There is Room for Rebirth in the 1950’s

In the main room, Father Zhang is smoking dry tobacco and doing homework with his second son, Zhang Guoqiang. Zhang Guofu, the eldest of the Zhang family, went to invite Uncle Zhang and Uncle Zhang and hadn’t returned yet. Father Zhang stopped when he saw Zhang Guoqing coming in, and motioned him to speak quickly.

Zhang Guoqing sat next to Zhang Guoqiang, and said to his father, I went to Zhao Dashan with my father-in-law today. Listen to what he said, wake me up, I will go to Zuo Lin early. I heard that Zuo Lin has a temporary job quota It’s still there. I’m in a hurry to go to work. I want to go to Zuo Lin’s house with my second brother tomorrow night, what do you think, Dad? It’s not too late.”

Father Zhang looked at Zhang Guoqiang after listening.

Zhang Guoqiang nodded quickly, Listen to Xiaowu. I'll go to Zuolin with him tomorrow night to see what he's thinking. What's the matter if I can get a job sooner? I'm fine now. The yard is all built. I don't plan on the furniture inside. Do it again. When we move, I can just move all the things I use in my house there.”

That's fine. Then what do you do when you live in the village and go back and forth to work?

Zhang Guoqiang said with a smile: Father, the unit has a dormitory for employees. There is not much way to and from the county. Don't worry about the problem of housing now, and make sure to work first. Generally, it is easy for some temporary workers to become regular workers.

Zhang Guoqing also nodded, Let's do it first, we don't have any money, let's make it together first. It's not a big deal. Dad, don't worry.

Zhang Guoqiang didn't say anything. Although Xiao Wu said that when the time comes, a few people will join together, it is estimated that he will pay for it again. But he wasn't going to use Xiao Wu's. After all the work has been arranged, and the house needs to be arranged, then his brother will be ashamed. I thought to myself, next year's salary plus private house money should be able to buy a smaller one.

Father Zhang listened and nodded. In the past few days, he and his wife have been worrying about the inconvenience of going back and forth to work. It would be reassuring to hear that there is a dormitory. I live in a unit when it is cold and snowy, and I can do some farm work when I go home. In this way, apart from Xiao Wu, the eldest brother and the second brother don't need to pool money to buy a house in the county. There is no need for the daughter-in-law at home to go to work. Work in the village, tidy up the yard, and take care of the children without making a mess at home.

What's more important is that Xiao Wu of his family doesn't need to owe favors to find relationships. Still my wife is thoughtful. The elders can't go to work, whoever takes care of the children and the elderly. The second family can't even go to work. After the separation, the new yard needs to be cleaned up, and there are two children to take care of at home.

Father, there are no accidents about the second brother's matter. Even if Zuo Lin can't handle it, I don't worry about the second brother. While the eldest brother and sister-in-law are away, let's think about how the eldest brother will arrange it? What about the time? Don't worry, you can take your time. However, there must always be a goal. I can pay special attention to those in charge in the city.

Father Zhang smoked a pipe and shook his head, Your elder brother and his brother-in-law and brother-in-law have always wanted to bring him into the city, but it is also difficult to find temporary workers. Will you have difficulty?

Zhang Guoqing smiled, If it's difficult, you have to find a way to do it. Second brother, what do you think the eldest brother is suitable for?

Zhang Guoqiang thought and thought, but still shook his head, Brother knows how to work as a bricklayer and settle accounts. He hasn't studied for a few years, so he can't get a diploma. He is 30 years old this year, and he must not be an apprentice. You can't look down on the low ones, and the high ones. Strenuous. Can't think of anything suitable.

Father Zhang frowned and sighed: I asked your eldest brother, he said that as long as you and Xiaowu are well, he will stay at home and take care of me and your mother, and he doesn't plan to go out. I'm so stupid, I'll talk about it later .”

Zhang Guoqing looked at the second child, thought for a while and said to his father: Father, you can talk to mother at night and let mother ask sister-in-law. This matter can't be rushed. I will also start looking for someone. If it can't be solved, elder brother. I asked Jiaojiao to help.

Originally, Zhao Dashan asked me to report to work early today. My father-in-law said that after Jiaojiao had finished confinement, it would be more than two months, and he would take us to the capital to see her and let Jiaojiao practice her courage. So no matter what, I have to wait until the first month is over before I go to work. Now Zhao Dashan has agreed. Our family will go to the capital at the end of the year, and we will not come back until the end of the first month of next year. If you want me to do something during this time, you should arrange it early.

Father Zhang thought of the things he had been tossing and turning in the past few days and couldn't make up his mind. This would have the answer. Or act according to your wife's ideas.

While you two brothers are here, Dad will tell you something. Dad will give you half a month to clean up your own yard. Years ago, Dad planned to separate the family first. And Xiao Wu, don't worry about the work of your two sister-in-laws. Arranged. Wait for your elder brother and second brother to work smoothly for a few years and get rich, then we will talk about it. Dad intends to let the three of them learn how to live by themselves first? If you can’t even manage a small family, you should obediently do housework at home and go to the fields Earn work points. Dad doesn’t want you to have jobs in the future, but the house is a mess, there is no one to drink, and no one to take care of the children. Your mother also means the same.”

Zhang Guoqing and Zhang Guoqing looked at each other and smiled, and nodded in agreement. Although his parents' thoughts were a bit selfish, it was true. All the women in the family went to work. Is it necessary for the old couple to take care of their grandchildren when they are old, and to serve the next generation on time?

It’s only around 8:00 p.m., and the village is completely silent. Occasionally, dogs bark a few times. The cold wind blows the trees beside the road. From a distance, there is no figure on the stone bridge connecting the two villages. Several families at the entrance of the village were asleep, the lights were dark, and no one came out for a stroll in the cold weather.

Zhang Guoqing was wearing a military coat and a hat, and bounced on the ground a few times vigorously to relieve the chill. After waiting for a while, there was still no one. I was worried that something might happen to my father-in-law and mother-in-law at Zhou's house, so I decided to go to Zhou's house.

Before arriving at Zhou's house, he saw two figures hugging forward from a distance. He hurried forward and shouted, Is it parents?

Seeing Zhang Guoqing running over, Zhou Xiaozheng complained, Why did you come here? You can't rest in the house in such a deadly cold day. Are you afraid that we won't find the land?

Facing the cold wind, Lin Lishan didn't bother to intervene, and dragged her husband back quickly.

Zhang Guoqing smiled, I'm fine at home, so I just came over to take a look. Jiaojiao has already made ginger tea, and it's probably going to snow in a few days.

Several people were talking, walked quickly to Zhang's house, entered the courtyard, Zhou Xiaozheng and his son-in-law went directly to the main room, and Lin Lishan hurriedly went into Zhou Jiao's room. Pour ginger tea and pass it to her.

After drinking the ginger tea, Lin Lishan warmed up and said, I'm freezing to death. It's not so cold in the daytime. I can't feel it in the room. No wonder it's winter in winter. Here, don't go out at night. The wind blows There's a lot of noise, and there's no one on the road. If it weren't for your father, I wouldn't dare to go out.

Zhou Jiao took out the thermal underwear from the inner room, I heard from Xiaowu that the temperature has only cooled down in the past two days, and it will snow in a few days. Mom, you take this thermal underwear home and let my dad wear it at night. I specially Let Xiao Wu find it back.

Lin Lishan touched the material, looked at the thickness, and nodded with satisfaction, That's right, I just wear it in winter, do you have it yourself? This thing costs a lot of favors, right?

It didn't take any favors. Someone brought it in autumn. We just got back a few sets a few days ago. We also have it. I heard that they came from outside, so we rushed to ask for it. I have already asked someone to bring some more. I gave him a set. A bottle of wine brought by grandpa, I am very happy.

Lin Lishan tidied it up and put it on the chair, It's pretty good. It's much better than those on the market. Let the other party bring back some more if you have one. Don't worry about the money. Your dad brought back a lot this time. I'll give it to you before we leave.

Zhou Jiao looked at her sadly, and complained in her mouth: You are really too, I have already said, we have money. If you need to spend it by yourself if you keep it by your side, I will ask you for it when there is no money. The yard bought it all. , I have no place to spend here.

Lin Lishan laughed happily, Silly girl, every time I give you money, why do you always have this expression. Okay, okay, mom knows, let's not talk about it. Mom is going to the county town tomorrow during the day. Do you have anything to bring? In the evening Write it down and give it to me tomorrow morning.

Zhou Jiao smiled and nodded, then looked at her worriedly, Mom, they didn't make things difficult for you, did they?

Lin Lishan raised her head and snorted, Who dares? It's good that I didn't settle accounts with them. They didn't come out of the younger generation, and I don't know if they are in the house. We are in your grandma's room. Let's talk Just a few words to go, nothing to say. Your father told me before going, I just watch. Didn’t your father ask Xiao Wu to watch Zhou Xiaocun’s performance tomorrow and then think about how to deal with him? So we will play Tai Chi at night.”

That's good, as long as you don't make noise, did you talk about retirement?

Lin Lishan shook her head, I haven't talked about this issue yet, and I haven't sent money this month. I guess I'll bring it up after the matter is over. What your father means is that your grandma is paid, and he knows it well.

Seeing that there was nothing to ask, Zhou Jiao hurriedly urged her, Mom, go and eat a bowl of dumplings first. My mother-in-law has already tidied up the room, which is the one you used to live in. Go and see if there is anything missing?

Lin Lishan gave her a funny sideways look, Don't worry, I'll go right away. You can remember to eat it in the stove. Seeing that Zhou Jiao nodded in agreement, she packed up the roast duck and boiled lamb and went to the kitchen.

Seeing her coming in, Zhang's mother quickly got up and pulled her to sit down, and asked everyone to bring a bowl of dumplings quickly, and then said to her, Big girl, it's getting cold at night, let's eat something to keep warm. Your man, I have already asked Xiao Wu to fill a bowl of dumplings first and let him fill his stomach before drinking.

Lin Lishan took the dumplings and took a sip of the soup, Eldest sister is better, everything has been properly arranged. This is the roast duck and boiled mutton that my old man ordered for elder brother, and served him as a drink and dish. It's cold. Warm it up. Said In order to let you go to the capital earlier, the delicious ones are ready-made. Hehe, I just tasted something fresh, and it was not as good as wild pork. I brought back a lot of things last time, but the old couple was very anxious, and I specifically told them not to bring any more things. go back.

Mother Zhang nodded straight with a smile, That's a coincidence, besides, Xiaowu should be filial to them. It just happened to be hot and served wine to their men. The old man has a heart, and you have to thank him for me when you go back. Get up and untie the bag, inside Several roast ducks and about ten catties of cooked mutton, took out a roast duck, cut a piece of mutton, asked the boss to heat it up, and served it in slices.

Zhang's mother complained: This is heavy, and it cost a lot of money. Don't bring it with you in the future, and wait until we go to the capital to eat. Big sister, stay a few more days this time, and wait for the village to come back from hunting and see what there is. It’s rare to bring it to the old man and the old lady.”

You don't need to send it to them anymore. The last time I brought it back, I think it can be eaten until the end of the year. Before I came back, the old man said that you have something to keep for yourself. When the snow closes the mountain, you will be short of everything.

Zhang's mother smiled and didn't say anything else. She was wondering if there would be wild deer and blind bears this time. I heard that people in the city are rare in deer blood and bear paws. When the time comes, I will discuss with the village to get them. I would rather have less. some other meat. With Xiao Wu at her family, she doesn't need to sell wild animals to make money like before, so there is no shortage of meat.

After Lin Lishan ate the dumplings and sat down for a while, Zhang's mother took her to the main room, Big girl, the house is all tidied up, can you see if there is anything missing? I won't be polite to you, just come by yourself.