"Shengsheng, it's time to eat!"

Lu Wensheng chatted with Chen Cheng for a long time, talking about the past, present and even the future in detail, until the sun set and Shen Lingling came in to call them for dinner.

"Everyone is here. Should we eat in the living room or in the kitchen?"

"Let's go inside the house. There's plenty of space." Lu Wensheng replied.

"Okay, I'll serve the food then."

Shen Lingling turned and went out after saying this, while Lu Wensheng got up and took out four bottles of Lao Baigan and two bottles of Xifeng Liquor from the cupboard.

This was originally prepared to entertain guests during the first month of the lunar year, and now that there are so many people around, it's just right to take it out and drink it.

When someone came in with a plate of food, Chen Cheng had already set the table.

This table was specially made by Meng Qingtang. It is very large and can seat more than ten people. It is rarely used and is only taken out when there are many people.

Fortunately, Lu Wensheng had already connected Han Muchen’s house next door, otherwise there would be no room for him!

As soon as the meal was put on the table, the sound of firecrackers came from outside. Because they had already set off a wave of firecrackers before, the most important thing now was to eat.

Lu Wensheng looked around but didn't see Li Xiangyang, so he asked, "Has our village chief gone back to celebrate the New Year?"

Ma Yingjie nodded: "Well, my uncle said to go home and set off some firecrackers, and then come over to drink!"

"Okay, let's eat while we wait."

Just moments after he picked up the chopsticks, Li Xiangyang came running back, and with him was Li Youliang. After wishing each other a Happy New Year, they sat down and joined the battle.

"I won't go home until I'm drunk today!"

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After three rounds of wine, the meal has five flavors.

Everyone had almost finished drinking, especially Su Qishan, whose little face was flushed and whose gold-rimmed glasses were nowhere to be found. He looked a lot younger.

Ma Yingjie and the others had already finished their meal. Seeing that it was almost twelve o'clock, they could no longer hold back and took a few strings of firecrackers from the drawer and walked out:

"Sister Lu, let's go set off firecrackers!"

How can we miss firecrackers during the Chinese New Year? We have to set them off even if we don't eat or sleep! Ma Yingjie thought to himself.

Lu Wensheng felt a little itchy when she heard the noises coming from outside. Su Qishan saw what she was thinking and suggested:

"Let's all go and have a look together. It will be more lively when there are more people."

Outside, Lu Hao, Mangzi and Wu Gong had just hung up the firecrackers when the rest of the people came out.

He handed the matchbox to Su Qishan with great tact, and said flatteringly with a smile:

"Teacher, you go first!"

Su Qishan was not shy. During the Chinese New Year, we should say goodbye to the old and welcome the new. As the poem says:

The year ends with the sound of firecrackers!

With the sound of firecrackers, we officially entered the year 1978.

Spring is here!

From the first day to the tenth day of the first lunar month, Lu Wensheng and his companions were busy all day long.

I visited all the households I knew, including Captain Liu of the Qingshan Brigade.

Although I gave away a lot of things, I also received a lot of gifts in return.

Chen Cheng and Lu Xie were also busy. They traveled to various remote valleys in the Ximengou Brigade to collect mountain products.

Although it is also available in Beijing, the taste is not as good as that in Liaoning Province, and the price is more than twice as much.

Lu Xie was responsible for purchasing and Chen Cheng was responsible for transportation. The two of them worked together very well and collected more than a thousand kilograms in just three or five days.

Fortunately, the space was still and there were no worries, so they went shopping without any pressure until all the money they had on them was gone.

"Where's your money? Didn't you make a lot?" Lu Xie hadn't even finished collecting his money yet, but Chen Cheng said he had no money. How could he tolerate this?

Chen Cheng touched his nose: "I only kept one thousand, and gave the rest to Shengsheng. What about yours? I remember you didn't give me the money from selling coal last time!"

Lu Xie dodged his gaze, looking up at the sky and down at the ground, but not at Chen Cheng:

"Mine! I gave it to Shengsheng too..."

There was no way he would let Old Cheng take the lead!

Chen Cheng spread his hands: "That's it, we are both the same."

"Oh, let's go back!" All the money is gone, what else can I do if not go home.

So the two of them waded through the wind and snow, got on the sled and headed towards the Ping'an Brigade.

Today is the eighth day of the first lunar month, and we should pack up and set off tomorrow.

Peace Brigade

Lu Wensheng and a few others are doing ideological work on Li Xiangyang at the village chief's house!

"Uncle, it's not spring farming time yet, why don't you come with us into the city? We can deliver the food to you and settle you down, so you can feel at ease."

"That's right, uncle. We still have my brother Zhenguo and the team leader in the village. What else do you have to worry about?"

This summer, Li Zhenguo successfully took over his father's job and became the new village chief of the Ping'an Brigade. He did a good job in the past six months, so he accepted his father's decision to go to Beijing.

His father has worked hard all his life, so if there is an opportunity for him to go out for a walk, he will definitely support it and also advised:

"That's right, Dad. You want to watch the flag-raising ceremony, right? Why don't you go there for such a good opportunity? I can pay you back for your expenses!"

"If big brother pays for the round-trip expenses, then I will pay for all the expenses in the capital. Dad, I think this is a reliable idea." Li Zhenxing spoke immediately.

"Don't worry about accommodation. My uncle has bought several houses in Beijing, which are enough for you to live in!" Lu Wensheng said hurriedly.

"That's right, Dad. You must be worried about your son going so far away. I'm a little scared if you don't follow me..." Li Youliang pretended to be pitiful.

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"Okay, let's go!"

After several people's persuasion, Li Xiangyang finally agreed:

"The eldest and second brothers don't have to pay for the travel expenses. I still have this little money.

I am mainly worried about my family. My eldest brother has done a good job in recent years, so I have nothing to worry about. I will just go and see for myself!"

"Uncle, pack your things these two days. We'll leave the day after tomorrow. I'll go to Uncle Ge's house and ask!"

Last night Chen Cheng discussed with Lu Wensheng whether they could take Old Man Ge with them when they return to the city this time. With his skills and Wang Er's prescription, he is simply invincible!

Li Xiangyang: "..."

What? Lao Ge is going too? You should have said it earlier! If you had said it earlier, I wouldn’t have to worry about it for several days!

"Come on, come on, I'm going with you. This old man is very stubborn, you guys definitely can't persuade him!"