In the days after my uncle's death, I have been thinking about the past with him. Fishing, having breakfast, drinking and chatting together have all become memories.
How time flies! Half a month has passed, and I have been thinking about leaving something in my heart. From the fifth grade of primary school to the third grade of junior high school, I had the opportunity to have more contact with my uncle. He taught me a lot about being a man and doing things, and I was deeply moved. I want to use this article to mourn my uncle.
In the fifties and sixties of last century, there were not many people who were educated in the remote mountainous areas of southwest China, and uncle was one of them. Because of literacy, when I was young, I was the captain of the production team and the village director.
At that time, if the work was outstanding, there was a chance to transfer from the village to the town, which was different from the current system.
Because of his excellent performance and hard work, uncle was attracted by a Bole and transferred to the rural credit cooperative in the town. He persevered in practical work and was finally appointed as the director of the credit union. He is famous in the local area, and many people know him.
I don't know when he was asked to judge. As long as I can remember, many people have asked him to judge who is right and who is wrong.
Some are trivial matters, some are family conflicts, and some are economic disputes. Uncle is like a judge who decides a case impartially. He always gives fair and just advice, so that the two sides can shake hands and resolve conflicts.
It is not easy to satisfy both sides. It is not enough to have a fair attitude. Most people in rural areas have no education, and it is not easy to communicate. There is wisdom and skill in it, and even the goodwill of serving the masses is implied. Only from the perspective of the masses can we be impartial and put forward proposals acceptable to both sides.
It's like doing good deeds over time. The masses see it in their eyes and remember it in their hearts. In the village, in the village, and even outside the countryside, it is very respected. Everywhere he went, many people greeted him and handed him cigarettes.
I remember once, I went to a relative's house for dinner. Although it is not particularly far from home, it takes about an hour to walk.
At that time, I was still at school, and my uncle drank some wine, but after dinner, my relatives asked us to stay. My uncle insisted on going back, and I didn't agree how to stay. I was puzzled at that time, thinking that it was so late that I drank a lot of wine. If I don't go back, I can go back early tomorrow morning.
Finally, we went home with a flashlight, and it was still raining.
Along the way, I chatted with my uncle.
He said, "A nest of gold and silver is not as good as one's own kennel. Go back to your home and live comfortably, comfortably and freely. "
"In other people's homes, there are many inconveniences. Although the host family is very hospitable, it always causes trouble to others, which is not good. "
Yes, even if someone else's house is a villa, it's not their own home after all. No matter how good the conditions are, there are many unaccustomed ones. Even if you can get used to it, it's not your home after all. You can do whatever you want.
I remember it was the summer vacation of the sixth grade in primary school. After graduating from primary school, I feel very relaxed without summer homework. I didn't fall in love with reading at that time, but I didn't have nothing to do.
Get up at five o'clock every morning and leave around five thirty. My uncle took me fishing. Although it is a pond, it takes at least half an hour to walk. Dawn breaks early in the summer morning, and it breaks at five o'clock.
Prepare fishing rod, net bag, small mazar, small bucket, rice wine, flour, earthworm (as bait), straw hat, spare hook, fishing line, etc. There are a lot of fishing gear.
This is my introductory lesson in fishing. My uncle told me that there are several points for attention in fishing, which must be firmly remembered.
First of all, fishing has several "gains". "Waiting" is patience. Fishing is not about putting down the hook and taking the bait. You must wait patiently, because you may not catch a fish in a day.
If you want to be "hungry", you sometimes go fishing and don't go home for lunch at noon. Just bring some dry food and boiled water. If you are afraid of being hungry, I'm afraid you can't catch many fish.
I'm going to get sunburned. The fishing sun is very poisonous in summer. Although I have a straw hat to cover my face, my body is still too hot. This is really a test.
Fishing tests a person's patience the most. If I can fish well, I will have the patience to do other things. Maybe my patience comes from this fishing experience.
Secondly, it is a good sign to catch a lot of fish today. I remember having dinner together one night, and I said, "Look at this weather, it may be difficult to fish tomorrow."
Uncle frowned and said loudly, "whoever says it's hard to catch, he will."
I was silent.
As usual, I set off on time the next morning, and sure enough, I caught a lot of crucian carp.
I cooked crucian carp soup in the evening and talked while eating. My uncle spoke.
"Who said today is not easy to fish? You see, there are not many fishing. "
"Don't back down before you do anything. If you haven't started yet, you may not be able to do it. How can you get it? "
Yes, how can you do it well if you start to say discouraging things before you start to do it? Think positively when doing anything, and do things with a positive attitude. I learned this from my uncle.
When I was young, before the third grade of primary school, I liked to put my hands in my pockets when I walked, and it was easy to fall down.
Once, my uncle and I walked from home to town. I put my hand in my pocket and my foot slipped and fell down because I didn't have a hand as a balance.
After getting up, my uncle warned me.
"When you walk, can you put your hand in your trouser pocket and raise your hand, so that you will be energetic when you walk, so that you will not wrestle and walk quickly?"
"Nine times out of ten, if you walk like this, you will fall down and look listless, and you will definitely not be able to do anything."
Since then, I have fallen down very few times, and I have been "full of energy" when I walk, and I have walked smoothly. Do things resolutely.
When I was a child, there was a steamed stuffed bun shop in the town, which was famous for its white noodles, rich fillings and delicious taste. Many people eat steamed bread every day, 50 cents each. I usually eat three or four steamed buns, plus porridge for one night.
I like to eat his buns. Not only are they delicious, but the most important reason is that I often meet my uncle to eat them. The boss occasionally jokes and sees my uncle coming, saying that the person who paid me is here. At that time, after all, there was not much money for school. I'm naturally happy that my uncle can pay me.
Whenever I meet my uncle, he always pays me, whether he comes first or later, which has become my fond memory.