The weekend ended quickly. On Sunday afternoon, Xie Chong packed his things and prepared to go back to school. Their family's financial resources were not enough to buy a car, so every time he took the car with two good friends.
The bus goes back to school.
Life on campus is not very good. Xie Chong and Hua Tianlong have long been tired of eating in the cafeteria every day. Only Wang Haochuan has no reaction. For him, the food in the cafeteria is much better and more nutritious than the food at home.
Richer.
Feng Yuzhen made two pure cotton T-shirts for her grandson, one red and one black, which happened to be Xie Chong's favorite color. There were no patterns, but they were simple and refreshing, and very comfortable to wear. Feng Yuzhen looked at her grandson with joy and said, "Just now
He was still a little kid when he got home, but now he has grown into a handsome young man!"
In Laicheng, where most people are tall and tall, Xie Chong is considered tall. He is used to eating pasta. Like his father, he can swallow a freshly baked steamed bun in a few mouthfuls and eat three large steamed buns in one meal.
It's no problem. In addition, he often eats seafood, and his nutrition is completely up to par. The most important thing is that he likes sports and plays football whenever he has time. Two good friends who were about the same height as him in childhood are now taller than him.
He is half a head shorter.
Xie Chong took off his clothes and said, "Grandma, your eyesight is bad. Take more rest when you have time. Stop making clothes for us all the time."
"In recent years, I have bought more ready-made clothes. I don't have as much work as before. I am free when I am free. I make clothes for you three little ones. I don't feel tired and I can save money on buying clothes."
"Nothing else is important. The important thing is that the clothes made by grandma are very beautiful." Xie Ying interjected: "Several times, my classmate's mother asked me where I bought my clothes. They fit well and look good.
Why can’t they buy such clothes? I am proud to say, go to the East 2nd Lane of Rulin Street to find Teacher Feng, and I guarantee your satisfaction!”
People who come to the city respectfully call Feng Yuzhen "Teacher Feng", which is the greatest recognition of her craftsmanship. People are indeed more and more interested in buying ready-made clothes, but Feng Yuzhen's business has always been booming, and regular customers only recognize her craftsmanship.
Feng Yuzhen said with a smile: "That's why my child looks good, like a little model, and dresses beautifully, so people come to inquire!"
Xie Chong is tall and handsome, Xie Ying is delicate and charming, and Xie Jing is lively and cute. Watching these three children laughing and playing in the yard, Feng Yuzhen feels that life is beautiful...
Xie Chong stuffed the clothes made by his grandma into his backpack, which was already full of food. His parents prepared various snacks for him to eat when he was hungry. Grandma fried hairtail fish and radish balls and returned them to school.
It can last for two or three days. There is also a box of chocolates inside. When I open the box, there are only two chocolates. No need to ask, they must have been given by Xie Jing.
Xie Jing was still unhappy that his brother was leaving home, but he no longer cried or fussed, and he no longer hid his brother's luggage. He had agreed with him on a date, and he would definitely come back on that day.
After returning home, he accepted the temporary separation.
Xie Chong peeled off the outer shell of the chocolate and stuffed it into Xie Jing's mouth: "This is your favorite chocolate, are you willing to give it to your brother?"
"Yeah!" Xie Jing said obediently: "When my brother misses me, he eats a piece of chocolate!"
It is impossible to say that you are not moved.
Xie Chong was quite emotional: "I feel like you were wetting the bed next to me not long ago. How come you turned into a villain in the blink of an eye?"
"I'm going to be in first grade soon, and I'm going to be a big kid!"
"You are not a big child just because you are old. You have to eat well, sleep well, study well, and don't fight or curse. This is what you call a big child. Can you do it?"
Xie Jing said without hesitation: "Of course!"
He didn't even listen, but Xie Chong was still very pleased.
Xie Jing suddenly asked abruptly: "Brother, why do you have to study hard?"
"Because... only by studying well can you be successful in the future. Your family can afford big bags of wine-filled chocolates, and your parents can straighten their waists."
Xie Chong could not forget the bag of chocolates prepared by Hu Baozhu's family, nor could he forget his father's stooped back because of the "twenty yuan". The childhood memories were etched in his heart, which were the motivation for his efforts.
Xie Jing said: "As long as you are promising, it's fine. You don't have to study."
Xie Chong burst into laughter: "But your brother has no choice but to study. We work hard and hope that you can be free and prosperous."
"I will make a lot of money in the future!"
Xie Jing said a grand wish in a sweet voice, making his family laugh. Xie Chong said with a smile: "Don't wet the bed first, and then think about making money."
The bus was coming soon. Wang Haochuan stood at the door and called Xie Chong. Xie Chong hurriedly hugged his brother and walked away. After the expressway was opened, they no longer had to run to the train station to take the bus.
There is a stop sign for "Rulin Street" at the door, and there are four buses you can take. Transportation is much more convenient than before.
Wang Haochuan's backpack was bulging and full of food, and it was all prepared by Hua Tianlong's mother. She was worried that Wang Haochuan's parents would not look good, so she waved to Wang Haochuan when he passed by her door.
Pass the delicious food to him.
Aunt Hua whispered: "My family cooks in big pots, and if I'm not careful, I cook too much. You and Xie Chong can help me get rid of all this, otherwise it will be wasted."
It was obvious that she had taken the trouble to prepare so much food, but she asked Wang Haochuan to help. Moreover, she not only gave it to Wang Haochuan, but also prepared it for Xie Chong, just to avoid embarrassing Wang Haochuan and not hurting his self-esteem.
Aunt Hua is so considerate, can Wang Haochuan not be touched?
Wang Haochuan could only take the bag and said softly: "Aunt Hua, don't prepare any more next time. I can eat enough at school."
"I know! Didn't I tell you that I didn't know what to do and did too much all at once, so I asked you and Xie Chong to help me!"
However, Aunt Hua often "failed to count", so Wang Haochuan had to help from time to time. He kept all Aunt Hua's friendship in his heart. Although he felt depressed - Aunt Hua had always sympathized with him, but he did not need the sympathy of others.
Although he ate something delicious, he still felt awkward in his heart.
He doesn't blame Aunt Hua. On the contrary, he has always been full of respect and gratitude for Aunt Hua. He just hates himself for being sensitive and petty.
When I was a child, I had endless things to say, but when they grew up, they were like three tree stumps, each silent. It wasn't awkward, because these three trees had grown side by side for several years, and even if they were silent, they were used to each other's presence.
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"My dad asked me to learn painting..." Hua Tianlong was the first to break the silence: "As long as I learn how to do it, it will be much easier to get into college."
Hua Tianlong's handwriting is very poor and crooked, like a ghost's handwriting. During the years of growing up together, Xie Chong has never discovered that Hua Tianlong has any talent for painting. "So, do you like painting?"
"I don't like anything." Hua Tianlong said wilfully, "I don't want to go to college either. I don't have that many ambitions. I just want to inherit my parents' shop and live a relaxed life."
"But they are not relaxed at all!" Wang Haochuan said: "They get up at four o'clock at the latest, and it takes several hours just to make soup. They have to carry heavy things every day, and Aunt Hua's shoulders are always stuck
Even with the plaster on, Uncle Hua's hands have shed their skin... How can they relax?"
"Anyway, I just don't want to use my brain." Hua Tianlong kicked stones irritably: "To be honest, I have never been suppressed by teachers or bullied by classmates. I just don't like studying. I don't feel like doing physical work.
It’s very tiring, but I don’t feel ashamed either.”
"Then you should make it clear to your parents that you should learn a skill early and don't waste time in high school." Xie Chong said, "However, from my experience, I think it is most relaxing to sit in the classroom and study.
Yes, it’s harder to make money by relying on physical strength, you have to think about it carefully.”
"Excuse me!" Hua Tianlong kicked another stone: "What should I do in the future?"
Wang Haochuan said: "I don't know what to do in the future, I am confused..."
Before he finished speaking, a sharp siren sounded from near to far, and the rapid sound made people feel scared. The ambulance went straight off the expressway, drove into Rulin Street, and stopped at the entrance of the alley. The three teenagers exchanged words
The look in his eyes secretly said "something bad", something must have happened to Zhou Kewei.
They didn't wait for the bus and ran towards the door of Zhou's house together. In just a moment, Zhou Kewei was carried out on a stretcher. His mother was crying and calling his name, but he was unconscious.
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His chest hardly rose and fell, and blood was constantly flowing from the corners of his mouth. He was only twenty-four years old, but he was tortured by the disease and had no trace of youthful vitality. The doctor quickly put oxygen on him, and his body was limp and his hands were hanging down.
Outside on a stretcher.
Hua Tianlong's legs became weak first, and he tried his best to support himself and not fall down.
Xie Chong and Wang Haochuan were also shocked, and their hearts were filled with fear of death.
All the nearby neighbors came out, and the ambulance had already roared away with the Zhou family. Some neighbors were describing Zhou Kewei's miserable situation in an exaggerated way, while Xie Hongxuan quietly walked into the Zhou family's courtyard and took Zhou Kewei's life away.
Close all the doors and windows of the house, return the things in the yard to their original places, and then close the door.
Xie Chong was still frightened and asked: "Grandpa, Brother Zhou was fine this morning. He was talking and laughing with Xiaoying. Why did he suddenly vomit blood?"
"There are many reasons for this. It may be that cancer cells have invaded the digestive tract, or it may be that the platelets are too low. A slight movement may cause bleeding in other organs. The specific cause must be checked to know."
"Then... will brother's life be in danger?"
"When will his life not be in danger?" Xie Hongxuan asked.
The three children were urged by their parents to get on the last bus to the center of Hong Kong City. Because they were frightened, the three of them were holding their schoolbags tightly. Compared with Zhou Kewei's pain, their troubles were simply
Not worth mentioning. Living well is itself the greatest luxury.
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I’ve been traveling out for the past few days, so I’ll update it once a day for the time being!