Zhou Yun left Zhang Jiujiu with a figure and ran away, and Zhang Jiujiu smiled and continued his exploration.

The door of the second bolt's house was open, and Zhang Jiujiu shouted at the door: "Is the second bolt at home?" ”

"It's Brother Jiu, come in. Mom, the Zhang Jiujiu I told you is here. The second bolt took Zhang Jiujiu, and then turned around and shouted into the room.

Zhang Jiujiu is now a celebrity in the village. Half of it goes to his mother. In rural areas, although many people have not been admitted to university, they still respect the profession of teaching. Especially Zhang Jiujiu's mother, in addition to stunning the whole village with her beauty, her conscientious attitude also made many villagers admire it in their hearts.

"Jiu'er, hurry in, come and let Auntie see, it's really like, hehe, she looks exactly like your mother, she is so handsome. Son, father, come out quickly, your brother's son is here. The mother of the second bolt first looked at Zhang Jiujiu carefully, and then shouted into the house.

"His dad is like this, he is always grinding and struggling, and he doesn't know what to do in the house. Jiu'er, you sit down first, and I'll make you a pot of tea. Have you eaten? Auntie is going to get you something to eat. "The mother of the second bolt didn't know how to be busy.

"Auntie, don't bother, I've already eaten at the old village chief's house. I just wanted to ask about my parents. Zhang Jiujiu said politely.

"What are you urging, the old ladies are chattering all day long, are you annoying, I'm looking for something here." A deep voice came from inside the room.

"What are you looking for? Flipping around there again. They're coming for you. I don't know if I owe you father and son in my previous life, and I will be a nanny for you every day. It's annoying to me, you can find another one if you have the ability. The mother of the second bolt chirped crookedly, but she still went into the house to help.

Zhang Jiujiu heard two conversations in the room with a strong sense of life. After a while, they walked out. Zhang Jiujiu stood up.

"Sit down, Zhang Jiujiu, your adoptive father gave you a name, not much, peaceful, for a long time. You're here to ask about your father, right? The father of the second bolt said with a kind smile while holding a box.

"My name was given by Master, and my mother left before she could name me." Zhang Jiujiu said with a gloomy expression.

"We were all saddened by the death of your mother. Seeing that you are sturdy and healthy, she should be relieved to know that you have a spring. The father of the second bolt was also a little uncomfortable.

"Jiu'er, don't be sad. You see how handsome you look. If I had a daughter, I would give it to you. It's a pity that we only have such a naughty bun as the second bolt. The second bolt's mother's hand patted Zhang Jiujiu's shoulder and said.

"When did I get naughty, I'm a good obedient boy." The second bolt said with an aggrieved face.

"Come, Jiu'er, take a look, here are some pictures of me and your father back then. Your adoptive father has been in the village a few times, and we haven't seen each other. I wanted to give it to him a long time ago. Just when you came, give you better. The father of the second bolt opened the box as he spoke, and inside were a few old photos that were slightly yellowed.

Zhang Jiujiu held the photo, his hands trembling a little. It was the first time he had seen his father. The photos were taken in the photo studio, and the photos of that era were all similar, with the same background, the same posture, and the same clothing, and the difference could only be seen from the face.

These photos are almost all group photos, including Zhang Jiujiu's father, Erzhuzi's father, and a few people who were good with them back then, most of whom were sent from other places. Because they have the same experience, they are slightly closer.

"These were all assigned to labor camp here, and now I am here alone, and the others have returned to the city." The father of the second bolt said, picked up a recent photo, and said, "This is the most recent photo of me and your father, and I haven't seen it since." ”

In the photo he took, Zhang Jiujiu's father was already in a military uniform, with a white uniform, he should be a navy, without a title, and still a cadet.

"This is the year he is about to graduate and come back from vacation, he has been looking for your whereabouts for a long time, and has been to the address provided by the old village chief, but unfortunately you seem to have moved. He asked me to help him keep an eye on your news. Later, he wrote to me. But I haven't heard from him for nearly fifteen years. The father of the second bolt took out an envelope from the bottom of the box and handed it to Zhang Jiujiu.

Zhang Jiujiu took the envelope and asked with his eyes. The father of the second bolt nodded and signaled that it could be dismantled.

A piece of letter paper was pulled out by Zhang Jiujiu, and a full text of standard italics appeared in front of him. The writing was vigorous and powerful, round and full, and at first glance it was written by a person with full wrist strength.

At the beginning, it reads: "Brother Wende: I haven't seen you for many days, it's always good?" "The father's name of the second bolt is Xu Wende. This is followed by a few pleasantries, followed by a mention of the lost child.

"When I first heard the bad news from my beloved wife, I couldn't eat for three days. Knowing that there is a widow, he thinks about it with affection, and inquires in many ways, but there is no news. The foolish brother is tired of the duties of the soldier, and the chores are accumulated, and he can't help himself, so he has no time to take care of it. The foolish brother has passed the age of standing, and it is not easy to get a son. Brother Wanwang looked for it on his behalf. Thank you for your heart, and you will be grateful! ”

Zhang Jiujiu looked at the letter, tears rolling in his eyes. I miss my father, why doesn't my father miss him? Years of grievances are like a flood that bursts the embankment. The family of the second bolt did not bother, knowing that his current mood must be beyond the comprehension of others.

Zhang Jiujiu stared at it for a long time, in fact, he had already finished reading a page, but he needed to calm down and try to keep himself from crying.

Two or three minutes later, Zhang Jiujiu raised his head and asked, "After this, is there no news from my father?" ”

"No more. I heard that your adoptive father went to the army to look for him and said that he was demobilized, but there was no address for his demobilization. After that, I completely lost my faith. Ershuzi's father said in a calm voice, but he could also hear that he was also a little excited.

Silence fell again. On late autumn nights, even though it is in the south, there is still a slight breeze blowing into the courtyard. Zhang Jiujiu was wearing a thin half-sleeved shirt, which was a little insufficient to resist the cold of the night.

didn't get any more news, Zhang Jiujiu went from the outside to the inside. After confirming that there could not be anything more useful, he got up and took his leave. The mother of the second bolt asked him to come to the house for dinner the next day, and he only vaguely agreed, and he didn't take it to heart at all.

At this time, the frost has passed, and the lunar calendar is also approaching the end of the month, the blue and white crescent moon hangs high in the air, without a trace of warmth, and the vast starry sky also seems so lonely and lonely. The cicadas in late autumn are also sparse, just announcing their existence.

Zhang Jiujiu held a photo and an envelope in his hand, strolling on the country road, looking so leisurely, but he didn't know how heavy his heart was. I don't know how to go in search of my father.