Chapter 42: The Likes That Disappear
Yesterday, the sun was still shining in the south of the Yangtze River, and the sky suddenly changed, and this autumn rain came in a hurry.
Song Huanian opened his eyes when he heard the sound of rain, and the sky outside was gloomy. She picked up her phone and looked at the time, it was still early, 5:23.
She got up and walked barefoot to the window and pushed it open, the rain was very heavy, the wind blew, and the scattered rain fell on her face, and Song Huanian, who was still a little hazy, suddenly became a little sober.
The roses in the garden were knocked down by the rain and lay quietly on the bluestone slabs, which looked a little desolate. She remembered that before, it was also such a rainy day, and she was originally practicing calligraphy in the study when she was called by her father to the window.
It was raining heavily that day, and the rain fell down the eaves of the house to the ground, occasionally blowing a bubble before being broken by raindrops falling from high in the sky from another place.
"Bang!"
Song Huanian happened to pass by the corridor and saw the moment when the bubble burst. My heart trembled, as if my dream had been broken. That was the first month that Song Huanian had just fallen in love with Song Ci.
Song Zhongchen waited until his daughter came over, pointed to the broken rainwater bubbles outside the window and said, "How do you feel when you see this scene?" ”
Song Huanian, who usually speaks sharply, will be silent.
"What's wrong? Is there something on your mind, talk to Dad? Song Zhongchen looked at his daughter's somewhat pale cheeks, mistakenly thinking that it was uncomfortable to inhale the smoke, and hurriedly pinched the cigarette in his hand: "Isn't it uncomfortable?" Dad won't smoke anymore. ”
His family knows about smoking, Song Huanian is a delicate child with heart disease. Song Zhongchen, who has been held in the palm of his hand since he was a child, and who supports himself in the army, is a paper tiger in front of his daughter.
Every time he smoked, he was accidentally bumped into by Song Huanian, and he didn't need her to open his mouth to pinch his cigarette. even put away his stiff face, showed a smile to his daughter that he thought was very kind but was actually funny, and tried his best to please her.
Song Huanian knew that his father was thinking nonsense again, and shook his head with a smile: "My dad who is fine, but I feel a little desolate when I look at the bubbles that keep appearing and disappearing outside." ”
"Oh?" Song Zhongchen raised his eyebrows, thinking that Song Huanian's words were a little interesting. He never thought about how a child who had grown up in the love of his family could feel desolate.
"yes, it's a bit bleak." She stared quietly at the bluestone slab outside the window: "These bubbles are like people's dreams, and they disappear before they have time to reminisce." ”
Song Zhongchen was thoughtful, and his tone was very calm, as if he was discussing the weather: "Every year, is there someone you like?" ”
Song Huanian was exposed by his father and was a little overwhelmed but did not answer his questions. Her eyes were a little evasive, she didn't dare to look at Song Zhongchen's eyes, and quickly changed the topic: "Dad, what do you think these bubbles think?" When you call me over at this time, you must be telling me a big reason. ”
Song Zhongchen seemed to have seen through her thoughts, and did not ask any further.
"The smoke is gone." He repeated the word and sighed: "This word is not suitable to describe love, no matter how much you love or hate a person you like, if he really disappears or is not by your side, he will always subconsciously leave some place for him, and it will not disappear at all." ”
No matter how much you love him before, no matter how much you hate him later, you will not be able to let go of him.
No matter how long he stays around, no matter how long he's gone, you will leave some place for him without knowing it, which is a secret hidden in the bottom of your heart and untouchable.
"Every year." Song Zhongchen put his hand on Song Huanian's head and rubbed it gently: "Like always appears unconsciously, but it will not disappear unconsciously." If you really like someone, no matter how stubborn he is, he will always shine like a star in your heart, and you don't want anyone to deny him. Even if it's your closest relative, because the person you like is with you to support each other to the end, this is something that the closest people can't do. ”
"Dad, are you in love with Mom because she is shiny?" Song Huanian seemed to understand, but he looked a little ignorant.
When Song Zhongchen heard this, he turned his head to look at his wife who was reading in the pavilion in the middle of the courtyard, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously smiled: "Your mother has never been a shining person, she can only be regarded as mediocre compared to other women who chase me." It's just that she appeared at the right time and in the right way, and since then she has shone on my world. ”
Song Huanian didn't understand any reason that day, but he was fed dog food by his parents, and he didn't eat any lunch in the afternoon.
Song Huanian stood by the bed and thought quietly, and when he looked at the clock again, it was almost half past six. She stared at the rain outside the window for a full hour, but she still didn't understand the truth in her father's words.
She walked to the bed, changed her clothes and prepared to wash, and Steward Li watched her come out of the house: "Miss Song, it's time to eat." ”
"Okay." She answered, looking down at a bubble that had bubbled up on the bluestone slab, but it hadn't burst this time.
Therefore, the so-called disappearance can also be described as self-comforting.
On the surface, pretending not to care is all about holding on, and the bubble is an umbrella before it breaks, at least it can't be disappointed so quickly.
She chuckled under her breath, as if she understood.
"Uncle Li, there is an exam at school today, so let's get to school early." She said as she ate her sandwich.
"I know, the car is ready, and it will be okay to wait for Miss Song to finish eating." Steward Li poured some milk into the cup: "Drink some hot milk, Miss Song." The weather has been a bit cold lately, you have to take care of yourself at school, and remember to call me if there is any situation. ”
Song Huanian smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, I don't care." She took a sip of hot milk: "By the way, I haven't heard from my father recently, is something happening?" Mom hasn't called me in a long time, so I'm still a little worried. ”
Steward Li thoughtfully: "At noon yesterday, Mrs. came to call, saying that the master had recently gone to support the border area, and the situation was a little special, so I couldn't contact him from time to time. ”
"Then Dad went to the frontier, who is watching in Beijing? Mom? Song Huanian asked.
"I heard from Madame, it seems that your second uncle is currently transferred to Beijing to govern. Now that the situation is a bit special, I didn't say much. Steward Li told Song Huanian everything he knew.
However, when he heard about his second uncle, Song Huanian almost choked to death with milk.
"Ahem." She took a piece of paper to wipe her mouth, and said cautiously: "I... Is the second uncle's body okay? ”
"It's good." Steward Li subconsciously replied, but felt wrong: "Why are you asking this?" ”。
"It's okay, as long as you're in good health."