Zhang Weiguo still stood there with a face that had never changed in a thousand years, unmoved by wind and unbreakable by thunder;
He did not look at Yu Lanhua and her son, nor at his own cannibalistic gaze;
There was nothing valuable at home, and Zhang Weiguo was about to join the army, so even if he was given something, he couldn't take it with him.
Only Fifth Grandpa could make the decision. He asked for a cotton coat and exchanged everything else for money.
The money was not much, only twenty-five dollars, plus a cotton coat;
Although the family has divided up the issue of elderly care, it still needs to be made clear;
In the end, the discussion ended perfectly with Zhang Weiguo giving the old couple five yuan a year as pension.
But this money does not need to be paid now;
Because Zhang Tiemao and his wife are not yet sixty years old, they are not old enough to support their parents in old age...
After the matter was settled, Fifth Grandfather picked up his pen and quickly wrote three family division agreements;
One was kept by Grandpa Wu himself; one was given to Zhang Weiguo who was serving in the army;
The last one is of Zhang Tiemao and his wife;
Both parties quickly signed their names and pressed their fingerprints clearly;
After finishing, Fifth Grandpa put away the agreement and looked at Zhang Tiemao;
"Cat, get the money for Weiguo! Find someone to take care of the cotton-padded clothes. I want to see the child wearing a new cotton-padded coat before he leaves..."
Zhang Tiemao didn't dare to disobey Fifth Grandpa's words, and nodded in assurance.
"Hey hey hey... Don't worry, Fifth Grandpa! I will definitely do what I say..."
After saying that, he turned around and glanced at Yu Lanhua who was standing beside him with a ferocious look on her face;
"Lanhua, go get the money...!"
“No money!…”
Yu Lanhua came to her senses and refused without thinking, glaring at him.
Then he turned his gaze to Fifth Grandpa, complaining inwardly;
"I'm not saying anything, Fifth Grandpa! You're... "
Aren't you too biased? If you decide to divide the family, will our family have nothing to eat or drink?
That jinx is worthy of asking her family for a new cotton-padded jacket and twenty-five dollars?
Hearing Yu Lanhua's words, Zhang Tiemao broke out in a cold sweat. Does this bitch want to kill him?
Turning his head, he carefully looked at Fifth Grandpa's expression and found that he was normal. Only then did Zhang Tiemao feel relieved.
Without waiting for Fifth Grandpa to speak, Zhang Tiemao quickly interrupted Yu Lanhua and shouted loudly;
"Shut up…….!"
"Just take it when I tell you to! Why would a woman talk so much nonsense! Am I the head of this household, or are you?"
Zhang Baoguo, who was standing next to Yu Lanhua, was so frightened that he shrank back and hid behind his mother.
After being yelled at by Zhang Tiemao, Yu Lanhua didn't dare to say anything more.
She stood there and began to wipe her tears, but she refused to go into the house to get the money;
There was a hint of wisdom and clarity in Fifth Grandpa's cloudy eyes.
If it weren't for his pity for Zhang Weiguo, Fifth Grandpa really wouldn't want to watch this family act out;
Zhang Tiemao saw that his wife was standing still, not even planning to pay, and Fifth Grandpa was staring at him again;
Helpless, I could only stand up and walk to the inner room;
After a while of searching;
Zhang Tiemao took out thirty yuan and handed it to Fifth Grandpa who was sitting next to the table;
"Fifth Grandpa, please find someone to make a cotton coat for this kid! What a misfortune for our family! I, your wife...ah..."
Knowing that Yu Lanhua couldn't be relied upon, he could only ask Fifth Grandfather for help;
If Fifth Grandpa had not been at the scene, he would have almost believed what this family said.
He glanced at Zhang Tiemao, then took the money without hesitation;
After giving him a look that said he had a conscience, he took Zhang Weiguo away from the Zhang family;
Anyway, the conscription will only last for a few days, so let Zhang Weiguo stay at home for a few days;
Once the cotton-padded jacket is ready, put it on him and send your child off for the last time!
That's all he can do for his children!
He heaved a long sigh, and Fifth Grandpa was also a bit troubled. Even an honest judge couldn't judge family affairs...
A few days later, the cotton-padded jacket that Fifth Grandpa had asked someone to sew was finished.
After trying it on Zhang Weiguo, the size and length were just right.
Grandpa Wu nodded and praised;
"Your Aunt Li's cooking skills are really good! Look how perfect it is..."
Li Weiguo straightened the corner of his clothes, his eyes red and he choked with sobs, almost crying.
"Fifth Grandpa, thank you so much!..."
"What are you thanking me for? Just do your best in the army! Remember to bring honor to our village..."
Fifth Grandpa smiled kindly, waved his hand and gave some advice.
"Yes! Fifth Grandpa..."
Li Weiguo saluted with a not very standard salute, his eyes were red and loud.
"Good boy! Come on!..."
Soon the day of departure arrived;
Li Weiguo was wearing a new cotton-padded jacket with a big red flower pinned on his chest;
He was so heroic and full of vigor and spirit;
As the team left, Li Weiguo gradually disappeared from Fifth Grandpa's sight;
From beginning to end, no one from Zhang Tiemao's family came to see the child off for the last time;
Fifth Grandpa shook his head. He had long given up hope for this family.
I sighed deeply, feeling desolate for the child...
Li Weiguo, who had long been accustomed to this, was not surprised at all. He turned around and followed the main group, moving forward without even looking back.
……………….
In this way, Zhang Weiguo joined the army as a soldier and stayed there for several years;
Zhang Tiemao's family lived in greater harmony without Zhang Weiguo, the annoying jinx.
Just like Zhang Weiguo, he doesn't belong to this family;
Three years after his brother left, Zhang Baoguo successfully married Lihua from the next village.
Within two years, she gave birth to a big fat boy;
Yu Lanhua originally favored her eldest son Zhang Baoguo;
Now that her daughter-in-law has added a big fat grandson to the family, she is even more happy and concerned;
Serve the confinement period with food and drink;
I just hope that Lihua and Baoguo can continue to be like this and provide for her in her old age;
The head of the family, Zhang Tiemao, also changed because of the arrival of his grandson and the passage of time;
Gradually, I completely forgot the tiny bit of guilt I had felt towards Zhang Weiguo.
It's as if Zhang Weiguo has never existed...
Time passes...
A few years later……
Zhang Weiguo was diligent and capable in the army and was appreciated by his superiors;
He got a decent official position and lived a good life.
But then comes the big event of my own marriage;
He is already over 20 years old, if he doesn't find a partner, he may be delayed for the rest of his life;
With the help of his old leader, Zhang Weiguo met the art soldier Bai Rong;
The other person was four years younger than him, tall and well-proportioned;
An oval face with big watery eyes, a turned-up nose and small lips;
At first glance, she was more fashionable and beautiful than the girls he had seen before.
I am afraid that the other party will look down on my background, but I don’t want to hide it and miss the opportunity;
When Zhang Weiguo first met Bai Rong, he honestly explained his family situation to her.
Bai Rong is beautiful and has no shortage of suitors and secret admirers;
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