Mount Tai is majestic and magnificent, towering into the clouds, the scenery is unique and beautiful, it can be called the head of the five mountains, how many emperors and generals in ancient times, the literati and ink writers flock to it.

Fang Wei and Xiaoli took a lot of effort, and after half a day of climbing, they finally stood on the top of Mount Tai, and then they really understood Li Bai's poems praising Mount Tai; "It will be the top of the mountain, and you can see the mountains at a glance."

Xiaoli stood in the wind, she brushed her loose hair, closed her eyes, quietly felt the fairy aura of Mount Tai, opened her arms, as if she wanted to fly into the air, overlooking the mountains and rivers of the motherland, and cleansing her soul.

The two stood for a long time before they sat down on a stone and said with emotion; "Mount Tai is really majestic, this is what I didn't expect, standing on the top of Mount Tai, there is really a feeling, a glance at the mountains, not only appreciate the beauty of nature, but also broaden my horizons, it is really worth the trip."

Fang Wei said; "It is often said; Shu road difficult, difficult to go to the blue sky, although we have not walked the road of the ancients, but, to compare with the majestic danger of Mount Tai, it is nothing more than that. ”

Xiaoli said; "Several scenic spots that Mount Tai should go to, I have already seen it, I am too tired, I will not come to see the sunrise tomorrow, it will be dark soon, let's go back the same way."

Fang Wei said; "Do you know that it's easy to go up the mountain and difficult to go down, it's not early, we can't rest anymore, let's leave and go down the mountain now."

The two returned to Jinan overnight, and the next day, they flew to the tourist city - Xi'an, went to the Terracotta Warriors, Huaqing Pond, and then returned to Xi'an, went to the Forest of Steles, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and finally visited, the place where a generation of empresses rested - Qianling.

In the past few days of traveling in Shaanxi, they went out early and came back at night, and they were not idle for a day, but Xiaoli was tired and returned to the hotel, Xiaoli said; "Fang Wei, the famous attractions in Shaanxi, we have all visited, the rest is to find local snacks, I heard that the mutton steamed buns, trouser noodles and meat sandwich buns are quite delicious, let's go to Huimin Street tomorrow."

Fang Wei said; "I still know a lot about Xi'an, I'll take you there tomorrow, let's have a good walk and eat all the local snacks."

Xiaoli said happily; "That's good, it's not easy to come out once, we all have to eat the snacks that should be eaten, besides, the food in the north is very suitable for my appetite, I want to let go of my stomach and satisfy my taste buds."

Fang Wei said; "Xiaoli, I have a suggestion, I want to discuss it with you, this place is not too far from our hometown, can we take some time, you and me, go back to see my parents?"

Xiaoli said without thinking; "I completely agree, I have long wanted to revisit the old place to see the changes in my second hometown, this is also my wish for many years, is it to notify my parents in advance of my hometown, take a telegram or write a letter."

Xiaoli did not object to them returning to their hometown, and was willing to go with him, Fang Wei said happily; "I don't need to inform my parents in advance, we will surprise the family when we suddenly arrive home."

Xiaoli reminded Fang Wei and said; "Go back to your hometown to buy some gifts, try to buy as many valuables as possible, after all, you are not alone when you go back this time, and me, the gifts are still up to me, what should I buy, you have to give me a counselor, don't let your family think I'm stingy."

Xiaoli's words made Fang Wei's heart warm and said; "Before leaving, buy some cured beef and cured mutton, which are famous local specialties, the meat is soft and glutinous, and the taste is quite good, which is in line with my parents' taste, and don't buy anything else."

The two played in Xi'an for two more days, then bought train tickets and rushed to Fang Wei's hometown, after getting off the train, they walked out of the station, Xiaoli looked at the familiar street, more than ten years, there has not been much change.

She looked at Fang Wei and said; "Fang Wei, more than ten years later, I set foot again, this familiar land, my heart is both nervous and excited, I don't know what it feels like?"

Fang Wei smiled slightly, looked at her and said; "How can this feel? My hometown is still so backward, it makes you smile, the reason why you are nervous, are you afraid to meet my parents? ”

Xiaoli said; "There is also this factor, and there are other reasons, such as; I've been away for about 14 or 5 years, and it's been a few years since the reform and opening up, and your county has not changed much, almost the same as before, and the local government is doing what to eat, I can't figure it out. ”

Fang Wei sighed and said; "Alas, I told you a long time ago that you can't imagine the backwardness of the north, and you still thought at that time that I was lying to you. I don't believe what I said, but now I see it, seeing is believing, you should believe it, I didn't lie to you. ”

While the two were talking, a tricycle driver, seeing that they were carrying a lot of things, came over and asked; "Where are you going? Whether you need to send it or not, my tricycle is specially designed to solicit customers, or electric, the price is very cheap, and it will be able to send you home soon. ”

Fang Wei said; "Xiaoli, there is no other means of transportation in the county, only this electric tricycle, let's sit it and go home."

Xiaoli said with a smile; "These three wheels are also very good, with a wide field of vision, and you can see the surrounding scenery on the road, which is also a different experience."

They got on the three-wheeled car and drove towards Fang Wei's village, the county seat to Fang Village, about ten miles away, the road was potholed, it was not easy to walk, it took less than half an hour to reach the entrance of Fang Village, Fang Wei asked the tricycle to stop.

There are a lot of cultural people in Fangcun, the older generation is very particular about etiquette, there is an unwritten rule handed down from the ancestors, as long as you come back from outside, even if you are an official, you must get off at the entrance of the village and walk home.

After liberation, there are fewer people who abide by this kind of rule, and people with heads and faces are still abiding by it, especially people with status, who generally dare not violate it, such as; There is a person in the village who is the county magistrate, every time he goes home, he has to get off at the entrance of the village, push the bicycle, and greet the people in the village when he sees them, so as to show respect for the villagers.

Even before the liberation, he rode a high-headed horse outside and showed off his might, and once he wanted to return to the village, he had to dismount at the entrance of the village and walk in a regular manner.

Fang Wei also knew some rules, so he got off at the entrance of the village, and he and Xiaoli carried their things and walked towards the village.

As soon as they entered the village, Xiaoli said; "The village has not changed much, it is basically the same as when I left, there is not much change, it is just a few new façade houses, the school built on the street, it is no longer in the old place, where did it go?"

Fang Wei said; "I haven't come back much in the past few years, and I don't know where the school has moved, do you still know the way to my house?"

Xiaoli thought for a while and said; "I must remember that when I got to the factory, there was a dirt slope on the left, and I went up to get there, right?"

Fang Wei was about to speak, when he saw a neighbor, he stepped forward to say hello, and the neighbor's aunt pointed to a façade room and said; "Xiaowei, I haven't seen you for a few years, you're back, there's no one in your house, follow the direction of my finger, do you see, your parents are there, it's their newly opened restaurant."

Fang Wei said politely; "Auntie, thank you, if you have time, come and sit at our house, where are you going?"

The neighbor's aunt said; "Isn't it just raining, I'll go and see if the crops are lodging, if the ground is dry, if I can work in the field."

Fang Wei said; "Auntie, go get busy, I won't bother you."

The neighbor's aunt looked at Xiaoli and asked; "Xiaowei, who is this beautiful girl?"

Fang Wei didn't know what to say to his neighbors, hesitated, and said shyly; "Auntie, she is my object, and she came back this time to see my parents."

The neighbor's aunt asked with a smile; "Are you coming back to get married? It's a great event, and your parents will be so happy that they can't keep their mouths shut. ”

Fang Wei glanced at Xiaoli, turned back to the neighbor's aunt and said; "Auntie, you are really good at laughing, talking about marriage in front of others, you see that she is shy, and her face is red."

The neighbor said with a smile; "What's so embarrassing about this, I'm telling the truth, you're not too young, it's time to get married, and your parents are still looking forward to holding their grandson."

Fang Wei looked at Xiaoli very unnaturally, blushed and lowered his head, he said; "Auntie, don't say much, I'll go see my parents now, and when you come back from the field, let's talk again."

The mother saw her son from the window, talking to others, and there was a girl standing next to her, she hurriedly walked out, walked quickly to them, didn't bother to talk to her son, stared at Xiaoli with both eyes, looked at it for a while, and said; "You're Xiaoli, right? I went to Nanling to see you, you were still in a coma at the time, I didn't expect to get better so soon, I'm really happy for you, you are white and clean, with big eyes, um. You look so good, I can't even recognize it, you must be very tired from riding in the car, hurry up and give me your things, and talk to me in the house. ”

Fang Wei saw his mother's happy appearance and said; "Mom, as soon as we met, you nagged, and you didn't ask me if I had eaten, just talked to Xiaoli and left me aside, don't you feel sorry for your son at all?"

The mother ignored your son, kept looking at her future daughter-in-law, and was so happy in her heart that she couldn't say it, she took Xiaoli's bag with one hand, took her hand with the other, and walked towards her own restaurant.

Fang Wei seemed to be an outsider, no one paid attention to him, so he had to follow his mother and walk into the restaurant, he saw that his father was busy preparing meals for customers, and he couldn't spare his hands to speak.

Fang Wei looked at his elderly father, who was still working hard for his family, and there was an indescribable feeling in his heart, he sighed and said; "Dad, your health is not very good, it is not easy to open a restaurant, we are a small place, there are few people to eat, and you can't earn a few dollars with hard work, my remittance to the family, is it not enough for you to spend, don't I am tired anymore, it is better to raise your body than anything."

There was a guest eating next to him, who looked at Fang Wei's father and asked; "This is your eldest son? You are so tall and handsome, and you are still worried about your body, you old couple are so blessed, what are you doing in a restaurant, and you are raising your body well, just waiting to hold your grandson. ”

Fang Wei heard the customer praising himself, he quickly took out his cigarette, handed it over, and said; "Uncle, you also persuade my dad, I thank you here."

The customer took the cigarette and said; "Your parents can have you, such a filial son, that is their blessing, it is really enviable, my son, if it is like you, then I don't have to worry about the rest of my life."

Fang Wei said politely; "Uncle, you are serious, your son must be younger than me, and he is still not sensible, when he grows up, he will definitely be filial to you."

Fang Wei's father looked at his son and said; "What do you and Xiaoli want to eat? I'll make it for you now, there are also ready-made cakes and mutton soup, which are very suitable for your taste, you go and ask Xiaoli, what does she want to eat? ”

Fang Wei opened the door curtain, walked into the room, and saw his mother talking to Xiaoli, he stood next to him, listened for a while, and then said; "Mom, you patronize and talk, you don't ask people, have you eaten, she is still hungry."

Xiaoli said; "Don't talk nonsense, I'm not hungry at all, I'll talk to my aunt for a few words, what's in your way, you can go out."

Only then did the mother let go of Xiaoli's hand, hurriedly stood up, and said; "Xiaowei, you accompany Xiaoli to talk for a while, I'll go out now and cook for you, oh, you see I was in a hurry, I forgot to ask Xiaoli, what do you want to eat?"

Xiaoli said; "Aunt, don't be busy, I'm not hungry, let Fang Wei go out to help uncle, I'll accompany you, sit in the back room and talk for a while."

Mother said; "How can this work, you have come all the way, from the time you got off the train to now, you haven't even drunk saliva, the first time you come to our house, how can you make you hungry, if your parents know, can you not blame me as an old woman, I guess they will scold me."

Xiaoli said; "Auntie, don't make it specifically for me, you can eat whatever you have now, I got used to it when I was a child, and the taste of our side is here."

Fang Wei said; "Mom, my dad said there is ready-made cake and mutton soup, Xiaoli, do you like to eat it?"

Xiaoli said; "Mutton soup with cakes, it's delicious to soak in a bowl, Fang Wei, let's just eat this, it's good, don't make anything else."

Fang Wei said; "Mom, don't go out, just sit in the back room, I'll move a table, and Xiaoli and I will eat in the back room."

The mother sat down and said; "Xiaoli, you southerners, the living conditions are so good, the mutton soup is our breakfast here, it can't be served on the table, can you get used to it?"

Xiaoli said; "Auntie, you forgot, I lived in Fang Village when I was a child, I have lived for many years, I have long been accustomed to the taste here, since I returned to my hometown, I can't eat northern food, I often look for northerners, and I open a restaurant in Nanling, looking for the taste of my childhood, do you think I can eat it?"

Fang Wei's mother said; "Xiaoli, you sit in the back room for a while, I'll go out for a while, and I'll come in a while."

She walked out of the back room, Xiaoli opened her eyes wide, carefully looked at the narrow room, built with adobe, the size is only seven or eight square meters, there is a small light bulb hanging on the beam, fifteen watts, the street window is not big, on both sides of the wall, there is an outdated New Year's painting hanging on each side, the house is dim and can't see clearly.

Xiaoli thought to herself, how hard and careful Fang Wei's parents' life was, and they were reluctant to use even a bright light bulb, what kind of thrifty two old men were these two, she was a little confused.

The scene in front of her is both sad, helpless, and a little more worried, two old people, so old, are still working for their children, what a great and selfless love this is, it is really admirable.

The mother dragged her son out of the restaurant and complained; "You're so old, you always don't think about things, you and Xiaoli are coming back, why don't you say it in advance, even if it's a letter, let me be prepared, just get home so suddenly, where do you let Xiaoli live? I don't even have a cover, what do you think I should do? ”