There is Room for Rebirth in the 1950’s

Outside the gate of a courtyard house deep in the alley in the west of the city, under the shadow of street lights in the distance, a young man with handsome facial features listened vaguely to the man opposite him who looked like a thin monkey and whispered back.

Not long after, the young man took out two catties of food stamps and five yuan from his pocket and handed them to the other party, Come and find me after two days off. Remember, your brother is waiting for your help.

The thin monkey man bowed down and took it with both hands respectfully, nodding repeatedly. When the other party entered the yard, his face immediately changed, and he spit in the direction of the gate with a bah.

Walking out of the alley, the skinny monkey man quickly ran to the front bus platform. Just when a bus stopped, he looked at the passengers getting on and off the bus, he touched his pocket reluctantly, and continued to run forward.

Running and stopping, wiping his sweaty brow, he saw the hospital in front of him, stood there to catch his breath, and came to a ward familiarly.

In the crowded eight hospital beds, the skinny monkey man saw his younger brother huddled into a small ball with his knees folded and his chest folded, looking helplessly at the family on the opposite bed accompanying the child.

As he approached, the younger brother showed ecstasy in his eyes, and said in disbelief: Brother, are you back?

Maotou. The thin monkey man patted his younger brother's head once, Brother bought you a bowl of noodles, and added your favorite poached egg, are you happy?

Mao Tou tightly grabbed the corner of his brother's clothes, rubbed his tears against his chest, and said with a sob: Brother, I want to go home, I don't want to stay in the hospital.

The thin monkey man held his brother in his arms, and before he had time to persuade him, a nurse came in and shouted, Hey, Xu Xiaojun's family members, it's time to pay the fee.

At this moment, how could he not know why his younger brother was leaving the hospital in such a fuss? After receiving the form from the nurse, he smiled: Comrade, I just got back and I will hand it in right away, thank you, thank you...

The middle-aged nurse originally wanted to say a few words to him, but after seeing his flattering smile and sweating profusely, she finally couldn't bear to speak ill, and said, Spare with the patient more when you have time.

Watching the other party turn and leave, the skinny monkey man patted his brother who was about to speak in his arms: How many times have your elder sister and the others been here during this time?

The old patient in the next bed looked at the red-eyed child with pity, Don't ask your brother. Since you left last month, I haven't seen your two sisters come over.

Brother, I don't need them. I have Aunt Lei and Brother Tianming.

The thin monkey man's face was very ugly when he heard this. Brothers and sisters are not as good as outsiders, it is a pity that he came to ask for help before he left. Unexpectedly, the Lei family slowed down.

The boy suddenly thought of something, and hurriedly leaned next to his brother's ear and whispered, Brother, Brother Tianming is at work now. He asked me to tell you that he has something important to do with you.

Surprise flashed in the thin monkey's eyes, but he soon understood. It's no surprise that this guy is old enough to take over from his dad-less class.

Okay, go back and find him tomorrow. The thin monkey put down his younger brother, You lie down first, and I'll be right back after I go out. He said and picked up the enamel cup on the bedside table.

Brother, I'm not hungry...

The thin monkey winked at him, telling him not to shout. It's rare to have a sick meal, if it wasn't for the fact that he was so poor before, he wouldn't want to miss this opportunity.

After leaving the house, he paid more than two yuan for the hospitalization fee he owed, and another ten yuan more. Looking at the twenty yuan left in his palm, he sighed.

I went out to do errands for others this month, and I thought fifty yuan was a lot, but I didn't expect it to be enough. If it wasn't for the death of his parents, the older sister would take over the job left behind, and he wouldn't have to be treated like a dog.

Thinking of the future, the thin monkey man became ruthless. Soon, as long as the younger brother recovers from his illness, he and the two brothers will run to support the construction of the frontier. It will be better than today.

In the doctor's office, a thin monkey man came to a middle-aged man with a payment slip.

Before he could open his mouth, the doctor sighed: Xu Dajun, you don't have a unit to reimburse you. Do you really want to use imported medicine? The cost is not usually expensive.

The thin monkey man Xu Dajun nodded with a wry smile. Now it's not a question of cost, but can he use imported medicine for his brother? Why did he work for that bastard from the Liang family? Besides money, he didn't expect him to find medicine.

Then I'll push it up.

Disappointed, Xu Dajun said a lot of good things gratefully before leaving for the cafeteria.

Holding a bowl of noodles and smelling the aroma, Xu Dajun quickly closed the cup and swallowed. Hearing the protest from his stomach, he realized that he hadn't eaten a bite since getting off the train.

He took out two taels of food stamps and seven cents to buy black steamed buns, and on the way to the ward while chewing, he planned to go home and steam some dry food when his younger brother fell asleep. If you don't save a little, the next medical expenses will not be enough.

As soon as he arrived at the ward, he saw a few familiar figures inside, and Xu Dajun's eyes blushed uncontrollably.

Dajun, why are you standing there in a daze? Come here. Where have you been all this time? A figure followed the cry of the child on the hospital bed, turned his head to look, grinned, and shouted happily.

If Zhang Guoqing and Zhou Jiao were here, they must know this silly boy. Isn't this Lei Tianming who sold blood for his sister? Two or three years later, the black and skinny boy has become a tall and strong young man.

I don't know if it was influenced by Zhang Guoqing, the smile and gesture of raising hands have his shadow. Coupled with his handsome face, who can tell that this guy once snatched food from a dog?

Even Xu Dajun, who hadn't seen him for a month or two, was a little dazed when he saw him. Both are the eldest in the family, and both have no father. The only difference is that Aunt Lei lives in the world, but it is still different after all.

Lei Tianming stood up and pulled him in: I was going to the cafeteria to look for you. It's a good thing you came here, otherwise it would be a waste of time.

Aunt Lei, Tianming, I'm sorry to trouble you during this time, thank you.

Why are you being polite, watching you grow up... you kid is too polite. Aunt Lei took the enamel cup and waved her hand, Okay, leave this to me, you two go out and chat, don't disturb others' rest .”

Lei Tianming dragged him along and said with a smile, Mom, we'll come whenever we go.

There's no need to come back in a hurry.

The two of them left the ward and came to the back yard, found a step and sat down.

Lei Tianming looked at him, Dajun, I have already negotiated with the factory, you can go to work.

Xu Dajun looked up at him in surprise.

Tianliang is only ten years old. When he grows up, who knows if the factory will let him take over my dad's class. If he leaves the tea, it may be a waste of time in seven or eight years. I discussed it with my mother. I'll let you take the lead. Didn't Aunt Xue of the trade union owe Mr. Xu a favor before? As soon as I said, she has already helped to pull the line, and I will wait for you to report.

Xu Dajun shook his head again and again: No, this is a job. Even if it is empty, I can't take up the quota. How many people in our large courtyard want it, no, really no.

Lei Tianming smiled sarcastically: They can have it if they want it? I will never forget kneeling and kowtowing in front of those people, their demeanor and tone.

Xu Dajun patted him on the shoulder and sighed.

Dajun, I'm working in the electrical machinery factory now. Without my mother, I can support Tianliang and Xiaohui to go to school by myself. This quota really shouldn't be wasted. If you are worried about being in debt, you can take care of my family for me in the future. This is the head office, right? ?”

Xu Dajun was silent for a long time. He knew very well that this was the Lei family's repayment for his father's kindness back then. He knew he shouldn't accept it, but he was really tempted.