Chapter 392 Finally found you
Chapter 392 Finally found you
Jinhai Airport.
The breeze gently blew Liao Sanmin's thick black hair, and his blue and white striped dacron shirt had two buttons casually open.
Next to him was a chubby three-year-old boy.
Hong Xiaohui was wearing a cheongsam and her eyes were full of gentleness.
"Why haven't Big Brother and Lao Yu arrived yet?" Liao Sanmin was shaking his shirt, looking a little impatient.
"Button up your shirt. You don't look like a mayor like this." Hong Xiaohui glared at him and reached out to button her shirt.
"Here it comes, here it comes." Liao Sanmin pointed at the plane in the distance, hugged his son, held his wife's hand and ran away.
"Dad, does uncle know me?" the little guy asked in his arms.
"Know.
"Don't ask your uncle to buy you snacks or toys later, remember?" Liao Sanmin warned his son.
"Why?" the little guy was puzzled.
"Because your uncle...might buy the entire department store just for a toy." Liao Sanmin said.
He knew that Hong Zhi was capable of doing this.
"Wow, then I will have endless toys to play with." The little guy's eyes were round with joy.
"okay.
"Don't tease him. Big brother has a lot of important things to do when he comes back this time." Hong Xiaohui said.
The plane landed steadily.
Hong Zhi and his group got off the car.
"Brother." Hong Xiaohui threw herself into her brother's arms, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably.
"I told you not to come back, you must have suffered a lot these years."
Hong Zhiyou felt very distressed when he saw his younger sister whom he had not seen for many years.
"I suffered a lot, but I managed to get through it. The only thing is that I couldn't see my parents off on their final journey." Xiaohui said with tears in her eyes.
"fine.
"It's convenient to travel now. You can go to Xiangdao to pay your respects when you have time." Hong Zhiyou comforted.
In 73, when Sanmin was in the most difficult period, Xiaohui took the initiative to apply for transfer from Hong Kong Island back to Jinhai. The couple can be said to have shared the joys and sorrows.
"Come on, Aihua, come here and meet your uncle, aunt, and grandpa.
"And you...niece Sissi."
Hong Xiaohui introduced them one by one, and when it was Lele's daughter Qin Wenxi's turn, she couldn't help but be stunned.
My eldest brother has become a grandfather now.
There is a whole generation difference between the two kids.
"Aihua? Who named it?" Hong Zhiyou asked with a smile.
"His dad.
"They chose a lot of names, either Red Army, Love the Army, Patriotism, or Founding the Country. I chose Aihua." Hong Xiaohui wiped away her tears and complained a bit.
“Sanmin is indeed a poet.
"Eva, it's good.
"pretty good."
Hong Zhi appreciated it for a moment and nodded approvingly.
"Brother, please stop talking about this, his poems are just terrible.
"Last time he approached an old colleague from a publishing house and insisted that he help him publish a collection of poems.
“People said his poems were not good and refused to publish them.
“He also challenged someone to a fight and beat him up.
"It almost pissed me off."
Hong Xiaohui made all kinds of complaints.
Hong Zhiyou looked at Liao Sanmin who was hugging Yu Zecheng not far away.
Damn, he is worthy of being a martial artist. He has been fought for so many years, and he is over fifty years old, but there is not a single wrinkle on his face.
Hong Zhiyi stroked his gradually moving hairline.
Sour!
"Old Yu, you're finally back. I thought I would never see you again in this life." Liao Sanmin hugged Yu Zecheng tightly, his eyes full of tears.
"Sanmin, it's great to see you, so great." Yu Zecheng patted his back.
"Why have you become so old?" Liao Sanmin let go of his hand and looked at Old Yu, whose face was pale and whose hair was sparse and white. Tears of heartache welled up in his eyes.
“My heart is here, and I cannot rest in peace in another land.
"You haven't changed at all."
Yu Zecheng smiled.
“As for me, when they messed with me, after I finished my work, I would practice martial arts and write poetry to vent.
“They beat me, but it didn’t hurt me.
"In short, there is no way I can admit that I am a counter-revolutionary or a traitor.
"You can hit me or scold me as you like.
“They are not even afraid of the secret agents’ bullets, but they are afraid of fighting among their own people.
"Ten years go by in a blink of an eye.
"Nothing."
Liao Sanmin smiled with a relaxed look on his face.
"Stop bragging. People called Hong Kong Island and said that you are so stubborn that you are vomiting blood. Otherwise, how about Xiao Hui take the risk and rush back to accompany you?" Yu Zecheng said.
"Hey, it's just that my tonsils are burned and I vomit blood when I cough." Liao Sanmin said.
"Let's go eat first.
"The car has been arranged."
Liao Sanmin pointed to a bus lane not far away.
"You are using a public vehicle, aren't you afraid of being checked?" Yu Zecheng said with a smile.
"Not afraid.
"The higher-ups are now interested in carrying out economic reforms, and especially welcome investments from Hong Kong and Macao compatriots. This is called attracting investment, not a private reception," said Liao Sanmin.
A group of people got into the car.
I had a meal of authentic Jinhai cuisine.
night.
Yu Zecheng and Hong Zhiyou returned to their old courtyard.
Wu Jingzhong, Ruirui and their group went to visit the old Bureau of Secrets building and No. 1 Changde Road.
“Lao Yu, your and sister-in-law’s house hasn’t changed at all, I’ve cleaned it up.
"Xiaohui and I also live here now."
Liao Sanmin opened the courtyard, and the windows inside were bright and clean.
Apart from a simple renovation, everything still has the familiar feel.
Yu Zecheng's eyes fell on the chicken coop.
He swept across the vegetable field that had long been deserted.
All the memories of Cuiping's time appeared before his eyes, and his eyes gradually became red.
"Lao Yu, Zhi You, sit down."
Liao Sanmin made tea and the three of them sat down.
"Is there any news about Cuiping?" Yu Zecheng asked.
"Yes.
“My colleagues in Luobingtoyilan County searched for it.
"When the Yilan Reservoir released floodwaters and there was famine, hundreds of people from Cuiping's village moved to Jilin, but a lot of information and the people who were in charge of household registration at the time can no longer be found.
"I can only say it's a little easier than finding a needle in a haystack. Hopefully, there is one."
Liao Sanmin.
“I have an idea.
“My sister-in-law knows how to read.
“We can send letters to various village committees through the post office to find people.
"Also, wasn't there a movie called 'Gunshots in the Secret Service' that was released recently? All the film teams in cities, counties and townships in Jilin were asked to go to the countryside to show the movie.
"I helped Lao Yu shoot a video of the search for Cuiping.
"After the movie, play this missing person notice and attach photos of Cuiping and Lao Yu when they were young. This way, the word will spread from village to village. As long as there are villagers who know her, they will have a chance to find her."
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
"As expected of my uncle, this is a good idea.
“However, this would require a provincial-level directive, which of course is not a problem for you.
“Your situation is different from Lao Yu’s.
"Whether it was Luo Anping, Xie Peidong or Rong Bin who reported many of your achievements. At the same time, your donations over the years were substantial.
“This is all recorded.
"I will report this to the General Office now."
Liao Sanmin said.
Seeing Hong Zhiyou and Yu Zecheng hesitate, he smiled and said, "Times have changed. The organization will not forget everyone who has made contributions."
Liao Sanmin went into the house and made a phone call.
After a while, he came back and said, "Secretary Wang has asked for instructions. The higher-ups know about your visit to Tianjin and attach great importance to it. They will do their best to coordinate with Jilin to launch a film search operation.
"Lao Yu, go dye your hair while I look for Cuiping's information and photos.
“I’ve come back to clean up before.
“It should still be in the archives of the old Public Security Bureau.
"I'll ask Jinhai Film Studio to shoot a finale for you."
"That's great." Yu Zecheng was overjoyed.
The next few days.
Yu Zecheng has been filming the camera.
Hong Zhiyou waved his hand and shot tens of thousands of film tapes. He also gave one million yuan in broadcasting funds to the relevant parties in Jilin, and launched this vigorous film-bringing-to-the-village campaign.
……
Yangshuling Village, Qingshan Town, Baicheng.
On the threshing floor.
The village loudspeaker had been shouting early on.
7 p.m.
The villagers had already reserved seats early with their small stools and kettles; many people from other villages who arrived late could only sit far back.
The children played and chased each other.
Occasionally, there would be genuine quarrels over occupying seats.
Most of the young men and women who came to watch the movie were dressed more formally than during the Chinese New Year.
Movies are a rare commodity these days.
If there was a movie showing in any village in the surrounding area, I would travel through mountains and rivers to see it.
The movie is good.
It is also a good opportunity to talk about love and fall in love.
Soon, the projectionist ate and drank his fill, burped, and turned on the camera, and a beam of light shone on the screen.
The children stopped running around regardless of whether they could understand it or not, and stared at the screen with wide eyes and curiosity.
Of course, there was also a tall and naughty boy who deliberately jumped high and used his hands as light, casting a black slap mark on the screen.
"Mom, the movie is about to start, why don't you go to watch it?
"The battle between intelligence agents and spies is really interesting."
Chen Yan walked in holding her son in her arms and said to her mother-in-law who was making pancakes at the stove.
My mother-in-law's name is Zhou Hong.
The mother and daughter are not from this village. They moved to this village from other places because of the famine in the early years and their hometown was damaged.
There are more than a dozen families like this in the village.
When I first came here, I was bullied a lot, but my mother-in-law was very strong. Although she was thin, she was very strong and fierce.
Anyone who dares to bully Cheng Yu and calls him a fatherless child will be punished if he picks up a rake and fights with others to the death.
However, my mother-in-law is also a warm-hearted person.
She works efficiently, can read and is generous. Over time, the villagers became familiar with her and loved to visit her.
“It’s not that easy to be an intelligence officer.
"Yanzi, Chengyu hasn't come back yet."
The woman's hair was slightly gray. She pouted and complained, then turned around and asked.
"I went to the township government." Yan Zi said.
"Mom, then you take care of the kids for a while and I'll go to the movies." Chen Yan said with a smile.
"Well, go ahead." The woman took her grandson.
"Thank you, Mom."
Chen Yan went there happily.
"Hey!"
The woman sighed softly.
The dim light shone on her and her grandson's faces, full of sadness and loneliness.
She had also lurked.
But the struggles of these years have taught her that it is difficult for lurkers to have a good ending.
Not dying behind complex enemy lines.
Just ...
"Wow!"
The child suddenly started crying.
The woman came to the door carrying the child, stood halfway up the mountain and looked at the rising full moon. She felt inexplicably sad and her tears flowed uncontrollably.
Those memories that had been buried deep in my heart and forgotten for a long time suddenly came out like a spring.
She missed Lao Yu.
I miss his white shirt, black-framed glasses, and his leather shoes and briefcase that are always shiny.
There is also a cool junior brother.
Sister Mei is straightforward and considerate.
"Why.
“Junior brother is so capable, but he still hasn’t sent any news. It’s very likely that Old Yu…even if he’s alive, he may not be able to find me.
"Old Yu, Old Yu.
"If you don't come back, I won't be able to remember what you look like."
Cuiping's tears were streaming down her face.
Over the past few years, she had witnessed with her own eyes Luo Bing, an underground courier who had risked his life at risk, being paraded through the streets of various towns and villages by car.
When she learned that she was going to be relocated, she decisively came to this village and took advantage of the chaos to change her name and become a citizen.
In her life, Cuiping had never been frightened by the Japanese invaders or the torture in the interrogation room. She was not afraid of even death, but when faced with the aggressive people of her own, she became cowardly.
Because Cuiping knew that fighting was no longer her mission. She never wanted to have anything to do with Jinhai or the underground.
She just wanted to preserve the Yu family's offspring.
Even if the child is called a bastard or a bastard, and she fights herself to a bloody pulp, she will never mention the word "man".
Since we cannot meet in this life.
She only hoped that when she died and went to the King of Hell, she could give an explanation to Lao Yu.
that's enough!
……
Threshing ground.
The movie finally came to an end.
The projectionist immediately played another reel of film amid a burst of noise.
Inside was a man with black hair and wearing a white shirt.
He sat in front of the camera, his voice trembling slightly.
“My name is Yu Zecheng.
"In the autumn of 1945, I was secretly assigned by General Ke of the Border Region Security Department to work in the Confidential Office of the Tianjin Naval Command Station.
“My wife’s name is Wang Cuiping, her real name is Chen Taohua, and her current name is Zhang Yunxiu.
“Originally from Weitou, Yi County, Jibei Province.
“My wife was once the captain of the Second Guerrilla Brigade of Yi County and the president of the township party and youth league.
"In February 49, she was sent by the organization to settle down in Yilanluo Village to protect me. She had moved to another place in the past few years due to famine and unrest.
“We haven’t seen each other for decades.
"If there are any fellow villagers or friends who know or have seen her, please let me know. I will be waiting for her in Jinhai.
"If you find any information, please call the following number or send an email to the following address."
In the picture, Yu Zecheng bowed.
Next appeared a phone number and an email address in Jinhai City.
end.
Enlarged photos scrolled across the screen.
There are wedding photos of Yu Zecheng and Cuiping.
There are photos of Cuiping wearing cheongsam.
……
"Yanzi, this woman is also a big mouth and a skinny face. She looks a bit like your mother-in-law."
"fart!
"She is the wife of an underground hero, a wealthy lady who has lived in Jinhai.
"Zhou Hong is just like us, a country bumpkin who can't even recognize words.
"Except for the big mouth, they are nothing alike."
Someone in the crowd immediately started to make fun of it.
"Your father is the one with the skinny monkey face.
"What's wrong with having a big mouth? One by one, they've eaten your food."
Chen Yan started to curse fiercely.
Then he picked up the small stool and walked home.
home.
Cuiping was staying with her sleeping grandson.
"Mom, I'm back." Chen Yan pouted.
"Yan Zi, who bullied you?" Cui Ping, her daughter-in-law, couldn't hide the truth. When she saw her like that, she stood up immediately.
"It's nothing. I just had a few words with the villagers while watching a movie." Chen Yan said.
"How can we quarrel while watching a movie?
"Tell mom, I'll take care of him."
Cuiping rolled up her sleeves and said angrily with a frown.
“After watching a movie today, a missing person notice was played.
"There is an uncle who is looking for his lost wife in the movie." Chen Yan said.
"She's looking for a wife, why are you making a fuss?" Cuiping didn't care too much.
"That uncle's wife looks a bit like you.
"They laughed at your big mouth and said you had a skinny monkey face. I got so angry that I started arguing with them." Chen Yan still said angrily.
"Hey, it's no big deal. As long as they don't mind you because your father-in-law died, let them scold you as they please." Cuiping advised.
"Oh, I see."
Chen Yan felt warm in her heart.
Even though my mother-in-law is mean, she is really nice to me. I have never suffered any injustice since I married into this family.
She knitted winter clothes for her child by light.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were gossiping.
After chatting for a while, Chen Yan brought the topic back to the topic: "Mom, you know what, Uncle Yu's wife really looks a bit like you.
“It’s just that the wealthy families in Jinhai wear better-looking clothes.
“The soles of her shoes were as long as her fingers, and she was carrying a bag, just like the people in the movies.
"If you dress like that, you will definitely look more like a wealthy lady than she does."
"That's called high heels..." Cuiping blurted out.
Jinhai.
Uncle Yu!
Immediately, her body trembled suddenly: "You, whose wife did you just mention? Which wealthy family?"
"Uncle Yu, this is Jinhai." Chen Yan said.
"Yan Zi, his name is Yu something, who is he looking for? Tell mom in detail." Cui Ping grabbed her hand and asked excitedly.
"Mom, you, you hurt me." Chen Yan couldn't stand the strength of her mother-in-law and grimaced in pain.
"swallow.
"Tell your mother everything." Cuiping rubbed her hands with concern, held her pounding heart, and asked gently.
“Let me think about it.
"That uncle's name is Yu Cheng, and he is said to be a high-ranking officer in some army in Jinhai." Chen Yan tilted her head and thought about it.
She was so busy arguing that she didn't bother to listen carefully.
"Yu Zecheng, is it Yu Zecheng? Who is he looking for?" Cuiping was trembling all over.
“It seems so.
"Looking for his wife. His wife seems to be from Yi County in northern Hebei. She fought against the Japanese. She has several names, but I only remember one called Taohua." Chen Yan said.
"what!
"what!"
Cuiping's emotions were completely out of control at this moment. She opened her mouth and covered her chest, wailing in pain and joy.
"Mom, mom, what's wrong with you?
"Wow wow."
The child is awake now.
Chen Yan was in a panic and didn't know who to coax.
After marrying into the Zhang family, I found that my mother-in-law was stronger than me. Who would have thought that I would cry like this.
“Yu Zecheng!
“You goddamn bastard.
"What a plague!
"Woo!"
Cuiping roared a few times heart-wrenchingly, and the next second, she rushed out like crazy with tears in her eyes.
As soon as I went out, I ran into Zhang Chengyu, the son of the village accountant, coming in.
"Mom, where are you going so late?" Zhang Chengyu said.
“Cheng Yu, something happened.
"I just had an argument with someone while watching a movie, and I'm afraid Mom is going to fight with that person again." Chen Yan shouted hurriedly.
"Oh, you really are.
"You know our mom has a hot temper, yet you still cause trouble for her." Member Zhang put down the green backpack and frowned.
"Hey, stop talking and go get mom back." Chen Yan pushed him.
"Yes Yes."
Zhang Chengyu quickly chased after him.
Arrived at Daguping.
Xiao Li from the film team was about to pack up.
“Hello, comrade.
"Can you show me the movie about finding someone?"
Cuiping pulled Xiao Li and said.
"Auntie, I, I have finished showing the movies and I'm collecting them." Xiao Li said with some difficulty.
"Aunt, please, please?
"I, I'll just take a look, please?"
Cuiping held his hand and pleaded with tears on her face.
"Auntie, don't be like this.
"I'll let you go."
Xiao Li patiently pulled down the curtain again, took out the movie tape and put it in.
The screen opens.
Yu Zecheng sat on the chair and spoke with a trembling voice.
moment.
Cuiping was in a trance, that familiar yet unfamiliar face, that familiar voice.
It's him.
It's really him.
“You are still alive.
“Still alive.
"Lao Yu, Lao Yu..."
She cried with her mouth wide open, stroking the man's long-lost face through the light curtain with her open hand.
"Auntie, are you okay?" Xiao Li didn't know how to comfort him for a moment.
"I am Wang Cuiping, and I am Chen Taohua.
"This is my man, his name is Yu Zecheng."
Cuiping pointed at the man and laughed and cried.
"Are you the Chen Taohua that the province is looking for?" Xiao Li was a little surprised.
“Well, that’s me.
"I was undercover with him in Jinhai when I became his wife. I had it custom-made at Wang's Tailor Shop." Cuiping pointed at the woman in cheongsam on the screen.
Xiao Li looked at the rich lady on the screen, then at the village woman in front of him.
Needless to say, they really do look alike.
"Mom, are you okay?" Zhang Chengyu chased after her.
"Chengyu, kneel down." Cuiping said.
"Mom, what's wrong with you?" Zhang Chengyu couldn't help but ask when he saw her looking crazy.
"Look!"
Cuiping pointed at the screen.
Zhang Chengyu looked closely at the gentle man with the same squinting eyes as himself. He was looking for... Zhang Yunxiu.
Others don't know.
But Zhang Chengyu stayed in Yilan for many years, and at that time my mother was called Zhang Yunxiu.
The lady in the picture is so similar to her.
"That's your father. Come on, kowtow, kowtow to your father." Cuiping urged.
"Hurry up, you dead kid." Cuiping raised her leg and kicked him.
Zhang Chengyu was frightened by her. He subconsciously knelt down and kowtowed three times to the person on the screen.
“Xiao Li.
“Can you help me contact them?
"My husband is rich, and my fellow apprentice is rich, they will definitely be grateful to you."
Cuiping came back to her senses, wiped away her tears, and pulled Xiao Li's sleeve.
"Auntie, this is a task assigned by the province.
"If you really are... you are the guerrilla leader and a great hero.
"Aunt, don't worry.
"So I'm going back to the county tonight. I happen to have a motorcycle, so can I take you back?
"We have a phone number for the film team."
Xiao Li is also a kind-hearted person and said immediately.
"Okay, thank you, brother."
Cuiping Road.
"Mom, what about me?" Zhang Chengyu said.
“You ride a bike.”
Cuiping helped Xiao Li pack up quickly, hung the tin bucket on the back, got on the motorcycle, and headed for the county.
"Hongzi, where are you going?" someone asked.
“Looking for a man.
"My man is back." Cuiping shouted proudly at the top of her voice.
"Aunt is the guerrilla leader Chen Taohua." Xiao Li was also happy.
"She is a wealthy lady from the big city of Jinhai. The Zhou family's wife must be crazy about men."
"That's right, you have a big mouth and you dare to claim kinship with me. I even said I was related to a high-ranking official."
Someone nearby shouted jokingly.
Cuiping ignored him, her hair flying in the night sky and her grin wide open.
11pm.
Cuiping arrived at the projection team.
"Aunt, I'll dial the number for you."
Xiao Li opened the door of the duty room, picked up the phone and dialed the number.
Doodle.
"It's connected." Xiao Li said.
"Hurry, give it to me." Cuiping took the receiver impatiently.
"Hey."
A warm and familiar deep voice came from the other end.
……
(End of this chapter)