Time: 2009-4-313:21:36 Words: 2104
The most physical labor in the kiln was to fill the mud pond and pull the bricks into the kiln. Both of these physical labor were not something Zhiyuan could do. Although it was very hard to pull out bricks, it was much easier for him except for the dirt. Since he had a comparison in this situation, he should be very satisfied with the current situation. In fact, he was helplessly satisfied.
After another difficult period of time, it was already early summer. Although it had not rained much, the surroundings were still tenaciously lush. However, the green in front of them did not fill all the desolate corners. As the temperature rose, the scorched earth gave people a burning restlessness. The wheat in the surrounding area had begun to grow, and all kinds of unnamed weeds were growing in front of the houses. Although the green color added life, it also reflected the desolation in the eyes. What was a little gratifying was the colorful flowers blooming in the green leaves, bringing life to the lonely wilderness and embellishing Zhiyuan's melancholy mood. Not far away, the mountains were once again covered in a new coat. Under the sunlight, they looked even more peaceful and lush. The greenery could not cover up all the desolation. There were always some places that were intentionally or unintentionally ignored, but it was like another kind of display. The exposed mountains seemed to be telling people not to forget its towering and hard body. Although winter was desolate, it gave us hope for spring. In the hopeful waiting, there would always be different scenery and future. There was no need to deliberately chase or stop to welcome it. When we are blocked by setbacks, do we think that it might be a test from God? When we cheer for success, do we feel inexplicably touched? We are touched that we have not been forgotten by the world, because there are always ardent eyes waiting for us to sail.
The early summer sun shone warmly on their bodies, making them feel lazy. Zhiyuan was the same. He was lazy but still in the mood. After three months of hard work, everyone was talking about the salary. In the first month, Yang Wu was able to pay everyone on time. In the second month, he started to postpone it. Later, under everyone's strong protest, he reluctantly paid for another half a month. Now, the salary for the third month had not been received. Although everyone was uneasy, there was nothing they could do. If they did not do it now, Yang Wu would deliberately make it difficult for them to get back the salary that was in arrears. If they continued to work, they would be worried that they would be in arrears. Everyone knew the possible consequences. In the end, everyone chose to compromise and remain silent because no one had the courage to leave the brick kiln.
The brick machine was still roaring loudly. Everyone's work did not slow down because of the delay in payment. The chimney was still leisurely blowing smoke into the clouds. Zhiyuan was like everyone else. It was not a matter of one person. No one was willing to stand out and cause trouble. The stalemate was not a stalemate of one person, but everyone's complaints were deeply buried in their hearts.
One day, everyone's silence was finally broken, and their persistence for many days was also destroyed. It was already early morning after more than a month. Everyone stepped on the morning light and arrived at the usual gathering place on time. Yang Wu did not stand on the high mound on time to give a lecture. As it was the day of salary distribution, everyone was very sensitive to abnormal phenomena. They all rushed to Yang Wu's residence in discussion. They were all surprised by the scene in front of them. The already untidy room was in a mess. The drawer that stored the account book had been pulled to the ground. Yang Wu was nowhere to be seen." He ran away with the money and cheated the kiln owner. He paid his salary and the materials for the next few months in advance in the first few days." He packed his clothes and ran away last night." Si Hai, who knew the most, told the truth that everyone was most unwilling to hear, because Si Hai and the others 'wages had also been taken away. Yang Wu took everyone's hard-earned money and slipped away, leaving behind only curses and restless workmates.
The prophecy that he didn't dare to imagine in the past was ruthlessly confirmed. The price was not only the hard work of the past months, but also the humiliation of blood and tears. Zhiyuan stood silently behind the angry crowd. He didn't have any angry and vicious curses to vent. His face was expressionless and there was no complaint! Yesterday, it was still a busy scene accompanied by the roar of machines. Now, it had become a quiet and sad wilderness. To accept, one had to remain silent and calm, so he quietly hid behind the crowd. He knew that all complaints and anger were futile because the matter was already in front of him. It was only up to him to treat and accept it correctly and then forget it. The restless crowd gradually dispersed in frustration. He quietly walked into the dormitory that was drafty on all sides and covered his head with the blanket. He could finally sleep in peace during the day. He did not have to worry about Yang Wu's urging. Today, the brick machine would no longer ring as usual.
Zhiyuan relaxed his tensed nerves to his heart's content. It was the first time he had stretched his limbs so freely since he came to the brick kiln and entered dreamland sweetly. When he woke up, the sun was already in the west. His stomach was growling with hunger. Usually, he would have already eaten lunch, but now that Yang Wu had run away, all that was left were pairs of innocent and helpless eyes. Food had to be eaten. Third Brother in the kitchen still did his duty as usual." We don't have money to buy steamed buns. We can make do with the noodles under the rape. It's just that this kind of food won't last for two days. Everyone, think of your own future plans. I'm going home the day after tomorrow.”Third Brother still greeted his co-workers politely. Zhiyuan filled a bowl with noodles mixed with rape leaves. He wanted to have a good meal. He didn't know what the next day would be like. He wolfed down the noodles and sat on the big rock in front of the dormitory with satisfaction. Although it hadn't rained, the scenery across the river still painted this season full of hope. Thinking back to the bitterness and humiliation of the past hundred days, Zhiyuan's eyes became wet. The past hundred days had trained his strong body. He was transforming from a weak teenager to a young man full of vitality from hard work. The predicament in front of him once again destroyed his fragile heart. It was yet another sad quest. Facing the merciless teasing of fate, he really hoped that Yang Wu had not left. He struggled desperately under the oppression of fate. He still wanted to step into the brick kiln again and spend his beautiful years in the cave filled with brick ash, because he had to face the possibility of starting over again in the distant future.
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