Early the next morning, Gu Beicheng sent Xia Zhi back to the old mansion in the capital, and when they parted, Gu Beicheng hugged Xia Zhi and said reluctantly, "I really want to keep you by my side." ”

Xia Zhi put his arms around Gu Beicheng's neck and said softly, "I'll take a few children back to see you this weekend." ”

Gu Beicheng chuckled, "No need, let's come, it's convenient for me to drive." ”

Xia Solstice nodded.

Gu Beicheng and Xia Zhi entered the old house, Old Man Gu went out fishing, only Old Lady Gu was at home, Gu Beicheng said hello to Old Lady Gu, and left quickly.

Mrs. Gu took a reading glasses, rubbed a few pieces of cloth in her hand, and asked Xia Zhi, "Xia Zhi, the children have grown a lot taller, and the sleeves and pants of their clothes are short, I have to make them two new clothes." ”

Xia Zhi listened, and hurriedly sat down beside Old Lady Gu and said, "Mom, you don't have good eyes, I'll do it for them." ”

Mrs. Gu smiled, "It's okay, I like to make clothes for them, stay at home all day, don't do anything, this heart is always idle." ”

The following days were peaceful, and the days passed day by day, and the time soon entered the wax moon.

Xia Aiguo had already called, and he had already taken his girlfriend and got on the train home.

Today is the twentieth day of the lunar month, getting up early in the morning on the summer solstice, freshening up, Gu Beicheng propped up one hand on the bed, sat up, and the quilt slipped down his waist, revealing his strong upper body.

Gu Beicheng yawned, looked at Xia Zhi's busy work with sleepy eyes, and asked, "Why did you get up so early today?" ”

Xia Zhi smiled and said, "Aiguo is here today, and he still brings his girlfriend, I want to pick them up at the station." ”

Gu Beicheng smiled and said, "I'm really confused, I even forgot about this." ”

After Gu Beicheng finished speaking, he also got up and put on his clothes, Gu Beicheng's clothes were the same as military uniforms, and he wore a festive red woolen coat on the summer solstice, with satin-like black hair tied behind his head, and the whole person looked very energetic.

Over the years, Xia Zhi has insisted on drinking Lingquan water and giving it to his family, so the Gu family is very healthy, and several children are also very smart, and even Duoduo's situation is getting better and better.

Even if the skin of the summer solstice does not use cosmetics, it is like a shelled egg, white and smooth, and the temperament of the summer solstice is even more gentle and dignified with a bit of mature woman.

After Xia Zhi and Gu Beicheng got up, they went to call a few children to get up, Gu Beicheng knocked on the doors of several sons, Gu Beicheng thought that several children were sleeping, but he didn't expect An An to open the door, Gu Beicheng looked at An An, who was already dressed neatly and washed, and said in surprise, "Why did An An get up so early?" ”

An An looked at Gu Beicheng and said with a smile, "Dad, Mom said that I was going to pick up my uncle at the station today." ”

An An, a child who has always been sensible, has a very good patience in the face of several younger brothers, and no matter what good things he has, he will share them with his younger brothers.

Gu Beicheng rubbed An An's head and praised, "An An is really a good boy. ”

Immediately afterwards, Gu Beicheng walked into the room and saw that the remaining three stinky boys were still asleep on the bed, so he called a few children up.

The little monkey and the little bun were obedient, although they were still very sleepy, rubbing their eyes and yawning, but they still turned over and got up to get dressed, only the little fish was lying on the bed and fell asleep, and even covered his head with a quilt, a picture: I don't listen, I don't listen, I want to sleep.

Gu Beicheng chuckled, put a somewhat cold hand into Xiao Yu'er's quilt, Gu Beicheng's hand was a little cold, touching Xiao Yu'er's warm little belly, Xiao Yu'er was awakened suddenly, dissatisfied with the little head stretched out from under the quilt, looked at Gu Beicheng resentfully, and pouted, "Dad, I'm so sleepy." ”

Gu Beicheng smiled and said, "Xiao Yu'er, get up quickly, your brothers have already gotten up, and we are going to pick up your uncle today." ”

Xiao Yu'er pouted, lying on the bed, but didn't want to get up, Gu Beicheng said again, "Your eldest uncle is a soldier in the south, and he brought a lot of good things with him when he came back this time, don't you want it?" ”

When Xiao Yu'er heard that there was something delicious, her eyes widened suddenly, and she looked at Gu Beicheng and said, "Really?" ”

Gu Beicheng nodded, "Of course it's true." ”

Xiao Yu'er got up happily, got dressed by herself, and under the leadership of Gu Beicheng, several children lined up to wash.

And downstairs, Mrs. Gu and Mr. Gu had already gotten up and started to make breakfast, Mrs. Gu and Mr. Gu were getting older, and their sleeping time was getting shorter and shorter, and they couldn't sleep while lying in bed, and they got up early every morning.

Seeing that several children had already gotten up, Mrs. Gu smiled and said, "Grandma wrapped meat buns this morning, just out of the pot, go eat them." ”

A few little guys cheered, sat down on the table obediently, and began to happily eat meat buns and drink thick millet porridge.

After the family finished eating, Mrs. Gu stood at the door and said to Xia Zhi, "Go quickly, let Beicheng drive slower on the road, don't worry." ”

Xia Zhi agreed with a smile, and the family drove off, and when they arrived at the station, Xia Zhi saw that Xia Jianye and Xia Ai Dang had come.

Gu Beicheng and Xia Zhi hurriedly walked over with the children, and several children smiled and said hello to Xia Jianye and Xia Aidang.

Gu Beicheng stood beside Xia Jianye and said with a smile, "Dad, you came really early today, are you cold?" ”

The winter in the north is still very cold, today it is minus ten degrees, Xia Jianye listened, smiled and said, "It's not cold, I haven't seen that stinky boy who loves the country for several years, and I really miss him a little." ”

Xia Aiguo hasn't been back to the capital for five years, not to mention that Xia Jianye, a father, thinks about it, even Xia Zhi, who is a sister, misses him very much.

After waiting at the exit for about half an hour, Xia Aidang's eyes were sharp-eyed, and he saw a man in a green military uniform, escorting a woman in a black woolen coat to this side, both of them carrying things in their hands, and the man was carrying a large package.

Xia Aidang's eyes lit up and he shouted, "Big brother, big brother is here." ”

The Xia Ai Party desperately waved towards Xia Aiguo.

Xia Aiguo also saw Xia Aiguo and the others, and a bright smile immediately appeared on his face.

Xia Zhi saw that Xia Aiguo's eyes were a little hot, although the two sisters and brothers often corresponded, but she hadn't seen Xia Aiguo for five years, and Xia Aiguo was not only taller than five years ago, but also more mature in temperament, like a real man.

Xia Aiguo saw that his relatives were coming, so he protected the woman and quickened his pace to this side, the girl was in her 20s, she looked white and clean, and she was a little embarrassed when she saw Xia Aiguo's relatives.

Xia Aiguo saw that Xia Aiguo was carrying something in his hand and a big bag on his back, so he hurriedly ran over and helped carry things.

Xia Aiguo came to Xia Jianye's side with the girl, looked at Xia Jianye's white hair, his eyes were slightly red, and shouted, "Dad, I'm back." ”

Xia Jianye saw the son who made him the most proud, his voice was also a little hoarse, patted Xia Aiguo's shoulder, nodded again and again, "Good boy, it's good to come back, it's good to come back." ”

Xia Aiguo saw Gu Beicheng and Xia Zhi, and hurriedly grinned, "Brother-in-law, sister." ”

Gu Beicheng stepped forward and patted Xia Aiguo's shoulder and said, "Good boy." ”

Xia Zhi stepped forward and looked at Xia Aiguo and said, "I haven't seen you for a few years and finally become a man." ”

Xia Aiguo smiled and scratched his head, then looked at the few children around Xia Zhi, and said in surprise, "Sister, these are my nephews, right?" ”

Xia Zhi nodded, "Yes." Then he said to the children, "Call Uncle." ”

Several children obediently shouted, "Uncle." ”

Duoduo's eyes widened and he showed a bright smile at Xia Aiguo.

Xia Aiguo was so happy that he was at a loss, and said with a smile, "Uncle came to bring you a lot of delicious food this time, and I will bring it to you when I go home in a while." ”

Several children were very happy to hear this, Xia Aiguo pulled up the girl next to him and introduced it to everyone, "Dad, brother-in-law, sister, love the party, this is my girlfriend Jiang Wenhui." ”

Jiang Wenhui saw everyone's eyes fall on her face, but she blushed embarrassedly, but still said politely, "Hello everyone." ”

Xia Zhi saw that the girl was thin-skinned and a little shy, so he smiled and said, "It's all a family, it's strange and cold outside, let's go home quickly, and talk carefully when we go home." ”

Xia Jianye nodded again and again, expressing his approval, and the group got in the car and went directly to Xia's house, and when they entered the house, Xia Aiguo opened the huge burden.

At this time, there are almost no fresh fruits in the northern winter, and even if there is, it is only apples shipped back from the south, even if there are fresh fruits, ordinary people can't eat them, even if they are the Gu family, they can't often eat fresh fruits, which is a good thing that money can't buy.

Xia Aiguo came back this time, bringing a lot of fruits, a large bunch of bananas, a big bag of oranges, and some southern specialties, Xia Aiguo put them all on the table, and said to a few children, "Whatever you like to eat, go get it." ”

A few children cheered and went to pick their favorite food, while several adults sat on the sofa and started chatting.

Jiang Wenhui was a little shy, and she had been sitting beside Xia Aiguo, and Xia Zhi took the initiative to say, "How old is Wenhui this year?" Where are the people? ”

Jiang Wenhui heard Xia Zhi's question, and hurriedly said, "I'm 21 years old this year, from Shanghai." ”

Xia Zhi smiled, "Shanghai, that's a good place, you came back with patriotism this time, do your parents know?" ”

Jiang Wenhui blushed and nodded, "My dad and my mom both know that they went to visit me in the army before, and they have already seen patriotism and agreed to our affairs." ”

Xia Jianye said happily when he heard this, "Since your parents are happy, I think you two should get married quickly." ”

Although Xia Aiguo next to him was also a little shy, he still nodded and said, "Dad, I came back with Wen Hui this time just to finish the happy event at home and then return to the army." ”

Xia Zhi said, "Then have you talked to Wen Hui's parents?" ”

Xia Aiguo nodded and said, "When we have a happy event, Wenhui's parents will come to Beijing." ”

Xia Zhi smiled, "That's great." ”

Then, Xia Jianye and Gu Beicheng asked some about Xia Aiguo's affairs in the army, Xia Aiguo rarely came back, and he brought his girlfriend back, Xia Jianye bought a lot of things in order to entertain his future daughter-in-law.

At noon, several adults cooked together and made a table of delicious food, Xia Zhi originally wanted Wen Hui to sit down, but Wen Hui was embarrassed, insisted on cooking and helping, and said that everyone would try the Shanghai food she made.

Through the communication with Wen Hui, Xia Zhi found that this girl has a degree of advance and retreat, although her personality is a little shy, she treats people sincerely and is a good girl.

The next day, Xia Aiguo and Wen Hui went to get a marriage certificate.

Xia Aiguo bought a large bag of toffee and sent some to the surrounding neighbors and some relatives, who also came to congratulate him, and said that he would come over early to help on the day of the happy event.

The wedding event is scheduled to take place in three days.

In the past few days, Xia Jianye asked Xia Aiguo and Xia Aiguo to clean the house, and also cleaned up the room where Xia Ling used to live as Xia Aiguo's wedding room.

When Gu Beicheng and Xia Zhi went home, Old Lady Gu and Old Man Gu learned that Xia Aiguo was going to get married in a few days, and they both laughed and applauded.

The day before Xia Aiguo and Jiang Wenhui got married, Xia Zhi met Jiang Wenhui's parents.

I heard that Jiang Wenhui's parents are doctors, Jiang Wenhui's mother looks very similar to Jiang Wenhui, she is a gentle woman, and Jiang Wenhui's father is a typical intellectual, who is a little rigorous, but not harsh.

Jiang Wenhui's parents came, the Xia family had no extra room, Xia Zhi wanted Jiang Wenhui's parents to live in the Gu family, but Jiang Wenhui was embarrassed to refuse, but let her parents live in the guest house.

On the day of the wedding, the Gu family got up very early and went to Xia's house early in the morning, and Jiang Wenhui's parents had already arrived.

Jiang Wenhui's mother is grooming Jiang Wenhui in the room, Jiang Wenhui is a military doctor, and when she got married today, she did not wear red clothes, but a green military uniform.

Xia Aiguo is too, but Jiang Wenhui wore a red flower in her ear, put on a little makeup, and wiped her big red lips.

In this era, this is already very foreign, although Xia Zhi has better cosmetics in her hands, but she didn't take them out, after all, this was painted by Jiang Wenhui's mother, and it was her mother's mind.

Xia Zhi was talking to Jiang Wenhui and her mother, but she didn't expect Xia Aidang to walk in with a gloomy face, smiled at Jiang Wenhui and her mother, and then leaned into Xia Zhi's ear and said, "Eldest sister, second sister is here." ”

Xia Zhi was stunned, he didn't expect Xia Ling to come today, but after all, Xia Ling is the sister of Xia Aiguo and Xia Aiguo, so it is not surprising that she came.

Xia Zhi and Xia Aidang smiled apologetically at Jiang Wenhui and her mother, and walked outside the door, Xia Aidang said with an unhappy face, "But we didn't tell the second sister, how did she know that the eldest brother got married today?" ”

Xia Zhi was surprised, "Didn't you tell Xia Ling about the patriotic marriage?" ”

Xia Aidang shook his head and said, "The eldest brother and I have been relatively estranged from the second sister in the past few years, especially the mother, after going crazy, the eldest brother and I have never contacted the second sister again." ”

Since Xia Ling came uninvited, so many guests are here today, and it is not good for them to kick Xia Ling out in front of relatives and friends, Xia Zhi said: "Since she is here, you can arrange a place for her, let her sit down, and leave after eating." ”

Xia Aidang listened, but sighed and said, "Eldest sister, don't you know, the second sister not only came by herself, but also brought her three daughters, who were dressed in tattered and tattered clothes,"

"I know, I know that she is my second sister, but I don't know which beggar came to the door and played the autumn wind!"

"And"

Xia Aidang hesitated, and then said, "Eldest sister, I always feel that the second sister is not good this time, and it doesn't look like she blessed my eldest brother to get married." ”

When Xia Zhi heard this, he couldn't help frowning with a headache, and then said, "I'll take a look." ”

Today is a good day for Xia Aiguo, but it can't be ruined by Xia Ling.

Xia Aidang nodded, and then followed Xia Zhi downstairs.

The Xia family villa is not big, and there are not so many tables, so the table is placed outside the door, although the weather is cold, but the atmosphere is lively, everyone is talking and laughing, even if it is frozen, it is also happy.

Xia Zhi came to the door and saw Xia Ling and her three daughters sitting at one of the tables at a glance.

Xia Ling is fatter than when Xia Shang saw her last time, the whole person is like a ball, but her face is as pale as paper, her eyes are dull, and the whole person looks weak.

And her eldest daughter sat next to her timidly, and the little girl on the other side looked back and forth curiously, only the second daughter, no matter who she saw, would show a smiling face, looking very well-behaved.

Xia Zhi and Xia Ai came to Xia Ling.

Zhang Laidi and Zhang Zhaodi saw that Xia Zhi and Xia Ai Dang were a little restrained, only Zhang Pandi shouted in a crisp voice, "Auntie, little uncle." ”

Xia Zhi and Xia Ai Dang smiled at the three.

Then Xia Zhi's gaze turned to Xia Ling, who was a little dull, and took the initiative to ask, "Are you here today to celebrate your patriotic marriage?" ”

Seeing Xia Zhi speak, Xia Ling's dull eyes finally regained a little flexibility, looking at Xia Zhi, who had a white face and a red and black woolen coat in front of him, and said expressionlessly: "I'm here to ask for money." ”

Without waiting for Xia Zhi to speak, Xia Aidang said: "Second sister, today is a good day for the eldest brother, don't mess around." ”

Xia Ling glanced at Xia Aidang, sneered, and said hatefully, "Ai Dang, you and Aiguo are my own brothers, we have the same father and mother, and we have the same blood on our bodies, this woman"

Xia Ling pointed at Xia Zhi and said hatefully, "She is not born to the same mother as us."

Without waiting for Xia Ling to finish speaking, Xia Aidang interrupted impatiently, "So what? Over the years, how have you cared about me and my eldest brother? How many times have you written to Big Brother? ”

"Did you ask me about my situation after I graduated? Have you ever wondered how well I was doing in the factory? Are you having fun at work? ”

"You haven't asked about all of this, although the eldest sister was not born to the same mother as us, she is much better than you, the sister of the same father and mother, between relatives, there is not only blood tie, but also family affection!"

Xia Ling listened, a pair of eyes glared at Xia Aidang and Xia Zhi viciously, gritted her teeth and said: "How do you know how hard my life is now, I have three money-losing goods in a row, I can't stand up to be a man in the Zhang family at all, where can I take care of you?" ”

"Why don't you brothers care about me?"

Xia Aidang was furious when he heard this, "Why didn't I care about you before?" In the past, the eldest brother army paid me a salary, sent me a mail, and asked me to buy you something to eat, and I carried something to see you, you only need things, and I"

"You won't even let me in, do you still have the face to say?"

Xia Ling was not weak at all, and said confidently: "The Zhang family doesn't like you, I don't let you in, I'm afraid of making the Zhang family angry, you should understand me." ”

Xia Aidang waved his hand and said, "I can't understand, eldest brother is getting married today, I don't allow you to make trouble here, we will entertain you with delicious food and drink, you will leave after eating, don't do anything more." ”

Xia Ling covered her face all of a sudden, cried, and cried: "My life is really unbearable, the Zhang family doesn't want to see me, I can't even eat enough now, and the three money-losing goods don't know how to do some work for me, I have to serve the entire Zhang family every day after work, and I'm almost exhausted." ”

Xia Ling looked at Xia Aidang with a pleading face, "Love the party, for the sake of me being your sister, give me some money, as long as I take the money home, the Zhang family will be happy, and as soon as they are happy, I will be able to live a good life for a few days." ”

Xia Aidang couldn't help but laugh shamefully, hating iron and steel: "You know now, the Zhang family's life is not good, what did our father say before?" didn't let you marry Zhang Xiaohui, you were willing to be cheap, and you had a child with him before you got married, and you are also to blame for this fate, no wonder others. ”

The quarrel between the two quickly attracted the attention of relatives and friends around them, and many people stared at Xia Ling, their eyes full of curiosity.

There are also many people who recognize Xia Ling, but they are a little afraid to recognize it?

How lively and lovely Xia Ling used to be, although her personality was a little pampered, unforgiving, and a little selfish, but she was also a fresh girl.

Look at the woman in front of her now, her clothes are shabby, she is bloated like a ball, her face is full of weather, her eyes are dull, her hysterical appearance is even more hateful, how can she be half similar to the previous Xia Ling?

Seeing the people around him looking over, Xia Aidang smiled apologetically, turned around, stared at Xia Ling with a gloomy face, and said, "If you mess around again, I'll kick you out." ”

Xia Ling looked open-minded, "If you don't give me money today, I'll make trouble until you give me money." ”

Xia Aidang glared at Xia Ling, helpless.

Xia Zhi thought about it and went to find Gu Beicheng, Gu Beicheng listened, and said to Xia Zhi in a warm voice: "Don't worry, let me deal with this matter." ”

Xia Zhi nodded, and then Gu Beicheng went to make a call.

Soon, two soldiers came to the door of Xia's house, and under the shocked gaze of everyone who was puzzled and Xia Ling, they dragged her out.

Xia Ling was startled, and after reacting, she immediately struggled and shouted, "Who are you, where are you taking me?" Let go of me, let go of me, Xia Jianye is my father"

"Xia Aiguo, who got married today, is my younger brother, I'm here to congratulate him, what do you want to do? Let go of me."

The two soldiers were expressionless, and one of the soldiers took out a towel, stuffed it into Xia Ling's mouth, and dragged her out, Xia Ling's three children hurriedly cried and chased after her

Xia Aidang looked at Xia Ling who was dragged away, his eyes were complicated, and Xia Zhi said when he saw it, "I asked your brother-in-law to do this." ”

Xia Aidang smiled bitterly, looked at Xia Zhi and said: "Eldest sister, I don't blame you, I just sighed a little, when I was a child, the relationship between me, the eldest brother, and the second sister was still very good, but"

"I didn't expect that after so many years, the second sister has become like this."

Xia Zhi saw that Xia Aidang was a little sad, so he patted him on the shoulder and said, "Okay, the matter is over, the auspicious time is coming."