Lin Qiao linked arms with Yang Lu and walked home, with farmland on both sides of the country path.
"Lulu, you should come in the summer next time, then you can see the golden rice paddies here. Thinking about it now, it's been so many years since I've worked in the fields," Lin Qiao sighed.
I remember during the double harvest season, we had to transplant rice seedlings right after harvesting the rice. We were incredibly busy during that time.
They have to go to the fields before dawn and don't get home until dark. After working non-stop for a month or so, their skin gets several shades darker from the sun.
Yang Lu smiled sweetly, unable to imagine the scene of people working.
During the busiest period of her time in the countryside, she happened to be studying.
"Okay, if I have the chance next time, I'll help with the farm work too," she said innocently.
Gao Baoliang shook his head: "Stop it! We finally got out of the countryside just so we wouldn't have to work in the fields, and you're already thinking about that? You really haven't experienced the hardship of harvesting rice!"
He hated working in the fields since he was a child, and he joined the militia later in order to avoid working in the fields.
The real rural life is completely different from the rural life they imagine.
The group walked and talked as they returned to Luo Guangming's home.
When Aunt Luo saw Gao Baoliang arrive, she immediately greeted him with a smile.
"Aunt Luo, this is my wife, Yang Lu."
Gao Baoliang noticed the doubt in her eyes and immediately explained.
He only blamed himself for being too high-profile when he pursued Meng Jiao; everyone here knows that he and Meng Jiao had dated.
Aunt Luo immediately understood.
"Oh my, this girl is beautiful, fair-skinned and clean-cut, and looks so cheerful. I knew Baoliang was lucky; he's only been in the capital for a short time and he's already brought a wife back."
She quickly asked her daughter-in-law, Liu Fang, to make tea.
After greeting them with a smile, Liu Fang went to the kitchen to get sesame seeds and beans, and started a fire to roast sesame and bean tea.
Before long, Yang Lu brought out a bowl of fragrant tea.
"I only got to drink this kind of tea after I went to the countryside. It's so delicious!" Yang Lu couldn't stop praising it.
Gao Baoliang immediately said that he would make it often in the future. It's very easy to make by mixing crushed ginger with salt, tea leaves, and roasted sesame seeds and beans.
Halfway through their tea, Luo Tiegang and Luo Tianci returned and, upon seeing Gao Baoliang, smiled and gathered around him.
"When did you get back?" Luo Tiegang patted his shoulder, laughing heartily.
Tiger asked him if Uncle Lin Chen and the others had returned.
Gao Baoliang tried to pat Hu Zi's head and stand in front of him, but he had to give up. It didn't seem appropriate for someone who was 1.78 meters tall to pat a child who was 1.75 meters tall.
Has this tiger been eating feed for the past year?
How did he grow so tall all of a sudden? He's only in sixth grade! He's aiming to grow taller than Lin Chen!
"They haven't replied. You miss them that much, you brat!"
He patted him on the shoulder.
Tiger scratched his head and chuckled, "Actually, I miss Aunt Jiang Ning a bit. I still remember the scene when she used a sock to make me vomit. I didn't understand it then, but now I know. If it weren't for her, I probably wouldn't be alive, or I would have become an idiot like Gao Xiaolong."
The Luo family nodded, "That's right. Thanks to Jiang Ning, your life was saved, and we were able to achieve what we have today."
Everyone understood perfectly, except for Yang Lu, who looked bewildered and couldn't comprehend what they were saying.
Gao Baoliang hurriedly explained to her, "It's like this, once Hu Zi and that kid named Gao Xiaolong stole pumpkin seeds that were mixed with rat poison. Luckily, Jiang Ning appeared in time and saved Hu Zi."
Yang Lu still didn't understand why Hu Zi was saved while Gao Xiaolong became an idiot.
"At the time, Jiang Ning induced vomiting in them and gave Hu Zi a smelly sock to smell. He vomited up everything he had eaten. But Gao Xiaolong refused to vomit and was rescued by another person, which delayed precious treatment time... In short, this matter is quite complicated. I will tell you about it slowly later."
Gao Baoliang couldn't help but burst into laughter when he thought of stuffing smelly socks into his mouth to induce vomiting.
Tiger, being a teenager, immediately turned his anger towards him after hearing him make fun of him.
"Uncle Baoliang, who is this auntie? And...?"
Gao Baoliang's smile froze, and he immediately sensed something was wrong. He quickly covered Gao Baoliang's mouth with his hand, "Don't hold a grudge like that. Didn't you want my matchstick gun the most when you were a kid? I'll give it to you."
Tiger raised an eyebrow and smiled: "Auntie, Uncle Baoliang used to be the militia company commander of the commune. He carried a gun everywhere he went. He was very impressive."
Yang Lu immediately pulled out a comic book of Romance of the Three Kingdoms from her pocket and gave it to him, pulling him aside to chat.
Gao Baoliang was so anxious that he stomped his feet on the spot. He regretted not taking the bait; he was sure the other person would talk badly about him behind his back.
Fortunately, Aunt Luo called everyone to eat in the kitchen.
Everyone gathered around the table and raised their glasses to drink together.
Aunt Luo, seeing that they had finally come back, told them a lot about what was going on in the village.
There are no communes here anymore; the former production brigades have been changed into villages.
Lin Fugui remains the village party secretary, responsible for all aspects of the work.
Gao Qiang lost the election and became an ordinary villager.
Gao Xiaolong is even more foolish than before. He used to be able to say some words, but now he can't say anything at all.
Gao Xiaolan, who was sentenced to five years, was released from prison and returned home for the Spring Festival. She was in a state of complete self-isolation, not going out all day. If someone came to visit, she would not greet them. She was greatly affected by this.
"Oh, there's one more thing, it's quite strange. Do you remember Ma Huijuan? She was swept away by the flood back then, but she didn't die. Instead, she was rescued by Shuanzi and hidden in the cellar."
I heard that she ran away a few months ago, taking a child with her. Apparently, the child belongs to Shuanzi. Now that she's gone, Shuanzi has finally told his mother about it, and she's telling him to find her and bring her back.
He was afraid of causing trouble, so he didn't go out to look for her, and now he doesn't know where Ma Huijuan is!
Several people working away from home were amazed when they heard about Ma Huijuan's story; they couldn't believe such an incredible thing existed in the world.
Wouldn't that mean Shuanzi was cheating on Lin Tao?
Speaking of Lin Tao, Luo Guangming asked his elder brother if Lin Tao had come back in all these years.
"Yu Xiaofeng was burned, so she doesn't go out much anymore. I heard that someone saw a young man go to her house, but it's not sure if it was Lin Tao. He looks very different from the Lin Tao we used to know."
Luo Tiegang told everything he knew.
Gao Baoliang chuckled:
"Lin Tao is still wanted by the police, so he certainly wouldn't dare to show his face easily."
"But he must be doing quite well outside, often giving them money. Lin Baojia and his wife are living a comfortable life," Luo Tiegang added.
As Yang Lu listened to their conversation, she felt that their experiences were all unfamiliar to her, and she couldn't join in at all, so she had a slight embarrassment on her face.
To help her understand their past life, Lin Qiao suggested, "Lulu, after we finish eating, I'll take you to my house!"
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