People who come from the countryside have some living habits that are difficult to change.
For example: chattering.
It has been two years since Tongdao Xu bought a house in the county and Ge Xiaozhu moved here.
After such a long time, she has basically become familiar with her neighbors. When she has nothing to do, she likes to chat with the young wives, old ladies and others in her neighbors.
In this season, it was hot during the day, so she could only chat with them in the morning and evening. It was too hot at other times.
Well, the main thing is that after dinner in the evening, I moved a small stool and enjoyed the cool air in the alley while chatting with my young daughter-in-law and old lady who also came out to enjoy the cool air.
Because she has housework to do in the early morning.
Such as cooking, laundry, sweeping, mopping...etc.
This evening was no exception. After dinner, she carried a small stool and took the edamame she bought at the vegetable market today. She chatted with people in the alley at the entrance of the courtyard and peeled the edamame without missing a beat.
At this time, there were several lonely old ladies, two old men, two young wives, and several half-grown children chatting with her.
The old ladies gathered here just to chat.
Two old men... one is the wife of one of the old ladies, and the other old man comes here simply because he has no wife, so he comes here to have fun and kill time.
As for the two little wives?
One had already had dinner and took the children out to play.
The other one was still holding a rice bowl in his hand, squatting at the door of the opposite courtyard, picking up rice and stuffing vegetables into his mouth, while happily listening to the old man and old lady chatting, and making a joke or two from time to time.
What a harmonious neighborhood atmosphere.
It’s hard to say that Ge Xiaozhu’s contribution was not included in this.
Originally, there was no such atmosphere in this alley in the evening.
But since Ge Xiaozhu became familiar with the neighbors, she started chatting with people at the gate of the courtyard every now and then. Slowly, more and more people joined them in chatting.
Gradually, even old men began to sneak in.
Later, there were more and more little wives, older girls, and little brats.
Anyway, every evening, the atmosphere in this section of the alley becomes more and more like a countryside.
Speaking of which, this is all due to loneliness.
Her husband Xu Weixi has been missing for several years. Ge Xiaozhu usually lives in this small courtyard alone with his two children who are in high school. Most of the time, there is actually no one to talk to.
The eldest son Xu Tongdao is busy with business all year round.
My younger son talks less and less. Since entering high school, he usually spends most of his time at home reading books and doing exercises, except for when he eats, washes, or goes to the bathroom.
Although my daughter Ge Yuzhu has a lively personality, she spends most of her time in school.
Ge Xiaozhu, who is middle-aged, usually has nothing to do except watching TV alone at home.
But since she got acquainted with the neighbors, especially chatting with them at the gate of the courtyard every evening, her mood has become much better.
At this time, an old lady suddenly asked with concern: "Hey, Xiaozhu! Has your youngest son taken the college entrance examination this year? Have the results come out? How did he do in the exam?"
The young daughter-in-law, who was taking the children out to play, smiled and answered: "No! The college entrance examination is not out yet! However, I heard that those who usually have good grades in the small road of Aunt Ge's home may be able to get into a famous university this time!"
"Really?"
"Well, if you can really get into a prestigious university, then Xiaozhu, you will be waiting for the rest of your life to enjoy the blessings! Haha."
"Well, her little son, I think he usually doesn't go out of the door or even steps out of the door. He looks like a child who studies seriously. He might actually do well in the exam this time..."
Old man, old ladies, you said something to me, and we had a great time chatting.
Ge Xiaozhu also smiled when she heard this. She had no other hope now but her three children.
If her youngest son can really get into a prestigious university this time for the college entrance examination, she will definitely be very happy.
But she still said modest words habitually, "I don't dare to think about a prestigious university. As long as Xiaolu can get into university this time, he and I can finally explain to his eldest brother..."
"His eldest brother? You mean your eldest son?"
An old lady asked curiously.
The young woman who was squatting at the door of the courtyard opposite, putting rice into her mouth chuckled and interjected: "What about her eldest son? Aunt Ge is really lucky. She has two sons and a daughter, but her eldest son, I
I haven’t seen it very often.”
At this time, an old man with a bald head asked in confusion: "Oh, no! Xiaoge, why did I just hear you say... If your younger son can get into college this time, what will you and your younger son do to your older son?"
Have you made an explanation? Is this worthy of being explained to your eldest son? Isn’t this wrong? "
The old man obviously didn't know much about the situation in Ge Xiaozhu's family.
But an old lady next to her knew something about it, so she helped to explain: "I know this. I heard Xiaoge say that in their family, his eldest son has been working outside to earn money in the past few years, and he has also provided for her younger son and her family.
My daughter is in high school, Xiaoge, am I right?"
Speaking of his eldest son, the smile on Ge Xiaozhu's face revealed something complicated.
Nodding, he said calmly: "Yes! I am incompetent, and the child's father also passed away early. In the past few years, my family has been completely supported by my eldest son. If he hadn't been outside day and night,
Work and earn some hard-earned money. How can my little son and daughter still have money to go to high school?"
At this point, she sighed, "Speaking of which, my eldest son also had very good academic performance at the time. He was among the top students in the school and was admitted to high school. Unfortunately... the family didn't have enough money for him to study..."
"Oh, that's it..."
"It's not easy for you, my eldest son! It must be very hard, I can imagine it."
"Children from poor families will become masters early. The old saying is indeed true. Xiaoge, if you really treat your eldest son better in the future, I will feel sorry for him!"
…
For a moment, these people were affected by Ge Xiaozhu's words just now, and none of them even thought of Ge Xiaozhu's yard and house. They were one of the most beautiful in this alley.
The windows at home are bright and clean, and there are air conditioners installed outside the windows of each bedroom.
Solar water heaters, large color TVs, etc. are all available.
Maybe even God can't stand it.
At this moment, a low sound of a car engine came from the alley. Not long after, a brand new black Audi drove up near these people.
The old men and women looked curiously at the brand new Audi and subconsciously stepped aside. If there were children playing, they immediately pulled the children aside to make way for them.
but……
The black Audi did not continue to drive forward, but slowly lowered the driver's seat window. Xu Tongdao's face was halfway out, and he shouted to his mother Ge Xiaozhu, who was sitting on a small stool at the door of his yard, peeling edamame: "
Mom! Just give me a moment and I'll drive the car into the yard!"