The family did not welcome them home! Gu Xiangwen had always known that there were many brothers and sisters in the family, and his parents had to bear the expenses of eight children. They were exhausted and old and haggard.

So when he was about to go to the countryside that year, he chose to sign up immediately, leaving his home where it was difficult to turn around, and reducing the burden on his family.

But in his heart, he has always been attached to this poor home and the relationship between his parents and brothers and sisters.

He originally thought that after he had been away for so long and finally made it back to the city, his parents and brothers and sisters would definitely be very happy and would definitely prepare a delicious meal for him and warmly celebrate and welcome his return.

But now he realized that he was wrong!

They did not welcome him back, and were even more afraid that he would snatch away the little living space they had left.

Even if Gu Xiangwen didn't come back to compete with them for this living space, he would even bring them a lot of benefits.

However, they didn't even give him a chance to understand him, and gave him an unpleasant look as soon as he entered the door.

Gu Xiangwen really found it ridiculous and pathetic.

They live in the city, is their horizon so limited? Has the poverty and hardship at home wiped out their family affection? Gu Xiangwen originally wanted to go home and stay for a week.

But now, looking at this small house of dozens of square meters, where ten people from three generations of old, middle-aged and young live, it seems that there is not enough room for even one more person. How can he live there? In the end, it was Gu's father and mother who quickly cleaned up a place for Gu Xiangwen to sit.

After Gu Xiangwen sat down, his mother started complaining to him without even asking about his situation.

"Third brother, look at the current situation at home. Your father is the only one who has a formal job. Your eldest brother, eldest sister-in-law and I all do odd jobs and do some handicrafts. Your seventh brother and eighth sister are still studying. Our family can't even fill their stomachs. Why are you back now?"

His eldest brother Gu Xiangqian was also there and said, "Yes, Third Brother, you might as well stay in the countryside like your fourth and fifth brothers, and you can still have enough food to eat."

When Gu Xiangwen's fourth and fifth brothers couldn't find jobs, they were also forced to go to the countryside.

Gu Xiangwen had been insisting on returning to the city while staying in the countryside, and he finally got the chance to do so.

But his fourth brother Gu Xiangxue did not stick with the country after going there and married the daughter of the local village party secretary. He also had a daughter at the beginning of this year.

His four younger brothers wrote letters to tell him all this.

My fifth brother Gu Xiangdong also went to the countryside. After exchanging letters with him several times, he still wanted to go back to the city. He didn't have a girlfriend, so he just endured the day by day, waiting for the opportunity to go back to the city.

Gu Xiangwen could deeply feel the confusion and despair in his fifth brother's letter.

Now look at his second brother. Apart from his eldest sister, he is the eldest son. He also stayed in the city. With the help of his parents, he got married and had three sons.

He seemed to be certain that the small house allocated by his father was his, and now he was afraid that his younger brother would come back to snatch the house away. His eyes were full of vigilance and caution.

Gu Xiangwen didn't want to argue with him.

But his elder brother and parents were so unwelcome to him. When they saw him coming back, his parents didn’t say a word of concern and started complaining, even asking him why he came back?

Gu Xiangwen really didn't know what to say to them.

The enthusiasm I had before going home was instantly hurt by their indifference and ruthlessness.

Since they didn't want him to stay, Gu Xiangwen didn't bother to say anything more.

He simply picked up his handbag and took out the bag of apples that Jun Ning asked them to bring back, as well as two pounds of pork and a bag of cakes.

When the Gu family saw Gu Xiangwen take out a big bag of big red apples, two pounds of pork, and a bag of cakes, their eyes lit up and they stared at the apples, pork, and cakes.

Gu Xiangwen watched their performance and his heart grew colder.

He is not as attractive as the apple pork pastry.

Gu Xiangwen continued to tell them, "Also, I came back to the city because I found a job. However, my workplace is in Yucheng, and there is a dormitory. I don't have much time to come back normally, so don't worry. I will stay at Xiao Tao's place tonight, and I will go back to work early tomorrow morning."

After Gu Xiangwen finished speaking, he picked up his bag, stood up, and walked towards the home of his childhood friend Xiao Tao.

When the Gu family saw Gu Xiangwen leave as soon as he said he would, they looked at each other in surprise.

The youngest sister, Gu Xiangqing, quickly chased after him, "Third brother, third brother, wait a minute, wait a minute..."

Gu Xiangwen thought that Eighth Sister wanted to come out to keep him, so he stopped.

As a result, his eighth sister just smiled flatteringly and asked: "Third brother, do you have any money? Can you give me some?"

Gu Xiangwen looked at the thin face in front of him with a sly smile, sighed in his heart, took out two yuan from his pocket and gave it to her, "Here, this is for you, this is all I have."

Gu Xiangqing didn't expect that she could really get money from her third brother. She couldn't help but smile happily and said, "Thank you, third brother."

Gu Xiangwen thought that before he went to the countryside, his eighth sister was still a little girl, but now she has grown into a graceful young lady.

When I was in the countryside, I often felt that the days were long and there was no end in sight.

But when I look back on the past, I feel that time really flies by.

The relationship between him and his parents, brothers and sisters became as unfamiliar and uncomfortable as that between strangers because of the nine years of separation in the countryside. He really became what people called the most familiar stranger.

Gu Xiangqing saw that Third Brother's expression was full of sadness and sorrow, as if he didn't know what he was thinking. Her heart tightened, and she asked him carefully, "Third Brother, will you come back next week?"

Gu Xiangwen smiled and said, "I'm very busy at work, so I won't be back. I'll come back when I have time."

Gu Xiangqing asked again: "Brother, where is your workplace? If we are free, can we come to see you?"

Gu Xiangwen shook his head. "No, our unit is a confidential unit. You can't come to me."

Gu Xiangqing frowned, "What if something happens at home? How can we find you?"

Gu Xiangwen laughed at himself and said, "I haven't been home for the past nine years, but hasn't my home been the same?"

Gu Xiangqing looked at him and said, "The past is the past, but now that you are back, things are different."

Gu Xiangwen sneered, "What's the difference? Just treat me as if I'm still in the countryside and haven't come back yet."

After saying that, he didn't want to talk any more with his sister. What she meant was that since he was back, he had to take on certain responsibilities and obligations at home.

Third update~ 　　 　 (End of this chapter)