The affairs of the Lao Ye family are big, but they are not as big as the New Year.

No matter how tragic this incident is, people's enthusiasm for the New Year has not diminished in the slightest.

Before the Chinese New Year, Xiao Zhengping handed over the goods to Xia Changyong once, and at this time he was holding more than 7,000 yuan in cash. Of course, Xiao Zhengping didn't give any less dividends and wages to other people, and even gave an extra 100 yuan to the uncle, the second uncle, and Zhang Gouzi. So this year, everyone is well prepared.

However, the Xiao family's year this year is particularly conspicuous, because Xiao Kunguo's three daughters have returned.

Back then, because the family was poor, Xiao Kunguo's three daughters and Xiao Kunshui's daughters all married away from home, because of the inconvenient transportation and the special customs of the countryside, it was difficult for the married daughters to go home for the New Year.

Counting up, Xiao Kunguo's three daughters have not been home for two years, and Xiao Kunshui's daughter has not been home for four years.

The three daughters brought back, as well as three sons-in-law, plus three grandchildren, for a while, Xiao Kunguo's yard was crowded with people.

In the thirtieth year of the Chinese New Year's Eve, Xiao Zhengping still did not go to the uncle's house, but called the two families of the uncle and the second uncle, as well as Dai Xuemei's father and daughter, to his home. That night, Xiuye served as the head chef, Dai Xuemei and Jia Hongyue made a large table of fragrant meals, and then the whole family watched TV while eating Chinese New Year's Eve dinner.

There are bright lights in the house, and there is a lively TV sound, the family is happy, so unhappy, this is the first time that Xiao Zhengping's family has had such a lively year, the only regret is that there is no TV broadcast of the Spring Festival Gala that Xiao Zhengping thought should be broadcast.

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The promulgation of the No. 1 Central Document had an unprecedented impact, and just after the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, Xiao Zhengping saw someone carrying a hoe on his back and going up the mountain.

As a result, Xiao Zhengping was also forced to get busy.

A few days after the Lantern Festival, Xiao Zhengping drove down the mountain to collect bamboo shoots, and sent Xiao Xiuye to school by the way.

Because this year is busier than in previous years, Xiao Zhengping has only been in the team for a few years, and he didn't go to a friend's house like Ma Wenfeng.

This time down the mountain, Xiao Zhengping thought to himself that he had to bring something to see, after all, Ye'er would have to rely on her to take care of it in the future.

Parking the car at the gate of He Yongfu Courtyard, Xiao Zhengping took Xiuye to the township supply and marketing cooperative, bought two bottles of wine, two cans and a bag of brown sugar, and then walked towards Ma Wenfeng's house.

Ma Wenfeng's home is still deserted, and it seems to be more dilapidated than last year. When Xiao Zhengping's brother and sister arrived, Ma Wenfeng was packing up his baggage, saying that he hadn't been home for a few years and wanted to go back to his parents' house for a few days this year.

Ma Wenfeng's man was not there, the smile on her face was very reluctant, and after pouring a cup of tea for the brother and sister, she said with a sad face: "You don't see that you have any preparations, I was going to take the afternoon bus, and I can't entertain you two." ”

Xiao Zhengping hurriedly convinceed: "It's okay, blame me, I didn't say hello in advance." Actually, the two of us just came to see my sister, what kind of hospitality or not. ”

"Pingzi, Ye'er is really blessed to have your brother. I didn't understand it before, but now it seems that my daughter's family also needs to study more, and she can't rely on men for everything. Ye'er, you can read hard, the more you read, the better, and you have to read until men rely on you. ”

Ma Wenfeng was obviously moved, and Xiao Zhengping wanted to enlighten a few words, but he didn't know how to speak.

Hearing this, Ye Er leaned over, took Ma Wenfeng's hand and said, "Sister Feng'er, don't be sad, when I join the work, you will follow me, and I will support you." ”

Ma Wenfeng laughed out loud, laughing and laughing, her eyes were red again, she pinched Xiao Xiuye's cheek affectionately, "With your words, even if my sister didn't hurt you in vain." ”

Like last year, the brother and sister left Ma Wenfeng's home in a depressed mood.

After coming out of Ma Wenfeng's house, Xiao Zhengping took the same gift and came to He Yongfu's house, perhaps because he saw Xiao Zhengping's little four-wheeler, He Yongfu seemed to have been prepared.

"Ye'er, why don't you come to my house when you are old, you see that I am an old acquaintance with your brother, my house is not far from your school, and I am free in the future, so I can come to my house directly, but don't see your Uncle He."

To Xiao Zhengping's surprise, He Qiaoyun was also at home today, when he bought a gift for Ma Wenfeng before, He Qiaoyun was obviously in the supply and marketing cooperative, and she went home after just over an hour. And what surprised him even more was that He Qiaoyun actually said polite words, "That is, Sister Wen Feng and I both work in the supply and marketing cooperative, what's the matter, if you can kiss her, you can't kiss me?" ”

He Qiaoyun's sudden enthusiasm not only made Xiao Zhengping at a loss, but Xiao Xiuye was even more frightened.

"No, Sister Qiaoyun, I~~I~~"

"Oh, I'm kidding you. You also know the things in Sister Wenfeng's house, in the future, if you can trouble her less, you will trouble her less, and you will come to my house often if you have nothing to do, ah. ”

Xiao Xiuye blushed and nodded, and then stopped talking.

At this time, He Yongfu suddenly asked: "Pingzi, when can I eat your candy?" ”

Xiao Zhengping was taken aback, "Huh? Not yet, it's just set for this year, and the specific day will have to be discussed by adults. ”

"Oh, that's right. Hey, in fact, that girl is very good, it's her family~~ Hehe, I'm afraid I'm going to hold you back. ”

Xiao Zhengping looked at He Yongfu's casual appearance, and thought to himself What happened to this family today? Why is it that the more you listen to this, the more wrong it becomes?

At this time, He Yongfu's wife brought a plate of peanuts and melon seeds, put them on the table, and said to He Yongfu: "What's the matter, Pingzi is just married, and he is not married, if Pingzi is not happy, can people still rely on him?" ”

Hearing this, Xiao Zhengping finally understood that the family was playing their own ideas again, and He Qiaoyun, who looked down on him before, seemed to have changed his attitude now, and it may even be because of her change of attitude that He Yongfu and his family regained their old conversations.

Xiao Zhengping was shocked and frightened, and quickly changed the topic, talking about his collection of mountain goods and the new policies recently promulgated, which barely got through.

After lunch at He Yongfu's house, the two brothers and sisters were like two frightened muntjacs, flying away, one went straight to school, and the other jumped into the cab.

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Lao Ye was discharged from the hospital, and Lao Ye also changed.

If you have to describe it, Lao Ye who was discharged from the hospital is like a dead dog.

Chen Jinzhou has been transferred to the county, and the verdict is still unknown.

Lao Ye walked home, with his old wife Li Saihua, no one went to pick him up, and when he appeared in the team, no one stepped forward to ask even a word. Like a dead dog, Lao Ye was helped into his yard by his wife, and then closed the gate, just like walking into a mausoleum.

Xiao Zhengping doesn't pity Lao Ye, nor does he pity Li Saihua, in the final analysis, today's fate was caused by themselves, he had persuaded him, but they didn't listen.

Xiao Zhengping just took pity on Chen Jinzhou, he grew up witnessing his mother being subjected to domestic violence, and no one taught him what to do. Finally the anger he had been building up for years exploded, and the result of the outburst was now.

followed Lao Ye back to Zhangshuya, and the township's handling of Zou Shusheng - dismissal, and the branch secretary was temporarily filled by deputy branch secretary Chen Jinshan.

Although these things have nothing to do with Xiao Zhengping, and even he once warned the party that it was because the party did not listen to him that led to the current result, Xiao Zhengping's heart was still gloomy and uneasy.

He wrote a letter to Yang Guangsheng and wrote all these things in it.

The reply letter was quickly sent to Xiao Zhengping, and Yang Guangsheng said:

Xiao Zhengping:

Hello.

I am saddened by your letter!

At present, the phenomenon of domestic violence is very common in our country, you can say that it is caused by our special culture, or you can say that it is caused by the fact that people are not civilized, no matter what the reason, the result of domestic violence is often so cruel and sad.

You should already know that the policy is progressing, but it will not be in place in one step. For our society to develop, we need not only an open policy, but also a sound legal system, but these will take time.

When you asked me in your letter how an ordinary person should deal with domestic violence, my answer was not to be afraid, to be brave enough to stand up and ask for help, and as a bystander, you should also be brave enough to reach out and help. Don't believe in those customs and traditions, old customs and traditions are meant to be thrown away, in a civilized society, for whatever reason, it is not right to hit someone.

Young people, don't be discouraged, don't be discouraged, don't be afraid to reach out again because you are rejected for reaching out to others, the progress of society needs to be promoted by each of us, maybe your strength is still very weak, but you have to believe that a spark can start a prairie fire.

By the way, I found a few books in the bookstore a few years ago, maybe you can use them, and I'll send them to you together. If you have time, you can take some time to visit the area, I have already told my classmate about you, he is very interested in you and would like to meet you.

Remember!

Sincerely!

Yang Guangsheng March 17, 1982