In mid-September, after more than a month of attacking the fortifications, Xiao Ke's headquarters conquered Qingdao, and the Japanese army was forced to abandon Weihai and Yantai, and the entire territory of the Shandong Peninsula was completely dissipated. On the northern front, the Japanese army retreated to the first line of Shanhaiguan, Chen Cheng's corps captured Tangshan and Qinhuangdao, and the troops approached Shanhaiguan. Wei Lihuang's corps broke through the Qinghe defense line with Kekuancheng and Qinglong, and joined Chen Cheng's corps under Shanhaiguan. Wei Lihuang's corps and Chen Cheng's corps fought repeatedly, and they needed to rest for a period of time before launching an attack on the Shanhaiguan defense line, and then kicking off the offensive to the northeast.

In order to cooperate with the northeast attack, the 001st Airborne Division of the Eighth Route Army was moved to Tianjin Binhai Airport to stand by. That morning, a transport plane took off from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and landed at Tianjin Binhai Airport. After the transport plane stopped, Ouyang Mei stepped down from the transport plane alone, and there was only one passenger on the transport plane. On the tarmac, Meng Fei hurriedly stepped forward, "Xiaomei, didn't I tell you not to come, there was no airsickness!" "It's okay, nothing happens!" Looking at his wife's slightly bulging belly, Meng Fei stepped forward to support Ouyang Mei and said with concern.

Ouyang Mei has been 4 months pregnant, and her body is obviously blessed. "You have all the children, and you're about to be a father. I'm a daughter-in-law who hasn't even met my in-laws, can I talk about it? Don't forget that you owe me an official wedding that you have to make up for before the child is born, and I don't want to have regrets. "I sent a telegram to my family, and my family called back, everything is fine, but I didn't tell them that I was married, I wanted to surprise them, you won't blame me!" "I don't know what you think, you are famous, accompanied by your mother, and you will return to your hometown with honor."

"Hey, hey! Or Madame understands me! Please get on board! Meng Fei helped Ouyang Mei into the jeep, and put the package he was carrying on the car. Ouyang Mei made it to the front row, glanced at her watch habitually and asked, "It's 9 o'clock in the morning, when can you arrive in Beiping?" "It's about 12 o'clock and it takes 3 hours." "I bought gifts for my in-laws, and your older siblings, younger siblings, and I don't know what they like." "Xiaomei, as long as you appear in front of them, it is more precious than any gift!"

The jeep drove out of the airport and got on the highway and headed straight for Beiping. Although there are no relatives of Ouyang Mei in Beiping, where she was born, the scene of her childhood seems to be vivid, and the grass and trees in her hometown seem to be so kind. Ouyang Mei was a little excited, exposed her head outside, and let the wind blow her hair. Meng Fei's mood was also extremely excited, he had been away from home for 8 years in a flash, and at this moment, he was like an arrow. On the highway from Tianjin to Beiping, there are not many motor vehicles, and the trucks I see by chance are basically military vehicles. On the contrary, there were many oxen and horse-drawn carts on the roads, indicating that trade between Tianjin and Beiping had resumed.

Liuli Factory outside the Peace Gate of Beiping, in a secluded lane, Meng's house is very lively. At this time, Old Man Meng summoned his son and girl home, and it seemed that something big was about to happen. Mr. Meng opened a silk shop in Liuli Factory, although it cannot be compared with Rui Fuxiang, but it is also famous. Mr. Meng has 3 sons and 2 daughters, the old nature inherits the mantle and runs the silk village, and the eldest daughter has been married. At present, the three sons are studying at Yenching University, and the youngest daughter is in middle school. Only the 2nd son Meng Fei deviated from the scriptures and ran away from home at a young age, saying that he was looking for true love.

In the war-torn era, the second son has no news of him, and the old man Meng thinks that the second son is more auspicious and less auspicious, and I am afraid that he is no longer alive. But where did Mr. Meng think that after the recovery of Beiping a month ago, he suddenly received a telegram from his second son, saying that he had defected to the Eighth Route Army and was now stationed in Xuzhou, so that the family could rest assured. At first, Old Man Meng was angry when he received the telegram, announcing that he did not have this deviant son. But Mrs. Meng was anxious and had a big quarrel with Old Man Meng. Old Man Meng had no choice but to agree to reply to the telegram.

Now the Eighth Route Army is a well-known brand, and the neighbors heard that the 2nd son of the Meng family had defected to the Eighth Road, and they came to congratulate them. In the past month, Mr. Meng has won the special respect of his neighbors whenever he goes out, and his self-esteem has been greatly satisfied. Yesterday, I received a telegram from my son, saying that the troops had moved to Tianjin and that he was going to ask for leave to come back today. Early in the morning, Mr. Meng ordered the whole family not to go out, and in addition, he called the eldest daughter who got married and her aunt together.

Since the Japanese army occupied Beiping, Mr. Meng strictly ordered his family not to participate in outside affairs, and lived cautiously and fearfully every day. Although the silk village is dismal, it is not hungry. Since the news of his son, Old Man Meng began to pay attention to the situation of the Eighth Route Army. Due to the blockade of the Japanese army and the White Terror, coupled with Old Man Meng's strict self-discipline, little was known about the outside world before. But how wonderful the outside world is, when a large amount of news enters his brain, he knows that the land of China has undergone earth-shaking changes.

Especially the well-known brand of the Eighth Route Army, which has the ability to shock the world and cry ghosts and gods, only then did Old Man Meng understand why his neighbors treated him with courtesy. Early in the morning, he ordered to kill chickens, buy meat, and sell fish, and it is rare to spend so much money on holidays. Everything that should be prepared was done, and the family sat in the living room and waited. Old Man Meng's youngest son, daughter, and grandson were watching the wind at the door, and they immediately reported the news. Everyone in the living room waited anxiously, and my uncle couldn't bear the loneliness and asked: "Father-in-law, the second brother said in the telegram that he had defected to the Eighth Road for 7 years, and he didn't say what kind of official he was?" ”

My uncle's family is also a good businessman, but my uncle is an idle person. In the past, although Old Man Meng was not interested in his uncle, he was polite to him for the sake of the girl. But since the news of his 2nd son, Old Man Meng's attitude towards his uncle has changed greatly. "What are you worried about, stay honest, and leave if you don't want to stay!" My uncle was a little surprised to be reprimanded, this was something that had never happened before. But seeing his father-in-law's arrogant demeanor and disdainful pouting, my uncle didn't dare to squeak. To say that the most anxious is Mrs. Meng, who stood up and went to the kitchen to have a look after a while, and then came back to sit down, looking like she had no master.

"I said can you be quiet for a while, you made me dizzy!" Mrs. Meng sat down and sighed and said, "Master, Fei'er ran away from home for Xiaomei back then, I don't know if I found her." Fei'er is a persistent person, and she is so infatuated in her little grade. Actually, I always thought about them when the Ouyang family went to Shanghai. Miss Xiaomei, I really like her, if she can be my daughter-in-law, it is a creation of God. "Since ancient times, the fate of that little girl is difficult to say. Besides, it is impossible for Fei'er to find her, otherwise he would not have been able to cast eight ways! ”

"Xiaomei is a beautiful embryo, with a beautiful face and a lot of fate, especially in this **** world." Mrs. Meng couldn't help but sigh. "Father, mother, it's past noon, the second brother won't be delayed on the road!" The eldest son glared at his sister and said, "You can't say auspicious words, it's really unlucky!" At this time, there was the sound of a car engine outside, and the youngest son of the Meng family ran in with the head handle and shouted: "It's coming!" Here it comes! "What's coming?" Old Man Meng was dissatisfied. "Daddy! It's a jeep coming! "Nonsense, I'm asking you, is your second brother back?" "I didn't see clearly, there was a jeep with a man and a woman on board!"

The family flocked to the courtyard gate, and the faithful women in the neighborhood heard the movement and walked out of the courtyard gate to see the excitement. Meng Fei parked in front of his house and saw that although the familiar courtyard gate was a little dilapidated, he still remembered it. "Meng Fei, what a familiar scene, childhood memories seem to be vivid." Ouyang Mei was helped out of the car by Meng Fei and said, "I'm telling you again, don't reveal my relationship with Ouyang Jian!" "Look at how many times you've told me, don't worry, I'll keep my mouth shut." A group of people poured out of the courtyard, and the doors of the neighbors also opened one after another, revealing the figures of many women.

Meng Fei was only 17 years old when he left home, and after 7 years, he not only grew taller, but also became very strong after his military career. The changes were so great that Old Man Meng and Mrs. Meng were a little dazed for a while. Meng Fei stepped forward and knelt on the ground, "Father, mother, your unfilial son is back, please accept my worship!" Knowing that a child is like a mother, Mrs. Meng recognized her son and flew forward to hug Meng Fei and cry bitterly, the scene was a little sad. After crying for a while, Meng's mother held her son's cheek and looked at it, for fear that her son would run away again.

Meng Fei stood up and said to his father, "Dad, I'm back!" At this time, Old Man Meng's eyes were a little moist, but as the head of the family, he must maintain his dignity and not lose his temper. Fei'er, it's good to come back, it's good to come back, go and say hello to my brother and sister-in-law, brother and sister! "Before Meng Fei left home, his brother had already married, so he naturally knew his sister-in-law. But his sister was married after he left home, and his brother-in-law needed a recommendation. When Meng Fei greeted his family, Ouyang Mei had been standing behind him and smiling silently. Mrs. Meng seemed to see the clues, and even saw that Ouyang Mei was pregnant.

Mrs. Meng stepped forward and grabbed Ouyang Mei's hand with a look of surprise and said, "This girl, if I guessed correctly, but my daughter-in-law?" "Mother, my daughter-in-law has seen the ceremony!" Immediately, everyone's eyes were focused on Ouyang Mei. "Father, mother, this is my wife, your daughter-in-law!" Ouyang Mei visited Old Man Meng again. Mother Meng took Ouyang Mei's hand and said with concern: "What a beautiful woman, what a blessing that our Meng family has cultivated in our lifetime!" I'm 4 months pregnant! "Yes!" Meng's mother glared at her son and continued: "You men are coarse-hearted, and you don't feel sorry for your daughter-in-law's body, come into the house with me." ”

After entering the living room and taking a seat, Meng Mu took Ouyang Mei's hand and sat down side by side, her favorite expression exposed. "Mother, take a closer look at who she is? Can you not recognize it! Meng Mu was immediately confused when she heard this, and looked at Ouyang Mei again. At this time, the eldest sister came over and carefully looked at the temptation and asked, "But Sister Xiaomei?" "Big sister! It's me! "Mother, she is Xiaomei!" Meng Mu's excited tears flowed out again: "Girl, the sky really has eyes, I can't dream of it!" "Second brother, how did you find Xiaomei, tell me quickly!" The eldest sister asked curiously.

The family suddenly quieted down, and Meng Fei briefly recounted the experience. Meng Mu said: "Fei'er, this is the will of God, if you don't join the Eighth Route Army, you won't meet Mei'er, you are destined to be a couple." Meng Mu smiled. Alright, don't toss, everyone. The two of you are tired from the journey, start the meal immediately, and rest after eating! Old Man Meng announced the opening of the table.