Rebirth in 1970: I work as an educated youth in a forestry farm

The feathers of the male pheasant are bright and gorgeous, with a white ring around the neck, the top of the head is mostly brass, and there are eyebrow lines on both sides of the eyes.

Around their eyes, there are scattered dot-like short feathers, faintly glowing with metallic luster.

The back fur is tan, the waist feathers are mostly olive green, and the tail feathers are particularly long, which is indeed very beautiful.

This was the first time Zhou Qinglan saw a pheasant and she seemed particularly excited.

Sheng Xiping smiled when he saw this, "If you like it, I will pluck out the long feathers from the pheasant's tail and give them to you."

In fact, pheasant tail feathers can also be sold, but how can Sheng Xiping and the others come to collect pheasant tail feathers in this remote forest farm?

It's hard to go out once, but it's impossible to bring something as obstructive as a pheasant tail feather.

When Sheng Xiping had free time, he went hunting in the mountains with his master's friends, and the family saved a lot of pheasant tail feathers.

Since Zhou Qinglan likes it, just give it to her.

"Really? Then I won't be polite to you."

Zhou Qinglan didn't pretend to say no, but nodded generously and agreed.

"Why are you so polite?"

Sheng Xiping smiled as he took out the knife tied to his leg and cut the pheasant's throat to bleed it.

No matter what animal it is, if the blood cannot be bled in time, the meat will have a bloody smell and will not taste good.

Sheng Xiping quickly bled and disemboweled the pheasant, discarding the internal organs and throwing it directly into the woods.

Then he wiped his hands with the leaves on the roadside, then picked up the pheasant and continued walking out with the others.

Four or five miles is nothing to these young people, and they can get out in less than half an hour.

After waiting at the roadside waiting point for a while, the commuter bus drove over from the innermost part of Shiye District.

The commuter bus stopped and everyone got on the bus.

There were few seats, so everyone stood.

Someone with sharp eyes saw the pheasant in Sheng Xiping's hand.

"Hey, Xiping shot a pheasant? He's not young yet.

Wouldn't it be delicious if I added some mushrooms to stew it in a pot?

Your parents are so lucky to have a son as capable as you. They can bring back some game from the mountains every now and then. I envy you. "

"Uncle Xu, I'm sorry if you praise me so much. I don't have much ability, I just get lucky occasionally."

Before the accident, Sheng Xiping had always been the most outstanding young man among everyone, the pride of his parents and a role model for his younger siblings.

It's a pity that at that time, I was young and energetic, and I only acted bravely and fiercely, which ultimately harmed myself and others.

Now that he has the chance to start over, he must make up for his family and never let his parents feel sad again.

Qianchuan Forest Farm is adjacent to Dajichang Village. The forest farm is to the east and the village is to the west, both located in a long and narrow valley.

This valley is three to four miles long from east to west and two to three hundred meters wide from north to south.

At the base of Nanshan Mountain, a river flows from east to west, which is frozen and covered with snow in winter.

In front of Beishangen is the forest railway. The small train from Songjiang River stops at the station from west to east.

The railway continues to extend eastward until it reaches Shiye District.

Since there are hills in front and behind, in order to protect the slope and avoid soil erosion, the forest trees on the hills have never been cut down.

The old trees on the hillside are towering, tall and strong.

In spring, azaleas bloom all over the mountain, and the clouds are brilliant and beautiful.

In summer, the trees are lush and green, with different shades of green, making people feel relaxed and happy.

Autumn is even more beautiful, with fiery red maple leaves, golden birch leaves, snow-white bark, and green pines, just like a rich oil painting.

Although the leaves have withered in winter, the towering old trees stand proudly, and the mountains are covered with pure white snow, yet the sight of proud snow and frost is equally attractive.

The entire valley is surrounded by forest trees, with different scenery throughout the year. It is a dreamlike and beautiful place.

Most forest farms are the same. They have a field department, a school, a canteen, a warehouse, a small repair shop, a tractor depot, a store, etc. Most of them are located in the east. Going west is where the workers live.

Most of the workers' residences are public housing, with six or seven households in one house.

According to the situation of the mountain, there are about three hundred households distributed regularly in this long and narrow valley.

The Sheng family is located at the west end of the forest farm, next to a vegetable patch owned by the family team, which is what everyone calls the western land.

To the west of the vegetable field is a big poplar tree, and to the west of the big poplar tree is Dajinchang Village.

"It's getting late, let's go home each other. Let's drink and wait until one day when we have a break from work, I'll treat you."

Everyone got off the bus in front of the field department. Sheng Xiping declined his companions' offer of a drink and walked quickly to his home, carrying the pheasant.

It’s already past six-thirty, who isn’t hungry? Where can I have the leisure to go to other people's houses and chat?

"Okay, let's wait for another day. Then Brother Xiping will prepare some good food and let's drink together."

Most of the people were joking on the mountain. Anyway, they were all friends who had played together since childhood, so they didn't have so many scruples, so everyone dispersed and went home.

Chen Weiguo and the Sheng family were neighbors. The two families were right next to each other, right at the end of the main road running from east to west.

Before the two of them could reach their door, they saw several children running towards them from a distance.

"Brother." A boy came closer and jumped directly on Sheng Xiping.

"Oh my god, you little fat guy almost knocked the life out of your brother."

A nine-year-old boy, like a calf, Sheng Xiping was holding a pheasant in one hand. He was unprepared and almost staggered by his younger brother.

"I live at home and come back every day. Do you really want me to think this way?"

"Brother, do you think he misses you? He obviously misses the delicious food you brought back.

Since you left in the morning, he has been at home talking about whether his eldest brother, who is going up the mountain today, can catch something good for him. "

Before the boy in Sheng Xiping's arms could say anything, the two girls behind him laughed and complained about their younger brother.

"Look, your younger brothers and sisters are still sensible and know how to come out to welcome you.

Look at those people in my family. When did they care about me so much? "

Chen Weiguo laughed when he saw the three siblings of the Sheng family.

He is also the eldest son of the family, with several younger siblings.

However, he didn't have Sheng Xiping's ability. He would often bring home some delicious food. If there were no surprises, he would not be treated like Sheng Xiping.

"Are you talking about my little fat guy? Just like his sister said, this guy is thinking about delicious food."

Sheng Xiping raised the pheasant in his hand to tease his younger brother.

"What a coincidence, I caught a pheasant today and asked my mother to take care of it in the evening. I put it directly in the stew pot and eat it in the morning."

It’s hot in summer, and meat tends to spoil easily if left alone. So it’s usually soaked in cold water or marinated with salt evenly spread inside and outside.

Sheng Xiping found it too laborious, and besides, there were a bunch of greedy cats waiting eagerly at home.

This thing is not a rare thing. If you want to eat it, just go to the mountains to hunt it.

Why not stew it and have a delicious meal for the whole family tomorrow morning?