Rebirth: 1977

New Year's Eve, Xiaolou Lane.

Yin Tianshui sighed inwardly when he thought of his grandma lying on the bed and his eldest sister's empty rice hoard.

He already knew what was going on.

But until now, he still didn't know what the eldest sister's attitude towards Zhou Pingliang was.

This year, he must go to Panjiawan.

Thinking that grandma is already 80 years old, time is too busy and it is too late to hold a lively birthday party.

Besides, the current situation at the eldest sister's house makes it inappropriate to invite people to her house for a drink.

Yin Tianshui thought for a while and went to the supply and marketing cooperative's non-staple food store.

Not seeing Hua Guilan, I felt a little disappointed.

I originally wanted to make up my mind to ask about Hua Zilan's whereabouts. Her aunt would definitely know.

Who knows, the person is not here.

Yin Tianshui bought thirty ice cream cakes.

Thirty rolls of dried noodles per pound.

I bought ten kilograms of milk candies and fruit candies.

There are ten rolls of peach cakes and thirty rolls.

Xiao Long Bao Thirty Lou.

A phone call was made to Li Haomin and asked him and Shi Tiezhu to drive over on motorcycles and help him take them to Panjiawan.

Shopping is no longer as strict as it used to be.

There are no food stamps to ‘negotiate’ to buy.

So no matter how much Yin Tianshui buys, he doesn't need to owe anyone any more favors.

Yin Tianshui looked at the cloth shop next to him and thought of his grandma's eightieth birthday, even if there was no banquet.

But new clothes are indispensable.

He also picked out the softest and softest muslins and silks from both inside and outside, and put them all in order.

There are no ready-made clothes suitable for the elderly.

These cloths still need to be cut and made by the eldest sister.

Before leaving, I saw old-fashioned cotton shoes on the counter and felt sad.

Is there still a chance for grandma to put on her shoes and get out of bed and walk?

He still bought a pair of cotton shoes and a pair of single cloth shoes.

Bought two pairs of cotton socks.

A woolen hat.

"Little water."

"Little water."

The motorcycle rumbled to a stop at the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative, and Li Haomin and Shi Tiezhu jumped off the motorcycle.

He ran to Yin Tianshui and punched each of them happily.

"Why didn't you contact us earlier when you came back?"

"That's right, brothers are always thinking of you!"

Yin Tianshui smiled and took the fists from the two men and explained:

“We will meet at Brother Xiao’s son’s birthday party on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, and everyone is busy.

I just wanted to try not to alarm you.

Who knows, I might still have to trouble you to help. "

"Do you still need to be polite to us?"

“Yes, now we have a few more motorcycles in the team.

Brother Xiao also provided a special car. "

The two people hurriedly showed off in front of Yin Tianshui.

"Hey, Xiao Shui, why did you buy so many things?

Want a treat? "

Li Haomin looked at a lot of items curiously and asked in surprise.

“My grandma turns [-] this year and I don’t have time to hold a birthday party for her.

I just wanted to send a snack to my neighbors, relatives and friends in the village to express my feelings. "

Yin Tianshui explained.

"Ah? Can you still celebrate your birthday like this?"

"The person receiving the gift must be very happy."

"Normally, people are not willing to buy these things to eat."

"Xiao Shui, you spent a lot of money again."

"Grandma's 80th birthday is a great joy, so she deserves to spend a little money."

Yin Tianshui said matter-of-factly.

The three people were chatting while putting things in clean cotton bags.

When leaving, Yin Tianshui was still a little unwilling and asked the salesperson at the counter:

"Why didn't Aunt Hua come to work?

How many days will she have off during the Spring Festival? "

"Aunt Hua went to Beijing to celebrate the New Year this year. She may not come to work until after the Lantern Festival on the 15th of the first lunar month."

The salesperson told Yin Tianshui.

After hearing this, Yin Tianshui felt that God was just joking with him.

"Xiao Shui, leave the bicycle and let Qian Feng drive another motorcycle."

Li Haomin thought that their motorcycles were fast and it would be too hard for Yin Tianshui to follow them on a bicycle.

This suggestion was made, and Yin Tianshui was willing to accept it.

There is no place for him to live in Panjiawan, and he has to go back to the city at night.

"I've gone and I still have some things to deal with before I can come back. Can you wait for me?"

"I'm off work. I can wait for you and let Haomin and others come back first."

Shi Tiezhu grinned and hurriedly told Yin Tianshui.

Three motorcycles rumbled into Panjiawan, which still shocked the villagers.

Everything that every household needs to prepare for New Year’s Eve dinner has been prepared.

There are many people who are idle now.

Everyone came out to watch the fun.

"Oh Xiao Shui, why did you buy so much food?"

"Yes, there is a motorcycle to take you back. Xiaoshui, you are really promising."

The four 'promising' Yin Tianshui were almost frozen by the cold wind.

He saw Pan Shifeng also in the crowd, as well as production team leader Pan Shougen, and quickly called them over.

"Captain Pan, Brother Shifeng, I need your help if I need anything."

The two of them were surprised, wondering why Yin Tianshui bought so much food.

The people in the village's eyes widened when they saw so much food.

They had seen these things in stores but were reluctant to buy them.

What a waste of money!

Pan Shougen and Pan Shifeng were suspicious and followed Yin Tianshui into Yin Yuling's home.

His eyes looked around.

Probably because Yin Tianshui's warning had an effect, Yin Yuling's house had no shortage of furniture, tables, chairs, and benches.

"Xiao Shui, do we need any help?"

Pan Shougen asked.

Yin Yuling also ran out of the kitchen.

She knew Yin Tianshui would come today and was already preparing lunch.

"Xiao Shui, why did you buy so much... food?"

She looked at her brother in surprise, wondering what kind of medicine he was selling in his gourd.

Shouldn't I buy rice?

Compared with these foods, it is much cheaper and more practical.

Because of her guilty conscience, Yin Yuling did not dare to speak loudly.

Yin Tianshui apologetically told Pan Shougen and Pan Shifeng:

“My grandma turns [-] this year, but I’m not at home and I can’t hold a birthday party for her.

I just thought that sending a gift to the villagers would be considered as my gratitude as a grandson. "

The village of Panjiawan is not big, with 28 households. Excluding the five Wang families, 23 copies should be issued.

"Xiao Shui, your gift is too heavy."

Pan Shougen felt guilty.

This is free food!

In the village, whether it is weddings, weddings, or children's [-]-day banquets, first-year birthdays, or birthday banquets, every family has to pay according to their share.

After all, what you eat is your own money.

If the host is stingy and the food is poor, he won't be able to get his money back.

But Yin Tianshui held wine servings twice and did not receive any gifts once.

But now, what is placed in front of them, when paired together, is a real gift!

"Xiao Shui, you've spent money again."

Pan Shifeng felt a little unworthy of him.

But there is no position to persuade.

Yin Yuling was even more shocked and said stupidly:

"Grandma is 80 years old? I--I'm sorry Xiao Shui, I forgot."

Yin Tianshui would not disrespect his eldest sister in front of outsiders.

He placed a pile of cloth in front of the eldest sister and said with a smile:

"Sister, you have to work harder and help grandma get her new clothes out."

"Okay, I will rush out as soon as possible.

I won’t sleep tonight, so I will first take out my grandma’s coat and underwear. "

Yin Yuling quickly agreed.

What she was thinking was that her brother would not have time to interfere with family matters.

I felt relieved, but felt even heavier.

"Xiao Shui, Qian Feng and I will go back first. The team has to be on duty."

Li Haomin and Qian Feng helped unload the things and hurried back to work.

"Xiao Shui, we brothers will meet again on the sixth day of the lunar month!"

Qian Feng and Yin Tianshui waved goodbye.

"You guys should go quickly, I'm here in Xiaoshui!"

Shi Tiezhu waved his hands arrogantly to drive away the two brothers.