The sky is clear, blue and refreshing.
After several days of traveling, when he finally stepped on the familiar land of his hometown, Chen Wuwen, who did not have much romantic sentiment, could not help but feel comfortable everywhere.
Seriously speaking, he has been away from home for three and a half years.
Although the shabby and simple bus station in front of him was no different from what he remembered, Chen Wuwen still felt a sense of novelty.
Thinking that his parents and his brothers and sisters would be even happier when they saw him later, the handsome man in military uniform couldn't help but smile.
After thinking about it, Chen Wuwen suddenly felt the fatigue of the journey disappear, and he walked quickly out of the station with his long legs.
It was 2pm now. He planned to borrow a bicycle from his high school friend so that he could be home by 3:30pm. He missed his mother's specialty, pickled cabbage and pork bone sticks. "Brother! Brother!"
The voice that broke his thoughts was unfamiliar, but since he was used to being called "big brother", Chen Wuwen subconsciously looked over. The third, fourth, fifth, and sixth sister? ! Very good, everyone who can come is here.
After being shocked, Chen Wuwen couldn't help but curse out a swear word.
Shao Zheng is a piece of shit!!!
"Brother, I knew you would arrive at this time." Chen Jun was the most lively one. While expressing his intelligence, he also diligently reached out to share a large package and carried it on his back.
Chen Yi was speechless. There was clearly a bicycle.
Although the third brother Chen Huai is only 18 years old, he inherited his father's strong physique. Last year, he was one size smaller than his second brother Cao Liu, but in the past six months, the difference is not much.
His personality was as simple as the fourth brother. He also grabbed a package and put it on his back with a smile: "Brother, you are really something. What kind of surprise attack is this? If it wasn't for the sixth sister calling your unit, we wouldn't have known you were back."
Chen Yi was speechless again. They had clearly ridden three bikes, so why did the third and fourth brothers carry them on their backs? Hearing this, Chen Wuwen, who already had a bad feeling, subconsciously looked at his sister who had been standing quietly beside him, and asked in disbelief: "Did Yu Yu talk to Lao Shao on the phone?"
Hearing her elder brother calling her Yu Yu, Chen Nongmo's tense heart instantly relaxed. She smiled shyly, "Well, Brother Shao Zheng is a nice guy."
He has a nice voice and seems to have a mild temper.
Of course, she didn't say this, not because she was embarrassed, but because she had a hunch that her brother might get angry if she said it.
Who wants to hear that bastard being praised by his sister? Chen Wuwen said that he was about to explode! "Brother?" Chen Nongmo was a little puzzled as to why the man's face was dark.
Meeting his sister's gaze, Chen Wuwen suddenly laughed and rubbed her head.
This is his own sister!
It was useless for Lao Shao to be angry with himself, because he and Yu Yu were a real family.
A family forever!
You can't snatch her away! Even if Shao Zheng covets Chen Wuwen's sister, it's all in vain.
Why should I bother with him?
Thinking of this, the man who had been severely oppressed because of his bad deeds in the past few days suddenly felt refreshed.
Chen Wuwen didn't want to tell his sister about the childish comparison between him and Lao Shao, so he smiled and changed the subject: "I brought you a lot of things. Let's go home now. Mom and Dad must be waiting anxiously."
As he said this, he began to look at his younger brothers and sisters seriously.
My sister hasn't changed much from the way she looked in the childhood photos.
Still beautiful, delicate and soft like a pink dumpling.
Although the twin brother's appearance has not changed much, he has grown taller.
I remember that three and a half years ago, the two little ones were only 13 years old and their voices had not changed yet, but now they have become adults.
As for the third brother, he looks even more muscular than him.
Chen Wuwen pinched his brother's arms and shoulders, and then tested the strength of the third brother, and then said happily: "Not bad, very strong! He is a good material for a soldier."
Chen Huai, who received praise from his elder brother, immediately smiled with his white teeth.
Chen Nongmo also curved his eyes and explained, "Dad Zong and Mom Qiuhua don't know you're back yet. Didn't Big Brother want to give them a surprise? So we kept it a secret."
Chen Yi was reminding his two silly brothers to tie the bags to the bicycles. Hearing this, he smiled and said, "Yes, we didn't ruin the surprise prepared by the eldest brother."
Chen Wuwen: What's going on with this inexplicable feeling of shame?
= On the way home.
Chen Wuwen was carrying his sister.
Neither of them was a dull person, and after having corresponded for half a year, the brother and sister soon got rid of their strangeness and started talking and laughing.
Plus the other three brothers are always around.
With laughter and jokes, the one and a half hour journey passed quickly.
Entering Shanshun Village, the twins grabbed two handfuls of candy from their eldest brother's bag and went to return the two borrowed bicycles.
Before meeting his parents, Chen Wuwen didn't want to be watched by others, so he took his third child and sister to another remote road to wait.
When the twins returned the car and were running back, the five siblings set off for the foot of the mountain.
It will be mid-May.
The flowers on the peach and plum trees in the yard have all faded, leaving only the autumn pear trees in the corner with their fragrance.
Of course, where flowers fade, new flowers will bloom.
For example, under the eaves, the several roses that Chen Nongmo had been looking forward to were now in full bloom with dazzling beauty. Chen Wuwen stood quietly in the yard, looking at the existence and non-existence in his memory, and his anxious and somewhat impetuous mood suddenly calmed down.
He is home!
It turned out that he missed this place more than he thought.
My parents must miss me from time to time. Thinking of this, Chen Wuwen raised his foot and was about to rush into the house.
I had just taken a step when I stumbled because of a loud voice: ".Old Second has been away for several days, why are you still listless? I would say you are just too idle. Why don't people like to visit? Look, you are sick from holding it in. Why don't you just ask Wu Wen to get married and have a baby for you to take care of? When you are busy, you won't have time to think about random things."
"I do want to, but that damn boy has been in the army for several years and hasn't come back. How can I catch him?"
"Yeah, but what does Wu Wen think? He's already 30 years old, right?"
29 years old! He is only 29 in age!
Frozen in place, Chen Wuwen, who was the first to be "surprised", protested silently, then raised his hand to wipe his face, turned around and wanted to hide in another room until Aunt Xiumei left.
Unexpectedly, the inconsiderate Chen Jun rushed into the main room like a gust of wind and announced the good news loudly: "Mom! Big brother is back."
Chen Wuwen, who couldn't be stopped, felt bitter in his mouth when he met his sister's sympathetic eyes.
This was totally different from the surprise he had expected! What went wrong?
= Inside the house, Cao Qiuhua was entertaining an old sister who came to her house again to act as a matchmaker.
After realizing what Lao Si said, he stood up suddenly.
Regardless of the dizziness from standing up too quickly, he strode out.
As I walked to the door, I saw a tall figure approaching me.
Really the boss!
Cao Qiuhua, whose tear glands have been more developed in the past two days, couldn't help but have tears in her eyes again. She looked up and stared at her son, unwilling to take her loving eyes away for a moment.
Seeing this, Chen Wuwen's nose also felt a little sour. He bent down and hugged his mother, then let her go and shouted, "Mom, I'm back."
Cao Qiuhua cried and laughed: "I've become thinner and darker."
Chen Wuwen, who was actually a few pounds stronger, nodded and said comfortingly: "Yes, I lost weight. I want to lose weight like the pickled cabbage and pork ribs my mom made."
"You kid, you've always been a good talker since you were little. I think you deserve to be punished. Why don't you come back for years because you miss home? You just know how to coax people."
Chen Wuwen put his arm around his mother's shoulders again and led her into the house, boasting, "I can't help it. My son is too outstanding and the organization needs me."
"Bah, I'm stupid for being your mother"
The mother and son joked with each other and went into the house happily.
No matter what he thought in his heart, Chen Wuwen was still very considerate on the surface. He straightened his attitude and called out to her, "Aunt Xiumei."
Chen Xiumei had watched Wu Wen grow up, and now she saw him wearing a military uniform, looking handsome and respectable, and she smiled widely: "Hey! You are getting more and more energetic and handsome. How long can you stay here this time?"
"I can stay for a month."
"That's good, that's good, stay with your mother, she misses you."
Chen Wuwen's eyes showed warmth: "I miss home too. I applied for a long vacation this time just to spend more time with my family."
Chen Xiumei nodded in approval, exchanged a few more pleasantries, and then said, "Okay, I'll be leaving first. I have something else to do at home."
Although she loves matchmaking, she is not tactless. The children only come back once every few years, and the old sisters must have a lot of questions to ask, so she can't just stand there all the time.
Cao Qiuhua was not one to be falsely polite to the sisters she grew up with.
When he heard this and was about to go to the cupboard to find some thank-you gifts for the matchmaker, he saw his daughter already holding out a small bag of biscuits to him.
She glared at the little girl: "What a clever trick!"
Chen Nongmo curled his eyes, looking well-behaved . After seeing off Aunt Xiumei, except for calling Zong's father Chen Yi who was busy in the fields, everyone else crowded in the kitchen, chatting and preparing dinner.
I can’t eat sauerkraut and pork bone sticks today because there’s nowhere to buy meat right now.
But Chen Zong was a formidable hunter, and his second and third sons were also good hunters, and they had a lot of head meat stored at home.
After his eldest son left home for a few years, Cao Qiuhua thought the pickled meat was not good, so he went directly to the pen at the back and caught a fat rabbit and killed it.
Worried that the children wouldn’t have enough to eat, I also stewed the pheasant that I had caught yesterday.
Probably, regardless of the era, regardless of wealth or poverty, parents all over the world have the same attitude when they are happy that their children have returned home.
Prepare a table full of delicious food!
In the kitchen, it was mostly Cao Qiuhua who talked, and the topic basically revolved around her eldest son, whom she hadn't seen for several years.
When Cao Qiuhua learned that it was the second brother who asked him to come back to accompany him, his eyes became red again.
But this time I was happy.
Happy children are caring, and delighted children are filial.
When people are in high spirits, they tend to talk more.
As they chatted, they mentioned Xiumei's purpose of coming this time: "Boss, what do you think? You're almost 30 years old, and you haven't met a girl you like?"
Chen Wuwen shook his head. He really had never encountered that.
Strictly speaking, he deliberately ignored this matter. He had his own pace when it came to marriage.
Chen Wuwen grew up with his mother. After he could remember, he knew how difficult his mother's life was before she married his stepfather while waiting for the old man alone.
He didn't understand it at first, but when he joined the army, he understood the difficulties his father had faced.
However, the difficulties of being a military wife left a deep mark in his heart.
Therefore, he had already decided to wait until his family members were eligible to accompany the army before considering the issue of marriage.
And your level cannot be too low.
There are classes everywhere, and family compounds also require interpersonal interaction.
Chen Wuwen didn't want his future wife to suffer unnecessary grievances just because his rank was not high enough.
Before he came back, the brigade commander had already talked to him and said that after his home visit leave was over, he would be promoted to be the head of a regiment.
The brigade commander is a man of few words. Once he opens his mouth, it is a done deal.
Perhaps it's about time to find a suitable marriage partner.
Chen Wuwen did not just find an excuse to evade his mother, but told her all his considerations in detail. Then, when his mother was silent and thinking, he smiled and said, "Don't worry, Mom, I will seriously consider it this time."
Cao Qiuhua didn't expect that her son had never gotten married because of her influence.
But after listening carefully, she felt that his idea was right, and said with relief: "You are right, but there is no need to rush for a year or two. We still have to find someone suitable and happy."
Chen Wuwen: "This is natural."
"Then how about looking at the girl your aunt Xiumei introduced?"
"What exactly is going on?"
Cao Qiuhua then relayed the old sister's words.
The girl was from the county town and worked as a salesperson in the supply and marketing cooperative. She had six sisters and a younger brother. Because she and the boy were twins, they were considered the most favored girl in the family. When her mother retired, she gave her the job. Hearing this, Chen Nongmo frowned.
Most people at that time valued boys over girls, and some even gave birth to ten children in order to have a son.
How should I put it? Although it is a microcosm of the times, she is really "prejudiced" against such a family.
Even though she knew that it wasn't all bad, as a layman, she still couldn't change her 'prejudice.'
She always felt that there were a lot of troubles in such families, and she was most afraid of trivial troubles.
But people at that time had a natural awe and longing for city people and their iron rice bowls.
Chen Nongmo wanted to express his own opinion, but he was afraid that his opinion, as a junior high school student, would not be taken seriously.
But then she relaxed again.
She was so concerned that she almost forgot that, as the male protagonist of a novel, Chen Wuwen had an official partner.
Although I don’t remember the specific relationship history between my eldest brother and his future sister-in-law, I know that she is a military doctor.
As for how they met, Chen Nongmo was not sure.
But one thing she was sure of was that her eldest brother got married in the winter when he was 30 years old.
In other words, this blind date is a no-go.
Sure enough, just as she was relieved, she heard her eldest brother's voice: "This is not appropriate."
Chen Nongmo looked up at the man. Although the eldest brother didn't say anything extra, the male protagonist was worthy of being the male protagonist. He was very clear-headed.
Cao Qiuhua doesn't like such families very much either. In her opinion, the child's character and the education of his in-laws are the most important.
But after hearing Xiumei nagging in his ear for so long, he couldn't help but soften his ears.
It was probably because the girl was the best that a mother like her could get.
So she added one more sentence: "Your aunt Xiumei said that the girl is pretty, and she is from the city and has a stable job. These are the best conditions. Will you really not consider it again?"
Chen Wuwen still shook his head. He was more rational and paid more attention to the other party's family background.
Having grown up in a harmonious and peaceful environment, he naturally hoped that the other party's family atmosphere would be the same.
This is the 'equal status' he is pursuing.
Seeing his son's firm attitude, Cao Qiuhua stopped trying to persuade him. After all, his life was his own and he had to be happy.
As a mother, she holds the same stance towards all her sons.
So she smiled and said, "Then I'll help you get back to Xiumei."
= Chen Nongmo thought that after rejecting the blind date, there would be no further developments.
But I didn't expect that in the next few days, matchmakers from all over the country came to the door.
It is no exaggeration to say that on average I can introduce more than a dozen girls every day.
Chen Nongmo was really shocked.
Although the eldest brother only agreed to see two of them, I still don't know how to complain.
She didn't know whether it was the male protagonist's halo or her elder brother's own conditions were too superior.
In short, after a few days, even she and her two brothers were frightened and did not dare to go home immediately after school at night.
Fortunately, my third brother was studying in high school in the county, otherwise, in the eyes of the matchmaker, he would not be able to escape the enthusiasm of these aunts even though he was already of marriageable age.
I have to say, at this moment, Chen Nongmo admired his elder brother's patience.
If this happened to her, she would have run away long ago.
But she also believed that her elder brother, who was already a little tired, could not hold on for much longer. Sure enough.
Two more days passed.
Saturday night.
After being picked on and praised by the matchmaker, Chen Wuwen, who seemed to have only one breath left, surrendered.
He directly said that he would take his family out for a walk tomorrow, and strongly stated that he would never go on a blind date again.
Not only will his head hurt, but if he continues he will be criticized. People who don't know him will think he is choosing a concubine.
It was obvious that he didn't agree, it was those matchmakers who came to his house on their own initiative.
Some unceremonious ones even brought girls over without even saying hello.
He didn't want to be accused of something wrong and implicate his family, so he had to go out and hide.
"Go ahead. Your dad and I won't go. It's better for you to stay outside for a few days before coming back." These days, Cao Qiuhua, who likes quietness more and more as she gets older, is also very troubled. She never knew that finding a daughter-in-law would be such a big deal.
After the joy of her son's return, Cao Qiuhua, who just wanted some peace and quiet, began to dislike him and chased him away, saying that she would never urge him to get married again.
Chen Zong also had a bulge on his forehead and agreed repeatedly: "Your mother is right."
Chen Wuwen said in an aggrieved tone: "Didn't you say you missed me a few days ago?"
Cao Qiuhua turned his head away and didn't even want to say anything.
Chen Nongmo was sitting not far away, watching the interaction of his family members and trying hard to hold back his laughter.
How should I put it, parents do have love, but not much.
As a caring sister, she secretly laughed at her brother for a few times, then considerately spoke up to save her brother's face, "Where are we going?"
After a few days of close contact, Chen Nongmo has discovered that the male protagonist's brother is unexpectedly down-to-earth.
He has a handsome appearance and a steady personality, but that's how people who aren't familiar with him define him.
In fact, tough guy is just his appearance. The real Chen Wuwen will regret his chess moves, cheat when playing cards, and likes to eat cakes and all sweets.
He is also a little petty and often says bad things about Brother Shao Zheng in front of him.
If Chen Nongmo had not clearly seen the smile in his eyes, he would have believed it.
And the day before yesterday, when she first discovered that Chen Wuwen was fond of sweets, it might have been a little beyond her inherent perception of a cool and arrogant male protagonist.
At that time, Chen Nongmo's expression was unconsciously filled with surprise.
Then the eldest brother immediately said that Shao Zheng also liked sweets, and they could become friends because they had common preferences.
Believe it or not, Chen Nongmo is certain that his filter for his eldest brother's male protagonist has been shattered.
The kind that can't even be put together.
Completely unaware that the steady and dignified image he had been trying so hard to maintain was already shattered in the eyes of his sister, Chen Wuwen suddenly perked up: "Let's go to the city. Don't you have three days off? I have comrades over there, and I'll take you to eat good food."
The classroom was used by the Revolutionary Committee to hold a mobilization meeting, and recently several teachers had their heads shaved.
Chen Nongmo didn't like these, but she was powerless to change them. After all, she herself was also one of the "fugitives".
Every time she saw the miserable fate of those people, she would be grateful to Brother Shao Zheng for his help over and over again in her heart.
Chen Nongmo couldn't imagine whether he could really stay out of it if his parents had to go through that kind of pain.
This is also the reason why, whenever she sends something to her brother, she will carefully send a copy for Brother Shao Zheng as well.
Thinking about going to the city this time, Chen Nongmo smiled and suggested: "We can buy some nice fabrics in the city. I also want to make some more clothes for Brother Shao Zheng. When he goes back, he can just take them back and save the postage."
She is young now, and the other party won't accept expensive things. It is hard to find any special gifts these days. She can only work hard on needlework, as a token of her thoughtfulness.
Hearing this, Chen Wuwen turned to look at his mother: "Mom, why don't you arrange a few more blind dates for me? I'm anxious to get married." Who said they were going to the city? Even though she could tell that her son was joking, Cao Qiuhua, who had been scared by the noise in the past few days, still waved her hands excitedly: "Get out! Get out! Get out!"
(End of this chapter)
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