Chapter 346 Mixed Doubles
"Chuanzi, don't see me off, we're leaving.
When the first day of the new year comes, you and Chi Yao will bring your child to Beijing to play."
The next morning, Xie Yi and Lin Xiaotong rushed to the train station from Donghu Liyuan carrying large and small bags.
Looking up at the two-story building that I had only seen once, and the passers-by hurrying by, it meant that my trip to Shenzhen was over.
After a short rest, home is still everyone's final destination.
The same was true for Wu Jiabao. He carried a small bag, lowered his head, and followed Lao Pan closely.
It contains what he gained during this adventurous journey.
A few sets of clothes, gifts for my parents from my meager salary, and some food.
Lin Xiaotong tightened the bag in her hand and waved to Xiong Chuan and Lao Pan who were waiting outside.
"I'm really leaving, Uncle Pan. Your seafood is really delicious. I'll come back next time."
After Xie Yi finished speaking, he took Xiaotong's hand and squeezed inside.
Wu Jiabao held the bag against his chest and turned around to meet Lao Pan's gaze.
"Uncle, thank you for taking me in during this time. I'm leaving now.
Next year I want to go to Pengcheng to go to college and work at your house."
The sound was blown away by the wind, but it clearly penetrated into Lao Pan's ears.
My eyes felt a little itchy, and I didn't know whether to laugh or cry when I heard the last sentence.
"Okay, next year you'll be an adult, and you won't be a laborer anymore. At least you can be an adult!
Stop craning your neck to look, look at the road carefully, and go back!"
Wu Jiabao nodded vigorously, ran forward quickly, and soon caught up with the two people in front.
“Woo—woo—”
The sound of the train arriving at the station startled every pedestrian who stopped there.
The green train "Kuang Kuang Kuang" arrived at the station, and a black crowd of people rushed down in an instant, and the air became thicker.
Wu Jiabao was afraid that a stranger would take him away again, so he grabbed the corner of Xie Yi's clothes tightly.
Lin Xiaotong held Xie Yi's wrist and made sure that the bag was not stolen by thieves.
They still had to take a train from Pengcheng to Yangcheng and then transfer to Beijing, arriving on the third day.
"Finally got on the bus. It was really not easy."
The train was very stuffy on a hot day and was filled with all kinds of smells, which were really not pleasant.
I had to hold my breath and get into the hard sleeper car before I could catch my breath.
Wu Jiabao didn't dare to buy a hard seat ticket, so he gritted his teeth and bought a sleeper berth, spending dozens of dollars.
Maybe I have tasted the hardship of working, so now I compare prices from three different stores before buying anything.
I think twice before handing every coin I have to someone else.
"I'll go get some water. You guys just wait inside and don't come out. There are too many people in the car now."
Xie Yi slipped out with the big kettle.
Lin Xiaotong nodded and stuffed the bag into the bed.
The three of them happened to occupy three bunks on one side.
Inside the bag was an electronic watch specially given to Gao Xiulan, some rare little things she found in Dongmen Old Street, and clothes and shoes bought for her family.
Of course, there are still several rolls of film, some of which have not been developed in time.
In addition to these, there were also things that Xiongchuan Chiyao stuffed in before leaving, including a large bag of dried oysters, Shajing oyster sauce, clothes from Xiongchuan's store, etc.
"I also bought a gift for Uncle Pan."
Wu Jiabao patted his small bag with some pride.
She felt that if Wu Jiabao had a tail, it would definitely be raised high and then wagging wildly.
…
When Lao Pan returned, there were already quite a few people standing outside the door.
"Lao Pan, where have you been so early in the morning? The store is closed and my brothers are almost starving to death."
"Something happened at home. I just came back from the station. Wait, I'll go boil the pot."
"Hey, you're a bachelor for a thousand years and you still have family problems? That's really rare."
"Old Pan, you have such good skills, a shop and a house, why don't you find someone who is close to you?"
"Well, I'm already forty, what am I still looking for? It's good to live alone.
But I now have a nephew who comes to visit me whenever he is free."
"Huh? How come I didn't know you had a nephew? When did this happen?"
"Just now."
"Oh, Old Pan, I didn't realize you could joke around."
"Who's kidding you? Everything I said is true. If you insist on not believing it, then there's nothing I can do.
Here it is, out of the pot, eat it."
After a busy day, my back is stiff.
I stood there for a long time before going into the house to get some clean clothes and take a shower.
As soon as he opened the cabinet, he found something wrong. He grabbed a few folded clothes with his big hands and frowned.
Is there a thief in his house?
He felt under the pillow and pulled out a piece of paper. He tore it open with trembling hands and took a closer look under the light.
It read: "Uncle, have you seen the clothes I bought for you? Are you touched?
I noticed when I took a shower for the first time that there was a big hole on the back of your underwear.
I spent a long time picking out two new pairs of underwear for you yesterday. They look so nice, you will definitely like them.
There are also two sets of spare clothes hanging on the hanger that I bought for you. Remember to wear them.
You are so old now, you should take some time to think about finding a partner.
But you never know, maybe when I come next year, Aunt Pan will already be there.
Wu Jiabao on August 23, 1985.
"That brat is so disrespectful! I'll have to give him a good lecture next year when I come over."
Old Pan said this, but his face was full of joy.
I went to take a bath humming a song.
"I'm so happy today~"
…
The train journey from south to north, which lasted nearly forty hours, was finally coming to an end.
The three of them were listless and even ate with no energy. They were just looking forward to getting off the bus as soon as possible.
"We're here, hurry up, grab your things and get ready to get off the bus."
Xie Yi quickly carried several heavy bags, Lin Xiaotong held the backpack against her chest, and Wu Jiabao wanted to run home immediately.
Everyone's energy and spirit are back.
Some people were anxious and crowded at the door of the carriage, trying to get off before the train even stopped.
"Hey, hey, hey, don't open the door yet. Wait until it stops before getting out."
The conductor interrupted immediately and several people stood at the door blocking it.
As soon as the train stops, he pulls the carriage open, goes down to put the ladder in place, and directs the passengers to get off in an orderly manner.
"Don't be in a hurry, take your time, we just arrived at the station.
Hey, that kid who climbed up the car window, don't move, where are your parents?
The three of them squeezed out with difficulty. Their clothes were wrinkled like pickled cabbage stuffed into a jar, and they had a mixed smell.
"Xiaotong! Xie Yi! Here, hurry up, let's go back, we'll be waiting for you two to have dinner."
The arrival time was exactly 8:30 in the evening.
Most people go out to the night market after eating, and those who don’t feel like moving wash up and get ready for bed.
After all, it’s after dinner at this point.
"Dad, Mom, you are finally back."
Orange rushed over like a cannonball, but immediately braked when he saw the bags in the two people's hands.
He took the small backpack from Lin Xiaotong's hand attentively, put his arms around her, held her hand, and followed her closely.
"Mom, why did you guys take so long? It's been several days since I got back from the competition."
Orange complained quietly, but of course it was just talk, and he didn't insist on going along.
"So early? How was it? Was the game fun?"
“Yeah, it was fun, and I met some friends who were the same age as me.
We exchanged mailing addresses and agreed to share a painting every month.”
"So good? What did you draw this time?"
It's rare that I haven't seen my daughter for several days. It would be a lie to say that I don't miss her.
"I was painting the big orange one at home, but when I came back, she was already heavy again."
Chengzi sighed, and every strand of Gao Xiulan's hair was flying.
Xie Da Jiao took the bag from her son and shook it. "It's so heavy? What did you bring back?"
Xie Yi raised his wrist and showed it twice in front of Old Xie.
"Look, this is it, the electronic watch Mom specifically asked for."
"Let me see, you're wearing it on your wrist. The style looks good. It's sure to sell well."
Gao Xiulan caught it and took a look, and was very satisfied.
Wu Jiabao followed behind until they exited the station, and only then did Diao Yulian and Wu Shengli hurried back.
Wu Shengli's legs moved very fast: "Son!"
"Jiabao, my dear Jiabao, you are finally back.
If you don't come back, Mom won't be able to live anymore!"
Diao Yulian walked up to him, put her arm around him, and asked about his well-being.
People passing by also tilted their heads to look and muttered to themselves.
"What's going on? Looking at this situation, are you trying to recognize your relatives?"
"I don't know, maybe 80% of the time. Look, she's even crying."
"How pitiful are the parents in the world."
"Yulian, it's good that my son is back. Let's go back quickly. Son, are you hungry?"
Wu Shengli tugged at the corner of Diao Yulian's clothes, reminding her not to forget her business.
"Oh yes, Jiabao, hurry back with mom. I've made your favorite meat.
Your dad also bought you a few cans of Coke, go back quickly."
When Wu Jiabao heard about the meat, he also felt greedy. After all, eating in the car is never as good as eating at home.
Nodding: "Mom and Dad, let's go back. I tell you, you can make money really fast in Pengcheng..."
…
“Ouch—”
"Ah ...
"Stop hitting me! Mom, Dad, I was wrong—"
The courtyard was filled with cries of pain, each one piercing the ear.
"I was really wrong, stop hitting me, woooo, woooo, you guys are lying.
Didn’t you say you wouldn’t beat me when you came back? You’re all liars!
Wu Jiabao didn't expect that as soon as he entered the house, his belongings would be taken away and his hand would be caught by his father Wu Shengli.
The next second, while I was still in a daze, my pants were taken off.
Diao Yulian took a bamboo stick and whipped his butt hard, this time her eyes really turned red.
Every household in the compound was woken up again.
"Diao Yulian, why are you beating the child at night? Can't you beat him tomorrow morning?"
Jin Qiaofeng ran from the front yard to the back yard, leaned against the door of the Wu family, folded her arms and watched the couple beat the child.
After a while, Guoqing came out from behind with messy hair. After looking for a while, his little face became tense.
You can tell it really hurts just by listening to the sound.
At first, Wu Jiabao was still howling at the top of his lungs and struggling hard.
But the harder he cried, the harder his mother hit him.
I cried until I had no more tears left and my butt was so sore I almost lost all feeling.
Diao Yulian panted heavily, put one hand on her waist, and handed the bamboo stick back to Wu Shengli.
"Come back, Dad, help me—"
Wu Shengli took it and pumped it hard.
"Do you still dare to run away from home without saying a word?
"You're capable, huh? How dare you go to Pengcheng alone?"
"I don't dare anymore. I really don't dare anymore."
"Ouch—my butt!"
That night, all the children's dreams were filled with the incessant crying of Wu Jiabao.
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