Reborn in 1990, a life of fishing and gathering seafood.

Chapter 034: Come to my house for dinner tonight

"Done."

Afterwards, Fang Qiang led Fang Hao to wander around in the mountains for a while, and it took them a long time to find a suitable place to set up the cage they had.

I made four in total!

After all, the mountains in the south are not like those in the northeast!

The number of large wild animals is not very large; they are mainly pheasants, rabbits, cats, leopards, and the like.

As for goats and wild boars...

Those are considered quite rare!

Now, Fang Qiang is only catching wild rabbits, cats, and leopards in his cages.

These things can be sold for some money in the market, which can supplement the family income or treat the family to some meat.

On ordinary days.

Fang Qiang does both beachcombing and hunting.

I'll do whatever makes money.

Otherwise, it would be very difficult for one person to support a large family.

This is why he wanted to go to eastern Guangdong to work and try his luck: if you're poor, you can travel far and wide; if you're rich, you can stay in your hometown.

If it weren't for the pressure of life or having no other choice, who would willingly go out and wander around?

"Um."

Fang Hao nodded.

For a moment, the scene stirred up some emotions.

I remember when he was little, he often went into the mountains with Fang Yong to catch pheasants and rabbits, which was a rare source of meat.

I was so greedy back then!

Thinking back on it now, I still feel a bit nostalgic.

"what?"

"Is there a myna bird over there?"

"It looks like its nest is in the broken branch of the nearby tree..."

Fang Hao suddenly noticed a myna bird.

Just as I instinctively raised the air gun in my hand, I saw that a tree not far away had been struck by lightning and had a hollow hole in it.

Based on his many years of experience.

That's very likely a myna bird's nest.

It's known that mynahs have a habit of assigning one member to guard the nest; when the male goes out, the female stays, and vice versa.

Wherever mynahs frequently appear, and there are holes or pipes, there are bound to be nests.

The current season/time.

They are getting ready to build their nest and begin breeding.

Mynas typically breed between March and July, producing three litters a year.

"Brother Hao."

"Why did you stop fighting?"

Fang Qiang, who was standing next to him, saw Fang Hao raise the gun and then lower it, and couldn't help but ask with some doubt.

"never mind!"

"This myna bird doesn't have much meat to lose."

"I remember when we were little, we used to climb trees together to catch doves and mynas. The pair of mynas we raised were so smart, it's a pity they were killed by the buck-toothed family's dog..."

Fang Hao shook his head.

Then I remembered something.

Both mynas and doves are very popular birds.

One is that they are smart and good at speaking.

One looks like a pigeon.

"Hahaha~"

"Just thinking about it makes me so angry!"

"But this myna might have built a nest and laid eggs. We can take a couple of chicks home to raise later..."

Fang Qiang couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Those childhood experiences are still interesting to recall, and they evoke feelings of nostalgia and reminiscence.

I couldn't help but have the idea of ​​raising another myna bird.

"Um."

"That's also acceptable."

Fang Hao nodded.

Now we are approaching the season when spring and summer are approaching.

It is the mating season for mynas, during which they lay eggs and incubate their eggs. The first batch of chicks will be born during this period.

Actually, raising mynahs in the countryside is quite nice; at least it can add some fun to life!

"I'll come back and take a look then."

"If there are any chicks, I'll give you one, just the first and second chicks, and the rest can be given to the mother bird..."

Fang Qiang became more and more enthusiastic as he spoke.

It's like going back to my childhood.

Every year when the myna birds breed, a lot of people want to catch them. They are a favorite of the village children, and many people are proud to keep a myna bird.

"OK!"

Fang Hao did not refuse.

In any case, keeping dogs and birds is a fairly normal thing in rural life.

Let's go!

"Let's go back first, it's getting late."

The cages were now set up.

It was already getting late.

Fang Qiang then spoke up.

"Um."

Fang Hao nodded.

He then followed the other person.

……

"Yankees!"

"Come to my house for dinner tonight."

On the way back.

Fang Hao took the initiative to invite him.

It's been a long time since I've been in touch with this childhood friend.

Let's take this opportunity to get together.

"No."

Fang Qiang was somewhat surprised.

However, he still shook his head and refused.

He wasn't one of Fang Hao's cronies who would immediately crowd around to take advantage of any food or drink available.

"It's a rare privilege to invite you!"

"Don't worry, there's no one else here, just family. You won't even give me that much face?"

Fang Hao continued.

I actually knew that was just the other person's personality.

I'll make some steamed sandworms with vermicelli tonight, and I also have four or five mud crabs. I've also caught some doves and red-eyed chickens, so I can make a few decent dishes.

When I invited the other party to help me build a fish cage, the latter did not hesitate or refuse at all.

It's perfectly reasonable to treat someone to a meal these days.

"Um... okay then!"

Seeing that Fang Hao was saying this.

Fang Qiang hesitated for a few moments but still agreed.

"That's right!"

"I'll buy some rice noodles and a briefcase (rice wine/shochu) at the convenience store on the way. I'm definitely getting some for you tonight..."

Fang Hao said with a smile.

I'm getting ready to have a good drink with my childhood friend.

Those two red-eyed chickens are a real delicacy, definitely a rare treat.

In later generations, such a thing would be extremely rare and sought after.

"Uh-huh."

Fang Qiang nodded as well.

I'm still very happy inside.

It seems like we've returned to that carefree, happy time.

He didn't have many friends growing up.

Fang Hao was his true childhood friend.

About half an hour later.

The two walked back to the village entrance.

When passing by the convenience store, Fang Hao went in to buy rice noodles and a briefcase.

"Ouch!"

"You go hunting too, you lousy bum?? Doves? Red-eyed chickens? Those are all good catches!"

"Hey, how come you only shot one?"

The spoils of war for the two.

It successfully attracted the attention of several people.

Especially that guy Fang Hao!

It's rare to see him so diligent; he even went into the mountains to hunt, which is quite unbelievable.

In the past, whenever Fang Hao was seen, he was always wandering around aimlessly in a group, and he was often spat on and cursed behind his back.

"I'm unlucky."

"Most of the calls were made by Brother Hao!"

Fang Qiang shook his head and said.

He mainly went into the mountains to set up cages.

Fang Hao killed both the dove and the red-eyed chicken.

"Ah-Ba! That's great!"

"I heard you caught a grouper while beachcombing today and sold it for quite a bit of money, is that true?"

"It seems to have sold for a few hundred yuan?"

Soon someone else spoke up and asked.

It seems that news of Fang Hao selling grouper at the dock has already spread.

This is what rural areas are like!

The slightest rumor would spread immediately.

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Fang Qiang, who was standing next to him, was stunned.

I never expected my childhood friend to be so lucky. He caught a spotted rat and sold it for so much money. It was like he made a fortune.

"..."

Fang Hao was speechless.

This rumor is a bit exaggerated.

Three hundred yuan turned into several hundred yuan.

It might become worth thousands or even tens of thousands of yuan after being passed around a few more times.

Rumors are indeed more dangerous than tigers!

Even if you blow yourself to death, you won't pay taxes.