The first day of 1983 was clear and sunny.
Chen Wang's family of three got up early and started working after breakfast.
Today they are going on a long journey and riding bicycles to Lin Xiuqin's parents' home.
Originally they were planning to go there after the Chinese New Year. Yesterday, while we were eating hotpot, Lin Xiuqin suddenly felt a little depressed. She didn’t know if it was because she was affected by the atmosphere or because she was pregnant and felt a little sentimental.
After asking, Chen Wang learned that she missed her parents, so he waved his hand and said that he would take her back to her parents' home the next morning, and this time take the little girl with him.
Lin Xiuqin and the little girl were naturally very happy. The little girl didn't need them to wake her up in the morning and she got up earlier than them.
Leaving his wife and sister to pack up at home, Chen Wang took Jixiang Ruyi and Dahei out and headed for his master's house.
The little girl can be brought along, but these three funny guys certainly can’t be brought along.
I told Master and Brother Da Zhuang about it last night and asked them to help take care of him for a day.
When we arrived at the master's house, we saw two people eating breakfast.
Compared with the sumptuous dinner last night, the father and son's breakfast today was a bit simple, with only corn porridge and some pickles.
“Just eat this?”
Chen Wang glanced at the porridge in Chen Dazhuang's bowl and teased with a smile.
Chen Dazhuang rolled his eyes, his tone full of envy and jealousy.
"You think it's all your fault, marrying such a virtuous wife who is also a good cook."
"Hehe...if you're envious, go find one. Believe in yourself."
"Alright, alright, they stay here, you go!"
Chen Dazhuang waved his hand impatiently.
Chen Wang smiled, squatted down and touched the heads of Ruyi and Dahei dogs one by one, and then the little monkey Jixiang.
"Jixiang, you are smarter than these two stupid dogs. Keep an eye on them for me and don't let them get lost."
“Squeak!”
The little monkey cried out, looking a little aggrieved.
"Okay, we'll be back before dark, I promise."
Chen Wang smiled and raised his right hand.
The little monkey also raised his right hand and high-fived him.
"Leave."
Chen Wang patted the little monkey's head gently, stood up, looked at Chen Dazhuang and said, "I'll take the bike away!"
I have to take care of the little girl and a lot of other things, so one bicycle is a bit too much. That’s why I mentioned borrowing a bicycle last night.
Chen Dazhuang nodded.
Chen Wang walked over, pushed his bicycle and went out.
"Woof!"
The puppy Ruyi called out and made a move to follow.
Recently, Chen Wang has been training and playing with it, making it a little clingy.
The little monkey grabbed its dog's tail directly.
Ruyi found that she couldn't walk, so she turned her head to look at it, and the dog barked.
Jixiang also shouted.
The dog and the monkey seemed to be communicating in an animal language that humans could not understand.
Chen Dazhuang ate big mouthfuls of corn porridge and watched the fun with great interest.
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When Chen Wang rode his bike back home, his wife and the little girl were almost ready.
After tying the things they needed to take onto the bicycle, Lin Xiuqin closed the door of her house, and the family of three prepared to set off.
Chen Wang carried the little girl and most of the things. Lin Xiuqin had just learned to ride a bicycle not long ago, and the only thing on the bike was a bag tied to the back seat, which contained some snacks for the child.
"Is it ready?"
Chen Wang looked at his wife and asked.
Lin Xiuqin smiled and nodded.
"Then let's go!"
"Set off!!"
The little girl raised her arms high and cheered.
Chen Wang smiled and stepped on the pedals hard, accelerating the bicycle forward.
Lin Xiuqin also hurriedly rode her bike to catch up.
Two bicycles were riding one after the other on a small road in the village.
Several women from the village were gathered together chatting and laughing. When they saw Chen Wang and his companion riding bicycles, one of them asked curiously.
"Awang, where are you taking your wife and sister?"
"We are going to my sister-in-law's parents' home."
The little girl answered loudly with a sweet smile.
Upon hearing this, the women were all surprised and envious.
Most of them are the same, having married into Chenjia Village from other places.
Nowadays, only a few families have bicycles. As long as the mother's home is far away, it is a rare opportunity to go back.
After watching the two bicycles go away, several women couldn't help but sigh.
"Alas, people used to say that Xiuqin married a fool and became a fool herself. Awang's parents passed away, but she was still so stubborn to stay here. Now it seems that we are too stupid!"
"Yes, the life they are living now is really enviable."
"I remember they went to her mother's house some time ago, and they rented Lao Zhao's tractor and brought back a bunch of stuff."
"Now that I have a bicycle, it's convenient to go anywhere. I can go wherever I want, and today is New Year's Day."
"My mother's home is only a dozen miles away, but I haven't been back for a year. I can only go back after the Chinese New Year."
"Why go back? I don't want to go back. I don't have anything good to bring back, and I'd feel embarrassed if I went."
"Yeah, who can be as capable as Awang in making money and willing to send all kinds of things to his wife's family? Anyway, my wife will definitely not agree to it."
"I won't say any more. The more I talk, the more I envy Xiuqin. She is enjoying a very happy life now!"
"I heard that she is pregnant. After the baby is born, Awang will probably love his wife even more."
"Really? When did it happen?"
"It's been almost two months. I heard from Lao Qian that Awang was as happy as a fool that day. He showed off when he saw him."
"Ever since Awang was enlightened by Lao Wang's stick, his family has been getting more and more prosperous."
"Is there really a saying for this? Then I'd like my son to try it."
"Don't be ridiculous. Be careful that your son gets beaten into a fool."
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Compared to the last time when I rode a tractor and had a bumpy ride, riding a bicycle this time was so much more comfortable.
"Wife, are you cold?"
Chen Wang turned his head and asked.
Lin Xiuqin smiled and shook her head.
I had prepared well before going out. I wore thick clothes and a hat, and the weather was sunny, so it wasn't very cold.
Besides, thinking that I will be able to see my parents again soon, my heart is warm.
"Then follow me and I'll block the wind for you."
Chen Wang gave a warning.
Lin Xiuqin nodded with a gentle smile.
"Brother, are you cold?"
The little girl sat behind him, hugged his waist, tilted her head back and asked in a crisp voice.
"fine!"
Chen Wang smiled and said.
In fact, after all, the temperature is close to below zero. Even if the weather is sunny, it is still a bit painful to feel the cold wind blowing on your face.
But as a grown man, he can still withstand this little wind.
"I'll hold you tight, and you'll be warmer."
The little girl said this, hugging his waist tightly.
Chen Wang couldn't help laughing. He didn't know if it was a psychological effect, but he actually felt a little warm.
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