Zhang Yongchang listened to everyone's words, his face was happy, and his heart felt like he had drunk honey water.

When the east end of the village arrived, Mr. Ge's gate was hidden, Zhang Yongchang knocked on the door, and Mr. Ge heard it and came to the courtyard. She was surprised to see the father and son, and after identifying them for a long time, she realized that it was Zhang Chen who came.

She happily let the three men into the house. This house is not big, it was left by Teacher Ge's husband, she has no children, and lives alone in this yard.

Zhang Yongchang said: "The child came back yesterday, and he went to me today, and then he clamored to come and see you." ”

Teacher Ge looked at Zhang Chen's appearance, and Zhang Chen also looked at Teacher Ge, and both of them cried. Teacher Ge hugged Zhang Chen into his arms, and Zhang Chen also hugged Teacher Ge tightly.

Zhang Yang took out a hero pen, handed it to Teacher Ge and said, "Teacher Ge, this is the first prize I won when I played chess at school, I specially kept it and gave it to you." ”

Teacher Ge took the pen and was so moved, she said, "It's rare that you are so worried about the teacher, and the teacher has nothing to give you, so stay at home for a meal." ”

Zhang Yang nodded, he knew that after Teacher Ge's husband died of illness, she had been living here alone. It just so happened that their arrival made this small courtyard lively.

Zhang Yongchang looked at the hut, the simple furniture was spotless. Although the curtain is patched, the flat needle corners form a pattern.

This woman, who is about the same age as herself, is a private teacher, and she only has a salary of ten yuan a month. The life is not much better than his.

Before marrying the widow Wang, someone rubbed him and Teacher Ge together, but Zhou Congxiang loved money like his life. Something like this is broken.

Teacher Ge sat on the stool with Zhang Chen in his arms, listening to Zhang Chen talking about things in the school, as if he was hugging his own child, such a warm picture, looking at it made people's hearts warm.

Zhang Yongchang is wearing a new outfit today, which is different from usual. In addition, I have been watching the gate in the county seat for more than a year, and I look much more energetic than when I was at home before. I learned that my son and daughter had returned. He dyed his hair and shaved his beard in advance, so when Teacher Ge saw Zhang Yongchang, his face was slightly red.

Teacher Ge's original name was Ge Yan. is a few years younger than Zhang Yongchang. has a gentle personality, has been married without children, and lives a peaceful life with her husband. Unfortunately, her husband passed away. Leave her alone.

She doesn't talk much in this village. Except for going to school, I am at home, and I basically don't go out. She saw that Zhang Chen had no mother since he was a child, so she quietly gave some food to the two little brothers. Even Zhang Chen's name was given by her, and she especially likes this child.

When Zhang Chen went to school, he was in her class.

One day, when Zhang Chen's two brothers did not come to school, she went to find Lao Zhang's family. Lao Zhang's family said that the child was lost, and she was sad for a while.

Spring Festival the year before last. She went back to her hometown, and when she learned the news of the two brothers' return, she couldn't be happier.

She knew that the two children would definitely come to see her when they returned.

Zhang Yongchang said: "Zhang Chen, this child, has liked you since he was a child. ”

Teacher Ge said, "You sit, I'll make dumplings for us." ”

Zhang Yongchang said: "Then I'll light a fire for you!" ”

Teacher Ge said, "No need, it's the first time you come to the house, how can you let you do it?" ”

Zhang Yongchang rolled up his sleeves and went to the firewood shed to pick up firewood. When he entered the kitchen, he said, "I'll make you an earthen stove, so that it will be easier to cook later." ”

Teacher Ge said, "No, I'm alone, and I can't eat much in a day, so I'm a waste." ”

One person cooks, one person lights the fire.

Zhang Yang quietly pulled Zhang Chen over and said, "Chen, do you like Teacher Ge?" ”

Zhang Chen nodded desperately and said, "I like it, of course I like it!" ”

Zhang Yang said: "Then do you think our father will be happy if he marries Teacher Ge?" ”

Zhang Chen said: "Of course I'm happy, I'll die happily!" ”

Zhang Yang said: "Okay! Before we leave, report to my brother-in-law, this matter must be hurried. If they can be together, we will be at ease outside in the future. When I grow up, I will take them to my side and honor them well. ”

Zhang Chen's excited little face turned red.

Whenever Teacher Ge put his arms around him, he wanted to shout, "Mom! ”

I remember that when I was in Hacheng, when my brother-in-law called Wang Yaru's mother, he immediately saw the appearance of Teacher Ge in front of him, and it was her kind smile.

What I have always remembered is that when he was hungry when he was a child, he wandered in front of Mr. Ge's house, and as long as Mr. Ge was at home, he would definitely call him into the house and stuff him with a baked potato or half a radish or something. At that time, he always shed tears, finished eating, and then silently cried out in his mouth: "Mom! ”

He has never forgotten these past events.

In the study, many classmates asked, "Zhang Chen, what does your mother do?" ”

He would reply without hesitation: "My mother is a private teacher, in her hometown!" ”

This is the original form of the mother in Zhang Chen's heart.

The dumplings are filled with radish and tofu, and the taste is super good.

When packing, of course, Zhang Yang and Zhang Chen participated together.

This kind of scene is like a family together.

Zhang Chen said: "Teacher Ge, I have grown up and earned money, can I take you to live with me?" ”

Teacher Ge said happily: "Okay! ”

Zhang Yang said: "Usually only sons pick up their mothers to live with them!" ”

Zhang Chen said: "Don't you think that Teacher Ge is more your mother?" ”

Teacher Ge didn't blame these two children, in her heart, these years have indeed been very lonely. There are no children around, no spiritual sustenance and support, after work, the empty house, and only one by one.

Zhang Chen's words are indeed like a child's words to his mother, a son's young and simple promise.

For every mother, it will be very happy. No matter what happens in a few years, at least for now, it's happy.

Zhang Yang saw that Teacher Ge did not object, and he felt more confident in his heart, and when he went back at night, he only found out his father's tone.

The dumplings were cooked, and everyone looked for the dumplings they had wrapped.

Then eat happily.

Mr. Ge went to the kitchen and brought dumpling soup to everyone.

This quiet little courtyard finally has such joy.

After eating, the father and son got up and took their leave.

Teacher Ge sent it to the door and waved goodbye to them.

She watched as the three men walked west, then closed the door.

The courtyard returned to its deathly tranquility.

Teacher Ge sat alone under the lamp, took out his diary, and wrote down the happiest thing during this time, that is, Zhang Chen has grown taller and fatter. (To be continued.) )