1983 Small Island, Starting From a Large Farmer

 Nanri Town.

In the indoor breeding pond of Haixin Eel Breeding Factory, Zhu Xiuhua used a large fishing net to constantly fish out the dead eel fry in the pond.

Zhu Xiuhua had a grimace on her face and her brows were knitted into a Sichuan shape. She was obviously fine two days ago and the eel was also very healthy.

 But suddenly something went wrong.

The eels are not willing to eat, and the red worms that they were rushing to eat a few days ago are also unwilling to eat.

There are many baby eels that have their bellies turned over and are on the verge of death. When you shine a flashlight on them, you can see that there are also many dead and white eels at the bottom of the pool.

Zhu Xiuhua knew that raising eels was not that simple, but she really didn’t expect it to be so difficult.

This has just begun to raise. How can there be so many problems? At least five or six thousand eel seedlings were died in a day.

Although the eel fry are not valuable, they can be harvested in large quantities and purchased directly from the factory by the pound. However, no matter how cheap they are, they cannot withstand such constant death.

 The most depressing thing is that five or six breeding experts cannot find the cause of the death of the eels.

 And the Ludao breeding expert, Mr. Zhang Xuejin, the leader of the entire project, seemed to be unable to find a clue to the death of the eel fry.

“Teacher Zhang, have you found the reason?”

Seeing Zhu Xiuhua ask him, Zhang Xuejin's face darkened and he asked: "In the beginning, you said you were good at raising eels. Why did you come to ask me even if you have problems with the simplest eel fry?"

Zhu Xiuhua held the fishing net in one hand and put her hand on her waist and said: "You are a breeding expert. If I don't ask you, who will I ask?"

Zhang Xuejin’s face was gloomy. He really hated this “Tubalu” with a loud voice.

I have been in a very bad mood recently. I opened a Rongcheng newspaper yesterday and saw the annoying Li Duoyu in a group photo on the front page.

And no matter what he does recently, he seems to be unable to get around this person. The Ludao Aquaculture Technology School where he works has just passed a project a few days ago. The school is planning to invest a sum of money to build a similar school on Dandan Island. Branch scientific research institute.

 As a teacher majoring in aquaculture, he was most likely assigned to teach there, and Li Duoyu was still the village director there.

What annoyed him the most was that Director Liu of the Teaching Office was not considerate of them as teachers, but actually kept saying good things for Li Duoyu.

 Why build a scientific research institute on the island... Teacher Li doesn’t have to run around.

If the scientific research institute is placed on the island, Teacher Li will have to teach students in our school.

 In his eyes, it seemed that this scientific research institute was established specifically for Li Duoyu.

 And that teacher Fang didn’t know what kind of ecstasy soup he had poured into his mouth. He kept praising that Li Duoyu, wishing that the whole school knew how powerful that Li Duoyu was.

The most unacceptable thing for him was that he could not find the reason for the death of the eel fry at all, even though he was fine two days ago.

The water quality, pH value, etc. are all normal, but in the past two days, various sudden deaths have begun, and there is no clue at all.

Had he not been keeping an eye on the eel factory during this period, he would have couldn't help but wonder if he had been poisoned.

 Obviously he tried his best.

Seeing Zhu Xiuhua being so arrogant and unreasonable, Zhang Xuejin, who was already filled with anger, responded directly:

“If there is a problem with the eel seedlings, of course you should ask your brother-in-law...Zhu Xiuhua, you don’t really think that we recruit you because of your breeding skills.”

Seeing Zhang Xuejin clarifying his words directly, a technician on the side also said:

"I think what Teacher Zhang said is right. The most important thing now is to find a way to solve the problem of eel seedlings dying suddenly. The simplest way is for Teacher Zhu to ask that Li Duoyu. He has a complete set of the islanders' breeding materials. Eel technology, maybe you know the reason.”

 Zhang Xuejin immediately echoed: "I also think Master Lin's suggestion is good. Now is not the time to discuss right and wrong. If the eel fry continue to die, our work this month will be in vain, and we may have to catch eel fry again."

“Besides, our boss has almost negotiated the project, and the county has also given us a lot of support. Teacher Zhu, you promised us emphatically from the beginning. We can’t stumble in the first step.”

“Also, until now, we have listened to you, and we have raised it how you told us to raise it..."

Zhu Xiuhua was so angry and annoyed that her teeth clenched and her fists clenched loudly.

Now, she felt like she was so angry that her muscles all over her body were tense. If she didn't hold it back, she might really hit someone to death with one punch.

 After these days of contact, she really hates these teachers who wear glasses and always speak in a roundabout way.

Obviously they are also responsible, but every time after work is reported, it somehow always turns out to be her fault.

Compared with these people who were unable to do their jobs, shirk responsibility and claim credit first, Zhu Xiuhua suddenly discovered that Li Yaoguo and Li Duoyu were really much better than them.

In the past, she always disliked Li Yaoguo, but now after seeing this kind of man, Zhu Xiuhua realized that she was really too much before, and her husband was quite wronged.

She also wants to give up her job now, but she signed a document a month ago. If she quits temporarily, she will have to lose a lot of money.

She looked at the red worms and eel fry, but she couldn't figure out why.

That's right, all her current breeding steps were learned from Duoyu, but why didn't they work for her?

These people asked her to go back and ask her brother-in-law, but she knew very well how could Li Duoyu tell her. It could be seen that the eel fry kept dying and she had no choice.

Although these people are annoying, what they say is right. Even if they say it out loud, it can’t be done. Even the first step of eel farming will not be successful.

Haixin Company has invested a lot of money in cultivating eels. Zhu Xiuhua felt a chill on her back and her mind went blank when she thought of the consequences.

 But if you go back and ask your brother-in-law about eel farming, he will definitely not tell you.

Zhu Xiuhua decided to go home and ask Yaoguo first. Maybe he would know the reason, if he would tell her.

That is naturally the best.

Failing that, he still has a data book on eel farming in his hand. Maybe Teacher Zhang can find important information in it.

Zhu Xiuhua looked at the watch that her boss had given her not long ago because of her outstanding performance.

 Be early rather than late.

 If we go back tonight, if everything goes well, we will be able to get back to the eel factory early tomorrow morning.

Thinking that Yaoguo might not understand what was going on, Zhu Xiuhua rode the bicycle of the breeding factory and went to the supply and marketing cooperative in the town.

 I spent a lot of money to buy souvenirs, a Hero brand pen for Zhou Xiaoying, and Shanghai malted milk for Xiao Tutu.

 At the counter, Zhu Xiuhua was very reluctant to let go after smelling the aroma of malted milk. Haoran had never eaten such good food since he was a child.

The first time she bought it, she actually bought it as a gift to someone else. Thinking of this, Zhu Xiuhua felt very uncomfortable.

 “How many cans do you want?”

 “One can is enough.”

 "The big can, or the small can, twenty-five for the big can, fifteen for the small can."

 “It’s a small can. If I buy two cans, can it be cheaper?”

The salesperson looked at her with disgust: "No one here has negotiated the price. Do you want one can or two cans?"

 “A small jar.”

 After finishing shopping, Zhu Xiuhua contacted Master Chen, who was in charge of shipping at the eel factory.

 “Master Chen, send me to Dandan Island.”

Seeing that it was getting dark and she still wanted to go to Dandan Island, Master Chen said impatiently: "Let's do it tomorrow. It's difficult to sail the boat at night. If it hits the rocks, both of us will be ruined."

 In normal times, Zhu Xiuhua would probably let him, but now is an extraordinary time. She said with a gloomy face:

“Tomorrow, all the eel fry in our factory will die, and you will be responsible.”

With such a big hat off, Master Chen didn't dare to say anything, but he still emphasized: "I won't stay overnight. I will come back immediately after sending you there. If you want to come back tomorrow, go to Qingkou by yourself." Take the passenger boat back from the pier.”

Zhu Xiuhua said angrily: "I will go back by myself, and you can just send me to Dandan Island."

"Okay, I'll just send it to you and won't wait for you over there."

 About 10 o'clock in the evening, a light advection fog appeared in the offshore area of ​​Dandan Island.

 An iron boat with the name Haixin Eel Factory on it actually lost its way near Dandan Island.

Master Chen complained: "What the **** is the weather like on your island? It's fine outside, but when we get to your island, it's all foggy."

Finally found a pier, but Zhu Xiuhua didn't recognize it because the pier was very large, much larger than the pier in their village.

For a moment, she thought she had come to the wrong place, but halfway up, she looked at the Tianhou Palace, which was still lit by fire.

Zhu Xiuhua can be 100% sure that this is Dandan Island. "Master Chen, it's not this pier. You can drive two kilometers to the right and you should be there."

Set the boat in such a cold weather, Chen Guohe, who was shivering from the cold, had already suppressed his resentment. After arriving at Dandan Island, he encountered this kind of sea fog again, which made his mood even worse.

"Where there is a pier, there is a road. It's all foggy now. How can I drive? If you want to die, don't drag me along. You have done me a disservice this time. I can't even go back now. I can only wait for the fog to clear." Walk."

In the past, Zhu Xiuhua would definitely have a quarrel with him, but now, she would just go back early and resolve the eel fry matter as soon as possible.

Although it is not clear when this pier was built, as long as you can see Thean Hou Temple on Tan Tam Island, you will definitely not get lost.

Zhu Xiuhua originally bought a pack of cigarettes for Master Chen, but seeing his attitude, she didn't want to give them to him at all. She carried the souvenirs she bought in Nanri Town and set foot on the new pier.

Zhu Xiuhua walked very slowly, almost two or three kilometers, and after walking for almost fifty minutes, she arrived near the end of the village.

 But while passing a cattle pen at the end of the village, I heard a small, but rhythmic, strange sound.

After hearing this voice, Zhu Xiuhua had a look of disgust on her face. Ten years ago, she would have definitely arrested them and fought this couple hard.

But now, there is no such environment. Zhu Xiuhua shouted in a deep voice: "Which pair of dogs and men are messing around in my cattle pen. Believe it or not, I will arrest you and parade you through the streets."

 When she shouted, the sounds inside suddenly stopped, and the surroundings were so silent that only the sound of the waves not far away remained.

Immediately afterwards, there was the sound of people getting dressed quickly, but no one ran out.

Zhu Xiuhua had a look of contempt on her face, but she was too lazy to catch the traitor. Instead, she carried her things and continued walking home.

At about eleven o'clock in the evening, most of the villagers were asleep, except for the Lao Yang Restaurant near the pier, which still had a kerosene lamp on.

Several crew members who had just returned from fishing were eating midnight snacks in the shop.

When Zhu Xiuhua passed by, her second uncle, who was smoking a dry cigarette, said in surprise: "It's strange, why did Xiuhua come back at this time? Isn't she in Nanri Town?"

Li Zhengfa, the boss of the ship, glanced at the back of Xiong Wei and knew who that person was without even looking at his face.

"This arm is turned outward. What good can happen if you come back at this time? It's almost the New Year. I hope she doesn't cause trouble."

"Alas." The second uncle sighed. If Li Zhengtian didn't have this daughter-in-law, he would probably be the happiest on the island now.

Zhu Xiuhua returned home without taking two steps, but all the doors were closed, and the dog from Old Hu's house next door barked twice at first.

Zhu Xiuhua stared at it directly, perhaps sensing murderous intent. The old Hu's dog was so frightened that it ran back to the kennel.

Zhu Xiuhua gently knocked on the window and shouted: "Yao Guo, open the door for me."

Unexpectedly, after knocking for a while, there was still no response.

 Not here?

When he thought of this, Zhu Xiuhua suddenly thought too much and wanted to rush back to the cattle pen where he had just left to see who the dog man and woman were.

 She has not been on the island for the past six months. If he was messing around, no one would know.

Just when she was about to knock on the door vigorously, she rubbed her sleepy eyes, held a flashlight, and shouted from behind the door: "Who is knocking on the door in the middle of the night?"

 “Haoran, it’s me.”

After hearing the sound, Li Haoran, who was still very sleepy, suddenly became energetic. He opened the door directly and shined a flashlight on it, his eyes widened.

"I'm not dreaming, mother, why are you back so late at night?"

Seeing Li Haoran, Zhu Xiuhua touched his head and face gently: "Haoran, it's my mother who is back. Why do you look thin again?"

Li Haoran scratched his head and said with a hint of embarrassment: "Mom, I have gained another five pounds this month, and I can hardly wear my pants."

 “It’s better to be fatter, so no one dares to bully you.”

Li Haoran smiled and said, my brother-in-law is the village director and the richest on the island. The principal has to beg him to do things. How can anyone in the school dare to bully him?

Zhu Xiuhua poked his head into the room: "By the way, where's your dad? I kept knocking on the door just now, but he couldn't wake up."

“My dad, he’s been sleeping like a pig lately. Mom, I’m going to wake him up.”

 “Keep your voice down, don’t wake everyone up.” Zhu Xiuhua felt that if Li Yaoguo could help him solve the problem.

Then she will leave immediately tonight. With such a heavy fog, Master Chen must still be at the new pier just now.

Li Yaoguo was awakened and lit the kerosene lamp. When he saw Zhu Xiuhua coming back in the middle of the night, his brows were furrowed.

 “What’s wrong with you? Why did you come back in the middle of the night?”

Zhu Xiuhua said to Little Fatty: "Your father and I have something to discuss. You have to go to class tomorrow, so go back to your room and sleep first."

 “Mom, I’ve been on vacation a long time ago.”

“Then go to bed quickly, it’s already late, and you’re still not sleeping yet.”

Li Haoran felt a little aggrieved and started acting coquettishly: "Mom, can I sleep with you at night?"

Zhu Xiuhua refused directly: "No, how old are you? You will graduate from elementary school next year, and you still want to sleep with us."

“But Zhang Junqiang from our class still sleeps with his parents.”

“Can it be the same? He’s a kid and doesn’t have the same conditions as us. Besides, you know how to wet the bed and go back quickly?”

Li Yaoguo looked at Zhu Xiuhua who came back in the middle of the night, frowned and asked: "You came back so late, and you were kicked back?"

"How is that possible?" Zhu Xiuhua said, "I just happened to be out on business and happened to pass by our island, so I asked the master who drove the boat to put it down for me."

Li Yaoguo smelled it and found that his wife still smelled like sweat even in the middle of winter.

“Hurry and take a shower, I’m going to bed.” After Li Yaoguo finished speaking, he yawned and fell asleep.

Seeing that he was about to sleep again, Zhu Xiuhua quickly said: "Why are you so anxious? You haven't seen me for so long, so you haven't thought about me."

Li Yaoguo showed a wry smile. He really wanted to say: I miss you, big-headed ghost. Without you as a snorer, I sleep very soundly every night now.

 But he is really not that brave.

 Seeing that Zhu Xiuhua had no intention of taking a shower or sleeping, Li Yaoguo urged again: "If you don't want to sleep, I'll go to bed first."

 “Wait a minute, I have something to tell you.”

Seeing that Zhu Xiuhua was acting a little strange tonight, Li Yaoguo asked again: "What on earth do you want to discuss with me when you come back so late?"

Zhu Xiuhua was silent for a while and asked directly: "Let me ask you something, do you know why the eel fry keep dying?"

Li Yaoguo looked at his wife helplessly. It was just as he guessed. Zhu Xiuhua's return in the middle of the night was indeed related to the eel incident.

“I told you, I can only record data. I don’t understand eel farming at all.”

“Then give me the data book and I will study it myself.”

“What’s the use of this for you? Do you recognize a few words? It’s full of data. Can you understand it?”

“If I can’t understand it, there are colleagues who can. Anyway, just give me the data book.”

Li Yaoguo became angry on the spot when he heard that he wanted to give the data notebook to his colleagues.

"You said, those breeding experts are very powerful, why do they ask me for the data book? Besides, this thing is confidential and cannot be given to you. If I give it to you, how can I explain it to Duoyu?"

Zhu Xiuhua became fierce: "It's just a bunch of messy numbers. Do you want to give them to me?"

Li Yaoguo replied: "I can't give it to you. I gave the data book to Duoyu a long time ago. If you want to get it, you can get it from him yourself."

Seeing that Li Yaoguo refused to give her the data book, Zhu Xiuhua rummaged through the boxes and cabinets to find it.

 Seeing that Zhu Xiuhua was about to get the data book, Li Yaoguo got up from the bed and planned to grab the data book back.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Xiuhua was very strong and pushed him down to the corner of the bed with a slight push, making a huge noise.

At this moment, Zhu Xiuhua finally got the data book. She held several data books and said to Li Yaoguo: "You still want to lie to me, it's obviously here."

At this moment, Li Yaoguo touched the back of his head. Unexpectedly, his hands were covered with blood. He stood up angrily.

Came to Zhu Xiuhua, slapped her hard, and cursed: "Are you sick?" (End of chapter)