Chapter 413 (Extra) Reunion 2
It was so lively this time that Dandan ran away from the kitchen after sitting there for less than ten minutes.
Wen Wan was exhausted from the journey and had no energy when she got home. After saying hello to Lu Mingjiang and Zhang Hongying, she went into the house to sort out the things she brought back.
Zhang Hongying held the ball in her arms and after thinking for a while she decided to follow him.
She'd thought about it a lot, complained a lot over the years, and always felt like she couldn't swallow the anger she felt inside. But after complaining, she thought again, at least they weren't divorced, and their son's family wasn't broken up. If it turned out like Liu Daquan did in Liu Chaoxing's family, where they broke up without a word, abandoning both the adults and the children, that would be even more infuriating.
She thought Wen Wan would never come back here again, but since she came back, and was still her son's daughter-in-law and her grandson's mother, her anger unconsciously dissipated.
The house was the same one Lu Dongping had renovated when he got married, and it was spotlessly clean. The bed was covered with the same pink blanket he had used when he got married that year, spotless and unused.
There were two quilts on the bed, one was left by Wenwan at home, and the other was brand new.
All the things I brought back were piled on the table in the outer room and on the desk in the inner room.
Wen Wan took out the child's clothes, diapers and milk powder first.
Zhang Hongying appeared at the door holding the ball.
Wen Wan knew she was coming, called out "Mom", and then didn't know what to say.
Zhang Hongying completely relaxed because of this voice, and she held the child in her arms and chattered to her about family matters.
"When Chun'e came back with her boyfriend that year, she bought two quilts. I was afraid it wasn't enough, so God asked your father to make two more. How are we going to sleep at night? If that doesn't work, let Dandan sleep with your father."
Wen Wan said, "No, the bed in our room is enough for Dongping, me and the two kids, so Dandan and Donglin can just sleep there. As for Dongshuang, she can sleep in the room Chun'e used to live in, as long as there are enough quilts."
The room was silent for a moment, and then Zhang Hongying asked, "Is your father okay?"
Wen Wan paused and nodded, "Very good." After so many years of fighting, she was full of problems. He couldn't let her go, so he always took good care of her. He never stopped exercising year-round and took the initiative to get a checkup every year.
"What's the name of the girl Donglin brought back? Dongshuang?"
"Um!"
Wen Wan stopped, took the ball from her arms and took it outside to help her pee.
This is a case of peeing without any struggle at all.
Zhang Hongying was delighted: "He is really noble, not stubborn at all, even more obedient than when Dandan was young."
Wen Wan smiled and said, "This is the most obedient one. Dandan was okay when he was little, but the younger one is the real troublemaker. As long as his eyes are open, he won't stay still for a moment."
After saying that, he told her in detail about Lu Donglin and Chen Dongshuang.
"He's also from the capital, but his family lives in the suburbs. He only has a high school education and was originally my assistant. He was just eighteen when he met Donglin. We got along pretty well. He's kind, down-to-earth, and hardworking. I thought back then, how wonderful it would be if I could be with Donglin, but who knew he'd never catch on. I don't know how they ended up getting along, but they've always had a lot to talk about and got along well. When we were about to come back this time, Donglin suddenly told his brother he wanted to bring him back to show you guys. That's when I realized they were getting along."
Just as the two started talking, Lu Dongping came out of the kitchen.
Diandian is making noise.
She didn't want Lu Mingjiang to hold her.
Lu Dongping carried her out to help her pee. The little girl was very angry and started punching and kicking, crying at the top of her lungs with her eyes closed.
The crying Qiuqiu was staring at her intently, not knowing what she was doing.
In the end, I couldn't give in, I peed, and then stopped crying. But I pouted and tears fell belatedly. I felt so wronged.
Zhang Hongying said, "Don't pack up yet. You must be very tired from the journey. Take a break. Your father and I will take care of the child. You can rest for a while."
Wen Wan said, "It's okay. I bought a sleeper berth and slept all the way. I'm resting now. I won't be able to sleep tonight."
As they were talking, Hu Qingqing and Gao Xiulan came over.
Time flies so fast. When Hu Qingqing came to the Lu family in 1973, she was only sixteen, not even seventeen. Now ten years have passed, and she is the mother of two children.
There is no longer the childishness between his features, but his personality is still as straightforward as ever.
Seeing Wen Wan, his eyes curved into a crescent moon: "Cousin, you are finally back!"
As he spoke, he walked over, looked at Diandian, and then at Qiuqiu.
"What a beautiful little baby, come here, let me hold you."
Qiuqiu doesn't care who holds her, as long as someone holds her. Diandian, however, is very picky and doesn't give Gao Xiulan any face at all. She looks at Wenwan with both hands stretched out: "Mommy——"
Several people were teasing the child, and Lu Donglin and Chen Dongshuang also came out.
Lu Donglin called out "Auntie".
Then he said to Zhang Hongying, "Mom, I'll take Shuangshuang for a walk."
Zhang Hongying responded: "Don't run too far, the road is not good."
After saying that, he glanced at Chen Dongshuang.
Chen Dongshuang smiled and followed Lu Donglin.
After leaving the yard and avoiding people, Lu Donglin took her hand and said, "Come on, I'll take you to the mountains."
There are mountains in the capital, but they are nothing compared to the rolling hills in the southwest. I feel like I am climbing with every step.
Before she could climb onto the beam at the back, she started panting.
Lu Donglin smiled and changed from pulling her from the front to pushing her from the back, and they barely made it to the mountain behind.
"Do you want to go up further?"
Lu Donglin said, "It depends on you. If you want to, we can walk a little further. If you don't want to, then we can just walk around here." The forest is close to home, and they chop firewood and rake leaves every year. It's very bright inside, and you can see far away at a glance.
"Then let's just walk around here."
"I really admire Sister Wen Wan so much. I don't know how she managed to survive when she went to the countryside to work."
Lu Donglin said, "Just get over it! When she went to the countryside, I earned four points for work, but she only earned two. I don't know how many times she cried."
Chen Dongshuang sighed: "It's really a place that tests one's abilities."
The two of them turned around, and Lu Donglin found a rock to sit on. He reached out and pulled the person onto his legs.
"What are you doing?"
Lu Donglin said shamelessly: "You seem tired, so I'll let you rest. The stones are too cold, so I'll use them as a cushion for you."
After saying that, he blew a malicious breath into her ear, and watched her ear turn red with satisfaction, then he slowly said: "Everyone is busy celebrating the New Year now, there is no one on the mountain."
"Shuangshuang, if one day I don't want to stay in the capital anymore and want to come back, would you be willing to come with me?"
Chen Dongshuang was stunned for a moment, looked at him, and nodded: "Okay!"
Lu Donglin couldn't help laughing and rubbed her head with his hand: "Silly, isn't it better to live in the city?"
"To each his own! The key is to look at the person. If there is someone who can treat me well for the rest of my life, then I will be wherever he is."
The embrace gradually closed, and Lu Donglin whispered in her ear: "Shuangshuang, I may not be as successful as my brother. I will probably have to follow him for the rest of my life."
"Then I will follow you and follow him and Sister Wen Wan for the rest of my life."
The two talked for a while, and then the atmosphere became even more lively.
Because Lu Dongcheng and Lu Dongfu also came back, adults and children, with big and small bags.
Lu Donglin held her in his arms, squeezing her hand for a long time before reluctantly letting go: "Let's go, Dongcheng brother and the others are back, I'll take you to meet some people."
The two of them walked slowly down the mountain, telling Chen Dongshuang about the general situation of their brothers at home.
"There are five of us brothers. Dongcheng is the oldest, followed by my brother, then Dongcai, Dongfu, and finally me. Dongcheng and my brother are the most arrogant and unruly of us brothers. We have been fearless since childhood. There is not much difference in age between the two of us, so we always go up the mountains and down the rivers together.
Brother Dongcai has the best personality among the five of us brothers. He never speaks loudly to anyone and has never been beaten since he was a child. He is so well-behaved.
Brother Dongfu is the best student among us—"
Chen Dongshuang asked him, "What about you?"
Lu Donglin laughed and said, "Did you forget what I told you last time? I'm the youngest and the most mischievous, so I get beaten the most."
As soon as the sun sets, smoke begins to come out of the chimneys on the roofs of every household.
Wen Wan and Chen Dongshuang helped Zhang Hongying prepare dinner for the family in the kitchen.
Dandan replaced Lu Donglin and became the new king of children.
He was doing somersaults in the still damp yard, and jumping very high up with the help of a stick, which left Chuyi and his younger brothers and sisters dumbfounded.
Even Qiuqiu and Diandian stared at him intently, then clapped their hands and laughed.
Lu Minghai sat there and chuckled, "Dan, you're amazing, incredible. Who did you learn this from?"
Dandan said, "My grandpa taught me." As for his aunt, he had promised not to tell anyone, so naturally he didn't say a word more.
Lu Minghai immediately said to Lu Mingjiang, "Third brother, it's right for Dongping to go there. It's right. If the child was left in our mountain nest, he wouldn't be able to be raised like this. It would definitely delay his education."
Lu Mingjiang didn't say anything, but he knew in his heart that his brother was telling the truth.
The Lu family had a really lively New Year this year. On the morning of the 31st, Lu Dongping and Lu Donglin got up to put up couplets. As soon as the couplets were put up, the festive atmosphere came out.
After breakfast, the sun came out. Zhang Hongying and her husband took their two children to visit relatives. Lu Dongcheng and his brothers got together for a rare occasion.
Take the bench and place it under the wall, facing the sun.
The sun shines brightly on the earth and warms people's hearts.
Lu Dongcai asked Lu Dongping: "Brother Dongping, how long will you stay at home this time?"
Lu Dongping sighed, "I still can't stay for two days. The journey takes too long. I have to go back after the 30th and the first day of the lunar month. There's a lot of stuff going on over there."
I spend half a month on the road and only three or two days at home.
It’s always inconvenient and annoying to be far away.
"It's rare for us brothers to get together like this. My brother was in the army before and could never come back. Now you and Donglin are far away and can't come back either. I don't know when we can all get together like this again."
Lu Dongping smiled and said, "Once things are settled, I'll come back whenever I want. We'll have plenty of opportunities to get together in the future."
Lu Dongcheng said, "Dongping, it's a good thing you're back. Let's sit down and discuss this together. You've been doing business in the capital, so you have a broader vision and more experience than us. I have something to ask you. Please give me some advice."
"What's the matter?"
Lu Dongcheng said, "Look, I've been staying in the county town forever, and so has Dongfu, unless one day we can no longer work. You and Donglin have also gone to the big city, leaving Dongcai alone at home. The last time I came back, I told him to take advantage of the opportunity to go to the city and do something. Individual businesses are now allowed to do business, whether it's selling groceries, clothes, or even chickens and ducks. There's profit to be made."
"I can earn more money by doing business than by staying at home and harvesting some food all year round. It's not far from home, so I can take care of my family. If I work hard, my children can go to school in the city. The city is much better than here."
Lu Dongping nodded.
Lu Dongcai waved his hands hurriedly: "Brother, I'm afraid that's not possible. I haven't even studied for a few days, how can I do business?"
Lu Donglin smiled and said, "I didn't study for many days, but I still run my business."
Lu Dongping smiled and said, "Yes, you should refer to Lu Donglin for this. He didn't receive much education, but that doesn't mean he's not smart. He's basically the one who manages my business. It's not about whether it can be done or not, it's about whether you want to do it or not. We still have two days at home, so you can think about it slowly. When you've made up your mind before we leave the day after tomorrow, you can work it out with Donglin."
Lu Dongcai scratched his head and said, "Well, I'll discuss this with Qingqing later."
Lu Donglin smiled and said, “No, Brother Dongcai, are you afraid of my sister-in-law?”
Lu Dongcai was a little embarrassed: "What does this have to do with being afraid? I have to be more considerate of my wife and discuss everything with her. We don't have the habit of having the final say in our family."
The brothers burst into laughter.
The sun was shining, the years were peaceful, and the years of separation did not seem to have created any barriers between them. For a moment, it seemed as if they were back to their youth.
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