The booming era begins with the director of the Propaganda Department!

Chapter 365 Family Portrait!!

Seeing that the topic was about to turn to other places,
Zhang Shenfei quickly put down his hand that was rubbing his forehead, and asked his uncle not to interrupt him and to continue talking about business.

The sudden appearance of an uncle from Hong Kong is no small matter.

Qian Laosen frowned: "Business??? What business??? Hasn't it been discussed already???
Anyway, when you graduate, if you don't want to go back to the steel mill, I'll ask your uncle to help you find a job... For now, there's nothing to say."

"What about you, my aunt, and Brother Tiezhu?" Zhang Shenfei asked, "My uncle is in the prosperous Hong Kong City, don't you plan to go to him?"

Qian Laosen said with a heavy tone: "We should do what we should do. Life in Qianjiazhuang is pretty good. Why go to that evil capitalist society???"

The roots of the Qian family are here, and their old graves are here. He will stay in Qianjiazhuang for the rest of his life and won't go anywhere else.

Zhang Shenfei muttered in his heart, how do you know that capitalist society is evil? ?

At the same time, he asked, "My uncle has been in the evil capitalist society for more than ten years. Isn't his life in dire straits? I heard that the Hong Kong city is still implementing the Big Q law, and he can marry four wives..."

Tsk tsk tsk, we all practice monogamy, but they still have one man with four wives, how backward!!! I despise them!!

"Ah? Oh, well..." Qian Laosen hesitated, as if he couldn't say it, "Well, you do have three aunts..."

Holy shit, my uncle actually married three wives? ! ! ! !
Zhang Shenfei's eyes suddenly lit up with a gleam of hatred for evil.

"They say three women make a drama. My uncle has a hard time in Hong Kong!!! This damn evil capitalist society!!! Ugh!!!"

My own little goal was actually achieved by my uncle! Who in my family understands! The wave behind was beaten to death on the beach by the wave in front.

Zhang Shenfei was upset and wanted to find trouble. After spitting, he looked at Qian Laosen: "Uncle, why don't you criticize me??? Do you want to..."

Qian Laosen quickly waved his hands and denied three times: "I'm not, I didn't, don't talk nonsense!!!! The world can bear witness to my feelings for your aunt, you bastard, don't try to sow discord here."

Ah, this... Zhang Shenfei's eyes flashed with cunning: "No, uncle, I haven't said anything yet... Why did you bring it up here??? Aren't you just confessing yourself???"

Zhao Guihua, who was standing by, glared at Qian Laosen fiercely.

Old man, I will deal with you later!

After receiving the message conveyed by his wife's eyes, Qian Laosen couldn't help but shiver.

My eyes involuntarily drifted to the windowsill, where there was a wooden washboard. It looked like it was quite old, and the edges were almost worn flat.

Cough cough cough...Zhang Shenfei cleared his throat.

Qian Laosen withdrew his thoughts and looked at the little bastard who was always trying to trick his uncle: "Da Fei, don't tell Tie Zhu what I told you today."

"Why don't you tell Brother Zhuzi?" Zhang Shenfei was a little curious.

"So your uncle is now stable over there, but the fewer people who know about this, the better...

Besides, although Zhuzi is a worry-free person, his wife…” Qian Laosen did not continue, but Zhang Shenfei already understood what he meant.

"What about my elder brother and sister-in-law? Should I tell them?" he asked again.

Qian Laosen thought for a while before saying, "Let's not tell her for now. The old lady shouldn't tell her either. It's fine if only the three of us know about this."

In fact, he told Zhang Shenfei about this matter because Zhang Shenfei himself was a party member and his character was guaranteed.

Secondly, he held a public office. At a young age, he was already a section-level cadre, and also served as deputy director of a steel rolling mill and a peeler factory.

This person is not an ordinary person and his vision is unmatched by others.

Thirdly, the leader today seemed to be quite appreciative of Zhang Shenfei.

The leader is an old acquaintance of the eldest brother, and they were also brothers who had shared life and death together in the past. Since Zhang Shenfei has already gained the other party's favor, he wants to leave a way out for his nephew.

I don't want him to return to the steel mill after graduating from university and be beaten by Yang.

If Dafei can make a career out of his elder brother's work, he will not be unworthy of his sister and brother-in-law.

As for why you didn’t tell your son???

On the one hand, it’s because the daughter-in-law is unreliable.

On the other hand, because he could tell a person's future from a child's perspective, he could see his son's potential in all aspects, and being a militia company commander was already the best he could do.

Farmers have their own philosophy of life, which is to go with the flow, not to strive for the best, and not to fall behind.

It is safest to follow the main group at all times.

For the rest of his life, I just hope he can be safe and live a good life.

That night, the uncle and nephew had a long talk, and at the end Qian Laosen gave Zhang Shenfei Qian Dasen's address.

"Why are you telling me this? I'm not going to Gangcheng." Zhang Shenfei muttered softly.

Although there is only a shallow Shenzhen River between the mainland and the port city, it is extremely difficult for inland residents to go to the port city these days.

Of course, it is much easier to go to Szhen and Dguan. As long as you can swim across the Szhen River, you will be considered successful.

Although they became servants there and lived the lowest level of life, they also did the dirty and tiring work that the locals were most unwilling to do and were looked down upon by others.

However, due to the huge gap between the rich and the poor on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, even if you do the most tiring and least profitable job there, one month's salary can be equivalent to half a year's salary in mainland China.

Therefore, countless people from coastal areas sneak across the border every year.

Of course, he just said it casually when he said he didn't want to go to Hong Kong City.

Because as early as seven years ago, when he asked Chen Xueru to expand the scale of the silk shop and confiscate the assets, the way out he thought of for her was to go to Hong Kong City.

Now that I have my uncle over there, someone can hand me a pillow when I feel sleepy.

Regardless of whether the conditions are met or not, he will find a way to go there.

It would be best if the uncle is willing to provide help, but if he is not willing, he should also pave the way for Chen Xueru and Zhang Handong in advance.

Although the port city is now full of gold, it is also full of dangers. It is not easy for a woman with a child to protect herself without anyone to protect her.

Of course, there is no need to tell my uncle about this now.

Qian Laosen glanced at him and said, "Just take it. You are the only one in our family who can possibly go to Hong Kong City.

What if? ? What if you are lucky enough to go there... It's not easy for my brother to be alone there, so you can go to see your uncle on behalf of me and your mother...

I was only ten years old when your uncle left home to fight. To be honest, after so many years, I have forgotten what he looked like..."

Zhang Shenfei put away his playful expression. He folded the note and put it in his pocket: "Don't worry, little uncle, I will definitely visit you whenever I have the chance. How about when Zao'er gives birth and holds the full moon banquet, you can go to Sijiucheng together and we can take a family photo."

"Okay! If you go to Gangcheng, you can bring the family photo with you." Qian Laosen and his wife agreed readily.

When Dafei goes to Hong Kong, he can leave the family photo to his elder brother, which can also be regarded as a way to express his homesickness.
After the family had breakfast and packed up, they crossed mountains and rivers to the Qian family’s old grave.

Although Qian Tiezhu and his wife didn't understand what was going on, they followed anyway.

After arriving at the place, Zhang Shenfei dug a hole in front of his grandma and grandpa's graves while no one was paying attention and buried the red five-pointed star.

He secretly told his grandma and grandpa to wait a little longer, and that one day he would definitely reunite his second uncle with his family.

After doing all this and saying goodbye to Qian Laosen and his family, Zhang Shenfei was about to leave Qianjiazhuang and head for Sijiu City.

Before leaving, he did not take away the things Zhao Guihua prepared for him, and he also put a hundred kilograms of national food coupons under his pillow.

After returning to Sijiu City, I first went to Yunju Hutong and told the old lady that she could return to the courtyard in a few days.

His original plan was to let the old lady return to the courtyard after the drought was completely alleviated.

However, ever since the old lady found out that Tian Xiaozao was pregnant, she insisted that it would be inappropriate for her, as a grandmother, to be away while her granddaughter-in-law was giving birth, and she insisted on going back early.

Zhang Shenfei tried to persuade her several times but failed, so he just let her go.

Anyway, things are getting better now, and soon, their family won't have to hide anything anymore.

“Shunsui and I will come to pick you up when the time comes, and we will tell others that we just picked you up from the train station.

Also, keep these things with you first, and then take them to the courtyard to distribute them to each household, and say that you brought them back from outside the Great Wall..."

Zhang Shenfei gave instructions on every detail and also tried to get the old lady to talk, telling her about Central Street, red sausages, and horse-drawn carriages on the river.

This will make it easier for the old lady to tell her neighbors about the incident when she returns home, and make it more realistic that she has lived outside the Great Wall for more than two years.

Grandma Zhang listened with great interest at first, but then she became annoyed: "No, can you stop nagging? I know all these things, please stop making noise here."

Really, even if she hadn’t been outside the border, hadn’t she contacted her daughter yet? ? ?

I have heard these things from my daughter so many times that my ears are almost callused...

Hey!!! Hearing the old lady's voice that sounded like someone from outside the Great Wall, Zhang Shenfei immediately smiled and couldn't help but give her a thumbs up: "Okay, okay!!! When you go back, just talk like this, and everyone who sees you will have to say that you are from outside the Great Wall."

"But why did you suddenly start talking nonsense?" he asked curiously.

"Ever since I pretended to go outside the Great Wall but actually moved to Yunju Hutong, I have been imitating your aunt's accent..." Grandma Zhang was very proud. "This is called preparing for a rainy day."

Zhang Shenfei gave a thumbs up: "You are awesome, you are this."

"Of course. Do you really think I'm old and confused? Let me tell you, Dafei, with your grandmother's IQ, she can earn two kilograms more than you." The old lady was out of breath and kept showing off.

Zhang Shenfei suddenly came closer: "Two more pounds? That's hydrocephalus, right? I have to take you to the Union Hospital to have a look..."

After saying this, he turned around and ran, avoiding the brass pipe that the old lady was swinging at him.

After giving instructions to the old lady at home, Zhang Shenfei arrived at the Qianmen Street bus stop.

After waiting for more than twenty minutes, a wobbly bus came over.

After getting off the bus, Zhang Shenfei walked towards Nanluoguxiang. Unexpectedly, he collided with a bicycle when he reached the entrance of the alley.

"What are you doing, kid? Are you riding a bike without looking at the road?" After seeing clearly who it was, Zhang Shenfei scolded.

"Uncle, you're back! My aunt is about to give birth!" Zhang Fendou picked up his bicycle and stuttered with excitement. "My mother asked me to ride your bicycle to Yenching University to find you. She and my father have taken Aunt to the Workers' Hospital."

Zhang Shenfei did not tell his family about his going to Fangshan, and everyone thought he was going to school.

What? Tian Xiaozao is about to give birth? Zhang Shenfei suddenly became excited.

"You get off and I'll ride the bike, let's go there quickly."

The uncle and nephew rode their bicycles all the way to the Workers' Hospital.

He jogged and asked questions all the way and soon arrived at the delivery room.

When I looked up, I saw Zhang Shenliang and his wife, Daye and his wife, Liu Haizhong and his wife, as well as Yan Bugui, Sha Zhu, Xu Damao and others were all guarding here.

Zhang Shenfei walked over quickly and looked around the crowd: "Where's Zao'er? Is she giving birth???"

"Don't worry, we've already entered the factory, but we may have to wait for a while," said Tang Danniu.

"Why are you giving birth so suddenly?" Zhang Shenfei asked again, "The previous examination said that the due date is still several days away."

"Didn't she go to work as usual today? She suddenly had a stomachache while busy at work. The other street officials saw her condition and guessed that she was about to give birth. So they sent her to the hospital and sent people to look for her in the courtyard." Tang Danniu was still frightened.

No one could have expected that Tian Xiaozao would give birth prematurely.

Fortunately, she was washing clothes at home at the time. When she heard that her sister-in-law was about to give birth, she immediately made a prompt decision to let the second daughter go to the steel rolling mill to find her own man, and the third daughter go to Yenching University to find Dafei.

The remaining four and five went to borrow a car, while the six, seven and eight helped pack the things needed for the hospital birth.

When the other neighbors heard that Tian Xiaozao was going to have a baby, they also came to help.

As the saying goes, many hands make light work, and more people work faster.

In a short while, the family arrived at the hospital and successfully sent Tian Xiaozao to the delivery room.

Xu Damao and Sha Zhu helped out and an old man even used his connections to get a single room for them.

Although people in this era pay attention to getting along with neighbors, most of the time gifts are given at weddings or funerals, or when a child is one month old.

When the Zhang family gave birth to a child, not many neighbors would come along to help. Even though Tang Danniu usually walked sideways in the courtyard, she was grateful at this moment.

Seeing Zhang Shenfei excited, she said, “Dafei, don’t worry.

I have experience with childbirth. You can't do anything right now, so just wait outside... I brought a basket of eggs with me before I came. I'll ask your eldest brother to go to the state-owned restaurant outside and ask someone to make a bowl of egg noodles for her. When Zao'er is born, let her eat it to replenish her body."

Tang Danniu is very powerful and has the absolute say in the matter of having children.

Zhang Shenfei glanced to the side when he heard that.

Yes, there was a whole basket of eggs in the corner, which looked to weigh ten kilograms.

These eggs were saved by Tang Danniu after Tian Xiaozao became pregnant.

In the eyes of Tang Danniu, who gave birth to ten children, there is no better tonic than eggs these days: eat egg noodles at noon, poached eggs with brown sugar at night, and continue to eat eggs tomorrow morning.

After confirming that Tian Xiaozao was fine, Zhang Shenfei looked at everyone in the courtyard:
"Thank you all for today. Please help me and contribute money and face. I will pay for the tickets tonight, and you can take everyone out to eat noodles with soybean paste."

(End of this chapter)