Chapter 119: Recognize each other and return to Haiyu Village together
The sugar man fell to the ground with a slight sound.
Grandpa Fang turned his head and noticed that something was wrong with Fang Zhuo. He hurriedly dropped his crutches and rushed to him.
"Xiao Zhuo, what's wrong with you?" he asked anxiously.
Fang Zhuo was breathing heavily, feeling as if his heart was being tightly gripped by an invisible hand.
"Xiao Zhuo, wait a minute. Dad will go find someone." Grandpa Fang picked up the walking stick and said, "You will be fine. You will be fine."
During this time period, people were either at work or chatting under the trees in the courtyard to enjoy the cool air. There was no one on the road they were on.
Grandpa Fang ignored his leg injury and ran back, shouting for help: "Is there anyone? Save my son."
At this moment, two jeeps appeared in his sight, speeding towards them. He ran to the middle of the road and opened his hands.
With two squeaks, the two cars braked to a stop one after another.
"Deputy Director Yu, Comrade He, please send my son to the hospital." Grandpa Fang saw the two people in the front row and knelt on the ground begging, "Please save him."
When Yu Peilan heard this, her legs lost strength and she almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, Yu Zhile supported her.
Everyone got out of the car and walked quickly to Fang Zhuo.
"Third brother, what's wrong with you? Don't scare me." Yu Peilan burst into tears.
Fang Zhuo, who was in so much pain that he was fuzzy, looked up at the sound, stretched out his hand to her, and whispered, "Xiaolan, don't cry."
However, his hand suddenly fell in mid-air and he completely fainted.
He Youan and Sheng Lanyue worked together to lift him into the car, while Yu Wanqin helped Grandpa Fang into another car, and everyone rushed to the hospital.
The group's hurried appearance frightened the family members who came to visit the patient. They whispered and speculated, thinking that something big had happened.
"I gave him a detailed examination. He is fine. He can go home after he wakes up." The doctor put away his stethoscope. "If the same situation occurs again, I will arrange an electrocardiogram for him."
"Doctor, can we do it now?" Yu Peilan held Fang Zhuo's hand.
The doctor replied: "The electrocardiogram should be performed when the patient is awake. Wait until he wakes up."
"Don't worry, Third Brother will be fine." He Youan put his arm around Yu Peilan's shoulders and comforted him.
Yu Zhile thought of Grandpa Fang’s leg and planned to take him to see an orthopedic doctor with Sheng Lanyue.
Unexpectedly, he was staring at Yu Peilan in a daze.
"Grandpa Fang?" Yu Zhile called out softly, "Shall I take you to the orthopedic department to check your leg?"
Grandpa Fang came back to his senses, subconsciously shook his head, and declined: "No, I'm fine, I know my situation."
After saying this, he looked at Yu Peilan, then glanced at Fang Zhuo on the hospital bed, and finally his gaze fell on their crossed hands, revealing an expression as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.
After a long while, Yu Zhile broke the silence and said, "Grandpa Fang, we want to talk to you about something."
Hearing this, Yu Peilan wiped away her tears and looked at his reaction.
"Alas." Grandpa Fang sighed, "My wife and I found Xiao Zhuo in Haidong Town."
Thirty years ago, Ontario’s public transportation system was not as developed as it is today. It was difficult for Grandpa Fang to accompany his wife back to her parents’ home. It would take a day and a night to take a oxcart.
At that time, Grandma Fang's father was seriously ill, so she rushed back to help with the funeral. The couple had work to do, so they drove a bullock cart back to the provincial capital the day after the funeral, and it was still dark when they set out.
"When we passed Haidong Town, my wife heard a cry like a kitten." Grandpa Fang slowly recounted what happened at the time. "We followed the sound and found Xiao Zhuo lying in the alley. He was feverish and confused, so we sent him to the hospital."
Unexpectedly, after Fang Zhuo woke up, he remembered nothing and just kept crying and shouting that there was a dog.
Grandpa Fang went to the police station to report the case, but the police had no record of the missing person, so he left a message and took Fang Zhuo back to the provincial capital to take care of him.
"Later, we wrote to inquire, but they said there was no news, so we raised him as our own son." Grandpa Fang continued, "He was very ambitious. He joined the army at the age of 18 and was promoted to battalion commander. He retired a few months ago because of a leg injury."
Yu Peilan covered her face and cried when she heard this.
"Xiaolan, don't cry. Third brother will take you to find some fruit." A weak voice came from the hospital bed.
Everyone looked and found that Fang Zhuo had his eyes closed but was holding Yu Peilan's hand tightly.
Yu Peilan choked up and said, "Uncle, from now on you and aunt are my adopted parents. I will be filial to you together with my third brother."
"Nier, don't cry. This is a good thing. You should be happy." Grandpa Fang comforted her, but his eyes also turned red.
Yu Zhile half squatted down, whispered a few words in Yu Chi's ear, and patted him on the shoulder.
"Grandpa, I'm Xiaobao." Yu Chi ran to Grandpa Fang and puffed out his little chest proudly.
"Oh, haha." Grandpa Fang laughed and fumbled around in his pocket. "I forgot to bring candy today. I'll give it to you next time, okay?"
"Okay." Yu Chi nodded like a chick pecking at rice.
Yu Peilan quickly introduced the identities of everyone present to Grandpa Fang, and everyone greeted each other.
"Xiaolan, is that you?" Fang Zhuo's voice came from the hospital bed again.
Everyone looked at him again and met his gaze one by one.
Fang Zhuo sat up straight on the bed, stared at Yu Peilan, and asked repeatedly: "Xiaolan, is that you?"
"It's me, Third Brother." Yu Peilan's tears, which had just stopped, burst out again, "I finally found you."
The scene of the brother and sister hugging each other and crying made Yu Wanqin turn sideways and quietly wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
After both of them calmed down, He Youan asked a doctor to arrange an electrocardiogram for Fang Zhuo.
Upon learning that he was indeed not seriously ill, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and left the hospital together.
On the way to the Fang family courtyard, Yu Peilan turned into a chatterbox and told Fang Zhuo what happened after the brother and sister separated.
She also mentioned Yu Haizong's family and told him that Yu Zhile and others would return to Haiyu Village the day after tomorrow morning.
"Dad, I want to go back." Fang Zhuo pondered for a while and looked at Grandpa Fang.
Grandpa Fang finally saw his son's smiling face again and agreed repeatedly: "Okay, okay, it's good to go back. It's time to go see other relatives."
Soon, the vehicle arrived at the entrance of the alley where the courtyard was located.
Yu Peilan looked reluctant to leave and repeatedly emphasized: "Today is Lele's birthday, remember to come home for dinner tonight."
"Uncle San, goodbye." Yu Chi leaned his head out of another car and waved at him.
Fang Zhuo smiled and nodded, asking them to go home and rest for a while.
He Youan started the car and turned the steering wheel.
Yu Peilan let out a long sigh and murmured, "It's like a dream."
Passing by the post office, she suddenly asked He Youan to stop the car, and then hurried to send a telegram to Yu Haiguang.
When she got home, she couldn't sit still. She swept the floor, mopped the floor, and wiped the table. Her hands never stopped for a moment.
The sun gradually moved westward, a rosy glow appeared on the horizon, and the courtyard gradually became lively.
He Youan estimated that it was about time, so he went into the kitchen to cook, and Yu Peilan prepared to help him.
The kitchen window at home faced the gate to the courtyard, so she opened the window on purpose and stood on tiptoe from time to time to look at who was entering the courtyard.
"Aunt, is Third Uncle here?" Yu Chi ran into the kitchen and asked.
Yu Peilan rubbed his hair and said, "Not yet, it should be soon."
"You two go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some soda, and then wait on the first floor." He Youan smiled and pushed the aunt and nephew out of the kitchen, "Call me when Third Brother arrives."
In addition to the braised food he bought, he also has to cook eleven dishes tonight, and it will be too late if he doesn't start now.
Yu Peilan took Yu Chi out of the kitchen. He first stewed the bone soup and then began to prepare other ingredients.
Gradually, the unique fishy smell of meat and vegetables wafted out from the window, attracting the attention of neighbors.
"Whose family is having a big happy event? I smell several delicious dishes."
"There are also braised pork knuckles and four-happiness meatballs, they are so delicious."
The neighbor who lived nearby knew it was their family and asked directly: "You'an, are you eating meat today? Is there any big happy event?"
"It's Lele's 20th birthday, and third brother Peilan is also coming to our house for dinner." He Youan looked up and responded in a hurry.
After that, he concentrated on cooking and stopped chatting with his neighbors.
The last dish was steamed fish. When the steam was in the pot, he put the fish on the steaming rack and heard Xiaobao’s voice.
"Hey, I'll be right there." He Youan took off her apron and went downstairs.
Yu Zhile and Sheng Lanyue followed closely behind, one supporting Grandpa Fang and the other helping to carry the soda.
The neighbors looked at Fang Zhuo and the other man curiously, and Yu Peilan introduced their identities to everyone.
Someone familiar with the family recognized the father and son from the Fang family, pulled her aside to ask for details, was very moved after hearing what happened, and asked her to go home quickly to reunite with her brother.
"Xiaobao, go and ask your aunt to come home for dinner." Yu Zhile brought the last dish to the table.
Yu Peilan happened to push the door open and walked in, smiling: "I'm back."
With eleven dishes and soup, the table was almost full, with barely enough space for rice bowls and soda.
"Le Le, happy birthday." Grandpa Fang rubbed his hands nervously and handed Yu Zhile a red envelope.
Yu Zhile smiled and said, "Thank you, Grandpa."
"Oh, okay, okay, okay." Grandpa Fang laughed heartily.
Everyone sat down, Yu Peilan poured a few glasses of white wine, raised her glass and said, "Happy 20th birthday to Lele, welcome home, Third Brother."
The wine glass and soda bottle made a crisp sound when they collided with each other.
After a burst of noise, everyone started eating happily, and the air was filled with joy.
During this time, Yu Zhile drank some white wine and his cheeks turned red.
After dinner, everyone was chatting and laughing. Sheng Lanyue suggested taking a group photo of them, and everyone agreed.
As night slowly fell, Yu Peilan took out the margarine cake, lit a small candle, and then turned off the lights.
"Make a wish," she said softly.
Yu Zhile closed his eyes, clasped his hands together and placed them under his chin, silently thinking about his birthday wish this year.
Thinking of this, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, as if she was too greedy.
I hope my family is healthy and happy, I hope Zhou Yue lives a peaceful life, and I hope Sheng Lanyue’s career develops smoothly.
Also, I hope that Haiyu Village’s side businesses will prosper and that all my friends’ dreams will come true.
Sheng Lanyue looked at Yu Zhile in the viewfinder and pressed the shutter.
Yu Zhile opened his eyes and blew out the candle.
The next second, the system sent a message.
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