth day of the New Year.

After seeing Uncle Xie off and his four companions, it was only three o'clock in the afternoon when I returned home.

Cao Jiajia said, "Brother, can we have shabu-shabu tonight? We haven't had it for a week."

"You can have mutton hotpot. I'll get a pound of tofu later." Cao Dongfang said.

"What should we do with yesterday's leftovers?" asked Cao's mother.

"Share it. I have some mutton soup and cold dishes. You decide who you want to give the rest to.

The retired soldier at your gate is also fine. The frozen food will be fine for a few days," Cao Dongfang said.

"It can be divided into three parts, aren't you planning to give some to Yan Bugui?" asked Cao's mother.

"No need to send him for now. Yan Bugui is too stingy. It's useless to send him. He can't be saved. Just wait to die!

"Ha ha ha ha!"

"You talk nonsense every day!"

......

Cao Dongfang began to distribute the leftovers from New Year’s Eve, mainly mutton soup, as the fish was eaten by He Yushui on the first day of the new year.

Cao Dongfang told He Yushui that if he eats all the fish on the first day of the new year, he will have money for the rest of the year.

As for other dishes, there are no sweet and sour pork ribs and fried chicken. Kids all like to eat sweet and sour food and fried chicken, so I have to make some fried chicken in a few days.

After Hou Kui ate fried chicken once, he kept saying how delicious fried chicken was and how much he wanted to eat it, just like before.

Cao Dongfang packed a portion of mutton soup and some leftovers in a plastic bag and would give them to Grandpa Li later without having to wait until the fourth day of the New Year.

We then went to the steel mill and gave him five kilograms of mutton slices to eat as hot pot. It is quite comfortable to eat mutton in winter.

Cao Dongfang also missed barbecue. A few bottles of beer, a few skewers of barbecue, grilled kidneys, and some grilled fish would not be a bad life.

Eat it in a few days!