After the lightning disappeared, the sky was as dark as ink. Only the rumbling sounds could be heard.
The lights in his mother's room were still on. He was curious. According to the old couple's usual habits, they should have turned off the lights and gone to sleep. He felt cold all over and didn't ask any questions. He hurried back to the house and pulled a sheet over himself.
Just as he lay down and was about to turn off the lights, he vaguely heard someone calling him amid the rumbling thunder.
He put on his shirt and walked to the door. The lights in the old couple's room were still on and it was very quiet.
No one was calling him. He had been hallucinating.
After thinking about it, he rushed into the yard in the rain and ran to the front door. Although he was fast enough, he couldn't avoid the heavy rain. He wiped himself with a towel at the door and pushed the door open to enter the old couple's room.
To Li He's surprise, the old couple was actually whispering to each other.
He knew his own father well. He had never been willing to talk to his mother in such a soft voice. Usually, he would either curse or shout loudly.
Seeing Li He come in, Wang Yulan said, "You're still not sleeping?"
Li He asked, "Why aren't you two sleeping either? It's already past nine o 'clock. "
Wang Yulan said happily, "Your dad was up to no good tonight. He insisted on talking to me about all sorts of things. I've been chatting with him until now, but we haven't gotten to a good point yet. We're just talking about useless things in the past."
Li Zhaokun was lying on the bed. When he heard the noise, he didn't even lift his eyelids as he muttered, "It's still raining."
Li He said, "The weather forecast says that it will stop raining the day after tomorrow. Let it rain first. Anyway, we have nothing to do these few days. Besides, the roads are in good condition now, so it won't affect our journey even if it rains."
Li Zhaokun said, "I'm cold."
Wang Yulan spread the sheet over him, covering him from his neck to his feet. She kept complaining, "I asked you if you were cold just now. Now you know. You're just trying to show off."
Li Zhaokun didn't refute or lose his temper as usual. He just smiled and said, "I know you'll cover it for me. You're the best to me."
Li He looked at the elated old lady and thought that if everyone had his father's eloquence, they wouldn't have to worry about not being able to find a wife.
The two of them were an old couple. I felt uncomfortable looking at them. I turned around and was about to leave when I heard Li Zhaokun say, "I want to drink some wine. I haven't had any in a long time. My stomach can't take it anymore."
Li He stopped and said, "Hurry up and go to sleep. Don't drink if you can't. Be more alert and don't neglect your body."
Wang Yulan asked softly, "Are you hungry? You haven't eaten anything yet. You haven't even finished half a spoonful of rice. You're finished. "
Li Zhaokun nodded. The wrinkles on his face piled up.
Wang Yulan got off the bed and said, "Wait for me. I'm going to get you something to eat. You won't stop for a while."
Then, she went to the kitchen.
Li He looked at his father's expression and felt that something was wrong. Even smiling seemed to require a lot of strength.
"Dad, are you okay?" For a moment, Li He had a bad premonition. "Do you feel uncomfortable? Let's go to the hospital, okay?"
He clearly saw Li Zhaokun waving his hand, but his index finger moved a little and then he put it down weakly.
He held back his tears.
After Li Zhaokun finished his pointless effort, he didn't move and just lay there quietly. The wind and rain blew and thunder rumbled. The sound of wind, rain, and waves mingled together.
"That …" In the midst of the rumbling, Li Zhaokun murmured, "The polder fields are easy to plant, but the plum rain is sad. Young Man is unhappy, but the yellow plum rain doesn't care. "
His voice was too soft. Li He had to stick his ear in front of him to barely hear it. After understanding what he meant, he forced a smile and said, "Didn't I just say that the rain will stop in two days? You should sleep well and don't worry about these things."
Li Zhaokun seemed to have fallen asleep and didn't respond for a long time.
"Are you feeling uncomfortable? Just tell me." Li He's heart was in his throat.
Li Zhaokun said, "I told your mother that you have to be filial to her and don't let her cry."
Li He said, "You don't have to tell me that. We are filial to you too."
Li Zhaokun said, "Your mother is silly. Don't be fooled by others. You guys keep an eye on her."
Li He said, "As long as your son isn't silly. Don't worry so much."
Wang Yulan came in with a bowl of rice and a hot plate of scrambled eggs with tomatoes.
Li He pulled a stool for her and let her place the food on it.
Wang Yulan said, "Don't just lie down. Get up and eat."
Li Zhaokun still didn't move.
Wang Yulan saw that she didn't respond and took out a bottle of white wine from the corner. She smiled and said, "Don't you have an appetite? I'll let you have a cup, but don't drink too much."
Li Zhaokun said, "Don't get drunk."
Li He sighed and ran to the central room. With tears in her eyes, she called Big Sister and Li Long.
When she returned to the front room, Li Zhaokun was still lying there. His eyes were squinted and he didn't say a word. It was as if he was taking a nap.
Wang Yulan stood at the side, not knowing what to do.
The sound of a dog barking could be heard from afar. Li He opened the door. With a flashlight in hand, he went to greet the dog. He said to Li Long who was walking over, "Lower your voice. It depends on the situation."
Duan Mei said, "You two stay outside. It's noisy with so many people. I'll go in and take a look."
Li Long stood under the eaves and lit a cigarette for himself. Then, he looked at his brother and threw one to him. The two brothers sighed.
About half an hour later, Li Mei and her family arrived.
Li Mei asked in a low voice, "What's going on?"
Li He pointed to the window and said, "He's not awake. Let's talk about it later."
When Li Zhaokun woke up, he realized that the house was suddenly full of people. He mumbled, "It's not the New Year or the festival. Why are they here?"
Li Mei wiped her tears and forced a smile. She said gently, "Mom asked me to drink with you."
Li Zhaokun said, "You can't drink with me. When it comes to drinking, you're not good at it. Don't embarrass me."
Li Mei said, "Dad, scold us if you want to."
How she wished that her father would say a few more words.
Li Zhaokun said, "What are you talking about? I can't talk to you."
Wang Yulan held his hand and said with a smile, "Then talk to me. We'll talk together."
Her hand was gripped by another cold hand.
Li Zhaokun said, "Think it through. Spend your life with your son. You're old and you're not happy. Go enjoy your son's happiness."
Wang Yulan said, "I'm not stupid. Of course I'll enjoy my son's happiness. I won't leave their house in the future."
Li He said, "If there's something for us to eat, we won't leave without you two. Don't worry."
Li Zhaokun said, "You son of a b * tch, you're trying to make me look good."
"Dad, are you feeling uncomfortable?" Li Mei's tears flowed down.
The atmosphere became heavy. Everyone could feel that Li Zhaokun was not going to make it.
Li Zhaokun said, "I'm going to sleep."
Suddenly, Wang Yulan felt the hand that was holding her hand loosen. She realized something and burst into tears.
Li Zhuang's barking became even louder.
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