novellhall Chapter 982 - 854: Farewell
Chapter 982 - 854: Farewell
"Big knives slashing towards the heads of the invaders!Brothers of the armed forces nationwide!
The day of resistance has arrived,
...
Aim at the enemy,
Wipe him out, wipe him out! Charge!
Big knives slashing towards the heads of the invaders. Kill!
Big knives slashing towards the heads of the invaders!"
Taking advantage, Zhang Guoqing sang "March of the Big Knife" loudly all the way.
Zhou Jiao was amused to the point of tears. After so many years, it turned out this man still remembers the past, what a petty man.
The military truck just arrived at the old Zhang Family Village residence, and the two horse carriages parked at the gate also started to set off. Before the couple could get off, Mr. Zhang opened the rear door and got in, "The kids have your mother, let’s hurry, we can’t be late."
Zhang Guoqing heard this and didn’t say much. In winter, it gets dark at four or five o’clock, the later it gets the colder the temperature. It doesn’t matter for him as an adult man, but his wife and kids can’t be out in the cold.
Arriving at the small courtyard in the county again, it was time to say goodbye. The brothers and sisters didn’t have time for more conversations, each one wished the other well.
Just before stepping onto the vehicle, Zhang Guoqing adjusted his military hat and solemnly saluted his parents.
"Mom and Dad, take care!"
Mr. Zhang and Mother Zhang watched until the vehicle disappeared, only being pulled back inside by their two sons and two daughters who came specially on leave after quite a while had passed.
Zhang the Second looked at the gloomy mother and laughed, "Mom, wait until spring, you and Dad can come over, I’ll personally send you two onto the train."
"Yes, Mom, wait for the weather to warm up and go see Xiao Wu. Now that he’s working, he comes home every evening, so you won’t be worried about no one accompanying you shopping."
Eldest Zhang Guofu, just returned from inspecting the snow on the roof, saw the siblings persuading their parents.
He touched his own head, received a reminder from the second brother, and laughed understandingly, "Dad, Mom, didn’t our Xiao Wu say that? Let you wait happily for him to come back, or go over there to accompany him. You’ve promised him not to let him worry outside."
"Dad, have you seen the big pile of briquettes and coal in the warehouse? Mom, your youngest son is worried about you being cold, those briquettes are enough for you and Dad to use for two years."
Upon hearing this, Mother Zhang immediately stood up and walked outside, "This wasteful son, here he goes again, I was wondering why they went out for so long?"
Mr. Zhang saw the energetic old lady and couldn’t help but laugh.
Zhang Meihao, about to head to her parents’ bedroom, was quickly pulled by big sister Zhang Meili. Seeing her signaling with eyes, she instantly understood.
Since her younger brother prepared even coal, there must be other things. And since nothing else is displayed openly, he must not want the sisters-in-law to know and make the parents embarrassed, she almost caused a mistake.
But not everyone is as perceptive, like Huang Cuilan who kept staring at Lin Juhua, looking at the clueless big sister-in-law, she gave her a glare.
No matter how curious, she dared not to stir up trouble openly in front of the two big sisters and her own husband. Besides, what would be the use of looking? Being jealous as the sisters-in-law when the siblings gave things to the in-laws, snatching it for their own households? Wouldn’t you get slapped by the husbands for speaking up?
Huang Cuilan glanced at her and lowered her head, curling her lips. Ever since this sibling had twins, their hands have been tight, no longer sending parcels back from time to time.
It’s not that she wants to take advantage, besides, even if she wanted to, she must see if the mother-in-law is willing, she just wants to see what the couple prepared for the in-laws this time?
Sitting at the main seat, Mr. Zhang half-closed his eyes and blew out a long smoke ring, seeing through all the thoughts of the juniors, he smiled indifferently.
In this lifetime, he never demanded that the other two daughters-in-law be much filial to himself and his wife’s side. Heaven has already given him such a good daughter-in-law, asking more from others would be struck by lightning.
Mother Zhang came in and looked at her husband.
The meaning in her eyes was clear to Mr. Zhang, who understood her after a lifetime, he smiled, "Just make full use of it. Let’s take good care of our health so the children won’t worry, that’s more important than anything."
Mother Zhang, who is straightforward, couldn’t stand not being able to speak up, pointing at the snow outside, "Zhang Guofu and Zhang the Second, you two brothers go dig out the wild boar meat there, make dinner quickly when you go back, I won’t keep you to eat at home."
Zhang Meili hurriedly urged, "Mom, no need, save it for yourselves to eat slowly."
"Yes, Mom, Jiao Jiao said to let you drink more bone soup to supplement calcium... that is, to help the bones. Having some things, don’t always think of the few of us, we all have supplies and don’t lack food and clothing."
Zhang Meili approvingly patted the younger sister, "That’s well said. Big brother and second brother can take some back, our two sisters don’t need it, there have been more supplies at the end of the year."
"Sister, it’s nearly time to get off work, shall we go back first and come over again in the evening?"
"Sure, just in time to cook."
The sisters chatted on their own, talking and hastily sneaking out.
Mother Zhang saw this but didn’t stop them, "You two brothers listen to Mom and hurry up, it’s supposed to be divided for you, these two sisters live close to you Guofu, send it over later."
"Mom, really no need."
Mother Zhang now just wanted them to go back to cook and impatiently waved her hand, "Where’s all this nonsense coming from? Take ten pounds back so the kids can eat enough."
Anymore, Mother Zhang couldn’t bear. Not that she couldn’t bear to give her kids food, but the New Year’s gifts are here, if she gives too much, the sons-in-law will send them over to the in-law’s side, better keep them here and let the grandchildren eat more bites. Her youngest son’s filial items are not for the daughters-in-law to give away.
Finally sending off the sons and grandkids after much delay, Mother Zhang closed the big door, immediately returned to the living room, and pulled the husband to the basement to investigate the reality.
Actually, they didn’t need to look, from the timely reminder from the youngest son and daughter-in-law before they left, she could already guess. Looking at the two large tanks full of white rice, fine flour, corn flour in the cellar, the racks full of strips of wild boar meat, cured meat sausages, frozen hard lamb legs...
Mother Zhang turned and pretended to wipe away the tears in her eyes inadvertently.
"These two silly kids, now it’s the year-end, how much would it cost to buy so many things?" Mr. Zhang said, feeling pained, touching the white rice, "Wife, from now on, let’s go to Beijing ourselves, don’t let the kids come back. Every time they come back fearing we’re starving at home, they buy things in a frenzy, no salary would suffice for this."
"There are three kids left at home, our Xiao Wu and his wife are certainly keen but too extravagant..."
Mother Zhang immediately reacted upon hearing this, "You mustn’t go exchange money at the black market! Xiao Wu repeatedly warned us not to take risks this time."
Mr. Zhang was scolded by her glare and laughed, "Okay, definitely won’t go to the black market. Now we’re glorious military families, can’t drag the youngest son down."
"Yes, exactly that! Think, if we get caught, wouldn’t the youngest son get affected? His five years at university would be in vain."
"Old lady, you are pretty smart."
"You old fool!"
"Liu Yi and May Day said, no using foul language, no cursing!" After saying that, Mr. Zhang himself laughed heartily - the soft, chubby pair of little grandsons furrowing their brows like little adults, really amusing!