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Zhou Chen also smiled. From the memories he had obtained, Han Chunming was indeed a very good friend, generous and loyal, smart and humorous.

Although Han Chunming also wanted to find a job, he did not ask Zhou Chen and the others for help.

Because he knows that in this day and age, it is not easy for everyone.

Even though Zhou Chen and the other two have cadre elders as their predecessors, even if they are cadres, at a time like this, they cannot help anyone they want.

More importantly, they are friends, equal friends, and he is not at the end of his rope and doesn't want to owe anyone a favor.

Yang Huajian suggested: "After everyone returns to the city and settles down, we must get together and have a good drink. I have been exhausted in the past few years."

Because they were sent to work in the countryside, even though they were very close to the old city, as educated youth, they had no way of returning to the city.

Life in the countryside is really difficult nowadays, otherwise Yang Huajian would not have been unable to resist stealing chickens during the New Year. He was really forced to do so.

Mao Tutu was the first to agree: "I have no objection. You can organize it when the time comes."

Zhou Chen thought about it and did not refuse: "I have no objection, Yang Huajian, you can find my home, just go to my place and I will entertain you."

"That's a good feeling."

Yang Huajian agreed with a smile, and then looked at Han Chunming: "Chunming, you won't spoil the fun, will you?"

"I'm a spoiler? Yang Huajian, with your alcohol tolerance, can you drink more than me?" Han Chunyan looked disdainful.

Yang Huajian fought back, not wanting to be outdone: "Han Chunming, stop bragging. Let's see the truth over the wine table."

They chatted for a while, and suddenly Mao Tutu changed the subject and asked Yang Huajian slyly, "Yang Huajian, I heard you say before that your family will arrange a blind date for you after you return this time?"

When he said this, Yang Huajian's face suddenly turned dark.

"Don't talk about that. I am a young man of the new era. I value free love and have no interest in arranged marriages. Besides, I have finally returned to the city. I don't want to get married unless I enjoy myself for a few years."

The past few years of working in the countryside have really suffocated him. Now that he has finally escaped from this sea of ​​suffering, how could he be willing to get married and be controlled by his wife again?

"You kid, you really don't know how lucky you are."

Mao Ditu said sourly that Yang Huajian didn't want to have a relationship, but he did.

But because of his naturally big forehead and slightly wretched looks, he had absolutely no luck with women.

Speaking of this, he was particularly jealous of Han Chunming. This guy was good at speaking. The female educated youth who went to the countryside with him all had a good relationship with him, and he was more popular with women than Yang Huajian.

Zhou Chen nudged Han Chunming and said, "Chunming, we live not far from each other. Come visit me when you are free. I heard you say that you are interested in ancient objects. I am also interested in them. We can exchange ideas later."

When Han Chunming heard Zhou Chen talk about this, his eyes suddenly lit up.

"Zhou Chen, you are also interested in period objects. Why haven't I heard you mention this before?"

Zhou Chen said unhappily, "I have been in the queue for several years and I can't even get enough food. Who has time to talk about this? Only you are so heartless that you walk around the streets looking for things."

"Haha, yes, yes."

Han Chunming's love for antiques has really reached the level of obsession. Even during the past few years of working in the countryside, he would often go to his fellow villagers' homes to look for antiques, just to find good things.

It’s a pity that with everything that has happened here in Xiaoqing River over the years, those ancient objects have basically been destroyed, so there is no chance for him to find a bargain.

Zhou Chen's purpose in saying these words to Han Chunming was naturally very clear.

His side quest is to collect antiques, but he is completely clueless about antiques. If he wants to complete the task, he naturally has to seek help.

Throughout the entire TV series "Under Zhengyangmen", Han Chunming's ability to identify antiques is top-notch.

If he could get Han Chunming's help, it would definitely be of great benefit to his collection of antiques.

But they also had to be wary of Han Chunming, because this kid was very slippery and had an extraordinary obsession with antiques. If this kid found something good, the possibility of giving it to him was very low.

After talking for such a long time, Zhou Chen felt that his body had recovered. He knew that this was the power of the system, which was slowly changing his physical fitness. It wouldn't be long before he would be able to recover to his best condition.

The tractor carried Zhou Chen and other educated youth to Sijiu City, but did not take them into the city. Instead, they were dropped off when they were almost at Zhengyang Gate.

Zhengyang Gate!

Commonly known as Qianmen, Qianmenlouzi and Daqianmen, its original name was Lizhengmen. It was the south gate of the inner city of Yanjing during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Located at the southernmost end of Tiananmen Square on the north-south central axis of Yanjing City, it is one of the "Nine Gates of the Capital" of old Yanjing. It integrates the Zhengyangmen Tower, Arrow Tower and Wengcheng into one, forming a complete ancient defensive building system.

The Zhengyang Gate is higher in specifications than the other eight gates, and is known as "four gates, three bridges and five archways".

The four gates refer to the four doorways of Zhengyang Gate, namely the city tower doorway, the arrow tower doorway, and the east and west gates on both sides of the city wall.

The Third Bridge refers to the Zhengyang Bridge on the moat in front of the Arrow Tower. It is actually a stone arch bridge, but the wide bridge deck is divided into three passages by railings. The middle passage is opposite the Arrow Tower gate and is called the Imperial Road, which only the emperor can pass through.

The Five Archways refers to the six-pillar, five-bay archway across the street in front of Zhengyangmen. In the Ming Dynasty, all nine gates of the capital had archways, but the Zhengyangmen archway had the highest specifications, with five bays.

The TV series "Under Zhengyang Gate" is based on Zhengyang Gate, which is enough to show that it is a story that takes place around Zhengyang Gate.

A group of educated youth got off the tractor, said goodbye to the villagers who brought them here, and then walked into Zhengyang Gate in groups of three or four.

We were all acquaintances who had been together for many years, and suddenly we had to separate. We were all reluctant to leave, and talked a lot together, and then slowly dispersed and went back to our homes.

Zhou Chen stayed with Han Chunming and others. Yang Huajian said, "Chunming, Mao Ditu, Zhou Chen, remember what we just said. We should get together more often in the future."

We are all adults and we all understand that it is better to work together than to fight alone. What's more, we have been classmates and friends for so many years and we still have deep feelings for each other.

Yang Huajian and Mao Ditu left first, and Zhou Chen and Han Chunming followed them. Cheng Jianjun, who lived in the same compound with Han Chunming, also went with them.

Cheng Jianjun said to Zhou Chen very impolitely: "Zhou Chen, I heard from them that your uncle and your brother-in-law are both very capable. When you become successful in the future, don't forget us."

Zhou Chen, who had watched the TV series, naturally knew exactly what kind of person Cheng Jianjun was. He looked down upon such guys who could only do tricks behind people's backs.

"You are so weird. I can't forget you even if I want to."

The smile on Cheng Jianjun's face suddenly stopped, his expression became stiff, and his eyes were instantly filled with anger and embarrassment.

But Zhou Chen didn't even look at him. Instead, he said to Han Chunming, "Chunming, we're parting ways here. You know where I live. Remember to come visit me in a few days and bring your baby here for me to take a look."

"I don't have any treasures."

Han Chunming instinctively remained alert, as he felt that Zhou Chen might be planning to take advantage of his baby.

Because he judges others by himself, if others have good antiques, he will definitely find ways to get them. He thinks Zhou Chen may have the same idea as him.

"Look at how stingy you are. That's all you can do."

Zhou Chen hadn't originally expected to snatch anything from Han Chunming. Anyway, he still had a long time to collect antiques and was not in any rush.

Han Chunming laughed dryly, feeling quite embarrassed. Now, he was not as thick-skinned as he would be in the future. Besides, Zhou Chen was his good friend. He felt that he was being unfair to his friend by refusing so bluntly.

"Okay, I won't waste my time talking to you. I'm leaving now."

Zhou Chen waved at Han Chunming, ignored Cheng Jianjun, turned around and left.

He was too lazy to even bother with people like Cheng Jianjun, who could even cheat on his childhood friend. He was the kind of person who was bad to the core.

Zhou Chen ignored Cheng Jianjun, who was furious. He pointed at Zhou Chen's back and cursed, "Who is this? Look at his appearance. He will definitely have a bad ending in the future."

Although Cheng Jianjun doesn't have much ability, he is a proud and arrogant person. He hates it most when others look down on him.

Compared with Zhou Chen, Yang Huajian and others, their family is far inferior, but he thinks he is no worse than Zhou Chen and others. He also wanted to integrate into their circle before, but they simply didn't want to play with him, so he resents Zhou Chen and Yang Huajian and others.

"Jianjun, what are you talking about? Zhou Chen is our classmate. It's so hurtful to say such things."

Han Chunming couldn't stand Cheng Jianjun cursing people behind their backs. He grew up with Cheng Jianjun, but he had also known Zhou Chen for many years and they had similar interests. In terms of their relationship, theirs was actually better than that with Cheng Jianjun.

Cheng Jianjun wanted to curse a few more times, but when he saw Han Chunming making excuses for Zhou Chen, his eyes rolled and an idea came to his mind.

He put his arm around Han Chunming's shoulders and said in a pretentious manner, "Chunming, let me tell you, even though Zhou Chen and the others treat you like brothers, in reality, they have their own careers, so who would have thought of you? But it's different for me. We grew up together in the same compound. Don't worry, I'll ask my dad to keep an eye on you when I get back. As long as there's a job, I'll definitely take you with me."

Han Chunming's eyes suddenly lit up and he asked, "Jianjun, are you serious?"

Cheng Jianjun raised his head and said proudly: "Of course it's true. I am much more reliable than Zhou Chen and Yang Huajian."

Han Chunming simply ignored his next words, jumped up excitedly, and gave Cheng Jianjun a big hug, patting his back loudly.

"Jianjun, thank you, you are such a brother."

Seeing that Han Chunming was persuaded by his few words, Cheng Jianjun was very proud. He and Han Chunming grew up in the same compound. He had always plotted against Han Chunming, who loved to show off, since he was a child. So he knew exactly how to control Han Chunming.

"walk home."

Zhou Chen, carrying his bag, strolled along the street, following the path he remembered, heading towards his home alley.

It is 1975, and the Chinese New Year has just ended. Spring Festival couplets are still posted on the doors of the houses on both sides of the alley, and lanterns and hanging signs are hung on the eaves...

Zhou Chen had experienced Yanjing in the 1970s, but at that time he mostly lived in apartment buildings. He had never lived in a courtyard in an alley like this one.

The current hutong courtyards are still somewhat different from the later courtyards. Now basically every household is connected together, and the courtyards vary in size.

Some have one entrance, some have two entrances and two exits, some have three entrances and three exits, and some are even larger. After all, as one of the nine gates of Yanjing, Zhengyang Gate has been home to countless dignitaries in the past.

Just like Grandpa Guan and Marquis Polan in the Zhengyang Sect, they were both descendants of former aristocrats. There were many people like them, but most of them fell into misfortune in the past few years.

Not everyone is as wise as Grandpa Guan. Even Marquis Paola fell into trouble. After he got out, he only dared to pick up scraps and didn't dare to be high-profile anymore.

Zhou Chen soon arrived at a separate courtyard. It was a courtyard with only one entrance, and it was his home in this world.

Zhou Chen’s identity in this world, although his parents have long passed away, they still left him a house, which is the quaint courtyard house in front of him.

The gate of the courtyard is in the southeast corner, and is in the Ruyi gate style.

Standing in front of the courtyard gate, Zhou Chen stretched out his hand and was about to push the door open, but before his hand touched the door, he saw the door in front of him being opened from the inside.

"Xiaochen."

A voice full of surprise sounded, and a woman with a ponytail appeared in front of Zhou Chen. This woman looked somewhat similar to him.

Seeing this woman, Zhou Chen couldn't help but call out, "Sister."

That’s right, this woman is his biological sister in this world.

This time he traveled through time and space, but his age was advanced by a few years, but his appearance did not change at all. This biological sister actually looked somewhat similar to him, which really surprised him.

Zhou Yi excitedly pulled Zhou Chen's hands and kept looking at Zhou Chen.

"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back, Xiaochen, you've lost weight, you must have suffered a lot when you were queue-jumping, my poor little brother, I'm sorry for you."

As she spoke, Zhou Yi began to shed tears, her face full of heartache and sadness.

Zhou Chen was deeply moved when he saw Zhou Yi's true feelings. He didn't know whether Zhou Yi really had deep feelings for him or if Voldemort's skills had worked. It seemed that this biological sister was most likely a Voldemort.

"Sister, don't cry. I'm back safe and sound. Be happy."

The word "sister" came out very naturally, as he himself had a sister. Although he only met Zhou Yi for the first time today, he could feel Zhou Yi's deep affection for him, which could not be faked.

Zhou Yi wiped her tears, but they still couldn't stop flowing.

"Yes, Xiaochen, you are right. I should be happy that you are back. I am so happy that I am crying."

Zhou Chen felt a little uncomfortable with Zhou Yi's hand touching his cheek, so he quickly said, "Sister, there are so many people coming and going outside, let's go in quickly."

Zhou Yi then realized that her brother had returned and she had not yet let him in.

"I'm sorry, it's my fault, Xiaochen, come in quickly. I knew you were coming back today, so I had already cleaned up the yard and boiled some hot water for you. Come on in, I'll pour you some water."

Zhou Chen followed Zhou Yi into the yard. In front of them was a screen wall. They walked around the screen wall before entering the yard.

Looking carefully, although this courtyard is just a yard, it looks like it is not small in size, especially the yard is very large, at least thirty or forty square meters.

There are some green plants planted in the yard. You can tell at a glance that someone has taken good care of them and they are growing very well.

There are five rooms in the courtyard. The main room is the largest, with the east and west ear rooms on both sides, and the east and west wing rooms on both sides. The east wing is used as a kitchen, and the west wing is used to store sundries.

Although he remembered this house, Zhou Chen was still very surprised when he saw it.

Because this courtyard house is a very orthodox one and is very well maintained.

You have to know that this is the Forty-Nine City of Yanjing. If it were a few decades later, this courtyard house within the second ring road would definitely be worth tens of millions.

Although Zhou Chen felt that living in a courtyard house was not as comfortable as living in a villa, he was still very satisfied when he saw this courtyard house.

Walking into the room, Zhou Chen sat at the table, watching Zhou Yi busying around serving him tea and water. He wanted to stop her, but didn't know how to start.

After being busy for a long time, Zhou Yi finally sat down next to Zhou Chen.

"Xiaochen, your uncle and aunt know that you are coming back today. Your aunt wanted to come over, but she had something urgent to do at work, so she didn't come. However, they asked me to go to their place for dinner in the evening to welcome you back."

"Okay."

Zhou Chen did not refuse. In his memory, his second uncle and second aunt were very good to them. This courtyard house was originally jointly owned by his second uncle and his father, but after his second uncle moved away, they transferred the house directly to him.

So now he is the owner of this courtyard house.

Speaking of his father whom he has never met and his second uncle, they are both war heroes.

The three brothers of the Zhou family once participated in the great war in the 1950s. It was in that battle that the eldest brother of the Zhou family, who was the father of Zhou Chen and Zhou Yi, and the third brother of the Zhou family all died. In the end, only the second brother of the Zhou family survived.

When the eldest son of the Zhou family died, Zhou Chen was not yet born, so he had no impression of that "father" in his memory.