There is Room for Rebirth in the 1950’s

In the courtyard of the old house, Zhang's mother happily watched her grandchildren busy, and couldn't sit still and followed them back and forth from the kitchen to the yard.

Mai Miao persuaded with a funny face: Grandma, you sit there for a while, we can do it. Little sister, go and ask our grandma to sit down.

Grandma, you rest, my sister and brother can do it. Let me tell you, my fifth brother also caught a lot of things today. Don't look at his young age, his hands and feet are really nimble...

Xizi was carrying a large plate of vegetable porridge, and Ziwen was carrying a large plate of steamed buns mixed with miscellaneous grains. The two cousins ​​came out one after the other, and they also told the younger brothers to be careful.

In the kitchen, Ping An watched the fried snails with wheat seedlings brightly, Eldest sister, you are really good! Well, you are worse than my mother. You will be even better when you grow up.

That's where it's at. Sister will show you tomorrow. Are you used to staying in your hometown? We'll catch cicadas at night. The stuff is fried in oil. It's delicious and the key point is that it can be sold for money. .”

Ping An smiled, narrowed his eyes, and nodded repeatedly, Okay. I like my hometown. There are so many things to do here, and you know a lot.

My fifth younger brother also knows a lot. Knowing about monkeys, I learned them from my aunt. Your mother's frying is even more delicious than mine.

Ping An sniffed with a smile. I thought to myself, of course I know. My mother is willing to put oil. And who is my mother? That's a lot to do.

Speaking of his mother, no, his father's mother's voice was heard in the yard.

Ping An carefully avoided the brothers who were holding bowls and chopsticks, and ran to the yard to jump in front of Zhang Guoqing and the others. He took it with both hands, giggling happily.

So happy?

Zhou Jiao looked at the unwashed mud on his clothes and pants amusedly, he really turned into a clay doll. But seeing that his hands and feet were quite clean, she didn't say much. Just have fun!

Mom, children here can make money.

Zhou Jiao heard the meaning of his words, and said with a smile: Do you have something to discuss?

Ping An smiled and nodded, I just said my mother is the smartest! Can you take us to collect medicine sometime?

No problem! Zhou Jiao agreed. Her son's knowledge books are useless in school, and that's exactly what she intends. It is never wrong to learn more about the ability to survive in the wild.

Zhang Guoqing looked at the nephews and nephews who had stopped, and said with a smile: You pick a time, I still have to do some preparatory work.

The children cheered happily after hearing this, and the two cousins, Xizi and Ziwen, put down their things and squeezed in front of Zhang Guoqing. The sixteen-year-old boy is still pulling Zhang Guoqing's arm and swinging it like a child.

Uncle, take us hunting by the way.

Uncle, we will absolutely obey orders.

Zhang Guoqing thought of what he found on the mountain at noon, he smiled without saying a word to whet the children's appetites, and then nodded slowly.

Left and right, Shitou and the others quit after hearing this, and rushed forward, grabbing Zhang Guoqing, Uncle, what about us?

Zhang Guoqing nodded repeatedly with a smile, Go! But you must obey the command.

no problem!

Mother Zhang asked worriedly, Will it be dangerous?

Zhou Jiao said comfortingly: Mother, Xiao Wu is sensible in doing things. After speaking, she whispered in her ear: Let them be happy first, and we won't go to dangerous places.

Mother Zhang nodded cheerfully.

Maisui jumped anxiously at the side, Uncle, what about me, what about me, and my sister and Yaya...

Zhang Guoqing shook his head this time, You three sisters collected medicine with your aunt. The girls in our family are very precious, and they can't learn to fight and kill. They are suitable for being ladies.

I'm still young, will I be a lady when I grow up?

Zhou Jiao patted her head with a smile, There are too many snakes and insects on the mountain, let's play with us.

Zhang Guoqing comforted: In a few days, my uncle will take you to see the sea and go to the provincial capital to play. Dress up our three girls beautifully, be good.

Maisui smiled when she heard this, nodded and shook her head, busy, Uncle, we don't dress up, it costs money. Just play. I have long wanted to see the big cities outside.

Zhou Jiao patted her head with pity, Forget about the winter vacation this year, the weather is too cold. Next summer vacation, you will all go to the capital, and my aunt will take you for a walk.

Really? We can all go?

Zhou Jiao smiled and said: There is one condition, you must bring your grandma along.

Zhang's mother was so happy when she heard it, How do you say it, when it comes to me and your father? Let's talk about it later. Who will take your grandfather home for dinner?

I'll go, I know where my grandfather is? Before Ping An finished speaking, he ran with his calves. Followed by Xizi and the others also ran out after him.

Maisui glanced at the kitchen, said while running, I'll go help my sister and Yaya.

Zhang Guoqing said with a smile: The children here are really lively when they grow up.

It's noisy! Zhang's mother said so, but the smile on her face seemed to be enjoying the excitement.

After a while, Father Zhang entered the yard surrounded by a group of grandchildren.

Zhang's mother joked: Seeing that the wrinkles on your face are all smiles, are you overjoyed? Didn't you go for a walk around the village to show off?

Father Zhang said with a cheerful smile: You are jealous.

Zhang Guoqing opened the stool and waited for him to take a seat, opened the wine bottle, and said with a smile: The third grandfather said that he would come to drink at night, so I'll pour you some less first.

I won't drink for now. Your uncle just said that he will come over with your uncle tonight, and the three of us have a drink. Let Xizi call your third grandpa over later.

Alright, let's eat first, and let Jiaojiao prepare two small dishes later.

Mother Zhang waved her hand, Mother will figure it out, you guys go to bed early. She can't let the old son come up with blind ideas anymore, it might be a big loss to make a hard dish.

As soon as she arrived in the village this morning, Zhang's mother got a headache when she saw the gift her daughter-in-law handed to her. It wasn't that she said that it would be nice to give two boxes of pastries to the two families, so why give sugar and wine. Fortunately, her own Jiaojiao asked her to discuss it.

Her old son is too real! Just like promising the children to go out to play just now, how much will it cost? When I look back, I need to remind and tap more.

Zhou Jiao laughed and said nothing. She understood her mother-in-law's thoughts very well. No one of the older generation who has survived the bitter water is willing to waste it. But some people are so sophisticated, as a daughter-in-law, she can't be stingy, and she has to let her give advice intentionally or unintentionally. Her mother-in-law is worrying, but it is also worrying happily.

What is the most gratifying and most worrying thing for the elderly?

Zhou Jiao is probably happy that the children can grow up and start a family. At the same time, she also begins to feel that the children have their own families. They seem to be superfluous, as if they are dispensable.

Then let them feel that their husband and wife still need their advice and care. This is also filial piety! Well, spiritual filial piety.

Zhou Jiao listened to Father Zhang and Zhang Guoqing's chat with a smile, watched her mother-in-law take care of the children with a kind smile on her face, and watched the children chatting and eating happily. She wants to be less fussy and more tolerant, happiness is actually not far away.