Era: Starting from cave dwellings in northern Shaanxi

Chapter 172 The shock from my uncle

Zhang Guihua was also very happy about the arrival of Chen Shuting, her biological eldest brother. Although Su Huiwan was her cousin, she still had a lower relationship than her biological eldest brother.

It's just that this big brother looks a little weird.

After all, how can a serious person have such long hair?

However, as Chen Shuting's mother-in-law, she couldn't say this, so she could only try her best to prepare a few more dishes to entertain the other party.

"How long is this your share of food?"

Chen Shuyuan asked as he looked at the three dishes, one soup and the big white flour buns on the table.

He came to Shuangshui Bay this time just to make sure his sister was doing well, and he didn't want to cause any trouble to her.

Especially since he is so strapped for money now that he can't afford any money or food stamps.

If because of his arrival, the family's share of food is eaten up, and she will be hungry in the future, she will know what her sister will be like next, and she will definitely not be welcomed by her husband's family.

Why do people here bring things, even food, when visiting relatives?

It’s just to avoid causing trouble to the other person’s family, not to make a living.

But unfortunately, although Chen Shuyuan was carrying a full bag, he only had no gifts.

Chen Shuyuan asked expressionlessly, but his tone sounded a bit sarcastic.

Chen Shuyuan finally had the opportunity to express the problems in his heart.

He now also has his own exclusive bed in Shuangshuiwan, and occasionally stays here to rest. Like tonight, because of Chen Shuyuan's arrival, he definitely can't leave anymore. After all, he has to follow Su Huiwan and call him big brother.

Chen Shuting asked eagerly.

"That Dudu is his child from his previous wife?"

How could there be no shortage of food in such a remote place?

Chen Shuting said what was in her heart. She really had no intention of returning to the city now.

"Brother, those two big vats are filled with grain. Even if the whole family eats with open stomachs, they can last for half a year, and then new grain will come in."

"Brother, how have you been in the northwest these years? Did you encounter anything?"

"No, Dudu is the child of my two good friends at the educated youth spot. At that time, they and I accidentally fell into the reservoir. It was my father-in-law who rescued me first, and then went to save the two educated youths. In the end, none of the three people climbed up, and later, I took Dudu and married Xiangyang."

Zhang Jiadong explained.

As for Xiangyang, she also regards Dudu as her own daughter. She has never disliked her and treats me very well. "

Chen Shuyuan asked rhetorically.

Chen Shuting said with a touch of happiness on her face. Although she felt a little wronged when she first got married, since Sun Xiangyang's enlightenment, the relationship between the two has become better and better, which is quite a harmony.

"Grandpa's family is satisfied with him, but what about the other family?"

When Chen Shuyuan looked at the expression on his sister's face, he knew that she was not pretending. At the same time, his impression of Sun Xiangyang suddenly improved a lot.

After eating, Chen Shuting took her brother to the room where Sun Xiangyang and Huang Defa slept before. Now she still sleeps on the same kang with Zhang Guihua and Dudu.

Chen Shuyuan was silent for a few seconds before asking: "Is he willing to raise Dudu like this? If Dudu's parents are gone, will there be no relatives on either side?"

"Leave me alone, you should have a chance to go back to the city, right? Why didn't you go back?"

What's more, the reason why the other party's father died had a lot to do with the other party.

It is not something that ordinary people can do to adopt a child who is not biologically related to them and treat them like their own daughter.

"I'm fine here. I'm used to the life here now. What can I do when I go back? And I don't want to be separated from Xiangyang and Dudu."

"Brother, I'm living a good life now. When I returned to the capital with Xiang Yang, my grandpa and uncle were also very satisfied with Xiang Yang and asked me to listen to him more and not lose my temper. Although the life here can't be compared with the capital, but I believe that under Xiangyang’s leadership, things will get better sooner or later. Even now, things have gotten much better here, so don’t worry about me."

Chen Shuyuan just felt a little confused in his head. What is all this?

Shouldn't Chen Shuting's husband be called Su Huiwan's husband brother-in-law?

"Brother, the situation at my uncle's house is different, so you can eat with confidence."

Chen Shuyuan was stunned.

"Uncle Master?"

Zhang Jiadong said at this time.

Where did this sentence of uncle master come from?

Chen Shuting said.

"No shortage of food?"

Chen Shuyuan withdrew his gaze and looked at the three dishes and one soup on the table, cabbage vermicelli, and scrambled eggs. Not to mention these, but what happened to the big finger-thick meat slices?

"Then these dishes..."

"Dudu's father also has a sister at home, an old mother who is in poor health. After something happened, his sister came over, received a certificate and some compensation, and then left. As for Dudu's mother, There were quite a few relatives there, but her marriage was hidden from her family, so they didn't recognize Dudu there because they didn't want to be such a burden.

After hearing this, Chen Shuyuan finally understood why Zhang Jiadong's attitude towards Sun Xiangyang was a bit strange before.

"Yes, Xiang Yang is my grandfather's senior brother's apprentice, so according to the relationship, I have to call him Senior Uncle Xiang Yang."

Chen Shuting pointed to the two large tanks placed inside and said.

Although he still had many doubts in his mind, this was not the time to ask.

When I was in the educated youth center, Brother Feng and his wife took good care of me, and I grew up watching Dudu. Although the brigade offered to find a family to adopt Dudu, I couldn't bear to let her go, so I simply regarded her as a child. Raised by my own daughter.

After hearing this, Chen Shuting immediately explained.

"Grain share? Brother, my family is not short of food now, so you can eat with confidence."

"They can't decide my life now. Besides, as long as grandpa is fine and agrees, no one dares to object openly. Anyway, we have no plans to return to the capital. It's good to live our little life here."

After talking about her own affairs, Chen Shuting couldn't help but ask: "Brother, is it your turn to talk about your own affairs now? I remember that you used to be most disgusted with this kind of long hair. What did you say about being unconventional? Why do you make yourself look like this now? Is it like this?"

"me."

Chen Shuyuan's eyes suddenly became distant.

"I went to the northwest to support construction and worked as a worker for a year. Later, when the chief engineer of the factory found out about me, he asked me to come with him and learn from him. Something happened later. , I also went to a weapons research institute due to an accident, and I have stayed there until now.

Until not long ago, because another test failed and an accident occurred, the higher authorities decided to close the institute, and those of us were rearranged to work, so I took advantage of some time to come and take a look at you.

As for my hair, it was because I was busy and didn’t have time to cut it, and once I got used to it, it was actually quite good. "

"Reassignment? Where have you been assigned?"

Chen Shuting asked curiously.

"Don't ask about this, keep it a secret, but it's not far from you. I will visit you often when I have time in the future."

Chen Shuyuan said.

"Then you plan to report there after seeing me this time? Don't you plan to go back to the capital for a visit?"

"There's nothing good to see, so that's good." Chen Shuyuan shook his head, but Chen Shuting heard that he didn't mean what he said.

The last time she went to the capital, she had already learned from Su Huiwan about the current situation of her brother's partner. If the other party was not married and had been waiting, she would definitely urge her brother to return to the capital. But in fact, not only had the other party been married long ago, After getting married, even the children are no longer young.

"Brother, why didn't you find me a sister-in-law?"

"I'm usually busy doing experiments, so how can I have time? Let's talk about it later."

Chen Shuyuan said calmly.

"You are not young now, you have to hurry up."

"Stop it. When I was in the research institute, there was a guy who kept nagging me every day. It took me two days to get my ears clean, but you got them again."

"Aren't I afraid that no one will take care of you? And you are always alone, so it's not a problem. How about I introduce you to someone later?"

Chen Shuting seemed to have thought of something, and her eyes couldn't help but light up.

Although Chen Shuyuan looks a bit slovenly, like a middle-aged man, his real age is only thirty-four. In addition, with a good foundation, if he takes good care of himself, his appearance will definitely be fine.

As for work, the other party graduated from college more than ten years ago. In the past few years in the northwest, he seemed to have taken a different path. Being able to work in a research institute was not easy at all, otherwise the other party would not have said anything about confidentiality.

You can count her personality, appearance, and job, so it will definitely not be difficult to find a partner.

"If you introduce me, I'll leave tomorrow."

Chen Shuyuan's eyes widened. As they talked, the estrangement between the two siblings due to not seeing each other for many years gradually disappeared, and their words became more casual.

"Okay, I won't say anything anymore. Then you can stay longer."

Chen Shuting stared at him closely and said.

"I still have a lot of vacation time, but will it be inconvenient if I live here?"

Chen Shuyuan hesitated and asked.

"No, cave dwellings are being dug here in Shuangshui Bay. If you come back in a few months, I can find a cave dwelling for you directly. You can stay as long as you want, or even settle here."

Chen Shuting said immediately.

After knowing that her brother was not going back to the capital and that his place of work was not far from here, she started to think about it.

It would undoubtedly be best if her brother could stay, and then she would have relatives here.

"Are those people digging cave dwellings?"

During the day, Chen Shuyuan wanted to walk around, but the old party secretary didn't agree. However, when he followed the old party secretary to his house, he saw many people digging something on the slope. He didn't think about it at that time. , after all, there were quite a lot of places to be excavated at that time.

Under normal circumstances, even if someone wants to dig, they will only start work in one or two places at most, which is a bit contrary to common sense.

"Yes, most of the people you saw today are actually from Shapingba. But it won't take long for the people there to move over and join Shuangshuiwan. That's why they dig cave dwellings in a unified way. There are also cave dwellings next to my house. Dig, and I will leave two holes for you when the time comes."

"Why do you want to relocate? Shuangshui Bay has a large population, so the pressure will be great, right?"

Chen Shuyuan asked puzzledly.

"It was Xiangyang's idea. He felt that the population of Shuangshui Bay was too small, so he discussed it with the branch secretary at Shapingba and then moved."

"that's it?"

"correct."

Chen Shuyuan fell silent immediately.

He felt that he still knew too little about his brother-in-law, Sun Xiangyang.

Although he has been working in the research institute these years, it does not mean that he is not aware of the outside world. Naturally, he also knows the significance of two production brigades and two villages, especially for such a major matter as relocation. How can it be done casually? Can you decide in two sentences?

But in Chen Shuting's mouth, it seems that it is really that simple.

In just a few words, the decision was almost childish.

Afterwards, the two chatted for a while, and then Chen Shuting went to boil water and let her brother wash up.

The next day, Chen Shuyuan took a tour of Shuangshui Bay under the leadership of Zhang Jiadong, and he also gained a comprehensive understanding of Shuangshui Bay and Sun Xiangyang from Zhang Jiadong's words.

I finally understood why others were so enthusiastic when they heard that he was Sun Xiangyang's uncle.

While he was happy for his sister, he didn't know why, but he felt a little inexplicably disappointed in his heart.

"Brother, if you don't plan to return to the capital, you might as well stay here."

After visiting the last coal mine, Zhang Jiadong suddenly said.

"Stay here?"

Chen Shuyuan looked at the other party in confusion.

Here you either farm, dig coal, or even do paper-cutting. Although he admires Sun Xiangyang for developing Shuangshui Bay single-handedly, he doesn't think he has any use left. He can't be allowed to dig coal, right?

"Yes, although I don't know what exactly you have been studying in the northwest these years, brother, Shuangshui Bay is a place with great potential, especially since I can feel that my uncle's heart is actually very big.

Everything that is happening in Shuangshui Bay right now is just casually done by the uncle.

He once told me that we are at a very special point in time and everything in the future will change rapidly.

Also, my uncle attaches great importance to talents. He has always wanted to train some college students who understand technology, saying that Shuangshuiwan will take a high-end industrial path in the future. "

Zhang Jiadong said slowly.

"Shuangshuiwan, take the high-end industrial road?"

Chen Shuyuan had a strange expression on his face.

Even if there are coal mines in Shuangshuiwan, and even coal can be deeply processed, it is still far from being a high-precision industry.

As for farming and paper-cutting, they are even more incompatible with high-end industries.

Shuangshuiwan, however, is just a remote mountain ravine. It needs talents but no talents. It needs geographical location but not geographical location. It doesn't even have electricity. Every household can only light kerosene lamps.

Under such circumstances, talking about high-end industries is simply a joke, even a whim and a dream.

"Yes, brother, you have little contact with your uncle, and you don't know him well. In my opinion, as long as my uncle says it, he will definitely be able to do it, especially because so many incredible things have happened to him. .

You only know that Grandpa Xiaowan was cured by your uncle, but you don’t know how long it took for your uncle to go from being a person who didn’t understand medical skills to getting Grandpa Xiaowan to stand up and return to normal? "

Speaking of this, Zhang Jiadong looked a little weird.

"how long?"

Chen Shuyuan took advantage of the situation and asked, feeling more curious in his heart.

(End of this chapter)