Chapter 1550: The Lingering Ghost

Sijiucheng, West Garden.

Ran Qiuye stood at the door and said goodbye to her elder sister.

She came here mainly to report on her work.

This was the first year of the rural school, so she thought about inviting her elder sister to take a look at the school and let the children meet her elder sister.

But she didn't expect her elder sister to shake her head and said that it was so cold that the children should not be allowed to go out to freeze, and they should go when it was warmer.

"Eldest sister, it's cold outside, please go back to the house!"

The elder sister came forward to tighten Ran Qiuye's scarf. She was a head shorter than Ran Qiuye. The moment she stretched out her hand, a head of gray hair appeared in front of Ran Qiuye, which made Ran Qiuye feel sad.

Although the elder sister did not have any job or position, she could even enjoy a considerable allowance just by staying at home.

But Ran Qiuye knew that the person in front of her was much more worried than the old women of ordinary families.

Even more than half of the monthly allowance would be given to her to subsidize the schools in those places.

How could she not love such an elder sister?

"Go slowly on the road!"

"Come to me if you have any problems in school."

"Also, don't worry about what those people say, just do your job!"

"We must teach our children well, and everything should be based on learning knowledge. Only by learning knowledge can we build the country."

"When we have more experience in running schools and people's lives are better, we will open more schools."

"By the way, you should also care about your family. I heard Xiao Tao say last time that the children will go to school next year, so you have to take care of the family in the future..."

The elder sister was nagging like an old man at home, and Ran Qiuye nodded aside.

"Sister, I know."

"You should take care of yourself too!"

"Okay, let's go, go back quickly, the children and the elderly are waiting at home, and by the way, say hello to your grandmother for me!"

Ran Qiuye nodded and was about to go out.

After walking two steps, he thought of something and turned back.

"Sister, the machinery factory will organize a cultural performance in two days on New Year's Day!"

Sister nodded. This matter has been a hot topic in the whole city. It is hard not to know.

And the one in his family also said that the Ministry of First Machinery Industry seemed to have a master behind the scenes.

As for who it was, she suspected it was the one with glasses.

He was a man who looked ahead.

But it was good that someone could compete in this city, which was better than being dominated by one company.

At least, these factories were really doing practical things.

"Sister, there is a program, you can go and see it!"

"This is arranged by the machinery factory itself, called, Ten Farewells to the Red Army!"

"Ten Farewells to the Red Army?"

Sister was slightly moved.

Back then, she also followed the team to climb the snow-capped mountains and cross the grasslands.

I dare not touch that period of time, because it is unforgettable.

Sister did not give a clear answer, but just nodded, and then Ran Qiuye left.

After Ran Qiuye left, the elder sister's heart was in turmoil again.

Red Army!!!

Ten farewells to the Red Army.

She thought that she could talk to her husband and go and have a look!

After Ran Qiuye left the West Garden, she rode her bicycle to Ran's house.

Recently, the courtyard was in chaos. Qin Jingru and Xu's father and mother in the backyard had a fight. Although they didn't dare to make a noise at night for fear of being beaten by the workers, they went to quarrel every three or five days during the day.

At first, the people in the courtyard thought that watching the show was a bit interesting, but after a long time and many times, everyone felt bored.

Even the uncle Yan Fugui in the courtyard went to the backyard to mediate at the beginning, and even the street office came twice.

But, as I said, after so many times, everyone didn't take it seriously.

It's just that the quarrels in the backyard made the courtyard restless.

Even reading books, I can't concentrate!

As for the middle courtyard, the courtyard has been weird since Yi Zhonghai was brought back.

Especially the Jia family and Yi Zhonghai's family.

I always feel something strange.

When I see Yi Zhonghai go out, he greets people in the courtyard, but he is a little more unfamiliar.

The children in the courtyard don't like to get close to him, and feel more like an outsider.

As for the front yard, the third aunt has been busy looking for a wife for Yan Jiecheng recently, but the result is that she is neither high nor low. Yan Jiecheng doesn't even have a job, which is also a mess.

The courtyard is too busy, so Ran Qiuye takes Ms. Cui to the Ran family courtyard during the day, just so that Ran's mother can accompany her.

People in the slum don't have so many shitty things. After going there a few times, Ms. Cui prefers to stay in the slum.

On the other side.

After leaving the machinery factory, Yang Xiaotao turned to the supply and marketing cooperative.

Come back, buy some things for the family, and make a delicious meal.

So, Yang Xiaotao carried the cakes and melon seeds he bought, as well as the pork and mutton exchanged from the space, and prepared to go home for a hot pot.

It was only when I returned to the courtyard that I realized that no one was home.

Not even a dog!

After asking Liu Yuhua, I found out that it was Ran Qiuye who led me to Ran's house. It has been like this for the past few days, but I should come back in the evening.

Yang Xiaotao thought about it, and then he lit a fire at home to boil water and warmed up the house.

It was estimated that Ran Qiuye and the others would have dinner at Ran's house, so Yang Xiaotao didn't want to cook.

It happened that I took things to my father-in-law's house, and I went out with two bottles of wine.

But just after I went out, I saw Yi Zhonghai sitting at the door of the house. The two looked at each other and then moved away.

Although Yang Xiaotao was a little curious about why Yi Zhonghai came back, he didn't think much about it. Anyway, whether he came back or not, this courtyard was not the same courtyard as before.

After leaving the front gate, Yang Xiaotao drove to Ran's house.

Yi Zhonghai saw Yang Xiaotao leaving with wine and food, and he knew where he was going without thinking.

He thought of Yang Xiaotao's grandparents and Ran Qiuye's parents. They were lucky to follow Yang Xiaotao.

Even the people in the same courtyard benefited from it.

He lowered his head slowly, worrying about the next life.

During this period of time in the countryside, he worked from sunrise to sunset like the villagers, without so many intrigues. Although his health was getting worse day by day, his spirit was much better.

If life in the countryside was not too hard, he really didn't want to come back.

But when he came back, the reality was in front of him again.

Without a job, there is no income.

There is food supply in the city, but that is not enough for the family.

Oh

Now there are more people in the family, not only the old couple, but also Sha Zhu's family of four, no, Jia Zhangshi must be added.

With so many people, that little food supply is not enough to eat.

As for the income, it is only Sha Zhu who makes money from cooking banquets for others.

But that little money is not stable. When it comes to festive days, he can make money when he opens the business.

But in the off-season, if he can't make money, the family will have to starve.

Poverty is like this.

"I have to find a reliable job!"

Yi Zhonghai looked at his hands. He had to say that his hands were his biggest reliance in recent years.

In the past, in the machinery factory, his craftsmanship was not the best, but also one of the top masters.

With his skills, he naturally had no worries about income.

But now, he was not even a worker...

What should I do?

Looking at the sky that was getting darker, his mind gradually emptied.

Yang Xiaotao's figure appeared in his mind again, and the regret that had been forgotten in Yi Zhonghai's heart surged out of his heart without knowing when.

If he had been nicer to him at the beginning, would things be different today?

With a long sigh, he retracted his thoughts and continued to think about a way out.

"Uncle!"

A crisp sound came from his ears, and Yi Zhonghai retracted his gaze and looked at the sound.

"Jingru!"

Yi Zhonghai saw Qin Jingru wearing a small flowered jacket and sighed again in his heart.

Silly Zhu, this guy's life is also bitter enough!

"Uncle, I, I have no food at home, I want to borrow some corn flour!"

Qin Jingru looked at the aunt who was busy in the house, and asked in a low voice.

After hearing this, Yi Zhonghai looked at Qin Jingru, she was a fertile woman, Sha Zhu could get pregnant even though he was missing one, so he should be able to get pregnant with one short one.

However, he knew in his heart that now was not the right time.

Especially since there was no man in the family and they were not divorced, at this time, even if the two of them were willing, they would not dare to do it!

"Go in and tell the aunt!"

Yi Zhonghai suppressed his calculations and continued to think about his future plans.

...

Driving to the big courtyard of the Ran family, Yang Xiaotao walked into the house with his things.

At this time, it was already dark, and smoke was rising from the houses around. When Yang Xiaotao came in, he saw Ran Hongbing leading Duanwu to tossing in the yard. When they saw Yang Xiaotao, they were stunned, and then ran into the house quickly.

"Mom!"

Yang Xiaotao came into the house and saw Ran's mother busying around the stove. She had heard the noise a long time ago and was not surprised to see Yang Xiaotao. She just felt sorry for Yang Xiaotao for spending money and buying so many things.

If Ms. Cui hadn't been here, she would have complained on the spot.

Ms. Cui also came out of the house, leading the two twins with a smile on her face.

Yang Xiaotao put down the things, went forward to pick up the two girls, and then smiled, "Dad is not back?"

"No, he came back the day before yesterday and said he had another mission and was busy these days!"

"We don't need to care about him, he can come back or not!"

Ran's mother said, and Ms. Cui beside her also smiled, "That's right, these men don't need to care about him!"

Yang Xiaotao shook his head helplessly.

On the other side, Ran Qiuye was tutoring Ran Xinrui. Yang Xiaotao stretched his head to greet the two of them, but Ran Qiuye turned back and glared at him. Ran Xinrui's eyes were a little red. Seeing this, Yang Xiaotao immediately withdrew.

"What's going on?"

Ran Hongbing was pulled over by Yang Xiaotao and asked.

"Brother-in-law, my second sister didn't do well in the exam!"

Ran Hongbing whispered, afraid of being heard.

"Didn't do well in the exam? How much did you score?"

"Anyway, I didn't do well in the exam. I heard that I only got third place in the class and was scolded by everyone!"

Yang Xiaotao rolled his eyes, "Third place is not good, your elder sister, you are too picky!"

"Yes, yes, you like to pick!"

Ran Hongbing nodded affirmatively, and Yang Xiaotao was happy, "What about you? What place did you get?"

Hearing this, Ran Hongbing's face fell and he was ready to run out.

"He didn't even make the top ten!"

Ran Qiuye's voice came from behind, and Yang Xiaotao clearly felt Ran Hongbing shudder, and then ran out in a flash.

Yang Xiaotao looked back and saw Ran Qiuye's strict teacher look, coupled with that tight sweater and tall figure, and suddenly felt a little moved.

"This kid is making trouble in school all day long!"

"We'll settle accounts with him tomorrow!"

Outside the house, Ran Hongbing immediately made a bitter face after hearing this.

He looked back and happened to meet Yang Xiaotao's eyes.

"Brother-in-law, take my sister away quickly!"

Puff

Yang Xiaotao laughed, Ran Qiuye stared at him, and then looked at Ran Hongbing again.

"You, just do it!"

At this time, Ran Xinrui came out of the house, saw Yang Xiaotao and asked brother-in-law, then ran to the stove with red eyes to help light the fire.

Yang Xiaotao nodded, and wanted to say something for her, "In fact, third place is also amazing!"

"I didn't even make the top ten in school back then!"

Ran Xinrui nodded aside, not very interested.

Ran Qiuye winked at the side, and Yang Xiaotao knew there was something else.

"What's wrong!"

Yang Xiaotao came into the house with the child in his arms, and saw Ran Qiuye's serious expression, and then asked.

Ran Qiuye glanced outside and then said, "Xinrui joined a club at school."

Yang Xiaotao frowned. It was not a big deal for a junior high school student to join a club, but it must be a problem when Ran Qiuye mentioned it.

"If it was a general club, it would be fine, but this club actually called on them to go to the countryside."

"Go to the countryside? What? Farming?"

"Yes! Not only farming, but also supervising the construction of the revolutionary spirit in the countryside, and being the master of the people..."