Traveling back to 1952, starting a comeback from a relief station

Saturday has finally arrived.

The bus from Deshengmen to Changping bumped along for more than two hours before finally stopping at the village entrance.

Wang Anping got off the car carrying two cloth bags.

When the bus drove away.

Many young wives on the bus looked back at him with reluctance.

Sigh, there's nothing you can do about being handsome.

"Brother Wang, you're here!"

As soon as Wang Anping stood up, he saw Qin Huairu running quickly from the roadside. When she got to him, her face was flushed.

She instinctively reached out to pull Wang Anping.

Feeling that the action was inappropriate, she had no choice but to force herself to endure it, her big, watery eyes fixed on him the whole time.

Wang Anping smiled and greeted the two people following behind Qin Huairu, then turned to look at her:

"Aren't you going to introduce me?"

Qin Huairu then remembered that her elder brother and younger brother had also arrived, and quickly turned around to introduce them:

"Big brother, you're talented! This is the Wang Anping I was telling you about. Big brother Wang, this is my older brother Qin Youcheng, and this is my younger brother Qin Youcai."

Despite having the home advantage, the Qin brothers became rather reserved.

No wonder.

Before Wang Anping arrived, Qin Huairu was at home, and she was already giving this complete stranger, Brother Wang, several layers of buffs:

Tall, handsome, city dweller, good job, capable, cadre...

The layers upon layers of accolades had already made the two brothers somewhat apprehensive.

We can't tell anything else yet, but the Qin brothers are certain of one thing: Qin Huairu wasn't exaggerating at all—this person is genuinely tall and handsome.

On the way, Qin Youcheng and Qin Youcai, brothers, each carried a cloth bag and walked ahead. The two brothers would glance at each other from time to time, smirk, and make faces behind their backs.

I wasn't entirely reassured by what I told Qin Huairu before, worried that she might be scammed.

Now we see people.

The two brothers were finally relieved.

Qin Huairu and Wang Anping followed behind.

Qin Huairu, finally relieved to see him, nestled close to Wang Anping like a jubilant little sparrow, chattering excitedly as she pointed out their surroundings:

"Brother Anping, those two brick and tile houses in front, the one on the east side is my home."

"My second uncle's house is next door."

"My eldest brother is married, I already have a nephew, and my second uncle's family also has three children, all younger than me..."

As she walked, she kept glancing at Wang Anping, her smile barely concealed, a sweet feeling welling up inside her.

Wang Anping responded with a smile and a half-hearted reply.

Looking around, Changping is not yet under the jurisdiction of Sijiu City, but belongs to Tongxian County in Hebei Province. It has also been through war, and there are still many traces of artillery fire on the roadside.

This place is in the countryside, and the houses are scattered around.

The Qin family's area is next to a large open space.

It looks peaceful.

It's only about a kilometer from the bus drop-off point to the Qin family's house, and the group arrived in just over ten minutes.

The courtyard was tidy and orderly, showing that the Qin family knew how to manage their household. Although the furnishings were simple, everything was arranged in an orderly manner.

There are several people gathered in the courtyard right now.

Upon seeing Wang Anping enter, they all turned to look at him and greeted him with a touch of awkwardness.

Qin Huairu stood in the courtyard with Wang Anping in her hand. The first to greet them were her parents. Qin's parents stood there, not knowing where to put their hands, looking completely at a loss.

Looking at the scene, Wang Anping couldn't help but sigh, realizing that he was the one who had to take control of the situation.

How come it seems like he's taken the lead in the Qin family all of a sudden?

He turned and nudged Qin Huairu's arm:

Let me introduce it to everyone.

"Huh? Oh!"

Qin Huairu snapped out of her daze and quickly responded.

"Father, Mother, this is the Brother Wang Anping I told you about. Brother Anping, these are my parents, this is my sister-in-law, this is my second uncle and second aunt..."

After the explanation, the Qin family members in the courtyard finally came to their senses.

They hurriedly and warmly welcomed Wang Anping into the house, bringing him a stool and pouring hot water, treating him like a distinguished guest.

She was a little girl, about four or five years old, and she wasn't shy at all.

It eagerly came over and grabbed Wang Anping's leg, refusing to let go.

"Jingru, stop fooling around, let go!" Qin Huairu hurriedly called out, then turned to Wang Anping to explain, "Brother Anping, this is my second uncle's daughter, my cousin Qin Jingru."

Looking at Qin Jingru, who had big eyes and a cute little girl appearance, Wang Anping found it interesting. He hadn't expected to meet this girl on his first visit.

He's also a character in the story!

They're quite cute.

He reached out and ruffled the little girl's hair.

He took out two pieces of candy and gave them to her, and also handed two pieces to Qin Huairu's little nephew.

Seeing Qin's father and second uncle standing awkwardly at the entrance of the main room, trying to make conversation, Wang Anping took out a pack of cigarettes, tore it open, took out two cigarettes and handed them over, and even lit them for the two of them.

Last week, Qin Huairu went to the city for a blind date without telling anyone.

However, Qin Huairu's second uncle's family and her family had a very good relationship and were neighbors, so how could they keep it a secret?

Qin Huairu returned from the city.

He didn't tell anyone about his encounter with Wang Anping.

Although the Qin family was overjoyed, the matter was not yet settled, and Qin Huairu's parents did not discuss the details with her second uncle's family.

However, after the things she brought back were seen, her second uncle and aunt came to inquire about them and learned about Qin Huairu's experiences in the city. They were also full of curiosity.

When they found out the young man was coming to visit, the whole family came over to see him.

I also want to see if Qin Huairu is really telling the truth, and whether this young man is as outstanding as she claims.

Now that they'd seen him in person, Uncle Qin and Aunt Qin knew exactly what was going on.

The matter is almost certainly settled!

Just look at his clothes, his manner of speaking, and his demeanor. He's not like an ordinary country boy. He has regular features and speaks and acts with a sharp and efficient air. He's obviously a capable person.

Huai Ru is really lucky to have found such a good family!

They exchanged a few pleasantries.

Wang Anping opened the two cloth bags he had brought and took out the items one by one: a large piece of pork, a piece of mutton, a piece of beef, as well as pastries from time-honored brands in Beijing and various trinkets from the city.

The items were laid out one by one, eliciting gasps of surprise from the Qin family.

Not only were the children envious, but the adults were also amazed by this extravagant gesture.

Qin's father rubbed his hands together, looking embarrassed.

"Anping, you're too kind. Buying so many things is too much of a expense!"

This whole bunch of stuff must have cost a lot of money!

Wang Anping said with a smile:

"Uncle, it's no trouble at all."

Wang Anping smiled and waved his hand.

"It's just some food and trinkets, nothing special. Huai Ru said her family raises chickens and ducks, so I didn't bring any poultry. Besides, it's not convenient to carry them on the bus."

Qin Huairu looked at her parents and second uncle and aunt, their faces filled with amazement and pride, yet also with a touch of heartache—

This is all Anping's money, and it will be my own money in the future. Anping bought so many things, how much money must have been spent!

But then she thought about how much Anping valued her family, and her heart felt sweet.