For a period of time after that, Xu Wenlong went out every evening and disappeared, and would not return in a hurry until the early hours of the morning. In the face of his sister's cross-examination and questioning, he said that he would reunite with friends and classmates, drink and eat together. This made Xu Wenjuan deeply worried, worried and worried all day long, and looked at her mysterious brother with complicated eyes from time to time. And during the day, he would go to the county seat to chat with some acquaintances and classmates, and inquire about the placement and distribution by the way. It's just that every time he goes to the county government, Deputy County Magistrate Wang either avoids it or makes a flickering statement. One moment said that it was being studied and considered, and the other said that it still needs to be investigated and investigated. This made him extremely depressed and disappointed. After that, I simply stopped going, and I didn't have any hope in my heart.

On this day, Xu Wenlong asked his sister Xu Wenjuan to accompany him back to his old friend's house. First, I came to pay tribute to my deceased father, and second, I came to see the old house that had fallen into disrepair. I've been away from home for so long, I don't know what has become of the house, at least I have to clean it.

Xu Wenlong originally planned to ride his brother-in-law's second-hand "dog brain" (a joking name for a red 50 moped in rural Gulian County), but the car was too old and unmaintained, so it had already become rusty and dilapidated. When he weighed 85 kilograms and pressed into the saddle, the tiny tires immediately deflated. When I pressed the throttle forward, I saw it "squeak" trembling all over, "squeaking" and panting, and crawled up three points slower than a snail. If Xu Wenjuan is loaded again, it is estimated that the body will immediately disintegrate and fall apart. In the end, I had to abandon it and walk away instead.

The mountain roads are crooked, the trails are winding, the mountains are undulating, and the forests are beautiful. Looking at the familiar grass, trees, ditches and ridges, Xu Wenlong couldn't help but be excited and emotional, and his longing for the army was temporarily forgotten.

More than an hour later, the familiar and unfamiliar Xujia Village appeared in front of Xu Wenlong's sisters and brothers.

Xujia Village is a remote mountain village located in the hinterland of the mountains. There are 100 households in the village, mainly with the surname Xu, and a small number of surnames such as Wang, Li and Pan. Surrounded by mountains, the mountains are lush and upright, and ancient trees that are decades or even centuries old abound, which is really rare. There are many wild boars, yellow sheep, pheasants, hares and other animals in the forest. In the middle of the village is an oblong basin, where the villagers grow their food rations. A small stream in the north-south direction winds and flows down the mountain, and the rocks at the bottom of the stream have been washed by the mountain torrent for many years, becoming sharp and sharp, abrupt and hideous. Due to its remoteness and inaccessibility, (earlier there was only one mountain path leading to the outside world.) As a result, the villagers' lives were extremely difficult and almost destitute. Fortunately, the government has increased its support for the village in recent years, and a new cement road along the mountain has been built. Although there are many twists and turns, it is also smooth and smooth, which can lead to Luoxi Township and Gulian City, which has slightly changed the backward appearance of Xujia Village.

As he walked, an old lady came out of the woods. The old lady was stiff, with gray hair, and looked at Xu Wenlong's sister and brother with a firewood knife in her hand, and asked tentatively for a long time: "Juanya?" Are you going back to your hometown to take a look? ”

"Yes, Granny Li." Xu Wenjuan recognized it as Granny Li from the same village, so she replied enthusiastically, "Look at your age, why are you still so hardworking?" ”

"It's really juanya." Granny Li laughed happily, "People in the mountains, if you don't go outside, if you don't walk around, your body will be uncomfortable." This little brother is ......"

When Xu Wenlong heard this, he quickly replied, "Granny Li, it's me." Xiaolong, don't you remember me? ”

"Oh, it's the dragon. Oops, look at my memory. Granny Li patted her forehead and whispered to herself, "I haven't seen you for a few years, but you've grown so healthy and tall!" Okay, good, such a peugeot, such a capable offspring. That's good, Xu Shichang has a successor now, he will never be bullied again, and he should be at ease underground. ”

Xu Wenlong's heart was hot, and a wave of pride suddenly emerged, and the depression that had been pressed in his heart for a few days was swept away. Yes, I have grown up, and it is time to take on the responsibilities of a man. Why bother with the likes of Deputy County Magistrate Wang? And why live on the snort of others? The world is big, the sea and the sky are vast, why not pursue and struggle? The so-called tree moves to death, and man moves to live. Maybe you can break through outside, and you can make a name for yourself. Even if you end up bleeding and getting nothing, there are no regrets and complaints, after all, you have tried, worked hard, and struggled.

The shadows of the trees are swaying, the branches and leaves are swaying, a few soul-attracting fans are floating in the wind, and a new tomb protrudes on the slope of the mountain. The grave was overgrown with grass and vines, and the wreaths had long since become scattered in the rain and wind. A few jackdaws hid in the deep mountain city and screamed, which made people feel desolate and lonely.

Xu Wenlong lit the white wax, inserted sandalwood, knelt respectfully in front of the grave and kowtowed three times, and said silently in his heart: "Dad, my son has come back to see you." Your grievances and grievances, my son will definitely appeal for you, and he will definitely seek justice for you......"

Xu Wenjuan had already cried out to the sky and grabbed the ground, and tears flowed for a long time, and she collapsed and cried in front of Xu Shichang's grave......

After worshipping their father, Xu Wenlong's sister and brother returned to their hometown at the foot of the mountain.

This is an adobe black-tiled courtyard house, the wall has long collapsed, the front and back of the house are overgrown with wild grass, debris is everywhere, a desolate and decaying scene. When you open the creaking door, a musty smell rushes to your face, straight through your nostrils, and you can't help but feel upset and shaky.

Looking at the miscellaneous things and household goods that they got along with day and night in the past, and touching the mirror image of their father's serious face, the sister and brother touched the scene, and couldn't help but recall the difficult but happy childhood stories in the past, and couldn't help but emerge of their father's shrewd but weathered face...... Everything is as vivid and clear as yesterday. It's just that now things are people, life and death are boundless, how can it not make people sigh, sad, and sad from it?

At dusk, Xu Wenjuan's sister and brother rushed back to the foot of the old mountain with a heavy heart.

In the courtyard, two strange men were chatting boredly. Wang Ganfu, who was not good at talking, stood cautiously aside to add tea and water, and inserted a sentence or two like a subordinate.

Seeing Xu Wenlong's sister and brother enter the door, Wang Ganfu couldn't help but take a long breath, and shouted loudly as if he had unloaded a thousand catties of burden: "I'm back, I'm back, my brother-in-law is back!" ”

The two strange men stood up and greeted Xu Wenlong one after the other. The middle-aged man led by introduced himself: "Hello, I am the director of the Luoxi Township Police Station, surnamed Li. This is my colleague, surnamed Xiao, Superintendent Xiao. ”

When Xu Wenlong heard that he was from the police station, he immediately understood eight or nine points in his heart. He then stretched out his hand and said enthusiastically, "Hello, please take a seat, please take a seat." ”

Xu Wenjuan, who has always been timid and afraid of things, heard the word "police station", and her heart suddenly sank, thinking of her brother's mysterious whereabouts in recent days, and she didn't know what mistake he had made. She came to Director Li tremblingly, stammered with a white face and asked, "You guys...... What are you going to do...... Yes...... Can I help you...... We...... We didn't break anything...... My brother...... My brother is a soldier...... He...... He just ...... I just returned from the army. ”

When Director Li heard this, he couldn't help but smile and said, "Sister-in-law, you misunderstood. We are not here to find trouble, but to thank your brother Xu Wenlong for his ......"

"What? Thanks to my brother? Xu Wenjuan looked at Director Li in surprise, and was speechless for a long time with her mouth open. But since I'm not here to arrest someone and fine something, thank God it's all negotiable. She touched her pounding heart, happily greeted her comrades at the police station, and turned to Zhang Luo to fry peanuts, persimmon cakes, and dried sweet potatoes......

Xu Wenlong learned from Director Li's account that the two gangsters who were accidentally captured by himself were actually rogue criminals who traveled to several provinces and cities, specializing in burglary and roadblock robbery, and were also wanted criminals with a reward of 10,000 yuan. Although they have not been killed, they are also deeply responsible. Every time he catches the psychology of the robbed person who sacrifices his property to save his life and does not dare to resist, he goes crazy to commit crimes. A few days ago, after snatching tens of thousands of yuan in cash from a neighboring county, in order to evade police pursuit, they plunged into the deep mountains and old forests of Gulian County like a lost dog, and specially selected sparsely populated deserted villages and wilderness. After that, he came to Luoxi Township, planning to sneak to Binyang City after taking another vote to seek refuge in the famous "Smiling Tiger" Li Zhenfu. But what they never dreamed of was that they would encounter a deadly nemesis in this poor country, so that the "horse stumbled" and capsized in the "gutter".

After Director Li finished his introduction, he took out a bulging envelope from his briefcase, handed it to Xu Wenlong with a smile, and said, "This is a reward of 10,000 yuan from the superiors, and the 200 yuan you were robbed of by the robbers, please sign for it." ”

"Bonus? 10,000 yuan? Xu Wenlong was taken aback, and he didn't expect that there would be a reward for casually capturing two thieves.

"Yes, 10,000 yuan bonus!" Director Li nodded affirmatively, "At the same time, please let me pay a high salute to you on behalf of all the cadres and police officers of Gulian County!" After speaking, he and Superintendent Xiao stood up together and saluted Xu Wenlong with a solemn face.

Xu Wenlong hurriedly stood up and returned the salute.

I heard that the comrades from the police station came to give a bonus, and it was a huge prize of 10,000 yuan. Xu Wenjuan couldn't help but be stunned, and couldn't believe her ears for a while. Obediently, what a lot of money, how many ducks and chickens have to be sold to have such a sum of money. It wasn't until Xu Wenlong handed her the thick envelope that she screamed like she had just woken up from a dream, flew into the kitchen, and killed chickens and geese with her husband, cooked ducks and meat...... In any case, it is necessary to invite the police comrades to eat and drink well, so as to express their deep gratitude.

After dinner, sending off Director Li and Superintendent Xiao, Xu Wenlong changed into a set of black training uniforms, put on a pair of soft-soled rubber shoes, said hello to his sister and brother-in-law, turned around and left home in a hurry, and disappeared into the night in a moment......