I became popular in the 1970s by disguising myself as a man

Returning to Heshi, Zhong Zhiran and Mr. Yang no longer followed the large army. Zhong Zhiran bought sleeper tickets for himself and Mr. Yang at his own expense. He counted the time and waited until dawn when he arrived at Heshi.

Zhong Zhiran left the key to Zhang Sheng before he left, so when the two of them got home, it was hot. There was still a fire in the stove, and a kang was burned for Mr. Yang. The two of them cooked some frozen dumplings. Breakfast is served.

Mr. Yang and Zhong Zhiran had been eating together for a long time, but they didn't feel anything. You know, in this era, Zhong Zhiran's meal of ordinary dumplings was not available until the eve of the New Year's Eve in many families. It’s a great meal, and it’s the kind that has a lot of vegetables and only a little bit of meat.

Zhong Zhiran also knew in her heart that in two days, the people from the provinces who had discussed with her about building greenhouses and planting fruit trees would be coming over. Her free time a year ago was also limited.

I just planned to take a bus back to the struggle brigade that day to take back the New Year's goods prepared for Zhang Yougen and Li Cuihong, and also make another trip to Huaxin Farm.

Anyway, we need fruit saplings. Where can we buy them? It’s better to let our own people earn the money. So Zhong Zhiran also wants to go over in advance and tell them. After they decide how many fruit trees they need, they will see if Wu Yong can do it. On supply.

Zhong Zhiran told Mr. Yang his plans while eating. After breakfast, he took the things he had prepared and went to the bus station to take the bus.

As for the New Year's goods prepared for Mr. Yang, just take them out before she leaves, otherwise the little old man will have to jump around.

Zhong Zhiran has been very busy during this period of time. He was at a meeting in the province the day before, and now he has boarded the bus back to the struggle brigade.

Zhong Zhiran didn't feel tired. This feeling of being cared about by others and having someone in his heart made Zhong Zhiran no longer feel like a lone wolf, and his whole mood was happy.

Zhong Zhiran was lucky enough to catch up with the ox cart coming back from the next brigade. He put the things he brought back on the ox cart and sat directly on the ox cart back to the struggle brigade.

This time is also just in time for lunch.

Zhong Zhiran doesn’t know about other places, but here in the Northeast, it’s like a struggle brigade. When winter comes, almost every household eats two meals. It’s best to eat [-] to [-]% full. After all, there is still little food, so there’s nothing wrong with it in winter. Don't you have to tighten your belt in the days of tiring work?

If you don’t know how to eat sparingly now, spring will be the hardest in April and May, when there is a lean period.

Zhong Zhiran entered the room and was stunned when he saw the food on the table.

"Zhiran, why are you back at this time and why didn't you tell me in advance?"

When Li Cuihong saw Zhong Zhiran entering the room, she quickly got up and walked towards Zhong Zhiran.

"You kid, you should tell me in advance so that I can cook you something delicious. Take off your shoes quickly and get on the kang to keep warm."

Zhong Zhiran was directly pulled by Li Cuihong to sit on the edge of the kang, while Zhang Yougen poured a cup of hot water and placed it in front of Zhong Zhiran.

"Auntie, uncle, do you usually eat this?"

There is a bowl of frozen cabbage and potato chips on the table, and a bowl of cornstarch batter in front of each person. Although most people eat this, the eldest and second eldest children of the Zhang family both work in the brigade factory, and Zhang Sheng’s monthly salary They will also get their wages back, which adds up to three people who are paid. They don’t have to eat well, but at least they have to have some dry food to carry the hunger.

"If you don't do anything in winter, it doesn't matter if you eat this. Isn't that what we all eat?"

"Auntie, has something happened? If the family has no money, just tell me. No matter how good the food is, we can't starve."

After Zhong Zhiran finished speaking, he opened a handbag he had brought, took out a roast chicken and some pastries, opened them directly on the table, and invited everyone to eat. "Don't you know what's going on with you two? You're already this old, and you still don't know how to take care of yourself and save that little money. Besides, my third sister-in-law is still pregnant, and her nutrition can't keep up. Wait. After the child is born, there will be times when you will regret it."

Zhong Zhiran just pulled off the two legs of the roasted chicken, stuffed one for each of Li Cuihong and Zhang Yougen, and put a big piece of chicken into everyone's bowls.

"Don't be stunned. Eat quickly. Sister-in-law and second sister-in-law, you two should eat too. Put Chengcheng and Yangyang on the kang while I watch."

Zhong Zhiran just looked at it, no one could stop eating. Finally, when everyone started to eat, Zhong Zhiran looked away and started teasing the two little guys.

"At this point, you must not have eaten. Put them on the kang, and you can come over to eat and deal with one bite. My aunt will stew fish for you in the evening. They dug holes in the ice a few days ago and got several big fish. I just kept it specially for you to eat when you come back."

Zhong Zhiran responded, and when he came to the table, he found that the eldest son of the Zhang family was not at the table.

"Uncle, where is my eldest brother? Is the oil pressing factory so busy? Why didn't you come back from dinner?"

Before Zhang Yougen could speak, Zhang Chang's voice came from outside.

"Mom, those chickens have been sold. They cost a total of seven yuan. Including my salary this month, it will be enough for 300 yuan. I will give it to Zhiran when she comes back. It will be considered as our family's gift to her. dowry……"

Judging from the voice, Zhang Chang probably entered the room after washing his hands. As soon as he opened the door, he happened to look at Zhong Zhiran who was sitting between Li Cuihong and Zhang Yougen.

"Auntie, are you saving a dowry for me?"

"How can you get married without a dowry? You will be looked down upon by your husband's family. I have thought about it a lot, and after discussing it with your uncle, I just want to give you money directly.

Whatever you want to buy, just buy it directly. Everyone in Tian Bowen's family knows that you are also supported by your mother's family. "

Zhong Zhiran had not cried for many years, and now the tears were pouring out uncontrollably. It turned out that the whole family tightened their belts and lived a good life all because of her.

Zhong Zhiran didn't know what to say, and he didn't dare to speak, for fear that he would burst into tears as soon as he opened his mouth.

Li Cuihong patted Zhong Zhiran on the back, as if she knew what Zhong Zhiran was thinking, and continued to comfort him.

"Didn't our family live like this in the past? You gave your eldest brother, your second brother, and your fourth brother all their jobs. Your third brother is now working in the greenhouse and earns a lot of money. , In addition, when your third brother and your third sister-in-law got married, you also provided a lot of subsidies.

This little money is nothing. In the final analysis, this family is the one who has benefited from you. "

After Li Cuihong finished speaking, her three sisters-in-law also came over to comfort Zhong Zhiran.

"Yangyang, let's see if your sister-in-law is missing. She's already married, so why should she throw away Jin Doudou?"

The little guy was held in Geng Hua's arms. As if he was sensible, he turned back towards Zhong Zhiran and reached out to hug him. Zhong Zhiran took it. Xiao Yangyang put his arms around Zhong Zhiran's neck and kissed Zhong Zhiran on the face. superior. (End of chapter)