Hong Mei's hometown was a remote village on the plains, more than 130 miles away from Jiang City. In front of the village was a wide grassland, and behind the village was a long and narrow sand hill with green vegetation. Hundreds of families were arranged in a neat and orderly manner in front of the sand mound. The village wasn't big, but it exuded a calm and peaceful rustic atmosphere. It gave people a very comfortable feeling.
Hong Mei brought Zhao Jun and stopped in front of a courtyard with two iron gates. Hong Mei turned to look at Zhao Jun, who was holding the urn, and gently pushed open the iron door. When they saw someone open the courtyard door, the door opened. An eleven or twelve-year-old girl with two braids and slightly yellow hair ran to the two of them. She blinked her big black eyes blankly as she looked at the two people who had already entered her courtyard. Hong Mei walked up to the little girl, lowered her head, and asked softly,""Are you Hong Ying?" The little girl blinked her eyes and did not say anything. She only nodded gently. Hong Mei pulled the little girl to her side and touched her hair affectionately. Her expression was a little bleak as she smiled and said in a low voice,"Hong Ying, I'm your Sister Hong Mei. I don't know you! Is your dad home?" Hong Ying seemed to have suddenly recognized her sister. She happily grabbed Hong Mei's hand and held it tightly."Sis, it's you! My dad is at home, let's go inside!" As she spoke, she pulled Hong Mei's hand and walked into the house. Zhao Jun held the urn and followed behind the two of them.
Hong Mei's uncle and aunt, who were sitting by the brick bed and drinking tea, hurriedly stood up when they saw Hong Mei. The aunt took two quick steps and grabbed Hong Mei's hand.""Hong Mei, when did you arrive? Come, come, sit." Hong Mei's uncle also stood up and greeted Hong Mei. Hong Mei lowered her head and sat down by the brick bed. She turned to look at her uncle and said softly,"Second Uncle, my mother has left. I've sent her ashes back. Second Uncle, help me take care of it and close my parents 'graves!”"What did you say?" Hong Mei's second uncle was stunned. It was only then that he noticed the urn that Zhao Jun was holding. He hurriedly walked over and took the urn. He looked at it carefully and turned around to ask Hong Mei loudly,"When did this happen?" " Today is exactly the third day." Hong Mei lowered her head and spoke in a particularly soft voice. "Seriously, I was fine when I went there the year before last. How could he leave just like that?”Second Aunt looked at the urn and could not help but cry. Little Hong Ying stood quietly on the spot. She looked at the urn that Zhao Jun was holding and then looked at Zhao Jun without saying anything.
Second Uncle quickly found a few neighbors to help Hong Mei bury her mother's ashes together with her father's ashes. According to local customs, Hong Mei bought some food and wine and entertained the neighbors who helped her at her second uncle's house. Although Second Uncle's family tried their best to make Hong Mei and Zhao Jun stay for a few more days, the two of them only stayed at Second Uncle's house for one night before returning to Jiang City. Before leaving, Hong Mei asked her second uncle to look after her parents 'graves. Second Uncle told Hong Mei that it was his duty to take care of her brother and sister-in-law's grave, so Hong Mei did not have to worry about it.
It was already very late. Hong Mei sat quietly at the counter of the shop in a daze. Zhao Jun walked out from behind Hong Mei and placed his hand on her shoulder, saying softly,""Sister Mei, what are you thinking about sitting alone?”Hong Mei did not move, nor did she look at Zhao Jun. She still lowered her head and said softly,""Xiao Jun, do you think it's appropriate for the two of us to be together?”Zhao Jun hugged Hong Mei tightly and made her lean in front of him. He held Hong Mei tightly in his arms."What's there to be appropriate about? Can you stop letting your imagination run wild all day? I'll go to my parents in two days and tell them about our marriage!”Hong Mei lowered her eyes and the corners of her mouth moved. She smiled bitterly."Xiao Jun, I'm a few years older than you, and I'm also a rotten woman who has been out there. Your parents will definitely not agree to our marriage! Xiao Jun, why don't we separate?”Hong Mei did not dare to look into Zhao Jun's eyes. Zhao Jun moved Hong Mei's body and stared at her with his eyes wide open."Sister Mei, what are you saying? I already told you that I'll go to my dad in the next two days to talk about our marriage. Why are you still saying that? If you don't want to be with me, just tell me. I won't cling to you! I'll leave!" Zhao Jun turned around and walked out angrily.
Hong Mei quickly stood up and grabbed Zhao Jun,""Little Jun, what are you doing? I'm discussing this with you. I didn't say that I'm not going to be with you!”"What are you talking about? What happens to you and me has nothing to do with anyone else! You're mine, you're mine, Zhao Jun. I'll never let you leave me! I'll go look for my dad in the next two days. If he really doesn't agree, we'll get married ourselves!”Zhao Jun was still angry, and there was no smile on his face. Hong Mei grabbed Zhao Jun's hand and blinked her big eyes. She looked at Zhao Jun blankly."Xiao Jun, go find your parents. No matter if they agree to our marriage or not, you can't quarrel with them. I really don't want you to fall out with your parents because of me! I'm already very content to have you by my side when I'm at my saddest. Really!”Before she could finish her sentence, tears had already flowed down Hong Mei's face. Zhao Jun quickly put his arm around Hong Mei's shoulder and wiped her tears.""Sister Mei, can you stop crying? Look at what you've become! If this goes on, you'll definitely get sick! Let's go to sleep!" " Mm." Hong Mei agreed and leaned weakly against Zhao Jun.
Once the fish market was gone, he rode his motorcycle straight to his parents 'house. His mother had just finished making breakfast. When she saw Zhao Jun return, she revealed a loving smile on her face."My old son is back. Have you eaten?”" Not yet. We'll eat at home," Zhao Jun promised and sat in front of his father. He first secretly observed his father's expression. His father did not say anything. He sat calmly by the brick bed with a friendly expression. Zhao Jun moved closer to his father and said in a low voice, Dad, I want to tell you something." "What is it? "Speak," his father asked in an easy-going manner. Zhao Jun quickly observed his father's expression and said in a low voice,"Dad, I want to marry Hong Mei. What do you think?”"What?" When his father heard Zhao Jun's words, his face immediately darkened. He looked up at Zhao Jun and said loudly,"Let me tell you, Xiao Jun. If you insist on marrying that woman, I'll sever all ties with you! You already have enough on your own. If you find another woman like that, will you still be able to live your life? As long as I'm alive, I'll never let that woman enter our house!”After saying that, she turned her head to the side and no longer looked at Zhao Jun.
Zhao Jun blushed when he heard his father's words. He stood up and said loudly,"What's so bad about Hong Mei? Dad, can you be more reasonable? You've never seen Hong Mei before. How do you know that she's not good?”"What reason? Let me tell you, Zhao Jun, I don't agree to your marriage with that woman! If you want to marry her, don't ever come back to this house!”His father was so angry that his face turned green, and his voice was so loud that it shook people's eardrums. There seemed to be no room for negotiation. Seeing that the father and son were quarreling again, his mother quickly walked over and pulled Zhao Jun's collar."Old son, listen to your father. Can a woman like that live a good life with you? Hurry up and separate from her. After a while, Mom will get someone to introduce you to a good girl, okay?”Zhao Jun looked at his parents in disappointment and helplessness. He lowered his head and walked out silently. "You're not eating, old son!" His mother called out from behind. " I'm not eating anymore." Zhao Jun continued to walk out with his head lowered. "Whether you want to eat it or not, it's best if you don't come back!”His father shouted from behind. He had a determined expression.
Seeing Zhao Jun's expression, Hong Mei already knew the outcome of the matter. He hurriedly walked in front of Zhao Jun and sat down next to him. He grabbed Zhao Jun's hand and held it tightly."Xiao Jun, is it because your dad disagrees with us?”" Okay," Zhao Jun replied without even raising his head. Hong Mei pretended to be very relaxed and pulled Zhao Jun's hand hard.""It's okay. Your father doesn't agree. Let's just live like this for now. Don't take it to heart. Perhaps your father's attitude will change after a while!”Zhao Jun let out a long sigh.”Hong Mei stood up and was about to walk out when Zhao Jun grabbed her hand and pulled her back.""Sister Mei, people say that if we have a child, the elderly will agree. Why don't the two of us have a child?”Hong Mei's expression changed. She lowered her head and whispered,""It's not as easy as you say!" After saying that, she lowered her head and walked out quickly. Zhao Jun looked at Hong Mei's back in surprise, his heart in a mess.
A few days later, Zhao Jun asked someone to buy a double-barreled hunting gun. He liked it very much and would take it out to play with when he had nothing to do. In the early 1990s, there was no ban on guns, allowing individuals to legally own guns. Hongmei saw that Zhao Jun liked it so much, so she didn't say anything.
Hongmei was standing at the counter with her head lowered, wiping the goods. Li Guanghai pushed open the door of the store and walked in with a smile. As soon as she entered, she shouted to Hong Mei," Mei Zi, Brother Hai is here. How is it? It's been so long since we last met. Did you miss Brother Hai?" Brother Hai misses you!" As he spoke, he was about to walk into the counter. He seemed to want to get close to Hongmei. Hong Mei was shocked and quickly came out from behind the counter."Brother Hai, why are you here? Stand there and listen to me!" Li Guanghai was stunned. He looked at Hongmei carefully and asked,"Mei Zi, what happened to you? I'm here to see you. What are you nervous about?”Hongmei turned around and looked around. She walked to Li Guanghai and whispered,"Brother Hai, you don't know. I'm with Zhao Jun now. Don't come looking for me again in the future. If Zhao Jun sees this, something will happen!”"What? You're with Zhao Jun? Then where are you with Xiaojun now?" Li Guanghai's expression changed as he looked at Hongmei in surprise. "Yes, it's been quite a long time!" Hongmei turned her head away in embarrassment. Li Guanghai smiled." Fine, Meizi. It's a good thing that you're with Xiaojun. Brother Hai was careless today. Brother Hai apologizes to you!" Xiao Jun is my friend. In society, people would rather wear their friend's clothes than stick to their friend's wife. From now on, Brother Hai will not look for you again. Today's matter ends here. I'll take my leave first." With that, he turned around and walked out of the shop without looking back.
Han Cheng and Yaling got married and opened a small restaurant by the market. Han Cheng stopped selling fish and devoted himself to running the small restaurant business with his wife. Han Cheng and his wife's restaurant was also very convenient for Zhao Jun. Zhao Jun would eat at Han Cheng's house almost every morning before going home. Yuan Fei often stayed at Han Cheng's house to help out with the work to solve the problem of food. Han Cheng and Yaling were also very close to Zhao Jun and Yuan Fei.
Once the fish market dispersed, Zhao Jun brought Yuan Fei and Xiaolong to Han Cheng's house. The Han couple had already placed the stewed fish on the dining table. They sat down and began to eat breakfast. Suddenly, the door opened and Han Suozi rushed in. When Zhao Jun saw Han Suozi, he quickly stood up."Brother Suo, why are you here? Come, let's drink together!" Han Suozi waved his hand." No, I don't have time to drink. Fifth Brother is looking for you for something urgent. Xiaolong, Xiaofei, you guys go with him!"”"What's the matter? Why are you in such a hurry?" Zhao Jun looked at Han Suozi in confusion. "Don't ask anymore. You'll know when you go. Let's go!”Han Suozi urged.
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