Away from the big book, the educated youth became the village favorite by running errands

Jiang Jingcheng and Zhou Jin have known each other for many years. They are playmates from the same compound. Zhou Jin is one year older than Jiang Jingcheng.

However, when Zhou Jin was 17 years old, he was taken away by his grandmother's family. He did not return to Beijing until he was years old. After returning, he was assigned to the army by the Zhou family and did not meet Jiang Jingcheng many times. So Jiang Jingcheng did not recognize him at the first time.

"Okay, thank you for your help. I'll go tell Jiang Xiaowu first, so that the kid won't worry if he sees that I haven't returned yet."

Zhou Jin had been in the army for several years anyway, so he didn't care where he lived. He had a good impression of Jiang Xiaowu and his sister, but when he met his old good brother here, he had to have a good chat with Jiang Jingcheng.

On the way to Jiang Xiaowu's house, Zhou Jin asked Jiang Jingcheng how he had been doing in the past few years, and why he hadn't sent a letter back to his good brother. When he first knew that something had happened to his family, he was worried for a long time and even asked around for his whereabouts.

"When something unexpected happened at home, my parents brought Xuyang and me to Jiangjia Village. We didn't contact anyone in these years because we were afraid of causing trouble for others.

Fortunately, the people of Jiangjia Village are simple and honest, and they take good care of our family. We live well here.”

Zhou Jin asked again who was in the back seat of Jiang Jingcheng's car when they met on the road yesterday.

"Is that your brother? Why do I feel like your brother looks nothing like he did when he was little after he grew up?"

Jiang Jingcheng thought about it and nodded.

How can the future brother-in-law not be considered his brother?

As for whether Song Youlin looks like him when he was a child, he really doesn't know. Why not ask Shuangshuang when he has time?

Seeing Jiang Jingcheng distracted, Zhou Jin called out to him.

"What are you thinking about?"

"Nothing." He just wanted to find a partner.

Both of them had long legs and they arrived at Jiang Xiaowu's house in just a few steps.

Jiang Xiaowu was still awake, waiting for Zhou Jin to come back. When he saw Jiang Jingcheng coming with him, he thought Zhou Jin got lost and was brought back by Jiang Jingcheng.

"Comrade Zhou, are you lost? If you want to go to the Youth Hostel, I can take you there tomorrow at noon." He turned around and thanked Jiang Jingcheng on behalf of Zhou Jin. "Brother Jingcheng, please send Comrade Zhou back."

The two couldn't help laughing.

"Laughing, what are you laughing at?" Jiang Xiaowu was a little confused. Did he say something wrong?

"It just so happens that I know the brother Jingcheng you mentioned. I'll sleep at his place tonight, so I won't bother you. You can keep this money. It's my meal money for the next few days."

Jiang Xiaowu refused to accept the money, and Zhou Jin only ate three meals at his place, so there was no need to charge him five dollars. He was not a robber.

Even Jiang Jingcheng didn't expect Zhou Jin to come up with 5 dollars and told him it was too much.

Zhou Jin felt that Jiang Xiaowu and his sister were willing to let him stay despite their poor conditions, and they also took care of his food rations, so it would be okay for him to give them a little more compensation.

The two were in a stalemate, and finally Jiang Jingcheng took a dollar from Zhou Jin and gave it to Jiang Xiaowu.

"Don't feel any psychological burden for his food and lodging expenses. You deserve it."

After saying that, he asked Zhou Jin to go into the house quickly to pack up so as not to disturb Jiang Xiaowu and his sister's rest.

Zhou Jin didn't bring any of the two things with her, and she put them all in her bag. She went into the house, picked up her bag, and walked out, following Jiang Jingcheng home.

Jiang's father and mother now habitually leave the door open for Jiang Jingcheng. Unless Jiang Jingcheng comes back too late, they will wait for him to come back before going to bed. Hearing the sound of strangers talking in the yard, the couple got off the kang, put on their coats and came out of the house.

"Jingcheng... who is this?" They have been in Jiangjia Village for so many years, but have never seen Jiang Jingcheng bring anyone home.

And judging from my son’s reaction, he seems to know this person.

"Uncle Jiang, Aunt Ye, I'm Zhou Jin."

Zhou Jin took the initiative to reveal his identity.

"Zhou Jin? Xiao Jin?" the couple exclaimed.

I don't dare to associate the man in front of me who is over 1.8 meters tall with the little boy who was as thin as a bamboo pole.

And why is Zhou Jin here?

"It's me. Don't you recognize me?" Zhou Jin pretended to be relaxed.

He remembered that Uncle Jiang and Aunt Ye were about the same age as his parents. Although they still looked the same as before, they looked six or seven years older than his parents. And Uncle Jiang's legs... He remembered that they were not like this before he joined the army.

What happened all these years.

The couple indeed did not recognize Zhou Jin.

"Mom and Dad, he just happened to come to our place to do some business and stay at our house for a few days. There's still plenty of time to chat, so you should go back to your room and rest first."

"Okay, just stay at our house. You can let Zhou Jin stay in Xiaoyang's room or your room. You decide on the arrangements. I'll take out the bedding first. There's still hot water left in the pot, so you should go to bed early." Jiang's mother made some simple arrangements.

"Mom, you and my dad can go into the room and sleep. I'll just watch over it."

He also planned to ask Zhou Jin what his purpose was in coming to Jiangjia Village. Although Shuangshuang and the others had already guessed it, it would be fine to confirm it. Who knows, maybe they could still help.

"Okay, you decide. Zhou Jin, just tell Jing Cheng if you need anything, just like when we were kids."

"I know."

After the couple entered the room, I, Jiang Jingcheng, also took Zhou Jin into my own room.

"You can sleep here tonight. This room is private. We won't disturb you when we get up early to go to work tomorrow. I'll go to Xiaoyang's room to sleep."

Zhou Jin felt something was wrong. He remembered that Jiang Jingcheng's brother had been very naughty since he was a child. He had been here for a long time but hadn't seen Jiang Xuyang. Could it be that he went to bed so early at such a young age? His sleep quality was too good. He didn't even hear them talking.

"It doesn't matter where I sleep. How about we stay here for the night? Don't disturb your brother's rest. I also have something I want to ask you."

Jiang Jingcheng saw that Zhou Jin had misunderstood. He didn't know where Jiang Xuyang was training at the moment, but he was definitely not at home.

But he didn't intend to explain, as he also had something to say to Zhou Jin.

only……

"That's fine. I'll go to Xiaoyang's room to get some bedding and come right back."

While Jiang Jingcheng was away, Zhou Jin took a look at his home. It looked OK, at least much better than Jiang Xiaowu's. After all, he was a member of the Jiang family, so he could adapt to this kind of place.

Within two minutes, Jiang Jingcheng came back with a set of bedding.

After a quick wash, the two of them lay down.

Before Zhou Jin could speak, Jiang Jingcheng spoke first.

"Tell me, why did you come to Jiangjia Village? And why did you go to the Youth Hostel so late at night?"

He still remembered what Jiang Xiaowu said just now. Even if Zhou Jin recognized him, he would not know that he went to Shuangshuang's house.

According to Shuangshuang and the others' speculation, Zhou Jin was most likely going after Li Gang.

Zhou Jin didn't plan to hide it from Jiang Jingcheng, after all, Jiang Xiaowu had just told him where he was going.

"I'm going to look for a man named Li Gang. Do you know him?"