Rebirth of a fishing village: starting from Hua Axiang in Jiehu Village

Three poles in the sun!

Zhao Dahai opened his eyes, and it took him a while to recover.

I went out to dig for sandworms at three or four in the morning. When I came back, I dried the "sandworms" on the dustpan. It was almost one in the morning when I lay down. After less than three hours of sleep, I went out and continued digging until the tide was not suitable and receded relatively shallow. Those who dug dug for a few days longer, and the number of sandworms was greatly reduced before they stopped digging.

Zhao Dahai slowly sat up and frowned. He had been digging for three whole days. The intensity was too great. Even though he was as strong as an ox, his hands and feet were still sore.

evening.

The flaming sun hangs in the sky.

At the end of the sky, patches of fiery red.

The sea breeze is blowing, and it is hot and dry.

At the entrance of the yard, seven or eight large dustpans were lined up, all filled with sandworms.

"Are you tired?"

Zhong Cuihua turned over the sandworms on the dustpan one by one.

"grandmother!"

"I've slept all day. Why are you still tired?"

Zhao Dahai picked up a sandworm, pinched it with a little force and then broke it off. The sandworms dug out on the first day were almost dry in the sun. The ones dug out in the next two days needed a little more heat. Tomorrow another day would be enough. I slept until I woke up naturally in the morning, had lunch and then slept again. I have almost recovered, except for a little soreness in my hands and feet.

The most was dug on the first day, which was about thirty kilograms, and on the second day it was about twenty kilograms. On the third day, there were not many sandworms left in the sea, only about ten kilograms, which added up to more than sixty kilograms, or about ten kilograms of fresh sand. The worms can produce one kilogram or eight taels of dried sand worms. In total, there are five kilograms of dried sand worms, which can be sold for five thousand yuan.

It's been really hard these days.

How can it be hard to make money?

It’s good to make money from hard work!

Zhao Dahai did not go to sea the next day and continued to rest. After breakfast, he looked through the sandworms on the dustpan. Grandma Zhong Cuihua sat on the threshold of the courtyard door with an iron basin and a small piece of wood in her hand to prevent birds. When you see a bird coming, knock it to scare it away. However, if it comes back after a while, you have to keep an eye on it. If the fish is drying, it’s not worth a few bucks and don’t pay attention to it. Sandworms are different. They are valuable. If a whole flock comes and pecks them regardless, they will suffer heavy losses in the whole day. The chickens in the village must also be careful.

Zhao Dahai rode his motorcycle to the town and bought glass, glass glue, water pumps for filtration, cement and other materials. He has been fishing recently to make a living so he can sell the goods at a good price. One of the big barrels at home is too small and the other one only has oxygen. The machine does not pump water or filter it, so the fish you catch cannot be kept for a few days. In addition, you only return to the dock for fishing at night. It usually takes two or three days to sell fish, so you must have a good fish pond.

Zhao Dahai started working immediately when he got home.

I found a place in the corner of the yard and built a pond with cement bricks that was 4.3 meters wide, 2 meters high and 1.5 meters high. Measured glass was laid underneath and around it, and glass glue was put on the seams between the glass. A little water would not leak. There is a large box on a wooden shelf. There is a layer of fine sand about one centimeter thick at the bottom and about ten centimeters of coarse sand on top. This is used for filtering. The key to natural environmental protection is to save money. If it gets dirty after a period of time, just replace it with a new one.

Zhao Dahai waited for the glass glue to dry. He rode a motorcycle with a bucket and pulled back sea water from the beach. He filled the pool to about seventy percent full, installed the water pump and oxygenator, and tried it. There was no problem at all. It was simple and easy to use. ,Very satisfied.

After Zhao Dahai finished dinner, he took his grandma Zhong Cuihua out and walked around the village for an hour. Then he went home to pack his things. He dug for sandworms for a few days and had a good rest for two days. He will continue fishing tomorrow when the tide is good.

Dashi Village.

A banyan tree planted thirty or forty years ago has grown very tall and has luxuriant branches. During the day, it is very cool no matter how hot the weather is. The elderly and children play here. At night, it becomes even more lively. People who have been busy all day just need to Not that I have to rush early tomorrow, but I will come here to sit after dinner.

"mom!"

"I don't like coming here."

Ding Xiaoxiang looked reluctant.

Today, the fish, shrimp and crab at the stall were sold out early. It was just after six o'clock after returning home for dinner, and I had to drag myself out to enjoy the cool air under the banyan tree at the end of the village.

It's really lively, but every time I come back here, all the young guys who are about the same age as me or a few years older than me are surrounding me, trying to please them in every possible way, but they can't drive them away. Not only from my own village, but also from other villages. of.

How could you not know what these people were up to?

The people who work are so tired that they go home and go to bed early. How can they have so much free time to enjoy the cool air and brag? Or they might go out to work outside the village and not be in the village.

Men have to work and make money, so there is nothing to do when they are idle at home.

If you are not blind, how can you see someone like this?

"What kind of job can I do if I'm bored at home all day long? It takes two hours to get home."

Zhang Li knew that Ding Xiaoxiang didn't like to come. She was busy helping her own business selling fish, shrimps and crabs all day long, so she had to come out and sit when she was free.

Ding Xiaoxiang pouted with a look of helplessness, saying that it was useless.

Zhang Li and Ding Xiaoxiang walked to the banyan tree at the end of the village. The elderly people gathered together, the older girls and the younger wives gathered together, and the man in charge was smoking in another area and talking about working or fishing. He was a little younger, around 20 years old. Yes, there are groups of three and five, children running around, very lively.

Ding Xiaoxiang followed Zhang Li, got together with the eldest girl and the daughter-in-law, and hid behind Zhang Li.

"I don't know if the tide is wrong or something, but I haven't been able to pick up snails recently."

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"There are little fishes in the sea."

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“We’ve dug up a lot of sandworms these days.”

"So tired."

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Ding Xiaoxiang was a little bored. She was not interested in these topics at all. She rolled her eyes, looking left and right, wanting to take a stroll, but she knew that as soon as she walked away, dozens or twenty people would follow behind her, which would be even more annoying. Can only give up.

“When it comes to digging up sandworms, there’s a guy who’s really good at it.”

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"Yeah!"

"A tall man of over 1.8 meters. He has big moves and kicks. He is like a black iron bull, full of strength."

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"It's so fast to work! One can do the job for several! We veterans who have been digging for more than ten years can't compare!"

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"I heard it seems to be from Langtou Village!"

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"Jiang Shiyan."

"I asked Ma Hongyu the day I saw you."

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"The young man's name is Zhao Dahai, from Langtou Village."

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Zhang Li was stunned for a moment, why were these people talking about Zhao Dahai, and looked at Ding Xiaoxiang who was standing behind her.

Ding Xiaoxiang was very bored and was thinking about going home after a while. Unexpectedly, as soon as she heard Zhao Dahai's name, her mother immediately turned back to look at her and blushed. Fortunately, it was night and she couldn't see clearly. Otherwise, she would have to say it again and pretend. Tsukuru acted nonchalantly but his little ears perked up.

"Jiang Shiyan."

"Why are you asking Ma Hongyu to ask about Zhao Dahai?"

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"Is this even necessary? Jiang Shiyan wants to be a matchmaker, right? Isn't her niece eighteen this year? She can get married."

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"That guy is good-looking and quick at work. I think he's good."

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Zhang Li was a little upset and couldn't stay any longer, so she turned and walked home.

Ding Xiaoxiang rolled her eyes a few times, pursed her lips and smiled.

My mother doesn't want to see Zhao Dahai. Now she hears the people around her say that Zhao Dahai is good at work and can make money. She is unhappy, but she can't say anything. She can only go home and not listen.

Ding Xiaoxiang was in a good mood immediately and followed Zhang Li home like a deer. However, she soon realized that something was wrong.

Someone match Zhao Dahai?

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Next time you see Zhao Dahai, you must ask what is going on.

But it's kind of embarrassing to ask this, isn't it?

Neither relatives nor friends!

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Ding Xiaoxiang walked into the house, and a pure black puppy rushed out. There were two big dogs, one yellow and one black, lying in the corner.

"ah?!"

"Xiao Huang!"

"You're still up so late? Are you waiting for me?"

Ding Xiaoxiang squatted down, picked up the puppy, raised it high, and turned it around a few times before putting it down.

"mom!"

"Don't you want to give this puppy away? I'll keep it for you!"

Ding Xiaoxiang turned her head to look at Zhang Li.

"no!"

"You were desperate to keep one from the last litter, and now we have two big dogs at home."

Zhang Li was decisive.

Ding Xiaoxiang curled her lips. There was nothing that could be done about this matter. Dogs were raised in the village to guard the house, but it was impossible to raise a group of dogs. Big native dogs were not picky about food but they ate a lot. Three dogs were absolutely impossible. There were five puppies born in this litter, and four were given away. The remaining one was my favorite and was kept until the end. It seemed that it would not last long.

I don't know what family you will send to?

Do you remember me when you grow up?

Ding Xiaoxiang teased the dog for a while before going back to her room and lying on the bed. She couldn't help but think about Zhao Dahai again.

Jiang Shiyan is full? When is it her turn to be a matchmaker for Zhao Dahai?

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Jiang Shiyan’s niece? What's it called? I've met him twice. What does he do as a teacher at an elementary school in the town? This condition is good!

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Wouldn't they get married soon if they saw each other right?

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The more Ding Xiaoxiang thought about it, the more depressed she became. She tossed and turned and the chicken crowed for the first time before falling asleep.