sbdcsierra Chapter 999 Giving away meat
Chapter 999 Giving away meat
Zhou Guo smiled and said, "I will let you know when I leave. You came just in time. I will be leaving tomorrow and I have something to give you."
She took out the things she bought for them, as well as the few pots of flowers that had been added to the house in recent days. She only kept a pot of wintersweet for herself, and she didn't plan to take the narcissus either, as these things were also available in the north.
A piece of stuff.
Gou Ya looked at the farm tools and then at Zhou Guo. She didn't expect Zhou Guo to give her these things.
Zhou Guo said, "You have a large number of people and a large amount of land. The last time I went to check, there weren't many farm tools. These things aren't cheap, so I bought them all for you, as well as this cart. If you want to go to the city to sell things in the future, it will be much easier with these two carts. These two pieces of oil can make two large pots of water, and these fine salts are enough for you to eat for two to three years."
Together with the food and cloth sent earlier, everything is now fully available.
They didn't have to buy these daily necessities for a long time afterwards, saving a lot of money.
Gou Ya's eyes were red, and she said, "You are so thoughtful. You bought so many things for us. We don't have much to give you."
During the days that Zhou Guo was there, every aspect had been taken into consideration for them, including their food, clothing, housing and transportation.
Before, they had to run around with so many children to make a living. Later, many of those older than her either died or moved in. As time went by, she was the only one left.
Although life has gradually gotten better over the years and she no longer has to go hungry, only she knows the bitterness behind it.
No matter how hard or tired she was, there was no one to share her burden. When it was late at night and everyone was asleep, she would worry about her family's livelihood and would not be able to sleep all night. Her hair has turned a lot whiter in the past few years.
Ever since Zhou Guo came, she seemed to have suddenly found a pillar of support. Now that this pillar is leaving, she is really reluctant to let it go.
Gou Ya thought about his younger brothers at home. In recent years, he had seen them grow in number, one after another, and eat more and more. In the future, he would have to find wives for them, and his younger sisters would also have to get married.
Gritting his teeth, he said to Zhou Guo, "Zhou Guo, we have thought about it. Can you take my brothers with you? They are all eleven or twelve years old. They can work and can do any work and endure any hardship."
Zhou Guo was stunned. "You have all been allocated land here, and you have raised rabbits, chickens, and pigs, and run some small businesses. They are growing up and can earn money for the family. Your lives will also be better. Why do you want me to take them away?"
Gou Ya said, "They are grown up, but it's not enough to just have enough food. It's said that the young boys can make their fathers poor. Their appetites are getting bigger and bigger. The money we earn every year is just enough to eat enough. In a few years, when they grow up, we have to find marriages for them. I don't have the ability to find wives for so many children."
Zhou Guo said, "I'm leaving tomorrow, so you should go down and think carefully. You should know that my place is not a joke. You can come in and out as you please. It's impossible to come back once you're gone. You may not be able to come back for several years. Besides, the work is hard, and most people can't bear it. You should go back and ask their opinions."
She felt that Gouya and the others were living a good life and there was no need for them to follow her.
Gou Ya nodded, stood up and said, "Then I will go back first and come back tomorrow."
The group pushed the cart back home.
The old man asked, "Why don't you accept it?"
Aren’t we short of people now?
Zhou Guo said, "They haven't reached that point yet, and I think Gou Ya herself is not someone who is willing to be dependent on others. She is still young now. If she is given time, she will definitely be much more powerful than she is now! These people have always been with her and have been with her for so many years. They have long been a family. If they follow me, they will always miss home. I don't want someone like that."
What she wants is a pure person. If he goes there and thinks about going home all day long and can't do any work well, he will be a trouble.
The old man said, "I don't think it's a big deal. If it doesn't work, just send him to work as a clerk in a shop."
Zhou Guo sighed, "It's up to them. If they really want to go, this is the only way."
Er Pang came up and said, "Master, I think this dog girl is quite capable. If she can join us, she can do a lot of things and can be half of Brother Huzi!"
Both the Greater Heat and the Lesser Heat nod.
Zhou Guo laughed. "That's a nice thought. You know he's capable, but why don't you think about why a capable person would be willing to be inferior to others? He can live a good life with his own abilities, so why would he be willing to be driven by others?"
"How can they be the same?" Er Pang retorted, "Your status is different now. You are General Xu's daughter. Your future is limitless. It's the same reason why General Zhou, who is so capable, is willing to work under General Xu."
What they can give may be something they cannot earn in several lifetimes, so how can they be inferior to them?
Many people want to do it but still don’t have a way.
Not to mention that even the old man thought it made some sense and seemed to be the case.
Zhou Guo was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "It's too early to talk about this now. Pack up your things. We'll leave early tomorrow morning and we can still find a place to stay in the next county town. Otherwise, we'll have to sleep outdoors again."
There isn’t much to pack. I’ve already packed some clothes. There’s not much food at home, and I haven’t unpacked the things I bought yesterday.
Zhou Guo went to cut another seven or eight pieces of meat, each piece weighing about seven or eight pounds.
Although I didn't live here for a long time, I became familiar with my neighbors and they gave me a lot of things.
Whenever there is something delicious at home, you should bring a bowl of it over, and when you leave, give each family a piece of meat.
In the afternoon, she and Erpang and a few others knocked on the doors of every household.
When they opened the door, they were stunned to see her standing at the door holding a piece of meat. They greeted her with a smile, "Young man, come in and sit down."
Zhou Guo smiled and said, "Aunt, we will be going home tomorrow. Thank you for taking care of me these days. I give you this piece of meat as a token of my appreciation."
When the woman heard that such a large piece of meat was for her, she was very surprised, but she said, "Oh, how can I be so embarrassed to ask you for such a large piece of meat? You are a little kid, and you have to beg for food at such a young age. It's not easy. How can I take your things?"
This shout called out the whole family, and everyone crowded at the door to look at the meat in Zhou Guo's hand.
Such a big piece of meat, they only buy this much during the Chinese New Year.
This much would cost several hundred coins. This gift is too big!
Everyone says you can’t ask for it, so how can you just ask for such valuable things from others for no reason?
When the children heard that Zhou Guo was leaving tomorrow, they were very reluctant to let him go. One of the younger ones asked, "Brother, will you come back in the future?"