Return To 1998

　　 After three o’clock in the afternoon, Xu Tongdao scooped a bowl of old duck soup from the pot and soaked a little bit of rice crust. After eating it calmly, he got up and went to the polder for his mother.

　　 Originally, his mother disagreed, but he insisted. In addition, he was also 17 years old and would go out to find a job to earn money in a few days, so Ge ​​Xiaozhu hesitated and agreed.

　　 Mainly because the fever on her body has not subsided, the whole person is indeed very tired.

　　 The wavy that needs flood protection is very long. Xu Tongdao has already asked about the wavy that people in Xujia Village need to protect. It's in the village.

　　 And? Village... He knows where it is.

　　On the way to the village, he thought about what he should do in the next year or two.

　　 First go to the county seat to find a job and earn some money, because the county seat is not very far away and it is convenient to take care of the family.

　　 When I have plenty of money, I will figure out how to start a small business. As for what kind of business?

　　 He also had a few thoughts in his mind, but because he didn't have the capital to do it for the time being, he didn't rush to make a decision right away. In short, the most important thing before him is to have a stable income.

　　 can at least ensure that younger brothers and sisters can continue to study, and the whole family can eat and drink without worry.

　　 Along the way, he thought about these things in his heart, walked deeply and shallowly on the muddy road for more than ten miles, and finally came to the village in his memory.

　　 Shortly after entering the village entrance, the door of a low earthen wall latrine on the side of the road was pushed open.

　　 A fat guy with a round head and a round brain walked out from the inside while tying his trousers. As soon as he raised his head, he met Xu Tongdao's eyes.

　　 The moment his eyes met, Xu Tongdao was dumbfounded.

　　 It's not how special this fat guy looks, but because the moment he saw this fat guy, a memory that had long been sealed in the dust by Xu Tongdao suddenly opened.

　　 He is very familiar with the fat man in front of him.

　　 They used to play together when they were young.

　　 But then I never played together again, because in 1998, this fat man—Xu Tonglin died.

　　 He died a long time ago and made a small child, Xu Tongdao naturally gradually forgot later, it is impossible to think of it often.

　　 But the fat man in front of him... but he is still alive.

　　 So the moment he saw Xu Tonglin just now, the hairs on Xu Tongdao's back stood up, and a kind of **** fright suddenly exploded in his heart.

　　 He didn't turn around and ran away for the first time, which was already considered bold.

　　 "Huh? The trail? You also came to the polder? Hey, that's good, good! Now that you are here, it's good now, and finally someone will accompany me... Hey, that's great, great!"

　　 After Xu Tonglin was taken aback, he quickly walked over with an open eyebrow, stretched out his hand to embrace Xu Tongdao's shoulder, and smiled very happily.

　　 He was the same age as Xu Tongdao and went to school together since he was a child.

　　 At this time, Xu Tongdao's mind has stabilized.

　　 Knowing that Xu Tonglin is still alive at this time, it's not that he has the hell.

　　 Of course, once again seeing Xu Tonglin who is still alive, the feeling in Xu Tongdao's heart is very complicated.

　　 There is joy and regret.

　　 If possible, he certainly wants to change Xu Tonglin's fate, and he does not want him to die young when he was 17 years younger.

　　 In his memory, although Xu Tonglin is a bit fat, he is quite nice.

　　 Happy all day, no temper, still warm-hearted.

　　 When they were young, they played and went crazy together, soaking in together almost all day.

　　 He remembered... Xu Tonglin was on duty for his dad at the heng, when he stumbled and fell into the river. When he was picked up, he was already dead.

"when did you come?"

　　 Xu Tongdao asked Xu Tonglin.

　　Because he remembered that Xu Tonglin fell into the river and drowned on the first night when he went to the polder for his dad.

　　 When it comes to drowning, Xu Tongdao feels helpless.

　　 Their Xujia Village is close to the West River which is dozens of miles long. The boys in the village who are about his age have basically learned to swim since they were young.

　　 Like himself, he learned it when he was 8 years old.

　　 But this guy Xu Tonglin has never been able to learn. Every time he goes down the river to play together, this guy always stays in the shallow water with the girl, soaking in the water every summer, but never learns to swim.

　　 "I came in the morning, and my dad went home. Someone asked my dad to do something, hehe, let me come here to mess around."

　　 Xu Tonglin took Xu Tongdao's shoulders, and walked forward while talking grinningly.

　　His dad is a bricklayer, and occasionally someone will find someone to do something and earn money. Therefore, his dad asks Xu Tonglin to come to the polder, and Xu Tongdao understands it completely.

　　 After all, going to the fair is an obligation, and there is no money to earn.

　　In the countryside, the adult labor force must be the first to make money.

　　 After all, I have to support my family.

　　 But Xu Tongdao thought: If Xu Tonglin’s father knew that Xu Tonglin would go to the polder this time, he would die, Xu Tonglin’s father would definitely say nothing would let his son come to the polder.

　　 "Are you tired? From morning till now...If you are tired, go home first! Let your mother come and replace you."

　　 Xu Tongdao tried to suggest to Xu Tonglin.

But Xu Tonglin smiled and shook his head, "No! There is nothing to do in the polder anyway, I will just hang around here for a few days, it's good! Hehe, it was a bit boring, but now you come over, that would be fine. That's it! Hey..."

　　 Xu Tongdao couldn’t think of any other way to persuade him, UU reading www. Uukanshu.com had no choice but to give up, but he had already made up his mind. He must be with Xu Tonglin all the way tonight. As long as he sees this kid in danger, he must save him if he says anything.

　　...

　　 When he followed Xu Tonglin to a large courtyard, he saw many people in Xujia Village at a glance.

　　Some men gather together to smoke and chat, and some women sit together, chatting knitting sweaters, or sock soles.

　　 Seeing him and Xu Tonglin appear together, many people looked at them.

　　 Most people look at him with a strange feeling, looking up and down and re-examining it.

　　 Questions and ridicules were also thrown over.

A man asked: "Huh? Xiaodao, your kid also went to the bar? I heard that you bullied Jinshan today? Hey, I also heard that you beat Xu Hengbing's kid? Really fake? When did you eat Is it cruel shit?"

　　The other man chuckled lightly and said: "You speak carefully, be careful that this kid is working hard with you..."

　　 A woman smiled and asked: "Xiaodao, what about your mother? How did you let your child go to the polder?"

　　...

　　 babbled words, Xu Tongdao just glanced at them calmly, without saying a word.

　　 is the same sentence: years of hard work, he has long developed the habit of taciturn, if not necessary, he doesn't like to talk.

He and Xu Tonglin walked under the eaves and found a place. They sat on the ground with their backs against the wall. Xu Tonglin was still asking in a low voice, "Hey, Xiaodao! You really beat Xu Hengbing's tortoise son today? Hey! You Okay! That guy is usually lame, if I wasn't afraid to beat him, I would have cut him!"

　　Xu Tongdao smiled faintly, "Who let him steal my stuff."