Seeing the signature "Su Lan" on the letter, Su Ling silently folded the letter and carefully put it back into the envelope.
There were about two hundred letters in the wooden box. The writer was my second grandfather and the recipient was a man named "Jincheng". But for some reason, none of them were sent out.
These letters were written from my second grandfather when he was young until he passed away. It seemed like a kind of obsession. He wrote one every once in a while, sometimes a few months, sometimes a year. They were all about trivial matters in life, narrated like chatting with friends. They seemed ordinary but were not dull.
Su Ling could tell from his second grandfather's few words that he had some unspeakable feelings for this "Jin Cheng".
Considering that his second grandfather never got married in his life, stayed alone in his hometown, and cut off ties with the Su family in S City, Su Ling couldn't help but guess that his second grandfather might like men just like him.
After closing the box, Su Ling looked gloomy.
No wonder the Su family detests homosexuality. When his father learned that he was going to marry Lin Feng, he ruthlessly severed the father-son relationship with him.
It turns out there is precedent.
Now that he knew the reason, Su Ling didn't feel so sad when he thought of the humiliating words his father used to scold him.
He never regrets falling in love with the same sex.
Like my second grandfather, I would rather stay in my hometown and live a lonely life than compromise.
However, he waited for a lifetime but never found that person.
Su Ling has always been sensitive, and he felt the same way unconsciously. Thinking of the relationship between himself and Lin Feng, he couldn't help but feel sad. His nose was slightly sore and his vision was blurred. Afraid of being noticed by Aunt Zhang, he wiped his eyes with his shirt sleeve as if to cover up.
Aunt Zhang stood in front of the cabinet with her back to him, completely unaware of the situation.
"Xiao Su, what are you going to do with these clothes?"
Su Ling put his emotions aside and turned to the cabinet. There were a dozen or so sets of clothes neatly hung in the cabinet, including navy blue long gowns and flowing white Tai Chi suits. They blended modern elements with ancient styles, with fresh designs and exquisite workmanship. The collars, cuffs, and hems of the robes were all beautifully hand-embroidered.
These clothes showed no signs of being worn, and the fabric felt comfortable to the touch. Su Ling fell in love with them at first sight.
"Second Grandpa can make his own clothes?" he asked.
"Yes! Master Su is very skillful. He is not only proficient in painting and calligraphy, but also can make beautiful clothes. Before he started planting tea trees on the mountain, he opened a clothing store in the town. Some brides who like to wear Chinese wedding dresses have theirs customized in his store. The expensive ones cost several thousand yuan! The clothes in this cabinet are the leftovers from that time and have never been worn." Aunt Zhang said with emotion.
Su Ling took out a set, compared it on himself, and found that it was the right size. He said, "Leave it for me!"
Aunt Zhang took a few steps back, looked at it, and said in surprise: "Xiao Su looks very suitable for it!"
Su Ling hung the clothes back, checked in the closet, and asked doubtfully, "Where are Second Grandpa's other clothes?"
"You mean Mr. Su wore clothes?" Aunt Zhang leaned in closer and whispered, "According to our custom, some of the deceased's clothes are placed in the coffin, and some are burned at the grave. We helped with his funeral arrangements."
Su Ling nodded silently.
Aunt Zhang saw how sad he was and patted his arm comfortingly. "Don't be sad. Master Su passed away peacefully. Now that you're here, he has someone to carry on his legacy."
Su Ling said: "Yes, I inherited his legacy and am his descendant."
Aunt Zhang glanced at the diamond ring on his finger and couldn't help asking, "Why didn't Xiao Su bring his wife over? You've been living in the village for a month and a half. Aren't you afraid that your relationship will fade after being apart for so long?"
"Uh..." Su Ling said subconsciously, "He has a job in the city and is very busy."
"Where is the child? She is busy with work. Does she have time to take care of the child?" asked Aunt Zhang.
"Child?" Su Ling was stunned and shook his head, "We... don't have any children."
He and Lin Feng were both men and could not have children.
"How can you live without children? Young people should not play around too much. They must have children as soon as possible. Children are the bond that maintains the relationship between husband and wife. Having a child of the same blood will make the family happier." Aunt Zhang advised like an experienced person.
Su Ling smiled and said: "If the relationship between husband and wife breaks down, even if there are children, it cannot be saved."
He was glad that he and Lin Feng had no children, otherwise if they divorced, the children would suffer.
Aunt Zhang was about to persuade him when suddenly the doorbell outside the yard rang urgently, accompanied by the sound of violent banging on the door and Qi Zhang's shouting.
"Come out! Whoever's inside, come out!"
"Su! Get out here now! If you dare to bully my mother, I'll skin you alive!"
“Bang, bang, bang—”
Aunt Zhang's face changed drastically, and she screamed, "Oh, it's Xu Dingshi! The son of the Xu family who's a gangster in town!"
Su Ling frowned, and a hint of coldness flashed in his peach blossom eyes.
A few days ago, the Xu family caused a scene in the village committee. Not only did they lose the compensation, they also became the laughing stock of the village. Now his son has come to the door. Is he trying to seek justice for his parents?
Aunt Zhang said anxiously, "What should we do? This Xu Dingshi is not to be trifled with! He has a bunch of underlings under him, and if he comes looking for trouble, it will never end."
Xiao Su is fair and clean, and well-mannered. How can he be a match for these scoundrels?
There was no trace of fear on Su Ling's pretty face. She closed the cabinet door and prepared to go downstairs. "I'll go meet him."
"No! Xiao Su! You will never be able to beat them!" Aunt Zhang dissuaded.
Su Ling said calmly: "It's okay, Aunt Zhang, we live in a society ruled by law now. If they dare to attack me, I will call the police."
Aunt Zhang stamped her feet, her face filled with panic. "The town police station is far from our village, and the roads are difficult to navigate. By the time they get here, it'll be too late. Also, I heard Xu Dingshi has someone behind him. He's been in the police station a few times and quickly released without incident. Instead, the people who called the police were retaliated against. Oh, oh, what should we do?"
She was extremely anxious, but Lidya Su was unusually calm.
"No matter how powerful he is, there is a way to defeat him." Su Ling rolled up his shirt sleeves, found a rubber band from his pocket, tied his shoulder-length curly hair into a ponytail, and went downstairs fearlessly.
"Woof woof!" King, who had grown a little bigger, saw his owner and ran over happily.
Su Ling bent down to touch its fluffy head, changed into sneakers at the living room door, and walked towards the courtyard gate.
"Xiao Su, Xiao Su, you have to be careful!" Aunt Zhang shouted from behind. After thinking for a while, she quickly ran to the kitchen and found a flatbread.
Outside the courtyard gate, three ruffian men were shouting arrogantly. The leading man was wearing a leather jacket, had dyed white hair, a cigarette in his mouth, and kicked the door with his leather shoes.
"Brother Xu, is it okay for us to cause trouble for this kid named Su?" the thin, dark man who rang the doorbell asked worriedly.
"What could be the problem?" Xu Dingshi squinted at him. "You're too timid, aren't you? Zhang Li?"
Zhang Li frowned like a caterpillar and said, "Isn't that... we got into trouble in town, so now we're back in the village to hide? This kid surnamed Su is said to be a rich young man from the city. What if there's someone behind him? Will we be in even bigger trouble?"
"How powerful can Old Man Su's relatives be?" The other man with droopy eyes who kicked the door said unscrupulously, "Rich people are timid. They pay money just by being threatened. If he refuses to pay Aunt Li compensation, we will force him to pay. Not to mention 80,000 yuan, even if it's 100,000 or 200,000 yuan, he will have to take it!"
"Xiao Guo is right! I am soft-hearted. I only want 80,000. If he doesn't give it to me, I will make him spit out one million!" Xu Dingshi kicked the door hard again. This time, the expected "bang bang" sound did not come. The courtyard door suddenly opened. He kicked in the air and fell forward.
"Brother Xu! Be careful!" Xiao Guo quickly grabbed his arm and saved him from falling.
"Fuck!" Xu Dingshi stood firm and glared at the man standing at the gate fiercely, "You fucking——"
The cursing stopped abruptly, and the cigarette in his mouth fell to the ground. He swallowed, his Adam's apple moving up and down, and his eyes stared at the handsome young man who walked out of the yard.
Is this person Su Ling?
Old Man Su’s grandson?
She is so beautiful!
Not only is she beautiful, but she is also full of elegance and nobility. She is a thousand times more handsome than the senior young masters of the Blue Silver Club!
As Su Ling slowly walked into the courtyard, Xu Dingshi involuntarily stepped back, his lustful eyes wandering around him, thinking about how to torment the beauty next.
Xiao Guo and Zhang Li were also amazed when they saw Su Ling. Although they were straight men and liked women, they couldn't help but take a few more glances when they saw a handsome man.
Aunt Zhang followed him out with a carrying pole. Seeing Xu Dingshi's lecherous look, she knocked the ground with the pole and called out in a bluffing voice, "Xu Dingshi, what are you doing here for no reason?"
Xu Dingshi came back to his senses, touched his chin, and said with a smile: "I came to see Su...Su what was it?"
"Su Ling." Xiao Guo reminded.
"Yes, yes, Su Ling, I'm here to play with Su Ling! When Second Master Su... was alive, I often came to the Su family's old house to play. Now it's his grandson's turn, so there's no reason not to let him in, right?" Xu Dingshi stared at Su Ling and laughed.
"Bah!" Aunt Zhang scolded. "You were only seven or eight years old at that time, and you were still running around the village naked. Master Su couldn't stand it, so he made you a pair of pants to wear, so you wouldn't be embarrassed by showing your caterpillars everywhere."
Xu Dingshi blushed at what she said and denied it, "That's not true! Aunt Zhang, don't talk nonsense!"
Xu Dingshi was embarrassed by his dark past and rudely pushed Aunt Zhang. "Get out!"
Aunt Zhang was pushed by him and fell backwards. Su Ling quickly stepped forward and supported her.
"Aunt Zhang, please come in. I'll take care of this," he said.
Xu Dingshi licked his lips. She's beautiful, and even has a pleasant voice. I don't know what's going on in bed... Hehehe...
Aunt Zhang grabbed Su Ling's arm and said worriedly, "Xiao Su, I'll block this for you. Run and find the village chief. With the village chief here, Xu Dingshi won't dare to attack you."
Xu Dingshi said loudly: "Unfortunately, the village chief is not in the village today."
Xiao Guo took out a small knife from his pocket and played with it in his hand. "Hey, old lady, think about your little grandson~"
Aunt Zhang's face turned pale, and her hands holding the carrying pole trembled. "You...you guys, don't mess around."
Xu Dingshi grinned: "Aunt Zhang, we are from the same village, of course we won't do anything rash, but if you keep blocking the way, don't blame us for being rude."
Aunt Zhang felt threatened and stepped back timidly.
Su Ling looked at the three hooligans singing and shouting coldly, and asked calmly: "What is your purpose?"
"Purpose?" Xu Dingshi approached him and reached out to grab his collar, but Su Ling dodged him by moving sideways. He raised his eyebrows and smiled, "I told you, I want to play with you and borrow some money to spend."
"I'm not interested in playing with you, and I don't have any money to lend you. If it's nothing important, I'm sorry I can't keep you company." Su Ling pulled Aunt Zhang over and turned to walk into the yard.
"Hey, don't go!" Seeing this, Xu Dingshi rushed forward and tried to put his arm around his shoulder.
Suddenly, he felt a pain in his stomach, his facial features twisted, and he was kicked away and fell heavily to the ground.
Xiao Guo and Zhang Li looked at Lidya Su in shock.
Su Ling gracefully lowered his kicking leg and said calmly, "Want to fight? I'll accompany you!"
The author has something to say: Su Ling: Sorry, I am a black belt in karate, um.
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Finally finished writing, 5555, then went to sleep, still have to work hard tomorrow~
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