There is Room for Rebirth in the 1950’s

Zhou Xiaozheng brought Zhou Jiao to the yard, pointed to the flower bed, and said: This is the old man's. Before he left, he told Xiao Wu to take good care of it. Jiaojiao, don't really bother with it. We grow flowers for fun. Fun, if it is dragged down by playthings, it is a burden. The gain outweighs the loss.”

Seeing his daughter nodding obediently, Zhou Xiaozheng smiled with satisfaction, took her to the kitchen, pointed to it and said, Do you think the kitchen is big enough? There is an earthen stove and a modified briquette stove. Don't burn the earthen stove, the firewood It’s easy to get your hands stuck on it. The briquette stove is good, we have a lot of briquettes, you don’t need to watch the fire when you put the briquettes directly on it. Change the briquettes and ask Xiao Wu to change them, be careful not to burn them.”

Zhou Jiao nodded with a smile. She knew she was a little baby in her father's mind. Her father wished he could even help her eat.

Zhou Xiaozheng pulled her into the cellar, and whispered: This is the basement, and Dad put 400 catties of rice and flour in it. You eat hard, don't give it away, and hide some for yourself. These boxes are all good prawns. And yellow croaker. You remember to hide it inside so that no one can come in. Originally, if Dad didn’t leave tomorrow, he planned to buy some seafood and fine grains for you to eat slowly. If you don’t want to cook, you can cook vermicelli. The dried fish is for you to eat slowly. The remaining small strips have no meat and are full of spines, so it’s up to you to give it away.”

Dad, it's enough to eat, there's no need to buy more. You take the prawns away this time, and it's nice to give away. Zhou Jiao said quickly.

Zhou Xiaozheng shook his head, No, you can eat these if you want them. Dad doesn't need to give gifts. Don't move the things in the basement to the village. Don't make a fuss about them. Xiao Wu already knows that. , you just listen to him.

The father and daughter left the basement and locked the entrance door. Zhou Xiaozheng took her to the warehouse, and when he opened the door, he could smell the smell of fish. After waiting for a while, the smell dissipated, Zhou Xiaozheng pointed to the large dried fish hanging inside, and said, Keep these for yourself to eat. The seafood on the ground will also be given to your uncles in the provincial capital.

Then you go back, do you want to prepare something for aunt and grandma? You can't empty your hands, right? I think you should prepare some to take back. I still have some tea in my hand, and you also take it back.

Zhou Xiaozheng looked out, and said softly: Take it back and give it to your grandma. There are too many people, not enough, it's better not to give it. Last time you prepared so much, it's interesting enough.

Remember not to bring anything when you return to Beijing. Don't think it's a favor for them to send a few packages. Our family's money and interest are enough for them to send hundreds of times.

They baptized three times for peace, and you gave those in return. We don't owe them anything. It's not that my father is stingy, it's that the Gu family thought we didn't know about it and that we were easy to bully if we went to the Lin family with such a big bag.

Zhou Jiao listened and nodded, Okay, I'll listen to you. The few boxes of tea that you prepared don't look conspicuous, and you bring them to your aunt and grandma. I guess my aunt and grandpa like tea. I wanted to give my aunt and grandma some donkey-hide gelatin. Well, the days are long.

Zhou Xiaozheng heard this, and tapped her on the head lightly, Hehe, my girl is smart. Okay, let's go out, father and daughter, and dad will show you your study and bedroom in the main room. The secret grid on Professor Liu's blueprint Let's not use it for now. When there are fewer people, we will design and place things ourselves.

Zhou Jiao followed him to the main room, and said softly, Dad, don't open up a secret compartment for now. You don't need it yet. When I'm free, I'll make a small secret compartment in the cellar to put some things in.

Zhou Xiaozheng saw the living room, it was full of people, so he changed the subject, There are some very good books in the study, you can look through them. Professor Liu has more books at home, it would be great if you meet him and want to sell them.

Collect slowly. Nowadays, the price of used books is very cheap, and no one reads them.

Everyone in the living room chatted happily, listening to Mr. Lin and the others tell stories on the battlefield.

The father and daughter quietly avoided them and went into the study.

As soon as she entered, Zhou Jiao's eyes glowed, she looked at the books in the bookcase excitedly, ran to the desk, gently touched the countertop, and waited for her to take a good look at the whole study.

Her face was flushed with excitement, she rolled her eyes with a smile, and ran to the books excitedly, looked through the catalogs one after another, and shouted repeatedly: It's worth it, it's really worth it, this study alone is worth it. Dad, you are so amazing. That'll let you find it too.

Seeing her rare gaffe, Zhou Xiaozheng watched cheerfully, There are still a few things missing, take a look at what is missing, can you remember?

Zhou Jiao nodded happily, I'm short of the four treasures of the study, and I'm short of good paper. I'm not in a hurry to find these when I go back to Beijing. Oh, this old man is really good, why don't you leave some calligraphy treasures behind. This big table is good, Just seeing it made me want to write.”

Put embroidery tools on the kang, and it's almost neat. The yard is too small, there's no other way, just use it first, and later, Dad will arrange a beautiful study room for you.

Zhou Jiao shook her head excitedly, It's not too small, it's enough. Don't worry about putting out the embroidery tools. In the past two years, I haven't been interested in embroidery. It's enough for female celebrities. I plan to listen to you and start practicing calligraphy and calligraphy. chess.

Good idea, Dad will go back and buy a set of Four Treasures of the Study and Go and send it to you.

Zhou Jiao quickly refused, Don't, this thing is easy to break. I'll go to the provincial capital to buy it later, I'm afraid you will buy expensive ones again. When I return to Beijing, Dad, you can accompany me to choose.

Zhou Xiaozheng spread his hands helplessly, Okay, listen to my daughter. Who told you to be our oldest. Seeing Jiaojiao's beaming smile, his heart warmed, his daughter should be like this.

Zhang Guoqing had heard the conversation between the two fathers and daughters in the back room a long time ago. After watching for a long time, he didn't see anyone coming in. He came out with his son in his arms, and it really suited her appetite.

Dad, quickly bring Jiaojiao in to look at the bedroom.

Zhou Xiao was pulling the reluctant Zhou Jiao into the back room, and found that Zhou Jiao had lost the excitement just now, and proudly raised his eyebrows at his son-in-law.

Zhang Guoqing looked at him and laughed secretly, Don't Jiaojiao like it?

Zhou Jiao said emotionally: No, they are all good materials and valuable goods. This old man is really a prodigal. Fortunately, he sold them casually. It is not easy to collect such valuable things.

The old lady reckoned that her natal family was still very expensive, they were all made of good wood, and there was a complete set of furniture in the bedroom. The old lady's parents had put so much effort into it, so they were just abandoned. Follow the example above and below, so today's future generations are not walking the same path.

Zhou Xiaozheng laughed loudly after hearing this, You child, if someone hears it, you can't say that we got cheap and good-looking. You go and pack the suitcase, there are still some fabrics and sundries in the closet, you look at it and tidy it up. Dad, go out first. accompany them.

Zhou Jiao smiled embarrassedly, Dad, let's invite them out for dinner tonight, don't prepare dinner.

Okay, I will explain this to Xiao Wu. You can pack your things at ease, and remember to put the important things away.

Zhou Jiao watched her father leave, and ran to the closet with a smile, Brother, where did these things come from? Why are there so many? It seems that both of us can save a lot of money.

Zhang Guoqing hugged his son and put it gently on the bed, Uncle Zhao Chuanguang, don't tell me. It's all tidied up and put in the closet. Our mother has already given a lot to Zhao Yuanyuan. These are good things, keep them and use them slowly. .”

Zhou Jiao nodded when she heard the words, rearranged them and placed them on top, and then packed the clothes brought home. Deliberately lock all the suitcases in the wardrobe.

Zhang Guoqing leaned on the kang, Jiaojiao, I guess we have to change the furniture. There are a lot of knowledgeable people.

Zhou Jiao stepped forward to touch the mattress, it was quite soft, and watched her son's eyes wandering towards the door, Well, I will use it for now. The village courtyard is the main one in front of me. Separate the family early and move here. You see, Ping An likes this place very much. Woolen cloth.

Zhang Guoqing looked at the little thing, covered the top of his head with his hands, and found that he was not crying, and began to look at him, looking at him with great interest, Jiaojiao, I found that our son must have a very high IQ, and he will die before the full moon. The response is very quick. Son, you know how to appreciate it.

Zhou Jiao leaned close to Zhang Guoqing's ear and said softly: Our father doesn't want to give anything to the old lady of the Lin family. In order not to be conspicuous, I plan to send some tea to my aunt and grandpa. How much do you think is suitable? What kind of tea?

Specially gift Tieguanyin. Take two boxes of the top ones for Dad to drink. There is also a kind of almost three boxes for my aunt and grandma. Pay attention to the packaging. You can also bring back any inconspicuous ones.

Zhou Jiao opened her eyes wide, looked at it for a long time, shook her head, and suddenly took out a coat in surprise, This is the coat I modified last time. Can you see if it works? It was originally yours. I think you are as tall as you are. Almost my dad.

Zhang Guoqing immediately pulled the coat, put it inside, shook his head and refused, No, this is the coat you made for me for the first time here, and no one will give it to you. You just gave all the gold, this dress is not good.

Zhou Jiao rolled his eyes at him, and patted him with a smile, Okay, you are the most important thing, okay? I won't give it away. I will knit sweaters and make clothes for you after confinement. They are all warm.

Zhang Guoqing squinted at her, It's about the same. But forget about knitting sweaters, it's too tiring. If you knit a sweater for Dad when you have time, he must be so happy that he can't find Bei. Look at what's inside, there should be something of.

Zhou Jiao shook her head resolutely, and whispered in his ear, Dad is too shrewd to give it away. It's not that I don't care about him. Many people know that it's unnecessary. This is our secret.

Zhang Guoqing looked at his watch and got up immediately, I drove to Grandpa Wang to ask for wine, and I said it was for my father-in-law's body. If they ask you, just shake your head and don't say anything. I will definitely be back before dinner.

Zhou Jiao hurriedly pulled him, Bring something over there, don't come to the door empty-handed. Why do you think they are so rare?

Haha, our family has the rarest of them. Do you have any special wine that grandpa brought over last time? Give me a bottle, and I'll bring some seafood and go straight there. See if you have any more military coats.

Zhou Jiao stood up, took out a military overcoat from the closet, and handed him a bottle of wine. Zhang Guoqing wrapped the wine in the overcoat and went out. When he came to the warehouse, he took out a small bamboo basket and stuffed three large yellow croakers and some small bamboo baskets into it. Dried fish, carry it and walk outside.