Linxia

Chapter 18, Leaving

Fang Sun held the grain bag, not daring to speak, and held it tightly, as if she was afraid that the government would take it back. She did not relax until she reached her own place in the shanty town.

At this time, the first, second and fourth wives could no longer hold back and asked all the questions in their minds.

"Linzi, why did the officer help you?"

"Why else? He said 'we met again', so he must know Linzi and have a good relationship with her. Linzi, how did you meet?"

"Yes, that official is really amazing. With just one mouth, he turned four portions of food into ten portions. My goodness, they say 'officials have two mouths', and today I really saw it."

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“It’s nothing. Someone just fell into a pit and I helped him up.” Fang Lin said lightly.

Don’t underestimate what happened today. It may seem so great in the eyes of the Fang family and worth bragging about for a lifetime, but for the minor official named Wei, it was probably just a casual act.

After all, he knew that the county was not short of food.

"Linwa, you are so lucky!" exclaimed the second mother Fang Wang.

"It's just good luck." Fang Lin glanced at Er Niang, smiled, and didn't say much.

Is that really good luck? I almost tripped over that pit. Is that good luck?
There is no such thing as a free lunch. He was just good at observation and created an opportunity. He was persistent and waited for more than half an hour, helping more than ten people before he found a minor official named Wei.

Well, if you still want to say that this is good luck, then it is indeed a kind of good luck.

"My family received food for ten people, but there are only four of us. If we save some, we can get by for more than a month. We don't have to go to the capital." Fang Lin suddenly thought of this.

However, he quickly decided to do so. The list had already been submitted. If he refused to leave and was reported, he might not only bring trouble to his family, but also implicate the minor official named Wei.

In fact, some families with some financial resources can use their savings to buy food and last for more than a month. They don’t necessarily have to go to the provincial capital to eat. But who would be willing to spend their savings when they can get food for free?
No one's money comes from the wind, especially ordinary people. The little money they have is the result of their frugality and they have saved it bit by bit for who knows how long. If there are other possibilities, they will never choose to touch their savings - after all, that is life-saving money at the critical moment of life and death.

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The Fang Lin family will leave tomorrow, so they naturally have to get together tonight. After all, if the third branch really stays in the capital, there will definitely be very few opportunities to meet in the future.

At a time like today, the usual conflicts seemed to have disappeared without a trace. Even the eldest aunt Fang Liu and the second aunt Fang Wang had lost their usual shrewdness and aggressiveness. They were all joking and having fun, recalling interesting things in the village with Fang's mother. The atmosphere was harmonious and peaceful.

"How can one make a good living in this world? It's certainly the same in the capital. Hongling, you must take care of yourselves. If you can't make it, come back to our Xiaohe Village." Aunt Fang Liu held Fang's mother's hand and said from the bottom of her heart.

"Sister-in-law, why are you saying such discouraging words at this time? I think Linzi is a promising man and will definitely have a bright future. Linzi, when you become successful in the future, don't forget to help your cousin." said the second mother Fang Wang.

“Linzi, my uncle is too embarrassed to say anything, so I wish you a safe journey.”

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Grandpa Fang, Grandma Fang, the first wife, the second wife, and the fourth wife sat for half an hour before leaving.

Fang Sun sent them off, still sighing: "In fact, the brothers and sisters-in-law in our Fang family are all good. If there are any conflicts, it is not their intention. It is all caused by poverty."

People always say that Mr. Fang is soft-hearted, but isn't she the same? At this time today, when people say something nice, she forgets the losses she suffered in the past.

"Yes!" Fang Shuyou also sighed and lamented.

Fang Lin looked at his father and mother and smiled, not caring. After all, in both lives, his parents had the same character. They might suffer losses and be cheated, but in such a family, they would never be cold and lack the human touch that a family should have.

In any case, he was content to have such parents.

"Okay, pack up and get ready for bed. We have to travel again tomorrow." said Father Fang.

The family is ready to rest.

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At the same time, many families in Xiaohe Village were giving instructions to their family members who were going to the provincial capital.

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Joe's house.

Qiao Cunzheng asked: "Xuzi, do you know what to do when you go to the capital this time?"

"I know, Dad, bring our villagers to the capital city safely." Qiao Xu blurted out.

"wrong!"

Qiao Cunzheng glanced at his silly son and said earnestly, "What you need to do is take care of yourself. Don't try to be the first. Let others do what they want. When something happens, let's discuss it together. According to the majority of people, even if there is a problem, it has nothing to do with you..."

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The You family is next to the Song family. When Fang Lin went to ask for food, Old Man You taught his sons to be flexible and thick-skinned. "As I said before, when you go out, be more active in your thinking, don't be stubborn and rigid, and learn to be flexible and adaptable." Old Man You said earnestly.

You Chaodong nodded heavily: "Don't worry, Dad, I remember everything you taught me!"

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The Zheng family - this is the family that Fang Lin went to ask for food from after he asked for food from the Song family.

Father Zheng told his son: "We are close relatives to the Song family. When you are away from home, relatives should stick together for warmth. You can get closer to the rich man of the Song family, so that you can take care of him if you encounter any problems."

"I'll remember it, Dad." Zheng Yu agreed.

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Song family.

Song Guangcheng taught his son: "When you go out, the most important thing is to be thick-skinned. Don't be afraid of what others say. It won't hurt you. As long as you can get the upper hand. When you encounter something, don't be stupid and stand out. Take care of yourself first, then think about other things."

"Dad, don't you know me? You won't suffer any loss." Song Kai responded.

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The Fu family - the family that stole Sister Guihua's things.

Father Fu looked at his good-for-nothing son and said unhappily, "When you're out in the country, it's not like being in the village. When you feel itchy, just think about the wound on your face. You can't control yourself. If you die out there, no one will collect your body!"

"Dad, I know what's going on."

Fu Hong smiled playfully, but accidentally injured his face and gasped: "Anyway, I'll get out of here safe and sound, and I'll definitely come back alive and well."

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Geng family.

Father Geng warned his son: "As I said before, don't get too close to the Song family. The third branch of the Fang family is honest and you can get closer to them."

"I remember, Dad." Geng Shi nodded seriously.

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The Bai family - the family where the Bai family's wife called Sister Guihua away to help.

"My son!"

Old Mrs. Bai burst into tears before she could say anything: "You must take good care of yourself when you are out there."

"Mom, I get it. I just went out to have a meal. I'm back after more than a month. Don't worry!" Bai Bao said impatiently.

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Old Chen’s house.

Only Sister Guihua and Chen Ye, mother and daughter, were left, and the family seemed a little empty - the old Chen family had no one to set up a household, and this time, they were also among those who were assigned to go to the provincial capital.

"Ye Zi, let's stay in the city from now on, okay?" asked Sister Guihua.

Although Chen Daqiang and Chen Lao Pozi of the Old Chen family are both dead, there are still close relatives of the Old Chen family in the neighboring village. If they really go back, they, as an orphan and a widow, will definitely be wiped out. Not only will the Old Chen family lose their land, but they will also have to pay the compensation to Chen Daqiang and Chen Lao Pozi. Therefore, even though the price is not high now, she has already quietly sold the land.

After all, she knew very well that only what was truly in her hands was hers.

"Wherever mother is, I'll go there!" Chen Ye said softly, looking up his palm-sized face.

Compared to the past, life is very good now. There is no beating and scolding from grandma and dad, and we can have enough to eat. In comparison, the hardship of traveling is nothing.

"Okay, be good." Sister Guihua had a gentle expression on her face. She squatted down and braided her daughter's hair.

Wow!
The wind started to blow, a west wind swirling through, and leaves were falling from the trees outside.

Sister Osmanthus was looking at the fallen leaves and was suddenly startled. She thought of her and her daughter's lives, which were just like the leaves, blown by the wind and drifting everywhere. The only thing they could do was to live tenaciously like wild dogs and weeds.

Yes, just being alive, for ordinary people, being alive, living well, year after year, in peace and safety, is already the greatest luxury.

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Every household tells the farewell in its own unique way, and all these diverse beings come together to form the vast world and the vast sea of ​​people.

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(End of this chapter)