Extra: Black-hearted Little Cotton-padded Jacket
With the arrival of summer, the chirping of cicadas and birds can be heard everywhere in the school. Pei Ze holds Zhong Miao's hand, and the couple takes a leisurely walk by the school's artificial lake.
Qingmei has undergone great changes in recent years. A five-story teaching building has been built, and landscape design has been started. Even the overall greening style is very exquisite. Combined with the sculptures, it has a strong artistic atmosphere and a beauty that is different from other places.
"Wife, it's getting hot. How about we send the kids to mom's place this weekend and I take you out to play?"
Such a big family occupied most of Zhong Miao's time, and the one who was the most tactless was Pei Mingyue.
It is said that a daughter is her father's little cotton-padded jacket. Xiao Yueyue is Pei Ze's black-hearted cotton, always disturbing his intimacy with his wife. He can't really argue with that little brat, he just feels aggrieved.
"Okay, where do you want to go?" Zhong Miao also wanted to go out for a walk. In the past few years, they would go out to play during the winter and summer vacations, but she rarely traveled alone with Pei Ze. Usually they would go out as a family or with friends.
"The fishing village is well managed and has now been renamed Qingzhou Island."
Over the years, they have walked through the barren Gobi Desert and green grasslands together, and have also watched the magnificent ice lanterns in the snow, but they have never been to the beach. Somehow, every time he suggested going to the beach, his father-in-law had to find another place for him.
Zhong Miao turned to look at Pei Ze. He was already thirty-five years old, but instead of being fat or bald, he looked more mature. His ruffian vibe had faded, making him look more reserved and charming.
The old saying is true, a man is in his prime at 31.
"The beach? Sure, I want to go too."
After so many years, her fear of the ocean has faded a little. She can't never go to the beach for the rest of her life. It's okay not to go into the water, but she can still walk on the beach and go to the beach to catch some seafood.
"Okay, tell Dad and the others, we'll just go this time. They always bring their families with them, and it's a rare opportunity for us to be together. We'll leave on Saturday morning and be back on Sunday night. How about staying there for one night?"
Pei Ze was full of anticipation.
"Okay, I'll tell him when I get back."
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In the living room, Pei Ze was watching cartoons with his two children, while Zhong Miao was talking to his old father in the study.
"No, sweetheart, I'm worried."
"It's okay, Dad. I'll try not to go in the water. Besides, when the kids grow up, they'll definitely want to travel and see the world. If I'm the one holding them back, and they can't go to the beach, that would be a shame."
"Humph, you guys didn't plan to bring the child with you this time. As for my son-in-law, just spoil him."
Zhong Ming also knew that what Zhong Miao said made sense, but how could he feel at ease?
After so many years, he still remembers the feeling of seawater pouring into his lungs. He and his daughter both died once, and in such a painful way. Whenever he thinks of this, it hurts like someone is digging out his heart. It cannot be expressed by the word "heartache".
"What can I do if I don't spoil him? I always feel a little sorry for him."
"How do you say that?"
Zhong Ming really couldn't understand. What was wrong? The couple had been together for so many years, and their children were grown up. How could they be wrong?
Zhong Miao had nothing to hide from his father.
Over the years, Pei Ze's feelings have always been passionate. He always takes the initiative in everything, and she can never keep up with him. She is a somewhat indifferent person, so it is inevitable that she will occasionally ignore him.
"My dear daughter, a pot with a lid, I think my uncle is quite happy with it. It's just that you are all busy and don't have much time to get together, so he occasionally feels lost. Plus, the children are so attached to you that they inevitably neglect him."
"Okay, we'll leave at 7am on Saturday and come back on Sunday night. I'll leave Yueyue and An'an to my mother-in-law."
"Okay, have fun, but be sure to be safe."
Neither the father nor the daughter noticed that the study door was not closed tightly. Outside the door, it was Xiao Yueyue who had found her way to the door at some point.
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Pei Ze got up at six o'clock on Saturday morning. He was afraid of waking up the two children, so he carefully loaded the things he had packed last night into the car and made a simple breakfast for Zhong Miao.
At half past six, his mother would come to see the child.
"Wife, get up and eat."
"Yeah." Zhong Miao rubbed his eyes and sat up in a daze.
The couple had just finished their meal when Zhang Weilan opened the door and came in.
"Are the children asleep?"
"Good morning, mother-in-law. Well, they haven't woken up yet."
Zhong Miao didn't dare tell the two little ones that they were going out to play, and only told them that they had something to do at the weekend.
If the two little ones knew about this, Pei Ze’s plan would definitely be ruined.
Before Zhang Weilan could even sit down, someone rang the doorbell.
Zhong Miao had just finished her breakfast, so she got up and went to open the door.
Seeing Li Hongmei and her son Zheng Mingkuan each holding a swimming ring and blowing it up with their mouths, she was confused. "Why are you here? Come in quickly. Where's Erwa?"
The person who came was Li Hongmei and Erwa’s son named Zheng Mingkuan. His father named him Ming because he hoped that he could be as sensible as An An.
Erwa's surname is Zheng, and he has a sloppy name. Because he is the second child, he is called Zheng Erwa. Li Hongmei once complained that their family of brothers is like the Calabash Brothers.
"He's parked the car and will be here soon. My brother and sister-in-law will be here soon. Aren't we going to the beach? Have you prepared everything?"
Pei Ze was stunned when he saw Li Hongmei's appearance when she entered the room. "How did you know?"
"Xiao Yueyue called the day before yesterday and said that we should go to the beach together this weekend."
Zhong Miao and Pei Ze stared at each other, and the couple confirmed it with a look. Neither of them said anything, so how did the child know?
Besides, if you know it, then you know it. You even invited others on your own initiative.
Xiao Kuan was a little older than Yueyue, so he greeted them first when he entered the room. Pei Ze touched his head, turned around and went upstairs to settle accounts with his two troublesome children.
As soon as he stepped onto the stairs, he saw two little heads popping out from the stairs. They were An An and Yue Yue.
"Dad, Yueyue heard grandpa talking to my mom, and she just doesn't want you to go out and leave her behind."
An An pulled Yue Yue out.
"Okay, you're still a man who dares to act and take responsibility."
"Dad, why should Mommy take you out to play alone? I want to go too. I want to be with Sister Shuyao and Brother Xiaokuan, so I called them."
In the living room, the adults all understood what was said, and Zhang Weilan was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
Li Hongmei felt a little embarrassed. "How about we go back?"
"Then why are you going back? Didn't you say your brother and the others would be here soon? It's rare for us to get together, so we can just go out and have fun together."
Now that Li Hongmei is here, Zhong Miao can only bear the consequences for her husband. There is no other way. Who made her give birth to such a disappointing child?
Pei Ze's forehead veins were throbbing and his hands were itching, but he couldn't hit the child, so he endured it.
Zhang Weilan knew that her little granddaughter was a clever girl with lots of ideas. "Hongmei is here now, you two should go out and have fun together. I'll go upstairs and pack some things for An'an and Yueyue."
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The original world of two people turned into a happy ending. Pei Ze was unhappy because his expectations were not met, but it was also good to be able to relax with his wife.
Erwa and Li Guodong were playing with the swimming rings, and after checking them, they gave them to the children.
It has to be said that Li Guodong was very foresighted. He directly got two inflated car tires, one for his wife and one for his child, and they were still sturdy.
"Dad, I don't want this. I want Yueyue's blue swimming ring." Li Shuyao thought the tire was too ugly and cried and didn't want to use it.
"Yaoyao, be obedient. There are no swimming rings for sale nearby. You can use this for now." Li Guodong had a headache. He was careless and only considered practicality. He never thought that his daughter would dislike it.
Li Shuyao burst into tears and Zhou Xiaohui hurried over to comfort the child.
"What's wrong with Yaoyao?" Yueyue came over with her brother, holding a small blue swimming ring.
After a brief exchange, Yueyue pointed with her little hand and said, "My mom also bought a pink one just now. You can give her the black one. Why don't you two switch? Aunt Xiaohui also uses the black one. Let them use the same one."
Pei Ze had just brought the inflatable cushion over when he heard his black-hearted little cotton-padded jacket say this: "Okay, not only did he cheat his dad, he also learned to cheat his mom."
"It's in the car. I'll get it." Pei Ze resigned himself to going to the car to get the swimming ring.
The waves hit the beach again and again. Zhong Miao stepped barefoot on the fine sand, feeling as if she was in another world.
She would never forget the feeling of the sea water pouring into her lungs.
Not far away came the sounds of children's noise and adults' conversations. They were her children, husband, and friends.
She smiled. Nothing was better than being together. Fear? After so many years, it was time to let it go.
The shadow of death has long been dispelled by love and laughter, and she must also be brave.
She couldn't spoil everyone's fun.
Li Hongmei threw the child to Erwa and ran over to find Zhong Miao. Now both of them have jobs and have to take care of children, so it is a rare opportunity for these two best friends to talk to each other in private.
"Zhong Miao, I'm here."
Zhong Miao turned around and saw Li Hongmei facing the sunshine. The vitality on her little face had never disappeared, and she was still so cute.
"Slow down."
"Uh-huh."
The two best friends found a place that was neither too far nor too close to the children, so they could see them and sit on the beach to enjoy the sunshine.
"Tell me, why can't I give birth to a daughter? A daughter is so cute. You are the best. You have both a son and a daughter."
Li Hongmei, who gave birth to a son, sighed.
"It's all the same, actually. Our An'an is the best and most obedient. Yueyue is too cunning and hard to deal with."
Zhong Miao deeply agreed.
"Speaking of son, guess who I saw the other day?"
"How would I know? Tell me quickly."
The two of them have not changed their habit of gossiping when they meet.
"I saw Wang Yingying. She brought her son, who was quite old, about six years old. She chatted with me for a while, and I didn't feel like refusing."
"Now that you mention it, it seems like their family hasn't been back to the village for a long time."
"Yes, but Wang Yingying graduated from university and is now working in a factory. She seems very tired and looks listless."
Li Hongmei also felt emotional. Wang Yingying looked down on Zhong Miao back then, which made her very angry. But after so many years, the feeling has faded.
"Every family has its own problems, and life is never smooth sailing."
Zhong Miao could no longer remember what Wang Yingying looked like; it was all in the past.
"Hey, you're so nervous about saying that. I think everything is going smoothly between you and Brother Ze."
"Who said that? He lost a lot of money two years ago. But that's nothing."
Rebirth after death and traveling through a book was the greatest ordeal in her life, but it was also the beginning of her happy life today.
"Ah, that's right. It's all thanks to your own efforts. I'm the one who's really lucky."
Li Hongmei truly felt that she was lucky. The best thing was that she met Zhong Miao, who changed her fate of spending her whole life in the countryside.
She had no doubt that if she were still in the village, she would not be as free and rich as she is now, and she would definitely not find a man like Erwa. It was not that Erwa looked down on her, but that she had no chance to get in touch with her and understand her.
While the two best friends were chatting idly, several children went into the water under the guidance of their fathers. The children were sitting in the swimming rings while their fathers were pulling them from the front.
"Pfft, hahaha, your little cotton-padded jacket is leaking. Brother Ze just pulled Yueyue up and got splashed with water."
Li Hongmei was so happy, this little cotton jacket was not that great.
"I told you, An'an and your Kuankuan are the two best behaved boys. Look at Yaoyao, she's imitating Yueyue and splashing water on her dad."
Zhou Xiaohui didn't go into the water either. She took a few bottles of water and a bag of food and joined the small group of close friends. It was a rare opportunity for her to leave her children to the men, and the women had some time to get together.
As the sun rose higher and higher, the children went ashore to rest when they were tired of playing. Zhong Miao and her two best friends changed into swimsuits and played and laughed on the beach.
"Zhong Miao, you bad guy, you are still so thin after giving birth to a child. And sister-in-law, why are your balls so big?"
Li Hongmei, this naughty girl, is still the same even after giving birth to a child. She touches this and pinches that.
It's really because she has such a flat figure that I'm not very proud of it. I'm totally envious and jealous of her.
"You dead girl, I'm going to skin you alive." Zhou Xiaohui's face flushed as she poured water on Li Hongmei.
Zhong Miao secretly came behind Li Hongmei and tickled her with malicious intentions.
"Oh my, I give in. You two are in the same group. I can't beat you."
Zhou Xiaohui had already gone into the water. She was a good swimmer. She swam two steps in the shallow water and then called them down.
Zhong Miao treaded the water tentatively step by step, and stopped when it reached knee depth. At this time, Pei Ze came over and held her.
"Wife, can you swim? How dare you go into the water?"
"I can swim, but I'm not very brave."
"I'll take you." Pei Ze pulled Zhong Miao deeper into the cave.
The warmth from his palms was very strong. These hands made her feel particularly safe. Suddenly, she was no longer so afraid. "Then you keep an eye on me for a while."
"Don't worry, we won't go too deep. Just swim away."
When the water was waist-deep, Zhong Miao was dragged by Pei Ze and laid horizontally, floating on the water. It had been a long time since he had experienced this feeling.
Pei Ze was always by her side.
Li Hongmei was annoyed by the couple's clinginess. "You two are not okay? It's fine if you cuddle at home, but you're still so clingy when you go out."
"Yeah, these two are really close." Zhou Xiaohui couldn't help but complain.
Zhong Miao and Pei Ze are really too eye-catching. The older they get, the more affectionate they become. When they are intimate, they don't even shy away from children.
"Go, go, go play with your husbands. Don't stare at me. Be careful of getting stye."
Zhong Miao was not polite and directly retorted.
With Pei Ze's company, she quickly adapted to the sea water, like an active little fish, swimming around but unable to swim out of his palm.
Pei Ze admired her swimming style and felt that she was glowing white and dazzlingly beautiful, like a fairy from the deep sea who had come to seduce him.
"Cough, cough, cough." Zhong Miao choked on water because she didn't breathe properly. The feeling of fear instantly came over her, but before it completely enveloped her, she was picked up by Pei Ze and left the water.
"I won't swim anymore. It's scary."
"Okay, don't be afraid, I'll carry you up."
When they reached the shore, Pei Ze immediately put a bath towel on her.
The couple snuggled up to each other, watching An An taking his sister to play in the sand, enjoying the rare leisure time.
When the tide receded in the afternoon, Zhong Miao took a bag of salt, found a small hole on the beach and sprinkled some salt in. Not long after, clams emerged by themselves. She seized the opportunity, dug out a big clam with a small shovel, and threw it into the small bucket carried by Pei Ze.
Everyone was stunned by her operation, it was really amazing.
Pei Ze was even more puzzled. His wife had probably never been to the beach, so how come she was so skilled in the business?
After so many years, his doubts not only did not decrease, but increased.
Zhong Miao is like a treasure. You can never finish digging it out even if you dig it out bit by bit. But when was this treasure buried?
After playing at the beach for a while, both adults and children got some catches, but it was not enough to eat, so they bought a lot of crabs, shrimps, shellfish, mantis shrimps and other things locally.
Zhong Miao said she wanted to eat sea urchins, so Pei Ze bought her a bag.
Fresh seafood, back to the rented farmhouse in the fishing village, Pei Ze and Erwa went into the kitchen to busy themselves, and Li Guodong was assigned the task of taking care of the children.
This is not an easy job. We just went to the seafood market and there were people selling toys outside. The children each bought a water gun and are now having fun in the yard. Li Guodong's clothes, which he had just changed, were soaked again after a while. These little brats are really hard to take care of.
After a sumptuous seafood meal, Zhong Miao lay contentedly on the kang, while the children had already fallen asleep.
At night, the seaside was pitch black. Pei Ze secretly took his wife out while the child was asleep.
"What are you doing? It's pitch black and I can't see anything." Zhong Miao didn't understand his train of thought.
"You have to compensate me. Our world of two has been disrupted like this. I feel so wronged!"
Anyway, no one could see it, so Pei Ze pulled his wife to kiss and hug her, and he felt better.
He spread the small blanket he brought on the beach, and the two of them lay on the fine sand.
Zhong Miao sighed comfortably. The sky was full of shining stars and the weather was really nice.
Then, with a "bang", a bright light appeared on the ground, rose into the air, and exploded into a flower.
Immediately afterwards, fireworks exploded one after another.
From this angle, Zhong Miao felt that the fireworks were like big mushrooms covering her, which was very beautiful.
"Wife, do you like it?"
"I like it. It's beautiful. But who is helping you set off the fireworks?"
"This job is given to Li Guodong."
A few minutes later, the fireworks faded and everything around was dark. Pei Ze was about to kiss his wife when he was sprayed in the face with water from a water gun.
The flashlight suddenly turned on, blinding Pei Ze's eyes, followed by a mischievous male voice, "It's late at night, and you're playing hooligan with this guy? Come on, wife, brother, sister-in-law, get him, come on."
As soon as Erwa finished speaking, Li Hongmei, Li Guodong and Zhou Xiaohui ran towards them.
"Erwa, you're going on a business trip next week. If you dare to disturb the boss, I'll punish you."
Pei Ze's nose was crooked with anger.
Li Hongmei was unhappy. "Zhong Miao, your man wants my man to leave home for a business trip. Just wait and see how I'll deal with you."
Zhong Miao dodged Li Hongmei's outstretched claws, "Li Hongmei, this is none of my business. If you can't beat them, just join them. I'll surrender and rebel."
"I believe you, you little devil, sister-in-law, get her."
The flashlight was thrown to the ground, and several people were in a mess in the pitch darkness.
For several years, the capitalist Pei Ze always sent the couple on business trips, keeping them busy like a top, while he himself enjoyed a leisurely stay at home with his wife and children.
If you don't take this opportunity to retaliate quickly, you will never have another chance.
For a moment, I don’t know whose wailing sound resounded through the sky, and there was laughter everywhere, and someone tripped over whose feet.
"Erwa, who are you with? Are you blind?" Li Guodong shouted, and his body was soaked by water again.
"Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, you caught the wrong person." Li Hongmei begged for mercy.
"Who is your sister-in-law, Xiao Hongmei, beg for mercy, hahaha." Zhong Miao stretched out his magic claws.
"Hongmei, your sister-in-law is here to save you." Zhou Xiaohui took out a water gun and sprayed it randomly.
"Sister-in-law, I am a friendly army." Erwa begged for mercy.
Pei Ze took the opportunity to break free from Li Guodong's grip, found his wife's position, seized the opportunity, rushed over, hugged his wife and ran away.
"Chase, chase me."
"We can't let them get away."
Zhong Miao patted Pei Ze's shoulder and said, "Hurry, hurry, don't let them catch us."
"Wife, we've run so far that we don't recognize the road. It's too dark. How about we hide and counterattack?"
"Good idea, that stone." Zhong Miao pointed to the big black stone next to him.
"Where are the people?" Erwa caught up first, and Li Guodong, his wife and his sister followed closely behind.
"What happened? Did you lose your target?"
Taking advantage of the fact that the others were not on guard, Zhong Miao patted Pei Ze and said, "Now is the time."
Pei Ze rushed out and immediately snatched the water gun from Erwa's hand. It was too late for Li Guodong to react and he was slapped in the face.
Zhong Miao's situation was not so smooth. She couldn't deal with Li Hongmei, so she attacked Zhou Xiaohui. For a moment, the noise and begging for mercy once again broke the silence of the beach.
The moon showed half of its face, secretly watching the joy of the world, and the corners of its curved mouth seemed to be smiling.
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