Chapter 206 - 206

Chapter 206 Returning to Xiangyang BrigadeIn order not to disturb the newlyweds, the family planned to leave the next day.Yun Huai wanted her family to stay a few more days, but she couldn't persuade them to stay.All I could do was help them buy the tickets; they were going to Xiangyang Brigade, which is in the next city.When the family arrived at Shengli Commune, it was already evening, so they had to find a guesthouse to rest for the night.The next day, Yun Xu got up early in the morning. He went for a run and bought some breakfast on the way back.After my family got up, we washed up and had breakfast together.Then they headed towards Xiangyang Brigade. When they arrived at the intersection where they had parked earlier, they didn't see the tractor from Xiangyang Brigade. Instead, they saw the tractor from the next brigade. Since they had also been passing through Xiangyang Brigade, Yun Ting asked the tractor driver for permission and, with his consent, got on with his family.Several aunties on the bus looked at the family curiously.One of the aunties couldn't help but ask with a smile, "You don't look like you're from one of our villages. Are you here to visit relatives?"Yun Ting smiled and nodded, " Auntie, I was a rural educated youth in Xiangyang Brigade a few years ago. I was passing through here this time and thought I'd come back to visit.""Oh my, still an Educated Youth? That's rare. Among the Educated Youth in the several brigades within a ten-mile radius, none of them have thought of coming back to visit after returning to the city. You are such a sentimentalchild."The auntie then chatted with Yun Ting about this topic."Mainly during those years in the village,Brigade Leader and his wife and family took good care of us educated youth.""Did you bring your family with you?""Yes, my family and I happened to be inHeilongjiang Province on some business, so we came along.""You're dressed well and look presentable, you must have jobs after returning to the city, right?""Yes, I just graduated from university and started working.""Oh my, I knew it was a university student. They say someone has a scholarly air about them, haha..."" Auntie, you know quite a lot!""Of course, young lady, let me tell you, back in Auntie's day..."Yun Ting didn't find the auntie's chatter annoying at all and patiently kept her company the whole way. Even the other aunties nearby joined in, and the group chatted enthusiastically.Yun Xu was used to it; he had seen this scene many times when he went to the countryside.Father Yun Mother and Yun exchanged bewildered glances, both astonished by their daughter's antics. Good heavens! How can she chat so well with complete strangers?When they arrived at the intersection of Xiangyang Brigade, Yun Ting and his family got off the tractor. The aunties looked reluctant to leave, and Yun Ting waved goodbye to them.Father Yun Mother Yun looked around at the scenery and imagined what her daughter and son used to live here."Let's go! We'll be there soon."As we walked in, we reached the village entrance, where two women sat under a big tree, and several children were laughing and playing nearby.Yun Ting didn't recognize these little kids anymore; the kids who used to hang out with her had all grown up.The two women were doing needlework and chatting when they saw a few people walking in from the village, and they looked at them curiously.Suddenly, one of the women exclaimed excitedly, "Is that little Educated Youth Yun?"Yun Ting looked in the direction of the voice and, seeing the woman's face, happily replied, "Xiuzhi... " Auntie, it's me. Long time no see.The other young woman, who had married into the family later, did not recognize Yun Ting, but had heard of her.She was also quite curious about the rumored little Educated Youth Yun, and secretly sized her up. This little Educated Youth Yun was really beautiful! Look at her fair and tender skin, it could even glow in the sunlight."Why did you come all of a sudden? Meihuadidn't mention it! Are these your parents? Oh my, is this young man your brother? Auntieremembers him, he's so much taller than he was a few years ago."" Auntie, hello! I didn't expect you to remember me. I'm Yun Xu.""Haha... Good, now you look like a handsome man.""Sisters, we were so grateful to you for taking care of our two children when they were here," Mother Yun said with a smile.She noticed that Aunt Xiuzhi wanted to greet them but hesitated, so she took the initiative to speak first, probably because she didn't know how to address them.Father Yun smiled and nodded, which was considered a greeting." Aunt Xiuzhi, shall we go to Brigade Leader'shouse for a bit now? Come along?""No, no, you guys go ahead! I'll stay here and look after my grandson!""Oh my! Congratulations, Aunt Xiuzhi! You've become a grandmother!""Haha, thank you! I don't ask for anything now, I just hope my family is safe and healthy."It's clear that Aunt Xiuzhi is completely content with having a grandson! Her eyes are practically squinting with joy."Come on, little ones, Auntie will give you candy." Yun Ting took out a handful of White Rabbit milk candy from her canvas bag and gave a few to each child."Thank you, beautiful lady...""Haha...Good boy, you haven't even eaten the candy yet! Your mouth is already so sweet."After saying goodbye to Aunt Xiuzhi, I went toAunt Meihua's house."We'll show up suddenly later and give Aunt Meihua and Xiaozhu a surprise."Yun Xu joked with a smile, "Second sister, aren't you afraid of scaring people instead of just startling them?""Get out of here. If you can't speak properly, then don't speak at all."The village has changed in recent years; there are now many more brick and tile houses."Mom and Dad, do you see that Threshing floorover there? We used to hold meetings there, and we'd dry our grain there during the autumn harvest. And that yard over there, that used to be the Educated Youth compound where we lived..."Father Yun Mother Yun squinted and looked in the direction Yun Ting was pointing.The sunlight was blinding, and it was too far away to see clearly.However, they seemed to see glimpses of their daughter's life there.Upon arriving at Brigade Leader's house, the gate was wide open. Yun Ting eagerly called out, " Aunt Meihua, Caiyun, Xiaozhuzi, are you there?"Only Brigade Leader and Aunt Meihua, an elderly couple, were at home. When they heard the shouts, they looked at each other in bewilderment."Honey, why does that voice sound so familiar?""Let's go out and take a look."The two elderly people hurried out of the house and came face to face with Yun Ting, who was looking at them with a smile.Aunt Meihua was so excited! Her eyes even welled up with tears. "Oh my, little Educated Youth Yun, what brings you here?""Haha, Aunt Meihua, I missed you, so I came to see you. Don't cry! I'm not good at comforting people. Uncle Captain will have to comfort you for me later. He'll definitely beat you with his pipe.""You silly girl, after all these years, you're still as talkative as ever," Aunt Meihua said with a smile.Then he looked at the people behind Yun Ting."Oh, these must be your parents? Come in and sit down. Look at us, we'd completely forgotten. It was really inappropriate to leave you standing at the door. We're so sorry, brother and sister-in-law!""It's alright. We came here with our daughter this time not only to visit, but also to thank you in person. We are so grateful for your care back then. My brother and sister told us about it when they got back.""Hey...it's not like that at all. We didn't help much. The children are hardworking and get along well with the villagers."" Aunt Meihua, didn't Caiyun come back for summer vacation? And what about Xiaozhuzi?""Caiyun went out with her classmates, saying it was a get-together. She will be attending middle school in the county town when school starts. Xiaozhu is now in the second year of junior high school and is studying peacefully at his parents' place in town. But since starting junior high, he hasn't dared to relax for a moment. I'm afraid he'll be too stressed and exhaust himself, and he won't listen to me.""That's great. In a few years, your family will have another university student.""Haha, Auntie loves hearing that."