Chapter 530 Provincial Capital (please subscribe)
Two days later, the train stopped in the provincial capital of Huizhou.
Lu Weidong and his group got off the train and followed the crowd out of the station.
In the current era, there are many people traveling, and it is bustling. They are basically workers participating in construction, demobilized soldiers, and a small number of commune fellows who have entered the city.
Everyone’s clothes are gray or blue, patched and patched, with too many patches and a whitish sheen.
Compared with other people, Lu Weidong and his group were obviously dressed up a few grades, attracting envious looks from people around them.
"Master! It's very poor outside!" Chen Xiaobing whispered.
This was so shocking to him that he sighed with emotion.
Perhaps, these people reminded him of his childhood, which was a time he couldn't bear to look back on.
Lu Weidong nodded slightly and said slowly: "Guo Jia was built on poverty and nothing. We must always keep in mind the spirit of diligence and thrift."
Lu Weidong asked Luo Yao, Zhang Eryong, and Li Biao behind him to nod their heads. All three of them felt that the outside world was more difficult than life in Sijiu City.
The group of people rushed along the street towards the guest house. On the train, everyone had not had a good rest for two days and was very exhausted. They must regain their energy now so that they can have the motivation to work.
Not far from the station, Huizhou Hotel has three floors. The outside looks clean and bright. Lu Weidong and his party headed towards this hotel.
After pushing the door open, there is a reception hall with an antique counter and large porcelain on the left and right sides, which is as tall as a person. This is a specialty from JDZ.
The counter was empty. Lu Weidong looked at each other and sat down on the waiting bench next to the door to wait.
It's eight o'clock now, and Lu Weidong and his party arrived very early. At this time, they may not have checked out yet!
After waiting for a while, a waitress came down the stairs next to her. When she saw Lu Weidong and his group, she immediately entered the counter and waved to Lu Weidong and his group.
Luo Yao immediately walked over and asked for two large rooms.
After the registration was completed, Lu Weidong and his party, led by the waitress, went upstairs to the guest room.
No. 305, this is Lu Weidong and Chen Xiaobing. There are four large beds, mats, sheets, and electric fans.
No. 306 belongs to Luo Yao, Zhang Eryong, and Li Biao. The contents inside are all the same.
Chen Xiaobing turned on the electric fan, placed it next to Lu Weidong, and let the wind blow.
Soon, the room became quite cold. Lu Weidong came back from the shower and said to Chen Xiaobing: "You go take a shower first! Come out with me later."
"What are you doing?" Chen Xiaobing asked in surprise.
Lu Weidong was silent for a moment and said slowly: "I have another purpose in coming to Huizhou Province. My Lu Weidong's mother lives in this city."
After hearing this, Chen Xiaobing's eyes widened and he nodded repeatedly: "I understand! Master! Let's go now."
"No! Let everyone fall asleep! Go take a shower and don't talk nonsense." Lu Weidong said.
Chen Xiaobing nodded like a chicken pecking at rice, and immediately went to the bathroom with a towel and soap.
After a while, Luo Yao, Zhang Eryong, and Li Biao fell asleep.
Lu Weidong and Chen Xiaobing left the Huizhou Hotel, stopped a tricycle on the street, and rushed towards the northwest of the city.
"Comrade, this is the covered bridge." The coachman stopped the car, turned back and smiled at Lu Weidong.
Lu Weidong looked around and found that this seemed to be an accommodation area, so he asked the coachman: "Comrade, which unit does this belong to?"
"Power plant!" the coachman replied.
Power plant?
Lu Weidong thought to himself, looked around again, and sure enough, he found the slogans on the walls unique to power plants.
The power plant successfully completed the first five-year plan!
The power plant successfully completed the literacy work!…….
Lu Weidong immediately got out of the car and paid the driver.
"Comrade, when will you go back?" The coachman took the one yuan and asked Lu Weidong with satisfaction.
Seeing what he meant, I wanted to wait and continue pulling.
Lu Weidong saw a hint of expectation deep in his eyes.
This is a clear gaze, without any other distracting thoughts.
It’s not like the sneaky and evasive eyes of later generations.
Lu Weidong smiled slightly, nodded and said: "If you are willing to wait, I will double the fare. Two yuan!"
"Great! I'll wait here for you to come back. How about waiting for lunch?" the coachman asked hurriedly.
"No problem!" Lu Weidong agreed with a smile, and then walked towards the dormitory area with Chen Xiaobing.
Soon, the two of them crossed the street and entered the alley.
The alley is very long. At first glance, it is about a few hundred meters away. There are courtyards and brick houses on both sides.
Based on his memory, Lu Weidong walked silently toward the depths of the alley.
In his memory, the place where the original owner's grandparents lived was at the deepest part of the alley.
What remains fresh in my memory is that during one visit, he could no longer walk with his short legs.
After walking all the way, after a while, we finally reached the end of the alley, where a courtyard appeared.
Lu Weidong's eyes fell on the gatehouse in the courtyard at the front.
The concierge was tightly closed, and there was a small tree in front of the door, its branches and leaves hanging listlessly in the hot sunshine.
Looking through the fence, the courtyard is quiet, with only a few old hens pecking at the basin in the shade.
The appearance of the three main halls has deteriorated. There are overgrown weeds on the tile-roofed houses. The sculptures of birds chirping on them have broken into pieces, exposing the iron pillars. Some of them have bowed their heads, like bent bows.
Lu Weidong withdrew his gaze and walked straight towards the concierge.
The wooden door was ajar, and after Lu Weidong pushed it open, he entered the Liu family courtyard.
At this time, several old hens saw Lu Weidong and Chen Xiaobing, and immediately looked wary and began to coo.
The rooster's crow became louder and louder, and soon, the door to the main hall opened, and a white-haired old woman walked out tremblingly on crutches.
Looking at this familiar yet unfamiliar face, Lu Weidong suddenly felt a sore nose. He hurriedly walked up to meet him and boldly shouted: "Grandma!"
Grandma was slightly startled. She couldn't help but stretched out her hand to shade Lu Weidong and looked at Lu Weidong. After that, she quickly smiled brightly.
"It's Dongdong! Ouch! My dear, why are you here?" Grandma grabbed Lu Weidong's arms and said tremblingly with excitement.
At this moment, her cloudy eyes were full of surprise and endearment.
Lu Weidong supported his grandma and said with a smile: "I'm passing by on a business trip! Come and see, grandma, how are you doing?"
"Oh! It's okay! Why didn't you tell me in advance that you, a kid, were coming? Right now, your uncles are not here, and the old man has also gone to play chess. Oh, only your fifth aunt is at home, and she went to visit a neighbor's house right now. Oh!
! Forget about her, come into the house quickly." Grandma said immediately.
Lu Weidong nodded and helped his grandma walk towards the main hall.
After taking a few steps, grandma immediately turned back slowly. She looked at Chen Xiaobing who was holding a gift in both hands, and said with surprise: "By the way! Dongdong, who is this child? Why can't I remember? It can't be Wei Guo.
Right?"
"Grandma, this is my apprentice Chen Xiaobing! He also came to see you when you are old!" Lu Weidong explained with a smile.
"What? Apprentice? Are you driving to take on an apprentice?" Grandma said in surprise.