Father's Land Mother's River

Chapter 175
Long-distance travel is very tiring, and you should rest early.Liu Xiaonan and Meng Xiangxiang arranged Mr. Yue's family into his two rooms. Originally, after his father passed away, they had been sleeping in his mother's back room, leaving Qiyu Qimeng and grandma to sleep on the same kang.

Yue Xuelian took care of her parents and daughter to wash and rest with ease. The layout and furniture in the room did not change, but there was another woman's breath, and all the personal items she left behind were cleaned up, not even the book. .

The kang was very hot, the parents slept on the kang, and she and her daughter slept on the bed.

Her parents were already sound asleep, and Yue Yue was still excited. Everything in a foreign country made her feel fresh and surprised.She asked Yue Xuelian curiously: "Mom, why did brother and sister write on the ground? Is it because there is no paper?"

After returning from the pond, the three children were playing in front of the house. There were no ready-made toys. Qi Meng took out a brush and dipped it in water to teach the moon to write big characters on the concrete floor.

Moon's ability to write Chinese characters is average, and he has never seen a writing tool like a brush. He can't control the force when writing. There is only a puddle of water on the ground, and the shape of Chinese characters cannot be seen.

Qiyu volunteered to teach Moon, but the result was the same.Qimeng called Liu Xiaonan, and Liu Xiaonan squatted behind Yue Yue, teaching Yue Yue to write her name.

The two big characters of the moon appear and disappear on the concrete floor with a strong sense of texture and beauty, and then appear and disappear again.Seeing her name written in such a unique way, Yue Yue felt very miraculous, and soon became intimate with her Uncle Liu.

Liu Xiaonan was very patient with the children, and said while teaching: "Writing Chinese characters should be horizontal and vertical, and standing upright is the same as being a human being. Look, isn't the moon written in this way as beautiful and lovely as the moon?" .”

He will not pass up a single opportunity to beat himself.At that time, Yue Xuelian was staring at the back of Liu Xiaonan's head, baring her pair of small canine teeth, itching with hatred.His daughter was also drawn over by him, so did he hate himself so much and refuse to forgive himself?

Yue Xuelian told her daughter: "It's not that there is no paper, this is your Uncle Liu's unique way of practicing calligraphy. Among the characters in the world, only Chinese characters can express beauty in the form of calligraphy. When you grow up, your mother will definitely let you go back to Study in China and learn the splendid Chinese culture, okay?"

The moon happily agreed: "Okay, Mom. Uncle Liu is amazing, and so are my brothers and sisters. When the time comes, I will ask Uncle Liu to teach me how to write Chinese characters. Will Uncle Liu agree?"

Yue Xuelian gently stroked her daughter's golden hair, and sighed: "Yes, your Uncle Liu is amazing, he will agree."

The moon soon fell asleep, but Yue Xuelian couldn't fall asleep for a long time.In these two rooms, she had spent a happy time, and she had left so much sweetness and warmth on this big bed.

She once declared this place to be her territory in an animal way, but now it is filled with another woman's virtuousness and satisfaction with life.

A man with an excellent career and a successful career, both children and a harmonious family, this is the ideal life that any woman wants.

Especially those two children, inherited the advantages of both parents, the boy is lively and healthy, and the girl is smart and quiet.Writing with a brush, one stroke at a time, all got the true biography of their father.

That humble, rustic poor student back then found such a blessing in the hands of so many women, which cannot but be envied and envied.

What would it be like if she came back from studying abroad? She felt lost and fell asleep drowsily.

Early seven nights anniversary.Today is the first seven days, family and relatives come to Liu Zhixin's grave early, lay out tributes, burn paper money, and stick three sticks of incense.The new soil on the tomb has sprouted grass shoots.The petals of the big cherry tree on the hillside are falling one after another, and will soon bear small green fruits.

Yue Zifan and Lin Yidan knelt side by side in front of Liu Zhixin's grave.Yue Zifan sprinkled some wine and took a sip by himself, shedding a few drops of old tears: "Old classmate, I have no face to see you, so I can only drink with you in this way, don't blame me. I was sick and lived a long time, but Without you come and go free and easy"

Lin Yidan kept stroking the soil on the grave, weeping silently.The ten years of mutual support in the mine have warmed each other's hearts. What can be more unforgettable than that experience in this life?She said silently in her heart: Zhixin, you go well, see you in the next life!
Yue Zifan took another sip of wine and sprinkled the rest on the grave. He said to Lin Yidan: "The dead are the greatest, let's kowtow to Zhixin."

The two old men clasped their hands together, bowed three times, bent down and kowtowed once, Liu Xiaonan and Meng Xiangxiang hurriedly helped them up.

Yue Xuelian took her daughter and bowed three times towards the grave, with moist eyes, she said in her heart: Uncle Liu, my parents are reconciled, this is also your wish in life.

After the paper money was burned, the relatives kowtowed one after another, and then went down the mountain.

The dead are gone, and life goes on.

According to the itinerary, Yue Zifan and Lin Yidan planned to return to Zhoucheng to stay for a few days and visit their relatives.

Meng Xiangxiang left his car to Yue Xuelian, so it was easier to come and go.She was driving Liu Xiaonan's car. She was worried that Liu Xiaonan would not be able to concentrate, and the family of four also returned to Bincheng that afternoon.She has to go to work, her child has to go to school, Liu Xiaonan has to return to the farm, and life has to return to normal.

After a good night's rest, Liu Xiaonan returned to the farm the next morning.Hug Wentian as usual, and listen to everyone's reports as usual.After everyone dispersed, Wu Yanli asked him to check the accounts of the past few days.

Liu Xiaonan said: "Don't look at it, who else can I trust if I don't trust you? I have something important to tell you."

Wu Yanli said: "Trust is trust, you still have to look at it. Let's be a villain in front of us, and a gentleman behind us."

Liu Xiaonan looked at Wu Yanli and said with a smile, "Okay, there is progress. Let's take a look and see if there are any mistakes in the accounts of the legendary housekeeper."

Wu Yanli measured Liu Xiaonan's thin face and said, "It's okay for you to spend more time with your mother at home, I can handle it."

Liu Xiaonan briefly read the accounts, pointed to the chair opposite and said, "Sit down, I'll have a serious talk with you."

Wu Yanli sat down carefully, and asked nervously, "Is it the account? Or did I do something wrong?"

"Don't be nervous, it has nothing to do with the accounts. Pour me a glass of water, there is no price at all."

"Didn't it scare you? You can also put on a show in front of me."

Liu Xiaonan took a sip of water, paused and said, "My father's death made me see one thing clearly. You said, what can be left behind when a person dies? The reputation, status, honor and disgrace disappear with it. No matter how much money you have I can’t even take away my house, what else in the world has anything to do with him?”

Wu Yanli looked at Liu Xiaonan without blinking, not understanding what he wanted to say.

Liu Xiaonan's expression became serious, and the topic changed: "You really can't live like this anymore, you have to have a new home, you have to have a healthy child. I don't discriminate against Wen Tian, ​​but you can't spend your whole life It's all tied to Wen Tian. You can tell me if you have any plans, and I don't plan to arrange them for you."

Wu Yanli sighed softly and said, "What plans can I have? How can you arrange it for me?"

Liu Xiaonan said: "For a while now, I let you take care of the accounts and deal with merchants, just to train you. I want to buy you and Wentian a house in the city, a storeroom. You hire a nanny to take care of Wentian. You Sell ​​clothes or do something else. Once you have an independent financial foundation, it will be much easier to start a family. What I said is the truth, and it is the only feasible way, you think about it.”

Wu Yanli turned around and remained silent, but she couldn't figure out the result and simply stood up and walked out.She went back to her room to look at Wen Tian, ​​who was sitting in a wheelchair watching TV, and had nothing to do.

Wen Tian said: "Dad—Dad"

Wu Yanli said loudly angrily: "Don't call me Dad from now on, are you annoying? He doesn't want us anymore."

Wen Tian began to cry "ahh", and slapped the wheelchair with his handy left hand, causing the remote control to fall to the ground.

Wu Yanli picked up the remote control and scolded Wen Tian distractedly: "My living ancestor, stop crying, okay? What do you know, and what can you do to help mother?"

Liu Xiaonan heard Wen Tian's cry and walked in, seeing Wu Yanli standing there crying, he understood.He picked up Wen Tian and said to Wu Yanli: "I asked you to think about it, but I didn't force you to do that. If you don't want to, just pretend that I didn't say those words."

Wu Yanli hugged Wen Tian from Liu Xiaonan's arms, put him in the wheelchair, wiped his nose and tears, and dragged Liu Xiaonan out of the house, back to his office.

She grabbed Liu Xiaonan's arm, bit her lower lip, and held back for a long time before saying, "I won't marry anyone else. If you can have a healthy child with me, I agree with your arrangement."

Liu Xiaonan was taken aback, broke free from Wu Yanli's hand, turned around and returned to her, and said firmly, "No."

Now that you have spoken your mind, there is nothing to be afraid of.Wu Yanli said: "With your child, Wen Tian and I will leave the farm immediately and stay away from you. I will keep this secret and will not contact you again. I will not interfere with your family life or affect your family life. your reputation."

The calm tone was as natural as saying "Let me kiss you!" back then.

I found myself in a big trouble.The house and storefront have been bought, not far from Wu Yanli's parents' home.She thinks that she has considered it very carefully and only waits for the time to come up with her own ideas. Wu Yanli has no reason to refuse such an arrangement. She never thought that she would make such a request.

Liu Xiaonan said: "Give up that unrealistic idea of ​​yours. Go ahead and let me think about it again to see if there is a better way."

Wu Yanli went out, and Liu Xiaonan sat down feebly.What better way can there be?It was just an excuse to avoid that embarrassing situation.

After going through this incident, Liu Xiaonan thought that the relationship between the two of them would be very awkward in the future, but Wu Yanli seemed heartless, she kept talking and laughing, and didn't take it to heart at all.

He decided not to take the initiative to bring up this matter in the future. Everyone has his own destiny. She likes to stay here, so let her stay here.

Three days later, Yue Xuelian and her parents and daughter returned to Bincheng, called Meng Xiangxiang in advance, and agreed to meet at the gate of the provincial normal school.

After meeting, Meng Xiangxiang said to Yue Xuelian: "Xiaonan is at the farm. He said that you and your uncles and aunts want to live in the original house. When he comes back, the place has been packed. If you want to go directly to the farm, he will Waiting for you there, there are also ready-made houses there."

After consulting her parents, Yue Xuelian decided to go directly to the Longwangtang Farm.Meng Xiangxiang still left the car for Yue Xuelian to use. She still had a job and took care of the children, so she couldn't accompany them there.Afterwards, she called Liu Xiaonan and asked him to prepare in advance to welcome guests.

The farm was producing sea cucumbers. When Meng Xiangxiang called, the morning work was basically over.Liu Xiaonan sent away the merchants who bought sea cucumbers, asked Wu Yanli to clean up two rooms in the office building, and asked Shaliu to add some seafood.

Although Bincheng has undergone considerable changes and continued to expand outwards, Yue Xuelian found the Aizhiyuan farm without any difficulty.Liu Xiaonan stood at the gate to welcome their family. She didn't understand why he gave the farm such a vulgar name.

In Liu Xiaonan's office, Yue Xuelian saw a few plaques such as "Excellent Young Entrepreneurs" and "Advanced Individuals Who Donate to Establish Schools with Spiritual Civilization".

From a young writer to an entrepreneur who has turned into an entrepreneur, he has achieved great success smoothly. No wonder he can brag about himself in front of his parents. He does have the capital to brag.He took a self-taught economics course in college, and it seems to be of use here.

A young and beautiful woman came in to serve tea and water. He introduced her as Wu Yanli, a laid-off worker.She doubted his words.

Lunch is eaten with his staff, the same meal, but at a separate table.It seems that he is not special here, he can call the employees brothers and sisters, why is he still unwilling to look at himself and say a word to himself?She was outraged.

After lunch, the parents and daughter had to take a nap, and Yue Xuelian didn't feel sleepy, so she went downstairs for a walk outside alone.Passing by Liu Xiaonan's office, she saw him discussing something with that young and beautiful woman named Wu Yanli.

The two people were head to head, and they were so close that one couldn't help but have reverie.There were bursts of sneer in her heart, and she lost herself in complacency, but that was all.

When she walked out of the office building, she saw at a glance that in the pine forest in front of the office building stood an irregular stone tablet, engraved with three big characters of "the source of love" written by him.She walked closer and looked around the stele.

The handwriting is good, more sophisticated and powerful than before, but why are there remnants of oyster shells that have weathered into grayish white?It can only show that the predecessor of this stele was a reef.
A burst of turbulent waves hit her heart, and she suddenly understood where this oval-shaped reef came from, and what kind of connotation the three words "source of love" on it had.She stroked those three words lightly, as if stroking a body covered in bruises, tears flowed down involuntarily.

Among the many international students, she considers herself one of the lucky ones.During ten years of transnational marriage, her husband still loves her. Although there are conflicts in life and cultural concepts, she tries her best to do as the Romans do, and strives to adapt and change.

Only when she found the bloodstone seal engraved with the words "Master Snow Lotus" and "Like a Dream, Like an Idiot", and only when she gently stroked the Avalokitesvara jade pendant on her chest in the dead of night, would she occasionally think of a little bit of the past.

However, this oval-shaped reef crushed the emotional dam she had built in the past ten years.She walked through the pine forest, stood on the edge of the cliff, looked at the small island and the sea, and seemed to hear the calls of "Ru Chi, where are you?" "Ru Meng, where are you?"

(End of this chapter)