Xing'an Mountains 1984: Starting from climbing mountains to support the family

Chapter 218 Dad, food, Xiaoliu wants to eat!

"Children are free, but adults are 6.50 per ticket!"

The ticket seller was carrying a military green cloth bag and holding a wooden board with a stack of tickets clipped on it.

They would tear off a ticket stub for each person they collected. Chen Weidong bought two tickets and walked to the innermost part, holding Liu Xueting's hand.

"Sit here!"

I found a seat by the window in the back row for Liu Xueting to sit down. After Liu Xueting sat down with Xiaoliu in her arms,
Chen Weidong sat next to him and put the backpack on the ground! He didn't worry about others stealing it, as it didn't look worth much.

Xiaoliu has never been far away from home before! It was his first time riding in a car. Seeing so many people in the car, Xiaoliu was afraid to move.

He lay obediently in Liu Xueting's arms, with his big black and white eyes looking out curiously.

There are very few long-distance buses in the county these days, and there is no fixed departure time. The family of three waited for a while, and only when more and more people came did they set off!
Hajiang City is the closest city to Heisong County. Due to its remote location, road control is not strict.

Once you get on a long-distance bus, it will stop along the way.

He pulls when he meets someone, regardless of whether the car can fit in the jam. The road conditions are not that good and the speed is slow.

The car set off at around 11 o'clock. At this speed, Chen Weidong estimated that it would arrive around 7 or 8 o'clock in the evening.

At about four o'clock, the car suddenly stopped.

Then I heard the driver yelling, "It's time to eat! It's past five o'clock! Eat and get going! Get off the bus now!"

There were a few people in the car who were not convinced.

"What do you mean it's past five o'clock? It's only half past four! I don't want to eat! I'm not hungry! I'll just wait here!"

"That's right! You'll get a lot of money to eat on the road! I'll just wait in the car!"

Upon hearing this, the driver turned off the engine and took out a cigarette from his trouser pocket and lit it.

I lit the lighter, took a puff, and glanced at these people with a smile.

"I'm really doing it for you. Let's go down and have a meal. Everyone will be safe."

He said, blowing out a smoke ring, "I'll just remind you once, be a smart person!"

On the long-distance bus, it will be packed with people.

Those sitting on the ground and those squeezed in the seats are all people who go out to make a living. The economy of Hajiang City has developed rapidly in the past two years and a lot of labor is needed.

However, these days, people are not allowed to run around. Even if there is a letter of introduction, there is a time limit.

In fact, most of these people are illegal workers who came here halfway and don’t have much money in their pockets.

As mentioned before, these days, you need a letter of introduction to travel by car or stay in a guest house. In fact, not everyone follows the rules and regulations.

As long as you have some money, there are still many loopholes to exploit. When taking a bus from the station like Chen Weidong, the staff will definitely check the letter of introduction.

As for those who got on the bus halfway, Chen Weidong noticed that they could get on the bus as long as they paid.
They didn't have seats, and the inspection was not strict along the way, so they just had to avoid getting caught.

As for these illegal workers who arrived in Hajiang City, they did not have to worry about food and accommodation in this era.

You can live in other people's homes with some money, seek refuge with relatives, or simply build a shed yourself. As long as you can find work, you can make a living in the city.

In fact, Chen Weidong has experienced this before. Even in the 1990s, applying for a temporary residence permit was the same.
Some guesthouses allow you to stay there as long as you pay money, even without a letter of introduction.
It's just that there are risks. Once someone reports it, you will face the risk of being caught.
Of course, these people would rather sleep on the street than spend money wasted.

At this time, the driver asked me to get out of the car to eat.
Food on the road is expensive and they don’t have much money in their pockets.

Who wants to get off the bus and eat?
Everyone was in a stalemate and refused to get out of the car.

Chen Weidong was already accustomed to this kind of scene in his previous life, and he could guess what would happen next!

He glanced at Liu Xueting and the silly Xiaoliu and said, "Xueting, let's go downstairs to eat!"

"It's so expensive to eat on the road! I brought boiled eggs with me." Liu Xueting said.

"Wife, listen to me! Let's eat something hot!" Chen Weidong said with a smile.

Seeing Chen Weidong's insistence, Liu Xueting chose to listen to her man.

Chen Weidong picked up Xiaoliu, stood up and said, "Make way, let's go eat."

"Is this person stupid? Food on the road is so expensive, and it only takes a few hours to reach the station."

"That's right, there's just too much money and nowhere to spend it!"

Everyone looked at Chen Weidong with puzzled and confused eyes.

"Young man, food is expensive on the road. It's not easy for you two to take care of the kids. You should wait until we get there before eating."

At this time, an old man reminded me kindly.

"Old man, you should get off the bus with us and eat something!"

Chen Weidong said.

Seeing that the old man was unmoved, Chen Weidong did not force him. He smiled and walked down slowly.

"Hey, this young man will suffer the consequences if he doesn't listen to the old man's words."

The old man looked at Chen Weidong's back and sighed.

After Chen Weidong and his family got off the car, the driver grinned.

"Look! This is a smart person!"

Before anyone could wonder what this meant, they heard footsteps coming towards them.

The person near the window looked out.

I was shocked at the moment!
"There are so many people! They are carrying knives, steel rods, and some are carrying guns. They are obviously trying to buy and sell by force!"

really.

After a while, the leader of the group got on the car, and the rest of the people gathered around the car.

There were three people in the car.

The bald man at the head was holding a knife in his hand, his upper body was bare, and he looked fierce.

The other two men held steel rods in their hands, and the weapons in their hands banged on the car.

"Get the fuck off, all of you!"

The bald man at the head roared, arrogant and ferocious.

"Hurry in and eat! You have to spend at least two yuan before you can come out! Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!"

A group of people under the car also banged the weapons in their hands.

A young man, who seemed to be traveling far away for the first time, rubbed his neck and muttered: "I won't..."

"boom!"

The words were not finished.

A big man next to him had a steel rod in his hand, and the rod fell on his thigh.

The young man's face suddenly turned pale in pain, and he began to cry out in sweat.

Everyone was startled, and suddenly the whole car was silent.

Then a group of people started beating him with sticks in the car!
"Hurry up! Don't blame me for falling out! Next time it won't be the stick, but the knife in my hand."

The bald man roared again.

This time, there were more than thirty people in the carriage, large and small, all quickly got up and got out of the car.

Life and money.

Which is more important?

They know it.

At this time, Chen Weidong and Liu Xueting were already sitting in the store. He ignored what happened in the car. Looking at the driver's expression, he knew that he had encountered a car bully.

In this day and age, it’s so normal to encounter this kind of thing.

It would be strange if I didn't encounter it.

Chen Weidong was mentally prepared, and of course he had to be prepared when going out. Gun control is not strict these days and it is not illegal.

Moreover, even if you kill a car bandit like this, not only is it not against the law, you will also be rewarded!

Take action for justice?

Chen Weidong was not interested in that and did not want to take risks for irrelevant people.

Besides, my wife and children are still here!
Chen Weidong ordered two bowls of shredded pork noodles and ate them while sitting at the table.

Two bowls of shredded pork noodles cost four yuan, which made Liu Xueting feel distressed. Moreover, the so-called shredded pork noodles were a big bowl full of noodles with chopped green onions, but there was no shredded pork at all, only a little minced meat floating on top, and two green vegetables sandwiched in the noodles.

The taste is average. Such noodles are not worth a dime in other places, but they sell for two yuan here. It's as bad as grandma's house.

After eating for a while, I saw the passengers on the bus I had just taken also came in.

Each of them hugged their bags tightly and looked at the price list hanging on the wall.

"Ouch! It's so expensive! Isn't this robbery?"

"The cheapest bowl of noodles costs two yuan, which is too expensive!"

"Can't you just eat it?"

……

a group of people said.

The three big men holding iron bars and knives at the door came in again.

The weapon banged on the big iron door, making a "bang bang bang" sound.

Everyone immediately shut up.

Xiaoliu was probably used to being yelled at by her sister, so she stared at the bald man with her big eyes curiously, but she didn’t cry or make a fuss!
Liu Xueting realized that they had encountered a car bully. She looked at Chen Weidong and asked worriedly, "What should we do?"

"What else can we do? Let's just eat! It'll be alright as long as I'm here!"

Chen Weidong said slowly.

"Ok!"

Liu Xueting nodded.

"The minimum purchase is two yuan, just for a bowl of noodles! Give me the ticket! Go out and show me!"

The bald man raised the knife in his hand and roared.

“Spend some money and be friends, don’t be stingy!”

Everyone dared to be angry but dared not speak out.

These days, there are the most local snakes.

Especially for long-distance buses like this, if they stop along the way, you won't be allowed to leave unless you make a purchase.

In fact, this kind of people are still business-minded. They pay for the meal, and everyone just swallows the loss and lets it go. Usually, they won't call the police. However, some highway robbers and car bullies are so ruthless that they...

If you ask for money directly, the nature of the situation changes.

~

Now everyone could only order a bowl of noodles one by one.
Looking at the noodles with clear soup and lack of water, it is inevitable that some people will complain in a low voice.
But now that the money is spent, you won’t get beaten if you mutter a few words.

The driver was sitting at the table next to Chen Weidong and his family of three and eating.

They also had shredded pork noodles, but in a porcelain basin filled with three or four pieces of braised fatty meat.

It's steaming hot, and it's fragrant.

The people around him immediately cast envious glances.

Chen Weidong stood up, took the receipt, and walked towards the door.

They handed the receipt to the bald man guarding the door, who looked at it and raised his chin, motioning them to go out.

Chen Weidong and Liu Xueting held Xiaoliu and helped her pee on the side of the road, and did not get on the bus.

The car door must be locked at this moment.

You don’t spend money, you don’t consume, and we don’t even let you keep your car!

The driver partners with the hotel to drive the car here, and every person who eats is paid.

In his previous life, Chen Weidong had just been released and had suffered this kind of loss. This was still considered good. Some people would directly rob him of his money. In this case, it was best to give the money directly to avoid trouble. People these days are ruthless and if you are not careful, someone might die.

Chen Weidong stood beside the car and waited for a while. People came out one after another.

All of them looked ugly, timid and weak.

Where did you go to have a meal?
The driver opened the door and let everyone get in.

He was not in a hurry. After eating a full meal and smoking a cigarette slowly, he started the car and left.

In the car, everyone looked depressed.

After this little episode, everything else was much more peaceful!

However, the mood of the people in the car was not high.

Watching the mountains outside the window gradually become flat, and finally disappear into some two-story buildings that are gradually rising from the ground, Chen Weidong and others arrived in Hajiang City at eight o'clock in the evening.

It was the first time for little Xiaoliu to come to a big city. In Liu Xueting's arms, he looked around curiously...

Chen Weidong carried the backpack and led the two out of the bus station, and then went straight to the nearest guesthouse.
These days, it's really a hassle to bring a woman to stay in a guesthouse.

You have to know that in this era, the state has established the crime of hooliganism.

Once it is discovered that they are not a couple living in a guest house, they will definitely be taken away and investigated.

At that time, various proofs and explanations will have to be provided.

Very troublesome.

When I went in, there was only one waiter standing behind the counter.

"Proof of identity, proof of marriage..."

The receptionist's voice was cold. Liu Xueting was stunned. She had never stayed in a guesthouse and didn't know that so many certificates were required.

Just as I was about to ask, I saw Chen Weidong take out a few pieces of paper from the black shoulder bag he was carrying.

He handed them over neatly one by one and said, "Comrade, this is our certificate. Please take a look. We want to get a room."

Nowadays, traveling as a family is much more troublesome than traveling alone. For example, when Chen Weidong came to Hajiang City alone, he only needed a letter of introduction.

Now, all kinds of proofs are complete.

Otherwise, once he was investigated, he would not be able to explain himself clearly and might even have to stay in jail. Therefore, when Chen Weidong came out, he brought all kinds of certificates with him.

Put it neatly in the bag!

The waitress at the guest house looked at it carefully, and then took a key from a large set of keys hanging on the wall.

"205 on the second floor. Two dollars a night. Pay first."

This receptionist, like the previous ones, had a cold attitude, as if someone owed her money. Chen Weidong was used to it and didn't care.

He took out two yuan, handed it over, and took the key from the receptionist's hand.

He carried Xiaoliu upstairs.

He walked all the way to Room 205, opened the door, and went in. What he saw was the familiar guesthouse environment, which was similar to the one Chen Weidong had lived in before in Hajiang City. Although it was not dirty and messy, it was incomparable to the later generations. It had simple furniture and a bed, which was not small, and a bathroom.

It was the first time for the little guy to stay in a guesthouse. Compared with home, it was simply luxurious. You have to know that there was no electricity in the village. The big bright light bulbs made the little guy jump around inside.

Sometimes dad, sometimes mom asked,

Xiaoliu was well behaved throughout the journey in the car, but he became excited after getting off the car. Now he was no longer sleepy in the guesthouse, and the little guy started playing in the house.

Children who jump around all the time will get hungry quickly. After a while, the little guy's stomach started to growl.

Xiaoliu stretched out her hand, touched her belly, looked at Chen Weidong pitifully, slurped her saliva, said nothing, and rubbed her little face against his trouser leg.

Chen Weidong was happy.

He squatted down and pinched the little kid's face.

"What's wrong? Are you almost hungry?!"

Xiaoliu nodded.

He stretched out his belly.

"Dad, touch me, I'm hungry, hungry."

Xiaoliu sniffed, blinked, looked at Chen Weidong, and spoke in a baby voice.

"Dad, food, Xiaoliu wants to eat!"

Liuni is two years old now, and she speaks fluently. She no longer babbles like before!
(End of this chapter)