activa-t Chapter 226: My legend is interrupted so soon?
Chapter 226: My legend is interrupted so soon?
A statement was taken at the Public Security Bureau. It turned out that the incident was caused by Hou San and some hooligans molesting the female educated youth. The male educated youth went to ask for an explanation and was slapped. That’s when he fought back. In the end, the incident got bigger and bigger. The other party was at fault. The educated youth were forced to fight back. After the investigation was completed, the educated youths all left the Public Security Bureau.
Zhong Yuemin, along with Zheng Tong, Luo Jianguo and a few others, found a nearby state-owned restaurant and had their lunch. After a whole morning of hard work, including a fight at noon, they were all so hungry that they could swallow a cow in one gulp. A two-liang white flour bun, the size of an adult man's palm, was finished in two mouthfuls. When a plate of braised pork was served, he didn't even touch it with his chopsticks. Not to mention the meat, he wiped off the oil and juice on the plate with the white flour bun, leaving the plate clean and shiny. What a bunch of beasts! Fortunately, he was a wealthy man with strong power and plenty of money and bills, otherwise no one else could afford to support these "grandsons".
After eating and drinking, they left the restaurant with their bellies bulging like they were three or four months pregnant.
Qian Zhimin was picking his teeth and burping from time to time.
"Yuemin, you said you were leaving in the future. I'm afraid we brothers will never be able to eat white flour buns, braised pork, or what it feels like to have a full stomach again."
"Who said I was leaving? I'm doing well as the director of the commune now. I'm living a carefree life."
"Don't bother comforting us. Me, Cao Gang, Kui Yong... and Zheng Tong, Jianguo, you guys from the compound are from two different worlds after all. I'm just complaining, nothing else to say. Don't mind it. Your parents have been rehabilitated, and it's almost time for you to go back. It was like that for Ning Qun and Ning Wei before. We're different. I'm afraid we'll really be staying here for the rest of our lives."
Zhong Yuemin patted his shoulder.
"Don't be so pessimistic. We can all go back. But have you ever thought about what you can do after you go back? You can't just be idle and do nothing like you did in the capital. You actually have a way out. It's very realistic. You can think of it as a way for ordinary people to turn their lives around, like a carp leaping over the dragon gate."
"What's the way out?"
"College Entrance Examination!" Zhong Yuemin said:
"This is the fairest thing for us, the children in the compound, and for ordinary people."
"The college entrance examination has been suspended, so why is there still a need for an exam?"
"Think about it carefully. The ancients knew that the imperial examination system was used to select talents. It's the 1970s, and in this new China, how could they not understand this?" Teacher Zhong said:
"The Gaokao will be resumed sooner or later. This is your chance, but opportunities are only reserved for those who are prepared. Spending all day complaining and grieving, sighing and lamenting, will only make you more decadent and serve no purpose. Instead, pick up your books, study hard, and wait for the Gaokao to resume. Once you've gotten into your ideal university, your future standard of living will surpass 90% of the population."
"When will it be restored?"
"How would I know this?" Even if I knew, I couldn't tell you, otherwise you would treat him as a monster.
"Brothers, work hard!"
Zheng Tong and Jiang Biyun were relatively lucky and were later admitted to university, but their "luck" was based on their own hard work and study. Cao Gang and Guo Jie, like most educated youth who went to the countryside, threw away their books. You can't say that they wasted their most precious youth in the years in the countryside, but they did lose a lot and did not seize the opportunities. In the end, they returned to the city and lived in fear.
During the Spring Festival of 72, Zhong Yuemin, Zheng Tong, Kui Yong and others returned to Beijing, as did Qin Ling. Even Li Yan followed them and stayed at Qin Ling's house.
It was lively and crowded, and the two-day and two-night train journey was not lonely at all. I was in a happy mood going home for the New Year, with laughter and joy. On the morning of the third day, the train finally arrived at the Yongdingmen Railway Station in Beijing. After getting off the station, people like Kuiyong and Jianguo, who had not been home for the Spring Festival last year, were eager to leave as they hadn't missed home for almost two years.
Only he, Qin Ling and Li Yan were left.
Qinling Road:
"Yuemin, how are you going to get home? Sister Yan and I will take the bus."
"Don't worry, I have a car coming to pick you up. It's right in front. Follow me!"
Qinling Road:
"Zheng Tong, Luo Jianguo and the others live in the same compound as you. Wouldn't it be convenient for them to take the bus back together?"
"It's just a small car, it can't hold so many people, it's specially prepared for you two, let's go!"
He walked to the side with his luggage, and the two followed him. When they reached the side of the road, there was a black imported Mercedes-Benz with an embassy license plate. A young woman was sitting in the driver's seat. He knocked on the window, and it rolled down.
"I'm Zhong Yuemin!"
Upon hearing this, the other party hurriedly opened the door and got out of the car, bowing and apologizing, "Mr. Zhong, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't know you arrived early and didn't go to the exit to pick you up. I'm sorry..."
"It's okay. I changed the train at the last minute and it's earlier than expected." He waved his hand and said, "You are Liu Jing, right?"
Before leaving, I contacted Beijing in advance and asked them to pick me up. Larissa, that foreign girl, basically stays in Hong Kong Island now, so all the affairs in Beijing are handed over to Liu Jing. Larissa found this person, and I have talked to Liu Jing on the phone many times, but this is the first time we meet.
Liu Jing nodded and went to take the two girls' bags. "Give me your bags, I'll put them away. You guys get in the car and sit down."
She put her luggage in the trunk, got in the car, started it, and drove off. It was Li Yan's first time in Beijing and also her first time riding in a car. Everything was new to her, and she looked at this and touched that.
"Yuemin, this chair cushion is really soft and comfortable to sit on, not bumpy at all. It's much more comfortable than the agricultural tractor in Wangjiagou Brigade.
"Yuemin, the capital city is really big, the roads are wide, and there are bicycles everywhere. Where is Tiananmen Square? Can you see the leader?"
"Sister Yan, don't worry. We can stay in the capital for more than ten days. We have plenty of time. Take a good rest for a day first, and then I will take you around."
First send them home, then go back to my own home, when I got there, I got my luggage and got off the car.
"Xiao Liu, go back. I'll come find you if there's anything."
"Mr. Zhong, how about I leave the car with you? It will be convenient for you to travel."
"Forget it, it's too eye-catching. Just keep driving it. No need."
After the driver left, he carried his luggage and headed towards the courtyard ahead. The familiar road, every brick and tile, felt familiar. When he reached the gate of the courtyard, several young men in army green coats came out, laughing and joking as they walked. They also saw him and said,
"Hey, what are you doing? This is a military compound. Outsiders are not allowed in. Don't hang around the door for no reason. Walk away!"
He speaks quite aggressively.
Zhong Yuemin took off his dog-skin hat and looked at the young man in front of him. "Why, you don't know me? Do you live in this compound?"
That shouldn't be the case. He has only been away for more than two years. Back then, he stabbed Li Yuanchao, the leader of the gangsters in Sijiu City, off the throne. Zhong Yuemin was promoted to the top of the gangster circle and his reputation was known throughout Sijiu City.
My brother’s legend was cut short so quickly. He became an unknown person?