There is Room for Rebirth in the 1950’s

The city is satisfied, but what about the members of Zhangjia Village?

dissatisfied...

At this moment, the cafeteria renovated in the ancestral hall compound was in chaos, and everyone looked unhappy.

The old patriarch was seated at the first table, and the two elders beside him, the old captain, Uncle Zhang, accountant Xiao Shitou and other male cadres of the village squadron.

Nowadays, everyone is shouting for equality and equality between men and women every day, but from the seats in the Zhangjiacun cafeteria, you can see that the patriarch is very authoritative.

There are so many people with the surname outside the ten or so, and no one thinks it's strange.

...Many cafeterias in the villages next to us eat casually, white rice, meat, and dry meals. Why are we not as good as them?

My aunt's village eats old hen, braised pork, and white flour steamed buns every day. I ate there yesterday, and the village didn't ask me to pay for food.

It's better for everyone to eat their own. See what they are? Wild vegetables and steamed corn bread! Let us eat this just after the autumn harvest. What are you busy with for a year?

That's right! My family handed in all the surplus food, even the old hen and the chicks. They also drink like other families, and the children can't eat a bite of meat.

The old patriarch saw that their words were getting worse and worse, so he raised the bowl and put it heavily on the table.

There was a snap, and there was no sound immediately, as if the cassette had pressed the stop button.

After a while, the old patriarch snorted and said, Not convinced! Not convinced, right? Those who were willing to eat their own family just now will go to the village and tell their superiors directly, don't be blind in front of their own family.

Rice, white flour steamed buns, braised pork, old hen? Huh...who wouldn't? I'll eat it all for you in a while, and then you plan to eat dirt?

Xiao Xiaozi reported to them. If they can't hear clearly or remember, you can register all the things in stock in our village and stick them on the door.

Xiao Shitou, the new accountant, quickly stood up and opened his notebook. He looked at the densely packed members in front of him, picked up the loudspeaker and began to read the ledger.

An hour later, seeing that everyone was downcast, the old patriarch was satisfied.

Okay! Work at ease, don't think about what you have. If anyone is greedy, go to those villages a few more times. Since they set up water mats, you can go and eat at ease. But remember, don't say that you are from Zhangjia Village. .”

As soon as he said that, the group of people below laughed one after another.

When everyone stopped laughing, the old patriarch went on to say: This time there are families in the village who have more friends than others, and everyone knows it by heart.

For those who have paid too much, don't feel panicked. Just think about the sows and the group of old hens in the family of Zhang Laoer's three sons.

Remember what Zhang Lao Er said? He said that they are all from his own family, and he is not trying to take advantage of others.

Yes, my family. You remember! We young and old here, no matter your surname is Zhang or not, we are all our own family, don't let outsiders see the joke.

Seeing everyone shouting, the old patriarch said remember.

He smiled happily, and said to the old captain beside him: You still have to ring the bells of these boys from time to time. If anyone is disobedient, you will whip them with a stick.

The old captain smiled and nodded: You all heard it. Well, everyone, go back and explain clearly to your own mother and daughter-in-law. If anyone is afraid of his wife, let the woman at home go to the team to read the account book.

After watching everyone leave one after another, the old patriarch and the others began to discuss how to save money.

The accountant at the head saw the eldest son entering his room, but he didn't ask what happened.

At this moment, he helped his wife press M's arm. Hearing from both the doctor and Zhang Guoqing that pressing M is useful for recovering from stroke, he plans to try it himself.

Wife, wife, always be with you, when you get old, it's better to be a wife. Only with a wife can he have a home. Hush and ask for warmth, never leave, the most caring is my wife.

During this period of time at the old son's house, the old couple ate and slept well, and the wife was carefully taken care of by the daughter-in-law. Seeing that his health is getting better and better. It's a pity that the boss came this way, otherwise he really wouldn't go back to the village.

Father, look at those people who said that after eating the food, the top will distribute it, is it true?

Accountant Zhang bared and smiled contemptuously at him.

Father, please tell me. My heart is in a state of disarray. If the superiors really will send it down, then why are we working so hard? Don't you think so?

Accountant Zhang frowned, and raised his eyelids, Just listen to your uncle captain. Is it true? Is it important? You all don't work and let your superiors do the work?

It's a pity that his eldest son couldn't understand, and muttered, Speaking is always in a twist, so I can't speak straight.

Accountant Zhang didn't want to talk to him anymore. He was too old to understand, and it was useless to talk too much. He bowed his head and just massaged his wife.

When I came back this time, the county doctor said that my wife would be able to recover soon, except that he could not speak well in the future. He hoped his wife would get up early. Alas... It's not good to lie down for a long time.

Time passed while his eldest son muttered.

Father, how is mother? Is it better? I brought the medicine. Remember to drink it for mother. Zhang Chunming said as he entered the room from the outside.

Glancing at his elder brother, he glanced at him strangely, Why didn't elder brother go to work today?

Hey, I just came back when everyone talked to the captain. I'll leave after a while. Youngest, your old man really didn't ask for a penny from the team, and donated all the old sows and hens at home?

Oh, it's a donation. The people in the village didn't count the money this time. How dare my old man ask for it. When I joined the small community in the early years, didn't they count as money except for big things like cows and donkeys? ? Why do you ask, did my father-in-law do something wrong?

After speaking, Zhang Chunming looked at him suspiciously.

Hey, it's okay. I'll just ask. Then I'll go to work first, and you can have a good chat with your parents.

After watching him leave, Zhang Chunming asked, Father, what's the matter, big brother?

Ignore him. How did you come back today?

Zhang Chunming smiled and touched his head, I was going to come back earlier, but I was delayed by some things. How are you doing these days, mother? Are you feeling better?

After speaking, he took out six packs of Chinese medicine from the cloth bag and put them on the cabinet, and then took out two packs of pastries and put them in the drawer. In the end, he found that there were still unfinished pastries in it, Father, don't be reluctant to eat it. It will easily spoil if left for a long time.

Accountant Zhang smiled and nodded, Your brother-in-law gave it to you again? Don't bring it here in the future, save it for the children. Now that the cafeteria is full, there is no need to eat these snacks.

Zhang Chunming laughed when he heard this, I know that my father is not greedy, but he can still fill his stomach when he is hungry at night. This is what Xiao Wu gave to you two. Besides, are you afraid that the children at home will not eat? Ever since Xiao Wu moved to the county seat , Xiaowen and the others have never stopped talking. I am embarrassed to read it.

Get along well with their husband and wife. I've lived in your house for so long, and I can see that Xiao Wu and his wife respect your wife very much. The five brothers and sisters in his family are all equally close on the surface, but Xiao Wu is closest to your wife.

Ok, I know.

Accountant Zhang said with a smile: My wife, look at this stupid son who still says he knows. What a fart he knows! After speaking, seeing his old son laughing, he didn't refute.

He went on to say: Now Xiaowu doesn't meddle in the affairs of his two elder brothers' families, do you know that?

Zhang Chunming nodded, I've heard from my wife that I know what to do. It's my father-in-law who asks Xiao Wu to take care of his own house.

Accountant Zhang waved to him, and said in a low voice: Your father-in-law is a small part of the reason. The biggest reason is that the eldest daughter-in-law offended Xiao Wu, and he was angry that his elder sister-in-law did not take his parents seriously.

What does Xiao Wu say? Whoever offends him, don't worry, he won't care too much. But there are three, no, now there are four people - his parents, his wife and son, these four people are his bottom line.

I think he is thinking about it now, and feels that it is not easy to intervene after the family is separated. Look at your father-in-law and their household registrations are both in the second child's house. Without his intervention, his second brother would definitely not be able to manage this change of residence. Then why did you move to the second child's house alone, do you know?

Isn't the second child in the household registration department? It's a matter of convenience.

Stupid son! If it was that simple, they would have moved our old couple's household registration to your house long ago. Don't say what father told you.

I guess Xiaowu and the others are going back to Beijing soon. He was worried that if his parents didn't go with them, they would be angry with the elder sister-in-law. He went down and moved his parents' household registration rations to his second child's house.

The second child in the family has the final say—no one dares to deduct the rations from his parents.

In this way, who would dare to give your old man a favor in the future? Xiao Wu just left the county town, and left the yard for his parents to live in. The old couple have rations, money and a yard, so they can't live too comfortably.

Zhang Chunming looked at his father with his mouth open in disbelief. Is it so evil?

Your mother nodded. Think about it, your wife, sister-in-law and second child all live together. His yard is right in the middle, and his parents live there. What could be better than this arrangement?

Zhang Chunming frowned when he heard this, Is it so troublesome to use it? From now on, my father-in-law will just go back with them. Since you are worried, you can follow me.

Accountant Zhang gave him a blank look, Your father-in-law, they don't think about their sons and grandchildren? How good of him to arrange this! Your father-in-law, if they want to go to the capital to stay for a while, they will go there, and if they want to come back in their hometown. He is really filial. Parents have tried their best. Zhang's second son is so damn lucky.

Zhang Chunming laughed out loud when he saw his father swearing, but then he felt sore, he made his parents suffer.

What are you doing with a mournful face? Dad envies him, but he doesn't think he's too bad. Your mother and I are lucky to have you as an old son. We don't compare with him, and we are not better than others a hundred times. The old courtyard My own, who dares to make me angry? You go back and take good care of yourself, don't worry about your parents.

The father and son chatted for a while, and Zhang Chunming talked about what Zhang Guoqing reminded him in the cafeteria that day.

Accountant Zhang smiled and shook his head. His son was stupid in reading, but luckily he didn't become an official.

He broke down the matter carefully and analyzed it for his old son. Warn my son to speak less and read more in the future. The ancients often say that a mistake will cause eternal hatred, but a slip of the tongue is not the same as eternal hatred.

Afterwards, accountant Zhang watched his old son leave, feeling uneasy. He was really worried that his old son was honest and honest. If he didn't need to eat in the cafeteria and he had rations, he really didn't want to go back to the village. Now he really doesn't want to see the fake smiles of his daughters-in-law.

At this time, accountant Zhang never expected that a very quick choice was in front of him, whether to go back to the county town or stay in the village? Going back to the county seat can be a drag on the children, and if you don't go back to the county seat, you may feel bad and fill your stomach.

It's hard to choose, and it's even harder to...