There is room for rebirth at 70: a loyal dog and a rough man’s strong pet

Li Jianjun returned to the army on his own, leaving aside the fact that Shi Lingxi and his wife began to prepare what they would take back to their hometown.

It's been so long since I left the village, so I can't go back empty-handed. I have to take some of the specialties back home.

Needless to say, parents, people like Captain Li, Secretary Shi and Aunt Gui Ru, who often help them, all have to bring some gifts back. No matter how much they are, they are always a piece of the heart of the couple.

So, in the following days, in addition to eating and resting, they were busy every day, walking through the streets and alleys in search of items or food with local characteristics.

Of course, when they were running outside, they also took their children to visit the city. Although they could not enter various scenic spots and historic sites like they would do decades later, they could still do it by standing outside and giving a brief introduction to the children. .

Half a month passed in an instant, and in the blink of an eye, time had entered the fourth month of the lunar calendar. After more than ten days of preparation, everything was ready, and the two of them had agreed to set off back to their hometown on the sixth day of April.

Brother and sister Li Jianjun and Li Qin have also been notified, and each of them sent 50 yuan to take back to their parents in their hometown. Shi Lingxi also planned to go and say hello to his team leader.

After all, they are now organized people. In order to prevent them from being contacted in case of emergency, it is better to ask for leave in advance.

Early in the morning of the third day of the lunar new year, a family of four finished breakfast early. After asking for their opinions, Shi Lingxi sent the three followers who did not want to be separated from her into the space, then locked the door and took a leisurely stroll. As usual, I strolled to the office of Group Three.

Seeing Shi Lingxi suddenly appear in front of him, Team Leader Wang blinked in confusion. Why is this colleague who has never worked before come here today?Could it be that conscience discovered it, knew that they were extremely busy now, and rushed over to support them?

As a result, Team Leader Wang's usually smiling face showed a rare expression other than a smile. If other members of his team saw it, they would be very surprised.

After all, when facing everyone, Team Leader Wang, known as the Smiling Fox, always greets people with a smile that never changes.

Unfortunately, there was no one else in the room at this time. Apart from Team Leader Wang, there was only one Shi Lingxi who didn't know anything about the situation in the team.

The surprise only lasted for a few seconds. Soon, Team Leader Wang returned to normal and asked Shi Lingxi with a gentle smile: "Comrade Xiaoshi, why are you free today? Are you ready to come to work?"

Seeing Team Leader Wang's eager and hopeful eyes, Shi Lingxi pursed her lips with a gentle smile on her face, but the words she spoke ruthlessly shattered Team Leader Wang's expectations.

"Team Leader Wang, I'm going to go back to my hometown. I'm here to ask for leave from you today."

"Uh……"

The smile on Team Leader Wang's face couldn't help but froze, but he quickly reacted and said with a grin: "Is that so, I thought you were here to work."

"The chief gave me a year's leave. Team leader Wang was also present at the time. If there are no special circumstances, I do not plan to end my leave early."

Shi Lingxi's tone was gentle, but the meaning behind her words was very clear. I have a special leave this year. No one can catch my young man. Unless there are special circumstances, I will not serve him.

"Haha, Comrade Xiaoshi, don't be nervous. I have no other intentions. If you want to go home and have a look, just go. The team has no objections."

Team leader Wang didn't say anything else, but readily agreed.

Shi Lingxi didn't stay any longer. After a few polite words with Team Leader Wang, he said goodbye and left.

Watching Shi Lingxi leave, Team Leader Wang sighed helplessly, lowered his head resignedly, and continued to check the information on the table.

……

Early in the morning on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, as soon as it was dawn, Shi Lingxi and Li Jiancheng set out.

The children were not awake yet, so they were left in the space with Zi Tong accompanying them. The couple rode a bicycle and swayed toward the train station amidst the ringing sound of the bicycle bell.

There were no pedestrians on the street in the early morning, and only one or two sanitation workers could be seen occasionally. Shi Lingxi sat on the rear frame of the car, looking at the slightly empty street, and could not help but think of what would happen decades later in front of her eyes. , the streets of Beijing City are crowded with people, and there are scenes of people walking shoulder to shoulder.

When they arrived at the station, they first put the bicycle into a hidden space, and the couple followed suit and disappeared from the spot.

After eating breakfast in the space, they saw that it was almost time. There was still half an hour before departure, so the two of them woke up Ning Ning and An An, and began to slowly and leisurely dress and wash the two children.

Everything was ready. Li Jiancheng picked up the two backpacks used for cover-up. The couple each held a child. After making sure that no one was passing by outside, they quickly stepped out of the space and dragged their children and daughter into the train station... …

After checking the tickets, they boarded the train with the crowd. When they found their carriage, they found that there were already two people inside.

Li Jiancheng nodded politely to the middle-aged man among them. The other man didn't seem to expect that he would greet him. After being slightly startled, he nodded in response, but he had no intention of talking.