Chapter 21 Heartfelt Advice
Chapter 21 Heartfelt Advice
Time flies, and no matter how reluctant we are, the day of separation has finally come.
Early that morning, everyone gathered in Lin's father's small courtyard as usual, talking about various precautions!
Although Grandpa Lin and Mother Lin went to the research institute, Grandpa Lin still left a note full of concern for his granddaughter. Mother Lin made dumplings early in the morning and asked her husband to cook a bowl for her daughter after she got up.
When Lin Sitian woke up in the morning, she smelled the delicious aroma of dumplings, so she quickly washed up and left the room, only to find that the living room was full of relatives who cared about her, and a bowl of hot dumplings had already been cooked for her on the table.
I reluctantly ate the dumplings on the table, and the relatives around me were also giving me detailed instructions:
"My dear granddaughter, if you are wronged, you must call us. Although we are far away, you can call your brother and he can take time off to visit you."
"Sister, when you go to the countryside, don't be too honest. Don't just do farm work. Do as much as you can. Our family doesn't lack food. If you need anything, just write home."
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After finishing his dumplings with tears in his eyes, Father Lin picked up the suitcase he had packed in advance. After a long silence, he finally said, "Let's go. I'll drive the factory car to take you to the train station today. Your grandparents are old, and it's still early, so let them rest at home. Your brother and I will take you there. We're afraid we'll miss the train if you're late!"
Lin Sitian followed behind Lin's father obediently and turned around to say goodbye to the old man: "Don't worry, grandpa and grandma, I will call or write to you when I get there. I will take good care of myself, and you should take care of yourselves too."
"Okay, okay, we will take care of ourselves, and you must take care of yourself." The two old people choked with tears and waved to their granddaughter whom they had loved for more than ten years.
The younger brother also followed behind with a small handbag in his hand. The bag was a moderately large bag that Grandma Lin had temporarily sewn out of nice-looking cloth for her granddaughter to carry around conveniently.
After getting on the train, Lin's father also reminded him: "The small bag in your brother's hand is zipped for you. The lunch box inside is filled with dumplings, and the water cup is also filled with boiled water. Remember to eat if you are hungry on the train.
I've also locked your suitcase, and the key is in that bag. There's also 50 yuan in it, which I've exchanged for various banknotes so you can use it when the time comes.
There are also food coupons, sugar coupons, oil coupons, and cotton coupons that I exchanged for people I know." After saying this, he asked his son to give the suitcase key and the money coupons to his daughter, asking her to keep them close to her.
When driving past the state-owned restaurant, Lin's father stopped the car again and walked into the restaurant. It was still early and there were only staff members in the restaurant. The staff members saw Lin's father getting out of the car and asked him enthusiastically what he wanted to order. Lin's father bought 20 big meat buns and put them in the bag in Lin's brother's hand.
After getting in the car, Lin's father began to instruct him again: "In your handbag, besides a bowl of rice and dumplings, a cup of boiled water, 20 meat buns, there is also almost half a pound of sugar.
There are all kinds of candies in it, including White Rabbit candies and fruit candies. You can give them to people based on their needs. Don't be stingy. There are candies in your box. Those candies are for the educated youth who are going to the same place as you on the bus. Don't give too many. Just give one candy to each person to satisfy their needs and build a good relationship. Don't give candies to everyone. Make sure that the person is going to the same place as you.
In addition to candy, I also put a pack of cigarettes in your bag. When you go to the countryside, you can give it to the team leader, party secretary, etc. in your area and ask them to take good care of you.
I've also stuffed two packs of cigarettes and a bottle of wine in your suitcase. When you give them a cigarette if you need them to do you a small favor, just give them one. Don't give them a whole pack, because you won't be able to buy it after the class is over. If you need their help with something big, just give them a pack.
Also, when your package arrives, don't go to get it by yourself. If you can't carry it, ask the team leader to help you hire an ox cart. Otherwise, you might be robbed on the road with your weak arms and legs.
The most important thing is how you behave and deal with people. More people know about it. Don't be too ostentatious, nor too low-key. Let others know that we don't cause trouble, but we are not afraid of trouble. If there is any problem, tell the team leader. If the team leader can't handle it, report it to the police and call your brother.
The most important point is that although you have good conditions, don't be too eccentric after going to the countryside. Although we don't rely on centimeters, you should pretend to be what you should be, and don't let others think that you don't have to work just because you are rich.
When it comes to people, don't treat everyone as a good person. You should know that you shouldn't harbor any intentions of harming others, but you should always be on guard against them. Keep your money and bills safe and hidden, and don't let anyone know how much money you have on you. If someone asks you to borrow money, you must be sure to understand their character. If they ask for an IOU, it's best not to lend them money.
Lin Sitian just listened quietly to her father's muttering. He had considered everything for her, but Lin Sitian still felt a little sad.
While feeling sad, I heard my brother's words, which were not shocking, and he kept saying, "Dad, you forgot the most important thing. You must not find a partner. Spend your own money on yourself, don't spend it on men!"
Hearing this, Father Lin also began to give instructions in this regard. His countless words of advice were no match for the rapid passage of time. Now that they had arrived at the train station, Father Lin had no choice but to stop his chattering.
After finding a place to park the car, Lin's father carried the suitcase and Lin's brother also carried a bulging bag. The two men stood on the left and right in a protective posture, protecting Lin Sitian in the middle. After all, there were really a lot of people in the train station now, and they were afraid of squeezing Lin Sitian.
So the two of them protected their precious daughter/sister all the way. After sending her to the train and checking the information and finding a seat, Father Lin placed his daughter's suitcase under his own seat. He also tied a rope to the suitcase and handed one end of the rope to his daughter, asking her to hold it in her hand to prevent others from quietly moving the suitcase under the chair without his knowledge.
The moment his sister sat down on her seat, brother Lin stuffed the bulging bag in his hand into her arms.
As the train became more and more crowded, the three of them looked at each other, and everything was said without words.
Father Lin looked deeply at his daughter and told her to remember what he had said in the car. Brother Lin simply told his sister not to suffer any injustice. After Lin Sitian nodded, the two of them left the train station, looking back every few steps. From the platform, they watched my car leave!
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