Chapter 3 Returning Home

My mother has been sick in bed for a long time, and the work in the fields is all on my thin father, who knows his hard work.

Now there are some demobilization payments that can help parents to reduce some of their burdens. It's not too late for the wife and children to see each other later.

Back in the small mountain village, the villagers greeted each other warmly.

Qi Zhiming is a model for villagers to educate their children. "Look at who is outside, who is in the official. If you don't study well, how can you be productive in the future? Want to fix Daisen at home? ”

"Da Ming is back, is it to visit relatives?"

"Oh, no. Demobilized. ”

"Have you arranged where to work?"

"Not yet." ’

"It's hard to find a job now, why did you get demobilized if you were so good? Did you make a mistake?''

Qi Zhiming nodded honestly.

Immediately, the villagers changed their faces, as if they had encountered a terrible plague, and scattered.

Rumors spread throughout this small village, adding fuel to the fire.

The inferiority and cunning of some peasants are now on full display, as if whoever is unlucky is flying around as if it were a good thing to celebrate.

"See? I said long ago that this kid won't be able to do it for long, and you still don't believe it. What now? Did I say yes? ”

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Before Qi Zhiming returned home, his long-sick mother trembled and held on to the door frame, looking helplessly at her son who came from afar. There was no joy when we met, more of a deep worry.

"Made a mistake? Then come back and live a good life, officials are not so easy to be. I'm afraid that my daughter-in-law won't come back and suffer with you. Alas! How can you get by this day? ‘’

"Mother, it's okay, there will be a job in a few days. I'll give you a doctor's visit first, and then I'll renovate the house, and I'll pay for my military discharge. Qi Zhiming said with a strong smile.

"Don't spend money indiscriminately, go to the county seat and buy a house. You're all working there, how can you do without a room? The doll still has to go to school, so I heard that it costs a lot of money. I've been sick like this for many years, and if it can't be cured, don't spend money indiscriminately. ”

Qi Zhiming echoed in his mouth and helped his mother to the house.

Father Qi went to work in the farmland and hasn't returned home yet.

After a while, someone came to the door to ask for the account, without a trace of politeness.

The mother smiled at the visitor, trembled and said, "Mingwa came back with money, go to the bank another day to bring it up, and send it to the old and young masters." He still has to repair the house, and he has money. ”

Qi Zhiming suddenly felt a burst of distress.

For starting a family, his parents owed a huge debt in the countryside, which has not yet been paid off. Debts in the countryside are looked down upon, what kind of life have parents lived these years?

He immediately said: "Ladies and gentlemen, I will go to get the money tomorrow and send it to you respectfully." ”

"Mingwa, this time is different from the past, and there must be interest. The gentlemen of a village, let's divide the profit in two, it is not easy for everyone. An uncle said.

The mother coughed sharply, coughing so tears that she couldn't help herself: "Big brother, it's a profit to say yes, why did it become two?"

"Mingwa was still an officer before, why didn't you say it? Now it's different, it's a split of profits. Mingwa, I'll send it tomorrow. The man said, and walked away with the group without looking back.

Qi Zhiming's teeth chattered.

His mother looked at him calmly, "Who do you hate?" Others look down on you, that's your own fault, don't blame others for your fault, others don't owe you. On the contrary, now you owe it to others. If the house is not repaired, the disease will not be cured. After you pay back the money, hurry up and get out, don't let resentment delay your future. This is not the place for you to stay, my son will go and fight to the death. Otherwise, even if I die, don't come back! ”

Father Qi went home, and his thin body stiffened early. I was very happy to see my son, and said with a smile: "Back?" I caught two hares today and don't sell them. Let's have a drink in a moment. ”

The old man didn't ask why Qi Zhiming suddenly went home.

My son is older and more assertive than himself.

The simple mountain man has long been worn away by poverty, and has become a little humble under the weight of life.

His son is his greatest reliance, and his son is promising, and he is an officer. Otherwise, if he went to a villager's house to borrow money, no one would lend it to him, not even if it was more interest.

After drinking with my father for a while, my father fell asleep early after a tiring day.

Qi Zhiming tossed and turned, sleepless all night, and went to the town early the next morning.

In the evening, I received a phone call asking him to report to a unit immediately, and the time was very tight. I had to entrust things to my childhood friends.

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A large part of young people in real life are struggling in unfamiliar cities.

Facing the unknown tomorrow alone, we meet new challenges every day.

"Loneliness is a person's carnival, and carnival is a person's dance."

In the current state of calm society, there is an undercurrent.

The circle of fellow villagers, classmates, comrades-in-arms, and relatives are connected by circles of the same level and related interests to form a different five-ring pattern, which interprets the philosophy of human beings in social survival.

Is it a necessary social link?

If you don't have friends, you don't have the internet, you're alone.

Without words, with two eyes to the sky, even if you have sufficient living resources, how many days can you survive?

In addition to the chirping of insects and frogs outside the room and the 'chirping' of the wind blowing on the treetops, there is also the "gurgling" sound of the bed turning over and over indoors.

Qi Zhiming stared at the ceiling in a daze, just like the night of the past.

He has no specialties (except for the military), no connections, no funds, is 27 years old, and now he has lost his purpose in life.

A big man, old and young, carries a heavy burden of responsibility. Seeing that he couldn't give his family the living security he deserved, he was depressed day by day.

"If I keep going like this, I'm going to go crazy, and I'm going to have to learn to relax."

Everyone seeks a sense of belonging in the crowd. There are not many people living alone. If there are too many, then there is something wrong with society. People live in groups, living alone for many years, living alone, and lonely old people do not exist for life. Robinson still has Friday's company to deal with cannibals?

It's a strange city, and you can't find your sense of home.

Lost in the solitude of the night, lost in the glorious pillars of neon lights at the crossroads.

The bustling flow of people and all kinds of full vehicles driving on the highway deduce the prosperity of a city.

The high-rise buildings and the colorful neon lights shining are also a little more deserted at this moment, and they are not as warm as before.

On the remote path, the tung trees on both sides of the road shook their tender leaves in vain under the pale street lamps, flickering bright and dark.

The shadows on the concrete pavement are unpredictable and wandering. On the quiet road, the sound of the wind blowing the leaves of the trees is heard.

Among the wandering shadows, there are lonely ghosts who return to the night like ghosts.

There are a few people on the side of the road who vomit after drinking, some people whimper and cry, and some people hug their heads and cry, this is a common scene, and I feel unbearable!

How many people are laughing? How many people are crying?

This is a branch of the main road, and 200 meters in front of the smooth concrete pavement, is the end of the night.

Although the street lights were bright, it was dark in the distance, and you couldn't see the lights that should have been lit there.

That's the direction of home!

Without the lit lamp, my heart has lost the warmth it used to have.

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Every day after work, I saw the flashing lights there, and the corners of my heart and mouth bloomed.

That's home! Warm, full of laughter. No matter how many troubles and emotions in my heart were, they all disappeared at that moment.

When they got home, they would always give him a surprise attack. Or put a basin of water on the half-covered door, push the door in, and pour down to pour a little wet, which is called bathing. A branch is placed on the door, and it is called dust washing.

The whole family can laugh through the sky.

The wife will stir-fry two dishes and let herself have a drink.

The son runs around like a penguin on the sofa furniture, and the wife guards over the chicks like a hen.

As a husband and a father, the fatigue and troubles in the workplace will disappear.

At this moment, there is only joy, ordinary people's days are normal, just be happy!

"I don't want my son to grow up, I like him to be like this forever! I want us to do this every day, and I want to stop time in this moment forever! Yes! Forever! Yes! I love this family, and I love my husband and son even more! I love them forever. I want to be so happy every day! ”

Listening to the happiness of his wife from the heart. Every man will feel a great deal of satisfaction and pride.

The index of happiness is not proportional to money. More money and less money, just enough to live, not more money makes you feel happier.