1983Fishing and Farming between Mountains and Seas

Chapter 435: The Gift of Reciprocity
"Brother, how much change do you have on you?"

Seeing his elder brother so depressed, Liang Ziqiang quickly gave him some advice.

Unexpectedly, Liang Tiancheng shook his head: "How can there be more? Because I came to the city by boat, your sister-in-law didn't even leave me money for the trip..."

So, brother, you came to the city to save money, but you don’t even have a few dozen dollars on you?
It sounds a bit unscientific to carry 8,000 yuan into the city but be penniless, but that's the truth...

In terms of financial management, sister-in-law Kuang Haixia did a flawless job. Liang Ziqiang looked at his elder brother with silent sympathy.

There is no harm without comparison. My pocket is always full, and my wife didn't ask any more questions.

"I have some with me. Is ten enough for you? That should be enough, right?" Liang Ziqiang silently took out ten Great Unity Banknotes from his waist pocket.

"Ah, you have so much on you?" Liang Tiancheng envied for a moment, then thanked his second brother repeatedly, "I will return it to you when I go back. Winning a prize is a good thing, and your sister-in-law will definitely support it!"

With the hundred yuan, Liang Tiancheng quickly applied for ten small-value prize-winning savings certificates.

Although the teller still found it a bit troublesome, he was relieved to see that he didn't insist on dividing the huge sum of 8,000 yuan into smaller pieces to deposit. At least he was alive.

When it was Liang's father's turn, although he also felt that the lottery was indeed beneficial, he found it troublesome and didn't want to run to the city again and again just to participate in the lottery, so he directly deposited 8,000 yuan and did not save any additional small amount of lottery deposit slips.

When it came to Liang Ziqiang, he was already an experienced person and knew how to operate. He brought 36,000 yuan out of 37,000 yuan and saved it as a deposit slip. He also saved some small deposit slips for the next draw.

After the three of them had deposited their money, they walked out of the bank. Liang Ziqiang specifically reminded his father and eldest brother to be careful to keep the deposit certificates in a safe place, preferably an aluminum box to prevent them from being eaten by insects and rats.

Since he had money anyway, Liang Ziqiang found a relatively large restaurant and had lunch with his father and elder brother.

Thinking that I always had something to buy, I went to the department store again.

When they arrived at the store, Liang's father also found some necessities to buy, so he also paid for some small things.

Instead, only Liang Tiancheng was watching from the side, just watching...

In fact, he also found that when he went into the city, there were some things in the shops that he needed to buy on a daily basis, but the problem was that his pockets were too empty, so what could he buy with?

Soon, Liang's father and Liang Ziqiang finished their shopping and carried their things back to the boat.

When he got home, Liang Tiancheng brought ten bills that night and returned them to Liang Ziqiang. It seemed that the eldest sister-in-law was still very supportive of applying for the prize-winning deposit certificate.

After two days of rest, it's time to go out to sea again.

For Liang Ziqiang, the period before the Chinese New Year is his busiest. Since the weather is good and there is no extreme situation that even large steel ships are not suitable for going out to sea, the three ships basically follow the schedule and continue to operate in the wintering grounds in a staggered shift.

Liang Ziqiang's plan is to seize the time and work around the clock to complete the entire winter fishing season. He would rather make time for everyone to have a long vacation after the winter fishing season.

About half a month before the Chinese New Year, Liang Zifeng returned from school in the capital.

On the first night after returning, his elder brother Liang Tiancheng pulled him aside and told him about Dai Qingfu. When Liang's father and Liang Ziqiang came home after resting, they specifically talked about the incident with Liang Zifeng.

Like Liang's father and Liang Tiancheng, Liang Zifeng repeatedly recalled the scene on Banjiu Island more than two years ago, and said that he never saw Dai Qingfu kill anyone from beginning to end. At the same time, he also told his second brother that he did not see any ships appearing on the sea a little further away at that time.

This means that the telescope's speculation was further denied.

Liang Zifeng also added a memory. He remembered that the fresh-collecting ships within the Qingwei Group were all busy at the front dock on the other side of the island, and it was impossible for them to look towards this side.

Liang Zifeng's memory is undoubtedly the best in the family. Even he denied any way that the real blackmailer could appear at the scene. Liang Ziqiang could only fall into a bigger fog.

Who is the impostor, and how did he know all the events on Banjiu Island? Liang Ziqiang now feels that this matter may become an unsolvable mystery...

"By the way, Afeng, the police came to our house that day based on Dai Qingfu's confession, suspecting us of blackmail. Teacher Lu was also present at the time, and he specially stood up to defend us, pointing out that the blackmail letter could not have been written by you, and he described in great detail all the details that were wrong. To be honest, Teacher Lu is really good to you, and you are back from vacation now, do you want to go over and say thank you?" Liang Ziqiang told Afeng.

In fact, if you think back, it was not just about the incident some time ago. Long before Liang's father agreed to let Liang Zifeng apply for the exam, Lu Guangcai felt sorry for this good seedling, and tried his best to persuade Liang's father.

Later, Lu Guangcai enthusiastically contacted the teachers of the county middle school and gave Afeng some timely guidance.

It can be said that Lu Guangcai’s appreciation for talent has always been quite obvious, and he has been of great help to Afeng.

"Yes, I will visit his house every time I have a holiday!" Afeng replied.

"Also, not only Lu Guangcai, but his daughter Haitang also came to Juzipo that day. She also stood up and said that this is not your handwriting." The eldest brother Liang Tiancheng recalled what happened that day and added.

Although what he said was true, it is rare to be willing to speak out at that moment.

"Don't just leave like that. Since you're going to thank me, why would you leave empty-handed?" Liang's father called Zifeng back.

Soon, Liang Zifeng went out again, carrying a large bucket of fish and shrimp in his hands. They were all fish he brought home from deep-sea trawling.

Liang Zifeng hadn't been home for a long time this time, and his mother was about to go to Lu Guangcai's house to urge him to come back for dinner.

As a result, when he was about to step out of the door, he saw Liang Zifeng, carrying an empty bucket, walking back from the other end of the road.

Liang's mother blinked her eyes again and again, as if the person who suddenly appeared was not her son.

Liang Ziqiang also came out and saw that Liang Zifeng was obviously different from when he went there.

The main difference is that there is suddenly a huge scarf around the neck.

The color is very blue. Really, the closer you get, the bigger it looks. If you know it's a scarf, you might think he has a big cape on his shoulders...

"Did you wear this when you went out?" Liang's mother thought about it in confusion, "We don't have this at home, do we?"

"Haitang said it's cold now and the road is windy. She said her mother knitted a wool scarf for Teacher Lu and had an extra one, so she gave it to me to wear on the road. I said I wasn't cold, but she didn't listen and insisted on wrapping it around my neck. Mom, look, my palms are hot and sweaty!" Liang Zifeng spread out his palms to show people, and his palms were indeed a little sweaty.

Such a thick wool scarf, so thick and big, it would be strange if I didn't sweat, Liang Ziqiang thought to himself.

"This bright blue color, was it knitted by her mother for Teacher Lu? Only you would believe it..." Liang's mother muttered with a mixture of amusement and anger.

Indeed, aren't the knitted fabrics for middle-aged people usually darker in color? But Liang Zifeng believed it...

"How much wool does this scarf cost? I feel like the few fish and shrimp I just gave away are not even worth this scarf!" Liang Ziqiang turned around and asked his wife.

"How would I know? Who has knitted such a thick scarf?" Chen Xiangbei said that she couldn't guess. "How about I knit you a scarf of the same size? You'll know after trying it."

"Come on," Liang Ziqiang quickly stopped her from thinking, "Just add a few more ounces of wool and weave a quilt for me!"

Just as I finished speaking, Litchi appeared from nowhere and reached out to pull me:

"Third brother, you're not in bed, why are you wearing such a big blanket?!"

Well, when it comes to her, it becomes a blanket.

How much did Lu Haitang's mother put into this scarf...

(End of this chapter)