Looking back on 2009

Chapter 76 Going Home
After lunch, he went to the bank to withdraw some cash, and at around three o'clock in the afternoon, Chen Zhihe decided to go home.

Driving out, the traffic on the road seems to be thinner.

It took more than an hour to count the high speed, and drove for nearly an hour before arriving at the county seat.

Fengshan doesn't seem to have changed much, it's still familiar.

Looking at the time, it's already 05:30.

The last bus was probably late, so Chen Zhihe decided to stay in the county for one night.

But where to park the car?
Chen Zhihe thought about it, there was an open space in front of the rented house before, it should be possible to park a car, as long as the landlord agrees, then there is no problem.

When I drove the car into the alley at the entrance of No. [-] Middle School, everything felt familiar.

The sunset in the evening was not too blazing, and the spots on the ground swayed with the wind along the gaps in the camphor trees on the street. When he came back here again, Chen Zhihe couldn't help feeling a little emotional.

More than a year has passed in a flash.

Parking the car at the gate of the yard, Chen Zhihe leaned over and looked into the yard. The landlady, Grandma Li, was sitting under a tree in the yard, squinting her eyes and shaking a cattail fan to enjoy the shade.

Chen Zhihe called out "Grandma Li".

When Grandma Li heard the voice, she opened her cloudy eyes, glanced at Chen Zhihe, and then revealed a hint of surprise.

"Are you that... that kid who rented a room with me before?" Grandma Li put her hands on the chair and stood up.

Chen Zhihe hurried over to help her sit down.

"Yes, do you still remember me? Chen Zhihe. Sit down quickly."

It seems that Grandma Li is really old. At the beginning of last year, her hands and feet were still very agile, but now she is a little trembling when she gets up and walks.

"Remember, when did you come back?" Grandma Li asked while sitting on a chair.

"Hey, I just came back, and I came to your place before I got home." Chen Zhihe smiled foolishly.

"Okay, okay, just come back and see me." Grandma Li patted her legs and was about to get up, "I'll get you some water to drink."

Chen Zhihe stopped him and said, "Don't worry about it, I'll come and see you, and I'll leave in a while, I parked the car at your door, are you okay?"

Grandma Li was a little surprised, why did she have a car?

Standing up and taking a look outside, Grandma Li nodded: "Your child is doing well, no problem, I will watch for you."

"Then I'm leaving. I'll go to school first." After speaking, Chen Zhihe helped Grandma Li sit down and left.

When he came to the entrance of the alley, Chen Zhihe thought about it, and it was true that he was not careful, so he bought some fruit and a box of milk in a roadside shop, and went back.

Seeing Chen Zhihe coming in with something, Grandma Li complained for a while that he was spending money randomly, but she couldn't hold back Chen Zhihe, so she had to accept it.

Chen Zhihe left after delivering the things.

As the sky gradually darkened, Chen Zhihe walked towards the school gate.

Walking to the school gate, I vaguely saw the happy news and banners of this year's college entrance examination.

Chen Zhihe was in a daze. He had just graduated at this time in his previous life, so his name should have been on the happy announcement.

Everything has changed.

The school was already on National Day holiday. Chen Zhihe originally wanted to go in to have a look, but he was stopped by the security guards. No matter what he said, it didn't work. During the holiday, he was not allowed to enter the school.

Chen Zhihe smiled helplessly and had no choice but to leave.

Along the road in front of the school, Chen Zhihe walked aimlessly. The street was decorated with lights and festoons, and the atmosphere of the National Day was very strong.

Chen Zhihe looked around with great interest. Although he had studied in the county for ten years, he really hadn't done much shopping.

Walking back and forth along the main road of the county, Chen Zhihe came to the Internet cafe in front of the school, which was the one where Lin Qingxuan went to look for him at night.

Standing at the door and looking up at the signboard of the Internet cafe on the second floor for a while, Chen Zhihe smiled and didn't go in.

I don't know how my old deskmate is doing in the United States now.

They found a hotel at the county bus station, and Chen Zhihe stayed there for the night.

Conditions are limited, and the rooms are very simple, but Chen Zhihe is not picky. He used to live in cubicles for eight people in Shanghai back then, which is nothing.

The next day, Chen Zhihe woke up naturally after sleeping until he checked his phone. It was already ten o'clock in the morning.

Go out and check out, go straight to the passenger terminal.

The bus from the county seat back to Linhe Town is easy to find, the old location.

When Chen Zhihe returned home, it was already past eleven o'clock at noon.

When she got home, Mother Chen was picking vegetables in the living room. When she saw Chen Zhihe coming back, she was taken aback for a moment, and then called Father Chen loudly, saying that her son was back.

Putting down the vegetable basket in her hand, Mama Chen sighed and asked for warmth, and then complained why Chen Zhihe didn't call home earlier.

Before Chen Zhihe could explain, she directed Father Chen, who came out of the room, to go to the street to buy more vegetables and come back.

Chen Zhihe looked at his mother, and suddenly felt a trace of guilt in his heart.

In my previous life, I went to Shanghai without hesitation and couldn't go home for several years. In the end, my parents sent me a white-haired man to a black-haired man.He could imagine how distraught his parents were when the news of his car accident came home.

Chen Zhihe's eyes were moist, and he lowered his head and said to Chen Ma, "Mom, I want to eat pork ribs."

When Chen's mother heard it, seeing Chen Zhihe's expression was wrong, she thought that something happened, she pulled Chen Zhihe away nervously and said, "Mom will make you whatever you want, tell mom, is something wrong?" ?”

Chen Zhihe shook his head, but said that he was homesick and wanted to eat her cooking.

Chen Ma asked again and again, and Chen Zhihe had to explain several times to convince her that she was indeed just homesick all of a sudden.

Asking Chen Zhihe to sit and rest for a while, Chen Ma took out half a piece of watermelon from the refrigerator, cut it up and put it on a plate and served it to Chen Zhihe.

Then, she went back to the kitchen and took out a piece of bacon that had been cut to the point that only lean meat and ribs remained, and took a pot of hot water to wash it.

Chen Zhihe sat on the sofa, chatting with Chen Ma while eating watermelon.

After Mama Chen washed the bacon, she went back to the kitchen and took out a cutting board and knife, ready to chop the ribs.

Seeing this, Chen Zhihe hastily stepped forward to take the knife, saying that he would get it.

Under Chen Ma's uneasy care, Chen Zhihe raised the knife in his hand, and chopped the ribs quickly.

Chen Ma took the chopped ribs and sighed in her heart, her son has really grown up.

After a while, Father Chen came back after shopping for groceries, and went straight into the kitchen.

After an hour, lunch is considered ready.

Looking at the big table full of dishes, all of which were his favorites, Chen Zhihe felt that he really owed his parents too much.

After wolfing down his lunch, Chen Zhihe wanted to clean up the dishes, but was stopped by Chen's mother, so he had to sit on the sofa and chat with Chen's father.

While talking, Chen Zhihe took the backpack, took out 5000 yuan from it, and handed it to Dad Chen.

Father Chen looked at Chen Zhihe suspiciously, and asked, "Where did you get so much money?"

Chen Zhihe chuckled: "In my freshman year, I was the first in my grade in the exam and won the national award, 8000 yuan. 5000 yuan for you and mom, and 3000 yuan for myself."

When Father Chen heard it, his heart was full of joy, and he praised his son for his promise, and hurriedly called Mother Chen who was tidying up in the kitchen to come out.

After Chen's mother came out, Chen's father stuffed 5000 yuan into her hand and said proudly, "Your son has received a scholarship of 8000 yuan. This is to honor you."

When Mama Chen heard this, her face burst into a smile.

In their hearts, they would only feel distressed if Chen Zhizhen gave them money from part-time jobs, but if he gave them a scholarship, they would only be happy.

After complimenting Chen Zhihe severely, Chen Ma put away the money and went back to work in the kitchen.

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　Because I am a newcomer, it is inevitable that there are some bad writing. Recently, many book friends criticized me. I accept it humbly. I will try my best to correct it. Thank you for your support. Criticism is also a kind of support, thank you~

　　
　
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