Old man Zhao lives in a single courtyard by the river. The first time Wu Shan saw him, he said that he had seen him on the news, and he lied to him.

In another time and space, the old man was in a state of semi-retreat after the great man recovered. But every time the great man acted, he stood firmly beside the old leader, and finally died in the position of deputy director of the Central Advisory Committee. Wushan often sees the old man on TV, although he is younger than what he used to see on TV, but Wushan recognized him when they first met.

Many of these so-called five types of personnel have been recruited by their father to go to work under a different name, Wushan admires his father very much, and if he doesn't make a sound, he has become a blockbuster.

In fact, as far as Wushan knows, this time the counties and even the regional revolutionary committees are full of these people. At this time, there was no TV. Except for Old Man Zhao, there are not many famous people, and in this corner of Yixian County, no one has paid attention to them before.

When Wu Lixing and Wu Shan talked about this group of people, their eyes were full of excitement. Wushan can also understand that a group of people who have been holding back for many years have released their enthusiasm for work, Wushan feels happy when he thinks about it, and with their help, his father will be able to start developing the Yixian area faster.

Originally, Wu Lixing wanted to let Zhao Lao live better, but the old man insisted on refusing, saying that he liked to be quiet, and it was good here.

This is the house of the hydrological observatory, and there are too many observation points along the river.

I came to Wushan many times a year ago, and Mr. Zhao actually designed his own heating in the house, and he felt warm when he walked in.

In the yard, an aunt in her forties washes vegetables under the tap. Wushan knew her, and her father specially asked her to take care of Zhao Lao. Her family is in the countryside and she doesn't know how to read, but she is a very good person. My husband was planted from a cliff shortly after he got married, and he couldn't even find his body. Without the drag of her children, she has no regrets, she has been taking care of her in-laws, and has just served her in-laws up the mountain.

Everyone didn't explain the identity of Zhao Lao, so they told her that they wanted to serve an old man for five yuan a month. Zhao Lao and his grandfather often chatted together, and they were more than ten years younger than their grandfather, but the two of them chatted very speculatively.

During the Spring Festival, Wushan picked up the old man, but he never went again, saying that it was too noisy.

It seems that I heard my mother say that my eldest uncle has to send living expenses to Grandpa Zhao every month. In fact, not only Grandpa Zhao, but many other people are helped by the family.

Wu Shan was very happy in his heart: now take advantage of these people to take advantage of the trouble, and they will make a lot of money in the future.

"Sanxian, are you going to make lunch again?" The aunt's surname is Qu, and she is the third in the family.

"Don't talk about it, he was writing last night, he slept very late, and he hasn't gotten up yet." Although the three women were not angry, they could hear that there was no complaint in their tone, only concern: "How old do you say you are?" Regardless of their own bodies. ”

"Yo, here is our prodigy?" Grandpa Zhao got up, wearing a vest and shorts, slippers, and a face towel in his hand, the half-white short heat was steaming, and it seemed that he wiped his head when he washed his face.

"Go into the house," the third woman said, "It's so cold outside, aren't you afraid of catching a cold?" ”

"Didn't I hear that the little mountain girl was coming?" Grandpa Zhao sneered and went into the house. Wu Shan followed in and put the food he brought on the coffee table.

"Grandpa Zhao, grandma fried tofu balls again, let me bring you some."

"Alas, you see how much trouble you have." The three women also came in, as if they were the hostess. Wu Shan was stunned for a moment, and smiled in his heart, there was a play.

"Sanxian, don't be so polite, it's all a family." Wu Shan helped carry the small bamboo baskets to the kitchen. "Grandma said, you are too outside, saying that you once left you for dinner, and you ran away?"

"Ah, no, he doesn't have anyone to cook at home." The third woman was a little weak-hearted: "Don't you often eat at your house?" ”

When it comes to the living room, it is not an exaggeration to call it a living room, and the four houses here were originally designed to be lived in for a long time.

Wu Shan shook the kettle, and found that the water was full, so he went to the bedroom to take out the old man's teacup, poured out the remaining tea, washed the teacup, and re-brewed the tea.

Grandpa Zhao also got dressed and came out, sat on the chair, took a sip, maybe a little thirsty, blew the tea, and took a small sip comfortably.

"Grandpa Zhao, when did you get things done?" The old man was stunned for a moment, and then he understood when he looked at Wushan's frowning and winning: "Find a time, let's pull the certificate." When the time comes, you will be your family, as well as a few people who came down together and stayed in Wu County, and everyone will get together together. ”

"Okay, Grandpa Zhao, don't worry, I'll do it for you." Wushan agreed.

"Don't make a big deal," Old Man Zhao waved his hand: "Your family's small business is not easy, it is said that they have all taken money from your family before, after all, the factory needs working capital, and all raw materials must be bought with real money." ”

"Stupid," Sanxian didn't know when Lu Dao came out, and brought a bowl of rice balls to Grandpa Zhao and put it on the table: "You are embarrassed to say such a shameful thing." ”

"Xiaoshan is not an outsider. Hehe," the old guy grimaced with a somewhat flattering face, "I can't let you follow me for the rest of your life." Then he waved his hand domineeringly: "I, Zhao Lisheng's woman, who dares to make irresponsible remarks!" ”

"Death Phase!" The three women were embarrassed and went to the kitchen to work.

"You're so careful, our company on Hong Kong Island is thicker than here when you pluck a hair." Wu Shan saw the three women go into the kitchen, so he said to the old man.

"Oh?" The old man didn't know what was going on.

Wu Shan told him about Yan Huang's situation again.

Old Man Zhao was stunned: "Xiaoshan Yanzi Xiaoshan Yanzi, I always thought that I thought I would look down on you, but I didn't expect it to be just the tip of the iceberg." Young man, do you want to go into business or politics in the future? ”

"Politics!" Wu Shan said categorically, and then explained the reason.

Grandpa Zhao pondered for a long time, and he didn't pay attention to the dumpling filling on the chopsticks when it was ticking into the bowl. The rice balls fell into the bowl with a pop, and he wiped the soup stains clean with a rag. Silently finished eating the rice balls, and did not speak in the process.

The atmosphere in the room was very weird, until the third woman put the bowl away, he didn't speak, and Wushan didn't make a sound.

Grandpa Zhao gulped down his tea, although he had just finished drinking the soup in the bowl, he still seemed to be very thirsty.

Wu Shan took the kettle, refilled it with water, wiped the water stains in the tray with a rag, and put the thermos bottle.

"Wushan," since they met, they had never seen Grandpa Zhao so serious: "You really think about it?" ”

Wu Shan nodded solemnly.

"Good boy," the old man sighed heavily, "The people in the government after the founding of the People's Republic of China are basically soldiers who came out of the rain of bullets. We are not afraid of war. Politics, kid, to be honest, I don't know the bottom of my heart. Several chiefs, comrades-in-arms, all fell on this. They did not fall on the battlefield, but on politics. We were not allowed to visit. ”

Grandpa Zhao's eyes already had tears in his eyes: "Do you know the way, child?" After the founding of the country, like the great men, I had several ups and downs. We are communists, adhere to the truth, adhere to the concept of serving the people. I was against it, I was criticized, demoted. During the special period, I investigated for two years and walked all over the mountains and rivers of Bashu. I wrote a letter to the Central Committee against the special period, which was branded as the current anti-revolution. Life. I almost got shot. ”

The old man's emotions became excited, patting the table, and the three women were silent beside him.

"My old chiefs know that I can't be treasonous, I can't rebel. life, join forces to save me. Otherwise, today I would be a pile of dry bones. "I took a big sip of tea, and the boiling water I just changed was very hot.

The old man wiped a handful of water droplets from the corners of his mouth and coughed with choking. The third woman immediately walked over and patted him gently on the back.

He calmed down a little: "For the sake of the revolution, I sent my only son to the battlefield of Goryeo. When he came back, it was a handful of ashes, my son, who was not yet 20 years old. After all these things, my ex-wife and I divorced. It's me who is bad, I'm sorry for them. I am not a good husband and not a good father. ”

Grandpa Zhao's voice lowered, and then he looked at Wushan with sharp eyes: "Wushan, even so, you still want to enter politics?" ”

"Grandpa Zhao, I will never give up! If it weren't for your bloody struggle, we wouldn't be where we are today. If our generation does not work hard to build this country, how can we be worthy of those who sacrificed in the first place? "Wushan is categorical.

Grandpa Zhao's eyes slowly softened, and he touched Wushan's head: "If my son is still here, my grandson should be so old." ”

Wushan blessed his soul: "Then you will be my godgrandfather!" ”

"Haha The old man smiled heartily: "I can't imagine that I, Zhao Lisheng, have been lonely all my life, and I still have such a good grandson when I am old." He waved his hand domineeringly: "I recognize this grandson, your grandfather and your father dare not admit it, I will fight with them." ”

"Hehe, godfather, no." Wushan saw the wind and made the rudder, and immediately changed his words.

Grandpa shook his head: "Good grandson, good ambition." Kids, either you don't go into politics, or you go to the top. Are you determined? ”

"Yes, Grandpa!" This time, even the dry words were saved.

"Son, it's not a good road." Grandpa Gan was relieved: "Usually the three provinces themselves, you are the benchmark of others and the banner of others." China will never go on like this. Grandpa Gan believed in our party and would definitely be able to correct its mistakes. ”

The old man's words became earnest: "Always remember the people, and your head is full of people." Our purpose is to serve the people. We have been working hard to make our country prosperous and strong, and you will continue to move in this direction in the future. A cliché: be an honest man and do things in a down-to-earth manner; Be a low-key person and do things in a high-profile manner. ”

The old man said a lot, and Wushan listened to it next to him, and occasionally asked a few questions. He doesn't understand politics, but what Grandpa Goda said is his experience in politics for so many years. Wu Shan's memory is very good, he wrote down seventy-seven-eighty-eight, and when he returned home, he wrote down these words in his secret notebook.

At noon, the grandfather and grandson drank together. Of course, Wushan drinks boiled water, and Grandpa drinks alcohol. He drank too much and told Wushan about his childhood as an orphan, his happy life in the army, and his hesitant political career.

After the last day, they fell asleep in the living room, and the three grandmothers and Wushan struggled to carry the old man to the bed.