Dad Xu can work safely as a technician in the factory, and Uncle Xu can be promoted to director of the supply and marketing cooperative, not to mention Uncle Xu is in the army. He has education, experience, and military merits. He is in his prime and has a bright future.
Grandpa Xu passed away when Xu Manman was 9 years old. Before he passed away, he divided the family property among his three brothers. The Xu family ancestral home was given to Uncle Xu, and a villa was left to the second and third brothers.
However, due to the special circumstances, Uncle Xu decided to rent out all the houses and donate the rent to the government.
This is also one of the reasons why their family was able to be allocated a house in the staff housing compound and not be affected.
He is the only one in Grandpa Xu's branch. Grandpa Xu had many brothers, but many of them were separated during the turbulent times. Those who stayed behind became distant from their area, so in fact, not many relatives of the Xu family can move around.
Chen Meiyu's parents were also gone, only her uncles and aunts were left.
On the morning of the second day of the New Year, I went to my uncle's house. After lunch, in the afternoon, the two families visited several uncles from the next room of the Xu family. On the third day, I went to the home of my uncle's family and my uncle's family. On the fourth day, I visited the leaders and colleagues of my parents' factory.
After all the relatives and friends who were leaving had left, the textile factory had to go back to work. If you think about it this way, it seems that except for the first day of the Lunar New Year, there is no free time at other times. In fact, taking a holiday is more tiring than working.
The children who stayed at home resumed their life rhythm before the New Year, going out shopping during the day and coming back to cook in the afternoon.
Chen Ming also contacted Zhan Tianqi, Yue Feng and Li Xiao, and they went out together a few times. Because it was a gathering for boys, Xu Manman was not brought along, but Xu Jianguo went along to join in the fun a few times.
It was the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, and the factory had a day off.
Holidays are often the busiest time for the supply and marketing cooperative, so my uncle and aunt naturally have no holidays. My third cousin and fourth cousin came to Xu Manman's house early in the morning with their bags.
"You're here, why are you bringing so many things?" Xu Ma scolded.
The third cousin said happily, "My mother packed it up and will give it to Manman and Mingzi to take away tomorrow."
When she said it was for her daughter, Xu Ma stopped talking.
The moon is full on the 15th day, and it is the Lantern Festival, a day for family reunion.
It should have been a happy day, but the impending separation added a touch of sadness.
After dinner, Mom was busy packing Xu Manman's luggage. She kept going back and forth, always feeling that something was missing. Dad was also running around beside her.
Younger brother Xu Jianguo kept clinging to his sister, wishing he could put her in his bag and take her away with him.
In the evening, my uncle and his wife would come over after work. In addition to cooking a large table of dishes, Xu Manman also made dumplings.
"Manman, no matter what, you must be well." Uncle reminded,
"Big brother, you must take good care of your sister. If Manman is not okay, don't come back." The uncle turned his head and paid attention to his eldest son.
Chen Ming was helpless, "Dad, even if you don't tell me, I will take good care of Manman."
"If you ask me, it would be much better to just take a sleeper berth so that I can lie down. This train takes a whole day and a whole night, and it's not tiring to just sit there straight."
"Aunt, we have several friends going together this time. We can look after each other by sitting together. There is no need to make special arrangements. Besides, we did the same thing when we came back. We won't be tired." Xu Manman explained.
"Then don't bring so much luggage. Mom will mail it to you tomorrow, and you can pick it up when you get to the commune."
"Okay." Xu Manman had no objection.
That night, Xu Manman and Chen Ming received care and advice from their elders, and each received three thick red envelopes.
"Hasn't the New Year's money been given to you long ago?" Xu Manman refused.
"New Year's money is New Year's money. This is for you country folks. You can't refuse it, elders. Keep it."
After some pushing and pulling, the two siblings had no choice but to accept it.
At night, Xu Manman slept with her mother, just like the night before she went to the countryside, she was held in her mother's arms.
"Nannan, Mom is really worried about you leaving."
"Mom, you're worried about me, but you're also worried about my cousin. He takes good care of me, really."
"Xiao Ming is a good person, but he can't always be with you."
A mother worries about her son even when he is thousands of miles away. This is Xu Ma's mentality now. Moreover, it is not excessive for her to worry about her delicate daughter who is going on a long journey.
"Promise Mom that you won't find a partner in the countryside. I don't care about the two years you said before. If you can't stand it in the countryside, call us and we will find a way to bring you back to the city.
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