Years: Salted fish life since going to the countryside.

Chapter 699 Before going back

When Li Xiaoyuan heard Han Li's question, she first returned the money she and her family had asked for to Han Li, and also said many words of thanks.

Next, Li Xiaoyuan began to talk about the hardships and sufferings he had experienced in Hanshi in the past few years. The harvest in the saline-alkali land was pitifully low, and some plots of land even had no harvest at all. How difficult her life was there, and so on.

However, on those plots where crops cannot grow, there is a kind of wild vegetable called Suaeda that can be eaten. It is best when it is young. When it is old, blanch it once or several times, control the water and let it cool, then mix it with garlic paste. It is also good. People call Suaeda grass "life-saving grass".

(Suaeda: also known as yellow cabbage, suaeda, royal cabbage, yellow cabbage, etc., it is a typical salt-alkali indicator plant and a pioneer plant that develops from land to coast.

Because it is extremely nutritious, it has certain curative effects on multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, obesity, and diabetes. It has a good regulating effect on human organ function. It has the effects of preventing cancer, anti-aging, and increasing the body's immunity. There is a popular saying among the people that "eat a few mouthfuls of vegetables a year to keep your body free from diseases and disasters". )

Han Li only chimed in a few words from time to time. There were too many words that he didn't want to say at all, because everyone's life was like this, and the difference was just because they jumped in line at different places, and each had their own difficulties.

But speaking of it, this group of people really did not catch up with the good times. If they went to the countryside a year later, there is a high probability that they would be assigned to the surrounding areas of the Fourth Nine Cities even if they did not find connections. , it is not impossible to arrange directly to Shijingshan, Tongzhou, or even the Fourth Ring Road in later generations.

At that time, it was a bit exaggerated to go home every day, but there was absolutely no problem in coming back once a week. During the slack time, I could stay directly at home, help my family with some trivial things, and even find odd jobs near home. That kind of situation was different from those who People working in the suburbs are not much different.

While Li Xiaoyuan was still complaining to Han Li, He Mi had already sorted out her clothes and packed the bed, and came over with Qi Zhaodi who had just returned from shopping. The three of them had met last time. After helping to fill the water, we sat down and chatted with him.

The appearance of He Mi and the others made Li Xiaoyuan embarrassed to continue talking, so he changed the topic to Han Li.

"Han Li, I heard that you are not only at the deputy department level now, but you have also become the deputy director of the local county hospital? This is the only one among our classmates, including those who stay in Sijiu City to work, no one I can catch up with you."

After everyone finished talking about this matter, Han Li thought for a while and said something that he was not happy with.

"This classmate of yours named Li Xiaoyuan is quite interesting. As a girl, why are you complaining like this in front of a boy who you haven't interacted with much before and whom you haven't seen for several years?"

"I guess she is trying to attract your attention and gain your sympathy. If there is a chance next time, I guess she will ask for your help."

After Han Li came back, Yun Yingying gave him a basin of washing water. After washing, she came to her parents' house. They all chatted for a while about how to spend tomorrow's break.

Since he left early, when he came back, his family members were all gathered in his parents' house, listening to the radio and chatting.

"I dare not say support. In the future, everyone will take care of each other and make progress together."

Han Li's two words were nothing compared to those old fritters in the office, but he still had no problem dealing with Li Xiaoyuan. In the end, he didn't promise her anything and let her leave her home happily.

"Po Wu" doesn't visit relatives in Sijiu City, and usually no one comes to his friends' houses. When something happens, he usually shouts outside the door.

There is an old saying in Sijiu City that you don’t know the official position until you reach the imperial city. A branch fell from a tree here and hit ten people, nine of whom were division-level cadres. I, a small deputy officer in the county below, had no idea. Not worth mentioning. "

Second Sister Han and Young Sister Han still have to go to work, and they have asked for leave a lot in the past few days, so Han Li took on this task. As for whether Yun Yingying can go tomorrow, this will have to be decided after the two sisters arrive at the unit and see the situation. Down.

After getting off work in the evening, Han Li said hello to his family, called Yu Daqiang and a few close neighbors, and went to a restaurant for a drink.

Han Li also realized at this time that Li Xiaoyuan's visit to the house this time was probably not just to pay back the money, but to sell people off and build relationships. So no matter what she said later, Han Li always said something ambiguous.

"Next time? Next time we will go back to Shanghe Village. It is three to four thousand miles away from where she went to the countryside. I don't know anyone there. The most she asked me for help was to borrow money to cross the river like last year. After getting through the difficulties, won't this come back when you return home? As a fellow villager and classmate, doing this little favor is nothing, unless she is the same kind of person like Qi Ruying who borrows money and doesn't repay it."

He Mi didn't seem to have anything wrong with what Han Li said. The two of them were three or four thousand miles apart and there didn't seem to be anything they could do to help other than borrowing money. Even if Li Xiaoyuan really had other matters, it would be more convenient for him to go to Sijiucheng's family. It is unreasonable to find Han Li, a classmate, and this is also the behavior of a fool looking for the distant future.

"What's wrong? Is something wrong?"

That's what happened, but for some reason, He Mi always felt that something was wrong with this person named Li Xiaoyuan.

Most young people choose to go out in groups to play in the streets. Mother Han also specifically told He Mi and Qi Zhaodi to stop being bored at home all day. If they don't want to go because they are unfamiliar with the road, let Han Li and his siblings do it. Accompany.

After sending Li Xiaoyuan out of the street, He Mi said jokingly next to him.

"Haha, I'm just lucky, I did something within my ability, and with the appreciation of my leader, I happened to take this step, but it would be a bit exaggerated to say that I surpassed everyone.

Of course, what Han Li said would not satisfy Li Xiaoyuan. Her original intention of coming here was to let Han Li give her a hand when he returned to the city, but He Mi and Qi Zhaodi were sitting next to her, making it impossible for her to say many words.

"Han Li, you are too humble. Anyway, I don't think any of our classmates can compare to you. If you have the opportunity in the future, you should support me, an old classmate."

"Dad, Mom, after celebrating the Po Five Day tomorrow, it can be considered the end of the New Year. Now that I have a public official position, I can't stay at home until the spring plowing in Shanghe Village is about to go back as in previous years.

Regardless of work reasons or various relationships during the first month of the year, I have to rush back there as soon as possible, so I plan to leave in the next three or two days. "

Yun Yingying and Han Li had already greeted He Mi in advance. After hearing this, Dad Han paused for a while and nodded to agree. Although Mother Han also agreed, she nagged her again. a while.

"It's hard to live a good life as a low-level official for years. Even if it's close to home, it's still so far away from the northeast. Son, is there any truth to what you said back home?"

"Mom, I've asked someone to inquire about this matter. You also know that the jobs in Sijiu City are all a mess now. It's not that difficult to find. It's even harder to find a good government agency. Instead of letting your son do whatever he wants, If we want to find a factory to work in, then we might as well wait patiently for a good opportunity, otherwise our job at the deputy section level will be in vain."

"How can I still know this? Your father and I can't help you with those agencies. Don't be so careless and ignore it all day long. You must give me snacks and ask more questions, okay?"

"I understand, Mom, I promise that as long as there is a similar position, I will return to Sijiu City as quickly as possible and come back to work with you."

"Don't patronize yourself. If you find a suitable unit, remember to ask Xiaomi and Xiaomei to come back. If the money is not enough, your father and I will help."

"I'm paying attention to everything."

"Godmother." X2

Dingsi year, Renyin month, Gengxu day, the fifth day of the first lunar month, the twenty-second day of the second month of the Gregorian calendar. After the Han Li family set off firecrackers, picked up new soil, and ate dumplings in the morning, everyone went to work.

However, the second sister Han and the younger sister Han both left today with Mother Han’s mission, which was to buy more specialties from Sijiu City.

Except for preparing good pastries and pickles for Aunt Liu's family, everything else is just for Han Li to move around, so there is no need to spend too much money on this.

So Mother Han specifically told them that it didn’t matter whether the things they bought were delicious or not, as long as they were cheap items that looked good and had the name of Forty-Nine City.

Since today was the "breaking five" day, Yun Jingjing didn't go home to ask her sister to go to work when she got up early.

After Han Li had breakfast, he and Yun Yingying took He Mi and Qi Zhaodi across Shichahai on bicycles to the Dongcheng District Labor Bureau near Nanertiao Juer Hutong in Nanluogu Lane.

Yun Yingying went inside and found her sister. The two sisters asked for leave from the leader together, and five people and three bicycles started to stroll around Sijiu City.

None of them bought anything. Today they mainly played and strolled around the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Wangfujing Street, Dashilan, Tianqiao, Tianmen Square, Zhengyangmen, Dongfeng Market, and Dongjiaomin Alley.

When it was almost lunch time, Han Li thought that He Mi and Qi Xiaomei hadn't eaten roast duck yet, so he suggested eating roast duck, adding that he hadn't eaten it in several years.

Naturally, they would not object to Han Li's proposal, so the five of them arrived at the Qianmen branch of Quanjude.

The smaller ones cost eight yuan each, and the larger ones cost ten yuan each. Han Li and the others ordered two large ones.

Han Li considered that the roast duck would still have to wait for a while, so he ordered another spicy pork diced and musu pork, as well as a few bottles of Arctic soda, while eating, chatting, and waiting.

The service attitude at this time is the same, but after the roast duck is roasted, the duck slicer will come to the guest with the waiter and slice the oily roast duck on the spot in front of you. Each roast duck is 108 slice, and finally take the duck rack away to make soup.

However, for customers like Han Li who want whole ducks, the duck stock and thin-skin pancakes are free, but onions and sauces cost 2 cents per portion, and sesame pancakes also require an additional charge.

If you only want half a roast duck, each bowl of duck stock will cost between 4 and 6 cents. Thin-skinned dough, green onions, and sauces will also cost extra. In total, buying half a roast duck will cost you nothing. It's a good deal, but this is the rule in other stores. This can be regarded as a disguised promotion of consumption, allowing everyone to buy a whole roast duck.

However, a whole roast duck costs about ten yuan. In this era when the per capita salary is about 30 yuan, a roast duck is one-third of their salary. This price is beyond the reach of most people.

So when they are craving for roast duck, most of them bake pancakes, cut green onions, and prepare sauce at home in advance, and then buy half a roast duck here. If they have enough budget, they will also order a bowl of duck rack. Put the soup stock in the lunch box and take it back.

If there are a lot of people at home, add some water, some salt, and a handful of chopped green onion to the duck stock. Anyway, it has the taste of duck stock, but without the word "high".

The reason why Han Li understood it so clearly was because most of the time his family used to eat roast duck like this, but the meat in front of him was the most, and the soup in the bowl was also the original soup.

When Master Pianya came to Han Li's table, Qi Zhaodi's eyes started to light up when she saw the knife skills. If Hemi hadn't pulled her a little, Qi Zhaodi's head would have almost reached the Pianya table. The master's sword fell.

After lunch, Qi Zhaodi kept looking into the fireplace.

When he sat on the bicycle, Han Li saw that Qi Zhaodi had not returned from her thoughts, so he spoke.

"Little sister, you have come to your senses. Stop thinking about roast duck. What you have to do now is study hard. You will have time to think about these things slowly."

"Brother Han, but I just like cooking and cooking."

"I like this and I'll help you find a good chef if I get the chance, but roast duck is really not for you."

"why?"

Why? This sentence stopped Han Li from asking, but he immediately thought of a joke that Lao Guo made fun of Lao Yu.

"Why? Let me tell you, there was once a man who wanted to learn the craft at a roast duck restaurant. Without a master willing to help him, he went in and did the work of peeling onions and garlic for eight years. In eight years, he didn't even have to be a real chef. They are not allowed near the kitchen or the stove."

Qi Zhaodi was stunned when Han Li said this. She had never thought that learning to cook would be so difficult. When she was feeling a little depressed, Yun Jingjing spoke next to her.

"This skill is a skill that people have when it comes to eating. Normally, it is not easily passed on to others, but you don't have to worry, Qi Xiaomei. I used to like cooking. With the help of my father, I learned some bits and pieces from a Shandong cuisine master. People's words are a bit misleading, but if you really like cooking, I will talk to this master when you have time, let's pay a little more and see if he can teach you directly."

In the afternoon, Jingshan Park is not allowed to enter. Beihai and Shichahai skating are not attractive to those who have been in the Northeast for several years. It is a bit too late to go to the Summer Palace and a bit too early to go home. At this time, Yun Jingjing is beside me. said.

“I heard that last year the zoo added animals such as African lions, Chilean flamingos, American beavers, Siamese crocodiles, Central American tapirs, Caribbean cattle, Malayan tapirs, and gorillas. How about we go there again this year? "

If there is no place to go, it would be a good idea to go see new animal species, so Yun Jingjing’s suggestion immediately received a response from everyone.

When Han Li and his group were happily walking through the zoo, Li Xiaoyuan didn't notice that her sister had wet her diaper when she was at home. The wet diaper directly gave her sister a fever on a cold day.

After finding out, Li Xiaoyuan was so frightened that she rushed her sister to the hospital where her mother worked. Even though her sister was fine, she was scolded by her mother in front of so many people in the hospital. In anger, she ran to the street to relax.

At this time, Li Xiaoyuan, who was walking on the street, was thinking about her visit to Han Li's house yesterday, but the more she thought about it, the more something was wrong, and finally she came to her senses completely.

I found Han Li yesterday. Apart from paying back the money and talking a lot of nonsense, I didn't seem to get anything. In the end, Han Li didn't seem to agree to anything. It's a shame that he was so cruel to the beauty after he came back. One night.

When Li Xiaoyuan thought of this, her heart, which had been scolded by her mother, became even more unhappy.

(End of this chapter)