Ye Yaodong felt very happy, it turned out that he really became a celebrity in the village.
Looking at the table number 6 written on it, he felt that he had made it big. He could even sit at the table and dine with the leading cadres. His parents would be proud of themselves when they walked out of the door.
At this moment he really felt that he had brought honor to his family. This was a good feeling, even more exciting than catching a big fish. His efforts to try again were not in vain.
His grandfather must be very pleased down there and will definitely work harder to protect him.
"Why bother? This is our job. It can bring honor to our village. Many people want to do this."
"Haha, yes, yes, yes, that's right, I also want to get into the temporary militia, so that I can contribute and show off my power. Then I'd like to ask Director Ade to help me remember the names. If it's convenient, can you remember a few more names?"
"Okay, who do you want to sign up for?"
"It's just Guang, Xiao Xiao, Zheng, Fatty and the other four. You can ask my brother and the others later."
You must bring your friends along, otherwise what will you do if you get bored during patrol
The key point is, he can't be patrolling diligently while they are watching the corrupt show!
Friends must share happiness, and they certainly cannot be left out of the glorious mission. They have never worn a red armband in their lives, so he has to give them a chance.
No need to thank him!
Director Ade smiled at him and said, "I know the little Ah Zheng you are talking about. But which one is the fat guy? The one whose father is the cook?"
"Yes, yes, yes. Apart from their family, are there any other fat people in the village?"
"Hahaha, that's right. I'll make a note of that. When I send the post to their homes, I'll tell them that you signed them up."
"Okay, tell them not to thank me."
"Okay, I'll go first. I still have a bunch of posts to deliver."
"Hey, wait, wait, I'm sitting at this table, so where are my parents, my wife, and my kids going to sit? I paid for my family of five a few days ago."
There's no way he can take up half the table with his family, right? If everyone does this, how can there be enough seats for six tables? Who doesn't have a big family
"The youngest in your family will be seated together with your parents and your brothers. There are ten seats at a table, and children don't take up seats. However, the money you paid a few days ago also counts the children. Your two children can take up two more seats, making it exactly one table. When the time comes, you can let them sit with your parents."
"Okay, fine."
The children don't take up seats, and you can avoid shameless people who pay for two portions and bring the whole family of five, six, seven or eight people to eat.
A family like this can only bring one child at most, and only a small one. If the child is too big, it will be ugly when standing, and it will be easy for people to gossip about it. A small one can sit on the lap.
After all, materials are expensive and scarce now, and the living standard is not high. Every family needs food and oil, otherwise no one would be willing to be so shameless.
However, most people have their dignity to save and would not do such a thing. At most, they would bring a younger child and hold him on their lap to eat together.
"That's fine. I'm leaving."
"Goodbye, I won't see you off. Come and sit with me when you have time."
"well… "
Ye Yaodong stood at the door and waited until the people walked away. Then he walked into the yard with the red note in his hand, clapping his hands and humming a song.
Lin Xiuqing looked at him strangely from inside the room. "Why are you in such a good mood? Who came just now? I saw you standing at the door for a long time."
"Ting ting ting ting ~ Do you know what this is?" Ye Yaodong smiled and waved the post in his hand in front of her eyes several times.
"An invitation to Mazu's birthday?"
“Right!”
"Why should you be so happy? Isn't it natural for this to happen? Everyone in our village should have it."
"You don't know this, do you? I heard that there will be six tables in the middle of the stage, specially used to entertain our county and town leaders, as well as people from the newspaper. Can you guess where I'm supposed to sit?"
Lin Xiuqing's eyes lit up. He had explained it so clearly, how could she not guess it
She quickly threw the rag aside and stopped wiping the cabinet. She grabbed her apron twice and quickly took the post from his hand.
"Did you get a seat at the top?"
"haha, yes."
Lin Xiuqing flipped open the post and saw that it was true. It was said that there would be a hundred tables, and six tables could be placed in the middle of the stage, which would be used specifically to entertain leaders from outside.
I didn’t expect that her man would also have a share, but when I think about it, it seems quite normal. After all, it was Adong’s credit that the Mazu Temple was built.
He was the one who fished out the bronze tripod and presented it to Mazu. He was ranked first on the stele of merit. It doesn't make sense that he shouldn't even be given a place.
Although this is just a seat of honor, it is an honor to tell others about it. This is the seat of honor for entertaining leaders. Ordinary people can forget about it.
Lin Xiuqing smiled brightly, "It seems that being famous has its advantages. When I walk in the village, people like to talk to me."
"Just wait, I will definitely earn you more face."
"What's the point? You're still just wandering around in this village. You might as well make more money for me. I'll be happier. Nothing is more real than money."
"Okay, everything I earn is yours, and everything you earn is still yours."
"You know how to coax people. You can coax the old and the young into submission."
Lin Xiuqing was so delighted by his coaxing that she said this and happily took the post back to the house and put it away.
The old lady was also happy watching from the side, "I will also burn some incense for your grandfather later and talk to him, asking him to bless you more in the future."
"Okay, there will be a performance in a few days. It's said to last for five days. I will move the stool over in advance and give you a good seat in the middle of the front row."
"Good, good, good, the opera is great."
The old lady smiled so hard that her teeth were not visible. Apart from the occasional projection team that came to the countryside to show movies, opera troupes were rare in their countryside. She had only been to the town to see one twice when she was young.
Seeing Lin Xiuqing come back, Ye Yaodong said to her, "When the time comes, sit with my parents. I've paid for our family of five. Xiaojiu doesn't count as a head. I've paid for the two younger ones, so they can each sit in a seat. Don't think it's not nice to bring all of them and be afraid to sit. Just be brave and take a seat each. Let them eat more and keep them safe."
The whole family can go. There is no need to leave the two children at home. We are not short of that little money. We can bring the two children to the banquet and let them all have a big meal. The whole family will be happy.
"When did you give me two extra servings? What a waste... They are so small, how much can they eat?"
Lin Xiuqing looked at Ye Chengyang, who was not even as tall as her waist. He was so small, but he couldn't sit still and ran away after eating a few bites. It was such a waste of money.
"Eat as much as you can. If you can't finish it, the whole table is full of our family, so it's not a loss. It's okay. I can pay two more portions and bring both children with me. They can eat a little and stay safe. Otherwise, if I bring both of them with me, they will have to eat standing up, which is too ugly."
"All right."
The money has been paid, what else can I say? He can't have money in his pocket!
Those who are used to acting first and reporting later are habitual offenders.
"Where are the beans? I asked you to pick beans earlier. Where are the beans?"
Ye Yaodong slapped his forehead fiercely, "Oh! I forgot and left it in the vegetable garden next to me. I'll go get it."
When he turned around and walked towards the door, his big black dog had already run to the door with a shaking basket in its mouth. The express delivery had arrived at his home.
He was pleasantly surprised. "You're quite smart, aren't you? You even knew how to bring the basket back for me?"
This big black dog has always been tied there because he was afraid that it would become wild and difficult to tame. It was only after it was robbed by a thief last time that he thought of untying the rope at home.
I've kept it tied up for almost a year and I haven't seen it bite anyone. It feels trustworthy and I can give it a chance.
“Woof woof!”
Daheizi also barked twice and wagged his tail excitedly.
"But I haven't picked enough, not even enough for a bowl. Why are you being so smart?"
The smile on Ye Yaodong's face immediately disappeared and he patted its head twice.
Da Heizi whimpered twice, then sank down, squatted on the ground, and lowered his head.
"Try harder in the future and be more observant. Now get out of the way and don't block the intersection or my way."
"Sob..."
Ye Yaodong waited for the animal to move to the side, then went out again with the basket.
Lin Xiuqing looked at his actions and shook her head with a smile behind her. He even wanted to bully a dog.
The small vegetable garden in the yard is well maintained by the old lady and A Qing. It is well laid out, and a small plot is planted with leeks, onions, garlic and coriander all year round.
A little further in, there were a few small bamboo racks where long beans were planted. A little further in, there were his favorite green-skinned cucumbers, and occasionally a few peppers and tomatoes.
Then there is a small row of potatoes all the way through, and two rows of corn stalks.
They only grow a little bit of everything, and the highlight is the variety. As long as it is enough for the whole family to eat, that's enough.
After a season's food is consumed, the land is turned over again and new vegetables are planted, ensuring a constant supply and self-sufficiency.
Ye Yaodong didn't do much anyway, at most he lent a hand, helped with scaffolding, and carried manure...
A lot of the hoeing and fertilizing was sometimes done by Aqing. After all, he was not at home most of the time. When he was at home, it was either windy or raining.
However, Ah Qing was happy to do it. After all, he was not playing, he was going out to sea to fish seriously. What woman doesn't fish at home, in the fields and in the sea
Ye Yaodong picked the long beans one by one and put them into the basket. He felt very satisfied. He could grow whatever he wanted to eat, whether it was from the sea or the land, so he would not have to worry about food.
Feeling that he had picked enough, he reached into the basket, gathered all of them in his palm and tried it out. He muttered, "It should be enough for a bowl."
Looking at the dog that had been circling around him, he gently kicked it twice, "Go away, go away. I'll fry it later and there will be some soup left for you. I also bought some fatty pork and fried beans today. They are very fragrant... Eh? No, Yangyang wants to mix it with rice... "
“Woo woo…Woof…”
"Go, go, go and watch the door. Eat whatever you have later. Don't be picky."