Before coming, Zhou Yang also considered how to improve his parents' living conditions.
He had anticipated that the living conditions on Dongquan Farm might be difficult, so he also thought that if it didn't work out, he would prepare enough food rations and daily necessities for his parents.
After all, with his current ability, it is no problem to support two people.
No matter how much the old couple can eat, 1,000 kilograms of grain a year is enough.
A pound of white flour is only about 15 cents at the supply and marketing cooperative, and 1,000 pounds is only 150 yuan.
Including other daily necessities, it cost 300 yuan.
So this time Zhou Yang brought a total of 600 yuan to completely improve his parents' living conditions.
But he never expected that the environment in this place would be so harsh and the situation so complicated.
Just as my father said, they have been supporting each other over the years. Without being able to leave here, I can't improve my parents' living conditions alone.
You can't let your parents eat steamed buns with plain flour every day, while others eat vegetable soup every day. Over time, it will definitely cause public outrage.
In such a special environment, I can't always take care of them, even if they are harmed, they may be harmed.
Therefore, Zhou Yang felt it was necessary to talk to his father!
While it was still dark, Zhou Yang suddenly said: "Dad, can we go out for a walk?"
Zhou Yawen knew that his son must have something to say, so he immediately nodded and said: "Okay!"
After telling his good wife to deliver the food to the group's main room as soon as possible, Zhou Yawen put on a shirt and walked out of the shack!
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On the country road, the father and son walked slowly along the crop fields. The atmosphere was very warm, but even more embarrassing!
In the blink of an eye, their family has been separated for six or seven years!
Thinking about the luxurious life at home in the past, compared with the current desolation, one can't help but feel a sense of uncertainty in the world!
"Dad, all these years..."
In fact, you don't need to ask Zhou Yang to know that they have had a hard time in recent years, but this year it is just more difficult.
It's just that he has thousands of things to say, but he doesn't know where to start, so he can only ask this question.
Zhou Yawen was quite tolerant, smiled and said: "It was a bit difficult, but at least I managed to survive it!"
Then he pointed to the dozens of earthbags stretching on the mountain ridge in the distance and said: "They didn't survive over there, what a pity!"
"Dad, have you thought about what to do in the future?" Zhou Yang suddenly asked.
Zhou Yawen smiled bitterly and shook his head, and then said: "I never thought that if the policy remains unchanged, we people will probably die of old age here!"
"What if the policy changes?" Zhou Yang said in shock.
Zhou Yawen was not stupid. He immediately understood what his son meant and asked immediately: "Xiao Yang, have you heard any news?"
"Dad, in addition to holding some positions in the production team, I have also become a translator at the National Compilation and Translation Bureau, responsible for translating some materials, books and magazines, etc., so I have access to some internal documents."
Then Zhou Yang continued: "Through this, I found that the policy has quietly changed. If nothing happens, the storm will pass in a year or two."
"And starting this month, I have accepted a large number of tasks to translate university textbooks. The subjects involve physics, architecture, mechanics, chemistry, etc., so I judge that the country is likely to restore the training mechanism for high-end talents. Then you people will have a chance!"
After hearing his son's words, Zhou Yawen became extremely excited!
"Xiao Yang...is everything you said true?"
"Yeah! But the documents haven't come down yet, so you have to hold on for a while!"
"Well, after all these years, it doesn't matter if we wait a little longer. It's a pity for those comrades who didn't make it!" Zhou Yawen said with some emotion.
"Dad, can you tell me about the situation here?" Zhou Yang asked again.
"What do you want to know?"
"The situation here, the interpersonal relationships and the most basic life style!" Zhou Yang said.
"The situation is not too complicated. There are more than 250 permanent residents in Dongquan Farm, 210 of whom are ordinary people, and the remaining 40 are soldiers responsible for guarding!"
Then Zhou Yawen said again: "There is a management office here. The director is named Zhang Hanwu, and the deputy director and guard captain is named Anping. They are all active soldiers. We are divided into four groups, each group has about 50 people."
"Everyone works together, cooks and eats together. If there is a surplus at the end of the year, we will share the money together, but the possibility is very small!"
"Dad, I am now translating manuscripts for the superiors, and I earn a lot of money, which is enough to afford the basic living necessities for you and my mother!" Zhou Yang said.
However, Zhou Yawen shook his head and said: "I understand what you mean, but it's useless. We are not a normal farm here. No matter how much money you have, you can't help us. On the contrary, it is possible..."
Although his father didn't say the following words, Zhou Yang could guess them.
Seeing his son suddenly silenced, Zhou Yawen sighed!
"Xiao Yang, I'm really sorry for letting you down. It's just that we have supported each other to survive these years, and we owe a lot of favors to others. Please pay back as much as you can!"
Seeing the apology in his father's eyes, Zhou Yang immediately smiled and said, "Dad, I don't mean to blame you, I'm just thinking about how I can help you!"
Zhou Yawen showed a wry smile again and said: "Alas! The environment here is so bad, it's difficult for you to help us even if you want to!"
"Dad, looking at your current situation, you must be lacking most water. With water, you should be able to revitalize the village!" Zhou Yang said.
"Well, it's true that if there is water, the crops can be saved and the food can be harvested in the fall. At least we won't die of cold and hunger in the winter!"
But Zhou Yawen then said: "But the nearest water source here is more than ten miles away, and it is just a small spring. It cannot be diverted at all! It is really difficult to solve the water source problem!"
When Zhou Yang heard this, he immediately said: "The presence of a spring means there is underground water here. This may not be impossible. I will take a good turn tomorrow!"
"If you want to dig a well, you'd better give up the idea as soon as possible!"
"What's wrong?"
"Two months ago, Director Zhang begged his grandfather to sue his grandmother, and finally found a few technicians from the county. Under their guidance, we dug down to a depth of more than 20 meters, but no water was found. The last two technicians We have come to the conclusion that the groundwater here has dried up!" Zhou Yawen said.
Zhou Yang smiled and said, "Maybe!"
"You can do whatever you want, but you have to say hello to Director Zhang for everything!" Zhou Yawen reminded.
"OK!"
"By the way, how long can you stay this time?"
"I've asked for half a month's leave, but I won't confirm the specific time when I will go back!" Zhou Yang said.
"OK!"
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