Go back to 1980 and enjoy it

The next morning.

After breakfast, Deng Shirong went to the opposite side to smoke with Leslie Cheung, waiting for the arrival of Mrs. Zhu.

Zhang Guoan said: "Uncle Jiu, I have asked my acquaintances in the Public Security Bureau before. Their Public Security Bureau did have a new deputy director recently, named Zhu Junjie. He is indeed a retired military officer and is also from your Songshan Commune. These The information is consistent with what the old lady said. "

Deng Shirong nodded and said, "I'll have a chat with this eldest sister later. If the conversation goes well, I'll arrange for her son to meet my Azhen. As for whether they can get along, it depends on their fate."

In fact, marriages in this era are basically arranged by matchmakers. Any problems between men and women are communicated through matchmakers. It is extremely rare for parents to meet and chat directly.

The reason why Deng Shirong wanted to take action personally was mainly influenced by the thoughts of later generations.

In later generations, because young men and women are busy with work, parents often come forward to do blind dates for their children. Both parents have photos of their children in their mobile phone albums, and then they meet and talk to each other. If they feel that conditions are right, they can give each other's contact information to themselves. children.

There are also cases where the man’s parents, under the leadership of a matchmaker, go to the woman’s house to match their son on a blind date.

The two chatted while burning cigarettes. About twenty minutes later, Zhang Guoan saw the figure of Mrs. Zhu and quickly said to Deng Shirong: "Uncle Jiu, the old lady who came over is Zhu Junjie's mother."

Deng Shirong looked over after hearing this and found that Leslie Cheung was right. The old lady was indeed not young. It was no wonder that her son had a bright future in the army and eventually chose to transfer to another place. His parents were already this age. If he doesn't choose to come back to accompany you, he will most likely have the regret of "the son wants to be raised but cannot be kissed".

"Biao, have you eaten?"

"Eat, have you eaten?"

"I also ate!"

Old Mrs. Zhu came over, Zhang Guoan greeted each other, and then introduced: "Biao, this is the big boss of Suifeng Hotel, surnamed Deng. I have already told Boss Deng about your son, and he also I’m very interested, you two fellows, let’s have a chat!”

Deng Shirong took the initiative to say hello: "Hello, relative!"

Mrs. Zhu also greeted politely: "Hello, Biao!"

In Bobai County, the terms "abiao" and "relatives" are widely used.

Some people like to joke. When someone greets them and calls them "Biao", they will reply "Move my Biao, move your Biao"?

This means asking about the origin of the cousin, and then the person greeting him will "talk loudly". As long as he can find one of his relatives who is married to this surname, then the cousin relationship will be established.

The term "relatives" is the same. Even if they are distant relatives for eighteen generations, they are still relatives.

Therefore, in Bobai County, it can be said that it is common to greet strangers with the title of cousin or relative.

It was especially popular in the 1980s and 1990s, and many people in later generations also called me this way. Especially on the Internet, brothers from all provinces would affectionately call Guangxi netizens Guangxi Laobiao. This title is actually similar to Abiao. .

After the two greeted each other, they sat on the small bench and started chatting.

Deng Shirong asked: "Ah Biao, how many children do you have?"

Old Mrs. Zhu said: "I have five children. My two sons have separated and lived alone long ago, and my two daughters have been married a long time ago. Now the two of us live with the younger son."

Deng Shirong said: "I have seven children, five sons and two daughters. The eldest son is already married and has two children. Now Suifeng Hotel is left to them and the couple to manage, because my wife passed away early and my eldest daughter For more than two years, she has been helping her brother and sister-in-law take care of their children.

As for the remaining five children, they are all still studying. "

Mrs. Zhu praised: "You are so lucky to have so many children, Biao!"

People of their generation value the power of strength in numbers. In the village, whichever family has more brothers is more powerful. Basically no one dares to bully them, so it is normal for their sons to be envied by others.

Deng Shirong smiled and said: "Five children are not too few. I heard from Brother Zhang that your youngest son is a high school graduate. My eldest daughter's academic qualifications are a little bit lower. She only finished junior high school and stopped studying. But before A few years ago, I specially hired an educated youth as a teacher to teach her high school knowledge. Although she did not have a high school diploma, her cultural level was not much worse than that of a real high school graduate. "

Old Mrs. Zhu said quickly: "That's enough, that's enough. It's rare for a girl's family to graduate from junior high school. There are very few girls in our village who have graduated from junior high school."

Deng Shirong said: "My eldest daughter has been obedient and sensible since she was a child. In addition, her mother passed away early. She has been taking care of the family affairs for so many years, whether it is farming or various housework, needlework, etc. No way she wouldn't.

Because she is so sensible and has such a good temper, I have sworn on her mother's grave long ago that I will help her find a husband with a good character who will not bully her. Biao, your son is an outstanding soldier. In terms of moral character, there is definitely no problem, but what about your temper? "

Mrs. Zhu said: "Biao, my little son has a bit of a temper, but people who know him well know that he is a very easy-to-get-together person. He will not lose his temper and bully his wife. Such things will definitely not happen here. on him."

The two chatted for a while, and Deng Shirong basically knew the character of the old lady in front of him.

Although the old lady is almost 70 years old, she is still a "junior" in front of Deng Shirong. After all, Deng Shirong lived for 88 years in his previous life and several years after his rebirth. In total, he is in his 90s. The experience is really beyond the comparison of ordinary people.

They say that people become better with age, and this is not just talk.

Of course, some people become more confused as they get older, and this is also related to their physical condition.

Moreover, literate people have better brains than uneducated people. This is undeniable.

Therefore, after chatting for a while, Deng Shirong basically figured out the character of Mrs. Zhu. She is not that kind of difficult old lady. If she is really destined to become in-laws, he does not have to worry about his daughter being criticized by her mother-in-law. gas.

"Relative, I have one last question."

Deng Shirong looked at Mrs. Zhu and said, "My eldest daughter has never wanted to get married so early. She wants to stay at home for two more years before looking for a partner.

Therefore, I agree to arrange for the two young people to meet first. If they can see each other well, they can decide on the marriage first. However, I am afraid that the wedding time will not be so soon. I have to make this clear to you first, so that you will not misunderstand later. . "

Mrs. Zhu couldn't help but frown when she heard this. Her youngest son is already 24 years old this year. Naturally, this age will be nothing in future generations. He is just a young man who has just stepped out of school. But in the countryside of this era, let alone She is very old, but it is indeed time to marry a wife.

In addition, she and her husband are not young anymore, and they really want their youngest son to get married this year.

It was not easy to find a girl with good conditions, but it turned out that it would take two years more to get married, which made her anxious and somewhat disappointed.

However, it is indeed difficult to find a daughter-in-law with good conditions, and Mrs. Zhu will not give up just because of this reason.

"It's good if you can decide. If you're two years later, get married two years later!"

"Since you have no objection, Biao, then you can find a place to meet when your son is free."

"I'll ask my son when I get back later. Is it okay if I come out in the afternoon and tell you the time and place?"

"Okay, if I'm not at home, just tell Brother Zhang and let him tell me."

"Okay, I know!"

…

Two days later in the morning.

In Deng Yunzhen's room.

While Zhang Xiuping was helping her sister-in-law dress up, she warned, "Azhen, you have to take this blind date seriously. After all, it's not easy to find someone with such good conditions.

Let me take myself as an example. If I had not been lucky enough to meet you and your father, and then I was lucky enough to be with your brother, but with someone else, how could I have lived such a good life now? I don’t know where I am. Where are you carrying excrement and water! "

Deng Yunzhen said with some confusion: "Sister-in-law, I know it's hard to find a good partner, but this blind date is a bit too sudden. I didn't want to get married so early!"

Zhang Xiuping consoled her, "Didn't Dad say that the blind date only requires you to meet the man? Even if both of you are satisfied, you have the final say when you want to get married, so you don't have to worry about getting married!" "

Deng Yunzhen said: "That's what I said, but it was my first blind date and I was still a little nervous. My sister-in-law, you and my brother didn't have a blind date at the time, so you came directly to my house to visit. How did you feel at that time? Were you nervous? "

Recalling the original scene, Zhang Xiuping said with a smile: "Of course I was nervous. I knew I would come to your house to look after you the next day. I was confused that night. I tossed and turned in bed and couldn't fall asleep. At that time, I was thinking about who your brother is. What kind of person would he like me? What should I say when I meet him?

Anyway, I kept thinking about things in my mind, but they were just asking for trouble. When we actually met, I was not so nervous.

So, you don’t have to worry about this or that, just treat him as an ordinary diner in our restaurant. "

The comfort from my sister-in-law, a person who had been there before, was still effective. Deng Yunzhen obviously relaxed a little, nodded and said: "Yes, there is no need to be so nervous. Anyway, dad also asked me to treat him as a friend first, and I figured out his character clearly. I feel that it is really true." It’s suitable to live a lifetime, and it’s not too late to talk about marriage.”

"You're right to think so!"

Zhang Xiuping had already helped her sister-in-law fix her hairstyle and said, "Azhen, please get up and look in the mirror to see how your hairstyle looks."

Deng Yunzhen walked to the mirror in front of the closet and looked sideways. Her sister-in-law braided two long braids for her, tied them tightly with elastic bands at the ends of her hair, and then tied a colorful ribbon to make a beautiful bow. The two long braids hang down on her chest, which looks pretty good.

"Sister-in-law, you are so skillful with your hands. Although I can also braid braids, the braiding is not as natural and beautiful as your braiding."

Zhang Xiuping said: "The main reason is that you don't usually like to dress up. If you dress up more, the braids will naturally become better and better."

Deng Yunzhen couldn't help but shook her head and said, "It's okay to dress up once in a while. I don't have the patience to spend so much time braiding my hair every day."

Zhang Xiuping said with a smile: "You haven't met your lover yet. If you and the deputy director see each other this time, you won't find it troublesome to braid your hair in the future!"

Deng Yunzhen also laughed and said, "Then let's wait until I see it right!"

…

9:50 am.

Zhu Junjie's family of three came to Suifeng Hotel again under the leadership of Zhang Guoan, the matchmaker.

Looking at this majestic building in front of them, the mood of the family of three was completely different from a few days ago.

A few days ago, they came to Suifeng Restaurant for dinner, and they were real diners. But this time they came for a blind date, and they met the daughter of the owner of Suifeng Restaurant. Naturally, their mood was different.

Entering the hotel, the polite words to greet each other are ignored.

Zhu Junjie and Deng Yunzhen met under such circumstances.

When the two of them greeted each other, they looked at each other. Although they were not instantly attracted to each other like in the TV series, they both left a very good first impression on each other.

In Zhu Junjie's eyes, the girl in front of him was full of attraction.

She was seen wearing two braids, a Doliang shirt on her upper body, and a floral skirt on her lower body. The hem of the Doliang shirt was tucked into the skirt. The waist skirt outlined her waist very thinly, and The two mountains hidden under the shirt are very conspicuous, forming a very charming curve.

This figure is really attractive.

In terms of appearance, it's not beautiful, but it's passable.

In addition, Deng Yunzhen was at the peak age of a woman at this time, and with the bonus of family background, the look and temperament revealed by her whole body made her originally low-looking appearance suddenly improve by two levels. .

In short, Zhu Junjie's heart was moved at this moment.

In Deng Yunzhen's eyes, Zhu Junjie is also a very attractive man.

He has sharp eyebrows and starry eyes, and his short hair makes him look very energetic. He is wearing a green military uniform that is common in this era. Perhaps it is because he has been a soldier for six years. The green military uniform that others wear is ordinary, but it looks ordinary on him. Has a unique temperament.

In short, Deng Yunzhen is satisfied with this first impression, and the other person's appearance is more in line with her aesthetics.

After the two parties greeted each other, they entered one of the private rooms in the hotel together.

The waiter brought the tea immediately.

Deng Yuntai was also in the box. After he saw Zhu Junjie, he had been sizing him up silently. The more he looked at him, the more familiar he felt. At this time, he couldn't help it anymore and asked: "Ajie, did you study at Songshan High School in high school?" ?”

Zhu Junjie nodded and said, "I studied at Songshan High School."

Deng Yuntai smiled and said: "No wonder you look familiar to me. I am in the same year as you and went to Songshan High School in high school. And if I remember correctly, I should be one year ahead of you."

Zhu Junjie was a little surprised when he heard this, and quickly looked at Deng Yuntai carefully.

Although several years have passed, the two of them have lived in the same high school for a year, and they still have some impressions of each other. If they meet on a regular basis, it would be difficult to recognize each other even if they feel a little familiar, but you know that the two When they are alumni, it will be different to identify them.

"If I remember correctly, the eldest brother should be in Class 13, right?"

Deng Yuntai smiled and nodded: "Yes, I am in Class 13. You and I remember you are in Class 17?"

Zhu Junjie also nodded and smiled: "Yes, I am in Class 17."

Zhang Guoan couldn't help but smile when he saw this: "This is a coincidence, but you are both from Songshan Commune. You are in the same year and both attended high school. So it is not surprising that you studied in the same high school."

Mrs. Zhu also didn't expect that her youngest son and the woman's eldest brother were schoolmates. She said with a smile: "If I had known that I would have let Xiaojie study a year earlier, then he and the eldest brother might be classmates."

Deng Shirong smiled and answered, "Maybe it's really possible."

With this relationship, both parties feel much more relaxed when chatting.

The elders chatted about things before and after liberation, while Deng Yuntai and Zhu Junjie recalled people and things in high school. Deng Yunzhen didn't speak much during the whole process, and just sat there quietly listening to the chats of the elders and eldest brother.

After chatting for more than half an hour, Zhang Guoan, a part-time matchmaker, smiled and suggested: "Ajie, Azhen, you two young people can go shopping or watch movies together. You don't have to stay here with us old people." Guy."

Zhu Junjie has experienced gunfire and bullets, so naturally he will not be timid in this regard, so he nodded, stood up and said: "Azhen, let's go for a walk?"

Seeing her father's encouraging eyes, Deng Yunzhen hummed and stood up.

So, the two of them greeted each other's elders and walked out of the box and the hotel together.

When passing the cashier, Zhu Junjie naturally did not forget to say hello to Zhang Xiuping, the sister-in-law.

Zhang Xiuping responded, and then when Zhu Junjie wasn't paying attention, she winked at her sister-in-law mischievously, making the already shy Deng Yunzhen's face turn even redder.

After walking out of the hotel, Zhu Junjie looked at the slim girl standing next to him. Her shy appearance was really beautiful. He took the initiative to ask: "Azhen, it's not a good time to talk while watching a movie. How about we go for a walk along the Nanliu River together?" ?”

Deng Yunzhen hummed and said, "Anything is fine."

After confirming the location, the two walked side by side towards Nanliujiang River.

Nanliu River is the largest river that flows alone into the sea among the coastal rivers in southern Guangxi. It originates from Lianhuading in Darong Mountain, Beiliu County, flows south through Yulin, Bobai, Pubei, Hepu and other counties (cities), and ends at Dangdang County in Hepu County. Jiang Commune enters the Beibu Gulf, with a total length of 287 kilometers and a rainwater collection area of ​​8,635 square kilometers.

Shipping in Bobai County mainly runs through the Nanliu River.

The two walked side by side for a while, and Zhu Junjie said: "Azhen, let me tell you about my experience from childhood to adulthood!"

Deng Yunzhen said "hmm".

"I am the youngest child in the family. There is a big age gap with my older brothers and sisters. My eldest brother got married the year after my mother gave birth to me. My eldest nephew is only two years younger than me. He also got married last year. In a few months, I will be upgraded from Uncle Man to Duke Man.”

Zhu Junjie was walking side by side with Deng Yunzhen while talking about his own situation: "Because there is a big age difference between me and my brothers and sisters, I have been favored at home since I was a child, and I have been given priority in terms of food and clothing.

At that time, I was not sensible either. I was naughty and mischievous all day long, causing trouble for my family.

It wasn't until I entered junior high school that I became a little more sensible. However, the character I developed as a child is not easy to change. After graduating from high school, because I couldn't go to college, I became very interested in joining the army. I especially admired our ancestors for beating up the Japanese. He ran away and established what is now New China.

At that time, my eldest and second brothers had already separated and lived alone, and my two sisters had already married. I was the only one living with my parents.

Under such circumstances, my parents were naturally unwilling to let me join the army. However, my mind was filled with military camps at the time, so I could not listen to their advice and decided to join the army.

My mother finally couldn't resist me and had no choice but to agree.

What I didn't expect was that the war broke out the year after I joined the army. When I was transferred to the front line, I was both excited and worried, and my mood was very complicated.

War is cruel, and the dangers on the battlefield are truly indescribable. I am really lucky to have come back alive. "

Hearing this, Deng Yunzhen interjected: "Tell me about your experience on the battlefield in detail. I like to hear this."

"Okay, let me tell you then..."

By the time the two of them reached the Nanliu River, Zhu Junjie had finished talking about his experiences on the battlefield.

Then, Zhu Junjie looked at Deng Yunzhen and asked: "Azhen, can you tell me about your experience from childhood to adulthood?"

Deng Yunzhen said with some embarrassment: "My experience from childhood to adulthood is not worth mentioning at all. It is not as exciting as your experience."

Zhu Junjie smiled and said: "It was only after I joined the army that I had this unique experience. When I was at home, it was not the same. Just tell me about your life from childhood to adulthood!"

Deng Yunzhen looked at the surface of the Nanliu River, thinking of the past days, and said with some emotion: "When I was young, my father was the vat master of the vat kiln in the brigade, and my mother was also hard-working and capable. Although she had many brothers and sisters, her living standards were poor. It's still possible in the village.

However, my mother later died of illness, and my father took on the responsibility of the family by himself. He not only had to take care of our food and drink, but also provided for our seven brothers and sisters to study. Life was difficult for several years.

It wasn’t until the country’s reform and opening up that my father teamed up with others to contract out the brigade’s vat kiln, and life slowly got better. "

Zhu Junjie said with admiration: "Uncle is really amazing. Even when life is difficult, he can still insist on providing education for you seven brothers and sisters."

Deng Yunzhen said proudly: "My father is indeed better than everyone in the village in this regard. If other families' living conditions are as difficult as this, they basically provide for their sons to study. It is impossible for my daughter to study, but I Dad treats all seven of us brothers and sisters equally, and he will always support us as long as we want to study.”