Bo Kang said excitedly: "Yesterday, my fourth uncle invited us to eat soy sauce beef, and today we have braised pork. It's like celebrating the New Year."
Liu Xuemei touched her eldest grandson's head and said softly: "Then you are still too easily satisfied. When the Chinese New Year comes, you will know that there are more delicious things than this."
The old lady was also very happy: "Bokang was born at a good time, and life at home is getting better day by day."
Shui Shangqing looked at his daughter. The great changes in the family started with her birth. After all, only when people solve the problem of food and clothing can they think about other things.
He can guarantee that the dual-income earners in the city are not as well off as his family. After all, there is so much gold and silver that cannot be used at this stage. There will always be a time when it can be used.
Apart from these, I have saved a lot of money by selling fish during the Chinese New Year and hunting animals during slack periods.
The four generations of the family are living together happily, but tomorrow, the fourth child will have to leave his hometown and go to the provincial art troupe.
The old lady and Liu Xuemei packed a lot of dried meat and pancakes for Shuijian and asked him to take them with him to eat on the road. After all, these two are easy to store and not easy to break.
Shui Shangqing took Lao Si and explained a lot: "The unit you went to this time must have stricter management than the supply and marketing cooperative. You must obey the leadership's arrangements. You must continue to learn and improve yourself."
"I know that no one can succeed casually. What's more, I have just been selected. Being selected is just my chance. I know that there are people outside the world and there are people outside the world. I will never be arrogant."
"I'll give you fifty yuan as a reserve, be sure to put it away."
Shui Jianshe took the money from his father and kept it carefully. Although he is not short of money. But this is my father’s wish and I cannot refuse.
At night, Xiao Qi and Shui Bingyue slept with their fourth brother, one on the left and the other on the right.
Shui Jianshe told Xiao Qi: "Jianli, you should take good care of your sister and Bo Kang at home and don't run around."
"Don't worry, fourth brother. I'm not a child anymore, you know."
"Bingyue, just be happy. When I get to the provincial capital, I will buy beautiful and interesting things and send them to you."
Shui Bingyue hugged Shui Jianshe's arm and shook her little head: "I don't want it. Fourth brother is going to a strange place alone. I have to make myself comfortable and happy first. I don't need anything, as long as fourth brother is happy. Just be considerate."
After finishing speaking, the little girl took out an jade blazing sign strung with a black rope from her pocket and handed it to the fourth brother.
Shui Jianshe asked his sister: "Why did you give this to me?"
"I've read in a book that this is called the Peaceful Card, which can bless people with safety and success in their careers. I gave it to my fourth brother just for good wishes."
"Okay, then I'll accept it. Don't worry, I will cherish it." After saying that, he hung it around his neck.
Shui Bingyue was relieved. After all, she has now opened her soul space, and her control over spiritual power has reached a new level.
This jade tablet contains the spiritual energy she has stored in it. Wearing it daily can nourish the fourth brother's body and save his life when he encounters danger or disaster.
Moreover, she has imposed a restriction on it. Others will think that this is just an ordinary stone, not a fine jade ornament.
After all, money touches people's hearts, and even people in the art troupe are not all kind-hearted. Some people seem to be decent, but they will inevitably have evil intentions because other people's things are valuable, so be on guard against this.
As for the second and third brothers who are far away from home, the jade tokens can only be given to them when they meet.
No matter how reluctant you are to leave, time will not stop, and the next day will soon come. The family delivered water to the train station together, allowing him to pursue his dream.
Everyone watched the train he was traveling on start up and disappear completely before preparing to go home. Liu Xuemei was a little sad: "These children, except for the eldest, all run far away when they get older."
Shui Shangqing patted his wife on the shoulder and comforted him: "Several children have gone to good units. How many people can't get it even if they beg their grandfather or grandma. We must learn to be content."
The old lady also said about her daughter: "You were so strong before, but now you are sentimental as you get older. Shang Qing still loves you too much, which is enviable."
The old lady has been in trouble for half her life, and no one has ever protected her from the wind and rain. There is no news about her husband who never came back.
When the children were young, they used to look forward to his return. Now, she is in her 70s and 80s, and her grandchildren are all married and starting businesses.
The man who left her only three children was treated as if he was long gone. She hadn't thought of him for a long time.
"Mom, in front of Xiaowu, Xiaoliu, Xiaoqi and Bingyue, you didn't save any face for me." Liu Xuemei hugged the old lady's arm like a baby.
The little ones didn't speak, and for a while the sadness of separation dissipated a lot. Bo Kang had already fallen asleep in his grandfather's arms. The child was very sleepy, so the whole family got up early to deliver water to the construction site.
Now I am driving the donkey cart back home. The family arrived at Qingshui Village before noon.
In the afternoon, when Xiaowu, Xiaoliu and Xiaoqi went to work in the fields, the boy next to them asked curiously: "Where did your family go together today?"
"Send our fourth brother to leave by train." Xiao Liu told the truth.
"Where are he going? He's not working as a salesperson in the city, so why does he need to travel?"
"No, my fourth brother has been admitted to the provincial art troupe and has to report to his new unit."
The person who inquired was immediately shocked: "Your fourth brother is really capable of doing things. Most people are satisfied with just one job. He also thought about other jobs, and he actually got it."
Xiaowu nodded: "My fourth brother never does anything he's not sure about. Didn't you give him the nickname Jade-Faced Zhuge? Of course he can do it."
For a moment, the young men around them were all sour. Reading more would be beneficial. Obviously we all grew up together, but they went to places they couldn't even imagine.
Reading more is really important. The village chief is the village chief. If he has foresight, his children will not have a bad life.
There is no way out if you just work hard in the fields every day. Those who are younger plan to study hard and create a bright future for themselves.
One or two are not enough for them to pay attention to. If all four brothers of the Shui family get good jobs, others will realize the importance of learning.
In the evening, the Shui Jianshe train arrived at the station. According to the address on the notice, we took the bus to the Provincial Art Troupe. Was warmly received by a young male officer.
Under that person's arrangement, he quickly collected his things and returned to the dormitory to rest. A dormitory can accommodate six people. Now he is the second person to move in. The others have not arrived yet.
