Traveling through time and space to become a child, supporting the family by catching fish and shrim

That night.

Chen Lang discussed the sale of livestock with Li Xiuzhi.

I didn't buy it before because I was short of money, but today Xu Fei sent me more than thirty taels, which is enough to buy livestock.

The dilemma is what to buy.

Mules are the cheapest, but they are not very versatile and can only be used to pull mills, pull people, or plow fields.

Donkeys are more expensive than mules. Although they can also carry goods and people, they cannot handle a slightly heavier weight.

Cows are the most versatile and can do almost anything, such as plowing the fields, pulling people, and pulling millstones. They are not too difficult to raise. Their only drawback is that they are not fast enough.

Horses are the coolest, but also the most delicate and the most expensive to raise.

Chen Lang is inclined to buy a horse. Although it has various shortcomings, there is a saying that goes, being cool is a lifelong thing.

However, Li Xiuzhi disagreed. She said that Ma Shuai was handsome, but he had no other use except pulling the cart.

You can't use horses to plow the fields or pull the mill. Although it is possible, it is a bit too extravagant.

"Just buy a cow. One cow can solve all the problems." Li Xiuzhi said.

Chen Lang hugged Li Xiuzhi, rubbed her neck, and said, "Okay, I'll listen to my wife."

Li Xiuzhi's breathing suddenly became rapid.

What Doctor Xu said in the afternoon and what she saw when she got up this morning made her emotions become agitated.

But Chen Lang didn't have the mind or energy to do so today.

The medicine Xu Fei gave him contained a little bit of anesthetic, which could effectively relieve the soreness and numbness of the wound. Once he relaxed, he fell asleep quickly.

Li Xiuzhi looked at her husband in her arms, feeling relieved but also inexplicably a little lost.

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The next day.

Chen Tao and Sun Yuwei brought the ground soy milk over early in the morning.

Chen Lang was still sleeping. Li Xiuzhi treated them to breakfast and let them go back to rest.

To grind so much soy milk, the two of them must have gotten up very early. They will go back to catch some sleep, and then go to the river to catch fish and shrimps when they wake up.

By the time Chen Lang woke up, Li Xiuzhi had already reached the "molding" stage of making the tofu.

Chen Lang felt a little distressed and said, "Madam, why didn't you wake me up?"

Li Xiuzhi said, "Why are you here? I can do these things, too."

"Go wash up quickly, don't you have to go to the county town to buy livestock today?"

Guoguo happened to hear this and she also clamored to go to the county town with her father.

Li Xiuzhi said, "Dad went to the county town for serious business, not for fun. Why are you following him?"

Guoguo pouted in grievance.

Chen Lang said, "Xiuzhi, let's close the shop today and go to the county town as a family."

"Buying livestock is a big deal. It requires the whole family's participation."

Li Xiuzhi shook her head and said, "If we all leave, who will collect the fish, shrimp and crabs?"

"This girl wants to go with you, so you can take her out for a walk, and I'll stay and look after the house."

Chen Lang tried to persuade her for a while, but Li Xiuzhi refused to go with him, so Chen Lang had to give up.

However, Chen Lang also felt that it was inappropriate to let Li Xiuzhi be busy at home alone.

He was not afraid of the villagers causing trouble, but he was afraid that Qin would make trouble again while he was away.

After much deliberation, Chen Lang decided to go to Shanghe Village first and call Xiaohu's wife Zhao Chunhua for help.

By the way, send the needle net and crab cage to Xiaohu.

Chen Lang has been thinking about who to give these two things to. As the villagers come to sell shrimps and crabs every day, it is time for him to move the needle nets and crab cages and retire gloriously.

But it would be a shame to throw these two things away, after all, they are still usable.

Especially the crab cage, which was made by Xiuzhi herself and cannot be thrown away casually.

Chen Lang felt uncomfortable giving it to the villagers. If they used the tools he provided to catch a large number of fish and shrimp and then sold them to him, wouldn't he become the one being cheated?

I won’t have this feeling if I give it to Xiaohu.

After all, we are family.

After making up his mind, Chen Lang told Guoguo that his father had to go out to do something and would take her to the county town when he came back.

Guoguo nodded and said that while her father was away, she would obediently copy the few words she learned yesterday.

Chen Lang first went to the place where he had hidden the needle net crab traps. He hadn't been there for two or three days, and the crab traps were badly damaged.

Aquatic creatures had created a hole at the edge, and all the fish, shrimps, and crabs inside had run away.

Let Li Xiaohu find a way to make up for it later.

The most valuable part of the needle-moving net was the net. Chen Lang took it down and discarded the rest.

Finally, picked up the fishing rod.

This fishing rod is quite commemorative, so Chen Lang decided to take it home and keep it well.

Back on the official road, we waited for an ox cart returning to Shanghe Village.

Half an hour later, Chen Lang arrived at Li Xiaohu's house.

Li Xiaohu saw Chen Lang holding a cage in each hand, a fishing rod in his right hand, and a net draped over his shoulder. He was a little confused for a moment and asked, "Brother-in-law, your villagers won't sell you fish anymore?"

Chen Lang said: "No, the acquisition is going smoothly. These are for you."

"The crab trap was made by your sister. I couldn't bear to throw it away, but I couldn't make the most of it at home, so I gave it to you."

"Put it in the river the day before, and remember to throw some offal in it, so you can collect it the next day and you'll have a good harvest."

"But there's a hole, so you have to find a way to fix it yourself."

"As for this net, I'll teach you how to use it..."

After teaching Li Xiaohu how to use the needle net, Chen Lang said to Zhao Chunhua, "Chunhua, actually, the main reason I came here today is to see you."

"I have to go to the county town to do some business today, but your sister refuses to go with me, saying she wants to stay home and collect fish, shrimp, and crabs."

"I'm worried about her being alone at home, afraid that Qin would come and make trouble. So I'd like to ask you to help out for half a day. If you're worried about Erwa, you can ask your aunt to take the child with you and help you look after him."

After listening to this, Li Xiaohu said, "Then let's all go. I'll go too."

Chen Lang asked, "Aren't you going to work?"

Li Xiaohu said, "I just finished my last job, so I have nothing to do."

Chen Lang said, "Okay, then let's all go. It's a good opportunity for your sister to teach you how to make tofu. From now on, your family will be the tofu shop branch in Shanghe Village."

Li Xiaohu asked in confusion, "Tofu shop? What the hell is that?"

Chen Lang smiled and said, "You'll know when you get there. Let's go."

Li Xiaohu held Lanlan in his arms, Zhao Chunhua held Erwa in her arms, and they hurried to Hezhong Village.

When he returned to Hezhong Village, there were already villagers selling fish, shrimps and crabs at Chen Lang's door.

Zhao Chunhua stuffed the second one into Li Xiaohu's hand and ran to help Li Xiuzhi.

After seeing Lanlan, Guoguo did not mention going to the county town, but enthusiastically introduced Cuicui to Lanlan.

When Lanlan saw the two of them writing, she also clamored to learn.

Chen Lang asked Guoguo to take his place temporarily and teach the few words he learned yesterday to her two little sisters.

Li Xiaohu saw that the second child was sleeping soundly, and was about to put him on the bed and then go to help his sister. However, the child started crying as soon as he touched the bed. Li Xiaohu had no choice but to pick him up and comfort him.

Now, the house is very lively.

Chen Lang can also go to the county town with peace of mind.

Before leaving, he packed a few pieces of tofu. When he arrived in the city, he had to show off his skills to Manager Hong of Tianshangju.