Chen Bei retired from the army and embarked on his way back. He took the train back to his hometown in Jiangdong. The train was driving in the vast wilderness of the northeast. The little boy sitting next to him suddenly leaned out and pointed to the horizon and shouted: "The plane pulled smoke."

There was a small silver dot in the sky, and a long white tail smoke was pulled out from behind. It was a unique scene for jet fighters. Chen Bei knew that it was MiG 15 training. How much he wanted to fly the jets, but he never had such a chance again.

"Uncle, are you the Air Force?" the little boy asked, pulling Chen Bei's trousers. Although Chen Bei was discharged from the army, he was still wearing the Air Force uniform, green top, blue pants, and flying red stars on his big brimmed hat.

"Uncle is no longer an Air Force." Chen Bei touched the little boy's head.

"Why?" the little boy continued to ask.

"Uncle has been discharged from the army."

"What is retirement?"

"Just not joining the army."

"Why don't you join the army? Uncle, don't you want to fight the American devils?" The little boy refused to give in and asked endlessly.

The passengers looked up at Chen Bei, and they were more or less puzzled. It was the time when the country was employed. Young people enthusiastically joined the army to resist the U.S. aggression and aid Korea. Why did this air force cadre retire? Could it be a fearless person?

The little boy's father saw a metallic color on Chen Bei's trouser legs and understood that this was a glorious disabled soldier. He hurriedly pulled the child back and said sincerely: "Comrade, I'm sorry, the child is talking nonsense, don't be as knowledgeable as him."

Chen Bei smiled: "It's okay."

From Northeast to Jiangdong, the train took four days and three nights. Chen Bei appeared in turmoil at the exit of the provincial railway station. The genius was bright and a dim street light pulled his figure very long. Because he didn't inform his home, no one came to pick him up. He carried his bags and walked home step by step.

The streets of Dawn were extremely empty, and occasionally a vehicle passed by. After walking for half an hour, he arrived at Fenglin Road home. The guard was still sleeping. Chen Bei did not disturb him. He put down his backpack and sat on the steps in front of the door until dawn.

When the iron gate of the official residence opened, the guard found out that the young master had returned. He was so shocked that he was incoherent: "Young Master, you, why don't you knock on the door?"

Today, Chen Mansion is no longer as good as before. Before Liberation, there was a reinforced battalion guard stationed, and he was on duty day and night. He also added double posts to the evening, but now there is only a guard over 60 years old. The Provincial Public Security Department’s Guard Department sent a squad of soldiers, but Chen Zikun retreated, saying that it was the new China, so there was no need to guard against anyone.

"It's not a problem, I'm afraid of quarreling at my family." Chen Bei smiled.

When they entered the house, their relatives were just getting up and having breakfast to prepare for work. They were all very happy when they saw Chen Bei coming back. Xia Xiaoqing was the most happy. She asked about her well-being and looked up and down, fearing that her son would have some shortcomings.

"Are you coming back to visit relatives or something?" Chen Zikun asked immediately when he found that his son looked a little wrong.

"Something happened, the Air Force asked me to transfer to the local area." Chen Bei said frankly.

Everyone in the family was stunned, and Xia Xiaoqing immediately said, "It's good to come back."

Yao Yilei also quickly agreed: "Yes, yes, yes, it's good to come back. It's a good thing to change jobs and return to the local area."

Chen Zikun knew that there must be a hidden secret here, so he asked Chen Bei to sit down and have a meal. After the meal is finished, he went to take a shower and slept. He then said that if there is something to do, he asked everyone to do whatever they should do.

Chen Bei had a meal and took a shower, but did not take a break. Instead, he came to the study to report to his father. Chen Zikun followed his previous habits and worked in the official residence, basically not going to the provincial government building.

The father and son sat facing each other, and Chen Zikun gave his son a cigarette. Chen Bei was a little surprised and took it.

"Tell me what happened." Chen Zikun said.

So Chen Bei's experience after going to the north came, and finally sighed: "I can't guess how everything in this world is distorted. The woman I saved bravely was actually a pervert. The Russians who were beaten to a concussion by me, but they saved me with righteousness. On the contrary, the organization I loyally served was dealt with indiscriminately. If it weren't for the hindrance of my father and the Soviets, I would have shot me."

Chen Zikun said: "You grew up in the United States in your youth and youth, and your logic of life is not suitable for the country. Before liberation, you were covered by your father and godmother. Even if you poked a hole in the sky, it would be fine. Now the sky has changed. Your daily words and actions have already caused others' dissatisfaction. In addition, it is not your responsibility to cause such a big loss, but it has become your responsibility. I said at the beginning that you may not be right when you return from the plane. Do you understand now?"

Chen Bei was silent for a moment and said, "Mr. Jingguo said, our Chen family is like the Zheng family in the late Ming Dynasty. I am Zheng Chenggong, you are Zheng Zhilong. He is right. If I stayed in Taiwan, I would not have broken my legs and would not be excluded..."

Chen Zikun shook his head: "No, you are still young and don't understand politics. Zheng Zhilong's surrender to the Qing Dynasty may not be wrong. He knew that Fujian would not be able to defend it and it was difficult to gain a foothold overseas. The temptation given by the Qing Dynasty was great enough, so he divided it into two and had a double insurance. However, he calculated it carefully and could not resist the Qing Dynasty's tricks, and Caishikou killed the whole family and the young."

Chen Bei was shocked: "Father, do you think our family will..."

Chen Zikun said: "You are thinking too much. ** is different from the Qing Dynasty. You are kind and righteous. If you have a word, our family is safe."

Chen Bei felt that his father was insincere in his words, and he couldn't help but sigh that the wise and wise father, who had the will of the past, had gradually grown old and became cautious, and he shrank his hands and feet, and he didn't even dare to say the truth.

"Okay, go and rest. Let's consider the work matters slowly." Chen Zikun said.

...

Chen's family has a strong foundation, so it's okay to raise a few idle people, but Chen Beinian, a young man, is not good at eating idle food at home all day. He strongly demands to join the work. He is said to be a battalion-level cadre of the Air Force, and can be given priority to political and legal organs, such as the Public Security Bureau, but Chen Zikun rejected it in one sentence.

"Xiaobei is a kid who is too upright and kind, and is not suitable for working there."

Although the provincial capital is large, it is not as developed as Beitai. There are a large number of industrial enterprises. Chen Bei decided to go to work at Jiangbei United Machinery Company. This time, Chen Zikun agreed and called himself to make arrangements. Naturally, everything went smoothly.

Just as Chen Bei was about to go to his new job, Chen Nan returned from Shanghai during the summer vacation. He was in the third grade of Fudan University and had already started social investigation. When talking about his experience in Shanghai, he was full of excitement and extremely excited.

"Do you know, Huang Jinrong, the big bully before liberation, is cleaning the gate of the world now. The People's Government has made a move and didn't kill him. This bad guy is so cheap. If I ask me, all the big bosses of the Green Gang will have to be shot." Chen Nan said excitedly.

Chen Zikun said: "Xiaonan, your father, I am the old man of Qingbangtong generation. Do you have to be shot too?"

Chen Nan immediately blushed: "Dad, that's not what I mean, I mean, those who are extremely guilty..."

Chen Zikun said: "You are about to graduate from college, and you must have some of your own opinions. The people in the old society are in poverty and are bullied by the government and foreigners. Joining the Qing Gang was forced to make a living and join the group to keep warm. There are indeed many scums in the gang, but at that time there were still progressive and positive existence meanings. Didn't Mr. Sun Yat-sen engage in anti-Qing cause mainly relying on the power of the gang? Take your father as an example. I am both a member of the Qing Gang and a member of the liberation. It has a dual identity, and it is difficult to define black and white."

Chen Nandao: "I know I'm wrong. I will look at and analyze things dialectically in the future."

Chen Zikun said: "Okay, how are your Uncle Li doing recently."

Chen Nandao: "Uncle Li donated two properties and a nightclub under his name to the government. When the anti-revolutionary work was launched, he cooperated with the Public Security Bureau to arrest many hidden spies and bad elements. Mayor Chen Yi also met him in person and shook hands with him."

Chen Zikun thought to himself that Li Yaoting was very wise, he was a brother who had been influenced by him for many years.

He also asked Chen Nan about his whereabouts after graduation. He was prepared and said that he had two plans, one was to stay in Shanghai to engage in journalism, and the other was to return to Jiangdong to engage in education.

Chen Nan said: "The best plan is to stay in Shanghai as a reporter, but it is difficult. Dad, don't you know Aunt Tang, just ask her to say hello."

"Which Aunt Tang?" Chen Zikun immediately thought of his old friend.

"It's Aunt Tang Yan. She is still single. She is an editor-in-chief in the newspaper and also serves as the propaganda department of the municipal party committee. She is a heavyweight in the Shanghai newspaper industry." Chen Nanren, a little ghost, knew that her father had an affair with this Aunt Tang, and said with a sly smile.

Chen Zikun said: "It's new society, how can you use power to smuggle the back door? If you have the ability, go to the interview. If you don't have the ability, come back to Jiangdong. Dad arranges work for you. Whether you go to Jiangda to be a teacher or a reporter, it's up to you. Anyway, I won't say hello to Aunt Tang."

Chen Nan was dejected and had to give up.

After dinner, Chen Nan found his mother Liu Ting and complained: "Dad has always loved me the least and did not care about my work. I doubt whether I am my biological child."

Liu Ting advised him: "Don't think about it randomly. Dad is strict with you for your own good. Aunt Tang is not a good person. Please don't interact with her, otherwise it will cause trouble to the family and mom will not be able to protect you."

Chen Nandao: "Why, Aunt Tang is so nice. She has given a report to our school. She is a very determined proletarian news soldier."

Liu Ting said: "You don't know what the older generation is doing, so don't interact with her anyway."

Chen Nan said, "I understand." But he said in his heart that he would not let me interact, so I insisted on finding Aunt Tang.

...

During the period when Chen Bei was recuperating at home, Chen Yan helped him introduce another partner. The other party was a female nurse from the Provincial First People's Hospital. Her family conditions were average and she was very beautiful. Both parties met and went on a blind date in People's Park.

The two of them were walking on the park's boulevard. The female nurse secretly observed Chen Bei's right leg. She could not tell her disability when walking. She was satisfied and opened her red lips and asked, "I heard from Dr. Chen that you are a battalion-level cadre."

"Um."

"Will you transfer to the local level to the department level or the deputy county level?"

"I don't know the correspondence."

"I heard you have a car at home."

"It was rated to my father by the provincial government."

"I heard... your legs are disabled."

“Yes, the right calf is fitted with a prosthetic limb.”

"If you are disabled due to duty, you should have a monthly subsidy."

Chen Bei's face was already very bad, and he suddenly stopped: "I'm sorry, I still have something to do, I'm missing."

He turned around and left, leaving the female nurse with shame and anger.

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