Chapter 5 Get in the car and go

It was already late when I got back to my second uncle's house. My second aunt had already prepared all the food for the trip and packed it in lunch boxes. Fortunately, the weather was not hot these few days and they could still be stored.

Li Meng talked about selling her job and sending her quilt. Just bring some things for the journey. Just travel light. It will take two days by train. So you can do whatever is convenient.

Uncle Li took out two hundred yuan and some bills and gave them to Li Meng. "I won't say much about the principle of poor at home but rich on the road. It's not much. This is a token of my love for you. When you get there, remember to send a telegram or a letter. If you need anything, write to me and I'll send it to you."

"Uncle, I can't take your money. I have been bothering you for so long, how can I take your money?" Li Meng declined.

"Take it quickly." Second Aunt grabbed the money and stuffed it into Li Meng's pocket. Seeing that she couldn't refuse and in order to reassure them, she had to accept it. Second Aunt and grandmother thought that Li Meng would be leaving tomorrow and they didn't know when they would meet again. I couldn't help but wipe away my tears. I was reluctant to let the delicate little girl go to the countryside, but I had no choice but to let her go.

This damn Li Dafu, what a rotten-hearted guy. Li Meng hugged her grandmother and second aunt and comforted them: "Don't worry, I have hands and feet, I won't starve to death, I will take good care of myself, I will come back to see you as soon as I have a holiday, and you remember to write to me", after comforting everyone, Li Meng went back to the room, lay down, and quickly fell asleep.

At daybreak, Aunt Li got up and boiled eggs and made dumplings for Mengmeng to eat at noon. She had to go to work in the afternoon and couldn't take her to school, so she asked Uncle Li to take leave to take her to school. When he saw Li Meng woke up, he took her aside and said a few words, telling her to report safety when she arrived at the place, and then went to work.

Li Meng asked Dandan to help her get some white flour, rice, bacon and sausages from the space and secretly put them in an unused cabinet in her second uncle's house for them to eat at home. When she arrived at the place, she would write back to tell them that it was a compensation for eating and drinking at her second uncle's house for so many days, and also a nutritional supplement for grandma and the others.

After packing everything, her second uncle was already waiting for her at the door. Grandma hugged Li Meng and was reluctant to let her go. "Grandma, you must wait for me at home." Li Meng wiped her tears and said goodbye to her grandma. She followed her second uncle to the train station and saw a sign at the door that said "Gathering Point for Educated Youths."

"Uncle, please go back. I can do it myself."

"Don't trust others easily when you are outside. Think carefully before you speak so as not to offend bad people. Be careful with what you eat and drink. Send a telegram if you have any problems."

"This is for you. This is your elder brother's address in the army. It's not far from you. If you have any difficult problems, you can write to your elder brother first. Don't be too tired. If you really can't do the work, talk to the captain and send what you should send. Find an easier job. Anyway, take good care of yourself when you are alone outside. It's always right to be cautious." Li Meng nodded in response. After that, the second uncle waved goodbye to Li Meng and went back to work.

"Sister Meng, Sister Meng, I'm here,"

Li Meng hadn't walked far when she saw Zhou Hui waving at her. Zhou Hui was holding a bundle in his left hand, a net bag in his right hand, and a water bottle on his back. He ran towards her quickly and said, "I've been waiting for you for a long time. Now go and gather to get your tickets." The two of them walked to the staff of the Youth League Office and received their tickets.

"Why do you two carry so little luggage? Don't you know it's very cold in Chen City?" Seeing that Li Meng was carrying a backpack and a big bag, and the two people standing there were carrying so little, the staff kindly reminded them.

"We have mailed our quilts and other things. You just need to pick them up from the post office when you get there." The educated youth who were standing together to get their tickets felt regretful when they heard what the two said. How could they be so smart? Looking at the people around them carrying large and small bags as if they were fleeing, Li Meng and Zhou Hui smiled at each other.

Beep, beep, beep, the train has arrived. Passengers are requested to check their tickets and board the train. Listening to the sound from the horn, the two turned around and prepared to get on the train.

"Hey, wait a minute, Li Meng, just stand there!"

The two turned around and saw Zhao Xiaohua running towards them panting. "I'm so tired. Here!" Zhao Xiaohua handed over a net bag and stuffed it into Li Meng's hand.

"Save the side dishes I made for you to eat on the way, don't be disgusted!" Then he approached Li Meng and said mysteriously: "Do you know, Li Juan received a notice to go to the countryside this morning. Her face turned green as if her parents had died. She made a scene at home and even tore the clothes of the man who went to notify her on the street."

"Hahahahaha, they finally stopped when the police came. The family was severely reprimanded and had to pay compensation to the comrades from the street office. I heard that they would leave tomorrow afternoon and they are still crying at home!"

Li Meng found it funny when thinking about the faces of this family. They tried to steal a chicken but ended up losing the rice instead! You deserve it!

Hearing the people from the Youth League Office calling on the educated youth to get on the train, Zhao Xiaohua glanced at the direction of the train and said, "Hurry up and get on the train. Take care of yourself." Then he instructed Zhou Hui, "You are a man after all. Take care of Mengmeng. Get on the train and remember to write the letter!"

The three of them waved goodbye and the other two, who had very little luggage, squeezed onto the train swiftly. In this day and age, there was no such thing as passengers queuing quietly to get on the train. People basically had to squeeze their way onto the train! Soon the two found their seats according to their ticket numbers. They were sitting face to face and had a good view next to the window. As soon as they put their luggage away, the green train started moving.

Zhou Hui looked outside the window at Zhao Xiaohua who was still standing on the platform waving at them, and his nose felt a little sour. Looking at Zhou Hui with red eyes opposite him, Li Meng patted his shoulder with amusement.

"If you like it, you can write a letter. Who are you showing your sorrow to? You are showing your sorrow to someone who can't see you anymore."

Zhou Hui sniffed and whispered, "No, it's just that I'm a little reluctant to leave. I don't know when I can come back. What are you thinking, Mengjie!"

There weren't many people in the carriage. This was the starting station and there were seats. Zhou Hui stood up and said he wanted to get some water. Li Meng handed the kettle to him and asked him to fill it up and bring it back. Then everyone in the carriage said in unison that they needed more water.

"Hello, comrade, is there anyone sitting opposite you?" Li Meng looked up and saw a tall and stern man. What a coincidence, she knew the man. He was the Korean Oppa she met in the hospital last time!

Bah, no, it was Pei Yu. She immediately asked him with a smile in her eyes, "Why are you here? This seat belongs to my friend. He went to get some water. There's no one next to him. You can sit there." Pei Yu nodded and thanked him, then sat down.

"Don't you work at the steel factory? Are you on a business trip? Seeing Pei Yu also bringing a gift, Li Meng asked with concern,"

"I went to the countryside and gave the job to my brother," Pei Yu said in a muffled voice. Li Meng smiled awkwardly and didn't ask any more questions. Who doesn't have some troubles in their family?

Chairman Mao taught us young people that there is a vast world for us to do and we can make a name for ourselves anywhere. Li Meng raised his head and chest and said, Pei Yu smiled slightly. This little girl is quite good at comforting people.

Zhou Hui came back with water, "Boss, here, be careful of the heat, who is this?" As soon as he entered the carriage, he saw Li Meng and Pei Yu talking, and Zhou Hui mentioned that they were from the same place as us, and had also gone to the countryside, so we knew each other before. After Pei Yu and Zhou Hui greeted each other, they sat down separately.

Pei Yu didn't say anything along the way, after all, they weren't familiar with each other, and Li Meng didn't dare to take the initiative to approach and talk, after all, girls should be reserved, but the more she looked at him, the more she liked him, hehe,

The train stopped at a big station. Li Meng stood up and stretched. Oh my old waist! I can't stand it any longer. In modern times, this can be done in a 2-hour flight at most, but this requires two days and nights of sitting. I feel uncomfortable just thinking about it.

Many people got on at this station. A gentle young man sat next to Li Meng. Li Meng swapped seats with him and sat outside. The carriage was crowded and the smell began to get bad.