Upon hearing Lin Feng's question, Chu Shuwan's mother already knew that Lin Feng had guessed everything. Facing Lin Feng, an informed guy, all concealment was useless.
"No, I just arrived not long ago, and I haven't had time to say anything yet." Chu Shuwan's mother shook her head and said, "Although I arrived a step earlier than you, I can't come back empty-handed, right? Give me two
An old man bought some gifts and you arrived not long after we sat down."
Chu Shuwan's mother was straightforward and explained directly that the reason why she hadn't found anything yet was that she hadn't had time to look for it yet.
"Let's go, let's talk after we go in." Chu Shuwan's mother led Lin Feng into the house.
It can be seen from the appearance of this small courtyard that it is shabby, and it is naturally not much better inside. There is only an Eight Immortals table, two Taishi chairs, a small square table, a few mats, and a table next to the wall.
bed.
Lying on this bed was an old lady who looked not very good.
Chu Shuwan was sitting by the bed at this time, whispering something to the old lady.
"This is Lao Chu's second uncle and second aunt." Chu Shuwan's mother introduced to Lin Feng in a low voice: "The second aunt was paralyzed a few years ago. Fortunately, she is still conscious, but the second elder has no children, so she takes care of the second aunt.
The matter fell on my second uncle."
As she spoke, Chu Shuwan's mother couldn't help but sigh softly.
Lin Feng couldn't help but frown slightly, Chu Fang's second uncle and second aunt? With such a blood relationship, Chu Fang's family conditions are good, so why should he help?
Seemingly sensing Lin Feng's displeasure, Chu Shuwan's mother showed a helpless smile and explained: "Lao Chu's parents passed away early, and his second uncle and second aunt have always been treated as his biological parents. This
The newly built courtyard behind the small courtyard was built by me and Lao Chu for the two elderly people. However, the two elderly people refused to move in. They said it was reserved for us to use for our retirement. Usually they just help take care of it.
Clean the house or something. We also give the two elders monthly living expenses, but they insist on not taking it."
Lin Feng nodded silently and said: "The second elder probably doesn't want to burden you." As he said this, Lin Feng silently thought in his heart: "Most parents in the world are like this, they don't want to burden their children."
What kind of burden is it to add, not to mention that the two elders are just Chu Fang's uncle and aunt, so they naturally don't want to add a burden to you. The clan concept in the countryside is very strong. No matter how good the nephew is, he is not his son. They must still hold this in their hearts.
Such a concept.”
In fact, this is indeed the case. In rural areas, elderly people without children usually choose nephews from their own clan to provide for them until they die, and their inheritance is inherited by the nephew who provides for them until they die. Generally speaking, if they are relatively wealthy, they will also accept
The kindness of some nephews, after all, they will leave him an inheritance. Old people like Chu Fang's second uncle, who is impoverished and has only this small courtyard left to Chu Fang, will rarely accept Chu Fang's generous filial piety.
Already.
"I didn't tell the two elders about Lao Chu because I was afraid that they wouldn't be able to withstand the blow. Don't let it slip." Chu Shuwan's mother warned her at this time: "Shuwan doesn't have to worry about it. I'll tell her about this."
I said, don’t tell the two elders about Lao Chu for the time being.”
"Yeah, I understand." Lin Feng said in a low voice.
Chu Shuwan was chatting quietly with her second grandma, but her second grandpa was already busy at this time. He quickly made a few side dishes, served them on the small square table under the Eight Immortals table, and greeted Chu
Shuwan's mother said to Lin Feng: "Stop standing around. You've just arrived home at this time. You must have not eaten. Come here to eat first."
Chu Shuwan's second grandma also rushed Chu Shuwan to eat first. Seeing Lin Feng sit down, Chu Shuwan's second grandpa said: "You guys eat, we have already eaten. Young man, do you want a drink?"
"Second Grandpa, I don't drink." Lin Feng said with a smile.
"It's better if you don't drink. Don't be like me. If you don't drink, you'll be too greedy." Chu Shuwan's second grandfather smiled heartily, let them eat attentively, and asked: "Where is my eldest nephew?
Why didn't he come back?"
"He went to a meeting out of town." Chu Shuwan's mother said, "Suddenly, I remembered something. Call me and ask me to come and find my second uncle."
"What's the matter?" Chu Shuwan's second grandfather asked, took out a pack of tobacco, rolled the paper into a dry cigarette, lit it and took two puffs.
Chu Shuwan's second grandfather's question stopped Chu Shuwan's mother. They were hiding the truth from their elders and did not tell them about Chu Fang's death. The second grandfather asked about Chu Fang and Chu Shu.
Wan's mother casually replied that Chu Fang went to a meeting out of town and called her to ask him to come over to see the second grandfather for something. But she was looking for something and she didn't know if she had this thing. How should she answer the second grandfather?
After hesitating for a while, Chu Shuwan's mother asked tentatively: "Second uncle, did Chu Fang leave anything here for you?"
"No." Chu Shuwan's second grandfather answered this sentence simply and neatly, but he took two puffs of dry cigarettes, choking himself and coughing repeatedly. Taking advantage of the coughing time, Chu Shuwan's second grandfather walked out.
House, stood in the yard, looking at the stars in the sky, not knowing what to think.
"Judging from his age, he is a long-time smoker. Since he smokes dry cigarettes, he must be able to withstand the force of dry cigarettes! How could he be choked by two puffs of dry cigarettes with such a strong body? Moreover, he answered so
He walked out quickly and immediately, there must be something weird here." Lin Feng explained in a low voice.
Chu Shuwan's mother nodded and said, "Shuwan, eat quickly. After you finish eating, talk to your second grandma. I'll go out to see your second grandpa."
Chu Shuwan nodded, immediately put down her chopsticks, and went to sit by the bed to chat with her second grandma. Chu Shuwan's mother, on the other hand, led Lin Feng out of the house and walked to the side of the second uncle Chu Fang.
Stand still.
Chu Fang's second aunt was paralyzed in bed, and she was old. After chatting with Chu Shuwan for a while, she fell asleep. Chu Shuwan gently covered the old man with a thin quilt and walked out of the house.
He reached the second grandfather and stood next to him.
While Chu Shuwan was chatting with her second grandma, Chu Shuwan's second grandpa just stood there looking at the stars in the night sky, taking a puff of dry cigarette from time to time, but not saying a word.
It wasn't until Chu Shuwan came out and stood beside him that he slowly said, "Did something happen to my eldest nephew?"
This is really just a matter of not opening your mouth, but once you open your mouth, people will be shocked!
Chu Shuwan and her mother looked at each other, looking at each other in confusion. They had no idea how the second grandfather knew about Chu Fang's accident.
"No need to make a fuss." Chu Shuwan's second grandfather said calmly: "This is the agreement I made with my eldest nephew! In fact, I already knew that something happened to him, but I didn't know what happened to him.
, I saw you mother and daughter rushing towards you today, I think he must be dead, right?"
Chu Shuwan and her mother were completely stunned. They stood there for a moment without coming back to their senses or answering the old man's words.
Lin Feng said calmly: "Yes, he is dead."
"Hey." Chu Shuwan's second grandfather sighed deeply and said, "My eldest nephew made an agreement with me a few years ago that if I received a letter from him, something might happen to him, and this letter
This letter is for you mother and daughter. Some time ago, I suddenly received a letter from him. I have been worried that you mother and daughter have never come to my place. I also took a chance, but I didn't expect you to come to my door today.
Already."
While talking, Chu Shuwan’s second grandfather took out an unopened letter from his arms, handed it to Chu Shuwan’s mother, and said: “I haven’t opened the letter, and it’s useless if I open it.
I don’t know one! Besides, since my eldest nephew made such an agreement with me, he must have a reason. This letter was left by him to you mother and daughter. Please open it and read it."
After saying this, Chu Shuwan's second grandfather stepped toward the entrance of the small courtyard. It was obvious that he wanted to give up the space of this small courtyard to Chu Shuwan's mother and daughter.
Lin Feng pondered for a moment and followed the footsteps of his second grandfather. It was still inconvenient for him to leave the letter Chu Fang left for their mother and daughter. If there were any clues about the letter Chu Fang left, he would have to read it.
Are Shuwan and her daughter willing to tell her? Moreover, I don’t know if anyone followed Chu Shuwan’s mother here, so I’d better go to the door and look out for them!
Chu Shuwan's mother slowly opened the envelope and was about to take out the letter inside. At this moment, several figures suddenly appeared on the adobe wall of the small courtyard.
These figures jumped into the courtyard and went straight to Chu Shuwan and her daughter. One of them, the fastest runner, had already stretched out his hand. The target was very clear, which was the letter in Chu Shuwan's mother's hand!
Without saying a word, Lin Feng turned back sharply and shot towards the fastest man like a cannonball. He hit the guy hard and knocked him upside down.
go out.
This incident happened so suddenly that Chu Shuwan's second grandfather stared blankly at the scene that happened in front of him, completely shocked.
However, even though Lin Feng was fast, he couldn't hold back these people who jumped in from all around the courtyard. Although Lin Feng knocked away the fastest one, he could no longer stop the second one. This guy had already snatched it away with his hands.
He picked up the letter in Chu Shuwan's mother's hand, whistled in his mouth, and immediately pulled away.
"Leave the letter!" Lin Feng shouted, chased the guy, jumped out of the courtyard, and disappeared into the night...
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