The two arrived at the Lin family's door and ran into Lin Wenjun, who had just brought back a cart from the village. After exchanging greetings, Lin Wenjun asked...
"Zhengguo, you asked me to prepare a handcart, what exactly is it for?"
Sun Zhengguo and his second uncle exchanged a glance and smiled. Sun Dahe then said mysteriously.
"We'll find out when it gets dark. Let's wait and see."
So the group waited at the Lin family's house, and Lin Wenjun suppressed his curiosity and didn't ask, figuring he'd find out when it got dark.
The group waited until it was completely dark before taking their flashlights, pulling their cart, and groping their way into the grove.
The journey was relatively peaceful, and we didn't encounter anyone. It wasn't until we reached the grove that we turned on our flashlights and found the place where the grain was hidden.
Without saying a word, Sun Dahe and Sun Zhengguo started loading the truck. Only then did Lin Wenjun realize that they had come to haul grain. He suppressed his excitement and, without saying a word, also started loading.
There were a total of over 300 jin of grain, which wasn't much, but the group quickly loaded it onto the truck, turned off their flashlights, and headed towards Lin Hong's house.
After returning to the Lin family home, they unloaded one-third of the bag. When Lin Wenjun opened the bag, he was shocked. It was not only cornmeal, but there was also wheat flour and meat.
"Jung-guk, where did you get all this stuff?"
"Uncle, don't ask where it came from. This disaster probably won't be over anytime soon. If you run out of food in the future, just tell me. I can't guarantee anything else, but I can still supply your families."
Upon hearing this, Lin Wenjun stopped asking questions. As long as it could be obtained, that was fine. The key was that even if you had money, you couldn't buy it.
"Zhengguo, how much is all of these? Your uncle will give you the money."
"Hehe! Uncle, consider this my way of showing my respect. If I come to deliver grain again next time, I promise I'll get paid."
Sun Zhengguo originally intended not to accept a single penny, but the famine would last for another three years, and if he didn't accept any money, he was afraid that the families would not be able to eat in peace.
"Alright then! Uncle will shamelessly accept it this time, but this is a one-time exception. If there is a next time, I would rather starve to death than accept it."
As expected, Sun Zhengguo's decision was correct; otherwise, he would have done more harm than good.
"How could I! My finances are limited, I won't do it again next time. But let me tell you first, Uncle, we can't be a pushover, after all, supplies are limited."
"Hahaha……."
Seeing his second uncle and maternal uncle both laughing, Sun Zhengguo was somewhat puzzled.
“Zhengguo, back in 1942, the famine was much worse than this. You were too young to know, but do you think we could have survived if we had just been too kind?”
Sun Dahe posed a thought-provoking question.
It can be said that no one who came from the old society was a simple person.
“I’m relieved now, Uncle. My second uncle and I will go home first. There’s still some food prepared for Aunt here. We’ll discuss it when we get home.”
"Then take your time. If you need any help, just call me."
After they finished speaking, the two of them picked up the cart and headed home.
When they got home, their family was still awake. Grandpa was relieved to see the two of them return.
After the group unloaded the grain, the grandparents eagerly opened the bags.
"Wow! It's all cornmeal. That's great, we won't have to worry for months."
Grandpa opened the big bag first, and after looking inside, he was overjoyed and couldn't help but exclaim.
"Old man, look! There's so much flour, and there's even meat!"
Grandma's cheers attracted Grandpa and Second Aunt over. They still had some cornmeal, but wheat flour and meat were rare treats.
With so much grain today, to put it bluntly, it could be exchanged for seven or eight wives in the countryside.
"Jung-guk, you've been a huge help to the family. How can I possibly thank you enough!"
"Don't mention it, Grandpa! I'm your grandson, we're all family, so please eat up! I'll bring you more when you're done."
"Hey! Looks like I haven't spoiled my grandson for nothing."
"Hahaha……."
Seeing his family laughing and joking, Sun Zhengguo felt very content. Wasn't this the home he wanted to protect?
"There's still grain on this truck, what's going on?"
After the family finished their lively gathering, Grandpa noticed there were still bags in the car and asked about them.
"Dad, this is what Zheng Guo prepared for Xiao Ying. We were just about to discuss with you whether we should deliver it to her or have her come and pick it up."
After hearing Uncle's explanation, Grandpa and Grandma felt even more complicated. Their daughter was having a hard time, and the family was short of food! They felt ashamed that they couldn't help her. Fortunately, they had a good grandson.
"Second brother! Why don't you make the trip and deliver it to her house? I guess they don't have much food left. It's nighttime now, so no one will see you."
"Dad, I'll go right now, it's not far anyway."
After Sun Dahe finished speaking, he prepared to leave, but Sun Zhengguo was a little worried. It was dark, and he was afraid something might happen.
"Second Uncle, let me go with you! The two of us can look after each other."
No one objected to Sun Zhengguo's trip, since it wasn't far and he could visit his aunt.
So the two turned the car around and headed towards the next village.
The journey was unusually quiet, and the two arrived at Sun Xiaoying's house in just over ten minutes.
Sun Zhengguo had visited his aunt's house a few times and was quite familiar with it.
The two parked the cart, and Sun Zhengguo peeked through the crack in the door but saw nothing.
"Second Uncle, it's dark inside, they must be sleeping."
"It's alright, you stay at the front door, I'll go to the back window and call for help."
After Sun Dahe finished speaking, he walked along the courtyard wall toward the back window, while Sun Zhengguo waited at the front door.
Soon, the lights came on inside the house, and several footsteps approached from afar, heading towards the courtyard gate.
After opening the door, Sun Zhengguo recognized his aunt and uncle in the dim light.
"Aunt, Uncle, it's me, Zhengguo."
Sun Xiaoying was very surprised. She wondered what her second brother wanted to see her about! Unexpectedly, when she opened the door, it was her nephew who had come.
"Jung-guk is here. Don't stand at the door, come inside and sit down."
Uncle Li Maocai greeted them warmly.
As the two were talking, Sun Dahe walked over from behind.
"Xiaoying, Maocai, don't rush into the house yet. Unload the things from the car first."
After hearing what his second brother said, the couple realized that there was another cart behind them, but they didn't know what was on it.
But since their second brother had spoken, they didn't care anymore and just went upstairs to move it.
After moving the items, the group returned to the house. Sun Xiaoying didn't even bother to look at the contents of the bags; she pulled Sun Zhengguo aside and began asking him about his recent situation.
Sun Dahe shook his head, then started talking to Li Maocai, explaining the origins of these items. Li Maocai was very grateful after learning about them.
After the aunt and niece finished talking, Sun Xiaoying said apologetically.
"Second brother, I'm so sorry! It's been so long since I've seen eldest brother's family, I've been missing them terribly, that's why we've been chatting for a while, please don't be angry!"
"What are you saying? Second Brother won't be angry. These things were all sent by Zheng Guo. I also had some things to tell Mao Cai. Zheng Guo is tired today, so we'll be leaving now."
Upon seeing the grain beside her, Sun Xiaoying was shocked. She was about to refuse when her second brother didn't give her a chance and pulled Sun Zhengguo out of the yard.
By the time Sun Xiaoying realized what was happening and chased after them to the door, the two had already disappeared into the night.
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