Green Life

In the winter of this year, the old man left helplessly. Ai Ming cried heart-rendingly, and was ill for more than ten days without appetite. After all, except for the sister-in-law who had never masked, Ai Ming had no relatives in this world. Now, this is not something a child of twelve years old can bear for a while.

After all, the sister-in-law did not come back in time to see her for the last time. This became the only regret of the old man when he was dying. The neighbors helped with the funeral. Except for the photos on the north wall of the master bedroom, the small courtyard seemed more lively than before. Even more deserted.

It wasn't until the dead of night that Ma Keqin felt that he was alive again. Perhaps the death of one life could stimulate the rebirth of another life, reincarnation.

Mark Qin realized that for more than a year, he was actually not himself, but a body with the habits and soul of another world. Although he was smart, sensible, and capable in the eyes of others, Mark Qin always felt I am floating in the air, rootless, lost, out of place with this world.

It wasn't until the old man closed his eyes, took Ai Ming's hand, and looked at him with hopeful eyes, that Ma Keqin woke up like an electric shock, and felt that he was real, and he had taken on another life, no blood but better than a relative.

At that moment, it was as vivid as the world was repainted with color.

That night, Ma Keqin didn't cry, but hugged Ai Ming tightly, and kept saying in her ear: "Minger, don't be afraid, there is still brother, there is still brother..., brother will never leave you !"

...

Looking at Ai Ming who was sleeping soundly, Ma Keqin helped her tuck the corner of the quilt. These days, Ai Ming only fell asleep holding his brother's hand. He didn't cry anymore but looked haggard. Ma Keqin went to the yard and tidied up After thinking for a while, I made plans for the future for the first time, and from then on, the two of them depended on each other for life.

Her sister-in-law should be able to arrive after a while. According to the old man's instructions, her sister-in-law will adopt them and bring them to England. Ma Keqin thinks it doesn't matter where they go. The world is so big, and it doesn't make any difference to me. Bright.

But Ma Keqin didn't dare to guarantee the specific development of the matter. After all, he is an adult and has a more mature understanding of his relatives. Besides, the old man has not had any contact with her for so many years. Let's wait and see when he comes. Take a step back and say, Without relying on anyone, Ma Keqin can bring up Ai Ming, it's nothing more than a little bit of hardship for the two children.

in the air~

A touch of sadness, like an old song,

The hometown there, the scene,

The sunset by the sea, the brick wall of the school,

The couple holding hands, happily in the rain...

Ma Keqin suddenly felt homesick.

~~~~~

Chen Zixuan is also homesick, Beijing Capital Airport, international flight pick-up port.

Chen Zixuan was walking out with her luggage, looking around from time to time, she hadn't come back for more than ten years, everything was a bit familiar yet strange, she was the daughter of Ai Ming's sister-in-law, and only after receiving a letter from the old man, did she know that her elder brother and sister-in-law had an accident, the old man The health is not working anymore, this is already dying, even if there was a big conflict with the old man at the beginning, it has faded after so many years, and it is only now that such a big thing happened in the family, it is a bolt from the blue!

So she hurriedly finalized the relevant policies and procedures in the UK, and asked someone to find an immigration agency in China, and hurriedly booked a ticket to return home.

In the past few years, the domestic economic situation has been getting better and better, and it was also the time when the European immigration policy was the most relaxed, and the journey has been smooth.

At the airport pick-up gate, a beautiful woman in a long yellow down jacket and short hair was holding a sign and was scanning back and forth. Suddenly, she saw a beautiful woman in a red woolen coat with a shawl and long hair abducting her. She took a closer look. Immediately waved to her excitedly and shouted: "Zixuan, Zixuan, here..."

Chen Zixuan was taken aback when she heard the shout, and when she saw the beauty in yellow carefully recalling it, she ran to her in surprise and said excitedly, "Ah~, Xiaotong, why are you here? Why are you here?"

The beauty named Xiaotong put her arms around Chen Zixuan's shoulders with a smile,

Jumping and jumping excitedly, "Haha, I didn't expect that, I have a surprise for you!"

"Oh, I haven't seen you for many years. I didn't expect you to recognize me. Hehe, what's the matter, Peter is looking for an immigration agency from your company?"

"Yeah, I saw your name and came from the UK, so I guessed it was probably you, so I took the case myself. How about it, surprise me."

"Haha, what a surprise, I've missed you these past few years"

"You are heartless, once you go out, there is no news, I thought you were kidnapped and sold."

"How can..."

"Okay, let's go, let's talk slowly on the way"

...

Coming out of the airport, Xiao Tong drove, and Chen Zixuan sat in the co-pilot.

"I have been unhappy with my family all these years. I haven't given any news to my family after graduation, work, or marriage. Now that I think about it, I'm quite unfilial," Chen Zixuan said leisurely, looking at the busy traffic.

Just at the red light, Xiaotong stopped the car and took out a tissue and handed it to her, persuading her, "Wipe your tears, if you were the same at the beginning, you would not listen to anyone who advised you. The last few years were chaotic, alas, it’s okay, don’t you come back now, go back and admit your mistake to Uncle, and you’ll be fine.”

"My father's health is so bad, my mother left early, my brother... I really don't know how he brought Mingming up these few years"

"We all know about your elder brother, but it's a pity that none of us could contact you back then!"

"...I", Chen Zixuan broke down in tears. Her father said in a letter that her elder brother had a car accident the year she left. Although she didn't say what was the reason, she could think that it must be her elder brother who went out to find her.

Bursts of remorse bit her heart like piercing pain, and even her hands trembled a little.

Xiaotong also sighed, "It was an accident, don't blame yourself too much", then changed the subject and said, "I see there is another boy on the adoption list, whose is it?"

"My dad said that Xiaoqin was an orphan, and Mingming was able to play with him. He fell on the doorstep of the house and was adopted the year before last. He said that this child is very sensible, so I must take him away with him."

"The old man is a kind man~ He has taught and educated people all his life. Hey, how have you been over there these years?"

Chen Zixuan stroked her hair, sighed, and said, "Let's do it. I work in a trading company. Before I went out, I thought everything was fine. After staying here for these years, it's just like that. Fortunately, I got used to it. I ate a lot when I first went out." It’s hard, I’ve done all kinds of dishes, and it’s much better now, Peter and I both have jobs, so it’s better than the top and the bottom.”

Xiaotong nodded, "It's the same everywhere, you have to work hard, but your heart is wild, you have to see the outside world, and you found a foreign husband, it's a pity that the gang of animals chasing you in the class... "

"Fuck you", Chen Zixuan patted Xiao Tong lightly.

~~~~~

No matter how long the road is, there will be a day when Chen Zixuan stands at the entrance of the alley, looking at the bare branches of the trees on both sides, and the bleak alley, just like the winter when she left.

Xiao Tong gently tugged at Chen Zixuan's arm and said, "Let's go."

Ma Keqin was cleaning the yard when he heard someone knock on the door. When he put down the broom to open the door, he recognized Chen Zixuan at a glance, because he had seen the wedding photo she sent back, and said enthusiastically: "You are Zixuan Auntie, come in quickly."

Chen Zixuan looked at this spirited young man, although he was only twelve or thirty, he was already like a small adult, he had not yet opened a Chinese character face, showing a sense of righteousness, his half-length blue down jacket and white sneakers looked very clean, so he smiled She said to him: "Well, it's me, you are Xiaoqin, so good, this is my classmate, you can call me Auntie Xiaotong"

"Hi Auntie"

"Hello, handsome boy, you're so cute"

"...", Ma Keqin is already immune. If you talk about feelings, Chen Zixuan feels like Zhang Jingchu in the Tangshan Earthquake. It's not about the appearance, but the stubborn temperament. My sister must have had a bad temper when she was young. Hit the south wall without looking back.

"Xiaoqin, I...is your grandfather in the house?" After all, Chen Zixuan was a little shy and hesitated for too many years. Ma Keqin sighed secretly, unwilling to provoke his daughter who had returned from a long journey at the gate, and said: "Grandpa is in the house, come with me, obviously it's not over yet."

The small, narrow courtyard with blue bricks and red frames has not changed from ten years ago. Chen Zixuan especially remembers that in this courtyard, her elder brother dragged her in and out, her mother raised chickens for cooking, her father played chess and cut vines, and that sentence The resolute "If you dare to take a step out of this family, I will treat you as if you don't have this daughter."

I'm back, Chen Zixuan has often dreamed of this scene for more than ten years, and today it finally came true. Chen Zixuan felt trembling in her heart, and she even couldn't help herself, until she entered the room and saw the portrait on the north wall...

Quiet, bags slipped, people stood still.

Chen Zixuan seemed unable to believe it, but she had to believe it. The arrangement given to her by God, she slowly moved to the altar, raised her trembling right hand, tried a few times, and finally gently touched the old man's photo frame. It seemed to be smiling at her: "Come back, girl, good to be back..."

She trembled her lips and choked her throat, as if a kind of fear was about to break through, and it was like a baby's loud new voice, releasing the emotions that had been suppressed for more than ten years.

"Dad... ah~, brother... brother~ woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo..." Xiao Tong looked at Zixuan's heart-piercing heart, and couldn't help but burst into tears...

Ma Keqin leaned against the door. He knew that she needed this kind of release, so he didn't disturb her, and even pulled away a little. He felt that the burden of fate on this family was too heavy. The old man, Chen Zixuan, in their lives Both have lost the most precious things and left deep regrets. It is both fate and choice. For her dream, Chen Zixuan may have left a lifetime of regrets. If she did it all over again, would she still leave so resolutely? She probably didn't have an answer herself.

Life is a journey of gaining and letting go. The more you gain, the more you lose. Mark can't help but ask himself, are you ready?

Outside the long pavilion, beside the ancient road, there are fragrant grasses and green sky.

The sound of the willow flute blows in the evening wind, and the setting sun is beyond the mountains.

...

"Dad, why can't I go when others can?"

"Because you are my daughter!"

...

"Dad, if my sister wants to go, you can let her go, it's all open now"

"I am a party member. The country has trained me for decades. How can my daughter not want to repay the motherland and worship foreigners? The son does not think the mother is ugly or the dog is not too poor! What has she done for the country? Why does she dislike her country? !"

"Dad, I don't, I just want to pursue my dreams and freedom!"

...

"Dad, sister, she ran away from home, this is a letter from her"

"What? Go to the airport and have a look"

...

"Old Chen, Lao Chen, your son and daughter-in-law were in a car accident, hurry up, go to the hospital..."

...

At the end of the sky, at the corner of the earth, half of friends are scattered.

Life is rarely a happy gathering, only parting is more...