NFBE Chapter 309 The Cow Was Killed by Poison
Chapter 309 The Cow Was Killed by Poison
After getting the money, Hu Gang left happily.
In that era, the average monthly salary of urban workers across the country was only five or six hundred yuan.
This one thousand yuan is equivalent to two months' salary. It is enough for Hu Gang to live a carefree life for a long time!
Li Dongsheng felt very sad, but there was nothing he could do.
He looked at his wife Zhu Shihong and grinned: "Why are you crying? It's okay!"
Zhu Shihong's eyes were red. He wanted to say something but didn't know what to say.
She also didn't expect that Hu Gang would be so shameless.
What worries her most is that Hu Gang has tasted the sweetness this time, and he might come to cause trouble again in the future...
"Alright, alright, my dear. We won't cry on this happy day!" Li Dongsheng raised his hand to wipe her tears, then took her hand and whispered, "Let's go, my dear. Let's go home."
In the following days, the two lived a stable life.
The in-laws were easy to get along with, and soon Zhu Shihong became pregnant. It happened to be the busy farming season, and the in-laws and husband would not let her work no matter what.
Zhu Shihong had no choice but to stay at home and clean up the house and yard.
It was on that day that she met Hu Gang again.
Hu Gang found this place alone, with an untidy beard and long, oily hair, as if he hadn't washed it for half a month.
"Xiaohong..." Hu Gang laughed awkwardly outside the yard: "Busy? Is Brother Dongsheng home? I have something to talk to him about!"
Zhu Shihong's brows were full of disgust, and he said in a cold tone: "He is not at home, he went to work in the fields. You are not familiar with him, why are you looking for him?"
Hu Gang smiled awkwardly: "Something happened to me recently, and I want to borrow some money from Dongsheng." As he spoke, his eyes swept up and down Zhu Shihong: "It's been a long time since we last met. Xiaohong, you look beautiful again."
Zhu Shihong glared at him and scolded, "Hu Gang, I gave you 1000 yuan last time, what did you say? You said you would never harass us again!"
"Do you take your words as fart? Or do you really think we are easy to bully?"
"Don't even think about it. There's no money at home. The seeds and fertilizers for farming are all bought on credit! You better leave now!"
Hu Gang had no intention of leaving, but moved closer, "Xiao Hong, don't be so heartless, we are acquainted after all, I really encountered some difficulties, otherwise I would not be able to come."
"But don't worry, I'm just borrowing money this time. I will definitely pay you back!"
As he spoke, Hu Gangdang smiled and quickly patted Zhu Shihong's butt.
Zhu Shihong's heart was filled with alarm. She took a few steps back and said, "Hu Gang, don't mess around, or I'll call for help."
"Tsk, why are you pretending to be innocent?" Hu Gang sneered, "Where have I not touched you? Now I can't touch you anymore?"
"I won't wait for Li Dongsheng anymore. Do you know where the money is kept at home? Just give me 500 yuan. I really need it urgently."
"If you don't lend it to me, I'll break my legs!"
Zhu Shihong frowned tightly: "I don't have any money! Even if I had money, I wouldn't lend it to you! Whether you live or die has nothing to do with us!"
"I hope you can keep your promise and stop harassing us!"
After the sound fell, Zhu Shihong quickly returned to the house and locked the door.
Hu Gang stood in the yard, his face gloomy: "Zhu Shihong, you were the first to be heartless, so don't blame me for being unjust!"
"You won't even lend me five hundred bucks, so just wait for me!"
Seeing Hu Gang leave, Zhu Shihong walked out of the house carefully, then quickly closed the gate and took out a shovel and propped it there.
Li Dongsheng and his parents worked for a day, and when they drove the ox cart home, it was already dark outside.
Zhu Shihong had already prepared the meal, and after washing their hands, the family sat around the dining table. The lights were warm, and the aroma of the food filled the room.
"The weather is good this year. If it doesn't rain, we will be able to finish planting in another seven or eight days." Li Dongsheng's father said with a pleased smile on his face.
"Dongsheng, after you finish planting the land, take Xiaohong to the city for a stroll and have some fun for a few days to relax."
"Pregnant women, emotions are very important! If you dare to make Xiaohong angry, don't blame me for punishing you!"
Li Dongsheng ate his meal in big mouthfuls, looked up at his wife, nodded and said, "I can't bear to make my wife angry. She is now a national treasure."
"Wife, when we're done, let's go shopping in the city. We need to buy some maternity clothes."
Zhu Shihong was a little absent-minded: "Okay..."
After dinner, Zhu Shihong wanted to clean up, but her mother-in-law stopped her: "You take a rest, Xiaohong, I'll do it."
Zhu Shihong quickly grabbed the bowl and chopsticks and said, "I'm fine, Mom. I'm not that spoiled. You've been working hard all day, so let me do this little job."
When the mother-in-law saw this, she stopped arguing and said with a smile, "Okay, you clean it up. I'll go wash the fruit for you and you can eat some later."
Zhu Shihong hummed softly. Since she came to this family, her mother-in-law has treated her really well.
After everything was cleaned up, Zhu Shihong prepared some water for Li Dongsheng to wash his feet.
Li Dongsheng smiled innocently: "Wife, you seem to be worried. Or are you feeling unwell?"
After some hesitation, Zhu Shihong finally told the story.
Li Dongsheng narrowed his eyes and said, "This damned Hu Gang really doesn't deserve my respect. He actually dared to come here!"
"Don't be afraid, wife. Tomorrow when we go to the fields, you should lock the door. I'll tell the uncle next door tomorrow morning. Call him if you have any problems!"
"I'll talk to him after I'm done with this busy period."
Li Dongsheng didn't take it seriously. How could Hu Gang rebel in broad daylight?
After a tiring day, Li Dongsheng lay down on the kang and fell into a deep sleep after washing up.
The next day, Father Li got up early to feed the cows.
When he walked to the cowshed, he found the cow lying on the ground motionless. Father Li's heart skipped a beat and he rushed forward to check. He saw that the cow was foaming at the mouth and its body was stiff, obviously it had been poisoned to death.
Father Li was shocked and angry, and shouted loudly. Li Dongsheng, his mother, and Zhu Shihong were awakened by the shouting, and they hurried out in a hurry, putting on their clothes.
Seeing the scene in front of him, Li Dongsheng widened his eyes, unable to believe this sudden disaster.
"Who did such a wicked thing?" Li's mother stomped her feet in anger, tears welling up in her eyes.
In that era, for rural families, cows were the backbone of the family.
During the spring ploughing season, it is all up to the oxen to pull the plow and turn the soil, sowing the seeds of hope for the next year; during the autumn harvest season, the oxen help pull the carts and transport the hard-earned grain back home.
On weekdays, the cow can also pull the mill to grind grain, reducing a lot of labor burden. This cow is not only a helper in labor, but also an important support for the family economy.
Now that the cow had been poisoned to death, it was like the sky had fallen. Li Dongsheng gritted his teeth, his heart filled with anger and helplessness.
He knew very well what losing the cow meant. Farm work at home would become extremely difficult and the family would suffer huge financial losses.
"How am I going to live from now on?" The more Li's mother thought about it, the sadder she became, and she couldn't help but burst into tears.
Zhu Shihong was comforting Li's mother, and her eyes were also red.
Father Li squatted on the ground, smoking his pipe without saying a word, but his furrowed brow and gloomy face revealed his inner sorrow and anger.
Li Dongsheng clenched his fists tightly and said through gritted teeth: "Call the police and find the murderer!"