Chapter 454: Second Brother, Finally Can’t Help But Take Action (1/2)

Nanri Town.

In the indoor breeding pond of Haixin Eel Breeding Factory, Zhu Xiuhua used a large fishing net to constantly fish out the dead eel fry in the pond.

Zhu Xiuhua had a grimace on her face, and her brows were knitted into a Sichuan shape. She was obviously fine two days ago, and the eel was also very healthy.

But suddenly, something went wrong.

The eels were unwilling to eat, and the red worms they had been scrambling to eat a few days ago also refused to be eaten.

There are many eels with their bellies turned over, and they are in a state of death. When you shine a flashlight, you can see that there are also many dead and white eels at the bottom of the pool.

Zhu Xiuhua knew that raising eels was not that simple, but she never thought it would be so difficult.

We have just started raising them, but why are there so many problems? In one day, at least five to six thousand eel fry died.

Although the eel fry are not worth much, they can be harvested in large quantities and purchased directly from the factory by the pound. However, no matter how cheap they are, they cannot afford to die like this.

The most depressing thing is that five or six breeding experts cannot find the cause of the death of the eels.

And the Ludao breeding expert, Mr. Zhang Xuejin, the leader of the entire project, seemed to be unable to find a clue to the death of the eel fry.

"Teacher Zhang, have you found the reason?"

Seeing Zhu Xiuhua asking him, Zhang Xuejin's face darkened and he asked: "In the beginning, you said you were good at raising eels. Why do you still come to ask me if you have problems with the simplest eel fry?"

Zhu Xiuhua held the fishing net in one hand and put her hand on her waist and said, "You are a breeding expert. If I don't ask you, who will I ask?"

Zhang Xuejin's face was gloomy. He really hated this "tubalu" with a loud voice.

I have been in a very bad mood recently. I opened a Rongcheng newspaper yesterday and saw the annoying Li Duoyu in a group photo on the front page.

And no matter what he does recently, he seems to be unable to get around this person. The Ludao Aquaculture Technology School where he works has just passed a project a few days ago. The school is planning to invest a sum of money to build a similar school on Dandan Island. Branch scientific research institute.

As a teacher majoring in aquaculture, he would most likely be assigned to teach there, and that Li Duoyu was still the village director there.

What made him most unhappy was that Director Liu of the Teaching Office didn't care about them as teachers, but he kept saying good things for Li Duoyu.

Why build a scientific research institute on the island... Teacher Li doesn't have to run around.

If the scientific research institute is placed on the island, Teacher Li will have to teach students in our school.

In his eyes, it seemed that this scientific research institute was established specifically for Li Duoyu.

And that teacher Fang didn't know what kind of ecstasy soup he had poured into his mouth. He kept praising that Li Duoyu and wanted to let the whole school know how powerful that Li Duoyu was.

What was most unacceptable to him was that he could not find the reason for the death of the eel fry at all, even though he was fine two days ago.

The water quality, pH value, etc. are all normal, but in the past two days, various sudden deaths have begun, and I can't figure out what to do.

If he hadn't been keeping an eye on the eel factory during this period, he would have couldn't help but wonder if he had been poisoned.

He obviously tried his best.

Seeing Zhu Xiuhua being so arrogant and unreasonable, Zhang Xuejin, who was already simmering with anger, responded directly:

"If there is a problem with the eel seedlings, of course you should ask your brother-in-law... Zhu Xiuhua, you don't really think that we recruit you because of your breeding skills."

Seeing Zhang Xuejin clarifying his words directly, a technician on the side also said:

"I think what Teacher Zhang said is right. The most important thing now is to find a way to solve the problem of eel fry dying suddenly. The simplest way is for Teacher Zhu to ask that Li Duoyu. He has a complete set of the islanders' breeding materials. Eel technology, maybe you know the reason.”

Zhang Xuejin immediately echoed: "I also think Master Lin's suggestion is good. Now is not the time to discuss right and wrong. If the eel fry continue to die, our work this month will be in vain, and we may have to catch eel fry again."

"Besides, our boss has almost negotiated the project, and the county has also given us a lot of support. Teacher Zhu, you promised us emphatically from the beginning. We can't stumble in the first step."

"Also, until now, we have listened to you. We will raise you the way you want..."

Zhu Xiuhua was so angry that her teeth clenched and her fists clenched.

Now, she felt like she was so angry that her muscles all over her body were tense. If she didn't hold back, she might really hit someone to death with one punch.

After these days of contact, she really hates these teachers who wear glasses and always speak in roundabout ways.

Obviously they are also responsible, but every time after work is reported, it always turns out to be her fault.

Compared with these people who were unable to work well, shirk responsibility and claim credit first, Zhu Xiuhua suddenly discovered that Li Yaoguo and Li Duoyu were really much better than them.

In the past, she always disliked Li Yaoguo, but now after seeing this kind of man, Zhu Xiuhua realized that she had really gone too far before, and her husband was quite wronged.

She also wants to quit now, but she signed a document a month ago. If she quits temporarily, she will have to lose a lot of money.

She looked at the red worms and eel fry, but she couldn't figure out why.

That’s right, all her current breeding steps were learned from Duoyu, but why didn’t they work for her?

These people asked her to go back and ask her brother-in-law, but she knew very well how could Li Duoyu tell her. It could be seen that the eel fry kept dying and she had nothing to do.

Although these people are annoying, what they say is right. Even if they let it out, they can't do it. Even the first step of eel farming will not be successful.

In order to cultivate eels, Haixin Company invested a lot of money. When thinking about the consequences, Zhu Xiuhua felt a chill on her back and her mind went blank.

But if I go back and ask my brother-in-law about eel farming, he will definitely not tell me.

Zhu Xiuhua decided to go home and ask Yaoguo first. Maybe he knew the reason, if he would tell her.

That's naturally best.

If that doesn't work, he still has a data book on eel farming in his hand. Maybe Teacher Zhang can find important information in it.

Zhu Xiuhua looked at the watch that her boss had given her not long ago because of her outstanding performance.

Do it sooner rather than later.

If we go back tonight, if everything goes well, we can make it back to the eel factory early tomorrow morning.

Considering that Yaoguo might not understand what was going on, Zhu Xiuhua rode the bicycle of the breeding factory and went to the supply and marketing cooperative in the town.

I spent a lot of money to buy souvenirs, a Hero brand pen for Zhou Xiaoying, and Shanghai malted milk for Xiao Tutu.

At the counter, Zhu Xiuhua was very reluctant to let go after smelling the aroma of malted milk. Haoran had never eaten such good food since he was a child.

The first time she bought it, she actually bought it as a gift to someone else. Thinking of this, Zhu Xiuhua felt very uncomfortable.

"How many cans do you want?"

"Just one can."

"Big can, or small can, twenty-five for the big can, fifteen for the small can."

"It's a small can. If I buy two cans, can it be cheaper?"

The salesperson looked at her with disgust: "No one here has negotiated the price. Do you want one can or two cans?"

"A small jar."

After shopping, Zhu Xiuhua contacted Master Chen, who was in charge of shipping at the eel factory.

"Master Chen, take me to Dandan Island."

Seeing that it was getting dark and she still wanted to go to Dandan Island, Master Chen said impatiently: "Let's do it tomorrow. It's difficult to sail the boat at night. If it hits the rocks, both of us will be ruined."

Normally, Zhu Xiuhua might let him, but now is an extraordinary time, she said with a gloomy face:

"Tomorrow, all the eel fry in our factory will die, and you will be responsible."

With such a big hat off, Master Chen didn't dare to say anything, but he still emphasized: "I won't stay overnight. I will come back immediately after sending you there. If you want to come back tomorrow, go to Qingkou by yourself." Take the passenger boat back from the pier.”

Zhu Xiuhua said angrily: "I will go back by myself, you can just send me to Dandan Island."

"Okay, I'll just send it to you and won't wait for you over there."

About ten o'clock in the evening, a light advection fog appeared in the offshore area of ​​Dandan Island.

A tin boat with the name Haixin Eel Factory actually lost its way near Dandan Island.

Master Chen complained: "What the hell is the weather on your island? It's fine outside, but it's all foggy when we get to your island."

It was not easy to find a pier, but Zhu Xiuhua didn't recognize it because the pier was very large, much larger than the pier in their village.

For a moment, she thought she had come to the wrong place, but she looked at Thean Hou Temple, which was half-waisted and still lit with fire.

Zhu Xiuhua can be 100% sure that this is Dandan Island. "Master Chen, it's not this pier. If you drive two kilometers to the right, you should be there."

Sailing in such a cold weather, Chen Guohe, who was shivering from the cold, had already been holding back his resentment. After arriving at Dandan Island, he encountered this kind of sea fog again, which made his mood even worse.

"Where there is a pier, there is a road. It's all foggy now. How can I drive? If you want to die, don't drag me along. You have done me a disservice this time. I can't even go back now. I can only wait for the fog to clear." Walk."

In the past, Zhu Xiuhua would definitely have a quarrel with him, but now, she would just go back early and resolve the eel fry matter as soon as possible.

Although it is not clear when this pier was built, as long as you can see Thean Hou Temple on Tam Tam Island, you will definitely not get lost.

Zhu Xiuhua originally bought a pack of cigarettes for Master Chen, but seeing his attitude, she didn't want to give them to him at all. She carried the souvenirs she bought in Nanri Town and set foot on the new pier.

Zhu Xiuhua walked very slowly, almost two or three kilometers, and after walking for almost fifty minutes, she arrived near the end of the village.

But just as he was passing a cattle pen at the end of the village, he heard a small, but rhythmic, strange sound.

After hearing this voice, Zhu Xiuhua had a look of disgust on her face. Ten years ago, she would have definitely caught them and fought this pair of bastards.

But now, there is no such environment. Zhu Xiuhua shouted in a deep voice: "What kind of couple are messing around in my cattle pen? Believe it or not, I will arrest you and parade you through the streets."

When she shouted, the sounds inside suddenly stopped, and the surroundings were so silent that only the sound of the waves not far away remained.

Immediately afterwards, there was the sound of people getting dressed quickly, but no one ran out.

Zhu Xiuhua had a look of contempt on her face, but she was too lazy to catch the traitor. Instead, she carried her things and continued walking home.

At around eleven o'clock in the evening, most of the villagers were asleep, but a kerosene lamp was still burning at the Lao Yang Restaurant near the pier.

Several crew members who had just returned from fishing were eating midnight snacks in the shop.

When Zhu Xiuhua passed by, her second uncle, who was smoking a dry cigarette, said in surprise: "It's strange, why did Xiuhua come back at this time? Isn't she in Nanri Town?"

Li Zhengfa, the boss of the ship, glanced at the back of Xiong Wei and knew who that person was without looking at his face.

"This arm is turned outward. If you come back at this time, what good things can happen? It's almost the Chinese New Year. I hope she doesn't cause trouble."

"Alas." The second uncle sighed. If Li Zhengtian didn't have this daughter-in-law, he would probably be the happiest on the island now.

Zhu Xiuhua returned home without taking two steps, but all the doors were closed, and Old Hu's dog next door barked twice at first.

Zhu Xiuhua stared directly at it, perhaps sensing murderous intent. The old Hu's dog was so frightened that it ran back to the kennel.

Zhu Xiuhua knocked on the window gently and shouted: "Yaoguo, open the door for me."

Unexpectedly, after knocking for a while, there was still no response.

Not here?

When she thought of this, Zhu Xiuhua suddenly thought too much. She wanted to rush back to the cattle pen and see who the dog man and woman were.

She hasn't been on the island for the past six months. If he messed around, no one would know.

Just when she was about to knock on the door vigorously, she rubbed her sleepy eyes, held a flashlight, and shouted from behind the door: "Who is knocking on the door in the middle of the night?"

"Haoran, it's me."

After hearing the sound, Li Haoran, who was still very sleepy, suddenly became energetic. He opened the door directly, shined a flashlight on it, and his eyes widened.

"I'm not dreaming, mother, why are you back so late at night?"

Seeing Li Haoran, Zhu Xiuhua touched his head and face gently: "Haoran, it's grandma who's back. Why do you look so thin again?"

Li Haoran scratched his head and said with a hint of embarrassment: "Mom, I have gained another five pounds this month, and I can hardly wear my pants."

"It's better to be fatter, so no one will dare to bully you."

Li Haoran smiled and said, my brother-in-law is the village director and the richest on the island. The principal has to beg him to do things. How can anyone in the school dare to bully him?

Zhu Xiuhua poked into the room: "By the way, where's your dad? I kept knocking on the door just now, but he couldn't wake up."

"My dad, he's been sleeping like a pig lately. Mom, I'm going to wake him up."

"Keep your voice down, don't wake everyone up." Zhu Xiuhua felt that if Li Yaoguo could help him solve the problem.

Then she will leave immediately tonight. With such a heavy fog, Master Chen must still be at the new pier just now.

Li Yaoguo, who was woken up, lit the kerosene lamp and frowned when he saw Zhu Xiuhua coming back in the middle of the night.

"What's wrong with you? Why did you come back in the middle of the night?"

Zhu Xiuhua said to Little Fatty: "Your father and I have something to discuss. You have to go to class tomorrow, so go back to your room and sleep first."

"Mom, I've been on vacation a long time ago."

"Then you go to bed quickly, what time is it and you're still not sleeping yet."

Li Haoran felt a little aggrieved and started acting coquettishly: "Mom, can I sleep with you tonight?"

Zhu Xiuhua refused directly: "No, how old are you? You will graduate from elementary school next year, and you still want to sleep with us."

"But Zhang Junqiang from our class still sleeps with his parents."

"Can it be the same? He's a kid and doesn't have the same conditions as us. Besides, you'll wet the bed and go back quickly."

Li Yaoguo looked at Zhu Xiuhua who came back in the middle of the night, frowned and asked, "You came back so late and were kicked back?"

"How is that possible?" Zhu Xiuhua said, "I just happened to be out on business and happened to pass by our island, so I asked the master who drove the boat to put it down for me."

Li Yaoguo smelled it and found that his wife still smelled like sweat even in the middle of winter.

"Hurry up and take a shower. I'm going to bed." After Li Yaoguo finished speaking, he yawned and fell asleep.

Seeing that he was about to sleep again, Zhu Xiuhua quickly said: "Why are you so anxious? You haven't seen me for so long, so you haven't thought about me."

Li Yaoguo showed a wry smile. He really wanted to say: I miss you, big-headed ghost. Without you as a snorer, I sleep very soundly every night now.

But he's really not that brave.

Seeing that Zhu Xiuhua had no intention of taking a shower or sleeping, Li Yaoguo urged again: "If you don't want to sleep, I'll go to bed first."

"Wait a minute, I have something to tell you."

Seeing that Zhu Xiuhua was acting strange tonight, Li Yaoguo asked again: "What on earth do you want to discuss with me when you come back so late?"

Zhu Xiuhua was silent for a while and asked directly: "Let me ask you something, do you know why the eel fry keep dying?"

Li Yaoguo looked at his wife helplessly. It was just as he guessed. Zhu Xiuhua's return in the middle of the night was indeed related to the eel incident.

"I told you, I can only record data. I don't understand eel farming at all."

"Then give me the data book and I will study it myself."

"What's the use for you? Do you recognize a few words? It's full of data. Can you understand it?"

"If I can't understand it, there are colleagues who can. Anyway, just give me the data book."

Li Yaoguo became angry on the spot when he heard that he wanted to give the data notebook to his colleagues.

"Didn't you say that those breeding experts are very powerful? Why do you ask me for the data book? Besides, this thing is confidential and cannot be given to you. If I give it to you, how can I explain it to Duoyu?"

Zhu Xiuhua became fierce: "It's just a bunch of messy numbers. Do you want to give them to me?"

Li Yaoguo replied: "I can't give it to you. I gave the data book to Duoyu a long time ago. If you want to get it, you can get it from him yourself."

Seeing that Li Yaoguo refused to give her the databook, Zhu Xiuhua searched through boxes and cabinets.

Seeing that Zhu Xiuhua was about to get the databook, Li Yaoguo climbed up from the bed and planned to snatch it back.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Xiuhua was very strong and pushed him to the corner of the bed with a light push, making a loud noise.

At this moment, Zhu Xiuhua finally got the databook. She held several databooks and said to Li Yaoguo: "You still want to lie to me, it's clearly here."

At this moment, Li Yaoguo touched the back of his head and found that his hands were covered in blood. He stood up angrily.

He came to Zhu Xiuhua, slapped her hard, and scolded: "Are you sick?" (End of this chapter)