There is Room for Rebirth in the 1950’s

Chapter 343 Returning to the Village

There were snowflakes in the sky, gusts of wind blew past, and the outside of the carriage was rattling. Running against the wind, the old man in the carriage comforted the beloved horse, reluctant to whip it. Go fast and slow as it willfully.

Inside the compartment sat Zhang Guoqing and his parents. At this time, Zhang's mother regretted that her grandson could not return to the village. Seeing that the child is getting more and more clever these days, and will know her, she really misses her little grandson. If she wasn't worried about the boss, she really didn't want to go home.

Zhang Guoqing is also very regretful. He didn't expect the temperature to be abnormal during the day today. He didn't need to wear a coat at noon these days, who would have thought that the planned trip could only be temporarily changed. I can't spend my daughter-in-law and son on a good day of vacation.

Go to your third grandfather first, and see if he has anything to do with you. Go and sit with your uncle and uncle later. If you have nothing to do, go home early. Father Zhang said immediately when he saw the entrance of the village.

Zhang Guoqing nodded. He picked up the package and asked the old man to stop, and paid for the car to take Father Zhang and his wife home. A person walked slowly to the old captain's house. Today, no one in the village came out to hang out and have fun. He just happened to see the Daqing Mountain and the familiar village that he hadn't seen for a long time.

When he arrived at the old captain's house, Zhang Guoqing called out to the third grandpa. Hearing the response from inside, he went straight to the outside room. Once inside, the whole family sat on the kang and rubbed the rope.

I finally met you kid. Why did you go to the capital and not go back to your hometown? The old captain smiled and pulled him to sit down, and asked his daughter-in-law to bring hot water.

Zhang Guoqing took out four boxes of snacks from the package, put two bottles of wine on the kang, and said with a smile: I went to work the day I came back, and I really can't go home. I just wanted my family back last weekend. To the county seat. After such a delay, I can only come here today to see you getting old. Don't mind.

The old captain has a very high prestige at home. Now that he was talking, none of the descendants below dared to intervene. They all quietly listened to the conversation between the two, and the naughty child did not dare to come forward to eat the pastry.

Why did you bring so many things here? I didn't call you back to be polite. Tell me how it is outside first? Is your father-in-law okay in the capital?

Zhang Guoqing unpacked a box, pushed it in front of the children, and said with a smile: Is it okay? My father-in-law is now equipped with a car and someone is waiting for him. What's wrong. The outside is good, but it's still not as good as ours. Home. After walking around this time, my hometown is better. Familiar local accent, familiar relatives, how can it be compared outside.”

Didn't you disgrace our old Zhang family in the past? The old captain made fun of him while telling the children to eat at ease.

Hehe...it's okay. Zhang Guoqing said with a smile on his face. If he guessed right, the whole village should know in the afternoon that he and Jiaojiao had seen a great man—he brought home a big photo of his parents, and following their wishes, agreed to hang it up. He thought it shouldn't be a matter of losing face to the old Zhang family.

The old captain glanced at him unwillingly, Don't fool me, tell me how the capital is like? You know what I want to ask. Don't try to hide it from me.

Zhang Guoqing smiled and shook his head. Even if the other party doesn't look for him today, he will come to the door. This point still needs to be mentioned. They are all relatives from the same ancestor, and he also wants the big guy to be well.

I traveled far this time. From Beijing to City S, and then to Hangzhou. The journey was very peaceful, and the people were very happy. The big cities are well developed and have everything. Especially some scenic spots. There are a lot of rich people, but there are more poor people. We people in the Northeast are happier than those in the South. If we can work hard, we will not be afraid of starvation.

The old captain glanced at him when he heard the words, smiled and said: Good boy! It seems that I have learned a lot from your father-in-law for a while. Do you know why I asked you to come here this time?

I really don't know. Regardless of whether there is something wrong, it's good to come and chat with you. Zhang Guoqing said with a smile.

He is very mature, and he admires the other party. During this time, Li Aiguo and Zuo Lin both asked him for news. That day when Lin Juhua brought a message, he knew that the old captain was not inferior to those people's knowledge.

The old captain inquired about the news he wanted to know, and then began to talk about the bombing of the col.

At present, the relocation of more than a dozen families in the backing mountains has been negotiated. In addition to borrowing the ancestral hall, there are still several families whose housing problems have not been resolved.

Xiange knows the elegance - Zhang Guoqing knows that this is planning to borrow a house. His yard is empty and must be lent to others. Without waiting for the old captain to speak, he immediately said: My yard is empty, you can always discuss it with my father. Except for the main house, both sides can be arranged.

The old captain knew that Zhang Guoqing was righteous, but he still had to make some things clear.

I let your second uncle's family live in your place. Their family is close to your parents, and there is no mess at home. However, they will stay for at least three months. Do you want to go back and discuss with your wife first?

Zhang Guoqing smiled and shook his head, Jiaojiao is fine, my parents can arrange it. I originally planned to let Grandpa Fifth live with us, but unfortunately he just doesn't want to move. I have to go and see him later.

Zhang Guoqing said that Mr. Zhang Wu is a lonely old man. His grandfather has always had a very good relationship with this cousin. When he was still alive, he often joked that Xiao Wu would take care of him in the future.

The old captain smiled and shook his head. The old guy was very stubborn and insisted on guarding the dilapidated house. He also knew that Xiao Wu took care of the elderly on weekdays.

Then you go and see him first, this meeting should be in the pig farm. He has a very weird temper, and only you can bear him. I saw him running to your grandfather's grave talking non-stop a few years ago. On that cold day, you won’t be afraid of freezing to death with a jug of wine.”

Speaking of this cousin, he couldn't laugh or cry. Others are full of children and grandchildren, but he is lucky. He will never marry a wife for the sake of a woman. Now he doesn't know if he regrets it.

Zhang Guoqing thought of one thing, and hurriedly asked: What happened to the fifth grandpa and his nephew's adoption? I forgot to ask my father when I came back.

The old captain laughed loudly, It's done. This time your fifth grandfather was scolded by the patriarch before he agreed. However, he still asked to live by himself as before, and his nephew was not allowed to move in. Do you think he has a weird temper? I really thought it would be rare for anyone to live with him. Everyone will let him, as long as he is willing.

Zhang Guoqing also smiled with everyone when he heard the words.

I applaud Zhang Wuye in my heart. It's nice to live alone, why bother with his nephew. Adoption is just a name to Mr. Zhang Wu, he really doesn't care about these things. Otherwise, he would not have never married a wife.

The man with the deepest affection guarded the old house to the memory of his deceased wife, how could he let outsiders live in the house.

We chatted for a while, but nothing happened. Zhang Guoqing bid farewell to the old captain and went to the pig farm.

Don't move! Be careful of getting your clothes dirty. Come in with me. Seeing him, Mr. Zhang Wu had a smile on his face. He hurriedly stopped him to help carry the bamboo basket.

Zhang Guoqing smiled and did not refuse. The two came to the thatched cottage of the pig farm, and he took out four boxes of snacks and two bottles of wine and put them on the kang. Seeing that there was only a bowl of pickles on the Kang table, he frowned. He guessed that the other party had polenta and pickles for lunch.

Why did you send me something again? Your father sent me a lot a few years ago. The new cotton jacket and trousers made by your little daughter-in-law fit me well. You remember to say thank you to her. How is your trip to other places this time? All right?

Why don't you put it on? Jiaojiao is worried that you will be cold. It's good to have my father-in-law in other places. The child didn't come today, so you come back to the county with me to see the child.

Hehe... What's wrong with this child? You tell her not to worry. Don't send things over in the future, it's too eye-catching! Why do you wear new clothes when you're old?

Zhang Guoqing saw that he avoided the topic every time, and he didn't continue to persuade Zhang Wuye to go to the county seat. Then the two chatted about the trip.

Zhang Wuye was amused by him and laughed. After less than half an hour, he urged him to go back early to accompany the child.

After leaving the pig farm, Zhang Guoqing patted his forehead in frustration. He is so stupid! What snacks do you want? Why did you forget to bring some dry goods? The dry goods given last year are estimated to have been eaten by the other party.

After visiting the patriarch and the homes of several elders, he happily walked back empty-handed—finally he was done.

After returning to his yard, he looked inside and out, and found that when he was not at home, his parents should often come to clean up, but they didn't stay. His parents hadn't touched any of the rations and game left over from years ago.

Considering that in a few days there will be an outsider staying here and some things need to be cleaned up, Zhang Guoqing hurried to find Father Zhang.

After leaving the courtyard, I saw Zhang's mother looking at the gate of the old courtyard, and when she saw him, she happily called Zhang's father to come out. As soon as she shouted, all three members of the Zhang family gathered in the old courtyard.

Zhang Guoqing saw that the situation was wrong. It's almost noon, and he didn't intend to let the elders treat him—the family is separated, so there are more things to pay attention to.

He hurriedly greeted Uncle Zhang and the others, and Zhang Guoqing asked them to take their seats first. He took Zhang Laoer back to carry rations, wild animals and wine by himself.

Zhang Laoer followed him back to the yard, and when he saw him moving things, he rolled his eyes at him.

He hurried forward to stop Zhang Guoqing, took two pieces of cured meat and two jars of wine and asked him to follow, and whispered in his mouth to tell Zhang Guoqing not to be stupid. If you are careless and can't finish eating, it enters other people's stomachs, and it can't please Yun Yun.

Zhang Guoqing smiled and let him decide. His second brother now has a lot of opinions on the Huang family. In terms of dealing with relatives, the third brother is still better than his second brother. His Yue's family has been made so honest by him that he doesn't dare to come to the door easily. Who would be like his eldest brother Yue's Huang's family, who would have a lot of things with the help of some small favors in the past.

The two brothers had a tacit understanding and never mentioned anything about the Huang family. In the past few days, Huang's family has become anxious like ants on a hot pot-circling around, and they still don't understand what the problem is.

The two brothers waited for Huang Yaoguo, Huang Yaoguo, a sensible man, to come back from a business trip.

Back in the old home, Zhang Guoqing ignored his elder sister-in-law Huang Cuilan's hesitation to speak, saying that it was not her turn to deal with the Huang family, and he didn't see any excuses when he said you're welcome.

In the hall, the two brothers Zhang Guoqing accompanied their uncles and cousins, laughing and chatting about what they had seen in the big cities outside, and talking about things in the village.

After lunch, everyone went home. Zhang Guoqing took his parents to the house. After he told Father Zhang about the borrowing, he looked at the arrangements, and then began to organize the rations and items.

After three o'clock in the afternoon, Zhang Guoqing had finished moving the study in the East Wing. As soon as the appointed carriage arrived, he didn't care about Zhang's boss, Zhang Guofu, who hadn't come back to see him, bid farewell to his parents with a cart full of things, and hurried home.

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