Chapter 38 Live a good life.

The old man raised his head and drank all the wine in the cup. After drinking, he turned the empty cup upside down for everyone to see. Then he sat down and let everyone drink and eat. Everyone present was a little flattered. You must know that the old man is a legend in their Yuequan Village and the idol of every young person in Yuequan Village. The kind of fanatical worship is no less than the pursuit of Andy Lau by modern people. Therefore, the legendary old man said these words to them in such a down-to-earth manner, which made everyone excited.

This sumptuous meal made the villagers who were short of oil and water extremely satisfied. At first they were a little embarrassed, but later, they couldn't care less about being shy. They ate the meat and sipped the wine one by one. Like the wind and the remaining clouds, they left everything on the table. All the food was eaten away, and Chiang Kai-shek's "Three Guangs" policy was successfully implemented. Rice, vegetables, and bowls were all eaten. Everyone's face was rosy after eating, and they touched their bulging bellies with satisfaction. Several people even secretly put down their belts a few times.

"Okay, we have eaten all the food at Uncle Liujin's house, so we have to go to work." Zhong Fugao, because his father is the village chief, is also a capable person. He is a standout in the village like Tian Man Yin Tian Man Tu. As the head of the Tian family, it is difficult to talk, so he has become the spokesman for these ten or so young adults. At this moment, he stood up and greeted everyone to leave.

"Yes, we have to go to work. Uncle Liujin and Uncle Bajin. If anything happens in the future, just say it. We farmers have no other abilities, but we have lots of strength." Another man in his thirties also stood up with a smile.

"Yes, just say something if anything happens." Others also responded.

The old man and Tian Bajin smiled and thanked them and sent everyone out of the yard. This is how life is in the countryside. Others don't have to interact with each other, but people of the same clan must have a good relationship. Otherwise, it will be difficult to move around in the village, and no one will help you if anything happens.

After the old man saw off the villagers, he returned to the yard with his hands behind his back. Tian Bajin laughed behind him. The eldest brother just couldn't save his face. He said that he didn't care about Manlan's life or death. If something happened, he would still be busy hunting prey and entertaining guests. Forget it, the eldest brother was embarrassed to speak, so let him ask.

"Mantu, how are you doing today?"

"It's quite smooth. The village chief named Shou Yaowu probably wanted his son to join the army. After hearing Xinhua and A'nan talk about the identities of his uncle and third brother yesterday, his heart started to move. He was very attentive when he saw us. Not only did he follow us to Manlan, but he also tended to help us when talking." Tian Mantu said with a smile.

"Yeah, when we got there, we beat up Shou Sizu and Shou Chengzu first. We beat them until they cried for father and mother. The village chief didn't say anything. In the end, the Shou family had to beg for mercy from us and promised not to bully Man Lan again." Tian Manyin was a little angry.

In the past, he secretly sent food to his little sister, always in a hurry, and he had never seen the old lady of the Shou family a few times. Although he knew that the life of the little sister's family was difficult, he never knew that it would be so difficult and that he would be bullied by the Shou family. Alas, he was so careless. Fortunately, A'nan and Xinhua found out, otherwise the little sister would have been tortured to death by the Shou family? Tian Manyin, who had been holding in his anger since last night, finally let go of his anger today.

"That's good. From now on, I'll go to Manlan's place from time to time to see if there's anyone who needs help. If you can, help me." Tian Bajin said as he glanced at the old man's face. Seeing that he just snorted, he didn't object, so he smiled proudly.

Seeing the smile on his younger brother's face, the old man couldn't get off the stage for a moment. He was so angry that he put his hands behind his back and went into the room to tinker with the radio. He really hated Man Lan, a little girl, but no matter how much he hated it, it was his own daughter. When he saw others bullying his daughter like this, how could he not feel angry? That's why he came forward today, but he couldn't do it if he wanted to let go of his words and forgive his daughter. He was a manly man, and he nailed it with every spit. He said he didn't recognize this daughter at the beginning, but he just didn't. Anyway, if others want to help him, they just pretend they don't know, the old man thought ruthlessly.

Mrs. Zhao looked at her husband's back and whispered "hypocritical". Tian Liujin took a puff of cigarette and said to her with a smile: "Sister-in-law, you don't have to worry about Manlan. My eldest brother just can't bear to be embarrassed for a while. As time goes by, he wants to get rid of it. Don't worry, Manlan has so many brothers and sisters. If one of them reaches out to help, life will not be difficult."

"Man Lan, this damn girl, has done something wrong on her own. Oh, you must suffer now! Just thinking about it makes me feel uncomfortable, angry and painful." Mrs. Zhao's life has been smooth sailing, but this little daughter is the only one that breaks her heart and makes her cry whenever she mentions it.

"Mother, please don't feel bad. My little sister will live a good life." Tian Sisi reached out to wipe the tears from the corners of Mrs. Zhao's eyes. She really had an urge in her heart to tell the old lady who loved her that her three grandchildren would be very promising in the future, and her daughter would also live a very comfortable life in her old age.

"A'nan is so good, then your sister-in-law can borrow her good words from her." Li Yuedi smiled and livened up the atmosphere.

"It will definitely happen, and we will all live a good life in the future." Tian Sisi said seriously. She was not telling lies. After the reform and opening up in her previous life, Suicheng developed very quickly. The Tian family was smart and everyone developed very well. Among them, Tian Xinhua was the best. According to Zhong Juying, Tian Xinhua seemed to have made his fortune by running a clothing factory, and later he got into real estate. In short, the business was very big, so the rest of the Tian family lived well under Tian Xinhua's care.

The little girl's serious look made everyone in the room laugh. Everyone laughed and felt very happy. They all said that children's words are the most effective, especially Ah Nan, who has always brought blessings. People in the room inexplicably believed Tian Sisi's words, and suddenly felt that the future life was bright. Ah Nan was right, they would definitely live a good life in the future.

In this era of material poverty, political turmoil, and gray colors, everyone cannot see the future, and they do not know when they will be able to have a full meal without any scruples, when they will be able to talk and laugh whenever they want. Even the old man did not know that as early as the early 1960s, the old man was keenly aware of the undercurrent in Beijing. At that time, he had already begun to intend to quit, but it was the old man's words that really prompted him to make up his mind.

This old man was the one who treated Tian Sisi. In 1960, he went back to his hometown to celebrate the New Year and had a meal with this old man. The two had a pleasant conversation. After the meal, the old man gave him a message, "When you advance, you advance; when you retreat, you retreat. The time has come."

This sentence kept the old man awake all night. He thought of some of the things that had happened in the army during this period. Thinking about the old man's words, his heart was mixed. However, the old man who had not slept all night still made the decision to withdraw. When he returned to Beijing, he discussed the withdrawal with several life and death brothers. Several brothers were unwilling. They felt that they had finally conquered the country and it was time to show their ambitions. How could he withdraw?

The helpless old man had no choice but to desert himself. He was not afraid of death, but if something happened to him, what would happen to the old woman and the children at home? Sure enough, just a few years after he returned, several people in his faction had troubles one after another. The old man also inquired afterward, but he did not find out where his brothers were sent. The children in the family were also scattered, and there was no news. Although Mrs. Zhao also felt sorry for those families, she was most grateful. Fortunately, the old man escaped early.

The old man huddled in Yuequan Village listened to the radio every day, hoping to hear some information about his former colleagues, but the news every day disappointed him, and gradually he lost confidence in the future. That's all, after fighting bloody battles for most of his life, he was lucky to die peacefully in his hometown, lying with his parents and brothers.

But today, when he heard his granddaughter's childish words, the old man suddenly felt something in his heart. He came out and asked, "Ah, do you know how long it will take before we can live a good life?"

The old man asked the question very seriously, and Tian Sisi answered very seriously, "It's going to be almost there, in about five or six years."

The words of the old man and the young boy made everyone laugh. The grandfather and grandson really took it seriously! According to them, life will not get better even in another fifteen or six years, and they don’t know if they will live to see that day!

After hearing Tian Sisi's answer, the old man went back to listen to the radio with a smile. He seemed to be much younger. He even hummed "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom" and looked extremely happy.

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