Although the old house is now mottled, in the eyes of Fifth Grandpa, it still carries countless precious memories. He slowly walked forward, touching the mottled wall, as if he could recall the time when he had just returned from the army.
Jiang Huashu followed closely behind, his eyes filled with both nostalgia for the old house and a resolute determination for the upcoming challenge. Jiang Huashu's house looked newer than Fifth Grandpa's. Fifth Grandpa's house was built in the early 1960s, while Jiang Huashu's was built in the late 1960s, a difference of nearly ten years. Furthermore, Fifth Grandpa had used his military pension to build the house due to illness, so the materials used were certainly not as good as those used to sell supplies. Jiang Huashu, with his wealth, was willing to use premium materials when building his house, so the difference in age was inevitable.
I opened the gate to the Jiang family's old house. Inside, the weeds grew more than half a person tall. Looking around, I saw the doors and windows were in good condition. Because it was summer vacation, the temperature inside the yard was very high. When I opened the main room door, a cool, damp air rushed out.
After walking around the house, they found that although time had passed, the tables and chairs here still retained their original appearance, which made the three time travelers feel an inexplicable sense of familiarity.
The children were exploring the surroundings, running and shouting excitedly, as if this was their newly discovered treasure. Although Tangyuan was a tomboy, she was like a little girl at this moment, full of curiosity about everything here.
Sun Mofei and Shui Shui were packing their belongings by the car outside the courtyard. They planned to stay here for a while until the demolition was properly resolved. Zhuang Qiuqiu was busy checking the surrounding safety with Li Yichen to ensure that no potential hidden dangers were missed.
Zhuang Qiuqiu looked at the countryside and tried to imagine how her husband had grown up there. Suihe pointed to the distant mountains and told her about how, as a child, he had been forced to go up the mountain to find food.
After Zhuang Qiuqiu got married, she listened to Professor Dong's stories and realized how difficult Suihe's childhood had been. She felt a surge of hatred for her fourth grandfather, a man she had never met. This made her feel even more distressed for Suihe. The two hadn't argued since their wedding, and their love was as intense as it had been in the early days. Sometimes, Zhuang Qiuqiu's gaze at Suihe was so captivating it was almost tearful, their relationship incredibly close.
Zhuang Qiuqiu also harbored a deep hatred for Fourth Grandfather's family. If he hadn't been seeking revenge against the Jiang family's eldest wife, why would he have followed and stolen Jiang Huashu, still in confinement, and brought her to the countryside to be abused? He also left behind so many weapons, ammunition, and spies. If Father-in-law Yingqiu had worked there before, Fenglin County would have been in ruins. She absolutely couldn't let her encounter Fourth Grandfather; she didn't care if he was an elder or not.
Just then, someone noticed their return, and villagers began to arrive. Bringing various agricultural products and gifts, they warmly welcomed the Jiang family. Fifth Grandpa and Jiang Huashu shook hands with each of them, thanking them for their concern and help.
During the conversation, villagers expressed their concern and support for the demolition.
They said the Jiang family had always enjoyed an excellent reputation in the village. During the 1960s, Jiang Huashu braved the risk of committing a crime to help the entire village prosper, and he owed a debt of gratitude to everyone in Guanjia Village. Therefore, during this demolition, the entire village would stand by Jiang Huashu and Fifth Grandfather and jointly safeguard their rights.
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