Siheyuan Back to the 1950s

"Hey! This is not right! Commander, are you sure this list of supplies is correct?" asked Captain Wu in confusion.

As for why he had doubts?

This is not to say that Sun Zhengguo gave too little, but that he gave too much.

Compared with previous years, this year's list includes 200 kilograms of rice, 200 kilograms of eggs, and a batch of canned meat.

That's why this question arises.

At this time, Sun Zhengan stepped forward and gave an explanation.

"Captain Wu, there is no problem with this list. Some of the supplies at the back were purchased by our director out of his own pocket. He said that most of the soldiers are from the south, so he bought a batch of rice to help them alleviate their homesickness."

"this……?"

Captain Wu was very moved. He was from the south and it was impossible for him to eat rice on a normal day. It was not an exaggeration to say that it was a luxury.

I didn't expect Sun Zhengguo to be so thoughtful for them. He is worthy of being the person that was chosen, and worthy of being the only person in the entire institute who can mobilize the troops.

Anyway, he was convinced.

"Everyone, please stand up and thank the commander for his concern."

The remaining dozens of soldiers who were not on duty all stood up and saluted in unison.

"Thank you for your concern, thank you for your concern..."

The soldiers' loud voices were heard everywhere.

Seeing this, Sun Zhengguo kept smiling, put his hands down and motioned everyone to sit down.

Then he came out and said a few words at the right time, with only one purpose, to instill an idea in the soldiers.

Let everyone not be affected by external situations and always put the protection of people’s property safety first.

This is also to prepare for next year's sports and give everyone a shot in advance.

After visiting the officers and soldiers stationed at the station, it was already past 12 o'clock.

Although all the workers have gone home from get off work, the cadres still need to eat.

In the cafeteria, He Daqing had finished preparing lunch and was drinking tea leisurely.

He was able to come here today not to cover for his daughter, but as a non-staff member to collect his year-end benefits, so he helped to cook a meal.

At this time, Sister Zhang from the kitchen came in and said, "Master He, Director Sun just told me to thank you for your help. You can leave now. We will clean up the kitchen later."

"Okay! Squad Leader Zhang, thank Director Sun for thinking of me every year. I'll be leaving now."

As He Daqing spoke, he put away the teacup, packed his lunch box, picked up a large cloth bag, and walked out of the kitchen through the back door.

It was past one o'clock in the afternoon when Sun Zhengguo returned to the courtyard. His cousin parked the car and then brought in the keys.

"Brother, I'll leave the key here so you can use it during the New Year."

"Okay! I understand. You should go back earlier too! Is there anything missing in the room?"

After hearing his elder brother's question, Sun Zhengnan thought about it and felt that he was indeed short of something.

"Brother, why don't you help me write the couplets? I don't have to find someone to write them for me when I go back."

"No problem, let's stick to the old rules."

"okay!"

Sun Zhengnan quickly found some pen and ink, took out the red paper he had bought earlier, and waited on the side.

After a while, Sun Zhengguo helped his cousin finish writing the Spring Festival couplets, then went into the house and took out two packs of Peony cigarettes and asked him to take them home and smoke them slowly.

"Thank you, brother."

Sun Zhengnan took two packs of cigarettes and the Spring Festival couplets and happily left the yard.

……

In the evening, snowflakes began to fall from the sky and became bigger and bigger.

After finishing all the trivial matters, the Sun family gathered in the courtyard and prepared to have a reunion dinner together.

However, in order to prevent the theft that happened last year from happening again, Lin Wencui was cautious and asked Aunt Chen in the backyard to help keep an eye on it.

When grandpa saw everyone gathered, he waved his hand and announced the start of the reunion dinner.

As time passed, night gradually fell, and suddenly thousands of houses were lit up and firecrackers were set off.

At this time when the family was reunited, the atmosphere in a luxurious villa seemed a little depressing.

Although the food on the table was rich and the drinks were good, no one was happy.

Seeing that everyone was not in high spirits, Lou Bancheng shook his head helplessly.

Because tonight is the day when the Lou family flees, everyone is in a depressed mood and there is nothing he can do.

"Xu San, is everything arranged?"

"Master, all the valuables have been loaded into the truck, and the rest of the items have been discarded as you instructed." Xu San reported truthfully.

"Well! Have you arranged the ship?"

"Don't worry! Master, Captain Smith promised us that he would stay at Jinshi Port for three days. He will leave only if we can't make it by then."

"Not bad, not bad. I'm at ease with you doing the job."

Looking at the loyal Xu San, Lou Bancheng praised him with a smile.

But now there is still a question, what does Xu San think? Lou Bancheng seems to have never asked?

So he decided to give it a try.

"Xu San, you and I are master and servant. If you want to stay, you can tell me directly. I can't guarantee anything else, but I won't treat you badly in terms of money."

"Master, Xu San has been an orphan since he was young. This life was given by you. I will go wherever you go. I will never have second thoughts in this life."

Seeing that Xu San did not hesitate at all, Lou Bancheng was very pleased and turned to look at his wife and daughter again.

"You guys should eat more too. After tonight, we'll still be on the road for several days, and you won't be able to eat even if you want to."

Tan Yali knew that her husband was telling the truth. Now that it was a fait accompli, there was nothing she could do even if she was unhappy. She could only force herself to cheer up and eat a few bites.

At the same time, she also reminded her daughter, "Xiao'e, listen to your father and eat quickly! Once you get on the boat, it won't be so delicious."

"I got it, Mom."

Lou Xiao'e tried her best not to think too much, and in order not to worry her parents, she reluctantly ate some.

It was 9 o'clock in the evening, it was pitch black outside and heavy snow was still falling from the sky.

A car, followed by a truck, slowly drove out of the Lou family villa.

Because they were familiar with the terrain, neither car turned on its headlights.

Only after leaving the area and confirming that there was no one following them did the two cars turn on their headlights and drive all the way to Jinshi Port.

Half an hour later, the car safely left Sijiu City. The three members of the Lou family turned their heads almost at the same time and took a last look with great nostalgia.

They don’t know whether they can come back in this life.

……

The next morning, while everyone was still busy greeting each other, the Lou family had already successfully boarded the cargo ship.

After receiving several large yellow croakers, Captain Smith blew a whistle happily, then arranged for the crew to raise the anchor and quickly leave the port.

At this point, Lou Bancheng and his family left the inland quietly, and no one noticed them during this period.

……

The fifth day of the Lunar New Year is the day when all units resume work.

In the steel mill's office, Li Huaide was furious.

"All good-for-nothings, all good-for-nothings. How could a good family disappear for no reason? Deputy Section Chief Chen, tell me, what is going on?"

"Director Li, this is not my fault! It was you who asked us to temporarily stop monitoring them. Otherwise, how could they have escaped?"

Deputy Section Chief Chen replied with gritted teeth, saying that he really didn't want to take the blame.

"You...? Oh~! Forget it."

Only then did Li Huaide realize that his words seemed a little harsh.

After all, Deputy Section Chief Chen is from the Security Department. Helping you is a favor, and not helping you is his duty.

It seems that I really can't control him.

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