Adored Koi in the ’70s

Chapter 64

In order to congratulate Da Qiao for getting first place in the whole class and the whole grade, Qiao Family will have a feast tonight.

Everyone in Qiao's small house was also called over.

Xue Chuan personally cooked for his granddaughter. The dishes were very tempting. There were steamed river fish, braised eggs with braised trotter, stir-fried three shreds, and a large pot of dried shrimp and Chinese cabbage soup.

Qiao Family's index fingers became bustling at the sight. The sound of drooling came one after another.

An Ping wiped the corners of his mouth and declared, "Younger Sister Da Qiao, I was wrong. I shouldn't have stopped you!"

Fortunately, Younger Sister Da Qiao didn't listen to him. If she hid the test score, he won't have this current blessing!

Qiao Dong Ying gave him a rap of knuckle on the spot: "You have the guts to say it! If you get duck egg score next time, you will be punished with eating congee and vegetarian dishes like Mom!"

An Ping wailed: "Second Elder Sister, spare my life! I will definitely properly do the test next time!"

For the sake of meat, he will try to come back with two ten percent next time!

Wan Chun Ju, who was in midst of stirring the white congee with chopsticks, was stabbed by her daughter. She almost vomited blood: "Damn lass, why did you hit your brother again? Don't you know that it's not okay to hit men on the head?"

The swelling on Wan Chun Ju's face hadn't subsided yet. The doctor told her to eat less fish and shrimp. And the remaining saucy trotter, she couldn't smell the taste.

In other words, she can only have the plate of vegetarian fried three shred out of the large table of food!

Wan Chun Ju felt that she was so miserable. Miserable enough to make those who heard it sad and those who saw it weep!

Qiao Xiu Zhi raised her eyes and gave her eldest daughter-in-law a cool gaze: "Dong Ying is right. If An Ping continues to score zero in the test, not only will he not get to eat meat, but he will also not have to go to school!"

One stone creates a thousand waves!

These words were like water dripping into a frying pan. Everyone stopped their chopsticks.

Wan Chun Ju's face turned pale: "Mom, why can't An Ping go to school?"

If An Ping can't go to school, he can only come back to work in the field. She can't bear her only son to do the dirty and tiring work!

An Ping was also a little flustered. Suddenly that the meat in his mouth was no longer fragrant.

Qiao Xiu Zhi stared at him and stated, "No one's money comes from the wind. If you don't want to go to school, then don't waste the money. Go to the field to earn work points!"

An Ping thought of Huo Chi, who was shoveling pig dung and hesitantly responded, "Grandmother, I want to go to school."

Qiao Xiu Zhi didn't give him a chance to be vague: "Then what score do you think you will be able to get next time?"

An Ping remembered the ten percent he considered just now and felt a little unable to utter it: "Thir...forty points."

"Pfft..."

Qiao Zhen Min almost choked to death by his own saliva: "I say, An Ping, can't you be more promising. Pass the test with 60 percent!"

Wan Chun Ju's eyes shot daggers: "Fifth Younger Brother, do you think passing the test is so easy?"

Qiao Zhen Min raised the corner of his mouth and stopped talking.

Qiao Xiu Zhi nodded: "Okay, then set a small goal first. The next test get 40 percent. If you can't do it, you don't have to go to school!"

An Ping: "...Okay."

Since there's punishment, there's also reward.

After Qiao Xiu Zhi finished speaking, she took out one yuan from her pocket and handed it to Da Qiao, "This is your 100 percent reward!"

Da Qiao accepted large sum of one yuan. Her small face flushed with excitement: "Thank you, Grandmother, I will continue to work hard to get 100 percent in the test!"

Qiao Zhen Jun and Lin Hui looked at the child with pride and satisfaction.

Little Dong Lin showed two small toothy teeth to little Yi Ming and exclaimed, "My elder sister is amazing!"

Little Yi Ming glared at him as he corrected: "It's our elder sister! Our!"

Little Dong Lin sighed like a little adult, "Okay, it's yours and mine's."

Only then, little Yi Ming was satisfied. He tilted his head and said with a goofy smile: "Elder Sister Da Qiao, you are so awesome. Little Yi Ming will be as good as you in the future and get a 100 percent!"

Little Dong Lin did want to get outdone: "I'll also bring back a 100 percent!"

Everyone couldn't help laughing at the two little ones' interaction.

Qiao Xiu Zhi declared in mirth: "Okay, no matter who it is, as long as you can get 100 percent in the test, you will be rewarded!"

Qiao Dong He secretly made up her mind; hoping to get a 100 percent in the test. Unexpectedly, she was called the next moment.

"Dong He, you are in the fifth grade now. You will graduate from primary school in two months. Do you have the confidence to be admitted to junior high school?" Qiao Xiu Zhi looked at her and asked.

It was now 1973. The "five-four" school system was implemented; meaning five years for primary school, two years of junior high school, and two years of senior high school.

Qiao Dong He sensed everyone's eyes were on her. Her face quickly turned red. Still, she mustered the courage and nodded: "There should be no problem."

Qiao Dong He belonged to the category of those who was very serious and hard-working in their studies, but their IQ wasn't too high. Her academic performance had been wandering between seven and eighty.

Qiao Dong Ying, on the other hand, was similar to An Ping, both dislike studying.

It was just that Qiao Dong Ying was better than An Ping. She can maintain 60 percent every time.

That was right. Not one point over and not one point under. Qiao Dong Ying had been 60 percent since she started studying. It made people suspect that she did it on purpose!

Qiao Xiu Zhi nodded: "That's good. Do your best. If you pass the exam, Grandmother will find a way to get someone to buy a bicycle. Then your dad can go to town to pick you up during the weekend!"

As soon as these words came out, Qiao Family erupted again!

Qiao Zhen Guo scratched his ears and grinned: "Dong He, you have to study hard. It's up to you whether Dad can ride a bicycle!"

One must know, owning a bicycle these days was like owning a supercar in the 21st century.

Besides, no one in the village had bought a bicycle. Wang Family can afford it, but they were afraid of being in the limelight So they never bought it.

If Qiao Family bought it, they would be the first one in the village!

Qiao Dong He immediately felt huge pressure.

After eating, Qiao Zhen Min had something to tell his parents. So he followed the two elderly into their room.

"Dad, Mom, I have already quit my job in the supply and demand cooperative. I have a buddy who can arrange me into a transportation company in the county. Still, as a driver. I can go to work in two days."

He was still a temporary worker at to the transportation company in the county. This time was different from the supply and demand cooperative.

In the supply and demand cooperative, they were really just transporters. While at the transport company, they will sell things in private. The money made was a lot. At the same time, the risks weren't small.

But he couldn't not do it. It was obvious that he couldn't keep the job in the supply and demand cooperative. He didn't want to come back to the village to do farm work.

In addition, he needed money to find a doctor for little Wan'er. After a combination of few factors, he nodded and agreed.

Qiao Xiu Zhi didn't know that he was still hiding some information: "What about your wife and child? Will they go with you?"

Qiao Zhen Min shook his head: "No. Back then, the town isn't too far from our village. Her parents' family is also in the town. So I'm somewhat relieved to let her stay there. However, there are no relatives in the county. I can't be at ease about letting the mother and daughter there by themselves."

The main reason was that he was worried about leaving little Wan'er to Chen Qiao Qiao alone. If he lose her again, he will definitely go crazy!

Qiao Xiu Zhi and Xue Chuan exchanged glance.

Xue Chuan nodded and said, "Since you've already thought it through, then do it. Your mom and I will keep an eye on your wife and child!"

Qiao Zhen Min looked at his parents gratefully.

It was the greatest blessing for them brothers and sisters to have such profound and righteous parents!

...

At this time, the atmosphere of Wang Family wasn't harmonious. A solemn pressure brew.

Old Madam Wang was so infuriated that her face flushed red to the neck: "That broken shoe Fang Xiao Juan wants 800 yuan as soon as she opens her mouth! Why doesn't she go rob?"

If Fang Xiao Juan hadn't threatened to report Wang Xin Sheng for being a hooligan, old Madam Wang Family would never have let a woman like her enter Wang Family's door!

Not only was Fang Xiao Juan married and had children, but more importantly, this person was a natural troublemaker. Once she was allowed in, there will be no peace at home!

Facts had proved that she was indeed a troublemaker. Her ability to cause stir things was completely beyond her imagination!

Wang Xin Sheng was still bound. When he heard this, the blue veins on his neck were bulging: "B*tch, I'll kill her now and die with her!"

"BOOM!"

Wang Shui Sheng kicked him on the chest: "You have died and be done with it. But we who are alive have to suffer for you! Why should we?"

So what if Wang Family had split up ?

Even if they cut off their relationship, in the eyes of outsiders, they and Wang Xin Sheng were still one family!

Once there is a murderer in the family, their entire Wang Family will not be able to lift their heads.

He, the production leader, will definitely be sacked. The villagers will definitely not want a person with a murderer in the family to be the leader. Maybe he will go to jail because the protecting Wang Xin Sheng before!

As for old Third. Even if he finds a way to stay in the army, his career path will definitely reach a dead-end.

So the best situation now was to get Fang Xiao Juan give up on reporting.

But to get her to give up, they must give 800 yuan according to her request!

Wang Xin Sheng got kicked and fell backwards. His head hit the ground heavily. A grunt sounded.

Seeing this, old Madam Wang was so distressed that she went up to beat Eldest Son: "Eldest, your heart is blinded by fat. This is your own brother! How can you do this?"

Wang Shui Sheng said with a livid face: "If he isn't my brother, do you think I will get involved in his matter?"

He had always been overly cautious. Never dared to take a step forward.

When someone else is the production team leader, they dared to accept anything, from tobacco to alcohol. While he only dared to accept a little food, such as corn, cabbage, etc. The best he had ever received was dim sum.

He didn't do bad things. But because of Wang Xin Sheng's mess, he had to wipe his ass from time to time. He had really had enough!

Old Madam Wang's heart sank at the sight of Eldest Son's cold and angry eyes. She couldn't continue scolding.

Old Man Wang's blue veins was bulged. He knocked the dry tobacco stick: "You are still protecting him at this time. So the youngest is your son. You don't want the other sons?"

He used to love his youngest son the most. However he let himself down again and again. Now he really wished he had never given birth to such a vile spawn!

Old Madam Wang's dry mouth murmured for a long time, but not a word came out.

She wasn't really old and confused. In the future, she and old man will have to rely on Eldest Son for old age care. So if she really make Eldest Son's heart cold, she will be the one who will suffer in the future when she grows old.

So she was silent for a while. She didn't dare to help her youngest son up. She walked back to the stool and sat down.

Old Mister Wang looked at the other people and said, "What do you think about this?"

The other two sons as well as the few daughters-in-law didn't say anything.

Eight hundred yuan!

Not eighty yuan. Or eight yuan!

Eight hundred yuan can buy a house with two bedrooms and one living room in the town. If it is a bit shabby, maybe it can buy a house with three bedrooms and one living room!

No one was willing to give so much money to that woman!

When the family split last time, the family had already distributed some of the savings to each branch. There was still 300 yuan left in the hands of old Madam Wang.

The feeling of spitting out the meat in the mouth didn't feel good to anyone!

Wang Shui Sheng saw that his two usually honest younger brother did not speak this time and knew in his heart that they felt aggrieved.

He sighed and said: "Second Younger Brother, Fourth Younger Brother, I know that it doesn't sit well with you. I understand your grievances, but this is the difficulty that our Wang Family has to face together. If we are not united, Wang Family will really end !"

Old Second Wang rubbed his dry and cracked hands and said, "Eldest Brother, don't say that. I'll listen to you!"

Old Fourth Wang paid no heed to his wife's face, and quickly stated: "That's right, Eldest Brother. We will do what you say!"

When their wives heard this, their faces were as black as a stinky ditch.

Wang Shui Sheng felt a little comfort in his heart: "A total of 800 yuan is needed. As the Eldest, I will pay 250 yuan. Third Younger Brother will pay 200 yuan. Our parents will pay 50 yuan. The two of you will each pay 150 yuan. What do you think?"

When Liu Cui Hua heard that her family was paying 100 yuan more than other families, it was like cutting her flesh. Her hands were clenched so tight that her nails were pinched into her palms.

Old Second's wife and old Fourth's wife finally felt a little better when they heard this.

Old Second Wang and old Fourth Wang wanted to equally share the burden with their eldest brother. In the end they could only nod their heads under the eyes of their respective wives.

Although Wang Shui Sheng felt distressed about the money, he just wanted to send this plague away.

He turned to look at Wang Xin Sheng and stated, "You stay at home. I'll have someone send you to the army in two days!"

Seeing how he was gnashing his teeth, it was best not to let him meet Fang Xiao Juan.

He was afraid that he would really kill Fang Xiao Juan on one impulse!

...

Fang Xiao Juan was too weak to be discharged from the hospital any time soon.

Qiao Xiu Zhi was unwilling to go to the hospital to see Fang Xiao Juan. So Da Qiao couldn't go alone. She could only wait for her to come back. and then visit Wang's house.

According to the plan, Shen Family sent a driver to pick her up to play in the town on weekends.

When the villagers saw the car entering the village, they immediately surrounded it.

"Da Qiao, are they going to pick you up to live in the town? So you won't come back in the future?"

Da Qiao shook her head and softly replied, "No. I'm just going to the town to play for a day or two. I'll be back!"

When someone heard this, they teased her: "Why are you coming back? It's great to live in the town. If I were you, I would definitely not come back!"

"That's right. The deputy chief had recognized you as his goddaughter. Why are you coming back?"

Someone else asked Da Qiao to help her go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy things: "Da Qiao, since you have a car to pick you up, why don't you help Auntie go to the supply and demand cooperative to buy some fabrics on the way back later."

"Me too. Later buy me two jins of White Rabbit candy!"

"I want"

One or two stuck to Da Qiao as they desired to take advantage of her. They kept asking Da Qiao to help buy things, but they didn't take the coupon and money out!

Qiao Xiu Zhi came out, glanced at everyone, and coldly spoke: "You can ask Da Qiao to help you buy things. The coupons and money can't be shorted either. Also, there must charge of five dimes as travel fee!"

Five dimes for travel fees!

Why don't you go rob!

But no one dared to argue with Qiao Xiu Zhi.

The woman in front of them killed wild boar weighing more than 200 jins with one punch.

What's more, they didn't really want to buy things. They just want to see if they can take advantage.

Qiao Xiu Zhi rubbed Da Qiao's fluffy head and told, "Go in. Be polite in other people's homes, understood?"

Da Qiao hugged her grandmother's arm. The little chick nodded like pecking rice: "I understand. Grandmother, are you really not going with me?"

She was a little scared to leave her family and face Shen Family alone.

The driver quickly helped to persuade, "Auntie Qiao, Old Madam Shen and Shen Family have asked you to come along. If you don't go, how can I explain to them later?"

Taking in how Da Qiao's face leaning on her body, Qiao Xiu Zhi did feel a little worried about her going alone. What's more, she thought of buying a house for Da Qiao in the town. She might as well take this opportunity to check around.

Before they said would buy a house for Da Qiao. Then little Wan'er got lost and this matter was delayed.

"Okay, then I'll go too. I'll go in and talk to them."

After she finished speaking, she turned and walked into the house.

The two little dumpling Dong Lin and Yi Ming each held one of Da Qiao's arm. Both were covered with tears in their eyes.

Little Dong Lin said in his baby voice: "Elder Sister Da Qiao, you have to come back early. Little Dong Lin will obediently wait for you at home."

Little Yi Ming followed suit: "Elder Sister Da Qiao, little Yi Ming will also obediently wait for you at home."

This was said even more obedient than little Dong Lin.

Little Dong Lin glared at him: groupie!

Da Qiao grasped the two younger brothers' hand instead, "Elder Sister will be back the day after tomorrow. As long as you are good, I will bring you candy to eat later!"

Little Dong Lin showed his little toothy teeth: "Elder Sister Da Qiao, I'm the most good!"

Little Yi Ming narrowed his eyes: "Elder Sister Da Qiao, I'm the most most good!"

Hearing that little Yi Ming had one more "most" than himself, little Dong Lin's cheeks were puffed. He was angry like a puffer fish.

Qiao Hong Xia and Lin Hui couldn't help laughing when they saw their son fighting for favor.

Da Qiao comforted the two younger brothers before running to Auntie Hui's side and touched her belly., Though she couldn't feel any movement, she still spoke, "Little Brother, Elder Sister is going to town. Be good, don't make trouble for Mom, understand?"

Lin Hui smiled more tenderly, rubbed her hair and said, "Little Brother is still young and can't understand you."

The villagers on the side heard their conversation. Only then did they know that Lin Hui was pregnant.

"Old Second Qiao's wife, are you pregnant? When did it happen?"

Lin Hui smiled, "It's only been over a month. Haven't stabilized yet, so I didn't tell everyone."

There was a custom of announcing pregnancy after 100 days in the village. So when they heard Lin Hui's words, no one blame her for hiding it.

Everyone said that she was lucky. How long had it been since she was married and she became pregnant so quickly!

Speaking of which, Qiao Zhen Jun and Fang Xiao Juan were also really interesting. They have been married for more than six years and have no news after giving birth to a pair of twins.

But as soon as they got divorced, they became pregnant very quickly!

"Lin Hui, you are still lucky. Unlike Fang Xiao Juan, who had been pregnant for more than seven months and gave birth to a stillbirth. Tsk tsk tsk!"

"Yeah, I saw her being transported that day. Her whole body was covered in bloody. It scared me to death!"

"Her life is strong. She can still survive this. I heard that she woke up a few days ago! By the way, Da Qiao, why didn't you see your mom?"

Xing Hua spat from within the crowd: "Biological mother is in the hospital, she still has the mind to go to the town to play. She is really a white-eyed wolf!"

Da Qiao blushed. She bowed her head and said nothing.

When everyone heard Xing Hua's words, they immediately felt that Da Qiao was too consciousless.

Lin Hui held the child in her arms. Staring at Xing Hua, she retorted, "When Fang Xiao Juan is discharged from the hospital, Da Qiao will visit her at Wang's house! While you, aren't you Fang Xiao Juan's best friend? Why didn't you visit her in the hospital?"

Pah!

Got the mouth to talk about others, but not herself!

Xing Hua's face turned red and white: "I... aren't I not free?"

After saying this, everyone despised her.

How can someone who isn't free have time to gossip here?

To put it bluntly, it was a fake sisterhood!

Xing Hua went red and white from the disdain. She squeezed out of the crowd and walked away swearing.

Halfway on the road, she passed a lotus pond. Two big white geese saw her coming and suddenly dashed up from the lotus pond with quacking cries.

The goose didn't appear much of a danger, but it was actually more vicious than a dog!

If Qiao Xiu Zhi was the number one village tyrant in the village, these two big white geese were the number two in the village!

When Xing Hua saw them coming up, she had a bad feeling in her heart.

She had to go through this road to get home though. She crept away from them as much as possible.

But for some reason, the two big white geese found her displeasing. They lowered their long necks and flew towards her with their wings flapping.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"

Xing Hua was so frightened that her face turned pale. She reached out to hit them.

The big white geese was like honey badger. No matter how big the enemy was, they had a two words motto: no fear!

The big white geese was arrogant and pecked again with its mouth open.

"Aiya, you beasts! Scram!"

Xing Hua couldn't defend herself and got pecked on her butt. The pain made her cry.

How can the big white geese be dismissed so easily?

They continued flapping and chasing after Xing Hua and pecked as soon as they caught up.

Xing Hua was mad and afraid. Panicked, she avoided the two big white geese's attack. Accidentally, she ran to the lotus pond. Her feet took one wrong step and her whole person rolled down toward the lotus pond.

"Help... I can't swim..."

Xing Hua splashed into the water. She drank in a lot of water from the lotus pond while struggling.

The water in this lotus pond was mucky and smelled like a stinky ditch. The two big white geese often excreted in it, so the smell can be imagined.

Xing Hua was so disgusted that she wanted to vomit. But currently the most important thing was saving her life.

Favus-riddled Gou Sheng passed by. When he heard a woman calling for help, his eyes lit up, and he hurried over.

But as soon as he came over and saw Xing Hua, he turned around and left: "I'll go back and get your man to come and save you!"

"Don't go. Come back... If you're willing to rescue me, I'll give you a yuan later!" By the time her man came over, she would have drowned!

Gou Sheng curled his lips and remarked, "Is your life that worthless?"

Xing Hua trembled with anger: "Three yuans. Quickly help me up!"

For the money's sake, Gou Sheng found a long pole, extended it over, and pulled her up.

Even like this, Xing Hua had suffered a lot.

As soon as she got back, she had skin allergies. Red rashes appeared all over her body. Vomiting and diarrhea occurred too. She lost ten pounds!

At Wang Family's side. Because Wang Shui Sheng was the production leader, he could not leave the village easily. He asked his second younger brother to send Wang Xin Sheng to the army.

Unexpectedly, old Second Wang came back in less than three days. And he brought back a piece of news... Wang Xin Sheng was dead!

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