Chapter 1268: Going to the Countryside 7
Feng Qingxue squinted at the boy running towards her. He was backlit by the sun, making it hard for her to see clearly.
The boy arrived, panting heavily, "Auntie, auntie, do you recognize me?"
Was it an acquaintance? Feng Qingxue let out a surprised sound and peered at him carefully, "Are you Xing Yushan? How did you get here? Did you come alone? Where are your brother and your younger brother?"
"Auntie, auntie, you recognized me! You’re dressed differently from that day; I didn’t recognize you at first, I’m really sorry." Xing Yushan jumped with joy, "I came to the countryside to find something to eat. My older brother had to stay in the Capital; otherwise, my younger brother wouldn’t be able to survive. Moreover, he has already been promoted from an apprentice, so he doesn’t need to go to the countryside. My brother heard from someone in the factory that the Wanglou Brigade is the best rural area, it is even recognized by the old leaders. He asked many people before finally getting me assigned here."
He became more delighted as he spoke, and, bursting with joy, he said, "I must write a letter to my brother telling him this great news! I’m so glad I came to the countryside, otherwise, how would I meet auntie and Xibao? Right, where’s Little Xibao?"
"Xibao went out to play," Feng Qingxue answered the question and looked him over, "How old are you this year? You’ve already come down to the countryside?"
He seemed to be about fourteen or fifteen years old, not much taller than when she saw him two years ago.
Xing Yushan coughed softly and said in a low voice, "I reported being two years older on my household registration; I’m sixteen this year. But I’m very capable, don’t underestimate me, auntie. I’ll listen to Head Wang of the brigade and work hard to earn my meals."
During tough times, he and his brothers had also left the Capital to beg in the surrounding countryside, so they were familiar with rural life.