C77 (1/2)
There are many disasters in times of difficulty,
Ginseng lost money to earn;
The brick factory was forced to stop its production,
The cadres complained about their efforts.
June 17th, the twenty-fifth of the fifth month of the lunar calendar. Today is the third anniversary of Zi Peng's adoptive father's death.
On this day, many people came to his house: relatives, friends, neighbors, a total of more than 50 people. Among them, his dearest Lixia had also arrived, which made him feel kind and happy. Zi Peng arranged five tables of food and drinks for the guests at home.
At 10 AM, Zi Peng arrived in front of his adoptive father's grave. He placed the offerings on the ground and lit incense and paper. Amongst those who came to the grave together, there were Zi Peng's three daughters, Chun Lan's family of five and Wen Zhan's family of three.
Zi Peng looked at the desolate graveyard and the offerings on the table and said,
”Great sir, your son, Zi Peng, has come to your grave. Today is the third anniversary of your old man's death. Bring your old man food and wine and paper money. I hope you put the money away and eat and drink well. You see, you should be happy and content with so many people coming to see you today. If you know anything, keep them safe. Great sir, we kowtowed to you. ”
After saying that, Zi Peng followed everyone else and kowtowed three times to the old man …
On the way back, Zi Peng thought to himself: In order to raise us three siblings, I have caused him great suffering and he is willing to do so. He treated the three of us as if we were his own. It took 25 years to get to his house in 1962 and to die in 1987. But in twenty-five years, he never cursed us, never hit us. The three of us treated him like our real father. Thus, they formed a deep bond of affection between father and son. Especially to me, even more so. When I was working in the production team, I was often bullied, insulted, and looked down upon. Every time, he would come out and fight for me, and scold those people until their heads were covered in dog blood … I remember one time, during the evening evaluation, the head worker gave me only half of the other people's points, but when I was working, it was all the same work. He shoveled the floor, and I shoveled the floor as well, of similar quality. After finishing the evaluation and making it public, I was so angry that I started crying. At this time, the Great Master came over and began to argue with the man in the lead. In the end, the captain came over and gave me another 5 points. In this way, compared to the others, the difference of 3 points could finally be said to be … There were many, many things like this. Because I was too short, too thin, too unattractive. Thus, there are many people who bullied me. Later, I joined the Party and worked as a cash teller for the production team. The next year I worked as an accountant and later as a captain. Only then did the six teams change their minds about me. They thought that an ordinary kid from a foreign land would actually hold the power of a production team … They were not willing to accept such a fact, but it was still the truth …
As Zi Peng thought about this, he unconsciously went back home. Thus, having lunch with everyone …
Ever since the meeting between Peng and Lixia on June 15th in Longshan, his heart had been unable to let her go. He missed her all the time, sometimes he didn't want to eat, he couldn't sleep, he was bored, he was restless.
On June 21, he and she had been separated for only five days. In these five days, he felt that time was passing too slowly. That afternoon, he ate lunch. He first went to take a walk around ginseng field, then went to see her. He had written to her last night to give it to her himself.
Coming down from ginseng field, Zi Peng came to Lixia's home. Her old sow had nine pups, and she was dosing them. Seeing this, he also came over to help. She let him into the house after the nine piglets had finished drinking their medicine. When they had finished washing their hands, he took her hand and looked at her affectionately. At this moment, both she and he were very excited. They couldn't help but hug …
After a while, Zi Peng took out the letter he wrote last night and gave it to Lixia.
Lixia was now abnormally happy, and her smile was very bright, as beautiful as a pear blossom in the rain. She hadn't expected him to come and see her today. Thus, she emotionally said:
”Bro, I'm so happy that you came to see me today. We haven't seen each other for five days. But I miss you more and more; I miss you more and more, harder and harder to control. ”
”Sister, if I could control myself, would it be possible for me to come specially to see you? Your voice and smile are always swaying in front of my eyes. That's why I used my working hours to come and see you. ”
Zi Peng stayed at her house for more than an hour, then bid her farewell and returned. She sent him out of the door until he could no longer be seen. After Lixia returned, she hurriedly opened Zi Peng's letter.
To my most beloved little sister:
The distant slope is steep mountain high, the affection is deep as glue;
Inwardly, he could not say that love was so beautiful.
arm in arm to walk forward, the heart of the fire of love is burning;
Under the foot of the long road, mutual friendship.
Sitting under the willow tree, smiling at each other;
He had missed many hardships in the past, but now they were all gone.
Clasp your hands and embrace you again;
Sweet kiss heart drunkenness, happy hour arrives.
Dear little sister, come to your house on the 29th, and happily receive your letter. It makes me feel incomparably happy. However, the pain in your teeth is so severe that it makes my heart hurt. I was touched by your letter, which I read over and over again. Especially that poem written by little sister; it was too touching.
The sea memory confidant, the world is like a neighbor;
My good confidant, knows my heart.
Unforgettable past events, lovesick tears wet towel;
All I ask is that you remain the same and never part of it.
The more I looked at it, the more I felt that the little sister was amiable, cute, and worthy of respect. The more I looked at it, the more I felt that the little sister truly loved me. At this moment, my mood is the same as yours. How much I miss you! But I haven't had time to see you because I've been so busy lately. So I thought of writing to you. little sister, you can rest assured. In this lifetime, I will never change my mind and I will always love you wholeheartedly. It is true that your letter mentions: 'Writing a letter is a very bad thing for me.' Then you won't have to write to me again. As long as our hearts are filled with love, coupled with frequent dating, we can also close our relationship and enhance our friendship.
My beloved little sister, didn't you say that yearning is a good thing? I can't help but think of you and me on April 21 and 23:
In this charming spring day, my heart still flies to you;
You let me yearn day and night, you are my eternal confidant.
The moment I have been looking forward to for a long time, in this beautiful spring day;
That is April 21st. I am with you.
How much missing, how much love, today's wish, the incomparable satisfaction in the heart;
I walk with you on the embankment of the river, pouring out the love of each other's hearts.
Walk into the Changbai Mountain Theater side by side, you and I will cuddle together.
How much intimacy, how many caresses, had now become reality.
When we entered the passenger station, the bus was waiting for you;
I've been sending you to the car, and my heart silently blesses you.
May you have a pleasant journey and return to your home as soon as possible.
On the morning of April 23, I will pick you up at the appointed time.
It has been more than an hour since you waited at the New Station's Crossroads.
You wait patiently, without the slightest annoyance.
You endure the torment of time, your heart is always thinking of me;
”AHH!” At 9: 45, I finally came into your line of sight.