Siheyuan: Five mouths waiting for food at the beginning

In the evening, Yi Zhonghai brought the wine carefully, fearing that someone would see it.

Zhao Shanhe was lying on the bed thinking about what he should do to maximize his benefits after the reform and opening up. If he did, he would definitely pursue a career in politics. The country would not agree to his resignation, so who would do business for him? As the saying goes, a pig can take off if it stands at the vent of the wind in the 1980s. If he doesn't seize this opportunity, he will definitely regret it.

It is impossible for his son to be too young by then, and he would be in the late 1980s or early 1990s when he grows up. His two brothers are still the best. In fact, Xu Damao is the best candidate, but he is still not as close to him as his brothers. It is okay for him to serve as a deputy.

The more Zhao Shanhe thought about it, the more he thought about it. He realized that he should start saving money for the future now, and it was too early to buy a house. He also thought about what business he would start in the future. He fell asleep while thinking about it.

There was no response after Lao Li handed in the design drawings, which Zhao Shanhe thought was normal. After all, he was a little special during this period of time.

The third uncle's tricycle was finally bought. Seeing He Daqing making money day by day, Yan Jiefang was jealous and became a member of his group.

Yi Zhonghai has become more and more low-key recently. Zhao Shanhe has only seen him a few times, so he is probably avoiding him.

However, Xiaodang and Huaihua came to his house more and more often. Zhao Shanhe knew the purpose of Xiaodang and Huaihua's coming, which was to go to the countryside. He did not stop them. The two children were still young at that time, and there was no need for him to have anything to do with them.

Time passed by, and soon 1972 slipped away. When 1973 came, Daya and Gao Peng moved back home. Qin Jingru and Huang Duoduo's bellies grew bigger and bigger, and life went on as normal.

Soon the peace was broken. As the year draws to a close, Bang Geng is back. You read that right, Bang Geng is back.

He was picked up from the train station by He Daqing. Banggeng was almost frozen to death at that time. He Daqing had just seen off a guest and was eating a pancake at the train station. He was recognized by Banggeng, mainly because He Daqing's expressionless face was too recognizable.

He Daqing was shocked at the time, mainly because Banggeng was in such a bad condition. His face was black and his clothes were tattered. He looked even worse than a beggar. If Banggeng hadn't taken the initiative to say that he was Banggeng, He Daqing would not have dared to recognize him.

He Daqing hesitated for a long time before bringing Banggeng back. The main reason was that it was illegal for educated youth to return to their hometown without permission. If they were caught, their household registration would be cancelled. He Daqing was also afraid of taking responsibility, but Banggeng looked so miserable that He Daqing felt pity for him.

He Daqing was very careful along the way. He covered Banggeng with a quilt, which was originally intended to protect customers from the wind. After returning, he secretly sent Banggeng back to the Jia family. No one knew about it except him and the people in the Jia family.

When Jia Zhang saw Banggeng, he had become so thin that he was unrecognizable. But family members are family members. Jia Zhang recognized him at a glance. Banggeng was unconscious and had a high fever.

Jia Zhang was heartbroken as he was the only boy in the family. She couldn't stop crying and quickly boiled a pot of millet soup, blew it cool and fed it to Bang Geng one mouthful at a time. She had also heard about the fate of the educated youth who ran away secretly, and was afraid that they would be caught if they were sent to the hospital.

Jia Zhang braved the cold wind and hurried to buy cold medicine, and fed it to Banggeng when she came back. She covered Banggeng with two thick quilts, and heated the stove and the kang, hoping that Banggeng would sweat, as sweating would mean he had escaped from the gates of hell.

After doing all this, Jia Zhang stared at Banggeng closely, not daring to blink, for she was afraid that Banggeng would leave her like his grandfather and his father, and then she would have no hope in this life.

It was after get off work when Qin Huairu saw Banggeng. Seeing Banggeng's appearance, Qin Huairu felt like the sky was falling. She prayed to God to let Banggeng survive. She was willing to exchange her life for her son's.

Maybe God heard Qin Huairu's prayers, Banggeng moved, and kept muttering "water, water, water". Qin Huairu gave Banggeng some water, and he became quiet again. Finally, in the second half of the night, Banggeng broke out in a sweat, and Jia Zhang and Qin Huairu finally let go of their worries.

When it was almost dawn, Banggeng's fever finally subsided. He slowly opened his eyes and saw the whole family gathered around him and looking at him. Jia Zhang and Qin Huairu had not slept all night and could not fall asleep at all. Even Xiaodang and Huaihua were the same.

"Huai Ru, Bang Geng is awake, he is awake, am I dazzled? Am I hallucinating?" Jia Zhang's voice was trembling with excitement.

"Grandma, you read it right, my brother is awake, my brother is awake," Xiaodang said excitedly.

"Huai Ru, go quickly, make some millet soup for the child to warm his stomach."

"Okay, okay, I'll go right away. I'm finally awake."

"Ah~ It hurts so much, grandma, it hurts so much."

"Where does the stick hurt?"

"I feel pain all over, especially in my legs."

"Banggeng, be quiet. Don't let anyone find you. Just bear with it. Grandma has some painkillers and will get them for you right away. You must have been frozen."

Jia Zhang had been sitting for too long and her legs were numb. She couldn't stand up for a while. Xiaodang quickly brought her painkillers, and Huaihua also quickly brought her water.

Banggeng pulled his arm out of the quilt with great difficulty, but he was in so much pain that he couldn't move. Jia Zhang saw this and told Xiaodang, "Xiaodang, feed your brother. His arm hurts."

Banggeng drank the medicine, and soon Qin Huairu prepared the millet porridge and fed it to Banggeng by blowing on it mouthful by mouthful. Banggeng felt his stomach finally reacting. He didn't know how long he had not eaten. When he saw He Daqing, he could hardly hold on any longer.

After eating the millet porridge, Bang Geng fell asleep again. Qin Huairu asked an old man to take a leave and didn't go to work. "Mom, go drink some millet porridge and sleep for a while. You are old and haven't slept all night. You can't stand it. I will take care of Bang Geng."

"Okay, I'll take your turn after I get some sleep. You worked a whole day yesterday. Even though you're younger than me, you can't handle it. Have Xiaodang and Huaihua gone to school?"

"They clamored not to go because they wanted to watch Banggeng, so I let them go and told them not to tell anyone. Don't worry."

Around ten o'clock in the morning, Banggeng was awakened by the pain. He was conscious now and knew that he had escaped. He gritted his teeth and didn't shout out. His grandmother was sleeping and snoring next to him, and Qin Huairu was also dozing off next to the stove.

"Mother"

"Bang Geng, you woke up and scared me to death."

"Mom, please give me two of grandma's painkillers. I can't stand the pain any more."

Qin Huairu quickly fed Banggeng two painkillers and some millet porridge, but Banggeng still gritted his teeth.

"Bang Geng, what's wrong with you? Tell mom quickly."

"Mom, I can't hold it anymore, I need to pee."

Qin Huairu found a urinal and said, "Come, let me help you up. Go slowly."