Gong Mufeng nodded repeatedly. He was still grateful to Captain Li.
We chatted for a long time, laughter echoed in the house, and before we knew it, it was noon.
Lin Yuexi was filled with gratitude and insisted on keeping everyone for dinner. She said enthusiastically: "Everyone must stay today to have a home-cooked meal and have a good reunion. After this departure, I don't know when we will meet again."
When Aunt Zhang heard this, she immediately went to the kitchen to prepare food. Lin Yuexi followed quickly behind her, ready to lend a hand. Gong Mufeng, with a smile on his face, continued chatting with everyone in the living room.
But at this moment, there was a rhythmic knock on the door outside the yard.
Upon hearing the voice, Gong Mufeng hurriedly got up and opened the door, only to see Deputy Secretary Li standing at the door, followed by his three old comrades-in-arms, Zhang Handi, Fu Yong, and Zhang Chuankai.
They all had a concerned look on their faces, and when they saw Gong Mufeng, their eyes were full of joy.
Deputy Secretary Li spoke first: "Mu Feng, I heard that you found your family and your family of four will be moving to Beijing soon. I came to see you specially."
Zhang Handi also smiled and walked forward, giving Gong Mufeng a big hug: "Brother, congratulations, you must live a good life in Beijing in the future."
Fu Yong nodded and agreed: "Yes, Mu Feng, you should come back to visit us old friends often when you have time."
Zhang Chuankai patted Gong Mufeng on the shoulder and said jokingly, "You are rich now, don't forget us."
Gong Mufeng was deeply moved, his eyes slightly reddened, and he quickly welcomed everyone into the house.
The originally lively atmosphere in the living room suddenly became even more lively, and everyone stood up to greet and chat with each other.
Lu Jianmin smiled and offered his seat to Deputy Secretary Li, saying, "Deputy Secretary Li, please take a seat. It's a rare opportunity for you to come."
Deputy Secretary Li waved his hand and said with a smile: "We are all brothers, why should we be polite?"
Lin Yuexi heard the noise in the kitchen and poked her head out. Seeing so many people, she greeted them enthusiastically, "Everyone is here. Come and sit down. The food will be ready soon."
After saying that, he turned around and started busying himself in the kitchen with Aunt Zhang. The casserole on the stove was steaming, the knife was moving up and down on the cutting board, and the smoke was filled with the warmth of home.
Gong Mufeng poured tea for everyone one by one, sat down and chatted with old comrades about the glorious past, and shared his anticipation and anxiety about going to Beijing.
Deputy Secretary Li listened, nodded from time to time, and said with emotion: "Mu Feng, your journey has not been easy, and it is a good thing that you can be reunited with your family now.
There are many opportunities in Beijing. You and Yuexi are both capable people and will definitely make a name for yourself. ”
Zhang Handi smiled and recalled the days when they trained together: "I still remember that outdoor training. Mu Feng, your feet were all worn out but you still gritted your teeth and persisted. I still remember that tenacity."
Fu Yong also laughed and said, "Yes, it is our blessing to have a comrade like Mu Feng." Everyone was talking and laughing, and the room was filled with strong friendship.
After a while, Lin Yuexi and Zhang Ma brought delicious dishes to the table.
The sweet and sour spareribs are attractive in color, and the sweet and sour aroma is diffused; the mapo tofu is bright red and oily, and the aroma of pepper is appetizing;
The steamed pork with rice flour is fragrant, soft and tasty; there is also a large pot of delicious fish soup, steaming hot;
The side dishes are also green and fresh, which makes people's appetite increase.
Lin Yuexi called everyone: "Hurry up and try it. I don't know if it suits your taste."
Everyone sat around a table and drank together. Deputy Secretary Li picked up the wine glass and stood up: "Come, let's toast to Mu Feng's family and wish them all the best in Beijing and a happy life."
Everyone stood up, and the sound of toasts and blessings intertwined, echoing for a long time in this warm courtyard...
After the meal, everyone got up and said goodbye one after another, and the warm and lively house gradually regained some tranquility.
While Lin Yuexi was clearing the dishes on the table, she looked at Aunt Zhang who was helping to wipe the tables and chairs, and suddenly remembered something important.
She stopped what she was doing, walked to Aunt Zhang, and asked softly, "Aunt Zhang, our family will be settling in Beijing soon. Are you willing to go with us?"
When Aunt Zhang heard this, the rag in her hand paused for a moment, she looked up, and a hint of surprise and hesitation flashed in her eyes. She slowly put down the rag and fell into deep thought.
Helping out at Lin Yuexi's house these days, she felt the long-lost warmth and respect, but going to Beijing was a big deal after all.
Looking back on her past, she divorced her husband early because she was infertile. In Gan'an County, apart from her nephew Zhang Handi, she really had no other relatives to care about.
After weighing the pros and cons in her mind, Aunt Zhang felt that instead of staying alone in this familiar yet slightly lonely place, it would be better to follow Lin Yuexi and his wife to Beijing and start a new life.
Thinking of this, Zhang Ma showed a gentle smile on her face, nodded and said: "Yuexi, I am willing to go to Beijing with you."
Gong Ziyan and Gong Xiyun, who were playing nearby, suddenly lit up their eyes when they heard what Zhang Ma said, and they jumped up with excitement.
During the time they moved to the county, it has been Aunt Zhang who has been taking good care of their daily life, from preparing nutritious breakfast in the early morning to patiently coaxing them to sleep at night. Aunt Zhang has long become an indispensable person in their lives.
In their hearts, Aunt Zhang was like their own relative. Now when they heard that Aunt Zhang was going to Beijing with them, the two children were extremely happy.
Gong Ziyan skipped to Aunt Zhang's side, held her hand, and said coquettishly, "Aunt Zhang, that's great. We can be together every day in the future!"
Gong Xiyun also came over with a smile and leaned against Zhang Ma intimately.
When Gong Mufeng saw that Aunt Zhang agreed to go to Beijing, a relieved smile appeared on his face.
He walked to Lin Yuexi, looked at her, and suggested with a hint of caution in his tone: "Yuexi, since Aunt Zhang is going to Beijing with us, no one will take care of this courtyard house in the county town. I was thinking, why not let my sister Lu Shufang come to help us look after this house, do you think it's okay?"
After hearing this, Lin Yuexi nodded slightly. Of course, she didn't object.
Ever since she helped Lu Shufang and Zhang Shaojie divorce, Lu Shufang has become much more energetic and is no longer the person who used to seek repayment for favors. She feels nothing but gratitude and admiration for Lin Yuexi, and their relationship can be said to be very good.
Moreover, she also knew that Lu Shufang was not Liu Cuihua's biological daughter at all. Unfortunately, fate played a trick on her and she was not as lucky as Gong Mufeng, and she has not been able to find her biological parents until now.
When Lin Yuexi thought of this, she couldn't help but feel a little sympathetic. She gently held Gong Mufeng's hand and said softly, "Of course, it would be best to let Sister Shufang come to help look after the house. This way, she can have a stable place to live. Besides, if I return to Gan'an County in the future, I will have a place to stay..."
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