Zhou Wenli held the rice bowl, only to feel that the soft and fragrant rice had turned into a hard pimple, and it was not chewed or swallowed in her mouth. The complaints of Xiao Fang in his ears and the comfort of Sister Xiao Fang from time to time are like needles, piercing Zhou Wenli's heart.

Zhou Wenli silently lowered her head, swallowing the rice desperately, racking her brains to think about what she should do. But there was only eagerness in her brain, and there was no clear idea at all.

"Sister Zhou, you eat vegetables. Thank you so much for making so many dishes. Xiao Fang suddenly noticed Zhou Wenli's abnormality and greeted her.

Zhou Wenli raised her head suddenly, revealing her ugly face, and subconsciously said, "You eat more and raise a little better." You ......" she opened her mouth, not knowing what to say next.

"Scared you, didn't you?" Xiao Fang smiled understandingly, "I was scared myself yesterday. Yesterday it was good that you were right next to you. If I fall there alone, I don't know how long it will take to be discovered. ”

Zhou Wenli hurriedly shook her head, "I didn't do anything." It's also an ambulance called by other people. ”

"Excuse me, you neighbors. I'm glad you're here. Sister Xiaofang sincerely thanked her.

Zhou Wenli didn't feel good in her heart.

After the meal is eaten, the lunch boxes are emptied. Sister Xiaofang took the initiative to clean up the dishes and chopsticks and wanted to help clean them.

Zhou Wenli hurriedly grabbed it, "I'll just take it back and wash it." I'll come back in the evening. What would you like to eat? She smiled, but it was a little stiff.

"Why bother you again!"

"It's not a hassle. I'm cooking, just a little more. I usually do a lot of it. Akai eats a lot, and I'm going to send some to my brother. It's good if you get used to eating. Neighbors, you should have helped more. Zhou Wenli found an excuse, eager to serve Xiao Fang with and urine. Only in this way can she feel calmer.

Xiao Fang was very embarrassed, but he couldn't refuse Zhou Wenli's strong kindness.

Zhou Wenli left with a little satisfaction with the insulated bag.

On the way, she went to a vegetable market and bought new ingredients. Because of her busy relationship, her mood has improved a little, but when she walked downstairs to the resident, her heart became unstable again.

Zhou Wenli looked up at the window of the corridor and carefully searched for the figure of the little boy. After that failed, she pulled out the key to open the door.

The sound of the anti-theft door opening and closing made Zhou Wenli's heart tremble. The doors were closed, and she could still hear the echoes of the corridors.

Zhou Wenli slowly raised her feet and stepped on the steps, her head always looking around. But until she reached the door of the house, she didn't meet anyone, nor did she see the little boy.

Zhou Wenli didn't know whether to rest assured or worried.

But when she got home, she finally had something to do again.

Picking vegetables, washing vegetables, opening the stove and preparing to cook, Zhou Wenli was busy again.

The sound of water filled the room.

Zhou Wenli expertly cleans a crucian carp. The fishmongers have already helped kill the fish and scrape the scales. Zhou Wenli carefully washed the blood and dirt before putting the fish into the stew pot next to her.

The faucet was turned off, but the sound of the water was still rattling.

Zhou Wenli looked at the faucet strangely, but did not see running water, only to realize that the sound of water came from the toilet.

"Akai? Did you leave work early? Zhou Wenli wiped her apron, wiped the water stains on her hands, and walked out of the kitchen suspiciously.

She looked into the toilet and saw only an open faucet, but no one was in sight.

Zhou Wenli turned off the faucet and ran to the bedroom again, but still didn't see anyone.

"Hee-hee."

The child's laughter rang out suddenly.

Zhou Wenli turned around suddenly, only to hear the sound of jumping footsteps running from the living room all the way to the balcony.

She became nervous, moved to the balcony step by step, and asked softly, "Is there anyone?" ”

What Xiao Fang said came to her mind.

Xiao Fang said that he was kicked and fell downstairs......

No, no. Zhou Wenli shook her head, her face became serious, but her eyes were panicked. The little boy looked so lively and cute, how could he do such a thing? He didn't hurt himself, so why should he hurt Xiao Fang? A ...... without injustice

"Giggles......" laughed loudly, and a small head emerged from behind the balcony.

Zhou Wenli's expression softened when she met the boy's bright eyes.

"It's you. How did you get in? Zhou Wenli squatted down and asked patiently.

The little boy did not answer, and retreated back to the balcony.

Zhou Wenli straightened up and was about to enter the balcony when she heard the sound of rustling from the sofa behind her. As soon as she turned her head, she saw the little boy who was supposed to be hiding on the balcony was bouncing on the couch.

Old-fashioned box-spring sofas are no more comfortable than today's fashionable furniture, but they are the best playground for children.

The little boy also noticed this, stepped on the spring, and jumped up and down happily. The springs in the couch creaked and creaked, as if they were going to break at any moment.

Zhou Wenli remembered that the first time she saw this boy was when she saw him bouncing around other people's homes.

This kid is really active.

Zhou Wenli sighed, walked to the edge of the sofa, and stretched out her hands, "Be careful, don't fall." ”

The little boy jumped directly and dodged Zhou Wenli's hand.

He is full of vitality and has the vitality of a child of this age.

Zhou Wenli thought of her younger brother Ah Jun. Ah Jun wasn't so active when he was a child. Thinking about it like this, she was a little gloomy. Then I thought that her son Shakai may have been so cheerful when he was a child, but she couldn't see her son at that time.

Zhou Wenli looked at the little boy with some distraction.

The little boy seemed to be tired of jumping, got off the sofa, and curiously studied the clutter in the TV cabinet. After a while, he turned to Zhou Wenli and looked up at Zhou Wenli.

Zhou Wenli smiled and reached out to touch his head, but it was empty.

Only then did she suddenly realize that the child in front of her was not an ordinary child at all.

Xiao Fang's face resurfaced in front of him.

Zhou Wenli's outstretched fingers were retracted.

She hesitated for a moment and asked, "Why did you get in?" You ...... yesterday Were you there yesterday? ”

When the words were spoken, the relaxed and comfortable mood disappeared.

Zhou Wenli stared at the little boy, her heart was uneasy. She couldn't guess how the little boy would answer, and she didn't think about what she would do next.

The little boy didn't give Zhou Wenli time to think about it, nodded directly, grinned, showed a smile, and replied casually: "She's so annoying." ”

The answer was unexpected.

Zhou Wenli was stunned.

Is it really him......

The little boy took Zhou Wenli's hand and wanted to go out.

Zhou Wenli felt the pull in her hand, but her body didn't move.

The little boy tilted his head to look at Zhou Wenli and said, "Go out and play!" I want to hang out! ”

Zhou Wenli struggled, and her hand was slightly forced, but she grabbed it empty.

The little boy's hand and hers passed through each other, like two hands in different spaces, and it was impossible to touch each other.

The little boy stood up straight and stared at Zhou Wenli intently.

Zhou Wenli didn't think much about it, but said solemnly: "Let's play later." I have something to tell you. She crouched down and made eye contact with the boy, "You can't do that, you know?" That's not right. That aunt was injured by you and is now in the hospital. You can't hurt people, you know? ”

The little boy didn't blink his eyes, and he didn't react otherwise.

"That's not right." Zhou Wenli's words were pale, "Good children shouldn't do this." ”

"You play with me." The little boy opened his mouth, but it was irrelevant words.

"I'll play with you, and you have to be obedient, okay?" Zhou Wenli said discussively.

She has a younger brother who she watched grow up, but Ah Jun has been sensible and obedient since he was a child. She had no experience in caring for other children, so she could only follow the little boy's words.

The little boy thought for a while, nodded and said, "Okay, I'm obedient." ”

Zhou Wenli sighed and laughed happily.

The little boy laughed along, his smile as bright as the sun shining outside.

Zhou Wenli's mood also brightened.

"I'm going to cook first, and we'll play together later. Let's go to the hospital together to visit that aunt from yesterday, okay? Zhou Wenli proposed.

The little boy's eyes widened, "Hospital? ”

"Yes. That aunt is now living in the hospital......" Zhou Wenli was interrupted by the little boy before she finished speaking.

He shook his head violently, "I don't want it!" I don't want to go to the hospital! He yelled twice, and he turned around and ran.

Zhou Wenli didn't have time to stop him, so she watched him pass through the door panel and disappear.

Zhou Wenli rushed to the door, opened the door and saw that there was no one in the corridor at all.

She was a little stunned and a little lost.

Are all children like this? Do you hate hospitals?

Jun also hated hospitals when he was a child. However, Ah Jun was very obedient at that time, and although he was reluctant, he would still go to the hospital obediently......

"Sister Zhou, hello."

Zhou Wenli was shocked by the greeting, and her body bounced.

The person who greeted was also taken aback, looked at Zhou Wenli in astonishment, and spoke again after two seconds.

"You're going out?" Director Wang of the neighborhood committee went up the stairs. She was also accompanied by a small amount of money that had just entered the neighborhood committee.

Zhou Wenli saw the two of them clearly and calmed down.

"Nope. I just came back. I ......"

"Really?" Director Wang smiled, didn't care about this kind of trivial matter, and directly talked about her intention, "By the way, you were there last night, right?" I heard that Xiao Fang fell when he came back from the activity center. You usually come back with her, right? ”

Zhou Wenli nodded, her expression a little unnatural.

"We're going to go to her house. Her phone has never been able to get through, and she doesn't know if there is anyone in her house now. Director Wang said, and glanced at Xiao Qian beside him, "Xiao Qian went out for dinner yesterday, otherwise it would be better to go to the hospital with you." I remember that Xiao Fang's son is very busy at work, and she usually takes care of the family's affairs, and her husband is going to accompany her in the hospital now, right? I don't know how to arrange it at home. ”

Xiao Qian smiled shyly, "If there is a shortage of manpower, we can also help a little, change shifts, bring food or something." ”

Director Wang nodded vigorously, "Yes, yes." They are all old neighbors, so they should help each other. ”

Zhou Wenli replied: "I just went to see her at noon and delivered some food. Her husband stayed with him last night, and now he sleeps at home, and he has to go to the hospital at night. They were in a hurry yesterday and may have forgotten their phones. ”

"Oh, that's right. Then let's not make a noise until he sleeps. Do you know her ward number? Director Wang asked.

Zhou Wenli nodded, catching a glimpse of the milk and fruit that Xiao Qian was carrying in his hand. Director Wang and Xiao Qian should be preparing to visit Xiao Fang.

Zhou Wenli was not ready to go with her. She hasn't cooked dinner yet. She just gave the two of them the hospital room number and watched them leave.

In the evening, Zhou Wenli sent a message to Sha Kai, left a message, left his evening meal on the dinner table, and rushed to the hospital with a thermos box.

She came to the hospital for the second time, but after a few hours, there were a lot of gifts on the side of Xiao Fang's bed.

Xiao Fang and her eldest sister thanked each other desperately. Her eldest sister also pointed to the milk and fruits, and said to Zhou Wenli: "They are all sent by relatives at home, as well as people in your community." You go back and bring some back. Put it here, we can't eat it. You're welcome. ”

Zhou Wenli is actually very accustomed to such politeness.

In the past, when she accompanied Ah Jun and took care of her brother and daughter-in-law in the hospital, she often greeted guests who came to visit the sick in this way. This time, she became the one who was greeted, and she didn't feel unfamiliar.

She quickly adapted to the hospital environment.

For several days, Zhou Wenli delivered meals to Xiao Fang rain or shine, and by the way, she also brought a meal to Xiao Fang's husband and son, and she consciously lived an extremely fulfilling life.

Sha Kai only frowned at Zhou Wenli's behavior, and was secretly speechless.

He was not used to this kind of relationship. The old neighbors on my father's side are all familiar with some uncles and uncles, and the correspondence between men is at most about playing cards and fishing together. A few big men cook by themselves, and even fewer do it well. If you want to talk about sharing and taking care, it is also the wives of the family who visit each other. Even if the wives of several families get along well, they will not be so attentive. It's just that relatives get along with each other, and it's common to bring something when visiting the sick, but such continuous care is rare.

If his father was doing this, Sha Kai would have complained when he opened his mouth, but for Zhou Wenli, his mother, he has always been a little estranged, and it is impossible for him to speak out to interfere with her behavior.

“…… I won't be going to your uncle's house on Saturday. I made the cooking, you can bring it to your uncle. Zhou Wenli found her free time at night and told Sha Kai, "I'll pack it for you tomorrow, and you can just carry the bag." If you don't eat something that day, put it in the refrigerator and freeze it. I told your uncle about it. It's been a long time since you've seen Nuan. Nuan Nuan misses you too. ”

Shakai was noncommittal.

He and his little cousin Zhou Nuan have never spoken, and the last time they met, Zhou Nuan was not normal. How could Zhou Nuan miss him?

Thinking of the female ghost he had seen at his uncle's house last time, Shakai chuckled in his heart and regained his composure.

He wasn't a staunch materialist, but he wasn't particularly afraid of such things. The female ghost I saw last time was very weird, but she didn't make an offensive move.

When Shakai thought of this, he was also curious, but not too strong.

Nodding and agreeing to Zhou Wenli's proposal, he picked up his mobile phone, which was a disguised drive away.

Zhou Wenli is so busy these days that her feet don't touch the ground, and she doesn't care about Sha Kai's attitude at all. In the past, she would be a little disappointed, but after explaining, she exited Shakai's bedroom and closed the door for him.

Early on Saturday morning, Zhou Wenli prepared the food she wanted to give to her younger brother Ah Jun, said hello to Sha Kai, and went out to buy vegetables.

Shakai was woken up, and he was also sleepless. When I got up and walked out of the bedroom, I saw breakfast on the dining table.

He ate breakfast and washed the dishes, but Zhou Wenli hadn't come back from the vegetable market yet.

Sha Kai packed up, picked up a large bag of food that Zhou Wenli put on the table, and when he went out, he sent a message to Zhou Wenli. Without waiting for Zhou Wenli to reply, he went downstairs.

He met the neighborhood committee's small money on the stairs.

Xiao Qian looked at his face and thought for a while before greeting, "You are Sister Zhou's son, right?" Hello. I'm from the neighborhood committee, you can just call me a little money. ”

Shakai nodded.

"Are you going to the hospital to see Sister Xiao Fang?" Xiao Qian glanced at the plastic bag that Sha Kai was carrying, and said admiringly, "You mother and son are so enthusiastic!" ”

"No, I'm going to my uncle's house."

"Oh oh......" Xiao Qian was only embarrassed for a second, "Your mother has worked hard recently, and she has been helping to take care of Sister Xiao Fang." Distant relatives and neighbors are talking about good people like your mother. Sister Xiao Fang's surgery has been done and she will be discharged from the hospital today. Your mother won't have to run to the hospital every day. Sister Xiao Fang also said last time that she would like to thank you after being discharged from the hospital. ”

Shakai couldn't talk about it.

Seeing that he was about to reach the first floor, he also saved the trouble of coping.

Xiao Qian seemed to be a chatter, and said: "Save this matter, and your mother can concentrate on your affairs." ”

Shakai paused, and the arm holding the security doorknob froze.

"Busy with my business?"

"yes. Aren't you ready to get married? Xiao Qian asked with a smile.

Shakai raised an eyebrow, "I'm going to get married?" ”

Xiao Qian's smile slowly stiffened, "Huh...... Not getting married? The kid ......."

"Kid?" Shakai's brow was knotted.

The stranger who met for the first time said something out of tune, if the other party didn't know Zhou Wenli, he would have suspected that the other party was the wrong person.

"Don't you, have a child? Isn't it your child? Is it a child of your relative's family? Xiao Qian trembled, and regretted that he opened his mouth casually.

"What did my mom do?" Shakai smiled angrily and asked seriously, "What did she tell you?" ”

"No, no. Sister Zhou didn't say anything. Xiao Qian waved her hand again and again, "That is, she just studied child psychology." Xiaoqian dragged a word that didn't quite fit the old community environment and Zhou Wenli's image, "I heard that she attended a lecture on child psychology in the hospital, which is a voluntary popular science lecture held by pediatrics in the hospital, and many people participated, including many mothers." She also borrowed books from the children's home school in the library of our activity center. ”

Sha Kai's first reaction was to think of himself, fortunately, before he could jump up, he remembered Zhou Nuan.

Shakai said helplessly and complaining: "That has nothing to do with me, I don't have children." It is a child of a relative's house. ”

"Oh, that's right. Your mother is such a warm-hearted person, relatives and neighbors are all helping. "Little money snorted.

I don't know if this sounds like a compliment or a sarcasm.

Shakai didn't look into it, opened the door and walked out, "I'll go first." ”

"Oh, good. I also went to the neighborhood committee. If you have something, feel free to contact our neighborhood committee. I live in this building, on the third floor. Xiao Qian waved his hand.

"Hmm." Shakai also waved his hand, but he felt that this community was really uncomfortable.