The next day, it's 3 o'clock in the morning.
Three of the four Li family members got up, and the remaining one was still sleeping soundly.
Li Ming rubbed his eyes and looked at his parents who were already dressed, still amazed at their self-control.
"I'll be fine." Li Ming packed up as quickly as possible in his life, washed his face to refresh himself, and followed the two of them outside.
At this time, the courtyard was already full of people, and groups of small and medium groups were walking outside to where the street office had arranged things.
At this time, residents need to queue up to buy Chinese cabbage for winter storage. It is usually purchased at a vegetable store or designated sales point, and you need to bring your household registration book, grain book and other documents to prove your identity.
The government also organizes "winter storage of Chinese cabbage" activities. The street office is responsible for this. Sometimes, it will contact large factories within the street area and use their trucks to pull the winter vegetables to designated locations.
In the 1950s, the main variety of vegetables that residents of Sijiucheng stocked for winter vegetables was Chinese cabbage. Of course there are some potatoes and radishes. But it’s still mainly Chinese cabbage.
This is because Chinese cabbage is easy to store, cheap, and has a refreshing taste, making it suitable for winter consumption. At the same time, the government will also organize the transportation of other vegetable varieties from Hebei, Shandong and other places to meet the different needs of residents.
For example, Chinese cabbage can be pickled or made into kimchi, which has a sour and delicious taste. Potatoes are also one of the common foods in winter and can be eaten boiled or made into mashed potatoes. Radish is very popular in stews or soups and has a delicious taste.
The three members of the Li family had already lined up in a long queue when they arrived at the designated place at the sub-district office. Every year when Li Ming saw this posture, he felt that someone must have come directly to queue after eating. Otherwise, why would Mao be able to get rid of this queue by almost three o'clock in the morning? How long is five meters?
"Sister Wu is here!"
"Sister Wu, come here!"
Many colleagues and aunties from the street office greeted Mrs. Li when they saw her and asked her to come over.
Li Ming and Li's father also followed behind. After all, the Li family's winter vegetables have been prepared behind them, and it's dark now. Who can see who is who?
Father Li and Li Ming dispersed cigarettes to the aunties and some men from the street office one by one, and received unanimous praise. Looking from a distance, they could see sparks of light appearing where the clerks from the street office were standing. , twinkling, it can serve as a signal light for residents who come to line up.
"You go to the back and bring the winter vegetables home first. Then Lao Li, you will work hard at home to put away the vegetables. It would be best if you can put them away before dawn."
Father Li understood what his daughter-in-law meant and packed it up before dawn. The people in the provincial courtyard kept asking questions. These things were just like flies and mosquitoes. Although they were not scary, they were annoying!
"Mingzi, come back quickly after you and your dad go back. Help mom and other colleagues. If anyone needs help, just go there."
"Okay! Don't worry, mom." Li Ming agreed happily.
Mother Li turned to look at her colleagues around her, "My son has a lot of strength. If any of you need help, just say hello!"
"It's easy to talk about."
"Akiko, this kid has been strong since he was a child!"
One or two people are echoing, but no one is stupid, and they will not really let Li Ming do the heavy work. They are all human beings and all favors!
Li Ming followed Li's father and finished smoking a cigarette in his hand. The two of them walked back. Sure enough, they saw the cart that Li's mother had promised in advance. There was a circle of red rope tied to it. Li Ming walked over and took the red rope. Untie it and take a look.
Good guy! This damn truck was stacked two meters high, and it wasn't over yet. I glanced at the pile next to it, at least twice!
"Comrade Lao Li, you are responsible for clearing the way in front. Leave the job of pulling the cart to me. Don't let me get out of your way again!"
Li Ming joked, holding the wooden cart with both hands and began to exert force. The system brother gave Li Yuanba physical fitness. Even if it is only one-third developed now, it is more than enough to deal with this wooden cart.
"Okay, leave the front to me."
Father Li was very happy. Nothing is more satisfying than having his children know how to be considerate of adults and strive for success.
The two of them walked towards the courtyard one after the other. Although most of the people on the road were walking forward and queuing up, there were also a few people who were dragging their things back.
The two of them were not conspicuous on the road at all, and they did not encounter any animals in the courtyard. This trip was actually very pleasant.
The two of them went back and forth like this three times. The only time they met people in the courtyard on the road was when they saw Xu Fugui's family in the backyard. Xu Fugui was next to Xu Damao, who looked like a weakling. His small body looked like he couldn't help but frail, and he followed Xu Fugui forward. Go get in line.
"Old Li!" Xu Fugui stopped to say hello when he saw Li Weiguo, and handed cigarettes to the father and son.
"You're going to pull it off now?"
"Well, hurry up today." Li Weiguo took the cigarette and replied.
"You go quickly, the dishes in the third pile from the left are a lot fresher." The two chatted for a while, and Comrade Li Weiguo bought Xu Fugui a free favor.
Xu Fugui was very happy. Who wouldn't be happy to bring more fresh cabbage to the house? After thanking Li's father, he took Xu Damao and walked towards where Li Weiguo said he was going.
By the time Li Ming came out of the house, it was already past four o'clock. He was still a little sleepy when he first got up after three o'clock, but after going back and forth for a few times, he was very energetic.
Comrade Lao Li is now at home, starting to pack up the vegetables that have been moved there. He is also busy at this moment. After all, the three trains just now were all pulled by Li Ming. Although Li's father wanted to take over the work, he was too busy. Was rejected by Li Ming.
When he arrived at the vegetable sales point, Li Ming entered through the back door. If he entered through the front, he would obviously have jumped in line. When you encounter an irritable old man, you will inevitably have a hard time.
You see, isn’t this the advantage of going through the back door?
"Mom, do you need my help with anything?" Li Ming asked, looking at his very busy mother.
Mother Li didn't even look back, "Go to Aunt Wang and get a red bandage from her and a stick. This is specially prepared by the street office."
"Take it with you and go out to maintain order. These people all got up early and found an unreasonable place to vent their anger!"
Mother Li said angrily.
"Please pay attention to your own safety. Although your mother, I think there should be nothing wrong with you, but you should pay more attention. It is very dark now, so please pay more attention to yourself."
"Know it!"
