The cannon fodder female supporting role stirs up trouble in period literature

In the evening, Hua Dahua and her colleagues came back from get off work. When they walked downstairs, they saw a car with a Beijing license plate parked in front of the building. They could also smell the smell of seafood wafting from someone's house upstairs.

You have to know that Xinshi is not near the sea, and the seafood is transported from the nearby coastal cities. In the summer, they are not very fresh when transported to Xinshi, not to mention transported to a county town like Zhouxian.

Unless someone brings it from the seaside, or someone happens to come across one sold in Xinshi, you can only eat seafood in winter.

Hua Dahua swallowed her saliva, said hello to the new neighbors who were enjoying the cool air downstairs, and asked, "Auntie Ge, whose family is cooking seafood? It's so fresh!"

Aunt Ge stood up upon hearing this. The old lady who used to look at everyone with her chin raised now kindly held Hua Dahua's hand and said, "Dahua, why are you getting off work just now? Your brothers and sisters are back, and they brought a lot of seafood. This seafood smell is coming from your house, it's so delicious."

"Ah? My brother and sister are back?" Hua Dahua looked surprised. Even though they are usually very noisy at home, she missed them a lot now that they are not at home.

"Yes, did you see that car? Your second sister drove it back. She said it was a company car. Her company in Beijing even allocated her a house. When your second sister becomes successful in the future, you must please her. Maybe she will be happy and help you. Don't forget your Aunt Ge when you become successful in the future."

Originally, this made people feel a little uncomfortable, as if everyone in the Hua family was clinging to Hua Erhua. Unexpectedly, Hua Dahua nodded repeatedly after hearing this, "Auntie Ge, you are so right, my second sister is really capable. Do you think my job is good? My second sister gave it to me! Why is my second sister so good to me? If my family wants to have a bright future, maybe we really have to rely on my second sister. Auntie Ge, I won't chat with you anymore. I have to go home quickly. I'm sure the whole family is waiting for me to get off work and have dinner."

After saying that, under the old lady's surprised gaze, Hua Dahua hummed a song and ran upstairs in two steps.

Humph, do you really think that Hua Dahua is stupid? Although the words sound nice, but implicitly they are saying that she is not as good as Erhua. Isn't this just jealous of other people's success and trying to sow discord?

To be frank, if Erhua had no future, how could she have such a good job now? When Erhua becomes more successful in the future, she will definitely not forget her elder sister, and she is still waiting to enjoy Erhua's blessing.

The Hua family's dinner was prepared on time. When Hua Dahua walked in, Zhou Laiying had just brought a plate of fried squid with leeks to the table. Behind her were Hua Xiaohua and Hua Aidang, who were carrying a pot of crabs and a pot of scallops respectively.

Looking at the table full of seafood, Hua Dahua was drooling with greed. She hugged Hua Rendong who came to open the door for her and gave her a kiss on the face, "Erhua, you missed me so much."

Hua Honeysuckle pushed the person away in disgust and wiped the saliva off her face, "Sis, if you stop staring at the table, I will really believe that you miss me."

Hua Dahua laughed, "Why don't you believe it? Even if you didn't bring this table of seafood back, I would still miss you! Oh, it's so late, let's talk while we eat."

After saying that, she threw the bag on her back onto the sewing machine in the living room and ran to the kitchen to get some water to wash her hands.

Zhou Laiying sat down at the table and smiled as she looked at the seafood. "Erhua brought back too many fish. I used five kilograms of salt to marinate them this afternoon. I'll go get some oil coupons later. Those sea fish will taste better when fried."

Hua Jianshe said: "After marinating, dry it in the sun and steam the pork belly with salted fish. We made it in the cafeteria last year and it tasted amazing."

"That's not necessary. Erhua brought a sack of salted Spanish mackerel. It's enough for you to eat until the end of the New Year."

Hua Honeysuckle said, "Soak it well before cooking. We don't lack vegetables at home. Don't make it too salty. I'll buy more next time you pass by the beach after you finish eating."

Hua Jianshe disagreed, "Forget it this time, but don't buy so much next time. How much money will it cost? You have to save some of your salary. In Beijing, everything costs money."

Hua Rendong smiled, "It didn't cost much. My salary has increased now, more than 200 yuan a month, and it only cost a few dozen yuan to buy a truckload of seafood and fish. Besides, the company gives out tickets every month, and I can exchange the remaining money for cash."

When Hua Jianshe heard that Hua Rendong could earn more than 200 yuan a month, he was dumbfounded. "What? What kind of job do you do to earn so much? Even retired cadres can't earn that much."

"Alas, I have made some contributions to the country. The two hundred plus is not just my salary. The bulk of it is bonus. Otherwise, why would the organization transfer me to Beijing and give me such a nice courtyard? It's all because of my great contribution. Later, uncle and aunt can go to Beijing to take a look. My courtyard is much more valuable than my salary."

After hearing Hua Rendong's explanation, although Hua Jianshe still didn't quite understand what contribution Hua Rendong had made, he felt relieved to know that the money came from a legitimate source.

"Okay, when we have time, your aunt and I will go to Beijing to see the courtyard house where you live."

"Well, let's go during the New Year holiday. I'll come back to pick you up then. Our family will spend the New Year in Beijing. I'll take you to have a good stroll around the Imperial City during the first month of the year."

"That's great. I did go to Beijing on a business trip a few years ago, and I've always wanted to take my whole family there to have a look. This time, I'm taking advantage of you."

As they were talking, they finished their meal. Zhou Laiying's cooking skills were as mediocre as ever, but the seafood was so fresh that it was delicious even if eaten alone.

After dinner, the family went out for a walk. The acquaintances they met on the way greeted the family warmly, and in the end they all asked about the car that Hua Jindong drove back.

A woman pulled Zhou Laiying aside and said, "Laiying, let me tell you something. I see that your niece is getting old, and the family she was engaged to has been unsuccessful for a long time. My second son is also at the age to get married. How about letting them meet each other?"

Zhou Laiying frowned, "Your son is already 25, right? My niece is only 19, they are not a good match, right? Why do you want them to meet?"

"She's only six years older. You've seen my second child, he's also a handsome man. Besides, he'll be more caring when he's older. As long as they get together, our whole family will worship Erhua like an ancestor."

Thinking of her second child, Zhou Laiying's mouth twitched, "That's not necessary. Our Erhua is not a Bodhisattva, why should we worship her? I just think that Erhua is working in Beijing now, and your second child is in our factory. They are far apart, and we can't live in two different places after getting married, right?"

The woman smiled gently, "What's there to be afraid of? Erhua said she would be transferred to Beijing, so let's transfer my second son's job to Beijing as well! I heard that Erhua's company in Beijing also gave her a house, a big yard, but it's too empty for a young couple. When Erhua gives birth, our whole family can go and take care of her during the confinement period. I promise to take care of her comfortably, and she won't have to move a finger."

Zhou Laiying looked the woman up and down and gave her a thumbs up. "You are such a rich man! The beads on this abacus are about to fall on my face!"