The horn was accompanied by the rumbling sound of the train slowly entering the station, and the already excited people rushed to the door excitedly, vying to be the first to get off, as if they would be able to get ahead in the future.

Gu Xiangnan pulled out his luggage and listened to the noisy and constant cursing from the door of the car, fortunately they didn't squeeze it, otherwise they didn't know what would have happened. Once again, he sighed that his daughter was calm, and even he was a little looking forward to the sky of the capital.

Looking at Bei Bei, who closed the book and climbed down the sleeper, he immediately stepped forward to help: "Take your time, we are not in a hurry, we can't run when we get to the station." Sleepy or not, this day and night, Dad didn't sleep much, is it too many people too noisy to sleep well. When we get to Uncle Ning's house in a while, let's get a good night's sleep. ”

This is not only noisy, but also a very relaxed life, as if everyone gathers in their own big yard to chat. From the train station to the waiting room to the train, it's all people. This is a public confined space that condenses all levels of society, with all kinds of temperaments from all walks of life, which can be said to have seen all kinds of life. Most of them are simple and innocent, positive and upward.

The first time she got on the train and squeezed in through the window, the first time she found a bag in the corner because she couldn't walk through it, and the first time she had compassion instead of charity. There are some things that you will never forget.

Bei Bei packed up her luggage and yawned: "Okay, Dad decides." But the train was more than three hours late, could he keep waiting for us? ”

"The train is three hours late, it's fast, and your Uncle Ning has the heaviest promise, saying that he will come to pick us up and will definitely wait for us to leave." Gu Xiangnan put up a big backpack, carried a big box in one hand and said, "Beibei, if you don't give your small backpack to Dad, you go first." ”

"No, I'll do it myself." How could Gu Beibei increase his burden any longer, carrying his schoolbag, picking up the small bag on the table and walking towards the car door.

Gu Xiangnan shook his head while laughing: "This kid is really strong." Then he chased after him uncomfortably and shouted: "Wear a hat and a scarf tightly, be careful not to catch a cold when it is windy outside." ”

At this time, Ning Kongjian, who was waiting in the waiting room, looked around anxiously, and he asked the passengers who came and went in a hurry to determine the correct train number, but he didn't see anyone when he waited left and right, and he was a little anxious.

He and Gu Xiangnan have known each other for nearly twelve years, and they have always exchanged letters, with similar temperaments and similar smells, and more importantly, he saved his life. When he was still in the countryside, he unfortunately drowned, if it wasn't for Gu Xiangnan, who was passing by, and jumped down in time, the grass on his grave would be tall.

In a trance, there were fewer and fewer people exiting, and he looked at his watch and walked in anxiously. Suddenly, a little girl who was dressed fashionably and out of place with the crowd around him appeared in his field of vision, and he saw her walking slowly towards this side.

Gu Xiangnan looked up behind Bei Bei and saw his good friend who he hadn't seen for many years, and waved happily: "Brother Ning, we are here." ”

Ning Kongjian quickly stepped forward and hugged him excitedly: "My good brother, I finally see you again." Good guys, it hasn't changed at all in recent years; Look at me again, frowning and running out. ”

Gu Xiangnan patted his chest: "What's the old man, you are now in the best years of a man." Beibei, this is your Uncle Ning, call someone quickly. ”

Gu Beibei nodded politely: "Hello Uncle Ning, I'm Gu Beibei." ”

Ning Kongjian looked at Bei Bei and praised: "Your daughters have grown so big, the last time we met was at your wedding, and there was no little Bei Bei at that time." looks more like Xiao Guo, really handsome. Look, this clever appearance is completely inconsistent with what you said in your letter, and you can't be wrong in the future. If you just care, you will be chaotic and worrying. You kid has a good life, and all good things have happened to you. ”

Gu Beibei glanced at the man beside him and was silent.

Gu Xiangnan didn't tell him about his divorce, and changed the topic a little awkwardly: "Brother Ning, let's go home first, it's not easy for this person to come and go." ”

"Oh, look at my happy people don't remember. You must be hungry by now, go to our house. The old lady in the house is ready. He patted his somewhat bright head, and went to get the luggage with one hand: "Good guy, how many things did you bring with this big bag and small bag, if they were all given to me, then my brother would not be polite." ”

The two took Bei Bei to the old town with a smile, and Bei Bei kept looking out the window all the way, a little disappointed. Whether it is the pedestrians on the street or the simple city walls, it gives her a sense of gloom.

She remembers that in her previous life, her grandmother had some speaker memories about the city, which meant deeply to her; But for the younger generation, those are just black and white photos, which are boring.

Although it was already spring, the dry wind blowing from the car made her squint; Rubbing her nose, she let out two loud sneezes, and the smell of briquettes was everywhere.

"Isn't it cold, or Dad will put another coat on you." Gu Xiangnan asked anxiously when he heard Bei Bei sneeze.

When a few people arrived at the old alley, it was cooking time, and smoke came out of the yards of every house, and some families even lit coal stoves directly at the door, so the smoke was very large, and the wind blew in the face.

"It's okay, it's not cold, it's just that my nose itches when I smell soot." Gu Beibei felt a sense of restraint whether she raised her hand or walked, and if she wore another one, she would walk more slowly.

"This smoke is really big, and a child's nose will definitely be uncomfortable, but I don't feel like it's used to it." Ning Kongjian smiled and looked at Bei Bei, who was already wrapped into a ball: "Nanzi, if you add one more piece to Bei Bei, I think I will soon catch up with the baby panda." When I arrived, it was the one in front of me. ”

Kong Sheng walked tremblingly in the courtyard with glasses and a stove, and when he looked up, he saw his nephew walking into the courtyard with one big and one small, and said with a smile, "Xiao Ning, the guest has come back, take it to the house." Your mother went to the market to buy you some food and drinks, and she will be back in a moment. ”

"Hey, uncle, didn't I tell you before I went out, why did you make up yourself when you went to our house to eat tonight." Ning Kongjian handed the package to Gu Xiangnan: "Nanzi is in the second room on the left side of the corner, the door should not be locked, you put the luggage in by yourself, my uncle's legs and feet are not very neat." He took the coal stove and carried it straight back to the house.

"Cheng, you're busy with yourself, and it's not the first time I've been to your house. Beibei, you wait here first, Daddy will come in a moment. Gu Xiangnan had come to a meeting once before, so he didn't feel restrained, and he carried a big bag to the house.

"Okay." Bei Bei said absentmindedly, and at this time her mind was already attracted by the scene in the courtyard. The large courtyard is very particular, the main house, the east and west wings and the inverted seat room, the same does not pull, and the courtyard is enclosed in the middle from all sides.

After the baptism of the years, although it is no longer exquisite, it is imposing and stable; There is a plum tree on the left and right sides of the main house, and the flowering period has passed but does not affect its flower bones.

She wants to retract her previous boring evaluation, the city has its unique historical precipitation charm, not in her previous life, yes, she can experience it by looking at the photos, from this house hidden in the depths of the old alley.

Beibei's eyes kept changing locations, and traces of history could be seen everywhere, but there was a lack of popularity, and it looked bleak and decaying.