With Zhou Xiaozheng's increasingly frequent letters, the autumn of the new year finally arrived.
The azure sky, red maple trees, larch trees, and birch forests are all picturesque.
Zhou Jiao likes autumn.
Autumn is a season of harvest, especially the wild fruits that grow all over the mountains, which bring endless surprises.
Zhang Guoqing stood beside her with his son on his shoulders.
"Son calls your mother to come home."
"Mother……"
Zhou Jiao smiled brightly at the father and son, "Let's go."
The autumn scenery is suitable for slow appreciation and careful experience.
Because of Zhou Jiao's words, Zhang Guoqing, who loved his wife like a devil, gave up his bicycle and walked with her to stroll slowly between the county town and her hometown.
Zhang Guoqing didn't find the autumn scenery particularly beautiful. In his eyes, the most beautiful sight was his wife's bright smile and his son's giggles.
Before they reached the door of their house, Aunt Wang from next door saw them and walked over quickly.
"Jiaojiao, you guys are back? I have good news for you. I heard that from now on we don't have to queue up to get food, and we don't have to cook every day. We can just go to the street canteen to eat."
Zhou Jiao looked at Zhang Guoqing in surprise and said with a smile, "Aunt, is this information accurate? Where is the canteen on the street?"
Aunt Wang glanced around and whispered, "It's absolutely true. Today, Aunt Wang's daughter-in-law said they were looking for a place to build a canteen, and they said we're not allowed to cook at home anymore. Remember to hide the bacon and other things at home."
Zhou Jiao thanked the enthusiastic Aunt Wang and watched her enter the yard. The couple exchanged glances at each other.
I just heard today from the old captain that the township is planning to restructure the small commune into a large one, and that Zhangjia Village will become the third squadron. I didn't expect the county to have already started the process.
Back in the living room, Zhou Jiao reflected that her family was fine, but Zhang Laoer was moving out early. Lin Juhua and her two children weren't fit to stay in the village anymore, so they needed to return to the county town early. With her cooking skills, she might even have a chance to help out in the canteen.
Zhang Guoqing also considered this. At this moment, he thought of Zhang Laoer, who was on duty and had to go and ring the bell. As for his parents and the eldest family, it would depend on his parents' wishes.
After arriving at the bureau, Zhang Guoqing chatted with several people on duty, then went out with his two brothers Zhang Laoer and found a secluded place.
He recounted in detail the news he had heard and his thoughts.
"Since I can't even collect my rations, and I can't take advantage of the village, what's there to think about? I'll move right away."
After hearing this, Zhang Laoer immediately decided to take a day off tomorrow and take action immediately.
"That's good too. Let's move in sooner. I'll talk to Aunt Wang and the others about whether Second Sister-in-law can help out in the cafeteria. As for Big Brother, you should discuss it with Mom and Dad."
"Since rations are not being issued, will Big Brother transfer you to another job?"
"No. The food will also be distributed to the canteens of various streets and enterprises and institutions."
"This time, all three of us brothers moved to the county town. It was really because our parents said we had to abandon the three courtyards."
Zhang Guoqing laughed heartily upon hearing this. "Mom and Dad should be happy. We three brothers almost left them behind. What's the point of a yard?"
Zhang Laoer looked at him suspiciously and asked, "Xiaowu, tell me the truth, second brother, did you hear about this a long time ago, so you asked me to move my parents' household registration to the county town?"
Zhang Guoqing knew he was suspecting his father-in-law, so he shook his head and smiled, "How could the news come so early? I just think Dad was exhausted during the spring plowing. Look, Dad and Mom have changed their household registration, so they can work during the busy farming season if they want, and no one will say anything if they don't. How great!"
"Dad and Mom should be staying at my house this time, right? Remember their household registration is in my book."
"How about the three of us brothers follow our parents? Big brother's is far away, but our two families are just a few steps away. Don't make a fuss about it. We'll all be in the same cafeteria from now on anyway."
The two brothers chatted for a while, and Zhang Guoqing saw that it was almost time to get off work, so he didn't delay him from doing his work.
After saying goodbye to Zhang Laoer, he went on to visit Li Aiguo and Zhao Dashan.
Before going to bed, Zhang Guoqing hugged Zhou Jiao and whispered about the news he had heard.
"The establishment ceremony of the Grand Society will be held on Wednesday, the day after tomorrow. On Friday, all the street cafeterias in the county will be renovated and open for meals on Saturday. These two things must be implemented simultaneously in all towns and villages across the county."
Zhang Guoqing sighed, "Our entire unit will be in place starting tomorrow to oversee the autumn grain collection activities of the local militias and work with Uncle Zuo and the others to maintain public order."
Zhou Jiao touched his face. "Is there anything else? Anything happy?"
"Yes. Once these activities are completed, let's start making iron."
Zhou Jiao rolled her eyes at him. This is just nonsense.
Zhang Guoqing patted her on the shoulder and said, "You'll be going to work starting tomorrow. Uncle Li said your task will be very heavy. You'll have to work with those young people to carry out propaganda. Can your son and you handle it?"
"The child is very well behaved. I'm used to it. It's nothing too much for me. If your godfather calls you tomorrow, remember to tell them not to come over."
Zhang Guoqing nodded. If nothing unexpected happened, the couple would rush over to check on the situation.
"You have to go to work tomorrow, and I have to go out too. As for Mom and Dad, if you see them, remember to explain to them. Leave the matter of Second Sister-in-law to me and Aunt Wang. I guess I'll have to go to the street to write big characters in the next two days."
Zhang Guoqing patted her and said, "Just let it go. Go to bed early."
After a night, the couple began to work hard during the day. At night, they would occasionally visit Zhang Laoer's home to see his father and mother.
Zhou Jiao declined her mother-in-law's offer to take care of her son. With her child by her side, she could avoid wandering around with the others.
It was not until Thursday that she followed Aunt Wang to the street office and saw the rumored street canteen.
The four rooms were connected, forming a kitchen with several stoves. Several elderly people were writing large characters on red paper at two tables inside the room, and many people were working with wood in the yard.
Zhou Jiao greeted several elders and was assigned by them to work on the pictorial outside the wall.
Zhou Jiao, who the old men described as young and strong, stood outside this large courtyard that seemed to have come from nowhere, with a smile on her face, but her heart was filled with sorrow.
Sighing inwardly, Zhou Jiao took the cart from Aunt Wang, put her son down, and began to work with a smile. To catch up with the schedule and to ensure the aesthetics, she worked so hard that she couldn't rest for two days, and finally finished the work by the afternoon of the next day.
"Jiaojiao is really skillful. Look at the children who come to our house, don't they look real? With this painting, the yard looks really magnificent."
"Clever layout, reasonable arrangement..."
"That's right. We really need to cherish food and not waste it. This painting can be submitted for publication."
Zhou Jiao quickly stopped him. She didn't want to be in the spotlight anymore. Having another skill was exhausting. If the provincial newspaper asked her to write another article, she would cry.
After saying this, Zhou Jiao no longer had the heart to go in and visit. She quickly said goodbye to the old ladies and old men and went home with her son. She felt that she should make up for it tonight, otherwise she would not be able to lift her arm tomorrow.
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