Chen Fan rode forward on a horse, and after a short period of adaptation, the little mare gradually became familiar with the feeling of "wearing shoes", and deliberately slowed down and stepped on it one step at a time.

The horseshoe stepped on the stone slab, and the sound was crisp and clear.

At this time, there was a sudden sound of a car honking from behind, Chen Fan glanced back, and it turned out that the shuttle bus from the county seat had arrived.

There are only two buses in Nanhu Commune that connect to the county seat, and they depart at the same time at 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. every day.

At this time, it was already past 8 o'clock, and it was almost the time when the bus from the prefecture arrived at the station.

He didn't care, pulling on the reins and driving his horse to the side, letting the car pass through the middle of the road.

After a while, I arrived at the crossroads, which is also the place where the passengers get on and off at the Nanhu bus station, only to see passengers get off the car, and some just get off the bus, they run quickly to the side of the road, and they vomit all over the place.

Some of them hold their heads and stagger, unable to distinguish between southeast and northwest, as if they are thinking about which way to go.

Others carried large bags and small bags, and without saying a word, they went into the state-run hotel, probably planning to fill their stomachs first.

At the end, an old man in a blue cotton coat and a hat got out of the car calmly, carrying a black travel bag.

Seeing this scene, Chen Fan couldn't help but take a second look.

In these years, most people have fewer opportunities to take the car, like the previous ones, which is the norm after taking the car. Vomiting, dizziness, that is the manifestation of motion sickness, hunger is actually related to motion sickness, sitting in the car on an empty stomach, swaying will consume physical strength, it will be particularly easy to feel hungry, so many people will find a place to eat as soon as they get off the car.

But this old man didn't show any signs of motion sickness, but looked left and right as if he hadn't been in a car just now.

He immediately saw Chen Fan riding on a horse not far away, but he just looked at it twice, then turned to a passenger who was trying to find a direction and asked, "Comrade, please ask, how is the Lujiawan production team going?" ”

Hearing his words, Chen Fan gently pulled the reins and stopped Mahler.

The person who was asked shook his head, and finally came to his senses, looked at the old man, and asked, "How many teams are you going to Lujiawan?" ”

The old man smiled, "I'm going to Team 5, which is their team headquarters." ”

The man found the right direction and pointed over, and said, "Follow this road all the way, and when you reach the head, there will be several forks in the road, one of which leads to Lujiawan Team 6, one leads to Team 5, and two are to go to other places nearby, and you can ask people again when the time comes." ”

The old man smiled and arched his hand, "Thank you." ”

The man smiled and waved his hand, "You're welcome. ”

At this moment, the driver who got out of the car to smoke said loudly, "Who else is asking?" ”

As he spoke, he pointed to Chen Fan, "This is Teacher Chen from the Lujiawan Brigade, you just follow him." ”

The corners of Chen Fan's mouth twitched slightly, am I already so famous? Even the bus driver knows me?

He immediately turned over and dismounted, led the horse over, and said with a smile, "The old gentleman is going to Lujiawan Team 5, and I just want to go back, so you can go with me." ”

The old man immediately nodded and smiled, "Okay, then it's troublesome Comrade Chen." ”

Chen Fan smiled and said, "You're welcome, you should be much older than me, just call me Xiao Chen." ”

Then he went to get the duffel bag in his hand, and did not put it on the horse, but carried it and walked forward.

The old man didn't shirk either, followed him with a smile, looked at the bald horse's back, and said, "Comrade Chen, this horse, is it a horse?" ”

Chen Fan turned his head to look at him and said with a smile, "It used to be, but it was bought by me more than a month ago, and I plan to train it as a passenger horse, but there is no saddle for sale here, so there is no saddle." ”

After a pause, he asked again, "What do you call the old gentleman?" Who are you looking for in Lujiawan Team 5? ”

The old man nodded suddenly, and said with a smile, "My surname is Lin, you can call me Lao Lin, this time I went to Lujiawan to find an old brother." ”

Chen Fan said with a smile, "I'll still call you Uncle Lin, Uncle Lin, what's the name of your old brother, maybe I still know you." ”

Old Man Lin followed Chen Fan's side with steady steps, and said with a smile, "He is the deputy captain of your brigade department, his name is Xiao Liewen." ”

Chen Fan was taken aback, and turned his head to look at him, "Oh, you are looking for Captain Xiao, he was still in the team headquarters when I came out, and you can go directly to the team headquarters to find him when you arrive." ”

Then he smiled again, "I heard that Captain Xiao is a combat hero who retired from the army, you are his old brother, are you Captain Xiao's comrade-in-arms?" ”

A hint of brilliance flashed in Old Man Lin's eyes, and he asked casually, "Oh, you all know that Lao Xiao is a combat hero who retired from the army?" ”

Chen Fan said with a smile, "Anyway, everyone said so, Minister Cao of the county's armed forces department also came to look for him in person, so it shouldn't be fake, but Captain Xiao himself has never admitted that he is a combat hero, only that he has been a soldier in the army." ”

Hearing this, the brilliance in Old Man Lin's eyes dissipated, and he returned to a smiling appearance, "Haha, if he doesn't say it himself, I definitely can't say it for him." ”

Chen Fan turned his head and said with a smile, "So you are really his comrade-in-arms, right?" ”

Old Man Lin raised his head and laughed, nodded and said, "Yes, yes, it's a comrade-in-arms." ”

Chen Fan glanced at this old man Lin and muttered in his heart.

Captain Xiao is full of kung fu, and his level is not low, and he has never taken advantage of him when he fights him.

The posture of this old man Lin who got off the car just now looked unusual, but when he fell to the ground, looking at his walking posture, it didn't look like he had practiced. At least Chen Fan could see that Zhang Wenliang and Captain Xiao were both practitioners, but he couldn't see anything special about him.

But since he is Captain Xiao's comrade-in-arms, how could he not have practiced?

Coupled with his reaction when he got out of the car, Chen Fan guessed in his heart, could it be that this old man has reached the realm of returning to the basics, and he is a master and a master?

However, he didn't ask much, just accompanied Old Man Lin on the way.

As for asking him to get on the horse? That's impossible.

It's not the old, weak, sick, disabled and pregnant, how can there be a reason to let your own horse not ride, let others ride the horse, and then lead the horse yourself.

He is not a second senior brother.

Talking and laughing all the way, time passed quickly, and before they knew it, the two returned to Lujiawan Team 5.

By the way, the little mare was stored in the livestock shed of the 5th team, Chen Fancai took Old Man Lin into the team headquarters, and as soon as he entered the yard, he opened his mouth and shouted, "Captain Xiao, Captain Xiao, someone is looking for you." ”

Xiao Liewen came out of the office when he heard the news, "Who?" ”

As soon as the words fell, he saw the old man Lin who was following Chen Fan, his eyes suddenly lit up, he threw away his arms and ran forward, "Hahaha, why did you come here in person?" ”

Old Man Lin glanced at Chen Fan, then took a few steps forward, and said with a smile, "What is written in your letter is out of the sky, if I don't come over to take a look in person, who knows if what you said is true or false." ”

When he spoke, he glanced at Xiao Liewen and shook his head imperceptibly.

Xiao Liewen didn't understand what he meant for a while, but he didn't talk nonsense, so he simply changed the topic and smiled at Chen Fan, "Xiao Chen, I have to make your hand at noon today to help get the table dishes, I want to entertain the old brother." ”

Chen Fan had nothing to do, nodded and smiled, "Okay." ”

After a pause, he said, "Do you have any ingredients at home, do you want me to go back and get some for you?" ”

Xiao Liewen waved his hand, "When the old brothers meet, it doesn't matter what you eat, I'll kill a chicken later, and then get a soft-shelled turtle pot, I still have some loach eels that I caught by the way when I was plowing the field, and then add a soup when it's over, it's enough." ”

Chen Fan immediately nodded, "Okay, I know how to do it." ”

He held up the travel bag in his hand, "This is Uncle Lin's luggage." ”

Uncle Lin?

Hearing this word, Xiao Liewen looked at Old Man Lin with a strange face.

Old Man Lin was unmoved, and took the travel bag in Chen Fan's hand with a smile, "Just take this for yourself, thank you for bringing me over." ”

Xiao Liewen hurriedly snatched the travel bag in his hand, "When you get here, how can you take it yourself." ”

Then he took his arm and pulled him out, "Let's go, go to my house and settle down first, we haven't seen each other for many years, this time we can stay for a while, I have a lot to tell you." ”

Chen Fan watched them walk out of the courtyard gate, walking farther and farther, pursed his lips and smiled, turned around and prepared to go to see how Zhang Cui'e was doing.

As a result, Zhang Wenliang stopped him and asked, "I heard that you wrote it?" ”

Chen Fan nodded, "Ah, I just sent it away." ”

Zhang Wenliang looked gossip-like, "Show me the receipt, I haven't seen it written yet." ”

Chen Fan was a little confused, "What receipt?" ”

(End of chapter)