Reborn in 1977

Inside the restaurant, several people sat around a table. Zhou Zhengdong and Fourth Master Lu sat together, giving the head seat to the eldest nephew.

Chen Fan wiped his sweat and looked at the other side. Next to him was Jiang Lili, followed by Jiang Tiantian and Zhou Yali.

It was quite distinct.

Under the recommendation of Fourth Master Lu and Zhou Zhengdong, Chen Fan had no choice but to speak as the head of the family.

On the right were the two elders, and on the left were the three girls, all staring at him intently.

After a series of clinking sounds, the opening toast was drunk, and the reunion dinner officially began.

Looking at so many people at the table, Chen Fan couldn't help but feel a little emotional. Thinking back to last year, he was still alone, spending New Year's Eve by himself. Later, Jiang Lili and Jiang Tiantian came over, which made it a little livelier.

He didn't expect that this year, there would be six people gathered.

Tsk tsk, this can be considered one of his achievements in the past two years, right?

It's just a bit of a pity.

Chen Fan picked up his wine glass and took a sip, looking to his right. The two old men were chatting happily, and the topics were varied. One was an elite lawyer from the United States and a small-time capitalist, and the other was the young master of a landlord's family from the old days and a playboy from Shanghai. How could they get along so well?!

Looking at the other side, the three female comrades were giggling and laughing non-stop.

Chen, the head of the family, Fan smacked his lips a few times, feeling a little strange in his heart.

Why is it that with more people, it's not as lively as last year?

The meal lasted until one o'clock in the afternoon. Fourth Master Lu drank a lot of old wine and was obviously sleepy.

Chen Fan then led the two horses out again and sent the old man back.

After returning, Zhou Zhengdong approached him and said in a low voice, "Xiao Fan, are you going to pay respects to your parents today?"

In the past, many places in the Northeast also had the custom of visiting graves and offering sacrifices on New Year's Eve. Zhou Zhengdong had also asked his daughter to inquire with the two sisters. Yunhu also had such a tradition, so after Chen Fan came back, he immediately went to remind him.

Chen Fan quickly nodded, "Yes. I've already prepared the things. Do you want to rest a bit more?"

Before he could finish speaking, Zhou Zhengdong waved his hand, "We've already rested well. This little bit of wine is nothing."

Chen Fan turned his head to look at the three girls who were still chatting not far away and waved to them, "Get ready, let's go to Yunhu."

Jiang Tiantian's eyes rolled slightly, and she immediately nodded, "Okay."

After a pause, she added, "Lili prepared the sacrificial offerings the day before yesterday and left them at home. We can go get them later."

She thought that Chen Fan hadn't visited the graves last New Year's Eve, and she thought that he might not have time to go this year, so she left the prepared items at home, so that they could go directly to the graves after returning from here.

Jiang Lili, not knowing what she was thinking, quickly said, "My sister helped me prepare them. I don't know anything."

Chen Fan looked at her serious expression and then at Jiang Tiantian, gently blinked, and smiled, "Thank you."

Zhou Zhengdong crossed his legs and drank tea. Seeing this scene, his eyes narrowed and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

I don't know what he was smiling about.

After a while, everyone took their bags and put on their coats. Chen Fan sealed all the fireplaces.

Then he took the lead and walked outside.

First, they took a small yacht to the Prefectural Committee, then took a car at the pier, and then went to the Jiang family to pick up the sacrificial offerings.

So, naturally, there was another car following behind, naturally Jiang Heng and Shen Xueyi and his wife.

At the Yunhu Qingshan Cemetery, no longer needing Director Yang to lead the way, Chen Fan accurately found the tomb.

It had snowed twice before, and it had snowed for half the morning today. Although someone had swept the path, the tomb was still covered with snow.

First, he used tools to clean the snow in front of the tomb, then took out the two baskets of sacrificial offerings. Chen Fan squatted in front of the tomb and neatly folded stacks of yellow paper, placing them in the brazier.

He took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and without extinguishing the lighter, extended it into the basin to light the yellow paper.

With the cigarette between his fingers, he exhaled a puff of smoke. Chen Fan looked at the tombstone and silently said in his heart, "Two seniors, I borrowed your son's identity and also took advantage of a lot of benefits. Don't blame me, don't blame me.

I must repay kindness and karma. The person who harmed you has already been taken care of by your old brother, Director Yang. However, I didn't let him work in vain. I designed two cars to help him set up the Yunhu Automobile Factory and also became the secretary and director.

It is said that making cars was also Old Man Chen's wish. I did this, so it can be considered repaying your kindness, right? Also, Auntie Zhou, you are amazing. Returning to the country to build the country in that era, you are all good examples.

Your brother has come to find you. He also wants to give me the inheritance that belongs to you. Look, I can't go abroad, what would I do with that money? But your brother insists on giving it to me, and I can't refuse it."

He muttered in his heart, turned his head to look at Zhou Zhengdong, who had a blank expression, Zhou Yali, who was silent, and the two sisters, who were following along and putting down paper money.

Turning back, he continued to mutter, "However, I won't take it for nothing. Did you see that girl wearing a hat and a bearskin coat? She is Auntie Zhou's niece. I started a company with her, and we will definitely earn hundreds of times more wealth than your inheritance in the future, ensuring that you don't lose money.

Also, your son is probably really gone. Such a big flood, even small boats dare not leave the dock, and he plunged in headfirst. Even if he knew how to swim, many people were watching at the time, and no one came out. Unless he was transformed from a fish, there is no way there could be a miracle.

How should I put it, I took his identity and also helped him and your family become famous. Now, among so many students in the country, who doesn't know Chen Fan of Yunhu?!

In short, I took your son's identity, so we are a family. As the saying goes, cooperation benefits both of us, you are good, I am good, everyone is good. You should have no objection to this deal, right?!"

Chen Fan threw the finished cigarette butt aside, stared at the tombstone, "If you have any objections, just speak up, ... Well, I've waited for you for three minutes, and you still haven't spoken, so that means you agree!"

He grabbed a handful of yellow paper and threw it into the fire. After everyone had paid their respects, he lit three incense sticks, inserted them into the reserved soil pit in front of the tombstone, then knelt down in front of the tomb and bowed three times respectfully, "Happy cooperation!"

The three incense sticks emitted wisps of green smoke that quickly rose into the sky and disappeared.

After the paper money in the brazier had burned completely, Chen Fan took out a string of 5000 firecrackers, draped it over the grave, and had everyone else leave before lighting a cigarette. He used the cigarette to ignite the firecrackers and quickly turned and left.

They drove in silence until they exited the cemetery gate, when Jiang Heng said to Chen Fan, "Are you going back to Lujiawan today? Or are you staying in the city overnight?"

Chen Fan thought for a moment, then turned to Zhou Zhengdong, "Uncle, when are you leaving?"

Zhou Zhengdong smiled and said, "I made a special trip back to spend the New Year with you. After today, I have to rush to Guangzhou tomorrow. The telephone company there is also waiting to sign a contract. There are many overseas Chinese in Guangdong, and their desire for program-controlled switches is no less than that of Beijing and Shanghai, so it's best not to delay. Sign the contract early and get the money early."

He paused, then hesitated, "It's just that my luggage is still in Lujiawan, so I have to go and get it."

Chen Fan immediately said, "It's okay, I'll make a trip later."

Hearing this, Jiang Heng couldn't help but twitch his lips. So, capitalists are this busy? To make money, they don't even celebrate the New Year.

Chen Fan didn't think much about it and said directly, "We'll go back to the old house first, and then I'll go get the luggage. There's nothing else to prepare. Anyway, the old house is always cleaned, so we can just put on the bedding and sleep."

He turned to look at Zhou Yali and smiled, "It's just that there's no fireplace here, and the air conditioner is just a single-cooling window unit. We only have electric heaters for warmth."

Zhou Zhengdong immediately waved his hand and said, "It's just for one day. There's no need to be so delicate."

Zhou Yali also nodded, "An electric heater is fine."

As soon as she finished speaking, she shouted, "Don't forget the two monkeys."

Chen Fan's lips twitched slightly, and he nodded and smiled, "Okay, then we'll stay in Yunhu today."

Hearing this, both sisters were overjoyed. Jiang Tiantian was a little better, just smiling, but Jiang Lili didn't hide her feelings and was so happy that she wanted to jump up, "Great, then we can go to the old house later and help clean."

There was no need for anyone to clean. The machinery factory had arranged for a logistics staff member to clean full-time, three times a week, and they even had to work overtime during festivals to ensure that the house was always ready to move into.

But if she wanted to go, then they could go together. Chen Fan wouldn't be foolish enough to refuse.

At this time, Jiang Heng also said with a smile, "Since we're staying in the city overnight, why don't we do this? Let's go to my house for dinner tonight..."

He first looked at Chen Fan, then turned to say, "Speaking of which, Xiaofan doesn't have parents to take care of him, and it's rare for you, his uncle, to come over. As the saying goes, 'The maternal uncle is like a father,' so now you are Xiaofan's elder, and I have to call you 'in-law'."

Zhou Zhengdong smiled and nodded repeatedly, "What you said makes sense. There's no problem with us calling each other 'in-law'."

He turned to look at Chen Fan, saw him smiling and nodding, and then smiled at Jiang Heng, "Then we'll be bothering you today."

Jiang Heng took his arm and laughed loudly, "I couldn't be happier."

The itinerary was temporarily changed, and the group didn't go to the Jiang's house but went directly to Chen's old house.

Returning to the old house, Chen Fan opened the gate and immediately saw the two tabby cats lying at the entrance.

Speaking of which, these two tabby cats haven't been named yet. Since he brought them back, they have been guarding this yard, diligently protecting the home and catching mice.

It's just... Chen Fan looked at the tabby cats blinking at him and meowing. Why did they seem to have gained weight?

He opened the door and entered the house. It was indeed clean and tidy, without even a trace of stuffiness.

When Jiang Lili and Jiang Tiantian were preparing for their exams, they spent almost every day here, so as soon as they entered the door, they felt like they were back home, and they skillfully moved chairs and invited everyone to sit down.

Then, Jiang Tiantian turned and went to the kitchen to boil water for tea.

Jiang Lili went to the room to get the quilts and sheets. She also checked them and found that there was no dampness at all. It was likely that they had been taken out to dry in the big sun a few days ago.

Zhou Yali wasn't familiar with these chores. She ran to the kitchen for a while to watch Jiang Tiantian boil water and prepare dried fruits, and then ran to the room for a while to watch Jiang Lili make the bed.

First, she spread the mattress, then the sheets, then a layer of cotton cloth, and then spread a quilt on the cotton cloth...

Shen Xueyi helped her daughter on the side, working quickly and efficiently, not at all like a senior executive of a large factory with thousands of people.

Watching their movements, Zhou Yali couldn't help but sigh, "Lili, you're so capable. I don't know how to sew this quilt cover."

Jiang Lili was very curious and turned to look at her, "Are the quilt covers in America also sewn like this?"

Zhou Yali smiled and said, "The commonly used items in America are sheets and fitted sheets, which are not quite the same as ours. We are used to this traditional quilt cover at home, so we are very familiar with it. The quilts are also different. Their quilts sew the fabric and the insulation layer together, which can be washed directly. There is also a duvet cover, which can put the entire quilt inside. It has an opening on the side and ties to fasten it."

Jiang Lili nodded in understanding, and a bit of curiosity appeared in her eyes again, "I know about sheets, but what are fitted sheets? Does the duvet cover in America directly put the quilt in? Isn't that like a big bag? Won't the quilt move around inside?"

Seeing that she was very curious, Zhou Yali stood next to her and chatted with her.

Even Shen Xueyi listened with great interest, and occasionally asked questions, wanting to see what kind of textiles were popular in America, and whether Yunhu Cotton Mill could produce such products, maybe they could also export and earn foreign exchange?!

In the living room, Chen Fan accompanied Jiang Heng and Zhou Zhengdong for a while, then got up and returned to Lujiawan to get Zhou Zhengdong's luggage.

He didn't need to. This old house had his clothes, so he could come back empty-handed at any time.

Just as he was about to leave, Zhou Zhengdong suddenly stopped him, "Xiaofan, wait a moment."

Chen Fan turned around, and before he could ask, Zhou Zhengdong called his daughter out again, "Yali, come here for a moment."

Zhou Yali was chatting happily. Hearing the call, she walked out and asked, "What's wrong?"

Zhou Zhengdong looked at her and said with a smile, "I just thought about it, why don't you come with me?"

"Ah?"

Zhou Yali was first startled, then her face was full of frustration, "Why? I haven't had enough fun yet."

Zhou Zhengdong's face darkened slightly, and he said unhappily, "You really like to play, haven't you forgotten that you also own a share in this company? I'm just an agent, selling things is my responsibility, that's right, but what about installation and maintenance? Are you really planning to ignore it?"

Chen Fan saw Zhou Yali looking at him pitifully, and could only shrug his shoulders with a smile, "Don't worry, I'll help you bring all your luggage over, I won't leave anything behind!"