newbobooks Chapter 202 The 1st Business
Chapter 202 The 1st Business
That was six years ago.
Since then, the burden of the family has fallen on Li Bo.
The first two years were okay, because the two old people were very diligent and frugal in the past few years, saving a lot of food rations.
But year after year, it is not possible to make ends meet.
In the third year of paralysis, the second elder suddenly changed his gender. He lost his temper at home every day and never looked good when facing Li Bo or her.
As soon as he opens his mouth, he curses, makes sarcastic remarks, and says anything unpleasant.
The couple could see the old man's plan.
They are already paralyzed, and at their age they only have a few years to live, so why bother living to occupy food?
Even if they survive, it will be meaningless.
Indeed, I was scolded so harshly that I became angry several times and really wanted to throw them out and finish them off once and for all.
But when I think about them trying every possible means to die, all for the sake of their husband and wife, I can't bear it.
Later, as their grandson grew up, the two old men gradually gave up their thoughts of seeking death, and their lives became much calmer.
But until this time, Li Bo was bitten to death in order to lure away the wild beast. The two elders collapsed and did not want to live anymore no matter what.
"They don't eat when I'm not around, not because they have to serve me, but because they don't want to waste food. Even if I make a pot of rice, they only take two bites. They want to die, but they really don't have the courage to commit suicide. , we can only keep wasting it like this.”
Sister-in-law Li's eyes were red, and she was extremely desperate when she said this.
"If it weren't for them, I would have died a long time ago. Now you ask me to drive them out, ignore them, and let them freeze to death. I really can't bear it. They raised me back then, and now they treat me as my return. It will last for a few more years.”
So those insulting words also have a deeper meaning.
Jiang Yuan recalled the hysterical and crazy old woman last night. She really worked hard to die.
Coming to this era, all she felt was indifference, and so-called emotions were not worth mentioning in front of food.
A living person dies while hunting, but if his family can get food, he will not be too sad. He can even heal the pain quickly and continue to look forward and continue to look for food.
There are also older people who will naturally starve to death if there is no labor force. There are very few elderly people over sixty years old in the village.
But the two elders in Li Bo's family are already over seventy and are still alive and well.
So even if human nature is weak, there are always exceptions, right?
"In case she wants to anger you again in the future, if she says a lot of unpleasant things, I hope you don't mind, or... if you have something to do in the future, just wait for me in the living room. Don't go in. It will be very embarrassing to see her."
Li Fenfang's eyes were red, but she never shed tears.
On such a cold day, and in the forest, once the tears fall, they will definitely turn into lumps of ice.
Jiang Yuan nodded silently.
Since her family's situation is so complicated, it's better to go less often in the future. Even if she goes, just pretend that she didn't hear the abuse of the old man.
It took them three days to dig out all the ice fruits nearby.
In the end, Sister-in-law Li’s house had nearly 500 kilograms of extra ice fruits.
To them, this is a huge sum of money.
That night, each member of the family ate one fruit.
Then Zhang Fenfang handed over the work of cutting and cooking the ice fruits to the second elder.
Although the small room was messy, it was very warm. The two old men were energetic and had a slight smile on their faces.
This night, the old lady didn't even remember to continue pretending to be fierce.
Jiang Yuan and the others also harvested a lot of ice fruits in the past two days, so everyone who can't control their mouths these days eats the fruits as food, one meal a day. Even so, there are still more than 600 kilograms in stock.
In the next two days, the two drove to the place they had visited before to continue digging.
The harvest totaled 1,800 kilograms, which was too much to eat.
Jiang Yuan stood in the cellar, looking at so many meats and fruits, and for the first time she felt that she might not have to worry about food for the time being.
That night, they started to work. There were so many fruits that they couldn't finish eating, so they had to dry some of them and turn them into dried fruits to eat as snacks later.
The dried radish has been dried a few days ago, seasoned with it, sealed in a jar, and eaten as needed.
At this moment, there is another batch of ice fruits waiting to be dried.
"We eat too much, and the space in our house is really not enough."
Now there is a lot of food piled up in the house, and even a steady little guy like Lin Ran is a little overwhelmed.
When he said this, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up.
"What about a house of more than 180 square meters? Now Xiaoran says it only has such a small space?"
Jiang Yuan couldn't help laughing or crying, so she couldn't help but tease him.
That mature and steady face was visibly red.
"I mean, these ice fruits take up too much space when sliced."
He explained hurriedly.
"You even know the word occupied area?"
Jiang Yuan couldn't help being surprised again, this time she was really surprised. Does a five-year-old child know what that concept is?
But Lin Ran thought his sister-in-law was teasing him.
Blushing and speechless.
At this moment, Jiang Yuan was really curious, how did the basic knowledge they learned now be compiled?
Could it be that after these two children learn basic knowledge, she will actually be the least educated in the family?
After all, their basic knowledge also includes the five hundred years of history, the ecological environment, and the identification of mutated animals and plants.
So she pulled Lin Xiao and asked in a low voice.
"Are there any adult education courses?"
She gave examples carefully.
I want to learn how to identify mutated animals and plants, and how to determine which areas are prone to mutated animals and plants, etc...
"Adults are all busy surviving. They learned theoretical lessons when they were young. When they grow up, they all judge based on their own survival experiences."
But Lin Xiao's answer disappointed her.
"You will understand more and more in the future. After spring, we will go scavenging together again, don't worry."
And in terms of survival, her current experience is enough.
Jiang Yuan nodded reluctantly.
There is no other way but to learn in actual combat.
Early the next morning.
Zhang Liang contacted her early in the morning.
"Of the 600 kilograms of vegetables you brought, we kept 200 kilograms of vegetables at the police station. The remaining 400 kilograms were exchanged for 800 kilograms of coarse grains from the safe area. Next, we are going to distribute them to you poor people on the 6th. ”
"Are vegetables so precious?"
Jiang Yuan was shocked.
She remembered that in summer, it would take five pounds of vegetables to exchange for one pound of whole grains.
Why is it completely reversed now? One pound of vegetables can be exchanged for two pounds of whole grains?
"Well, the vegetables you gave me are very good in color and have a sweet taste. They are very popular in the safe zone, so the businessman we know wants to purchase another batch. Do you think you have any extra at home that you can sell?"
Zhang Liang was also very happy, and his joy was beyond words.