Platform 1 of the provincial railway station. There were snowflakes floating in the sky, Zhang Guoqing patted the snow on his coat and watched the train leave. Until the train disappeared in sight, turned around and walked out.

Coincidentally, this train was followed by Liu Ming to the capital. This buddy was surprised and happy to see him, and when he learned that Zhang Guoqing's son did not notify him when he was full moon, he was very dissatisfied with his face, and said that he didn't treat him as a buddy. In the end, Zhang Guoqing made an appointment with him at the end of the year to drink in the provincial capital, and he was full of smiles.

Zhang Guoqing knew that his mother-in-law and her mother-in-law came to the Northeast with a large bag, and they couldn't hide it from the stationmaster Zhang in the railway station and the management office of the military region to borrow a car. Before coming, I deliberately loaded 2 small bamboo baskets and a bamboo basket of red eggs in the car, just in case. If anyone meets and talks, he will stuff red eggs and gag his mouth, and many people are not to blame.

Out of the station, Zhang Guoqing carried a small bamboo basket and came directly to the stationmaster's office. The two exchanged a few words, and he saw that the other party was busy with official business, put down his things and looked for an opportunity to leave.

After taking pictures of the telegram, Zhang Guoqing drove back to the military region. Several soldiers of the military district management office were already familiar with him, and as soon as they saw him coming, they knew that he was helping others return the car. After going through the procedures for returning the car, Zhang Guoqing left a basket of red eggs and went to the military/quarters/office on the side.

Before he arrived at Zhao Chuanguang's office, he saw that he had already run downstairs, waving his hand and shouting, Xiao Wu, godfather is here.

Zhao Chuanguang is warm and kind, and has good popularity. As soon as this big voice sounded, many people ran out to see the excitement.

Zhang Guoqing smiled awkwardly at the soldiers who were watching.

Zhao Chuanguang ran over in a few steps, pulled Zhang Guoqing and proudly introduced to them that this was his godson-in-law.

I chatted with everyone. Zhao Chuanguang pulled him upstairs, "Godfather will take you to familiarize yourself with the territory, next time you go upstairs directly." Those girls are all back, right? ”

Seeing Zhang Guoqing sneering and nodding, he happily said that it was good to go. It was long overdue to go, and he had to work with his daughter to accompany them.

There were still people in the office waiting for him to deal with business, Zhao Chuanguang casually threw Zhang Guoqing a book, asked him to make tea at will, and waited for him to go home together after work.

After dealing with official business, I saw the point. Zhao Chuanguang picked up something from the drawer and stuffed it into his trouser pocket, put on his coat, and said to Zhang Guoqing, who was fascinated by reading a book beside him: "Don't read it, take the book back and read it again." Let's go home with my godfather. Knowing that you were coming today, your godmother ran to buy groceries early in the morning. Let's go to the old man's ..... after dinner."

Out of the gate, Zhao Chuanguang took him to the family home in less than twenty minutes. Before he arrived at the door, he saw Huang Huimin standing at the door smiling.

"I reckon you're almost there by now. Xiao Wu come in, those people in the capital are back, right? ”

"Send them away, and I'll be here. Godmother, what delicious food did you burn? It smells so good! Zhang Guoqing smelled the fragrance before he entered the door.

Huang Huimin said with a smile: "Didn't your new son-in-law come to the door?" Godmother stewed chicken just for you. You'll have to eat more. ”

As soon as I entered the living room, a table was already set with food and drinks.

Zhang Guoqing gave her a thumbs up, "It's all full of color and fragrance." Godmother's good craftsmanship! ”

"Quick, sit down first, and have a few drinks with my godfather. Don't look at it, it's just the three of us at noon, and your two younger brothers are eating at school. Try your godmother's craft first. Zhao Chuanguang saw that he was slow to sit down and looked at the door, knowing that he was waiting for someone.

Zhang Guoqing didn't shirk when he heard this, and stepped forward to pour three glasses of wine.

After eating a meal, Zhang Guoqing also knew that the other four uncles were living not far from the front, and they had not come back yet. Because he had to go to the old man in the afternoon, Zhao Chuanguang didn't greet them.

After eating, we took a break. Zhao Chuanguang and his wife took Zhang Guoqing to the courtyard of the old man of the Zhao family.

Zhao Luocheng, the old man of the Zhao family, and his wife did not live with their sons. Usually every weekend, sons and daughters bring their grandchildren to the courtyard to gather with them to enjoy the joy of family.

The Zhao family compound should have been repaired later. Mr. Zhao is a southerner, and he has been in the north for decades, but the habits of southerners have not changed much. The outside of the yard is ordinary, and when you enter the yard, you can see his preferences.

In addition to planting some flowers and plants in the front yard, the Taihu Lake stone that I got somewhere was erected in the yard.

Zhang Guoqing raised his eyebrows when he saw it. Seeing the Taihu Lake Stone in the north in this winter feels very subtle, and he wonders if he should go to the backyard to see if there is a rockery pond.

Old man Zhao Luocheng heard the voice and waited for them to come in at the door of the main house. Seeing Zhang Guoqing smiling, he pulled him in very enthusiastically.

After the nanny and aunt took the tea and retreated, Old Man Zhao asked Zhang Guoqing with a kind smile, "Little Wu, right?" I also call you by your nickname. Last time, I didn't know that your child was so close to our family. Why didn't you bring Jiaojiao with the child? I heard that Jiaojiao followed her grandmother, and I still want to see the old man, you go back and tell her, let her hurry up. ”

Zhang Guoqing nodded respectfully, "I will definitely tell her." She also wants to visit you old. The older the child is, he will come back more often in the future. ”

"That's right. Be sure to come and sit down from time to time. Your father-in-law hurried back to Beijing this time, how are things going, is there any news? ”

Zhang Guoqing told me the news that he received a telegram from his father-in-law yesterday.

Old man Zhao was very excited when he heard this, and happily said that God has eyes, and he finally lived up to the patriotism of Zhou Jinyu and his wife. then talked about Zhou Jinyu when he was a teenager, talked about his days in Jiangnan, and lamented that Zhou Jinyu was born at the wrong time. Finally, when it comes to the relationship between the two families, let's talk about the history of the Zhou family.

Zhang Guoqing listened to the old man's memories and was secretly anxious. In addition to visiting the Zhao family today, he also wanted to know some things about the Gu family. Last night, he learned from Zhou Jiao what Mrs. Lin did, and he was worried that there was still an inside story about the Gu family, and Lin Lishan was finally involved.

Zhou Jinyu is not an ordinary person, plus a Gu Mingzhu who was raised as a son, the couple gave up the Gu family incognito, just to avoid the bandits? He couldn't figure it out.

If it were him, he would have the Gu family's huge wealth as a backer, and he would be able to smash a way out with money. Scattering all your wealth can also avoid disaster, and there is no need to leave your hometown.

What was the point of the incident that would make them flee in desperation? Why didn't anyone in the Gu family come forward to help? Mrs. Cheng spoke vaguely, but it was not difficult to hear her hatred for the Gu family's side branches.

His father-in-law will definitely investigate the events of the year when he returns to Beijing this time, and he doesn't know if the outcome of the matter will hurt his mother-in-law? Thinking of the simple Lin Lishan, Zhang Guoqing couldn't help but cry for her.

Zhang Guoqing couldn't help but interject, "Grandpa Zhao, why did grandpa leave with grandma in the end?" Those immovable properties have been left behind, and it is better to give them to the powerful than to leave their homes. ”

Old Man Zhao let out a long sigh when he heard this.

After a while, he saw that his old son and his wife were waiting for him, "I wasn't in my hometown at the time, so I don't know much about the situation." Later, I heard some speculations from old fellow villagers. There are a lot of rumors, who knows the truth? The rumors are not credible! It is said that Zhou Jinyu was gone at the beginning, but who knew that he was still alive to take Gu Mingzhu.

Even Liu Qinglian estimated that she couldn't make a judgment about the Gu family's affairs. Although she said that she followed their husband and wife, what does an adopted daughter know about the family's family affairs?

As for why he didn't dedicate himself to the peace of the authorities? I don't think he's going to do that. Let him flatter him than kill him. It wasn't that no one invited the two brothers out of the mountain at the beginning, but they couldn't get used to the authorities' practices. Resolutely do not take the career path. If the two brothers had the right in their hands, where would the Zhou family be ruined? The Gu family's affairs are complicated. Look at your father-in-law! ”

Zhang Guoqing nodded, he could only wait for his father-in-law.

Seeing that the afternoon work time is approaching. Zhang Guoqing refused Old Man Zhao's retention, and planned to say goodbye and go home. In the end, Zhao Chuanguang and his wife were pulled back to the family home.

Zhang Guoqing looked at the excited Zhao Chuanguang speechlessly, and then looked at the unrecognizable Bian Sanlun in the warehouse. Seeing him touching the car, there was a chill. This guy is a tricycle enthusiast.

"How? This is still assembled by Godfather himself. Godfather is in the military region every day, and he has no time to accompany him. You drive back, and it's easy to go anywhere with it. ”

Zhang Guoqing looked at his smug and regretful look, how could he have the courage to drive back. People are their own sons, giving birth to it, and still raising it, so they will still worry that they will not have time to accompany it.

"Godfather, no need. I don't usually have anywhere to go, just have a bicycle. This car is so imposing, I'm afraid I'll drive it out and be impounded. ”

Zhao Chuanguang laughed and said proudly: "Majestic, right? Don't look old about this car, I changed it to be fuel-efficient and sturdy. After a pause, he looked out to see no one, and whispered, "Those stinky boys always have to borrow if they have nothing to do." I'm greased and I'm afraid that they will mess around and spoil me. You can drive back with confidence, no one dares to impound this car. ”

Zhang Guoqing whispered to him, "Godfather." Do you belong to the public or private? ”

"You're your dad's own. It's all my own. Silly boy, is there a problem with Godfather's daring to hide in the house? You ride back first, and if it's sunny and not snowing, you can take Jiaojiao around. Don't look for anyone else when you run out of gas. Godfather has it for you. ”

"Okay. Then I'll drive back first. If you're useful, say so. Zhang Guoqing looked at him with a resolute face, thinking that it would be better to drive back first and return it later.

Huang Huimin took out a bunch of things at the door, but she didn't see them come out for a long time, and anxiously urged them to hurry up.

Zhang Guoqing looked at the things on the ground and immediately understood. Is this for him to drive back with his things? On this cold day, can he take the car back without gifts and without a wind? He really didn't dare to be interested in Bian Sanlun, if the fuel tank froze halfway, who should he look for?

"Godmother, don't say this pile of stuff for me to bring back. I came empty-handed and you let me return with a full load, is this not because I don't want to come over next time? ”

Huang Huimin smiled, "Godmother must pay attention next time." This time you bring it back first. There's no way, it's all our little peace. You say you don't bring it back, who can use it? ”

Zhao Chuanguang saw that he was about to go to work and couldn't be delayed, so he stepped forward and directly picked up his things and put them in the car body, shouting that his wife was about to go out to work.

Zhang Guoqing didn't react until he drove out of the provincial capital. Why was he taken into the ditch by Zhao Chuanguang in a daze? At that time, Zhao Chuanguang rode on the car and urged him to get into the car, saying that he was about to catch up with work. He obediently got into the car, and what was the result? Oh yes. Even the people and the car were abandoned by Zhao Chuanguang. The father-in-law asked him not to be polite to the other party, but wouldn't that be too much? Too casual?

There was snow in the sky, Zhang Guoqing shrunk his neck, rode the car with all his heart, looked at the big car that swished away, and really hoped that the time would go back to before going out in the morning.