The Red Era: Starting from Being an Educated Youth in the Countryside

Chapter 11 Hiding Private Money

When the house is quiet, it is easier for him to operate.

Chen Huaiyang wants to make spicy meat sauce. He has experience in this field and his cooking skills have been honed.

Soon, a fragrant and spicy smell wafted out.

Fortunately, everyone is at work, otherwise they would be scolded.

At that time, you needed a ticket to buy meat, and it was rationed, so you couldn’t eat it whenever you wanted.

The smell of meat wafts through the house every now and then, and anyone who smells it would curse.

Looking at the layer of red oil floating on the spicy meat sauce, if Chen's mother knew that he was so wasteful, she would probably nag him until his ears were covered with calluses.

I took a bite with a spoon. The spicy aroma mixed with the meaty taste greatly satisfied my taste buds, and my eyes were about to squint with happiness.

While it's still hot, put it into glass bottles, fill up two large jars, and put them into the space.

It was still early, so I made chili sauce. I chopped the chili and garlic, added salt and strong liquor and marinated them. After a month, it became a delicious dish to go with rice.

As soon as I finished, Chen Huaixi came back.

The girl had just got a formal job and was determined to show off to her sisters. As soon as she entered the house, she smelled the aroma of meat, followed the smell into the kitchen, looked at the spicy meat sauce in the bowl, and took a bite directly.

The fragrant and spicy smell spread, and I felt like I was jumping on the spot.

"Third brother, when did you learn to cook? Have you learned all our father's cooking skills?"

"If I go to the countryside, I won't have to worry anymore. At least I won't starve to death."

Chen Huaiyang sat leisurely on the chair, crossing his legs, "Do you think everyone is as lazy as you? Be more diligent, there is nothing you can't do."

"Please eat less. I brought some food in the car."

Chen Huaixi shrank her neck guiltily. Although she was very greedy, she controlled herself and did not eat. Her third brother had arranged a job for her, but she had to go to the countryside, so she did not have the nerve to snatch the food from him.

"Third brother, I won't eat it anymore. I'll leave it for you to take to the countryside. I heard that life there is not easy, so you have to take good care of yourself."

"Let our parents work harder to get you back as soon as possible."

Chen Huaiyang chuckled. Seeing her depressed look like she was about to cry, he said with a teasing tone, "Look at you. Do you think everyone is like you? It's just going to the countryside. Is it that serious?"

"You put on such a miserable look, I thought you were bullied by me!"

"Run some errands. Go to the state-owned restaurant and buy some steamed buns. I haven't had a good meal in a while. I must eat to my heart's content today."

"Your brother is already a grown-up, you don't need to worry about him."

"Don't cry, or else people will think I'm bullying you! You're not a well-behaved girl to begin with, and if you keep crying, you'll look like an ugly girl."

"You'll be so ugly by then that no one will be interested in you when you want to get married!"

Chen Huaixi listened, and her frustrated look disappeared immediately. She stared at him with wide eyes, "You are talking nonsense. I am beautiful, how can I not get married?"

"People like you don't deserve other people's sympathy. I don't want to feel sorry for you!"

If it were any other time, if Chen Huaiyang dared to tease her like this, Chen Huaixi would definitely jump up and beat him up, but now she obediently took the money and went out to buy steamed buns.

Forget it, since he is going to the countryside soon, I won’t bother with him. After all, she is his most beloved little sister!
When Chen's father and mother came back, there was a plate full of steamed buns on the table, a bowl of fragrant spicy meat sauce, and fried sauerkraut.

Every household knows how to make pickled cabbage. He cooked more and stored two cans in his space. Anyway, he could take everything he could eat, no matter how much. Chen's mother's eyelids twitched, and she tried to hold back her temper. "Have you cooked the meat? And you bought so many white flour buns. Do you still want to live?"

How much does this meal cost and the ticket?
A bun costs five cents and two taels of food coupons. The portion is quite large, but it's expensive!

How much food can I exchange for this food coupon, and how many meals can I eat?
You really don’t know how expensive firewood, rice, oil and salt are if you don’t manage the household!

Just looking at her feels like digging into her flesh.

Chen Huaiyang's face was full of smiles, and he didn't think there was anything wrong. Now that he could make money, wasn't it normal to have a good meal?

"Mom, I'm going to the countryside soon. We'll have less time to eat together. Let's have a good meal!"

"Xiaoxi's job has been arranged properly. This is something worth celebrating."

When Chen's mother heard this, she swallowed the words that were about to come out of her mouth. Thinking that her son was going to the countryside, how could she think of scolding them?

"Eat, eat, I don't care about this meal anymore."

"In the past, people in the countryside should not try to stand out. Even a powerful dragon cannot defeat a local snake. Think twice before you act. Don't act rashly to avoid being at a disadvantage."

Chen Huaiyang nodded frequently and listened carefully to whatever was said.

"Mom and Dad, don't worry. I'm not a brat anymore. I know what to do and I won't rashly do anything that's not good for myself."

"After I get used to it over there, I will come back home if I have the chance. There is no shortage of food in the countryside. I will try to get more food back then. We are so full of food that we will get sick of it just by looking at it."

The two elders listened to his whimsical appearance and laughed, "You are quite whimsical, and you still want to eat and get sick of it!"

After a heart-to-heart talk, it's time to leave that heavy atmosphere and be relaxed.

This is exactly the effect Chen Huaiyang wanted. He didn't want them to be frightened. Going to the countryside was not like going to die. At most, he would just be lazy. The two elders couldn't just watch him suffer!

So there is no need to worry too much about the future.

Take it one step at a time!

Next, Chen Huaiyang felt the urgency of going to the countryside, and it felt like time was passing in the blink of an eye.

Chen's mother worked overtime to sew clothes for him, choosing comfortable cotton and linen materials.

Pack everything you need into the box.

After checking the materials again and again, Chen's mother sighed, "It's good to go to the north!"

"You've never done farm work before, so you definitely can't stand this kind of suffering. If you can hide away, then hide away. Mom will send you supplies. Don't force yourself to do it, or you'll wear yourself out."

"In the north, the fields are covered with heavy snow in winter, so there is no work to do. Although it is cold, at least I can stay at home."

"When the time comes, you can take your suitcase and quilt with you. I will send you a thick winter coat and other things separately. If you have the chance, ask your father to go out and try to come back as soon as possible."

"Gloves and waders are essential. At least you have some protection when you work. Otherwise, the weeds in the fields will make your hands burn."

Although it cost a lot of money and tickets, Chen's mother bought them all, and the quality of them was much better than the ones Chen Huaiyang found at a bargain price.

Although there is no shortage of supplies, I will not refuse, otherwise the two elders will feel guilty. Although they did not say it explicitly, they still feel guilty for not being able to arrange a work station for them.

(End of this chapter)