In rural China, killing pigs during the Chinese New Year is a traditional custom. This is not only to prepare a sumptuous New Year's goods, but also an important moment for the villagers to unite and help each other and gather together. However, in the process, there will always be some unexpected hiccups that add a bit of fun and conversation to this festive day.
I remember that it was a cold and windy winter day, and the old Zhang Tou family in the village was going to kill the New Year's pig. This pig has been raised for more than a year and weighs 350 pounds, making it the largest pig in the village. Lao Zhangtou had already informed his relatives, friends and neighbors, and everyone came to his house early, ready to share the joy together.
Killing pigs is a technical job, and it is also a hard work. Lao Zhangtou invited the pig slaughterer from the village, as well as seven or eight strong laborers to help. Everyone formed a circle, some held the pig's head, some pulled the pig's tail, and some hugged the pig's leg tightly. The pig also seemed to have a premonition of his fate, and struggled desperately, letting out a deafening howl.
Just when everyone was engrossed in holding down the New Year Pig, an accident happened. A young man, let's call him Xiao Li, he is a well-known mischievous ghost in the village. Xiao Li saw that everyone was very busy, and he also wanted to come and join in the fun. He quietly walked around the back of the pig, wanting to take the opportunity to touch the pig's buttocks. Who knew that the pig suddenly writhed violently, Xiao Li staggered, and his mouth hit the pig's buttocks impartially.
This time it was terrible, Xiao Li only felt a foul smell coming to his nose, and his mouth was suddenly filled with an indescribable taste. He spit out with a "wow", and it turned out to be a mouthful of pig. Everyone present was stunned, and then burst into laughter. Xiao Li was embarrassed and embarrassed, and his face was as red as a ripe apple.
Seeing this, Lao Zhangtou hurriedly walked over and patted Xiao Li's shoulder, and comforted: "It's okay, it's okay, eat pig and prosper in the coming year!" Go rinse your mouth and come back and let's eat meat together. When Xiao Li heard this, he had no choice but to smile bitterly, and hurriedly ran to rinse his mouth.
After some tossing, the pigs were finally slaughtered smoothly. Everyone was busy with all their hands, some boiling water to remove hair, some disemboweling, and some chopping meat and cutting pieces. After a while, the whole courtyard was filled with the smell of pork.
In the evening, Lao Zhangtou's family set up a sumptuous pork feast. Everyone sat around, eating fragrant pork, drinking home-brewed rice wine, and talking about interesting things about the village and plans for the coming year. Xiao Li had already recovered his spirits and drank happily with everyone, as if the troubles in the morning had disappeared.
In this way, in the midst of laughter, everyone spent a pleasant and unforgettable evening. And the story of Xiao Li eating staple food has also become a classic joke that has been circulated in the village for many years, and every time it is mentioned, people can't help but laugh.
Nowadays, with the changes of the times and the improvement of rural living standards, the scene of killing New Year pigs is not as common as in the past. But the strong flavor and nostalgia of the year are still deeply imprinted in the hearts of every rural person. Whenever we think of that cold winter day, the 350-pound pig, and Xiao Li's mouth of pig, we can't help but smile and sigh that this is life, full of accidents and surprises.