Chapter 0008 In 2018, I returned

The wealthy in South Korea are assured, as Li Dong confidently promises, "Uncle, you can rest assured, I can distinguish between corn and weeds."

That works

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Below the three lines of numbers, there was an additional button. Li Dong was excited; finally, there was a change. Could this thing be the place that returns to itself? In 2018, Li Dong did not even have a proper dinner.

In the afternoon, Li Dong was no longer in the mood to steal corn; he was completely focused on the screen. The sun peeked behind the clouds several times in the afternoon, which delighted the entire team, as it seemed to indicate that rain was on the way. It had been over a month of drought, and the northern region had been dry for two to three months. It was reported that many people had begun to flee in search of food.

Sure, go ahead and arrange for five or six people

If this drought continues, the Han Village area will also face famine. Normally, in good weather and climate, one mu of land can yield three to four hundred jin, but during a drought, a yield of two hundred jin would be considered good, and a complete failure of the harvest is also possible

This child, let me tell you, today Dad went to the commune, and there are people there buying fish for 1.1 yuan per jin

Li Dong, today you must not pull out the wrong seedling

Usually, no one comes over. Li Dong put down the water bucket, originally intending to start the button, only to find that there were two turtles in the bucket. It turned out he had taken the wrong bucket. "I wonder if I can take the bucket back," he thought, recalling that the bait could be brought over, so perhaps this bucket could also be taken back.

That fellow Li Dong seemed to have caught a whiff of the sweet aroma of corn, and he pulled Xiao Juan to occupy this prime piece of land. When the others saw it, they noticed that there were quite a few weeds in this area. This made some women feel that Li Dong was quite a decent person, as he took the initiative to undertake important tasks.

Confused, Li Dong quickly checked; this outfit hadn't changed, still the same one from Korea, with a few patches on it. "I am back?"

Alright, Li Dong took action directly, breaking off a large ear of corn. In just a few moments, he stripped off the husk, broke off a few kernels, and stuffed them into Xiao Juan's mouth. He did not neglect himself either, grabbing a handful and putting it in his own mouth, savoring the fragrant, sweet aroma of the abundant grain

Xiao Juan was still in a daze when Li Dong broke off another piece and handed it to her. "Don't just stand there in a daze, hurry up and eat, don't let anyone see you."

This guy Li Dong has suddenly become a negative example, with everyone looking at him with disdain. However, some children are looking at Xiao Juan with envy, as the canned food is delicious and the sweet water is quite sweet. These kids might not even get to eat it once a year, let alone the rice candy, which is sweet and fragrant. Just thinking about it makes one salivate.

Li Dong is ecstatic, hahaha, he is back, no more work to do, this is wonderful

Since it is not easy to make this trip, let's take some souvenirs back. Li Dong lifted the bucket and pressed the button, suddenly feeling a sharp pain below as his vision went dark. "What the hell."

At that time, Han Guofu was about to raise his smoking pipe to hit Han Weijun, saying, "Are you stupid?" When he heard that Li Dong had spent more than half of a yuan on buying rice candy and canned food, it infuriated Han Guofu. "Go, tell the whole team, do not lend money to that kid Li Dong. Whoever lends him money will not be able to get it back, and I won't take responsibility for it"

What is going on? Li Dong has no idea what Zhang Qiujun is thinking, so he just greets her. "Sister-in-law, do you still need this grass?"

I didn't have breakfast, and I didn't dare to eat too much of the rice candy. Now I'm really hungry. With such good food, Li Dong won't hold back. In no time, a corn cob will be devoured completely. He will pull aside some grass and bury the corn cob in the soil.

Carrying a water bucket, he left the house, while Xiao Juan was left by Li Dongqiang to watch the door. "Dad, come back early"

Really

The production team usually notifies the workers the night before, and then calls them again in the morning. Yesterday, Han Guofu told Li Dong that today he would go to the cornfield to help the women with weeding.

Feeling too excited, Li Dong pondered whether he should give it a try; perhaps pressing the button would allow him to return to his original place

Suppressing the shock in his heart, Li Dong answered the phone. "Manager Miao, are you coming over to fish tomorrow? Will you stay for lunch? I just caught a wild fathead weighing about ten pounds."

There is inevitably some sentimentality, although there are opportunities everywhere here. However, I currently have neither money nor connections, and it is uncertain when I will be able to achieve wealth.

Xiao Juan was deeply afraid that Li Dong would have designs on the cooking oil, and turned to stare at the cooking oil on the cabinet. "I do not eat fish"

The system in Dazhai is unique; the work points in Dazhai are allocated based on individual base points. A laborer participating in a day's work earns a base of 10 points, while a child earns 2 points. There are slight differences in the scoring for light and heavy labor; generally, heavy physical labor is worth 12 points, while light physical labor is typically worth 8 points for women.

Li Dong secretly thought, it has only been a few days, how have I developed such a bad habit? It must be due to eating coarse grains as usual. Sigh, coupled with working all day long, I am so hungry. It's not that I have become a glutton; it is just that farming consumes a lot of energy.

What do you mean by saying that about your father? If you ask Han Weijun, Han Guofu, and others, they would agree that you are the first to enjoy good food while being lazy in work

Labor is glorious, regardless of the type of work, and speaking of gender equality, when arriving at the cornfield, a vast expanse of corn has already begun to tassel, with some even bearing ears. Li Dong secretly glanced a few times. "I have taken charge of this area," he said, pointing to a section where the corn was not only growing well but also appeared robust, with each ear of corn looking quite promising.

That is to say, spending six days in 1978, only one hour has passed here in 2018, which is truly incredible

Ding ding ding

Li Dong happily led Xiao Juan to work alongside a group of women. Xiao Juan, feeling embarrassed and wanting to avoid being seen, was overwhelmed with shame. She was the only adult man in the entire team working with female colleagues, yet Li Dong showed no sense of shame whatsoever.

Xiao Juan's gaze is too familiar to Li Dong; don't even think about having ideas about the vegetable oil. Li Dong is feeling frustrated; how could such a lovely girl become so stingy

100 : 31 : 45

This is indeed a good job, Li Dong took a look yesterday, the corn is growing quite well and has already produced ears, this is good grain. When pulling weeds, I will secretly take a few ears back to taste, just thinking about the sweet and fragrant flavor of the corn makes my mouth water

It is important to note that the Han Village Production Team has consistently been learning from Dazhai and has been recording work according to Dazhai's method. The method of recording work based on fixed quotas differs from the quota system. The quota system involves a fixed amount of labor; for instance, completing a certain amount of work earns one work unit. For example, pulling weeds, if one pulls one hundred jin, it counts as one work unit; if one pulls fifty jin, it counts as half a work unit.

Hahaha

Fortunately, before I started working, the screen time exceeded one hundred.

Li Dong felt frustrated, as he was nearing the end, wondering why the sun was playing hide and seek.

After consuming two or three ears of corn, Li Dong finally felt at ease and had the energy to pull weeds. Han Weiguo's daughter-in-law, Zhang Qiujv, came over to take a look and exclaimed, "Oh, why is it different from what my father-in-law said? He seems to be working quite hard."

The phone on the fishing boat rang excitedly, and Li Dong hurried over to answer it. Before picking up the call, Li Dong glanced at the time; the date had not changed, but over an hour had passed since he last checked the time before coming.

Li Dong was quite pleased, but this matter must not be revealed. Others might also be involved, and it is certain that someone has done this. However, Li Dong's audacity in this regard is truly unparalleled.

This is a scoring system based on a day's labor, not on the amount of work done. If one works more, it is considered a higher level of awareness, but the labor points do not increase. Li Dong chose areas with more weeds, which indicates a higher level of awareness; in those years, it was regarded as an honor

Others curled their lips in disdain, clearly distinguishing the situation. They did not know who had pulled out more seedlings than weeds a couple of days ago. Han Guo was muttering to himself, thinking that this kid was quite boastful. "Fine, just pull the weeds properly"

August 15, 2018

Li Dong stacked the weeds, tied them into a knot, and threw a bundle of weeds onto the path at the edge of the cornfield. Zhang Qiujun thought to herself, this is not a bad person at all, what is going on? Her in-laws said he was worthless, and she gritted her teeth in anger

Li Dong hesitated for a moment and said to Xiao Juan, "Xiao Juan, Dad went to the reservoir to fish"

It should reach one hundred by the afternoon, but I don't know if there will be any changes. Li Dong is almost losing hope. What is this? There has been no news for so many days. Is it really impossible to go back?

Li Dong turned his head, feeling a bit reluctant, unsure if he would be able to return after going back. "Oh, how did I end up bringing out two turtles?" After leaving the small courtyard, Li Dong turned into a small grove not far from the courtyard, which was rather secluded.

Li Dong is very happy, his belly full of goods. When there was a moment of distraction while bundling the grass, he secretly grabbed several ears of corn and stuffed them into the haystack. When he returned home, Han Xiaojun was taken aback, wondering if this new dad was trying to take advantage of the collective's resources.

Are you back

Of course, Dad wouldn't deceive you. Li Dong smiled as he ruffled Xiao Juan's hair. Just wait, Dad will sell the fish to buy you some meat to eat

Well, during this time when no one is working, Li Chunhua has already spread the news that Li Dong borrowed money to buy canned food and rice candy. The entire production team is aware that Li Dong is the kind of person who is lazy and good for nothing, and now he has even resorted to borrowing money to buy food

"Oh dear, it's time to go to work. Xiaojuan, quickly tidy up and come with me. I tell you, there is good news today." Li Dong, hearing the call to work from outside, was delighted and pulled the tearful Xiaojuan out.

Good

The big fat head unexpectedly bumped into Li Dong's backside. Goodness, this fish weighs not just seven or eight jin. Li Dong was stunned, looking at the surrounding environment, then at the bucket of water in his hand, and finally at the puddle on top of his big fat head. Did he come back?

However, the wealthy in South Korea have indeed instructed their daughter-in-law to keep a close watch and to ensure that the corn is not ruined

Sigh

"Yes, send it back to feed the pigs"

Comforting himself in this way, Li Dong happily went to work with Xiao Juan, who was touching her nose. When Han Guofu saw Li Dong approaching, he twitched his lips. Han Weijun returned home but did not dare to mention the matter of borrowing money to his mother; he only casually brought it up with Han Guofu.

Li Dong glanced at the screen

99 hours, 25 minutes, and 36 seconds

Miao is from a construction company and often comes here to fish, but rarely dines here. Most of the visitors are from the supervision company, as well as some officials from the district. They come to fish, have a meal, and relax. It is quite inconvenient in the city, but the countryside farm is quite nice.

To say that I am lazy, I truly do not want to earn money under the sun and wind. Not only is it exhausting, but even when the money increases, it is inevitable to engage in scheming and rivalry. I am not that kind of person.

Compared to other areas, the land here is more severely drought-stricken. The corn is not growing well, and there are fewer weeds. Everyone is quite happy; it is not as bad as people have said.

Oh, it has reached ninety-nine

After a whole morning, Li Dong was quite exhausted. There was too much grass, and with Xiao Juan's help, they had only managed to pull up one-third of it, which was quite tiring. At noon, Li Dong took the corn back. "I'll do a bit more in the afternoon, and we'll have enough food for these two days."

Li Dong was unaware of what everyone was thinking. After the team split up, he immediately pulled Xiao Juan into the cornfield. Just as Xiao Juan was about to pull some weeds, Li Dong stopped her by pulling her back. "Xiao Juan, come and have a taste."