Golden Color Xiangjiang: A Young Man's Dream in a Siheyuan

Zhou Jin packed up all the collected supplies and prepared to return to Sijiu City.

At this time, Village Chief Zhao tried to persuade them to stay, saying, "Chief Zhou, it's time for dinner. We have prepared the meal. Let's eat before we leave. This is our way of thanking you for your dedication in helping our village."

Zhou Jin did not refuse when he heard it. After all, he knew that these villagers wanted to thank him sincerely, and if he refused them, it might make them feel lost and disappointed.

So he smiled and replied: "Okay, then I won't be polite. I'm hungry too."

Having said that, he followed the village chief back to his home.

As soon as you enter the house, an enticing fragrance hits your nose.

Zhou Jin saw the table filled with sumptuous dishes, including braised fish, stir-fried vegetables, stewed spare ribs, etc., which made people salivate.

The village chief warmly invited everyone to sit down and eat, and personally poured a glass of wine for Zhou Jin to express his welcome.

Zhou Jin took the wine glass gratefully and drank with everyone.

Just when everyone was enjoying their meal, a village cadre put down his chopsticks as if he suddenly remembered something, looked at the village chief nervously and said.

"Village leader, we forgot to send food to the orphan in the village."

When Village Chief Zhao heard this, his face changed and he quickly slapped his head and said with sudden enlightenment.

"Oh, yes, I almost forgot! Hurry up and grab some food and send it over."

After saying that, the village cadre hurriedly got up and went to the kitchen to get some rice.

Zhou Jin was curious when he heard this, because he had been coming to this village for purchasing for nearly two months, and no one had heard of orphans. Moreover, with his suggestion, the life of this village should be better, so he asked Village Chief Zhao for the specific situation.

When Village Chief Zhao heard Zhou Jin's question, he began to explain.

"Chief Zhou, you know that our village has always been relatively poor. We used to be able to go into the mountains to hunt, but now if we want to hunt prey, we have to go deep into the mountains, which is too dangerous.

The child's name is Zhao Xin. She is six years old. Her father died in an accident while hunting in the mountains half a year ago. Her mother also abandoned the child and ran away two months ago. No one knew when she left. She must have run away in the dark. We only found out about it the next day when the child came to my house crying looking for her mother.

I asked Zhao Xin to stay at my house for a few days, thinking that her mother might have gone back to her parents' home and would come back in a few days. However, I waited for almost half a month and no one came back.

My family already has many children, and we really can't afford to raise another one, so we held a meeting to see which family was willing to adopt Zhao Xin, but no one was willing.

Of course, we can’t blame everyone for being cold-blooded. After all, at that time, everyone’s life was difficult and it was not easy to feed their own children.

And no one knew whether her mother would come back or not, and no one wanted to take the risk, so they could only send her home, and then one family in the village would be responsible for her meals for the day."

After listening to it, Zhou Jin also understood the whole story. To be honest, the people in this village are normal.

If Zhao Xin had met that group of people in the Siheyuan, she would probably not only lose her house, but her life as well, and would most likely be sold to human traffickers.

At this time, Zhou Jin had already felt compassion. He was alone, and now he met a six-year-old child who was helpless. He already had the idea of ​​adopting the child.

"Village Chief, can you take me to see this child?"

Facing the village's benefactor, Village Chief Zhao put down his bowl and chopsticks and took Zhou Jin to a house. Perhaps because no one had taken care of it for a long time, the house was a bit dilapidated and leaking in many places. Everyone pushed the door and walked in out of habit.

The village cadre who was holding the meal nearby quickly called out.

"Zhao Xin, come out for dinner. I've put it on the table for you."

Then there was a rustling sound in the room, and then a thin figure with disheveled hair and dirty face walked out from the inner room.

The little girl came and sat down at the table, and started eating without paying any attention to the people in the room. She didn't even care about the hair in her mouth, she was just focused on putting the food into her mouth.

Looking at the disheveled little girl in front of him, Zhou Jin became more determined to adopt Zhao Xin.

"Village chief, does this child live here alone? The house is starting to leak. What if he freezes to death at night?"

Village Chief Zhao also knew what Zhou Jin wanted to say, so he could only sigh and speak.

"Alas, there is nothing we can do. This child has nowhere else to go except this place. Her family has always been a single-line family. Her grandparents passed away long ago. Her mother came from another place, and we don't know her exact address.

Even if we find the address of her grandparents, they may not take her in. If she stays here, at least we can send her some food every day to ensure that she won't starve to death."

After hearing what Village Chief Zhao said, Zhou Jin couldn't help but fall silent.

He was right. Unless the little girl's grandmother's family was well off, most families would not be willing to raise another girl. At least if she stayed in the village, she would have something to eat every day.

Zhou Jin looked at the poor little girl, touched her dirty head, pondered for a while, and then said to the village chief Zhao in front of him.

"Village Chief Zhao, you know my situation. I am the only one in my family. Today, I met her by chance. I think this child is really pitiful. Do you think I can adopt her and let her be my sister?

I will take her back to the city, support her, and let her go to school. Is that okay with you?"

When Village Chief Zhao heard Zhou Jin's words, his expression suddenly became excited. He is also a kind person, otherwise he would not have organized the whole village to deliver food to Zhao Xin.

Now that he heard that Zhou Jin was willing to adopt Zhao Xin, he was extremely happy. Zhou Jin's conditions were very good. If Zhao Xin followed Zhou Jin back to the city, not only would she not have to starve, but she could also live a better life.

"Chief Zhou, that's no problem. We have something to thank you for. It would be a blessing for her if you could bring her back to the city."

After hearing Village Chief Zhao's agreement, Zhou Jin looked at Zhao Xin and asked softly.

"Little girl, are you willing to go to the city with your brother? There will be lots of delicious food, new clothes to wear, and you can go to school with other children."

Zhao Xin raised her head blankly, pulled the hair out of her mouth with her hands, then wiped the tears from her eyes and just looked at Zhou Jin straight.

She was already six years old and had begun to understand things. She knew that she had been abandoned by her mother and that the uncles and aunts in the village were unwilling to take her in. Fortunately, they were willing to give her food and she had planned to survive like this.

As a result, the brother whom she met for the first time today was willing to take her back to the city, buy her new clothes and delicious food. Zhao Xin suddenly felt warm in her heart, and at this moment she felt that she would be willing even if she was cheated and sold.

So Zhao Xin nodded to Zhou Jin.

Seeing that little Zhao Xin was willing to go back to the city with him, Zhou Jin felt inexplicably relieved. He touched her head again, then took out a piece of White Rabbit milk candy from his pocket, peeled off the candy wrapper, and fed it to Zhao Xin's mouth.

Zhao Xin only felt a sweetness in her mouth. It was a taste she had never tasted before. It was so sweet that tears fell involuntarily.

Zhou Jin stood up and picked up Zhao Xin, wiped away Zhao Xin's tears with his fingers, and said to Village Chief Zhao.

"Village head, now that Zhao Xin has agreed, please ask the village to give me a certificate so that I can go back to the city and go to the street office to handle the adoption procedures and household registration."

"Okay, no problem at all. I'll go back to the village office and get you a certificate." After saying that, Village Chief Zhao walked towards the village office.

Zhou Jin was helping Zhao Xin pack her luggage and checking to see if she wanted to take anything with her. In the end, there were only a few newer clothes and a photo of her parents.

After a while, Zhou Jin came to the village office holding Zhao Xin and carrying a small package.

At this time, Village Chief Zhao had already prepared all the supporting documents.

Zhou Jin took the supporting documents, put them in his pocket, said something to the village chief and others, then rode his bike with Zhao Xin and Ji Dan to Sijiu City.

On the way, Zhou Jin peeled another candy for Zhao Xin. It took Zhou Jin more than an hour to return to Sijiu City.

It was indeed inconvenient to carry so many things on a bicycle, but Zhao Xin was always by his side, so Zhou Jin had no chance to put all these things into the space.

Finally, when the two came to a deserted intersection, Zhou Jin stopped his bicycle, carried Zhao Xin off the bicycle, and then spoke to her.

"Little girl, wait for me here for a while. I'll put these eggs away and take you to the street office. Oh, and here's my bag. Please keep an eye on it for me."

"Ok."

The little girl didn't say much, she just picked up her bag and stood there.

Zhou Jin quickly pushed his bicycle to a deserted place, put the two baskets and the things inside into the space, and then walked out immediately.

When Zhao Xin saw Zhou Jin coming out, she finally felt relieved.

Zhou Jin also noticed the little girl's worry, so he handed the bag to Zhao Xin just now, just to reassure her that he would definitely come back.

Zhou Jin came to Zhao Xin, took the bag she handed over, then carried her onto the bicycle and rushed towards the street office.

After a while, the two arrived at the street office. Zhou Jin learned from the gatekeeper that Director Wang was in the office, so he gave the gatekeeper a big front door and went in.

"Dong dong dong."

"Please come in."

After Zhou Jin went in, he put Zhao Xin on the ground and then said to Director Wang.

"Auntie Wang, I came here today because I want your help with something."

Director Wang was also very curious when he saw Zhou Jin coming in with a dirty child.

"It's Xiaojin, tell me what's going on?"

Zhou Jin quickly handed the certificate issued by Village Chief Zhao to Director Wang.

"Auntie Wang, this is what happened. I went to Zhaojiagou to purchase supplies today and accidentally learned about the existence of this child. I felt sorry for her and felt that she had a connection with me, so I planned to adopt her as my sister. This is the certificate issued by the village. Do you think it's okay?"

Director Wang took the certificate, looked at it, then glanced at Zhao Xin, and then said to Zhou Jin.

"Xiao Zhou, of course there is no problem with this. You are doing a good deed and helping the government solve the living problems of orphans. We will continue to support you. And with your ability, the child will definitely have a good life with you.

It just so happens that there is still enough time now, and your supporting documents are all complete, so we can help you process it today. Take this note and go to the household registration department to register Zhao Xin's household registration with you, and then take the household registration booklet and the certificate issued by the street office to the grain management department to apply for Zhao Xin's grain booklet."

After Director Wang finished speaking, he took out a note from the drawer, signed on it and handed it to Zhou Jin.

After Zhou Jin took the note, he thanked Director Wang and took Zhao Xin to the household registration office on the first floor. Just as he was about to knock on the door and go in, Zhao Xin pulled Zhou Jin's clothes and said in a timid voice.

"Can I take your last name?"

Zhou Jin's hand was suspended in the air. It took him several seconds to react and he retreated to the side of the aisle while holding Zhao Xin.

"Why do you want to take my last name? Do you know what this means?"

At this time, Zhao Xin looked at Zhou Jin with a firm expression.

"My father is gone, and my mother doesn't want me. She left me and ran away. I don't want her either. If you are willing to raise me, I will take your last name, and you will be my real brother."

After Zhao Xin said this, tears couldn't stop falling.

Zhou Jin quickly wiped Zhao Xin's tears with his hands, then touched her head and spoke gently.

"Okay, from now on you will be my biological sister, and your name will be Zhou Xin."

After the two reached an agreement, they knocked on the door and entered the household registration department. Because all the certificates were complete, Zhou Jin's own household registration book was taken out from the space, and the child was willing, so the household registration was quickly processed, and the child was registered in Zhou Jin's household registration book and changed his name to Zhou Xin.

Holding the new household registration booklet, Zhou Jin rode his bike and took Zhou Xin to the grain management department to get the grain booklet for Zhou Xin. From then on, Zhou Xin would have a city household registration and would have a ration every month.

When Zhou Jin took the newly processed food and household registration booklet, he smiled and said to Zhou Xin: "Little girl, you will be my sister from now on. Do you regret it?"

Zhou Xin hugged Zhou Jin's thighs and raised her head to look at Zhou Jin: "Brother, do you regret it?"

Zhou Jin looked at the little girl who was dirty but had a determined look in her eyes. He didn't say anything, but picked up Zhou Xin and walked towards the supply and marketing cooperative.