Since the accident happened in Nanluoguxiang, a nearby alley, the news spread quickly.
After Luo Xingchen came back from get off work at the bureau, the aunts in the yard gathered together to discuss the matter. When they saw Luo Xingchen coming back, they quickly gathered around him.
"Director Luo, I heard that there was a murder in the alley over there. Is it true?" an aunt asked.
"Yeah, he's been shot."
When Luo Xingchen saw that several aunts still wanted to ask questions, he quickly rubbed oil on his soles and left.
time flies.
Saturday, August 19, 1952.
Xiao Zhang and Zhao Di are finally getting married.
In the afternoon, Luo Xingchen and Fan Shasha came to Xiao Zhang's yard with happiness in their arms.
"Director, Chief Fan, you are here, please come inside." Xiao Zhang hurriedly invited the two of them into the room.
"Mom, Mom, our director and his family are here." Xiao Zhang shouted into the house as soon as he entered the yard.
"Mother Zhang, after hearing the sound, she ran out quickly."
"Hello auntie. Congratulations." Luo Xingchen and Fan Shasha hurriedly said hello to Zhang's mother and congratulated her.
"Welcome to my home. I have always heard my son mention you. Thank you, Director, for always taking care of my boy. This is your child, he is so good-looking." Mother Zhang said looking at Luo Kaixin in Fan Shasha's arms.
"Mom, let the director and others come in quickly. It's hot in the courtyard." Xiao Zhang reminded.
"Look at my brain, come in quickly and don't overheat the child."
After several people were brought into the house, Xiao Zhang quickly poured water for them.
"Xiao Zhang, what time will you pick up the bride tomorrow?" Luo Xingchen asked.
"Director, Zhao Di's house is not far away. Let's go at 7 o'clock. It happens to be not too hot."
"Okay, then I'll come over early tomorrow. Do you think there's anything else you need to do in the afternoon?"
"There's nothing to do, Director. What needs to be prepared has been prepared. Besides, our two families have already discussed it, so it's just a simple matter. Just have a meal together. Master Ning and Zhu Zhu have agreed. Helped with the cooking.”
"That's fine. If you need my help if you need anything, you don't need to be polite to me." Luo Xingchen said.
"There is really something that I need your help with."
"Whatever it is, just say it."
"I would like to ask you to be our witness." Xiao Zhang said.
"So that's what happened, no problem. However, you must not let your old leader be your witness."
"No need, the director of the general bureau is asking me to get married. I don't have that much face. Besides, the director won't have time tomorrow." Xiao Zhang said.
"Okay, then I will be your witness."
Not long after Luo Xingchen and Fan Shasha stayed at Xiao Zhang's house, Master Ning and He Yuzhu came over on bicycles from the bureau.
After a few people chatted for a while, Master Ning took He Yuzhu to cook.
There were not many relatives and friends in the evening, so we simply set up two tables.
After eating, Luo Xingchen drove Shasha and He Yuzhu back to the courtyard.
"Zhuzi, I have been working for so long and I have never asked you, are you still used to working in the bureau?" Luo Xingchen asked He Yuzhu who was sitting in the back seat.
"I'm getting used to it quite well. I feel much more comfortable than I did at my master's place. Moreover, the comrades in the bureau are very friendly."
"Just get used to it. Now that you have a formal establishment, wait two years and ask your sister-in-law to introduce you to a little girl in the bureau."
"Hey, there's no need for that, I'm still young." He Yuzhu giggled.
"Haha, you really deserve your nickname of Silly Zhu."
The car quickly drove back to the courtyard.
"Zhu Zhu goes to bed early tonight. I'll call you when we go there tomorrow and take you there with us." Luo Xingchen and others said to He Yuzhu when they walked to the middle courtyard.
"I know, Brother Xingchen."
"At this time, Lele and Doudou heard the sound of Luo Xingchen and came out of He Yuzhu's house."
"Brother-in-law, you are back."
"Well, have you eaten?" Luo Xingchen asked.
"The food we ate at Yuyu's house was cooked by Uncle Qing for us." Lele replied.
"Just eat. Do you want to continue playing or come back with us?"
"Come back with you, we want to play with Kaixin."
After Luo Xingchen brought a few people back to the house, the two of them went to play with Xiao Xuan and Yu Yu.
"Lele, Doudou, I will bring joy to your sister to attend your brother Xiao Zhang's wedding tomorrow morning. Do you want to go?"
"Is it fun?" Lele turned around and asked.
"What's so funny about this? It's just like when Bangge's father got married." Luo Xingchen said as an example.
"Then we'd better not go. We might as well play in the yard."
"Okay, then you can cook and eat by yourself when you are hungry. We won't care about you two."
Early the next morning, Luo Xingchen and his wife drove to Xiao Zhang's house with He Yuzhu in their arms. After a few people arrived, Master Ning had already arrived, and He Yuzhu went to help Master Ning.
Zhang's courtyard was now filled with police comrades in military uniforms. Since the relatives of Xiao Zhang's family are too far away, there is basically no contact, so no notice was given. The hospital is basically filled with comrades from the branch.
"Hello, Director, Hello, Section Chief Fan." As soon as Luo Xingchen and others entered the courtyard, everyone hurriedly said hello.
"Hello everyone, there is no director today. Everyone, please relax and have fun together." Luo Xingchen and his wife also greeted everyone.
"Director, you are here." Xiao Zhang put on a new military uniform and came out of the room.
"Not bad, very energetic, no wonder he was able to take down Zhao Di." Luo Xingchen joked.
"Haha, that's right. With our little appearance, that little girl can't take her eyes off us."
"Shh~" Xiao Zhang's words immediately caused comrades to boo.
"Chief Zhang, please stop bragging. Comrade Zhaodi coughs and you will tremble three times. Stop bragging. Be careful that Comrade Zhaodi makes you kneel on the washboard, hahaha."
"That is, do you dare to say what you just said again in front of Comrade Zhao Di?" Several police comrades shouted.
"You just envy me, haha. I won't be fooled by you. It's almost time. Let's get ready to go." Xiao Zhang looked at the time and said.
"Okay, get ready to go."
Luo Xingchen threw his car keys directly to Xiao Zhang.
"You drive yourself. I won't drive for you. I will accompany your sister-in-law to take care of the children."
"Okay, then you just sit at home and drink tea and wait."
"Brothers, let's go."
Xiao Zhang took a few comrades who were going to pick up the bride, drove into two jeeps from the branch, and set off to pick up the bride in four three-wheelers.
On the other side, Zhaodi's house. Zhaodi had been waiting for Xiao Zhang to pick her up early. Zhaodi put on a new military uniform today. Zhaodi's mother arranged Zhaodi's clothes and began to comb Zhaodi's hair.
"Zhao Di, I remember the last time my mother combed your hair was when you were 6 years old. You were about to get married in a blink of an eye. To be honest, my mother really couldn't let you go. Since you joined the revolution at the age of 15, my mother could not see you until she was liberated. . After you get married, you must live a good life." Zhaodi's mother said while combing Zhaodi's hair.
Zhao Di looked at her mother, whose temples had turned white, in the mirror, thinking about what had happened over the years. It seems that since I was sensible, I have always had my own opinions. My mother has never opposed me. Even if I want to participate in the revolution and may die at any time, my mother just sheds tears and tells me to pay attention to my safety over and over again.
