After New Year's Day, it was not long before the end of the semester. Su Yi's grades were the best in the class without exception, and she was also in the top 20 in the elite class. Except for the Chinese score, which still worried the teacher, she was excellent in other subjects.

Winter vacation is coming, and the Spring Festival is approaching.

Old lady Qu has been worried these days, and she doesn't smile so much even when facing Su Yi and the golden retriever.

Su Yi asked again and again, and only then did she know that she wanted to go back to the small fishing village before the New Year to burn incense for the ancestors and clean the grave for her deceased husband. It was just that everyone was busy at the end of the year, so she refrained from bringing it up.

But Su Wanting and Xiao Xing still knew about it. Because Xiao Xing was busy with work and couldn't leave, and the Xiao family also needed to worship their ancestors, Su Wanting planned to send her mother back by herself.

But Mrs. Qu disagreed. She didn't want her daughter to go back to that place. After discussion, they decided to send a driver to take the grandparents and grandchildren home for two days and return before New Year's Eve.

The night before leaving, Suyi was packing her luggage in the room. Maotuan was lying on the quilt, patting her belly and sighing, "Yiyi, does this count as returning home in splendor?"

Suyi glanced at it, "Where are your gorgeous clothes? You're not wearing any clothes at all, you're a naked little hooligan."

Maotuan jumped up like a madman, pulling at his own fur to argue with her, "This is my clothes, a fur coat, only noble ladies can afford it!"

"So which little noble lady or princess are you?" Suyi smiled and glanced near its hind legs, "Is there an extra part? Do you want me to help cut it off?"

Maotuan's heart suddenly tightened, and he subconsciously clamped his hind legs together, hid in the quilt, and hummed aggrievedly, "You've learned bad things, you've become dirty, you don't love me anymore..."

Before it could finish muttering, someone knocked on the door outside, and Maotuan immediately fell silent.

It was Xiao Yan who came with a box in his hand.

Su Yi opened it, "Cell phone? For me?"

Xiao Yan nodded, "It's a New Year's gift. I saved a few numbers. Remember to contact them when you have something to do after you go back."

Su Yi didn't want it at first. She didn't need a cell phone. But when she thought about how surprised Zhang Jiajia and others were when they found out that she didn't have a cell phone before the holiday, she accepted it. She also wrote down a few classmates' numbers in her notebook so that she could save them later.

"What gift do you want for the New Year?" she asked Xiao Yan.

"I don't need anything," Xiao Yan said, "Go to bed early."

Su Yi had no choice but to nod and think about it slowly later.

The next morning, Su Yi and Old Lady Qu set off in driver Xiao Lin's car and arrived at Xiaoyu Village a few hours later.

Although they hadn't been back for a few months, the yard was still clean. It seemed that after they left, Qi Po's family often came to help clean up.

Winter is the off-season for tourism in the fishing village, and it is rare to see a few tourists, so their car was seen by many people when they returned.

Just as Su Yi and Xiao Lin moved the things from the car into the house, someone outside the yard asked loudly: "Is Aunt Qu back?"

Old Mrs. Qu came out of the house, holding a fruit plate with candies and fruits in it, and smiled: "Come back to have a look, come, have some candies."

The visitor smiled and grabbed a handful and said: "Auntie is back alone?"

"Yi Yi also came back with me. Wanting and her son-in-law are busy at the company and can't leave, so they sent a driver to take us. It's almost the New Year, so we came back to burn some paper money for Wanting's father."

"Oh..." The other person nodded, glanced at the car in the yard, and looked into the house.

Old Mrs. Qu said: "It's been too long since anyone has lived here, and the house is messy, so I won't invite you in to sit."

The man said a few more words and then left.

Before leaving home, the furniture was covered with dust sheets, so they only had to tidy up roughly. During this time, many people came over and asked a few questions. Before leaving, they were all stuffed with candy by Mrs. Qu.

Xiaolin helped them pack up and wanted to go to the town to stay in a hotel. There was no way to keep him, so he had to go.

Because they only planned to stay for two days, Mrs. Qu didn't plan to cook. In the evening, she took Su Yi and the gift box to the house of the seventh uncle. It was dinner time, but she didn't meet anyone.

Uncle Qi's family was also cooking. When Old Lady Qu came in, she smiled and said, "Here comes the freeloader!"

Aunt Qi came out from the kitchen with a spatula in her hand. "When I heard that you and Yi Yi were back, I cooked more food, expecting you to come. Oh, is this Yi Yi? You've become so beautiful after not seeing you for a few months. Aunt Qi couldn't recognize you."

Su Yi called out with a smile.

Aunt Qi walked around her, saying, "No wonder they say girls change a lot when they grow up. Look at our Yi Yi, she's already beautiful. When she puts on a coat and small leather shoes, she looks so fashionable, like a rich lady."

"Mom, isn't Yi Yi a rich girl now?" Aunt Qi's daughter-in-law held the child and praised Su Yi again.

Su Yi listened with a smile like a good girl. After entering the house, she saw her seventh uncle smoking at the table and walked up to him and called out.

The seventh uncle looked her up and down and said only one word: good. She

didn't go home until seven or eight o'clock after dinner. After several months, Su Yi returned to her small attic again.

The skylight was open and the night wind was chilly, but she was not afraid of the cold. She lay on the bed and looked at the stars.

The night in S City was full of flashing neon lights and bright lanterns, but there were not many stars in the night sky, as if all the stars in the sky had fallen to the ground.

The small fishing village was different. The darker the night, the brighter the stars. In the distance, lighthouses were dotted on the sea.

I wonder what the scenery is like in other places at night?

Something vibrated beside her suddenly. She hesitated for a moment before she realized that her cell phone was ringing. She took it out and saw that it was an advertisement.

She put the phone back, then remembered something and took it out again and sent a text message.

Xiao Yan held the tablet in one hand and unconsciously tapped the phone with the other hand until the phone vibrated and he came to his senses.

"My grandma and I are home. Nothing happened today."

It was just a simple sentence because Su Yi remembered that he had said that she would contact him if there was anything. Now that there was nothing to do, she just said it.

Xiao Yan replied: "That's good. Good night."

"Good night." Su Yi replied quickly.

Xiao Yan stared at it for a while, put the phone aside, and focused on the content in the tablet.

I had watched it for nearly an hour before, but I couldn't immerse myself in it. Now I was suddenly completely absorbed in it.

Although the fishing village was not big, the news spread quickly. The next day, everyone in the village knew that Grandpa Qu and his grandson had returned.

Some people were puzzled, why did the two return alone so close to the New Year?

Some people who can't stand seeing others doing well can't help but speculate, is it because her rich son-in-law's family can't tolerate her and she was driven back?

When they learned that she was sent back by the driver and would leave in two days, they pouted sourly.

More people were envious. They had seen Su Yi and Old Lady Qu. They looked fashionable and stylish, which was very different from before. And seeing that his son-in-law's family actually had a driver, it seemed that he was really rich, but I don't know how much wealth he had?

The two parties didn't care about what outsiders said. Su Yi followed Old Lady Qu to sweep the grave for her nominal grandfather.

The other party died early, and Su Yi didn't exist at that time. The family was also in financial difficulties, so they buried him casually. Later, Su Wanting went out to work and sent money back, and then the grave was renovated.

"Wanting's father, Yi Yi and I came to see you. The New Year is coming soon. We're going to burn some money for you. Don't be reluctant to spend it while you're there. I'm doing well now. Wanting and I live in a big house in the city. Don't worry about me. Wanting has made a name for herself. She's a boss and married into a good family. You must bless your daughter and son-in-law to be safe and sound. And Yi Yi, she's doing well in school now. You must keep an eye on her and ask her to get into a good university. By the way, the Xiao family has a child named Xiao Yan, who is also a good child. Remember to bless him..."

Su Yi squatted on the ground and folded paper money. Old Lady Qu lit incense and chanted aloud, mentioning everyone in the family, even the dog.

After folding the paper money, she clapped her hands and stood up. This cemetery is backed by a mountain and faces the sea. Looking out, the gray-blue sea has no end in sight. The wind from the mountain blows, rolling up the ashes of paper money into the sky and drifting away.

She turned her head to look at the tombstone again. People here don't like to put photos on the tombstone. There is only a lonely name and a line of signature.

Perhaps in twenty or thirty years, this is the only name left of grandma. Su Yi turned her head to look at the profile of Old Lady Qu. She whispered something, but it was no longer clear.

She took a breath and exhaled slowly. At this moment, the big devil who had always been heartless actually felt a little melancholy.

Separation between life and death is an emotion that only people have, and she seemed to be infected.

Old Lady Qu said a lot, and she staggered a little when she stood up. Su Yi stepped forward to support her.

She held Su Yi's hand tightly and finally said, "I'm leaving. I'll come to see you later. Take care over there."

Su Yi saw tears in her eyes and couldn't help but look at the tombstone again. As far as she knew, the person inside had been dead for more than 30 years. He had only been married to Old Lady Qu for a few years. How could a few years of relationship make people miss each other for so long after the other party had long gone?

They stayed in the fishing village for another night and then returned to City S.

It was New Year's Eve in two days. The two old people of the Xiao family also returned to the mansion, and the family had a reunion dinner.

After dinner, Su Yi took out her mobile phone and sent a blessing text message to someone.

She typed word by word. Just after sending it to Zhang Jiajia and preparing to send the next one, the other party called.

"Su Yi?" Zhang Jiajia's tone was uncertain.

Su Yi walked onto the balcony and said, "It's me."

"It's really you! I thought someone was pretending to be me. You old antique finally use a cell phone? I really can't understand how people can live without cell phones these days. Just for this reason, Su Yi, you are my idol."

Su Yi smiled and said, "My brother gave it to me."

Zhang Jiajia rolled her eyes. "I know you have a brother, but don't show off to me. Hey, what's going on with God? Why did he give you all the good things? Did he forget to send them to me and missed my brothers and sisters?"

"You have to ask your parents about that." Su Yi joked.

"It's too late to ask now," Zhang Jiajia muttered, "What did you do during the winter vacation? Do you have any plans for the rest of the vacation?"

Su Yi looked at the colorful lights outside and said, "I went back to my hometown a few days ago, and I should have nothing to do after that."

"Aren't you planning to go out and play? My family is going abroad for a few days and we're leaving tomorrow."

"Is it fun?" Su Yi became a little interested.

Zhang Jiajia said, "I don't know. It's an island. My parents chose the place. They wanted to relive their honeymoon, so I came along."

Seeing her pitiful words, Su Yi smiled, "Have you contacted Fang Yingying?"

"No, she just sent me a message. It was obviously sent to a group, and I haven't replied yet. I heard that she also wants to go out to play, otherwise the New Year will be too boring."

The two chatted for a while before hanging up the phone.

Hearing Zhang Jiajia say that they were going out to play tomorrow, Su Yi remembered her plan to travel around the world again, and she had to start planning.

She turned around and leaned against the balcony to look into the house. Three old people were sitting together watching the Spring Festival Gala. The golden retriever was lying at the feet of Old Lady Qu. Su Wanting and Xiao Xing were sitting in another place, talking about something, and the two were very close.

This family is stable and happy, and everyone has a smile on their face. Su Yi looked at them and the corners of her mouth curled up.

Xiao Yan appeared beside her without knowing when. Su Yi looked at him and said, "I asked you about your New Year's gift before, but you didn't tell me. Then I wish you good health and everything goes well."

After hearing this, Xiao Yan looked at her for a while, as if he wanted to see something from her face.

"What's wrong?" Su Yi was puzzled.

Xiao Yan shook his head, "Nothing."

Su Yi looked up at the sky again, trying to find one or two stars.

Xiao Yan also looked up with her. In the night sky with serious light pollution, you can't see anything, but she always looks very seriously, as if that is the place she longs for.

"What is your New Year's wish?" Xiao Yan suddenly asked.

Su Yi turned around, "Do you have a wish for the New Year?"

"As long as you want it, you can have it."

Su Yi tried to think about it, her brows relaxed, and said, "Then let's take my biggest wish as the New Year's wish."

"Travel around the world?" Xiao Yan asked.

"Yes," Su Yi nodded, "I'm not kidding, this is what I will do in the future."

Xiao Yan nodded slightly.

He knew she was not kidding. From the first time they met, she sat on the windowsill, looking at the sea and the sky, he felt that her slender body seemed to float away with the wind.

He remembered a line in "The Shawshank Redemption": "There is a kind of bird that cannot be caged, because every feather of its feathers exudes the radiance of freedom."

Similarly, some people cannot be kept, and they will not stop pursuing.

The only way is to turn himself into a big tree so that the birds can rest on the branches between spreading their wings, and so that those people can see him most prominently when they look back.