My Siheyuan Shelter

Chapter 443 Sanchuan Reservoir
"Okay, then I'll go see you again during the Spring Festival."

"Why are you going back and forth? Didn't we meet? Yiling is too far away from Yanjing. It takes more than two days to take the high-speed train. You are not too young, so don't suffer this!"

Just at the end of last year, the higher authorities announced the third major deceleration of the high-speed rail.

Faced with increasingly severe drought conditions, coupled with the unrestrained exploitation of groundwater in many cities, the land has subsided. .

Although the railway company took many countermeasures, they all had little effect. In the end, the danger could only be avoided by reducing the speed.

Mama Xu waved her hand: "You are already old, you can do it, I can do it just like old Xu, isn't it just a two-day train ride, it's not like I didn't ride the train when I was young, it's no big deal."

"I'm not joking with you. If you really want to come and see me, wait two years to talk about it. Then bring Xiaojie back together."

Xu Ma tried a few more words of persuasion, but in the end she couldn't persuade the eldest sister, so she had to cancel the plan to go to Yiling.

"Well, if you don't go, don't go. Tell me about your living conditions there. If you really can't stay any longer, you might as well move out as soon as possible. I can help Xuewen and his wife find a suitable job."

Zhang Xiuyan's heart was moved, but after thinking about it, she reluctantly refused.

It is too difficult to settle here in the capital.

Not being able to settle down means not being able to apply for public rental housing, and the family doesn't even have a formal "home", and there is no guarantee for the future.

How do you live like this?
The most important thing is that she hasn't had a good life for a few years, and the older she gets, the more conservative she becomes.

"No, we are next to the Sanchuan Reservoir, and the living conditions are not bad, at least much better than the surrounding areas, and we haven't moved yet."

"Hey, the Sanchuan Reservoir hasn't been dry yet?"

Mother Xu said in surprise.

The Honglong River has been dry for more than two years. It is unbelievable that there is still water in the Sanchuan Reservoir.

Zhang Xiuyan shook her head: "No, the state has built a roof for the reservoir, so the sun can't shine. In addition, in the past two years, some glacier meltwater has come down from the upper reaches. It is said that there are more than 20 billion tons of water in the reservoir area."

"Then you, Yiling, haven't given up?"

"What's the matter? This water belongs to the country, and several surrounding states have shares. Although our city can also get some, it can still guarantee daily drinking water.

However, around the reservoir, a lot of plantation areas have been set up, and the city has more or less been exposed to light, and life is barely passable. "

Zhang Xiuyan introduced.

This is one of the reasons why she is reluctant to move.

Mama Xu nodded: "That's not bad. In fact, the life here in Yanjing is not much better, and the rations are not enough."

"Yanjing is also short of food?" Zhang Xiuyan asked in surprise.

"Lack, why not? This month, a little more was issued because of the Chinese New Year.

Like last month, the old man and I only distributed 48 catties of rations together, and almost all of them were coarse grains. How do you say these days are going? "

"There are so few capitals?"

"What do you think, sister, how much rations do you have for a month?" Mother Xu asked.

"It's hard to say the specifics. After all, every month is different, but it should be the same. Everyone is complaining about not having enough food."

"It's enough. I heard that Yanjing's ration share can definitely rank among the top three in the country. Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many people. They would have to run to the capital if they squeezed their heads."

"Really? I thought it was difficult for us to live in the inland areas?" Zhang Xiuyan sighed.

"How can it be? Right now the whole country can't get enough to eat."

……

After six o'clock in the afternoon, Xu Dong and others returned with a full load.

Throughout the afternoon, a group of people visited the zoo and the botanical garden, visited the pedestrian street, and finally watched a movie.

Da Jie was very excited, she finally found a little bit of life in her memory. Compared with the colorful Yanjing, her hometown seemed too monotonous.

Zhang Xiuyan took the big and small bags from her granddaughter.

"Why did you buy so many things? Spending money!"

"It's just some clothes and gadgets, and it doesn't cost much." Yang Lina replied with a smile.

Mother Xu came out of the kitchen: "Hurry up and clean up, I ordered the noodles, and we'll have dinner later."

"Don't you wait for Old Xu?"

Zhang Xiuyan reminded.

"It's okay, you guys eat yours. He doesn't get off work until seven or eight o'clock. I left him some noodles. Just warm them up then." Xu Ma explained.

"Sister-in-law is working too hard."

"He asked for it, don't feel sorry for him."

Although Xu's mother said so, she still cared about her wife very much in life. She usually had three meals a day, and supplements were provided every now and then. The relationship between the old couple is good!
Zhang Xiuyan shook her head and said nothing more.

She took her eldest granddaughter back to the bedroom: "Xiaojie, grandma has something to tell you."

Da Jie put down the bag in her hand and looked at grandma suspiciously.

"Grandma told your aunt this afternoon, and she promised to help you find a job."

"That's great."

Da Jie jumped three feet high.

"Slow down, your aunt also said that if you want to continue studying, she can help you find a better technical school in the capital."

Da Jie quickly shook her head: "Grandma, I want to go to work. After leaving the technical school, I have to enter the factory. Why not work now!"

"There is no harm in learning more knowledge, you are too young." Zhang Xiuyan nagged.

"Grandma, I can learn knowledge and get paid when I come out to work, so why not do it!"

Zhang Xiuyan sighed: "Grandma can't say no to you, you have to think about it yourself, the work is very hard."

"Grandma, I'm not afraid of suffering."

Looking at her granddaughter's tanned face, Zhang Xiuyan nodded subconsciously. Although the child's academic performance is not good, she can indeed endure hardship.

"Okay, let's go to your aunt later and see how she arranges you."

"Thank you grandma."

Da Jie stepped forward and hugged grandma.

"Thank you, grandma. Grandma will go back the day after tomorrow. You have to take good care of yourself here. If you have any difficulties, you must tell your aunt. Don't hold on alone."

Zhang Xiuyan exhorted.

"I will, grandma."

"Also, if your aunt wants you to live at home, you must refuse. Now it's not the same as before. Everyone's life is hard. We can't live for free."

Da Jie nodded: "I made a note, it would be best if I could live in a dormitory. If there is no dormitory, I will rent a house by myself."

"Ask your little aunt to help you find a house that is closer. You don't have to worry about the rent, and grandma will give you 10,000 yuan later."

"No need, grandma, I have money myself."

Zhang Xiuyan shook her head: "Renting a house here in Yanjing is expensive, what can you do with your thousands of dollars? You should keep it as pocket money for yourself, don't be too frugal in your daily life."

"Grandma... you are so kind!"

Zhang Xiuyan patted her eldest granddaughter's bald head: "I heard from your aunt that there is no shortage of water here in Yanjing, so you don't need to cut your hair in the future, just like your sister Lingling, keep your hair long."

The eldest granddaughter will be able to marry in a few years, and she can find a better partner with a head of hair. This investment is still worthwhile.

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(End of this chapter)