"Brother Xiaoyang, you're here!" Xiao Min jumped to Yuan Zeyang, staring at him with sparkling eyes.
Yuan Zeyang took out the gift he brought and handed it to her, saying shyly, "I'm here to congratulate you! This is for you."
Xiao Min looked down at the wooden box with a very quaint shape and was slightly surprised.
Although she hasn't started school yet, she had been reading her grandmother's archaeological books and had some knowledge about various types of wood. This wooden box should be made of the very valuable Huanghuali wood.
"Wait until you get back to open it. There are so many people around now." Yuan Zeyang saw Xiao Min was about to open the box and quickly reached out to stop her.
Xiao Min was stunned for a moment and had to nod.
After giving the gift, Yuan Zeyang turned around and left. His current identity was not suitable for appearing here. If he was seen by others, it would bring trouble to Xiao Min.
Just as he turned around, a familiar voice passed by him, "Xiao Min!"
Yuan Zeyang subconsciously looked up and saw a young man in green military uniform riding a bicycle quickly forward.
His back was very straight and his movements were very neat. He came to Xiao Min, propped himself up on one leg, and stood in front of Xiao Min.
Yuan Zeyang was still wondering who this person was when he heard Xiao Min's surprised voice, "Ma Yunhao, why is it you?"
Ma Yunhao? Yuan Zeyang's heart tightened, he frowned slightly, and kept staring at the two of them.
Even until Xiao Min excitedly pulled Ma Yunhao into the yard, he was unable to regain his concentration. When he turned around, he found that his body was stiff.
What qualifications does he have now
Xiao Min brought Ma Yunhao into the yard, "Grandma, grandma, Ma Yunhao is here."
Qian Shulan came out of the house and glared at her, "You are so old, and you are still so noisy."
Xiao Min made a face at her, "There are too many people here, I was afraid you couldn't hear me."
Qian Shulan ignored her antics and called Ma Yunhao in, "Why aren't your parents here?"
Ma Yunhao handed Qian Shulan what he brought. "This is a gift my parents asked me to bring. My parents are busy with a meeting right now and can't spare the time. I hope you can understand."
Director Ma is not having a good time now, because he used to be a member of the Digital Gang, and now the Digital Gang is on trial, and he can't protect himself.
Fortunately, he had listened to Qian Shulan's advice and did not have too much dealings with those revolutionary committees. He also had a good relationship with Director Zhou and Secretary Chen.
So the two did not pull him down. Director Ma is still the director.
He is now trying to use his connections to get transferred to a less busy unit.
Because there were many guests today, Qian Shulan did not stay with Ma Yunhao for long, but asked Xiao Min to take good care of him.
Xiao Min sent Ma Yunhao back only after all the guests had left.
When they arrived at the entrance of the village, Ma Yunhao took out a box from his schoolbag and handed it to her. "Xiao Min, I have been training in the army and have been thinking about whether to confess my feelings to you. I was worried that you were too young before, so I didn't dare to speak up. But now you are older, and I am older too. I want to ask you to give me a chance."
This confession was too sudden. Xiao Min felt like she was hit in the head with a club. She was stunned for a long time and couldn't come back to her senses.
When she came to her senses, Ma Yunhao had already stuffed a box into her hand.
Ma Yunhao had already ridden away on his bicycle and called out to him, "Next time I write to you, you must reply to me."
Xiao Min's heart was beating fast. She held her heart in her hands, feeling a little panicked, and her face was burning hot. She couldn't figure out whether she liked him or not.
When she got home, Xiao Min opened all of Yuan Zeyang and Ma Yunhao's things and looked at them.
Yuan Zeyang gave him a Hero brand fountain pen. Xiao Min recognized it. It was Xiaoyang's most precious thing. It was said that it was a gift from his grandfather and a trophy from the battlefield.
Ma Yunhao's watch was a brand new one. Judging from the brand, it should be a foreign product.
"What are you looking at?" Qian Shulan patted her shoulder.
Xiao Min quickly put the things in her hands on the table and covered her cheeks.
"What's wrong?" Qian Shulan thought her movements were a little strange.
"Grandma, Ma Yunhao said he wants to date me." Xiao Min didn't know whether she liked Ma Yunhao or not, but the person she trusted the most was her grandma, who would definitely give her the answer.
Qian Shulan's mouth twitched. She was least able to deal with emotional issues.
Although she had so many children and had personally introduced several couples, she was a single person in her previous life. It wasn't that no one had pursued her, but she was busy making a living and didn't have the time to date anyone.
So no matter what the other party's conditions were, she would refuse them all.
Of course, among these people, there are also some with good conditions. The best one is her best friend’s childhood friend. He is handsome, well-educated, and has a strong family background. He is a fighter among the rich second generation.
But she didn't understand love at all. Naturally, she wouldn't date him just because he was good. So she rejected him, which many people found incredible.
People who understand her think she is very cool, while people who don't think she is hypocritical. In fact, she really didn't have any other thoughts at the time, she simply didn't like him. So she rejected him without hesitation.
Now that Xiao Min asked her this question, Qian Shulan really couldn't give any advice, so she just asked her directly, "What do you think?"
Xiao Min shook her head. "I don't know. I feel a little happy, but also a little nervous. So is this love?"
Qian Shulan was stumped by her question, she didn't know the answer either.
After a long time, Qian Shulan said, "Why not give it a try? If it doesn't work out, we can break up."
Anyway, Ma Yunhao is a lively guy, so even if they really separate, he won’t be in a life-and-death situation.
Xiao Min tightened her grip around the pocket watch.
"Are you saying that you are together with Ma Yunhao?" Yuan Zeyang could never have imagined that he would hear such shocking news on the day when his grandfather had just been rehabilitated.
Xiao Min was stunned when she saw Brother Xiao Yang's lips trembling. She patted his shoulder a little worriedly, "Brother Xiao Yang, what's wrong with you?"
Yuan Zeyang looked at Xiao Min deeply, his voice was bitter and astringent. Why couldn't he be vindicated earlier
If he could restore his identity soon, wouldn't he be the one standing next to Xiao Min
It's a pity that it's too late. Yuan Zeyang closed his eyes and waved his hand pretending not to care, "It's okay, I'm just a little too surprised."
It has become a fact anyway, he can only wish her the best. As long as she is happy, he will be content.
Xiao Min did not talk about it again. In fact, she herself did not understand her own thoughts. She curled her lips and smiled at Yuan Zeyang, "Brother Xiaoyang, you can finally realize your dream."
Before the Chinese New Year, all the other people in the cowshed were rehabilitated. Of course, their restoration of status so quickly was also the result of the activities of Mr. Fang and Mr. Jiang.
You know, there are still many people who haven't recovered their identities. Yuan Zeyang, who is no longer in the "five black categories", will soon leave here with Yuan Huaibao and return to Shanghai.
Yuan Huaibao absolutely supports his grandson's dream of joining the army.
He has asked Grandpa Fang to help him find connections to get his eldest grandson into the army.
Yuan Zeyang kicked the snowflakes at his feet and said, "My grandfather said that we will leave the day after tomorrow."
"How come it's so fast?" Xiao Min didn't expect the time to be so tight. It's winter now, and the snow is several feet thick. The trains have stopped, "How are you going to get back?"
Yuan Zeyang explained to her, "My grandfather said he would go back to Shanghai to collect the bodies of my parents and bury them. I will join the army in the spring, and as their son, I have to see them off for the last time."
Xiao Min nodded in agreement, "Of course."
Yuan Zeyang looked at her reluctantly, "I will send you a letter. Your school is the Archaeology Department of Kyoto University. I remember it."
Xiao Min nodded heavily, "Okay, I will definitely write to you too."
Yuan Zeyang reminded her worriedly, "If Ma Yunhao does anything to let you down in the future, you must tell me and I will support you."
Xiao Min was stunned for a moment, and almost laughed out loud, "Brother Xiaoyang, you are so nice."
Yuan Zeyang had never thought of being her brother, but now it seemed that he had no choice but to be her brother. He suppressed the bitterness in his heart and went into the Qian family yard with Xiaomin.
Before entering the yard, I heard Mr. Fang's full-throated voice, "I say, brother, you are finally going to have a happy ending after all the hardships you have endured."
Yuan Huaibao held up the glass and filled it for him. "It's all thanks to your help, Brother Fang. I toast to you."
Fang Zhongjun took the wine glass, clinked glasses with him, and poured the wine into his mouth with his head tilted back.
Jiang Chengwu was also very happy, "You will have endless blessings in the future."
Compared to the neutrality of the Jiang family, Yuan Huaibao is completely on that side. Now that he has finally turned the tables, he will soon surpass both of them.
Yuan Huaibao also clinked glasses with him, "You two are cautious, but I am a rough man with a straight path. I don't ask for anything else, I just want my grandson to be successful. When I go to the underworld and see my son and daughter-in-law, I will die with my eyes closed."
Fang Zhongjun and Jiang Chengwu's eyes fell on Yuan Zeyang who had just entered the room. The young man was very strong and tall, and he was a good candidate for joining the army. "Your grandson will definitely be successful. With you paving the way for him, you don't have to worry about the future."
Yuan Huaibao frowned and pretended to be unhappy. "How can you say that? If he is counting on me to pave the way for him, then he should stop being a soldier. A good general is one who has fought in the battlefield and killed people. Relying on connections is not a skill."
Fang Zhongjun and Jiang Chengwu knew that he was just being polite, and they just smiled without saying anything.
I didn't expect that this person has such a generous personality. Fang Zhongjun thought of the big shot above who liked Yuan Huaibao's personality, and he couldn't help but envy him.
But when I think about the fact that his grandson is just a worker, what's the point in being envious
Jiang Chengwu thought more about it. After all, he had a son serving in the army. He patted Yuan Zeyang on the back and said, "Your grandson will make you proud."
The three of them started drinking again, and Qian Shulan ignored them.
He picked up the glass and filled it for Lu Minsheng, "What are your plans for the future?"
Lu Minsheng and Lu Chenglin looked at each other and said, "We plan to go back to Beijing."
The Lu family used to be a big capitalist with a lot of ancestral property. It seems that the higher-ups will return some of it to them, but no one knows how much.
"We have to take it back." Qian Shulan nodded in agreement.