life struggle

The next day, when the other brothers were still cherishing the rare weekend and snoring like thunder, Wu Xiaojun got up quietly, finished washing, and went straight downstairs to the girls' apartment, waiting for the arrival of Luo Xiao and the other three. 【 】

For this trip to Xinning, Wu Xiaojun was more concerned about it. He tidied up deliberately, put on the light blue long-sleeved shirt and navy blue hidden stripe trousers he just bought, black leather shoes, and the retro gentleman's hairstyle was wiped by Moss Shiny and polished, it looks suave, energetic and handsome.

Soon Luo Xiao and the other three came downstairs chattering. Through the dawn light, it could be seen that Luo Xiao and Shao Yingying were wearing uniforms of the same color. They were both wearing water-white long-sleeved shirts and beige casual trousers, which fit them perfectly. The waistband of the trousers tightly ties the lower part of the jacket around the waist, which is very solemn and neat, which makes people's eyes shine when they look at it.

Wu Xiaojun said happily, "You two sisters, today are nine-day fairies who descended to the mortal world. The emerald clothes and tulle are as beautiful as flowers, with willow eyebrows and phoenix eyes. They are full of energy, slim, graceful, and beautiful. Walking on the street, they are like a The beautiful scenery, I don't know how many romantic teenagers have been dumped."

Luo Xiao's face was full of joy, and her silver teeth grinned, "Mei Xiang, seeing that your military service is good at complimenting others, I think he is dressed up today, the young man is well-mannered, well-dressed, handsome, fresh and handsome, he is just like the new son-in-law." almost."

Qin Meixiang's cheeks were flushed, and she said coquettishly, "Sister Luo, I heard you talking, it seems that Xiaojun is going to your house for a blind date. If your sisters drag Xiaojun away, I will thank God and save you from worrying about it. Freed."

Wu Xiaojun felt embarrassed when he heard this, and quickly said, "You two, please don't use me as a target and make fun of me. I'm not familiar with it. Let's hurry up and catch the car. Maybe Shao Yingniang is waiting anxiously at the entrance of the village. The eldest lady will be back soon."

Qin Meixiang held Wu Xiaojun's arm, Luo Xiao and Shao Yingying hugged each other tightly, chatting and laughing all the way, and soon arrived at the station. Not long after, the four of them got on the bus, sat side by side, and embarked on a journey westward.

There were few pedestrians on the road in the morning, and the passengers drove out of the urban area quickly, and gradually sneaked along the rugged, potholed, bumpy and trembling provincial road at the foot of the mountain, which was in urgent need of repair.

It was the first time for Wu Xiaojun, Qin Meixiang and Luo Xiao to step into the mountains, and everything felt strange and curious. Looking out through the car window, they saw the road winding through the mountains, and the mountains in the distance were continuous and foggy. , full of mysterious colors, a clear river is faintly flowing quietly, fish scale pits are lined up on the hillsides, and terraced fields are scattered. The artistic pattern is like a living landscape painting.It is dizzying and imaginative.The plains are mostly similar, and if you look at them for a long time, you will feel monotonous, boring, mediocre, and dull; the mountains are not the same, and each has its own characteristics: strange, dangerous, beautiful, beautiful, and interesting.

Luo Xiao lamented the road along the way, savoring it carefully, everything he experienced, like the winding mountain road is not smooth, there are times when he wanders at the fork in his life, there are also moments when he bows his head and sentimental in the face of difficulties, and there are more facetious moments. When you are happy and sad about your ups and downs.Looking back on the road we have traveled, maybe we don’t know what the future will be like, maybe we should forget everything we have endured in the past, because everything we have experienced will pass, and setbacks will also be stepped under our feet. No matter what will happen in the future, we only need to feel it with our heart. Work hard on your own.

The car bumped all the way, and after walking for more than an hour, there was a steep slope with an inclination angle of more than [-] degrees in front of it. On both sides of the top of the slope were almost upright peaks with a height of more than [-] meters, like two tall and mighty generals standing quietly. stand.Shao Yingying hurriedly introduced, "The mountain in front is called Badou Mountain, which is a natural barrier of the ancient pass. It is said that a young famous man was buried here after his death. At the end of the Sui Dynasty, Wei Chigong fought Shanwei here. It is a famous ancient battlefield site. .Crossing this mountain is the county seat.”

In a blink of an eye, the car reached the top of the slope, and looking forward through the window, surrounded by mountains and clouds, you can vaguely see the accumulation of strip-shaped buildings.The bus zigzags down Badou Mountain for more than 20 minutes and enters Xinning County through a dilapidated arched narrow bridge less than 20 meters away.The county town is not big, and there is only one east-west street passing through the city. There are mostly dilapidated buildings on both sides of the street. There are too many people going to the market and shops on the street, and it is quite crowded. Many vehicles are difficult to move, and the drivers keep honking.It took a full hour and a half to escape from the street less than two kilometers away, which made several people anxious to death.Qin Meixiang wanted to complain, but Wu Xiaojun gently stopped her. Luo Xiao had a serious expression and said nothing, as if she was thinking about something silently.

Shao Yingying said helplessly, "It's often like this here. This street is the only way for passing vehicles. It's usually better. When it comes to fairs and meetings, it's always like this, which makes you suffer."

Wu Xiaojun smiled and said, "Actually, it's the same everywhere, and it often happens in our area."

The journey out of the county was smooth, and the four of them got off at the town and walked for more than three miles along the Haining railway line to the entrance of the village. There stood a rock more than two meters high, with the words "Xiahe Village" engraved on it.The village is relatively large, with about a thousand households. It is a very poor and backward mountain village. It is surrounded by mountains on the south side, railway and green river on the north side, winding all the way east until Pingxi City.

Wu Xiaojun and others saw a middle-aged woman sitting on a rock at the entrance of the village from a distance, looking around the road non-stop. Shao Yingying said, "Sister, look at our mother sitting there waiting for us."

Luo Xiao was stunned for a moment, suddenly felt numb, and her mind was in a mess. She felt more timid and afraid to meet people who were closer to her hometown. She hesitated and murmured, "Yingying, this is you. Village, the person in front is your mother, my legs are weak and I can't walk."

Wu Xiaojun and Qin Meixiang said, "Luo Xiao, you'll be home soon, and don't get too excited to see your long-lost mother."

Shao Yingying took Luo Xiao's hand and said embarrassingly, "Sister, hurry home, you see our mother has come to pick us up." Luo Xiao still stood still with her head down.

Qin Meixiang continued to persuade, "Luo Xiao, isn't this the happy event you have been looking forward to for a long time? Now that you have arrived, you can stop thinking about it. You see Yingying is crying in anxiety, let's go." Hold Luo Xiao's shoulder and push forward.

Shao Yingniang learned that the girl she had abandoned for more than 20 years had news, and she was about to see her. She was so excited that she couldn't close her eyes for a few days. She was surprised and happy, sad and sad, ashamed and ashamed, and she didn't know what to do. face.Dreaming is all about the happy time with his father back then, and the sad scene of abandoning his daughter with hatred and running away from home on a stormy night. Most of his dreams are about imagining whether his daughter looks fat or thin, tall or short, like himself or like his dad.Finally looking forward to the arrival of this day, I cleaned up Shao Yingying's room in advance, and went to the town early in the morning to cut a few catties of meat, killed the only big reed rooster and stewed it, excitedly When I came to the entrance of the village, I was so anxious that I looked around and waited for my daughter's figure to appear.

Yingniang Shao was thinking with her head down, "Ms. Yingzi, what are you doing sitting here without working in the fields?" the neighbor's aunt passed by and greeted her. "Auntie, Yingzi and some of her classmates are here today. I'll pick them up." As he said this, he glanced at the road and saw four young people walking towards him. up.

Seeing the girl holding Yingzi's hand, she couldn't help but stop, rubbed her eyes, and looked up and down carefully with her eyes wide open. This is her eldest daughter, who looks so much like Yingzi, and tears flowed down her eyes. Can't say a word.

Shao Yingying hurriedly said, "Mother, this is your eldest daughter. My sister Luo Xiao, sister, this is our mother." Luo Xiao was dubious, and cast a hesitant glance at Shao Yingying's mother. Could it be that the woman is her own mother? I can't believe it anyway. Could it be a mistake, or should I really not come this time.

Shao Yingniang tremblingly stepped forward, flustered, choked up and said, "Girl, mother finally sees you, let mother take a good look." Luo Xiao raised her head and her eyes were sore, with hot tears in her eyes, she just watched silently. A quietly flowing river.

Shao Yingying looked at the two of them looking at each other, frowning, quite embarrassed, and hurriedly said, "Mother, these two are the Wu Xiaojun and Qin Meixiang I told you about."

Shao Yingniang turned around slowly, "Thank you so much, thank you so much, don't stand here, our house is not far ahead, come in quickly, drink some water and rest your feet." Then she grabbed Luo Xiao hand, and begged dumbfounded, "Girl, it's mother who is sorry for you, go home with mother."

Qin Meixiang looked at Shao Yingying's pitiful appearance, felt sore in her heart, grabbed Wu Xiaojun's arm, and persuaded in a low voice, "Luo Xiao, see how happy my aunt is to see you, don't be dazed anymore, let's go."

Wu Xiaojun also said, "Now is not the time to talk. It's really not easy for the mother-in-law to have a good chat. Besides, it's not a problem to stand at the entrance of the village all the time. You are a sensible person if you let others see you. , you can’t play childish temper like this.”

After everyone's painstaking persuasion, Luo Xiao finally nodded slightly, with a dejected face, walking forward with everyone listlessly.

After all, the village is not a city, and the two young men walked side by side, shoulder to shoulder, to make others laugh. Wu Xiaojun felt very embarrassed, but Qin Meixiang seemed to be shaken in his heart, and walked side by side next to Wu Xiaojun all the time, as if deliberately What others say, explain what.

Rural people have the habit of squatting or leaning against the wall to sit at the door of their house when they have nothing to do when they have nothing to do. They peel vegetables, mend clothes, chat and laugh.Shao Yingying and a girl with a particularly similar appearance are wearing clothes of the same color and style, which are particularly eye-catching.I met a few villagers on the road, and each of them carefully looked at the three well-dressed, handsome, and handsome foreign young people with strange eyes. They gave a sincere admiration, and took the initiative to say hello to Shao Yingying and Shao Yingying, " Yingziniang, your Yingzi is really promising, and there are guests at home."

"Yingying is back, you classmates are so beautiful, it's really rare."

"It's the holidays, Yingzi and some classmates come over to play."

"Just arrived, the aunt is sewing a quilt, the work in the field is already done."

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There was a fat aunt who stared at Luo Xiao for a long time, and suddenly asked, "Ms. Yingzi, that classmate of Yingzi looks so much like Yingzi's, they are like sisters. How can there be such a coincidence?" , I haven't heard of any relatives in your natal family for so many years."

Shao Yingying said with a smile, "Aunt Zhou, this is my cousin who lives in Xiangzhou and rarely came to my house before."

The fat aunt said to herself, "Cousin Yingzi is so handsome, what are you talking about, she lives in Xiangzhou...she lives in Xiangzhou...she lives in Xiangzhou" suddenly she was afraid of her buttocks and said loudly, "Oh my god, I remembered, no wonder she looks so similar to Yingzi, could it be that she is the illegitimate daughter of Yingziniang in Xiangzhou in the early years."