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Chapter 230
Jiang Meishu was stunned for a moment when she heard this answer. "Have you figured it out?"
In fact, she had always wanted her father to develop in the south, mainly because the capital was too cold, and Jiang Meishu was worried about him being alone at home since his family was not there.
It would be better to move it to the south, where the whole family is, and we can take care of each other.
"I've thought it through."
Jiang Chenliang had never earned more than 100 yuan a month in his life. He was more attracted by the high salary.
Jiang Meishu, "Then come with me after the New Year."
However, she was not sure about the specific situation and could only say that she would discuss it after the New Year.
Jiang Meishu's mood improved after Jiang Chenliang's situation was taken care of. She even hummed a little tune as she left, "Lao Liang, I never thought my dad would agree to go south with me."
You know, she had actually mentioned it several times in the past few years, but her father had always refused outright. But this time, he agreed. Isn't this a happy surprise?
Liang Qiurun pulled her behind him, shielding her from the biting cold wind. He then said, "Maybe Dad has thought it through."
Jiang Meishu pursed her lips and smiled, "Now that I've taken care of my dad, my mom can stay in Yangcheng with peace of mind." Although Wang Limei was happy making money in Yangcheng, it would be a lie to say that she wasn't worried about Jiang Chenliang at all. They had been husband and wife for decades, so how could they not have feelings for each other?
Seeing her happy, Liang Qiurun also felt relieved. "The last stop is HKUST to see Nanfang and Liang Feng?"
Liang Rui went home for the winter break to celebrate the New Year, but it was already the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month.
There is no movement from Jiangnan Fang and Liang Feng yet.
Jiang Meishu sighed, "But before that, I have to go to Aunt Hehua first."
Liang Qiurun was still a little surprised.
"My house is too dirty, and it's cold and I'm too lazy to clean. I'm going to ask Aunt Hehua if she can take on the cleaning job and help my dad clean the house."
Liang Qiurun couldn't intervene in such matters. "Then I'll wait for you outside."
Jiang Meishu groaned and trotted to Aunt Hehua's house to explain her purpose. Aunt Hehua hesitated and said, "Then you can't tell anyone that I took your money."
Nowadays, some people can earn a little money by washing clothes for others, but most of the time they do it secretly.
Otherwise people will say this is cutting off the capitalist tail.
Jiang Meishu said, "That's natural."
She gave two dollars in advance and said, "Aunt, thank you for your help."
"If you do a good job, I'll ask you to take care of our home hygiene every year."
For these aunts in the slum, making money is harder than climbing to the sky. The work is fixed. They can make money by pasting matchboxes, but they almost go blind from pasting them for a month, and they only earn five or six yuan.
Where can you earn two dollars just by cleaning?
Aunt Hehua took the money neatly and said, "Don't worry about my cleanliness. Just look at my house. There won't be a single hair falling."
Jiang Meishu's eyes curved as she held her in her arms, "Yes, you are a neat and clean person. I loved coming to your house when I was a child, and it was always spotless."
Seeing her smile, Aunt Hehua was a little dazed. She raised her hand and touched her head, "If I had been as decisive as your mother, maybe my Xiaolan could have stayed in the capital."
Live a good life like you do.
Instead of being like now, with no news at all.
Jiang Meishu was silent for a moment, looking down at her toes. "Aunt, didn't you call the commune where Xiaolan went to work to ask?"
"If the commune doesn't have any information, you can ask the Youth League Office where she went to work. There will definitely be some information there."
Aunt Hehua wrote down all the methods Jiang Meishu had suggested. "Thank you, Meilan."
Jiang Meishu paused, then shook her head and said, "You're welcome." After she left, she looked back at Aunt Hehua, who was standing at the door watching her leave.
She pursed her lips and quickened her pace to leave.
Because she didn't like this kind of scene, Aunt Hehua often looked at another person through her. That person was her daughter Chen Xiaolan.
A person who disappeared after going to the countryside.
Jiang Meishu actually knew the outcome. Someone who went to the countryside and disappeared was likely in trouble. However, she couldn't say it, and it wasn't her place to say it.
Or maybe Chen Xiaolan got up but didn't want to contact her family.
Only the parties involved know the reasons.
When Jiang Meishu came out, Liang Qiurun was waiting for her against the vermilion gate of the slum. He was wearing a black coat, tall and with a straight face.
Maybe it's because he's getting older, he's more intimidating now than when he was young and gentle.
Even if someone stands there quietly and says nothing, they still exude an air of authority without anger. This is the temperament that has been precipitated over the years.
Very charming.
Jiang Meishu was stunned for a moment. She trotted over, her nose red from the cold, and said, "Lao Liang."
Liang Qiurun, "Are you done?"
Jiang Meishu nodded and whispered, "It's all agreed upon, but I haven't told my dad yet. If I tell him, he'll definitely be reluctant to part with the money. It's better to do it first and ask for your permission later."
This is a trick Jiang Meishu slowly figured out while interacting with her elders.
Liang Qiurun patted his head and smiled gently, "You are so smart."
"Will you go back home or go to school again?"
Jiang Meishu raised her wrist to check the time. It was only a little after eleven o'clock, so she said, "Let's go to the state-owned restaurant for dinner and pack a portion of roast duck and meat buns for each of the two children."
Jiang Meishu never goes to visit her children empty-handed.
Young men in their early twenties are at the age when they can eat, and their stomachs are lacking in oil and water. As long as she is around, she will try her best to replenish them with oil and water.
Liang Qiurun's expression softened after hearing her words. "Jiang Jiang."
"Um?"
He held her hand and walked with her in the alley where the north wind was blowing, shielding her from the wind and rain. "It's really a blessing for them to have you."
When he was young, he also hoped that someone would bring him meat, but no one did.
Liang Qiurun joined the team quite early. At that time, the living conditions were difficult. He was once as thin as a monkey. When he saw a wild boar running on the ground, he wanted to grab it and eat it alive.
When it came to Liang Rui, Liang Feng, Jiang Nanfang and others, Jiang Meishu always took good care of them.
Jiang Meishu pursed her lips and smiled sheepishly, "It's just buying some food, how can this be considered a blessing?"
Liang Qiurun thought to himself that it was no big deal, it was just that he was not good at arguing, and even less good at arguing with Jiang Meishu. Most of the time he was tolerant.
When they arrived at the state-owned restaurant, Liang Qiurun went to park the car. Jiang Meishu went in to take a look. Perhaps it was the end of the year and the people had worked hard for a year, so they were willing to come out to eat.
Therefore, the business of state-owned restaurants is much better than usual.
Because of the purchase limit, she and Liang Qiurun bought separately. Each of them bought a roast duck that was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It was delicious and fragrant. But it was not enough to just give it to the children, as she was also greedy.
After staying in Guangzhou for a long time, she realized that the roast duck there always had a strong smell. She preferred the roast duck in the capital, so she asked the person next to her for help, gave him a fifty-cent handling fee, and asked him to help her queue up and buy a roast duck.
Both parties are very satisfied.
Roast duck is not cheap, 13 yuan each. Jiang Meishu bought three without blinking an eye and looked at the small blackboard of the state-owned restaurant, which said hot pot.
Jiang Meishu naturally chose hot pot. She and Liang Qiurun were the only two of them, so they ordered six side dishes, including bean sprouts, tofu, cabbage, radish, plus one serving of beef and one serving of mutton.
Because it was so cold, she specifically ordered a spicy hot pot with red oil. After this hot pot, her whole body was warmed up and she felt comfortable. "It turns out that cold weather is perfect for eating hot pot."
"If it wasn't inconvenient for them to eat hot pot at school, I would have packed some for them."
Liang Qiurun naturally mentioned the food that would be sent to the school. He smiled and said, "They will go home for the New Year tomorrow and eat hot pot. They don't need to worry about the time."
"Too."
After leaving the state-owned restaurant, the two went to the department store and bought two cans of malted milk.
However, this one is for Jiangnan Fang’s teacher, Professor Guo.
At half past twelve, Jiang Meishu and Liang Qiurun arrived at the gate of USTC. The gate seemed to be open now, because after the resumption of the college entrance examination, outsiders were allowed in.
So when she arrived at the door, Jiang Meishu didn't ask the security department to call Jiang Nanfang over. She went straight to where Jiang Nanfang lived.
Jiang Nanfang lived with a professor from their school in a room outside the professor's house. They arrived at an unfortunate time as Jiang Nanfang was not at home, but Professor Guo's wife Ming Xianlan was at home.
Ming Xianlan is over sixty years old and has gray hair, but her eyes are still very wise and her face is kind. She is reading a book.
When she heard the knock on the door, she came to open it. When she saw Jiang Meishu and Liang Qiurun, she was stunned. "Who are you? Lao Guo is not at home. Come to see him in the evening."
She also thought that Jiang Meishu and Liang Qiurun were Professor Guo’s students.
Jiang Meishu smiled and said, "I'm looking for Jiang Nanfang. I'm his sister. I came back from out of town and came to the school to see him."
"South?"
Speaking of her husband's favorite student, Ming Xianlan's expression softened. "I heard Nan Fang mention you. Come in first."
"I'm going to call Lao Guo and ask him to make sure Nanfang leaves work early today."
Jiang Meishu said politely, "Thank you for your help."
She is fair-skinned and has a cute face, which makes her the type that teachers would like. Ming Xianlan is no exception. Although she is not a teacher in a university, she has been engaged in cultural work all her life.
So Ming Xianlan also had a better impression of Jiang Meishu. After she finished the call, she chatted with Jiang Meishu, "Who is this?"
"This is my lover Liang Qiurun."
Liang Qiurun stood up and greeted Ming Xianlan, "Hello, Mr. Ming."
He understood what Ming Xianlan did in her personal field, and it was not an exaggeration to call her "Sir".
Ming Xianlan was a little surprised, "Do you know me?"
Liang Qiurun shook his head, "I guess we know each other."
"oh?"
Mingxianlan became interested.
Liang Qiurun explained slowly, "I read your works when I was in the army."
The management of the garrison was strict at that time, and the book written by Ming Xianlan was one of the few comforts he had during his stay in the garrison.
In this way, Ming Xianlan and Liang Qiurun started discussing. Jiang Meishu just vaguely felt that Ming Xianlan's name was familiar. Anyway, it sounded good. After learning about it, Jiang Meishu realized that this was the literary giant of later generations.
But the name the other person wrote was not Mingxianlan.
As they were discussing the topic, Jiang Nanfang hurried over from the laboratory. It was deep winter, and when he opened the door, a gust of cold air was still blowing in, mixed with panting, "Sister."
Jiang Meishu looked over immediately after hearing the voice. Jiang Nanfang was wearing an indigo cotton jacket. He was tall, with delicate features, red lips and white teeth. Perhaps because he had not seen the sun for a long time, his skin was a little too pale, but it complemented the indigo jacket quite well.
Quite bookish.
Jiang Meishu was a little surprised. She immediately stood up and walked over, "South."
The voice is filled with longing that cannot be hidden.
"You've grown taller, but you're still so thin." She held Jiang Nanfang's hand and looked at him over and over again. Jiang Nanfang smiled shyly, "You've gained five pounds, but it's not obvious."
He let Jiang Meishu look at him, and only when Jiang Meishu looked away did he call out to Ming Xianlan, "Master's Wife."
Ming Xianlan smiled and said, "Okay, your sister and brother-in-law have been waiting for you for a long time. Go back with them and celebrate the New Year."
Jiang Nanfang hesitated, "If I leave, what will happen to you and the teacher?"
The two elders had a son, but he died in the army, leaving only the two of them. Jiang Nanfang moved into their house for work, and they could actually take care of each other.
Ming Xianlan waved her hand. "Even without you, your teacher and I still celebrated the New Year. Go back quickly. It's not easy for your sister to come back."
Jiangnan Fang then bid farewell to the other party.
On the way back, Jiang Nanfang, who was usually reserved, chattered non-stop in front of Jiang Meishu, "Sister, I originally planned to visit you during the winter vacation, but then our lab suddenly assigned me an additional task, so I couldn't leave."
There was a hint of disappointment in his voice as he said this.
Jiang Meishu looked at him with a smile on her face. Her eyes were soft and relieved, as if she had a feeling that her son had grown up.
"Don't worry, we'll go when we have time."
"I still have to go pick up Liang Feng, will you come with me?"
Jiang Nanfang sighed and led the way to find Liang Feng. Liang Feng was a junior this year and was busy calculating things in the lab with his professor, so he wasn't in the dormitory at this time. Jiang Nanfang took Jiang Meishu and Liang Qiurun directly to the outside of their lab.
After he entered with his work ID, he called Liang Feng out in a moment.
When Liang Feng saw Jiang Meishu and Liang Qiurun, he was surprised for a moment, then ran over quickly, "Uncle, Aunt."
"Why are you back?"
Last year, Jiang Meishu and Liang Qiurun didn't come back, and he and Liang Rui complained about them for a long time.
Jiang Meishu, "Come back to see you guys."
"Can I take a leave? If I can, I will go back and spend the New Year with my family."
Liang Feng said almost without thinking, "Yes."
"I'll go ask my teacher for leave now."
But five minutes later, when Liang Feng came out again, he was already in high spirits, with confidence in his eyes. It was hard to imagine that five years ago, he was still a poor and self-deprecating kid.
Get in the car.
Jiang Meishu took out the prepared roast duck tart and handed it to them, "It's still a little warm, eat it for now, and we'll have something better when we get back."
Whether it was Jiang Nanfang or Liang Feng, both of them were craving for meat. They looked at the meat like wolves seeing sheep, not caring whether it was cold or not. They ignored their image and started to gnaw on the roast duck.
The capital's roast duck is delicious even when it's half cold.
The two of them couldn't stop eating.
Jiang Meishu looked distressed and asked, "Don't you have meat to eat at school on weekdays?"
How did you eat like this?
Jiang Nanfang swallowed the roast duck leg and then said, "We're usually in the lab, eating from the same pot, so it's not easy to ask for special treatment."
One sentence says it all.
Jiang Meishu said, "You're stupid. If you can't get by with your meat coupons, you can go to the canteen window, or even eat at a state-owned restaurant."
Jiang Nanfang pursed his lips and smiled, "I don't have time. I don't even have time to eat every day, let alone leave school."
He hasn't left the school for more than half a year, and can handle almost all his problems within the school.
When Jiang Meishu heard this, the smile on her face slowly disappeared. She just looked at Jiang Nanfang with heartache. Jiang Nanfang couldn't stand her look. He stopped eating the roast duck and said seriously, "Sister, it's nothing. Everyone in the lab is like this."
"We are lagging far behind other countries in physics research and technology. Someone has to catch up, and it's either me or the next generation."
"We did it, so they won't have to work so hard in the future."
Jiang Nanfang seemed different. After graduating from university, he was elevated from the inside out.
This made Jiang Meishu a little stunned. She raised her hand to touch Jiang Nanfang's head, but then she realized that it seemed inappropriate. Jiang Nanfang had grown from a snotty little kid into a big boy.
Jiang Meishu took her hand back and whispered, "My Nanfang is so powerful."
While she was living on money, her brother was diligently engaged in scientific research and serving the motherland. That was enough, truly enough.
Jiang Nanfang smiled shyly. The way back was very quiet. It was not until he reached the door of the Liang family that he suddenly remembered, "Sister, did you tell Dad? I'm here for the New Year. If you didn't tell him, I'll go back and tell him myself."
He only had time to reunite with his father during the Chinese New Year, and that was only at noon because he had to accompany his teacher in the evening. He called his father to go with him, but he was unwilling, so Jiangnan Fang had to give up.
Jiang Meishu, "I told you, we'll go pick up Dad tomorrow morning to celebrate the New Year."
Jiang Nanfang was completely relieved after hearing this. After Liang Qiurun and Liang Feng went in, he said to Jiang Meishu, "Sister, Dad's personality is a little weird now. Don't take it to heart."
Obviously, the Jiangnan side was also harmed by Jiang Chenliang.
Jiang Meishu was stunned for a moment, then nodded. "I know. Dad has lived alone for too long, and his personality is a bit strange. After the Chinese New Year, I will take Dad to Guangzhou to reunite with Mom. Then you can do your research in peace and stability."
Jiang Nanfang was a little surprised, "He agreed?"
"I agreed." Jiang Meishu blinked, with a hint of cunning, "I tricked him into thinking he would get at least 100 yuan a month if he went there, and he was tempted."
If Jiang Meishu had known that her father was interested in this, she might have successfully persuaded him three years ago.
"Thank you, sister."
After hearing this, Jiang Nanfang was a little moved, because many times his sister was there to help him solve many problems.
Jiang Meishu touched her head and said, "We are all family, so we don't talk about this."
"Are you still sleeping with Liang Rui and Liang Feng at night?"
Jiang Nanfang nodded, "Yes, the three of us haven't gotten together for a long time." Although they are all in the capital, the three of them are busy with their own things, so it is basically difficult for them to meet.
"Then I'll go get you a bed and quilt later."
Jiang Nanfang sighed.
At night, Jiang Nanfang, Liang Rui, and Liang Feng slept on the big kang. The kang was warm, and the three of them talked all night long in their own quilts.
The next morning, after Jiang Meishu got up, she didn't call the three of them. The three children were all in college. They looked relaxed, but in fact they were so busy every day that they even had to fight for meals.
She and Liang Qiurun went to see Liang's mother first. Seeing that she was in good spirits and had not forgotten them, she breathed a sigh of relief and thought that it was right to go to the hospital for treatment and acupuncture, at least it was effective.
After explaining everything to her family, she and Liang Qiurun returned to her parents' home and brought Jiang Chenliang to the Liang family to celebrate the New Year.
When Jiang Chenliang left the slum, there was a hint of joy on his face, and his cheeks were flushed, because he was complimented by his neighbors.
"Old Jiang, your fortune is yet to come. You're so lucky! Your son is going to college, and your daughter is marrying well. I heard he's doing business in the south and is making a fortune. He's even invited you to spend the New Year with your in-laws. Look at the hundreds of households in this alley. How many of them can boast as much as you do?"
Jiang Chenliang was originally feeling a little embarrassed about going to his daughter's in-laws' house to celebrate the New Year, but after hearing what everyone said, he felt happy.
They happily followed Jiang Meishu to the Liang family to celebrate the New Year. When they came back, the family's meal was almost ready.
Uncle Lin is the head chef, Shen Mingying and Liang Qiusong come to help, and Liang Rui and the other three are also busy in the kitchen.
There is strength in numbers. They basically took care of the preparation, cutting and washing of vegetables. Uncle Lin was left in charge of cooking. He was a natural chef, so these were no problem for him.
After the food was prepared, it was placed in a large steamer to keep it warm, and then served on the table when Jiang Meishu and the others came back.
"Let's get ready for the reunion dinner."
At a shout, everyone couldn't help but sit at the table. As the sound of firecrackers rang out outside, they knew that they were about to enter the 1980s.
This is the first time in the past few years that the Liang family has gathered so many people, and the first time it is so complete.
Eating, drinking, watching TV, eating melon seeds and bragging, the dinner table is very lively.
Even the sick mother Liang's face turned rosy, and she toasted Jiang Chenliang several times, "In-laws, come on, let's go."
Jiang Chenliang felt as if he was being looked up to by others. His face flushed immediately, and he was very happy as he toasted each other with his cup.
Seeing him like this, Jiang Meishu also breathed a sigh of relief. She was worried that her father would not be able to adapt to the atmosphere of the Liang family, but she didn't expect that he adapted so quickly.
Jiang Meishu also started eating and drinking. Uncle Lin’s cooking skills were good and the food was so delicious that she could hardly stop eating. She even had an idea that she really wanted to bring Uncle Lin to the south.
Of course, she also knew that this was just a thought. Uncle Lin belonged exclusively to her mother-in-law, and no one could take him away from her.
Thinking of this, Jiang Meishu stood up and toasted Liang's mother, "Mom, I toast you and wish you peace, health, and a long life in the new year."
Liang's mother smiled happily, "Okay, I also wish you happiness every day, peace and health, and a peaceful and comfortable life."
Jiang Meishu drank it all in one gulp. After making a round of toasts, she turned and raised her glass to Liang Qiurun, looking up with her watery eyes. "Happy New Year, Lao Liang."
Liang Qiurun raised his glass, but he didn't say Happy New Year, which made Jiang Meishu a little unhappy.
Liang Qiurun winked at her.
Across the noisy crowd, they looked at each other, and at this moment they seemed to want to express their love.
While everyone was talking, Liang Qiurun pulled Jiang Meishu out of the house and ran all the way. It was a little cold outside and a little dark.
Liang Qiurun stood outside the vermilion gate. He took out a match and lit the fireworks with a crackle. The fireworks burst into brilliant glory, illuminating his handsome features. He turned around and smiled gently at Jiang Meishu, "Jiang Jiang, Happy New Year."
It turns out that Liang Qiurun’s Happy New Year is hidden here.
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