After a few twists and turns, Lu Yiwei followed Uncle Pan into a small village. The village was small and scattered. Just as Uncle Pan had said, most of the people Lu Yiwei saw were old people and children. There were very few young people in their prime.
At this time, far in the north, Xijiang Province was still in the middle of winter, but this seaside village was still in the middle of summer. The old people and children in short-sleeved shirts sat under the shade of the trees, drinking tea and chatting. When they saw Lu Yiwei, who was still wearing a long-sleeved jacket, they stared at him as if they had seen an alien.
Lu Yiwei also realized that he was not sociable, but he was so focused on looking for people that he forgot about the small difference between the north and the south. At this time, he was already drenched in sweat. He sneakily took off his jacket at a corner and immediately felt refreshed.
In order to thank Uncle Pan for his hospitality, Lu Yiwei spent more than 300 yuan on some gifts when he got off the car. He was so happy that he could not stop smiling.
After entering the house, Uncle Pan's family was shocked to see the tall and bold Lu Yiwei. Uncle Pan talked to his family for a while, and they finally calmed down a little. They asked Lu Yiwei to take a seat.
Lu Yiwei felt increasingly hot. His back was completely drenched, and even his trousers were sticking to his thighs. The hot and humid weather in the south was very unbearable. This was Lu Yiwei's first time coming to Fujian. The fresh and clean air and the wide and distant view gave him a relaxed and contented state of mind.
Uncle Pan's wife kept speaking Hokkien to Lu Yiwei, but Lu Yiwei could not understand a word. Out of politeness, he smiled and nodded vigorously. Seeing this, Uncle Pan walked over and said, "Little brother, she asked you where you are from. Do you like seafood? "
Lu Yiwei quickly nodded and replied, "I am from Xijiang Province. I don't eat much seafood, but I can try it."
After Uncle Pan translated, his wife left with a seven or eight-year-old boy. Uncle Pan said, "You can stay here tonight. Those who go out to sea will only return at night. I'll help you ask around, okay?"
"Thank you so much." Lu Yiwei bowed in gratitude.
"Go take a shower first. It's right behind me. I'm going out for a bit. After bathing, you can go to the beach to take a look, "Uncle Pan said as he pointed to a small room.
Lu Yiwei had wanted to take a bath for a long time, but he was too embarrassed to ask for it. After Uncle Pan went out, he impatiently ran into the shower room. Everything in front of him made him instantly dumbfounded.
In the shower room, there was a large wooden bucket, one or two smaller ones, and a faucet. That was all. Seeing such a simple and crude environment, Lu Yiwei did not know what to do. He turned on the faucet and touched the warm tap water. He didn't care too much and was ready to take off his clothes and take a bath.
Just as he was about to take off his clothes, Lu Yiwei found that there was a gap about the width of a finger on the door. The most surprising thing was that there was no bolt on the door, so it could not be closed at all. This made him a little embarrassed.
Lu Yiwei gritted his teeth, stomped his feet, and quickly took off his clothes. There was trouble again. He realized that there was no place to put his clothes. After searching for a long time, he finally found a hanging nail on the wall and hung it up.
Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian Province, was the "City of Hot Springs". Although Putian was far away, the water was mild and the temperature was just right. Lu Yiwei picked up a ladle and poured the water on his body. It was cold and very comfortable. Lu Yiwei simply lifted the bucket and poured it over his head. His fatigue immediately disappeared.
A more serious problem had come. Lu Yiwei searched for a long time but could not find any shampoo, soap, or other toiletries. It seemed that he could only make do with this.
At this moment, the clanking of high heels came from outside the door. She called out, but seeing no response, she quickly walked out.
Lu Yiwei's heart was in his throat. He was like a thief, not daring to breathe loudly. After confirming that the woman had gone out, he breathed a sigh of relief and continued to take a bath.
Just as he raised a bucket of water and was about to pour it down, a door on the side was pushed open. A young and beautiful woman stood there motionlessly, looking at the naked "stranger".
Lu Yiwei was dumbfounded. He quickly put down the bucket and covered his private parts with his hands. He looked embarrassed and did not know what to do.
The woman was calm. Seeing a stranger appear in her house, she just looked him up and down and closed the door expressionlessly.
Lu Yiwei was really not in the mood to take a bath. He took off his clothes from the hanging nail and used his coat to wipe his body. Just as he was about to put on his clothes, the door was pushed open again. It was the woman again. He saw that she was holding shampoo, soap, and a towel in her hands. She put them on the ground and left without looking back.
Should I take a bath? Lu Yiwei struggled for a long time. In the end, he secretly made up his mind. Since it was already like this, he might as well take a bath.
After washing up, Lu Yiwei put on his clothes and cleaned up the shower room before walking out.
When he went out, the beautiful woman who was tidying up saw Lu Yiwei come out as if nothing had happened. She smiled and said, "You're done?"
Lu Yiwei nodded awkwardly and said, "I don't know where to put the shampoo. I put it on the partition in the room. Is that okay?"
"Put it there. It's not a problem!" The beautiful woman saw Lu Yiwei's doubt and said, "My name is Pan Qingqing. I work in Fuzhou. I came back today to bring some medicine to my mother. My father has already told me about your situation. Don't worry. As long as the person you mentioned is from our village, we will definitely be able to find him. "
Pan Qingqing had a tall figure with lush black hair that cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall. Her deep eyes were filled with the spirituality of the southern water villages. Her lips were like an upside-down crescent moon, and she looked charming when she smiled. Her bronze-colored skin had practically no pores, and she couldn't be compared to the women in the north.
The north was windy, and the climate was dry. Although women's skin looked smooth and fair, it still had a regional charm to it. After giving birth, women would show signs of aging at an early age, and their skin would become extremely poor. If one walked up and took a closer look, they would even be able to keep fish in their pores.
It was different in the south. It was far away from the cold air of Siberia, and it was located in a hilly area at a lower altitude. The temperature was humid all year round, and coupled with all sorts of delicacies, it was hard for their skin to not be good. Pan Qingqing's complexion might be due to the sea breeze and sunbathing all year round. It was a typical oriental complexion.
"Thank you so much." Lu Yiwei said.
Pan Qingqing continued, "Take a rest first. I'll bring you to the beach later. You haven't been to the beach before, right?"
"Yes, it's my first time seeing the sea." Lu Yiwei said against his will. In fact, he had been to Hainan some time ago, and he wanted to see the difference between the South China Sea and the East China Sea.
The two of them followed each other to the beach. Lu Yiwei saw a row of fishing boats rocking on the beach from afar, and there were also a few boats floating in the middle of the sea in the distance. A gentle breeze blew, accompanied by the faint smell of the sea, and the beautiful scenery could be seen at a glance. It made one feel as if they had walked into an intoxicating dream, unable to extricate themselves.
Pan Qingqing asked as they walked, "You're from the north?"
"Yes, I'm from Xijiang Province."
"Oh? You're really from Xijiang Province? "Pan Qingqing suddenly stopped and asked, her expression a little ugly.
"Yes, yes. Is there a problem?" Lu Yiwei asked doubtfully.
Pan Qingqing said anxiously, "Big Brother, I want to ask you for a favor."
"Tell me. As long as I can do it, I'll definitely help." Lu Yiwei was even more confused. Pan Qingqing was asking him for a favor. What could it be?
Pan Qingqing's face sank, and she lowered her head to pick her nails. "Big Brother, I want you to help me find someone. His name is Xu Xiaokang, and he's five years older than me. He's been taking care of me like a big brother since I was young, and we have a very good relationship. Six years ago, he followed a boss to the north to dig for coal, and we haven't heard from him since. All these years, his family and I have been asking around, but we can't find his whereabouts. Later on, a fellow villager who went with him said that he went to Xijiang Province. "
Lu Yiwei found it a little unbelievable and asked, "He's been gone for so many years, and he hasn't contacted his family? The boss who took him away can't be found? Also, how can the fellow villager who went with him not know his whereabouts? "
Pan Qingqing sat down on the beach, and her face revealed a young expression. She grabbed a handful of sand and slowly dripped it from her fingertips. Only when all the sand had flowed out did she say, "We contacted him at the beginning, but he only told us the good news and not the bad news. He only said that he could earn about 1,000 yuan a month, but he didn't say where he was. The boss who took him away is from our neighboring county, and he has disappeared without a trace, and we don't know his whereabouts. The fellow villager who went with him came back one after another, but no one knows about his situation. They only know that he was brought to Xijiang Province, that's all. "
Lu Yiwei didn't have the time to appreciate the beautiful scenery. He took a deep breath and said, "Qingqing, I can help you find him, but it's difficult to find a name. I need more information." Lu Yiwei vaguely felt that this person must be related to Pan Chengjun, whom he was looking for.
Pan Qingqing stood up and clapped her hands, saying, "Let's go, I'll take you to his house."
When they arrived in front of a dilapidated wooden house, Pan Qingqing stopped and pointed at the house, saying, "This is Xu Xiaokang's house. There are three brothers in the house, and the eldest passed away when he was young. The third brother was caught in a typhoon when he went fishing two years ago, and Xu Xiaokang is the second brother, but there's no news about him until now. Only the two of them are left in the house, and it's very difficult. "
Pan Qingqing opened the door and affectionately called out, "Mother." After a while, an old woman staggered out of the house. Seeing that there was a stranger in the house, she immediately became nervous.
Pan Qingqing conversed in Hokkien, and Lu Yiwei couldn't understand a word of it. He could only stand there awkwardly and look around the dilapidated wooden house. The house was very simple and small, and the lighting was poor. There was only a table and a few fish baskets on the ground, and that was all.
After Pan Qingqing introduced the house, the old woman was relieved, and she started to talk to Lu Yiwei. Seeing that Lu Yiwei was confused, Pan Qingqing translated, "Brother, mother said that you must find her son. Even if he's dead, she wants to see his corpse."
Lu Yiwei didn't know what to say, so he quickly nodded and said, "Auntie, please don't worry. As long as I have a clue, I'll definitely help you find him."
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
