That evening, Zhang Wenyuan had just returned from digging sweet potatoes from the orchard in the back valley when the village chief walked over with his hands behind his back and said,""Marshal, someone just called and said that he was looking for you. He asked you to call him back later.”
A phone call? Zhang Wenyuan thought about it and guessed that it was Yang Wanli. If it was Little Sister Jiang, she would definitely not be looking for him. If she wanted to call, she would be looking for her sister, Jiang Yazhi. Yang Wanli was the only one who would call him. At that time, he did not have a mobile phone, nor did he have a phone at home, so he left the village chief's home number.
"Oh, then let's go now." Zhang Wenyuan replied.
He walked under the tree with the village chief. The village chief's pace was very slow. Zhang Wenyuan also followed patiently, knowing that the village chief might have something to say to him.
The village chief took out a tobacco bag, filled it with tobacco, and lit it with a match. He took a deep breath. The flickering sparks reflected on his face, making it impossible to see the expression in his eyes.
Sure enough, the village chief took a few puffs of his pipe and said,"Marshal, your father and I are about the same age, and we had a good relationship back then. You calling me uncle is not cheap at all.”
Zhang Wenyuan didn't say anything and listened carefully.
"Your father passed away early, and the old master lives on the mountain. I really have a responsibility to take care of you…It's just that your actions over the years have really hurt me. I've said it a few times, but you didn't listen at all. You're too lazy to say it anymore…I've really let your father down these past few years.”
"It's not your fault. I was too much of a jerk in the past.”
"The fact that you can say these words means that you really have the heart to repent. I'm only telling you this because I see that you've become more reliable these days and know about the Gu family. You're not young anymore. Don't associate with those local ruffians and hooligans in town anymore. You won't have a good ending if you hang out with those dogs.”
Zhang Wenyuan was sweating profusely. The old village chief's words were really fierce. Didn't he become a dog like this in the past?
"Yes, Uncle Han Min can rest assured.”Zhang Wenyuan said seriously.
"That's good. As long as you didn't leave a good impression like before, others would be willing to help you if you encountered any problems.”The village chief said with relief when he saw Zhang Wenyuan's affirmative answer.
Zhang Wenyuan didn't say anything else and just walked quietly. The human heart was not something that could be changed in a day. The impression he had left in the past was too bad. He did not dare to hope that the image in people's hearts would be reversed all of a sudden. However, the human heart was also bright. As long as their future actions were seen by others, there would be no more misdeeds, and they could do something that would benefit the entire village at an appropriate time. There was no deep hatred between them, so there was nothing that could not be forgiven.
The village chief tilted his head slightly and stopped smoking."What about the phone call today?"
Only then did Zhang Wenyuan understand the crux of today's words.
It turned out that the village chief had noticed that Zhang Wenyuan had changed a lot a few days ago. After observing him for the past few days, he felt that he might have woken up and turned over a new leaf. A prodigal son returning to the fold was worth more than gold. The village chief did not say anything, but his relationship with his father was still there. He was still very happy to see this scene.
But today, someone from the outside suddenly called him again, thinking that it was those dogs who came to seduce Zhang Wenyuan again. The village chief originally wanted to hang up and say nothing, but in the end, he did not do so. He came to inform Zhang Wenyuan, but he was a little worried and said this.
Zhang Wenyuan was still very touched when he heard this. It was already very good for an outsider to be able to do this. This was really treating him as a junior.
"Old Village Chief, don't worry. This is not a local ruffian in the town, but a proper friend. It was the friend who drove here last time. When we entered the mountains, we met a bear. Even a large Tibetan Mastiff that was worth hundreds of thousands was injured.”Zhang Wenyuan explained.
"That's good. In short, don't mix with those people anymore. There won't be a good ending. You're not young anymore. Live well. If there's anything you need from me in the future, just let me know.”
Zhang Wenyuan nodded.
When he reached the village chief's house, he dialed the number on the screen and heard a familiar voice.
"Is this Big Brother Zhang?"
"Yes."
"I've waited so long for you to come. I have to buy a phone quickly. That village chief of yours is really unyielding." Yang Wanli was stunned for a while.
"Haha…" Zhang Wenyuan snorted awkwardly and changed the topic.”
"It's alright now. The doctor said that it was not a serious injury and that he had fully recovered.”As soon as he mentioned Lei, Yang Wanli began to boast," It was a battle. Although it was a little dangerous, it still makes people feel scared when they think about it. But Lei has changed a lot. Ordinary dogs don't dare to approach him now."”
"It's good that you're fine. Why did you call today?"
"After I went back that day, I couldn't help but brag about meeting Black Blind in the mountains to my friends. I even let them see Lei's injuries." These few days, they had been clamoring to go into the mountains as well, saying that they wanted to witness Black Blind. They couldn't stop him. He had no choice but to trouble Big Brother Zhang again.”
"There's nothing to nag about. Come if you want. I also want to enter the mountain again.”Zhang Wenyuan replied indifferently.
" Thank you so much, Brother Zhang!" Yang Wanli couldn't help but thank him. From his point of view, Zhang Wenyuan said that he wanted to enter the mountain purely out of consideration for his feelings. This was the loyalty of a friend.
Zhang Wenyuan was so grateful that he felt embarrassed. He actually really wanted to enter the mountain again, so he agreed.
"If you say thanks again, you won't treat me as a friend.”Zhang Wenyuan interrupted him.
"Haha, alright, I won't say anymore."
"How many of you are here? When are you coming? Let me prepare in advance.”Zhang Wenyuan asked.
"Five or six people. I'm not sure yet. I'll go this Friday afternoon.”Yang Wanli said," With so many people going over, the place where they live won't be difficult for Big Brother Zhang, right?”
The last time Yang Wanli came to Zhang Wenyuan's house, there was an accident. When he came, the situation was urgent and he didn't enter the house. When he left, he was worried that Ah Lei was anxious and didn't enter the house. Therefore, he was not clear about Zhang Wenyuan's courtyard, so he asked.
"Don't worry about where you'll stay. I won't let you camp.”Zhang Wenyuan joked.
"Haha, camping is nothing. I haven't experienced the night in the mountains yet.”Yang Wanli laughed and joked.
"I'm in the mountains, and my children don't go to school. I don't have a concept of the week. Tell me the exact date." Zhang Wenyuan said seriously.
"Friday is the 16th of November. We'll rest for the night in the afternoon and enter the mountain on the 17th and 18th of November. What do you think, Big Brother Zhang?" Yang Wanli replied.
"Alright, no problem.”
"Then I'll hang up first. I'll talk to you again in a few days.”
Zhang Wenyuan hung up. Time really passed quickly, especially this month. Unknowingly, it was already November 13th in the Gregorian calendar, and it was also October 6th in the lunar calendar.
It was supposed to be winter, but the weather this year was still very warm. There was no sign of winter at all. This was also in line with Xi'an's climate change law. No pattern was her most definite pattern.
Back in university, there was a saying: Yanjing was a big city, and it was broadcasted in turn throughout the year. Kunming was a city of literature and art, and it was like spring all year round. Xi'an City 2B city, four seasons randomly broadcasted. It was normal for such a weather phenomenon to occur. It was estimated that there would be a sudden snowfall tomorrow. It would not be very surprising. The authentic Xi'an people would say," The snow came late this year. I remember it fell in April that year."
Zhang Wenyuan went out of the room and took out a five-yuan note and handed it to the village chief.
The village chief didn't even look at the money. He pressed the tobacco in the pot with his hand and said angrily,"Aren't you slapping Uncle's face?" As she spoke, she pushed Zhang Wenyuan's hand back.
Zhang Wenyuan did not insist. Although it was a small matter, it was a matter of attitude. Whether or not to give it was one thing, and whether or not to give it was another.
When they got home, Zhang Wenyuan told Jiang Yazhi about it. The next day, he began to clean up the room in the middle courtyard. These rooms were originally meant to be used as guest rooms and would definitely be used in the future. Now that he took the opportunity to clean them, they would be used as guest rooms in the future.
The old man was an outsider back then and had no relatives in the local area, so he had no relatives. After so many years, these houses had been idle. However, there was a chance that he might need it in the future, so he had to clean it up thoroughly.
The walls of the house were covered in blackberry powder because no one had lived in it for many years. The clumps of blackberry powder were very ugly. It was a little inappropriate to use it to receive guests. He had to find a wall painter to brush it over.
He did not have such a thing at home, so he could only go out and borrow it. In the end, the old village chief's house did not have any. Zhang Wenyuan thought for a while and did not think of many people. This kind of thing was considered rare in ordinary families in the mountains. Only the houses of wall builders who built walls all year round might have it. However, Zhang Wenyuan never cared about the affairs of the village. He really didn't know which family's man did this job.
The village chief also knew that he was in a difficult position. He pointed to a path and said,"Are you really confused, or are you faking it?”
Zhang Wenyuan looked at the village chief in confusion. Why did he say that?
Village Chief knocked his pipe twice and said,""Who did you learn your carpentry skills from?”
Zhang Wenyuan slapped his forehead. He was really confused. The one who taught Zhang Wenyuan carpentry was Old Man Qian. He only remembered that he knew carpentry, but he forgot that he was an outstanding mason in his early years. There might really be something to paint the walls.
After thanking the village chief, he turned around and walked towards Old Man Qian's house. Old man Qian's full name was Qian Zenghui. He was now in his fifties. It was said that he had made a living in the mountains in his early years. It was not an exaggeration to say that he was a hunter. Back then, if it weren't for the Zhang family's old master, there wouldn't be Zhang Wenyuan's carpentry skills.
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