Chapter 33
As Song Mingye's health improved further, the spring sunshine outside the window was already so intense it was almost overwhelming. Willow branches sprouted new green leaves, peach blossoms were in full bloom, and even the air was filled with a faint floral fragrance. Song Linchuan leaned over his bedside, shaking his arm: "Brother, the doctor said you can go out for a walk now and then. Shall we go for a spring outing in the countryside?"
Seeing the expectation in his eyes, Song Mingye smiled and nodded, "Okay, let's go see spring."
As soon as the news spread, everyone got busy. Chu Xiaoche booked a farmhouse in the suburbs in advance, with a yard full of flowers and plants and a small vegetable garden; Qi Zihao took out his camera and excitedly planned to capture the beautiful spring scenery; Jiang Ziyu carefully packed his easel and paints, wanting to paint the vitality of spring; Mu Nanjin quietly prepared a picnic mat and emergency medicine, fearing that Song Mingye might get sick on the way.
The day of departure was exceptionally sunny. Song Mingye sat in the passenger seat, with Song Linchuan beside him, holding a small blanket, ready to cover him at any moment. In the back seat, Qi Zihao leaned on Chu Xiaoche's shoulder, chattering about his photography plans; Jiang Ziyu quietly looked out the window, his eyes filled with longing for spring.
The car drove along a country road, the fields beside it filled with golden rapeseed flowers, like a golden sea. Qi Zihao shouted excitedly, "Wow! Rapeseed flowers! Xiaoche, stop the car, I want to take pictures!" Chu Xiaoche reluctantly but affectionately stopped the car and helped him get out to take pictures.
Song Mingye got out of the car and stood by the roadside, feeling the spring breeze. The sunlight shone on him, warm and comforting. Song Linchuan held his arm and said softly, "Brother, look, spring is so beautiful." Song Mingye nodded, his eyes full of smiles: "Yes, it's been a long time since I've enjoyed the scenery so easily."
Jiang Ziyu picked up his easel and sat on the edge of a field by the roadside, beginning to paint the rapeseed field before him. Mu Nanjin sat beside him, handing him paints with gentle eyes. "Nanjin, how do you think my painting is?" Jiang Ziyu asked, looking up. Mu Nanjin smiled: "Very beautiful, you've captured the feeling of spring perfectly."
Chu Xiaoche took many photos of Qi Zihao, while Qi Zihao, holding the camera, kept taking pictures of everyone, recording these beautiful moments. Little White ran happily in the fields, occasionally stopping to wag its tail at the rapeseed flowers, looking exceptionally cute.
At noon, the group arrived at the farmhouse they had booked. The peach blossoms in the courtyard were in full bloom, their pink petals falling in the wind like a shower of peach blossoms. The farmhouse owner prepared a sumptuous lunch for them, including fresh vegetables, free-range chickens, and fish and shrimp freshly caught from the river, all of which tasted exceptionally delicious.
Song Mingye's appetite had improved considerably, and Song Linchuan kept piling food onto his plate, saying, "Brother, eat more to nourish your body." Song Mingye smiled and nodded, then put some food from his bowl onto Song Linchuan's plate, saying, "You eat more too."
Chu Xiaoche peeled shrimp for Qi Zihao and put the peeled shrimp into his bowl: "Eat slowly, don't choke." Qi Zihao's mouth was full, and he mumbled: "It's so delicious!" Mu Nanjin then served Jiang Ziyu a bowl of soup: "Drink some soup to warm your stomach."
After the meal, everyone sat on wicker chairs in the courtyard to rest. Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the peach trees, casting dappled shadows on the ground. Song Mingye leaned back in the chair, closed his eyes, and savored the tranquility of spring. Song Linchuan sat beside him, gently fanning him.
Qi Zihao leaned against Chu Xiaoche's chest, looking at the peach blossoms in the courtyard, and said softly, "Xiaoche, this place is so beautiful. Shall we come here often in the future?" Chu Xiaoche lowered his head and planted a kiss on his forehead: "Okay, as long as you like it, we'll come anytime."
Jiang Ziyu leaned on Mu Nanjin's shoulder, holding a paintbrush in his hand, gently sketching the peach blossoms before him on the paper. Mu Nanjin patted his back softly, his voice gentle: "Are you tired? If you are, take a nap." Jiang Ziyu shook his head: "I'm not tired, I want to paint all the scenery here."
In the afternoon, the group strolled along the path behind the farmhouse. The path was lined with all sorts of wildflowers, a riot of colors, and exceptionally beautiful. Song Mingye walked slowly, so Song Linchuan accompanied him, occasionally bending down to pick up a wildflower and tucking it into his lapel: "Brother, look, this makes you look even more energetic."
Chu Xiaoche and Qi Zihao walked ahead. Qi Zihao excitedly picked wildflowers from the roadside, woven them into a small wreath, and put it on his head. Chu Xiaoche looked at him, his eyes full of doting affection. Jiang Ziyu and Mu Nanjin walked behind. Jiang Ziyu would stop every now and then to sketch the wildflowers by the roadside.
As the sun set, everyone prepared to leave. Song Mingye glanced back at the farmhouse, his eyes filled with longing: "This place is really nice, we'll come again next time." Song Linchuan nodded: "Okay, once you're fully recovered, we'll stay here for a few days."
As the car drove away from the farmhouse, the rapeseed fields along the roadside gradually disappeared into the distance. Qi Zihao leaned on Chu Xiaoche's shoulder, watching the sunset outside the window, his eyes filled with reluctance. Song Mingye leaned on Song Linchuan's shoulder, his heart overflowing with happiness. He knew that although the road to recovery was still long, as long as these people were by his side, he was filled with courage. And this beautiful spring scenery was like a ray of sunshine, illuminating his path forward and filling him with hope for the future.
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