Rebirth: Don't Be the Best

Zhang Shu took an orange from the basket, peeled it and stuffed a piece into Li Mujin's mouth, "Is it sweet?"

"Sweet!" Li Mujin chewed, then rolled her eyes with a smile, took the orange in Zhang Shu's hand, and stuffed Zhang Shu with a piece.

The citrus is sweet and delicious, without any sour taste. In this cold and dry winter, eating such an tangerine feels like a clear spring flowing into my heart.

Yu Xiaoliu cooks pig food in the kitchen, and since he can get his feet off the ground, he has taken over the job of feeding the pigs.Zhang Shu and the others are so kind to him. Every night, they boil ginger juice and let him rub the affected area. Not long ago, they bought a catty of mutton and stewed radishes. can eat?

Zhang Shu saw that he was holding the bucket of pig food wobbly, so he stepped forward to take the bucket, and then brought it to the side of the pigsty.These pigs are not black, but they look quite fat, and they are more than a little fatter than when they first came.

Yu Xiaoliu followed, deftly using a large iron spoon to push away Piggy who was waiting to eat by the edge of the trough, and then picked up a bucket and poured it down.

Three or four pigs put their heads down immediately, and started to eat gruntingly.Yu Xiaoliu did the same, and poured another bucket into the pig trough on the other side.

Only one little pig couldn't squeeze in, and was humming anxiously beside it.Li Mujin brought two oranges, handed one to Yu Xiaoliu, and shared the other with Zhang Shu.

While peeling the skin, he said, "Why is it so stupid, it can't snatch it every time."

"Small, I can't grab others. This orange is so sweet!" Yu Xiaoliu held a piece of orange in his mouth, feeling its sweetness carefully.

Li Muzhen threw the orange peel in front of the little pig, and saw it eating happily, "It's so good to feed, I can eat anything!"

Zhang Shu laughed suddenly, and scratched his nose with his hand, "Yes, I can eat anything."

Li Muzhen reacted for a while, and then said, "Good job Zhang Shu! You actually said that I look like a pig!!" Zhang Shu dodged before he could react, and Li Muzhen chased him to beat him.

Yu Xiaoliu laughed loudly while eating the orange, why didn't he realize that the two couples were so funny?

Grandma Zhang walked in from the outside, "What are you doing? A Shu, did you bully Mu Jin?"

"No, we were just kidding around." Li Mujin chased Zhang Shu while he was in a daze and twisted his arm, then talked to Grandma Zhang with a sweet smile.

Zhang Shu also quickly said, "We're just kidding around. Grandma, where did you go just now?"

"Go and buy some bran. There are so many piglets in the house. How can there be nothing to eat? If it is spring, there are wild vegetables all over the mountains and plains, and you can get them with a little effort. Pigs love to eat." Grandma Zhang looked at the food. Zhu Wazi is worried, if he doesn’t eat well, he will worry if he eats too much.

"Grandma, don't worry, there are so many autumn potato dregs in the house, and there is something to eat." They dried the autumn potato dregs and put them away. When the pigs wanted to eat, they poured some out and boiled them. They piled up half the room. , How can it not be enough to eat.

Grandma Zhang is still troubled. This old pig is fed three times a day and has to be cooked in two pots each time.Not only things are consumed quickly, but even firewood is consumed quickly.It's really hard to get something done.

Firewood was indeed a problem. Zhang Shu saw that there were not many firewood piled up in the firewood house bought a few days ago, so after dinner, he called two people to go up the mountain with him to cut firewood, and it was also calculated according to wages.

Bundles of firewood were sent into the woodshed by bullock carts, and soon the woodshed was full, and the rest could not be put in, so they were piled together under the corner of the backyard, neatly arranged in piles.

I got so much in one afternoon, because this kind of firewood is thatch, and it only needs to be pulled on the ground with a knife twice to form a small bundle.It is easy to ignite, the fire is strong, but it also burns quickly, and it needs to be watched.Zhang Shu decided to buy some more firewood, as long as he put a few sticks into the stove, he could go away and do other things, as long as he came to see it from time to time.

This kind of firewood needs to be split open and dried in the sun, which is troublesome, but the price of Zhangshu is better, so some men in the village are willing to go to the mountain to cut trees and come back to make firewood.

In the evening, when people in the village chatted about the sky, they all said that Zhang Shu's family had turned over now, how could ordinary people buy firewood for burning?Definitely made a lot of money.

Some people also said that it is not so, the autumn potato noodles made by his family have been dried so much, and they are transported to the county town to sell all day long, can they not make money?They would not dare to go to the county seat when they were idle, but who knew that the dull Zhang Shu actually went to the county seat to start a business.

Even if these people didn't work at Zhang Shu's house, they did go to Zhang Shu's house to see them, and they were very careful when they looked at them. Maybe everyone had the same thoughts in their hearts, but no one said anything.

But after closing the door, I carefully tried it at home. The autumn potato noodles were made, but they couldn't be made into vermicelli.

They are also embarrassed to ask, after all, this is considered to have learned other people's crafts secretly, and they can do it as they please, and it is not good to ask.

In fact, those who worked at Zhang Shu's house also tried to do it themselves, and the results were similar to those who stole it, and they were all sparse.So everyone thought that Zhang Shu must have a secret recipe, no wonder he opened the door for everyone to see, and he couldn't learn it even if he co-authored it.

He Yue heard about this matter in the village, but he thought that Zhang Shu once said that he would let the villagers do it together, so he would definitely teach everyone, and he didn't say it now. It should be the wrong time.

He and Laiwang admired Zhang Shu very much. The business that can earn so much money in a day will be given to the father-in-law. They are here to help, unlike the villagers who can only rely on guessing.In their hearts, Zhang Shu is a man of one mind.

Zhang Shu really felt that the timing was wrong, why?For one thing, his current dry vermicelli business has not yet been launched, and he dare not easily bring everyone together to make money until the buyer is found.

Secondly, all the autumn potatoes in the surrounding villages were harvested by his family. Now if the villagers want to make them, they only have one or two catties. After they learn it, they will inevitably reveal it to their relatives and friends. In this way, they can make spring potatoes next spring. When it comes to vermicelli, I don’t know how many people will come out.

It's not that he doesn't allow others to learn it, but that everyone naturally doesn't pay much attention to it when they don't make money. If you learn something without spending money, you will be generous. Who will sell them to in their village?

He must ensure that his own village gets rich first before spreading it to other villages.Through that corvée, he understood a truth, if there are no capable people in the village, they will be bullied wherever they go.The promised embankment has turned into dredging, isn't it just because there are no people in their village who can talk?

Zhang Shu plans to talk about it when the spring plowing is done next year, and he will teach everyone how to do it when the spring potatoes are dug up.He also knew that almost everyone in the village knew everything, but no one would know the most critical step if he didn't say it.

Right now, the most important thing is the Chinese New Year.

During the Laba Festival a few days ago, their family was still making dried vermicelli, and a good festival was so busy.If you have made money this year, don’t spend the New Year well. After all, farmers will be able to relax and relax during the New Year.

The basket of things brought back by Zhang Shu yesterday, Grandma Zhang put them together and sorted them out, and sent some citrus to the people who made good friends. It’s rare for everyone to try it together.Of course, there is no less for the father-in-law, that is, two extra apples are added to the Zhangshu of Laiwang's family.You must not treat people equally, if you give the same things to good and bad, then who will treat you well?

December [-] was the last boat stop on the river, and Zhang Shu brought his family to the county town.He originally called Yu Xiaoliu too, but Yu Xiaoliu said he wanted to feed the pigs and didn't follow, so they had to forget it.

There were a lot of people on the river who heard the news, most of them were wearing cotton clothes, and they were from well-to-do families.

Grandma Zhang was a little shy, she lowered her head and pulled her clothes from time to time, for fear that something inappropriate would make the city people laugh at her.Grandma Zhang couldn't get rid of the natural inferiority complex of the peasants in the city.

Grandpa Zhang, who is usually taciturn, stands up straight and looks very confident at first glance, but in fact, his walking posture with the same hands and feet betrays him.

Zhang Shu looked a little sad. Although their family has always been considered a good family in the village, their grandparents are still very uncomfortable when facing these so-called city people.

He must earn more money, no matter where he goes, people can have confidence.

Grandpa Zhang and Grandma Zhang were already like this when they were walking outside. After hearing the hawkers asking for prices, they became even more flustered. Things cost tens of pennies a catty at every turn. Do they really want to buy them?

Li Muqin and Zhang Shu bought it once, and the money was more generous, not to mention that he knows Zhang Shu's ability, no matter how much he spends, he can earn it back, so what are you afraid of!

So Li Mujin gave the two elders a "death order", and while Zhang Shu was going to park the ox cart, he said to Grandma Zhang, "Ah Shu said today that he would buy enough silver for two taels before going back. He is very stubborn. We must do it. You also know that we young people spend money without counting, and we don’t know what to pick when we pick things. When we buy things, you will give us your attention. You will buy them anyway, so don’t spend money and pay them back. Happy."

So when Zhang Shu came back, he found that Grandma Zhang looked at him with a sense of why you are so ignorant. Grandpa chased after him.

Spending money is a woman's nature. Since it must be spent, it is natural to do whatever is cost-effective. Grandma Zhang changed her shrinking attitude and charged in front of every favorite stall, killing all directions.

Although she is old-eyed but sharp, she picks the best things, and she is merciless when it comes to asking prices. She killed the first few stall owners and almost shed tears.

Spending money is addictive. Gradually, Grandma Zhang also realized the fun of spending money. When she encountered something she wanted to buy, she bought it directly. She even bought a catty of good shredded tobacco and a hookah for Grandpa Zhang. A man as unsmiling as Grandpa laughed until his teeth were showing.

In the end, she not only achieved the expected goal, but also exceeded the task.

Zhang Shu followed behind to carry things, and he was completely confused. What happened when he went to deliver the cow?Is this still his milk?He thought about persuading his grandma to spend money, but he didn't say a word.

He looked at Li Muzhen, who only secretly covered her mouth and smiled, her eyes were curved, she looked very cute.Zhang Shu looked at him in a daze, not knowing at all that he was taking the blame for him.

After buying things, a few people went to Li Mujin's father's stall, and it was the last day of their home.Tomorrow there will be no big boats on the river, and people will basically be astigmatized.Most importantly, the dry vermicelli is also sold out.

As soon as Li Mujin saw his father, he went up to him. These days, his father rented a room in the county to sell hot and sour vermicelli, and he didn't have time to come to the county, so it's been a long time since he saw him.

Seeing him like this, Zhang Shu went up and replaced Li's father, so that his little Jin'er could relieve his lovesickness.

Grandpa Zhang and Grandma Zhang sat there chatting with Father Li, asking about the latest business and so on.

Li Yan saw that his younger brother was so big and still clinging to his father and acting like a baby, so he flicked his forehead when he couldn't see it. Li Mujin immediately covered his forehead and looked at Li's father aggrievedly, so Li Yan was easily taken by Li's father Picked up the broom and twitched.

Li Mujin secretly grimaced behind his back, he could never fight his brother head-on, and it was enough to sacrifice his "big killer" Abba.

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Starting from the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, everyone will start to get busy for the New Year.

Sacrificing to the Kitchen God, sweeping the house and grinding tofu is a happy job every day.

This is Zhang Shu and Li Mujin's first year together, and they get close no matter what they do.Grandma Zhang just smiled and didn't point it out when she saw it, and she was already thinking about the big fat baby who hadn't seen a shadow yet.

Yu Xiaoliu went to his elder brother's house for a meal on the 29th day. He ate the reunion dinner ahead of time. After the meal, he went back to Zhang Shu's house.

Thirty Early in the morning, Grandma Zhang and Li Mujin tied up an apron and worked at the stove.The whole yard is filled with the smell of meat, and all kinds of ingredients are mouth-watering after passing through their hands.

Zhang Shu carried a basket and followed Grandpa Zhang to the ancestral hall to pay respects to the ancestors. On one side was a small pot of wine, a piece of bacon, a piece of cured fish, a roast chicken and some pastries, and on the other side were some incense sticks. Gold foil paper money, if you make money this year, your ancestors should also get some money.Yu Xiaoliu followed, but went to find his father when he arrived at the ancestral hall.

Zhang Shu met Zhang An at the gate of the ancestral hall. He also carried a basket and was talking to others.Grandpa Zhang also saw him, sighed and walked over, "Second."

"Father, Ashu, you are here." Zhang An smiled, as if seeing them was such a happy thing, but he would rather go around Zhang's yard than go in to call his parents.

Zhang Shu knew that he was used to putting on airs, so he also greeted with a smile, "Second Uncle, is Ah Huai and A Yang here?"

"They helped your second aunt at home. Since she was ill last time, she hasn't been well and the road is far away, so I let them stay at home." Zhang An sighed, but his voice was surprisingly loud, and he emphasized Sick and far away.

Sure enough, some villagers whispered about it, nothing more than saying that the two elders are cruel, the nephew is ungrateful, and he will become a white-eyed wolf when he grows up.

People who say this kind of thing are people who are far away, don't know anything, and think they are self-righteous people who draw conclusions based on just a few words.And most of these people have no skills.

Zhang Shu just stared at them for a while, and they hurried in with their baskets.

Seeing that there was no one outside, Zhang An restrained the smile on his face, ignored them and went straight in.

Zhang Shu called Grandpa Zhang who was a little sad, and the two walked in together.

There is a large patio in the middle of the ancestral hall, and everyone walked into the hall in an orderly manner from both sides.There are more than 100 tablets at the front, incense candles are lit on the desk, and tributes are placed, which looks a bit scary.

There are four rows of wide stools in the middle, which are used by everyone to place baskets.Zhang Shu found a corner and was about to put it up when he was stopped by the village chief.

The village head pointed to the middle position in the first row, "Here Zhang Shu, your tribute is the best this year, so let the ancestors taste your tribute first. If you eat well, it will be a good time to bring blessings in the coming year." Let's all share the light of your family."

Some men laughed, while others pursed their lips, looking a little disdainful.

Zhang An didn't look carefully at the things he picked out of his basket just now, but this time when the village head said this, he looked at them carefully for a while, and was secretly startled, no wonder the village head asked him to put them forward, such tributes are in the market. The village is definitely the first one!