A Siheyuan Home Brings Good Fortune

Chapter 204: Trip to Qing Province (I)

"Silly, let's go see Aunt Qian."

Cai Wenqing has been too busy recently and hasn't visited her dear Aunt Qian. Aunt Qian has no children and has known about the work for a long time. She wanted to call to say hello, but she felt that Aunt Qian's supervisor was not in a good mood, which is a rare situation.

"What's going on?"

He Yukai looked at Cai Wenqing in surprise. Aunt Qian had a special status, so they seldom went there on their own initiative unless invited. That place had too many taboos, so it would be better to go there less often.

"Aunt Qian hasn't been in a good mood recently. I called her and she seemed quite depressed. Let's go and see her and chat with her."

"it is good"

That's right. Aunt Qian has no children. Although she is very busy with work, she always cares about Cai Wenqing's situation.

Now that he is getting older, he should spend more time with her, but that place is highly confidential after all, so He Yukai is still quite taboo about it.

No matter how capable a person is, when he gets old, he will feel sad about the passing of time and hope to see his children in Jinghang. He Yukai admires this senior from the bottom of his heart. He has experienced wars and is still busy at work every day.

Aunt Qian's heart has no room for anything else except work.

"Aunt Qian, what's wrong with you? I was in a very low mood when I called you."

After meeting the person, his mental state was indeed not very good. He used to be energetic, but now he looked exhausted. Cai Wenqing asked anxiously, but He Yukai remained silent.

If it is something they can know, Aunt Qian will naturally tell them. If it is not convenient, then it is useless to ask.

"Girl, we are also human beings. It is normal to feel depressed."

Deputy Minister Qian smiled slightly and looked at Cai Wenqing. We are also human beings with seven emotions and six desires. In the eyes of these younger generations, are we iron men?
"Aunt Qian, you are old. If it is convenient for you to tell me, maybe we can find a way."

Cai Wenqing hugged Aunt Qian's arm with heartache and didn't want to let go. After so many years, this strong woman finally showed her weak side.

"Alas, this is a long story, and it is something that worries me!
Now a lot of things have been deciphered, but there are still many unsolved mysteries about him. I believe her, but there is no way to verify it."

Then Aunt Qian told a long story, talking about the past that had been gradually forgotten.

Cai Wenqing and He Yukai both came from the military and work in state-owned units. They always need to find someone to talk to about these things in order to feel relaxed. Some of their old friends have passed away, and others are old. Only Ma Xiaowu is still searching hard, but the hope of finding him is slim.

The files that were initially sent over were accidentally destroyed by those people. I looked in many places but couldn't find such a person. I feel sorry for the old friend who has been silently contributing but has to take the blame.

He Yukai knew it as soon as he heard it. This was Zheng Yaoxian. It turned out that Zheng Yaoxian changed his name to Zhou Zhigan and has lost contact for ten years.

Even if the special period has passed, I can't find my current position.

Aunt Qian was also affected during that period, but because of her special status she was not demoted, she was only dismissed from her position.

Now that I have been reinstated, I want to find that person, but without any files, where can I find him in such a vast sea of ​​people? It is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

"Aunt Qian, do you have any doubts?"

Of course He Yukai knew the location, but he couldn't tell it out. He had to lead them out, otherwise he would become a suspect at the first moment and wouldn't be able to explain it clearly.

"There are a few, but there are so many people..."

There are definitely doubts, but just think about how difficult it is to find one person among so many people.

"Aunt Qian, I've finished my work during this period. You should know my situation now. I'll go take a look. If I find him, I'll bring him back.

If you are worried about his health, I will take him to the capital for treatment."

He Yukai was just about to go there. It was not very busy now. Of course he had a crush on Zheng Yaoxian, but the key was that there were people and things he was concerned about over there, and he had to go and deal with them. Otherwise, he would not be able to sleep or eat, and would dream back to his past life and be unable to let it go.

"Can you leave? The chief is also concerned about your situation."

He Yukai is at a critical point now, and Aunt Qian knows this of course. If she were to go far away for her matter, she would feel bad if it delayed things.

"It's okay to walk away. We are on the right track."

"Okay, it should be Sichuan, Qinghai, and Southern Xinjiang. The focus is on Qinghai. I have arranged people to look for Sichuan and Southern Xinjiang, but the hope is not great."

Since you can get away, you might as well go there. So many years have passed since the Shadow incident, and the harm should not be that great now. The relevant personnel at that time are no longer in their jobs. As long as we find the person, at least we can give an explanation to those unsung heroes.

"Okay, Aunt Qian."

"Someone will send you a letter of introduction tomorrow. If you can't find it, forget it. After all, he is a meritorious official, so it would be great if he can find it."

Vice Minister Qian was worried that He Yukai would waste too much time looking for someone there, which was not something he wanted to see.

"clear"

He Yukai could understand Aunt Qian's idea. It was like looking for a needle in a haystack. But He Yukai happened to know Zhou Zhiqian's location.

He Yukai always wanted to do something for Zheng Yaoxian, a man he admired to the point of feeling sad. However, the matter was very sensitive after all, and those who knew about this person's existence were not simple, so He Yukai never dared to touch him casually.

Now that he had the opportunity to witness this person's elegance openly, He Yukai couldn't ask for more.

This was originally a plot in a TV drama. I have great admiration for this Sixth Brother. Now that I have the opportunity, I must find him and let him see the country he has worked so hard for become stronger and more prosperous.

And He Yukai is still obsessed with Qing Province, so I have to go there to feel at ease.

After all, it was He Yukai’s home in his previous life, and the people he cared about most were there.

The next day, He Yukai set out alone after getting the letter of introduction. Cai Wenqing originally planned to go with him, but He Yukai did not agree.

One is that there is no train service there, and the road is bumpy and painful;

Secondly, he had to do something after all. He Yukai didn't want Cai Wenqing to find out, so he couldn't explain it clearly.

Rebirth has always been his biggest secret. He doesn't want to tell anyone and wants to take it to the grave. The experience of this life is enough.

The key point is that this matter is too bizarre and no one will believe it, not even Cai Wenqing, his bedmate in this life.

The train arrives in Jincheng and stays overnight.

This place is very desolate. According to the staff at the guesthouse, the only way to go to Qing Province is to take a bus going there.

The train was not yet in operation, but in later generations it had already reached Tibet. Think about the scenes you saw in your previous life, and then look at the scenes in front of you. Is this Jinling in the 1980s?

He Yukai shook his head and smiled bitterly. He was unable to connect the Jinling in front of him with the city he would see in the future. It always felt very dreamy.

Yes, it is a Jiefang brand truck, but it takes a day to travel more than 200 miles.

He Yukai looked at Jincheng of this era and found traces of war everywhere.

Finding a ramen restaurant and having a bowl of authentic Jincheng ramen would be worth the trip.

The ramen at this time is really affordable. The soup should be beef bone soup, without any adulteration. The bowl is full of beef slices. It only costs 50 cents to warm your stomach and fill you up.

The good memories started with a bowl of ramen. Of course, it was really affordable and delicious at that time. In the previous life, there were so many kinds of ramen that it was rare to eat such affordable ones.

In order to cater to business and reduce costs, food has been commercialized a lot. In a few decades, we may never be able to eat such delicious Jincheng ramen again.

In the era of commercialization, in order to reduce costs and cater to the market, Jincheng ramen in different places has different methods and tastes.

Especially under the Chang'an city wall, He Yukai ate it once. The ramen soup was mixed with instant noodle seasoning, and the beef was diced. You couldn't find it without a magnifying glass.

A bowl of ramen is not enough to fill you up. It is not as affordable as it is now. The beef is in big pieces and the noodles are also affordable. Anyway, he was full and felt comfortable and his stomach was warmed.

The next day, we took a truck to Qing Province. Of course, this was only possible because of He Yukai's letter of introduction. Ordinary people would not even know that there was a truck going there, and even if they did, they would not take you.

Without the introduction of relevant units, you have to buy a donkey cart to pull it over. Now He Yukai has experienced the difficulties that his elders talked about in his previous life. It is very unlikely for ordinary people to go out.

The weather was hot and the ride was bumpy. After more than four hours of hard work, we finally arrived at the famous summer capital.

The development here is very backward, but there are still many iconic buildings. The Hutai Dianjiangtai still exists, and Ma Bufang's villa is still standing, as if telling the crimes of the warlords.

The long-lost folk tunes could still be heard on the streets. At that time, some people were singing just for a few steamed buns. He Yukai watched for a long time and didn't want to go anywhere else. He prepared to rush to his destination, Banma Forest Farm.

I went there just to find someone, but I didn't know if he was there at this time. I could only try my luck. He should have been a worker here by now.

We still have to ask the local government for help. There is really no way to find transportation. If we use a ox cart, we don’t know how long we will get there, and it is not very safe.

After staying in Xiadu for two days, I was finally informed by the staff of the guesthouse that a car was going to Banma Forest Farm to deliver supplies. It took a lot of effort to contact them.

At this time, let alone the northwestern provincial capitals like Xiadu, even the eastern coastal areas do not have such convenient conditions.

If he wanted to go a slightly longer distance, he could only wait for the truck delivering supplies and hitchhike. Fortunately, he had a letter of introduction from a certain department, so he was considered a guest from above.

Otherwise, unless the forest farm comes to pick us up, the possibility of getting through is very slim.

He Yukai was very surprised to hear the news. Finally, he didn't have to wait endlessly.

I went out and bought some beef jerky to satisfy my hunger. I also had a few packs of cigarettes left, which I prepared to give to the driver. It was necessary to maintain a good relationship with him because he would be willing to give me a ride when I come back. I couldn't stay there for a long time.

Looking at the forest farm in front of me, it’s really not easy. I don’t want to eat anything after the bumpy journey. I just want to have a good rest.

When the forest farm leaders heard that the person from Beijing was looking for someone, they gave him high-level treatment, but they had no intention of currying favor with him.

They mainly come from the local areas and want to leave a good impression on others. For them, their words and deeds represent the image of them and even the whole province.

"Comrade He, the conditions are so good, I'm sorry to have wronged you."

The leaders were a little embarrassed. They wanted to use the best conditions to entertain the guests and let this guest take off the fact that although the conditions in their unit were poor, they were very enthusiastic.

But the objective conditions are like this and there is nothing we can do.

"You are too polite, Commander. I am already very good. I also came from the battlefield. I am not that delicate. You don't have to be too polite, Commander."

He Yukai was not picky about the accommodation. It was much better than on the battlefield. Compared with this, sleeping on the floor was simply heaven.

"Comrade He, are you also from the battlefield? Haha, I've been in the northwest. Just briefly tell me who you're looking for, maybe I have an impression of him."

Of course He Yukai did not hesitate when he heard this. He came here under the pretext of looking for someone. If he didn't have an explanation, people would doubt his purpose. There was no need to create unnecessary misunderstandings.

"Hello, old squad leader. I am from the southwest battlefield. I am sorry to bother you. This person is Zhou Zhiqian. I am here to find him on behalf of the commander.

This person has been traveling to many places in the past ten years and has lost his trace. Now that the incident has passed, his story is clear, so we are ready to find him back."

The manager was an old man wearing black-framed glasses. He looked carefully at the person in the photo under the dim light.

The special period had just ended, and he was still very cautious. After hearing what He Yukai said, he didn't ask any more questions.

"I really have no impression of this. According to what you said, this person may really be here. We have several people of this nature here. You take a rest first. I will arrange someone to take you to see it tomorrow."

When the leader found out that he didn't know the person, he did not reject it outright. Instead, he spoke cautiously and wanted to investigate further. He said that he had come all the way from the capital and was entrusted by the chief, so this person was of great importance.

"Okay, sorry for the trouble."

“It’s all as it should be”

In the evening, He Yukai drank a bowl of mutton soup, which was more like a big bowl of mutton than mutton soup. When he finished eating the mutton and was about to soak the steamed bun, He Yukai looked at the less than one-third of the mutton soup in the bowl and laughed.

Could it be that Qing Province's hospitality has penetrated into their bones? I remember that when I was a child in my previous life, my mother also entertained guests in this way. After the guests finished eating mutton, they usually couldn't eat steamed buns.

He Yukai still remembers clearly the saying that the so-called mutton soup with steamed bun only contains mutton but no steamed bun.

He slept very well at night. After breakfast, he ran to several places under the guidance of the staff, but he had no impression of anything. When he was about to return, He Yukai saw a young man. Yes, it was this man.

He Yukai still remembers the photos of him working in the forest farm. He Yukai felt his eyes moist. Although meeting in this way in another time and space has nothing to do with each other, he still can't let go of many aspects deep in his heart.

When he was a child, there was always a solid shoulder under his buttocks. He was taken with him wherever he went. When he went to the county town to do business, he would always finish his beef noodles for He Yukai even if he didn't eat himself.

He Yukai and his sister didn’t wear new clothes during the Chinese New Year for one year. Because of special circumstances at home that year, they had new clothes every other year, but their parents always wore the same set of clothes.

Fathers always say that no matter how hard life is, their children must not suffer. They may suffer a little and be a little tired, but they always want to leave the best for their children, which makes people cry.

He Yukai only understood this when he grew up. At that time, he was too ignorant to understand it.

It has been more than ten years since his father died of cancer, but He Yukai still remembers his father's face clearly, and it becomes clearer and clearer as time goes by.

The man in front of them put all his efforts into them sisters. He never enjoyed the 3G network era, let alone 5G. He never even held a mobile phone and passed away at the age of fifty.

He Yukai held back his tears and looked at the young man tremblingly. Yes, compared with He Yukai, he is now just a 28-year-old young man.

Aren’t they young people in the eyes of He Yukai, a man in his forties?

Who knows that the man in the deep of the divorce is his father in his previous life? Life is so wonderful, who can explain some things clearly?

"Mr. He, do you know him?"

Seeing He Yukai's excited expression, the staff leading the way looked at He Yukai curiously.

This person is a native of Qing Province. They will definitely investigate the family situation when hiring people. This is his first time leaving the countryside to work here, so it is impossible for him to know anyone in Beijing!

"I don't know him, but he looks a lot like a relative of mine who passed away. Can you call him over so I can talk to him?"

He Yukai tried to get away with it with vague answers. The most important thing was the last sentence, which was also his ultimate purpose for coming to the forest farm. Zheng Yaoxian was just an excuse for him to come here.

Now he knew Zheng Yaoxian's location very well, and that place was still several hundred miles away.
"no problem"

The staff felt that this gentleman from Beijing should know this ordinary worker, but since he denied it, they did not intend to investigate further.

One cannot deceive children by looking at their eyes. The reason why he did not investigate further was because the letter of introduction from this person was too scary.

He Yukai looked at the young man working diligently, and suddenly thought of many things. The past that had been forgotten.

At that time, the family conditions were not good, so the uncles, aunts, and sisters-in-law were of course more mean. The man in front of him was holding his breath and wanted to change and strive to change the environment at home.

His biggest obsession was to let He Yukai and his brother go to school. He always believed that his illiteracy led to their hardships in life.

He is very smart and has a keen business sense, and he can seize business opportunities in time. Unfortunately, just when his business was booming, he was diagnosed with cancer. This man who was not defeated by life retreated in the face of the disease.

He said he didn't want to leave his son with a lot of debt, he didn't want to treat his illness, he didn't fight the disease, he chose to fight He Yukai's siblings and He Yukai's mother, and refused to see a doctor.

At that time, He Yukai was 15 years old and his sister was 17 years old. In the end, he won. He lost his temper and refused to go to the hospital, and eventually passed away.

He was only fifty years old. He passed away with reluctance to leave his family, worry about his children and their growth. Before his death, he was still worried about He Yukai's marriage.

However, He Yukai can never calm down whenever his eyes are quiet. This man has given everything for his family. He was born to suffer and has never enjoyed a day of life. His life is full of suffering.

He Yukai has always wanted to come and see you after he was reborn, but he couldn't find a chance. He couldn't change your childhood. If you didn't come here on business at that time, he would probably have checked you out.

Without a letter of introduction, it would be even more difficult to move forward, but what is the reason for getting a letter of introduction?
He couldn't give a reason and could only keep putting it off.

Now that he finally saw it, that serious look will never be erased from He Yukai's heart.

"Sir, are you looking for me?"

Just when He Yukai's soul was wandering in space, this person had been waiting for a long time.

After receiving the notice, he stopped what he was doing and went to chat with the gentleman from Beijing. He didn't know why his leader gave him such a strange task.

He was terrified. Coming from the capital? He didn't even dare to think about it, and was afraid of saying the wrong thing. He was very nervous.

He Yukai looked at the man in front of him and stood up immediately.

He was sitting and had this person standing in front of him, which made him feel uncomfortable.

“Yeah, let me talk to you.”

I didn't know what to talk about for a moment, so I just asked about his life.

"You look a lot like a relative of mine who has passed away. Since we meet, it's fate. What is your ideal?"

He still used this excuse even though he felt it was lame, otherwise he didn't know how to continue the conversation.

"Me? I'll do a good job and save more money."

This guest is really a strange person. Of course he wants to make money, otherwise why would he work? Wouldn't it be nice to farm at home?

"Don't you want to go outside and take a look? If you want to go there, I can help you, for example, to the capital?"

He Yukai tried it out and said that if the child was willing, he could take him there, and he would find a way to place him there later.

"No, I grew up here, and I don't even know how to survive in a place as big as Beijing. I don't want to cause you any trouble."

Although he didn't know why the man from Beijing wanted him to go to Beijing, he didn't want to live under someone else's shadow. He believed that as long as he worked hard, he would have a different life.

"This is a jade pendant. Keep it well. If you have any problems that you cannot solve, come to Beijing to find me. Here is my address. My name is He Yukai, and it is already written on the paper.

If you go to this address and ask around, they all know me.

There are ten thousand yuan in this bag. Keep it safe and don’t let anyone know. The environment will change soon and you can do business right away, at the latest next year.

Remember to do business immediately after you get the news. I believe you will achieve remarkable success. I look forward to our meeting again.

If someone asks you what's in the bag, just say that I asked you to deliver it to a place for me and I have sealed the bag. If you don't tell others, no one will think it's money."

"This is inappropriate, sir. I'll keep the jade pendant, and you can take the money."

He was very terrified. Ten thousand yuan? What kind of money was that? He had never heard of such a large amount of money, let alone seen it.

He was not ecstatic, but rather afraid and worried.

"No, keep it. Just consider it as a loan to you. Remember, it's for ten years. I'll come back and take back the ten thousand yuan. Haha."

He Yukai then talked about some business matters and explained them in great detail. He believed that this person would be able to remember it. It was impossible for this person with such a good memory to not remember it.

He originally wanted to refuse, but seeing He Yukai's determination, he gave up. However, he still wrote a promissory note to He Yukai in the end.

He Yukai smiled as he looked at the childish handwriting. He knew that this person was in the third grade of primary school, but he had never seen him write in his previous life. This was the first time he had seen it in two lives. It was amazing.

Afterwards, the two chatted for a long time and their relationship became closer. The man wanted to acknowledge He Yukai as his elder brother, but was firmly rejected by He Yukai. This was a joke!
Although he was old enough in this life, he felt even weirder in his heart. He had never felt this feeling in his two lives. In the end, he had to give up. He knew that He Yukai didn't agree to this because he didn't dislike him, but there was a reason he didn't know.

(End of this chapter)