By the time Mi Xaing 'er returned from the grand banquet, the sky was already dark …
She couldn't help but smile at the thought of her parents' happiness.
Just as she turned the corner of the alley, she saw someone standing outside the courtyard wall from afar. His head was raised and he was staring at the courtyard wall, but he didn't enter the house … Upon closer inspection, it was Xu Dongsheng.
Mi Xaing 'er hurried over. "Village Chief, why are you standing here? Didn't you go to the banquet?"
Xu Dongsheng waved his hand and said perfunctorily, "I'm old, and my stomach isn't good. I can't eat meat!"
Mi Xaing 'er was a tactful person and didn't say much. "Village Chief, why don't you come in and sit for a while? I'll make you a cup of tea? "
Xu Dongsheng laughed bitterly and there was a hint of self-mockery in his tone. "Forget it. Why am I so self-conscious that I don't stink? Today is your mother's big day. The two of them still want to enjoy some quiet time together. What's the point of me going in? "
He was quite self-aware … but he still couldn't let it go and unknowingly walked here.
Xu Dongsheng's gaze was fixed on the red lacquered door of the Tang family. His gaze was empty and unfocused, as if he could see his youth through the door. "Your mother's wish has come true. She married a good man! That's great! It's really not easy to go in such a big circle! "
"…"
"I remember very clearly … when she was young, she went to school in the provincial capital. When the holidays came, your grandfather brought her back. At that time, Xiling liked to wear a moon-white gown with a black pleated skirt, black leather shoes, white socks, and a new student hairstyle. She also carried a leather bag in her hand. When she appeared at the village entrance from afar … she was really beautiful!"
Mi Xaing 'er didn't know how to continue the conversation and could only listen quietly.
Xu Dongsheng seemed to be lost in a distant memory. He didn't seem to be talking to Mi Xaing 'er, but more like he was talking to himself. "At that time, Military Commander Chen would come over occasionally. He would ride a tall horse with two orderlies behind him. Sometimes, he would drive a small jeep and take your mother out for a ride! The smile on Xiling's face was always so bright, like the most beautiful flower in spring … "
Mi Xaing 'er frowned. She was a smart person. She could tell that there were some feelings in his words.
Xu Dongsheng seemed to realize that he had misspoken and hurriedly changed the topic. "At that time, people in our village often talked about it in private. They all said that Military Commander Chen was handsome and elegant, and with that kind of status, it was unlikely that he would be together with your mother. But then … But after seeing it today, fate is simply predestined. He also treats your mother like a treasure in his heart. Xiling's wait for so many years was worth it!"
He sighed softly. "I just hope for the best for her! They have waited for each other for so many years. They should be happy! "
He put his hands behind his back and smiled awkwardly. "Am I talking too much today? I'm even lamenting about life? Forget it! No one wants to listen to me! I'm leaving! "
He turned to leave.
Mi Xaing 'er was grateful for his care in the past. She didn't want to look at him and left dejectedly. She grabbed him and asked, "Village Chief, is there something on your mind? Is there anything I can help you with? Where's Brother Mingwei? How is he recently? "
At the mention of Hsu Mingwei, Xu Dongsheng's expression became even more gloomy. "Mingwei is still in the branch village. The conditions there are quite tough. I've visited him twice. Every time … Sigh! It's also a disaster in life. Ever since that Tingting … "
"Tingting?"
"Oh!" Xu Dongsheng hung his head. "Ever since Mingwei went to the Public Security Bureau to identify the corpse, he hasn't been happy since he came home. There's no smile on his face. I have a feeling that Tingting's death has something to do with him!"
Mi Xaing 'er shrugged disapprovingly. "Isn't that nonsense? Everyone walks their own path. Brother Mingwei is already very kind. When Tingting was like that, he still brought her home and took good care of her … It's not that I want to say this, but most men can't do that! "
"Yes! Isn't that right? I'm not praising my son, but Mingwei is a kind person. He has never been in a relationship before. The first time he liked a girl wholeheartedly, he fell in love with a cobra! "
A cobra?
Mi Xaing 'er pursed her lips and smiled. "Something like that! That Jiang Tingting is an ungrateful person. If you keep it in your arms and warm it up, it will turn around and bite you! "
She paused for a moment. "When I go back to the city, I'll help Brother Mingwei think of a way to transfer him back to the Military Hospital. I can't guarantee it! You can try your best to help! "
Returning the favor!
Xu Dongsheng had helped them a lot in the past.
Village Chief Xu nodded gratefully. "That's great! I'm not coveting the life in the city. I just think that once he's back in the Military Hospital, he'll have some momentum in his career and his life will be busy. He won't think about these messy things anymore! "
He pondered for a moment. "To tell you the truth, I've asked Matchmaker Wu to introduce a few girlfriends to your Brother Mingwei. I think they're all pretty good. However, this child is stubborn. He won't see anyone no matter what. If he goes back to the city and interacts with more people, he'll slowly fall in love with someone. Maybe he'll forget about the past?"
The hearts of parents in the world were pitiful.
Xu Dongsheng was also worried sick about his son.
He stopped talking and smiled at Mi Xaing 'er. "You should go back and rest early too. Don't you have to go back to the city tomorrow? Are you busy at school? "
"Okay!"
Mi Xaing 'er put her hands in her pockets and watched his back disappear into the night. Then she turned around and went back to the courtyard. She looked up at the upper room … The dim yellow light spilled out from the window and cast a shadow on the path. It looked particularly warm.
Occasionally, there were a few murmurs in the room. She couldn't hear what they were saying, followed by the laughter of the Tang Xiling couple … Mi Xaing 'er stared at them for a while. She was really happy for her parents. She didn't disturb them and went straight back to her room.
Once she calmed down, she started to miss her husband.
She sat in front of the desk, picked up a pen and paper, and started to write a letter to Yun Jingting.
Tiger,
Hello!
Spring has come without us noticing. I still remember when you left, there were still a few snowflakes floating in the sky.
What about now?
The peach blossoms in the village have bloomed. The mountains and plains are covered in pink. When the rain falls at night, the petals fall all over the ground. It's so beautiful!
I really wish you were here. The three of us can go up the mountain to admire the peach blossoms. You can hold your son while I carry the food basket. We can find a place to sit under a tree. The sky is blue, the clouds are white, and the peach blossoms are bright. How happy would that be?
However …
You're not by my side!
You're only in my dreams!
Today, I'm especially happy. Mom finally got married. The wedding went very smoothly. Everyone in the village came to the wedding banquet. Everyone asked me about you when they saw me. I answered them one by one with a smile on my face. But in my heart, I really don't feel good …
I don't mean to drag you down!
I just want to say a few words to you in the middle of the night … I miss you. I miss you so much that I feel bad.
Although we haven't been apart for long, I feel like every day is like a year. Every day, I count the days with my fingers, wondering when you'll come back.
I really don't know when this letter will reach your hands. It'll probably take ten days to half a month for it to go through so much trouble, right?
By the time I receive your reply, I'm afraid it'll be a month … Tiger, I don't want to talk to you like this. I keep feeling that we'll miss out on each other's passion. I want to see you. I want to talk to you face to face for a while! I want to hear you laugh. I want to act coquettishly with you. I want to lie beside you and hug you to sleep.
If …
I mean, if I visit you during the summer vacation, will it affect your work? Will the organization approve of it?
I hope you can give me a reply as soon as possible.
…
Mi Xaing 'er stopped writing and thought for a moment. She was afraid that Yun Laohu would be worried about her family, so she added a few more sentences:
I'm doing quite well here. My children are doing well. My parents are doing well. Everything is fine at home. Please don't worry about it!
This is a short letter of love.
I'm waiting for your reply!
Wife's Pen
Mi Xaing 'er carefully folded the letter and put it into the envelope that she had prepared beforehand. Then she cast her gaze out of the pitch-black window and sat there in a daze for a while. It was as if she couldn't think anymore. Her mind was filled with Yun Jingting's smile.
A few pitter-patter sounds could be heard.
The spring rain came and gently knocked on the window lattice.
Mi Xaing 'er got up and opened the window. She took a deep breath … The fragrance of grass and flowers accompanied the light breeze, refreshing her mind.
Her thoughts seemed to have grown wings and flew all the way to the border.
**
Many days later …
Yun Jingting stood silently by the window in the rainy night. She straightened her back and looked at the scenery outside the window. She held Mi Xaing 'er's letter without saying a word.
Xia Zhongcheng, who was behind her, couldn't help but say, "Tiger, you've been standing there for more than ten minutes without moving. What are you doing? What did Mi Xaing 'er say in the letter? Did something happen at home? "
Yun Laohu smiled bitterly and shook her head. "No! She said that everything is fine at home and that I don't have to worry about it! "
Xia Zhongcheng sighed. "All letters at home seem to be like that! They only report the good news and not the bad news. They're afraid that we'll be distracted! It's hard enough! "
He also got up and walked to the window. He slowly lit a cigarette and then turned to look at Yun Jingting. "Then what's the problem? Can you tell me? "
Yun Jingting looked back at him and didn't hide anything. "Mi Xaing 'er said that she wants to see me! She said that she wants to visit during the summer vacation. I … don't know how to answer her! "
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