45. Returning Home for Chinese New Year (2)

Not far from Junzi Mountain, Fang Bin and Huang Yurong changed to a small boat and entered the Yuan River. The four major river systems of Hunan and Zili are the four major rivers in Jiangnan Province. Fang Bin's hometown Longyang County, located in the west shore of Dongping Lake, the county was established in the Eastern Wu period, in the late Spring and Autumn Period, Fan Li made a tour of the five lakes, once lived in the county, the name of Lihu Lake still exists. Sanlu doctor Qu Yuan traveled to the Canggang, and the fishing songs answered each other, and it is said that this is here. Because Dongping Lake shrinks year by year, gradually getting farther and farther away from the center of the lake, the water recedes and people enter, encircling the lake to make fields, building one after another, multiplying from generation to generation, the population is gradually increasing, and the income is limited, coupled with the schistosomiasis raging in the fifties and sixties, drought and flood invasion, the place is very withered. In recent years, most of the young people have gone out to work, leaving behind mostly old and weak women and children, but they have used the hard-earned money earned from working to build small buildings. Along the way, small buildings and adobe houses stand side by side, gorgeous and dirty.

When the boat arrived at the wharf in Longyang County, it was already three or four o'clock in the afternoon. After getting off the boat, Fang Bin and Huang Yurong dragged a huge suitcase along Hengyue Road. The county seat is not big, there are only two streets in one horizontal way, the horizontal one is called Hengyue Road, and the straight one is called Zhongyang Road, commemorating the uprising of Zhong Xiang Yang Mi. Hengyue Road is an old street, not wide, both sides are planted with French plane trees, have long fallen branches and leaves, thin and cold; The houses on both sides of the street are mostly two- or three-story small buildings, with herringbone roofs, red walls and black tiles, mottled and scattered; There is only one cement telephone pole dozens of meters away, and there are many messy lines of telephone wires and network lines, which are wrapped together and criss-crossed; The ground is still clean, and the wind of deep winter, from the river and from the lake, whistling and free, swirling in circles, wandering away, touching people's hands, bodies and faces, hard and cold, making people shiver involuntarily. Fang Bin put on a windbreaker and hat for Yu'er, and asked distressedly: Is it cold? Yu'er's face and lips were red from the cold, but she raised her face, glanced at Fang Bin obliquely, and smiled, not cold, but windy. Fang Bin's heart was ambiguous, he took her hand, and rubbed her as he walked, yes, the wind in the lake is strong, and it is the most inspiring. You look at the girls and boys in the past, there are two dark red marks on their faces, we call them lake wind marks here, they are all blown by the wind. Fang Bin tried his best to hold back a smile as he spoke.

Really? It's the first time I've heard of it. Yu'er whispered in surprise, and stared at Fang Bin again, oh! Why don't you have it on your face? Fang Bin smiled evilly: I have been reading and don't go out much, so the wind blows less. You have to watch the boys and girls on the street. Yu'er really bent down while walking, staring at the faces of handsome guys and beautiful girls coming and going, making people red-faced and inexplicable, and stopped and touched her head when she walked far away, thinking: What's the matter with this beauty? Why do you keep staring at me? Isn't it a little interesting to me? Yu'er looked at a lot of pedestrians, none of them had any lake wind marks, and when she turned her head and saw Fang Bin pursing her mouth vigorously, she suddenly realized: let him play again. smiled softly at the moment and glanced at him: Coax me again, right? Seeing that you are serious, I still take it seriously. Fang Bin laughed loudly, laughed enough, and whispered: Silly woman! I'll tease you. When you smile, the muscles on your face will move, you will not be cold, your mood will be better, and you can eat an extra bowl of rice. Let's go, let's eat first. Yu'er really made him laugh loudly, gently picked at his waist, and immediately grabbed his arm kissingly.

Longyang is the land of fish and rice, with a wide variety of fish, tender meat and affordable prices. I chose a clean and refreshing shop and sat down, and the enthusiastic shop immediately brought hot tea. I've been on the boat since I went out, and I've been hungry when I eat instant noodles. Fang Bin ordered a braised grass carp cube, shredded pork with green peppers, baby cabbage, and tomato and egg soup.

Little handsome guy, you brought your daughter-in-law home for the New Year, right? The hostess is about fifty, smiling, and cooking while serving. In Longyang, whether you know him or not, when you see a young boy, you call him a handsome guy, that is affordable, and no one cares. At this time, Fang Bin hurriedly swallowed the fish pieces, yes, aunt. It's almost the New Year, go home and see your parents. Your son is back too, right? Fang Bin was telling the truth, going out alone, his father and mother were very worried, and there was no way at all, so he could only take the trouble to tell this and that in the phone call that he was looking forward to. I heard my son call back and said that he was going to take his girlfriend home for the New Year, and he was so happy that he was almost dizzy, and he borrowed this and that in the village, as if he advertised, and the whole village knew about it. Perhaps, they did it on purpose, who said my son was incompetent? What's wrong with not being able to get into college? No, I made a fortune and brought back a beautiful daughter-in-law.

Hey--- the hostess sighed, it's good to come back! I haven't been home for the New Year for three or four years, and I said while wiping my tears, you are not the only one who has no money, why are you so naïve, and you don't come back for the New Year? Don't want your parents anymore? Crying while talking. Fang Bin's heart was sour, and Yu'er also silently shed tears.

Old woman! Look at you, let the guests eat anymore? The male boss next to him roared, and the hostess stopped crying and stood up.

After eating and checking out, the hostess said, little handsome guy, I'm sorry, I'm making a fool of myself. There are eighteen pieces in total, and you can give fifteen dollars. Fang Bin took out two ten-yuan bills, thank you, aunt, the dishes you cook are delicious. Pulled up the luggage and led Yu'er out of the door, and the hostess raised her hand and followed out, looking for your money! Fang Bin shook his hand, don't look for it, call your son, he will be back this year.

From the county seat to Wenshan Township, where Fang Bin's house is located, there is still an hour's drive, the shuttle bus is tattered, shaky, someone beckons to stop, crowded with flat baskets, a car of sweat and smelly feet, the conductor has a bunch of gross tickets in his hand, one yuan and two yuan, and even five cents. Fang Bin asked Yu'er to sit by the window, with two large boxes on the aisle at her feet.

Fang Bin, what should I call your parents? Yu'er looked at the home that was getting closer and closer, a little uneasy. Fang Bin didn't think twice, of course it's the same as me, called Daddy? Yu'er didn't speak, Fang Bin knew that Yu'er had never disobeyed him, and if she didn't speak, she had different ideas, so she smiled, not used to it? Then call it Uncle and Aunt. Seeing that she was a little nervous, he took her hand and grinned, guess what we call my brother here? Yu'er knew that Fang Bin was comforting herself, and her heart was sweet, and her palm let him hold it, ambiguously, leaning her head on his shoulder, how could you guess it? Fang Bin felt that his heart was about to get drunk, and after a few pats on her hand, I knew that she was a lazy woman! I haven't guessed yet, so I said I couldn't. We don't call my younger brother here, I call him the second brother, maybe it's the old man, anyway, it's this sound, which one it is, I haven't figured it out. When Yu'er heard this, her face turned red, she turned her head to look at him, her starry eyes were blurred, and she twisted his hand lightly, coaxing me again, right? How can it be called that? Fang Bin was stunned at first, and immediately reacted, Yu'er must have equated the word "second child" with a man's little **, in a hurry, this time I really coaxed you, if I don't tell you, I will make a joke when I go home. Yu'er smiled softly, really coaxing me? Anyway, you get used to it.

When I arrived in the township, I had to take a three-wheeled motorcycle to Fangjiaba Village. As soon as I got out of the car, several drivers surrounded me, gossiping. Fang Bin ordered a young and loyal one, bought a lot of candy, biscuits, drinks and the like in the supermarket, and when he came to see the lively children, he couldn't be empty-handed, and bought two pieces of local Deshan Daqu wine, a few hard-shell white sand cigarettes, which are respectful to adults. Lin Lin is also a lot of money in the end. Yu'er smiled, I understand why the restaurant owner's son hasn't gone home for the New Year for a few years. There is a saying that laughing at the poor does not laugh at prostitutes, which seems to be true. Fang Bin's heart sank, looked at Yu'er and said affectionately, If it wasn't for you and Wang Dafu, I don't know where to wander at this time! Yu'er smiled happily, you are a lucky person, nothing to do with me.

The motorcycle driver was very clever, put Fang Bin's two big boxes on the car, and came to pick up the goods that Fang Bin had just bought. Fang Bin was very grateful, and gave him a pack of cigarettes from the cigarette he bought just now, the driver was a little flattered, boss, are you surnamed Fang?

yes, you know me? Fang Bin helped Yu'er into the car, put a handkerchief on the horizontal board, and asked her to sit down.

I'm Liu Qiang, huh? I read with you in elementary school, don't you remember me? Liu Qiang was very excited, and looked at him expectantly with his mouth wide open. Fang Bin may be a little impressed, or he may not remember when he read a book with him, but people treat you as a character and recognize you, so I can't lose face at all, smile at the moment, remember to remember, how about it? You okay? Liu Qiang was very happy, and while driving, he told him about his affairs, and asked Fang Bin again, very envious.

Winter gets dark early, and it's getting dark. Fang Bin's house is in a mound, a long embankment, and there are people on both sides of the river. In the distance, clusters of poplars surround each other, high in the sky, and behind the poplars, is the home that gave birth to me and raised me! An old voice came from the darkness: Fang Bin? Is it Bin'er?

Dad --- Fang Bin let out a long shout, and tears couldn't help but roll down.

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