The person in charge of the farm is very enthusiastic about Zhou Ziwen and Chen Shiying.
When he knew the purpose of Zhou Ziwen's visit, he was very attentive and asked people to bring back Father Chen who was working in the fields.
Not long after, Father Chen came to the office. Seeing Chen Shiying and Zhou Ziwen, his eyes showed surprise.
“Shiying, why are you here?” Father Chen looked at his eldest daughter excitedly.
Chen Shiying ran over and hugged Dad Chen. She couldn't help but shed tears: "Dad, let's take a look at you. You are suffering here."
"It's not bitter, it's not bitter."
Dad Chen patted Chen Shiying on the back.
After a while, seeing that their excitement had calmed down a little, Zhou Ziwen stepped forward to say hello.
"Dad, let's not stand here anymore. Let's sit down and talk first!" Zhou Ziwen said.
Dad Chen looked at Zhou Ziwen, smiled and nodded: "You are Ziwen, right? A good boy."
The person in charge smiled and said: "Comrade Chen, you are so lucky to have such a good daughter and son-in-law."
Until this time, the person in charge of the farm thought that Zhou Ziwen and Chen Shiying were a couple.
Of course, neither Zhou Ziwen nor Chen Shiying had an explanation for this.
"Yeah, I didn't expect them to come see me."
Dad Chen said excitedly.
After chatting for a while in the farm manager’s office, Chen’s father took the initiative and said: “Ziwen, Shiying, you are tired along the way, so go to my residence to have a rest first!”
“Director Wang, Then let’s go over first.” Zhou Ziwen greeted the person in charge of the farm.
"Okay, okay, you go and do your work first! Lao Chen, don't rush to start work now. We will wait for you to settle them down."
Director Wang said with a smile.
It’s hard for him to ask Father Chen not to go to work, but it’s okay to go a little later.
"Thank you, director."
Dad Chen quickly thanked him.
Zhou Ziwen and Chen Shiying accompanied Father Chen to his residence. Although the conditions here were simple, they were still clean.
Chen Shiying looked at the surrounding environment and felt sad in her heart: "Dad, you must have suffered a lot here."
Dad Chen smiled: "It's okay, it's all over. . I am very happy to see you.”
Father Chen looks much older than before, the wrinkles on his face are deeper, and his hair is a little gray. His body is thin, but his eyes are bright.
He was wearing an old clothes that had been washed white and had a few patches on it, showing that his life here was not easy.
Dad Chen took Chen Shiying's hand and said with emotion: "I feel relieved to see that you are all well."
Chen Shiying replied: "Dad, don't worry, we It's good to be in the countryside. We went back to our house earlier, and mom is fine too. Don't worry."
Dad Chen nodded and looked at Zhou Ziwen again: "Ziwen, Qiaoyi. How is she? Is she okay with her pregnancy?”
Zhou Ziwen quickly replied: "Dad, don't worry, Qiaoyi is fine. She just misses you so much."
A trace of relief flashed in Dad Chen's eyes: "That's good. When I go back, I must take a good look at her." Look at her."
At this time, Chen Shiying took out the local products, some food, and daily necessities brought by Zhou Ziwen and handed them to Dad Chen: "Dad, these are what we brought for you. Don't be too frugal here."
"So many things?" Father Chen was a little surprised when his eldest daughter kept taking out things.
"Dad, you are here alone and your living conditions are not very good. We rarely come to see you, so we brought some extra things." Zhou Ziwen explained.
Father Chen looked at them movedly: "You are thoughtful. I actually don't lack anything here. I am just worried that you will not have a good life outside."
Zhou Ziwen said: "Dad, don't worry about us. , we are doing well in the countryside."
Dad Chen nodded: "That's good, that's good." Then, they chatted about their daily life, and Dad Chen asked about the details of their stay in the country. Zhou Ziwen and Chen Shiying answered one by one.
Seeing that it was getting late, Father Chen asked them to stay at home while he went to work in the fields.
They are not as free to work as educated youths like Zhou Ziwen and others.
Working every day is strictly managed.
It’s not that you won’t go to work if you don’t want to.
"Dad has had a hard time here."
After Chen's father left, Chen Shiying looked at the simple environment in the house and felt an unspeakable pain in her heart.
She turned to look at Zhou Ziwen, her eyes full of sadness: "Ziwen, we must find a way to help Dad."
Zhou Ziwen gently held Chen Shiying's shoulders and comforted softly: " Shiying, don’t worry, I already have a plan. Uncle Zhou’s letter of introduction is not for nothing, we will definitely use it.”
Chen Shiying nodded and leaned into Zhou Ziwen’s arms. With the strength and comfort he gives. She knew that as long as Zhou Ziwen was here, nothing was impossible.
The two took a short rest at Chen's father's residence, sorted out the items they had brought, and put some necessities and food into categories.
They knew that Father Chen’s living supplies here were not abundant, so they specially brought many practical things.
When Father Chen came back from work, the three of them sat around a simple table. Father Chen took out some of the food they had brought and prepared a simple but heartwarming lunch.
Although the conditions are difficult, Dad Chen always has a satisfied smile on his face because he can be reunited with his relatives.
After lunch, Zhou Ziwen and Dad Chen had an in-depth conversation.
"Dad, the living conditions here are too difficult. This time I brought a letter of introduction from a chief. With this letter of introduction, I believe the farm will take good care of you in the future. You don’t have to be so tired anymore.”
Zhou Ziwen said.
"What letter of introduction? It won't cause you any trouble, right?"
Dad Chen asked worriedly.
Zhou Ziwen quickly shook his head: "Dad, don't worry, you won't be in trouble. This is written by an old chief I helped before. He is a very influential person. The farm will He's selling his face."
After hearing this, Father Chen still hesitated: "Ziwen, I don't want to cause you any trouble, and I'm used to it here."
Zhou Ziwen. Open your mouth to comfort, "Dad, don't say that. We are a family and this is what we should do. With this letter of introduction, your life can be improved and we can feel more at ease."
Chen Shiying also said from the side: "Dad, Ziwen is right, don't refuse."
Dad Chen looked at the two children and was deeply moved: "Okay, then I will listen to you."
Zhou Ziwen continued: "Dad, I will go to the person in charge of the farm tomorrow to see if I can arrange some easier work for you."
Dad Chen nodded: " Ziwen, thank you for your hard work.”
……
The place where Father Chen lived was very small, with only one room. When going to bed at night, Father Chen gave up the bed to Chen Shiying, while he and Zhou Ziwen slept on the floor.
Dad Chen and Zhou Ziwen were lying on the ground at night. Although the conditions were difficult, their moods were very relaxed.
Zhou Ziwen said: "Dad, don't worry, the days will get better and better in the future."
Dad Chen said with emotion: "Ziwen, you are a good boy, Qiaoyi She is lucky to have a husband like you.”
Although it was only the first time she met Zhou Ziwen, Father Chen recognized him very much.
He was even more satisfied when he heard his daughter talk about the things he did in the countryside.
Zhou Ziwen smiled: "Dad, this is what I should do."
The two chatted for a while and then gradually fell asleep. (End of this chapter)