Xu Jianguo and Yue Yang got off the kang and went to the yard together, where they saw Xing Bin standing at the gate.
"Xing Bin, what did the superiors say?" Yue Yang asked.
"The superiors agreed to Comrade Xu Jianguo's request and allowed him to finish his own business before going back to work." Xing Bin looked at Xu Jianguo and said reluctantly.
After listening to this, Yue Yang turned to Xu Jianguo and said, "Comrade Xu Jianguo, since the superiors have agreed to your request, you can rest assured and do your job. We will stay with you until you arrive safely at your work place."
"There's no need to stay with me. I'll ask Uncle Mancang to find a place for you two to live. Tomorrow, my partner and I will go to the commune to get a letter of introduction, and then go back to the county town. The day after tomorrow, we'll go to my partner's unit to get a letter of introduction, and then get the marriage certificate. After everything is done, I can leave with you." Xu Jianguo said.
"Okay, Comrade Xu Jianguo, thank you for your cooperation!" Yue Yang said.
"No need to thank me. Just wait a moment. I'll go find Uncle Mancang and ask him to arrange a place for you to stay." After saying this, Xu Jianguo walked into the house.
Watching Xu Jianguo's departing figure, Xing Bin said with disdain, "What a jerk! He really thinks he's such a big shot! If it weren't for his superiors needing him, I would have taught him a lesson today."
"Xing Bin, you are a soldier. You should pay attention to your attitude when talking to ordinary people. I will pretend that I didn't hear what you said just now, but if you make trouble again, I will report your case to my superiors in full!" Yue Yang said in a stern tone.
Xing Bin curled his lips and said nothing, but the indifferent expression on his face explained his true thoughts.
Xu Jianguo returned to the house and told Li Mancang about the situation. After a while, the two men came out of the house carrying two cloth bags.
Li Mancang arranged for the two to stay at the brigade headquarters, and put the cloth bag in his hand on the table, telling them that the bag contained food. Seeing this, Yueyang and Xing Bin hurriedly took out food coupons and money from their pockets, but were rejected by Li Mancang.
After settling everything, Li Mancang took Xu Jianguo to the office and issued him a certificate that he would need to go to the commune tomorrow.
When the two returned to Li Mancang's house, old man Li Dashan was already dressed and sitting on the edge of the kang waiting for them. Seeing this, Xu Jianguo asked, "Grandpa Dashan, where are you going?"
"I'm ready to go back. I've been staying here for two days. I can't bother you anymore. Besides, it's the New Year, and I can't have no people at home." Li Dashan said with a smile.
"Uncle, why are you in such a hurry? You have to have dinner before going back!" Li Mancang said from the side.
"Don't worry. I'm old and my digestion is slow. The food I ate these two days is still stored. I can just make some porridge when I go home in the evening. You don't have to worry about me!" Li Dashan said.
Everyone looked at each other, and finally Xu Jianguo said, "Okay, Grandpa Dashan, Sitian and I will take you back!"
"Oh, okay, okay!" Li Dashan said with a smile.
"Haha, I want to go too, I want to go too!" Funiu shouted from the side.
"Okay, let's go together!" Xu Jianguo said with a smile.
Wen Sitian stood up and began to dress Funiu. Xu Jianguo said to Li Mancang and Li Erniu, "Uncle Mancang, Uncle Erniu, we won't have dinner here. After we send Grandpa Dashan back, we'll go back home and clean up. After all, we're going to the county tomorrow, and there's still a lot of work to do around the house!"
Li Erniu's eyes were a little red, but he didn't say anything. Li Mancang patted Xu Jianguo on the shoulder and said, "Live a good life after getting the marriage certificate. When you finish your work, remember to come back and visit. Your uncle Erniu and I are waiting to attend your wedding!"
"Don't worry, uncle, I will definitely come back!" Xu Jianguo said.
After Xu Jianguo and his group left, Li Erniu and Li Mancang were still standing outside the yard, watching their backs. Li Mancang said, "Erniu, Jianguo is going to soar to the sky, which is a good thing! Sandaliang is too young, and we can't let him stay here like you and me for the rest of his life. I know you're reluctant, but many things are beyond our control. All we can do is silently support him from behind and give him a push when he needs help!"
"Brother, I know, but I watched this kid grow up. I feel a little uncomfortable when he suddenly leaves!" said Li Erniu.
"I understand, but children will eventually grow up, and separation is inevitable. We can't hold them back!" said Li Mancang.
Li Erniu nodded and said nothing more.
"Let's go back to the house and have a drink!" said Li Mancang.
"good!"
Xu Jianguo and Wen Sitian supported Li Dashan as they walked on the village path. Smoke rose from the chimney of a farmhouse not far away. Cotton shoes made a crunching sound as they stepped on the snow. Funiu ran around in front, giggling from time to time. The whole scene was peaceful and beautiful.
When they arrived at Li Dashan's house, Xu Jianguo helped the old man into the house and started to light the stove and kang. After a while, the whole house became warm again.
Wen Sitian asked Xu Jianguo to come into the house and chat with Li Dashan, while she started to prepare dinner for the old man. Xu Jianguo couldn't persuade her, so he had to agree.
"Jianguo, come and sit on the kang. Where are Tianyatou and Funiu?" Li Dashan asked with a smile while sitting on the kang.
"She is preparing dinner for you so you don't have to cook it yourself. Funiu is accompanying her in the outer room." Xu Jianguo took down the backpack behind him and placed it on the table, saying.
"This girl is so good! You are so lucky!"
"Hehe, it's okay, it's okay!" Xu Jianguo said with a smile, while taking things out of the backpack. A paper bag, two bottles of Erguotou, and two large jars were placed on the table.
"Grandpa Dashan, this is what I prepared for you. There are tea leaves in the paper bag, rootless water in the jar, and two bottles of white wine. You can drink some when you are free to relieve fatigue!" said Xu Jianguo.
"You've given all your little fortune to me, an old man, right?" Li Dashan said, his eyes red.
"This is all the stock we have for now. I'll bring you more next time I come back!" Xu Jianguo said with a smile.
"No, these are enough for me to drink for a long time! When you get married, don't spend money indiscriminately. If you have any problems, discuss them with the sweet girl. Do you hear me?" Li Dashan said earnestly.
"Okay, I'll listen to you!"
"By the way, Jianguo, did the two guys who came today tell you where they were going?"
"No, I asked, but they didn't tell me. What's wrong?"
Li Dashan didn't say anything. He lowered his head and thought for a while. Then he stood up, opened the kang cabinet, took out a cloth bag from it, and opened it in front of Xu Jianguo. Inside the cloth bag was a brand new military medal.
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