Chapter 3 The return date is coming
At the crowded train station, Zhong Lei was a little irritable under the warm sun, but even though the sun was already entangled in his heart, he still stood upright, not letting Ah Feng hold an umbrella or letting Ah Feng fan him cold. Zhong Lei is a hedonistic person, if it is a weekday, not to mention the sultry heat of the sun, even if it is comfortable weather, he will never stand upright. This time, Zhong Lei made up his mind, he wanted to make himself tall and tall in Zhong Yu's eyes, and he wanted Zhong Yuda to feel at the first glance that only he was the heaven of the Zhong family, only he was the patron saint of the Zhong family, and only he was the one who could give the Zhong family infinite glory in the future.
The sun seems to be deliberately against himself, and Zhong Yu does not appear for a long time, and he must maintain his demeanor physically, but Zhong Lei's heart is becoming more and more irritable. Ah Feng, who was beside him, saw Zhong Lei's discomfort, and still stepped forward and opened the umbrella, "Young Master, you will suffer from heat stroke." Zhong Lei glanced at Ah Feng and jerked Ah Feng's arm holding the umbrella away, "Idiot! Do I look like someone who will fall down in the sun! Zhong Lei looked at Ah Feng viciously, as if he was looking at an unforgivable sinner. Of course, he wanted to look at Ah Feng with such eyes, he hated Ah Feng for destroying the image of the guardian of the Zhong family he was pretending to be with one action, and he hated Ah Feng for seeing his irritability, which was absolutely unforgivable.
Steward Qiu looked around, and suddenly saw a young man walking towards him. Hurriedly took out the photo and compared it, and then took a closer look, although he was a little uncertain, but seeing that the person carrying the box behind the young man was Lao Li, he looked at Zhong Lei with joy, "The eldest young master, it's the second young master!" ”
"Now that we're here, let's go and greet you." Zhong Lei quickly changed his face, his eyes were no longer cold when he looked at Ah Feng, and he straightened the collar and cuffs unhurriedly, with an elegant posture.
Zhong Lei took Ah Feng and Steward Qiu to approach the young man. Zhong Lei's gaze also slowly approached the person with his own footsteps, only to see that the person was dressed in a light gray suit, the sun hit his face, and a trace of light between his eyebrows was like the gentle softness of jasper, and like the arrogance and coldness of jasper. The man looked at Zhong Lei, stopped, and smiled, although the appearance of "Big Brother ......" could still be faintly seen as a child, the timbre that had completely changed still made Zhong Lei feel more strange than he imagined. However, this kind of strangeness has nothing to do with Zhong Lei, he was born with Zhong Yu with a sense of alienation, after all, the glory of a family can only be given to one person, he is destined to have this glory, he can easily take that alienation to give Zhong Yu the warmest welcome, regardless of feelings, about identity and sovereignty.
"Ah Yu, you're finally back. Come, let the eldest brother see if it is strong. You know, Mom and I miss you so much. Zhong Lei hugged Zhong Yu, patted him on the shoulder, and looked at his face with a smile that a brother should have. Me too, I miss my mom and big brother very much, and I miss home. When I saw the telegram my eldest brother sent me and knew that my mother was sick, I couldn't wait to come back immediately. Zhong Yu's face also had a smile, but it was not as pure as Zhong Lei, intertwined with the excitement of returning home and the worry about Zhong Bai's family, fused together, and gradually was covered by worry.
"Don't rush back when you come back this time, stay with your mother more. My brother has to be busy with the business of the silk village and has no time to accompany her. Okay, let's not talk about it yet. Get in the car with big brother and let's go home. Zhong Lei completely pretended not to see the worry in Zhong Yu's eyes, and turned around to signal that it was time for Ah Feng and Steward Qiu to leave, and then walked forward on his own.
Seeing Zhong Lei gradually walk away, Lao Li behind Zhong Yu stepped forward a few steps silently, and stopped at the position next to Zhong Yu, as if waiting for Zhong Yu to do something. Sure enough, Zhong Yu slowly measured his body, which happened to correspond to Lao Li's gaze that was also looking at him. As if it was a tacit understanding, the two just looked at each other and smiled, without saying anything, Lao Li just put his hand on Zhong Yu's shoulder and patted it gently, like a comfort, like an encouragement, and like a silent response.
Zhong Bai has never had the mind to lie on the bed to cultivate his body since he learned the news that Zhong Yu was coming back, and learned early in the morning that Zhong Lei would go to the train station to pick up Zhong Yu and go home, so he stood at the gate early and waited for Zhong Yu to come back. Although Zhong Bai's body was weak enough to stand for a longer time, she still insisted on holding on crutches and dragging her body, which seemed to have little strength, to guard the doorway, looking around.
Through the car window, the gate of the Zhong family got closer and closer. Zhong Yu squinted his eyes slightly, looking carefully, the scene in front of him was strange and familiar, just like his current self, he no longer knew whether he was regarded as a returnee or a guest...... Getting closer and closer, Zhong Bai's appearance of standing at the door and looking at it foolishly was getting closer and closer to Zhong Yu, Xu Zhong Bai's appearance had completely changed, and he couldn't bear to look at the white hair and pale face on her head...... Zhong Yu lowered his head slowly......
The car stopped directly in front of the gate of Zhong's house. Zhong Yu got out of the car, approaching Zhong Bai's little by little, the mother and son looked at each other without saying a word, and after a while, Zhong Yu slowly stretched out his arm and hugged Zhong Bai's. At that moment, Zhong Bai's tears burst out of his eyes, and he said to himself with a relieved smile, "Ah Yu, who I care about the most, has gone home, Ah Yu has grown up, grown up." Zhong Yu turned his face sideways, looked at the white hair on Zhong Bai's head, and a sad smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "Mom, I'm back." ”
The table was already set with delicious food, and Zhong Yu and Zhong Lei sat around the table with his mother. The maids were also standing respectfully behind them, and Steward Qiu and Lao Li were also standing on the left and right hands of Zhong Bai and Zhong Yu respectively. It seems that the Zhong family has not had such a formal meal for a long time, and the atmosphere is ** and warm. Zhong Yu changed out of his suit and put on the same gown and shoulders as Zhong Lei, Zhong Yu dressed like this, and became closer to Zhong Bai, who was wearing an embroidered robe next to him. Zhong Bai kept putting vegetables into Zhong Yu's bowl, and Zhong Lei cocked Erlang's legs while drinking while watching Zhong Bai put vegetables into Zhong Yu's bowl, the smile on his face was both welcoming and contemptuous, but kindness and contempt were always true and false.
Zhong Bai's spirit was much higher, and her face didn't seem to be as pale as before, she looked at Zhong Yu's unconcealable smile, "Ah Yu, these are your favorite foods, eat more." Zhong Yu respectfully picked up the bowl and took the dish from Zhong Bai's clip, and responded with the same smile, "Mom and eldest brother should also eat more." Zhong Bai's face was filled with joy that she had never felt before, she looked at Zhong Lei, and then at Zhong Yu. Slowly put down the chopsticks in his hand, and his emotional expression seemed to have a thousand words that he couldn't wait to say, "After so many years, our Ah Yu has grown into a handsome adult." This time I came back to stay at home more time and spend more time with my mother. I'm really old, it's time to meet your father. I know, I know......"
Zhong Yu put down the chopsticks in his hand and held Zhong Bai's hand, "Mom, I don't allow you to say such frustrating words, I came back this time to accompany you for a while and make you happy every day." When people are in a good mood, they will naturally not get sick. ”
Zhong Yu's flowers made Zhong Lei laugh, he glanced at Zhong Yu with a light smile, and drank the wine in the wine glass. While putting down the wine glass, he looked at Zhong Bai with a smile, "Yes, Mom." Ah Yu is right, Ah Yu was not here before, and you will naturally get sick if you are in a bad mood. Now that your favorite Ah Yu is back, your illness will definitely be cured. "Mom knows that you are all filial and good children, but you ......know your own body," Zhong Baishi sighed lightly, as if he had already been satisfied.
Zhong Yu picked up the chopsticks and added the dish to Zhong Bai's bowl, "Mom, let's not talk about it." My son will bring you vegetables, and we will eat. "Okay, let's not talk about it, let's eat." Zhong Bai didn't want to let his haggard and negative appearance sweep away the interest of his two sons, so he simply followed Zhong Yu's words to soothe the atmosphere at the table. Zhong Lei picked up his bowl, took a mouthful of rice and put it in his mouth, and looked at Zhong Yu looking at his mother with a smile, chewing slowly, the brilliance in his eyes gradually became cold.
At this time, Lao Li walked respectfully to Zhong Bai's side. "Madam, I ......" Lao Li lowered his head, and wanted to say something with an embarrassed face, but he still wanted to say something. Zhong Baishi glanced sideways at Lao Li, turned around and continued to eat, "Just say anything, I'm happy today, and I should do everything." "Hey." Lao Li nodded in response and replied, "Madam, I'm ...... I'm afraid I can't continue to serve the second young master. Lao Li's words fell, Zhong Yu was stunned, and suddenly got up and looked at Lao Li, "Uncle Li, are you experiencing any difficulties?" "It's not like that, Second Young Master." Lao Li waved his hand, "The second young master really feels sorry for me as an old man, I don't have any difficulties, it's just that my distant nephew has a family and wants to take me back to my hometown." ”
Zhong Baishi listened to Lao Li's reasoning and stood up with a smile, "Lao Li, you are really blessed." "Yes, that kid is filial." Lao Li also smiled and nodded, and his mind was decided. Zhong Bai looked at Lao Li's slightly vicissitudes of life, and let out a long sigh, "You can be regarded as giving your whole life to the Zhong family, and you have never married or had any children in your life...... Now it's okay, you can enjoy the blessings with your nephew. Okay, you can go, but bring the congratulatory gift from the Zhong family to your nephew. ”
"Thank you, Mrs., Lao Li will never forget the kindness that the Zhong family gave me for the rest of my life." Lao Li bent down and bowed to Zhong Bai's again and again. After straightening up, Lao Li turned to look at Zhong Yu, looked at Zhong Yu, and bowed deeply, "Second Young Master, Lao Li, ...... gone" Zhong Yu stepped forward and hugged Lao Li tightly, "Uncle Li, thank you for always taking care of me." All of a sudden, Zhong Yu seemed to have changed back to the child who had just lost his father many years ago, helpless and reluctant.
Lao Li patted Zhong Yu's shoulder, and whispered in Zhong Yu's ear in a volume that only the two of them could hear, "Good boy, Lao Li is not by your side, you have to take care of yourself, people's hearts are very complicated, you have to be careful in everything......"
Zhong Lei looked at Zhong Yu and Lao Li with tears in their eyes, so he looked back at Ah Feng behind him with a smile, "Hey, do you see it, this is called a loyal subordinate." If one day you marry and you don't have to serve me anymore, I don't think you even want to look at me more. Look at the people of Ayu, and then look at yourself......"