Back to 1984: Hunting in the Mountains

Chapter 167 Short-lived Family
After the show, there were still some miscellaneous matters that needed to be dealt with, and Yu Qiutang, under the guidance of others, followed the established process to complete them.

When the yard became quiet again, the sky was already hazy. It was almost mid-moon. The moon in the sky had passed the half circle and was approaching reunion.

Yu Qiushan had to rush back to the city and was the first person in the family to leave.

Yu Qiutang and Yu Qiuyuan went out to see him off.

Just as he reached the door, Yu Qiyuan was delayed by other things, so Yu Qiutang was left to see him out.

When he got outside, Yu Qiushan started his tricycle, looked at Yu Qiutang's compound again, and said with a smile, "Tangtang, you've done really well. In the past six months, you've looked completely new, and you're much more active than before."

Yu Qiutang smiled.

He has heard this kind of talk a lot and has basically become immune to it.

"Then I'll leave. My second uncle is on a business trip to Qinghai, and my second aunt is the only one at home. She is afraid of the dark at night."

The second uncle and second aunt mentioned by Yu Qiushan refer to his parents, which are just a name based on Yu Qiutang's identity.

"You said that your second uncle will be away on a business trip for three months?"

"Yes, he refused to listen and insisted on cooperating with others. His small business was doing well before, but now he has to go out of town. I really don't understand."

Yu Qiushan was obviously very unhappy about his father being away from the family.

"You don't know, the place he went to is so deserted that you can't even contact him if you need help. What do you think he wants? It's not like he doesn't have money to spend right now. I think it's enough for me to do a good business here."

Yu Qiutang could actually understand his second uncle quite well.

In this era, there are always some trendsetters who seem to be born with the ability to see further and be more motivated than others.

While others are still cautious or waiting and watching the policies, they rush to the front without hesitation.

Although some of them failed, there were more successful ones who survived the test of time.

My second uncle is such a person.

Wu Meifen is also such a person.

The two chatted for a few more words, and Yu Qiushan was about to drive away. Yu Qiutang suddenly remembered something and grabbed Yu Qiushan's handlebars again.

"Anything else?"

After a slight hesitation, Yu Qiutang decided to speak out what was weighing on his mind.

"Brother Shan, do you think there's something wrong with Fourth Uncle?"

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Yu Qiushan looked puzzled, "What's wrong with Fourth Uncle? I was too busy today to notice."

“I didn’t notice.”

Yu Qiutang felt a little helpless. He thought that Yu Qiushan was different from others. Relatively speaking, he was a calmer and smarter person among the younger generation.

I just wanted to discuss it with him.

I wanted to see if there was any way to find out about Fourth Uncle's background, but Yu Qiushan was so busy with the beam raising work today that he didn't notice it at all.

In this case, we can only give up for now.

He would wait and look for the right opportunity later. If that didn't work, he would have to ask again, or ask his father to find out.

As a result, he had just sent Yu Qiushan away and when he turned around, he saw his fourth uncle sitting under the apricot tree at the door, looking dazed.

Yu Qiutang looked around the courtyard and saw that a large typhoon-proof lantern had been hung up. Even though there was only a kerosene lamp inside, the light could spread out because of the glass lampshade, illuminating the entire courtyard.

The remaining people were walking around inside, packing up their last belongings.

Although everyone was busy, they all had their own goals and objectives, except Yu Dehuo, who was sitting alone under the tree in a daze.

Yu Qiutang walked over slowly and called out from afar, "Fourth Uncle, you must be tired today!"

Yu Dehuo looked up numbly and stared at Yu Qiutang for a long time, but seemed not to recognize him.

It was not until Yu Qiutang called him again that he suddenly woke up and smiled gently.

"Tangtang, aren't you busy in there?"

Yu Qiutang smiled and sat next to Yu Dehuo, and asked softly, "Fourth Uncle, what have you been busy with recently?"

"What are you busy with?"

Yu Dehuo repeated the sentence, and the computer seemed to be stuck again. After several tens of seconds, he smiled and said, "I forgot."

"forget?!"

Yu Qiutang was secretly surprised and looked at Yu Dehuo in disbelief.

Why is Fourth Uncle’s condition similar to Grandma’s?

But Fourth Uncle should be just around 40 years old, not yet at the age where the disease would occur.

Is this some kind of genetic symptom?

Yu Qiutang suddenly thought that their family really had no longevity genes. His grandfather, father, third uncle, fourth uncle, and younger aunt all died early due to illness in their previous lives.

Plus my fifth uncle who died young.

It's really hard to stretch.

The only one who lived longer was my second uncle, but he was only in his early seventies, which was not considered a long life in the true sense.

People of their generation didn't have too many problems. At least before he was reborn, except for his sick third sister and Chunju, no one else had died.

At this moment, looking at Yu Dehuo's appearance, he guessed that Yu Dehuo must be sick, and his illness was serious.

It may be that since he married into the family, he has not had close contact with the other brothers, and everyone is somewhat unfamiliar with him, so they are not so sensitive.

Yu Qiutang was more careful than most people, so he noticed it.

But if that's the case, then there's a problem.

Why don’t Wang Xiaoqin and Wang Ruixiang know this?

They live together day and night, but he is so confused. We should have taken him for a check-up earlier.

Yu Qiutang felt annoyed.

He now discovered this, but there was nothing he could do.

This was what annoyed him most.

After much thought, I decided to find some time to visit my fourth uncle's house and tell Wang Xiaoqin and Wang Ruixiang about his situation.

See what they really think.

When Yu Dehuo returned, Yu Qiutang reminded him to be careful, not to go too far alone, and to discuss problems with his wife and children in time.

Yu Dehuo nodded mechanically.

I don’t know how much I can hear.

When Yu Qiutang saw Yu Qiushui and his wife off, he also asked Yu Dehuo if he had ever had any serious illness in the past, and learned that he had not.

Yu Qiutang told the story of Yu Dehuo again.

Yu Deshui was a little surprised and said in confusion, "Old Four used to be a bit dull but not to this extent. I was busy today and didn't pay much attention. If I had known about this, I would have asked him what was going on."

"What could possibly happen to him? He must be feeling depressed."

Gao Meilan disagreed and chuckled, "From the first glance at your fourth brother, I didn't see any spiritual energy in him.

If you say he is a wooden man, that's an exaggeration, but if you say his soul was sucked away by a ghost, I think it's possible."

"What nonsense are you talking about." Yu Deshui looked at his wife with dissatisfaction.

"Why did I say such nonsense? You can't blame him for this," Gao Meilan said unconvincedly, "Wang Xiaoqin is like a hanged ghost. What man wouldn't get hurt if he met her?

Look at the fourth brother. He has a weak personality to begin with, and he's also a live-in son-in-law. How can his life be easy? He has to be bullied all day long.

In my opinion, there is no other reason for this fourth child. He is just simply feeling suffocated and being bullied. If he stays in that house for one day, nothing will get better!"

"Stop talking." Yu Qiu Shui stopped his wife again.

"If you don't want to talk about it, then don't talk about it. I don't want to talk about it. If he wasn't your brother, if he didn't call me sister-in-law, I wouldn't have the mood to care about his affairs. I can't even take care of my own affairs."

Gao Meilan was also a little unhappy.

But he still followed up with a sentence: "But I tell you, Yu Lao San, what Tangtang said is right. I also think that your family's fourth child is a little abnormal. You brothers should pay attention to it." "Okay, okay."

Yu Deshui felt a little confused and annoyed, and didn't want to continue talking. Just then someone came over to ask something, so he followed them.

Gao Meilan looked at the man's back and shook her head.

"I'm really worried about them, one by one."

Yu Qiutang smiled helplessly, and when he was about to leave, he suddenly remembered something extremely important, and grinned at Gao Meilan.

Gao Meilan was somewhat puzzled by his laughter.

"What are you doing, kid? What's your idea?"

"No, no," Yu Qiutang hurriedly shook his hand, "Aunt San, I have something very important to ask for your help!"

Gao Meilan stared at him suspiciously. "What do you want to do? If you want to borrow money, I don't have it. You know the situation of our family. If you have any problem, go find your uncle."

"No, no, it's not about the money."

Gao Meilan was relieved. "What's the matter? You are so powerful now. Everyone in the village knows that Yu Qiutang is a powerful man. Do you still need my help?"

This is just a joke.

Yu Qiutang looked at the brick wall of the kitchen and just happened to see Miyali washing the pot inside.

"Third Aunt, you know my mother passed away a long time ago. There are some things that my mother was supposed to help me with, but now that she is gone, I can only rely on you aunts.

My second aunt is not at home, and my fourth aunt... I won't say more, so I can only ask you for help."

When Gao Meilan heard it, she immediately understood what it meant.

After all, she was an experienced person, and it was easy to see that Yu Qiutang was interested in the pretty girl who came to help in the kitchen. The two of them looked quite a good match.

I also thought it would be nice for us to be a couple.

Unexpectedly, she did not take the initiative to help match them up, but Yu Qiutang did it on his own.

"You want me to help you with matchmaking?"

Yu Qiutang smiled and said, "Yes, that's what I mean. I want you to help me find a matchmaker and go together to ask what they mean."

Gao Meilan joked, "You really don't come to see me for no reason. You don't treat your aunt very well on weekdays, but you think of me when you need me?"

Yu Qiutang scratched his head.

What could he do when his elders spoke to him like this? He had to continue obediently.

What Third Aunt said does make sense.

In his previous life, he never liked going out, and indeed he rarely interacted with these relatives.

After rebirth, I was very busy. Unless it was a family gathering, I basically didn't interact with them.

Asking others for help now is like not doing it normally and asking for help at the last minute.

"No, I just..."

"Come on, Auntie San doesn't know what kind of person you are, so you don't need to explain it to me. I'll just ask for you."

Aunt Third noticed his embarrassment and turned the film over with a smile.

"But, are you sure this is appropriate? After all..."

Gao Meilan hesitated, but still smiled bitterly and said, "There is still someone in your family. No matter what, she is the nominal ..."

"Don't think about her."

Yu Qiutang interrupted with a smile, but his attitude was firm and unquestionable, without any intention of dragging his feet. "Among the elders here who can do this kind of thing, the only ones are Second Aunt and you. As for the others..."

He didn't continue.

Seeing this, Gao Meilan smiled and patted his shoulder, "Okay, as long as you know right from wrong."

Yu Qiutang took out twenty yuan and gave it to Gao Meilan. "Aunt San, take this money in case you need it at a critical moment. If there are other expenses, I will give it to you then."

Gao Meilan pushed it back.

"Why would I take your money? Don't I have a man or a son? Do I need a nephew like you to be filial to me?"

Yu Qiutang said helplessly: "That's not what I meant. I was thinking that if you help me find a matchmaker, you have to pay her."

"It's only a few bucks, I'll give it to her," Third Aunt said disapprovingly, then added, "If that doesn't work, I'll go there myself. What's so difficult about being a matchmaker? It's just about bringing people together."

What can Yu Qiutang say?

Third Aunt is of this type of personality, and this is not the first time he has encountered this.

"It's settled then. I'll help you find out later. I'll go to Mijia Village in the next two days... They are from Mijia Village, right?"

"Yes."

"That's fine. I have a way. My cousin from my mother's side married in Mijia Village. Maybe they know each other. Mijia Village is a small village, not as big as ours."

"Indeed, then... I'll trouble you, Auntie."

"Why are you saying all this? Your mother is gone. If my second sister-in-law and I don't help you with your mess, who will? You can count on your father or your uncles. Each one is more unreliable than the other."

Yu Qiutang smiled bitterly again.

When dealing with people like Aunt San, you have to face this kind of high-intensity conversations at any time.

She will explain a very normal truth in a way that makes you nod your head, but you would also feel it is wrong not to nod your head.

In the end, I had no choice but to accept it.

When he sent Miyali home in the evening, he told her that he had asked his third aunt to propose marriage to her.

Miali was naturally very happy.

They have now basically reached a consensus and confirmed to each other that they are willing to stay with each other and support each other for the rest of their lives.

Miali couldn't help but feel a little excited.

Yu Qiutang also thought that after Mi Yali really got married, he could live a shameless life.

The impulse that had been accumulated for a long time began to show some signs.
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I was busy all day yesterday and had a very comfortable sleep at night.

When he woke up in the morning, Yu Qiutang could not remember what he dreamed about at all.

It was as if I closed my eyes and opened them again, and then the sky became bright.

The strength in the body is restored again.

I also feel very comfortable and open.

After simply finishing some daily chores, I got ready to go to town.

He is going to buy a bicycle today.

In fact, this matter should have been put on the agenda long ago. Although I don't have a lot of money, I have built a yard, but I still don't have a bicycle of my own. It's really outrageous that I have to use other people's every time.

Today I made up my mind to get one back home.

Whether traveling or carrying things, it will be more convenient.

But when I arrived at the street, I found that I was too early and the only supply and marketing cooperative that sold bicycles was not open yet.

I asked the uncle who was selling fried dough sticks next to me and found out that the shop only opens at nine o'clock.

But it’s only a little after seven.

I had no choice but to wander around the streets.

Every time I came here before, I had a purpose, but today I just wandered around casually, so my mood was naturally different.

It was discovered that the street goods at this time were significantly different from those of later generations.

At that time, people were more inclined to practicality, while later generations paid more attention to added value.

This shows that over the past few decades, people's sense of happiness has indeed shifted from being pragmatic to idealistic, and from material to spiritual.

When he came to a vinegar cart, he stopped to watch. He saw the old man selling vinegar using a long-handled vinegar spoon to pour vinegar into the buyers' bottles one spoonful at a time. It was very healing.

(End of this chapter)