(6) Going Back to Home Together
Shi Guang did not have any emotions as she calmly left everyone behind. Unknowingly, more than a year had passed. Haichuan, Amei, and Afu often called to ask about their recent situation.
Ah Fu called Haichuan and said,"Chuanzi, I brought Ah Xiang back to her hometown." Our hometown has changed a lot. Many of our old houses in the small mountain village have moved. The government called for the merger of many villages and the return of farmland to forests to develop the economy. When I got home, the government was supporting me to contract the barren hills. I discussed with Ah Xiang to postpone the wedding and contracted a small hill. We planted fruit trees and started farming. We've worked hard for more than a year. We've recouped our investment and made a small profit. We expect it to be even better next year. I've decided to get married to Ah Xiang in the autumn. I'll invite you back for the wedding.”
Haichuan was very happy for them when he heard the good news. He promised Ah Fu that he would go back to attend their wedding. Ah Fu was also in his thirties, and he finally had a day to stand out. Haichuan told Mei the good news, and Mei was very happy.
"Chuanzi, didn't you ask Ah Fu if she needed anything else?" Mei asked Hai Chuan.”
Haichuan told Mei,"Xiaomei, I asked. If you need anything, just say it. Don't be polite." Ah Fu said that his greatest need is for us to go back and attend their wedding. Xiaomei, let's go to Ah Fu's wedding together and find the place where we climbed trees in the river when we were young. Watch carefully."
May said,"Okay, Chuanzi, let me know when you set the date." Let's go together."
Autumn was the season of harvest, the golden season. Blue sky, white clouds, crisp autumn air. Ah Fu's wedding was scheduled for National Day. It was a good day for the whole country to celebrate.
Haichuan told May about Ah Fu's wedding on National Day. Mei told Haichuan over the phone,""Chuanzi, let's go there two days in advance and see if there's anything we can help them with. He also had some personal matters to attend to. I haven't been home for a long time. I miss my hometown very much!”
Haichuan and Mei had agreed to meet at a station on the way. It was a tacit understanding that Mei could take a plane over...
They hadn't seen each other for more than a year, and Mei was very happy along the way. "Chuanzi, did you tell Ah Fu that I'm here?" Mei asked Hai Chuan.”
Haichuan said,"No, Xiaomei, let's give Mei a surprise."”
As they got closer to their hometown, the train sped into the mountains. The mountain range stretched out and the village by the road. The traffic economy was relatively worse. Haichuan and Mei had to make a few stops. The train could only go to a small county, so they had to change to a long-distance bus to go to town. There were still dozens of miles of mountain roads from the town to the small mountain village of his childhood. However, Ah Fu said that there were buses and the road conditions were not bad.
After so many years, the small county town had become bigger and more prosperous. When they arrived at the county town, it was already past ten in the morning.
May said,"Chuanzi, we've been away for too long. I miss the food in my hometown!" Let's stroll around the city first and find something delicious.”
Haichuan said,"Okay, what does Xiaomei want to eat?" We'll buy whatever we want."
Haichuan and Mei walked into a small restaurant and saw a row of glass counters. There were all kinds of snacks and side dishes. They were dazzling and looked very sweet. Haichuan took the tray, and Mei ordered a few dishes from her hometown, two pies, and two bowls of sweet porridge.
The business of the small shop was very good, and the downstairs was full of customers. Haichuan and Mei went up to the second floor and found a table by the window. Mei ate very happily. At this moment, it started drizzling outside the window.
After Hai Chuan and Mei finished eating, Mei said,""Chuanzi, I feel a little tired. Let's find a hotel to rest.”
Haichuan said,"Alright! I saw a small inn in the south. Let's go and take a look.”
Haichuan and Mei left the restaurant and headed south. Haichuan took off his coat to shelter Mei from the rain. Mei said,"No need. The drizzle is so comfortable."”
They ran into the inn. The hotel was very clean. The lady boss was in her forties and very friendly. They asked for a single room on the second floor. When they came to the room and closed the door, Haichuan and Mei hugged each other crazily. They kissed for a long time and rolled on the bed.
Mei acted coquettishly and asked Hai Chuan angrily,""Chuanzi, it's been more than a year. Can't you take the initiative to call me? Don't you know that I miss you a lot? I can't see you, so I really want to know what you're doing and how you're doing. I want to hear your voice."
Haichuan didn't answer May's question. He just hugged her tightly and kissed her.
In Hai Chuan's heart, how could he not miss Mei? She was deeply concerned and often fiddled with her phone for no reason. She looked at the distant number and kept her phone on 24/7. He opened it to see if there were any new messages from Mei. Haichuan really wanted to call Mei, but he didn't know what to say. She often contradicted herself, unable to explain what kind of feeling it was. She did not speak, but her heart was connected. No matter how far it was forever, her heart would follow closely. There was no distance between hearts.
They spent the night in the small hotel and arrived at the town by minibus the next morning. Ah Fu was already waiting at the small bus stop in the town. Ah Fu saw Hai Chuan and ran over to hold his hand.
Ah Fu said happily,"Chuan Zi, you must be tired from the long journey."”
Ah Fu was very energetic. Haichuan pushed Ah Fu and gave him a look.
Hai Chuan whispered to Ah Fu,"Hey, hey, hey. Mei is here too. She's behind us."”
Ah Fu was very surprised. Mei had changed a lot. For a moment, Ah Fu was stunned. After a moment of shock, Ah Fu came to her senses and held May's hand with a smile.
Ah Fu pulled Mei back and said,"Mei, I didn't expect you to come. I'm so happy. It's been a tough journey."”Ah Fu smiled brightly, but her eyes were wet.
May said,"We're not tired. Our groom is so handsome."”
Ah Fu pulled Haichuan and Mei and said," You must be hungry. Hurry up and get in the car. Ah Xiang has called several times to ask. She's waiting for you at home to eat." Chuanzi, I just bought a new van, second-hand...”
Ah Fu pulled Hai Chuan and Ah Mei along, talking and laughing along the way. Ah Fu said,""The small villages in the mountains have basically come to the town. The houses were divided according to the registered permanent residence, and the houses were very small. The facilities couldn't keep up, so he made do with it. The government was short of money, and the people were even more short of money. Most of them still went out to work. No matter what, compared to when we were young, it was like heaven and earth.”
The small town was also in the mountain valley. When he looked up, he saw the green mountains not far away. He thought of the muddy mountain roads when he was young, dried sweet potatoes, and cornbread. A winding path. Haichuan turned around to look at Mei. Mei was looking out of the window, deep in thought.
Haichuan knew what was on Mei's mind. After she left her hometown, she never came back to visit her father's grave. It was time for her to release all the bitterness she had suffered for so many years!
The festive atmosphere was very strong, and everywhere was decorated with lanterns and streamers. Ah Fu drove his brand new second-hand van, pulling Haichuan and Mei. After shuttling through the town for more than 20 minutes, they stopped at the residential area where Ah Fu lived.
National Day was in two days. Ah Fu had set up a wedding shed downstairs, and there were many guests coming and going. Ah Xiang and Ah Fu's parents were waiting downstairs. When Haichuan and Mei arrived, many people in the streets surrounded them. The old people in the neighborhood asked about their well-being.
Ah Fu's cousin liked to play with Haichuan and Ah Fu when he was young. Every time, he would lie to him and wait at home. Haichuan and Ah Fu would run away without him. Ah Fu's cousin was mentally retarded since he was young. He stuttered and boiled water at the side. The stutterer had a good memory and could recognize Haichuan and Mei. She also ran over and pulled Haichuan. She was very affectionate and stuttered,"Brother Chuan is marrying a beautiful sister.”
Ah Fu quickly pulled him away and said,"Stutter, don't talk nonsense." Hurry up and get to work. I'll let you drink beer tonight! Chuan Zi and Mei, please come in. The food is cold.”
Ah Fu lived on the first floor, with two bedrooms and a living room of more than 60 square meters. The house was very small, and the doors and windows were plastered with the word "happy" in big red. When they arrived at the house, Ah Xiang was busy serving tea and pouring water. The food was very sumptuous.
As the family ate, Haichuan asked Ah Fu,""Ah Fu, you're working hard! If there's anything you need me and Mei to do, just let us know!”
Ah Fu said excitedly,"Chuan Zi and Mei, I'm very satisfied that you can come." I've prepared everything. The village and town have sent cars. The hotels and inns are all owned by brothers. They're all 50% off. His family and friends came to help. Everything is ready. The two of you just need to eat, live, and have fun.”
Mei continued," Not bad, Ah Fu. You've become a famous person in our town. Congratulations." When I don't have food to eat, I'll have someone to rely on.”
Ah Fu said embarrassedly," Don't make fun of me. Compared to the two of you, you are miles behind me. I'm chasing a BMW in a second-hand broken bread, but I'm far behind."”
Haichuan asked Ah Fu," Ah Fu, your bridal chamber doesn't seem to be here. What's going on?" Get married there?"
Ah Fu said," The bridal chamber is on the mountain. After dinner, I'll bring you up to take a look. I'm going to be the king of the mountain."”
After dinner, Ah Fu took Hai Chuan and Ah Mei to the mountain to see the bridal chamber. The mountain road was winding and the scenery was beautiful. The ears of grain are like the tail of a wolf, and the sorghums are as red as fire. The fruit pressed down on the branches, and the wild birds were not afraid of people.
The most beautiful place was still the mountains and rivers of his hometown. There were many families in the small village on the mountain. There were stone walls of varying heights. Ah Fu was surrounded by mountains and rivers, and he had a large garden on the hillside. There were many houses, crisscrossed and scattered. The last courtyard was very neat. The house was also quite big and spacious. Ah Fu got off the car at the entrance of the small courtyard.
Ah Fu introduced,"This is my bridal chamber in the mountain villa. I welcome the two of you to come and guide me." In front of them was a chicken coop, all of which were crossbred pheasants. They were free-range, and the eggs were very popular. I have also planned a few projects. Please help me advise them.”
Looking at Ah Fu's small village, May whispered to Haichuan,""Chuanzi, although it can't compare to the Mandarin Duck Valley, it's still not bad.”
Haichuan smiled and said,"Ah Fu, not bad." How romantic!"
Ah Fu led them into the small courtyard. It was really not bad. There were more than ten rooms in the north, as well as the east and west rooms. A few people were busy in the courtyard, setting up a big pot and stove. There were many flowers and stones in the courtyard, as well as bonsai. There were two large root carvings that were alive. The branches and leaves were lush and intertwined, like a crouching tiger. It was very vivid.
Fu pointed at the two big root carvings and said,"Someone took a fancy to these two tree stumps and wanted to buy them at a high price. I couldn't bear to sell them." I'm keeping it as a treasure to protect the mountain."
There were also a few very old jujube trees in the courtyard. The red and white jujube trees were densely packed. When she went into the room to take a look, the bridal chamber was beautifully decorated. Colorful streamers and red lanterns were hung everywhere. Ah Fu had chosen a good place. There were roads and electricity, and there was a mountain spring beside it.
After looking at the small courtyard, Ah Fu led Haichuan and Mei to the top of the nearest hill. Although this mountain wasn't very big, he had come here when he was young. Why didn't he feel that it was so beautiful? Pheasants flew over their heads, squirrels foraged on the branches, and the fragrance of mountain fruits, wild game, and Chinese herbal medicine. The stream on the mountain meandered into the small river in front of the mountain, and the small river flowed into the Yellow River. Haichuan and Mei picked a lot of wild dates as they walked and listened to Ah Fu talk about his grand plan.
Ah Fu asked Hai Chuan and Mei," Chuanzi, would you like to live on the mountain or in a small hotel in town? The houses on the mountain were all renovated. Other than the new house, there were all single rooms with complete beds. He also planned to make it convenient for tourists to stay for a while in the future. A few of my employees live in the small courtyard. Haichuan and Mei, you can choose for yourselves. There are quite a few cars, three or four. You can use any one of them. It's been so many years since you've come back. You have to walk around and take a look.”
Hai Chuan said,"Ah Fu, Mei and I will stay in the small town first." When she got home, all her uncles wanted to go and take a look. Just give us a random car.”
Ah Fu said,"Alright, do as you wish."”
Ah Fu invited Haichuan and Mei to be his groomsmen and bridesmaids. This was very advanced in the small town, and they happily agreed. They decided to stay at the hotel in town for the time being.
Haichuan and Ah Fu said," Ah Fu, you should go ahead with your work. Mei and I won't hold you up. I'll accompany Mei to visit the uncles in the family first."”
The sky gradually darkened, and colorful lights bloomed in Ah Fu's small courtyard. Looking from a high vantage point, the lights in the small courtyard under the night sky were like a strange flower embedded in the green mountains, very bright and dazzling.
After dinner, Hai Chuan drove a small car to pull Mei. Ah Fu drove his van and led them to a small hotel.
Haichuan said to Ah Fu," You go about your business. We'll take care of ourselves. Don't treat us like guests." We'll finish our business tomorrow and accompany you the day after tomorrow, okay?”
Ah Fu said,"Well, this is your hometown too, and the innkeeper is our brother." I've already spoken to the boss. If you need anything, just call him. You guys rest early. I'll go back.”
Haichuan sent Ah Fu outside, and Ah Fu said,"Chuanzi, take good care of Mei.”
Haichuan pushed Ah Fu into the car and said to Ah Fu with a smile,"She's already Boss's woman. She doesn't need me to take care of her.”
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