On October 1, 1969, Daling Primary School had a holiday.

However, our photo studio had a particularly busy day!

Therefore, Yanfang, Mr. Tao and Mr. Li's family of three all came to our store to help.

In my spare time, Mr. Tao talked to me alone.

Teacher Tao said, "Ah Cai! You are capable and intelligent child! Daling Town is a small place! You deserve to go to a big city to study and develop! ”

I said, "Teacher Tao! Why are you talking to me about these things all of a sudden! In the future, I will definitely leave Daling and go out to wander! But, right now, I'm not going to leave Da Ling, I don't want to leave my family! ”

Teacher Tao smiled and said, "Alas! Haven't you ever seen a big city! If you did, you wouldn't think so! I have a relative in Yangcheng, which is the largest and most prosperous metropolis in the south of the mainland! After this semester, our family went to Yangcheng to seek refuge with this relative! You are my good student and Yanfang's good friend! We want to take you to Yangcheng to develop together! ”

I said, "Oh! So that's it! Mr. Tao! I really appreciate the invitation! But I'm not going with you! Actually, I don't want to live a prosperous and wealthy life! I just want to earn some money, and in the future, let my family have a good life and avenge my father! ”

Teacher Tao said, "Alas! Ahh Look at everything! At that time, your father was not the only one who lost his life! Besides, it's not too late for a gentleman to take revenge for ten years! After you go to Yangcheng with us, you can go back to Daling Town often! You've been here for a long time! In the future, he will become like the sixth master, and he will not do anything! Think about it! If, it's your mom who doesn't agree! I can help you convince your mom! ”

I said, "Teacher Tao! Thank you so much! Don't go to my mom and talk about it! I really don't want to go with you! I don't like strangers and strange places! ”

Teacher Tao said, "Okay! That's exactly what happened! You just don't think I said anything about it! ”

I said, "Okay! Mr. Tao! I'm not going to tell anyone about this! We've had a good business this year! I will make the dividend settlement in the store as soon as possible! Give Yanfang dividends! You're going to have to spend money on the road! When you leave, leave me an address! In the future, I will send you Yanfang's annual dividends! ”

Teacher Tao held my hand with tears in his eyes and said, "Ah Cai! You're such a good boy! In the future, you must have great achievements! ”

I said, "Teacher Tao! It doesn't matter where you are and what you do! You are my most respected and beloved teacher! I will always miss you guys! If, in the future, I have the ability, I will definitely go to Yangcheng to visit you! ”

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Shortly after the National Day, our family received a letter from Brother Wenchang from overseas.

Brother Wenchang said in the letter that he is very good now! His stepmom is also very good to him! He is studying Russian, and in three months he is going to the Frunze Military Academy in Northern Europe for four years. Let's not worry about him and let Mother and Mama Wei take care of their health! Wait a minute.

After reading the letter, everyone was very happy! And feel lucky for Wenchang!

Soon, I also got in touch with Sister Wen Juan through the radio.

Sister Wen Juan said that after she and Aunt Wen left our house, they went directly from the provincial capital to Yangcheng. Travel from Yangcheng to Port, and then, fly from Porttown to Paris.

She now attends a secondary school in Paris and thanks to my mother for teaching her French, she adapted to the environment very quickly. She and her mother, Aunt Wen, are very nice and so on.

After everyone learned about Sister Wenjuan's recent situation through me, they were all relieved!

Wei's mother said: "I hope these two children are promising!" Don't go to war! ”

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Before school on the afternoon of October 16, Zhou Xiaoming mysteriously dragged me to a no-man's corner.

Zhou Xiaoming said: "Ah Cai! Just now, I received a call from my dad! He said, "Your mother, brother and sister are already in my house!" Let me come with you to my house! ”

I said, "What is that?" ”

Zhou Xiaoming said: "My father didn't say this! Let's go! You'll know when you get there! ”

So, I took Zhou Xiaoming's bicycle to their factory!

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Since we all wanted to know what was going on, Xiaoming's car rode very fast, and after more than forty minutes, we arrived at Zhou's house.

After arriving at Zhou's house, Su's mother asked us to wipe off our sweat and took us to Uncle Zhou's study on the second floor of his home.

This study is the first time I've come in, and it's very spacious.

There are plenty of sofas and coffee tables.

Uncle Zhou, Mother, Aunt Xue, Brother Xiaodong, Sister Lifen and Brother Jingtian all sat on the sofa and drank tea quietly!

Uncle Zhou said solemnly: "Ah Cai! Xiaoming! Sit down, you two! Su Ma, you go out and close the door! Don't let anyone else in! We're having a meeting here! ”

Uncle Zhou said: "Magnolia colleague! This afternoon, I received a telegram from my superiors! The sender is Li Shaochang! He's my direct superior! He said in the telegram that he had returned a letter from you, with his instructions! Did you bring the letter? ”

The mother said: "Zhou Zhenguo's colleague! Hello! I brought the letter! ”

The mother took out the letter stamped with the seal of "No such person found, return to the original place" from the official bag, and handed it to Uncle Zhou.

Uncle Zhou smoked the seal of the letter on the hot water cup and took it out.

Then, in the drawer, take out a bottle of potion, use a cotton swab to apply the potion to the back of the letter, and suddenly on the back of the letter, a few lines of words appeared!

It reads, "Yulan: The situation is complicated and it is inconvenient to talk about it, you find Zhou Zhenguo as soon as possible, and ask him to find a way to send Jingtian and Lifen to the following location in the capital: ........." Li Shaochang. ”

Uncle Zhou showed the letter to his mother.

Uncle Zhou said: "Magnolia! I've finally found you! At the beginning of this year, when I was transferred here to work, Li Shaochang told me that I must get in touch with you as soon as possible! Help you solve the problem of children's employment! Since there is no detailed information about you, therefore, it is delayed! It's not too late, though! Li Shaochang told me to let Jingtian, Lifen and others go to the capital to report and study as soon as possible! Work for the public in the future! ”

The mother said, "Yes! Thank you very much! Mr. Zhenguo! ”

Uncle Zhou said, "Okay! You wait here, and I'll contact Shao Chang right away. Decide when the kids will go! ”

Then, Uncle Zhou said to me, "Ah Cai, can you help me send the report?" ”

I said to my mother, "Mom! Can I? ”

The mother said, "Ah Cai! You go with Uncle Zhou! ”

Uncle Zhou led me into a secret room next to the study.

In the back room is a set of installed military radios.

Uncle Zhou asked me to sit in front of the radio station and prepare for the announcement.

I turned on the radio station according to the rules and adjusted the contact channel according to Uncle Zhou's instructions.

Uncle Zhou prepared a telegram, the content of the message was: Taishan: The goods have been collected, when will the goods be delivered? Silver fox!

Then, Uncle Zhou handed me a secret book and asked me to translate the message into Morse code.

I have translated a lot of them, and after Uncle Zhou checked them, he asked me to send them out immediately.

I pressed the code button, through the international telecommunications contact code, and quickly got a response from the other party!

So, quickly and skillfully sent the message!

Uncle Zhou took off his headphones and said, "Ah Cai! You're very skilled and sophisticated! Where did you learn it? ”

I said, "During the military training, Mr. Cen taught them!" I've been practicing for over a year now! Uncle Zhou! Let's talk later! I've heard the please reply request signal! ”

So, I prepared a pencil and a piece of paper to accurately record the Arabic numeral code sent by the other party!

I translated the code into a message through a codebook!

The message that the other party replied with the content of: Silver Fox! Let the eldest prince bring the goods to the location, come quickly, expired and invalid! Tarzan!

After Uncle Zhou read the message, he took back the code book and burned all the two messages!

Uncle Zhou asked me to turn off the radio station and reset the FM knob to zero.

Then, together we walked out of the secret room and returned to the study.

Uncle Zhou smiled and said, "Magnolia! Shao Chang replied! He said that Xiaodong would immediately take Jingtian and Lifen to the military academy in the capital to report to school! Don't miss your chance this time! ”

Mother smiled and said, "Zhenguo! Thank you so much! You've worked hard for the kids! ”

Uncle Zhou said: "Magnolia! You're welcome! We need loyal people! This is our responsibility! ”

Brother Xiaodong smiled and said, "Great! We can finally go to military school! Father! Are we going to leave these days? ”

Uncle Zhou said, "Yes! Start preparing tomorrow! ”

Brother Jingtian smiled and said, "Uncle Zhou! I want to take someone to study with me, her name is Cai Meixin! She's my classmate and girlfriend! May I? ”

Uncle Zhou smiled and said, "Cai Meixin is the beautiful accountant in your factory, right?" ”

Brother Jing Tian said: "Yes! ”

Uncle Zhou said: "There should be no problem with this!" Li Shaochang is your father's good friend! He'll definitely help with this! I'll report back to you tomorrow! ”

Aunt Xue smiled and said, "Okay! In the future, Lifen will also be the daughter-in-law of our Zhou family! Ah Cai is the godson of our Zhou family again, and our two families are close to each other! ”

The mother said, "Yes! When they graduate, let them get married! ”

Uncle Zhou smiled and said, "Oops! Today, thanks to my godson Ah Cai, he helped send the newspaper! Alas, I'm old, and I haven't sent a report for a long time! As a result, my ability to send and receive messages has completely degraded! Ah Cai is really amazing! ”

Aunt Xue said, "Oops! Xiaodong and Xiaoming, Lao Zhou taught them radio operation for a long time! They just can't learn! It makes Lao Zhou anxious! ”

The mother smiled and said, "Telegraph operation depends on talent!" Among the children in my family, Ah Cai learns well! Jingtian and Lifen are not good at this! ”

Everyone laughed!

After we finished talking, we had dinner at Zhou's house.

After dinner, Brother Jing Tian drove his mother, Sister Lifen and me back to Daling Town from the courtyard of the Zhou family in a jeep.

At about 8 o'clock in the evening, when we returned home, Wei's mother was still waiting for us in the living room, and the little brother and sister had already gone to bed and fell asleep.

My mother asked the three of us to sit down, and my mother said to Wei's mother: "Wei's mother, in a few days, Jingtian, Lifen and Meixin will go to college far away, and in the future, they will have fewer opportunities to go home!" You'll have to worry more about your family! ”

Wei's mother said sadly: "Alas, only two left!" Now two more to go! However, if they don't leave, they will stay in this big ravine, and there will be no future! Respect to God! Liph-Fen! In the future, I often write letters to my family! Leave us with more information! ”

Lifen hugged Wei's mother and said, "Wei's mother! In the future, we will come back to visit you every chance we get! Take care of yourself at home! ”

The mother said, "Alas! Your father's wish is to make you become a dragon and a phoenix! This time, you go out to college, and you will have a career in the future! Tomorrow, you prepare some incense, candles, paper money, and you go to your father's grave and tell him! Pray that he will keep you safe! Ahh Tomorrow morning, you go and tell Teacher Cen and Uncle Lan that Jingtian, Lifen and Meixin are going to go to college! Let them find someone to replace your brother and future sister-in-law! ”

Everyone nodded silently to their mother.

After we finished talking, we all went to wash up and rest.

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On the morning of October 17, Brother Xiaodong drove to our house in a jeep.

Brother Xiaodong said to his mother, "Aunt Yulan! Regarding Jingtian's friend Cai Meixin going to study with us, Uncle Shao Chang agreed! You tell Jingtian, Cai Meixin and Lifen not to bring too much luggage and money, etc.! There's everything in the school! After entering the school, the school does everything! ”

The mother said, "Yes! Xiaodong! Wait a minute, Lifen and they are going up the mountain to pay respects to their father, so you can go with them! After you come back, you go to Cai's house with Jingtian, Lifen and Meixin! Tell the Cai family's father, Meixin is going to study with you! Reassure his family! ”

Brother Xiaodong smiled and said, "Okay! I went to tell Dad Cai that reading is a good thing! They will definitely agree! ”

Soon, Brother Jingtian returned home with Sister Meixin.

Sister Meixin knew that she would be able to go to college and was very excited!

After Wei Ma and Sister Lifen prepared the memorial supplies, Brother Xiaodong was in charge of driving, Brother Jingtian, Sister Lifen and Sister Meixin got into the car with the offerings, and the four of them went to pay tribute to their father.

After they left, my mother and I went to the office building of the machine repair factory near our home to find Mr. Cen and told him about the brothers and sisters going to study.

My mother and I went to Mr. Cent's office.

Teacher Cen knew what we were going to say, so he immediately asked Brother Zu Xing to call Uncle Lan.

We drank tea and talked together on the sofa in Mr. Cen's office.

Mother told them that Brother Jingtian, Sister Lifen and Sister Meixin were about to go to school.

Teacher Cen said, "Alas! This is the wish of the children all the time! From the perspective of life, I don't want them to follow this path in life! This one looks flat, but it's very difficult to walk! Actually, if they want to go, let them go! Personnel problems in the factory, let's rearrange people! In terms of financial management, let the lotus come over first! As for the maintenance workers, we're arranging for someone else to do it! ”

Uncle Lan said, "Alas! The kids have grown up! They have their own ideas! Let them go out and break in! Sooner or later, they will return to us! ”

In fact, I can see that Mr. Cen does not agree very much with his brother and sister leaving home!

They don't think it's a good way to go on a career path!

Maybe I'm a student of Teacher Cen, and I'm not very happy about our brothers and sisters joining Uncle Li, studying, and taking a career path!

After the conversation, my mother went to work, and Jingdi and I went to school.

When school was out at noon, Cai Jinghua, Yanfang and Xiaoda all knew that Brother Jingtian, Sister Lifen and Sister Meixin were going to study in the capital.

Everyone wanted to go to our house and say goodbye to them.

So, Jingdi and I took Cai Jinghua, Yanfang and Xiao to our house.

It just so happened that Brother Jingtian, Brother Xiaodong, Sister Lifen and Meixin went to pay tribute to their father and just returned home.

Wei's mother also prepared a table of lunch, and they all chatted with their brothers and sisters while eating!

Yanfang said: "Brother and sister! In the future, can you become a big official?! ”

Brother Xiaodong smiled and said, "Yanfang! You don't necessarily become an official when you go to college! However, we will definitely be able to learn a lot of useful knowledge and skills! ”

Yanfang said: "Alas! You can't be a big official! Why are you going to the capital to study? My dad said it was cold in the winter! ”

Everyone laughed!

Cai Jinghua smiled and said, "Alas! I feel like it's good to go to the capital! Because, my name is Cai Jinghua! The capital is always a bustling and dreamy place! ”

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After eating, Brother Jingtian, Brother Xiaodong, Sister Lifen and Sister Meixin were going to Cai's house to inform the Cai family about Sister Meixin's going to study in the capital, and Cai Jinghua followed them!

I carried Lilan on my back and followed Jingdi, Xiaoda and Yanfang to our photo studio.

When we arrived at the photo studio, Sister Liane and Sister Caixia were already in our store.

They and Sister Caiyan were talking about our brothers and sisters going to school.

We sat down with them and chatted.

Sister Leanne said, "Alas! One by two, they're leaving! I feel like this great spirit town! I just can't keep people! ”

Sister Caixia said, "Leanne! We're not human?! Later, after they finish reading, they will still come back! ”

Yanfang said: "Alas! Not necessarily! The capital is a big city! We're in small places here! People go to high places! The water is flowing downward! ”

Sister Li'an said, "Yanfang! Don't tell us all this bullshit! Isn't life just eating, drinking, and Lazar? Isn't it the same to live there? If you go to a big city, you can become an immortal? Isn't it beautiful, the water in the countryside! Kiss or not, hometown people! That's true! You know? ”

Lilan smiled and said, "I think Sister Leanne is right!" Nowhere is it as good as our Daling Town! Wei's mother said, that place in the capital can not only kill people in winter! Moreover, there is no rice and vegetables to eat yet! ”

Sister Li'an hugged Lilan and said, "Alas! It's still my sister Lilan who is sensible! In ancient times, it was people who played with their lives to go to that kind of place! You know? ”

Everyone laughed!

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In the evening, Teacher Cen, Uncle Lan, Mrs. Mao, Aunt Lotus, Brother Zu Xing, Brother Lan Feng, Sister Li'an, and Sister Caixia came to our house to see off Brother Jingtian and Sister Lifen.

On behalf of the Cen family and the Lan family, Mr. Cen gave Brother Jingtian and Sister Lifen 800 yuan.

Teacher Cen said, "Respect the heavens, Li Fen! You go to military school! It's to join the army! After that, it will be many years before I can go home! Actually, if you take this road, you can do it with peace of mind! When do you have to remember where your home is?! Don't forget your roots! Come home and visit us when you have the chance! ”

Brother Jingtian said, "Teacher Cen! Uncle Lan! Thank you! Over the years, we have cared, helped and educated! Later, when we graduated, we tried to go back to our hometown to work! Serve the people of your hometown more! ”

Uncle Lan said, "Respect the sky! Lifen! Are you all ready with your luggage? When to go? ”

Sister Lilan said, "Uncle Lan! My luggage is all ready! This afternoon, Xiaodong's dad has already helped us prepare the admission notice, admission file and clothing! Early tomorrow morning, we will go to the provincial capital to take a plane to the capital! ”

Teacher Cen said, "Alas! So, rest early! It's cold over there! Bring extra winter clothes! Tomorrow you're too early, and we won't be able to see you off!" When you settle down, write a letter to your family! Don't let us worry! ”

After everyone finished talking, Teacher Cen, Uncle Lan, Mrs. Mao, Aunt Lotus, Brother Zu Xing, Brother Lan Feng, Sister Li'an, Sister Caixia and others hugged Brother Jingtian and Sister Lifen, and they drove home.

After they left, Mother and Mother Wei asked us children to talk to them again.

The mother said, "Alas! Jingtian and Lifen are gone! The children in the family are Jingcai, Jingdi and Lilan! In the future, you three children will study hard and work hard! ”

Brother Jing Tian said: "Mom! Wei Ma! Jingcai, Jingdi and Lilan, they are all obedient and sensible people! They'll be able to do it! ”

The mother said, "Alas! You've been away from home for at least five or six years, and you won't be able to go back home! When you get to school, you're a public citizen! In the future, you have to learn to take care of yourselves! Learn to live independently as soon as possible! Today, I asked Wei's mother to withdraw 1,500 yuan! You take all this money and the money they gave to Teacher Cen! Don't spend this money indiscriminately! When you get to school, you put it in the bank! When you encounter difficulties, you use the money again! In ordinary things, learn to take care of yourself and don't rely on others! Don't take advantage of others! You know? ”

Sister Lifen said, "Mom! You and Mama Wei can rest assured! We'll take care of the money! When we arrive at the school, we give them a regular stay, and then we write to you and report to you regularly on how we study, live and work! ”

After Mother and Wei's mother gave Jingtian and Sister Lifen money, they helped them put the money in a cloth bag, and put the money cloth bag in Jingtiange's duffel bag. After they checked their luggage again, everyone washed up and rested!

In fact, everyone is very reluctant to leave Brother Jingtian and Sister Lifen to study at home!

I felt so sad and helpless that when I slept, I hid under the quilt and cried!

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Early in the morning of October 18th, before dawn, Uncle Zhou, Aunt Xue, Brother Xiaodong, Xiaoming and others took Sister Cai Meixin and her luggage and drove two cars to our yard.

Uncle Zhou asked his adjutant to bring four sets of military uniforms and military shoes, and asked Brother Xiaodong, Brother Jingtian, Sister Lifen and Sister Meixin to change into them immediately!

Then, help them check their luggage to see if there are any contraband.

After checking their luggage, they put their luggage in a jeep.

After the four of them changed their clothes and came out, Uncle Zhou explained the matter to the four of them.

Uncle Zhou said: "Xiaodong, Jingtian, Lifen, Meixin!" Get out of this door! You're soldiers! In the future, your mission is to serve the country! The four of you have admission letters and dossiers in this bag! Now, I'll leave it to you! When you get to school, you give this bag to the student section of the school! They will help you with the enrollment process! ”

Then, Uncle Zhou handed over the document bag to Brother Xiaodong!

Brother Xiaodong put the file bag into his briefcase.

Uncle Zhou said: "Wait a minute, Adjutant Liu will send you to the provincial military airport!" I've already booked your flight! Alright, after you say goodbye to your family, get in the car and go! ”

After the four of them hugged and said goodbye to our loved ones, the four of them wiped their tears and ran into Adjutant Liu's jeep.

Their car drove out of the yard in a hurry!

After sending them off, Uncle Zhou, Aunt Xue, and Xiaoming returned to their factory in another jeep.

That's it, there are only mothers, Wei Ma, me, Jing Di and Lilan left in the courtyard!

Lilan hugged me tightly and cried loudly!

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