Reborn Soul: Me and My Family

And it was only today that I found out that there is such a relationship between our two families. Our two families can be considered old friends. My child’s father and I used to teach in other provinces and only came back in recent years.

My family also very much agrees with the house issue. As adults, we would like to thank you for thinking of bringing our Xiaoqing along. Since someone in your family can help take care of things over there, we will also benefit from it.

On the way here, I was thinking, it doesn't matter if the house is small, it would be best if the three girls can live in one yard, it doesn't matter if it costs a little more, as long as it is safe." The Ouyang family was naturally happy that the other party agreed to live together, and having one more person to accompany the children would also provide more protection.

"Mom, Auntie, Aunt Liu, can I tell you a little bit about what I heard?"

"Of course. More information will give everyone more reference." Liu Jing had a very good impression of Ouyang Qing when she was in school. Her daughter has been sitting next to her for so long, but her personality hasn't changed at all. This child is quick and efficient in doing things. She would be happy if her daughter could learn even half of this!

At first, I didn't know that the two families had such a deep connection. Maybe this is fate! My daughter can worry less when she is with such a friend.

The direction of many things in this era is basically the same as in the novels I have read. Even the things happening in the educated youth camps are described almost accurately. Now that I know the general idea, I can take precautions in advance.

Ouyang Qing opened his bag, took out the paper and pen that he had prepared, picked up the pen and started drawing, "Look at me, I'll draw the outline of the house first, if there's anything inappropriate we can improve it, the room can be made into three small single rooms, and I've asked people about it, there's no need to make the room over there too big.

If we meet a few ignorant or shameless people who want to live in, the small house can save us a lot of trouble. There is a kitchen, but the kitchen must be bigger, with an extra wall inside to separate a room as a shower room.

There must be a toilet on the side of the yard so that it can be safe at night. The yard should be higher. When the time comes, let my eldest brother get some glass fragments and put them on the wall. What do you think?"

As he finished speaking, the blueprint was probably finished. "The three rooms next to each other can form two fire walls. In this way, we don't have to stay in bed all winter, and we can walk around the house."

The people in the room stopped what they were doing and started discussing around the drawings on the table. After reading the drawings, Liu Jing suddenly felt that Ouyang Qing was very good in every aspect. Could an average person draw such a beautiful style? He also took all aspects into consideration.

"Auntie, your child is really smart! At such a young age, he not only speaks logically and well, but also does things efficiently. I came here today with sincerity. This is my share of the money for building the house. If it's less, tell Xiaojing and we'll refund the excess and make up the shortfall."

Liu Jing readily handed over the 150 yuan that she had prepared long ago. She had an idea of ​​the price of the house in her mind. This amount of money would be enough to build a few rooms.

"The children are about to graduate and will go to the countryside. We don't know when they will be able to come back. All we adults can do to help is to give them a little more money so that the children can have a good rest at night.

So my family is the lucky one. When you guys have prepared the stuff, do you plan to mail it over or take it directly on the train?"

Zhou Guilan thought that the two families were old acquaintances, and the two younger generations also had a destiny, so there was nothing to hide, so she said directly: "Isn't my eldest son serving in the army nearby? We plan to prepare these things in advance and send them to my eldest son together. When we get on the train here, we will call him and ask him to send the things over a day in advance.

This way, they only need to carry a small package on the train, and can take better care of themselves. Do you want to send it over as well? If you decide to send it, let my sister-in-law call you when the time comes. Maybe we need to send it earlier, because the weather there gets cold faster, and the package won’t be delayed on the road if we send it earlier. "

Seeing that the two families had reached a good agreement, Aunt Tian focused on helping the old sisters sew shoe soles. Li Dachun and his colleagues also did not stop working and cut out the pieces needed for the cotton-padded jackets.

She was very skillful, she first took out some cotton, prepared everything, and was ready to insert the needle.

"Well, since you said so, I won't be polite. I will prepare everything as soon as possible. Just remember to call me when the time comes. You haven't found someone to confirm the location yet, right?

If not, then this matter will be on my family. My mother's family has a distant relative who works in the Youth Educated Office. Although he can't help with major matters, he can still handle this small matter. Your family has helped so much, so let me do a little this time, otherwise I will feel really bad."

The few people behind discussed what items to bring. Seeing that it was getting late, the three of them said goodbye in a hurry. Ouyang Zhen’s main purpose of coming here today had been achieved.

The family walked slowly back home in the cover of night. Gu Yueze, Ouyang Bai and others from the Qingshan Brigade had a rich harvest in the afternoon, including more than ten rabbits, five pheasants, two roe deer and a wild boar. Ouyang Bai was very happy to see so many rabbits.

These rabbits asked their comrades for consent and planned to find someone to peel the rabbit skins and send them back home, so that their families could make two pairs of rabbit leather shoes for each of their two sisters. Ordinary cotton shoes would easily cause frostbite on the feet if worn outside for a long time.

My grandmother's skill in making shoes is truly extraordinary. From childhood to adulthood, most of the shoes I wear have been made by her. It's only in the past few years since I joined the army that I have worn them less often.

It was like what he was wearing on his feet today was what he brought from home during the Chinese New Year. The wild boar and the silly roe deer, Fan Laosan and the others had taken them to the old place and hid them, and they would have to wait until later to go up the mountain to get them.

The Qingshan Brigade has always had an unwritten rule that small prey hunted in the mountains can be taken back home directly, but larger prey such as wild boars need to be handed in. The main reason for leaving the roe deer behind today is that they hunted too many small prey in the mountains this time, and if they were seen by others, it would cause unnecessary trouble.

Even though these little animals were brought down from the mountain, they were surrounded by people and watched for a while. When Ouyang Qing arrived at the space, he talked to his parents about the problem of digging a well.

It costs several hundred dollars to dig a well, and I don't want to go far to fetch water. If I live alone, I can still pretend to do it, but there are three people in the yard and it is not easy for me to take a bath every day. By then, I might be exposed at any time.

"Mom and Dad, do you think we can let my eldest brother dig a well in the yard in his name? The cost of digging a well is really too expensive, and our family doesn't lack such a little money.

Sister Yanyan's trip to the countryside cost the family a lot of money, and I couldn't bring myself to ask for a well. I just thought it would be more convenient to take a shower when I got home from work.

What will you do if you don’t have to finish your work and go to fetch water every day?”

Ouyang Zhen thought of the water problem when he saw the layout of the courtyard. His daughter had considered every aspect and there was no reason for her to leave out this important issue.

"Okay, our family occupies two shares of the yard, and we have the conditions to let you live better there. If you can solve the problem with money when you get there, just use money. Don't worry too much.

We have three workers in our family. Can't we afford to support you? Besides, your elder brother is there. Tomorrow, you two can find some time to send 3 to your elder brother. He can use the extra money to buy you some delicious food during his break."

"Thank you, Mom and Dad." It was still early, and Ouyang Qing used his mind to prepare the quilts that would be needed in the space. Mother Zhou said she would make the clothes when she had time.

Of course, this quilt is only on display. If I really get there, I still have to change the quilt. There are many light and warm quilts stored in the space.

I will be leaving before the end of the year, and I may not be able to come back by the end of next year. I heard that the educated youth who went to the countryside for the first year cannot return to the city to celebrate the New Year. "Mom and Dad, can you two take a few days off to go home?

I don't know when I will be back after I leave. In the next few days, should we dig a small cellar downstairs to store more canned meat so that you don't have to worry during the New Year.

The tools and things I need are all in the space. I'll have time to ask my mom to make more sausages and bacon in the space so that it's convenient to eat whenever I want."

Zhou Guilan has never been short of food since her daughter came. Now that her daughter is going to the countryside, all the ingredients needed for daily life are taken out of her daughter's space.

It seems that it is time to prepare. "My daughter, you are thoughtful. Brother Zhen, we will have to work harder in the next few days. If we don't work hard, our living standards will have to return to what they were before during the New Year.

Fresh meat can't be stored for too long, so we can still take care of it during the Chinese New Year. Come on! We can't be idle in these two months.

Make more canned meat and vacuum-sealed stews for storage. Qingqing, did you know this day would come? Otherwise, why did you buy a canning machine in your space? "

It's not even 9 o'clock now, and it's not too late to process a pig by myself. I haven't used the canning machine much since I came here. "Mom and Dad, don't underestimate this machine. It's the most advanced machine at the moment, and it can also make vacuum-packed meat. I tasted it when I ordered it, and it tastes pretty good. It's still early, so why don't we make some today to try it out?"

The proposal was unanimously passed, and Zhou Guilan immediately went to prepare the brine. Some time ago, her daughter went to a scrap collection station and found a cookbook that contained several methods of making brine.

I only tried making one kind, and the taste was unanimously praised by the whole family. I remember there is also a secret recipe similar to Zhou Hei Ya. While my daughter is still at home, I may try making some first.