There is Room for Rebirth in the 1950’s

After returning home from lunch break, Zhang Guoqing stepped into his yard. What he smelled on the tip of his nose was the fragrance of rice dumplings filling the air. What he saw were rice dumplings hanging under the eaves of the kitchen.

Strings of small and exquisite rice dumplings, each one tied with colorful silk threads, some are triangular, some are cylindrical, some are sharp, some are conical...

His wife is wrapping rice dumplings into works of art.

Zhang Guoqing couldn't help but laugh. In the past few years, he had wronged his wife's excellent cooking skills. Needless to say, it’s quite festive.

Feeling itchy to be shown off by his buddy, Yi Jiefang, who shamelessly followed him, immediately pushed Zhang Guoqing away, who was standing in front of him, and rushed to the kitchen door with a whimper.

Sister, your brother, I'm here.

Zhang Guoqing burst out laughing when he heard this.

You're good, I don't have to ask anyone to send it over. After hearing the news, Zhou Jiao came out of the kitchen, looked at Yi Jiefang with a smile, and pointed at the small rice dumplings hanging there, What flavor do you like? I'll choose it for you.

I knew my sister was the best. After Yi Jiefang joked, he poked it with his finger and smelled it again, Oh my god, she really took one bite.

Zhang Guoqing showed off to him, but he was still half-convinced. It turned out that what this guy said was true!

Zhou Jiao thought he was too small, so she quickly asked Zhang Guoqing to take off two of them. No matter how small they were, twenty or so would be enough, right? No matter how much, it’s really not enough!

Wait, I'll eat one first.

Zhou Jiao hurriedly shooed him into the kitchen to help herself. The one she hung under the eaves was the best-looking one, and she planned to let him take it back for Xiaotang'er, brother and sister to play with.

Well, it's delicious! Yi Jiefang swallowed the second small rice dumpling and smashed his mouth with a sigh, If I had known, my wife would be able to bring the materials to the door, and she would be able to cover three of them.

Zhang Guoqing gave him a funny side glance, You should be lucky that your younger siblings don't make dumplings for three people.

Then my wife is much more capable than Dayong's wife.

Blow it~ You don't have to pay taxes anyway. Zhang Guoqing took off two rice dumplings, lifted his shoulders and walked out, I won't send you back. Dayong and the three of them will wait for me to send them over.

Okay, do you have realgar at home?

So ready.

As soon as the two brothers walked out of the house, arm in arm, Yi Jiefang's eldest son and Wan Dayong's eldest son also came to the door carrying rice dumplings.

Uncle Fifth, my mother asked us to bring it over and give Aunt Fifth a taste.

Uncle Wu, my mother said that my dad shared it at work today, and I don't know if it tastes good or not. She won't make it this year. I'll give it to you to try. If it tastes good, we can buy it ourselves next time.

Where's my fifth aunt? I came here to change. My mother's craftsmanship is not good. The rice dumplings made by my grandmother have been the same for hundreds of years, so you just have to make do with it.

Zhang Guoqing looked at his nephews in a funny way, You bastards! Who told you to call me Fifth Uncle?

They were not afraid of Zhang Guoqing and said with a cheerful smile, My dad said so.

We're in.

I can't help it. Who gave you the name Xiaowu? Isn't this appropriate? Yi Jiefang patted his brother on the shoulder, Good boy, come in quickly. Your brother, I'm going back.

Go away! I can't tell the difference between my first and last name. Zhang Guoqing laughed and cursed, then handed the rice dumpling to him, Eat less, you will suffer from indigestion after eating.

The four boys here rushed into the kitchen, and the remaining Geng Dazhi's son staggered over carrying a small bamboo basket, shouting before anyone arrived.

Uncle, come and help me, I'm exhausted.

What's going on? Zhang Guoqing glanced at the small bamboo basket. Come on, it's sea crabs this time, and it will probably be hairy crabs again during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Is your father asking you to deliver things door to door again?

Haha~ There aren't many, and there are only a few things. My dad said that each of us would add a few dishes to each family. My mom said she wouldn't sell the rice dumplings she made.

We are celebrating the festival in the courtyard at noon today?

That's right. There's a big family gathering for dinner at noon, but my dad said he can't come over yet. Remember to call him if you have any programs.

In a small team of five people, Geng Dazhi has the widest range of ways. He can add a dish to everyone every New Year and holiday. After a long time, everyone has become accustomed to it.

Several people also accepted it tacitly, and if there was something good, they would share it with each other. In Yi Jiefang's words, there is no need for brothers to be polite, just keep it in mind.

Judging from this posture, these big crabs are probably the result of this guy deliberately following the path of his colleagues at the Ministry of Railways. Zhang Guoqing plans to wait a while to find a pig and kill several of them to share one point.

It's not a problem to always eat other people's food, right?

When the three Ping'an brothers finished sending the rice dumplings home, they also brought back a large bunch of rice dumplings.

Zhou Jiao looked at the large plate of rice dumplings dumbfounded. Fortunately, there were enough guards at home, otherwise she would not be able to finish them all.

After busying themselves with each other, the family can finally get together at the dinner table.

Just after taking a few bites, the phone rang again...

Wuyi stood up and said, I'll pick it up.

After a while, I heard May Day’s call, “Mom, come here and answer the phone.”

Uncle, are you calling at home or somewhere? Have you eaten rice dumplings during the Dragon Boat Festival today?...Oh, me? Yes, today is my grandpa and my mother's birthday...

...It's only dawn here now. I'm not at home. I'm on a business trip as soon as school is out. I can't go back yet... In what month will you go abroad? I'll pick you up.

I guess in August...my mother will be here...

When Zhou Jiao came over, she just took the phone from her son when she heard Miao Tianming's voice, Sister, I wish you a happy birthday first.

Thank you. Zhou Jiao estimated the time difference, What time is it over there? You can call me in time at night, isn't it just a birthday?

Sister, don't you want to celebrate your birthday? If you celebrate a birthday, you'll be a year older, right? Hahaha... don't worry, my sister is still a beauty...

Wuyi curled his lips, turned around and walked away, muttering: I have been in a capitalist country for a long time, and I have been led astray. What an honest kid, I started to talk nonsense.

Ping An and Liuyi turned to look at their younger brother who was walking towards them, and laughed happily.

What's wrong?

The two brothers looked at Miao Lishan and shook their heads.

Grandpa, my uncle asked me to wish you a happy birthday. After Wu Yi took his seat, he immediately said, Grandma, aren't you answering the phone? My uncle's overseas phone number.

Miao Lishan's eyes lit up when she heard this, and she quickly put down her chopsticks and looked at Zhou Xiaozheng. I can finally call home. Does this mean that as long as you pay attention to your speech, it will be safe?

Zhou Xiaozheng tilted his chin slightly towards her and motioned for her to answer the phone.

The last meeting had passed a resolution to leniently release and grant political rights to all detained party, government, and military special personnel below the county regiment level.

Even this was banned, let alone the Miao family's information. He had already prepared the report. There's just one thing. My wife probably won't recognize the Miao family for the rest of her life.

Fortunately, there was also Miao Tianming among them, who was saved by his daughter and son-in-law. Without this bond, he would really feel ashamed of this silly woman.