Outside the gate of a courtyard house in the depths of the alley in the west of the city, under the shroud of street lamps in the distance, a young man with handsome facial features listened to the whispered reply of the man who looked like a thin monkey on the opposite side with a vague face.

Not long after, the young man took out two catties of food stamps and five yuan from his pocket and stuffed them to the other party, "Come and find me for two days." Remember, your brother is waiting for you to help. ”

The thin monkey man bent down and respectfully took it with both hands, nodding his head again and again. When the other party entered the courtyard, he immediately changed color, and spat in the direction of the gate with a "bah".

Walking out of the alley, the thin monkey man ran quickly to the bus stop in front. Just as a bus stopped, looking at the passengers getting on and off the bus, he reluctantly touched his pocket and continued to run.

Running and stopping, wiping a handful of sweat, he saw the hospital in front of him, stood there to breathe, and came to a ward familiar with the door.

In the crowded eight hospital beds, the skinny monkey man saw his younger brother curled into a small ball with his knees folded and his chest huddled, staring at the family accompanying the child on the bed opposite.

As he approached, the younger brother showed ecstasy in his eyes and said in disbelief, "Big brother, are you back?" ”

"Hairy." The thin monkey man stroked his brother's head, "Big brother bought you a bowl of noodles and added your favorite poached eggs, are you happy?" ”

Maotou grabbed the corner of his brother's clothes tightly, and the tears that flowed rubbed against his chest, and he choked and said, "Big brother, I want to go home, I don't want to stay in the hospital." ”

The thin monkey man hugged his younger brother in his arms, and before he could persuade him, a nurse came in and shouted, "Hey, Xu Xiaojun's family, it's time to pay the fee." ”

At this time, he still didn't know why his brother was discharged from the hospital? After taking the list from the nurse's hand, he smiled: "Comrade, I just came back, I'll hand it in right away, thank you, thank you......"

The middle-aged nurse originally wanted to say a few words to him, but when she looked at him with a flattering smile, and then saw that he was sweating profusely, she couldn't bear to speak ill after all, and spit out a sentence: "I have time to accompany the patient more." ”

Seeing that the other party turned to leave, the thin monkey man patted the younger brother in his arms who was about to speak: "How many times have your eldest sister been here during this time?" ”

The old patient across the bed looked at the red-eyed child with pity, "Don't ask your brother." I haven't seen your two sisters come over since you left last month. ”

"Big brother, I don't need them. I have Aunt Lei and Brother Tianming. ”

The thin monkey man's face was unusually ugly when he heard this. His brothers and sisters are not as good as outsiders, and he made a special visit to ask him before leaving. Unexpectedly, it was the Lei family who slowed down.

The boy suddenly thought of something, and hurriedly leaned on his brother's ear and whispered, "Big brother, Brother Tianming is at work now." He asked me to tell you that I had something important to do with you. ”

Surprise flashed in the thin monkey's eyes, but it soon became apparent. It's not surprising that this guy is old enough to take over his father's class.

"Okay, I'll go back to him tomorrow." The thin monkey put down his younger brother, "You lie down first, and my brother will come back as soon as he goes out." As he spoke, he picked up the enamel cup on the bedside table.

"Big brother, I'm not hungry......"

The skinny monkey winked at him and told him not to yell. It's rare to eat a sick meal, if it weren't for the fact that he was poor before, he would be reluctant to miss this opportunity.

When he went out, he went to pay more than two yuan for the hospitalization fee owed, and paid ten more yuan. Looking at the remaining twenty pieces in his palm, he sighed.

This month, I went out to do things for others, thinking that there was a lot of fifty yuan, but I didn't expect it to be enough. If it weren't for the death of his parents, the job left behind by the eldest sister would not have been called by others.

Thinking of the future, the thin monkey man was ruthless. Soon, as long as his younger brother recovers from his illness, he and his brothers will run to support the construction of the frontier, which is better than the current day.

In the doctor's office, the skinny monkey man came to a middle-aged man with a payment slip.

Before he could speak, the doctor sighed: "Xu Dajun, you don't have a unit to reimburse, do you really want to use imported medicine?" This fee is not generally expensive. ”

The thin monkey man Xu Dajun nodded with a wry smile. Now it's not a matter of how expensive it is, can he give his brother imported medicine? Why did he do things for the Liang family's eight lambs, in addition to money, he didn't expect the other party to find medicine.

"Then I'll push it up again."

Xu Dajun was disappointed, but he was grateful and said a bunch of good things before leaving for the cafeteria.

Holding a bowl of noodles and smelling the fragrance, Xu Dajun hurriedly covered the cup and swallowed his saliva. Hearing the protest of his stomach, he realized that he hadn't eaten a bite since he got off the train,

He took out two taels of food stamps and seven cents to buy black steamed buns, and on the way to the ward while gnawing, he planned to wait for his younger brother to fall asleep and go home first to steam some dry food. If you don't save a little, the next medical expenses are estimated to be insufficient.

As soon as he arrived at the ward, he saw several familiar figures inside, and Xu Dajun couldn't help but redden.

"Army, why are you stupid? Come on. Where has this time gone? A figure followed the cry of the child in the hospital bed, turned his head to look, grinned, and shouted happily.

If Zhang Guoqing and Zhou Jiao were here, they would definitely know this stupid boy. Isn't this Lei Tianming who sold blood for his sister back then? Two or three years have passed, and the black thin boy has become a tall and strong young man.

I don't know if it was influenced by Zhang Guoqing, but his shadow appeared in this smile and gesture of raising his hand. Coupled with his handsome face, who can tell that this person has once robbed food with dogs?

Even Xu Dajun, who hadn't seen him for a month or two, was a little stunned when he saw him. They are all the eldest in the family, and they all have no father, the only difference is that Aunt Lei lives in the world, but in the end it is still different.

Lei Tianming stood up and pulled him in: "I was about to go to the cafeteria to find you, fortunately you came over, otherwise I would have run in vain." ”

"Aunt Lei, Tianming, I've troubled you during this time, thank you."

"You're welcome, watching you grow up...... You're just too polite. Aunt Lei took the enamel cup and waved her hand, "Okay, leave it to me here, you two go outside to chat, don't disturb people's rest." ”

Lei Tianming dragged him away, and said with a smile: "Mom, let's come when we go." ”

"There's no need to rush back."

The two of them left the ward and went to the back yard and found a step to sit down.

Lei Tianming looked at him, "Dajun, I have already negotiated with the factory, you go to work." ”

Xu Dajun looked up at him in surprise when he heard this.

"Tianliang is only ten years old, and when he grows up, who knows if the factory will let him take my father's class. People go to tea and cool, and after seven or eight years, maybe this quota will be in vain. I discussed with my mom that I would let you go on top. Didn't Aunt Xue of the trade union owe Uncle Xu a favor before? As soon as I said it, she had already helped pull the string and was waiting for you to report for duty. ”

Xu Dajun shook his head again and again: "No, this is work." Even if it's empty, I can't take up the spot. How many people in our big compound want it, no, it's really not good. ”

Lei Tianming smiled sarcastically: "If they want it, they can ask for it?" I will never forget kneeling in front of those people and kowtowing, their demeanor and kind tone. ”

Xu Dajun patted him on the shoulder and sighed.

"Dajun, I'm working in the motor factory now. Without my mother, I can go to school for Tianliang and Xiaohui alone. This place really can't be wasted, if you are worried about owing favors, take care of my family more in the future. That's all right, right? ”

Xu Dajun was silent for a long time. He understood very well that this was the Lei family's return to his father for his kindness. knew he shouldn't accept it, but he was really tempted.