In the following days, Lin Lishan drove around collecting and mailing local specialties, while busy taking care of Zhou Jiao with five meals a day. As the day of separation approached, Lin Lishan was even busier. Taking advantage of having a car, every afternoon after Zhou Jiao fell asleep, she would go out to search for postpartum supplements for her.
When Zhang Guoqing’s homecoming day arrived, after lunch, Zhou Jiao couldn’t afford to take a nap. The mother and daughter chatted idly in the house, occasionally paying attention to the sounds in the courtyard.
At the provincial city train station, Zhang Guoqing, together with the old leaders from the military district, saw off Mr. Lin and the others, declined everyone’s invitation to stay, and eagerly headed home.
After getting off the bus from the provincial city to the county town, Zhang Guoqing didn’t rush back to the village.
He took a detour and ended up with more packages on him, hurrying home. When he finally stepped onto the land of Zhang Family Village, he thought about how soon he would be back in that familiar home, seeing his parents, wife, and son. He felt very excited.
In the past few days, following behind the old man, he met many people, made many connections, and gained a lot. He wanted to have a good talk with Zhou Jiao and share his feelings.
Before reaching the front door, he saw a group of people bustling around the foundation not far away. His father was working hands-on, and his two brothers were in their shirtsleeves after taking off their coats. His mother was helping to fetch water with the sisters-in-law.
Seeing Zhang Guoqing, Mother Zhang happily shouted and ran over, scaring Zhang Guoqing to rush forward and hold her.
Afraid that his mother might fall.
From a distance, it looked like the mother and son were rushing at each other with excitement and embracing.
The men working nearby watched from afar, amused by the mother and son’s affectionate display, laughing heartily at such an interesting sight.
Zhang Guoqing hurriedly supported his mother, complaining, "Mom, please don’t run, what if you fall? I can’t fly, just wait here."
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