There is Room for Rebirth in the 1950’s

After sending Li Qinglin away, Zhou Xiaozheng's second urgent telegram came again.

Zhang's mother finally picked out an auspicious day for travel.

Had a farewell banquet with relatives and friends.

The night before leaving, the couple brought gifts and visited the old principal in person.

The old headmaster's house was poor. This old man has supported poor students for many years. At this time, his family is eating corn bread and a plate of pickles.

Why haven't you returned to the capital yet? Don't miss the registration time.

Seeing him get up, Zhang Guoqing quickly stopped him, You should eat first. We are leaving tomorrow. Before we leave, I just want to say goodbye to you.

The old headmaster's wife is an elegant old lady who wears a cheongsam all the year round, and she has started to change her attire in the past two years. At this moment, she asked her grandson to serve two cups of warm water.

Let's eat first, then talk. The young couple are not outsiders, so there's no need to talk about etiquette.

It's still what my wife said. Eat slowly and don't be in a hurry. We still want to sit for a while. Does it mean that you don't want to keep customers by wolfing down like this?

The old headmaster smiled and said: You kid can talk nonsense, and everything you say is justified. This time you two return to Beijing to study hard, strive to do more for the country, make great achievements, and benefit the people.

Zhang Guoqing waved his hand, You don't have to be old. I'm a petty citizen, and I just have to do my duty. Those goals are too high to climb. Just let me go.

The old headmaster laughed and scolded: It's worthless. I want to live a few more years to see your future achievements. It's not your character to retreat before fighting.

People who are drifting in the rivers and lakes will always be stabbed. The weather is changeable, and it is better to be stable. To tell you the truth, I really didn't want to do anything big. To keep the family safe, my wish is enough.

The old principal and the others were amused and laughed.

You should retire this year, right?

After finishing his meal, the old headmaster returned to his chair, picked up his tea, and shook his head, I still can't let go of school. I'm thinking about it now.

Zhang Guoqing and Zhou Jiao looked at each other, and said with a smile: You never quit, how can you give other teachers a chance? Retire early, enjoy the family happiness, and you can also go around with the teacher's wife.

The old principal looked at him suspiciously, then turned to Zhou Jiao who had been smiling all the time, Do you also agree with Xiao Wu?

Zhou Jiao nodded, When you are old, you have companions. You are busy with work all day, so you should spend the rest of your life with your wife. It would be nice to escape from the mundane world, enjoy your old age, and just watch the world go from bad to worse.

The old headmaster shook his hand holding the cup, and smiled at his wife beside him, It seems that the two juniors feel wronged for you. Tell me how you bought them off.

Haha, warm water.

The old principal laughed loudly, but not every time the water was warmed.

After talking about this topic, Zhang Guoqing and his wife began to sing and talk about interesting things.

After sitting for more than half an hour, Zhou Jiao secretly put down the gift, stood up, said goodbye to Zhang Guoqing and left.

After they left, the old headmaster kept silent while holding the tea, no one knew what he was thinking. The only difference is that the new semester came, and he was never seen in the school again.

In the early morning of the next day, Zhao Chuanguang drove to the county seat again.

Before getting in the car, Zhang Guoqing and his wife took a deep look at their parents, brothers and sisters, Zhao Dashan and Zuo Lin who were also teachers and friends, and Zhao Yuanyuan who had tears all over their faces.

Xiao Wu is protecting Jiaojiao outside. If there is something to do, the couple should discuss it carefully and take good care of the child. ——This is Zhang's father's instruction.

Remember to eat enough and wear warm clothes outside, and go home early during the Chinese New Year. Mother is waiting for you to come back at home.——This is Zhang's mother's joke.

Many people's exhortations and laughter are deeply remembered in their minds. They are really reluctant to part with these relatives and friends who have given them kindness and care. Fortunately, they still have time to meet.

Zhang Guoqing glanced at his parents, holding back his sadness, and solemnly said to the two brothers Zhang Guofu: Big brother, second brother, parents, please. I'll make arrangements there, and you will send them to the car.

Don't worry! Our two brothers will take good care of our parents. You can go to school with peace of mind. I will write to you if there is anything to do.

My father and mother have lost a piece of hair. If you hit me, I will never fight back, okay? Get in the car quickly, don't make uncle wait too long.

Zhang Guoqing smiled and said to everyone to take care, picked up the child, pulled Zhou Jiao, and got into the car.

The car gradually moved away, and he saw his mother crying, covering her mouth with her hands. His father stared at the direction he left, and patted his mother's shoulder lightly.

Farewell, my parents! Soon we will be together.

The car finally disappeared in front of his eyes, Zhao Dashan and the others comforted him a few words, and gradually left.

Seeing his wife returning to the room, Father Zhang waved his hand, You all go back and let your mother stay alone for a while. She is fine and wants to leave later. If there is anything reluctant, your mother misses Xiaowu, so we will go to Beijing to see them .”

Second Zhang looked at the yard worriedly, Father, do you really not need us to accompany you and mother? Or let Xizi and the others stay?

Father Zhang turned around and left, You all go to your own business, and come back at night when you are free.

Then let's go to work first and come over at night. If you need something, please call.

Father Zhang waved his hand, Don't dawdle. You won't be able to catch up with the time. After speaking, he closed the courtyard door.

Zhang Guofu smiled at everyone, Let's go. It doesn't matter if Mom and Dad are here. Let's come and accompany them at night.

Father Zhang came back to the house, oops, his wife is still wiping tears.

He rolled his eyes, Mother, the old son is mysterious and won't let us see it. What do you say is hidden? How about we go and see it?

I'm not in the mood. In two months, I have to see Xiao Wu.

Daddy Zhang rubbed against her, and said with a smile, It won't be two months. As soon as his telegram arrives, we'll go to the capital. How about I go for a walk with you? Let's go, I think there must be something good waiting for us to discover.

Following his wife's strength, Zhang's mother followed him to the kitchen and opened the lock.

As soon as she entered the basement, Zhang's mother immediately scolded: Oh, my God, this prodigal son!

Father Zhang laughed, this is his wife, who was the crying woman just now?

At this time, there were three sacks piled up in the basement, two large vats, and various dry goods such as bacon, dried game, and dried fish on the wooden shelves.

Zhang's mother untied the rope and saw that there were vermicelli inside, and she knew it was vermicelli without looking at the side. She looked into the tank in disbelief, and untied several cloth bags inside, which were full of white flour and cornmeal.

Father Zhang opened the big vat, saw a wooden box on it, took it out and put it under his arm, stretched his head to look inside, and guessed that it must be rice and fine noodles without untying the bag.

The old couple looked around and found that everything was there, but there was no coarse grain. There are daily necessities such as towels, soap, and soap in a wooden box.

Father, hurry up...pack it up and send it back to the capital. When did this prodigal son hide so many things? Oh, I'm so mad, how much does it cost? How can the two of us finish eating?

Father Zhang smiled and shook his head, We can't send it back, or the children will miss us all the time. Let me just say, the eldest and the second say they are taking care of the elderly, why is Xiao Wu so obedient. It turns out that he has hidden it for a long time. Mother, this matter can't be ignored. We know, don't tell them anyone.

Can't you trust your own son? What are you thinking?

Father Zhang looked around and shook his head, It's not that I can't trust my son, the daughter-in-law is an outsider. Besides us Jiaojiao, who else is so caring? Since Xiao Wu didn't tell the two brothers, let's not tell, lest the three brothers feel uncomfortable .Also, there are so many things here, tell my son, do you want to give them to them? The daughter-in-law's family can't eat enough, will they think too much?

Mother Zhang nodded, I understand what you mean.

Hehe... Let's hide it too. Take a look at what's inside? I guess it's money and bills. Father Zhang handed the box to his wife and said with a smile.

Go back to the room and see. My heart is still beating.

The old couple sneaked into their room and opened the box, which was full of stacks of money of different denominations and a bundle of bills.

Father Zhang roughly counted, at least five hundred yuan. He shook his head with a wry smile. This young couple did this, which moved him and made him uncomfortable. He also missed his old son.