After finishing her meal, Jiang Mian strolled around the surrounding area.
We ran into many acquaintances along the way, and we greeted each other with smiles.
Perhaps it was the town's own soothing magnetic field that made Jiang Mian feel sleepy after taking a shower at home.
I woke up and before I knew it, it was afternoon.
The sunlight outside was bright and warm, with a pleasant orange hue.
Jiang's father has not returned yet, and Jiang's mother is not at home either.
Perhaps I slept too comfortably, or perhaps I didn't know what I could do after waking up.
Jiang Mian decided to take a break and toss and turn in bed playing on her phone.
Jiang's mother returned home as the sun set.
He stretched and yawned as he got out of bed.
The residents of the small town lead very regular lives. Looking out the window, you can't tell who is cooking, but the aroma of food wafting from the house always tells you the truth.
On the rooftop across the street, a large orange cat was wagging its tail and taking a leisurely nap.
The afterglow of the setting sun seemed to gild the town.
So beautiful!
Jiang Mian leaned against the windowsill, unable to suppress her emotions.
The wind blowing in from outside also made the wind chimes hanging in his room ring.
The sound of the small truck approached from afar, then it turned off in the yard; Jiang's father had returned.
"Ta-da!"
Jiang Mian ran downstairs.
Jiang's father was getting water from the tap in the yard to wash his face, while Jiang's mother stood beside him handing him a towel.
After a busy day, Jiang's father's face was sunburned and red, and even after being washed with water, the redness did not fade at all.
"Didn't you go out this afternoon?"
After wiping his face clean, Jiang's father returned the towel to his wife.
"I didn't go. I was a little sleepy after taking a shower, so I took a nap."
Jiang Mian then asked her mother, "Mom, what are we having for dinner?"
Although it is already winter, the seasonal fruits and river fish in the town are still very fresh and delicious.
Before Jiang's mother could answer, Jiang's father chuckled and teased, "Your mother said you almost ate the whole chicken at noon. How can you get hungry so quickly after sleeping all afternoon without moving?"
Jiang Mian said in a serious tone, "Sleeping also consumes energy."
Jiang's father burst out laughing: "You little rascal!"
Jiang's mother watched the harmonious scene between father and son with a smile: "We won't eat at home tonight. Your great-uncle heard that you're back and invited us to have dinner at his place."
"It seems that Uncle has found some good food in the mountains and rivers again."
In Jiang Mian's memory, this uncle was almost 60 years old, but he was still vigorous and energetic.
Even in his youth, he was highly skilled and daring, always venturing out into rivers and mountains.
He had also mistakenly eaten wild mushrooms of unknown origin, which caused him to foam at the mouth and almost result in hemiplegia. Fortunately, he was taken to the hospital in time.
Although the person was saved, he remained as wild as ever, which infuriated his aunt.
The two have been bickering since their youth, through middle age, and are now almost old.
Although they argued loudly every now and then, they never considered divorce; in fact, their relationship only got better with each argument.
Perhaps it's because people in small towns are too reserved in their emotions and don't express themselves directly.
They only convey their feelings in small things, whether it's through bickering or by proving it through actions.
Both just want to tell the other person: I really love you!
Jiang's mother continued, "I ran into your great-aunt this afternoon, and she told me that Su Su misses you a lot."
The eldest uncle's surname was Meng, and Su Su, whom Jiang's mother mentioned, was his daughter, Meng Su, whom he had late in life.
“Let me tell you, his daughter is just like him when he was young, she’s wild as hell,” Jiang’s father rinsed his mouth. “Old Meng told me before that this little girl doesn’t study properly and she’s been skipping classes to go to the city to participate in some kind of event, called co…co something, anyway, it’s the kind of thing that kids like to do, wearing brightly colored clothes and dressing up as characters from cartoons.”
Jiang Mian couldn't help but chime in: "Cosplay?"
Oh right!
Jiang's father immediately said, "It's that cosplay thing you mentioned. It's normal for kids to have some hobbies and interests, but I don't understand why these kids are so into this stuff."
"When Lao Meng and his friend saw the photos they took at that comic convention, they were almost furious. They couldn't understand what those kids were dressed up as, brandishing knives and guns, and some of their clothes looked like they weren't wearing anything at all."
"Old Meng also showed me those photos. One of them was shirtless and wearing a wild boar head mask. He was so shy that he covered his face. If I were there, I would definitely send that kind of hooligan to the police station."
A wild boar headgear?!
That flat-mouthed pig?
Jiang Mian's lips twitched slightly. Is Su Su really this good at playing now?
“I also heard about this from Su Su’s mother,” Jiang’s mother said with emotion. “Old Meng finally got such a daughter, how could he bear to beat or scold her? As long as she is safe and sound, he just lets her do whatever she wants.”
Turning to Jiang Mian, he said, "You get along well with Su Su, and your great-aunt wants you to help her out."
"Should we tell her to focus on her studies and stop doing cosplay?"
"No, that's not it. I just want Susu to have a good balance between work and rest. She can play, but she shouldn't neglect her studies."
Jiang's mother explained, "You know your uncle and aunt are not very educated and don't know how to communicate with children. They just hope that Susu can be like her brother and you, get into a good university, and go out into the world to see the world. It's always good for a girl to see the world. She can't stay in this small town forever."
"It just so happens that you kids have common topics to talk about. Su Su is close to you, so as long as you talk to her nicely, she will definitely listen."
Jiang Mian, who was inexplicably entrusted with an important task: ? ? ?
Jiang's father was displeased upon hearing this: "What's wrong with a small town?! What's wrong with staying here for the rest of her life? The outside world isn't as simple as you say. She's a girl, and she's not very shrewd. What if she gets scammed if she goes to a big city?! If you ask me, it's better for her to stay in the small town and live a peaceful life!"
Jiang's mother rolled her eyes at him: "Why are you so angry when other people want to discipline their daughter? You're just bored!"
Then she tattled to Jiang Mian: "It's a good thing you're not a girl, otherwise when you go to university, your dad would be nagging at home every day, 'Oh dear! I wonder if anyone is bullying my precious daughter! Oh dear! I wonder which brat will kidnap my daughter! Oh dear! I wonder if my precious daughter is eating properly at school!'"
Jiang's father was embarrassed: "That's Lao Meng, not me! Stop talking nonsense to the child!"
It would have been better if we hadn't brought it up, but now that we have.
Jiang Mian felt a little uncomfortable, and someone's face seemed to flash through her mind.
To be precise, he abducted someone else's boy...
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