There are also pigs on the farm. When he comes to shovel the pig manure, it is impossible to let the pigs out, so Ying Huada has to shovel the pig manure while avoiding the pigs to prevent them from touching him.

I noticed it at the beginning, but as time went by, I would sometimes not notice it. I was pushed by a pig, and I wanted to leave a little bit, but in a panic, I stepped on the ice stubble, my waist softened, and I fell directly.

He fell to the ground, and if he hadn't been supported by his arms, he would have had close contact with pig manure.

But even so, his hands still touched pig manure and he got pig manure on his body. The angry voice of the administrator next to him sounded, "Ying Huada, what are you doing? Don't be lazy, come here and reform yourself."

Maybe you will be able to go out one day, but look at your behavior these days, what is it like? There will be no food for you tonight, as a punishment for you."

Life was already miserable enough, but now he was told that he had no food to eat. All of Ying Huada's grievances suddenly came flooding back. His parents used to be scholars, and his grandfather was still a university professor.

Why do these ignorant bosses instruct him like this? Why don't they give him food now? Why? He stood up and looked at the administrator, "I'm right, why don't you give him food?"

"You still dare to talk back. Do you know why you are here? Your coming here proves that you are a guilty person. You do not accept the country's education and reform. Are you dissatisfied with the country now?"

The administrator also looked at him sharply. He had been an administrator here for so many years. He was uneducated, but there were many educated people like me who were tamed under him.

Now in the past few years, those scholars have understood what it means that time has changed and the world has changed, and they no longer confront him head-on. Today, such a number one person happened to be here, and he can just use his fists.

"I haven't committed a crime. Stealing books is not stealing."

"You dare to talk back? I will tell you today what the crime of stealing books is." After saying this, the administrator entered the pig pen and pulled Ying Huada out.

Most of the people watching were educated people who were sent here to do labor camps. Originally, some of them couldn't bear to see Ying Huada being sent here for stealing books at such a young age. They usually had a mouthful

The hot meal is also kept close to him, because he does not want the country's younger generation to be educated and able to rise.

But he actually said such words. I'm afraid he is just like Kong Yiji, a pretentious person. Although reading is good, if he distorts the truth in the book, it is better not to read it.

Although Ying Huada was sent to be rehabilitated, Little Butterfly has always been paying attention to his situation. Naturally, he knows that he has been punished. Taomi can only sigh, no matter when or where, the best and weirdest things are always there.

Short.

Just like the environment she is in now.

The twelfth lunar month is about to celebrate the New Year. Lingxi Village raised a few pigs this year. Two sows were left to give birth to cubs. The rest were decided to be slaughtered and eaten. Pigs are public property, just like fishing in summer.

It is divided equally among everyone.

Based on the number of people, each family can be considered to have meat to eat.

Rural people are usually reluctant to buy meat, so they can eat meat at this time. After dividing the meat, Shen Cheng thought about giving some to the two old people. Grandpa Shen happened to send news that Shen Cheng's sister Shen Suhong and her family

He also came back and asked his family to go too, just in time for this rare gathering of the whole family.

Normally, they would not get together. After all, they are all busy with their own work. Moreover, Shen Suhong also married out of the county and seldom goes back to her parents' home. And Shen's eldest brother Shen Feng is also a worker, although he has two days off every week. , but in this era, how can people who have gone out want to come back, so they rarely get together.

Under such circumstances, the dinner should be joyful, but human psychology is the hardest thing to control. Shen Cheng took Taomi and Wang Li to the county seat early that morning.

Not long after they arrived, Shen Suhong's family also arrived. She was originally talking to Wang Li and her aunt Jiang Xiaolin. As soon as Shen Suhong came, she sat directly on the sofa in the middle of the house without caring about anyone else. Thinking about it, he took a handful of melon seeds from the cabinet next to him and put them in his pockets for his two sons.

While putting it down, he said, "Sister-in-law, you are not good at buying these melon seeds this year. They are sold by the supply and marketing cooperative. In our family this year, Lao Zhang found someone to bring them back from Shanghai. I came in a hurry this time, otherwise I would definitely get them. I'll give you some to try. It's still spiced. If you have time, ask your elder brother to find some colleagues or something to see if you can buy some. In this life, how can you not eat anything? , as long as the money is enough, you don’t have to save it all the time.”

Jiang Xiaolin's eyes were a little unkind. She didn't like this sister-in-law very much. Just because she married well, she still had them serve her like a guest every time she went back to her parents' home. "No, I still have a pair of children to raise." "In the future, whether it's Fangli getting married or Yaxin getting married, it will cost money, and I won't be as lucky as you."

"Oh, why are you taking such a long-term view? Fang Li and Ya Xin are only a few years old now, so why worry? Life is all about enjoying yourself in time. What is life if you live in frustration?"

Jiang Xiaolin was so angry that her chest trembled. Wasn't it just because her husband's family had defeated several cultural figures in the past few years? With the money earned through evil intentions, she really thought she was very capable. She wanted to Let's see how long she can stay happy.

Although they said this, Jiang Xiaolin and Wang Li had to admit that Shen Suhong's life in recent years was something they could not envy.

Envy, but don't pursue them. They are the most ordinary women. They only need to support their husbands and raise children. It is not a good thing to be too public.

"Sister-in-law, eldest brother and Chengzi should be back from shopping for groceries. Let's go out and take a look." Wang Li pulled Jiang Xiaolin, and the two of them left the room and went to the yard.

Shen Suhong rolled her eyes and looked at the furniture and furnishings in the room. That's all. They should cost a lot of money. Finally, her eyes fell on Taomi and Shen Fangli, who were playing backgammon on the table nearby. "Fangfei Fangli." , you are of the same age. Although Fang Fei is a few months younger than Fang Li, she is still quite old. It is time to find your husband's family at the age. Tell your aunt what kind of man you want to find, and my aunt will help you pay attention. "

"Auntie, actually I don't have any requirements. Just be nice to me and be filial to my parents. You can go back to my parents' house with me for a few days before and after the Chinese New Year. The salary doesn't need to be too high. I don't mind farming either. It’s enough, and it’s fine if I’m not uglier than my dad. But if it’s uglier than my dad, I won’t want it. After all, it will also affect my children. Auntie, look at me. I’m so good-looking. I can’t find an ugly guy in the future. Right."

Shen Fangli looked at Shen Suhong proudly, humph, let you talk about my mother.

Shen Fangli opened and closed her mouth as she spoke, seemingly talking about the conditions for finding a partner, but without saying a word, Shen Suhong's face turned grim.

When Shen Feng stayed to work in a factory in the county town, she stayed there like a deadbeat in order not to find a farmer in the countryside. Later, she joined a Red Guard, but her family did not agree, so she became pregnant before marriage. Get your family to agree.

Later, they got married, and not many people knew about the pregnancy before marriage. Later, the Red Guards defeated many scholars and became an official. Because of the work transfer, she also left.

After so many years, she only comes back once or twice a year, but her husband has never come with her. She always comes here with her two children. The most important thing is that her husband is not outstanding in appearance. He was just before. How much better can the image of a local ruffian be?

When Shen Fangli said this now, it was obviously in response to her.

"Auntie, are you uncomfortable with your bad complexion? And do you know the man that Sister Fangli said? It doesn't matter if you don't know him. My mother also said that marriage is relative, and you should find the right partner for whatever kind of person you want. No. Even if they are a good match, they won't last long." Taomi and Shen Fangli looked at each other and said.

Shen Suhong looked at the two young girls with outstanding looks in front of her. She was the most beautiful age in her life when she was sixteen or seventeen years old. When she was sixteen or seventeen years old, she was also a flower in the village. According to what they mean now, they are saying Can she only be matched with an ugly man? Although her husband is ugly, he may have high strength.

Just when she was about to say something to preach to these two little girls who judge people by their appearance, there was a sound of opening the door outside, and her two sons ran over, shouting "Uncle, second uncle, grandma, grandpa". At this time, she also Can't speak anymore.

"Su Hong is back. Jiang Cheng didn't come with you?"

Originally, it would have been okay if Shen Fangli didn't tell me. But after Shen Fangli said this, and now Shen Feng asked me, it became even more difficult to say. He said in a squeaky voice, "Old Zhang, he has some work to do, so he may have to come later." .”

Shen Feng nodded. He knew what kind of virtue his sister was, and he knew even more what kind of virtue Zhang Jiangcheng had. In the past few years, he had become prosperous and had never followed his sister to their home. He just asked, if he really If someone comes, he may not welcome it.

Old Mrs. Shen is a shrewd person. How could she not understand? She took off her coat and said, "Suhong, come in with me. I have something to tell you."

Shen Suhong followed Mrs. Shen in and escaped from this embarrassing environment. Jiang Xiaolin looked at this scene and snorted coldly, no matter how much you like your daughter, you are still here with me, waiting for you to grow old. She also wants me to support her, but she wants to see how good your daughter can be to you in the future.

"Wang Li, please go and sit down first. The meal will be ready and I'll call you soon."

"No need, I'm not an outsider, I'll go with you."

Jiang Xiaolin nodded, and the two of them went to the kitchen together. This is what relatives should do. They were not estranged from each other in the first place. Every time they came back, they were like guests. No matter what the other person was thinking, she was not feeling the same in her heart. Comfortable.

Jiang Xiaolin and Wang Li went to the kitchen to cook, and the men also gathered in the living room to chat. Taomi continued to play chess with Shen Fangli. Although it was backgammon, it was a good way to use her brain. She didn't want to spend her time with Qi Pa. My mind is confused.

Shen Suhong and Old Mrs. Shen entered the innermost room and lay down directly on the bed, looking quite relaxed. Old Mrs. Shen kicked her legs hanging by the bedside and said, "Get up, how old are you? You still look like a beach." It’s like mud, is there anyone who can do it right?”

Shen Suhong sat up, got up and closed the door, "Mom, let me ask you, does Jiang Xiaolin often say at home that my marriage to Zhang Jiangcheng will not have good results?"

"Otherwise, can there be any good results?" Mrs. Shen glanced sideways at her, "You don't know that he looks down on our Shen family. Although the old saying goes, 'Marry high and marry low,' but look at it. Why is the Zhang family higher than our Shen family? Isn’t it just because we were Red Guards and knocked down many intellectuals in the past few years? Can such a family be called tall?"

Of course Shen Suhong had something to say when facing others, but she couldn't say anything when facing her own mother. Besides, what her mother said was right. Her husband looked down on her natal family, and she didn't want to. , "Mom, why don't you go and persuade the elder brother? Lao Zhang has already said that he can be assigned a job in the department, so don't let him work in that small factory. He won't make much money at the end of the year. Look at you. The melon seeds in the house are all wet, and they don’t crisp at all when you bite them.”

"You can tell me, your eldest brother will make his own decisions." She couldn't help but want her son to be an official, but she also knew that if they really used the job Zhang Jiangcheng found, their family would be in trouble. She really couldn't hold her head up for the rest of her life, and her daughter became even more statusless.

Besides, Zhang Jiangcheng is just a minor official and not from their local area. Does it mean that his son has to leave his hometown? Even if he gets a position in the local government, it is not necessarily good or bad. The eldest son is already in his forties. Now, he doesn’t have the energy anymore when he rises from the grassroots level.

Shen Suhong then changed the topic while eating melon seeds, "There is no news about my second sister-in-law's belly yet? They can't just give up Fangfei as a daughter, right?"

"You are so old, but you are still so easy to live." Speaking of this, she has always been dissatisfied. Although the Shen family now has a grandson like Yaxin, there cannot be no one in Shen Cheng to inherit the incense.

Shen Suhong had just been humiliated by what Taomi and Shen Fangli said. Now she suddenly became interested and put the melon seeds back on the plate, "Mom, let me tell you, you can't ask your second brother to find one outside." Let the second brother die and not even have a son."

"Bah, what are you talking about that is unlucky? Your second brother died so easily, and your second brother is also a village chief. If this is discovered, there will definitely be nothing to do. Don't come up with such bad ideas in the future. Tell me."

Shen Suhong nodded sarcastically, feeling that her biological mother was ignorant. Who was more important than a poor village chief compared to her son?

Of course, the son is more important. If you don’t become the village chief, you can go out and do other things. But once you lose your son, your daughter will get married in the future. It’s nice to say that you should go home more often after getting married, but who can Do it? By then, it won’t be the end of a desolate scene with no one left.

Now you are looking after the happy life of a whole village. Who will be able to take care of you when you get old in the future?

Taomi didn't know about Shen Suhong's remarks, but Mimi heard it clearly. Looking at this woman's face, Mimi despised it. A woman with such thoughts is destined not to No matter how great the achievements are, a person who only values ​​his own interests is destined to lose everything.

He has set a flag now and is not afraid of being slapped in the face.

During lunch, Shen Suhong's two sons were not concentrating on eating and were jumping up and down. On the contrary, Shen Suhong was focused on the food on the table.

It was a rare gathering. Neither Shen Feng nor Jiang Xiaolin were stingy. Chicken, duck, and fish were all available. Many people in this era did not have such a sumptuous New Year’s Eve dinner. Shen Suhong usually talked non-stop. Now I can't say a word, my mouth is full.

Moreover, the chopsticks are specially used to pick up the fat. Those who don’t know better think that she just came back from the refugee area. Didn’t she say how good her life is at home? Why does it feel like she has never seen the market before?

"Mom, I want to go out and play."

"I want to go out and play too."

"Little bastards, why are you playing while you eat? Hurry up and eat." After saying that, he added several pieces of fat meat to the two children's bowls. After the two children ate, they said they wanted to go out to play. Shen Suhong said I kept letting them eat, and finally the two of them threw their chopsticks and ran out.

"Let's see how I deal with you when I get home." Shen Suhong said, and then started eating again.

The storm was surging, and Taomi lost her appetite just looking at it. She ate some green vegetables and left the table. Shen Fangli obviously didn't like this atmosphere either. Seeing Taomi leave the table, she followed suit.

"By the way, Fangfei, my mother bought me several headbands some time ago. Let me give you one as a gift."

"No, I don't wear it much." Her current hair length doesn't need to be tied up.

"Oh, why are you so polite to me? Go to my room." Shen Fangli dragged Taomi to her small room.

Shen Suhong saw them leaving the table. She originally wanted them to go outside to see if her son had gone too far. But now that they had entered the house, she stopped talking and continued to eat. Anyway, this was just a small meal. It's just a county town, we can't go far, and there won't be any accidents.

Wang Li and Jiang Xiaolin looked at each other and stepped back silently. They had been married to the Shen family for many years, and they had long been accustomed to this lazy sister-in-law. But seeing her look so cute, they still couldn't help it. Some people find it ugly. A face that used to be pretty has turned out to be ugly now.

The area around the mouth is greasy, and every face is squeezed together. The eyes are like tiny slits, just like the legendary monster Taotie. They can't find any description other than 'ugly'. Words.

Are you still a rich person? Let them not want to be rich for a minute.

"Sister-in-law, please help me go outside and check that my two sons don't wander too far. It will be difficult to find them if they wander away for a while." Shen Suhong finally got a free mouth and said quickly, and then started eating again. .

Jiang Xiaolin glared at Shen Suhong fiercely. Since everyone was there, she couldn't say anything. She turned around and left the room. Wang Li didn't sit on the sofa either. She had to wait for a while to watch the men drink. She also entered Shen Fangli's room. As soon as she entered, she saw Taomi tying Shen Fangli's hair.

She couldn't help but laugh and said, "When did Fang Fei learn to tie her hair? Why didn't I know?"

"That's because I haven't tied my own hair, so you don't know."

Wang Li smiled and nodded, "Fangfei is getting older, it's time to tie up her hair."
To be continued...