Go back to the prosperous days and become a layman

Chapter 97 Farewell (two in one)

That night, Tang Wenbang's uncle and nephew were resting in Tang Zhitong's former bedroom.

After breakfast the next day, Zhang Guifang went in to fold the quilt and found out how she had brought it in yesterday and how the quilt was still there. The uncle and nephew had not covered it at all!
"Brother, it's cold at night, why don't you and your nephew cover up with quilts? The quilts are all new and not dirty." Zhang Guifang thought a little wrong, thinking that Tang Wenbang was too dirty.

"We are used to it in the Northeast. We can just wrap up a fur coat and get by for one night. Not covering ourselves with a quilt is not because it's too dirty, but because it's too new. We only stay for one night, so it's worth it." Tang Wenbang explained cheerfully.

"You...you are too unreasonable." Zhang Guifang felt a little embarrassed after misunderstanding.

"They are all members of our own family, we are just talking about this. Eucalyptus, please take us to the mausoleum later to have a look." Tang Wenbang explained to Zhang Guifang, and then said to Tang Zhitong.

"Okay, uncle. Will you stay for a few more days?" Tang Zhitong readily agreed. It was a duty to visit the tomb, but he was a little anxious to come and go in such a hurry.

"Go back. It's been more than ten days since we came out. We still have two or three days to go back. The family leave is not enough. Come back when you are free. You can also go to the Northeast." Tang Wenbang invited with a smile.

"Okay, I will definitely visit you and my sister-in-law if I have the chance." Tang Zhitong solemnly promised.

Xiao Wang went to work as usual today, but he didn’t ride a bicycle. He left his bike at home and went out to work by taking the No. 8 bus.

Bus No. 8 passes by Tielukang, get off at Di'anmen, and then walk one stop west to Beitu, which is quite convenient.

The three of them rode two bicycles and headed straight to the cemetery.

Tang Wenbang rode Tang Zhitong's bicycle, with the sacrifice prepared by Zhang Guifang hanging on the handlebar.

Tang Zhitong rode Xiao Wang's car, and Su Nianbin sat in the back. This seat was more comfortable than the rear seat assigned to the deliveryman.

The cemetery in early spring is very quiet, with no singing of birds and no scent of flowers.

The cemetery is maintained by dedicated personnel, and the price of the cemetery is reasonable, making it completely affordable for ordinary people.

The old lady's tomb was next to that of Tang Wuguo. When the old lady passed away, Tang Wuguo's breathlessness and coughing had become serious. Although no one said it, he seemed to feel something about it. He bought two pieces for one piece and blamed himself for not taking good care of his mother. Wait until you are underground to continue your filial piety...

Since his sad feelings were vented yesterday, Tang Wenbang is in better condition today.

"Mom, my son is unfilial and has come to see you. My father's grave was dug up by those people, and no bones were left. I only brought a few handfuls of soil. Mom, my son never wants to go back in this life... ..." Tang Wenbang took out a towel and wiped the tombstone with tears in his eyes, as if he was drying the old lady's face after washing it, with gentle movements.

Tang Wenbang wiped it very carefully, from top to bottom, from left to right. When he wiped the person who erected the monument in the lower right corner, he was stunned for a moment.

The inscription is: filial sons Tang Wenbang and Tang Wuguo, filial daughter Tang Ting, Li.

After wiping the old lady's tombstone clean, Tang Wenbang sprinkled the soil brought from his hometown on the old lady's grave, and then began to wipe Tang Wuguo's tombstone.

"Uncle, let me do it." Tang Zhitong reached out and wanted to do it for him.

"I'll do it. I'm getting old and I won't be able to come more often in the future." Tang Wenbang rejected Tang Zhitong's proposal and slowly wiped Tang Wuguo's tombstone.

"Second brother, I'm here to see you."

"Wu Guo, Wu Guo, our father gave you this name because he wanted you to be strong. You were in better health than me before, so why did you just go there?"

"Second brother, I want to apologize to you. I have dreamed about the day we separated several times, and every time I was cruel to you and blamed you for not being able to hold it in. But when I saw the person who set the tombstone on my mother's tombstone, I knew Brother is wrong, and you don't want to separate. Brother's complaints are unreasonable." Tang Wenbang was still brooding about the past, otherwise he wouldn't have mentioned the reason why the family separated last night, and he was somewhat complaining about it.

"Second brother, I have to thank you. Thank you for taking care of my mother for my brother and Xiaoting, for being filial to us, and for helping us provide for our mother until she is old."

Tang Wenbang was just having a family affair with his younger brother, his tone was calm, but his feelings were sincere, which made Tang Zhitong's eyes turn red.

After Tang Wenbang finished wiping his brother's tombstone, he placed the sacrifices himself, burned incense, and placed them in front of the old lady's and his brother's graves respectively.

Then he squatted in front of the grave and talked to the old lady and his brother about his fate after breaking up with Tang Ting. When the incense was almost burned out, Tang Wenbang burned the paper money in a proper manner, and kowtowed with Tang Zhitong and Su Nianbin. sacrifice.

On the way back, the atmosphere was a little dignified.

Tang Zhitong took the initiative to mention to Tang Wenbang: "Uncle, the house my family lives in now was bought by grandma before. Logically speaking, you and my sister-in-law have a share in it."

"What's your fallacy? The house belongs to whoever provides care for the elderly. Your grandma is sensible and will not give the house to us." Tang Wenbang heard the meaning of his nephew's words and refused directly.

"Grandma really doesn't think so, but grandma said that once the famine breaks out, it won't stop for three years. What will happen to the family if you bring so many things over?" Tang Zhitong reminded vaguely.

"Did your grandma really say that?" Tang Wenbang asked suspiciously.

"Yes, I really said it." Tang Zhitong continued to lie. He was good at this and had deceived many close relatives. White lies were indispensable to his uncle.

"Brother, don't worry. There are a lot of prey in the mountains. Every time my uncle and my father go into the mountains, they can catch something." Su Nianbin said very optimistically, sitting behind Tang Zhitong's car.

"Is it okay for you to buy food? Has the ration been reduced? Do you need food stamps?" Tang Zhitong asked Su Nianbin three times in succession.

"Hey, my mother buys them at home, I really don't know." Su Nianbin said embarrassedly.

"The ration has been reduced a bit, and you need to pay for food with a ticket, but it's not difficult to buy. Plus we go hunting in the mountains, and we have enough to eat at home." Tang Wenbang continued, knowing better.

"Uncle, you live on the mountain. If more and more people go hunting in the mountain in the future, can you still guarantee a harvest every time?" Tang Zhitong slowly led Tang Wenbang in that direction.

"You mean...?" Tang Wenbang understood what his nephew meant.

"Yes. Your place is not far from the east. Is there any way?" Tang Zhitong nodded with certainty and pointed out a source of food storage.

"It's not easy. The ice is melting soon. Let me try." Tang Wenbang frowned, seeming to be thinking about how to deal with it.

"Uncle, if it happens in the future, you must tell me that I still have some ways to go, so don't be embarrassed." Tang Zhitong solemnly promised.

Now that the family has been contacted and Tang Zhitong happens to have space, if he is left alone, the old lady will probably be the first to not let go of her eldest grandson.

What's more, Tang Wenbang was righteous to his younger brother Jia. When he heard that there was a famine in the pass, he started to prepare. This time he directly brought two big bags of mountain goods!Tang Zhitong deserves to inherit this kindness!

"What are you talking about? Why can't I understand?" Su Nianbin asked, confused.

"Who told you to just graduate from junior high school? You will understand after you finish high school." Tang Zhitong teased Su Nianbin.

"Brother Yuzi, you are a few years older than me. You also graduated from junior high school, okay?" Su Nianbin was very dissatisfied and felt looked down upon.

"I'm studying in a part-time technical secondary school, which is called working and studying at the same time. To be honest, you should continue studying. Why didn't you continue studying?" Tang Zhitong had a good impression of this little cousin and sincerely advised him.

"My mother said that if I can't pass the technical secondary school, I won't go to high school. It's useless to go to high school. It will take three years and I will earn a lot less salary." Su Nianbin explained to Tang Zhitong with a very indifferent attitude. "How was your academic performance in junior high school?" Tang Zhitong continued to ask.

"Don't miss out. No matter how hard you try, you won't be able to get into the technical secondary school." Su Nianbin's tone sounded a little self-defeating.

"Uncle, please go back and advise my sister-in-law that it is best for Nian Bin to continue studying in high school and then take the college entrance examination. Even if he fails to pass the college entrance examination in the first year, he can continue to study again. For ordinary children, this is the broadest path. As long as he passes the college entrance examination , the road will be smooth from now on." Tang Zhitong no longer advised Su Nianbin, but instead advised Tang Wenbang. Tang Wenbang was very important to his sister-in-law. It can be seen from Su Nianbin's name, Wenwubin, the names of his two brothers.

"Okay, I'll go back and persuade your sister-in-law." Tang Wenbang agreed thoughtfully.

"Well, Jingwen and I can still have some savings." Speaking without giving money is called talking lightly, but having an attitude of giving money is called sincere help.

Tang Zhitong certainly hopes that there will be more college students in the Tang family, but he still sticks to the point. Even for close relatives, many words are too much.

"We haven't reached this step yet." Tang Wenbang declined Tang Zhitong's kindness. As he was about to go to Jianguomenwai Street, he said to Tang Zhitong: "You two go back first, and I will go to the station to buy tickets."

"Uncle, wait a minute, Jingwen said last night that he would ask about the tickets today." Tang Zhitong stopped Tang Wenbang.

"You can buy it just by queuing up. Our legs and feet are worthless. Call her quickly and tell her whether this small favor is worth it." Hearing this, Tang Wenbang urged.

"Okay, come on, you and Nian Bin wait for a while, I'll call Jingwen." Jianguomenwai Street is close to the downtown area, and there is a public telephone on the roadside. Tang Zhitong rides to the public telephone and stops to make a call.

After the call was about to go through, Wang Jingwen said over there: "I was just about to call you, can't wait any longer?"

"Uncle is going to buy tickets. I'll stop you and ask you first. If it's not easy, we'll queue up." Tang Zhitong explained.

"You don't care who takes action. Once the matter is done, will you remember it?" Wang Jingwen said with a chuckle.

"Well, tell me."

On the other end of the phone, Wang Jingwen told whom to contact in which office of the station. Since there was someone nearby, Tang Zhitong did not repeat it after listening, but asked Xiao Wang to repeat it again.

"Okay, I'll note it down. If there's time, I'll pick you up in the afternoon. After you get off work, if I'm not at the door, you can take the car again." Tang Zhitong told classmate Xiao Wang before hanging up the phone.

After hanging up the phone, Tang Zhitong ordered two boxes of [-]-cent peonies, paid the money together, and then walked towards Tang Wenbang's uncle and nephew, "Uncle, it's done. You can pick up the tickets at any time."

"This is a serious matter. I should have bought the ticket yesterday to save you the favor." Tang Wenbang said angrily.

"It's not a big favor, don't worry about it. How about you and Nian Bin stay here for two more days, and I will take you to visit the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and try roast duck." Tang Zhitong said sincerely.

"If you don't spend that money, why don't you save it to buy two steamed buns to eat?" Tang Wenbang shook his head and firmly refused.

"Okay, then I'll go get the tickets. You and Nian Bin should go back and rest first?" Tang Zhitong asked tentatively.

"Let's go together. We'll watch the car for you outside and save money on depositing the car." Tang Wenbang replied.

"Okay, just one piece then."

Going west along Jianguomenwai Street is East Chang'an Street. While riding, Tang Zhitong introduced the buildings and historical origins on both sides of the road to the two of them.

The three of them soon arrived in front of the Qianmen Station Square, and Tang Zhitong went into the ticket hall to get tickets.

The ticket booked by Xiao Wang was a sleeper berth, but it was actually Ye Zhijuan who coordinated the ticket. Wang Jingwen was not that proud.

Based on what classmate Xiao Wang said on the phone, Tang Zhitong found the person, handed over two boxes of cigarettes, and accepted them politely.

Next, they took Tang Zhitong to the ticket collection window of the government agency and said a few words inside. Tang Zhitong paid the money and got the ticket smoothly.

The sleeper ticket is more expensive than the hard seat, but the price is not outrageous. Since all the salary has been given to Zhang Guifang, the money Tang Zhitong paid for the ticket was privately subsidized by Xiao Wang last night.

Tang Zhitong is very conscious that the mountain goods brought by his uncle must be sent to his mother-in-law.

"Uncle, you've got your ticket. It's hard to replace it if you lose it." Tang Zhitong returned to the station square, and his uncle and nephew were guarding the bicycle.

"This is? Sleeper?" Tang Wenbang asked uncertainly.

"Yeah, sleeper. It's a long way away. The sleeper is more comfortable and you'll be there after a good night's sleep."

"This...isn't this appropriate? We sit in a cramped position because of our status." Tang Wenbang held the ticket in his hand, biting his hand like two firecrackers about to go off.

"You can sit back and sleep peacefully, we have already said hello. This is something Jingwen and I would like to do as juniors, so don't refuse." Mainly because classmate Xiao Wang was thoughtful and Tang Zhitong was shameless in asking for credit.

"This is a big deal, thank Jingwen for me. I have to give you the ticket money." Tang Wenbang said as he was about to take out the money.

"Uncle, we are a family. If you see anyone outside today, I won't dare to keep those mountain goods you brought." Tang Zhitong blocked Tang Wenbang's hand to prevent him from taking it out.

"Okay, okay. When you and Jingwen go to my place, I will entertain you well." Seeing his nephew's firm attitude, Tang Wenbang could only accept it with a wry smile.

"Okay, we must go. Then let's go home now and I'll fry pickles for you."

When she got home, Zhang Guifang had already prepared lunch and steamed a pot of steamed buns, planning to take them with her eldest brother and nephew to eat on the road.

Tang Zhitong was stir-frying pickles. Zhang Guifang was so honest that she cleaned a small pickle jar, which was about three to four liters. Tang Zhitong fried it in three pots before it was full.

After lunch, Tang Zhitong put Tang Wenbang and Su Nianbin on the train. In the car, Tang Zhitong quietly stuffed his only remaining piece of small yellow croaker into his uncle's hand: "Uncle, take this."

"No, no, there is no reason for a junior to give this to an elder." Tang Wenbang felt that he was holding back, so he opened it and wanted to give it to Tang Zhitong.

"Uncle, take it first. This is for your emergency use. The east side won't charge us any money. If you don't need it in two years, just give it to me." Tang Zhitong's attitude was firm, and grandma returned it after she was about to leave. I miss these children, and since I have them, I have the responsibility to do this for my grandma.

"Okay. You must take care of yourself! Always write letters no matter what happens." Tang Wenbang did not insist anymore and patted his nephew on the shoulder with affection in his eyes. He knew that it would be difficult to see each other again after leaving...

"Well, don't worry, I'll come and see you when I get the chance." Tang Zhitong was not being polite, he really wanted to go there. It's close to the border...

　Thanks to the boss "The Cat Outside the Old Alley" for the 1500 point reward!

　　Sorry, the child has a fever again, so today’s chapter is a little late.

　　This wave of mycoplasma is so overbearing, everyone must wear a mask

　　
　
(End of this chapter)