As the New Year approached, the village became lively. The people who worked outside all went home for the New Year. There were also many people who held banquets in the village. Firecrackers could be heard every day. This was the atmosphere of the New Year.
However, my parents had already called home and said that they wouldn't be coming back for the New Year. My dad said that if we worked overtime during the New Year, we would get three times the salary. The transportation fee for the whole family would be several thousand. It wasn't worth it. I was already used to it. Every year, there would be all kinds of excuses. Perhaps I was just looking forward to seeing what kind of trick they would use this year.
Grandpa was very angry. "If they don't come back, then don't come back. We will celebrate it ourselves! "
Grandpa pulled me out of the village branch secretary's house and smoked nonstop on the way. When we reached home, he threw away the cigarette butt. "Yang Yang, it's not easy for your parents to earn money outside. We have to buy tickets for at least three people to go back and forth. That's around two thousand yuan. We can't stay at home for more than a few days. It's not worth it. Tomorrow, I will take you out to buy some new clothes and some groceries. We will celebrate the New Year with a lot of excitement. "
"Grandpa, let's sell the chickens, ducks, and geese. When spring comes next year, we will buy more chickens and ducks to feed them. We will leave a few of these chickens to lay eggs. We will eat one or two during the New Year. " I knew that Grandpa had spent all his money last time and was a little short of money. He definitely didn't have enough money to buy goods for the New Year.
Grandpa nodded. "Our Yang Yang is capable. The chickens, ducks, and geese are all growing well. None of them are broken. Are you going to feed the three spotted pigs? "
Those three pigs were sows. I was going to let them give birth to babies. At that time, we wouldn't have to buy piglets to feed the pigs.
"We will use them to give birth to babies. These pigs have good physiques. The babies they give birth to in the future will be very good too, "I said.
"Okay, that's good too. We will feed them. However, these three spotted pigs are already so big. Their appetite is getting bigger and bigger. It won't be easy for you to harvest pigweed in the future, "Grandpa said worriedly.
"Our family has so much land. We won't be able to finish it even if we plant all of it. In the future, we can use the two paddy fields on the slope opposite to our house to plant corn. . and plant some sweet potatoes. . that way, we won't have to feed them too much pigweed. Also, we have planted so many radishes, and now we can use them to feed the pigs. If that doesn't work, I'll release them and let them find their own food. "I had already planned this out.
Grandpa patted the back of my head. "Our Yang Yang is really sensible now."
Including the gifts, there were twenty-three chickens, twenty-three ducks, and eleven geese. Chickens and ducks weighed three to four catties each, while geese weighed six to seven catties each. If he wanted to sell them all, it would take a few days.
Bringing nearly twenty chickens at a time, Grandpa would not be able to carry them even if he squashed them to death. However, I had an idea. I fixed the frame on Old Huang's back and put the chicken inside. Then, he held Old Huang's hand and walked towards the town.
These days, it was still rare to see things carried by oxen and sold on the streets.
"Old man, how did you train your cattle so well? It can also be used to carry things? "Along the way, there were always people who liked to inquire.
"My grandson often trains it, so it's getting used to it. My family's cow is also very bold and is not afraid of people. It won't go crazy, "Grandpa said proudly.
During the New Year, there was a bus that came to the village to pick people up. However, people didn't like to bring so many goods. Grandpa and I also didn't want to spend so much money to take the bus. It was only a little more than an hour to walk to the town. It was also warm to walk.
Old Huang's performance was very good. When we were halfway there, I rewarded him with a stream of vitality. Old Huang immediately began to run forward happily.
The chickens we raised were also very hearty. Although they kept bumping around inside, they were still very quiet. Sometimes, they would look outside in surprise. The chickens, ducks, and geese raised at home were different from the ones raised in the village. They were very smart. However, I couldn't just raise them and not sell them for money. Grandpa and I had to rely on them to buy goods for the New Year.
When we reached the town, although it was very crowded, when people saw me leading a yellow cow, they immediately made way for us. Other people's cars kept on beeping, but no one would make way for us. This was different. My Old Huang glared as if it was going to give a hoof to the people who blocked its way. Did they dare to not make way? I've heard of scamming cars, but have I ever heard of scamming cows?
When we reached the market, Grandpa and I came a little late, so we didn't get a good spot. We could only stand in a more remote area. Grandpa asked me to stand guard and specifically went to inquire about the market. After a while, he ran back and said to me happily, "The market today is pretty good. For chickens like ours, it's 8 yuan per catty. "
"Then we'll sell them for ten kuai," I said.
"Ah?" Grandpa was shocked.
"Didn't you see that our chickens look better than other people's chickens? They're definitely more expensive than other people. Also, our chickens have never been fed feed. They grew up eating worms. They're definitely more delicious than other people's feed chickens. " I've already noticed that when the chickens in the village are compared to our chickens, they're worlds apart. Grandpa's chickens came to town to sell a few days ago, and he even bought nine kuai per catty. Our chickens were a little cheap for ten kuai per catty. It was just that the people in town couldn't tell.
"Grandpa, how much is the chicken?" As expected, someone soon saw our chickens. The main thing was that the yellow ones were more eye-catching.
"Ten kuai per catty," I said first. I was afraid that Grandpa wouldn't dare to give a high price. ,
"Little friend, don't talk nonsense. Others are selling it for eight kuai per catty. You can even buy it for seven kuai if it's cheaper," that person thought that I was a child and couldn't keep my words.
"My chickens are different from other people's chickens. They've been fed feed. Our chickens are completely free-range, and have never been fed feed. Look at the color of our chickens' feathers. Isn't it better than other chickens? The feathers on their bodies are neat and shiny. Most importantly, you have to look at the eyes of the chickens. Aren't they more lively than other people's chickens? "I asked.
"Hey, you're not a simple child. Are you really selling this chicken for ten kuai per catty? "That person looked at my grandpa in confusion.
Grandpa originally didn't have much confidence, but hearing me say that, he clenched his teeth and said, "Ten kuai per catty, not a cent less."
"It's New Year's Eve. If you want to buy, buy the best. Look at the rooster. How bright are the feathers? If you catch it, it'll cry out. If you use it as a sacrifice, it'll be the best. Last summer, I caught twenty chickens here. The boss gave me three extra, not a single one less. They've never been sick, nor have they been fed any medicine. Usually, they'll be fed some pigweed and rice bran. They mainly rely on themselves to catch insects to eat. The taste of this chicken is definitely twice as good as ordinary chickens. Ten kuai per catty. If you buy a chicken, you'll only have to spend a few more kuai. It's definitely worth it. "I was getting more and more into the zone.
"Grandpa, how old is your grandson? He's amazing. He'll definitely be good for business in the future. "That person bought two chickens without hesitation. After paying, he praised me a lot before leaving.
When Grandpa heard other people praise me, he was also very happy. His face was full of smiles. He also didn't think that I would really sell his chickens for ten kuai per catty.
After opening a store, the business actually became better. With that uncle taking the lead, other people felt that our chickens were indeed different. Things that sell well don't necessarily have to be the cheapest, but have to be recognized by others. When everyone thinks that your things are good, even if it's a bit more expensive, it's still acceptable.
In the blink of an eye, the dozen or so chickens were all sold. They sold for more than six hundred. Grandpa almost earned back the cost of buying the chickens, ducks, geese, and piglets. Grandpa was very happy. He went to the market to buy a few catties of meat and prepared to make a few pieces of bacon. He also bought some New Year goods. Since he was going to sell the ducks and geese, he could buy some things later.
In the next two days, he sold ten geese and twenty ducks. He sold them for more than a thousand kuai. Grandpa and I were very happy. Grandpa took me to town to buy a new set of clothes and a new pair of shoes. Originally, Grandpa didn't want to buy clothes for himself, but under my insistence, Grandpa also bought a set of clothes. He also went to a leather shoe store to order a pair of leather shoes. The total cost was less than five hundred kuai.
Grandpa originally wanted to wait until spring to buy the chickens and ducks to raise at home. But I saw that the chickens and ducks and piglets were selling cheap at the market, so I bought them back. This time, I bought thirty chickens and thirty ducklings. In addition, I bought five piglets. I specially chose a male black pig. The rest were all spotted pigs.
This way, we didn't have much money left from buying the chickens and ducks. However, Grandpa and I weren't worried. We ate what we grew at home, so we didn't spend too much money. Grandpa gave me fifty kuai and told me to buy what I wanted. Naturally, I couldn't bear to use it. I secretly put it in a book and then hid the book under my pillow.
On the twenty-ninth day of the New Year, Grandpa and I drained the pond. The villagers all came to help.
Thirteenth Uncle came back on the twentieth day of the New Year. He especially came to help.
"Second Uncle. There are quite a lot of fish in the pond. How did you feed such a big one? "Thirteenth Uncle said with a smile.
"You have to ask Yang Yang. Yang Yang cuts the grass for the fish every day. She doesn't feed them anything. Maybe the pond has been abandoned for a long time, so the water is fertilized. "Grandpa laughed.
Eldest Grandpa couldn't stop laughing. "That's a new way of putting it. I'm already a few decades old, but I've never heard anyone say that raising fish depends on fertilization. However, Yang Yang is really a lucky star. Your chickens, ducks, and geese are all raised so well. I heard that you sold them for a few thousand kuai. The fish in this pond can be sold for a lot of money. "
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