Chapter 1507: Departure
Lv Beiguang was not upset by Old Yang’s gaze, knowing that he was truly incapable. He still thought back to the time when the distillery did not have an assigned car, otherwise, this secretary position would likely have been unsteady.
Every day was spent packing luggage, like blankets and such, all prepared for Qu Xiaoli to select, leaving them for Lv Beiguang and the others.
Now, the five-story houses built by the educated youth in the village were all up for sale. The villagers of Li Family Village were now affluent, and many of them wanted to purchase these houses priced at over three hundred yuan.
The village was filled with a mood of departure. The educated youth were finally going back, but now they were reluctant to leave. Truly reluctant to leave this place.
The eight people who were sent down had already submitted their applications, just waiting now. Although they were quite excited at this age, they still settled down to teach the few who were not leaving.
Han Xiangjun was also tidying up a few households, finally all ready to return. He was more excited than anyone else. Having lived alone for so many years, not experiencing the warmth of family life was fine, but having truly experienced it, he cherished those days even more.
Feifei’s books and paintings were packed into twenty boxes made by the village carpenter. Life necessities and clothes were also packed into five large bags.
Shi Jing and the others had less, but the belongings of the five children plus their couple accounted for a whole truckload.
The entire village came to see them off. Since their family arrived here, everyone’s life had undergone a tremendous change.
Everyone felt grateful towards Wei Kaiyun and Jiang Xinyu.
Without Wei Kaiyun, there wouldn’t be the good days now, free from worries about food and drink, with workers at home, no longer having to worry about eating well. Every family lived in large houses made of green bricks and big tiles. Marrying a wife was choosing among the outstanding girls from nearby villages.
Without Jiang Xinyu, the village children would still be running wild in the streets, most people still illiterate.
Now, the young men and women in the village, you could name any one of them and they’d be literate, and Li Family Village even had its own elementary school.
They didn’t understand much else, but they knew how to be grateful.
So the already packed cars were loaded with many gifts, mostly food, soybean oil, dried mushrooms, dried wood ear mushrooms, and fabrics. The most meaningful gifts were the cups from the village with ’Thank Wei Kaiyun,’ ’Thank Jiang Xinyu,’ ’Thank Yang Xuejian’ written on them.
For Wei Kaiyun, this was the first time he was moved, reluctant to leave after so many years outside.
"Thank you all, our family has lived here for over ten years, and we’ve gotten along very well with everyone.
Although we’re leaving, if you need us and we can help, we won’t decline.
Also, the profits from the corn shaker machine outside won’t be less for everyone."
Everyone stayed silent, remembering everything that happened since their family came here.
Tractors, seeders, rotary tillers, threshers, pesticide factory, corn shaker factory, chicken farm, pig farm, distillery.
Everything was remembered, sincerely appreciated.
"Xiao Wei, Xiao Jiang, Old Yang, come back when you can, you still have your home here," Li Yungui said emotionally.
Everyone nodded and talked eagerly, promising they’d definitely return.
Rural folks are straightforward, unable to say flowery words, but exactly this is most touching.
The children didn’t attend class today, all came to see them off.
Having grown up playing together, and now leaving, the reluctance became apparent. "Shi Jing, Jianbin, Feifei, you must write to us. Come back during the holidays."
Shi Jing felt down, having lived here for over ten years. Each child could be remembered by name, recalling what they played together.
Recalling their embarrassing stories, and vividly remembering their mischievous deeds.
"Yes, we’ll definitely come back when we have time." Jianbin felt sad too, being a sentimental person, knowing realistically that after leaving, returning wouldn’t be easy.
But truly unable to refuse the requests of his little friends.
Li Xiaotong held onto Feifei and Tingting’s hands, teary-eyed, wanting to go with them, but Dad refused. Ruoyan and the others could go together, why couldn’t she? Truly heartbroken that both her sisters were leaving. Now she had to go home herself.
Jiang Xinyu instructed Red Army and Changhe, telling them to work hard.
"You’ve already reviewed once. If there’s anything you don’t understand, discuss it between you two if the teachers leave."
The two brothers nodded, with their residency here, they must take exams here.
"Also, if there’s really something neither of you understands, try to find a high school teacher in the city. No muddling through."
It was getting late, and the two trucks set off.
The entire village waved at them, and their group waved back vigorously.
Only when they were out of sight, did everyone sit down.
Feeling really down, but having no choice. Ultimately, they had to part, and this sadness had to come once.
It was early July, not too hot yet, but certainly not comfortable. Plus, everyone was in a bad mood.
But no choice, the longer they delayed, the hotter the weather got.
Because there were children, they stopped frequently along the way. If reaching the county at night, they would rest for a night, letting the women and children bathe and sleep.
Despite stopping frequently, they didn’t encounter any inspections. Seemed safe to go.
Entering August, they finally reached home. Everyone was in poor condition, with so many people, Feifei didn’t dare to give her family spiritual spring water, enduring throughout the journey.
Each returned home, Ruoyan and the others followed Guodong back. Since Jing Chu was taken care of, they didn’t want to add trouble for Jiang Xinyu.
Old Yang’s family also returned, since their homes were not far apart, they didn’t stay together.
Han Xiangjun came to pick up Jianbin, after all, his son had been gone for over ten years, now already a young man.
Han Xiangjun found someone to clean everyone’s home thoroughly, so they only had to organize their luggage.
𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦
Chaoyang sent the two drivers to the factory to settle down, letting them rest a day before leaving. Since they still had to transport some goods from the Capital, they refused.
Shang Zhenkun’s condition was relatively better. "Master Shang, once settled, let’s go see a doctor."
"I’m fine, not going."
Jiang Xinyu just smiled, thinking you can’t refuse. Can’t let you be so headstrong.