Traveling through time and space, wanting to lie down, but being forced to move forward

After listening to Liu Jingxue's words, Grandpa Zou, who had been listening nearby, spoke.

"Weihua, Xiaoxue is right, you should send a letter to your eldest brother and ask them to stop sending food here.

It is indeed not easy for him to get food. We cannot let him be too hard on himself and save food for his family, and we cannot let him make mistakes.

Otherwise, all your efforts will be in vain if you pretend to break off the relationship."

Liu Weihua nodded and said, "According to Xiaoxue's description, that man is trustworthy and we can buy food from him.

I will write to the boss and ask them to stop sending food here."

When Liu Jingxue heard this, she finally breathed a sigh of relief. Her goal was finally achieved.

Fearing that her aunt would continue to pester her, she quickly shifted her attention away, "Aunt, please take a look at what my brother sent."

Although she knew Liu Jingxue's purpose, the old leader had already spoken, so Wang Xiulan had no choice but to let her go and go pack the packages.

Seeing the two sets of cotton-padded clothes, Wang Xiulan carefully checked the stitching and said, "It's obvious that they were made by Yumei."

"These days, I have finished making Brother Wu's cotton-padded jacket, and I am now working on the old leader's jacket, which will be finished in two days.

Yumei made these two sets of cotton-padded clothes according to our body shapes, which saved me the trouble.

This way, if it snows suddenly, we won’t have to worry about not having cotton-padded clothes to wear.”

Liu Jingxue said hurriedly, "We don't have to rush like before, but we still have to make another set for each person, so there must be some spare clothes."

"This is natural."

Seeing the dozen or so packs of cigarettes, Wang Xiulan gave a pack to each of the three men present.

"I've seen you guys getting addicted to smoking from time to time recently, so now I have a solution.

But you have to be careful when smoking, this thing is not easy to handle. "Wang Xiulan warned.

The three of them didn't hesitate and put them away.

"Don't worry, we don't dare to smoke like before, we just need to do it occasionally to satisfy our cravings."

Liu Jingxue felt a little embarrassed. "It's all my fault. I forgot about this and didn't prepare it for you."

"Xiaoxue, don't spoil them. This thing is bad for your health. It's best to quit it." Wang Xiulan said.

Zou Lao nodded and said, “Yes, girl, you don’t have to look for this for us.

This is not a necessity of life, so it doesn’t matter if you don’t have it.

Now that the food problem has been solved, you don't have to go to the black market anymore, let alone look for this for us."

Liu Weihua and Old Man Wu also dissuaded Liu Jingxue from going out of their way to get cigarettes for them.

Liu Jingxue agreed verbally, but was secretly wondering if there was any way to get cigarettes and alcohol without going to the black market.

After packing up, without waiting for uncle and aunt to speak, Zou Lao made the decision.

"We can't leave these things here. Xiaoxue, take them back first."

Seeing Liu Weihua and his wife looking at him in confusion, Zou explained, "You two just arrived and don't know. Generally, when new people are transferred to the countryside, the Revolutionary Committee will send people to hold a criticism meeting.

When you came, the autumn harvest had already begun, but the Revolutionary Committee did not send anyone over, probably because they were afraid of delaying the harvest.

After the autumn harvest is completed in each production team, the Revolutionary Committee will probably send people down to organize a struggle session.”

After a pause, Zou continued, "There are too many of these things, and they are too good. Not to mention those of us who have been sent down to the countryside, even ordinary people in the city can't get them.

If these were found by the Revolutionary Committee, not only would our belongings be confiscated, but we would suffer even more."

After hearing this, Wang Xiulan hurriedly said, "Why don't you take out the things Xiaoxue sent earlier and let Xiaoxue take them back first."

After thinking it over carefully, Zou Lao said, "Let Xiaoxue take the malted milk, milk powder, and ginseng back first.

Take the finished cotton-padded clothes back to Xiaoxue first, and forget about the other things.

We don’t know when the people from the Revolutionary Committee will come, and we still have to live our lives.”

"But those things can't be left out in the open." Mr. Zou looked at Liu Weihua.

"Wei Hua, next, we have to go back to our old business.

You should have learned the skills of fighting the Japanese and digging tunnels back then."

When Liu Weihua heard this, he immediately understood what the old commander meant, "You want to dig some secret cellars to hide those things."

Zou Lao nodded, "That's exactly what I meant.

As long as we can get through this period, our lives will be better.

After the heavy snow blocked the road, the Revolutionary Committee and the Red Guards would not come down unless someone reported us.”

Liu Weihua assured, "Don't worry, old commander. Digging tunnels is a skill ingrained in our bones. We won't lose it."

"I'm strong, how about I help you dig?" Liu Jingxue suggested.

Liu Weihua refused, "You can't do that. Digging tunnels requires more than just strength.

Besides, you can’t see at night, you have to dig during the day, and you can’t go here during the day.”

After hearing this, Liu Jingxue didn't insist anymore.

After thinking for a while, she told a few people about the strange things that happened in the town today, and also told them about the reactions of the townspeople.

Even the conversation of everyone on the ox cart was not concealed.

Finally, she asked the old leader curiously, "Grandpa Zou, did you tell the captain to tell the villagers this?"

Zou Lao nodded, "It was indeed me who gave the order.

Although you were very careful when you came, there were always times when you were not paying attention and were discovered.

If someone reports you, you can then say that it was the village chief who asked you to come and check on the situation occasionally, and you won’t be implicated that way.”

“As for revealing our identities, it was the captain who said that since your uncle and aunt came down in military uniforms, many people in the village have come to him to confirm.

He couldn't deny it even if he wanted to.

I came here a few years ago, and I knew the village’s attitude towards soldiers very early on, otherwise I would not have chosen this place to be transferred.

Since you can't hide it anymore, just stop hiding it.

But in order to prevent the villagers from coming over and being seen by someone with ulterior motives, which would cause them trouble, I asked the team leader to tell them that someone was taking care of them and asked them not to come over. "

Zou Lao smiled and said, "But I didn't lie. You are here to take care of us."

Old Wu smiled bitterly and said, "You are lucky. The villagers don't reject you, but protect you instead.

But I have become the target of their vigilance."

Hearing this, Mr. Zou also laughed and said, "What are you worried about? Just be on guard.

Someone is always watching you, which may be a disguised form of protection.

You go to work with us, and stay in the cowshed after work, so you don't have to worry about them watching you."

"That's true." Mr. Wu thought about it carefully and nodded.

Wang Xiulan frowned and asked, "Since there was an incident of a Red Guard being struck by lightning in the town, will they still come down to hold a denunciation meeting?"

"Although this kind of weird and supernatural thing can delay time, it can't stop those people," said Liu Weihua.

Zou Lao nodded and said, "Wei Hua is right, they will come sooner or later, but it will be later than I estimated before.

This way, we have more time to prepare.”

Upon hearing this, Liu Jingxue said, "In that case, let's leave some food for you. After all, the food I brought to you earlier is probably almost finished.

Whatever we couldn’t finish was stored in the cellar.”

"Okay, then let's follow Xiaoxue's suggestion and keep some food.

Xiulan, go and take care of it." Mr. Zou said after thinking for a while.

Liu Jingxue suggested, "Then I'll send you the thick quilts I prepared for you later.

That thing is too big to hide.”

Zou Lao nodded and said, “That thing is not urgent, it is not needed now.

It would be better to wait until the Revolutionary Committee arrives before sending it over."

Before leaving, Liu Jingxue reminded him, "Uncle, I will go to town the day after tomorrow to send some pine nuts, hazelnuts, and dried chicken and rabbit to your brother.

Please write your reply tomorrow, and I will come to pick it up in the evening and put it in the package and send it to you."

Upon hearing this, Liu Weihua hurriedly said, "We also have dried meat. I'll send it to you as well."

"No need, I brought those to you, keep them for yourself.

I have prepared for my elder brother's visit early in the morning." Liu Jingxue refused.

"Okay, then we'll write the reply during the day and give it to you in the evening."