There is Room for Rebirth in the 1950’s

In the small courtyard of the Zhao family in the county seat, Zhao Dashan was chatting with Zhou Xiaozheng and his son-in-law in the living room. Now Zhou Xiao is boasting about his daughter, full of regret that the child got married too early, he originally planned to stay for a few more years.

Uncle Zhou, you are so right. Xiaowu definitely has bad intentions. He hastily married Jiaojiao back so early to have a son. You don't know how pitiful Jiaojiao is. She can't even go shopping with me after confinement. We can’t just leave when we want, just now we and my aunt were still thinking about going to SH. In the end, Jiaojiao still had to wait for Xiaoping to be three months old before going out.”

Zhao Yuanyuan just came in and heard it, and hurriedly expressed her opinion. She just hates that Zhang Guoqing wants to get married so early, it's okay to be later, what's the hurry, it seems like he's chasing his life.

Come on, here comes the girl. Zhang Guoqing hurriedly raised his head and rolled his eyes a few times, which pot is not open and which pot is not lifted. This girl always wanted to rob Jiaojiao from him. What a hidden rival!

Seeing her coming in with a cloth bag in her hand, Zhao Dashan asked, You told your Aunt Zhou that your Uncle Zhou would go back later in the evening? Also, why did you come back with the bag from Jiaojiao?

Zhao Yuanyuan smirked, My Aunt Zhou gave it to me, but I didn't want it, so they suppressed it. They told me to give you a drink and a meal.

Zhou Xiao was looking at this silly girl, he really couldn't compare with his Jiaojiao, Tell your mother to add more food. Where are you going, what are they doing?

Zhao Yuanyuan hurriedly patted her forehead, Uncle Zhou, they are chatting. I just asked Jiaojiao to help me with an idea. Dad, didn't you say that you want me to set goals and fulfill my life dreams? Let me tell you, I am very happy now. Let me tell you clearly that my ideal is to be a conductor on a train. What do you think? Jiaojiao said that this is unrestricted, the vacation time is long, and you can go to play from all over the country. Let me think about it and ask for your opinions. On the way back, I thought this was much better than selling things at the supply and marketing cooperative. Dad, how about it, tell me what you think, and help me if you can.

Hearing Zhang Guoqing's words, Zhou Jiao can't be blamed. Since he knows most about his wife, it's just a casual suggestion, and he took it seriously. Interjected: Did you say that you are not interested in the work of the supply and marketing cooperatives? Jiaojiao said that the conductors are not restricted, and they have long vacations. They can go to all over the country to play. Then, you said that's all, and Jiaojiao said that. It looks like a good prospect, but I don’t know what’s going on behind the scenes, let you go home and ask your uncle and aunt before you decide? Right?”

Zhao Yuanyuan widened her eyes, then nodded, No wonder you are better than me, first trick Jiaojiao away. I don't like working in a supply and marketing cooperative. I just go to work all day long. It's no different from going to school. The conductor can visit various places at any time.

Zhang Guoqing smiled and said: Then you must first determine where the disadvantages of this career are? For example, if passengers make things difficult, you have to endure it; If the child urinates and defecates, you have to endure it if you are asked to clean it up.

What are you doing, conductor? To put it bluntly, you are serving people, unless you can be the announcer on the train. Even the train conductor has to clean up from time to time. Are you sure you want this job?

3 days and 2 nights from here to the capital is the shortest journey. If you have to go to SH for seven or eight days, then stay in the car and keep cleaning and living in a noisy environment. Are you sure you still want to be a conductor? These are still visible disadvantages, and there are also hidden filth, which internal personnel will not reveal. Are you sure you can go on?

In fact, the most unconstrained and bright future is to study hard. After two years of study, you will go to college with Jiaojiao. You see, you can easily sit in a university classroom, and you can easily sit in an office after work, and maybe you can manage others. Think again, don't you?

Zhao Yuanyuan's mouth widened when she heard that, and she looked at him in disbelief, then at her father, seeing her father nodding, she immediately put on a sad face, Then I'm still thinking about it. She scratched her head and carried the cloth bag sullenly 's out.

After hearing Zhang Guoqing's words, Zhao Dashan looked at him thoughtfully, Xiao Wu, if you were me, what would you do for her besides going to college? Tell uncle.

Uncle, don't be kidding, this job is the future of the relationship.

It's okay, just analyze the careers that are suitable for girls. Uncle found a supply and marketing cooperative, a textile factory, and an art troupe. She is not suitable for college, so she has no hope. She has to arrange it as soon as she graduates from high school, or else she will wait for the opportunity.

Zhang Guoqing glanced lightly at Zhou Xiaozheng, saw him nodding his head slightly, and then said: Uncle, then I will tell you what I think, just take it as a joke, don't really worry about it.

After thinking for a moment, he said, A girl's job depends on your expectations for her. If you want her to be safe and sound, then supply and marketing cooperatives and textile factories are good. After graduating from high school and finding someone, the assigned job will It will not be manual labor. This is the safest way.

If you think she can make a name for herself in the future, with her personality, as long as she is careful about some sensitive topics and avoids tricks from people who are interested, then it is good to choose the Women's Federation. My own future is also beneficial. If you have outstanding ability and a high school diploma, you will be promoted if you have advantages. You can squeeze into administration, and you can retreat or advance. This era is the best era. The women's federation has great power, and when they feel a sense of accomplishment, they will automatically work hard.

As for the art troupe, she is not suitable. Too straightforward, easy to offend people, those who enter the art troupe are either those with backgrounds or those who are good at singing and dancing. Work issues. I think my aunt's Women's Federation is pretty good.

Zhao Dashan thought deeply about what he said, analyzed it deeply, and it was true. Looking up at Zhou Xiaozheng, seeing that he also nodded, took a deep breath, Brother Zheng, did you hear me, this is Xiao Wu.

Zhou Xiaozheng raised the corners of his mouth, pretending to be modest and said: Kids, you just listen to it, and use it as a reference. It's not worth boasting.

Zhao Dashan rolled his eyes at him vigorously, You have to play tricks and have fun secretly. Sigh, let's drink a bar, and the child will still have a lot to worry about when he grows up. After speaking, he shouted outside: Red Li, serve a random dish first, so that we can drink.

After Cheng Hongli set up the food and drink, Zhao Dashan offered Zhou Xiaozheng a bowl of wine first, Come on, Brother Zheng, let's drink it all up. Let's make a toast so that the brothers can meet alive.

After drinking, he poured another glass of wine, and offered a bowl of wine to Zhang Guoqing, Come on, Xiao Wu, uncle is not polite to you, and you are done in one gulp, uncle, thank you for pointing out the maze.

After two bowls of wine, he also opened up the topic, Brother Zheng, I really envy you. Tell me why you haven't changed for so many years. Look at my belly, my figure is completely out of shape. You are like Xiao Wu. Go out like brothers.

Zhou Xiaozheng gave him a sideways look, and raised the corners of his mouth ironically, You have oil and water in your stomach, which means that you are living a comfortable life. The red pepper has made you wait for a circle, this is raising pigs. I want to be as bone-like as I am. Yes. You are not cured, wait for your next life. Brother, this is Wannianqing.

Zhao Dashan retorted dissatisfiedly, You are still young, you have grandchildren, you are a little old man. Don't be complacent, come back this time, see if you can gain weight. After returning from this mission, I won't go out again Right? Take it easy, you have a big family now.

I won't leave, and I won't take on the tasks I can't take. I'm really old, I'm already old and middle-aged, and I don't have the hard work of being young. Be with my wife and children well. I owe them too much these years.

Zhao Dashan felt the same way, and agreed very much, Well, my sister-in-law is not easy, you are all honored, she has been single for so many years. Don't worry about other things, you have to treat her well for this love. And Jiaojiao Children, without you by my side, I have suffered a lot of grievances these years. Fortunately, I have Xiao Wu to protect me.

Zhou Xiaozheng heard the words and sighed: Well, I owe them too much. When I came out to see the child's mother, she fainted from crying like a child. My heart hurts.

When I saw Jiaojiao when I came back, my heart hurt even more. The child cried and said incoherently over and over again, Dad, why did you come back. My heart is sour, it is said that men do not flick their tears easily, and I can't hold back those tears no matter what. Especially when I think of all these years, she was alone and oppressed by my relatives. I can't hold back the aggrieved feeling in my heart, that is my daughter who I regard as a jewel. How can they? How dare? In the past 17 years, I have been more careful, because I am afraid that I will sacrifice myself. She really became a child without a father, but she still lived without a mother, just like an orphan. After speaking, Zhou Xiaozheng rubbed his face vigorously with both hands.

Zhao Dashan patted him on the shoulder, It's all over, you will be more kind to her when you come back now, that child is sensible, and she hasn't grown crooked in these years. The child from a poor family has long been in charge, so give her a chance to hone her skills. You Seeing that she is now better than children of the same age, who would not give a thumbs up?

Zhou Xiaozheng raised his head and took a deep breath. After a while, he said: Dashan, the more sensible she is, the more uncomfortable I am. It's because I didn't protect her well. Look at your Yuanyuan, she is a normal girl. Jiaojiao is like me, she has a stubborn temper, and likes to hide things in her heart. Such a person is too tired to live. I want her to be unscrupulous and do whatever she wants. When something happens, I will be behind. But she is too old It's too low-key, I'm afraid I'll get into trouble if I'm not careful. I heard a lot of things from her mother, so I want to take her to the capital to see. Let her be bold in the future and let her know that her father is not reliable Her grandfather can also support her.

Zhang Guoqing looked at his father-in-law, he was a sensible person, no wonder everyone who knew him admired him. Just based on his intention, he should treat him well.

Zhao Dashan poured wine for him, Don't think about it too much, children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Jiaojiao is like you, talk about it and make you public, will you know it? This child's work, scheming, and means are no different from yours back then That's how it is. I envy you. My Yuanyuan is much worse than her. If you want your daughter to eat and drink foolishly, she will follow you in her bones. Don't even think about it. But go to the capital, you take Let her take a look, and it would be good to let her feel less scruples.

Dad, don't worry, Jiaojiao is fine. I'll take care of things by my side, and I won't find you if I can't solve them. She keeps a low profile because she is afraid of being conspicuous in the countryside, and she will let go when she goes back to live in the county. Then you come back Now, she also has a backbone, she has someone to protect her, she also has support, you are her courage. You are well, she has nothing to worry about. Zhang Guoqing comforted him.

Zhou Xiaozheng's expression softened a little after hearing this, and he nodded, Well, since Dad is back, you don't have to worry about it, just live a good life. Dashan, pour it yourself, let's drink it well.

Okay, let's eat the vegetables, it won't taste good when it gets cold. Brother Zheng, are you still going to clean up the new yard tomorrow? I'll send someone to help, and you can just go about your own business.

Zhou Xiaozheng shook his head, No need, the old man cleaned it up. I just took some books and rations, and left everything else. I saw nothing to clean up.

Zhao Dashan looked at him in shock, I know that the yard of Professor Liu's house is ordinary and inconspicuous from the outside. The desk and bookcase in the study are a complete set, and the furniture in the bedroom is also a complete set. He was drunk once. Secretly told me that the furniture was disguised by him. Don’t look down on it, it’s actually worth more than the yard. Afterwards, he told me not to spread it. How could he be willing? How much did you pay for it?”

Zhou Xiaozheng and Zhang Guoqing looked at each other and said, It's a bargain. Even the yard cost 800 yuan, is it worth it?

It's so worth it! The yard is at least 600 yuan. It's like giving it to you. It's a coincidence that Professor Liu didn't plan to sell it. You can see that his family is not short of money. Both sons want this house. Don't worry, it took two days for the news to be released.

His yard was so worth buying. The location of the yard is good. The front and rear yards are far apart and the space is large. The key is that his neighbors are easy to get along with, and there are no messy people. The houses on both sides are single-door and single-family, with a small population. The couple on the left are in the meat joint factory. The one on the right is familiar with Hongli, the woman is the accountant of the supply and marketing society, and the man is in the grain bureau.

This old man is very funny, selling a house depends on the person first. In the past two days, there have been many people who have inquired, and I am trying to sell him to Xiao Wu. So Yuanyuan said that you were looking for a house, and I knew that the one close to the Ministry of Armed Forces/Armament/Ministry was his house.

Zhang Guoqing nodded, Well, uncle, what you said is true. My dad and I went in, and my dad said he bought it for our young couple, but he just stared at me. Later, he asked a lot of knowledge in books, I broke out in a cold sweat from the question. In the end, he directly said that he would sell them all to us. It’s really picky! No, it’s a loss, Dad, it’s a big loss. If Jiaojiao comes, talk to the old man about the present and the past , It’s probably all for nothing.” After speaking, he deliberately patted his thigh.

His words made them laugh. Professor Liu is obviously a bookworm. When he met Zhou Jiao, he really found a bosom friend. This literati is still a nerd at heart, and he has to find someone with the right appetite to sell a house. As for giving it away for free, it is just a joke.