There is Room for Rebirth in the 1950’s

Over there, Zhang Guoqing also hurriedly rode his bicycle to Zhoujia Village. It was probably seven o'clock now, and everyone in the village was back to work. There was no one to be seen along the way, except for a few old ladies and fathers, just some kids.

The door of the Zhou family compound was open, and Zhang Guoqing pushed the cart into it and shouted loudly: Grandpa, grandma, I'm Xiao Wu, are you there?

Grandma Zhou came out and beckoned him to go in: I heard that Jiaojiao gave birth to a big fat boy last night, didn't she? Is she in good health now? I'll have to trouble your mother to take care of it this confinement.

Zhang Guoqing followed Grandma Zhou into the main room, and Mr. Zhou was smoking dry cigarettes one after another. After seeing Zhang Guoqing, he nodded and asked him to be next to him.

Grandpa, I came to announce the good news today. It's a bit late, I just came back from the city, and I want to buy some pig's trotters for her as soon as possible.

No, I'll go back to you directly after I buy it, and I haven't gone back yet. My mother asked you and grandma to have a bath to join in the fun. Zhang Guoqing explained to the old man.

Mr. Zhou nodded: Okay, you can go back later and bring back two hens and eggs. These are specially raised by your grandma for Jiaojiao's confinement. We will also help you find other things. Do a good job this confinement. Let your mother suffer this month. In the future, I will ask Jiaojiao to be filial to your mother.

Grandma Zhou went on to say: How much does the baby weigh? Did you have milk last night? Is it good at night? Jiaojiao was good when she was young, and she never made trouble at night.

Zhang Guoqing saw that the two old people were looking forward to it, so he said to them in detail: Jiaojiao had an attack yesterday afternoon, she was born when she was four hours old, and she fell into a coma at that time. She didn't wake up until after 8 o'clock in the evening. I ate a large bowl of chicken noodle soup and two eggs. The baby was born weighing more than 6 catties. He fell asleep after drinking some hot water at the beginning. I only woke up at 2 o'clock in the morning and fed again. I went out at 5 o'clock in the morning and both of them were sleeping, and my mother took over my shift to take care of them.

Grandpa Zhou and Grandma Zhou were cheerful when they heard the words, and Grandma Zhou said that she was so obedient when Jiaojiao was young.

The two old people asked in detail what was prepared at home for confinement, and whether the child had enough winter clothes? These were originally prepared by Zhou's mother, her natal family.

Now Grandma Zhou is a little embarrassed. Zhang Guoqing knew in his heart that it wasn't that Zhou's mother was unprepared, but that he had been cut off. It is estimated that the two old people were also bored. .

But he didn't intend to break it. Anyway, it's the last time, and I want to receive something sent to his son again in the future, it's a dream. It was only when I said this that I remembered that I haven't mentioned the business yet.

Zhang Guoqing looked at Grandpa Zhou, rubbed his forehead, and said, Grandpa, I want to say happy news to my grandparents, mother-in-law, second uncle and auntie. But I don't have an address. I want to send something to express my heart.

In addition, Jiaojiao's household registration is not with us, and if she does not have a household registration, she has no rations, and we have not received a marriage certificate. Want to see what grandpa has to say?

Grandma Zhou told Zhang Guoqing to wait for her to get it without waiting for Grandpa Zhou to react. Zhang Guoqing kept secretly watching Grandpa Zhou's reaction out of the corner of his eyes.

Sure enough, Grandpa Zhou hesitated to speak, trying to hold Grandma Zhou back. It was probably not easy to refuse in front of Zhang Guoqing, his face was purple and blue, he sighed and then began to smoke the dry cigarettes one after another.

Fortunately, Grandma Zhou was fast enough, and quickly took out a few envelopes, and stuffed them into Zhang Guoqing's hands. Zhang Guoqing was secretly funny, probably Grandma Zhou understood Grandpa Zhou's thoughts, so she didn't leave him a way out.

He also followed Grandma Zhou's hand and put the envelope in his underwear pocket. Momo really is an empty envelope, what does this mean? Is the content in my heart shady or does Zhou Jiao know that it is not the truth, is it Grandpa Zhou's intention?

Grandpa Zhou still choked out a sentence for a long time: Xiao Wu, when you send the package to me, I will also see what to send together. If you don't have time, let your uncle go. He knows the post office man.

Zhang Guoqing laughed secretly, Grandpa Zhou is really old, even children don't believe it, anyone who knows the post office is afraid that it is true that his letters will be confiscated.

As for Uncle Zhou, it's hard to judge him as a junior, who knows if he's really smart or just stupid. He was never a villain. Grandpa Zhou and Grandma Zhou were born into a rich family, and if they are proficient in the Four Books and Five Classics, will they educate idiots? If it's a real idiot, it's impossible to be partial to the armpit.

Zhang Guoqing nodded quickly, and said with a smile: Okay, I'll go up the mountain to see some wild animals these days, and it will look better when I send them over. Promise is one thing, but how to do it is another.

Grandpa, don't smoke dry tobacco. It's not good for your health. If you want to smoke, use sugar to quit. Jiaojiao is just worried about you and grandma's health. And how is grandma's health now? After the last time I got better from a cold, I will Is it affected now? Jiaojiao said that you have rheumatism in winter, so you can’t tell me what you need overnight, tell me what you need, and I will go to the mountain to see if there is any.”

Grandma Zhou took Zhang Guoqing's hands, patted them and said, It's useless, this is a geriatric disease. When people get old, their bodies will become weak. I can feel the pulse myself. When winter comes, bring the wolf skins you sent last time. There are a lot of them. Good boy, tell Jiaojiao not to worry, her grandma's body doesn't break down so easily.

Okay, I will persuade her. When the weather is good, if you want to see Jiaojiao this month, you can ask someone to give you a message. I will pick you up by bike. You can chat with her. I will accompany her when she is confinement. She came to see you.

Haha, you child, you are only a few steps away, and I will go slowly by myself. Now that the child is young, you can help her take care of the child if you have nothing to do. You told her to do well this confinement, or she is too young to be born too early. The child is in poor health. It would be best if I could use bird's nest and donkey-hide gelatin to adjust it. Grandma Zhou said regretfully.

Zhang Guoqing was overjoyed when he heard the words. Others did not have such a tonic, but he did. He just asked an expert. I don't know how well Jiaojiao learned medical skills, do you know how to use it?

Zhang Guoqing bowed his head and thought for a while, how could he find an excuse to take out these things, so that he could not make people suspicious. With doubts on his face, he asked curiously: Grandma, tell me, where can I buy donkey-hide gelatin and bird's nest? Can you find them in the black market?

Grandma Zhou shook her head: Bird's nest, don't say you can't buy such an expensive thing now, even if you can buy it, you can't afford it. Bird's nest also exists in rich families with rich heritage, and ordinary people haven't seen it. After the liberation, the landlords were liquidated. Even if rich households have these, no one dares to sell them.

As for donkey-hide gelatin, maybe it can be bought on the black market, but it is not convenient for us to buy it. Anyone who goes to Shandong can buy good donkey-hide gelatin, which is where the donkey-hide gelatin factory is located. If Ejiao is available, Jiaojiao knows how to eat it, and she will adjust it.

The more Zhang Guoqing listened, the brighter his eyes became. Even Grandpa Zhou looked at him curiously. This kid really doesn't show his face. I have long thought that this kid is a ghost, but fortunately he is sincere to Jiaojiao.

Grandma, you forgot that my sister-in-law's second brother is a sports car in the textile factory. I went to find him to find a way. He must know sports cars when he often goes out. Get in touch and see who brings some to Shandong.

Grandma Zhou nodded, this is a good way. Also happy for Jiaojiao. It's good like this. It's good to eat at ordinary times. Please tell Jiaojiao not to dislike it. The money sent by her mother every month is enough for her to eat, and she can afford it.

No, I sold some wild animals and got money for my own house. My mother also let me keep it. It's no problem to raise a Jiaojiao. I also plan to ask her not to send money from my mother-in-law. We are all married and start a business. Let her I also feel useless when I sent the money. It’s okay, I’ll go to the city to find someone to buy donkey-hide gelatin in the afternoon.” Zhang Guoqing revealed this on purpose so that they would not blame his mother-in-law.

It's okay, you've grown up, talk to your mother, it's not easy for her.