After breakfast, Zhou Ziwen, Shen Zhaodi and Zhou Chaoyang went to the production team together.
The two sisters prepared dry food for the journey at home.
Although most people in the production team had already gone on holiday, Wu Dagang and the team leader still came to work every day.
For village cadres like them, there is no such thing as a holiday. As long as there is something, they have to deal with it.
When Zhou Ziwen and others arrived at the production team, Wu Dagang and the team leader were working in the office.
"Uncle Wu, have we got our certificate yet?"
As he entered the office, Zhou Ziwen didn't say anything polite and directly stated his purpose.
In order to go home to visit relatives, you need to get a visiting certificate from the production team.
Without proof, you can’t even buy a ticket.
"It's already been opened for you."
Wu Dagang took out a stack of written certificates from a drawer and handed them to Zhou Ziwen and the others. He then earnestly instructed them, "It's a good thing that you're going home to visit your family, but I have a few words to say beforehand."
Zhou Ziwen nodded, expressing his understanding: "Uncle Wu, go ahead."
Wu Dagang cleared his throat and continued, "You are all educated youth, responding to the country's call to go to the countryside. Although it is natural to go home to visit your families, don't forget that you are still part of the village. Your home leave is limited, so you must return on time."
Zhou Chaoyang and Shen Zhaodi also listened carefully. They knew the meaning of Wu Dagang's words.
In this day and age, it is not easy to return to the city. There are some people who live in poor conditions and plan not to come back after returning to the city.
Of course, their final results weren't very good.
Wu Dagang looked at them and said in a serious tone, "If you don't come back on time, it will be difficult not only for you but also for me. The village's production activities cannot be affected by a few individuals. You should understand this."
Zhou Ziwen immediately responded: "Uncle Wu, don't worry! Where else can we go if we don't come back? This is our home!"
Shen Zhaodi and Zhou Chaoyang also nodded in agreement: “Yes, Secretary Wu, we will definitely be back on time.”
Wu Dagang nodded with satisfaction: "Haha, of course I trust you, but I still need to remind you to avoid taking the wrong road. Also, be careful on your way home."
"Understood, Uncle Wu." The three answered in unison.
Only then did Wu Dagang hand them the visiting certificates. Each certificate recorded in detail the educated youth's name, visiting time and the village seal to ensure that they could return home smoothly.
However, Zhou Ziwen obtained more visiting relatives certificates than others.
He also plans to visit the two sisters' homes to meet his mother-in-law.
After all, he married someone's daughter and now has a child. It would be inappropriate not to see her.
"Okay, stop wasting time and go about your business!" Wu Dagang waved his hand, indicating that they could leave.
Zhou Ziwen and the other two took the certificate, said hello to Wu Dagang and the others, and then left the office.
After leaving the production team, Shen Zhaodi naturally sat on Zhou Ziwen's bicycle, but because they were still in the village and Zhou Chaoyang was there, she did not do anything intimate.
"Let's go!"
Zhou Ziwen called out and set off first.
Although he was carrying someone, his speed was not slow. Even on the main road, Zhou Chaoyang almost couldn't catch up with him.
Zhou Ziwen rode his bicycle, chatting with Shen Zhaodi from time to time. The sun shone through the treetops, casting mottled shadows on them, and the gentle breeze brought the unique freshness of the countryside.
After arriving in the county, Zhou Ziwen took Shen Zhaodi and Zhou Chaoyang to the county hospital.
After parking the bicycles and locking them, we left together.
Lushan County is relatively small and has no train station.
They need to buy tickets and take a bus to the next county.
It is not very convenient to ride a bicycle, but it is easy to park near the county hospital, and there are people to help watch it, so there is no need to worry about it being lost.
The three of them chatted and laughed as they arrived at the bus station, waiting for the bus to the next county.
Soon, a blue long-distance bus drove into the station, and Zhou Ziwen and his friends boarded the bus with the crowd.
Long-distance buses of this era are relatively simple.
The body of the car is usually painted blue and printed with some propaganda slogans or patterns, revealing the unique style of this era.
The car has a square shape and simple lines, which is very different from later cars.
The environment in the car is also relatively simple.
The seats are all hard seats, and some have plastic seats. If the plastic seats are broken, a wooden board is placed on them. It is simple and practical.
Zhou Ziwen, Shen Zhaodi and Zhou Chaoyang found their seats and waited for the car to depart.
As the departure time approached, the number of passengers in the carriage gradually increased. Some were carrying large and small bags and preparing to go home to visit their families, while others were workers and farmers who were simply dressed and had dusty faces.
"I haven't taken a car in a long time. Today, I took this sudden ride and I really missed it."
Zhou Chaoyang leaned against the window, looking at the scenery outside.
Shen Zhaodi also sighed: "Yeah, I almost forgot what it feels like to ride in a car."
"Believe me, you will have a deep memory later."
Zhou Ziwen recalled how miserable he was when he first went to the countryside.
"Brother Ziwen." Shen Zhaodi patted his arm in dissatisfaction.
She was still sighing, but her good mood was ruined by Zhou Ziwen's words.
"hehe!"
With the driver's whistle, the car slowly drove out of the station and began to head towards Ping'an County next door.
Ping'an County is slightly larger and more prosperous than Lushan County. There is a railway station there, which is the only way for Zhou Ziwen and his friends to go home.
The car bumped along the uneven dirt road, and the people inside swayed from side to side as the vehicle swayed.
Shen Zhaodi sat next to Zhou Ziwen, holding Zhou Ziwen's arms tightly with both hands, for fear of being thrown out.
Zhou Ziwen sat very steadily.
After practicing so many boxing techniques, he still knows the simple technique of the thousand-pound weight.
On the way, Zhou Ziwen and his friends admired the scenery outside the window. From the fields of Lushan County to the suburbs of Ping'an County, from the lush trees to the distant hills, the natural scenery along the way was refreshing.
Occasionally, the car will pass through some small villages, where you can see villagers working in the fields and children playing at the village entrance. These ordinary life scenes reveal a sense of simplicity and tranquility.
After more than an hour of bumpy ride, the car finally arrived at Ping'an County Bus Station.
Zhou Ziwen and his friends got off the bus with the crowd, breathing in the fresh air and feeling the atmosphere of this new place.
"Okay, let's find a place to have lunch and then go to the train station to buy tickets."
Seeing that it was getting late, Zhou Ziwen made a suggestion.
Shen Zhaodi and Zhou Chaoyang naturally had no objections.
So the three of them walked along the street looking for a restaurant.
The streets in Ping'an County are wider than those in Lushan County, with more shops and stalls on both sides, a wide variety of goods, and a constant stream of people.
They found a state-owned restaurant in Ping'an County and ordered several local specialties.
After lunch, they immediately went to Ping'an County Railway Station.
The railway station is a typical Soviet-style building. The tall pillars and spacious waiting hall give people a solemn and dignified feeling.
The station's announcements constantly broadcast train information, reminding passengers to pay attention to their departure times. (End of this chapter)
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