Cars were very rare in that era, let alone military vehicles. The green camouflage on the front was dazzling.
Everyone looked at each other, not daring to move forward, nor wanting to turn around and leave.
After all, some people have never seen a car in their entire life. If they could touch one, they could show off for a long time.
The military vehicle drove into the village, and soon several people got off.
Leading the group were two middle-aged men, one in military uniform and the other wearing glasses and looking gentle and refined.
Tian Youfu came forward quickly, feeling puzzled. He hadn't heard of anyone coming to inspect recently. Even if someone came, not everyone could use the military vehicle.
He went forward and among the people getting off the military vehicle, there was a commune secretary. As soon as he got off the vehicle, he fell to the side and vomited.
The gentleman who got off the car patted the commune secretary on the back and said something. The secretary hurriedly wiped his mouth, took a few sips from the water bottle at his waist, and hurriedly tidied himself up.
The gentleman man shook his head, but the other man in military uniform said nothing. He just stood beside the car with a tightly pursed mouth, looking at the crowd on the other side who were whispering but dared not come forward, searching anxiously.
The commune secretary introduced Tian Youfu who was walking over: "Youfu, these two leaders are here to look for their relatives. They can't stay for long. You..."
Before the commune secretary could finish, the man in military uniform said, "Brother Youfu, it's me, Wang Yongfu."
Tian Youfu was stunned for a moment: "Yongfu? You are Yongfu? Yongfu, how come you…"
Wang Yongfu's eyes were moist: "I'm back."
All the things in the past seem to be condensed in this sentence. Nothing can compare to this sentence: I'm back.
Tian Youfu had many questions to ask. He wanted to ask Wang Yongfu why he hadn't come back for so long, why he hadn't even sent a message in all these years, and whether he knew anything about the family affairs. But when he heard Wang Yongfu's trembling voice, he didn't want to ask anymore.
Tian Youfu held Wang Yongfu's hand tightly and said, "Okay, I'm glad you're back. It's a coincidence that you came back today. Your Wang Ying family is here too."
It was just a coincidence, but seeing that Wang Yongfu didn't seem surprised, Tian Youfu guessed that Wang Yongfu had already inquired about the situation at home before returning.
"You haven't seen your granddaughter yet, her name is Taotao. The little girl is very pretty, she looks like her parents. She is also very sweet..."
"Wang Ying is a kind girl. She found a way to make a living for our village. We are all grateful to her. She even went to the city in recent years..."
"She must be very happy that you are back..."
…
Tian Youfu talked a lot, and even the commune secretary was very observant and didn't come near him.
However, the commune secretary was also proud. As for the two people who came this time, the one wearing glasses will not be mentioned, he is probably a deputy or something, and the one wearing a military uniform seems to be of a high rank.
How could an ordinary soldier get the chance to ride in a military vehicle
The commune secretary thought that he could no longer ignore the commune's several brigades.
A few months ago, several other brigades were openly or covertly squeezing Tian Youfu, and some people came to him to flatter him, saying that the Seventh Brigade was having an easy time, with honeysuckle and medicinal herbs. Even the fish pond on the mountain, Tian Youfu, the old fox, deliberately asked the villagers to dig a lot of fish ponds towards his side. Originally there was only a small fish pond, but now it has been expanded five or six times larger.
Tian Youfu was a cunning man. He built a fence around the fish pond and hired someone to build a house next to it to watch over it.
This made the two surrounding teams extremely jealous.
In the past, everyone had a hard time and nothing was noticeable, but what about now
The Seventh Brigade was rich, had a village school, fish ponds...
How come all the good things can be taken by their group
Several team leaders were dissatisfied and prepared to instigate the commune to confiscate all the property of the Seventh Team.
Isn't it about the collective now? Why should the team only care about its own team
It should be donated and shared equally by everyone!
The commune secretary originally thought that it was about the same. In the past, their commune had coveted the income of the Seventh Brigade, but they were afraid that if all the money was taken by the commune and something went wrong, wouldn't that mean that their leadership position was not firm
But seeing that the Seventh Brigade had been working hard for several years without any problems, the commune secretary felt that the time had come.
What belongs to the collective should belong to the collective. The income of the Seventh Brigade should be distributed to all the people in the commune.
Originally, the commune secretary was thinking of finding an opportunity to talk to Tian Youfu about handing over all the honeysuckle income this year.
But now...
The commune secretary didn't think so.
There are capable people in their team.
Wang Yongfu pulled the people nearby over.
"This is Lan Yue, an engineer. I am here to accompany him this time."
Lan Yueren was thin, with some sun spots on his cheekbones, but this did not detract from his temperament at all. It was as if a bit of the wind and sand and roughness of the frontier had been mixed into his originally gentle and bookish air, making his temperament even more outstanding.
Tian Youfu didn't know what was going on. He stretched out his hand but took it back awkwardly. He wiped it on his pants several times before holding Lan Yue's hand: "Hello, hello."
For Youfu to introduce him so solemnly, this person must be an important figure.
Lan Yue: "Hello, I'm here this time because the person I'm looking for is also here with you."
Lan Yue thought of something, and said with a hint of hope and sadness in his voice: "Her name is Cheng Shufen."
Lan Yue felt heavy in his heart, he didn't know whether he should have unrealistic expectations.
Being demoted fell on Shufen, who was such a proud person. This time he had just come out of the closed research institute, and his only request after completing the task was to find Cheng Shufen.
But the people at the Peking Opera Theater were evasive, and Cheng Shufen's disciples were also picky about what they said. One disciple even cried and expressed his deep friendship for Cheng Shufen.
Lan Yue did not give up. He asked many people and finally found out the truth.
She was abandoned by her disciples, her voice was damaged, and all her property was confiscated. It is said that when she left, no one saw her off. She was just sent down with some tattered clothes on her back...
Lan Yue was heartbroken and couldn't stay in Beijing for even a second. He ignored others' advice and came here directly to find Cheng Shufen.
As for Wang Yongfu, he was added in the middle. Because Lan Yue's research had a very high level of confidentiality, he had to arrange for someone to accompany him wherever he went.
When Wang Yongfu learned that Lan Yue was coming to Nanshao County, he volunteered to bring people over.
Lan Yue didn't sleep on the way here. All he thought about was what kind of life Cheng Shufen would live in the countryside.
Will she be beaten? Or has she already...
Lan Yue didn't dare to think too much.
When Tian Youfu heard that the other party was looking for Cheng Shufen, he felt relieved: "There is such a person. She lives in the back mountain. Can I take you to see her?"
Lan Yue could almost feel his nervous breathing: "Is she okay?"
Although Tian Youfu was puzzled about the relationship between the two, he still answered: "It's fine. Comrade Cheng Shufen is here to receive reform education, and she also participates in our brigade's labor as usual."
Tian Youfu's cautious answer did not reassure Lan Yue at all.
Wang Yongfu patted Lan Yue on the shoulder, took out a document and handed it to Tian Youfu: "Brother Youfu, this is Cheng Shufen's file, please accept it. Comrade Cheng Shufen's case needs to be further investigated in Beijing, so we are here to pick her up this time."
Tian Youfu took the document and breathed a sigh of relief after checking that it was correct.
"She's really fine. She came here with a disciple. Her disciple is quite popular in our team and lives a pretty good life."
Cheng Yu was good at martial arts. Ever since he started herding sheep in the mountains, and with Wang Ying's relationship, the people in the brigade were happy to greet Cheng Yu. Cheng Yu was like a child king, and occasionally helped the children in the brigade catch some pheasants and rabbits, so he was very popular.
In addition, the fish pond was also handed over by Cheng Yu, so now Tian Youfu treats Cheng Yu no differently than he treats an ordinary member.
Cheng Yu's life was easy, and Cheng Shufen's life was not much worse.
Tian Youfu called out to Cheng Yu, who was leaning in front of the crowd to watch the fun, "Cheng Yu! Come here!"
Cheng Yu ran over happily: "Uncle Youfu, what's the matter?"
Tian Youfu pointed at Lan Yue and said, "This is for your teacher. Take it over."
Cheng Yu shrugged his nose and looked at Lan Yue from head to toe: "Who is this? My teacher doesn't recognize you."
When she came out of Beijing with her teacher, the teacher said that she had no parents or brothers, so who was this person that she came to find the teacher right away
Lan Yue pulled Tian Youfu, who was about to speak, and said gently, "It's okay, take me with you. There are some misunderstandings between your teacher and me. If you are worried, you can stay with me all the time. How about that?"
He didn't think Cheng Yu was rude, nor did he think Cheng Yu was too annoying.
In fact, he was very happy that Shufen had such a loyal and lively child to accompany her at the lowest point in her life.
Cheng Yu tilted his head: "Okay then."
But in a flash, Cheng Yu turned his head again: "Hey, did you give my teacher a gold ring?"
Lan Yue was confused: "Yes."
Cheng Yu said "oh" and walked towards the foot of the mountain with his men in a somewhat dejected manner.
It’s over. If the owner of the gold ring comes, the teacher will definitely go with him.
Wang Yongfu arranged two people to follow Lan Yue.
He stood by the car and watched Lan Yue disappear into the distance.
Tian Youfu looked happy: "Come on, Yongfu, I'll take you to see Ying girl, she and her husband are here, as well as your granddaughter."
Wang Yongfu was very interested, but shook his head: "Brother Youfu, I want to ask about my eldest brother, Wang Yongshun, and the child of my eldest brother, Wang Yaozong. I heard that his son also came out this year? Where does he live now?"
"I have something to talk to them about."