Many people have heard the four words "economic developnt," but it’s always difficult to truly grasp their aning.
Lin Nianhe is no exception.
She used to think it was just an empty phrase.
Until today, when she saw the unfamiliar Lan County.
She still rembers, on May 17, 1975, the first ti she ca here, she saw dust and ox carts, Uncle Team Leader’s old smoking pipe, and patched clothes.
Today is July 18, 1978. She has returned, and it’s hard to equate the scene before her with the impoverished Lan County in her mory.
Three years, two months, and one day.
Lan County seized an opportunity and firmly grasped it, mobilizing the county’s capabilities and sparing no effort to build a better hotown.
Watching the laughing elentary school students buying ice cream, Lin Nianhe suddenly recalled the sumr of ’76 when Uncle Wong said they should scam Old Ji for so money when they return, so the kids could taste cream ice cream.
Now, there’s no need for Uncle Jih to shell out; the kids can use their pocket money to buy ice cream themselves.
It’s a bit hot.
Lin Nianhe went to the small stand selling ice cream and bought a few cones.
Biting into the soft and sticky cream ice cream, Lin Nianhe thought it tasted better than in Sui City.
A few people eating ice cream, filled with nurous sentints, also realized a problem—
"Hey, did any of you tell your families that we’re coming back today?"
Everyone exchanged glances.
Wang Shui looked at Lin Nianhe, "You’ve been pestering Uncle Team Leader morning and night. Didn’t you say sothing?"
"Hey, your dear brother, sister-in-law, sister, and nephew are here. If you don’t say it, who will?" Lin Nianhe retaliated decisively.
"Well, I wasn’t sure when you all were leaving..."
"Tiechui, did you say anything?"
"Uh, no, I was afraid of affecting their exam preparations..."
"Don’t look at . If I were coming back, my mom would definitely pick up. I’m afraid her legs aren’t good, and she’d fall on the road."
Everyone exchanged glances.
"We can’t just walk back, can we..."
Lin Nianhe felt a bit anxious, "It’s over an hour’s walk!"
Wang Shui silently stepped three paces away, distancing herself from them, "I’m going to my sister-in-law’s house. You all take your ti."
Last month, the new family courtyard of the textile factory was completed, with heating in the new building, and Qian Guozhu, the team leader of the vehicle team, got a spacious three-room apartnt.
The new ho is in the south of the city, about a twenty-minute journey from the train station.
Like a bandit, Lin Nianhe hooked an arm around Wang Shui’s neck, "No way! Share the good things and the bad! You’re going ho today whether you like it or not!"
"Hey, hey, don’t fuss. I’ll have my brother take you guys ho, okay?" Wang Shui chuckled and pleaded.
"That’s more like it..."
As they fussed by the station, the old man selling ice cream couldn’t take it anymore and asked, "Kids, where are you heading?"
Lin Nianhe, seeing everyone as a familiar face, turned and replied, "Grandpa, we’re going to Ten Miles Team."
The old man pointed at the bus stop sign, puzzled, "Why not take the bus? What happened? Didn’t bring money?"
Everyone: "..."
Yes, a group of top students, and none of them thought to look at a bus stop sign.
Don’t ask, just bla it on the fact that the hotown developed too fast, and they’re struggling to keep pace.
The old man genuinely thought these young folks didn’t have money and directly reached into his pocket, "Here, let cover for you guys."
"No, no, Grandpa," Lin Nianhe quickly stopped him, "We have money; we just didn’t think of it just now."
Thinking, the grandpa works so hard, and even if they didn’t bring money, they couldn’t take it from him.
While waiting for the bus, they learned from the grandfather’s chatting that—
The grandfather’s job was also an "iron rice bowl," earning 25.8 yuan a month, with grains and oil distributed during holidays.
Lin Nianhe: "Lanlan suddenly feels out of my reach."
The changes in Lan County are reflected in all aspects, and the direct bus to Ten Miles Team is one of the best proofs.
Of course, it not only goes to Ten Miles Team but also to Nine-miles Team, Birch Team...
The dirt roads in the countryside have turned into highways, implenting the guiding principle that to get rich, you must build roads first, just like Uncle Wong did diligently.
Wang Shui got off at "Textile Factory Family Courtyard," while the others continued swaying and soon saw the familiar big tree at the village entrance.
Lin Nianhe jumped off the bus, first giving the big tree a hug.
"You’re the most familiar face I’ve seen on this journey!"
Student Xiao Lin was very excited.
The village was quiet, as if no one lived there.
Lin Nianhe glanced at her watch and unconsciously lowered her voice, "Why is there nobody here? Even if nobody’s welcoming us, there should be soone, right?"
It was just after lunch ti, yet there wasn’t even a cough to be heard in the entire village.
This was too strange!
Miao Hongqi was also puzzled, "I don’t know. What... happened?"
Lin Nianhe turned to look at Su Yuncheng, her eyes tinged with nervousness.
Su Yuncheng surveyed the surroundings and said in a low voice, "It doesn’t look like anything’s happened. Feng Wei, stay here with them; I’ll go take a look."
Lin Nianhe instinctively grabbed Su Yuncheng’s hand.
Su Yuncheng patted her hand, signaling her not to worry.
He didn’t go far, just knocked on the nearest courtyard door.
Soon, soone ca out. Seeing Su Yuncheng, the person’s eyes widened, "Xiao Su? You’re back?"
He was evidently surprised but deliberately kept his voice low, as if sothing significant was happening, preventing him from speaking loudly.
Su Yuncheng asked, "Uncle Wang, did sothing happen in the village? Why is there no one around?"
"Oh, oh, nothing much, it’s just that the college entrance exams are a few days away..." Uncle Wang chuckled, opening his door and inviting them in, "Co in and have a seat. Oh right, you’re back, is Miss Lin back too? What about Hongqi and Xiao Wei? Have they finished their break? Shui and Xiao Lan aren’t coming ho?"
"Yeah, they’re back too," said Su Yuncheng, waving at the few people not far away to let them know to co over.
Uncle Wang bead, quickly asking them inside for a drink.
The great-grandmother was sunning herself in the courtyard. Upon seeing them co in, the old lady imdiately bead, "The college students are back. Co over here and eat so waterlon!"
A few people sat in the Wang Family’s courtyard, chomping on waterlon.
The waterlon, soaked in well water, was cool, refreshing, and thirst-quenching.
The great-grandmother smiled contentedly, looking at each of them, blissfully happy.
She said, "Xiao Xue ca back much earlier than you; Dongzi also stayed with her for two days and just left, so you missed them."
"Xiangqin and Xiao Hua also ca back two days ago. Let tell you, Xiangqin is definitely having twins this ti. Her belly is big. I have a keen eye; they must be dragon and phoenix twins!"
"You all had exams at the university, didn’t you? Hey, don’t fool this old lady; I found out long ago... Co on, tell great-grandma how did it go?"
"Hongqi, are you seeing soone? What do you an you’re not in a rush? At your age, how can you not be in a rush..."
Just as the great-grandmother was about to call every matchmaker within ten miles for a small eting, Li Dahe walked over with his hands behind his back.
"Everyone’s back, huh?"
Uncle Team Leader had a "I knew it all along" look, though his hands trembled a bit.
"Heh heh, Uncle Team Leader, did you miss ?"
Lin Nianhe tossed aside the waterlon rind and cheerfully dashed over.
Li Dahe eyed her, "Why would I miss you? You call more frequently than Wong Xiaokou. What’s up, are phone calls free for you?"
Lin Nianhe: "..."
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