vrcanaries Chapter 642 Return to the North
Chapter 642 Return to the North
"I'm very familiar with the Siheyuan area. I'll go over there first to take a look at the situation so I can get a general idea of what's going on."
Say it.
He stood up.
He gently brushed off the dust on his body that had accumulated on the journey.
The movements were quite neat.
Xu Huizhi looked at him tenderly.
He nodded slightly.
Her voice was soft and full of concern as she said, "Okay, I trust you to do the job."
"We're not in a rush. Let's go there tomorrow. Don't overwork yourself when you get to the courtyard. We can discuss anything when we get back."
Although soft sleeper seats are much more comfortable than hard seats.
But it’s a long journey of ten days.
In this small train carriage.
It's like being imprisoned.
The children's small bodies were filled with fatigue from the journey.
There was no more liveliness in his eyes.
His little face looked a little pale due to the long journey.
Adults were not spared either.
There was an unconcealable haggard look on his face.
The hair is slightly messy.
The clothes were no longer as smooth as when I first got on the car.
He Yuzhu is completely different.
All the way.
He is always attentive to the needs of his family.
He was busy running around, pouring water for the children and arranging pillows for his wife.
The joy of returning home is like a burning fire in my heart.
It makes him energetic and tireless.
But look at his wife.
Lean back in your seat.
He stared blankly at the scenery passing by outside the window.
The whole person exudes a sense of tiredness and laziness.
The children huddled together listlessly.
Move occasionally.
He also looked weak.
Looks a little listless.
then.
He decided to go out alone first.
Let your family have a good rest.
He Yuzhu is well aware of the hard work his family endures on a daily basis.
This moment of peace is for them.
Maybe it's a rare relaxation.
but.
He Yuzhu did not return to the courtyard directly.
Instead, he chose Qianmen Street as his destination.
Qianmen Street.
It has always been a microcosm of the prosperity of the capital.
It is even more lively at this time.
Street vendors shouted at the top of their lungs.
The sounds came and went.
Interwoven into a melody of the city.
There are shops lined up one after another.
The windows are filled with a wide variety of goods.
The silks and satins in the silk shop are brightly colored.
Glimmering in the sunlight.
In the grocery store.
All kinds of novelties are neatly arranged.
It attracted children to lie down in front of the window.
His eyes were full of desire.
He strolled along the busy street.
Leisurely feel the bustling crowd and lively atmosphere.
There are people selling candied haws on the street.
The vendor was pushing a simple wooden cart.
The car was filled with strings of candied haws.
The bright red hawthorns look like round gems.
Tightly wrapped in crystal clear sugar coating.
It exudes an alluring fragrance under the sunlight.
A sweet smell filled the air.
It attracted passers-by's attention.
while walking.
He Yuzhu only felt that his legs seemed to have their own consciousness.
Before he knew it, he was brought to the backyard of Xueru Silk Shop.
The backyard gate was half open.
The door panels have fallen into disrepair due to age.
The edges are slightly warped.
Revealing a hint of mottled wood grain.
His eyes darkened.
It was like being pulled by an invisible force.
Without hesitation, he raised his hand and pushed open the gate.
He raised his foot and walked straight in.
The yard seemed to be forgotten by time.
It was unusually quiet.
Not a single human voice could be heard.
It was as if there was no one there at all.
Several pots of green plants took root crookedly in the corner.
There is a thin layer of dust on the leaves.
But it still grows tenaciously and quietly.
The sun pours down without reservation.
Passing through the gaps between the layers of leaves.
Light spots of various shapes are projected on the ground.
It's like a natural light and shadow painting.
He Yuzhu walked up the stairs quietly.
Slowly came to the second floor.
Look up.
I saw it on the sofa in a corner of the living room.
Chen Xueru sat in it gracefully.
She was wearing a plain dress.
The hair was neatly combed back.
A few strands of hair fell playfully beside her fair cheeks.
now.
She was immersed in the world of the novel in her hand.
His eyes were fixed on the pages of the book.
His eyes were focused and fiery.
He had no idea that He Yuzhu had quietly stepped into this space.
He Yuzhu moved cautiously.
The soles of the shoes scraped across the ground making almost no sound.
Hunched over.
He moved cautiously behind Chen Xueru.
The corners of his mouth rose unconsciously.
He showed a sly childish smile.
His eyes were filled with excitement and anticipation before the prank.
Wait until the distance is right.
He suddenly stretched out his two big, broad hands.
With lightning speed, it can cover your ears.
He covered Chen Xueru's eyes firmly.
That moment.
His movements were smooth and playful.
His body was slightly shaken by this sudden action.
It's like turning back time.
In a trance, I was back to the green days of my youth when I was playing around.
There was a long-lost vitality all over his body.
Chen Xueru was concentrating on reading the book in her hands.
Suddenly.
He Yuzhu approached without warning.
This sudden action startled her.
His body instinctively trembled violently.
The hand holding the book also trembled.
The book in his hand almost slipped out of his control and fell.
Before Chen Xueru could react.
He Yuzhu had already bent down slightly.
The movements were gentle but carried a sense of urgency.
Slowly lowered his head.
On her lips, slightly parted and gasping with surprise.
Drop a light kiss.
however.
The kiss came too suddenly.
Like a stone thrown into a calm lake.
Chen Xueru's inner peace was instantly broken.
Her eyes widened.
His eyes were filled with disbelief and panic.
In that relatively conservative era.
Intimate contact between men and women is extremely rare.
This sudden kiss made her feel at a loss.
Her body resisted instinctively.
He pushed He Yuzhu's chest hard with both hands.
His feet were kicking frantically on the ground.
Trying to break free from He Yuzhu's restraints.
She wanted to escape from this situation that made her feel overwhelmed.
In this fierce struggle.
A look of determination flashed in Chen Xueru's eyes.
Followed by.
She jerked her head back.
She used all her strength to bite He Yuzhu's tongue hard.
In an instant.
A piercing pain spread throughout He Yuzhu's body like an electric current.
His body trembled uncontrollably.
He Yuzhu's facial features were twisted in pain.
He quickly loosened his clenched hands.
While breathing heavily.
While mumbling in a tearful voice, he said, "You are born in the year of the dog! You bite so hard!"
He frowned his thick brows.
His eyes were full of disbelief.
There was a trace of grievance on his face, as if he had been bullied.
He looked both angry and funny.
At this time.
Chen Xueru was chatting enthusiastically with her sisters.
I raised my eyes inadvertently.
Then I realized that it was He Yuzhu who came back.
She pouted slightly.
She feigned anger and scolded him, "You deserve it. You've been gone for over half a year, and you're taking advantage of others right after you come back."
Chen Xueru pretended to be angry.
Her little mouth is slightly pouting.
But in those bright eyes.
But it is full of unconcealable surprise and deep love.
Although the words were said in a scolding tone.
But her body seemed to have a consciousness of its own.
It leaned uncontrollably towards He Yuzhu.
My pace quickened unconsciously.
She threw herself into He Yuzhu's familiar and warm embrace.
Wrap your arms tightly around him.
It was as if he had used up all his strength.
As if afraid to let go.
The person in front of you will disappear again.
The two of them hugged each other tightly.
Everything around me faded away quietly.
It was as if time had stood still for them.
Only the sound of each other's heartbeats remained.
Interweaving and echoing in the quiet space.
Although she tried her best to restrain herself, biting her lower lip tightly, her hands unconsciously clenched the corners of her clothes, and suppressing sobs from time to time in her throat, she tried hard not to cry out.
But her eye sockets still turned slightly red uncontrollably, and the skin at the corners of her eyes wrinkled slightly due to her emotions.
She knew that this loss of composure was due to the strong longing in her heart, which surged like a raging tide and was difficult to suppress.
"Oh, look at you nagging like that! I rushed back in a hurry! This time I'm back, I have to spend time with you guys. I have to stay until after the New Year, when spring comes and the flowers bloom, and then I'll consider going back!"
He Yuzhu's face was full of smiles, and that smile was as warm as the spring sun. It showed his brotherly love for the Peach sisters, and his irrepressible joy of returning home after a long absence. His eyes and eyebrows were filled with happiness.
In fact, considering common sense and the season, He Yuzhu should have followed the practice of previous years and returned to the capital only after the arrival of summer.
After all, the capital's winters are notoriously cold.
At this time, the biting north wind would sweep in with a roar, like a sharp blade, cutting people's cheeks mercilessly.
Even though a fire was lit in the house early, the blazing flames were just a drop in the bucket and could not dispel the bone-chilling cold that permeated from the bones, which was really unbearable.
He Yuzhu naturally had his own plans in mind. Just like those wanderers who left their hometowns to work hard outside, he was looking forward to going home during the Spring Festival.
After all, the family atmosphere is the strongest during this festival of family reunion.
Then, he will be able to sit around a steaming hot table with his father and sister and share the long-lost family happiness.
That warm and harmonious scene was the scene that he had been thinking about and dreaming about for countless days and nights when he was wandering outside.
Therefore, after weighing the pros and cons again and again, he could only choose such a helpless arrangement - spend the summer in the warm Hong Kong, enjoying the pleasant climate and unique customs there; when winter comes, even if he has to endure the severe cold in the capital, he will set out on his journey home without hesitation.
I make this trip back and forth just to be able to get together with my family and spend a wonderful time together during this special moment of the Spring Festival.
After He Yuzhu said this, his eyes were filled with love and concern that could not be concealed. He bent his knees slightly and gently picked up Chen Xueru steadily.
Chen Xueru put her arms around his neck, her cheeks flushed, with a bit of shyness and anticipation.
He Yuzhu held her in his arms and walked into the bedroom with eager but steady steps.
As soon as he stepped over the threshold of the bedroom, he quickly stretched out a hand and closed the door with a "click". His movements were quick and with an irrepressible eagerness, as if the noise and chaos in the outside world were a flood and a beast, and he just wanted to isolate them completely and create a quiet world that belonged to the two of them alone.
Then, he gently placed Chen Xueru on the bed, half-knelt in front of her, held her hands with both hands, and asked gently: "Where are the two children?"
Chen Xueru's lips curled up slightly, that smile carrying a hint of teasing and a hint of resentment. She glanced at He Yuzhu with a half-smile and slowly replied, "Oh, you still know you have two sons? I thought you were so busy all day that you had forgotten about these two little treasures at home."
As she spoke, Chen Xueru frowned slightly, and her tone seemed to be filled with a hint of anger.
Looking back, since she and He Yuzhu got together, she has given birth to two boys for the He family.
The eldest son was born in January 1957. At that time, He Yuzhu was pacing back and forth anxiously outside the delivery room. When the loud cry pierced through the door, his eyes instantly turned red, as if the cry of a new life was the most exciting horn in the world, announcing the arrival of vigorous power.
The second child arrived as expected in 1959. As soon as the little guy was born, his eyes rolled around, as if hiding countless new ideas. He showed a cleverness from a young age.
In the blink of an eye, time passed quickly and the children grew up healthily.
The eldest child has grown taller and his face has the outline of a little boy. He always likes to hold popular science books or pester adults with questions. He is full of curiosity about this vast world and can't wait to explore it.
The second child is lively by nature. He is like a happy little animal all day long, jumping up and down in the yard, chasing butterflies, and playing hide-and-seek with his friends. His silver bell-like laughter often echoes over the yard.
He Yuzhu was doing well at work. With his superb cooking skills, he was highly praised in the company cafeteria. Naturally, his income was quite generous and he was very well off.
Thinking about giving his wife and children a better life, he specially hired an experienced nanny.
The nanny's surname is Zhang. She is in her fifties. She is simple and honest and very hardworking. She gets up before dawn every day to prepare breakfast and cleans the house inside and out.
She treats her two children with great care. When the children are sick, she stays by their bedside all night to take care of them. When the children are naughty and get into trouble, she always teaches them patiently. Under her management, the home is kept in order and full of warmth.
Chen Xueru had a relaxed look on her face. She picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and then continued slowly, "The nanny took them out to play. She said they were going to the children's playground. Children run wild there. I guess they won't come back until they have had enough fun. They won't be home until tonight."