Chapter Eighty-Seven: Back to the Liu Family

LIU Jia. I'm back after eight years.

Still the same garden. Same fish pond. The same gazebo. A flower, a grass, a table and a chair seem to remain as they are. It's just that people have changed.

This home is full of memories. The good and the bad are automatically playing out in my mind like a movie.

When I first left here, I cried so much. Mom took me out of the house. Soon there was a "new owner" moving in. That is He Xiaofeng, who has been secretly with his father for two years.

An Ming looked around. Wow. I can't help but exclaim, "Mom, is this where you grew up?"

I nodded silently.

"It's beautiful. I love it here. It's bigger than Uncle Win's apartment." An Ming's eyes sparkled. Clap your hands joyfully and unabashedly express your love for your "new home".

Wen Yimo...... My heart hurts.

"Young lady and young master, you are back. Fast forward. Everybody's waiting for you to eat." The first person to open the door to greet us was the nanny Wu Ma. Her face could not hide her joy. Pick up my suitcase immediately.

"Uh. No need, Mama Wu, I'll do it myself." Wu Ma is from the Northeast. Doing it at home for almost thirty years. A few years older than my dad. It's watching me grow up. I've never treated her like an outsider. Always treated as an elder.

Wu's mother dragged the box and walked ahead. smiled: "It's okay, it's okay. You, Wu, mother, and I, are doing things neatly. I'm in good health."

I looked at her closely. I have gained a lot of weight in recent years. The whole person with a smile on his face looks very energetic. Mama Wu is always clean and clean in my impression. When I walked up to her, I could always smell a faint scent of soap. Her hair is always combed so well. There is not a trace of messy hair. Not only is she clean. And every qiē in the house was cleaned up spotlessly by her.

"Grandma Wu, I'll help you push. This box is heavy. There's a lot of toys in there." An Ming was very well-behaved and sensible to help Wu's mother push the box.

Wu's mother has a very good impression of An Ming. Laughing happily: "Ouch. The little young master has a lot of strength."

As soon as I hear praise. An Ming pushed hard. Anxious to table xiàn themselves.

When I walked into the living room, I saw my father, He Xiaofeng, and Liu Tianyu all sitting at the dining table. The table was full of dishes that I loved. The dishes and chopsticks in front of them never moved. It seems that we are waiting for me and An Ming to come before eating together.

He Xiaofeng stood up and smiled slightly awkwardly. Shallow crow's feet are exposed at the corners of the eyes. Her short, thick, oily hair that reached her ears was short. It's still so jet black. The eyes are single eyelids though. But delicate and bright. It's not pretty. Not even as good-looking as my mother. I don't know what Dad likes about her. Where is she worthy of her father's resolute abandonment of her nineteen-year marriage with her mother.

My mother once said to me. She doesn't blame her father, she doesn't blame He Xiaofeng. There's nothing wrong with Eben. Everyone has the right to pursue happiness. It's just that I can't let go. Can't let go of this knot. Blame Dad. also sees He Xiaofeng as a bad woman who destroys other people's families.

As I grew older, I slowly learned to love. As Mom said, love is not wrong. Now that she's let go, she's relieved. Why should I hold on to it? What's more, both sides have their own place. I found someone who will accompany you for life.

I was the first to say hello to them: "Daddy." There was a pause. called out "Aunt He."

This is the first time I have called He Xiaofeng. She's clearly at a loss. I didn't expect that I would take the initiative to call her aunty. Surprised. Surprise instead. She answered several times. looked at the dishes on the table and said, "Xiaoxi. I don't know if these dishes are still to your liking. If you don't like it, let me know. I'll do something else for you."

Wu's mother explained: "My wife went grocery shopping with me early in the morning. This table full of dishes is all made by herself. I'll do it."

"Thank you." I replied a little unfamiliarly. I can't find any words other than those two words.

"You're Xiao Anming. I'm six years older than you. You're going to call me uncle." Liu Tianyu stood in front of An Ming with his waist inserted. It is dozens of centimeters higher than An Ming. He is extremely strong in "acknowledging his relatives", and it seems that he has a little nephew who makes him feel very proud and fresh.

An Ming was blocked by a "behemoth". Stunned for a moment. Then Mu Ne nodded.

"Let's go. Go to dinner with your uncle." Liu Tianyu smiled with satisfaction. Pull An Ming back to his seat.

Mother Wu put my luggage in the rightmost room on the second floor. That's my room. It's still the same.

Dad sits in the main position. Liu Tianyu and An Ming sat opposite He Xiaofeng. I sat down beside He Xiaofeng.

See Wu's mother go downstairs. Dad hurriedly stopped her: "Sister Wu. Let's have a reunion dinner together."

"Hey. Okay." Wu's mother answered the call and went into the kitchen to get dishes and chopsticks.

This reunion dinner after many years. Everyone had a great time. On the contrary, An Ming was a little more restrained. Anyone who gives him food will not refuse. Just keep your head down and eat. I think it's probably shy.

Liu Tianyu vigorously put vegetables into An Ming's bowl. didn't expose the little Jiujiu in his heart: "Eat more, eat more. Grow fat again. Cuter."

An Ming raised his head and was stunned. Eyes wide open. Mouth full of food. Cheeks bulging. Vaguely protested: "Uncle. If I get fatter, Kexin's godmother's daughter will hate me."

This statement amused everyone. Therefore, Liu Tianyu vividly called An Ming "Derpy Meng".

Dad was surprised and asked me, "When will Kexin have a baby?"

I quickly explained, "No, no. It's still early."

It's not like the usual jokes are too much. said that Jiang Kexin must give birth to a daughter in the future. Then marry An Ming. Knowing the son Mo Ruomu. An Ming's ears and eyes are stained. Silently looking forward to the early birth of his future "girlfriend". So you can take her out to play.

After eating, Liu Tianyu couldn't wait to take An Ming to his room to play. I took the initiative to help Wu's mother wash the dishes.

"Now you're back. Finally fulfilled the master's long-standing wish. It's going to be lively at home." Wu's mother motioned for me to look at my father, who was sitting on the sofa in the living room watching TV. smiled: "Look how happy the old man is today. I ate two bowls of rice in a row."

"Usually dad eats very little." Obviously very concerned. but pretended to be nothing. Asked casually.

"Usually the house is lively. But not coming home has always become a knot in his heart. I don't know what to eat every day."

I lowered my head and my nose was sore. Tears fell silently into the water. It turns out that my father has spent every day in guilt all these years. I'm not a good daughter. Have been avoiding him and trying to avoid meeting him. Always lukewarm attitude towards him. Empathy. Any parent will feel bad when they see their children treated like this. May it not be too late for me to come to my senses.

I'm afraid that Mother Wu will notice my abnormality. Hurry up and secretly wipe away your tears. Continue to wash the dishes.

Familiar room in a qiē as old. Mainly pink. This is the same thing I yelled at my dad to decorate like this when I was a kid. There are a lot of stuffed animals on the bed and on the floor. The one-meter-eight teddy bear with my name embroidered on it was leaning back against the closet and facing the door. Seems to be waiting for their master to come home. I distinctly remember it from my dad on my eighteenth birthday. I didn't take anything related to my dad because of my anger.

The small and cozy room is full of girlish feelings. Even though I'm not a girl anymore. But when I see this "princess room", the corners of my mouth will still rise unconsciously.

"I cleaned my room every day as my lord told me. And keep it the way it was." Wu Ma explained. Maybe you don't like it now that you've grown up. I wanted to redecorate it again. But I don't know what you like. So the lord said to wait for you to come back and design it yourself. If the room is not big enough, you can change it."

I shook my head." No need. Very good."

Tidying up clothes in the room at night. Several picture frames inadvertently fell out of the box. An Ming shouted in surprise: "Huh. Uncle Wen."

I picked it up like a thief and hid it in a drawer. Maybe from now on this relationship will be hidden.

I hugged An Ming and lulled him to sleep. Then I tiptoed out of bed and opened the drawer. Looking at Wen Yimo in the photo through the faint light shining in from the window. This is what I use on my phone when he is working. Fingers gently passed through the glass over the side of his face." Isn't it overtime again tonight. Did you forget to eat again? Refresh yourself with coffee."

Holding a photo. Imagine and his bits and pieces. Before you know it, it's been a whole night.

It's just that. I didn't expect that. Will see Wen Yimo again so soon.

A few days later. Receive a beautifully framed invitation. It was the invitation to Chi Extraordinary's wedding. I heard that most of the people in the company were invited. Even Wen Yimo gave him enough face. Offer to be a wedding celebrant.

I thought about it even if I didn't have the last layer of boss and subordinate relationship. It's okay to have a chance encounter at a banquet.

In the mirror, the corners of my eyes are slightly tired. There is a faint cyan around the eyes. I haven't had a good night's sleep since I quit that day.

I wore a simple and elegant white dress. Wear a light makeup to cover up dark circles. The whole person suddenly looked much more energetic.

I looked left and right and didn't see Wen Yimo. Instead, I saw a lot of colleagues. Inevitably pointing fingers at me. Whisper something. I don't seem to be a good fit for a late wedding. It's good that gossip doesn't care. The purpose of coming is just to look at Wen Yimo. Even if it's just a distant glance in the crowd.

"Dawn."

I turned my head when I heard it. It turned out to be Wang Yuan.

"Why are you here?" A very idiotic question came out of my mouth.

Wang Yuan smiled lightly: "Because of Wen Yimo."

Oh, yes. Wen Yimo as the wedding celebrant. Wang Yuan is his girlfriend again. Deserve to attend.

I laughed. I don't know why I'm laughing. Until your cheeks are sour with a smile. I'm afraid that only a smile can hide the pain in my heart at this moment.