There is Room for Rebirth in the 1950’s

Zhou Jiao's heart was very heavy. It was almost dark, and Zhang Guoqing hadn't been seen yet. She secretly blamed herself for having too little dry food. I don't know if there is any medicine left.

If she stayed another night, she planned to ask Zhao Dashan to bring the militiamen up the mountain. Although she knew that Zhang Guoqing was good at hunting, she was afraid that others would slow her down.

As soon as Zhang Guoqing entered the yard, he called his mother. Seeing Mother Zhang, he smiled and winked.

Zhang's mother came over knowingly, first took the two sons to look carefully, and learned that except for a few traumas in other villages, all of them came back intact.

She was so happy that she hurried back to the kitchen with her two daughters-in-law to add more dishes. As for why add vegetables? Her old son winked at her and squeezed her palm.

Zhang Guoqing dragged his eldest brother into the outer living room together. Seeing Zhou Jiao at the door, he hurriedly looked behind him and gestured with his fingers. The three immediately went in and closed the door.

Zhou Jiao looked at the two of them and asked them curiously, What? Have you picked ginseng? Or found a treasure?

The two Zhang Guoqing brothers covered their mouths and laughed muffled. Before they had time to put down the basket they were carrying, the two took out a bunch of things from their chests. No way, no one dares to put it in the basket. In particular, Zhang Guoqing's basket was scrapped and there was no dry food left. Who made Zhou Jiao prepare richly. Fortunately, it's winter, so be careful that others won't see it.

Zhou Jiao looked at the two bundles of tree leaves. After stretching out his hand to untie it, he immediately understood that the two of them had gone deep into the mountains.

I don't need to say that these two big ginsengs are hundreds of years old. The smaller one is fifty years old, and the other one is more than thirty years old. This purple ganoderma is relatively rare. I'm afraid I can't estimate the age of this one, at least fifty years old. The value is higher than this red ganoderma, and the age of the red ganoderma is about the same, not more than sixty years. Don’t sell the remaining ganoderma, drink the wine yourself. If you sell it, ginseng is more expensive than ganoderma. Aunt Ye take a look.

Zhang Guoqing packed the ones picked by the boss and handed them to him, asking him to hide them first. Let Zhou Jiao put the rest of her own in the house, and keep it for a while. Zhou Jiao nodded, took it back to the room and put it into the space.

Brother, you've sold all of yours. Even if you need it in the future, I still have this. My parents still have half of the 100-year-old ginseng. It's useless to keep it. You can discuss it with your sister-in-law. If you want to sell it, let's go to the county to find someone to take a look at it. How much is it worth? If the price is right, sell it, if it’s not suitable, go to the provincial capital to sell it in these two days.”

Zhang Guofu shook his head, There's no need to discuss it with her. When Dad comes back, show him and we'll go to the county seat.

After the two discussed it, Zhang Guofu went back to his room first.

Zhang Guoqing quickly took the clothes that Zhou Jiao handed him. Run to take a shower. I've been feeling so bad for the past two days. Running mountains and hunting prey is full of sweat. The first day was fine, he was able to take off his coat. Early the next morning, I made an excuse to search for territory. Fortunately, the distance was not far away, so he took his two elder brothers to Yixiantian. Finally found it and ran back in a hurry. With things on their bodies, neither of the two brothers dared to take off their coats. If Uncle Zhang didn't come back today, he would find an excuse to run home.

Zhang Guoqing was happy just thinking about it while taking a bath. It's a guilty conscience to be a thief.

Taking advantage of no one, Zhou Jiao closed the door of the back room. When she took out the purple ganoderma, she really hadn't seen the freshly picked one. Thinking about the two brothers holding this thing in their arms, they were afraid that others would find out and crush it. That picture must have been comical. Check that the time is about the same, and put it back into the space. He carried the child back to the outer room and waited for him to come back.

Jiaojiao, wait a few days and I'll take you up the mountain. I don't know many medicinal materials, which look no different from grass. Don't buy meat, it's a waste. I'll ask you to collect it. I don't think it will take long. Let us use it for several years. I am still the main force in hunting this time. I have hunted a lot, and I guess I will get a lot of points. I want bear paws, Xiong Blind, and I will save this for you to eat. I don’t ask for anything else. Wait for us Go up the hill and fight.

Okay, just watch. Don't change the subject now. Didn't you form a team with someone else? How did you get out? Don't tell me these medicinal materials are not from the mountains.

Zhang Guoqing picked her up and sat on his lap, laughing, It's not a deep mountain. If it's dangerous, will I take my elder brother there? Don't worry, I promise you that your safety comes first, and you will definitely do it. This morning, I saw many people I was too tired, so I told the old hunter to take my elder brother to see the front first. Let them come up later. Our two brothers ran fast as soon as we left. I am very familiar with the main road. If there is danger, I will not go. up.

I have been looking for an opportunity to go up to see if it is Ganoderma lucidum. Didn't I climb the tree in the past? I think there seems to be medicinal herbs under the hillside. If I have a chance, I will take my elder brother to have a look. The two rummaged for a while, and the eldest brother found ginseng. We picked them and hid them in our chests and ran to the front to wait for them. To avoid suspicion, I also shot a wild boar. Do you know how to eat that purple ganoderma? Do you want me to inquire?

Zhou Jiao shook her head, No need. I'll take care of it. Put it away for now. Don't worry about eating it now. It will be safe to eat later. Let's cook porridge as a family. This thing will be effective for a long time. Take the adult ginseng to Grandpa Wang and let him Help soak the wine, he should have a secret method. The longer the wine is, the better.

Okay, last time he said that there will be a hundred years of ginseng not to be sold in the future, and help me soak the wine. I will find him when I return to the county. Your almighty space can't store wine. Haha, if you put it in, it will still be exactly the same when you take it out. Really Had fun.

Zhou Jiao heard footsteps and hurriedly got off his lap.

After a while, Mother Zhang came in with confinement meals for Zhou Jiao to eat first. He dragged Zhang Guoqing inside and was overjoyed when he learned that the two brothers had such a big harvest. I told you not to make a fuss. After repeated instructions, he urged the two brothers Zhang Guoqing to go over and bring back the wild things.

Zhang Guoqing went out of the room and walked out of the yard with his elder brother. If there is no accident, it should be at the drying yard. The two murmured all the way, laughing from time to time. After the villagers passing by said hello, they couldn't help but look back. I repeatedly lamented how good the relationship between the Zhang family brothers is.

In the drying yard, Father Zhang repeatedly rejected the old captain's kindness. Since everyone went up the mountain together, it didn't make sense that Xiao Wu of his family could share an extra share. For this little thing, their young couple is not willing to make people jealous and waste favors in vain.

The old captain and accountant Zhang looked at each other, knowing each other in their hearts. Even if Zhang Guoqing decides on his own, he will refuse. After thinking about it, wait until all the men are clean, cut apart the bones, clean the meat, and then use a scale to weigh the total. Except for the rewards for those who participated in the hunting, the rest are all based on the head.

As soon as accountant Zhang saw Zhang Guoqing coming, he quickly waved, called to him, and explained the situation to him, but he refused. Suddenly he laughed.

The whole village was busy burying pots and starting fires in the drying yard, and the women's director directed the women in the village to stew bones and stew meat. The meat has not been divided here, and the aroma has already diffused, attracting children of all sizes in the village to wander around several stoves happily.

As it was getting late, the men lit bonfires in several corners. The fiery heat dispelled the cold air, and every nearby household moved out tables and stools. Those who went back with the meat they got were carrying the rice bowls of the family members, and followed closely to help. Uncle Captain had asked someone to prepare drinks.

Zhang Guoqing carried the bamboo basket and walked home quickly. Once he put it away in the kitchen, he didn't have time to say a few words. He went all the way back to the bedroom to see Zhou Jiao feeding his son. It suddenly occurred to her that if she went out, there was really no one to take care of her son.

What's the matter? In a hurry?

Oh...it's a pity. I wanted to take you to see the bonfire party in the village. I remembered it when I saw my son. No one took care of him. Mother and the others are ready to go. Now the whole village is homeless. It’s very lively. The whole village is full of joy. It’s been two years since such excitement. In the surrounding villages, only our Zhangjia Village will celebrate with the whole village. Maybe this is the last hunting party.”

Zhou Jiao smiled and pushed him, You go. I don't like too noisy. Just accompany my son. Tell me the same thing when you come back.

Zhang Guoqing shook his head and didn't talk about this topic again. No matter where you are, if you don't have her by your side, no matter how lively it is, you won't feel happy. Taking off his shoes and leaning on the kang, Zhang Guoqing smiled all over his face as he watched her feed her son and sing a little song in her arms. Listen to the ditty and sing along loudly.

It made Zhou Jiao laugh out loud. When he got excited, he ran to the kang with his son in his arms, and the two of them took turns singing no matter what the song was. The singing and laughter made Zhang's mother, who came in to take care of her grandson, surprised and laughed.

Get up quickly, Xiao Wu takes Jiaojiao over there. Uncle Captain asked you two to join in the fun. Leave it to me safely. Mom just came over after eating. Hurry up.

Zhang Guoqing looked at Zhou Jiao, and immediately pulled her up, Put on that sheepskin jacket of yours. Let's go and have a look and then come back to be with your mother. You won't be able to take it if you stay for a long time.

Mother Zhang shook her head and laughed when she saw the young couple running out fully dressed.

Walking on the dirt road, Zhang Guoqing hugged Zhou Jiao and slowly slowed down. The drying field in the distance was very lively, and the sound could be heard from afar. As we got closer, we saw two villagers playing errenzhuan on the mound where the old team leader usually stood at the front of the drying yard. I also saw someone holding an erhu audition, which was as lively as the Chinese New Year.

Zhang Guoqing came up with an idea with Zhou Jiao in a prank. Watching Zhou Jiao take out two bundles of firecrackers from her coat, took her hand, and led her to run behind the mound of soil in the drying yard, lit the firecrackers and dragged her away.

Suddenly crackling, crackling sound, one after another, resounding through the sky, it is deafening. Everyone is still wondering where the sound of firecrackers came from? The children all ran to the back of the mound, hoping to pick up the unexploded ones to play with.

Zhang Guoqing took another bundle of firecrackers from Zhou Jiao, took her by the hand and walked to Captain Uncle's table.

The nearby table saw their young couple coming, and there was something they didn't understand. Looking at the firecrackers in Zhang Guoqing's hands, everyone laughed.

Zhang Guoqing put the firecrackers on the table, looked at the elders at the table, and smiled embarrassedly, It looks very lively. Let's add some joy. We will fight again later.

The old captain stood up and pulled them, insisting that they sit down.

Seeing that Huang Cuilan and the others were already waving, Zhou Jiao said quickly, Third Grandfather, this junior is not for him to sit in. Ask Xiao Wu to pour wine for you elders, and don't let him sit. Drink slowly. I'll Run to my sister-in-law.

The old captain watched her finish speaking, ran away like a rabbit, and laughed loudly, Xiao Wu, listen to your little wife and pour wine for us old guys.

Zhou Jiao ran to sit down next to Huang Cuilan, joking with a large table of women, always cheerful. After a while, I became one with everyone.

Listening to the jokes told by everyone, watching the performance on the opposite mound. Zhou Jiao thinks that she will remember these lovely villagers in her life. Life has given them hardships, but they are simple and honest. They have always believed in a better tomorrow with blood and sweat, and they are full of hope for life.