That's to say, it is not allowed

  Zhai Wang looked at Dong Mao killing the chicken and then went back into the house. Li Rong, who was squatting in the house washing the greasy meat, saw Zhai Wang come in and smiled, saying: "Zhai Wang, you've been to our village for twenty years now! Our village has changed a lot! When you first came, it was rare for people in the village to have chicken, duck or meat to eat throughout the year. Now we don't have to worry about food anymore. This is all thanks to your efforts in building roads and bringing electricity, as well as encouraging everyone to start side businesses and get rich!"

  "Society is progressing and everyone's standard of living is naturally improving. Even if I didn't enter the village, life in the village would still undergo great changes. When I entered the village, you were attending junior high school at the rural middle school!"

  "Yes. I attended junior high school in the countryside. If you didn't change, it wouldn't be so big. At that time, no one was allowed to do part-time jobs, but you said let everyone rest assured and do it, others, I think they don't have the guts, can only follow what the superiors say and do. Come over and see if my cured meat is washed clean." Lihong turned her head to greet Zhai Wang.

  "This capable woman, the cured meat will definitely be washed clean and shiny, and it will taste delicious." Village King said as he walked over and squatted beside her.

  Li Rong bumped into him with her body: "Is it still clean after washing? I'll change the water and you help me pour it, okay?"

  "Good." The village chief picked up the basin and went out the door, pouring out the water. "Do you still need hot water?"

  "Yes. There is hot water in the pot."

  Zhai Wang poured the water and put it down beside him. Li Rong squatted down, put the cured meat into the basin, clutched her arms to her chest, and said: "Zhai Wang, take a look at this cured meat, is it translucent?"

  The village chief looked down and saw that Lihong had deliberately walked to that place. He squatted down and whispered: "Transparent bacon is not as good-looking as yours, why did you put it on your leg?"

  "You can't say anything about what you see. I'm showing it to you on purpose, don't you know?" Lirong smiled.

  "I don't dare look, I'm afraid I won't be able to control myself and reach in with my hand," said the village chief.

  "Look and move, but don't speak. Not allowed to say anymore. Got it?" Lirong's smile grew sweeter.

  "Has your mouth also learned from Dongmao and become so garrulous? It's a wonder you're not ashamed to show your face."

  "Don't even mention him, mentioning him makes me angry."

  "Is Dongmao all talk and no action? Not going out tonight?"

  "It's not about that. It's about him doing the right thing, you see him, we're still living in old wooden houses, your family is already living in small villas." Lirong said, looking at the door and nudging Zhai Wang with her leg: "The women in the village all envy your ability. Are you especially capable in that aspect too?"

  "Hey, old lady! I'll go take a look at the winter grass chicken, see if it's done yet?" Village King said as he stood up and glanced at Li Rong's chest before heading out.

  Li Rong picked up the cured meat and stood up, walking to the chopping board to cut it.

  The dishes were just done, and Dongmao's father came back. Zhai Wang said warmly: "Uncle, you are really diligent, hurry up to wash your hands and rest for a while, I'll keep you company with a few cups."

  "I don't drink alcohol. Our generation can't stay idle, if we don't go out and move our legs, they'll swell up."

  "What you said is true. My dad and mom are already in their seventies, but they still keep working and can't be persuaded to stop. When we asked them to eat with us, both of them said that since they're still physically strong, they don't want to move again to follow us."

  "Yes, an old couple, a pair, together with company, of course don't want to follow you to be restricted. You, Village King, are very filial to them, everyone in the village knows. They like to move around, let them move around! Filial piety, filial piety, following the elderly's heart is also a way of filial piety."

  "You're right, so I didn't force them to move over and live with us either. Xiaoyu just goes to visit them from time to time."

  "Alright, alright, let's drink," Dong Mao said.

  "Uncle, come on, sit down. Today at noon, I'll accompany you for a few cups no matter what." Village King said, pulling Dong Ma to sit down.

  "I really don't drink, let Dongmao and Lirong accompany you, I'll eat."

  "Don't force my father to drink, Village Chief, you know he doesn't drink. Father, eat your meal!" Li Rong said.

  Zhai Wang and others came for dinner in winter, gave him dishes, and just picked up the wine glass to say: "Good, you eat, we drink."

  "Hmm, you drink. You're always polite to the elderly, no wonder the old folks in the village say that sometimes you have an arrogant air about you, but courtesy is courtesy, and flowers are flowers." The old man said with a smile.

  "It's only right to respect the elderly. I won't lead by example, and my words don't carry weight." Village Chief Wang burst out laughing: "Come on! Let's drink! Dong Mao, Li Rong, today at noon I'll let you two husband and wife team up together!"

  "Haha, Village King is so clever, and yet he still manages to sound so innocent. Alright, let's all go together then, so no one will be idle." Lih Rong said with a smile.

  After the three of them drank a jar of wine, Lirong got up to go and pour more wine. Zhai Wang said: "That's enough. We can't get drunk at noon. This afternoon you should do what you need to do! The work on the ground also needs to be done well. Right, Dongmao, I'll emphasize again, from now on you're not allowed to gamble anymore!"

  "Village King is right! Having been a father for over ten years, he still thinks about gambling all the time. I've told him before but it doesn't work, Village King, you should talk to him." said Dongmao's father who had already finished his meal.

  "I was still chatting with him today, next time I'll bet again and lose Li Rong to another man's arms, don't regret it later." Village King said with a smile.

  "Gambling is originally a harmful thing. In the old society, in some villages, there were really people who used their wives as stakes and lost them to others. You say it doesn't harm people?" The old man became enthusiastic.

  "Dad, don't always bother young people with your talk." Dong Mao said awkwardly.

  "Now that we're on this topic, I'll just say a few words." The old man said as he stood up and walked out the door.

  "Dad is right," said Lirong.

  "You hag, are you starting a struggle session? Even if you're starting a struggle session, can't it wait until after dinner? The Thunder God doesn't strike people who are eating!" Dong Mao glared at Li Rong.

  "Alright, let's eat. No need to drum up an appetite. Dongmao is still a responsible man after all. Lirong, don't bring him into this either. Go scoop some rice for us!" Zhai Wang said something in defense of Dongmao.

  "Really eating, not drinking anymore?" Lirong asked.

  "Let's eat, let's eat," said Village King.

  After dinner, Lirong poured tea for Zhai Wang, and the three of them chatted while drinking tea.

  Zhai Wang got up and wanted to leave. Li Rong and Dong Mao saw Zhai Wang off at the gate.

  "I'm going back to take a nap. You guys rest too."

  "Zhai Wang, you're drunk, completely drunk. Don't go back and bully Xue Er in broad daylight!" Li Rong said with a smile.

  "Haha, it seems you're reminding Dongmao! Alright, anyway, Dongmao's father can't stay idle, he's already gone out with a hoe. You guys at home shouldn't slack off either. Dongmao, go back and lock the door, and slaughter the pig for lunch!" Zhai Wang said as he walked away.

  "You're really something! The bandit king is almost fifty years old, what's he got to be excited about?" Dong Mao said.

  "You don't have it, so you think others don't either? Hmph!" Lirong said as she turned and entered the door.

  "I see you're wild, so I'll just go ahead and slaughter a pig at noon today!" Dong Mao said as he closed the door.