Rebirth started in 1987

Chapter 4 Don't Persuade Others to Be Kind

The five miles of muddy mountain road, the two walked for an hour, the mud on their feet weighed several catties, Ye Huai'an even sweated a little, but fortunately, he could see the second uncle's house on the other side of the mountain from a distance.

The second uncle's house was built in a raised mountain nest. On both sides of the village are two stone peaks with a height of [-] meters. Between the two mountains, there is a piece of slightly flat land. The mud-brick house that was built was the village where the second uncle lived.

At the foot of Ye Huai'an was a mountain road two or three meters wide, winding up and leading directly to the village.

Although the road was filled with mud and gravel, the road was fairly smooth, passing through more than a dozen surrounding villages, and it was the only road around that could lead directly to the county seat.

If the villages along the way want to go to the county town to do business, they have to walk a small road first, and then lead to the direction of the county town from this road. The tire marks that have been accumulated by tractors over time are clearly visible.

The house of the second uncle's house was built on the side of the road. It was the entrance to the village. From a distance, the walking tractor of the second uncle's house could be seen parked in front of the house.

With great wisdom, Ye Huai'an quickened his pace and finally came to the second uncle's house.

When he got closer, Ye Huai'an realized that the second uncle's house was a bit dilapidated. There was a bare chestnut tree standing there in front of the house, and the leaves that fell this autumn fell in the courtyard without cleaning it.

The two windows were randomly pasted with old newspapers, and the tiles on the eaves of the kitchen were broken in several places, but they were not repaired. Looking at the kitchen from the door, Ye Huai'an frowned.

The kitchen was damp, and the cutting board on the stove was moldy. It looked like it hadn't been fired for several days.

Ye Huai'an has also been here a few times since his second uncle's leg accident, but his memory of that time is not very deep, he only remembers that his second aunt was nagging all day long.

Later, after the second aunt ran away with someone, Ye Huai'an still remembered coming a few times, and every time he saw the second uncle drunk, at that time Ye Huai'an didn't understand the depression of the second uncle, he was only worried about his own hunger, every time The second uncle gave him some money more or less, and even asked him to carry half a bag of rice back.

Now, as a self with half a hundred life experiences in his heart, seeing the scene of his second uncle's house again, Ye Huai'an only felt a sense of loneliness that he felt the same way.

Only after experiencing a real underestimation of life can one experience this uncontrollable depression, the feeling of being stuck in the quagmire of life, and it is difficult to break free.

Ye Huai'an looked at the half-open door, and he knew that the second uncle should be at home.

Standing in front of the door, Ye Huai'an took a deep breath, and then slowly opened the door.

The room was a bit dark, but Ye Huai'an quickly adapted to the light inside, and the people in the room were also alarmed by the sound of the door being pushed, and a figure walked out from the back room.

Seeing that figure, Ye Huaian shouted with an elder-like smile.

"Jianke, is your father at home?"

The person Ye Huai'an called out to was none other than his second uncle's son, Zhang Jianke, and his nine-year-old cousin.

Seeing that it was Ye Huai'an, Xiao Jianke showed a rare shy smile on his face, and then responded softly.

"Sleeping in the house, Brother Huai'an, why are you here?"

Ye Huai'an smiled and pushed open the entire door to let the air outside the room circulate, strong light came in, seeing the situation inside the room, Ye Huai'an frowned even deeper.

The whole living room was messy, and some sweet potatoes, radishes and cabbage were piled up in the corner. The humid environment made the whole living room emit an indescribable musty smell.

Ye Huai'an's smile also gradually subsided, and he said with a calm face.

"Take me to your dad, I'll talk to him!"

Xiao Jianke nodded, turned around and went back.

Ye Huai'an dragged Dazhi into the living room, ignored him, and followed Xiao Jianke into the back room.

Walking into the inner room, Ye Huai'an's nose twitched involuntarily, the dim light was mixed with the smell of distiller's grains. This smell was still deep in his memory, like the smell of rotten sauerkraut.

The back room is very large, with a bed on the left and right, a coal stove in the middle, and a guy cooking and cooking in the corner. Obviously, the second uncle's kitchen has not been fired for a long time, and this is the reason.

On the right bed, under a jet-black thick quilt, an unshaven bearded man of indeterminate age was snoring. When he got closer, he could smell a strong smell of alcohol, which made Ye Huai'an feel An overwhelming feeling of nausea.

Ye Huai'an also drank, and had been drinking heavily for a while, but he was definitely not the same kind of creature as this kind of alcoholic who had given up his belief in life.

Ye Huai'an looked at the familiar face of his second uncle, and the complicated expression in his eyes disappeared in a flash.

Almost instantly, Ye Huai'an wanted to lift the quilt, but when his hand just touched the quilt cover, he stopped.

Sighing, Ye Huai'an let go of his hand, turned around and glanced at the house, and then said to Xiao Jianke who was standing at the door.

"Let your dad sleep for a while, let's go, follow me to clean the house, it's almost Chinese New Year, take a look at what the house looks like!"

Xiao Jianke nodded in confusion.

Ye Huai'an didn't say much anymore, he rolled up his sleeves and began to clean inside and out.

Sweeping and washing, Ye Huai'an led Dazhi and Xiao Jianke to get busy.

The experience of the previous life made Ye Huai'an not choose to directly lift the quilt of the second uncle. If he wants to change others, he must first change himself.

If I wanted to convince my second uncle, it would not be possible to untie his knot with a few words of complaints and persuasion.

There is a well-known saying in later generations, that is, don’t persuade others to be kind without suffering from others. Many people just listen to it. When you experience it yourself, many things will change.

Many people who have fallen into depression just cannot see the hope for the future. In his world, it seems to be endless darkness. Even if there is a glimmer of light in the future, it will be a guiding direction.

And what Ye Huai'an has to do now is to bring light to the second uncle.

After finishing the work inside and outside, it was already eleven o'clock in the morning, and Ye Huai'an didn't stop, and started cooking again in the cleaned kitchen.

There are no meat dishes at home, but in the countryside, there is no shortage of green vegetables. One chili powder mixed with sour radish, one fried cabbage, two eggs were found in the chicken coop in the backyard of the house, and a green onion egg soup was made, two dishes A soup, although not rich, but it is a large portion, enough for four people.

After finishing the meal, Ye Huai'an walked into the back room with the boiled warm water, and gently woke up the second uncle.

Zhang Lijun was awakened in a daze by someone, and when he raised his eyes, he saw his nephew Ye Huai'an. Just as he was about to speak, he heard the other person say.

"Second Uncle, wash your face first, the meal is ready, let's chat after dinner!"

Zhang Lijun lifted the quilt with a murmur, and rubbed his eyes before he noticed the abnormality.

The room was cleaned up, except for the two beds, all the pots and pans were gone, and even the quilt covers on the opposite bed were replaced with new ones, he murmured in a daze.

"What's the matter?"

When Zhang Lijun put on his overcoat and walked out of the room, the clean and tidy appearance of the room made him wake up instantly.

Seeing the bowls and chopsticks in the living room and the steaming food, Zhang Lijun bitterly wiped the red corners of his eyes.

Adults don't need so much reasoning. Zhang Lijun understood everything his nephew did. He limped to the dining table, tried to smile, and then shouted with a smile.

"Eat first, I'll come after I wash my mouth!"

After finishing speaking, he went to the outside kitchen. Sure enough, the kitchen had been cleaned, the moldy cutting board was also scraped clean, and the dishes and chopsticks in the cupboard were neat and tidy. Everything was said without saying anything.

After Zhang Lijun finished washing, he returned to the living room. Seeing that everyone still hadn't moved their chopsticks, he shook his head helplessly. Just as he was about to sit down casually, Ye Huai'an pointed to the upper seat and said.

"Second uncle, sit there!"

Zhang Lijun smiled and agreed to come down, and sat on the top. After being seated, the four men of different sizes began to eat.

Dazhi obediently installed a very full bowl of rice for Ye Huai. Ye Huai'an looked at the full bowl of rice, and looked at Dazhi next to him with some dumbfounding.

This scene made certain memories in his mind resurface again, Dazhi took his hand, his eyes were full of concern and exhorted.

"Xiao Wu, you have to take good care of yourself and eat well...!"

Seeing Dazhi with a simple and honest face, a certain emotion in Ye Huaian's heart finally broke down again, he inadvertently wiped the moisture from the corners of his eyes, and then started to eat!
Perhaps in Dazhi's eyes, he will always be that little five who can't eat enough and can't grow up!

It's great to have such a brother!
(End of this chapter)