"Brother Ghost" is still haunted by Zhang Guoqiang's affairs, unable to solve it, and even has a kind of depression of "hating iron does not become steel", which makes people scratch their ears and cheeks, "If the heart is not wood and stone, how can I feel it, and I dare not speak". There were two days left before returning to school during the summer vacation, and after dinner, he decided to go to Zhang Guoqiang's house to visit Uncle Qiang and Aunt Qiang.

To the alley of Zhang Guoqiang's house, the newly built brick house, four two-story pieces, a large yard as big as a basketball court, and a large glass window with holes, stand out like a flock at the mouth of the alley, which is unique in the whole village, unprecedented, and it can be seen that Uncle Qiang and Aunt Qiang are pouring all their savings here. However, the owner of the brilliant lights is no longer Uncle Qiang, the old house is at the end of the alley, and the "ghost brother" gropes for the door of the old house with the light sprinkled by the windows of each house, and the uneven earthen courtyard wall and uneven tiles are hanging on the top of the wall; the broken wooden door is hidden, and the heavy "squeak" sound echoes in the dim and cramped courtyard; the low and dilapidated earthen house, the dim light spills on the ground through the narrow window, and the gentle wind blows the plastic paper on the window whirring - "Ghost Brother" Standing in the courtyard, he shouted: "Uncle-aunt-is you in the house?" A dull voice replied: "Who--who is there-I heard the door of the house humming and struggling to pull open, and the messy hair was exposed--it was Aunt Qiang," and "Brother Ghost" hurriedly stepped forward and shouted: "Auntie--it's me---She looked up and said with a happy smile: Oh-it's Brother Ghost, come-come in, I haven't seen you for a long time!"

"Brother Ghost" followed Aunt Qiang into the house, pimpling the ground, a dim light bulb hanging on the beam, and the echo could be felt when talking in the empty room. Aunt Qiang shouted: "Father, the ghost brother is here!" There was a sound of putting on shoes, followed by a popping sound, and she came out of the dark bedroom, saw the "ghost brother", and happily greeted her. He looked at Uncle Qiang, and was stunned for a moment - Uncle Qiang, who had big shoulders and a round waist, a fat brain, and a tall and burly uncle, became a skinny, hunchbacked, silver-haired old man. "Brother Ghost" was a little unresponsive, and looked at Uncle Qiang stupidly, Aunt Qiang looked at "Brother Ghost" with a little crying, and said: Child-sit first-sit-sit-

The three of them sat around the hall, Uncle Qiang kept sighing, Aunt Qiang kept secretly wiping her tears, and the embarrassing and dull atmosphere made people breathless. "Brother Ghost" opened his mouth slightly, but he didn't know where to speak, and he also took a long breath, and Aunt Qiang opened her mouth and said: Brother Ghost, I'll pour you some water, I forgot it! "Brother Ghost" quickly stood up, grabbed Aunt Qiang's arm and said: Auntie - don't be busy, sit down quickly - the two gave in to each other, and Aunt Qiang compromised and sat back in place. "Brother Ghost" endured it and said in a suppressed voice: Then how to judge it now? Is there any news?

Uncle Qiang raised his head slightly, looked at the "ghost brother" with godless eyes and said: "I haven't been sentenced yet, I have asked your aunt, it will take at least three years, hey-the son is not the fault of the father! After speaking, Aunt Qiang has begun to sobble in a low voice.

"Brother Ghost" looked at the two of them, he was really speechless, he didn't know what to say, he didn't know what to say, he moved away from the stool and said "Ku Tom", knelt on the ground on both knees, and said in a firm tone: Uncle-aunt-In the past three years, Brother Qiang has not been around, if you want to do anything, tell me, I should be filial piety to Brother Qiang!

After speaking, Uncle Qiang and Aunt Qiang stepped forward and quickly pulled the "ghost brother" up, and Uncle Qiang patted the shoulder of the "ghost brother" and said: Good boy - good boy - Qiangzi who is not angry! Aunt Qiang couldn't cry anymore, and kept touching her tears with her rough hands. "Brother Ghost" couldn't suppress his uncathartic emotions, turned around and waved his hand, and went out to prepare to go home. As soon as he walked to the gate, Uncle Qiang gasped and shouted: "Brother Ghost - Brother Ghost - wait a minute—this is the last time I went to see it, let me bring it to you!" As he spoke, he handed over a piece of paper in his hand to "Brother Ghost". "Brother Ghost" held the paper in his hand, turned around and walked out of the alley, the lights of the new house were like day, and the moon in the distance hung in the air and was ashamed of himself. Walking on the stone bridge, taking advantage of the moonlight, he quickly ran to the Fanqing River, plunged into the water, swam to the opposite bank and swam back, only to feel that his chest was about to explode, and it was much more comfortable.

Get dressed and jog home. Liu Jianshe and Zheng Lijuan haven't slept yet, watching TV in the hall, since the "ghost brother" entered the city, Zheng Lijuan has never returned to school at night. When the two saw the "ghost brother" coming back, Zheng Lijuan smiled and said: Where have you been?

"Brother Ghost" took the towel handed to him by Zheng Lijuan, sighed and said: I went to Brother Qiang's house, and I looked at Uncle Qiang and Aunt Qiang, hey-Liu Jianshe also turned his head and asked: How is it, the two of them? "Brother Ghost" said with a sad face: What else, everything in the house that can be sold has been sold out, and I feel that no one really wants that old bone, otherwise I would even sell myself!

Liu Jianshe glanced at Zheng Lijuan and said sadly: "Child-this may be a catastrophe for Brother Qiang and his family, it's good to pass, and we have all experienced it--After speaking, he hurriedly said: Guixian, you have grown up, don't worry, three years is also very fast! Zheng Lijuan put down the towel, walked over, pulled him to sit down, and said: Every family has a scripture that is difficult to read!

"Brother Ghost" said with a little pity: Uncle Qiang and Aunt Qiang have suffered, Uncle Qiang has become old like that! Liu Jianshe stretched out his hand and patted him on the shoulder, and said: Your brother is not angry, but he is not bitter about his parents! Zheng Lijuan picked up Liu Jianjian's big teapot and handed it to "Brother Ghost", saying: The matter has come to this point, I hope that Brother Qiang will reform well, change his past mistakes, and come back as soon as possible - don't feel bad, Brother Ghost!

"Brother Ghost" nodded slightly, put down the big teapot, and said: Dad-Aunt-Then when did you put your business-Liu Jianshe pretended not to hear "um-", Zheng Lijuan blushed and said: Why did you talk about us again?

"Brother Ghost" said a little sadly: I saw Uncle Qiang and Aunt Qiang, and then I thought of you, people are old, and they are really pitiful, you two are always like this-and then said to Liu Jianjian: Dad-you have to give my aunt a name, right?

Liu Jianshe looked at Zheng Lijuan a little angrily and said: "Don't your aunts look down on it?" Zheng Lijuan also deliberately said angrily: Then you should give it? After hearing this, Liu Jianshe stood up and said: "Really—I'll give it now—I'll go and get the certificate tomorrow—is it okay?"

Zheng Lijuan, who said it, was as shy as a girl, looking at Liu Jianshe with affection in her eyes, and the time was frozen for a few seconds, she said: Yes - but can you - "Brother Ghost" said categorically: Can't - The two looked at him and laughed, Liu Jianshe held back a smile and said: Why are you more anxious than me! After speaking, "Brother Ghost" also laughed and said: Is that another ceremony, like my sister-

Zheng Lijuan hurriedly waved her hand and said: Brother Ghost, the less it is, the more outrageous! She looked at Liu Jianshe again and said: You can get the certificate, don't hold a ceremony, let's get together for a meal! Liu Jianshe looked at her, a little excited, a little distressed and said: That's it—is it okay—isn't it a bit of a disadvantage to you?"

Zheng Lijuan took the hands of "Brother Ghost" and Liu Jianjian, and said earnestly and sincerely: Promise me a condition - prove that Tianling, find a time for the whole family to have a meal, you have to be willing, I hope that when Brother Ghost gets the university admission letter, is it okay?

Liu Jianshe and "Brother Ghost" looked at each other, and said in unison: Okay, promise you! The three of them all flashed a little tear in their eyes, and they went back to their rooms to rest. "Brother Ghost" leaned against the window and opened the piece of paper given by Uncle Qiang, which was Brother Qiang's crooked handwriting:

Ghost Brother:

Brother is not angry, before you can come out, I will "come out" first. There is no regret medicine, three years later, I am still a good man, take care of my parents when I have time, and my brother salutes!

Brother Qiang

After reading it, the "ghost brother" angrily crumpled the piece of paper, threw it on the ground, and said: Take care of yourself, don't look for me if you have the ability! After speaking, he lay down and fell asleep.

Liu Jianshe sneakily ran to Zheng Lijuan's bedroom, lay on the side of the bed, gently stabbed Zheng Lijuan with his arm, and quietly asked: Auntie, what do you think? Zheng Lijuan moved into the bed and said: I didn't think much about it-the ghost brother has also grown up, sensible, and knows how to respect people, and the children are urging me again-and after going to college, the ghost brother is farther away from home, in order to reassure the children, we can only go back together! After listening, Liu Jianshe hugged Zheng Lijuan tightly in his arms-