Siheyuan: At the beginning, you can absorb good luck to stay alive.

The next day, the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, Mei Wenhua got up early.

This is what Mei's mother specially told last night. Mei's father is going back to the army today.

Opening the door gently, I found that Long Weidong and Zhang Heping were already in the yard.

"Uncle Long, Uncle Zhang, good morning, you can sleep a little longer. It's still early and it's cold outside!"

"Good morning, Mr. Mei, we are used to getting up early in the army."

Mei Wenhua was still a little uncomfortable hearing Long Weidong and Zhang Heping calling him Mr. Mei.

But I'm too lazy to ask them to change their words. If they want to, they can just shout. He has a lot of meat left.

After chatting with the two of them for a few words, Mei Wenhua returned to his hometown.

"Hua'er, didn't I tell you to get up early today? Why did you come here? We are almost ready to wrap the meat buns!"

"Mom, it's still very early, okay? Today is the earliest day I've gotten up!" Mei Wenhua quickly poured water to wash up.

After washing up, he asked Long Weidong and Zhang Heping to wash up.

Mei's father is checking the luggage, and Mei's mother and sister are still making meat buns.

In addition to packing some for breakfast this morning, I also need to pack more for Mei’s father and the others to take away.

Mei Wenhua came to the kitchen and started preparing dishes.

Wash vegetables, cut meat, and prepare the ingredients first.

After Mei Wenhua prepared the ingredients, Mei's mother started washing her hands and cooking.

My sister is still making meat buns.

"Lan'er, you continue to wrap, and it should be enough to wrap another 10 or so. When I finish frying the vegetables, you can continue to steam them in the pot."

"Okay, Mom, I'll use up all the meat fillings, and the remaining dough will be made into steamed buns."

Mei's mother started cooking, and Mei Wenhua walked out of the kitchen.

Dad Mei, Long Weidong and Zhang Heping had already loaded their luggage in the car.

After finishing the meal and picking up the steamed meat buns, they were ready to set off.

It didn't take long for Mei's mother to finish frying the vegetables and called for everyone to eat together.

The breakfast is very rich, including a large bowl of meat buns, a large bowl of porridge, and about 10 dishes.

However, Mei Wenhua and his family were all a little absent-minded, as if the breakfast was not delicious.

If my sister Mei Lan usually had such a delicious breakfast in the morning, she would have devoured it.

I took a meat bun today and didn't finish it for a long time.

From time to time, I would look at Mei's father.

"Dad, when can you come back to the army this time?"

When Mei's mother heard her sister's question, she also stared at Mei's father.

She had been wanting to ask Mei when her father would come back last night, but she had been unable to ask.

She worried that after hearing the answer, she would be even more sad.

Once I go to the army this time, I don’t know how long it will take to come back.

Ugh!

"I should be able to come back during the Chinese New Year next year. Now that I have changed to a new department, I can go home every year."

"Oh, we have to wait for another year. Dad hasn't been back for several years. He only stayed at home for a few days this time. It's been another year since he left!" My sister felt that the meat buns in her hands had lost even more flavor.

"I'm busy with work, so I may not have time to come. If you're on vacation, you can come to the army to see dad. When the time comes, let mom and brother ask for leave and bring you here with them."

My sister Mei Lan's eyes lit up when she heard what Mei's father said, "This is a good idea. I graduated from elementary school during the summer vacation. During the summer vacation, we will come over to see you. I haven't been to the army yet!"

"Well, let your brother bring you and your mother over when the time comes, and I'll ask your Uncle Zhang to drive to the station to pick you up!" Mei's father nodded.

"Madam, Miss, when are you going to arrive? Call the army in advance. I will pick you up at the station early!" Zhang Heping swallowed the food in his mouth.

"Okay, I'll see if I can get some leave then!" Mei's mother also wanted to take a look and see what the place where her lover worked was like.

Nor had she been to the military camp.

Mei Wenhua didn't have much expectations for going to the camp. Although he had never been to Mei's father's army, he had been to many military areas and the feelings were similar.

When Mei's mother and sister Mei Lan want to go there, he can just escort them there together.

With this plan, the family finally has a better appetite for meals.

Long Weidong and Zhang Heping ate quickly. They had finished eating in advance and were sitting on the bench waiting.

After the meal, the steamed meat buns and steamed buns in the kitchen were ready.

Mother Mei lifted the steamer and turned it around twice, and the temperature dropped a lot.

My sister Mei Lan also went into the kitchen to help Mei's mother. She opened the cleaned cloth bag and put the meat buns and steamed buns into the bag with Mei's mother.

If you put it in a cloth bag, you don’t have to worry about it getting burned, and it’s breathable.

After packing the meat buns and steamed buns, Mei’s mother took another bag and filled Mei’s father with boiled eggs.

"Don't put these in the back of the car, put them directly in the car. When you are hungry on the road, you can eat them directly." Mei's mother handed the bag to Mei's father.

"I know, thank you, wife. I'm leaving. Don't worry about your family. I will definitely come back during the Chinese New Year. During the summer vacation, I will be waiting for you in the army." Mei's father looked at Mei's mother affectionately.

"Well, pay attention to safety on the road. When Lan'er goes on summer vacation, Hua'er and I will ask for leave together!" Mei's mother blushed a little when Mei's father looked at her.

Mei Wenhua, Mei's mother and sister sent Mei's father out together.

Many neighbors in the yard saw this posture and guessed that Mei's father was going back to the army.

The second uncle, Yan Bugui, walked over with a smile, "Jian'an, are you going back to the army? Why don't you stay at home for a few more days? I'm planning to invite you to my house for a meal?"

"Thank you, second uncle. There is too much work in the army. I need to go back and deal with it urgently."

"Work is important, work is important. When you come back next time, come to my house for a drink!" The second uncle Yan Bugui stretched out his hand to shake Mei's father's hand.

The first uncle Yi Zhonghai also came over.

"Is Jian'an going back to the army? I didn't even hear you say you were going back today. It's too sudden! I told your aunt this morning that I would cook some delicious dishes in the evening and invite you to my house for a drink."

"Thank you sir, there will be many opportunities in the future."

Along with the first uncle Yi Zhonghai and the second uncle Yan Bugui, many neighbors in the yard also gathered around.

They all wanted to say a few words to Mei's father, so Mei's mother and sister Mei Lan were pushed aside.

Father Mei saw more and more people coming around and hurriedly walked outside the courtyard.

"Daughter-in-law, you have worked hard at home. This time I will pay my salary and I will definitely send money back. At the end of the month, you can go to the post office to check."

"I know, if you don't send money back this time, I will go to the army to find your leader!" Mei's mother threatened.

When Mei's father heard what Mei's mother said, he felt a little guilty and quickly changed the subject.

"Lan'er, study hard and take the final exam well. Next semester you will be in junior high school. Dad is waiting for you in the army during the summer vacation and will take you to have fun for a few days!"

"Okay, Dad, you must take me to have fun when the time comes. Don't forget!" My sister Mei Lan is already looking forward to the summer vacation.

"Hua'er, I won't say much more about you. I leave the house to you. Take good care of my mother and sister. I feel relieved when you are at home."

"Okay, I'm unlucky to have such a busy and unreliable dad, so the family can only rely on me!" Mei Wenhua reluctantly agreed.

When Long Weidong and Zhang Heping heard Mei Wenhua's words, they had a hard time holding back their laughter.

This Mr. Mei is a bit interesting!

"Thank you everyone for sending me out. Let's go back. I'm getting in the car!" Mei's father thanked the neighbors who followed him out of the yard again and got into the car.

"Dad, have a safe journey. Remember to send a telegram home when you get there!" My sister Mei Lan waved to the car.

The car started, and Mei's father stretched his hand out of the car window and waved it vigorously.

After the car disappeared from sight, Mei Wenhua took Mei's mother and sister home.