leisurely little farmer

Chapter 7 'It's a Lost Horse'

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After finishing the funeral, Zhao Long lay on the bed the next morning and said to himself: The company will issue a performance breakthrough award every three years, and I have to go back to the company in the afternoon. I just need to go to work. I don’t know how many rewards this year. The year before last was [-], last year was [-], and I heard that this year is [-]. Now I have lost my mobile phone, and I can’t remember a phone number. I still need to buy a mobile phone.Yes, it’s not easy to go back to work for more than three years. This time is a special situation, and the boss should understand. Besides, my usual performance is also very good. "

After Zhao Long got up and finished washing, he came to the hut in front of him. His mother Qian Guilan was cooking. Zhao Long looked at his busy mother and said, "Mom! I... want to go back to the company this afternoon...?"

"Well, let's go back, I just want to leave you at home, we still have to leave in a few days, let's go back," said mother Qian Guilan
"Mom, actually, I've been thinking about it for the past two days. Although I don't have a lot of money, how about we think about how to develop something at home? How about you live alone at home alone? ?” Zhao Long said

"Long, in fact, you can also see that there is nothing to develop in this place at home. Besides, what can you develop as a college student in the countryside? You should go back to work. I can take care of myself at home. Your father is gone, and I can easily eat alone. When I have nothing to do, I can go to the old house to take care of the fruit trees. When you miss me, just call me. When your father was here, he was seriously ill in bed , I don’t move anywhere, and now I can go out to other people’s houses for a walk by myself.” After her mother Qian Guilan said these words, tears rolled in her eyes.

Zhao Long secretly made up his mind that he must make some achievements and not let his mother be so lonely all the time. After his father passed away, Zhao Long suddenly realized the importance of family affection and the shortness of life
The mother knew that her son was going back to the company in the afternoon. Later, the mother went to the yard and saw the rooster strolling in the yard. The mother took some food and led the rooster to her chicken coop. The coop door was closed.

"Long, my busy mother hasn't had time to make up for you these days. I slaughtered the rooster at noon, and my mother will cook the chicken for you." After speaking, he went to catch the rooster, and he bled the rooster in a short time. Half an hour later, the water boiled, and the mother put the rooster into the boiling water. Soon, the mother quickly disposed of the chicken feathers.

Braised rooster is Zhao Long's favorite dish when he was a child, made by his mother: chop the onion, ginger, garlic, and pepper for later use.Put water in the pot to boil, put in the chopped rooster, scald it, remove it and put it in a basin with water for later use.After all these are dealt with, the next step is to put oil in the pot and heat it up, then put it into stir-fry, remove the chicken, pour it into the pot and fry until the water is dry, pour a small amount of soy sauce for coloring, and then add an appropriate amount Add the sugar and vinegar, pour in the unused star anise, aniseed, etc. and stir-fry.Finally, put the star anise, cinnamon, pepper, fennel, grass fruit, and tangerine peel into the gauze wrap, and pour the fried little cock into the pot. Cook on medium heat for half an hour, open the lid and add salt, monosodium glutamate, and pepper, mix it and then put it on a plate.

At noon, his mother cooked a chicken, a fish, and soup for Zhao Long. Zhao Long hadn't tasted his mother's cooking for a long time, and suddenly, he didn't want to leave. On the one hand, there is still a chance to earn more income, so I set off on the road with the luggage I had already prepared

When he walked to the east end of the village, he met the village chief standing at the east end of the village, and Zhao Long hurriedly greeted him: "Grandfather, village chief, what are you doing?"

When the village chief saw that it was Zhao Long, he hurriedly replied: "I'm looking at this road. It's already like this. The poorer we are, the less people come, and the poorer we are, the poorer we are. Oh, yes, you take With something, are you going back?"

"That's right, the village chief. If you don't go back, the boss of the company will blame you. By the way, the village chief has a question. I've always wanted to ask the village chief." Zhao Long said

"Tell me, what's the matter?" the village head asked

"As you know, my mother is the only one in my family now. I really want to come back and develop. Maybe I can help my parents and folks. After my father passed away, I feel that life is short. My father I don't know where it is, and my mother will inevitably think too much or worry about me being outside alone, what do you think of the development of my hometown?" Zhao Long asked

The village head was very happy to learn that Zhao Long wanted to develop at home, but he never knew what was going on at home, and he couldn't bear the fact that the only college student in the village was buried in this remote small village.

"Zhao Long, everyone in the village wants to go out to see the outside world. Everyone has no knowledge, so they just think about it and dare not really go out. I rarely go to the town. Everyone wants to go out. , but you want to come in, it’s too poor here, and my grandparents are like this, I also want the folks to live a good life, you know? I’m old, I have more energy than I want, son, go out and work hard , just come back and have a look when you feel homesick.” said the village head

After Zhao Long separated from the village head, his heart was very heavy. His hometown was really too poor...

After Zhao Long arrived in the city where he was working, he was busy buying a new mobile phone and hurried back to the company. At this time, Zhao Long's best friend Wang Long saw Zhao Long and rushed to greet him. Wang Long pulled to the side of the company and said, "Brother, you are back, where have you been these few days?"

Wang Long is Zhao Long's best friend. Because they all have the word "dragon", they often chat and eat together. Over time, they naturally become good friends who talk about everything. Wang Long's family is in the water production business. Yes, Wang Long didn't want to use his family's money. He was afraid that others would enjoy it if he was said to be a rich second generation. Wang Long relied on his own ability to live and spent his hard-earned hard-earned money.

"My father passed away, so I went home, and I lost my mobile phone." Zhao Long said helplessly
"No wonder, no matter how I call you, I can't get through. I just saw that you got a new mobile phone, right? Come, give it to me, and I will store my number in it." Then he stretched out his hand and asked Zhao Long to take the mobile phone

"By the way, Zhao Long, you are in a terrible situation. The boss is very angry. You left without saying goodbye. A client called to find the boss. The boss has been apologizing to him. It didn't calm down yesterday, and" Wang Long wanted to say And stop.

"What's the matter? Tell me quickly. If you don't tell me, I can go in." Then he raised his legs and walked towards the company.

Wang Long grabbed Zhao Long, pulled him to the door and said, "You have to bear it? You."

It was the first time Zhao Long saw Wang Long being such a mother-in-law, and he hurriedly said with a smile: "When did you talk like a mother-in-law, please tell me what you have."

"The boss gave the car to your competitor. Said you are too irresponsible" Wang Long blurted out.

Zhao Long was also surprised, and then said with a wry smile: "There will be chances in the future, it's okay, it's okay."

"Also, the boss fired you." Wang Long said again

Zhao Long suddenly felt dizzy, and hurriedly said: "You lied to me, my performance has always been very high, the boss can't fire me, ha ha."

Wang Long pointed to the formula column at the door and said, "Look, this is a notice. The boss is really angry. He said it in the meeting yesterday, and posted the notice early this morning."

At this time, at some point, the boss was already standing at the door. Seeing the boss, Zhao Long hurriedly explained, but the boss shook his hand and said, "No need to explain. I often say in meetings that I need to ask for leave or urgent matters." Call, and when you are on a business trip, the client can't find you or contact you. No matter what your reason is, I don't care how well you did before. I won't want an irresponsible person. It’s not easy considering that you came from the countryside, I can give you all your salary, and you have served the company for almost three years, I will pay you an extra month’s salary, you should find another job!”

After finishing speaking, the boss touched his body, took out an envelope, threw it to Zhao Long and said, "Your performance last month was good, I will give you 5 yuan, and I will send you an extra month. Here is a total of 1 yuan. Your usual performance is not bad, if you do not explain, do not ask for leave, and affect customers, I can completely count it as your automatic resignation without pay, you go!"

Zhao Long couldn't believe it at all, holding the 1 yuan that the boss just gave him, and staying there, Wang Long asked worriedly: "Zhao Long, are you okay? With your good sales ability, here It’s really worthless, you can find a bigger company to develop, this is also an opportunity for you, what’s the point of being a man? I will resign next month, and I will contact you when the time comes, I believe in you.”

"Hey, since it's already like this, forget it. Brother, we are friends forever. If you resign next month, you can find me. However, I may have to go home. If you have a specific job, let's talk about it then." Zhao Long said

"I haven't been to the mountains yet. I will definitely look for you. Then, I will go to your house as a guest. You want to accompany me to see your hometown." Wang Long said excitedly
"Okay, then I'll go home tomorrow, and tonight I'll go to your rental house and wait for you to get off work. Let's have a drink in the evening. I'll pay my salary today, and I'll treat you tonight." Zhao Long said

"Hehe, that's good. I'll give you the key. If you're tired, rest first. I'll go to work first, and the boss is going crazy." After speaking, he cautiously approached the company.

Zhao Long felt more and more that this friend was really good, but when he thought of losing his job, he was still depressed, so he decided to go back first and adjust what he was talking about.

(End of this chapter)