Chapter 49 Chapter 49 End of the text
Lin Wan was afraid of such things. She had no memory of this incident, and the unknown was frightening, but she could not resist the man's rebellious hand, which stirred up her deep desire wherever he went.
What Fu Xiuhuai said seemed to be correct. Not only did he remember her, but he also remembered her.
He seemed to be more familiar with his own body, so familiar that he could easily stimulate his breathing, control the frequency and strength of his breathing, and be familiar with it to the point where he could fit in with it bit by bit and control his own pain and pleasure.
Lin Wan timidly grasped his tense arms, feeling his thriving muscles covered with a thin layer of sweat, hard and firm, which was both frightening and gave people a sense of security.
She pinched in with her fingertips, transferring her pain and unbearableness to him. She used as much force as he did. As she moaned with bloodshot eyes, she felt that she had no strength at all.
At the end of summer, Jiangcheng was no longer as hot as it had been in the previous months. The moon was blocked by scattered leaves, and the shadows swayed in the wind. The breeze gently blew away the light silver light. At this moment, the temperature in the bedroom was rising steadily, and a heat wave rolled in, covering the entangled shadows. Sweat and tears streamed down her face. Lin Wan could no longer tell whether it was pain or pleasure. Everything was strange, yet seemed a little familiar.
The moon climbed above the treetops, revealing its full round shape like a disk. The moonlight poured into the room through the calm glass windows, gently brushing against the man and woman who were sleeping in each other's arms on the large double bed.
Lin Wan was so tired that she could barely lift a finger. She just let Fu Xiu hold her in his arms. The man's voice was low and hoarse, but with a hint of a smile: "Your physical strength is as poor as before."
Lin Wan raised her head and bit the man's arm to vent her anger and dissatisfaction. She hummed and said something unclearly.
I am really tired and sleepy.
Fu Xiuhuai tightened his arms and fell asleep with the woman in his arms under the moonlight.
***
The last time she woke up feeling sore all over was after a physical exam in college. Lin Wan never expected that something like this would happen again after graduation.
Thinking back to everything that happened last night, her cheeks gradually became hot. When she thought of Fu Xiuhuai's later words, she felt even more angry. This man was really too much and extremely hateful!
Yesterday, the two knew that they would be back late after attending the class reunion, so they left Doudou in the care of their parents-in-law early and slept with them. At this moment, the child had already woken up and was being held up by her father, who stepped on her legs and mercilessly trampled on her expensive suit pants.
Lin Wan's gaze moved up from her daughter inch by inch, and when it finally met the man's gaze, she caught a glimpse of a smile in his eyes, and quickly turned her face away to go to the kitchen to serve breakfast.
Fu Zhiyong and Jiang Yueying saw their granddaughter's lively demeanor and rarely saw their youngest son playing childish games like this. They couldn't help but chuckle, "Doudou is a bit like her dad. She was very naughty when she was little."
Lin Wan drank some soy milk and washed it down with some crispy fried dough sticks. She took the opportunity to joke, "She inherited that from her dad. I was very quiet when I was little."
Fu Xiuhuai nodded and did not refute: "Doudou has been able to fight with me since he was a child."
Lin Wan: “…”
Lin Wan glared at Fu Xiuhuai and said angrily, "Don't teach me anything bad!"
Fortunately, she was driving to work at this time, otherwise her whole body would be sore and weak. Lin Wan thought about how uncomfortable it would be to squeeze into the bus or ride a bicycle.
Especially before going to bed, she vaguely heard the man sighing softly, and said with regret that he had endured for too long. He didn't expect that he was physically exhausted and had to continue holding it in. He was almost scared.
This person is so scary!
After breakfast, Lin Wan received a kiss from Doudou and prepared to go to the garage to drive, but she saw Fu Xiuhuai approaching her eagerly: "I'll drive you there, and I'll pick you up after get off work in the evening."
Lin Wan retreated: "No need, I will drive myself."
This man is very dangerous now, and she is very cautious.
Fu Xiuhuai was sitting in the Santana. As soon as he started the car, he saw the Jetta next to him rushing out. After a moment, it disappeared. He couldn't help but shook his head. It was the tool he provided that made his wife run so fast.
......
The autumn clothes designed and produced by the clothing factory have been released. The light cardigan that Lin Wan is wearing today was purchased internally.
Lin Wan arrived at the garment factory wearing her small leather shoes. Not long after she sat down, she went to the workshop to check it out and distributed the fruits she brought this morning to everyone in the factory office.
Qin Fang got the big fruit that Lin Wan had specially left for her, and was satisfied to forgive her dining companion for not having lunch with her yesterday.
The other people in the factory office were also friendly when they saw Lin Wan. Seeing that the pilot project department was successful, this person probably wouldn't be able to come back, but after all, she had fought in the trenches, so how could she not have revolutionary feelings?
Sister Yang also grabbed a handful of melon seeds for Lin Wan, praised them for their good work, and even increased everyone's salary.
"Sister Yang, it still depends on the assistance of each unit. The factory office has helped a lot, and it's what they deserve." Lin Wan is good at speaking and doesn't take credit for herself. This doesn't sit well with everyone in the factory office. After all, everyone likes to hear good things.
After a few people exchanged pleasantries, Lin Wan had other things to do, so she went straight to the pilot project office. However, just as she reached the door, she saw a familiar figure looking around.
"Wanwan." Chen Qiuhong's face was filled with sorrow. When she saw her biological daughter who had grown into a graceful young lady, she looked at her straight in the eye for the first time. The more she looked at her, the more unfamiliar she seemed to her.
Lin Wan stopped and asked, "What's the matter?"
"Your father..." Chen Qiuhong was helpless. After Lin Guofu was fired, he stayed at home all day drinking, throwing things and cursing. He couldn't find a decent job at his age. Other state-owned factories couldn't even get young men in. Who would want this old man? Lin Guofu, who was upset, could only vent his anger at home. Yesterday, he even hit his beloved son.
Lin Chenghao is the golden child of the family. He was spoiled since childhood and has a bad temper and is overbearing.
Lin Guofu always thought that this was a sign of a promising man, but now that he has been unemployed at home, Lin Guofu realized how lazy his son was, who skipped school every day, couldn't get into college, and couldn't find a job. He only knew how to ask for money from home to play cards, smoke, and drink, and even dared to yell at his father. In a fit of anger, Lin Guofu slapped his son.
Unexpectedly, Lin Chenghao, who had never been beaten since childhood, was immediately enraged and even fought with his own father. He pushed him, and Lin Guofu stumbled and fell to the ground. Instantly furious, he picked up a stool from the house and chased Lin Chenghao to beat him...
Chen Qiuhong was miserable. She was the only one in the family who had a job, but the father and son were still restless and even started fighting. How could this feel like a home?
After much thought, Chen Qiuhong hoped that her husband could return to work, and Lin Wan, who was valued in the pilot project department, became her only hope.
"Wanwan, Mom is begging you, please do me a favor and speak a few good words in front of Deputy Director Wang to let your father return to the factory. What else can he do without this job?" Chen Qiuhong pleaded sincerely this time, and her eyes gradually turned red.
Lin Wan thought about it and found it ironic. Back then, she wanted to call them Mom and Dad, but her biological parents asked her to call them Second Uncle and Second Aunt. Now, everything is reversed, and they are the ones who keep calling themselves Mom and Dad.
"I can't help you. This is the factory's decision. If you have any objections, you can go to the factory director."
Chen Qiuhong was anxious: "Everyone in the factory knows that your project department is the most powerful, and you are the one most valued by Deputy Director Wang. Wanwan, you have to help your father. After all, blood is thicker than water..."
Lin Wan didn't respond, and only brought up the past: "What parents? You adopted me to my eldest uncle and aunt back then, and you were the ones who told me to call you second uncle and second aunt."
The past is gone with the wind, and now it reappears from Lin Wan's mouth, it has become light as a breeze.
Lin Wan said firmly, "I haven't forgotten, and I hope you haven't forgotten either."
Chen Qiuhong looked at her biological daughter's departing back and felt a bit sad for the first time. She had devoted all her heart to her second son and did so many things for him. Was it right or wrong?
The pilot project department is now indeed a hot commodity in the factory. It can even feed back to other workshops and boost the efficiency of the entire factory. The ten people who originally worked with Deputy Director Wang have also risen in status and attract envious glances wherever they go.
Lin Wan returned to the office and just as she sat down, she heard Li Bangde say, "Sister Lin, Deputy Director Wang wants you to come to the office."
As time went by, Lin Wan gradually got used to Li Bangde calling her "sister." Since he dared to call her that, she would just answer, "Okay."
Sitting in Deputy Director Wang's office, Lin Wan looked at the leader in front of the desk and suddenly remembered the time when he asked her if she wanted to follow him to the pilot project department.
"Comrade Lin Wan, what do you think of our pilot project department?" It was even the same question.
Lin Wan smiled and spoke the truth this time: "Deputy Director Wang, it's great. He's energetic and motivated after the reforms. The most important thing is that we can see the results."
Deputy Director Wang laughed out loud, realizing he hadn't made a mistake. "I transferred you from the factory office, and now..."
He paused, his knuckles cracking on the table, his voice deep and powerful: "Now the pilot project department is going to be independent. Do you want to continue?"
Lin Wan didn't expect that the day of the pilot project department would come so soon. It was going to separate from Jiangcheng Garment Factory and operate independently as a sister factory, without having to rely on the original factory for everything.
......
The pilot project department has grown stronger and has become independent. Deputy Director Wang has long been fed up with the garment factory's ingrained rules and procedures over the years, which are complicated and lengthy and really restrictive.
Being an ambitious man, he longs for a vast world, and now he has the opportunity.
In this restructuring, the new factory will no longer adopt the old model of the past, but will instead draw on advanced corporate management systems. Director Wang Fu personally promoted Lin Wan to be the second-in-command, which shows his trust in her.
The news that the pilot project department will be independent has spread like wildfire. Compared to the initial pessimism, many garment factory employees are now eager to move and look forward to following suit.
"Wanwan!" Qin Fang was shocked when she heard the news. "Are you guys going out?"
Lin Wan knew that Qin Fang’s first reaction was, why is the dining companion gone?
She smiled and said, "It's still in the same place. It seems they are going to build some more factories. It's only a few minutes away."
Qin Fang sighed: "Hey, can we still eat together in the future?"
Dining companions are very important!
Lin Wan revealed a piece of news to her: "Independence does not mean separation. We are a sub-brand and will hand over a portion of our profits every year. After all, the garment factory is our root, and even the employees will transfer some of their profits from the factory."
"That's right." Qin Fang looked reluctant. "But I still can't bear to leave you. Our offices are so close now. It only takes three minutes to walk there. In the future, it will take at least seven or eight minutes."
Lin Wan smiled and said, "Then come with me."
Qin Fang: “…?”
His face was full of expression. Qin Fang's mind was spinning, half surprised and half ashamed: "Wanwan, did I use your backdoor?"
Lin Wan chuckled. "What are you thinking? It's because you're capable and you're young, fresh blood in the factory. Everyone wants you."
"Really?" Qin Fang didn't expect herself to be so outstanding. She straightened her chest and said proudly, "You guys really have good taste~"
Lin Wan had put the upcoming job change in her mind, just waiting for everything to proceed step by step. Although it had only been over a year since graduation, Lin Wan had already noticed changes in herself. Her student-like vibe had gradually faded, and now she was becoming more and more at ease.
However, having grown up, Lin Wan was somewhat alert when facing Fu Xiuhuai, and her ease disappeared in an instant.
That night was unforgettable. Lin Wan was originally worried that the man who had turned into a tiger and wolf would make another move. After seeing him come home and get in bed for several days, she became a little vigilant. Every night she would bring Doudou to her room and resolutely refused to let the child go to her grandparents' room.
The man was simply too strong and she was no match for him.
Fu Xiuhuai seemed to have a conscience awakening, and he slept properly every night. At most, he became more and more skilled in holding her in his arms until she fell asleep. Lin Wan woke up every day in the man's arms, so close that she could even feel some changes in the man's body.
Lin Wan, with a stiff expression, glared at him cautiously, but heard the man explain with a muffled laugh: "It's not my fault."
Lin Wan: “…”
Fortunately, Fu Xiuhuai did not make any move, and Lin Wan gradually felt relieved. Lin Wan, who did not know much about matters between men and women, thought that Fu Xiuhuai probably didn't think it was interesting, so she gradually calmed down.
Until Saturday, Lin Wan came home from get off work as usual. After dinner, she took her children out for a walk. Doudou danced with excitement and was carried back upstairs by her father.
Lin Wan, who had broken out in a slight sweat, casually said, "I'm going to take a shower. You take Doudou to play."
"Yeah." Fu Xiuhuai put his daughter, who had just learned to stand, on the bed and let her tread crookedly around. He stared at her closely and kept his hands on her at all times to prevent her from falling.
Before Lin Wan went into the bathroom with her pajamas, she glanced at the father and daughter in front of the bed, and the corners of her mouth raised slightly.
The heat spread and the bathroom was gradually shrouded in white mist. Lin Wan lowered her brows and looked at her chest amid the sound of splashing water. The marks from five days ago gradually faded, leaving only a very light red mark on her fair and tender skin, which was barely visible without a close look.
After washing up, Lin Wan changed into her nightgown and went out, only to find the bedroom empty.
Lin Wan was sitting in front of the dressing table wiping her face when she heard the door open.
"Where's Doudou?"
Fu Xiuhuai closed the door and said, "I'm going to perform a stand-up show for her grandparents."
Lin Wan smiled. "She's quite cocky. The more people praise her, the more excited she gets. I heard from Mom and Aunt Wang that Doudou stands pretty steady and has stronger legs than other kids her age."
Fu Xiuhuai said again: "Follow me."
Lin Wan: “…”
How come I didn’t realize that this person is so narcissistic before!
Five days later, Lin Wan, who had relaxed her vigilance, soon experienced how powerful Fu Xiuhuai was.
Lin Wan, lying on her side on the bed, had messy hair. Her bun seemed to be falling apart due to the constant shaking, breaking free from the restraint of the hair tie and hanging loosely in all directions.
Lin Wan bit her lips lightly, letting out some unbearable moans. As her body swayed, the rhythm changed. The man behind her seemed to be intentionally torturing her, sometimes deep, sometimes shallow, sometimes fast, sometimes slow...
Lin Wan thought that the last time was the limit she had faced, but she had no idea that there would be something different, even more difficult to cope with.
This double bed is made of the finest pear wood, which is solid and heavy. Naturally, it is expensive, and it is not easy to move it on a normal day.
But at this moment, Lin Wan could hear the slight creaking sound of the big bed shaking, which penetrated into her heart again and again, making her whole body numb, like an electric current passing through, making her tremble.
That night, Lin Wan received a high evaluation from Fu Xiuhuai: "Your physical strength has improved."
I wanted to bite him hard, but I didn't even have the strength to do so.
After "exercising" from time to time, Lin Wan was also surprised that her physical strength seemed to have really improved, but her face became hot when she thought about it. Later, she started to get nervous when she saw Doudou being taken away.
I was so nervous that I used all the strength from my toes to my hair, ready for battle.
But Fu Xiuhuai just has the ability to make people melt. Lin Wan feels that her tense body will eventually turn into a pool of water, blending seamlessly with others, becoming indistinguishable from each other.
***
During the National Day in October, Lin Wan took a few days off again and prepared to return to Linjia Village to visit her uncle and aunt.
This time, Fu Xiuhuai made time early and the family of three prepared to take the train there.
"The provincial highway is under construction, so it's difficult to drive. It would be more convenient to take the train." Fu Xiuhuai held his daughter in one hand and the luggage bags for the family of three in the other. With his arm held by Lin Wan, they found their seat.
"Taking a train is pretty nice too." Lin Wan thought of her childhood dream of taking a train. It was an enviable trip. Anyone in the village who had taken a train would talk about it for years after returning.
There is a train passing from Jiangcheng to Qingshan Town, where Linjia Village is located. The train station in the town is not big, but it carries the travel needs of many people. When the train arrived at the station, Lin Wan remembered that she had been to this train station several times when she was a child.
But I've never sat on it once, I was just here to see someone off.
Although the outside world is in turmoil, Linjia Village has never changed much. The green mountains and clear waters, and the brick and tile houses are scattered around, just as they were before.
Lin Hong came back two days earlier than Lin Wan's family. This time, the whole family got together and had a lively reunion dinner.
A large round table was set up, with seven meat dishes, three vegetable dishes and a soup on the table. Lin Guoyou and Zhou Guihua sat in the middle, with their eldest son and his family of three, and their second and youngest daughters and their families of three sitting next to them.
Lin Chengwei happily drank two more taels of white wine and muttered to his second sister: "Erhong, Yang Feng has already had a baby, you should hurry up and find one too."
Lin Hong's ex-boyfriend got married and had children without delay. Lin Chengwei had beaten him up before. Now looking at his own family of three and his younger sister's family of three at home, he couldn't help but worry about Lin Hong.
Lin Hong raised her head and took a sip of white wine, then said nonchalantly, "Dawei, why are you so anxious? Are you still worried that I won't be able to get married? I'm rich!"
Lin Hong has performed well in her work during the year she has been working in the city, and has been promoted to a regular employee ahead of schedule. Naturally, her salary is not low, and she now has two thousand yuan in savings.
Compared with ordinary families, she is already considered a wealthy woman.
Lin Chengwei laughed and said, "Oh, you're not going to the nightclub, are you? I heard the nightclubs in the city are amazing, with lots of handsome men and beautiful women... Ouch, why are you pinching me?"
Lin Chengwei's wife pinched him and asked, "Why, have you been there?"
Lin Chengwei, who had originally wanted to tease the girl about whether she was going to a nightclub to spend money and look for handsome guys, cried out in injustice: "Where is Erhong? Why are you taking me here?"
Lin Hong and Lin Wan joined the battle: "Sister-in-law, we must strictly supervise him. They say that men become bad when they have money. We can't let him go to nightclubs."
Lin Chengwei was no match for the three women working together, and he kept saying that he was a bad mouth, and only then could he breathe a sigh of relief.
Last year, Lin Chengwei made some money selling vegetables at a stall in town, later renting a storefront and opening a small shop. He has now brought his parents to town. However, Lin Guoyou and Zhou Guihua still miss the crops on the farm and like being in the village, so they returned to live there soon.
Lin Wan knew that her uncle and aunt were nostalgic and couldn't let go of this land.
"Dad, Mom, you should come to town and enjoy life instead of farming." Lin Chengwei and his wife opened a shop together. Business was good and they gradually accumulated some savings. They seemed to no longer care about the meager income from farming. "When I have a good career, I will buy a..."
Just when he was about to say he wanted to buy a four-wheeled car, thinking about the high price, Lin Chengwei didn't dare to say it out loud. He changed his words and said, "Buy a motorcycle and ride it back to the village. It will be so cool!"
Nowadays, motorcycles are also expensive items. They are not as expensive as four-wheeled cars, but they still cost 10,000 or 20,000 yuan.
Lin Wan was shocked: "Brother, why would you buy a motorcycle with this money? You might as well buy a house."
Lin Chengwei complained that his younger sister didn't understand: "Wanwan, what do you know? Motorcycles are so cool and useful. They can also be used to transport goods. They are convenient for traveling anywhere. You don't have to squeeze into the bus or walk."
Fu Xiuhuai agreed with his wife: "Buying a house is better than buying a motorcycle."
Nowadays, the down payment for ordinary commercial housing in Jiangcheng can be 10,000 or 20,000 yuan, which is the same as the initial investment for buying a motorcycle, but you will need to take out a mortgage later.
Lin Chengwei waved his hand: "We're doing fine renting a house in town. Besides, even if we can buy a house with 10,000 or 20,000 yuan, we still have to pay the mortgage later."
Fu Xiuhuai glanced at Lin Wan, then turned to Lin Chengwei and spoke freely, "Real estate development is booming nationwide right now. There aren't many housing units allocated to companies anymore. Sooner or later, we'll be faced with a situation where there are too many people and too few houses. The average house price in Jiangcheng was 1,800 yuan two years ago, then it rose to 2,200 yuan last year, and now it's already 2,500 yuan this year... This rate of price increases won't stop."
"Brother Huai, do you mean that you can make money by buying a house?" Lin Chengwei was confused and barely understood the key points.
"Now it seems that it is true." Fu Xiuhuai talked about the property he was building, which was fully decorated and would also be built on the ground floor, just like a real estate salesman. "Buying a house and a ground floor can also do business. It's quite convenient."
"Oh, that sounds good!" Lin Chengwei knew nothing about real estate, and had never dreamed of buying a house. At this moment, his heart was pounding, and he even asked Fu Xiuhuai about it after dinner.
At night, Lin Wan lay in Fu Xiu's arms and asked him, "Did you do this on purpose?"
She could see that this person had never worked so hard before, just like a salesperson.
But how could it be difficult to sell the houses in his real estate?
Fu Xiuhuai remained noncommittal: "Don't you want the whole family to move to Jiangcheng? To be reunited as a family?"
Lin Wan's deepest desire was clearly seen, and she found it hard to deny: "I do hope so."
But it's really difficult.
Lin Wan didn't expect that moving to the city was the dream of so many people. The next day, Lin Hong also found out that she also had the idea of buying a house, but she didn't have enough money, so she simply decided to buy a house together with Dawei's family.
By then, they will have a real place to settle down in Jiangcheng. Dawei and his wife can go to Jiangcheng to do business and bring their parents over. If the house price really increases a lot in the future, they may be able to sell it to make back the money and buy more.
The whole family worked hard together, having never discussed this before, hoping to come up with a down payment.
The down payment was 10,000 yuan, Lin Hong contributed 2,000 yuan, Lin Chengwei contributed 2,300 yuan, and Lin Guoyou and Zhou Guifang contributed 1,500 yuan in savings. There was still more than half a year before the house was completed, so there was still time to save money. The family seemed to have seen hope.
Lin Wan was silent for a moment before saying, "I'll give you four thousand."
Seeing her family about to persuade her, she quickly added, "It's an investment! If it appreciates in value, I'll also make money."
She said it lightly, but the Lin family understood it, so they didn't say anything more.
Owning a house in Jiangcheng is like picking the moon from the sky.
On the way back, Lin Wan and Fu Xiuhuai got back on the train and sighed, "You're really thoughtful."
If Fu Xiuhuai really wanted to give the Lin family a suite, they would definitely not accept it, fearing that it would cause trouble for Lin Wan. So, selling the suite at a lower price would be acceptable to the Lin family.
"After all, it's too much trouble for you to see your great uncle and aunt, and for Doudou to see his grandparents. We should see them more often." Fu Xiuhuai sat in the middle seat of the three seats, looking out the window at the bustling platform, his mind racing. "Do you remember giving out candy here when you were a kid?"
Lin Wan, holding Doudou, who was playing with a bag of candy, was stunned when she heard this: "When?"
Have I forgotten something?
Fu Xiuhuai raised his hand and gestured in the air: "About this height, probably four or five years old."
Lin Wan found it even harder to remember things that happened when she was four or five years old.
Before she was nine years old, she was left in the countryside by her biological parents. At that time, she looked forward to being taken to the city every year. During the Chinese New Year, Lin Guofu and Chen Qiuhong returned to their hometown to celebrate the New Year. When they left, Lin Wan was always reluctant to leave.
Although I have very little time to be close to my parents, the longing in my heart is strong.
When she was five years old, Lin Wan was brought by her uncle to the train station to see her parents off. She felt very reluctant to see them get on the crowded train.
A green train rumbled away, and another green train rumbled in.
The uncle had diarrhea and went to the toilet, so he asked Lin Wan to be looked after by the conductor on the platform. Lin Wan waited obediently until she saw something happen on the green train that had just arrived.
Passengers on the platform and people who were picking up their relatives and friends gathered around. Lin Wan was only five years old and too short to see anything. She only heard that there was a fight, five against one, which was originally a case of the majority bullying the minority. But when she heard that the one being beaten was the "stinking ninth", it seemed that it was not a big deal.
Many onlookers expressed that the bad elements were undisciplined and deserved to be punished.
When Fu Xiuhuai was thirteen years old, his family suffered a sudden change. His parents were labeled and sent to a farm for reform. His elder brother and sister-in-law wanted to go with them. His parents had originally asked their best friend to take care of him, but he insisted on going south with them.
In just half a month, Fu Xiuhuai's life changed drastically. He used to have a wealthy family, but now everyone hates him.
On the train heading south, those who were considered bad elements were cursed and humiliated by those wearing red armbands. Everyone, without exception, had their meals replaced with ones that were almost rotten, and they were all expected to be pulled up and criticized at any time... Fu Xiuhuai controlled his temper and endured it, but when he saw his father, who was worried about his mother who had a fever, and wanted to find a doctor or ask for some medicine, but was pushed to the ground, he could no longer hold back.
......
Lin Wan couldn't see anything, she could only hear the sound of fists and feet. By the time she could see what was happening, the train police had already evacuated the onlookers. Five people wearing red armbands on the ground were cursing and shouting some people's names, saying, "Just wait, you'll be in trouble."
The other boy who got up looked to be only thirteen or fourteen years old, with wounds all over his face and body, but his eyes were fierce: "I'll wait!"
Lin Wan heard from people around her that there were bad elements on the train who were being sent to a farm for reform. They refused to accept criticism on the train and even dared to rebel. They really had a big problem with their thinking.
But she listened again and heard that a passenger who had arrived at the station had told her the truth: the boy had attacked to protect his parents...
A couple got off the train, helped the boy up with tears in their eyes, and whispered "son"...Finally, the conductor took the boy away and needed to make a statement before the train departed.
Lin Wan stared blankly until her uncle came back and wanted to take her home.
Holding her uncle's hand, Lin Wan looked back every few steps. She had never seen such a cruel person who dared to beat five people alone.
"Uncle, I have a stomachache too and want to go to the toilet." Lin Wan lowered her voice. She felt a little awkward when she lied. Her eyes drifted around unconsciously and she didn't dare to look directly at her uncle.
The honest Lin Guoyou noticed something unusual and pointed out the place to Lin Wan: "Go ahead."
Lin Wan saw that the police station and the toilet were not far apart, so she quickly turned around and saw a young man squatting on the ground, being scolded by the conductor.
After the conductor finished criticizing him and asked him to go back on the train, Lin Wan found that he did not move.
"I'll give you a candy. It won't hurt after you eat it." Lin Wan felt that this man must not be a bad person. He must have been hurt by being beaten. She took out all her savings from her pocket - two candies, and gave one to him.
Last year, when Lin Wan had a fever, her aunt fed her a sweet orange candy, and she immediately felt better.
Fu Xiuhuai didn't take the candy, but glanced coldly at the low-quality orange candy. A month ago, he looked down on these candies because they tasted bad. He only ate the best candies from department stores.
The cold gaze moved upwards little by little, and a little guy spread his hands in front of him. Fu Xiuhuai withdrew his gaze and prepared to get up and leave.
No matter how difficult the journey is, we have to keep going.
Lin Wan looked at the older brother with a frown. Was it because the pain was too great and one candy was not enough?
She struggled to look down at herself, holding a candy in each hand. These were the two candies she had been given during the Chinese New Year, but she hadn't eaten them yet. She was so reluctant to part with them...
Finally, Lin Wan stared at the young man's bloody wound and gritted her teeth as she gave him both candies. "I'll give them both to you. Two is enough. It really doesn't hurt anymore after eating them. I don't have any more~"
Five-year-old Lin Wan stuffed the candy directly into the hands of thirteen-year-old Fu Xiuhuai and heard her uncle call her: "Wanwan!"
"Here I come!" Lin Wan ran forward in small steps to meet up with her uncle, preparing to take the ox cart back to Linjia Village.
Fu Xiuhuai looked at the two low-quality orange candies in his hand and could already imagine their rough and sweet taste.
The train is about to depart. Fu Xiuhuai steps onto the stairs, returning to the train compartment bound for an unknown future. Some harbor hatred for him, plotting to inflict further suffering on him. Others admire him, while others sneer at his actions...
No matter what, Fu Xiuhuai, who was only thirteen years old, became the focus of the entire carriage, and everyone was staring at him.
Fu Xiuhuai, however, didn't care at all. He sat on the ground without any fear on his face. He looked calm and fearless, which actually scared many people.
Nothing mattered. Fu Xiuhuai tore open the low-quality orange candy that he had never tasted before and threw it into his mouth. It had a familiar taste.
It's rough and prickly, but also sweet.
***
When Lin Wan heard Fu Xiuhuai talk about the past, she tried hard to recall it in her mind and had a vague impression.
"I was so young back then, I couldn't bear to see someone get beaten so badly on New Year's Day, and it was all for his parents..." Lin Wan's face showed reluctance, "I think I gave him a piece of candy, but I don't even remember what that person looked like... Could it be you?"
Lin Wan's mind raced as she suddenly realized why Fu Xiuhuai mentioned something that happened many years ago.
The train started slowly and left the platform. The scenery passing by outside the window was like the rapidly speeding years. Fu Xiuhuai raised his eyebrows slightly: "That candy back then was very sweet."
Lin Wanwu's dark eyes fell on the man's face without saying a word.
Only Doudou, the restless child in my arms, didn't know what was going on. His chubby little hands were playing with the candy, making the candy wrapper squeak.
"Mama!" Doudou grabbed a handful of candies, spilling them as he went. Finally, he stuffed three or four candies into his mother's hand, then grabbed another handful and stuffed it into his father's hand. "Baba!"
Lin Wan lowered her eyebrows and looked at the colorful candies in her hand. When she looked up, her eyes met Fu Xiuhuai's.
Fu Xiuhuai: "Doudou loves giving candy so much, I don't know if it's up to you or me?"
Lin Wan smiled and said, "Whatever."
(End of text)
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