"Ah Xi's mother, it's a good thing that Ah Xi is back. Why do you cry when you hear Ah Xi's name? Stop crying..."
"Where's Ah Gui? Where did he go again? This kid is grinning like he's getting married... Hey Ah Gui, I was just talking about you. You got into college, but your parents didn't even say they would celebrate for you. Don't be angry!"
"Uncle Niu, I'm not angry. As long as you can find my brother, I can stop eating meat for the rest of my life!"
"Bah, bah, bah, you little bastard, you're talking nonsense again!"
"Where is that fairy-like girl just now? I have lived for half my life, and this is the first time I have seen such a beautiful girl."
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All the men, women, and children in the village who could help came to the flat land in the valley.
In the past, even village meetings or autumn harvests were not this lively.
It would only be so lively and festive when someone in the village gets married, or when someone's centenarian celebrates his birthday or has a funeral, etc.
"Oh my god, Ah Xi's mom, the one Ah Xiu is holding is Ah Xi, right? Oh my God, is this the fairy boy beside the gods in heaven? He looks so good!"
"I heard she's a movie star. I'll have to take a closer look next time I watch TV."
"He's much more handsome than those guys on TV! Otherwise, why was he chosen by Uncle Muhei back then..."
The second half of the sentence was not said. The person who spoke looked around and saw that neither Sada nor his wife heard her words. She patted her chest and swallowed it back.
When He Sichen arrived under the big tree, he saw only smiling faces.
The old people smiled and said, "Ah Xi is a blessed child. He will have more blessings in the future."
The adults patted his shoulders affectionately and said, "You are so thoughtful, Axi, to have found you! Your father and mother have been thinking about you for so many years. You will have a good life from now on!"
The children gathered around him with bright eyes. One called him "Brother A Xi" and another one called him "Brother A Xiu" with slurred speech.
It was clearly the first time I saw these faces.
But He Sichen felt the familiar feeling of lying on the earthen kang last night again.
It was as if he had seen these people in his previous life.
"Ah Xi..."
A loud voice sounded from behind. He Sichen turned around, but before he could see the face clearly, he was hugged by the person who came and patted his shoulder vigorously, "Ah Xi, I'm Amu, welcome home!"
The young and knowledgeable patriarch who was devoted to his people.
A dark and strong man with a tanned skin.
There is a calmness in his eyes and brows that is inconsistent with his age. He smiles when he speaks, but when he is not smiling, he is like a mighty and domineering leader, intimidating without even getting angry.
"Brother Amu..."
He Sichen called out with a smile.
Ah Mu smiled and said, "Ah Xi, I know you and have even seen the movies you acted in. You are our pride! Let's have a few drinks later!"
But in just a few words, one person was calling the clan leader, and another was calling Amu Brother.
Amu shook his head and laughed, patted He Sichen on the shoulder and told him to turn around, then turned and ran in the direction where he was called.
The men slaughtered pigs and sheep and moved tables.
The women built the stove, boiled water, steamed buns, and cut vegetables.
Under the big tree, the old people were chatting about family matters while leaning on their crutches, while reminding the children who were chasing and playing to stay away from the stove.
There is a peaceful atmosphere in the huge valley.
"Agui..."
Seeing Ah Gui passing by with a pile of bowls in his arms, He Sichen stopped him and asked, "Where's your little sister Wan?"
"I was just here..."
Ah Gui looked around, his eyes lit up, and he raised his chin towards the distance, "Over there, with Aunt Buku."
Buku.
Cloth returns.
His heart skipped a beat and He Sichen looked into the distance.