Looking at the familiar courtyard in front of him, a trace of nostalgia flashed in Zhou Ziwen's eyes.
After so many years in the countryside, he finally returned to the place where he was born and raised.
Although he used to take his wife and children home to visit relatives every year, that time was too short after all.
But things are different now. He has been admitted to university and will no longer be an educated youth.
Walking into the courtyard, it was working time and there was no one in the courtyard, but the news of Zhou Ziwen and the others' return still alarmed many people in the courtyard.
They opened their doors one after another and came out to check the situation.
In this era, people are still very vigilant.
An old lady with gray hair came out of a room with needlework in her hands.
She squinted her eyes and looked carefully at Zhou Ziwen and his group. When she saw clearly that it was Zhou Ziwen, a surprised smile immediately appeared on her face.
"Hey, isn't this Ziwen? You're back!" The aunt said as she walked forward quickly.
"Hello, Aunt Li!" Zhou Ziwen greeted with a smile.
"Okay, okay, just come back!" the aunt responded enthusiastically, her eyes falling on Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying behind Zhou Ziwen, and the children in their arms, "Oh, these are little Yueyue and Xiaoxuan Xuan! I haven’t seen you for a year and you’ve grown so big.”
After saying that, the aunt stretched out her hand and gently touched little Yueyue's face. Little Yueyue looked at the aunt curiously, not afraid of anything at all.
"Little Yueyue, do you still remember grandma?" the aunt asked with a smile.
Little Yueyue blinked her eyes and said in a sweet voice: "Remember, grandma is good."
After hearing this, the aunt smiled even more happily.
At this time, other neighbors also gathered around, saying welcome words and asking about their living conditions in the countryside.
An uncle asked with a smile: "Ziwen, weren't you an educated youth in the countryside? Why did you come back so early?"
Zhou Ziwen smiled and replied: "Uncle Wang, the country has resumed the college entrance examination. I have been admitted to university, and I will no longer be an educated youth."
"Oh, I'm admitted to college! What a great joy!" Uncle Wang's eyes widened in surprise, and then a smile of admiration appeared on his face.
"Ziwen, you are so amazing! Our large courtyard has not produced a college student for a long time, and you have brought glory to our institute!"
When the neighbors heard the news, they all gave thumbs up and compliments one after another.
"Ziwen has been smart since he was a child, and I knew he would be promising in the future!" said an aunt.
"Yes, if you get into college, you will be a pillar of the country!" Another uncle also agreed.
Zhou Ziwen scratched his head in embarrassment and said, "Uncles and aunties, you are so grateful. I have also caught up with the good times. The country has given us this opportunity, so that I can have the opportunity to go to college."
At this time, Zhou's mother heard the noise and came out of the house.
Seeing his son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren all back, he immediately beamed with joy and his eyes turned slightly red.
She walked forward in a few steps, looked at Zhou Ziwen carefully, then held his hand tightly and said:
"Son, you are finally back! Mom is looking forward to you every day."
Zhou Ziwen looked at his mother's excited look, filled with guilt and emotion, and said quickly: "Mom, I'm back. How is your health?"
"I'm in good health, you don't have to worry." Mother Zhou responded with a smile, then turned to Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying, "Qiaoyi, Shiying, you have worked hard on the journey. Come on, come inside and sit down."
At Mother Zhou's greeting, everyone walked into the house one after another.
Although the furnishings in the house are simple, they are well organized and full of the warmth of home. Mother Zhou was busy serving tea and water to everyone, and kept chanting: "Today is such a good day, our family is reunited again."
"Mom, let me introduce to you. This is Shen Zhaodi and this is Tang Yaoyao. They are both educated youths from the same brigade as us. They have also been admitted to college, but they have no place to live for the time being. They are staying at our house during this period. ”
Zhou Ziwen took Shen Zhaodi and Tang Yaoyao and introduced them to Zhou's mother.
Mother Zhou said enthusiastically: "Zhao Di, Yaoyao, you are welcome to come and live at home! From now on, you will regard this place as your home, you are welcome!"
Shen Zhaodi and Tang Yaoyao nodded with a somewhat restrained smile and thanked Mother Zhou.
Neighbors also said: "Ziwen is such a warm-hearted child, and everyone feels at ease living here."
Zhou’s mother then asked Zhou Ziwen: “When will your university start?”
Zhou Ziwen replied: "There is still some time, and we will take advantage of this time to prepare."
"Yes, you have to prepare a lot of things to go to college." A neighbor said.
Chen Shiying took out the chestnuts, peanuts and pine nuts they brought back from the countryside and invited her neighbors to taste them.
"Everyone, come and try it. We brought this back from the countryside. It's so fresh."
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Neighbors gathered around, picked up chestnuts, peanuts and pine nuts, tasting them and praising them.
"This chestnut is so sweet, much more delicious than the ones bought in the city!" said an aunt.
"Yes, these peanuts are also very fragrant and plump." An uncle also agreed.
Seeing everyone enjoying their meal, Xiao Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan also clapped and laughed.
Little Yueyue said in a sweet voice: "Grandma, grandpa, it's delicious."
Made everyone laugh.
At this time, Zhou's father came back from get off work. Seeing the lively scene in the room, he was stunned for a moment, and then he understood what was going on, and a relieved smile appeared on his face.
"Dad, you're back!" Zhou Ziwen greeted him.
"Well, I'm back." Father Zhou nodded, his eyes falling on Shen Zhaodi and Tang Yaoyao.
Zhou Ziwen quickly introduced: "Dad, this is Shen Zhaodi, and this is Tang Yaoyao. They are educated youths from the same brigade as me. They have also been admitted to college and are temporarily staying at our house."
Father Zhou smiled and said: "Welcome, welcome, we will treat this place as our home from now on."
After everyone chatted for a while, the neighbors dispersed one after another.
Zhou's mother started preparing dinner, and Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying also went to help.
Shen Zhaodi and Tang Yaoyao helped look after the children and played with them.
Father Zhou sat aside and reminisced with Zhou Ziwen.
"You kid, you didn't even say a word to us when you were admitted to college," Zhou's father pretended to be angry, "It's better for us to prepare in advance for such a big happy event."
Zhou Ziwen explained with a smile: "Dad, I also want to come back to give you a surprise. And I was busy going through various procedures at the time, so I didn't bother to write a letter."
Father Zhou nodded slightly, his eyes full of relief: "Dad is really happy that you can go to college. You don't have to suffer in the countryside anymore."
"Yes, Dad, although it has been hard in the countryside these past few years, I have also gained a lot."
Zhou Ziwen said with emotion, "I have learned a lot of knowledge and skills that cannot be learned in books. I also understand that life is not easy, and I also know how to cherish it." (End of Chapter)