"I don't want the money for hunting bears. Originally, my father contributed more. I have been working outside and haven't turned in my salary.
After marrying Bai Lu, we moved to the city together, and I didn't help my parents at all. And this time it was mainly my father who helped. I just helped carry the bear down the mountain. "
Shui Jianguo firmly refused. How could a son take advantage of his father? He was also happy to leave good things to his sister.
"The rules of hunting are that if you go together, you have to share it equally, but if I ask for the bear skin, I should give you some compensation."
"You can't say that. Dad wants the bearskin, but I also want the bear's paws. Then we each take a step back. It's 50-50 between us."
"Okay, then I'll listen to you." Shui Shangqing felt at ease. The eldest son has always had a good temper.
After discussing it, the two of them went back to their houses to rest. After all, they were really tired after walking such a long mountain road and carrying such a heavy prey down the mountain.
Shui Jianguo returned to the kang and lay down on the quilt. Bai Lu naturally rolled into his arms, and then asked curiously: "How did you discover the big black bear?"
"Dad and I were originally going for the big guy this time, but what we encountered depended on luck. When we were walking through a dense forest, we found fresh feces, and based on these clues, we found someone drinking water by the stream. Big black bear.
We shot it in the head while it was fishing. Otherwise, such a big guy wouldn't be caught so easily. The bear's paws are very sharp and its teeth are barbed, making it very powerful to attack. "
"Then don't go to the mountains next time. You have a job anyway, so if you don't eat meat, there's no need to take this risk." Bai Lu, a girl from the city, couldn't accept this kind of risk.
"We who live in mountain villages hunt every year, relying on mountains to eat mountains and water to drink water. This is part of our daily life."
After listening to her husband's words, Bai Lu knew that she couldn't be persuaded, so she stopped talking about this topic. Then we talked about parting.
"You should go back to the factory tomorrow morning. While I'm away, you have to take good care of yourself and make sure you don't skip three meals.
And don't talk so much to Li Gui's wife. She's not taking advantage of her enough. You can only avoid being entangled by rejecting her from the beginning. "
"I know, why didn't I realize that you like to ramble so much before?" Shui Jianguo patted his wife on the back in a funny way.
"Huh, I care about you, so I'm talking to you so much, but you actually find me annoying!"
"No, I'm not. Don't get me wrong. I'm just joking. Just keep talking. I'll listen to you all night and I'll never get bored."
No matter how reluctant we were to leave, we had to separate. Shui Jianguo left Qingshui Village early the next morning with bear bile and bear bones. He first put his things in his house before going to work.
Shui Shangqing packed the bear meat in a basket and drove Shui Bingyue in a donkey cart to deliver it to his eldest uncle and second uncle.
After delivering the meat, I rushed home immediately, because there was also stewed bear paws at home, so I couldn’t miss it. Shui Bingyue wanted her grandma to come back with her, but she didn't want to come.
Shui Bingyue asked her father curiously: "Why doesn't grandma want to live with us?"
"Because here we are all about raising children for old age, and there is no mention of the mother-in-law asking the son-in-law to take care of him in old age. Your first uncle and second uncle are both filial, and they don't want to count on me."
"Will dad be willing to live with me in the future? I want to be with my parents forever."
"If you still think this way when you grow up, of course your parents will be willing to live with you. You are our darling."
The two of them arrived home while chatting. As soon as we entered the yard, we smelled the strong aroma of meat. Shui Bingyue entered the kitchen and saw her mother busy.
"Mom, when can I eat it?"
"It's still early. Let's stew for a while. If you're hungry, eat some biscuits first."
Shui Bingyue shook her head: "I'll wait a little longer. Where is Brother Qi? Why is there no one there?"
"He went to learn painting. When the meat is stewed, we will call him back together. By the way, I will give you Grandpa Huo and Uncle Shen some to try."
"But the bear's paw is not very big."
Liu Xuemei rubbed her daughter's little head: "I stewed the bear meat and bear paws together. It's enough to eat. Don't worry."
"Mom, let's make the remaining bear meat into dried meat, so that we can send it to the second brother. The third brother, the fourth brother, the fifth brother, and the sixth brother can also eat it when they go to school."
"Don't worry, they won't be missing. You are all my mother's favorites. Just make jerky as you say."
Half an hour later, the pot of meat was ready. Liu Xuemei was very generous. She found two jars, filled them with meat and soup, covered them with lids, put them in a basket, and took her daughter to the landlord's old house.
Send it to Mr. Huo first. Huo Tingchen was very happy when he saw Shui Bingyue.
"Bingyue, do you want to eat with us? Uncle Su made a lot of delicious food."
Liu Xuemei put the jar on their table and explained: "This is the bear meat that Shang Qing shot yesterday. I will bring you some to try."
"You are so polite. Since I came here, I have often received your care and attention, but I have nothing to repay." Mr. Huo sighed with emotion.
"Meeting each other is fate. Besides, we, Shang Qing, have been under your care, so we should do this. Bingyue and I have to take Xiao Qi home, so we will stay soon."
Liu Xuemei took her daughter to Uncle Shen's room next door and saw the two of them painting seriously. Knocked lightly on the door panel.
Xiao Qi looked at Uncle Shen and saw that he agreed, then put down the pen in his hand and walked towards her mother and sister.
"Mom, Bingyue, why are you here?"
"We are here to deliver bear meat to your master." Liu Xuemei raised the basket in her hand.
Shen Dongsheng was surprised. He didn't expect the village chief's wife to be so generous. He was willing to give this rare good thing to himself.
"Mr. Shen, look where I put it for you?"
"Give it to me." Shen Dongsheng reached for the basket, took out the jar, and returned the basket.
Then he looked at Xiao Qi: "Jianli, go home with your family and come back in the afternoon."
"Okay, see you soon, master." Xiao Qi happily followed her mother and sister home.
Shen Dongsheng opened the jar and smelled the rich aroma. He found a clean bowl, took out half of it and gave it to Fang Xiyuan and his wife.
Fang Xiyuan was very moved: "Mr. Shen is so generous, thank you."
"Speaking of which, you and your wife have taken great care of me along the way. I naturally want to share the good things with you."
After saying that, he went back to his room and tasted it. This is fresh bear meat, hard to come by.
After Bingyue arrived home, she finally tasted the bear paws she had been waiting for for a long time. The meat was tender, fragrant and smooth, and was more elastic than pig's trotters. After eating it, I still want to eat it.
Bear meat is also available, but it really can’t be compared with bear paws. No wonder bear paws are sought after by many food lovers.
