Chapter 172

As soon as the couple entered the village, they attracted attention, drawing concern from many fellow villagers.

Especially the things hanging on the handlebars, which were eye-catching and mouth-watering.

A big strip of bright red cured meat.

A net bag of salted duck eggs.

And a big bag of big, red apples.

When had the village ever seen so many rare good things.

"Uncle Dajiang!"

"Yulan is back! Is this your man? He looks so handsome!"

"Hello, Uncle Dajiang!"

"Good, good!"

Soon someone recognized Song Yulan, and Song Yulan also greeted people along the way with a smile.

Cao Weiguo couldn't ride the bike anymore, so he got off and pushed it toward his father-in-law's house.

Along the way, Song Yulan greeted people, and he also kept smiling and saying hello.

Song is a big surname in Shangti Village, and anyone surnamed Song is somewhat related.

"That's Yulan's man, he's really amazing!"

"That bicycle is really new and shiny!"

"I heard he's a cadre, the one in charge of money!"

"The Dashan family has climbed a high branch!"

"Look at those big apples, good stuff you can't buy even with money!"

"Such big apples, one would cost several cents!"

"Isn't that more expensive than meat!"

"Meat isn't as sweet as that!"

"Have you eaten it?"

"I don't have that blessing!"

The fellow villagers in the village were lively, chatting enthusiastically in groups of three or five.

The tone couldn't hide the envy and exclamation.

In this day and age, how many people can't get enough to eat, let alone eat meat and apples.

Ordinary apples can be bought on the market, but big, red apples are definitely hard to buy even with money.

The women in the village, especially those of the same age as Song Yulan, were envious to the point of being sour.

They were all playmates who grew up together, how could their fates be so different.

Look at how long Song Yulan has been married, wearing well and eating well.

Her skin has become much whiter, her figure has become plumper, and you can tell at a glance that she is enjoying happiness.

The couple arrived at the place, and the Song Dashan family was already waiting at the door.

"Dad!"

"Dad, why did you come out."

Cao Weiguo pushed the bicycle and stepped forward quickly; this father-in-law was too polite.

Song Dashan said with a full smile: "I heard from Huzi that you were back, so I came out to see. Don't stand outside, come into the house and sit."

Welcomed into the house by his father-in-law's family, Cao Weiguo handed the things to his brother-in-law.

Song Dashan said: "The things you brought back a few days ago haven't been eaten yet, why bring so many again? Can't do this next time, even if you have money, you have to save a little."

Cao Weiguo smiled: "Alright, I'll listen to you."

His mother-in-law and sister-in-law happily took the cured meat and salted duck eggs.

Song Ying and Song Yuzhu stared at the bright red big apples without blinking.

"Alright, your drool is about to come out!"

Song Yulan smiled and took two apples from the net bag.

"Eat!"

The third brother and fourth sister each took an apple and jumped up happily.

Third brother: "Thanks, Second Sister!"

Fourth sister: "Second Sister! You're so good!"

Father-in-law Song Dashan said with a straight face: "Don't thank your brother-in-law."

Third brother and fourth sister blushed: "Thanks, Brother-in-law."

Cao Weiguo smiled and said: "You're welcome, wash them before eating."

Song Yuzhu ran out impatiently: "I'll go wash them right away!"

Cao Weiguo took out a few more apples and handed them to Song Ying: "Wash more, everyone eat together."

Song Ying nodded happily: "Mm!"

The whole family sat in the house chatting, and soon the washed apples arrived in the house.

His mother-in-law held an apple, reluctant to eat it: "I heard that such an apple can be sold for a catty of meat."

Cao Weiguo smiled and said: "That's an exaggeration, these apples aren't that expensive."

Song Yuzhu cheered in surprise: "So sweet! Too delicious!"

17-year-old Song Ying also started eating, the taste he had never tasted before surprised him.

So this is an apple!

Crispy and sweet!

After lunch, Village Chief Song Dajiang came over.

Cao Weiguo gave Song Dajiang a series of bluffs.

Song Dajiang said: "Director Cao, we can't get pork, but our village can get pheasants and fish."

Cao Weiguo's eyes lit up: "Pheasants, are there any live ones now."

Song Dajiang hurriedly said: "Yes, a few days ago, Erniu in our village caught one."

Cao Weiguo followed Song Dajiang to Erniu's house.

That pheasant was slightly smaller than a domestic chicken, with a much longer tail, gorgeous plumage, a black horizontal band on the neck, extending to the side of the neck and connecting with the black on the throat, and had a metallic green luster.

Cao Weiguo said happily: "This is good stuff!"

The pheasant has a beautiful appearance, firm and tender chicken meat, delicious taste, and rich nutrition.

In this era, wild game that can be hunted at will will be listed as wild protected animals in the future.

Cao Weiguo has always wanted to increase the utilization value of his portable farm.

The portable farm is a blessed land, where animals and plants are free from disease and disaster, making it easy to multiply.

Compared to raising ordinary common livestock and poultry, the benefits of raising wild protected animals will be higher.

If there is an opportunity, he really wants to put sika deer, Tibetan antelope, knife fish, Chinese sturgeon... into the farm to multiply.

Not only can he make a fortune, but he can also protect and save precious and endangered wild animals.

Cao Weiguo said enthusiastically: "Village Chief, this pheasant is good stuff. If the villagers are willing to sell, I will collect them for one yuan each, as many as there are. If they are alive, I will add fifty cents."

Song Dajiang said in surprise: "So much money!"

Erniu said in surprise: "Director Cao, do you want this one of mine."

One yuan can buy quite a bit of grain.

The key is that this pheasant is not uncommon in the mountains and fields.

Catching one and exchanging it for one yuan is a great thing!

Cao Weiguo said with a full smile: "Of course I want it. If brother Erniu is willing to give it to me, I will take out the money immediately."

Erniu said happily: "Willing! Too willing!"

Cao Weiguo took out one yuan and fifty cents and gave it to Erniu.

Erniu happily caught the pheasant and handed it to Cao Weiguo.

Song Dajiang asked eagerly: "Director Cao, besides pheasants, do you collect other things? Our village has quite a bit of dried sweet potato, vermicelli..."

Cao Weiguo said in a dilemma: "Village Chief, our procurement of materials is divided into regions. Cross-regional procurement has long distances, high costs, and affects the procurement of other units, which is really inconvenient."

Song Dajiang said anxiously: "I know this is somewhat difficult, but the village is really too difficult."

"Weiguo, you are the son-in-law of Shangti Village. If you can help the village, the villagers will all remember your kindness."