The life of Lao Liu since 1944

In the center of the room is an elegant tea table, on which are neatly placed several delicate tea sets, which glow with a warm luster under the light. Next to the tea table is a comfortable recliner, as if it was specially designed for a nap after drinking tea.

There are several musical instruments placed in the corner, including the simple erhu, the elegant guzheng, and the melodious flute. The existence of these musical instruments further proves that my father not only loves reading, but also has a unique taste and attainments in music.

Such an arrangement clearly reflects the unique charm of the petty-bourgeois life of later generations, combining cultural cultivation with a leisurely mood, revealing a strong cultural atmosphere and elegant quality of life.

When I entered the room, my father looked at me carefully like a strict referee, with deep concern and expectation in his eyes, like a precise scanner, scanning every inch of my expression and movement, and seeing the subtle changes in my inner world.

"What do you have to say? Don't use the same words you used to trick your mother to fool me. I'm not someone you can fool."

Although Hou Jie feels very accomplished in what he has done, I just don't say it, and I feel a little proud of myself.

In order to deal with my father, I repeated the words I had prepared long ago.

"Father, I found a master outside, passed the test, and learned some skills."

"Oh, what's that ability?" The father sneered and asked for details.

Hou Jie immediately got into position and performed a set of boxing moves, talking and gesturing at the same time, and it really looked like he was doing it.

"Father, do you think I'm doing well?" After finishing a set of boxing moves, Hou Jie immediately asked for a performance. His father nodded, and his doubts were slightly resolved. He continued to ask, "Anything else?"

In the past month, you have been lawless, disappearing at any time. I have spent a lot of effort to find you, worried all night, and running around everywhere to look for you. I have been tired and suffered much more than you, a little bastard.

If there is no explanation and account that satisfies me. Humph! You are not joking here.

The father was calculating in his heart and looked at his son with a bad face. "From a while ago, I couldn't help but want to fight you, but I was afraid that your mother would stop me, so I brought you to this study. 'I'm telling you, if you don't say anything good, I'll beat you. Do you believe it?"

See if my fist is hard enough? The chicken feather blanket is no joke. I have been preparing it for almost a month.

Let's see if you dare to run away again next time? You are so bold, you do whatever you want. Do you think I am nothing?

Hou Jie was not paying attention at all, and was concentrating on covering up his lie. He put his left hand to his mouth and coughed twice, "Father, please listen to me and tell me about the new skills I have learned."

"I was standing on the city wall looking at the mountain scenery when I heard the commotion outside the city.

"The banners fluttered in the air, and it turned out that they were the soldiers sent by Sima.

……

Hou Jie looked like he was about to praise me, but my father walked up to him with a smile, picked him up, and put him on the desk. With a dark face, he slapped Hou Jie's butt.

"This brat, I thought he had learned some skills. Learning martial arts would be fine, at least it can strengthen the body and protect himself. He is whining and singing about empty city calculations, what the hell, he really deserves to be punished."

Hou Jie was confused. That's right! I have shown my talent! It's perfect! I practiced boxing and sang at the same time. I am good at both literature and martial arts.

He didn't think about what era it was now. There were constant wars outside the city, and you were still playing missing. Isn't it right to be beaten?

In the end, he still couldn't escape the bamboo shoots and pork stir-fry. Hou Jie accepted his fate, but he still couldn't escape the beating. He suffered from this child's body. It turned out that he was going to be beaten anyway! He might as well just start beating him. It was all in vain.

My father is too cunning, he is such a mean person. I couldn't do it in front of my mother, he took me to the study and beat me, he is a smiling tiger, I have to be more careful in the future. If I can't tell him, I will try not to tell him! Even if I explain to him, it may not make sense.

The mother, who was cooking in the kitchen, listened to the intermittent roars coming from the study.

"I asked you to leave without saying goodbye, snap.

I'll let you disappear for a month, bang bang.

I told you to make us worry, pa pa. Your mother must have been worried sick during this period." When the mother heard this, she couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"It's what he deserves. He should be beaten. Otherwise, he won't learn his lesson and won't obey."

In the past month, the father was filled with anxiety and uneasiness, and was always worried about this naughty boy. This naughty boy always had endless energy, and he would make trouble from time to time, which was a headache for him. I don’t know if he has become smarter or what. He is much tougher than before, and his temper has become much worse, all because of this naughty boy.

Look at Xueru next door, she is a good role model for being well-behaved and obedient, she is pretty and cute, she is sweet-mouthed, and everyone praises her. Then look at my own kid, he is always in a bad mood, either throwing a tantrum or getting into trouble, he is really worrying, he is busier than me. After careful consideration, the father believes that the reason why his son is so naughty is largely due to the lack of strict discipline and guidance.

So I decided to have a good communication with my son and add more discipline training and positive guidance to his education. Appropriate corporal punishment may help him understand the seriousness of his mistakes, so that he can correct his behavior and become more sensible and obedient. Beating children is now the norm in the neighborhood. In the past, I cared too much about my face and was reluctant to do it. I should change from now on.

There was a rich meal on the table. The father looked energetic, with a ruddy complexion and a pair of bright eyes that sparkled with wisdom and expectation. The mother carefully served him food and smiled from time to time, revealing her love and pride for her son. Hou Jie stood by the table, holding a bowl and chopsticks in his hands, eating his meal mouthful by mouthful. Apparently, the pain in his buttocks made him afraid to sit down. He dared not relax at all, like a little lamb, harmless to humans and animals.

"Going out to learn a skill is a good thing, but it's not a reason for you to leave without saying goodbye, do you understand?" His father's voice interrupted Hou Jie's memories. He raised his head and saw his father looking at him seriously.

"I understand, father. I'll make a note of it." Hou Jie's scalp tingled as he answered respectfully.

"If you do it again next time, you will be punished by family rules!" the father emphasized again with a cold face.

"Go to bed early after dinner." His mother interrupted, her voice full of care. Hou Jie nodded, quickly finished his meal, and left the table.

He knew that his sudden disappearance had made his parents worry for a long time. He must be more careful in the future and try not to make his parents worry about him. However, there were some things he still had to do. He believed that after this incident, his parents would be much calmer the next time he disappeared.

On this quiet afternoon, the sun shone obliquely under the old locust tree at the entrance of the village. The Chen family next door and several neighbors who were on good terms with each other came to visit my home. Knowing that his son had returned home safely, they came here specially. Although their conversation was not loud, I could still hear some words through the open wooden door and window.

"He slipped away without making any noise. This kind of behavior needs to be taught a lesson several times so that he will remember the lesson and avoid making the same mistake again."

"Yes, this kind of behavior is not recommended. Tighten his skin and give him a warning. Boys are just skinny, and it's rare to be so courageous. Old Hou, you should pay attention."

"Do not worry!"

"Hahaha, Lao Chen, you're late. You were beating him up just now. I'm afraid he's still lying on the bed now. You should reflect on yourself."

A hearty and energetic laughter rang out again, like a string of cheerful notes, jumping and echoing in the warm home.

The laughter was filled with the friendly banter and carefree chatter of family members. Several people sat together, talking about what they had seen and heard during the day, or sharing the little fun things in life. The atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant. Unconsciously, time passed quietly in the laughter.

When night fell, the parents were overjoyed to see their son return home safely. Their eyes were filled with relief and love, and the busy and tiring day was comforted in the best way.

The house is filled with a lively atmosphere. Although it is messy, it is full of the reality and liveliness of life. Such noise and mess are precisely the most real and purest portrayal of happiness in the hearts of every family member.

As time goes by, this fulfilling and wonderful day is gradually coming to an end, but the warmth and harmony of home are deeply imprinted in everyone's heart, becoming an inexhaustible driving force to move forward tomorrow.