Chapter 1: Rebirth in 1976
unscrupulous boss will get me. 。These days, there's been endless talk of a financial crisis around the world. People are making a big fuss about it everywhere, and Taiwanese people are jumping on the...These days, everything is trendy. If you're not careful, time travel becomes popular.
Speaking of this time travel, it's really good
Those who lived an unfulfilling or stifled life in their past, if they were fortunate enough to transmigrate, with the foresight of future events, what bargains wouldn't they seize Of course, they would take advantage of every opportunity, getting whatever wind and rain they desired. They would aim for wealth and status above all else. 。...to be both wealthy and noble, it's almost enough to make one envious. 。Like me, born at such an unfortunate time, I am still nothing at the age of forty. I am a lowly commoner who barely survives by doing odd jobs for others. My heart truly yearns for the chance to travel through time! 。
Why did such good things have to happen to everyone else but me
That evening, my boss gave me a scolding, and I was incredibly upset. I went out alone to drink some sorrows away.
It is said that worries about wine and worries in the intestines are even more worrying. 。I'm not good with alcohol to begin with, and drinking alone just makes it worse. After two or three beers, I was completely out of it. 。I don't know how I got back to the dormitory. I was dazed and confused. As soon as I entered, I just flopped onto my bed and fell asleep, unconscious. 。
"Xiao Jun, get up.
"...Get up quickly, Xiaojun..."
Is that me
My name is Liu Jun. I'm at least the head of construction for a Taiwanese factory in a coastal city. A forty-year-old man, with no wife or family around, who would call me this Besides, this nickname, it was only used when I was twelve or thirteen years old..." 。After entering junior high school, no one else besides my family elders had ever visited. 。I must have misheard. 。I just feel dizzy and sleepy. 。"Xiao Jun, get up quickly, you're going to be late..." This time, not only that, but a big hand kept pushing me ... 。
What's taking so long
Oh no, I'm late for work!
This kind of capitalist factory has no concept of rest days. 。To catch up on orders, our entire factory hasn't had a single day off in almost a month. 。Even so, yesterday I was scolded by the boss for inadequate machine maintenance affecting shipments. 。If I'm late again today, who knows how that unscrupulous boss will get me. 。
These days, there's been endless talk of a financial crisis around the world. People are making a big fuss about it everywhere, and Taiwanese people are jumping on the bandwagon too, constantly talking about layoffs.
To actually have him fired, crying wouldn't even find his grave. 。I was so startled that I jumped up in fright and sat bolt upright. 。Strange, it's never been this smooth before. 。After all, time flies. As we get older, even a simple sit-up becomes difficult. You need to rely on your elbows for help now. 。But... that's not right, who is with me I'm a person working in a factory. 。My wife is out again. 。We're not like rich tycoons who can afford to hire someone to keep them company every day. 。When I opened my eyes, a face appeared before me that seemed both familiar and strange. 。For a moment, I was drenched in cold sweat and nearly jumped out of my skin. 。
Grandma!
Good heavens, this person is actually my grandma!
But… but… but Grandma died over ten years ago.
This...this...this... Could it be that I'm dreaming But it doesn't quite feel like it. 。In a rush, I threw my arm into the inside and bit down hard. 。
Oh, mother! It hurts so much!
"This child, how could he bite himself"
Grandma was both surprised and distressed, she hurriedly grabbed my little hand, and again
Little hands……Right, how come my arms are so thin and small now This is clearly a child's arm.
I'm tall and muscular, weighing well over 160 pounds. I'm a true powerhouse. 。I didn't care much, I raised my hands and looked closely. Both arms were white and thin, a little thicker than chopsticks, but definitely not a child. I was startled, I lifted the blanket and peered in, but there was nothing, absolutely nothing! It wasn't even a baby. 。
I finally couldn't help but snap, acting recklessly and hysterically...
This one scared my grandma (I don't know who it was, let's just say it was grandma for now)
The old man panicked, hugging me tightly while shouting, “Old gentleman, old gentleman, come quickly, come quickly…”
Just as I was about to scream again, a seventy-year-old man strode in, buzzing with questions, "What happened"
His voice was so familiar that I stopped screaming instantly. I stared intently, and oh my god, wasn't this my grandfather My grandfather’s voice was particularly distinctive, with a heavy nasal tone. Since childhood, I've heard him tell stories, and I could never forget it. 。But, he passed away even before my grandmother. I remember it was the year I turned twenty-five. 。"After ten years or so, where did this old man come from I don't understand! I don't understand!" "Little Jun seems possessed..." Grandma said urgently. 。My arm was still burning with pain, it seemed this wasn't a dream. 。I forced myself to stay calm and tried to organize my chaotic thoughts a little. 。If it isn't a dream, then there's only one possibility — I've traveled through time. 。
As soon as I thought of this, I completely calmed down.
Finally, it's my turn to travel through time. 。 。Whether this time travel is good or bad, it won't be worse than yesterday. 。A man in his forties, jobless and working for others, earns three to four thousand yuan a month. 。Seeing me so calm and not crying or making a fuss, my grandfather became very dissatisfied and said: "Wife, what nonsense are you talking about Isn't Xiaojun perfectly fine" My grandmother also seemed puzzled. She grabbed me and examined me closely, muttering to herself... 。
Before I was born, my grandfather had already passed away.
Both of my parents were national government employees, and I remember being raised by my grandparents when I was a child. 。It seems I not only crossed over, but also crossed back to my past. 。Could this be the legendary transmigration rebirth So, our past life was defeated by less than three bottles of beer It's really hilarious. 。Never drunk in my life, just one time getting drunk, this is the result, what a misfortune. 。"Little Jun, Little Jun..."I was lost in thought, and when Grandma saw my glazed eyes, her expression of concern grew even more intense. 。I woke up suddenly, and gave my grandmother a sweet smile, saying: "Grandma" 。"Jun, what's wrong with you" "I'm fine, I'm good." 。"Oh my, you nearly scared grandma to death..." Grandma was still nagging, but grandpa, who was already quite annoyed, said, "Wife, stop rambling! Get Jun dressed, he needs to go to school." 。Also, reading 。I remember only attending elementary school for one year in my hometown. Then I transferred to the county town to study. 。By this calculation, I am now seven years old. This year should be 1976. 。Put on my clothes, grandma washed my face for me, and then she handed me a fluffy roasted sweet potato. 。
Look at that little cotton-padded jacket on the bed, look at the red sweet potato in my hand, look at the loving and kind faces of my grandparents, and then take a closer look at the dim old room around me. I am certain that I have returned to 1976.
"Xiao Jun, eat quickly, finish eating and then go to school." 。Grandma was talking and reached into her bag, pulling out a yellowish cotton bookbag. 。I nodded in agreement, peeled off the burnt shell of the roasted sweet potato, and took a big bite. 。Well, I haven't had roasted sweet potatoes in ages. 。It's really good! 。In my memory, 1976 was a year of extreme scarcity. Not just for children, but for adults too, breakfast might just be one or two baked sweet potatoes. 。It seems like this roasted sweet potato is my breakfast and lunch for the entire morning, I guess I have to keep munching on it.
I can't help but worry. 。
What's the worry You, a seven-year-old kid now, acting like you're a one hundred sixty-pound strongman A big sweet potato like this should be easy enough to hold on to, why worry about getting bumped
Sigh, I'm back to being seven years old, but my mind is still stuck at forty. How can my head not be in a mess
No, I need to find some quiet time, clear my head and get my thoughts straight.
Seeing me eat with gusto, my grandma was delighted, her eyes crinkled with a smile. 。"My little Jun is such a good boy…"Grandma, my dearest grandma, I never dreamed there would be a day when we'd meet again. 。This is great. 。Not to mention how difficult this journey of crossing over and rebirth might be, being able to reunite with my grandparents for another twenty years is a gift from heaven. 。I must cherish and hold onto this happiness that came so hard. 。I finished eating the baked sweet potato in large bites, put on my backpack, and said goodbye to my grandparents with a reluctant heart before leaving home. 。My hometown is in the Baizhou area of N Province in the south, specifically at Hongqi Commune's Liujia Mountain Brigade in Xiang County. It's a remote and mountainous hilly region. 。The Liujiashan detachment, just hearing the name you know it's not some place producing oil and grease. 。Passing through that high, blue stone threshold, I took a deep breath, steadying my racing heart and taking stock of my surroundings. 。My past life, spent in this ordinary farmhouse courtyard made of half-brick and half-adobe, lasted for a full seven years. 。The memories of that year run deep in my bones, I'll never forget them. 。As soon as I stepped out of the house, a cool mountain breeze hit me in the face. 。My grandma only gave me one thin cotton dress. It seems like the season must be around early August in the lunar calendar, which is early September in the Gregorian calendar. This means it was just shortly after the start of elementary school. 。Liujia Shan Elementary School, as the only elementary school in the entire brigade, is about two li east of the school. 。Although I am only seven years old and short, this short journey is not difficult for me. 。
Walking on the bumpy rural path, I felt a mixture of excitement and trepidation.
Transmigration, something like this, I had only ever seen in online novels before. 。It sounds amazing, every traveler uses their foresight to gain immense success. 。Those who travel to ancient times are not ordinary people. They either become renowned generals, influential ministers, or even founding monarchs. 。All who travel to modern times are either super-rich tycoons with boundless wealth, or powerful officials who command respect and influence. They live lives of ease and prestige. 。but I still can't help but feel anxious. 。To put it simply, my past life was that of a typical lower-class individual. I had lofty aspirations but lived a meager existence. 。A life I deeply dislike has made me a fatalist. 。I believe that a person's life is predestined by heaven. 。Let's assume that heaven has destined me to be an insignificant weed, even if I were to travel back thirty years and live again. The outcome would still be the same. 。This is really terrifying. 。Such painful days, there have already been too many, how can I bear to experience them again
Alas, things have come to this, it's probably useless to worry now. Life still has to go on day by day. It wouldn't do to just commit suicide by jumping into the water as soon as I transmigrate, would it
The thought of drowning myself made me stop and walk to a pond to look at my reflection
The clear water reflected a youthful and pretty face, which bore a resemblance to my son when he was seven or eight years old. 。Everyone says my son and I look very similar when we were young. It seems I'm definitely back. 。ght be, being able to reunite with my grandparents for another twenty years is a gift from heaven. 。I must cherish and hold onto this happiness that came so hard. 。I finished eating the baked sweet po...