Iron Bull Legend

Secretary He fell into deep thought again, because this was a big matter, a matter involving their lives and property, and they had to think about the pros and cons of this matter. After all, it was a difficult decision.

The sun has risen from the east, and the city is gradually becoming bustling. Smoke is rising from the chimneys on the roofs of every house. Chickens and dogs in many homes have run out from their warm nests to greet the beginning of a new day. No one knows what their fate will be in this new day.

Whether they are served on the table and become a northern specialty, or stand on the branches and keep watch for people, or wander around chasing their beloved girls, or jump into the fire and become a delicious broth, in short, they are all hesitating at the crossroads of choice.

Aunt Jin rubbed her sleepy eyes and wore her most fashionable double-breasted floral blouse, which was already a home wear imitated by many people in Beijing, and it set the example for housewives of their age. Seeing that smoke was already rising from the kitchen, a smile appeared on her face.

When he smelled the aroma of meat wafting throughout the compound, he knew that everyone in the compound would have a treat today as they would be able to drink the tempting meat soup again. He also wondered if this child, whom she loved and felt sorry for, had gone out to hunt in the mountains again yesterday, and whether some small animal had been hurt again.

"Auntie is up." Tie Niu also saw Auntie Jin's loving eyes, which were like a mother's loving eyes. He captured the long-lost maternal love again and thought of the small mountain village, the low thatched houses in the small mountain village, and the two big poplar trees at the gate of the yard.

"Alas, you said that you, child, have been helping your grandfather Guo to keep vigil day and night these days. I was thinking of getting up early today and letting you sleep in. Alas, you still took away my job. I have really enjoyed my life." Aunt Jin looked kind.

"Haha, auntie, hurry up and wash up. The mutton soup will be ready soon. The steamed buns are already made. The mutton offal will be out of the pot soon. We'll just have to wait for your loud shout to start eating," Tie Niu grinned foolishly.

"Okay... okay, wait and hear Auntie's voice. Are you not used to it after not hearing it for a long time? Auntie's voice is not pleasant to hear now that she is old. It sounds like a broken gong."

"Look at what Aunt said, your voice is always so pleasant and bright. If you don't call out to us a few times, we won't be used to it and will think we are in someone else's home." Tie Niu smiled and handed the kettle in his hand to Aunt Jin.

"Child, your words are so heartwarming, just like when you were little."

"Haha, aunt, now that you mention it, I really want to go back to my hometown to have a look. Otherwise, after I settle things here in the next few days, shall we go back to my hometown together?" Tie Niu was also reminded of his hometown, and this idea had been on his mind for a long time.

The longer he is away from home, the more he misses his hometown. He always thinks about going home, but the way home is getting farther and farther away. Many plans have been delayed by one thing after another. He puts it off day by day, day after day. Tie Niu himself doesn't know how many times he has made the decision.

Now, he was moved by the desire to return home again, thinking that Aunt Jin had not been home for so many years. For the sake of this compound and those children, she must have been thinking about her hometown and her tears had flowed at night, wetting countless pillowcases, but she could not say it out loud.

In fact, adults also feel homesick, but for the sake of their children and home, they will bury this longing deeply. Everyone is the treasure of the family. Although they are old, they still have their parents in their hometown in their hearts.

"Hey, do you have time? It's a thousand miles to go back and forth. It's really not easy to go back once, so forget it?" Aunt Jin's words were unwilling, but he seemed to remember something, "Boy, do you miss your hometown too?"

"Well, aunt, I miss home too. I have wanted to go back for a long time. However, I have become so busy and there are so many things to do that I really feel like I have no conscience. I really feel like I have forgotten my roots and my parents at home." As Tie Niu spoke, big tears rolled down his face.

"Don't cry, my little Tieniu. Auntie will go home with you. Let's go home."

The old man came out with a smile on his face. He had heard the conversation between the two people. Seeing them crying and laughing, he felt sad. He couldn't help but scold them with a smile: "Look at you two crying and pissing. If you want to go home, make arrangements. I want to go back and take a look too."

“Okay, I’ll make arrangements and leave in the next few days.” Tie Niu finally made up his mind. No matter what happens here, he can’t delay or stop his way home. He can’t give up the homesickness. He will go to the leader today, and leave tomorrow... or the day after tomorrow.

Tie Niu thought about the agreement with Secretary Xue and had to confirm the itinerary directly. Even if the king of heaven came, it would not work this time. After making the decision, he felt much better.

After returning to the kitchen and lifting the lid of the pot, Tie Niu was happy to see the mutton soup that was as thick as milk, because he saw the old man's throat moving constantly, just like himself as a child, when he was standing in front of the big iron pot and was greedy for the meat in the pot.

"Old grandpa, I'll give you the first bowl first. There's the fried chili oil over there, but it doesn't have wild onions, so the taste will definitely be a little worse." Tie Niu was scooping out the trembling big piece of meat. The aroma had already penetrated his nose, and he also wanted to take a few sips from the big bowl.

"Yes, wait a minute, I was so busy that I almost forgot about it." After saying this, the old beggar ran out and sprinted towards the backyard. The twisting of his old butt really had a unique charm.

"You kid really know how to order people around. A man of such age becomes younger when he talks about his favorite thing. This is desire, the desire for that bite, haha." Aunt Jin complained, but also laughed happily. The desire to go home touched her homesick nerve more than the desire to drink mutton soup.

"Look at what you said, auntie, isn't this Grandpa Huazi's favorite? I didn't say anything, I just made a little suggestion. You don't know, nothing can stop the determination of a foodie." Tie Niu grinned wickedly and remembered the night when Grandpa Huazi and Mr. Guo went to the mountains in his hometown to steal the stewed rabbit meat they had prepared.

"You are just making up stories about your old grandpa. If I tell him what you said, he won't spank you. The kid has grown up and has started to tease your grandpa."

"Auntie, the food is ready, let's call everyone to eat." Tie Niu quickly changed the subject and focused everyone's attention.

"It's time for dinner, everyone get up and eat." Aunt Jin's loud voice rang out again above the courtyard, followed by the sound of the kitchen door closing and the sounds of washing, playing a beautiful early morning song in the courtyard.

Tie Niu had just stopped his car outside the gate of the compound where the leader lived. As soon as he stopped, he saw a pretty little figure rushing out of the compound and standing three or five meters away from the car, just standing there so prettyly.

A well-fitting work suit wrapped her petite body, making her look delicate and exquisite. There were already tears on her delicate and suffocating face, but her eyes were still smiling and full of longing for her loved ones. Even the two thick braids on her head were filled with longing, fluttering in the wind.

Tie Niu quickly jumped out of the car and just looked at the little girl in front of him quietly. Just like that, he looked at He Wen, who had grown into a graceful young lady. He had grown up and blossomed, and had the charm of a girl.

She is no longer as immature as she was yesterday. She has grown into a grown-up girl and has the grace and elegance of a government worker. However, at this moment, she is still the little girl who easily blushes and sheds tears.

"He Wen, you are feeling my presence." Tie Niu walked over with a smile, his eyes full of longing for his sister and a unique doting. He couldn't help but raise his hand and then stopped the next moment. He Wen is already a grown-up girl, and it would not be good to continue like this.

But, the next second, He Wen took a step forward, and put her little head close to Tie Niu's big hand which was suspended in the air, and rubbed it on Tie Niu's hand. The tears in her eyes flowed down unnaturally again, and she let the tears flow out of her big eyes.

"Young Master, you're here..." He Wen couldn't continue the sentence. She felt both longing and aggrieved in her heart. She hadn't come to see him for such a long time. Even if she didn't come, even just calling him would be fine.

"I'm sorry, I won't leave this time. I'll stay in Beijing and come to see you often." Te Niu also felt what He Wen was thinking. He rubbed He Wen's head with his big hands as before, feeling the longing like a loved one on her soft hair.

"Really? You wouldn't run away again without knowing it?" A light flashed in He Wen's eyes again. She stared brightly into Tie Niu's eyes. She stretched out her tender little white hand, and made a pinky promise with her little finger.

"Make a pinky promise" There was a hint of bitterness and reluctance in Tieniu's eyes.

"Let's make a pinky promise. Those who lie are bad kids, hehe..." He Wen's happy laughter was heard at the gate of the compound. She was back to the cheerfulness she had when she was with Tie Niu in Yangcheng, and she was back to her liveliness in the military camp compound in Huangmei Town, and she found her own happy days again.

The two men walked into the compound slowly. Tie Niu also felt the inquiring gazes coming from the compound, as well as a familiar breath. Then he saw the chief standing at the door of the room. His tall figure seemed so thin, which made Tie Niu feel distressed. The chief had lost weight again.

Tie Niu just stood there, watching the leader looking at him and smiling. The feeling from before came back, and he forgot to be cautious about the leader. This was the infection of personal charm, which made him feel like the leader was a relative to him.