Chapter 8: A Dream of Years Past

Liu Shoucai's second uncle enjoys fishing in his daily life, particularly relishing the refined activity of boating on the lake. The weather today is quite pleasant, with overcast skies, making the fish in the reservoir most eager to bite. Although it is said that he is going to catch fish, in reality, he is going fishing. In that era, to say one was going fishing would invite disdain from others. Only under the guise of catching fish could one be considered in line with the social norms of the time

At this time, it has just passed February, and the winter rain is pervasive outside, with the cold wind and dampness penetrating to the very bones

It was only in her thirties that Liu Shoucai's mother had him, and she simply could not bear to scold her son, nor did she know how much she had lost or how many apologies she had made for this.

For example, a ghost

As the motorcycle passed by a stationery store, Liu Shoucai shouted loudly, "Stop, stop!"

She transitioned from a grassroots cost accountant to a member of the corporate leadership department. In other words, perhaps it was during this change that Accountant Shao began to learn the virtues of frugality and, well, the habit of being overly meticulous about expenses, which we can discuss later.

"Second Brother, what brings you here?" Lying on the bed, Liu Shoucai saw Shao Ergou wearing a khaki military raincoat

Shao's husband died young. Her husband, Liu Shoucai's father, was originally the captain of the company's internal vehicle team, and he could be considered a leader with some authority. During another earthquake relief effort, the company donated a batch of equipment, and the team captain led the vehicle team to the disaster area

Shao Ergou was also anxious, shouting: "It's been over half an hour! Hurry up and return the book!"

For example, a vengeful spirit

Let us talk about Liu Shoucai again. To say nothing else, the most remarkable thing about Liu Shoucai is that from elementary school to high school, he never wrote a single word of homework. It is unclear how this happened, but this child is quite stubborn. He goes against the teachers in everything he does

At that time, Liu Shoucai was only about 5 or 6 years old. A woman had to bear the increasing burden of supporting her child and taking care of the elderly. In that era, state-owned enterprises still had a strong sense of humanity. Accountant Shao was originally just a cost accountant in the workshop, but after her husband had an accident, the company leadership specifically sent Accountant Shao out for several months of training, and upon her return, she was reassigned to the accounting office. In that era, state-owned enterprises still had a strong sense of humanity. Accountant Shao was originally just a cost accountant in the workshop, but after her husband had an accident, the company leadership specifically sent Accountant Shao out for several months of training, and upon her return, she was reassigned to the accounting office.

"Shou Cai, Shou Cai, come out quickly! Second Uncle said to go fishing!" Outside the window, Liu Shou Cai's cousin, Shao Er Gou, was leaning against the window of Liu Shou Cai's bed, knocking on the window and calling out.

Liu Shoucai was in a state of great anxiety, fearing that something truly terrible might happen. Ahead, Shao Ergou was riding his bicycle, and Liu Shoucai squeezed under Shao Ergou's raincoat, wishing he could slap himself in frustration

With classes scheduled for five and a half days each week, the teacher requests parents' involvement a maximum of six times and a minimum of five times. Despite numerous signatures, Liu Shoucai remains uncorrected, continuing to act according to his own will, refusing to complete his homework when he chooses not to.

At the same time, Classmate Shou Cai also created a record for parents of the primary and secondary schools in the factory area

This matter is thanks to Shao Ergou. This kid, Tu Shu, has always liked to play with such things. When Liu Shoucai's father passed away, the motorcycle was left in the warehouse unattended. As Shao Ergou grew a bit older, he began to ponder over this motorcycle every day. Just recently, Shao Ergou managed to repair the motorcycle using just a few old books.

What are you doing! Shao Ergou braved the wind and rain, and as soon as he opened his mouth, he was filled with a bellyful of wind and rain, cold and chilling

There are always various kinds of people drifting around, and it is fortunate enough not to have gone mad myself. Therefore, at that time, Liu Shoucai would go to bed early if he could, resolutely avoiding looking out the window even once.

You pig! The New Year is over once the first month has passed! Shao Ergou pounded on the window with all his might, causing the window frame to rattle loudly.

More than a decade ago, Liu Shoucai was merely the ringleader of a group of children in a state-owned enterprise's family compound. He spent his days leading a gang of mischievous boys to dig up bird nests, steal eggs, fight, block people's chimneys, and stuff snowballs with stones to smash windows during snowball fights. To describe it in detail, he could be considered a thoroughly mischievous child in his early years

For example, the soul

Upon hearing this, Liu Shoucai immediately ran, darting into the warehouse in his own yard, where he kicked the Jiangling motorcycle that his father had kept from years ago

The two brothers have been secretly playing with this thing for some time. While it may not be as impressive as racing skills, at least it is smooth and convenient to use on the road. However, they have not told their family about it.

Fifteen-year-old Liu, who has just graduated from junior high school, groggily opened his eyes and got out of bed.

I need to get something! Hurry up and stop!" Liu Shoucai shouted loudly

These are still considered minor matters; at least the elders in the family area know that he is the son of Accountant Shao from the Finance Department, which somewhat alleviates their scrutiny. It is important to understand that, more than a decade ago, it was extremely difficult for a single widow to raise a child.

Had I known it would be like this, I would have resolved those water ghosts in the reservoir earlier. Although it would have brought me considerable trouble, at least I wouldn't have to worry about losing my loved ones like I do today

"Hurry up and come out, my second uncle, your second maternal uncle said to go out and catch fish. You need to get up quickly and think of a way!" Shao Ergou's face was full of excitement, making it hard to believe he looked like a 17 or 18-year-old.

"I won't go!" Liu Shoucai shouted as he pulled the blanket over his head. What a joke, with this gloomy weather, everything around looked quite eerie. When I was a child, it wasn't that I didn't want to do my homework, but rather that I was unable to do it.

To this end, Accountant Shao frequently gave gifts and treated the teacher. Later on, for some unknown reason, Liu Shoucai surprisingly became more disciplined. Although he still did not submit his assignments, his academic performance improved significantly. In the end, the teacher no longer cared whether Liu Shoucai completed his homework. Instead, he used him as an example, telling any student who did not submit their assignments, "If you have the ability, learn from Liu Shoucai. If you can rank in the top ten in exams, you can also skip your homework."

With just these two skills, they were passed down within the company's affiliated school until its closure

Shao Ergou www.hetushu.com.com pressed the brake pedal, but on such a muddy and slippery road, the novice driver Shao Ergou failed to control the braking force properly. As a result, the front of the car swerved, and the rear skidded. The motorcycle immediately veered sideways, causing the two young men to be thrown off.

This world is quite strange, as there are always some individuals who can see or hear things that ordinary people cannot.

As Liu Shoucai forcefully opened the door, he still did not know. He grabbed Shao Ergou, who was wearing a raincoat, and shouted: "Hurry up, how long has my second uncle been gone?"

Unbeknownst to him, Liu Shoucai, lying in the car, suddenly fell into a dream. It was a recollection, a memory of that warm winter, in the days of cold winter rain in February

However, due to the slippery roads on rainy days, when entering the disaster area, the mountain road collapsed, and the entire convoy rolled down the mountain. By the time the local People's Liberation Army found the convoy, only three survivors were located among more than twenty vehicles, while the rest had all perished

Liu Shoucai sprang up and rushed towards the large calendar hanging by the door, then...! ... "Oh my goodness!" he shouted, and ran outside in his slippers

It has already been more than half an hour, and as the two young men mounted the motorcycle, transforming a 50cc bike into a speed of 125, they still felt they could not catch up

The residential area where Liu Shoucai lives is affiliated with a state-owned steel rolling mill, which has a large number of personnel

Shao Ergou pressed against the window, banging on it vigorously, and stretched out his tongue to shout: "Liu Shoucai, are you having a fit? That's your second uncle! Didn't you say there are ghosts in the reservoir https://mhetushu.com? You also said that every year there are substitutes for the dead. Do you want to make your mother sad and upset?" Young people speak thoughtlessly, casually uttering such taboo words.

Thus, Liu Shoucai concealed the matter of seeing the lush green ghost that he could perceive

Liu Shoucai's second uncle rode a 28-inch bicycle, swaying as he made his way to the reservoir. Normally, it would take him over half an hour to reach the reservoir, but today, due to the rainy weather, he was riding relatively slower

Flap!

As time passed, and the days went by, Shao Ergou could no longer see, but Liu Shoucai still could. Instead, it was Shao Ergou who took the initiative to tell Liu Shoucai that this matter should not be disclosed to outsiders, otherwise it would be considered promoting feudal superstition, which could lead to execution

for example ... ... resentment

Shao Ergou was aware of this matter, yet he did not believe what Liu Shoucai had said. Later, for reasons unknown, he became frightened and thus accepted the fact that Liu Shoucai could see ghosts and spirits. However, both children were young and feared that if such matters were disclosed, they would be punished, so they kept it to themselves.

"Pah, pah, pah!" Liu Shoucai sat up and scolded, "Haven't three been replaced this year? What does that have to do with me? It doesn't count as a year until spring arrives! I've been observing for several years; nothing will happen." At this moment, Liu Shoucai was somewhat carefree regarding such matters.

In such weather, it is yet another day without the spring thunder. It is precisely during this pleasant weather, when the little green spirits are floating about, that Liu Shoucai has no desire to go out and see those things, which are quite bothersome! He naturally declines.