Siheyuan: Starting from Building a Village

Time is never tired and always moves forward.

Soon it was the Little New Year's Day of 1961, of course, we are referring to the Little New Year's Day in the north.

Today is also the day when Liu Guozheng and his friends return to the village.

Liu Guohao inherited Gu Nian's work station. He wanted to live in the village with Wenxiu. Although they were not yet fifty years old, the wandering in the first half of their lives made them long to settle down in one place completely. The emergence of the new village gave them hope.

After Liu Guozheng and others left, the office was taken care of by Li Dabao and Xu Damao. The sales clerks were Xu's mother and Zhang Qingfang, and the trainee accountants were He Yushui and Yu Li.

The office will be open until the 28th day of the lunar calendar, which is the day before New Year's Eve.

At that time, Liu Guohao, He Yushui, and Li Dabao will return to the village together.

Although the weather was cold, it could not stop Liu Guozheng and his friends from returning home.

Just like in later generations, the Spring Festival travel rush begins every time the Chinese New Year comes. During that period, no matter it is windy or rainy, rich or poor, people will try their best to return to their own home because that is their root.

"Brother Zheng, I thought you guys were reluctant to come back?"

"Brother, you are finally back. I feel like I am missing a lot since you were away from the village."

Erlang and Li Xiangdong were on duty at the entrance of the village. They were very happy to see Liu Guozheng and others coming back.

"Brother Li, Erleng, long time no see."

It is certainly a happy thing to return to the village and see old friends.

Erlang smiled and said, "Brother Zheng, sister-in-law, please go back quickly. Uncle Lou and Aunt Lou have been talking about it for several days."

"Let's go together. It's almost dark. We'll leave the entrance to Zhang Long and Zhao Hu."

Liu Guozheng and his companions set out from the city after lunch, mainly because the weather was the warmest at that time. It took them more than three hours to reach the village.

Because the weather is too cold, riding a bicycle in the winter is really uncomfortable.

So they rode and walked for more than three hours before returning to the village.

"Mom, I miss you so much."

Wen Niannian ran out immediately and threw herself into Wen Xiu's arms.

"Xiao Nian Nian, you only think of your mother, not Brother Zheng?"

"Brother Zheng, do you have any candy?"

"Have."

"If you have it, think about it."

"What if not?"

"No, I still miss my mother."

"Do you want candy or do you want your mother?"

"I want both."

"You are such a clever little kid."

"Hee hee hee."

Liu Guozheng took out a few candies and gave them to Wen Niannian.

"Mom, are you guys going to leave again?"

"Don't go."

"Aren't you leaving after the New Year?"

"Yes."

"Really ?"

"real."

"Oh, great, my mom is back."

For children, their idea is very simple, that is to have their parents by their side to accompany them and spend their childhood together.

Unfortunately, in later generations when society is highly developed, many children have incomplete childhoods. In order to make a living, too many parents cannot be with their children, and too many children are left in their hometowns to be raised by their grandparents.

By the way, there is a special word in later generations to refer to those children who stay at home and are taken care of by their grandparents. Experts call them: left-behind children.

People are such strange creatures. When they are young, they cling to their parents and are reluctant to leave. When they grow up, they try every means to leave their parents. It is not until they become parents themselves that they understand the feelings of their parents at that time.

If you ask who is the happiest person in Hope Village right now, it would be Wen Niannian.

Now that her parents are back, she has a complete family again.

It’s not that these children don’t have a good life in Hope Village. There are many things in a person’s life that are irreplaceable, such as the company of their parents.

Although the other children don’t say it, it can be imagined that they must miss their parents often in their hearts. Unfortunately, most of their parents are no longer in this world.

So, in your lifetime, from childhood to adulthood, you will taste all kinds of ups and downs, all kinds of flavors.

"Guozheng, Xiao'e, you guys are willing to come back."

Lou Zhenhua came over, and her face showed no sadness or joy. This confused Liu Guozheng. After all, he hadn't seen her for nearly a month, so why did she have such an expression? Could it be that he missed his daughter and couldn't bear to leave her for too long?

Liu Guozheng was a little embarrassed: "Dad, Mom, can't we leave?"

"Guo Zheng, this isn't a question of whether or not you can leave. Tell me, have you forgotten something?"

"Dad, didn't I forget anything?"

"You haven't forgotten? Think about it carefully."

Liu Guozheng was completely confused and really couldn't remember it.

Lou Xiao'e whispered in Liu Guozheng's ear: "Guozheng, did you promise anything to Dad?"

Liu Guozheng understood why Lou Zhenhua had that expression. It seemed that he had forgotten the red wine and cigar that he had promised.

"Dad, didn't Xu Fang give it to you?"

"No, I don't see you often during this period."

"Xu Fang must have forgotten. I'll have to talk to him about it when I see him tomorrow."

"So where are the things now?"

"If Xu Fang forgot, then he must have forgotten Canglili. Dad, wait a moment, I'll get it for you."

Liu Guozheng went for a walk around the Xishan warehouse and came back with two bottles of red wine and a box of cigars.

"Dad, you see, I told you that Xu Fang was so busy that he forgot about it."

"Guozheng, since it was Xiao Xu who forgot, then forget it. Don't criticize him anymore. After all, he has to run from the village to the city every day. It's really hard. It's understandable, it's understandable."

"Okay, for Dad's sake, I'll forgive Xu Fang this time."

"That's right. Riding a tricycle in winter is too painful. It would be much better if we had a truck."

"Don't worry, Dad. We will have trucks and cars. I believe that in the near future, everyone in our village will be able to drive a car."

"I hope so. Okay, I won't talk to you anymore. I'm going to go find Lao Yang and the others and let them try some red wine and cigars."

Lou Zhenhua took the things and left in a hurry. Liu Guozheng understood that he went to show off. He must have been bragging for quite some time and made Lao Yang and the others "laugh at him". That's why he couldn't help but ask him about the red wine and cigars as soon as Liu Guozheng came back.

"Guozheng, when did you promise dad red wine and cigars?"

"Xiao'e, you forgot the reward for the table tennis competition during the Chinese New Year."

"I had forgotten it long ago."

"I dare not forget it. That is what my father-in-law wants."

"Hahaha, luckily you didn't forget, otherwise Comrade Lao Lou would never look at you kindly in the future. You know, my dad loves red wine and cigars the most."

"No, I will forget myself, but I will never forget my father-in-law's affairs."

"Just be poor."

Lou Xiao'e had no idea that Liu Guozheng had really forgotten about it. Fortunately, there were some items collected in the storage space. They were bought by No. 1 and his team for free, and they were all high-quality items.