Wang Yiqiu's home is newly decorated, with a strong New Year's flavor.

Before Li Yun and Uncle Li entered her house, they saw the most bright red window in that building. When I arrived at the door, I was frightened by the brand-new couplet, blessing characters, and door god combinations. The tawny security door is almost packaged in red. After entering the door, a circle of red moire paper-cut decorative strips were pasted on the wall along the ceiling, two red paper-cut lanterns hung from the entrance, and a large wall in the living room hung an oversized zodiac picture, and several zodiac dolls were placed on the TV cabinet. What's more funny is that Wang Yiqiu's room is less red, replaced by celebrity posters, hand panels, and several calendars that Li Yun and Uncle Li don't know.

Li Yun and Uncle Li don't know the professional term "hand-width". The two of them were just attracted by the non-red hue of the room, and subconsciously looked at the long poster and the printed text on the towel. Li Yun can barely recognize a few names that he often sees on Weibo, and guesses that other unexplained promotional slogans are probably star-related content. Uncle Li was completely confused.

"This is really ......," Uncle Li was dumbfounded.

Li Yun retracted his gaze and glanced at the small mourning hall dedicated to Wang Yiqiu's tablet and posthumous photos. The incense burner has been removed and snacks and coke are placed, and it looks very ...... "modern".

Li Yun looked at Wang Yiqiu again.

Wang Yiqiu should have adapted to the New Year's dress at home, and was looking at the full takeaway boxes on the dining table in a daze.

Half of the takeaway box is cooked cold dishes in a clear plastic box, and the other half is a variety of chicken fries and lamb skewers. Two kinds of food are clearly distributed on both sides of the table, covering the whole table.

Wang Yiqiu only glanced at it, and knew that these were all his favorite dishes.

On Chinese New Year's Eve, if you want to buy such a table of food, I am afraid that you have to bother to find those small shops that are still open for the New Year, and there is also a hard queue.

Wang Yiqiu looked up at the kitchen.

Li Jingjing and Wang Sheng are huddled in the kitchen.

Wang Sheng clumsily gave Li Jingjing a hand, washing the vegetables was like embroidering, and the cracks of each vegetable leaf were carefully washed by him. The tap water is running loudly. Wang Sheng Yuguang saw that the water in the basin was about to overflow, and flushed all the green vegetable leaves into the pool, so he hurriedly turned off the faucet, poured out the water in the basin, and continued to wash the vegetable leaves slowly.

In the other half of the pool, the shrimp kept in the pot jump and splash from time to time. The small basins next to each other are soaked in clams, which are very large and quietly stacked on top of each other, with only a few blisters popping up occasionally.

Li Jingjing ignored Wang Sheng's rusty washing of vegetables, her eyes only stared at the stew pot on the gas stove, patiently skimming the foam. The smell of meat wafted out of the pot and filled the kitchen.

Next to the stove are two large bulging bags. Large green leaves emerge from the mouth of the bag.

With so many dishes, it looks like it's ready to entertain guests.

Wang Yiqiu was confused for a moment, but after seeing those dishes clearly, her expression became very quiet, like those clams lying in the basin, not moving.

Song Yingying didn't dare to disturb Wang Yiqiu rashly, so she had to ask Li Yun in a whisper: "What's wrong with her?" ”

"It's all her favorite dishes." It was Uncle Li who answered Song Yingying.

In this regard, Uncle Li can be said to be experienced.

He doesn't cook, and sometimes he is called by Aunt Li to do some housework, and he will be severely criticized by her. He can say at most one or two things what the children like to eat, some of which are still "outdated", the children have long since changed their tastes, and he only remembers their preferences when they were children. In contrast, the information in Aunt Li's mind is not only rich in content, but also updated in a timely manner, and incidentally criticizes and educates Uncle Li for not doing housework and not caring about his family.

Aunt Li also knows Uncle Li's tastes well. Sometimes Uncle Li wonders, is it because he likes to eat these that Aunt Li keeps making them, or because Aunt Li has done these dishes very well and has been making them, he is used to eating these?

has been together for so many years, Uncle Li has long forgotten how the two lived when they first got married. Oh, when they first got married, they lived at their parents-in-law's house. He still remembers the pig's trotters made by his mother-in-law in sauce. After living for less than two months, they moved to his parents' house until the birth of their eldest son, Li Qinghui, and completed the confinement ...... At that time, Aunt Li was the daughter-in-law who helped out, and she had to go to work, and his mother was mainly doing the things of buying vegetables and cooking, and the meals on the table at home were all the meals he was used to. Later, Aunt Li slapped the table with his leader, took the note, applied for a room division in her unit, and the two moved to the old house they had lived in all their lives and started their own small life. On the first day, the two of them ate meals packed from the unit's cafeteria. Uncle Li remembers this vividly. After that, how the three meals a day changed, Uncle Li couldn't remember.

The taste of home, in fact, is common when you eat a lot. But if you haven't tasted it for a long time, that memory will be added to the precipitation of time, which will directly affect people's taste.

At this time, Uncle Li remembered the home-cooked food that Aunt Li had made for decades, the new dishes that his two daughters came to cook at home, and the bowl of winter bamboo shoot soup that his mother made earlier......

Song Yingying can't recall the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner at home, but she only remembers that she likes to eat chicken legs, and the braised chicken legs made by her mother Yu Huiying are particularly delicious, which is said to have been learned from a colleague in her former unit, and it is more delicious than what she made in the restaurant.

Li Yun doesn't have that many memories. He is not a picky eater and does not have a particular favorite food. He doesn't fall into memory like the other three ghosts.

"Xiaoqiu, your parents are fine." Li Yun said loudly.

Wang Yiqiu was shocked and looked back at Li Yun.

"Let's go to the Third Hospital."

"I want to have a Chinese New Year's Eve dinner with them." Wang Yiqiu lowered her head and grabbed the hem of her clothes with both hands, "They have prepared so many ...... for me I didn't know ......," she said, looking into her bedroom.

She actually hasn't chased stars much, she just likes to watch movies and television, watch interesting variety shows, there are a few stars she thinks are handsome and have interesting personalities, she will click on the show when she sees that face and that name. According to the Internet, she is not a fan at all.

Li Jingjing knows this. It's just that after the incense offering was extinguished several times, Li Jingjing had some ideas. She probably thought that Wang Yiqiu didn't like the smell of this incense. Originally, offering incense was her concern for Wang Yiqiu - she couldn't greet Wang Yiqiu for warmth, ask her homework, go shopping with her and watch dramas, and continue to offer incense is the only thing she can do now. This can't do it, Li Jingjing can only rack her brains to think about what Wang Yiqiu else needs.

The laptop in the bedroom is always playing TV dramas. The annual meeting membership that Wang Yiqiu bought expired, and Li Jingjing renewed it for her. It was that renewal that gave Li Jingjing some ideas.

That was before the incense was extinguished.

During that time, Wang Yiqiu saw Li Jingjing dragging a chair and sitting next to the empty chair in front of the desk to watch the drama, and she only felt sour in her heart. She sat in her chair, tilted her body, and gently pressed against Li Jingjing, not paying any attention to the idol drama playing in her notebook.

When Li Jingjing watches dramas, she will take out her mobile phone from time to time and write something. Wang Yiqiu glanced over and saw the names of several stars. She also saw that Li Jingjing had searched for these stars, and after watching a drama, she would release their other works. Wang Yiqiu thought that Li Jingjing was just looking for a show to show her.

Two days ago, before the express delivery rested, Li Jingjing dismantled several couriers and pasted those celebrity posters, handprints, and wall calendars to her, and Wang Yiqiu knew what Li Jingjing was doing during this time.

“…… I think this guy looks good. This one doesn't work, it's too thin. It's better for boys to be taller. Hey, you young girls like that. Li Jingjing muttered to herself while smoothing out the two signed posters, "I liked Chen Xiaosheng at that time, and I didn't like that kind of handsome guy." Hey, no, it's Chen Xiaosheng, what's the name of that Hong Kong actor...... It looks very festive, as your grandmother said, it is very festive. You don't seem to watch Hong Kong dramas. I heard that some Hong Kong dramas have been filmed very well recently. used to be Japanese dramas, Hong Kong dramas, and Qiong Yao...... Korean dramas are also good. When you were in elementary school, I used to watch Korean dramas all night. The men of the bathhouse owner's house, and the obstetrics and gynecology department of Shunfeng...... I don't like to watch idol dramas. ”

After pasting the last hand, Li Jingjing took two steps back and looked at the enriched bedroom wall, "Do you remember that Aunt Xu before?" It's my former classmate, who came to our house during the Chinese New Year, when you were still young, and she gave you a talking doll. Her daughter was chasing stars and Korean stars at that time, and she was buying balloons, and there were a lot of balloons in the house. It's popular now...... You don't seem to be chasing stars......"

As she said this, she suddenly became stunned, "I don't know if you like this or not." You don't like that incense...... You probably don't like these either, I haven't seen you chase stars before. ”

Li Jingjing sat down on her chair and looked at the wall she had just set up.

"What do you like...... What do you want......"

The whisper-like emotion still echoed in Wang Yiqiu's ears.

She wants her family to be well, she wants them to be safe and happy, she wants them to be free from disasters, she wants them to be happy, and she wants them to be ......

I want to come back to life on my own, continue to accompany them, and live together as a family forever......

Wang Yiqiu's tears fell.

The kitchen was filled with the sound of oil squeezing under a hot pan.

The hot oil seemed to be poured on Wang Yiqiu's body.

Song Yingying grabbed Wang Yiqiu's hand.

Li Yun's consciousness was also transmitted to Wang Yiqiu's heart.

Wang Yiqiu cried bitterly.

Decorate the room, buy her favorite snacks, cook her favorite meals...... But she couldn't enjoy all of this. She couldn't tell Li Jingjing with joy that she was happy, she couldn't eat the food cooked by Li Jingjing again, she couldn't even hug Li Jingjing and call her mother again.

An impassable wall stood between her and Li Jingjing.

"Xiaoqiu...... Don't cry. It's okay, it's going to be okay. Look at me, I've been dead for more than ten years, and my parents have younger siblings. They weren't good before, but, but...... It's over, it's going to pass......" Song Yingying choked up and persuaded, "I understand, you're very uncomfortable now, and your parents are also very uncomfortable." But they're still alive, and you're all right. You're all going to get better......"

Uncle Li wanted to speak and stopped.

He is different from Wang Yiqiu and Song Yingying. He was about to celebrate his 80th birthday before he died unexpectedly, and he had both children and grandchildren, and he could continue to talk to his wife on the phone after his death. Wang Yiqiu and Song Yingying were both too young when they died...... Their lives had just begun and came to an abrupt end. The family is a white-haired person sending a black-haired person. He couldn't persuade Wang Yiqiu.

Li Yun's situation is even more unique. When he died, he was already alone, and the funeral was probably not held. Speaking of which, his body disappeared from the morgue of the police station. died without concern in this way, no one grieved for him, only a colleague Zhou Ping, who was very frightened because he witnessed his bizarre death.

As for the death of his parents, it could have been a scar deep in his heart that he did not want to face, but after seeing the remnants of his parents' souls with his own eyes, he chose another way of psychological comfort.

"Let's go to the Third Courtyard." Li Yun opened his mouth and said, "Just celebrate the New Year in the Third Courtyard." Say goodbye to your parents. I'll help you. ”

Li Yun thought of Feng Siyun, the little girl whose parents died.

"After saying goodbye, let's step over and start a new life. You need to start a new life, and so do your parents. It can't go on like this. Li Yun continued.

He could already feel the thoughts in Wang Yiqiu's heart.

He didn't want to see Wang Yiqiu fall into the abyss step by step, become that kind of lonely ghost, or worse, become an evil ghost.

Wang Yiqiu's parents also need to cheer up, not to be immersed in the grief of their daughter's death and the obsession that their daughter's soul is still at home.

It's time to say goodbye.

"They can't go on like this." Li Yun stretched out his hand, clasped Wang Yiqiu's shoulder, let her face the kitchen, and saw the busy Li Jingjing and Wang Sheng, "If you want to start a new life, they want it too." You know that in your heart. ”

Of course, Wang Yiqiu knew it in his heart.

She can remember not to get close to Xiao Liyun, and naturally she also understands the truth that people and ghosts have different paths.

She knew that she was just making excuses all along, she just wanted to stay at home, face Li Jingjing day and night, and see Wang Sheng and Li Jingjing sitting at the table and eating dinner together every day. Even though she can't eat anymore, sitting with her parents is as if she's still alive and nothing has changed.

Song Yingying suddenly wiped her moist eyes and said, "Let's think it's the last Chinese New Year's Eve dinner." ”

Li Yun glanced at Song Yingying.

"We'll pick you up at night, and then we'll go to the third courtyard together to keep the New Year, okay?" Song Yingying said in a consultative tone.

Wang Yiqiu looked at Li Jingjing and Wang Sheng with affection, and it took a long time and a lot of strength before nodding.

"Okay."

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Zhou Wenli's Chinese New Year's Eve dinner was spent with her younger brother Ah Jun, her little niece Zhou Nuan, and Ah Jun's father-in-law. Such a combination is really strange, but considering these two in-laws, it is not surprising that one family has no parents and the other family has no daughter.

There are always many wonderful family combinations in the world.

Today's evening news also introduced the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner organized by community neighborhood committees, nursing homes, rescue agencies and other socialized organizations.

Zhou Wenli comforted herself like this, but she was always worried about her son Sha Kai in her heart.

She thought she would have a Chinese New Year's Eve dinner with her son Shakai on Chinese New Year's Eve this year. Although there are only two people, it will be a little deserted, but ......

"Nuan Nuan, eat a duck leg. Your aunt stewed all afternoon, and the meat was crispy. ”

"I can't eat it."

"Oh, you little eater, just like your mother. Your dad doesn't have a big appetite either. ”

"If you can't eat it, put it in the refrigerator. Cook noodles tomorrow and eat them. ”

"There are so many of us that not a single duck can eat them."

"It's not just the duck, there's a lot of cooking today. For the New Year, chicken, duck and fish must be available. ”

Zhou Wenli lowered her head.

Most of the dishes were prepared by her. She thought that Shakai would stay here for the New Year, and the young and strong man had a big appetite, so she prepared a lot of things. Of course, some of them were originally going to be sent to my brother's house. Without Shakai, the meal would have been a little too rich.

After finishing the meal, cleaning up the dishes and chopsticks, and watching the Spring Festival Gala for a while, Zhou Wenli counted the time and said goodbye to her younger brother and the two old people in her in-laws.

"It's so late today, or you might as well sleep here. The three of us squeezed together. Jun's mother-in-law said enthusiastically.

"Yes, sister, you can sleep here today. You sleep with Nuan Nuan, and you sleep with me. I slept on the couch in my living room for the night. Ah Jun arranged.

"How does this work?"

"It's fine. Quilts and pillows are available. The air conditioning was on and it was comfortable. This couch falls asleep just right. ”

Ah Jun said, ready to get the pillow and futon.

Zhou Wenli hurriedly stopped him, "I'll go back." I didn't bring a toothbrush or towel. Alright, you leave me alone. The bus was fast. I'll call you when I'm home. ”

Without waiting for Ah Jun to say anything more, Zhou Wenli said goodbye to the other three, "...... Nuan Nuan, my aunt went back. ”

"Goodbye, auntie." Zhou Nuan waved her hand, looking no different from an ordinary little girl, and she couldn't tell at all that she hadn't spoken for a long time because of psychological trauma.

Zhou Wenli smiled, changed her shoes, and opened the door by herself and went out, "Don't send it." It's cold outside. You go to bed early, too. ”

Downstairs, Zhou Wenli felt the heat on her body being blown away by the cold wind layer by layer.

The warm yellow glow of the street lamp does not bring warmth, but makes people feel cold.

Looking at the brightly lit rooms and the fog on the window panes, Zhou Wenli only felt colder.

There are not a few vehicles and pedestrians on the road, and even more people waiting at the bus stop. The bus came quickly, and there were many people in the car, probably preparing to go home after the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner.

Zhou Wenli is single and incompatible with the surrounding couples, couples, families of three, and families of four.

She waited for a single row of seats, and when she sat down, she could feel the body temperature left by the previous passenger in the chair. She leaned against the window, and as the car shook slightly, she couldn't help but feel sleepy.

She almost sat down in such a sleepy situation.

After getting out of the car in a hurry, Zhou Wenli felt the cold wind again. Drowsiness was blown away.

She quickened her pace, lowered her head, walked down the familiar side street, and turned into the neighborhood.

There were people sitting in the security room, but the fog on the window glass made Zhou Wenli unable to see who was on duty tonight. It should be those young security guards, but maybe they are Lao Yu or Lao Jiang who have been working here for several years. I can't go home to reunite with my family during the Chinese New Year...... As soon as Zhou Wenli had this thought, she laughed at herself in her heart. She can't be reunited with her family. It's been years since I was able to reunite with my son......

Zhou Wenli lowered her head again and walked briskly towards the building where she lived against the cold wind.