The Red Era: Starting from Being an Educated Youth in the Countryside

Chapter 12 Before Going to the Countryside

Time passed, and in the blink of an eye it was evening before leaving home.

The aroma of fish wafts from the small but cozy Chen home. The fried fish pieces are stewed with tomatoes, peppers, and fermented black beans, and the water in the pot is bubbling.

Add garlic leaves and stir-fry before serving. Pour a full pot of food into a basin. It is so delicious that no one can resist it.

Although I had just eaten braised pork two days ago, my eyes were still glued to it when I smelled it.

The food during that period was still too tight. The amount of meat available in a month was not enough to fill the gaps between teeth. That's why people couldn't help but glance over when they smelled the delicious food.

The house was no longer as quiet as usual. Chen Huaixu and his wife, as well as the married Chen Huaidong, all came back, and the house became lively again.

After all, the third child is going out, and as the eldest brother and second sister, there is no reason for him not to go home.

Chen Huaidong handed the two pairs of shoes to Chen Huaiyang, and said with reluctance in her eyes, "It's freezing cold, and shoes are most likely to wear out in the countryside. Second sister will make two pairs for you, you can take them over."

Chen Huaixu looked at the scene and took out the nearly new military coat he brought for him. "This coat is warm and will definitely come in handy in winter. Your sister-in-law asked her cousin for this out of respect. Don't be disgusted by it being worn."

"The countryside is different from the city. If you have a hard time, just write home. There are many people at home, and they will always be able to find a solution for you."

"Also, your sister-in-law asked someone to bring some hand ointment. Apply it diligently and don't rub yourself into a bacon. After all, the skin is most likely to crack in such a cold place."

Chen Huaiyang looked at the things stuffed into his arms and took them all with a thick skin. The military coat is a good thing, and the more cloth shoes the better.

With a bright smile, I thanked them.

"Thank you, brother and sister-in-law."

"Thank you, second sister."

"I am a real person. Wearing this military coat makes me look very proud! If I hadn't taken advantage of the opportunity to go to the countryside, I wouldn't have had the chance to wear it!"

As he said this, he put it on despite the sultry weather and walked around in front of the boss, showing off very much.

After all, the design is good and it makes the figure look straight.

"Brother, this dress is so majestic. I will definitely be the most eye-catching when I wear it outside. Doesn't it make me look more handsome?"

The corners of Chen Huaixu's mouth twitched. Looking at his annoying appearance, he wanted to kick him in the butt.

He was thinking about this dress so much! I prepared myself mentally before giving it to him. As a result, he was so happy that he came to show it off to him.

No matter how you look at it, he deserves a beating.

Was it so easy to get a military coat at that time?
Typicality is a symbol of identity!

Which man doesn't dream of owning a piece of clothing like this?

Chen Huaiyang naturally also saw the boss's expression, and took it off after showing off. It was so hot wearing it in this weather that he was sweating all over.

Take it back to the room and install it, but in fact it is thrown into the space again. There are too many things and it will be too painful on the way. Except for those placed in the open, everything else can be put into the ready-made storage point in the space.

I went out again and looked at the large bowl of fish fillets on the table.

Chen Huaiyang pinched a piece and stuffed it into his mouth regardless of the burning sensation. Chen Huaixi followed suit, two typical greedy cats.

Mother Chen looked at them and said, "Tsk, go get the bowls and chopsticks. You two are still going to starve. How can your sister-in-law see you like that?"

Chen Huaiyang took a look and saw that his sister-in-law was still smiling. He said in a loud voice, "Mom, my sister-in-law is not an outsider. She has a kind personality and won't care about these little things!"

When you get something good, you have to praise it well. Besides, you can't hit someone who smiles at you. If he praises someone, who would be willing to give him the cold shoulder?

The atmosphere at the dinner table was warm.

After all, they will be leaving early tomorrow morning, so at this time, they should cherish each other even more before the separation. After eating, the eldest and second child wanted to leave, but Chen's mother did not stop them. She was fully focused on the third child and had no time to pay attention to anything else.

"Third brother, I have sewn a pocket for your pants. Be careful when collecting money and don't sleep too soundly on the train."

"This is 80 yuan, and there are food coupons. You can't go out without money."

"Write me back when you get there. I'll definitely let you know where you're staying."

"You don't have to worry about your family. Come home for the New Year if you have a chance at the end of the year."

"Also, you better be careful and don't mess with country girls. If you can't control your pants, I'll skin you alive."

Chen Huaiyang was so upset after hearing this that he put his hands on his mother's shoulders, asked her to turn around, and then pushed her out of the room.

"Mom, just put your mind at ease. You will be alert when you go out and won't let yourself suffer any harm."

Chen's mother nodded. "I'll go get you some more buns. The car has to be driven for two days. If you don't prepare some, you'll get hungry in the car. What will you do?"

The train station must be extremely expensive, it's not worth the money.

Chen Huaiyang thought of the buns that could kill people, and shook his head without hesitation, "Don't bother, I haven't eaten the buns my sister-in-law brought over yet, I'll just take them in the car tomorrow."

"Hurry up and take a shower and go to bed. You have to take me to the bus tomorrow!"

After the room quieted down, Chen Huaiyang breathed a sigh of relief. He was about to step into an unknown place and live a new life. It would be a lie to say that he was not nervous.

But it's a brand new experience, and it's not all bad.

The next day, 4:.

Chen Huaiyang boiled four eggs skillfully, filled a military kettle with hot water, and put it on his back.

Holding a quilt in a snakeskin bag in one hand and a box in the other, he opened the door carefully, looked around the house where there was no movement, locked the door and left, not daring to look back.

When I got to the train station, it was already 6:30.

Check your ticket and get on the bus.

The distance was far, so Chen's father used his connections to buy a hard seat ticket for him. Otherwise, it would be a long way and his legs would be swollen from standing there.

At that time, the train had five seats in a row, three on one side and two on the other, with an aisle in the middle.

After going through many hardships and pushing and shoving, we finally sat down. By the time we put our things in place, we were almost pushed into a pulp.

Chen Huaiyang's seat is a double seat, located near the corridor.

After sitting down, I didn't want to move at all. The sadness of leaving home in my heart was also forgotten by the crowded carriage.

There are too many people, the smell is bad in the summer, and all kinds of smells are mixed together, making the air thin. It is simply incomparable with the comfortable and spacious subway in the future.

At this time, the two elders in the family should get up. Parting is always painful, and he doesn't want to see them in tears, so he thought of leaving without saying goodbye.

The pain of separation will eventually heal after a few days, there is no need to create an overly sentimental scene.

Fortunately, Chen Huaixi didn't have to follow her. He might not be able to protect that delicate and tender little girl!

It's good, just a change of place to live.

As a grown man, if you can make a living, how can you not survive?

I haven’t been to the north yet, maybe I’ll have unexpected experiences there!
(End of this chapter)