The fragrance of medicine fills the countryside in 1990

Chapter 5: Aunts and uncles, Grandpa Zhang's grandson Zhang Linyuan

Chen Hong's fingers gently pressed on the neck of the bottle, and the steaming fish soup rolled in the thermos.

She walked towards Grandpa Zhang with steady steps.

The aroma of the fish soup wafts away with the hot steam, and the tempting taste seems to travel through time and space, reminding people of the taste of home.

Grandpa Zhang looked at her, his eyes that had seen so much vicissitudes of life were filled with countless stories.

His brows knitted slightly, not out of displeasure, but out of deep thought. He asked softly, "Is this the small crucian carp that was caught by Dali?"

There was a hint of nostalgia and emotion in his words.

There was a deep smile in Chen Hong's eyes.

The hardships of life seemed to be engraved between her brows, and her once bright eyes became somewhat dim after years of baptism.

However, even in the face of life, she remains tenacious and silently bears the burden of the family.

Looking at Chen Hong's kind and warm eyes, Grandpa Zhang smiled gently.

He said softly, "The fish in the river are not as fat as those in the reservoir."

His words were full of sincerity and determination. They were not just polite words. "I'll ask my grandson to send some to you tomorrow!"

However, Xiao Cui watched all this and felt mixed emotions.

Complex emotions flickered in her big, crystal clear eyes.

Her hands were clenched into fists and her lips were tightened, and it was obvious that she was having a fierce struggle deep in her heart.

Seeing Grandpa Zhang trying to return the bottle of crucian carp soup, she couldn't help but speak out to stop him.

Her voice was slightly trembling, with a hint of anxiety and uneasiness, "Master, Lin Yuan hasn't come home yet, where can we find crucian carp tonight!"

Grandpa Zhang frowned tightly.

There was firmness and determination in his eyes.

The corners of his mouth drooped slightly, showing a little displeasure, as if blaming Xiao Cui for worrying too much.

Grandpa Zhang stood in front of Xiao Cui, straightened his back, and said in a firm tone, "I came to the Su family to ask for some food for my great-grandson! The crucian carp soup will be ready tomorrow when we get it from Linyuan Reservoir."

Hearing this, Xiao Cui's face immediately turned red, as if the pain deep in her heart was touched.

She stared at the old man with dissatisfaction and anger in her eyes. However, Grandpa Zhang didn't care. He glanced at her, then turned his head away and ignored her.

It's New Year's Day, and it's really inappropriate to go to someone else's house and quarrel.

No one owes anyone anything!

Grandpa Zhang looked at the Su family, his face full of apology and embarrassment.

He sighed softly and continued, "Xiao Cui has been in a bad mood recently. She also doesn't know how to take care of children, so she has a bad temper. Since your little Tianyi drinks breast milk from the hospital, I, the great-grandson of the Zhang family, will also ask for some from your family. It will be fine after tonight."

Xiao Cui lowered her head even more, and a blush appeared on her cheeks.

Her slender hands were pinching the corners of her clothes, her fingertips were slightly white, and she was obviously exerting force. She was obviously not at peace.

Grandpa Zhang looked at everyone in the room with a deep gaze. Faced with the embarrassing fact that his grandson was divorced, he did not mention a word.

He knew that in this simple little village, divorce was a very shameful thing, and he didn't want more people to know about it.

Life after divorce was a heavy blow to Xiao Cui, but for the sake of her son, she chose to stay and maintain superficial harmony with Zhang Linyuan.

Their lives went on as usual, living under the same roof, but each with their own thoughts. However, under this calm appearance, there was an undercurrent.

When the Su family heard that Grandpa Zhang needed milk, Su Li nodded calmly and turned to signal Su Chenjin.

Su Chenjin understood and opened the refrigerator.

Through the light from the refrigerator, one could see a variety of foods placed inside, but Su Chenjin's eyes fell directly on an inconspicuous small bottle.

She carefully took out the small bottle and gently unscrewed the cap. A faint milky scent immediately filled the air.

Su Chenjin gently shook the bottle, and the milk inside rippled slightly, looking pure and full.

"Grandpa Zhang, this is enough for three days!" Su Chenjin handed the bottle to Grandpa Zhang with a smile.

Grandpa Zhang took the bottle with trembling hands. His eyes were red and tears were welling up in his sockets. He choked up several times and was unable to speak.

He is just an ordinary old man, but at this moment, his emotions are surging like the tide.

"Good...good..." Grandpa Zhang kept repeating, every word full of gratitude and emotion. He held the bottle tightly, as if it was the most important thing in his life.

After leaving the Su family and returning to the Zhang family, Xiao Cui felt a depressing atmosphere as soon as she stepped into the house.

The layout of the house is as warm as usual, but it seems a little quiet at the moment.

Zhang Linyuan sat on the sofa in the living room, the cup of hot tea in his hand was steaming, his eyes were deep and complex, falling on Xiao Cui.

Xiao Cui looked at Zhang Linyuan, and a sense of uneasiness involuntarily welled up in her heart.

She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

She knew that now was not the time for her to be nervous. So, she mustered up her courage and said, "The Su family is really too much. They actually gave us the breast milk that we sent to Zhang's hospital and also asked for our things!" Her voice was trembling, and it was obvious that she was extremely angry.

Grandpa Zhang frowned slightly, and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes. He took out a red envelope from his pocket and stuffed it into Zhang Linyuan's arms. His hand trembled slightly when it touched Zhang Linyuan.

This red envelope is so bright red, it looks like a dancing flame.

"This is the red envelope given by the Su family, to wish Grandpa a happy new year." Grandpa Zhang's voice was a little hoarse, but full of unquestionable determination, "It's like this every year."

Zhang Linyuan looked down at the red envelope in his arms and fell silent.

There were complex emotions flashing in his eyes, including confusion, helplessness, but more of it was determination.

The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a bitter smile.

He looked up at Xiao Cui, and that glance seemed to contain thousands of words.

Xiao Cui looked back at him silently, with a look of deep worry in her eyes.

"I understand." Zhang Linyuan said calmly, with a hint of indifference in his voice. Then he stood up and walked towards the study, his back looking so lonely and resolute. Xiao Cui and Grandpa Zhang were left sitting in the living room, the atmosphere was a little awkward.

Xiao Cui looked at Grandpa Zhang and couldn't help feeling an inexplicable sadness in her heart.

Hateful people must have pity.

The next morning, the sun shone softly on the bluestone path of the Su family's home, and the willow trees in the courtyard swayed gently in the breeze.

Su Chenjin's aunts and uncles, as usual, wore bright clothes, carried various gifts, and walked into the Su family's gate with a smile.

Their arrival filled the entire courtyard with laughter and joy, making it extremely lively.

It was almost noon when a car horn sounded outside the gate.

He turned his head and saw a black car slowly driving into the courtyard.

The car door opened and a tall figure walked out of the car.

That's Zhang Linyuan.

Zhang Linyuan is tall, like a pine or cypress.

There was a faint smile on his face, but his deep eyes revealed an indescribable calmness.

His appearance instantly quieted the originally lively atmosphere.

Chen Hong stood by the door, watching Zhang Linyuan approach step by step.

Feeling a little embarrassed, a blush spread across her face as that familiar feeling came over her once again.

She wanted to turn around and leave, but her legs seemed to be nailed down and she couldn't move.

Su Chenjin's aunt was the first to break the awkward silence with a subtle smile on her lips.

There was a hint of politeness and a deliberate distance in her voice. "Zhang Linyuan, what brings you here?"

As she spoke, she glanced at the unexpected visitor out of the corner of her eye.

Zhang Linyuan stood silently at the door, his figure seemed to form a barrier, isolating the outside world from the atmosphere inside the house.

He was holding a black plastic bag filled with a dozen fresh small crucian carps.

He did not respond to his aunt's words immediately, but just stood there silently, his eyes wandering among the crowd, finally stopping on Su Chenjin.

There was a hint of complex emotions in his eyes, as if all kinds of indescribable feelings were surging at the bottom of the deep sea.

Zhang Linyuan took a deep breath, as if gathering strength, and then said, "I'm here to deliver some New Year's goods to Chen Jin." His voice was low and powerful, coming from deep in his chest, and every word was filled with unquestionable firmness.

All the relatives of the Su family could no longer remain calm.

What Zhang Linyuan said meant that this New Year's gift was not for the Su family, but for Su Chenjin.

All the villagers in Sujiazhuang knew that ever since Su Chenjin and Zhang Linyuan broke off their engagement, Su Chenjin had completely blocked him and no longer had any contact with him.

This Zhang Linyuan is also interesting. A few months after getting married, he was still thinking about sending crucian carp to Su Chenjin.

Originally, Zhang Linyuan put down the crucian carp and wanted to leave, but he was stopped by several relatives of the Su family.

Their faces were serious and their tone revealed an unquestionable determination.

"Boy, don't leave in such a hurry! The rules of our Su family are very strict. You can't just accept gifts from others!"

Zhang Linyuan stopped. He knew the rule and understood their concerns.

He looked at the crucian carps silently, feeling mixed emotions.

At this time, the sound outside the house finally caught Su Chenjin's attention.

She walked out of the house and saw Zhang Linyuan at a glance.

In the sunlight, Zhang Linyuan's face had a faint glow and his eyes were as deep as the sea, as if they could deeply attract people's souls.

He has a straight nose, slightly upturned lips, and a confident and mysterious smile.

His posture was as straight as a pine tree, and he was dressed in plain white clothes, like an otherworldly sage.

When their eyes met, Zhang Linyuan's cheeks flushed slightly, like clouds dyed red by the sunset, revealing a hint of shyness and nervousness.