Rebirth: the fiery age of Mori Gong's children

Chapter 389
In the blink of an eye, it has been almost a month since Sheng Xiping accompanied Chen Weimin to Shanghai.

In the meantime, Sheng Xiping sent several letters home to talk about the situation here.My family has sent money here several times, letters, and telegrams, but we are in constant contact.

At home, the winter production has ended, and the logging workers stationed on the mountain have all come down to go home.

When he learned that Chen Weimin went to Shanghai to install prosthetic limbs, Chen Shiliang was not very happy at first, but later he figured it out.

So I told my family that I couldn't let Sheng Xiping stay with me all the time.

He also has a family and a career, so he leaves his family affairs alone and stays with Wei Min in Shanghai, but the Chen family doesn't show up, which is not good.

In this way, Chen Shiliang followed the route and address mentioned in Sheng Xiping's letter from Songjiang River to Dalian, and then took a boat from Dalian to Shanghai.

"Xiping, thank you for staying with Minzi for so long. I really don't know what to say.

You treat Minzi better than his own brother treats him. "

Chen Shiliang took a tricycle and came to the hotel where Sheng Xiping and the others were staying. The three of them were very happy to see each other. Chen Shiliang had to thank Sheng Xiping properly.

"Uncle, you are making a big deal out of yourself by saying this.

We have been neighbors for many years. Wei Guo and Minzi, I and I have been close friends since we were young. When Minzi has something to do, I can't ignore it. "

Hearing this, Sheng Xiping said with a smile.

"That's right, you, you still have work and children at home, so you can't stay with him here all the time.

There's nothing to do at home now, so I'll come over and wait here with Minzi. You can't take too long, go back early. "

Although Sheng Xiping's job is quite easy, the season for harvesting cattle and hair will come soon, so we can't delay others' earning money.

So Chen Shiliang told Sheng Xiping to go back early and take care of the family.

In fact, Sheng Xiping was worried. He had been out for a month and still didn't know what his family was like.

Both children are left in the care of their mother. If the children get into trouble, the family may not even be able to eat.

It doesn't matter if he misses a month's work. His salary is still open anyway. Although he can't go hunting in the mountains to make money, brotherhood is more important than money.

But it took too long, and I really missed home a little bit.

Just as Chen Shiliang came, Chen Weimin had someone to take care of him, and Sheng Xiping could rest assured.

"That's it, I'll accompany you the day after tomorrow and go to the prosthetic factory to try out samples.

Once the sample is tested and there is nothing wrong with it, I will go home first. Uncle, you stay here with Minzi. "Sheng Xiping said following Chen Shiliang's words.

"Okay, that's it. By the way, your dad and your mom told you to go back to your hometown and have a look when you go back.

They don't have time to go back. You are the eldest son. Go home for them and see your father and mother. "

Chen Shiliang suddenly remembered this and said hurriedly.

Sheng Liancheng and his wife have not returned to their hometown for several years, and they both miss the elderly at home.

Sheng Xiping went out for a trip. If he went back to take the train, he could go back to his hometown with a little detour.

Sheng Xiping thought for a while, since his parents had spoken, he should go back.So I started packing my luggage, shopping for items, and getting ready to go home in advance.

On April NO.18, Sheng Xiping accompanied Chen Shiliang and his son to the prosthetic factory to test samples.

There was a master there who helped Chen Weimin put on the prosthetic sample, mainly to see if the size was suitable and whether there was anything that needed to be adjusted.

If the samples are available, aluminum alloy prostheses can be officially produced next.

After trying the sample, it will take a long time to get the finished prosthesis, and then a period of training will be required before you can walk normally.

After this calculation, it would take more than a month to be conservative. Sheng Xiping really couldn't afford to delay, so he agreed with Chen Shiliang and his son that he would go home first.

Most of the people staying in this hotel come from various places to the prosthetic factory to install prosthetic limbs. They have been together for a long time and are very familiar with them.

As soon as they heard that Sheng Xiping was leaving, many people came to look for him. They all left each other's mailing addresses and kept in touch in the future.

The waiters in the store, Xiao Peng and Sister Hui, knew that Sheng Xiping was leaving, so they all left their contact information.

Sister Hui also bought a lot of fruits and snacks for Sheng Xiping to eat in the car.

Sheng Xiping took the express train from Shanghai to Qingdao and got off at Yanzhou Railway Station after more than a day of operation.

Then go to the highway passenger station, take a long-distance bus and get off at a market town called Xiaoyun Temple, and from there take the closest route to Dazhaozhuang.

Xiaoyun Temple is still thirteen or fourteen miles away from Sheng Xiping's destination. There are no short-distance buses these days, so Sheng Xiping can only walk.

Sheng Xiping asked someone for directions, then went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some snack cans, and then walked to Dazhaozhuang.

After walking for about an hour, we arrived at the entrance of Zhuangzi. There happened to be children playing outside. They saw Sheng Xiping and came over to ask.

As soon as he heard that he was going to Lao Sheng's house, the kid with quick legs immediately ran back to report the news.

After a while, a large group of people came out of the village.

"Is it Xiping from the second child's family? Oh my, I haven't seen him in ten years. He looks so tall."

The leader looked to be in his 50s, with deep wrinkles on his dark face and slightly white temples. He was wearing a washed and faded blue gown, with patches on the skirt and elbows.

At first glance, he looks like a typical old farmer.

This man looked a lot like Sheng Liancheng, but he was older than Sheng Liancheng. Sheng Xiping recognized him at a glance. He was his uncle Sheng Lianyi.

"Uncle, I'm Xiping. I haven't seen my uncle for many years." Sheng Xiping came forward and grabbed Sheng Lianyi's hand.

No matter how these people in my hometown behave, the blood and family ties cannot be broken, and they are born with a sense of intimacy.

"Hey, hey, just come back. Come back and have a look when you have time." Sheng Lianyi held Sheng Xiping's hand and looked up and down, his eyes full of joy.

"Those are Brother Xen and Brother Xen, don't you recognize them?" Sheng Lianyi pointed at the two tall and strong men beside him and said.

"Eldest brother, second brother." Sheng Xiping nodded towards the two of them.

Sheng Lianyi was two years older than Sheng Liancheng, but he married his wife earlier, at the age of nineteen.

At the turn of the new year, the eldest son Sheng Xizheng was born, and then the second child Sheng Xihong and the third child Sheng Xiyong were born. The third child was only a few months older than Sheng Xiping.

These brothers didn't catch up with the good times, and before they finished their studies, they had to go to the mountains and the countryside. They could only stay in the village and work in farming.

It was Sheng Lianjie, the third eldest son of the Sheng family, who thought of a way and sent Sheng Xiyong to serve as a soldier.

Sheng Xizheng and Sheng Xihong both stayed at home, married and had children.

"Those are the fifth brother and the sixth sister."

Sheng Lianyi has six children. The fourth, Sheng Xiuying, got married last winter. The fifth, Sheng Xitong, and the sixth, Sheng Xiuqin, are no longer in school and are working at home.

Sheng Xitong and Sheng Xiuqin came forward to greet their cousin. "elder brother."

"Hey, I haven't seen you for a few years. My fifth brother and my sixth sister are already this old." Sheng Xiping nodded towards them and smiled.

Logically speaking, in a big family like the Sheng family, there is a discussion of ranking among cousins.

But among Sheng Liancheng's brothers, except for the eldest brother who lives in Zhuangzi and the third child who lives in the commune, the second child Sheng Liancheng lives in the Northeast, the fourth child Sheng Lianqiu lives in Heze, and the fifth child Sheng Lianwen lives in Jinan, none of them are close to home.

The fourth child comes back during the New Year to save energy, the fifth child stays far away and comes back once or twice throughout the year, and the second child lives farthest away and doesn’t come back more than once for several years.

There are twenty or thirty younger members of the Sheng family, scattered everywhere, and this ranking is only in the genealogy.

If we don't meet each other on a regular basis, who would remember who is older?Just call him casually when you meet him, just don't call him "brother" or "brother" by mistake.

"Big brother, it's rare for my brother to come back. Let's not chat here and go home quickly. Grandpa and grandma are still waiting at home."

Sheng Xi was smiling at Sheng Xiping and reminded his father.

"Yes, yes, let's go, Xiping, go home with Da."

Sheng Lianyi was so happy to see his nephew that he came to his senses and hurriedly dragged Sheng Xiping towards the village.

The others, cheering and following young and old, walked back together.

The Sheng family is located at the east end of Zhuangzi, with several adobe houses. These were built after Sheng Liancheng recruited workers in the Northeast and sent money home every month.

Sheng Xiping followed everyone into the yard and saw two old people holding on to the door frame and looking towards the door with tears in their eyes.

"Master, grandma, I'm back. Come back and see the two elders." Sheng Xiping stepped forward quickly and supported the two elders.

"Good boy, you've finally come back. Why did you come back? Have you forgotten your home?"

Sheng Guangyao, the old man of the Sheng family, is over 70 years old. He has white hair and a slightly stooped body. He wears white washed and patched clothes.

Withered hands like the bark of an old tree, they held Sheng Xiping's hand tremblingly.

"I'm a good boy, let me see you now. Oh, I haven't seen you for more than ten years. I'm a good boy and I'm out of business."

Over there, Sheng Xiping's grandmother, Sheng Han, raised her hand to wipe the corners of her eyes and looked at her grandson with a smile.

The old lady was in her seventies, with gray-white hair tied into a bun on the back of her head and a straight back.

Wearing a large-breasted coat made of home-made fabrics with buttoned tabs, he looks quite energetic.

Sheng Xiping had already handed over the things he had brought to his uncle Sheng Lianyi. At this time, he held the hands of his grandparents with both hands. Tears filled his eyes when the grandparents met.

Especially for Sheng Xiping, when he came out of it in his last life, his grandparents were gone, and he was always very sorry that he could not see the two elders on their last journey.

Now that I can see the two of them again and see that they are still in good health, I am naturally filled with emotion and excitement.

"Mom, Xiping finally came back. Don't just stand around talking. Come and sit down."

Sheng Lianyi and Sheng Xizheng stepped forward and helped the old man and the old lady of the Sheng family to sit down on the stools in the courtyard.

Because Sheng Liancheng sent a telegram to his hometown a few days ago, telling them that Sheng Xiping might go back.

So people in his hometown were not surprised when they saw Sheng Xiping, they were just excited and happy.

Especially the children, when they saw their uncle coming, they were all jumping and running around, making the courtyard very lively.

Sheng Lianyi took the snacks and cans that he had brought when he first entered the house and put them on the cabinet in the east room.You can't move that one, and you usually have to keep it before leaving it as a favor. These days, you live your life carefully, as most people do.

So, Sheng Xiping took out another bag of candies from his pocket and handed it to the old lady.

"Milk, please give some to my younger brothers and sisters, as well as my nephews and nieces. I came in a hurry and didn't bring anything else."

"Hey, good."

The old lady of the Sheng family waved, and all the little kids who were running around the yard ran over, staring at the things in Grandma's hands with wide eyes.

The old lady opened the paper bag, took out the candy from inside, and gave two pieces to each person, "Why don't you thank Uncle Xie?"

The children thanked Sheng Xiping gushingly. Sheng Xiping touched the children's heads and asked them to eat sweets with a smile.

There were many children in the family, and those who were more thoughtful would pour the candy in their right hand into their left hand, clasp it in the palm of their hand and hide it behind their back, and then stretch out their right hand again.

The old lady may have been dazzled by her age and had many children, so she didn't pay attention. When she saw that one child had an empty hand, she gave another one.

The child took the candy and ran away.

Sheng Xiping looked at it and found it funny.

Life in my hometown was difficult, and it was normal for the children to eat sweets once in a while and act a little petty.

At almost six o'clock, Sheng Lianjie, who was in the commune, also came back with his wife and children.

Sheng Lianjie was three years younger than Sheng Liancheng and was the first in the Sheng family to go to school. After finishing high school, the family had no money to support his education, so he found a job in the county.

At that time, he was considered the most promising member of the Sheng family.

Sheng Lianjie met a girl he liked in the county town, but in those days, marriages were arranged by his parents, so how could he make the decision on his own?
The old lady of the Sheng family found a matchmaker to propose a marriage to her son, and found a wife for her son in a nearby village. She was tall and round, not good-looking, but she was a good worker.

Sheng Lianjie didn't like his wife, so he left her at home. He went back to work in the county town and continued to have an affair with the woman.

Later, some gossip came back.

When the old lady of the Sheng family saw that this was not going to work, she asked the fourth and fifth elders of the family to push a cart and send her and the third daughter-in-law to the city.

Such a commotion affected Sheng Lianjie's work in the county.

Later, I had no choice but to cut off contact with the woman in the county and move back to the market town. Just as Shilou Commune was established, Sheng Lianjie went to work in the commune.

He was educated, had worked in the city, had a good vision, and was diligent in his work, so he gradually rose to the position of commune secretary.

Sheng Lianjie looks very similar to Sheng Liancheng. A few years ago, Sheng Lianjie went on a business trip to Northeast China and visited his brother and sister-in-law in a forest farm.

Compared with then, Sheng Lianjie has gained a lot of weight and is getting older.

Sheng Lianjie and his wife had a bad relationship at first, and they had no children for several years after being married. Later, when they returned to work in the commune, their hearts gradually calmed down, and they lived a good life with their wife.

There are four children in Sheng Lianjie's family, Sheng Xiwen, Sheng Xiwu, Sheng Xiulian, and Sheng Xiuhe, two boys and two girls. The eldest Xiwen is sixteen years old, and the little girl is only eight years old.

"Hey, my eldest nephew is back. I haven't seen him for many years. My eldest nephew has made his mark.

As mentioned in the letter from Xie Da, Xie found a job, married a wife, and had two children, which was great. "

Sheng Lianjie loved to talk and laugh, and he was particularly affectionate when he met Sheng Xiping. He held Sheng Xiping's hand and chatted with her about daily life.

Sheng Xiping's third aunt only said hello to Sheng Xiping when she entered the door, and then went to the pot house, which is the kitchen, to help Sheng Lian's daughter-in-law cook.

The kitchen in my hometown is not in the house, but in a shed that is brightly lit outside the main house.The sister-in-law and her daughter were busy working in the kitchen.

Dinner is ready, so there is no need to go into the house to eat. There is a table set up in the yard, and the dishes are all served in bowls.

There are dishes such as stir-fried lotus root with meat and stir-fried gourd with meat that are not available in the Northeast. There are also other dishes with some whole peppercorns in them.

There was no electric light, so by moonlight and starlight, the six people of the Sheng family, Sheng Lianyi, Sheng Lianjie, Sheng Xiping, and Sheng Xizheng sat around the table.

In these days, women still did not serve the table in my hometown. After finishing the dishes, they left quietly, and the children were also taken away, not allowed to come forward.

The old lady of the Sheng family didn't come to the table either. She sat next to him and pursed her lips in joy as she watched the old man sitting and drinking with his children and grandchildren.

Occasionally, I will also interject a few words.

At this time of year, it’s already quite hot in my hometown, not to mention, it’s really cool when the evening breeze blows when eating outside.

Sheng Xiping poured wine for his grandfather, uncle, and third uncle, and chatted with them.

"Xida is filial, our house was built with money sent back by Xanda.

During the holidays, everyone sends money and things here, and I know it. "

The old man of the Sheng family was old and could not drink too much. He only poured half a glass of wine. He took two sips of the wine and then dragged Sheng Xiping to talk.

Sheng Xiping could guess what the old man wanted to say.

Life is indeed difficult here in my hometown. The old couple were reluctant to spend the money and things Sheng Liancheng sent back during the holidays, so they ended up giving more to the younger generation.

This is normal. Sheng Liancheng is far away and cannot fulfill his filial piety in front of his parents. It is normal to send money and things.

As for who the money was spent on in the end, there is no need to worry about that.

If the second elder is this old, if he is sick or has a calamity, shouldn't Sheng Lianyi and his family be there to take care of him?
Dafang worked hard to take care of the elderly, and other people should pay their share.

"Master, let's not talk about this. Being filial to our elders is what us juniors should do.

I was passing by on some errands this time, so I turned a corner and came back to see grandpa, grandma, and our family.

After two years of waiting, I will bring my father, mother, wife, and children back with me. "

Sheng Xiping held the old man's hand and smiled to cheer him up.

"Hey, okay, bring the wife and children of the Xie family. Oh, my eyes are also blurry and I can't see clearly the photos sent by Xie Da."

When the old man of the Sheng family heard this, he was very happy and took another sip of wine.

The feast prepared for Sheng Xiping lasted only an hour.

Afterwards, the women removed the food and brought tea. Everyone sat in the yard and chatted for a while.

In the evening, Sheng Xiping stayed with his grandparents, while Sheng Lianjie and his family stayed with Sheng Lianyi.

There was no electric light at home, so Mrs. Sheng held up a kerosene lamp for lighting. She spread the washed white coarse cloth sheets on the bed, and found a thin coarse cloth quilt with blue background and white flowers, and a mosquito net.

After hanging the mosquito net, the old lady turned around and went to sleep in another room.

It happened to be Saturday. Sheng Xiping's aunt and Sheng Xiuying, who was married to her eldest brother, all rushed back after learning that Sheng Xiping was back.

In the afternoon, Sheng Xiping's fourth uncle and Sheng Lianqiu's family also rushed back from the city.

Sheng Lianqiu was five years younger than Sheng Liancheng. He was in high school at the time, and his family had no money and could not afford it.

It happened that Sheng Liancheng found a job in the Northeast, sent money back, and told his family that the fourth and fifth children must go to school.

Sheng Lianqiu then continued his studies in junior high school, and then passed the city's teachers' college. After graduation, he was assigned to teach in a city school.

His wife is also a teacher. The couple got married in the city, settled down, and had three children.

"Your fifth uncle called me and said that he was too far away to come back and asked you to stay at home for a while.

When I go back, I will take the bus to Jinan to meet you. "

Sheng Lianqiu was very happy to see his eldest nephew, and conveyed the fifth brother's words to Sheng Xiping.

"Fourth uncle, I am going out on business this time. I have been out for more than a month, so I can't delay it any longer.

Let's check the situation on the way back. I don't know where to buy tickets yet. If I pass by Jinan, I'll go and see Uncle Wu. "

Sheng Xiping nodded. It's not easy these days. It's okay if you're close, but if you're far away, it's inconvenient to take a car or something. This is understandable.

This time when he comes back, he can see most of his family members, which is good.

Sheng Xiping lived in the Sheng family's old house for two days and got along well with his cousins. It was very lively when they all talked and laughed together.

We also went to Zhangji Commune to catch the big market together, and when the weather was hot, we went to take a bath in the pond behind Zhuangzi.

Although we were far apart in the past and had few opportunities to meet each other, blood relatives are different after all. When we meet, we are particularly friendly and can play together.

"Master, grandma, it's rare for me to come back. I want to visit my grandparents in Beichangji."

On the evening of the 23rd, Sheng Xiping was sitting in the yard with his grandparents to enjoy the cool air and mentioned this matter.

Zhang Shuzhen's natal family lived in Beichangji Village, Zhongxing Commune, sixteen miles away from Zhaozhuang.

It was rare for Sheng Xiping to come back and he had to go visit his grandparents, so he consulted with the old man of the Sheng family.

"Zhong, it's time to go see Grandpa Xie. He is two years younger than me. His legs and feet are not good these years, and he doesn't go out much. He hasn't been seen for some time."

The two Zhuangzis are not far away from each other, and the Sheng and Zhang families are relatives. On weekdays, they always have contact with each other regardless of whether they have big or small affairs.

It's just that in recent years, the old men of both families have gotten older and rarely go out.

Most of the human exchanges were between Sheng Lianyi and Zhang Shoushan, as well as people from the next generation.

Just like that, after breakfast the next day, Sheng Xiping was leaving for Beichangji.

"Be good, take these and send them to Grandma Xie." Before Sheng Xiping could leave, the old lady of the Sheng family hurriedly greeted him.

The old lady opened the cabinet and took out two packages of snacks that Sheng Xiping had brought, and also took out two packages of rice dumplings given to her by others.

The old lady wanted her grandson to take these with him so that he wouldn't have to buy anything else.

"Milk, no, I'll just buy something else for my grandma. You and my father can keep these to eat.

You are getting older, you should eat something good, but don't hide everything and put it away reluctantly, and everything will break in the end. "

Is Sheng Xiping someone who needs that little money?Naturally, he refused to take it, and even tried to persuade the old lady.

Of course, it’s useless to say this. This is how the older generation came here. They never eat good food and only keep it as a gift.

(End of this chapter)