Chapter 12: Why We Came
Fan Yu was stunned, he didn't know why his stepmother, Granny Li, would say this.
Zhan Zhao and Shopkeeper Wu were also surprised when they watched from the sidelines, obviously Fan Yu's situation had improved, and he had taken away the family property and got a sum of money, why did Granny Li not recognize this righteous son?
"Mother, but I'm worried that I don't recognize you?" Fan Yu thought about it for a while, and then understood Granny Li's thoughts, and couldn't help but comfort Wen Yan: "That's just that my mother thinks too much, don't underestimate me." Today, I recognize my mother as my stepmother, not because I was desperate. My mother is a kind and kind elder, have you ever disliked me when I am in trouble? Not only did he lend a helping hand, but he also gave me the only white flour left in the house to cook cakes. This affection is heavy, and the child only has gratitude. There are many people in the world, but this love of my mother is extremely rare. I, the righteous son, did it willingly. Now, our family's life is better, of course, we have to invite my mother to live at home, and avoid the pain of hunger and cold in the cave. ”
Seeing this, Zhan Zhao also hurriedly stepped forward to persuade Granny Li, "Yes, Granny Li has a son, she should be happy." Fan Yu's little brother has this filial piety, and his mother-in-law should cherish it. Besides, the little brother is smart and wise, and this day will surely become more and more prosperous in the future. ”
Shopkeeper Wu also persuaded: "This mother-in-law doesn't know what virtues she has accumulated in her previous life, and she has a shrewd and capable son like Brother Fan." Although you are blind, this blessing is profound. Brother Fan attaches great importance to love and righteousness, and deserves Granny Li to enjoy happiness in the second half of your life. It's really a good life, and it makes people of my age envious. ”
Hearing the words of Zhan Zhao and Shopkeeper Wu, the two praised Fan Yu for being smart and capable, which made Granny Li smile on her face.
But Granny Li opened her mouth and said something disappointing.
"Two, although I am blind, my heart is bright." Granny Li said with a blind cane in both hands: "Yu'er can be regarded as something I grew up watching, this child has always been kind-hearted and extremely soft-hearted. But the more this is the case, the more I deserve my filial piety to Yu'er. What's more, Yu'er father and son often helped me earlier, and it was supposed to help him when he was in trouble, and I wanted nothing in return. Although I am troubled, I do not covet the comfort that I do not deserve. ”
There is a bit of reluctance in these words, but there is also some pride.
Fan Yu knew the contradiction in Granny Li's heart, and even knew that this Granny Li was the mother of Renzong, the official family of the Great Song Dynasty. Now that the backer wants to run, Fan Yu will never agree. What's more, when he recognized Granny Li as his stepmother, he didn't have the slightest intention of taking advantage of it, all out of emotion.
"My mother doesn't know, when I recognized my mother-in-law, it was all for my mother's true and kind heart, and I didn't think about coveting my mother's anything." Fan Yu lowered his voice and said: "As the saying goes, there is an old man in the family, if there is a treasure." Now that my parents are dead and I have no siblings, it was a very lonely time. When I marry my own son, I will spread the branches and leaves, but there will be no elders in the high hall to support them. Every time I think about this, I feel terrified. Now that I have recognized my stepmother, it is like finding a treasure for me. Is there no end to my mother still having to endure this lonely time? Mother should go back with me, and in the future, the children and grandchildren will be around their knees and enjoy the joy of family. ”
When she heard Fan Yu say the word lonely, Granny Li couldn't help but be moved.
She decided to recognize Fan Yu as her righteous son, firstly because the Fan family was kind to her, and secondly, this lonely day was really grinding. So much so that she suffered from gains and losses several times, afraid that Fan Yu would no longer recognize her as a stepmother, and she was fed up with loneliness. But now Fan Yu has quickly taken over the family business, but he has let Granny Li's original royal arrogance prevail, and her brain refuses to turn, saying that she doesn't want to pick up this ready-made cheap son.
Granny Li got up, refused to be supported by others and used a blind cane to open the way, and said as she walked: "Yu'er, although I have only been your stepmother for half a day today, I am also very happy." But I can't help you, wife, but I can't be your stepmother with a clear conscience. Our mother and son are destined to end here, and I will go back. When he sees each other every day, you still call me Granny Li, and the old woman will be satisfied. ”
Granny Li walked out of the Taibai Building, leaning on the cool breeze of the evening, her face was cold, but her face was wet with tears. Although she was reluctant, the arrogance of being a former princess made her speed up her pace and leave. Without waiting for everyone to stay, Granny Li soon disappeared.
Fan Yu didn't feel good in his heart, especially feeling very uncomfortable in his heart. Originally, I had a feeling of admiration, but now it seems to have turned into ice cubes and blocked my chest.
He had mixed feelings here, and Zhanzhao stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder.
"Don't worry, this Granny Li is also for your good. If you have the heart, you can visit her often, so why care about the name of a stepmother. Zhan Zhao comforted.
Fan Yu nodded, "What Brother Zhan said is reasonable, but today I have recognized my stepmother, is there anything else that doesn't count?" I didn't do anything unreasonable, so why not. ”
Zhan Zhao couldn't help laughing and said: "There is some truth in what you said, you didn't steal or rob, as if you made some big mistake, so that your stepmother broke off the relationship with you, and you were very wronged by anyone." ”
Shopkeeper Wu also came up at this time, and said with a smile: "Little brother don't have to be sad, wait for some gifts to prepare and visit again tomorrow, can Granny Li still drive you out?" If you really have the heart of devotion, do practical things first, and you will always be influenced by her. According to the little brother's means, the old man felt that it was not difficult. It's just that I still have one more thing to ask for, and I want to ask my little brother to pay attention first. ”
This shopkeeper Wu is also a little anxious, although he got the recipe written by Fan Yu today, he still has to ask him to teach Master Wang. Otherwise, I don't know how long I will have to wait for these two dishes to get started.
At the request of the shopkeeper Wu, Fan Yu first went to the back kitchen to teach Master Wang the key points of the two dishes, and then left.
Zhan Zhao hugged a jar of wine and greeted, "Little brother Fan Yu, can my brother go to your house for a night tonight?" ”
Fan Yu naturally would not refuse, and arched his hand: "Brother Zhan is willing to come and borrow it, this is the honor of the younger brother." ”
The two returned to Fan Yu's home, and Zhanzhao put down the wine jar on the stone table in the courtyard, and took out a roast chicken and a bag of peanuts from his arms.
"I know that little brother Fan Yu will be depressed today, so it's better to have a drink with me." Zhan Zhao asked.
"Brother Zhan has a heart, thank you." Although Fan Yu's mental age is not young, he lives alone in a single hospital, but he is also very uncomfortable.
And they took the dishes, and they were all full of wine.
Fan Yu remembered one thing at this time, so he asked: "Brother Zhan, I heard Wang Zhubo say that your family is from Changzhou, Jiangnan, why did you come to Caoqiao Town?" ”