When basic survival needs are met, people will have higher pursuits.
For example, Gao Mingcheng has caught three large buckets of miscellaneous fish. Most of these miscellaneous fish are crucian carp. Although he has carefully selected them, the crucian carp is still not big.
As a result, Gao Mingcheng's interest in catching fish gradually decreased. He began to slow down the speed of catching fish and began to look for different fish.
The weather was cold, and he was unwilling to go fishing in the big reservoir. He only caught fish on the edge of the reservoir and in the ditch like everyone else.
In fact, there is an old saying that advises you not to eat crucian carp in the third month of the month, because this is the time when the crucian carp is pregnant and giving birth. Catching the crucian carp in the third month will affect the reproduction of the crucian carp.
But in their village, it was not fully implemented. Every year when the water rises, villagers go to the edge of the reservoir and in the ditch to catch fish, but this is the case every year, and the number of crucian carp has not decreased.
If you ask the elders in the village, they will say that there are so many crucian carps that one crucian carp can produce so much roe that you can never eat them all.
Gao Mingcheng didn't know whether he could finish the meal, but until later generations, when the water rose every spring, there were still densely packed fish in the water.
But at that time, there were fewer people in the village, and there were even fewer people catching fish.
The rain was getting heavier. Gao Mingcheng was not wearing a raincoat and his clothes were soaked, so he planned to go home.
"Gao Zhuang, Gao Liang, how many have you caught? I'm going back first!"
Gao Zhuang and the others were still lowering their heads to catch fish. When they heard Gao Mingcheng's shout, they straightened up. Gao Zhuang couldn't help but beat his waist. He had been bent for too long and was a little sore.
Looking at the bucket next to him, although his fishing skills are average, there is still more than half of the bucket.
Seeing that the rain was getting heavier, Gao Zhuang also wanted to go back.
"I won't catch it anymore. What about you, Gao Liang? Hey, you caught a bucket!" Gao Zhuang was extremely envious when he saw Gao Liang's bucket full of fish.
Gao Liang chuckled, feeling a little proud in his heart.
He can't compare with Gao Mingcheng, but compared with Gao Zhuang, he still feels a sense of accomplishment.
So the three of them were ready to go home. When they walked in the muddy fields, they found that their feet were covered with mud. All three of them wore black rubber rain boots, but due to the rain, the shoes were actually soaked.
Just as he was about to leave, Gao Mingcheng suddenly ran towards a ditch, quickly stretched out his hand and grabbed it into the water!
When he stood up, he had already caught a black fish as thick as an adult's wrist in his hand!
Heiyu twisted his body and tried to break free, but Gao Mingcheng was very strong and held on tightly.
This scene made Gao Zhuang and Gao Liang envious.
"What a big snakehead fish! It's actually in the ditch!" Gao Zhuang exclaimed and went over to watch the fun.
When I looked down at the ditch again, I didn't see any other snakehead fish, but there were some finger-sized fish swimming among the aquatic plants.
Gao Mingcheng smiled and put the black fish in his hand into the bucket.
This snakehead fish was not too small, weighing more than a pound. He was lucky to be able to catch it in the ditch.
"Haha, great harvest! Let's go!" Gao Mingcheng smiled and walked towards home.
Gao Zhuang and Gao Liang also followed, but when they reached the main road, they had to continue walking towards the old village, while Gao Mingcheng walked to another path and then entered his yard.
When he returned, many beauties were already at home.
Seeing that Gao Mingcheng was soaked all over, he didn't bother to look at the trophies Gao Mingcheng brought back. He said with concern and eagerness: "Heat the hot water in the pot. Go to the bathroom to wash it and change into clean clothes." !”
"Okay." Gao Mingcheng responded, put down the bucket, and went to take a shower and change clothes.
Many beauties came to see the fish brought back by Gao Mingcheng at this time. When they saw so many fish, they couldn't help but smile widely.
In the past, she and her sister would go to the water to catch fish at this time of year. However, because they were excluded by the villagers and were not allowed to catch fish in places where there were many fish, they usually went to catch fish at night, even though the roads were not good. Go, but there are a lot of fish.
Duo Mei did not rush to pack the fish, but went into the kitchen and boiled water with a kettle. While waiting for the water to boil, she took out a piece of ginger, washed it, sliced it, put it into an enamel cup, and then put it in A piece of brown sugar, after the water is boiled, soak it in boiling water to make a simple ginger brown sugar water, which can save the time of boiling.
Men don't take baths as slowly as women. Gao Mingcheng walked into the shower room with hot water and came out in about five or six minutes.
The water in the kettle hasn't boiled yet.
"Mingcheng, look, I made a poncho for you!" Duo Mei took out the poncho they made for Gao Mingcheng and showed it proudly.
The poncho is made of transparent plastic cloth. In order to be strong and durable, Duomei uses two layers of plastic cloth. The top is fixed with a white rope and can be tied around the neck.
Gao Mingcheng couldn't help but laugh when he saw this poncho. It's a bit like children playing house.
But many beautiful kindnesses must be accepted, so I thanked him immediately and put it on my body to try it on.
Although the shape is not very good, at least it is really waterproof.
You can use it when you need to work on rainy days.
Although he was in good health and was not afraid of severe cold or heat, it was absolutely uncomfortable to work in wet clothes.
"Mingcheng, we still lack a lot of things at home. Let's go to the county when the weather is nice! I want to buy something." Duo Mei said.
This plastic sheet was something they didn't have at home, so they got it from Dong Feixia.
Gao Mingcheng is a man. The things he buys are all large necessities, but he does not buy some small necessities. Such as small scissors, needle and thread, insoles, etc.
My daughter-in-law wants to visit the county, and this requirement must be met!
Gao Mingcheng agreed wholeheartedly: "Okay, find a market day in the county, and I will take you for a nice stroll."
"Hey!" Duo Mei smiled happily and began to look forward to the next time she went out.
She has been to the county only a handful of times, so she is full of expectations and imagination about the county, and is already thinking about what to buy in her mind.
At this time, the water in the kettle boiled.
Duomei picked up the kettle, poured water into the enamel cup with ginger slices and brown sugar, and poured the rest into the thermos.
"Mingcheng, when it's not hot anymore, you can drink it."
"Oh." Gao Mingcheng responded, watching Duomei holding a clean basin and walking towards the eaves. Under the eaves, the fish brought back by Gao Mingcheng were placed there.
Many Americans first pour all the fish in the bucket into the big bathtub, and then sort them. The small fish are fished out first, and the big fish are also fished out and placed separately. When they see the black fish , Duo Mei couldn't help but smile and said: "You actually caught a snakehead fish? You are so lucky!"
According to what they say here, snakeheaded fish is very nutritious and is the best food for pregnant women and children. Moreover, the soup made from snakeheaded fish is not too fishy and is very delicious.
If sold, the price of snakeheaded fish is higher than that of crucian carp.
Of course, Gao Mingcheng didn't intend to sell it. Others had to pay for it to nourish the body. He didn't spend money to buy it, so he had to nourish the body even more!
So Gao Mingcheng said: "Let's cook this black fish tonight. Eat more to replenish your body."
"Ouch..." Duo Mei felt a little distressed, and she wanted to sell it for money.
She didn't know exactly how much money Gao Mingcheng had, but seeing that Gao Mingcheng spent money to build a house and buy a dowry for her, she probably didn't have much money left.
She looked at Gao Mingcheng, wanting to persuade him to sell, but when she met Gao Mingcheng's firm yet smiling eyes, she couldn't speak.
Finally, she lowered her head and smiled, and responded gently: "Okay!"
(End of chapter)
