That night, Chen Jianguo once again played the role of the Night Watchman, while Su Xia waited and coaxed the two children.
At the cowshed, Old Man Yi's vision was filled with smoke, and he sighed repeatedly.
The couple next door heard the sighing sound and wanted to sigh too.
"Chengbai, what's wrong with Uncle?" Zhao Yazhen asked softly.
The man propped his head up with his hand, staring at the ceiling, calculating that he'd been here for almost three years...
Zhao Yazhen nudged her husband, saying, "I'm talking to you!"
Seeing his wife's expression soften, the man finally spoke, "Old man, perhaps he's just willing to give it up...!"
Zhao Yazhen... This damned woman, how could she possibly be willing to do this? You're talking nonsense.
“If you let me leave now, I won’t wait a moment longer!” Zhao Yazhen said firmly.
Upon hearing this, Xie Chengbo nodded in agreement, "Comrade Chen is coming over tonight!"
When did they get back?
"They came back today, and the villagers, big and small, are starting to gossip again!"
Zhao Yazhen rolled her eyes. "That's not what they said!"
"Hey... why do you think Uncle Yi is willing to go back?"
Xie Chengbo didn't tell the truth, replying evasively, "Going back might not be very interesting!"
Zhao Yazhen didn't say anything more after hearing this. Without family, it's all the same no matter where you are.
A sudden sound of a door opening startled the two awake. After a while, they heard voices coming from next door, and they breathed a sigh of relief.
"It should be Comrade Chen!"
"Hmm, shall we use it?"
"It's fine, the old man will teach it well!"
"Okay, do you know how your parents are doing, and how are the two kids?"
"They're definitely better than us!"
"That's true, but I still miss them!"
The sound of patting on the back filled the room, accompanied by a man's deep, comforting voice, "Quickly..."
After a long while, "Hmm..."
On the other side, Chen Jianguo took out all the things he had brought for the old man. In the past three years, the old man had given him nearly 500 yuan. To be honest, the things they bought were really worth 500 yuan.
Cigarettes, alcohol, tea, brown sugar, White Rabbit candy...
Hats, gloves, scarves, thermal underwear, cotton vests, thick socks, cotton shoes...
As Chen Jianguo took them out one by one, soon only the floor where Old Man Yi was sitting remained on the kang.
His lips twitched in exasperation. Seeing that she was still carrying things, he said, speechless, "Are you moving the entire department store into your home?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Jianguo shook his head and pointed to the vest and cotton shoes, "Xiaxia started preparing these a long time ago!"
"The rest were bought on my way to Beijing!"
Upon hearing this, Old Man Yi, seeing that only Su Xia was sitting inside, picked up the vest and cotton shoes and carefully placed them aside.
"Su girl is going to Beijing with you, there must be something going on!" He confirmed again.
Chen Jianguo sighed... He had kept everything from his old superior.
Old Man Yi carefully observed Chen Jianguo, and suddenly a sense of anticipation arose within him.
Chen Jianguo could only offer a simple explanation, saying that he didn't say he would buy a lot, but that he just came across a good house and bought it.
Upon hearing this, Old Man Yi's anxiety of the past few days vanished instantly.
He excitedly lit another cigarette.
Cough cough...
"Old comrade, you should smoke less!"
I thought it would be the same as before, and they would pay attention to me, but I didn't expect that this time the old leader would let it go and not continue smoking.
Chen Jianguo was dumbfounded...
Old Man Yi didn't seem to care. "Where's what I asked you to get?"
Chen Jianguo snapped out of his daze and took out a small box, about half the size of a regular box, from another compartment.
Then, to my surprise, the old man pulled a key out of his neck.
The box was quickly opened, and Chen Jianguo immediately wanted to leave.
"Stop right there! I didn't tell you to leave. Where are you going?"
"Old Chief, is this appropriate for me?"
"I didn't say anything, so why are you talking nonsense!" Old Man Yi scolded.
Chen Jianguo had no choice but to stand still and look away.
snort....
Although the old man's tone was harsh, he looked very satisfied. He opened the box and found what he wanted.
"Take these back with me, for my wife and kids!"
Chen Jianguo immediately looked up, and his body stiffened noticeably when he saw what it was.
Then came a firm refusal: "This is fine, you've already given me enough, I can't take more!"
The old man looked at the money; it was all money he had saved over the years. As for why he hadn't deposited it in a bank...
Can he say he trusts that bankbook? Besides, there's more than just that money in the box; he has other plans for the rest.
Seeing that Chen Jianguo kept refusing, the old man directly ordered, "In your superior's name, I order you to accept it!"
Chen Jianguo's lips trembled for a long time, but he still wanted it, so he showed his attitude with his actions.
Seeing his insistence, Old Man Yi sighed, "Jianguo, you know my situation!"
Chen Jianguo froze, his eyes becoming moist.
"At my age, these things are useless to me, but your wife and children need them, and now that you're buying a house in Beijing, you need them even more..."
"We have money...!"
Forehead....
"I know you have them, but this is my wish!"
"If it weren't for you, Su girl, taking care of me, this old man would probably be a pile of yellow earth by now!" Uncle Yi said sarcastically.
Chen Jianguo.....
Still no movement. That's a thousand, not a small amount.
Seeing his reaction, Old Man Yi could only briefly explain his plans.
"I never intended to leave here alive, so these things must be inanimate objects. But my body is fine now, and I should be able to live for another seven or eight years without any problems!"
"I don't have much family. The old man is just telling you empty words. I'm giving you these things so that there will be something to burn as paper money after I die!"
Chen Jianguo stiffened and looked at the old leader. Although he was in good spirits, his physical signs of aging were well concealed.
He pursed his lips and muttered, "You've taken in so many people, and your soldiers..."
The old man interrupted, "They all have their own families, look at them these past few years..."
Why....
"Who has it easy!" Old Man Yi knew those people were wrong, but if they were to treat him well...
Glancing at Chen Jianguo, who was looking down, she thought, "He's still that brat."
"Take it. Besides, it's for you, but it's for Su Yatou's children."
"When you have the chance to go to Beijing in the future, just visit this old man often!"
After saying that, Old Man Yi stuffed the money into Chen Jianguo's pocket, opened the door, and kicked him out.
Chen Jianguo, standing at the gate, suddenly jolted awake...
Finally, he reluctantly took the money and left. Only after everyone had left did Old Man Yi regain his composure.
"Hmph...you brat, you think you can mess with me!"
After tidying up my things, I took off my clothes and went to sleep.
Two minutes later, a shout of "Damn it..." "That damn brat, he's been waving around for ages, and he forgot his letter!"
"Fine, I'll give it to him tomorrow!"
As soon as Su Xia and Chen Jianguo entered, they realized something was amiss.
"How?"
Chen Jianguo shook his head, then took out the money and handed it to Su Xia.
"Given by the old commander?"
"Hmm...you have to give it to me!" Chen Jianguo frowned, but seeing Su Xia's calm demeanor...
He asked doubtfully, "Wife, did you already know?"
Su Xia rolled her eyes upon hearing this. "I didn't open the box without permission!"
Chen Jianguo shook his head. "That's it. I don't find it strange at all that the old man gave you money!"
Su Xia shrugged. "It's naturally surprising to receive so much, but why is there so much this time? What did he say?"
Chen Jianguo briefly repeated what the old leader had said, and Su Xia thought about it for a while after hearing it.
"What news did he hear?"
Chen Jianguo was taken aback. "You mean, he might very well..."
Su Xia nodded, "You forgot what Gangzi said? More and more people are going back!"
"But what does this have to do with us?" Chen Jianguo still didn't understand.
Su Xia had some guesses, but since it was the right thing to say now, she casually replied, "Since you've given it to me, I'll keep it for now, and remember to prepare more things to return it later!"
Chen Jianguo sighed... This is the only way!
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