He was the first one to know that Lin Jingxi was going to move to the county town, but he didn't say much.
Lin Yuexi asked him, "Brother Zhao, you travel back and forth between the city and the countryside so often, why don't you move to the city?"
Zhao Gang replied: "My mother wants to stay in the village, there is nothing I can do..."
In Lucheng, Lin Yuexi couldn't help but sigh that Zhao Gang was a truly filial son.
The three of them chatted in the yard for a while, and then Zhao Gang left.
Secretary Zhao of the commune made a special trip over after learning that Lu Cheng and Lin Yuexi were going to move to the county town.
As soon as he entered the yard, he said, "Comrade Lu Cheng, Comrade Lin Yuexi, I heard that you were going to the county town to develop, so I came to take a look."
Lu Cheng and Lin Yuexi hurriedly greeted them respectfully. Secretary Zhao looked around and said earnestly: "You are going there to pursue a better life and for the future of your children. But don't forget, we all came from this land. If we have the opportunity in the future, we must also contribute to our hometown."
Lu Cheng nodded solemnly: "Secretary Zhao, don't worry. We will never forget the kindness of our hometown in raising us. When we have the ability in the future, we will definitely contribute to the village."
Lin Yuexi also said seriously: "Secretary Zhao, thank you for your concern and guidance for us all the time. We will live well in the county town and not lose face for the village."
Secretary Zhao talked to them about some things in the county before leaving in the twilight.
In a blink of an eye, the eighth day of the New Year arrived as scheduled.
The sky was getting light, and the morning light gently fell on the courtyard of Lu Cheng's house.
Lin Yuexi got up early, combed her hair briefly, and hurried out to the other end of the village to call for Grandpa Xia's ox cart.
The village was quiet and peaceful in the early morning, with only the occasional barking of dogs.
Lin Yuexi had just finished washing up when Uncle Xia’s ox cart arrived.
Lu Cheng and Lin Yuexi had just worked together to move the sewing machine into the car. When they were about to move the luggage, they heard the rumbling sound of a tricycle in the distance.
I saw Zhao Gang rushing over in a tricycle borrowed from some brigade.
When Lin Yuexi saw it, she suddenly remembered the tractors, jeeps, etc. stored in her space, and thought that she must find a way to use them.
At this time, Zhao Gang had already parked the car and jumped out, smiling: "Finally I made it! I thought that since you guys were leaving today, you would definitely need help."
He was wearing a pair of work clothes that had turned pale from being washed, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. It was obvious that he had come all the way here in a hurry.
"Brother Zhao, you are too willing to help..." Lu Cheng walked up quickly and shook Zhao Gang's hand tightly.
Lin Yuexi also smiled and said, "Brother Zhao, thank you so much, come in and have a drink of water."
"Don't be in a hurry, let's load the things into the car quickly." Zhao Gang said, rolling up his sleeves and ready to help.
At this time, Lu Xiyun and Lu Ziyan also ran out of the house. Seeing Uncle Zhao Gang, they shouted excitedly: "Uncle Zhao Gang, are you here to see us off?"
Zhao Gang smiled and touched their heads: "Yes, uncle is here to take you to the county town. You must study hard in the future."
At this time, Lu Jianmin, Wang Lijuan and Lu Xiaomei also came over.
So many people worked together to move the remaining luggage onto the tricycle in an orderly manner.
Lin Yuexi originally had very few things to move, and since Zhao Gang came driving a tractor to help, there was no need to use Grandpa Xia's ox cart.
Lin Yuexi took out a dollar and gave it to him, then said, "Uncle Xia, I'm sorry, I didn't know that Brother Zhao would drive a tractor to help me move, so I ordered your ox cart..."
Grandpa Xia waved his hand, pushed back the one dollar with his rough big hand, and said, "Girl, I can't accept this money. Helping you move is something I am happy to do. Since there is a more convenient way, that's a good thing. You can go to the county town with peace of mind. If you come back to the village in the future, don't forget to come and see me."
Lin Yuexi couldn't resist and had to take the money back: "Uncle Xia, don't worry, we will definitely come back to see you."
Here, Lu Jianmin and Wang Lijuan brought Lu Xiaomei to Lu Cheng and Lin Yuexi.
Lu Jianmin's eyes were full of reluctance. He patted Lu Cheng's shoulder and said in a low but firm voice: "Third brother, I know you have high aspirations. We can't keep you in Qinghe Village, and maybe Gan'an County can't keep you either. But no matter where you go, don't forget your useless elder brother, okay?"
After saying this, he actually had tears in his eyes.
Lu Cheng looked at his second brother's face full of reluctance and expectation, his eyes moistened instantly, his throat seemed to be choked by something, and he spoke with difficulty after a long while: "Second brother, look at what you are saying. In my heart, you will always be my dearest second brother.
No matter where I go, my home will always be here. I will never forget you, my second sister-in-law, Xiaomei, and my family. ”
Wang Lijuan couldn't help but tear up. She held Lin Yuexi's hand and said, "Yuexi, the city is not like our small village. You have to be careful in everything you do. The two children are still young. Lu Cheng will definitely go to the army, leaving only one person at home. I heard that you are going to take the doctor's qualification exam and go to the county hospital. Who will take care of Lu Ziyan and Lu Xiyun?"
When Lin Yuexi heard Wang Lijuan mention this matter, she realized that if she went to work, Lu Ziyan and Lu Xiyun would really have no one to take care of them. She wanted to invite Wang Lijuan to go to the county town with her, but she thought it was impossible to separate their family, and she didn't know how to start the conversation for a while.
Unexpectedly, Wang Lijuan took out a neatly folded handkerchief from her pocket, which contained a few eggs. "These are what my family saved. I'll give them to the children to eat on the way to replenish their bodies."
Lin Yuexi didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but she couldn't refuse, so she had to accept it and said, "Second sister-in-law, don't worry, we will take good care of ourselves and the children. You and second brother should also take good care of yourselves at home, and don't hide anything from us."
Lu Xiaomei also held Lu Xiyun and Lu Ziyan's hands tightly, "Xiyun, Ziyan, when you get to the county town, you must listen to your parents and study hard. If you miss your sister, let your third aunt bring you back to see me. I will look forward to it every day."
Lu Xiyun and Lu Ziyan were a little sad, holding Lu Xiaomei's hand and unwilling to let go: "Sister Xiaomei, we will miss you too. We will study hard and come back to see you in the future."
Zhao Gang watched this inseparable scene from the side and felt a little disapproving. The county town was so close, why did it seem like it was a million miles away?
So he reminded: "Lu Cheng, Yuexi, it's getting late..."
The Lu Cheng family then let go of each other's hands and got on the tricycle.
The car started slowly. Lu Cheng and Lin Yuexi waved goodbye to Lu Jianmin and his wife, and Grandpa Xia. Lu Xiyun and Lu Ziyan leaned against the car window and shouted loudly: "Grandpa Xia, Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law, Sister Xiaomei, goodbye!"
Along the way, the Lu Cheng family was immersed in the mood of parting and remained silent. Until Lu Xiyun broke the silence: "Mom and Dad, when we get to our new home in the county, will we make new friends?"
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