Training the Heavens

Chapter 191 Lao Xu, do you want a wife?

After opening his eyes, new memories gradually became clear. His identity in this world was Xu Lingjun, and in the previous world he was called Tunan, which came from "Zhuangzi - Xiaoyaoyou". In this world, he was called Lingjun, which was obviously from "Li Sao". Two consecutive names were very cultured.

Xu Lingjun is 34 years old this year. His father was a big capitalist who left in a hurry before liberation. He was implicated and was labeled a rightist and sent to a pasture. Now he lives alone in a small mud house.

It was March 1972, the Lantern Festival had just passed, and every household was busy preparing for the new year's work.

Before these memories could be digested, a dark-skinned, rough man rushed in and asked with a mysterious smile on his face, "Lao Xu, do you want a wife?"

Xu Lingjun didn't react for a moment and looked at him stupidly. This guy was called Guo Pizi (a colloquial Chinese character in the local dialect, pronounced piǎ), an old herdsman on the ranch. He had taken good care of Xu Lingjun since he came here.

Guo Zi thought he was overjoyed. "You want a wife? Just ask and I'll bring her to you."

Xu Lingjun reacted this time, "Then send it over."

Guo Zizi, as if he had done something great, said cheerfully, "Okay, a gentleman's word is a deal. You get ready. I've got the woman's certificate. I'll go to the Political Department to get it right away. I'll send her back to you later. You can prepare for your wedding night tonight!"

After saying that, he left in a hurry. Xu Lingjun finally realized that he had entered the world of the old movie "The Shepherd". He had seen this movie several times in the worlds of "The Road of Life" and "People in the Alley". Thanks to his super memory, he even remembered the lines clearly.

This film is a feature film shot by Shanghai Film Studio and directed by Xie Jin, starring Zhu Shimao and Cong Shan. It was released in 1982.

The film is adapted from Zhang Xianliang's novel "Soul and Flesh". It tells the story of Xu Lingjun who was labeled a "rightist" and went to work on a ranch in the northwest. He received care and attention from local herdsmen and married a rural girl named Li Xiuzhi. After the turmoil ended, he resolutely gave up the opportunity to live in the United States and decided to stay and build the motherland.

Xu Lingjun looked at his face in the mirror and found that he had thick eyebrows, big eyes and a righteous look. He looked like a good candidate to play the leading role in a movie. He was definitely not comparable to that bald guy who only appears once every few thousand years.

As he had lived in a rough place like a ranch for a long time, Xu Lingjun's beard had not been trimmed for several days and looked a bit sloppy. Thinking that he was going to get married in the evening, Xu Lingjun found a razor and trimmed it properly.

After shaving, cleaning the house inside and out, and changing his clothes, he looked even more handsome in the mirror, no less handsome than Xu Yajun whom he had met before in the world of "The Road of Life". If it weren't for his identity, he would definitely be liked by a lot of girls just based on his looks.

After finishing all these, Xu Lingjun began to recall the plot, then the movie and then the original novel. After all, he was a writer, so of course he had read "Flesh and Soul" and could recite it by heart now.

Thinking of the experiences of the novelist and the movie actor, Xu Lingjun couldn't help laughing. Many passages in this book can be regarded as Zhang Xianliang's autobiography. He was also sent to the ranch to work. He had no books to read all day and could only read "Das Kapital" over and over again.

After the reform and opening up, the benefits of reading became apparent. He practiced "Das Kapital" in reverse, bought a piece of land in Ningxia, and built the Zhenbeibao Film and Television Base. He quickly made a lot of money by providing filming locations to film and television companies and collecting tourist tickets.

With both wealth and fame, wouldn't he want to make up for lost time? The great writer began to lead a suave and romantic life, having affairs with many actresses, such as the Queen of the Kingdom of Women and the mother of the little elk.

There was even a famous female writer who, according to legend, was also courting another renowned writer named Zhang. Zhang Xianliang snatched her away, and unconvinced, chased her to the airport to challenge her to a real-life showdown. Zhang, undeterred, used his ranch-trained physique to give the writer, twelve years his junior, a good lesson. By the time he was in his sixties and seventies, he still had several lovers, each of whom he pledged to have sex twice a week. His physique was truly enviable.

The heroine of this movie, Cong Shan, who plays Xu Lingjun's wife, went to France to study a few years after filming the movie. She also married a foreigner and became a French citizen. Later, she divorced and came back with her children to continue making movies to make money.

Thinking about the plot of the movie and then thinking about these two people, Xu Lingjun was quite emotional for a moment.

After learning about his identity and background, Xu Lingjun began to seriously consider what he should do. He didn't want to go to college anymore. As far as he could remember, he had already had four college experiences, two of which were doctoral studies. He was really tired of studying. If he continued studying, he was afraid that he would surpass Liu Lili.

So I should first find a way to improve my life and live a good life with Li Xiuzhi. After a few years when the policies are relaxed, I will find a way to make a lot of money to repay those who have helped me over the years.

As for whether Xu Lingjun's father Xu Jingyou will recognize him as his father when he returns to China in the future, there is no need to rush now. Let's see how he performs when the time comes.

Looking through Xu Lingjun's savings, he only had 40 yuan and 20 kilograms of food coupons, which was indeed pitifully little. He usually bought various literary magazines when he had money. Xu Lingjun put away magazines such as "People's Liberation Army Literature and Art" and put them in the bottom. He had been a writer before, and this time he didn't plan to be a plagiarist anymore. Doing the same thing once was enough, and this time he should try something new.

While checking the magazine, Xu Lingjun found a "Barefoot Doctor's Manual". He quickly flipped through it carefully. This was a good thing, especially in a place like a ranch. If you learn it, it can save lives.

He was so fascinated by the sight that time passed by unknowingly and Guo Zizi came back with the girl.

Nineteen-year-old Li Xiuzhi followed Guo Xizi nervously, holding a package in her arms, with her head down. She was from Sichuan. Last year, the local area suffered a disaster and her family had no food. They were on the verge of not being able to survive.

It just so happened that a relative of hers married into this neighborhood and arranged a marriage for her. Li Xiuzhi followed her relative here, thinking that she would be able to survive after getting married. However, when she arrived, she found that the person she was about to marry had died unexpectedly.

Li Xiuzhi immediately lost hope. She had no money to go back home, and no food to eat. She was on the verge of despair.

Fortunately, she met Guo Zi, who asked about her situation and came up with the idea of ​​helping her get together with Xu Lingjun, which led to that classic conversation.

Li Xiuzhi had no other choice but to agree. The most important thing now was to survive. She just hoped she could meet a good man.

Feeling very uneasy, Li Xiuzhi came to Xu Lingjun's house. Guo Zi pushed the door open and walked in.

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(End of this chapter)