There was also a reply from the capital.
As soon as Fang Zhongwen received the news that he wanted to come back, he immediately began to make arrangements.
After a few days, the matter was finalized.
A car has been sent to pick Lu Qingyang up.
Shen Mo looked at the new house where she had lived for a while, feeling reluctant to leave: "I really have to leave here, and I really can't bear to leave."
"Don't worry, we will be back."
Xiao Zong got into the car and waved to Lu Qingyang: "Comrade, is there anything else you need? I'll carry it to the car for you!"
Lu Qingyang put most of the things in the space, but he still needed to take some out to make it look like a decoration.
"It's not a lot. I put it all away."
At this time, there was a sound of footsteps at the gate of the courtyard. It was Wang Dagang and several of the closest men in the hunting team who came.
Wang Dagang was holding a long object wrapped tightly in oil paper, which was quite heavy.
He walked straight to Lu Qingyang, stuffed the things into Lu Qingyang's hands without saying anything, and said in a loud voice: "Qingyang! I didn't expect that you said you were going back to the city! Come on! Take it!"
Lu Qingyang smelled a familiar pickled aroma mixed with salt and spices from his hand, and looking at the shape, it was a top-quality musk deer leg.
"Brother Dagang, why are you so polite?" Lu Qingyang wanted to refuse.
"This is not called politeness!" Wang Dagang said with a fierce face: "This is called gratitude. How much have you helped our hunting team and our Liuxi Brigade? It's a makeover. The game here is not easy to eat fresh in the city.
I picked this leg, the fattest one, and marinated it thoroughly. Take it back with you. If you want it, cut a piece. If you want it again after you finish eating it, don’t worry about anything else. Send me a letter and we will make it for you and send it to you right away! It’s guaranteed to be fresh!”
Lu Qingyang's heart warmed up and he stopped refusing. He nodded vigorously: "Okay! Brother Dagang, thank you!"
He handed the deer leg to Xiao Zong and put it away, then looked at Wang Dagang seriously, saying, "Brother Dagang, I'm leaving now. You must stick to the hunting team's affairs and the team's development path as we agreed before.
No matter what others say or complain about, don't pay attention to it. The path we have taken has proven to be the right one. It is for the good of everyone and for the good of Liuxi Brigade!"
Wang Dagang nodded heavily: "I understand, Qingyang, don't worry! I know that everything you do is for the good of our Liuxi Brigade.
In order for us peasants to have a good life, I, Wang Dagang, have no other skills, but I will grit my teeth and go down the path I have chosen, and I will never embarrass you!"
Several others also echoed:
"Yes! Don't worry, Captain!"
"We listen to Brother Gang!"
“The Willow Creek Brigade can only get better!”
Ge Erniu was also notified to go back, but it would take another half a month.
He was a little sad. In this country, he could still find ways to make some extra money, but if he returned to the city, he would not have a formal job and there were elderly and young people at home.
Lu Qingyang saw his worry and said, "If you can't find anything to do after you go back, come find me."
Ge Erniu's eyes lit up instantly, and his worries disappeared. He excitedly grabbed Lu Qingyang's arm:
"Really? I know you're kind enough. Thank you, thank you so much!"
Lu Qingyang's words gave him peace of mind.
At this time, Uncle Tie and Jin Feng also came over carrying a few bulging cloth bags.
Uncle Tie still had that simple and honest look on his face, and he stuffed the bag directly into Xiao Zong's hands: "Qingyang, Xiaomo, there's nothing special here, just some dried vegetables from my own home, some local produce, and some eggs from Jinfeng!"
Jin Feng's eyes were red as she held Shen Mo's hand and said, "Sister Xiaomo, I really don't want you to leave... Take care of yourselves when you get to the city! When you have a baby, remember to send me a message!"
Shen Mo felt warm in her heart, and she held Jin Feng's hand back: "Yeah! Don't worry, take care of yourself too!"
Lao Bao also came, "I didn't expect you guys to leave so soon."
Lu Qingyang pulled him aside and started to discuss: "Old Bao, wait for my news. I will inform you when everything is settled."
"My old bones..."
"You should go see the world. Besides, Sister Xiangxiang and the others still need your care."
"I understand, brat. Take good care of my apprentice. If she is wronged in any way, you should ask her."
"You should be assured of this."
Xiao Zong looked at his watch and reminded, "It's almost time, we should send it out."
Lu Qingyang took a last look at this familiar yard, the land where he had lived for a long time.
He took a deep breath and waved vigorously towards Wang Dagang and others.
"Let's go! Take care, everyone!"
"Qingyang! Have a nice trip!"
“Come back often!”
“Take care of yourself!”
Amidst the affectionate farewells, Lu Qingyang carefully helped Shen Mo into the car, and then helped Uncle Shen to sit firmly. Xiaoting sat between the two of them, and Xiaozong started the jeep.
The car slowly drove away from the gate and onto the village road.
Lu Qingyang and Shen Mo leaned out of the car window and waved continuously.
In the rearview mirror, Wang Dagang and others ran after the car for a few steps, waving their arms vigorously. Their figures became smaller and smaller, and finally disappeared at the bend of the road along with the outline of the entire Liuxi Brigade.
Uncle Shen looked at the unfamiliar scenery passing by outside the window in silence.
Chen Mo held tightly in her hand a small cloth bag, which contained a few round pebbles that she had picked up from the vegetable patch in the yard.
Although the journey was long, Xiao Zong still remembered Mr. Fang's instructions and would stop to rest after driving for a while.
"Comrade Lu." Xiao Zong parked the car and turned around to say, "Why don't we stay here at the commune guesthouse for the night? It's too dangerous and unsafe to travel at night, so you should take it easy."
Lu Qingyang looked at Shen Mo's slightly frowned brows and Uncle Shen's tired look, and nodded immediately: "Okay, I'll follow your arrangements, safety first."
After settling down simply, Xiao Zong went to prepare dinner again - he went to the commune canteen to see what food he could bring back.
Only Lu Qingyang and Shen Mo were left in the room.
Shen Mo sat on the hard edge of the bed. The long bumpy ride and the reaction of pregnancy made her have no appetite, and she had no interest in the big pot dishes in the cafeteria.
She sighed softly.
Lu Qingyang saw it, walked over and closed the door, and whispered: "Are you tired? No appetite?"
Shen Mo nodded and forced a smile: "A little bit, the food in the cafeteria is very greasy, the smell of it makes me feel sick."
"Wait." A hint of understanding flashed across Lu Qingyang's eyes.
He walked to the window, pretending to look at the scenery outside, but in fact his mind moved slightly and he quickly entered the space.
The space is still cool and comfortable, with the sound of spring water.
He headed straight for the storage area.
The fresh vegetables were dripping with dew. He picked a few tender cucumbers with flowers and thorns on them, and also picked two red, chewy tomatoes.
He quickly took out a small sealed bag of fragrant dried wild mushrooms from the storage area, which were given to him by his fellow villagers when he was in Liuxi Brigade.
He thought again and returned to his room in the guesthouse.
There was already an inconspicuous cloth bag in his hand.
"Here." Lu Qingyang handed the cloth bag to Shen Mo and whispered, "Just picked from the space, fresh."
Chen Mo took the bag with surprise, and when she opened it, she saw emerald green cucumbers and bright red tomatoes, exuding a fresh fruity aroma.
She picked up a cucumber and took a bite. It was crisp and sweet, and instantly soothed her churning stomach.
"It's delicious!" She squinted her eyes in satisfaction, feeling relaxed all over, "The food in the space is still delicious."
Lu Qingyang looked at her relaxed expression and smiled: "Eat slowly. And this."
He pointed at the bag of dried mushrooms and said, "When Xiao Zong comes back with food later, if it's noodles or porridge, soak some in it to make it more flavorful."
As he was talking, Xiaozong came back carrying a few enamelware jars containing food from the commune canteen: one jar of stir-fried cabbage, one jar of stewed radish, and a few multi-grain steamed buns.
"Chief Lu, Accountant Shen, the conditions are limited. Please eat something." Xiao Zong felt a little embarrassed.
"It's already very good. Thank you for your trouble, Xiaozong." Lu Qingyang thanked him.
Chen Mo took the bag of dried wild mushrooms and said to Xiao Zong, "Comrade Xiao Zong, could you please ask the canteen chef if we can borrow a stove to soak these dried mushrooms in hot water and then add them to dishes or cook some noodle soup? This is a specialty we brought from our hometown, and it's very fresh."
When Xiao Zong saw the shiny and fragrant dried mushrooms, his eyes lit up: "Okay! No problem! I'll go there!"
He happily went back with the dried mushrooms in his hand.
After a while, Xiao Zong came back with a big bowl of steaming and fragrant mushroom noodle soup.
The noodles are ordinary dried noodles, but the soup is filled with well-soaked, oily and plump wild mushrooms, which are fresh and fragrant.
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