"That's it. This morning, we still followed our original plan.
Let’s go to Qingshan Lake first and play with the children for a while.
You go back in the afternoon, and we, the couple, will take our parents to Kuandian City. We will stay here for a few more days.
It's not easy for our parents to come out at their age." Xu Shiyan thought about it and could only arrange it this way.
My parents are getting older, so if I go out this time, I'm afraid I won't have the chance to go out again in the future.
Even if they had time, the old man's body couldn't help but suffer.
I simply stayed with the two elders for a leisurely stroll. Anyway, the children were on vacation and Xu Shiyan at the work unit had made arrangements.
The elders in the family are very capable and have nothing to worry about.
Xu Shi thought about it first, so that was the only way to go.
"Okay, I listen to you. We should go back as planned. You stay with your parents and play here more."
Xu Shiyan is the general manager of the company. He has the final say on everything. He also owns the car.
Su Anying opens her own company, which gives her more freedom to do whatever she likes.
How do they compare as brothers? They both go to work and are managed by others.
If I don't go back during the vacation, my salary will be deducted. If the boss is unhappy, what should I do if I have to wear small shoes in the future?
In this way, the brothers reached a consensus.
Xu Shiyan turned around and discussed with Qu Jiacheng and the others.
"Brother Qu, do you think this is okay?
I first accompanied my brothers and nephews to Qingshan Lake for a stroll.
When we turn around, our family will go straight to Kuandian. We will join you two tonight, and I will go to Dandong tomorrow.
The second elder hasn’t been back for many years, so it just so happens that we can stay with him in our hometown for a few more days."
Qu Jiacheng was happy when he heard this, "Okay, why can't it be done? It must be done."
Brother, we have agreed, I will wait for you in the county seat."
These two people, a deputy secretary and a deputy county magistrate, are very busy at work and cannot stay in Qingshangou all the time. They have to go back to work.
Xu Shiyan's arrangement was quite reasonable and wouldn't delay anything, so Qu Jiacheng agreed directly.
"Okay, that's it. If people from the city come over, please tell Brother Qu and Brother Gao."
Xu Shiyan didn't hesitate anymore, the matter was settled.
So, Qu Jiacheng and the others left happily, while Xu Shiyan and others said goodbye to Xu Shiquan.
Xu Shiquan actually wanted to keep everyone here for two more days, but he also saw what happened just now.
There are also county and city leaders waiting for him. Who is he, an ordinary person?
"Uncle, aunt, if I had my way, I would have to keep you at home for ten and a half days.
You said that we met yesterday and were leaving today. You really didn't kiss enough.
But I can also see that my brothers have their own business and cannot afford to delay.
Uncle, aunt, when you are free later, come back and have fun."
"Okay, okay, come back when you have time, come back again." Xu Chenghou nodded repeatedly.
Since I want to leave, I must go door to door and tell people. When the families in Shijiagou heard about it, they were very reluctant to leave.
Just then Xu Shiyan remembered that he came with a camera.
I quickly took out my camera and took a group photo of Xu Shiquan, his wife, and these old neighbors.
Then the Xu Shiyan brothers also took a photo with Xu Shiquan.
"Brother, wait until I get back, develop the photos, and mail them to you."
After Xu Shiyan took the photo, he put the camera in his bag and told Xu Shiquan.
"Okay, okay, brother, come back often when you have the chance. This is also home."
Xu Shiquan shook hands with Xu Shixian and others one by one, and said reluctantly.
Everyone parted at this point. Xu Shiquan, his wife, and a group of old neighbors followed the Xu family to the entrance of Shijiagou.
I watched Xu Shiyan and others get into the car and leave, and then they went back.
Xu Shiyan and others turned around and drove straight to Qingshangou Township, and then turned from Qingshangou Township to Qingshan Lake.
Although Xu Chenghou has been away for many years, he still remembers this place quite clearly.
I gave Xu Shiyan directions on the way and arrived at the place quite smoothly.
"Now it's called Qingshan Lake, but at that time we called it Diaoshui Lake."
Xu Chenghou got out of the car and told stories to the children.
"This place used to be magical. The elders said that there were some strange spirits living in this lake.
Some say he is a big old turtle who can move clouds and make rain."
With the support of his grandson, Xu Chenghou slowly walked inside. As he walked, he told his grandson stories that the locals had circulated for many years.
“In the early years, there was often drought and no rain in the spring here.
The villages quickly discussed and planted the land first, then prepared three sacrifices and wine gifts, and came to the lake to pray for rain.
When praying for rain, people from each village came out, carried three animals to drink wine, prepared a large vase, and came here with three steps and one kowtow.
When we got to the lake, we placed offerings, sang and danced, and then fished a small old turtle from the lake.
It's not big, about the same size as a copper coin. Put it in the vase and carry it back."
"When I first walked from the lake, there was only a small cloud in the sky, which was similar to the little old turtle in the vase.
As I walked, it was almost like a millstone. If I walked for a while, it was almost like a kang.
Those who walked slowly and hurriedly, we were still ten or eight miles away from home, and it started to rain.
Before everyone could get home, the heavy rain started to fall, and everyone was soaked when they got home."
"It will rain for three days. After three days, each village will organize people to carry the vase and send the little old turtle back.
That’s enough, the weather will be smooth this spring and there will be no drought.”
What Xu Chenghou said was so mysterious that the children all listened with fascination and their eyes widened.
"Grandpa, did you see this with your own eyes? Did you also go to pray for rain at that time?" Xu Haiqing asked curiously.
"No, I was in a time of chaos, and the Northeast King, the Japanese, and Manchukuo were all at war.
Every household is barely living, who can afford to prepare three animals to pray for rain?" Xu Chenghou shook his head and sighed.
"Oh, I thought grandpa had seen it with his own eyes."
When the children heard this, they were all discouraged. What they said was so mysterious, and they had been making trouble for a long time. It was just a rumor from the elders, and no one had ever seen it with their own eyes.
"Your grandpa didn't lie to you, the elders did say so.
Before we moved out, Qingshangou Primary School would organize outings for the children here in spring and summer.
Those children were naughty. When they saw an old turtle sunbathing on the shore, they threw stones at it.
Anyway, whenever I go on an outing, it rains and gets wet when I keep it, so I can't run away."
Over there, Zhou Guilan also spoke up, testifying for her old man that they were not making this up, that's what the elders said.
"I don't believe it. If I meet a little old turtle later, I will catch one and see if it rains?"
Xu Haitao curled his lips, "What? This is just a folk tale, made up to fool children, he doesn't believe it."
"Tsk, you have to be able to figure it out when you meet.
When were we talking about? It was decades ago. At that time, the population was small and no one harmed the fish, turtles, shrimps and crabs in the lake.
Now you try? I’ve already been arrested already.”
Xu Haiyuan snorted, why is his second brother so naive?
Forget about telling whether the story is true or false, now you still want to catch a little old turtle? How is it possible?