Chapter 74

Li Dong couldn't tolerate it this time. This bird was bullying the weak and fearing the strong, and it seemed to have targeted him. Although he had the environmental consciousness of the 21st century, he also had the temper of the 21st century.

"I had stewed big birds for breakfast today."

Seeking death, red-headed ghost! Li Dong swung the stick, but this bird ran quite fast. It flapped its wings a few times and flew out of the yard, emitting a high-pitched cry.

"You still have the nerve to cry? If you have the guts, don't run!"

The people of Han Village, who had just woken up, saw a scene that made them laugh. Li Dong was waving a stick, chasing a big bird, shouting and making a ruckus. The high-pitched screams of the red-crowned crane made the quiet little village lively all at once.

"Ha ha ha."

"What happened?"

"Did it steal fish?"

"Indeed, ha ha ha, all the big fish in Li Dong's house were ruined."

"No wonder, it must have cost a few dollars."

"This bird is strange, why does it only target his house?"

"Indeed, this bird is quite smart."

"You can't hit it."

Li Dong didn't care about its intelligence. This bird was too infuriating. He said, "Yesterday, everyone got fish, why did you only target me?"

"Uncle, are you okay?"

Han Xiaohao asked softly. Li Dong panted a few times. "I'm fine, Uncle. Ask you, how did you catch this bird?"

"It's nothing, I put out a small fish and caught it."

"I'll catch it and stew it sooner or later."

He said fiercely, but this bird ran too fast, occasionally flying a bit. Li Dong chased it for a long time until he was out of breath, while the bird seemed quite relaxed.

Forget it, it's not worth getting angry with a bird. Li Dong returned home and checked. Two big fish were killed by the red-crowned crane, but there were still two good ones. He quickly brought them inside.

He had fish for breakfast. Although they were pecked to death, the big fathead and the big grass carp still had plenty of meat.

He stewed a fish head and made a water-boiled fish. The aroma of the water-boiled fish spread for dozens of meters. Li Dong deliberately opened the window, and the spicy and fragrant smell went straight to the nose.

Those who had just watched the commotion all cursed and went home, thinking it was too fragrant.

The children drooled, shouting that they wanted to eat the fragrant fish. But who had Li Dong's seasonings, and who would use so much oil? This guy was too picky, using so much oil, no wonder it was so fragrant.

"Maybe I'll ask Li Dong to buy some seasonings later."

They had fish at home, but the fish had a strong fishy smell, which the mountain people couldn't get used to.

Li Dong cut a plate of beef and opened a bottle of Xinghuacun Daqu. When Gao Weimin arrived, the dishes were already ready. Four dishes and one soup, except for the fried peanuts, the rest were meat and eggs.

"Smells good."

"What did you make?"

"Water-boiled fish, stewed a fathead, a plate of beef, sit down quickly and have a drink."

It was a bit cool in the morning, and Li Dong had invited Gao Weimin early to take advantage of the early work break to go to Bi Family Village to ask the old hunter about tiger bone wine and tiger penis wine. They didn't drink much, just to warm up, and Gao Weimin was too busy eating the fragrant water-boiled fish.

In this era, no one used so many seasonings and oil to make this dish. Gao Weimin found it delicious, very spicy, with no fishy smell at all, and the fish meat was firm. It was the first time he felt that fish was quite good.

Usually, the fish he ate had a strong fishy smell. This was the first time he ate such fragrantly spicy fish, and it was delicious.

"I didn't expect that you were so good at cooking fish, comparable to the chefs in state-owned restaurants."

"The chefs are really skilled, I just like to eat."

After breakfast, Li Dong told Xiaojuan, "Lock the door, put away the things at home, don't let the bird eat them."

"Da Da, I know."

It was the weekend, and Xiaojuan didn't have to go to school. The little girl planned to finish her homework, organize the problems assigned by Mr. Wang, gather pig grass, and pull weeds from the family's plot of land. Li Dong had a small plot of land in the backyard.

The plot wasn't big, but it had some leeks. Xiaojuan knew that Li Dong liked to eat leeks with eggs, so she would often clear the weeds from the leek plot.

Li Dong and Gao Weimin rode their bicycles to Bi Family Village, causing quite a stir. People thought they were officials coming for an inspection, but they were actually going to the old stubborn man's house.

"Dongzi, this old man has a big temper, you'll have to tolerate him a bit."

"It's fine, I understand."

Gao Weimin introduced as they walked. "Tiger bones were 210 yuan per kilogram twenty years ago. In recent years, they have been hunted too much, and the mountains have been cleared. Hundreds were hunted, and in recent years, the old customs have been broken, so the medicinal wine couldn't be sold openly. Otherwise, a jar of tiger bone wine would cost at least 300 to 500 yuan, or even more than 1000 yuan."

Li Dong was amazed, thinking it was a good opportunity. He would check the prices of tiger bone wine and tiger penis wine later. "Let's go, it's just ahead."

From a distance, Li Dong heard a lot of noise in the yard. They were arguing. The two looked at each other, thinking it wasn't a good time to come.

"I've decided to buy it..."

After a while, it quieted down. Li Dong took a few steps forward and knocked on the door.

"Knock knock knock."

"Who are you looking for?"

The person who opened the door was a young man about the same age as Li Dong and Gao Weimin.

"Is Uncle Bi San at home?"

Gao Weimin smiled and said, "I came here last time to buy tiger penis wine, from Gao Family Village."

"Oh, come in."

"I'm here to buy wine."

Bi Jiacheng nodded, opened the door, and called out to the room. Uncle Bi San heard the call and came out to look at Gao Weimin.

"It's you."

"Uncle Bi San, I came this time to discuss something with you."

On the way, Li Dong had already told Gao Weimin his plan to buy tiger bone wine and tiger penis wine to send to his relatives in the city.

Uncle Bi San puffed on his pipe. He shook his head at the cigarettes Li Dong offered, saying they weren't strong enough, but Bi Jiacheng happily took them. Li Dong took out a high-end Shanghai sunflower lighter and lit it for Bi Jiacheng.

Bi Jiacheng's eyes were full of enthusiasm as he looked at the lighter, which he had never seen before.

Not just him, even Gao Weimin was quite envious. Li Dong smiled and handed the lighter to Gao Weimin. "Weimin, I've always wanted to give you a gift, but never had the chance. Take it."

"This is too much."

At five yuan each, Gao Weimin said it was too much, but he still took it, really liking it. Li Dong smiled and took out another one, having brought two this time. "Uncle Bi San, you know why I'm here. If you're willing to sell, just name your price."

Bi Jiacheng was envious of the lighter in Li Dong's hand, but he didn't pay attention to what Li Dong said. Uncle Bi San waved his hand. "Not for sale, not for sale, you can leave."

"Uncle Bi San, please consider it. Fifty, if it's not enough, I'll add more."

"I said, not for sale."

The old man started to shoo them away, and Li Dong was helpless.

"Eighty, I'll add thirty more. This is the highest price I can offer."

"Eighty is not bad."

Gao Weimin tried to help, but Uncle Bi San seemed determined and waved his hand.

"I won't sell it for any price." He would sell a little wine, but Li Dong wanted to buy the whole jar, and Uncle Bi San refused.

"Fine."

Li Dong helplessly shook his head, flicked the lighter, and glanced at Bi Jiacheng.

"Weimin, let's go."

"Let's go, Uncle Bi San, please consider it again."

The two left the yard, and Bi Jiacheng followed them out.

"Wait a moment."

"Do you really want to buy tiger bone wine?"

"Of course."

Li Dong smiled. "But Uncle Bi San seems unwilling to sell. The price can still be negotiated."

"120, I'll persuade my father."

"120?"

Gao Weimin looked shocked. This price was too high. Eighty wasn't low, and a live pig didn't cost much. What a joke.

"120 is too high."

"Less, I won't sell."

Bi Jiacheng said.

This was a bit unreasonable. The old man was asking for the price of two live pigs.

"Too high."

Li Dong and Gao Weimin negotiated for a while, but Bi Jiacheng insisted on 120.

"There's nothing to talk about."

"It's getting late, let's go back."

Li Dong looked at his watch. They had wasted more than half an hour, and the Bi family would soon go to work. This matter could only be put aside for now.

Bi Jiacheng saw Li Dong's watch and called out, "Wait, if you can get me a women's Shanghai watch, I'll sell you the wine."

A watch, Li Dong was surprised. This was too coincidental. How did he know I have a watch? "I'll consider it. I'll come back later."

"Really use a watch to exchange for wine?"

Gao Weimin thought it wasn't worth it, exchanging over 100 yuan for two jars of wine.

Li Dong thought, my watch is from Taobao, costing over 100 yuan. Exchanging it for a jar of tiger bone wine and a jar of tiger penis wine is a great deal.

"Sure, anyway, it's just sitting there. It was for my girlfriend, but I don't have the time to think about a girlfriend now."

Gao Weimin, hearing this, became even more suspicious about Li Dong's health, thinking he was pitiful. He decided not to mention girlfriends in front of Li Dong, or he might get sad. If Li Dong knew what Gao Weimin was thinking, he would definitely prove that he had the ability to pick up soap.

In the afternoon, Li Dong brought the watch over. Bi Jiacheng and Uncle Bi San had another argument, and finally, Uncle Bi San agreed to exchange the wine for the watch.

Uncle Bi San's wine contained not only tiger bones and tiger penis but also various Chinese herbs.

Uncle Bi San was not only a hunter but also a village doctor with a few secret formulas. However, in those years, he couldn't practice medicine or he would be criticized.

"Never drink it recklessly." Uncle Bi San not only gave instructions but also explained how often to add herbs, talking for a long time.

"Rest assured, I'll remember everything you said."

Li Dong left another 20 yuan. "Buy some food."

"This..."

Uncle Bi San refused to take it, but Li Dong said, "Look, I don't understand. I might need to ask you for advice someday. If you don't take the money, I won't feel comfortable coming."

"Alright, if you have any questions, just ask me." Uncle Bi San reluctantly took the 20 yuan. He had to make another jar of medicinal wine, as the two tiger leg bones in the wine had been sold. It would cost 10 to 8 yuan for 30 to 50 pounds of bulk wine, and another 20 to 30 yuan for the herbs.

Li Dong brought the two jars of wine back to Han Village. Someone must have leaked the news, and by evening, everyone was secretly looking for Li Dong, wanting to exchange for some wine, offering all sorts of things.

"Uncle Guoqiang, this wine can't be drunk recklessly."

"What can't be drunk recklessly? I don't know the effects of tiger penis wine."

Han Guoqiang held a glass bottle. Li Dong had no choice but to give him half a bottle. Han Guofu happily took the precious bottle and left two pieces of yellow essence at home.

You guys are really something.

"Hey, Weiguo, do you want some too?"

Seeing the sneaky person, Li Dong was speechless. Han Weiguo, in his early twenties, was at his peak, and this guy actually came to ask for wine, and he didn't even have a wife. "Just in case, it might be useful in the future."

"Alright, I'll give you half a bottle."

That night, Li Dong gave away about five pounds of wine, and some people were still too embarrassed to ask.

"Xiaohei, are you itching for a beating?"

Alright, Han Weiguo, just in case, but you, are you planning to fly? You're not even fully grown yet.

"My father sent me."

He took out two yuan and said, "My father sent me to return the money from selling the bird."

"Han Weijun?"

Han Weijun, in his thirties, looked strong. Could he be weak? Forget it, half a bottle. "Alright, take the money back. Don't hide it. I'll ask Han Weijun tomorrow."

"Understood."

This is crazy. The men in the village were all red-eyed, knowing that Li Dong had tiger penis wine. They all wanted to drink it and show off their prowess.

"Is this wine really that powerful?"

Li Dong muttered. Uncle Bi San's reputation was indeed great. Li Dong tried a small cup, and the taste was decent. However, after one cup, he realized he had made a mistake and couldn't sleep all night.

"I can't let this continue. I need to get rid of the wine quickly. These hungry wolves will ruin me sooner or later."

The next day, the men saw Li Dong and were excited. Li Dong was scared, and not only did the women's work team start late, but the men's team also had weak legs. Han Guofu, Han Guobing, and a few others stared at Li Dong with iron faces.

Li Dong was speechless. Why are you all looking at me? Don't you see I'm full of energy? This tiger penis wine is too stimulating. Li Dong didn't sleep well all night and was full of energy the next day. No wonder Uncle Guoqiang said the women were screaming last night.

"200."

At noon, Li Dong saw the sun value on the screen exceed 200 and was delighted. It was time to go back. He had the tiger penis and bone wine, the chair left last time, a large softshell turtle