The life of Lao Liu since 1944

The days in the courtyard are plain and simple, yet full of the charm of life.

When old ladies and young wives have nothing to do, they spend their time chatting. Although their words are simple and plain, they contain love for life and wisdom.

Today, an auntie was in the old lady's room, chatting with her.

Hearing the sound of the door, the aunt felt concerned about the old lady's health, so she gestured to her to sit down and rest without hesitation. She then stood up quickly and walked towards the door.

She turned the doorknob skillfully and gently pushed open the door. A handsome young man appeared in front of her, standing outside the door with some items in his hands.

The aunt was stunned. She had never heard of the deaf old lady having any relatives, especially such a young and handsome boy. "Who are you? I haven't seen you before!"

Hou Jie was also stunned, and he didn't recognize the gentle woman in front of him.

He took a few steps back and looked around to make sure he had found the right door.

Smiling, he said, "Auntie, I'm looking for the deaf old lady. Is she home?"

"Yes, please come in! I'm the neighbor next door who came to visit." This child is so pretty, polite and likable. I wish I had a child like this, with envy in my eyes.

The lady stepped aside to let Hou Jie in. When the deaf old lady saw him, she narrowed her eyes and smiled, "I thought it was someone else! You little monkey, how did you get here?"

"Grandma, I'm free and have nothing to do. I came here to take a walk and have a meal at your place." After saying that, he picked up the meat and flour in his hand.

The deaf old lady was smiling. She was lonely by herself, and now she was so happy that a child was close to her! "Grandma welcomes you. Come anytime you want. But don't be so polite next time. Don't bring any gifts!"

He slapped his forehead, turned to look at the aunt, and explained to Hou Jie, "Look at my brain. I was so busy chatting with you that I forgot to introduce you."

"The auntie next to you! She is the wife of Master Yi next door. You can just call her Auntie Yi."

Hou Jie's eyes lit up, it turned out that she was an old lady.

If one were to select a good person with good conduct and a kind heart in this compound, then Auntie would undoubtedly be the first choice.

She has a principle in dealing with people and has never hurt anyone in her life, nor has she ever plotted against anyone behind their back. Her kindness and innocence are like the old locust tree in the yard, which becomes more lush and green despite weathering wind and rain.

However, fate did not seem to be lenient to this kind-hearted aunt. Due to various reasons, she never had the opportunity to have her own children in her life. This regret undoubtedly left an incurable scar in her heart.

Perhaps it is this lack that casts a tinge of melancholy over her life, making her appear precocious and lonely on the road of life.

The hustle and bustle of life seemed to have turned into a deep sigh about the expectations of her children. This sigh was like a sharp sword that pierced the tranquility of her life early and made her leave sadly in endless waiting and anticipation.

Hou Jie called out sweetly, "Hello Aunt Yi, I'm Hou Jie, my nickname is Chunsheng, you can just call me Chunsheng. I live next door too, the house over there is always uninhabited and it's mine."

The aunt nodded and was about to leave. It was inappropriate for her to stay alone when there were guests at the house.

But Hou Jie stopped him, and turned to the deaf old lady and said, "Grandma, I can't cook! Look at what I brought, how about we get together for lunch!"

The deaf old lady likes the hustle and bustle, and she is disgusted by the quietness of her place! Since others have proposed it, she has no objection. Seeing Hou Jie stop an old lady, she nodded and invited him.

"Okay, I'll listen to you. Xiao Yi's family, why don't you stay for dinner?"

Faced with the two people's pleading, an old lady finally couldn't stand it anymore. She sighed helplessly and nodded, indicating that she agreed to their request.

"Okay! I'll listen to you."

Several people worked together to prepare dinner. Some were responsible for washing the vegetables, they carefully washed, peeled and cut the vegetables one by one, their movements were skillful and orderly; some were responsible for kneading the dough, they carefully mixed flour and water according to the proportion, stirred it into a smooth dough, and prepared to make hand-rolled noodles or steamed buns.

There is strength in numbers, and this saying was perfectly reflected at this time. Everyone had a clear division of labor and tacit cooperation, and soon a sumptuous meal was served on the table. There were green vegetables, white and tender tofu, and golden scrambled eggs, which were delicious and fragrant.

Several people sat at the table, eating and chatting, the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant. They talked about their work and interesting things in their lives during the day, and laughed constantly.

This meal not only satisfied the taste buds, but also made the three people feel the power and warmth of teamwork. In this casual and pleasant time, the emotions between the three people were further sublimated.

An auntie couldn't help but interrupt, "Chunsheng! How old are you this year? I wish I had a child like you."

Hou Jie knew everything about this courtyard, but he still pretended not to know. "Auntie, I'm 16 years old this year. From what you said, your child is disobedient?"

The deaf old lady sighed softly, and the sound seemed to come from the bottom of her heart, full of endless vicissitudes and sadness. She looked at the aunt in front of her, her heart full of sympathy. In her life, she had tasted all the hardships and suffered all kinds of sufferings in life.

Seeing such a well-behaved and sensible child going through the same path she once walked, she felt mixed emotions, including heartache, helplessness, and a deep sense of powerlessness. She knew that life was not easy for everyone, and everyone had to face and bear it on their own.

"Your aunt still doesn't have a child! This woman! She must feel uncomfortable for not having a child in her whole life."

Hou Jie pretended to ask, "Did you go to the hospital? What did the doctor say?"

"The doctor said that there is nothing wrong with my body, it must be a physical problem that makes it difficult for me to get pregnant. I have taken a lot of medicine, but it has not worked. I don't know if I can have a child in this lifetime."

Hou Jie nodded and looked at the depressed auntie seriously and said, "Is that so? Auntie, you are such a nice person. I like you very much. From the first time I saw you, I felt close to you from the bottom of my heart. You will definitely have your own children."

"Since we are so close, if you really can't get pregnant, I will take care of you in your old age. Although I am not very capable, I will still be able to provide you with food and drink. Otherwise, today's meal can be regarded as a family recognition banquet, and you will be my godmother in the future."

Hou Jie knew that his words were a bit abrupt. After all, it was the first time they met that he brought up such a matter.

He had considered it seriously. If he wanted to make a living hanging around in this yard, he really needed a big shot.

Yi Zhonghai is a future eighth-level worker, and this identity is a protective umbrella. As long as you have a relationship with him, although you despise his character, but with him in the yard, you will not suffer any loss.

Besides, he really liked the aunt and thought good people should not be treated unfairly, so he raised this question.

An old lady was sitting at the dining table, holding a pair of chopsticks tightly in her hand, about to pick up some food. When she heard what Hou Jie said, her hands suddenly trembled, and the chopsticks slipped from her hands and fell heavily on the table.

The aunt seemed to be startled by this accident. She looked up, her face full of surprise and confusion. Her eyes revealed an incredible shock, as if she had heard something incredible.

"Chunsheng, are you telling the truth? Did I hear you right?"