Qi Tongwei: Can I be young again?

"Not yet, let me lead you there first."

"Okay, okay, this is exactly what I've been waiting for. Just thinking about that big braised pork knuckle makes my mouth water. I really miss it..."

Chapter 109 Provincial Party Committee Family Compound

12:08.

The rural banquet has officially begun.

The courtyard wasn't very big, but there were ten tables in total. Qi Tongwei chose to sit at a table full of children.

Children say the truth without thinking.

Even if he said something wrong, Grandpa Zhong wouldn't hold it against him. Most importantly, the atmosphere was good.

The children were lying on the table, sucking on wedding candies and drinking beverages, making a ruckus.

Zhong Chang'an looked at them with a smile, then sighed, "I remember when I first joined the army, our company commander told us that as long as we win the war, our descendants will be spared the suffering brought by war! Now that I think about it, if our old company commander were still alive, he would be very happy to see these carefree children!"

"Grandpa, have you ever fought in a war?" The little boy named Er Gou looked up and asked with a smile.

"I fought them, and even fought the Japanese with bayonets!" Zhong Chang'an patted the little guy's head and said cheerfully, "But that was many years ago."

"Grandpa is amazing! Our teacher said that anyone who has killed Japanese devils is a great hero. Grandpa, have you ever killed any Japanese devils?"

"Haha." Zhong Chang'an laughed heartily, "I fought for ten of the fourteen years of the War of Resistance against Japan. I killed so many Japanese devils that I can't even count them all."

"So, the Japanese are easy to kill?"

Zhong Chang'an shook his head and said meaningfully, "The Japanese are not as weak as you think. They are not only difficult to kill, but also very cruel. It takes courage to face them! But our soldiers are not lacking in courage!"

"If those Japanese devils come again, would you still dare to charge in?"

"Again?" Zhong Chang'an gritted his teeth and laughed. "The Japanese devils won't dare to come again! If they do, Grandpa will be very happy. I really didn't kill enough back then."

Recalling those glorious years, the old man's eyes shone brightly, as if he were many years younger.

If the Japanese dare to provoke another war, it seems they could don their armor and swords at any time and once again gallop across the battlefield.

The elderly are always very patient when they are with children.

Similarly, when a child is with an old revolutionary, he will have endless questions.

At this table, everyone was chatting and eating, and the elderly and children couldn't stop smiling.

Gu Jinhua's taste is also good today.

After finishing his meal, he took out a tissue to wipe his mouth and started looking around.

"Mom, what are you looking at?"

"The bride, where is the bride?"

“Yes, where’s the bride?” Zhong Xiaoai looked at Qi Tongwei.

Qi Tongwei was stunned.

bride?

Yes, Wang Hua went to pick up the bride, why hasn't he come back yet?

After thinking it over, Qi Tongwei decided to call Wang Hua to ask. Just in case something went wrong, he could prepare in advance.

Just as I took out my phone, firecrackers went off at the entrance of the village.

The wedding procession has returned.

Everyone at the dinner table put down their bowls and chopsticks, stood up with smiles, and welcomed the newlyweds.

Zhong Xiaoai also took Qi Tongwei's arm, her eyes shining with a hazy yet expectant light.

Amidst the sound of firecrackers, several wedding cars came to a stop.

Wang Hua got out of the car first, went to the bride's car, opened the door, and half-squatted down.

The bride, Xu Juan, wearing a wedding dress, gently hugged his neck and leaned against his back.

applause.

A commotion arose.

A whistle rang out.

Wang Hua carried his wife on his back, waved to everyone with a smile, and then winked at Qi Tongwei!

Qi Tongwei gave him a thumbs up.

Happiness comes from within, not from external circumstances.

Unlike Chen Yang's extravagant wedding, Wang Hua's wedding was simple and modest, and those who attended were all local villagers and neighbors.

But the smile on his face never stopped.

"Wow, what a perfect couple! They must be so happy!" Zhong Xiaoai whispered, nestled against Qi Tongwei's shoulder.

"Um...the woman is still wearing a veil, how do you know she's pretty?"

“All the brides are beautiful!” Zhong Xiaoai raised her face and said seriously, “During the Ming Dynasty, Empress Ma said that all women who were getting married could wear a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe on their wedding day, because they would be the most beautiful on that day.”

……

The wedding lasted into the afternoon.

Grandpa Zhong had drunk quite a bit of wine, and he looked slightly tipsy and a little drunk.

I was drunk, but I was really happy.

Especially when interacting with the village kids, his kind laughter is extremely hearty.

Qi Tongwei was slightly dazed.

The old man is so kind and gentle; he doesn't seem to have anything to do with that "King Yama" at all.

Just then, Zhong Xiaoai pulled him aside and whispered, "Grandpa has had too much to drink, so we'll head back now."

"Where are you going back?"

"There's a house in the provincial party committee's family compound that my grandfather left behind. I've already had the police clean it up! Perfect timing, my mom and I have to go to my uncle's place this afternoon, so we won't stay here any longer."

"Commander Gu?"

“Okay!” Zhong Xiaoai nodded gently, hesitated for a moment, and then said again, “If you have time tomorrow, come to the Provincial Party Committee Family Compound. It’s my mother’s idea.”

"Can I go in?"

The provincial party committee's family compound is no ordinary place; it's heavily guarded! All the sentries are manned by armed police.

It's fine for an ordinary person to look at it from a distance.

But if you dare to trespass there, getting a slap is the least of your worries; you might even get shot.

"Don't worry, my grandfather has already spoken to you. When you arrive at the provincial party committee compound tomorrow, just say you are Qi Tongwei, and someone will naturally lead you in."

"Oh." Qi Tongwei was slightly relieved. "Then I'll take you back."

“No need.” Zhong Xiaoai turned her head and glanced at the wedding scene. “We are just ordinary people. Today is your good friend’s wedding. Have fun, drink and have some fun. As long as you don’t go to a foot massage parlor, I can understand.”

"Wash your feet?" Qi Tongwei feigned ignorance. "Why can't we wash our feet? Where is this custom from?"

"Go ahead and pretend, you'd better keep pretending for the rest of your life!"

Qi Tongwei stopped arguing and turned to look at Grandpa Zhong.

Supported by Gu Jinhua, the old man squinted, swayed unsteadily, and didn't walk very steadily.

Qi Tongwei was still worried, so he immediately carried the old man on his back and took him to the village entrance.

Upon arriving at the village entrance, the guards immediately came forward and, together with Zhong Xiaoai, helped the old man into the car.

"Auntie, please get on the bus too."

"Hmm." Gu Jinhua looked at Qi Tongwei's faded work clothes and old leather shoes and said with concern, "Work is hard, but you also need to take care of your health. Health is the foundation of everything. Take good care of yourself."

Chen Yanshi also said this in the hospital.

However, to Qi Tongwei, it evoked two different feelings.

When Gu Jinhua said this, she sounded like an elder who cared for her juniors, her words gentle and full of love.

Chen Yanshi was just being polite; it shouldn't be taken seriously.

to be frank.

Qi Tongwei's mother passed away early, and his father didn't really understand him.

Over the years, he has been working hard, and among those who truly care about him, Zhong Xiaoai is one, and Gao Yuliang is half.

At that moment, Gu Jinhua's simple words caused him a strange pang of sadness.

"Okay, Aunt Gu, I will take good care of myself."

"That's more like it!" Gu Jinhua patted his shoulder and waved her hand. "Go back, your friend is still waiting for you!"

Qi Tongwei turned around.

They discovered that Wang Hua was standing not far away, and behind Wang Hua, the fat-headed and big-eared Hou Liangping was waving with a smile.