funbook-pk Chapter 441
Chapter 441
The whole family went out fully armed against the cold. Actually, it wasn't as cold as usual since it started snowing, though the biting wind was piercing; it was fine when the wind wasn't blowing.As soon as they stepped out, the children started playing and chasing after each other.
They soon arrived at the Wang family's door.
The Wang family were Beijing locals. Although they weren't considered rich, owning their own house was quite impressive. It was said they had lived here for a very long time.
Because of this, they knew a lot of people. Si Nian originally thought there would just be a few relatives and friends, but she didn't expect it to look like a massive banquet.
Many people were standing at the main gate.
She was initially a bit embarrassed, but seeing so many people, that feeling vanished instantly.
Although there were many people, most were just there to join in the fun and eat the pig-slaughtering feast; few could actually help.
Many were public servants from various units; how could they possibly slaughter a pig?
At this moment, the Wang family was discussing who could lend a hand.
As the Zhou family approached, everyone immediately greeted them. Little Si's family is here! Sister Wang, her husband came too.
Because the case involving Song Zhaodi's family was accidentally solved by Da Huang, Si Nian's family had become quite famous in this alley.
Many people had heard the news and went to visit their Da Huang.
Right now, everyone had a very good impression of them.
Previously, due to rumors from ten years ago, everyone always felt this alley was eerie and dared not walk it at night.
Especially with Song Zhaodi's missing husband, it added a few more degrees of creepiness.
So, people felt the feng shui here was bad and unlucky. Some who cared deeply about these things had moved away.
Those who couldn't bear to leave stayed. Whenever they went out and chatted with others, someone would always ask, Your house is in that haunted alley, right?
Anyway, hearing that made them very uncomfortable.
But after this case was solved, no one talked about those things anymore. Some who had moved out even moved back, and more people started doing business in the alley, making it much livelier.
They felt this was all thanks to the Zhou family.
Aunt Wang hurried over to speak. Oh my, sister, isn't Comrade Zhou supposed to be at work? Why did you call him over?
She thought Si Nian had specially called him back because she asked for help, and felt extremely apologetic.
Si Nian said, No, sister. Old Zhou's company is on holiday. He came back right after you left, so I asked him to come over and help.
That's great! With your Old Zhou here, it will definitely be handled.
She smiled and welcomed them, Quick, come in and have a seat.
Si Nian led the curious children and followed her inside.
As soon as they entered, they saw a big black pig locked in an iron cage.
Brother, look, what kind of pig is this? Why is it black?
I've never seen a black pig.
Zhou Zedong said, I haven't seen one either. Although he hadn't seen one, he didn't show any surprise. He had read about black people in books. If there were black people, what was so strange about a black pig?
As soon as Zhou Yueshen went over, he was pulled aside to discuss how to slaughter the pig.
Seeing the group still looking unsure, Zhou Yueshen said in a low voice, I know how to slaughter it. Don't worry, it's fine.
The surrounding children gathered around, all wanting to watch the pig slaughter.
Second Child watched his father walk over with a knife and immediately said proudly, That's my dad, did you see? That's my dad. He's really good at slaughtering pigs. He used to run a pig farm, and our family has a hundred thousand pigs.
Si Nian had just taken a cup of hot water to drink. Hearing this, she almost choked.
Second Child, how are your boasts getting bigger and bigger?
She didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Someone came over to talk to her. Watching Zhou Yueshen's clean and decisive knife work, they exclaimed, Sister, your man's movements are so neat and crisp! I thought it would be a huge hassle. In the past, when we had no other way, we always hired people from the slaughterhouse to do it.
Yeah, if we slaughter a pig in the future, could we invite your man?
Si Nian said, If he has time, sure.
That's a deal. We won't let your man work for free; we'll give him a big red envelope.
Aunt Wang had picked a specific time for the slaughter. Seeing Zhou Yueshen handle it so easily, she was overjoyed. She repeatedly pulled Si Nian aside to praise him, I really found the right person by asking your Old Zhou. My sons-in-law are completely useless at this; none of them dared to do it.
Hearing this, her two daughters standing nearby were displeased. What's so great about killing a pig? Any rough man can do it. My husband works in an office, how can they be compared?
Yeah, if I had married a pig butcher, you'd be mad to death.
The two of them had brought their husbands home for the pig slaughter, bustling about only to be criticized by their mother as useless.
Naturally, they had to defend their husbands.
Unexpectedly, Aunt Wang snorted coldly. Working in an office means you can't slaughter a pig? What kind of logic is that? If they are so delicate, why even come to help? Just now, when I asked someone to pick up the knife, not a single one was willing. They just pushed the responsibility back and forth. If Comrade Zhou hadn't come over, my schedule would have been delayed.
The two curled their lips. Only you would be so particular as to set a specific time to kill a pig.
Aunt Wang couldn't be bothered to argue with them and quickly thanked Si Nian.
Her two daughters had only been married for a year or two and were around eighteen or nineteen, but they looked about the same age as Si Nian.
Once their mother walked away, they couldn't help but speak up. You guys are from out of town, right? Was your husband a butcher back in your hometown?
Si Nian paused for a moment and said, Not exactly, he just killed a lot of pigs every day.
The two looked disdainful. Isn't that just like a butcher at a slaughterhouse? He probably doesn't make much money, right?
Si Nian glanced at them and said, It's alright.
The two thought she was just embarrassed to admit it, otherwise she wouldn't have come to drift in Beijing, so they said with faux pity, That must be pretty tough, right?
In this day and age, it's hard to get by if you only have brute strength and no brains. Although my husband isn't very physically strong, he does very well at his unit. Not only is the work easy, but the salary is also high.
Exactly. In the dead of winter, slaughtering pigs is freezing cold, and you can't even earn a few bucks.
Si Nian nodded in agreement. You're right.
The two laughed. So what does your husband do now that he's not killing pigs?
Si Nian said, He's a manager now.
Ah? The two froze, thinking they had heard wrong.
What did you just say? That man is a manager? Si Nian blinked and said slowly, Yes, is there a problem?
The two were dumbfounded. Wasn't he a pig butcher before? How did he become a manager? How is that possible? A pig butcher becoming a manager, I've truly never heard of such a rare thing.
Is it that strange? Slaughtering pigs was just his side job. His main profession is actually the boss of a pig farm.
The two of them: ...
Recovering their wits, they gave a dry laugh. You must be joking. If he really ran a pig farm at home and was a boss, why would he come all the way to Beijing?
Because I had to come here to study. He was worried, so he followed me.
Si Nian explained with great patience.
Study? The two exchanged glances and stared at her in astonishment. You, you're a student?
Yes.
Really? Which school are you at? the two asked suspiciously.
Beijing University.
The two of them: ...