Chapter 1459: Zhao Youcai Failed to Recruit a Disciple (New Year Extra Update, Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year)

"No. Big brother? When you were..." After hearing Zhao Youcai say that he couldn't fix it, Jin Xiaomei quickly wanted to give an example to refute.

But at this moment, Jin Xiaomei saw the old lady winking at her. Jin Xiaomei reacted instantly and closed her mouth immediately.

Jin Xiaomei married here and has lived with the Zhao family in the East and West courtyard for twenty years. How can she still not know who Zhao Youcai is?

Looking at Zhao Youcai's posture, Jin Xiaomei knew that Zhao Youcai was in a mood.

As for why she was upset, Jin Xiaomei could guess it.

Knowing that this was not something she could deal with, Jin Xiaomei immediately changed the subject and asked Zhao Jun: "Jun, are you going to collect any of the skins on this trip?"

"No." Before Zhao Jun could speak, Yang Yufeng followed closely and said, "I think they took the money and got all the money back."

"What's going on? Didn't the collection go smoothly?" asked Xie Sun, "Is there anyone making things difficult for us?"

"No, Jie Niang." Zhao Jun hurriedly explained to the group of people, saying: "Xiaohongshan family has a supply and marketing cooperative, and we can't compete with the supply and marketing cooperative for business. After all, Yongxing, let's chat with him . They collect the skins and bear bile for us, and we don’t have to pay for them. Their team will pay for them first.”

"Hey? That's great!" After Zhao Jun finished speaking, Jin Xiaomei said, "Otherwise we won't have enough money."

"I'm not afraid this time, Auntie." Zhao Jun said with a smile: "This time before the end of the year, we have enough."

"It's okay this time." As soon as Zhao Jun finished his words, Li Baoyu answered, "This is considered a loan, no interest is required."

Zhao Jun was startled when he heard this, and Zhang Yuanmin, who was sitting behind him, smiled bitterly.

Neither Tao Dabao nor Yu Xuewen mentioned interest that day, because this time it was not a loan.

The money advanced by the team is also collected from the team leader, and it is a mutual benefit and win-win situation.

But people's hearts are complicated, and they can say anything with their mouths.

If you want those people in the brigade to be able to say nothing, and if you want to keep Yongxing's mountain goods business in your hands for a long time, you have to arrange everything from top to bottom.

So even if interest is not mentioned, Zhao Jun will not save it. When I return from Hebei after the New Year, I will either buy two pigs or buy some things for the brigade.

That is to say, Li Baoyu was stupid and didn't listen to Zhao Jun talking about this with Tao and Yu, so he thought it was unnecessary.

Hearing Li Baoyu say that borrowing money does not require interest, the women all believed him and were quite happy.

At this time, Xing San folded up the leopard skin quilt and stuffed it into the cloth bag while asking Zhao Jun: "Boy, is this the only thing you will accept this time?"

"That's it." Zhao Jun said, took the small cloth bag containing the big white leather and took out the leather roll from it.

"Ouch." After a month of training for these people, Zhao Ling knew that this leather was different from other big leathers as soon as she laid eyes on it. She immediately said in surprise: "Xiaojun, you guys can collect it this time." They are all good things!”

"Yeah." Zhao Jun smiled and opened the leather roll. Xu Chunyan turned her tail and said, "It's done."

"Isn't it worth earning five or six thousand?" Xie Sun interjected from the side, and she had a basis for saying so. Last time, the Zhao Family Chamber of Commerce earned 10,500 from those two big white skins.

"Maybe we can sell more this time." Zhao Jun said with a smile: "The boss took the white leather and put it together for the leather jacket, but it was almost half a sleeve. Without these half sleeves, his clothes can't be sold."

"Then this one of yours is not enough for half a sleeve." Xing San picked up the big white piece of leather and said to Zhao Jun: "I'd better go back to the mountain tomorrow."

As he said that, Xing San raised his hand and pointed outward, saying: "We've caught mice in those cages in the past two days. I'll follow Li Erxiao's instructions tomorrow and I'll go over and put up all the cages."

Li Ruhai previously provided information that Shi Baofeng had a dispute with the Tao brothers in the mountains and was pushed down by the Tao brothers. Shi Baofeng's ankle was sprained and he has been unable to go up the mountain recently.

In this way, Shi Baofeng's territory was vacated. The mountain field occupied by Shi Baofeng had once seen Bai Dapi, so Zhao Jun had the idea to set up a few traps.

"Third uncle, don't bother yourself before the year." Zhao Jun said: "Tomorrow we will take the dogs up the mountain to catch the roe deer. After that, we will get up early and leave home. First, we will go to his big leather nest and put up the cages."

As soon as Zhao Jun said this, Zhao Youcai raised his eyelids and stared at Zhao Jun with his small eyes.

"Then...that..." After hearing what Zhao Jun said, Xing San hesitated and said, "I'm still thinking of going back to Lengchang to clean up."

After staying at Zhao's house for these days, Xing San really had thoughts of going down the mountain. After all, no matter how well-built the shack on the mountain is, it still leaks air everywhere.

The most important thing is that he doesn't dislike the excitement of Zhao Jun's family.

Just yesterday morning, Wang Meilan and Jin Xiaomei took Xing San to see a house. Although the one and a half room was small, it was enough for him to live alone.

"What else do you have to pack?" Zhao Jun said with a smile: "Xiao Nian'er, take Brother Xie down the mountain, and I'll carry it up to you. After you finish packing, just come down with me."

"Then what should I do with the big pine wood I bought?" , let them put the machine to break it open, and then pull it back when it’s done.”

The big piece of wood Xing San bought was to be used as longevity material. Just like Zhao Jun said, first take it to the forest farm workshop, find someone to help break it into wooden boards, and then find someone specialized to process it when you come back.

When looking at the house yesterday, Xing San took a special look. Although the house is not big, the yard is not small and there is a shed.

The old man had already thought about it, and when his birthday material was ready, he would put it in the shed.

While they were chatting, Wang Meilan and Wang Qiang outside had already inserted the pig food.

Half a large pot of pig food was poured into two feeding racks, and the two sisters each carried one to the backyard to feed the pigs.

Today, the six pigs were greatly frightened as they had their legs tied, their mouths tied, and they were driven for dozens of miles in a car. In addition, this new environment was unfamiliar, so they stayed quite honestly in the donkey shed and roe deer pen, and did not jump out.

"Oh..." Miss Wang and Second Young Master Wang have never done this job before, but they have both seen others feeding pigs.

Just like this, the two siblings shouted and filled the trough with food.

The cooked food was fragrant, and the sound of shouting attracted the pigs to look at Wang Meilan and Wang Qiang.

But in a strange environment and seeing strange people, none of the six pigs came forward.

Wang Meilan, who poured out all the pig food, carried the fed Luo and said to Wang Qiang: "Let's go, Qiangzi, let's go, they will eat it."

When the siblings returned to the house, the gang was still chatting in the east room. Wang Meilan was cooking and the women were busy.

When they heard the sound of cooking, Zhao Hong, Zhao Na and Li Xiaoqiao in the west room cheered, dropped their books and got off the kang.

Since the beginning of the winter vacation, Li Tongyun has set a rule for them. Their study for the day is not over until they are cooking dinner in the outer room every day.

The walls are not soundproof, so the children can vaguely hear the sounds and voices of Zhao Jun and others coming back.

It sounded like Zhao Jun had bought something, but Zhao Hong and Zhao Na were very anxious.

Seeing that these children were about to run away, Li Tongyun hurriedly stopped them and asked them to pack up their books and stationery before leaving.

Zhao Hong hurriedly packed her things, grabbed her schoolbag and got off the kang, opened the door and rushed to the east room.

"Brother! Brother!" Zhao Hong rushed into the east room and threw his schoolbag on the kang, hitting Zhao Youcai.

"Oh my second sister." Zhao Jun hugged Zhao Hong, but Zhao Hong asked: "Brother, what did you buy back?"

"Ah." Zhao Jun was startled, then smiled and said, "Brother bought a pig."

"Pig?" Zhao Hong raised her thin eyebrows and said in surprise: "Does our family still need to buy pigs?"

"Why don't we buy pigs?" Before Zhao Jun could react, Zhao Hong said: "There are plenty of them on the mountain, can't you just catch them?"

Zhao Jun: "..."

…

Today's dinner is quite simple.

Roe deer meat stewed with sauerkraut and wild boar meat stewed with cabbage vermicelli. Both dishes are served in large pots, and the main thing is that one is large in quantity.

In addition, there are frozen cabbage and dried radish with dipping sauce.

It can be seen from here that the Zhao family's recent food is not very high-end.

But this didn't stop the men from drinking. While drinking, everyone mentioned buying a pig.

"Shunzi." Wang Qiang asked Lin Xiangshun, "Can't you treat me? If you want to treat me, there will be many pigs."

"Please." Lin Xiangshun said without hesitation: "Uncle, how about we treat each other for a day?"

The Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and it will definitely be impossible to arrange a day treat for one person, and you have to leave time to go to other people’s houses.

"Okay." Wang Qiang responded and said, "Then it will be twenty-five for our two families."

The twenty-fifth day Wang Qiang mentioned was the twenty-fifth day of the twelfth lunar month.

"Dad." After Wang Qiang finished speaking, Li Baoyu said to Li Dayong: "Shall we just come to my brother's house for twenty-four?"

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As soon as Li Baoyu said this, he was glared hard by Li Dayong, followed closely by Zhao Youcai.

"So pretty!" Li Dayong cursed in his heart: "Little brat, are you the one who can decide this matter?"

Zhao Youcai looked at Li Baoyu and cursed in his heart: "What do you mean by your brother's family? You're like a tiger. You can't tell the difference between a big king and a big king."

Seeing that something was wrong, Zhao Jun quickly diverted everyone's attention, only to hear him ask the judge: "Minister, you guys stay at home and have a meal of slaughtered pigs and vegetables before leaving."

"Okay!" Xie Chen agreed happily. Zhao Youcai glared at Xie Chen again and thought to himself: "This is a stupid boy. He doesn't go home even after the Chinese New Year. He will become more and more evil in a day."

Thinking of this, Zhao Youcai's eyes fell on Li Baoyu again. Looking at the giggling Li Baoyu, Zhao Youcai thought to himself: "Why should I accept them as my apprentices? Why don't you make me angry to death?"

But at this moment, Li Dayong suddenly spoke and said to Li Baoyu: "Baoyu, we won't be so busy with business after the new year. You and your uncle will go to the mountains for a few days and learn your skills from your uncle."

After talking about Li Baoyu, Li Dayong said to Jie Chen: "When the time comes, I will follow you, my dear minister."

After the words fell, Li Dayong secretly glanced at Zhao Youcai. This was something the two brothers had discussed in advance. They both said that being on the pole was not a business, so we couldn't let Zhao Youcai take the initiative to talk about accepting a disciple, right?

"No need, dad." Li Baoyu was sincere and refused on the spot: "I can just learn from my brother."

As soon as Li Baoyu said these words, Zhao Youcai and Li Dayong's expressions darkened.

"Brother Li." When Wang Qiang saw this, he hurriedly helped Li Baoyu to rescue him and said to Li Dayong: "How can my brother-in-law have the time? We will have a whole spring hunting in the next year. These people are running around the mountain to catch things. They are not allowed to come to us. Are you running away from home?”

Hearing Wang Qiang's words, Zhao Youcai almost didn't curse out loud. Zhang Yuanmin helped change the subject and said: "Our place is spring hunting, Yongxing is also spring hunting, so our business can be good."

"Yes." Wang Qiang agreed, then smiled at Zhao Youcai and said, "Brother-in-law, you have to bring a drink!"

Zhao Youcai cursed in his heart, but when the chatter ended, he had to pick up the wine glass and invite everyone to drink together.

After having enough wine and food, the diners went back to their homes.

In the west room, Xing San sat on the edge of the kang, his feet on both sides of the basin.

The old man came down from the mountain to enjoy his life, and he could even warm his feet before going to bed every day.

At this time, Zhao Jun was in the east room, discussing with Zhao Youcai and Wang Meilan about slaughtering a pig and inviting guests on the 24th day of the twelfth lunar month.

"Look, you are talking!" Wang Meilan pushed Zhao Youcai and said, "Who to invite and who not to invite, don't you decide?"

"Fuck! Can I decide chicken feathers?" Zhao Youcai cursed and said, "You two decide."

"What can my mother and I decide?" Wang Meilan glared at Zhao Youcai and said, "Don't you have to arrange the invitation?"

No matter what the actual situation is, Zhao Youcai is the nominal head of the family. But slaughtering a pig and inviting guests is a matter of ceremony in the village. Zhao Youcai has to come forward to invite everyone, and it is impossible for Zhao Jun to arrange it.

"Let's talk about it after we're done." Zhao Youcai pressed the cigarette butt into the ashtray made of cans and said, "I'll think about it."

As he said that, Zhao Youcai was about to lie down on the kang.

Wang Meilan's mouth twitched, but thinking that Zhao Youcai was tired all day, Wang Meilan didn't bother with him. Besides, this matter didn't need one night, and it could be decided tomorrow morning.

"Dad." Seeing Zhao Youcai lying down, Zhao Jun hurriedly called Zhao Youcai and said, "What should I do with that little leopard quilt?"

"What should I do with it?" Zhao Youcai asked knowingly, and Zhao Jun, who was asking for help, could only be patient and said, "If we make that thing smooth and shiny, can't we sell it for more money?"

After Zhao Jun said this, he didn't wait for Zhao Youcai's reply. Zhao Jun looked at Wang Meilan helplessly, only to see Wang Meilan wink at him.

"Dad." Zhao Jun leaned closer to Zhao Youcai's pillow and said, "My sister said you can do it, so you have to work hard. When you make money, I will buy you Moutai."

"How can I work hard?" Zhao Youcai raised his head suddenly and said unhappily, "How many days have I worked hard? You are so naughty in one day. It's more tiring to take care of the whole house than to go to work."

"Keep your voice down, my daughter is asleep." At this time, Wang Meilan gently pushed Zhao Youcai, and then said, "There are a lot of things at home these few days, so you are tired. Wait until the spring, and we will have collected all the things we should collect. There will be no work at that time, so what are you happy to do? Who can care about you?"

Hearing Wang Meilan's words, Zhao Youcai's face eased. From the time he changed his job to today, he has never been quiet. It can be said that he is more tired at home than in the kitchen.

And the reason that supported Zhao Youcai to persist for so long is just as Wang Meilan said.

When the snow melts in the spring after the New Year, it will be impossible to set the trap. Those who build shacks in the mountains and sell yellow leaves and big skins should all go down the mountain. Once these two things go, the business of the Zhao Family Chamber of Commerce will be reduced by more than half.

The key is to wait until spring comes, and those who come to sell skins don’t have to go into the house to warm up, which saves a lot of trouble.

When the time comes, Wang Meilan and Jin Xiaomei can just tell the male and female from the female, and they can just take the goods and pay for them.

As for bear gall, apart from the Zhao Family Gang, there are not many families in Yong’an Forest District who can knock out blind bears. And those few families are familiar to Zhao Youcai and Zhao Jun, so it’s easy to deal with them.

Thinking of this, Zhao Youcai raised his mouth slightly and said to Zhao Jun: "Okay, go to bed, you don’t have to worry about this."

"Ouch!" Zhao Jun smiled when he heard this, and immediately stood up and said: "Dad, it’s up to you."

Zhao Youcai pinched Zhao Jun with his eyelids, and he didn’t say anything, which was considered as an agreement.

...

Jiang’s East Room

The old lady and Xie Sun were lying in bed chatting.

"Auntie." Xie Sun said, "After I leave, take care of yourself."

"Yeah." The old lady responded. The two were together every day. When she heard that Xie Sun was leaving, she was still reluctant.

"Come over after the New Year?" the old lady asked. Xie Sun smacked her lips and said, "I want to come, but... there is not much work here after the New Year. I can't tell my eldest and second daughters."

In the past, Xie Sun said that she didn't know how to help the oil bottle when it fell, which was a bit exaggerated, but if she was asked to cook dumplings by herself, she would definitely not be able to cook them well.

But now Xie Sun can use helping others as an excuse.

"Why is there no work!" The old lady said, "In the spring, we will collect mountains, and then we still have land!"

Speaking of land, the old lady raised her voice and said, "My paddy fields and dry fields are all given to Zhao Xiaozi. There is a lot of work in the fields!"