At noon, Gu Chunzu fried the shrimps with some lard and made some soup.

Both children were served a large bowl of brown rice mixed with shrimp soup and some peeled shrimp.

The three ate contently.

Such a pity, there was only a small pot of lard left at home. If she can afford oil, the fried shrimp would absolutely become more delicious.

After lunch, Gu Chunzhu took back her thin bamboo rod and wooden barrel to go back fishing.

"Mother, An An also wants to go fishing. The shrimp was delicious!"

An An ran out of the house and looked at Gu Chunzhu's, his big purple grape eyes blinking.

Listening to the little girl's soft voice. Gu Chunzu's heart melted.

She squat down and pinched An An's little face, She nodded and said:

"OK, then An An will go help"

Gu Chunzu was preparing to carry An An to walk when she someone gazing behind her

She turned atound and saw Xiao Cheng standing on the edge of the door frame, his delicate eyebrows revealed a trace of longing. His lips tightly squeezed into a line, dull and silent.

"Xiaocheng, mother will carry your sister but this wooden barrel is on my way. Come and help me."

Gu Chunzhu smiled with his head down.

 Xiao Cheng came over triumphant and embraced the empty bucket with open arms.

"Is it heavy?" Gu Chunzhu carried An An away and asked

"Not heavy." Xiaocheng changed his posture and hugged the barrel, accelerating his steps.

At noon, The mother and son arrived at the empty river.

Gu Chunzhu walked to the large bluestone where she catched shrimp in the morning. Just above them was large locust tree. Its canopy spread like a big umbrella, shielding them from the sun.

"Just here." Gu Chunzhu sat cross-legged.

This place is jackpot since river prawns like to stay in a cool place. Maybe they can even catch more river prawns than in the morning.

Xiaocheng and An'an were also very obedient. They silently watched Gu Chunzhu catch shrimp.

They were very excited the moment Gu Chunzu caught the first shrimp, both were eager to try.

Gu Chunzhu also let them try.

Both children were very patient and did not delay the process of shrimp fishing.

 When evening came, the family caught a wooden bucket of shrimp, enough to fill six to seven bowls.

Gu Chunzhu poured some water on it before bringing it home.

She put the wooden barrel on the kitchen, and then busied herself in the vegetable field.

Fu Sister-in-law is a kind-hearted person. Looking at its vitality, the vegetable seedlings she gave were all crisp and tender. Gu Chunzhu carefully recognized them.

They are spinach seedlings and potato seedlings.

In addition to these vegetable seedlings, Fu sister-in-law also gave them two garlic. She peeled out one of garlic cloves, and put them into the soil, that simple.

There was also some leeks and green onions that were planted directly. Some homely things that were basically given.

Gu Chunzhu noted down the love of sister-in-law Fu.

After a while, she finisned planting.

They had brown rice porridge and boiled river prawns for dinner.

Gu Chunzhu knew she need to lose fat, so she deducted her meals.

In addition, she was also tired from catching shrimp and planting vegetables.

She washed her face and feet and went to bed early.

Soon, Gu Chunzhu fall asleep.

She dreamt of earning huge sum for the river prawns, She had also built a big tile house for the Su family, and earn enough to provide for the two children ..

Gu Chunzhu woke up the next morning.

 She deliberately lightened her movements afraid to wake up An An. Gu Chunzhu put her index finger to her lips and made a "hush" movement.

Xiaocheng nodded and didn't say anything. He dressed and followed Gu Chunzhu out of the house.

"I'm going to sell prawns in the town now. Accompany An'an at home. If I sell it on a good price, I will buy you delicious food."

Gu Chunzhu squeezed a smile that she thought was brilliant.

After seeing Xiaocheng nodding, she put the wooden bucket on her basket, carried it on her back, took half of the cold sweet potato and ate while walking towards the town.

When Gu Chunzhu arrived at the town, the sun was already high in the sky.

The street was lively. There are many vendors on the left and right of Shiban Road. They were selling chickens and ducks, pork, and mostly vegetables.

"Uncle, can I sell here?"

Gu Chunzhu looked at an uncle who was selling vegetables, she walked to his side, asking with a smiling face.

"Sister-in-law, the stalls in this town aren't mine. Sit Here." The uncle who sold vegetables took the dry tobacco rod out of his mouth and looked curiously into Gu Chunzhu's back basket. "What are you selling?"

"Shrimp in the river."

Gu Chunzhu listened to the uncle and put the back basket down, she showed the bucket infront of him.

Fresh shrimp squeezed in the bucket.

The uncle looked at it the probe a few more times, and said: "This thing is not easy to catch, how do you sell it?"

"The average price of big crucian carp is a copper a catty, I'll also sell my prawns for a copper, We don't have scales so i'll sell it in bowls. A small bowl is about one pound. "

Gu Chunzhu saw that the uncle who sells vegetables did not have scales. The scales were made of iron, so its price was not low. An ordinary vegetable vendor could not afford them.

"Its price is also affordable, cough cough ... but you are selling it the first time, you have to shout." The uncle who sold vegetables took another sip of cigarettes, choked, and issued a cough, reminding Gu Chunzhu.

"Thank you uncle."

Gu Chunzhu sincerely thanked.

Seeing people coming and going, she was a bit timid. But after she thought of the two children at home and she took a deep breath and shouted: "Fresh shrimps, jumping shrimps, come see, I sell it cheaply. A copper per bowl. "

The shouts made the people around gather.

Gu Chunzu was soon overcrowd. A man hold out its hand in front of her

"newbie, you haven't paid yet"

"Pay what?" Gu Chunzu was somewhat surprised, she looked at the man infront of her

"Sister-in-law, I forgot to tell you that we are setting up fifteen coppers for a month, ten coppers for half a month, or a copper a day."

The uncle who sold vegetables scratched his thin hair.

(T/N: this is for the protection fee for the vendors)

It turned out that she still had to pay money. Gu Chunzhu was so heartbroken that she had to pay before she earn anything.

She was a little unwilling.

"Then I'll pay enough for a month." Gu Chunzhu summed it up. Naturally, a month is the cheapest. She can fish in the river every day and sell on this stall for a long time.

The man in Guanjie took the money and left with satisfaction.

T/N:

Hello loves, how are you all doing? Lockdown for covid19 is extended again for the rest of the month 😪🤦

Take care, stay healthy and frequently wash your hands!