Chapter 21
Soon, Zhang Lisheng walked out of the old house's central room while carrying an old wooden money box, "Let's go, Uncle Ah Lie . "
"Let's go . " Tao Lielin nodded and waited for Zhang Lisheng to lock the courtyard door . He then walked towards the village entrance, following the mountain path together with Zhang Lisheng .
Along the way, the Guawo Villagers could not help themselves but to reveal a shocked expression when they saw the duo walked together . Those who managed to dodge to the side of the road avoided eye-contact with a smile, while those who did not managed to dodge nodded and bowed politely for which action seemed to be very unnatural .
Zhang Lisheng sighed as they arrived at the village entrance, "Sigh, Uncle Ah Lie, it seemed like the villagers are really treating me as a 'father' now . "
"Of course they are . "
"I went to Secretary Tian this morning to tell him about me bringing you to the bank in town to deposit money . But since you don't have an identity card, we'll need to issue a recommendation letter written by the village committee to the bank . "
"And guess what? Surprisingly, Secretary Tian gave me the village stamp to bring along with me . He said he had never issued such a recommendation letter before and afraid that the bank won't go ahead with it if he made a mistake in the letter . "
"Why would he do that if he doesn't treat you as a 'father'? The stamp is also another precious belongings of his . "
"You think about it again, now even Secretary Tian treats you as 'father', let alone the rest . "
As they spoke, Tao Lielin stepped onto a red Wuyang motorcycle that was not locked at the village entrance empty space .
Zhang Lisheng then sat on the back of the motorcycle, while his one hand was holding the money box, and another gripping the bike's back handle . He slipped his tongue while feeling dispirited, "What should I do then since everyone is treating me as …"
"Nevermind, I might be leaving the village soon anyway . "
"What?" Tao Lielin who started his motorcycle and sped on the mountain road asked after taking in a mouthful of cold wind .
"Uncle Ah Lie, please go slower . " Zhang Lisheng regretted a little, that he revealed the secret that he was unwilling to tell . However, since he had mentioned it, he was reluctant to lie against Tao Lielin, who had done so much for him . Zhang Lisheng decided to tell the truth after a while of hesitation, "The police officer found out that my birthplace is America, my mother is also an American, so they relied on the U . S . Embassy and Consulates in Chengdu to look for my mother . "
"If they managed to find her, I might have to leave . "
"It's not a surprise that you were born in America . " However, Tao Lielin did not seem to be very surprised as he said while slowing down, "I heard that your grandfather traveled overseas on fire ships in the past dynasty . He had even joined that, what-what Zhi Party . "
"Otherwise, the county wouldn't have sent someone to look for your dad over 30 years ago . "
"Speaking of which, I just recalled that your father disappeared for a couple of years as well . No idea what was he doing when he disappeared . "
"Really? Such an event happened? Why-Why don't I know anything!?"
"Who in our village dares to talk about what happened to the Zhang family in front of its family member? It would be odd if you knew about it . "
Zhang Lisheng was stunned for a while, and let out a sigh then said softly, "We live in the same village, but it doesn't feel like it at all . It doesn't feel right to live like this, and it's certainly better that I leave . " He stopped speaking after that .
"Stop moaning and groaning . I think no matter which country you go to, you'll have to return to our Guawo Village sooner or later . This is Zhang family's fate that has been passed down through generations, unfortunately, I might not be able to wait for that day to come . "
"Uncle Ah Lie, don't say such a thing . " Zhang Lisheng sat at the back of the bike with his head held low and said with mixed feelings, "Even if I've found my mother and moved to America, I'll definitely come back to the village to visit you whenever I'm free . "
Hearing what Zhang Lisheng said, Tao Lielin went silent for a while and said, "Shan Chongzi, a kid like you are a loyal person . "
"Can I ask you for a favor?"
"Uncle Ah Lie, please do tell . " Zhang Lisheng answered without any hesitation .
"I'm sure you know what I've been thinking, Ermu was one of them who broke into your house . "
"He ganged up with foreigners and broke into someone's house in the middle of the night . No matter what their intention, whether it was to steal or to kill, they deserve to die following the Miaowei people's old practice . "
"But although he's dead and the slate is clean now, He Qingmiao's parents, wife, and descendants still have to live . Now that they can't carry on with the funeral, they've been living in fear everyday…"
"Uncle, I know what you're trying to say . When we returned to the village, please get Ermu's wife to bring her child to my house and to request to go ahead with the funeral . I'll definitely be there to help . "
Since Zhang Lisheng wanted to help in the funeral, it would mean the grudge between the Zhang family and He Qingmiao was being lifted . In that case, the Guawo Villagers who attended the funeral at Ermu's house would not be considered offending Zhang Lisheng .
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