C16 (1/2)
With that said, Zi Peng lifted his leg and got on his bicycle, then headed straight for the east side of the city. Not far away, he suddenly remembered something. To go home to see your uncle and brother, who have been separated for 27 years, and go away empty-handed? I have to buy something to hold on to. With that in mind, he returned on his bicycle and stopped at a grocery store. After entering the restaurant, he found that the food inside was very complete. Thus, he bought two pounds of sugar for his uncle, two pounds of snacks for his brother and sister-in-law, two bottles of white wine, and two pounds of dried fruit for his nephew. I bought two pounds of sugar for my grandson. These items were in two large convenience pockets and hung on the front handlebars. He thought about it for a while. Nothing more had happened, so he got on his bicycle and headed straight back home.
It was past 3 pm and the weather was sunny. Occasionally, there would be a few white clouds floating above his head. The weather was neither cold nor hot. Riding his bicycle on the tarmac of his native land, he felt a surge of excitement: Yes! 27 years, 27 years has finally come back once, it's not easy! If it wasn't for the investigation of the township enterprises coming to Qingdao this time, he wouldn't have had the chance to return …
As he walked, he looked at the scenery on both sides of the road: in the flat fields, corn, soybeans, sorghum, millet, and other crops had been harvested, leaving only bare black soil. There were also a number of wheat fields that were exuding vitality in the late autumn. The wheat was about half a foot tall and was as green as leeks. The crisscrossing of these wheat in the middle of the bare ground was particularly dazzling …
Zi Peng watched on as he walked, and he unknowingly arrived at the Zhang Ge Zhuang he was going to. When he arrived outside the village, he felt a sense of unfamiliarity. This was completely different from when he left 27 years ago. At that time, most of them were thatched huts with earthen walls, but now they were all green and red brick huts with neat and orderly plans. One by one, one by one. It turned out that there was a place called Erli Bay not far from here. Now, there was no more bay, and it was covered with new brick houses. This change was too big. With so many houses, who was the one he was looking for? So he got off the bike, walked up to a farmer in his forties and asked:
”Comrade, please inquire, where does Wang Wen live?” That person glanced at Zi Peng and asked,
”Are you from Northeast?” His house is not far ahead, 100 meters ahead. There are 4 houses by the side of the road, that's his house. ”
”Thank you, comrade!”
After saying that, he walked forward. As expected, there were four brand-new brick houses. Painted doors, black doors. So, Zi Peng went up and knocked on the door knocker. After a while, a man in his fifties came out of the yard. He opened the door and asked Zi Peng, ”Who are you looking for?” Zi Peng said:
”Big brother, we just washed our hands off the Dragon King's Temple — a family that doesn't recognize each other! I am Wang Zipeng who went to the Northeast in 1960! I was only 16 years old, and 27 years passed in the blink of an eye. ” Hearing that, that person hurriedly grabbed onto Zi Peng's hand and excitedly said:
”Aiyo, so it's little brother Zi Peng. If you didn't tell me, we wouldn't even know each other when we walk together.” Come into the house and talk. ”
Wang Wen appeared to be 1.75 meters tall, and was the accountant for this village. He was kind and kind. He had big eyes, a square face, and fair skin.
Entering the house, Wen Xian introduced Zi Peng to his family. Uncle was 76 years old, slightly hunched but with a strong physique; Eldest Sister-in-law was 54 years old, 1.65 meters tall, with a large face, big eyes, and white skin. Although he was in his fifties, he looked to be in his forties; his eldest nephew was 35 years old, 1.68 meters tall, with a long face, big eyes and full of vitality; his second nephew was 32 years old, strong and young; and he had two younger grandchildren, one was 8 years old and the other was 5 years old. After the introductions, Zi Peng greeted them one by one. Then, he took out the presents he had bought in the city from his bag. Seeing this, Big Brother hurriedly said:
”Why are you buying these? There's nothing missing at home right now. ” Eldest Brother told Eldest Sister to quickly cook and then asked:
”Brother, how are you doing over there?” How are Uncle and Aunt? ” Zi Peng said:
”Big brother, everything is fine over there. My father passed away in 61 years. My mother is very sturdy right now. ”Look, time flies. In a blink of an eye, 27 years have passed. This is the first time I've come back.”
Zi Peng recounted from beginning to end the matter of him going out to explore the village and village enterprises. Finally he said:
”Brother, if I hadn't come out to investigate, I wouldn't have had the chance to come back to Qingdao. ”I've finally met all of you.”
After the meal, although the two brothers were uncles, they were about the same as brothers. Brother will sleep with brother tonight. Thus, the two brothers started to chat about family matters …
Because he had slept too late last night, Zi Peng had already slept till seven in the morning. The sun had already risen. He hurriedly got up, put on his clothes, washed his face, and went to the outer room. With a glance, he saw that all the dishes were placed on the table. Very rich: There are chicken stewed with shredded rice, red braised fish, returned beef, red stew elbow, and 4 vegetables, 4 cold dishes. The 12 dishes were filled to the brim with a table. Zi Peng sniffed the air. This smell was really fragrant!
When Zi Peng came yesterday, the sky was already dark. He had a quick meal. During dinner, Zi Peng said:
”Brother, I will return to Qingdao tomorrow morning, because there are still three people waiting for me there.”
Thus, the lunch prepared was moved to the morning. Zi Peng finished his breakfast and bid farewell to his uncle, elder brother, sister-in-law and nephew. His eldest brother insisted that he stay here for a few days. Zi Peng said that someone from Qing Hu Island was waiting for him, so this was the only option. Before he left, his sister-in-law gave him a bag of peanuts. There was also a 9.2-pound sweet potato. Walking out of the door, the eldest brother held Zi Peng's hand and said:
”Brother, I really want you to stay here for a few days because you have official business and someone is waiting for you at Qingdao. I won't force you to stay.” When I get back, say hello to my aunt for me. ”In the future, if you ever travel here again, you must come and stay here for two days.”