The Sweetness of the Seventies-Chapter 72 - Everyone is a Smart Person_1
Chapter 72: Chapter 72 Everyone is a Smart Person_1
Chapter 72 -72 Everyone is a Smart Person_1
Aunt Liu was deeply moved to see that He Tiantian had guessed her intention.
There was a shortage of food at home, not enough to eat, and her youngest son had fallen ill, all their money gone on his care.
The grain distribution hadn’t come yet, and the child had no nourishment in his belly, looking especially thin.
The meat might be tastier than eggs, but couldn’t be eaten for long periods, especially not by a child with a weak stomach, but these wild chicken eggs would be just right.
“These were found by everyone, it wouldn’t be right for me to take too many,” Aunt Liu said.
Although she really wanted them, she felt embarrassed in front of so many people.
These people, even if they had just arrived at Qijia Village, were all older than she was and conducted themselves well in society.
Putting herself in their shoes, she felt ashamed to make things difficult for them.
Zuo Li thought for a moment and then said, “Since the child at home is sick, take a couple more pheasants back to nourish him properly.”
Zuo Li and others were not without understanding of the ways of the world; their stable life in Qijia Village was thanks to the village officials and fellow villagers.
Besides, these things were unclaimed, caught in the mountains.
Leaving enough for everyone to have a share, the rest could be given to Aunt Liu.
On one hand, it would help Aunt Liu; on the other, it could change their own situation!
Aunt Liu was stunned on hearing Zuo Li’s words, surprised by their kindness.
“Yes, take them back.
It’s not a big deal for us adults to eat a little more or less, but it’s different for the children, especially the sick ones,” Xiang Rong chimed in, “Take more for your child.”
Professor Gu, Qian Shikun, and Sun Sihao also agreed.
After all, they hadn’t caught these themselves, so they were naturally willing to do this favor.
Aunt Liu was embarrassed to take anything, but He Tiantian still placed three pheasants and some eggs into Aunt Liu’s basket, saying, “Auntie, you just take them back.
We have to continue mowing and might catch more later.
Plus, there’s plenty left over; make some chicken soup for the child when you get back.”
Seeing He Tiantian insist, Aunt Liu grudgingly accepted and said, “My family is in a tough spot, so I’ll accept this kindness.
If we catch more in the future, it should be shared among everyone; I won’t take any.
You’ve all been kind to me, and in front of everyone today, when we work together in the future, I won’t make things hard for you.
If there’s something that needs to be done, I’ll remind you.
Life is hard for all of us, we all want to live peacefully.”
Actually, everyone’s generosity was just waiting for Aunt Liu to say these words!
This was the back mountain, and even without guns, Zuo Li and Xiang Rong could catch plenty of game.
However, with He Tiantian and Aunt Liu nearby, they couldn’t let loose for the moment. freewebnøvel.coɱ
He Tiantian didn’t mind; she was also an outsider and easy to talk to.
But Aunt Liu was different—she was a local, born and raised.
Although she was usually not bad, without shared interests or secrets, everyone subconsciously stayed on guard around Aunt Liu.
They were all clever people; it was through such ties that intimate relations between people slowly formed.
With Aunt Liu’s words now, they felt more at ease.
They knew that by giving her some benefits, she wouldn’t cause them trouble.
“Aunt Liu, we’re grateful for your words,” He Tiantian said.
“We need to keep today’s matters secret, not letting outsiders know.”
Aunt Liu nodded and replied, “Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone.
But still, be careful.
The public grain tax hasn’t been handed over yet, and there are idle people in the village who might go hunting in the mountains.
Everyone who hunts, keeps it for their own household.
Comrade Xiang, you too can eat with the livestock team, as long as no one sees you.”
“Oh, thanks for the heads-up,” Xiang Rong said.
“It’s getting late now; we should get back to work quickly, or else we won’t be able to finish today’s task.”
Aunt Liu nodded and replied, “Alright, then we need to pick up the pace.
I’ll tell Village Chief Qi that you all are very hardworking, conscientious, and do the work fast and well.”
“Thank you.” Everyone was overjoyed; they could now only put their sincere effort into their work.
During the busy farming season, their hard work had been acknowledged by the villagers, and many people spoke to Village Chief Qi about their situation.
Good comments were written in their investigation reports.
With these comments, they could prove that they were seriously committed to their tasks, and this could reduce their troubles.
No matter the reason, all they wanted now was to change their circumstances and work hard; there was nothing wrong with that—it was their most urgent wish at the moment.
At noon, each person carried a large basket on their back, heading down the mountain.
There was still a lot of freshly cut grass left on the mountain to dry, which they would go back to collect in the afternoon.
As soon as she entered the livestock team’s yard, He Tiantian saw that the clotheslines were already full of cotton underwear that had been hung to dry.
Hehe, Professor Wang was truly a clever person.
Zuo Li, Professor Gu, and others also noticed and were pleasantly surprised, but since it was a private matter, it wasn’t appropriate to thank him to his face.
Old Man Qi, seeing the day’s ample harvest, was thrilled and said, “Today we can finally satisfy our cravings.
I’ll go clean the pheasant…”
In Qijia Village, Old Man Qi was highly respected and courageous; some things no one else could do, but it was fine if he did them.
“You’ve really done well this time!” Professor Wang approached and helped take the basket off her husband’s back.
Now, here in this place, they had food and drink, and could live a peaceful life—she was content in her heart.
“Yes, thanks to Girl Tian,” Professor Gu said.
“Without her, we wouldn’t have caught so many prey.”
Professor Wang now treated He Tiantian as dearly as her own granddaughter.
Ah, speaking of grandchildren, a bitter taste filled Professor Wang’s heart.
She was pained to think of the things her son and daughter-in-law had done, and her grandchildren, who were kept away, not allowed to visit them.
Professor Wang knew this was for the children’s protection, but it didn’t sit right with her.
Ah, best not to think about it.
Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings.
The old couple had lived together, and they would die together.
As for the younger generations, let it be; she would not insist.
Tiantian was embarrassed by their praises and ran over to help Old Man Qi prepare the pheasant.
As Tiantian was about to discard the chicken feathers, Old Man Qi hurriedly stopped her, “Girl Tian, don’t throw away the chicken feathers.
Sewn into quilts, they make for very warm bedding in the winter.”
“Oh,” responded He Tiantian, deciding not to dispose of them if they were useful.
“You know, Old Gu, Old Bai, and the rest, they don’t have cotton clothes.
It’s okay in the summer and autumn, but winter is tough,” Old Man Qi said.
“We’re trying to find every possible way to prepare for them and what they’ll need for the winter.
Cotton is a rare commodity, so forget about it—we have to make do with whatever we can utilize around us.”
He Tiantian thought for a moment and said, “Given the harsh conditions and lack of cotton, I brought quilts with me.
As for Professor Gu and the others, chicken feathers might work, and we can also use the reeds from the lotus pond.
These are covered with a lot of fluffy seeds, which can be woven into warm clogs, worn like cotton shoes.
They can also be used to make thick batting wrapped in coarse cloth to serve as a simple quilt.
It might not look very nice, but it’s definitely warm and clean.”
