Lao Zhang was full of longing to return to his hometown, but he didn't expect the unpleasantness that followed
After nearly half a century of hard work, Lao Zhang has little savings, and finally looks forward to the day of retirement. Unwilling to be trapped at the table, Lao Zhang decided to let go of the hustle and bustle of the city and return to his hometown to find peace and tranquility.
However, a seemingly relaxed and comfortable trip back to his hometown made him deeply realize that the countryside is very different from what he remembers.
When he first arrived in the village, the aunt next door offered wine and hospitality many times, and Lao Zhang felt that he was kind and determined to integrate into rural life. But within a few days, the aunt began to inquire about Lao Zhang's details, while pulling the rights and wrongs of the people in the village.
It was the first time for Lao Zhang to face the dark side of the villagers like this, and he was suddenly a little at a loss. What made him shake his head and sigh even more was that this aunt actually spread the strange remarks that Lao Zhang's family couldn't afford to support their children in the village, which made Lao Zhang extremely embarrassed.
Wandering among the empty dirt of his hometown, Lao Zhang felt deeply hesitant, but he also practiced enough concentration in his life experience. It's just that sometimes, the deep-rooted stereotypes and bad customs can't be dispersed, and Lao Zhang has a premonition that what awaits him will be a long twist and turn.
Lao Zhang tried his best to avoid irritating his villagers, and kept a low-key attitude and paid attention to observation
Lao Zhang, who has always been decent and steady, is quite helpless in the face of the Xi of gossip in the village. Fortunately, after many years in and out of the world, he learned to be lenient and quiet and self-controlled. Farming, playing mahjong, chess and other pastimes, Lao Zhang mingled with the villagers who did not stir up dust, and escaped those who loved to be picky.
However, after all, there is no such thing, and Lao Zhang will inevitably meet these scheming people. For example, Lao Zhang worked hard to reclaim wasteland but was forcibly divided by a few people who took advantage of the situation, which made him indignant.
In order to avoid unnecessary competition, Lao Zhang could only swallow that breath with light tears.
It's not that Lao Zhang is cowardly and afraid, he clearly understands that his external foundation is still shallow, and he really lacks the capital to compete with those who are complacent. It is better to protect yourself and fight for more space for leisurely in the countryside.
After a moment of friction, he believed that it would eventually slowly run in the smell of the rotten wood of the farmhouse.
The many inconveniences and hidden dangers of returning to his hometown for the elderly gradually revealed, and Lao Zhang felt helpless
Early in the morning, the dazzling sun shone through the window, kicking Lao Zhang awake from his light sleep. Yesterday, the noise of the neighbor's husband and wife Daqiang Building seemed to still linger in his ears, and he rubbed his temples, which gave him a headache.
The soundproof panel room in the city made him develop the Xi of light sleep, and his mind at this time seemed to be trapped in the shackles of an old hut and struggling.
Lao Zhang decided to go out and relax. It's a long way to the county seat to run errands. The bus frequency in the countryside is sparse, and Lao Zhang can only call a taxi.
The driver ran wildly all the way, and Lao Zhang's back seat was painful. When he arrived in the county seat, the medical department personnel were not enthusiastic about him, an old man from other places, and all kinds of procedures made Lao Zhang physically exhausted.
After returning to the village, Lao Zhang was full of emotion. He found that rural life has too many obstacles and inconveniences for people who are Xi to the convenience of the city. The transportation infrastructure is weak, the medical resources are scarce, the entertainment activities are monotonous and boring, and it is difficult to get timely treatment for emergencies...... All these are invisibly eroding Lao Zhang's enthusiasm and optimism.
Thinking calmly about how to live in harmony with the villagers, Lao Zhang found a comfortable way to care for the elderly
Stranded in the countryside for a period of time, Lao Zhang's lost heart gradually precipitated. He understood that if he wanted to make a real home in the countryside, he had to learn to live in harmony with the poor villagers and find his own place.
The village is about to usher in a temple fair, and Lao Zhang volunteered to help decorate the venue. While busy working, he chatted and chatted with the people in the village, and gradually became familiar with each other.
Lao Zhang took the initiative to help several old people carry their belongings, and was praised and gratefully by them. Some young people in the village also found that Lao Zhang was not stubborn and old-fashioned, and he was born in the army and could tell many interesting stories.
Gradually, the villagers accepted Lao Zhang's new blood.
Lao Zhang also felt the warmth of nostalgia in the integration. He learned not to worry about the trivial matters of the neighborhood and to follow the village Xi. Someone ridiculed Lao Zhang, but he just smiled.
Lao Zhang understands that if you want to take root in the countryside, you must learn to be tolerant and considerate of others. Maybe the countryside is not as comfortable as he imagined, but as long as he stays away from the few people he hates, he can still be happy and happy in retirement.