But just when Zhou Chen and Chen Lin had a good conversation and were about to meet Chen Lin's parents, something unexpected happened.
Due to some special reasons, Chen Lin's father ran into trouble, and the Chen family suddenly fell into rock bottom. Even Chen Lin was implicated and was forced to undergo labor reform on a remote farm far away from the capital.
Not only Chen Lin's father, but also the top leaders collapsed due to special reasons and were forced to leave the capital.
Even before the big boss and his wife left, Zhou Chen didn't even have a chance to meet her. But Chen Lin, Zhou Chen saw her before leaving.
Compared with when she and Zhou Chen met on a date before, Chen Lin's energy and energy were much worse at this time, but she still acted very strong in front of Zhou Chen.
"I'm fine. You don't have to worry about me. Fortunately, we haven't gotten engaged and married yet. Otherwise, your family will definitely be involved."
Although they already had the idea of ​​getting married together, they were not married yet, so Zhou Chen was not implicated in their family's troubles this time.
Zhou Chen said: "Why are you talking about this? Chen Lin, you don't have to be too sad. I believe it won't be long before uncle can be restored to his original position and your family can be reunited."
Chen Lin did not have high expectations. Instead, she said to Zhou Chen with a serious expression: "Once I leave, I may never come back. Zhou Chen, you are a very good man, but I am not worthy of it."
You, after I leave, you can find someone else, I won't blame you, I feel very lucky to know you."
Zhou Chen also looked at Chen Lin seriously and said loudly: "I am a bit of a person. I will pretend that I didn't hear what you just said. I will wait for you to come back in the capital. I will wait for you forever. If you have me in your heart, don't
Give up, trust me, you will definitely come back."
Although Chen Lin was touched by Zhou Chen's words, she was a rational person and her future was gloomy, so she did not want to drag Zhou Chen down.
"Zhou Chen..."
"Stop talking, Chen Lin, wait for me. If I have time, I will come to see you."
Chen Lin said in astonishment: "Why do you want to see me?"
"I have my own ideas. Just remember, don't give up. Suffering is only short-lived. We still have a long future."
"The future?"
Of course, Chen Lin is not as optimistic as Zhou Chen. She has not adapted to the changes in her family overnight, and she has no confidence in the future.
In the end, she still didn't say anything more heartless, and left after staying in silence with Zhou Chen for a while.
Chen Lin's departure allowed Zhou Chen, whose life was already in turmoil, to return to a peaceful life again. The steel rolling mill and the courtyard were the places where he visited most.
The courtyard was not peaceful either. Xu Damao used stick tactics to disturb the marriage of He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu. He Yuzhu found Liu Guangdang and then found out that the mastermind behind the scenes was Xu Damao.
As an old rival for many years, Xu Damao messed up his marriage again. Of course, he would not let Xu Damao go like this.
So under the planning of He Yuzhu, Li Huaide was used to directly cheat Xu Damao, who had just become deputy director. Not only did he lose his official position as deputy director, he even lost his job as a projectionist in the steel rolling mill.
In this duel, neither He Yuzhu nor Xu Damao was considered the winner. Although they hated each other so much, no one took action after that, and the courtyard managed to maintain peace for a period of time.
In the blink of an eye, a few years passed, and the year came to 1976.
This year, the domestic situation gradually stabilized, but on this day, No. 95 Nanluogu Lane suddenly became lively.
Today is not a good day, nor is it a Chinese New Year, but it is indeed an unusual day for No. 95 Courtyard.
Liu Haizhong, who had been rehabilitated for more than eight years, was finally released from prison today. The second aunt went to pick him up early in the morning. Also going with her were the first uncle and He Yuzhu.
So everyone in the whole courtyard knew that Liu Haizhong was coming back today, and many people were looking forward to it, wanting to see what the 'second uncle' who they hadn't seen for many years had become like now.
When Zhou Chen came back from get off work, he happened to catch up with the excitement. Liu Haizhong hadn't come back yet, but many people in the courtyard were already looking around.
He had just come back, and before he had time to enter the house, the third uncle came to the door of his house with a small stool and sat down.
"Zhou Chen, come on, let's chat for a few words."
Zhou Chen looked helpless and could only take a small bench from the house and sit down next to the third uncle.
"They haven't put the bangs back in yet?"
Yan Bugui munched on melon seeds: "They left in the morning. Logically speaking, they should have come back long ago. But they haven't come back yet. I don't know if they have encountered any trouble again."
With that said, he raised his head and said to Zhou Chen: "If Lao Liu comes back, don't target him anymore. He has been in there for more than eight years, and it is miserable enough."
"You say this as if it was me who caused him to go to jail."
"I don't mean that. What I mean is that you and Lao Liu didn't deal with each other before, but now you are the boss, so stop arguing with him."
Zhou Chen said: "As long as he doesn't mess with me, I won't bother to argue with him. I just want to live a peaceful life. Third uncle, you should understand me."
"Yes, I know you are not the one causing trouble. I just want to remind you."
Yan Bugui and Zhou Chen have lived across from each other for more than ten years and see each other every day. He still understands who Zhou Chen is.
In these years, Zhou Chen had conflicts and fights with Shazhu, Xu Damao and Liu Haizhong in the courtyard, but he had no conflicts with other neighbors.
On the contrary, because of his status as Dr. Zhou Chen, he often helps people see doctors, so his reputation in the hospital is still very good, and his relations with the neighbors are also very friendly.
Yan Bugui looked back at the house next to Zhou Chen and asked curiously: "Zhou Chen, Lao Zhang and the others really sold the house to you. Are they really not coming back?"
"Well, they have been living with their daughter for nearly ten years. They have long been used to it and are not ready to come back to live there again, so they sold the house to me."
Ten years ago, Uncle Zhang and Aunt Li borrowed three hundred yuan from Zhou Chen and mortgaged their property certificate to him.
A few years later, they returned the money to Zhou Chen, but they did not move back in, but continued to live with their daughter.
Until not long ago, they decided not to come back at all, so they planned to sell the house, and they were the first to ask Zhou Chen if he would buy their house.
Of course Zhou Chen is willing. There are three wing rooms in his row, two for his house and one for Uncle Zhang's house. If he buys Uncle Zhang's house, all the wing rooms on this side will be his. Then he can
Moved the kitchen next door.
In the end, one of them wanted to sell and the other wanted to buy. After just talking for a while, they reached a deal, and then went to change the house ownership certificate. Now the house belongs to him.
But he is not in a hurry to start renovations now.
While he was talking, there was a sudden movement at the gate. The noble Yanbu man was old-hearted and stood up suddenly.
"She should be back."
Then he didn't even care about the small bench and hurried to the door. Zhou Chen was not in a hurry, he just stood up and looked towards the door of their front yard.
After a while, he saw a group of people walking in, and Zhou Chen also saw Liu Haizhong among the crowd.
Compared with the rich and fat man more than eight years ago, Liu Haizhong looks like a different person now. His figure has shrunk at least twice, his hair has also turned gray, he is hunched over, and he walks slowly.
Like a dying old man.
The weirdest thing is that although he was stared at by many people, his face remained expressionless, he didn't speak, and he just kept walking forward.
After Zhou Chen took a few glances, he turned around and went back to the house. Liu Haizhong had already received the punishment he deserved, so he had no intention of continuing to target him, but the premise was that Liu Haizhong would not provoke him again.
Liu Haizhong's return caused a lot of topics in the courtyard. The backyard was okay, but the discussion in the front and middle courtyards didn't stop that day.
In the following period, Liu Haizhong, who had returned from prison, rarely appeared in front of people. It took a few days for Zhou Chen to find out that Liu Haizhong also went to the steel rolling mill to make a big fuss, but in the end he was bombarded.
come out.
In fact, with his ability as a seventh-level worker, he could find a good job wherever he went. Unfortunately, what he did back then was very bad and he had been fired long ago. It was simply impossible for him to go back to work in the steel rolling mill.
In the end, Yi Zhonghai went to the street office to find someone to help, and then he found Liu Haizhong a street sweeper position. He was responsible for sweeping the streets, cleaning, etc. every day.
Of course he wouldn't have been able to do this if it was Liu Haizhong before, but now he has no other way out and can only accept it silently.
"Hey, third uncle, did you just buy this TV?"
Zhou Chen, who was doing laundry, saw the third uncle coming in with a box, and he could see clearly what was in the box at a glance.
Yan Bugui said with a smile: "Zhou Chen, your look is okay, yes, this is the TV I just bought, a nine-inch black and white TV, two hundred and ninety-six."
"Okay, Third Master, how many years did it take you to calculate these two hundred and ninety-six?" Zhou Chen said with a smile.
"Hey, you brat, you are the one who teases the elders like this."
Yan Bugui glared at Zhou Chen pretending to be dissatisfied, and then said: "You should know how to adjust the TV. Come to our house for a drink later and help me fix the TV."
Zhou Chen said: "Okay, no problem, I'll bring the wine later."
"There is wine at home."
"Forget it, I don't dare to drink that wine of yours, it will hurt my head."
He knew very well that the third uncle's bottle of wine was two parts wine and eight parts water. After blending it together, he couldn't drink it anyway.
"You brat, I'll go back first. Come here quickly."
Watching Yan Bugui happily carrying the TV back to the house, Zhou Chen found it quite interesting.
Although these three uncles are fussing over things, life in their courtyard is definitely not bad. Among other things, the first person in their courtyard to buy a bicycle was the third uncle, and the first one to buy a TV.
To be continued...