I am the king of hard rice

"Happy New Year, Happy New Year~"

"Hehe, yes, Fengfeng is at home... want to see Yilan? Come on, welcome."

Although with the development of the times, the taste of the New Year has become less and less, but this New Year after the unblocking is definitely more New Years than the three years of the mask period.

Because the shadow above his head dissipated, Ningyuan lifted the ban on fireworks and firecrackers in some parts of the city, and the movement between relatives and friends was no longer restricted.

On the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, Li Qiyuan and Yu Huizhi's cell phones never stopped, and the New Year's greetings were called one after another.But this time they were not student colleagues, most of them were relatives of the two.

Now Li Da, a writer, has a successful career and a good reputation. Hearing that he is home, there are many relatives who want to visit him. Those who call are either wanting to visit or inviting their family to eat at their own home.

After discussing with Yu Huizhi, Li Qiyuan and Yu Huizhi decided to call each other's family members to have a reunion dinner together today.

In addition to Li Peifeng's close relatives like grandfather and grandmother, there are also brothers and sisters of Li Qiyuan and Yu Huizhi who are aunts and uncles.

Li Peifeng didn't like this kind of messy occasion very much, and felt that tomorrow he would go to Hangzhou on the second day of junior high school, so there was no need to have such an exciting dinner party, so when Li Qiyuan and Yu Huizhi proposed this plan, they tactfully expressed their opposition, but the two elders The reasons listed were very sufficient and successfully convinced him.

"Not only you think it's troublesome, but me and your mother also think it's troublesome. The key is that you have made a fortune now, and we will go on a long trip tomorrow. We may not be able to come back when we can't even see relatives in the next year. It's really unreasonable. And your grandpa and Grandma and the others, the real protagonists of this meal are them...meeting in the world, seeing each other is less, and family meals, every meal is less."

"Your grandpa is in good health, but this year I don't like to cook very much. From time to time, I ask your second uncle to take care of food, clothing and daily life. Before that, he came to live with us for a while. Your grandpa and grandma's health is even worse. In previous years I can still work in the fields, but this year I rented out all the land, maybe I will be unable to sleep for a long time like your grandma...so this meal must be eaten!"

……

"Come on, let's have dinner."

"There is still a pair of tableware...here!"

"Xiaoxia, stop playing poker and come to dinner!"

At noon that day, all relatives and friends gathered at Li's house.The uncle's family of three, the second aunt's family of three, and the third aunt's family of three.Second uncle, eldest aunt, second aunt... In short, all the relatives of Li Qiyuan and Yu Huizhi's family were present.

There were 25 people, men, women and children, and three tables were set up in the living room and kitchen.

The voices of the adults talking, the children shouting excitedly while playing cards, and the movement of the range hood in the kitchen made the house very lively.

"Chicken soup here~"

"Xiaofeng, is the food ready? Then you, the birthday star, sit down and eat quickly."

"I suggest that everyone give a toast to the two chefs first. They have a lot of work today."

"That's right, let's toast them together."

The uncle poured wine and toasted. He still remembered Li Peifeng's insignificant birthday. He bought a cake before coming to the door. Others talked about hard work or happy birthday, and raised their glasses to Li Peifeng and Li Qiyuan and his son.

"Haha, it's good to eat to your satisfaction."

"Happy New Years, cheers."

After drinking a glass of wine, the dinner officially began, and the volume of the conversation was not much lower. The children were shocked by the deliciousness of the dishes, and they did not mention how much they praised.The adults' topics mainly revolved around the pregnant woman Li Peifeng and Zhao Qingge.

Because of their teacher-student identities and age gap, Li's family was not optimistic about this relationship at first, but Li Peifeng's parents were very supportive, and the young couple got married and had children smoothly, so they could only express their blessings and concerns.

Second Aunt: "Qingge, are you tired after being transferred to Yanda University? You should pay more attention when you are just pregnant. It is best to take a leave of absence and concentrate on raising your baby."

Zhao Qingge lowered his eyebrows and looked pleasing to the eye: "Work is not too busy, and after I got pregnant, I told the leader that I basically work from home."

The second aunt nodded: "That's okay. Don't get tired. Be careful when you walk. A little fall is no joke. I was 32 years old when I had a second child, so I wish I could lie in bed 24 hours a day." Raising... Hey, you have to listen to your mother-in-law in this regard, she is too experienced."

Yu Huizhi answered with a smile: "It is necessary to be careful, but not too nervous, otherwise the mood will be very depressed, which is not good for the baby's health."

The second uncle asked: "By the way, why didn't you appear on TV this year, Peifeng? It seems that the grand ceremony program last year was not broadcast this year either."

Li Peifeng explained: "The kind of annual meeting co-organized with the TV station is not held every year. This year's final annual meeting is closed to the public. It is just a gathering of writers for a meal and then awarding some works. Last week I I just came back from the Shanghai stock market and went to the annual meeting."

The second uncle was curious: "Then did you win the award?"

Before Li Peifeng could answer, the cousin immediately said: "Of course I won, the annual Golden Keyboard Award... only the novel with the best performance and the greatest influence can win this award."

The second aunt patted her daughter: "Why are you so clear?"

"I've been chasing updates...By the way, brother, I read the news that Sword and Law seems to be developing a mobile game. When will the test start?"

The second aunt laughed and scolded: "Just now in my sophomore year, I didn't study hard and put all my mind on novels and games. Do you think you are your brother? If you can write like your brother, you can make a lot of money with it, as long as it is enough for you The monthly pocket money, then I will burn the incense..."

Cousin mustered up her courage: "Mom, don't say a few words, I'm writing... It's already more than 3 words, brother, can you guide me later?"

"no problem."

Li Peifeng smiled and said, "If you write well, I can give you a chapter recommendation after it's published."

"That's great...but I feel that my writing is very bad. I have written the beginning of the [-] characters for more than two weeks." The cousin was happy and guilty.

"Take your time, no one writes like a god for the first time."

The second aunt and the second uncle worked as workers in a swimwear factory. The couple’s monthly salary was more than [-], and their lives were relatively well-off. However, their daughter Ding Xueran was studying in a secondary agricultural school, and they were always worried about their daughter’s employment.

The second uncle didn't know what Zhang Tui was. He just saw his daughter happy, so he took the opportunity to thank Li Peifeng for his help, and then encouraged his daughter: "This time, you must not spend three days fishing and two days posting on the net. Since you want to write, you must show perseverance." Come on, don't disappoint your brother's help, maybe you can also adapt the work into a TV series and make a lot of money."

Ding Xueran looked resentful, and kept silent, saying to her parents that you think too highly of me, why do you still want to make a movie adaptation?I'm afraid it's hard to even sign a contract.

The aunt at the other table smiled and interjected: "Peifeng, the TV series "Devil President" was really good, and the popularity seems to be quite high... Do you have any other works that have been moved to the screen after that?"

"There are currently no plans for film and television, but there are two animations that should be released this year."

"Really? What work is it adapted from?"

"..."

As a married man with children and a successful career, Li Peifeng has no embarrassing troubles such as being urged to marry and asking about salary when young people go home to chat with relatives for the New Year.

The topic of the dinner table centered on him, and everyone chatted with each other, talking here and there, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

"Jingle bell~"

Halfway through the dinner, amidst the chaotic conversation, a call came from Grandpa Li Tiancheng's mobile phone. He thought it was a relative or friend who came to pay New Year's greetings, so he picked it up with a smile on his face, but after chatting with the other party for a long time, the smile dissipated. With a silent face, he hung up the phone.

"Who?"

Li Qiyuan beside him vaguely heard the content of the call, and his expression became serious.

"Brother Liang, you said that your uncle may only be here for a few days, and may not even survive the fifteenth."

Li Tiancheng whispered: "After dinner, you will drive me to Sandao Township. I have to meet him before he leaves, and I will stay in my hometown for a few days... Sigh."

Although the voice was low, everyone at this table heard it.

Li Qiyuan's uncle, that is Li Peifeng's uncle, Li Tiancheng's brother... is he going to die?
It was the moment of reunion and joy, and suddenly received such news, the topic of relatives inevitably changed to this.

"This New Year's Eve, it's really..."

"How old is he this year?"

"Is there any disease in your body? Have you been to a big hospital?"

Li Tiancheng took a sip of his wine and pondered: "My elder brother was originally in good health. He often went to the fields to work in the fields when he was over 70 years old, but since he was hit by an electric car the year before last, he became ill. Speaking of which, 73, 84, Hades will not pick him up, he will be 85 after the new year, and he will be considered a long life... let’s not talk about this, let’s continue to eat.”

After saying that, Li Tiancheng poured a glass of wine to respect everyone, and then the old man took the initiative to change the topic and asked Li Peifeng if he had given his great-great-grandson a good name, as if he had completely forgotten about the phone call just now.

"There are several alternative names, but I haven't made up my mind yet."

While Li Peifeng was answering, he observed his grandpa's trembling right hand just now when he was pouring wine, as well as the reluctance and sadness hidden under his smile. That day.

A horse in a sigh, a fire in a stone, a body in a dream.

People's cognition of time, perception of life and death can only sprout after experiencing a near-death state, or seeing parents' gray hair, haggard face, or experiencing the death of close relatives around them.

Every time you experience it, you will have new thoughts on life.

What impressed Li Peifeng the most was the time when his grandma died of a cerebral infarction caused by diabetes during the winter vacation of his sophomore year.

It was not so sudden, because grandma had been plagued by diabetes in her later years, her lower body was paralyzed and bedridden all the year round, sometimes she was awake and sometimes confused, and she needed grandpa to take care of her.

One week before her death, her condition deteriorated and she was lying in the hospital. The family members had already made psychological preparations in advance.

"The death certificate just came out... This old lady didn't say anything to me, not even a thank you, and left without saying a word."

After the family rushed to the hospital ward, grandfather Li Tiancheng immediately complained to his wife in front of them, waving the thin piece of paper in his hand.

He didn't shed tears, no sadness and pain, and his tone was like his children came to eat at home when his wife was still alive. He was complaining that he changed grandma's diapers three times today.

But grandma herself was lying peacefully on the bed with a natural and kind expression, as if she was sleeping soundly.

The younger generation who were present seemed to understand Li Tiancheng's reaction. It wasn't that the old couple had a bad relationship, it was just that grandpa was a little resentful because of serving patients all year round. On the other hand, grandma had just passed away. The wife is still there.

The gap between life and death is not the sadness that pours out in an instant, but after returning to the daily bits and pieces, it is found that that person really does not exist.

The second uncle chatted with his father about his mother's funeral, and he woke up like a dream when Li Qiyuan reminded him, snatched the death certificate, and drove his grandfather away from the hospital.

The old man's funeral must not be attended by his wife.

Handling the funeral of a spouse by hand is a form of torture. Even though Li Qiyuan is inexperienced, he subconsciously wants his elderly father to avoid him.

Even he just glanced at his mother's face, then shifted his gaze slightly trembling.

Li Peifeng, as grandma's most beloved grandson, and his aunt put on the prepared shroud for grandma on the hospital bed, and because of his youth and strength, someone from Li carried him from the ward to the car and pulled him back. at home.

Encoffining, telling the temple, breaking the filial piety, setting up a mourning hall, eating a feast, keeping the dead, cremating...

Li Peifeng participated in every item, and personally carried the coffin and sent grandma to the hearse of the funeral home, and finally followed his father to put the urn into the storage room of the funeral home.

During the whole process, Li Peifeng did not shed tears, nor even feel sad.

He just felt that grandma's body was so heavy and heavy, and the journey from the ward to the car was very difficult.

Even though Li Peifeng deadlifted 200 kilograms at the time, it was the same as playing, but he almost lost his hand several times while holding his grandmother's less than 100 meters.

Not because of the fear of the dead body, but because of the bewilderment caused by the sudden discovery that death is so close to him.

On the night when grandma's funeral was finished, the family of three drank some wine, Li Qiyuan chatted a lot with Yu Huizhi, and then confide in Li Peifeng after getting a little drunk.

"The death of parents will divide the children's life in half. Because no matter how old people are, as long as their parents are still alive, they are still children. When no one stands between them and death, children will suddenly realize that life No matter how short it is, the randomness and meaninglessness of life, the most important thing is to be happy right now.”

"Fengfeng, I hope you don't really wake up at this age like me and your mother. You must realize that the god of death is chasing you as soon as possible. Don't think that everything is too late. Only by maintaining an urgent attitude can you clarify your goals in this life. Find out what makes you happy."

"It's something real and not utilitarian. It's the answer to why you live. After thinking about it, do it boldly. Don't hesitate, because death is watching you coldly from behind."

Since then, the couple have traveled more frequently, wanting to travel all over the Qingshan Mountains, where the scenery is unique.

Li Peifeng is trying to make more female friends, what he wants is to eat enough meat and drink wine, sway love and be romantic.

After all, time is the most unpredictable thing.

The wind is blowing in the daytime, and the scenery is rushing westward.

Finally, it was the day of departure for the second year of junior high school. Li Peifeng and others packed their luggage, picked up Wu Wenyue, and drove to the capital.According to the original idea, someone from Li would send Zhao Qingge home, and then join Xu Maning, and the five of them would fly from the capital to Hangzhou together.

When the matter was over, Li Peifeng took the two elders back to the capital to meet and have a meal with Zhao Qingge's parents, and contact the relationship between the two families.

According to Li Peifeng's idea, this would take care of Zhao Qingge's feelings to the greatest extent and would not delay the original trip to Hangzhou. After proposing this plan, Zhao Duoduo agreed without saying anything.

Just before he boarded the plane to Hangzhou with his parents and Wu Xu's two daughters, a wechat message from Old Zhao made his little heart stop slightly.

"We are going on this ancient journey of life, running in the ups and downs, nirvana in the setbacks, sorrows all over the body, and pain floating all over the ground. We are tired, but there is no way to stop; we are suffering, but we cannot escape."

Li Peifeng: "My wife, don't scare me with "One Hundred Years of Solitude". I'm afraid. We had a good chat last night... If you have any new ideas, I will listen to them."

Zhao Qingge: "You won't listen. You think you have successfully completed the emotional challenge, but you ignore some unavoidable disasters in your life. It will definitely give you a moment of unexpected and reasonable moments. A little shocking... I really want to see what you should do at that time, do you have an answer?"

"..."

"It seems that you haven't either, so I'll wait and see."

Li Peifeng fell into silence, and Zhao Qingge actually seemed a little leisurely: "Let time give us the answer."