In 1959, what's wrong with me pedaling a tricycle?

Because the supplies were not transported by military train, Wang Xingguo set foot on the land of Daheyan again after eight days and nine nights.

After leading a group of people to hand over the supplies, Wang Xingguo waved his hand and led a large group of people to eat hand-pulled mutton rice.

This was a benefit he fought for for his comrades; the staff of their material transportation department also enjoyed this benefit.

While they were eating, Chief of Staff Song, who had come on business, learned from others that Wang Xingguo had arrived, so he came over specifically to have a drink with him.

Wang Xingguo was also very happy to see Chief of Staff Song. The two changed locations and drank together.

Chief of Staff Song said with a smile, "Everyone is very happy for you when they heard you got promoted."

Wang Xingguo said with a smile, "I am now the director of the Materials Transportation Department. I will be in charge of the materials transportation for you from now on. I will try to get more good stuff for you to send over."

Chief of Staff Song said happily, "We can only rely on our own people. You'll have to help deliver more cigarettes and alcohol. With more people now, the supply of these materials is a bit tight."

Wang Xingguo gestured outwards and said, "These are the only two items being transported this time. Just arrange for someone to transport them back as soon as possible."

Actually, it's not as tense as Chief of Staff Song made it out to be. The supply of materials is quite sufficient right now, but a little more would always be better.

With our own people helping us get supplies, we naturally couldn't be polite.

They didn't drink much; the two of them finished one bottle of Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor), and Chief of Staff Song took the remaining nine bottles and left.

This is the liquor that Wang Xingguo brought back. Now that supplies aren't so scarce, you need ten bottles of Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor) to exchange for a sheep.

Wang Xingguo originally wanted to exchange it for another bottle and have the train kitchen stew it for everyone on the return trip as an extra meal. But when he ran into Chief of Staff Song, he gave him the bottle to take back so that his group of old friends could drink it together.

Anyway, he's willing to spend money; if all else fails, he'll just buy one himself, since he doesn't lack that kind of money.

After a good night's sleep, they set off early the next morning.

Because there was a train coming that morning, Wang Xingguo didn't manage to buy any sheep.

Although there are some in the space, it's not convenient to take them out and use them. After all, this train departs at six in the morning, and the person who needs to exchange things hasn't arrived yet.

When Wang Xingguo returned to Beijing, it was already September 5th.

Their team was given a five-day break, while the others took charge of the department's work.

When Wang Xingguo returned home, Wang Niannian was sitting at the door, eating a steamed bun in her little hand. When she saw Wang Xingguo come back, she stood up happily.

"Daddy~"

"Oh, my darling daughter, I've missed you so much."

Wang Xingguo picked up his two-year-old daughter, Wang Niannian, and was overjoyed.

The little girl was also very happy and tried to offer him a steamed bun, but Wang Xingguo smiled and refused.

Li Xiuping came out of the house and smiled broadly when she saw Wang Xingguo return.

The three rascals went off to play elsewhere, so only Li Xiuping and Wang Niannian were at home.

Wang Xingguo said happily, "Honey, I'm taking a five-day vacation this time. When I go back, I won't have to go on business trips anymore, and I can go back to my normal get off work schedule."

Li Xiuping nodded and smiled, "That's good. Honey, you watch over our daughter. I'll go buy some groceries and cook you a nice meal."

Wang Xingguo did not refuse his wife's kindness, smiled and nodded in agreement, and carried his precious daughter back into the house.

It's very hot now, but the daytime temperature won't drop until the end of the month, then it will be much more comfortable.

Wang Niannian ran to sit by the door because it was quite stuffy inside. The sun didn't reach the doorway, and there was a slight breeze, making it much cooler and more comfortable than inside. So she wanted to stay by the door to cool off.

So Wang Xingguo sat with her at the door and chatted with the little girl.

The two-year-old girl can't actually speak in long sentences yet, but she can already express her own meaning.

Wang Xingguo asked his daughter if she missed her father, and the little girl said she did. He also asked her if she wanted to eat an ice pop, and she said she did.

So Wang Xingguo squatted down to let the little girl ride on his back and took her to buy popsicles.

When they reached the gate of the compound, they ran into three little rascals playing games with others. They were sweating profusely from running around. When they saw Wang Xingguo, the three little guys were overjoyed.

So Wang Xingguo took them to buy popsicles. When they came back, Wang Xingguo was carrying two popsicles when he ran into Li Xiuping, who was returning from grocery shopping. He quickly handed her one and took her shopping basket.

Li Xiuping said cheerfully, "I bought a chicken and a pound of pork at a negotiated price. Honey, how do you want to eat it?"

Without a second thought, Wang Xingguo said, "Whatever our daughter wants to eat, I'm fine with anything."

Li Xiuping nodded with a smile; her husband was a doting father to his daughter, and she was used to it.

Because he was busy with the establishment of the materials transportation department and leading the team to familiarize themselves with the business, Wang Xingguo had not been home for more than 20 days.

After inquiring about the recent situation, I learned that the clan planned to apply to the commune in the name of the production brigade to purchase a tractor.

Moreover, the clansmen all chipped in, some giving ten yuan, others twenty yuan. Li Xiuping also knew how much the clan valued Wang Xingguo. Twenty-one Grandfather had said more than once that Wang Xingguo would be the future clan leader. So Li Xiuping donated two hundred yuan on behalf of Wang Xingguo.

Wang Xingguo said with some surprise, "Wife, how can you be so generous? Two hundred yuan is no small amount. Are you really willing to donate it?"

Li Xiuping pouted and said, "I'm a little reluctant, but everyone says you'll be the clan leader in the future, and I can't let you down, can I?"

Wang Xingguo laughed heartily. His wife was really something else; most people wouldn't be willing to spend so much money.

Although the family has a lot of savings, women in this era who are thrifty and hardworking are used to saving money and do not spend it recklessly.

Back home, Li Xiuping asked her daughter what she wanted to eat. Her daughter said she wanted steamed buns, so Li Xiuping went to knead the dough, chop the meat filling, and make steamed buns.

Wang Xingguo wanted to help, but Li Xiuping refused.

According to Li Xiuping, Wang Xingguo has already worked hard enough, so he should go home and rest. She can do the work herself.

Wang Jianhua and his friends are at an age where they love to play. Although they were happy that their father came back, they ran off to play again after a short while.

Looking at his daughter sitting obediently on the small stool, Wang Xingguo thought to himself that his little darling was the most considerate; none of his sons were any easy to deal with.

Time flies, and before we knew it, it was evening. The family sat down together for dinner, which included meat buns, vegetarian buns, chicken soup, and cold side dishes. The two brothers drank some wine with peanuts.

Life was simple and happy, and Wang Xingguo particularly enjoyed this kind of life.