CHAPTER XLIV
The old man had been discharged from the hospital and went home, and the middle-aged man he saw that day hired someone to help take care of him.
These Xie Tiannan and Mu Ziyou also thought of it, but they didn't move as fast as the man.
They were used to this house when they stepped into this house again, and even if it still made people feel cold, it was not like the state of mind when they first came.
Suddenly, I felt that the plants and trees came to life, and the scenery became extraordinarily beautiful.
The old man had already started to walk around and was walking around the yard. The hired man was always by his side, and a young man, who did not seem to be accustomed to being served, declined the man's support several times.
As soon as the man saw Shangguan Han and them coming in, he came over and asked, "Who are you looking for?" ”
The old man turned around and saw that it was Shangguan Han and them, so he smiled as if he had seen a relative.
The man estimated that it was a relative of the old man, so he said, "Old man, I will go to the hospital to help you get the medicine first." ”
The old man waved his hand to signal that he could go, and the man went to the corner and pushed the motorcycle out of the door.
Shangguan Han and the others walked to the old man together, and the old man called Shangguan Han first and said, "You kid is busy going on a date, right?" ”
The old man's face was always covered by a turban, as if he was afraid of frightening the young man just now.
Shangguan Han smiled slightly apologetically and said, "I'm sorry! I couldn't see you in the hospital! ”
"It's okay! The person you instructed took good care of him, but who are you? ”
Shangguan Han and the others looked at each other, because they didn't know either.
The old man seemed to see something strange, and he coughed, which was not the cause of the illness, but deliberately interrupted the embarrassing situation.
He said, "Come into the house!" ”
Mu Ziyou immediately stepped forward to help the old man, but the old man did not refuse, but seemed to be happy.
They entered the front hall together, and the painting still hung on the front wall of the front hall, probably because of the daytime, the painting was clearly visible, and the woman's expression was more graceful and amiable.
As if welcoming their arrival, only Mu Ziyou alone has this feeling, and every beautiful woman will look at it twice, Shangguan Han is no exception, but Xie Tiannan does not, his attention is only on Mu Ziyou alone.
The old man motioned for them to sit on the sofa, which looked old, in a European retro style, and they sat down cautiously, fearing that the sofa would not be able to bear their weight, and shifted their weight to their legs as much as possible.
As soon as the old man sat down, Shangguan Han spoke: "I discovered a secret? ”
"Secret?" The old man's expression was not very surprised.
"The mystery of the jade lock!" Mu Ziyou said
"Oh! This one! You're open! Not bad! The old man smiled and nodded.
Shangguan Han said: "It's open!" But there's a shocking secret inside? ”
The old man smiled indifferently, as if it was none of his business, he said: "The shocking secret, can it be a treasure!" ”
"Not really!" Shangguan Han replied
Xie Tiannan listened in a fog on the side, and it was not easy to interject and ask anything.
Shangguan Han said again: "I guess it's a suicide note from late autumn." He was sure of his guess, so he took out the jade lock from his pocket, pointed to the jade lock, and said, "There seems to be something paper in the keyhole, and you can only know if you break it." ”
Shangguan Han's eyes have been staring at the old man, and so have Mu Ziyou and Xie Tiannan, all waiting for the old man's next instructions.
The old man did not show shock and ecstasy, which was unexpected by Shangguan Han, and it seemed that the old man knew all this.
The old man said, "Since it is not a treasure or something, why should we pursue it." ”
When Shangguan Han heard this, he felt that the old man didn't care much about this secret, but he knew this secret.
"And this jade lock?" Shangguan Han asked.
"Since I gave it to this girl, it's hers, and it's happier to be foolish than to be smart." The old man patted the back of Mu Ziyou's hand with a slightly trembling hand.
This matter is not clear, Shangguan Han is really panicked in his heart, it seems that the old man will not agree, so it depends on Mu Ziyou.
"Ziyou, go on!" Shangguan Hanxuan was about to throw the jade lock to Mu Ziyou, and his movements were so light and fast that he couldn't tell that he was deliberately throwing it off.
Mu Ziyou didn't catch it, and the jade lock immediately clanged to the ground, but it didn't break, Shangguan Han was slightly disappointed.
Mu Ziyou hurriedly picked it up, held it in the palm of his hand, and glared at Shangguan Han.
Mu Ziyou is not like Shangguan Han, first, he will not be strong, and second, he is reluctant to destroy the jade lock.
The old man smiled, this laughter seemed to see through Shangguan Han, he said: "I have lived for most of my life, and one foot has stepped into the grave, even if there is a suicide note from late autumn, I can't do anything." ”
Shangguan Han finally couldn't hold back and said, "Don't you want to know that you have a son?" ”
The old man smiled again: "Son! He uncovered the hooded turban, and Mu Ziyou, who was sitting next to the old man, was startled, and instinctively dodged away from the old man for a short distance.
The old man said stiffly: "Can he accept such a father?" ”
Shangguan Han paused, yes! He would complain that his father was a farmer, let alone a father who looked like this.
The old man wrapped his turban again, and did not know where to place his hands, and groped around the sides of his body as if he were looking for his own crutches.
Mu Ziyou is a little afraid to blame himself for not being useful, what are you afraid of! Poor old man!
Shangguan Han looked at the old man's lonely and desolate appearance, and suddenly thought of his father, and realized his mistake.
Instantly, the whole house was silent, and there was silence, except for the ticking of the pendulum of the ancient clock.
Xie Tiannan whispered: "The tree wants to be quiet but the wind does not stop. ”
Shangguan took the next sentence coldly: "The son wants to raise but does not wait." ”
Mu Ziyou raised his eyes and looked at them, and so did the old man.
Shangguan Han thought that maybe the old man was right to do this, but what about his son? Will it be regretted for the end of life?
There is no secret that can be hidden in the world, as long as the jade lock is still there, this secret will be revealed one day.
The old man didn't say anything more, he picked up his crutches and pestle steadily, and tried to get up, but Mu Ziyou immediately helped the old man to stand up together.
The old man said, "Let's go!" He politely refused Mu Ziyou to send him back to the house, and said solemnly and deeply: "Child! Don't come in the future, this is not for you. ”
Mu Ziyou replied resolutely: "No! ”
The old man smiled and said, "Silly boy! I know your heart, you are good boys! I'm used to living quiet days, and I don't like to make noise. ”
They could all tell that this was an excuse, and the old man didn't want them to waste their energy for an irrelevant person.
They are in the prime of their youth and should spend their time and energy in more places.
Shangguan Han said: "Uncle, you annoy us, we want to come, we are happy to come, this place is beautiful, isn't it?" Ziyou, thank Tiannan! ”
Mu Ziyou replied dryly: "Yes! Uncle, I promise you that I will control Shangguan Han, otherwise he will annoy you. ”。
At the same time, she grabbed one of the old man's arms with both hands and shook it, as if coquettishly said, "You agree with us to come often, right?" ”