Zhang Xudong went to the hospital to see the two old men. Seeing that they were fine, he said hello to Dr. Zhao and got up to go home.
Zhang Xudong was in high spirits along the way, and his steps became lighter without him noticing.
As soon as I walked across the small bridge and entered the village, I saw Heidan standing at the entrance of the village with his right hand folded.
As soon as Heidan saw Zhang Xudong, he jumped and waved his left hand, shouting:
"Brother Dongzi, hurry home, they are all blocking your door."
Zhang Xudong frowned when he heard this. Is there another blind person coming to cause trouble for his family?
Zhang Xudong hurriedly ran to Heidan and picked him up.
Zhang Xudong rushed home holding Heidan, and asked Heidan:
"Heidan, what's going on? Tell me quickly."
"Brother Dongzi, several village cadres and members came to your house and asked you to take them to the mountains to hunt.
Grandma asked them to sign a life and death statement, and if they refused to do so, they would stay in your yard and not leave.
Later, my parents, my brother, and Sanya's parents and brothers all went to your house and drove them out of the yard.
But they just won't leave your door, saying you have to hunt for them or they won't stop."
Zhang Xudong was furious after hearing this. "Is this me, or am I in debt to you? How dare you threaten me?"
"Has the captain gone there?" Zhang Xudong continued to ask.
"The captain went there later, but didn't say anything. I don't know what's going on now." Heidan said.
When Zhang Xudong heard Heidan say this, he felt very disappointed.
This must have something to do with the captain. I just can't figure out what he's thinking.
Zhang Xudong hurried to the door of his house and saw a group of people from other villages standing in front of his door.
Facing them were the parents and brothers of the seven little ones, and behind them was Zhang Xiyan leading the other six little ones standing in a row, blocking their own door.
Grandma sat behind them with her legs spread out.
The surrounding area was filled with other villagers, who just stood there quietly watching the fun.
The team leader stood in front of the villagers without saying a word.
They said nothing, nothing for their fellow villagers, that was their attitude.
Zhang Xudong put Heidan down, and Heidan ran to Zhang Xiyan and the others without saying a word and stood in a row with them.
This is also a silent attitude.
Zhang Xudong took a look at the people from other villages, among whom were the families of the second and fourth sons of the team leader's family and their wives.
There were also brigade cadres from two or three other villages, as well as people who were related by marriage to the villagers who were watching.
Zhang Xudong understood that the captain and his men wanted to show an attitude of not helping either side.
But this is already taking sides, and it is a kind of indulgence towards people from other villages.
Zhang Xudong walked towards his door without saying a word. When he saw anyone blocking his way, he pushed them aside regardless of gender, age or status.
The crowd was in an uproar, and some young men who were not convinced started cursing. Then Zhang Xudong slapped him, and he lay down and fell asleep.
The people behind consciously made way.
Zhang Xudong walked up to Zhang Dazhuang and the other seven children's families, clasped his fists and saluted, saying:
"Uncle Dazhuang, Uncle Gen, Uncle Changsheng and all the uncles, aunts, and brothers, Zhang Xudong would like to thank you all here.
Zhang Xudong doesn't talk nonsense. If you need me in the future, just let me know."
Without waiting for them to speak, Zhang Xudong continued, "Uncle Gen, Brother Zhuzi, I'd like to ask you two to go to the commune.
Go find the president and the Minister of Armed Forces and tell them that it's me, Zhang Xudong, the orphan of a martyr, and ask them to help me get justice."
After Zhang Xudong finished speaking to Uncle Gen and Brother Zhuzi, he said without even turning his head:
"Captain Zhang, Uncle Zhang, could I, Zhang Xudong, borrow the team's mule cart? I'll give you a liter of sorghum rice.
Zhang Xiyan, go to the kitchen and get a bag of sorghum for Uncle Gen to take to the barn. Let the beast eat it so he can do some human work.
"Grandma, what do you say? Is this okay?"
Zhang Xudong didn't wait for the captain's reply and made his own arrangements.
"Dongzi, it doesn't matter what you do, your grandmother is old and can't control those ghosts and monsters anymore.
From now on, our Zhang family will be handed over to you." Grandma's sonorous voice echoed over the yard.
Outside the courtyard, there was silence except for the voices of the grandfather and grandson talking.
Zhang Xiyan quickly walked out of the yard and handed a bag to Uncle Gen.
Uncle Gen picked up his bag, glanced at the captain, and left with Zhuzi.
A voice behind Zhang Xudong said, "Zhang Xudong, we don't have any other intentions. We just want to ask for your help..."
Zhang Xudong asked before he could finish his words: "Who are you? Do I know you?"
"I'm from the Qianjin Production Team next door. I'm the team leader, Wu Youliang."
"So it's Captain Wu. Excuse me, but may I ask how old you are?"
"It doesn't matter if it's expensive or not. I'm fifty-five years old this year."
Zhang Xudong took over and said:
"You're fifty-five, you've lived long enough to see a lot.
I'm just wondering where you've seen this method of asking for help? I used it today.
If you don’t know, you might think that I, Zhang Xudong, owe you something, and that you brought so many people to my house to collect the debt.
Captain Zhang, my third uncle, this person is also your relative, my aunt’s father.
Tell me, do I owe him anything? Do I owe him anything?
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