She had been back for a week. Sometimes, she would cook simple food for herself. Lin Lan would ask Yinuo out for a trip to ruin her life from time to time. Yi Nuo's sudden return was still unknown to many of his close friends in the circle. Some of his relatives would call him when they knew that he was back, but Yi Nuo would always end the call with the excuse of waiting for his mother to come back to visit. As for his grandparents, Yi Nuo was not mentally prepared to visit them at all. She didn't know how to tell her grandmother that she had been gone for three years. Even during the New Year, she only called and never came back. Perhaps, her grandmother's heart was as clear as a mirror, but she could not bear to say it out loud and make a promise that would hurt her.
In the past few days, she had not spoken to her mother, and her mother had returned without warning. Chen Yinuo was reading a novel. There were traces of someone living in the house, but it was extremely quiet. The lilies were still silently blooming in the living room, and a special aura filled the entire space.
"Promise." As soon as Chen Wanru was done with her work, she rushed back impatiently. Now that she was about to see her daughter, her emotions were extremely complicated.
The fur slippers slid across the wooden floor without making a sound. Yinuo was wearing plain white home clothes and stood quietly at the door of the room. She looked at her mother who was changing her shoes at the door and called out softly,"Mom."
Chen Wanru wanted to walk over and hug her daughter, but she controlled herself in the end. Her red eyes forced back her tears.
"You've lost weight, Nono. Are you having a hard time outside? Isn't it too hard?"
In response to her mother's series of questions, Yinuo was unwilling to tell the story of the past three years. She only replied,"I won't."
The atmosphere suddenly became very awkward, and the air could not circulate normally.
In the end, Chen Wanru said,"We'll go to Grandma's house for dinner later."Today is the reunion dinner. Go wash up." This sentence was a release for both of them. They didn't have to continue being awkward. They each went to do their own things.
When Chen Yinuo opened the door, Chen Wanru was already waiting for her on the sofa. Chen Wanru looked at her daughter. She was wearing a white wide-collared sweater that accentuated her exquisite collarbone and elegant neck. She was wearing beige pants and a loose light brown coat. A loose bun. Her temperament was quiet and cold. The daughter that he had always said had no temperament was now dazzling even when she dressed casually. It was not that she was really beautiful, but that she exuded calmness and wisdom after many stories had settled on her.
Her mother was still riding the old and broken electric donkey. In the past, Chen Yinuo would always shout at her mother to slow down every time she rode the electric donkey. The electric donkey was very unreliable and would always rush out for no reason. Then, she would gently press the brake and it would suddenly brake. It would always be a shocking sight. And now, sitting on this little electric donkey, his heart actually felt very sour.
When she arrived at her grandmother's house, it was still her old habit to arrive before she was even there. She would always start calling her grandmother on the fourth floor when she was on the second floor. This was a habit she had since she was young. She had a bad temper and was born with no way to change it.
When they arrived, Yinuo realized that everyone was standing at the staircase. Her grandparents, uncle, aunt, and that naughty child, Chen Yilin. Yinuo's heart was in so much pain that she could not breathe, but she still suppressed her emotions and smiled."I'm back." Everyone was very happy. They called out Yinuo's name one after another, asked her if she was doing well, said that she had become beautiful, and said that she had become an adult.
Grandpa and Grandma's hair had become even whiter. Even Uncle had white hair. Aunt hugged Chen Yilin and felt happy. His uncle took the initiative to tell Yinuo that the grocery store downstairs was his own. There was a mahjong table at the back, and every day, his friends would come over to play mahjong and take some money. Yi Nuo understood what her uncle meant. After so many years, there was a limit to how ruthless her relatives could be. She said affectionately,"Then I want to drink coconut juice. Your treat. You don't have to pay."
"Alright, alright, alright." I'll go down and get it for you. I definitely won't charge you." Yi Nuo saw her uncle's red eyes when he turned around.
It had been three years, and that dispute had been a huge blow to the entire family. Back then, Yi Nuo had only spoken the truth and the situation. He had never expected things to turn out like this. Whether it was right or wrong, there was no need to discuss it.
The dishes were still Yinuo's favorite dishes. Grandma's braised pork trotters were once famous throughout the entire school. Every time Yinuo went to school, he would pack a whole bag for everyone to share. The pork trotters were well received by his classmates. His mother's signature sweet and sour pork ribs and boiled beef. His mother and grandmother kept putting food into Yinuo's bowl, and his uncle also put the drumstick aside for Yinuo to eat. This was really a family scene from many, many years ago. It felt like a lifetime had passed, but the ice in his heart was gradually unfrozen.
"Nuonuo, are you planning to come back to work? It's good to be back. The outside world isn't as good as here.”Grandma asked.
"No, I haven't. I was temporarily sent back. I have to go out after I finish my work."
"If work is too hard, don't go out anymore. You can come back and find a job. Now that the family's conditions were slowly getting better, girls did not have to work so hard.”His uncle's tone did not change at all.
"My current job is pretty good."
"Is it still in Sansheng?"
"Yes, I am. The treatment is alright."
"Anyway, look at it yourself. There was no shortage of food at home." Grandpa interrupted.
"Yes, I am. Grandma's place was still lively. You can't stay outside all year round. When a girl comes back, it's good to be at ease.”
"Grandma. My current job is really good. We'll talk about the future later."
When Chen Wanru heard her daughter's words, although she felt uncomfortable and regretful, she couldn't stop her. She could only say,""It's fine as long as she likes it. It was a pity to suddenly change jobs and start all over again.”
After the meal, Yinuo was helping her grandmother wash the dishes in the kitchen."Nuonuo, you're too cruel to not come back for three years. There's no one to talk to Grandma and listen to Grandma nag. Sigh, you're an adult now."
Yi Nuo felt uncomfortable, but he could only say one sentence in a pale voice,"He'll come back every year in the future. Moreover, he's been sent here now, so he won't be leaving so soon.”
Grandma nagged at Yinuo about many family matters. Grandma told Yinuo that ever since that quarrel, Yinuo had not returned from his travels. Uncle had raised his own money to open a grocery store downstairs. Although he could not make a lot of money, his days were getting better and better. He was not as violent as before. His mother was also much better. Now was the happiest time in the family. She was just short of a promise. There were many past injuries that could not be forgotten, nor should they be calculative.
"Grandma, I won't hold it against you. After all, Uncle dotes on me so much.”
"Your mother is also very regretful. Don't think about the past anymore. Grandma knows that you've been wronged in the past. It's been so long now. Let it go, okay?”Grandma wiped her eyes as she spoke.
Chen Yinuo couldn't bear to see her grandmother suffer. He sighed. It was a little painful, bleeding, and scab, but it didn't mean that it hadn't come. However, no matter how painful it was, no matter how much blood he bled, half of his blood was his mother's. This should be the meaning of family.
"Grandma. I'm back. He just didn't want to dwell on this matter anymore. We're family. I won't."
"They didn't scold me and your grandfather anymore. They're very nice to us. Your aunt will also help me with the housework. Life is very good now."
Grandma hadn't changed at all. She had given a lot, but she had very few requests. Yinuo wiped her hands dry and hugged her grandmother, comforting her."I know. I don't intend to dwell on the past anymore. Don't worry, okay?"
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