There is Room for Rebirth in the 1950’s

Zhang Guoqing took his mother to stroll slowly to Zhang Meili's house. He reminded her from time to time how to remember road signs. The two were walking on the road, and Zhang's mother slowly lost her mind.

After a while, she couldn't help asking him, Xiao Wu, how much did your father-in-law pay for the yard? I think the inside is really clean and bright. Your father-in-law is really willing to part with it.

Zhang Guoqing smiled and said, Mom, why is he reluctant to just have a girl? I heard that when Jiaojiao was born, he was very happy. I haven't seen the child for so many years, and now seeing her suffer for so many years, what will happen now? His heart hurts. He naturally wants to give her the best. He spent 800 yuan on this yard. But I figured it out, the things inside probably cost that much money. Except for the furniture, he replaced everything with new ones.

Old Zhou's family is probably full of regrets. At the beginning, my mother never thought that marrying Jiaojiao would be so good. At that time, she liked her character and grew up with you. Now it seems that she is really a golden baby. It is worth more than a golden baby. Mother is a little uneasy, because she is afraid that the woman is too strong, and you will be wronged in the future.

Zhang Guoqing hugged her and walked forward slowly, Mother, you should trust Jiaojiao's character, and you should also trust my vision. How do you think my father-in-law and mother-in-law treat me?

My father-in-law treats me like a son, and in the past few days he has secretly told me who is reliable and who is good? All contacts are entrusted to me. He also told the other party to take good care of the three of us. So you can rest assured that they are not that kind of people. Jiaojiao follows her father's temperament, you can tell by looking at Jiaojiao.

Mother Zhang smiled slowly, Xiao Wu, do you have a cheaper house in your yard? I think your eldest sister and second sister's house is not far from you, and I will ask your second brother to buy this one in the future.

Well, I think so too. This house is rarely sold. You can ask the elder sister about it. She should have many people who are well-informed.

The mother and son stood in front of Zhang Meili's room, knocked on the door, and a child ran out of it. Seeing them, they shouted happily, Mom, grandma and uncle are here.

Zhang Guoqing stepped forward and picked him up, Ziwen, why didn't you brothers go back to the village to find your little uncle?

Zhang Ziwen put his arms around his neck, I have to go to school. I haven't seen you for a long time, little uncle, and I miss you. My mother said that I can't come to our house until you are busy.

Little uncle is almost busy. When you are on holiday, you will go to his house to play. Has your mother bought you snacks? What do you eat at home?

There are no snacks. My mother said to save money when buying a house. I haven't bought fried dough sticks in the morning for a long time. Yesterday, I ate all the seafood you sent. My dad gave some to my grandpa, and there are still many at home. Little uncle, I'm getting old, I'll come down. After speaking, he slid on the ground vigorously.

Zhang Guoqing saw that his mother had gone to the kitchen to find his sister. He followed his eldest nephew directly into the house, and saw the three brothers doing their homework, and when they saw him come in, they all came up and yelled.

Zhang Guoqing quickly motioned for them to keep their voices down. He stepped forward to touch the mattress on the kang, and then the quilt, frowning slightly. After turning around, he relaxed his face, and said with a smile: You three brothers all slept by yourself? Is it cold at night?

The third child, Zhang Zicong, hurriedly answered, Little uncle, it's hot below, but cold above. My second brother always grabs my quilt.

Zhang Ziwen glared at him, Little uncle, it won't be cold. Our three brothers will be warm when we hug each other. Sit down and have a rest.

Zhang Guoqing looked at him amusedly, How did you do in this exam? There will be rewards for a good exam. Report it to my uncle.

I'm all 100 this time, and my second brother only has one hundred. My elder brother hasn't had a hundred for a long time, and he's all in his nineties. My dad said that the elder brother has learned a lot, and he has to work hard.

Zhang Guoqing took out a wad of money from his pocket and boasted: Oh, not bad, my nephews are so upbeat. The little uncle rewarded you, and you keep the flowers for yourself. If you still get good grades this semester, I will reward you. Not only you, but Xizi and the others are the same, so Ziwen don't push your brother.

After speaking, two yuan per person was stuffed in their pockets. He took another catty of sugar tickets, and handed three food coupons with a face value of one catty to Zhang Ziwen. Seeing his refusal, he said: You are the boss, and I will keep this ticket for you. Remember to use it, and it will become invalid after the expiration date. I bought the candy and kept it at home. You can eat it if you want. These food tickets can be bought on the other side of the road. Restaurants buy steamed stuffed buns. If people ask you where you came from, just say your uncle is Zhang Guoqing, and they won’t make things difficult for you. Do you understand?”

Zhang Ziwen touched the receipt, looked at his two younger brothers looking forward to him, thought for a while and said: We have to talk to mother before we can use it. When mother agrees, I will take you to eat steamed stuffed buns tomorrow morning.

Zhang Guoqing watched them cheer and dance. He walked out of the room, walked slowly to the kitchen, and sighed when he saw the tortillas prepared by his sister.

Seeing her younger brother, Zhang Meili stepped forward and pulled him cheerfully, Sit down quickly, Mother said that Uncle Zhou and the others will leave tomorrow, so you can go back and see if he can help you after a while. Mother will stay here to accompany me first , Let's talk about it.

Zhang Guoqing swallowed the words again, this time he finally remembered the warm house, Sister, how are you preparing for the warm house?

There's nothing to prepare, we'll talk about it next week.

Zhang Guoqing looked around and asked her suspiciously, Where's your briquette stove?

Zhang Meili stared at him, I have firewood to burn, why buy briquettes? I brought them to the warehouse in the new yard. In the past, there was no way to burn them in the corridor, and there was no place to put firewood. Now it can be burned on the first floor, so I still buy briquettes. Already.

Then what about your supply tickets for the second half of the year? How much are you divided? Zhang Guoqing asked with a frown.

Zhang Meili shook her head and said, I'm all happy, not much. This is not enough. It's better to pay for firewood. Do you want a ticket? I'll ask who has it later. Move it over and use it first.

Suddenly Zhang Meili widened her eyes and shouted, No, I just saw a lot of briquettes piled up in your house. What do you want?

Zhang Guoqing looked at his mother and laughed loudly, Mother, look at the elder sister. Don't worry, I didn't do anything, just ask.

Don't try to subsidize me. Big sister has money, but she is afraid of wasting it. Zhang Meili looked at him suspiciously.

Zhang Guoqing was defeated by her, Okay... I know, you are rich. There is nothing we can't say to our brothers and sisters. Don't be nervous. Sister, I will buy some dishes for your banquet later, and I will prepare some dishes for you. Oh, don't get angry, I'll go up the mountain to catch pheasants and hares.

Zhang Guoqing secretly thought about how many dishes he could prepare, and thought about it, it was probably enough, so he hurriedly said, You have to prepare the vegetables yourself. I will bring the meat and fish, so don't fight with me. I will go up the mountain to catch them myself, and it doesn't cost any money. Really , you ask mother, Daqingshan is our backyard.

Mother Zhang and her daughter laughed loudly when they heard this, Stinky little five, you can brag. Well, don't worry about it, the eldest sister has made arrangements. You can just come to the door that day.

Zhang Ziwen took his younger brothers and hid outside far away to watch the movement.

As soon as he heard his mother's laughter, he brought them in, and each of them came to her with money in their hands, Mom, my little uncle rewarded us and praised me for studying well.

Zhang Guoqing didn't wait for her to reach out, and hurriedly grabbed her, Sister, don't discourage the enthusiasm of the children. This is a matter between me and my nephews. Not only them, but Xizi and the others also passed the exam, and there are rewards. This stay I'm going to buy snacks for the children. When the holiday is over, if the little uncle sees that you still maintain good grades, he will reward you to go to the provincial capital to play.

Zhang Meili looked at the children jumping up and down happily. After thinking about it, she decided to forget it, Then thank you uncle? Don't throw them away.

Zhang Guoqing listened to them thanking each other with a smile, and told them to get out quickly with winks, before her sister came out with another big reasoning.

Mother Zhang watched the children go out, and comforted her, Don't feel sorry. You don't know Xiao Wu's temper. He used to often deliver meat to your door. He knew how to do things. Mom came here this time to let you often Take a look at his home to see if there's anything he can help you with.

Then why do you come to the door and say? My brother, I don't help and just stand by? Mother, is the yard at home ready? The house is fine, and you will go to the county to live for a few days. The house will be relaxed after the in-laws leave. And Does the second child go back to the village every day for work or something? Has he made plans?

Zhang's mother pointed to Zhang Guoqing, Xiao Wu has been arranged. There is a room reserved for him in the unit, and he usually goes back to the village. Don't make a fuss about it now, and it will be a certainty when he becomes a regular in three months.

Mother Zhang thought for a while and then said, Xiao Wu has always missed you to warm the house. If he really prepares something, you can take it. Our family is getting better now, so don't secretly give money to your mother in the future.

You are the one who suffers the most from your mother's five children. You have nothing to marry as a dowry, and you still continue to subsidize your mother's family after you get married. Now that your younger brother wants to help you, you accept it. He wants to support you. Jiaojiao, you can rest assured, the things in her house are only for mother to use as she pleases, and if there are good things, parents are forced to use them. Even where the secret compartment is, she told her mother, so that her mother can get it by herself if she is short of money or tickets. In the past, those women in the village always said that their mothers favored Xiao Wu, so let's see if Xiao Wu and his wife are the most caring couple now.

When Zhang Meili heard this, she nodded with a smile, Mother is blessed. My beautiful parents-in-law just said yesterday that parents get better as they get older. I think our old Zhang's family has risen, but it's not that it's time for you to enjoy the blessings.

Zhang Guoqing looked at his watch, it was getting late, Mom, let's go back first, they probably have to wait for us to go out for dinner together. Sister, don't get ready, let's go back first.

After speaking, Zhang Guoqing took Zhang's mother out.

Zhang's mother turned her head and shouted to Zhang Meili, Mother will come to you again in a few days. Think about what you need. I'll ask your father to bring it to you. Don't send it away. Prepare dinner for the children earlier.

Saying goodbye to Zhang Meili, Zhang's mother took him and hurried home.

Zhang Guoqing supported her, and hurriedly said: Mother, don't worry, it's very close. Sister, tell her in private, I really don't need my hundreds of dollars in a hurry, and I won't make small money at home. I think Wen's quilts are thin and narrow, and the clothes on their bodies are all thin. They bought a house and haven't even eaten buns. You let her hold on to the children first, so don't lose them.

Mother Zhang felt depressed when she heard this, and she let out a sigh of relief when she saw the passers-by wearing patched clothes and their complexions not necessarily looking better. Looking at his son wearing brand new clothes and his ruddy face, he really looked more like a city dweller than a city dweller. Immediately understood, this child is comparing with his own home.

Okay, mother knows it well. Your eldest sister is doing well. She is paying off the bills to buy a house, and it's not that she can't get rid of it. You can take it easy and don't try to give money. Apart from favors, don't worry about your eldest sister if you don't open your mouth. We don’t help the poor, but the four brothers and sisters above you really want subsidies, which is a bottomless pit. I think you gave a handful of money today, how much will it be after you go to work for a month? You have to leave us a safe place.”

Zhang Guoqing nodded, he understood what she meant.

In the article, the name of Mrs. Cheng was wrong, and it has been corrected. Thank you for reminding me.