The weather gradually warmed up, and the snow on the shade of the courtyard wall gradually melted. Crystal clear "eaves" hung in front of the eaves, and drops of water dripped down.
When Zhang Guoqing found Zhou Jiao, she was taking pictures with a camera in the backyard.
"Wife, come here and give me a hug."
Zhou Jiao turned her head, raised her eyebrows, smiled, and patted his back through the camera hanging around her neck. "Are you happy?"
"That counts."
Zhou Jiao chuckled when she heard that.
She didn't ask what the matter was. The only thing that worried him was the Zhang family, and the only thing that worried him was the eldest brother Zhang.
It's also because your work is going too smoothly. If you encounter bumps and bruises all day long, a lot of people will dislike you and wonder if you will be bored to death.
"Spring is getting closer day by day."
Zhou Jiao waited for a long time, blinked, and asked, "What else?"
Zhang Guoqing laughed dumbly, "Also, I should raise a flock of pigeons, a pond of goldfish, plant some lotus roots, and a few trees."
"Yes, you can. Plant a few persimmon trees, and keep your dog tied to them. This is called 'having power (dog) and influence (persimmon)'."
"That's not impressive at all. It would be more majestic if we put a pair of stone lions at the gate." Zhang Guoqing got a pair of eye rolls after he said that, and laughed happily, "You little brat!"
Speaking of the dog, his son didn't bring the dog over.
"Dad, Mom, give my three brothers one."
Zhang Guoqing took the camera and pointed it at the dog...
"alright?"
"Um."
A hint of suspicion flashed across Wuyi's clear eyes. His father's smile seemed to have ill intentions.
"Dad, we have something to talk to you about."
Zhang Guoqing glanced at the garden and asked, "Are you going to the study?"
Ping An shook his head. "It's not a big deal. Liu Yi and I took Grandpa and Second Uncle to look at houses today, and they weren't satisfied with either place. One owner's son, who had been working in the countryside, fell ill and returned to the city. The other owner's second sister said it was too eerie to live in, so I refunded the money."
Liuyi explained, "Second uncle wanted to buy a small courtyard directly. This morning we looked for housing at the neighborhood committee, and they all said housing is very tight right now. I planned to slowly look for a place to stay at my house or in the courtyard over there, but they all said it was too far and wanted to stay at the school first."
"That makes sense. Your mother and I lived on campus back then. New students need to integrate into their classmates first. Not only is the academic atmosphere good here, but interacting with people is also good for building interpersonal relationships."
Zhang Guoqing looked at Wuyi and said, "You too. When school starts, try to live on campus so you can interact with more people. Now that you've decided on a path, you need to plan for the future."
Wuyi was startled when he heard this, then nodded seriously, "Dad, I understand."
clear?
Zhang Guoqing smiled meaningfully, hoping that the child would think deeply about it.
After leaving, Wuyi looked back at his father, then smiled again and hugged his brothers' necks. He said, "Enjoy yourself while you can. Worry will come later."
"Oh, I forgot to tell my parents that we have a party tonight."
"Let's talk about it later. It's not a big deal."
Wuyi frowned, "Is it necessary for Brother Shitou and the others to meet those people?"
Ping An raised the corner of his lips, "Just in case."
Liuyi nodded in agreement, "Let's let everyone see it, so that if they are really bullied, no one will come and slap us in the face."
"Okay, let's say hello first. If some random person bullies them in the future, we'll have no use fighting them."
Liuyi shook his head with a smile.
"Brother, what are you doing?"
"Think about what Dad just said."
“I know what’s important.”
"Yeah. My brother and I are not at home, so you should think twice before doing anything. If I really offend you, just keep it in your pocket and wait for us to come back and settle the score."
Wuyi laughed out loud, "Brother, this has become a sentence you say every day."
Liuyi rolled his eyes at him. The three of them had never been apart, so wasn't he worried his younger brother would be bullied? Otherwise, he wouldn't want to waste his time.
Ping An caught a glimpse of Liu Yi's blushing earlobes, smiled, and changed the subject, "I wonder if my uncle is wiping away his tears now? He should have another letter soon."
The three brothers looked up at the sky and then smiled at each other.
Lei Tianming, no, he is now Mr. Miao Tianming.
He just wrote to me not long ago saying that when he got off the plane in a foreign country, all he saw were blondes, blue-eyed women wearing short skirts, which almost scared him so much that he wanted to turn back home.
Being able to joke around means things are going well there.
That's good.
I wonder if he's enrolled in a foreign university now? If he were in China now, he'd join the new generation of university students.
Standing in the middle of the small courtyard, Wuyi put his hands behind his back and looked up at the pigeons taking off. They flew east, saw east, flew south, saw south...
It is said that the ground will not bloom without the spring breeze. Dad Zhang got up early in the morning and went to the backyard garden. He squatted on the small vegetable garden, grabbed a handful of soil and smelled the scent.
When passing by Wuyi's small yard, he saw his little grandson looking up at the sky. He then looked up and saw a circle of pigeons raised by people around him.
It's really strange.
He has been here for so many days, and every morning he can see flocks of pigeons flying around the courtyard, and sometimes even unknown birds come to join in the fun.
These little gadgets are really smart, and they seem to know where the feng shui is good.
Father Zhang walked up to him and patted Wuyi, who was lost in thought. "What are you thinking about?"
"Grandpa, you're here." Wuyi rubbed his sore neck with a smile, "There are some things I haven't figured out yet. Grandpa, come upstairs and sit for a while. I'll chat with you."
Father Zhang burst into laughter when he thought of the boy's tongue. "You'd better spare your grandfather. I'm afraid my intestines will be knotted with laughter. Do you understand now?"
"Don't think about it, just let it go."
"Come with me to the front yard." Father Zhang consoled him as they walked. "Good grandson, that's the right way to think. You have to eat your meal one bite at a time and do your work one step at a time. Don't rush."
For example, when growing vegetables, you have to plant the seeds first, then watch over them and wait for them to grow. Even if you rush, it’s useless. The most you can do is pull out some weeds, apply some fertilizer, and catch a few insects.
Wuyi walked beside him, laughing as he walked, "That makes sense. Grandpa, are there many elderly people practicing boxing in the park today? Are there any we can talk to? Let's invite them for tea."
Father Zhang smiled and said, "It's quite a lot. Forget the tea, it's troublesome."
"What's the trouble? I'll take care of it all for you. Make some good friends, go visit them, and go shopping. Then I'll find you a mynah bird, and we can raise birds too. Make those old men jealous."
"Hahaha, no, I still like my hometown."
"I'm not stopping you from going back home. I'll go with you when I'm free. Look, you get along so well with my grandma and my grandparents. It's so nice for our family to be together."
Father Zhang smiled but said nothing. The capital was still too far from his hometown. If he were in the provincial capital, he wouldn't have to worry about not being able to pay respects during festivals.
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