Chapter 28: The Hunt (5)

Dongfang Yong's father, that is, Dongfang Yu's grandfather, is the first person from the Dongfang family to come to our side. I heard Dongfang Yu say that her grandfather had nothing when he came, and he was taken in by a person surnamed Li on our side, and married a woman from the Li tribe and had children, so he left a descendant on our side.

The family surnamed Li originally lived in the same place as my hometown, because we were generally poorer here, and it would inevitably be more difficult to increase the number of people, so the old people of the Li family decided to divide a part of the clan to live here where Dongfang Yu lives now.

My father and Dongfang Yu's father Dongfang Yong were playmates when they were young, and the two have always had a good relationship since they were children, and after they got married, they still corresponded often. So once again, in the casual conversation between the two parents, they set up a relationship with Dongfang Yu, who had not yet been born.

At that time, that is, more than 20 years ago, our rural people's thinking was still relatively backward, although they also began to advocate free marriage, but there were also many people who still recognized the finger for marriage, the words of the parents' matchmaker and other things handed down from the feudal period.

It is precisely because of this that when Dongfang Yu and I were in elementary school, we were often ridiculed by other classmates, saying that we were "a couple entering the school, and the women were tall and the men were short and did not visit the church." During the day, they sit together in the classroom, and at night they call their respective mothers." Some people laughed at me for being shorter than Dongfang Yu at that time, saying that "my husband is as small as a son, and my wife is as big as his mother".

It wasn't until I entered high school with her that the jokes slowly became less and less. At that time, we were both older and began to realize a lot of things, I deliberately avoided Dongfang Yu, Dongfang Yu also kept a distance from me, we were like people we didn't know, and we rarely talked when we met.

When she graduated from high school, her college entrance examination score was more than a dozen points higher than mine, and she was admitted to one of our colleges and universities. However, because of my grades, I can only go to the school I am currently attending.

Maybe it was because she did better than me in the exam, which made me feel a little inferior, so I didn't contact her again after I knew the results.

It wasn't until a year later, when we met by chance, that I learned that she had dropped out of school early because her family was poor and had no money for her to go to school.

I felt sorry for her, and I couldn't help but sigh for a while. Dongfang Yu cried very sadly that time, and I was very uncomfortable to see it, and I wished that I could earn money for her to go to school.

It's a pity that I'm just a poor student, and I just can't do it at all. My parents were exhausted from providing for me to go to school alone, and I couldn't afford to support one more college student.

So Dongfang Yu could only stay at home and farm, and lost the opportunity to go to college. I also separated from her because I wanted to continue my education.

When I got back to school, I received a letter from her. In the letter, she mentioned the marital problems between me and her, saying that she had not forgotten this, but would respect my choice. She has some low self-esteem and thinks that I am a college student and that she is not worthy of me.

I didn't reply to her at that time, but told my parents what I thought: I think that the current society should be free to marry, and should no longer follow the same way as the older generation. After all, my parents were also exposed to a lot of ideas in the new era, so they supported my decision, went to Dongfang Yong's house to explain the situation, and accepted Dongfang Yu as a righteous daughter. In this way, Dongfang Yu and I became brother and sister, she was born a month later than me, so she became my sister.

When my parents recognized Dongfang Yu as their righteous daughter, Dongfang Yu did not object, but I heard my mother say that Dongfang Yu cried at that time, crying very sadly.

I don't know why she cried, and I don't want to think about it, after all, I also feel like I'm slowly estranged from her. Whether it was the deliberate distance between her and me in high school, or the fact that we are separated now that I am at school and she is at home, it has invisibly distanced us from each other.

If I hadn't been really desperate this time, I wouldn't have thought of going to Dongfang Yu's house to take refuge, let alone let Sun Heng and I come over to disturb their family.

Sun Heng didn't know about these situations, he thought that what Uncle Chen said was true, and Dongfang Yu and I were forced by our parents to become boyfriend and girlfriend. So when he saw me stop the car, he whispered, "This is your fiancée's house?" ”

I can't explain anything more at this time, so I can only nod: "Remember what I just told you, don't say it's bad......"

Sun Heng nodded and followed me to the three civil structure farmhouses in front of me.

I saw that the door was open, and there must be someone in the house, so I cried out, "Uncle Dongfang, are you at home?" ”

I have called Dongfang Yong "Uncle Dongfang" since I was a child. Dongfang Yong's wife, whose original name was Guo Sixiang, was named according to her seniority, so there must be a "four" character in the middle, which does not mean fourth. Because of this, I have always called her "Fourth Aunt", because I can't always call her "Aunt Xiang".

I heard someone in the room answer, and someone walked out. The person who came out was Guo Sixiang Guo Sijiao, and when she saw me, she smiled and said, "It's Jincang, why are you here?" Is school closed? ”

I hurriedly said hello: "Fourth aunt, are you okay?" ”

Aunt Guo smiled happily: "Okay, I'm fine." Why did you come back? This is ......"

I looked at Sun Heng and said, "Fourth aunt, this is the teacher of our school, Teacher Sun Heng Sun." ”

Aunt Guo was stunned for a moment and then said in surprise: "Teacher Sun? Are you a university teacher at Kanecang? Why did you come to us? Ah, come in and sit, ......."

Sun Heng said: "You're welcome, we may have to disturb you for a while this time, and we ask you to bear with me." I'm so embarrassed that you're so polite. ”

I hurriedly said, "That's right, Aunt Four. Our teacher Sun heard me talk about Sister Yu'er, and felt that it was a pity that Sister Yu'er couldn't go to college, so she decided to come with me to have a look, if Sister Yu'er was willing, Teacher Sun wanted to take some money out to help Sister Yu'er go to college......"

I don't know if my words were too unexpected for the fourth aunt, she opened her mouth directly and asked in disbelief, "What did you say?" ”

I had no choice but to say again: "I said that Teacher Sun wants to help Yu'er go to college from the beginning." Do you understand? ”

The fourth aunt let out an "ah", with a look of disbelieving: "You're not joking, are you?" Teacher Sun wants to help our Yu'er go to college? This...... This ......"

I nodded: "That's it." Teacher Sun came over this time to have a good talk with Yu'er, if Yu'er is willing......"

Before I finished speaking, the fourth aunt said loudly: "Yes, how can you be unwilling?" She never dreamed of going to college......"

Sun Heng's face showed a trace of unbearability, I was worried that he would show flaws because of this, so I hurriedly said: "Then you don't let Teacher Sun enter the house, if you have anything to say, we will talk about it when we enter the house." ”

The fourth aunt hurriedly stepped aside and said very respectfully: "Teacher Sun, please come in!" ”

Sun Heng glared at me, and while talking kind words to the fourth aunt, he raised his legs and walked into the fourth aunt's room.

The fourth aunt's family is really not rich, except for some old furniture, there is no such thing as popular electrical appliances today.

A few years ago, in order to let Dongfang Yu go to high school, they had spent all their savings, and they also heard that their relatives had borrowed a lot of money, and of course they had no money to buy electrical appliances.

Sun Heng sat down on a wooden chair that the fourth aunt had moved, looked around, and couldn't help but glare at me again.

I hurriedly smiled and said, "Teacher Sun, the conditions in the countryside are not good, you should take care of it." ”

Sun Heng didn't mean this by glaring at me, he was blaming me for not deceiving such a poor countryman. I couldn't say it clearly, so I had to pretend that I didn't understand it, and I was angry: "Mr. Sun is not only our teacher, he also has a small company with a high income. So he can come up with some money to help Sister Yu'er, and as long as Sister Yu'er wants, she can go to college with us in a few days. ”

The fourth aunt nodded again and again: "Yes, yes, yes." ”

When Sun Heng saw me say this, he had to say, "If Dongfang Yu is willing, I can provide her with tuition and living expenses until she graduates from college." ”

The fourth aunt was so happy that she couldn't close her mouth: "That's great." Mr. Sun, you are such a good person, a savior for our whole family...... Thank you so much. Don't you know, our family Yu'er doesn't know how much hardship she has suffered in order to go to college, she wants to earn her own money to pay for tuition, and she works hard every day, and it hurts to see my heartache as a mother......"

Sun Heng frowned and said, "Did she go to work?" Not at home? ”

The fourth aunt said "um": "Before dawn, I went up the mountain with her father to cut down trees." She plans to build a chicken farm on the mountain, raise some of our local chickens, sell them and save them, and when she has enough savings, she will go to Jincang and their school as an auditor. ”

Sun Heng glanced at me, his eyes full of anger.

I knew he was angry, so I rushed to say, "Where did Sister Yu'er cut down the tree?" Shall we go and call her back? ”

The fourth aunt hurriedly stopped me: "No, it's almost lunch, and they should come back......"

Before the fourth aunt finished speaking, she heard a voice from outside the house, "I'm back." The fourth aunt hurriedly answered and ran out.

I took the opportunity to say to Sun Heng: "Don't forget, our current situation. I know you can't bear to deceive Aunt Si and them, but there is no way to do it now, we can only do this. It's a big deal to explain later, anyway, we've already decided to help Yu'er's ......"

Before I finished my words, the fourth aunt had already come in with a middle-aged man. The middle-aged man who came in was Dongfang Yong, I called "Uncle Dongfang", and he smiled and said: "It's Jincang, you finally came to see us, we haven't seen each other for a long time......"

I nodded, I was worried that I would have nothing to say when I saw Dongfang Yu for a while, but I heard the fourth aunt say: "Teacher Sun, Jincang, I'm sorry, our family Yu'er didn't know that you were here, and I stayed on the mountain alone...... I'm going to call her back right away......"

I quickly stood up: "I'll go, Fourth Aunt, you and Fourth Uncle will accompany Teacher Sun for a while, and I'll just call Sister Yu'er." ”

The fourth aunt hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, it's on the mountain behind our house, you have been there before, remember?" ”

I nodded, "I see." As I spoke, I strode out and ran vigorously towards the hill behind Uncle Dongfang's house.

This mountain is very big, but it is not owned by Uncle Dongfang's family, basically every family who lives here will be divided into a piece. So on average, there is not much area for each house.

Dongfang Yu's mountain was less than a mile away from her house, and I was there quickly.

Dongfang Yu was still sawing a big tree the thickness of a washbasin at this time, and she was tired of sweating, and I didn't even notice it when I walked next to her.

I saw that her appearance had changed drastically, her face was sweaty, there were some dirty things all over her body, and she didn't look like a girl at all. My heart ached inexplicably, and I couldn't help whispering: "Sister Yu'er, rest for a while!" ”

Dongfang Yu's movements suddenly stopped, and the handsaw in her hand was stirred up by her sudden pause. She turned her head slowly, staring at me blankly, as if she didn't know me at all, and didn't say a word.

I had to say again: "Sister Yu'er, you can rest for a while......"

Dongfang Yu suddenly raised her hand and wiped her eyes vigorously, and said suspiciously, "Who are you?" You are...... Golden Warehouse? ”

I felt a pain in my heart, so I quickly took a few steps forward and asked her loudly, "Are you okay?" ”

Dongfang Yu heard my words, let out a long breath, suddenly turned around, and his voice became very unfamiliar: "What are you doing here?" ”

I was stunned for a long time before I slowly said, "You don't know me, do you?" ”

Dongfang Yu suddenly turned around and said coldly, "You don't know me, right?" College student, guy with eyes above the top ......"

I was stunned again, and couldn't help but say, "How do you scold people?" ”

Dongfang Yu turned his head and said lightly: "I don't dare to scold you, you are my brother, how dare you scold my brother as a sister?" It's just that I'm wondering, how can you, a college student, have time to come and see me? Didn't you even have time to reply to a letter? Could it be that the sun is really coming out of the west today? ”

I understood why she was angry, so I said, "Are you angry with me?" I'm sorry, sister, it's my brother, I shouldn't have replied to you. ”

Dongfang Yu was stunned for a moment, and then sneered: "Will you apologize to me?" I remember that time, when we were still in junior high school, you accidentally bumped into me again, and I asked you to apologize, and you actually scolded me...... You don't look like someone who will apologize to me, say, are you looking for something with me? Don't be too abnormal, I won't be able to take it. ”

I couldn't help but smile wryly: "Am I that bad?" If that's the case, I'll apologize to you. You guessed it, I came to you today, and there really is something going on. ”

Dongfang Yu had a "so it is" look on his face: "I said, why did you come here to find me, it turns out that there is really something?" Say, what's the matter? ”

I was going to tell her what I had discussed with Sun Heng, but when the words came to my lips, I suddenly wanted to make a joke, so I said: "I heard that you are now preparing to set up a chicken farm, you must have a lot of capital?" Right? ”

Dongfang Yu's face changed: "You won't be here to borrow money, right?" ”

I secretly laughed and said, "That's right." How about it, can you lend me some money? ”

Dongfang Yu's expression on her face changed instantly, and it seemed that my words made her very embarrassed. I knew it was a big joke, and I was about to explain, but she said, "How much do you want?" I only have a few thousand dollars, and I'm still going to use it to buy chicks and feed. If you need it urgently, take it first. ”

When I heard her words, I couldn't help but be stunned, and secretly scolded myself for being "boring" in my heart, and quickly said: "I'm joking with you......"

I didn't know that Dongfang Yu really took it seriously, she interrupted my words and said loudly: "It's a big deal, I'll borrow money to buy chickens and feed again, you need a lot of money to go to school, I can understand it, don't die to save face and suffer from it." ”

This time, I was really embarrassed by her words, and I couldn't help but lower my head, not daring to look into her eyes.

Dongfang Yu glanced at me, suddenly reached out to support me, and said very gently: "Don't be like this, there is still me." How much money is missing, you tell me, I'll think of a way......"

I didn't dare to look at her anymore, and whispered, "No...... Not bad for money......"

Dongfang Yu squatted down and looked at me, and said very sincerely: "There is no need to be polite between us, and there is no need to hide anything. Just tell me straight, how much does it cost? ”

I didn't dare to wait any longer, for fear that she would take my joke seriously: "I really am joking with you......"

Dongfang Yu glared at me and interrupted me: "You have to save face if you die." I heard the other day that there was a terrorist attack at your school, and many students were injured, so there must be your girlfriend in there, right? You want money to treat your girlfriend's injuries, don't you? Just tell me straight, how much it costs, I'll find a way to help you get it together. ”

I was stunned: "How did you know about the terrorist attack on our school?" ”

Dongfang Yu lifted her sleeve to wipe her sweat, and whispered, "Is your girlfriend beautiful?" ”

I was stunned again for a long time before I said, "What did you say?" ”

Dongfang Yu suddenly sighed: "You don't have to hide it from me, I won't ...... Won't mind. ”

I hurriedly said, "Where did I get my girlfriend?" Don't ......."

Dongfang Yu gritted his teeth and said, "I said that you don't have to hide it from me, what are you still hiding from me?" ”

I felt a little unreasonable about her, but still explained, "I really don't have a girlfriend, you ......"

Dongfang Yu glanced at me fiercely and said disdainfully: "Why didn't I find out that you were a person who dared to do something before?" Your girlfriend's parents have found your house, and you still don't admit it? ”

I was taken aback, frowned and said, "What did you say?" ”

Dongfang Yu couldn't help but said loudly: "You are still lying to me, when I am a three-year-old child." Your girlfriend's name is Du Yifei, and her parents recently came to your home and wanted to know where you are. I happened to go to see my parents that day, and I met your girlfriend's parents and told me personally that there was a terrorist attack at your school, and that you and your girlfriend are missing......"

I didn't hear her words at all, because her words had scared me enough. I quickly asked, "Have you seen my parents?" ”

Dongfang Yu was stunned for a moment, and then sneered: "You are really good at pretending, your parents have been picked up by you, how can I see them?" ”

My heart was so messy that I couldn't help but sit on the ground and rub my head in pain.

Dongfang Yu didn't know what was going on on me, and when he saw me sitting on the ground rubbing his head, he was anxious: "What's wrong with you?" Does it hurt your head? Does it matter? I'll help you down the mountain to find a doctor......"

I raised my hand to stop her from helping me, slowly sorted out some things, and said to her, "Listen to me, there are some things that have happened recently, I don't understand it, but I feel the need to tell you." Listen, don't interrupt me. ”

Dongfang Yu looked puzzled, but still nodded, sat down beside me, and said, "Say whatever you want, I'll listen." ”

I thought about it for a moment and said, "You know, there was a terrorist attack on our school, and a lot of people were killed and injured, including my classmates. In addition to those who were killed and wounded, more than a dozen people were taken hostage by ****...... I was one of those who was taken away......"

When Dongfang Yu heard this, he suddenly called out with an "ah": "Then what happened to you?" ”

I am very touched by her concern, but I am also very helpless about her problems, I am by her side, what can I do?

However, there is a saying that "if you care, you will be chaotic", and I was also a little moved to see her care about me so much: "I'm fine." If something happens, I can't stand in front of you. I want to know, did you tell your parents about the terrorist attack at our school? Or is it someone else? ”

Dongfang Yu shook his head: "At that time, I was scared half to death, and I couldn't find my parents, and I thought that I would never see you again in this life...... I didn't dare to tell anyone for fear that they would say something unpleasant if they found out, so I kept it a secret. ”

I nodded, "That's good." Now when I want to talk to you, don't tell others, including Uncle Dongfang and Fourth Aunt. ”

Dongfang Yu didn't speak, but I knew she agreed. So I slowly told her everything, of course, I just said a word about the process of nine deaths and life, and I didn't dare to scare her too much.

Dongfang Yu didn't speak for a long time after hearing about my experience during this time, she was still frightened, and at the same time she also fell into deep thought.

After a long while, she said slowly, "You have suffered. So what are you going to do? You are being hunted down, and your parents are picking you up, and your whereabouts are unknown, what are we going to do? ”

I gritted my teeth and said, "We have to stay at your house for now, and then go to find my parents when we think of a way." Pausing: "We lied to your parents, and we had no choice but to blame us." ”

Dongfang Yu shook his head: "How come?" There's no way around it, you can only do it......" She suddenly changed the topic and asked very seriously: "That Du Yifei, is it really not your girlfriend?" ”

I shook my head and smiled wryly, "Why don't you believe me?" We're just classmates, and we don't have anything else to do with each other. ”

Dongfang Yu said: "Then why did her parents say that you were their daughter's boyfriend?" And found your house? ”

I didn't know how to explain this problem, but after thinking about it, I had to say: "Maybe they can't find their daughter, so they are in a hurry, so they look for it randomly, and finally find it here, what's so strange about this?" ”

Dongfang Yu looked incredulous: "You don't lie to me less." If Du Yifei wasn't your girlfriend, his parents would talk nonsense? Besides, if you don't tell her where your home is, how will her parents know? ”

I don't know how to explain it, looking at Dongfang Yu, I have a strange feeling towards her.

Dongfang Yu's face suddenly turned red, turned his head and said, "What are you looking at?" Something on my face? ”

I actually saw something on her face, so I said, "There is something, your face is all dust from sawn wood......"

Dongfang Yu said "ah" suddenly, got up and ran, and said as he ran: "You go down the mountain by yourself, I'll go wash my face first......",

I felt very funny, and slowly descended the mountain along the way down, and I didn't see Dongfang Yu again.