Chapter 78
Xu's mother's reaction was something Xu Wanxiu and Zhao Guoqiang didn't expect. They thought the old lady would ask a lot of questions? They even had enough patience to answer them carefully one by one.
But Mother Xu just smiled and nodded after Zhao Guoqiang told the whole thing about changing careers, "Okay, then I'll wait for you son-in-law to make a decision and then tell me. Anyway, as long as everyone is safe, your family will be there in an orderly manner. Together,"
Zhao Guoqiang is grateful to his mother-in-law, she has given them a lot of warmth and help to their small family, which is sincere and has no regrets. Maybe when she said money before she came, she had some careful thoughts about benefiting her son, but these are not important now.
After clarifying this matter with Mother Xu, Zhao Guoqiang and Xu Wanxiu were also relieved. Zhao Guoqiang's affairs in the army are now almost handed over. After the official report with the leader, his military career will come to an end.
His comrades-in-arms and the soldiers under him were very surprised when they heard the news, and there were different opinions on why Zhao Guoqiang changed his career. The relationship is close to the silence of the inside story,? Knowing that Zhao Guoqiang had no room for manoeuvre, he would definitely not choose to leave the army;
soldiers like Zhao Guoqiang were puzzled,? They have enough respect for Zhao Guoqiang and Trust, it can be considered that he has stayed under him for so many years. It is said that men are full of energy and friendship is hidden in their hearts, but some people have tears in their eyes when they talk about this at night.
They couldn't figure out what was the reason for Head Zhao to accept the transfer, but Head Zhao did recuperate from illness for nearly three months in the past.
The nimble soldier guessed in a muffled voice, "It's possible that this injury has left the root cause of the disease? Captain Zhao really has no way to change his career." Reliable, it should be the closest to the truth.
However, the sunrise and sunset and daily training in the army will not be stagnant because of someone's departure.
No matter how much the soldiers don't want to give up their own Captain Zhao, when the sky is bright, they still have to put away all their sadness, gather all their fighting spirit and sweat on the training ground.
For the first time, Zhao Guoqiang stood outside the training ground and watched, and when he saw that the group of young men skillfully completed a whole set of training, he rarely smiled in the army.
He used to stand in front of the training ground and watch, no matter how well they trained, Zhao Guoqiang would just boast with a stern face, and then pointed out their mistakes, even if it was only the slightest. In real combat, the fewer mistakes you make, the better your chances of surviving.
Now that he is standing outside the court, he can finally enjoy the training of the soldiers he brought out as a spectator, and can proudly praise: "You have practiced really well!"
After watching the whole set of training, Zhao Guoqiang nodded with satisfaction, then turned and left silently.
Probably will never come again.
The group of vigorous young men on the training ground were practicing attentively without knowing anything. At this time, they only had raging fire and infinite fighting spirit in their hearts.
The new regiment commander, who was only standing in the former position of Zhao Guoqiang, happened to see Zhao Guoqiang's figure because he was facing the soldiers who were punching and kicking like the wind. His eyes paused, wanting to say hello, opened his mouth and closed it again.
Think about it or forget it, he probably doesn't want people to know.
In the following days, Zhao Guoqiang accompanied the baby at home, busy going to the vegetable garden to water vegetables, going to the county town to buy some daily necessities, and then cleaning up the house. Their family could have left the army and returned to Zhaojiatun, but Xu Wanxiu took the fifth grade graduating class this year, only half a month away.
She was thinking that there will be a beginning and an end. It is only half a month away from the end. If she leaves like this, it will have a great impact on the fifth-grade students. Not to mention that the parents of the students and Principal Zhou will not agree, she is afraid that she will worry about it in the future and not be at ease.
Xu Wanxiu told Zhao Guoqiang about this, he pondered for a while and said, "Wanxiu, what you think makes sense, it's because I didn't think about it before. Let's finish taking these children first, I'll go here. It’s better to delay the application for half a month, so it shouldn’t be a problem.”
These are all reasonable things. Xu Wanxiu smiled and nodded in response, "That's fine, when I finish taking these children, we'll pack up and go back."
Xu Shi was amused by the anticipation in her words, Zhao Guoqiang smiled, and a soft and warm light appeared in his eyes.
In fact, unrelated matters in the army spread very quickly. The man came home and mentioned something, and the mother-in-law at home quickly spread the matter. It was said that no one paid attention to Xu Wanxiu's house outside, but Zhao Ye asked Xu Wanxiu to go downstairs for a walk one night.
The two of them were blowing the evening breeze, and it was a little hot. Zhao Ye sighed, "Sister Wanxiu, we have known each other for five or six years. I didn't expect your family to leave this family building first." She also listened to her. The man Zheng Shouye mentioned at home.
Zheng Shouye didn't know the real reason for Zhao Guoqiang's transfer, but he could more or less guess it, but it was because he was seriously injured in that mission and could no longer continue training. This kind of thing happens every year, not a few, but it's the first time it's so close to them.
He sighed, but Zhao Ye's heart was full of emotions. She was reluctant to be a good friend Xu Wanxiu. The two neighbors lived like this for five or six years. What good things were shared with each other and what things helped each other? She didn't know whether she would meet such neighbors in the future.
But for Xu Wanxiu, her friend, she was reluctant.
"Yeah, I originally thought that I would stay in the family building for the rest of my life. I am also used to taking classes at school, but there is nothing I can do about my man. Wherever he goes, my baby and I will naturally follow. Anyway, I trust him, and I won't treat our mother and son badly anywhere." Xu Wanxiu said with a smile, her brows and eyes were soft, with the tenderness of the years.
Zhao Ye was once again washed away by Xu Wanxiu's words. She had envied Xu Wanxiu very much before. She had the ability to live well wherever she went, and she could tolerate her husband leniently.
Put yourself in his shoes and think about it, if her man was injured and had to change jobs, Zhao Ye would follow him with determination, but there would always be some resentment in his heart, and he might not forgive others easily. She just thought about going back to the village to serve the old lady's family, and she was angry, and her whole person became irritable.
She sincerely sighed, "Wanxiu's temperament can be enjoyed anywhere. I'm very happy to be friends with you in the past few years, and I've learned a lot. When we come to the village in the future, we will still I can get in touch." With that being said, Zhao Ye knew it in his heart, fearing that there would be very few opportunities to see him in the future.
"I am also very happy to be friends with Sister-in-law Zhao. When I first arrived at the family building, Sister-in-law Zhao also helped me a lot and taught me a lot of things. Later, when I was born in Ningning, you were very kind to my children and me. It's to take care of." Xu Wanxiu thought about the past few years, and the corners of her raised mouth never came down.
In the midsummer night, cicadas are screeching, and the cool breeze is full of heat, and the soft voice tells the past, and it is so warm.
Regarding the matter of quitting her job and leaving after taking the fifth grade graduating class exam, Xu Wanxiu also made a decision with Principal Zhou first. Talking about these things first will allow Principal Zhou to be mentally prepared and leave enough time for him to recruit new teachers.
After listening to Principal Zhou, he nodded and sighed, and then said, "Comrade Xu's teaching ability and seriousness and responsibility for students are what I admire most, and even the teachers in the whole school can't compare to you. , I also see it in my eyes.
To be honest, I am reluctant to leave such an excellent teacher. But because of the matter of head Zhao, I can only wish you a smooth life in the future."
"I am also for the fifth grade class. The students thank you for being able to hold on for them for another half a month." Principal Zhou said thankfully. Although he is not currently serving in the army, he has also heard about Zhao Guoqiang, a man from Xu Wanxiu's family.
They are all past people. When it comes to changing careers, there is no need to ask more about the reasons. Xu Wanxiu was originally in the army as a family member of the military, and came to the army primary school to be a teacher and teach lessons. Now her family's man has changed his career and wants to go back to his hometown, so it is naturally a husband and wife.
If there were other reasons, Principal Zhou would be willing to save his face because of his love for talent, but for the reason of changing careers, he couldn't say a word, he could only agree.
After Xu Wanxiu left the office, and politely closed the door, Principal Zhou sat at the desk and sighed, shaking his head helplessly and continuing to look at the newly issued documents.
Like Zhou Yunshan and Qian Yuehua, they are all family members of the military. Before there was any news in the school, they heard their own men or those military wives in the family building talking about Zhao Guoqiang's change of career. They went back to school and checked with Xu Wanxiu about it.
Xu Wanxiu knew that they would know about it sooner or later, so she nodded her head and said, "You heard right, my man changed jobs, so I'll take my child back with him. After the child finishes the exam, he will pack his things and go back. I have already told Principal Zhou about this."
"What are these things? I thought... we could have a lifetime of lessons in the school." Zhou Yunshan Hearing this, she directly curled her lips and said dissatisfiedly, she was reluctant to Xu Wanxiu, she was the first friend she had made since she came to the family building.
It is comfortable to get along with her, he is also concerned about his own son, and usually has a deep friendship.
After hearing this, Qian Yuehua sighed, "No one could have imagined that after taking these children, it would be considered a good ending for herself."
She was like Zhao Ye, and instantly thought of her own situation. Even with a little sadness.
"Don't be like this, I'm all happy, and everyone is happy together. It's almost a year since we took our fifth-grade child, and it's only half a month away, but we must not fall short, and don't let this matter. They know." Xu Wanxiu said with a smile when she saw that the teachers in the office were a little sad.
The school bell rang, dispelling the sadness that had slowly built up. After Xu Wanxiu spoke briefly with them, she hurriedly picked up the lesson plan written yesterday and the printed question bank, and walked into the classroom.
She stood on the three-foot podium and said hello to the children under the stage, then turned around and started lecturing. Since knowing that there are only half a month left, Xu Wanxiu cherishes every moment standing on the podium.
Every minute and every second will become precious memories in the future.
Zhao Guoqiang's group of brothers are also bloody people. Knowing that he has changed careers, he will soon leave the army. They discussed to see him off, and everyone gathered for a meal.
After Xu Wanxiu found out, she thought that she would have a rest day in a few days, so she smiled and said to Zhao Guoqiang, "Guoqiang, why don't you just ask them to come to our house to eat. I can also cook a few while I have a rest that day. Good food, since they have a heart, we have to entertain them warmly, so it’s only once, it’s not hard work.”
Zhao Guoqiang naturally knew that this kind of farewell banquet had to be eaten at home, no matter how rich it was, mainly how many times it was. When the brothers got together to talk, the suppressed emotions in their hearts could be reasonably released. He hesitated before because he was afraid that Xu Wanxiu would have to attend classes at school and then recruit a group of people to eat at home, which would make her mother-in-law and her tired.
After being persuaded by her, Zhao Guoqiang also had feelings for these brothers, nodded and replied, "Okay, I'll go to the market to buy meat and vegetables, and ask them to come and have a meal in the evening. There are not many people, one The table is fine."
This time, it's not as good as the housewarming feast many years ago. It's good for a few brothers to get together for a meal, and they won't bring their family members and children.
Xu Wanxiu nodded and said with a smile, "Okay, I'll rest then and cook some hard dishes with my mother, so you can eat more happily." If there are enough meat dishes and drinks, men love these when they get together.
This time it was a goodbye between their brothers, Xu Wanxiu didn't call Zhao Ye or Zhou Yunshan or the like, so she quietly invited.
Mother Xu and Xu Wanxiu saw people saying hello, and most of them were familiar, so they went into the kitchen and went to work. It was the first time the baby saw so many people, and she shouted "Uncle!" one by one, she stopped playing with toys, and simply sat on the ground and listened to the adults chatting. Most of them didn't understand, but she was still very interested. Keep listening.
Li Weiguo was amused, and smiled and said to Zhao Guoqiang, "You are such a good girl, so I want to have another girl." His family is also a son, and he has wanted a girl for so many years.
"Brother Zhao and sister-in-law are good-looking, and the girl is naturally beautiful. You, the nephew is all supported by the sister-in-law." Yang Kang laughed and joked after listening.
The others burst into laughter, and Zhao Guoqiang followed suit. In the past, when they got together, they were not afraid of meat and vegetables, but today they are afraid of children here, and their words are more subtle.
Bao Bao saw that his father and uncles were smiling, and she couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth. Although I don't understand what they are saying, the baby always feels that he is complimenting himself, and it is a joy in his heart.
Xu Wanxiu and Xu's mother were busy in the kitchen. Many meat dishes were prepared in advance, and they were ready to be cooked in a pan. It didn't take long for the table to be filled with meat dishes. Yang Kang was the smartest kid with a sweet mouth. He said with a smile, "Wow, this dish doesn't look worse than a state-run restaurant, and it smells even better. Auntie and sister-in-law have worked hard. Yes ." The
others followed suit.
"It's okay, you and Guoqiang have a good relationship, eat more and eat more happily." Xu Wanxiu said with a smile, and Xu's mother also stood by and greeted, "Yes, that's the truth, sit down quickly. Eat, I'll pack the food out."
The Zhao family was quite lively that night, and they would not be able to talk to each other if there were too many people involved.
Mother Xu greeted Xu Wanxiu privately, "Xiuxiu, I have reserved some dishes to put on a plate. We will take Ning Ning to eat at the small table in the living room later, so that they will not be too cautious.
" It has nothing to do with equality between men and women, it is purely for the son-in-law and his group of good brothers to eat and chat better. Xu Wanxiu didn't say much, just nodded.
The big men at the table over there were chatting happily, and so was the baby at the small table in the living room. Seeing that the plates were all her favorite meat, she excitedly clapped her palms and said with a smile, "Mother, all It's my favorite." Except for the green vegetables.
"Well, Ning Ning will eat more later." Xu Wanxiu smiled and touched her little head, put the washed spoon in her hand, and let the child scoop up the food by himself.
After a lively event, time seemed to pass faster.
The last class on the last day of the fifth grade in the school was a math class. Xu Wanxiu stood on the podium and explained the last points of attention for the exam. She looked around the faces of everyone in the audience, whose lips were slightly nervous, and said with a smile, " Well, the math class is here, and the teacher has something to share with you next."
The children in the audience listened to Teacher Xu's words, and reluctantly cheered up. Even if they were mentally prepared enough and practiced countless questions, they could not restrain their nervousness when the exam was coming.
Then she heard Teacher Xu's voice still soft and shallow, she said,
"Teacher has taught us that this class is full for just one year. During this year, the teacher has witnessed your progress in the subject of mathematics, and also seen Thanks for your growth, I am very grateful that we can meet in this classroom. When you step into the examination room tomorrow, you just need to deal with it calmly and calmly as usual."
"The teacher believes that you will definitely achieve satisfactory results. Come on."
She didn't tell these children the news that she was leaving. It's useless to talk about it, it will only add to the troubles. They just need to take the hope of their parents and teachers and go to the examination room without further ado.
There was warm and long-lasting applause from the audience, for dear teacher Xu, and for the self who has studied hard this year.
The bell rang, and school was over.
Next year, this classroom will welcome a new group of graduating students, but the math teacher is no longer the smiling teacher Xu.
In fact, the things at home are almost packed, and they are waiting for Xu Wanxiu to go home after class. Many large and bulky furniture could not be taken away, so they were given to Zhao Ye next door. Zhou Yunshan said that their family did not need it, and it would be troublesome to move from this family building to another family building.
Zhaojiatun has everything there. After Zhao Guoqiang finished disposing of the furniture, he and Xu Wanxiu worked together to pack the clothes and quilts. The quilts I made a few years ago are no longer warm, but the two new quilts I made last year have to be brought back.
In the end, the baby has the most things, in addition to her spring, summer, autumn and winter clothes, there are bath tubs, small bowls, small kettles, and even some toys. These are all made by Zhao Guoqiang one after another, and they are reluctant to throw them away, so they can only take them away. For toys, babies are reluctant to throw them away.
After many choices, there are too many things to bring back in the end. After discussing with Zhao Guoqiang, Xu Wanxiu and Zhao Guoqiang decided to pack the quilts and various things for the baby and send them back. They had less clothes, so they could just put them in the package and bring them back.
After I went to the post office that day to send the package, Zhao Guoqiang suggested, "Why don't we go to the department store to see if there are any toys that the baby likes? You won't be able to buy them when you go back there." There are also department stores in the county town over Zhaojiatun. The store is much smaller than the one here, so naturally there are no toys.
"It's fine, anyway, we've come out anyway, so we should go for a walk." Xu Wanxiu nodded in response, she sat sideways on the back seat of the bicycle, and Zhao Guoqiang rode her to the direction of the county.
After having a bicycle, it was the first time that Zhao Guoqiang took her out, and it was much more convenient to go anywhere.
When she passed the previous garment shop, Xu Wanxiu still subconsciously looked towards the other side. The shop door was closed, and the steps were covered with moss, and the bustling door was no longer the same as before.
She also heard that the popularity of Weijiao Newspaper is fading away, or that the entire newspaper industry is retreating and disappearing. It no longer publishes articles that focus on current affairs as before, even the story style brought by Comrade Xiangyang a few years ago. It also disappeared without a sound.
Some people miss it and some people rejoice, but no one will forget the literary style stories of that period, born towards the rising sun.
It's back to the department store, no more hanging out like you used to and buying what you need when you see it. On the contrary, they are very restrained. At this time, they can no longer buy things at home, and it is difficult to deal with them if they are not used up. The couple went to the counter selling children's toys and picked two or three items according to the baby's usual preferences.
Zhao Guoqiang rode a bicycle with his beloved, through the streets and alleys where he once wandered, and the soft wind brushed his face, as if he was reminiscing about something.
At the end of the real departure, catching the train at the same time as before. Early in the morning, Zhao Guoqiang rode a bicycle and took the package to the train station as a salute, and gave some money to let someone watch it. Then he came back to send Mother Xu and the baby there, and then came back to carry Xu Wanxiu.
He smiled, his eyes lit up, clearly soft.
"Wanxiu, you can go now." Zhao Guoqiang walked into the house and shouted with a smile.
Xu Wanxiu walked out of the room and closed the door. She and Zhao Guoqiang inspected every part of the house separately, closed the doors and windows, closed the door, and it was as clean as if they had never lived.
She walked out of the door and glanced inside for the last time, turned her head reluctantly and said, "Guoqiang, let's go."
"Oh, good." Zhao Guoqiang reached out and closed the door, truly saying goodbye to the past.
Xu Wanxiu simply said goodbye to Zhao Ye, neither of them dared to look into each other's eyes, for fear that the tears in their eyes could not be restrained from flowing down.
On the way to the train station, I don’t know if it’s because the distance is far away, or because I feel reluctant to give up, I always feel that the bicycle is very slow. The grass and trees are all paying attention, the branches and leaves are swaying gently as if they are waving and saying goodbye.
The baby had been waiting impatiently at the train station for a long time. There were many people around and it was noisy. She held her grandmother's hand tightly and looked up and asked, "Grandma, when will my parents come over?"
She vaguely understood at a young age. Well, after going back this time, it seems that I will never come back again. But the little guy didn't feel so sad about parting, he just wanted to go back and see his two cousins.
"Mother, Ning Ning, it's almost time, let's go." Xu Wanxiu and Zhao Guoqiang came over and greeted Xu's mother. She held Ning Ning's hand, Zhao Guoqiang and Mother Xu carried the package and rushed to the train.
A new life is upon us, and the future seems to be at hand. But the train is not very peaceful.