across winter

The old lady of the Huo family and the ancestors of Lin Muzhou's family used to be the same people who squatted in the trenches. In the past, the three families often got together to play. The younger generation followed the elders, and they lived in the same courtyard. up.

Now the old people have passed away one after another, and then only the old lady of the Huo family was left. The house in the courtyard that was originally assigned to her was no longer available. She moved back to the old house after seeing things and thinking about others. Now the task of visiting has fallen to the ground On the grown-up juniors.

The meal was really joyful and noisy. The relationship between Shu Yao and Sihang broke the ice. There was no atmosphere that she couldn't bring up. She kept asking where Xu Sihang had been and what he was doing all these years at the table, but always Being able to be fooled by Xu Siwei and Lin Shuyang to help Sihang pass the test, he can only fool Shu Yao by vague words.Zhou Zhining just ate quietly on the side, this year was really a coincidence, the crunch box made by Aunt Cheng was so crispy and refreshing, Zhou Zhining ate most of the plate in silence, frowning.Xu Sihang sat diagonally across from Zhou Zhining, and when talking to other people, he always subconsciously glanced at Zhining.

Like the hunter who determines whether the prey is still there.

After a meal, some people are happy, some people are like a spring breeze, and some people frown and their thoughts are surging.

The juniors all had their own affairs, so they hurried to go back after eating. Mrs. Huo was supported by Aunt Cheng and sent them to the gate, watching them get into their respective cars before going back.

Si Hang was in Wei Si's car and got into the jeep. He could finally look at Zhou Zhining unscrupulously through the window. It turned out that he was wrong. Zhou Zhining didn't listen to the high-profile car.

At that time, Xu Sihang was still studying editing and directing at Nortel. Zhou Zhining was three or four years older than Xu Sihang. When we first got together, Zhou Zhining had just returned from England. He reviewed, and a small composition could find out many mistakes.

Zhou Zhining frowned, touched his chin, and told him in a serious tone, "Si Hang, you can't do this."

It was still winter. The winter in Beijing eight or nine years ago was much colder than it is now. Every time Zhou Zhining came to visit him, he had to bring him a roasted sweet potato sold at the door of Nortel, and put it in the pocket of his down jacket. It was a bit warm. They can't get out.

Hearing Zhou Zhining's words, Xu Sihang's ears could be heard, he nodded his head self-consciously, and dealt with him, then tucked his hands into the sleeves of his down jacket, only showing a piece of finger, and the fingers were gently holding the sweet potato, Carefully nibbling on it, like a little rabbit nibbling on a carrot.

What can Zhou Zhining do?any idea?Then he taught Xu Sihang English with a fluent English accent of the London School, and Xu Sihang recited it weakly, gnawing at it over and over again, which made Zhou Zhining lose his temper at all.

Zhou Zhining inherited the property of his grandma's family. He is the third son. Political commissar Zhou has retired to the second line. His mother was in the art troupe in the early years. Later, she entered the military art and devoted all her attention to art. Zhou Zhining has never seen him. Mom's, his mother went to performances with the troupe all year round, and she didn't like to run away when she got old, and she took the fanciers to go to the theater occasionally.

The second brother joins the army, the elder sister joins politics, and he goes into business. His parents never interfere with the development of the family.Zhou Zhining entered the company with his academic qualifications, and worked steadily all the way without being squeezed out by intrigues.

At that time, Zhou Zhining was in high spirits. At the age of 23, he changed to a Porsche after working for a year or two. He drove to pick up Xu Sihang every day. Environmental protection, Zhou Zhining scolded him with a smile, the way of catching a cold in winter is gone forever, there is air conditioning in the car anyway, right?Xu Sihang rolled up his sleeves, with a warm handbag inside, and nodded thoughtfully.

But when spring came, Zhou Zhining came back to see that Xu Sihang had come here by bus, walking around with Xu Sihang, Xu Sihang's eyes were laughing like little fox eyes, and he couldn't find a crack.

Zhou Zhining had a drink with a table of people at Mrs. Huo's place at noon, and called Uncle Qin to drive over.Zhou Zhining lay on his back on the co-pilot, with his eyes closed, he didn't notice the fiery gaze beside him.

Zhou Zhining rubbed the center of his eyebrows, the old lady was sitting at home, and he left the old house.

They are not a family, but they do everything right without making any mistakes, serving them all the time, and caring about everything.He is clearly an ancestor of another family, but he himself is thoughtful, as if he is already a descendant of Xu Huo's family. In general, outsiders have no time or leisure to study it deeply.

He took a long breath, looked up at the sky, and closed his eyes tightly.

Uncle Qin saw that Zhining was a little uncomfortable, and thoughtfully closed down the window for him.

The air after the heavy snow is very fresh.

He lowered his head, tugged at the corners of his mouth, and laughed at himself. After five years of living like this, he should be used to it.Uncle Qin parked the car at the entrance of the alley, and it was not too far to walk a few steps, but he had to talk about his demeanor when he went out, and he finally knew the cold after the melancholy was over.I hurried a few steps to sit in the car, the heat was extremely high.Unsurprisingly, Sister-in-Law Qin was sitting next to her. Today is Chinese New Year's Eve. It is reasonable to say that everyone is on holiday. Uncle Qin has been a housekeeper in the Zhou family for more than ten years. I am willing to go home only when I am home.Sister-in-law Qin was also worried about Uncle Qin, Xue Tian always went out with the two of them, their lives were as ordinary as water, Zhou Zhining really admired her in her eyes.

As soon as she got in the car, Mrs. Qin handed over the thermos cup, and looked down, the ginger juice was still steaming. "It's cold, drink it quickly, to drive away the cold." Auntie, I'm not so delicate yet! It's only a few steps away, the body is getting stronger as it freezes!" Is the road frozen? Old Qin said that you didn’t wear much when you went out, so I brought it with you if you had any at home, so as not to get sick.” Aunt Qin scolded Zhining.

In the past few decades, the uncle and aunt of the Qin family really have nothing to say to themselves. In front of his own children, Zhining has long regarded them as his own in his bones. The two have supported each other until now, and the road they have traveled is also bumpy. , I ran to Aunt Qin for comfort when I was angry when I was young, and I have known each other like a family for a long time.

Zhining returned to the compound in the west of the city. Before entering the door, he could see a few western-style compound small western-style buildings. All of them lived in a group of four and fifty year olds. Of course, there are very few ancestors who have lived in old houses like Mrs. Huo and have not lived with their children and grandchildren.

The Zhou family lived in the far west, Mrs. Zhou was charitable, and took good care of the open space in front of the house. She surrounded a small flower garden and carefully planted some jasmine and red roses, and planted a few more along the cobblestone road in front of the house. The money orange tree is unique, you can just pick it if you want to eat it when it is ripe, so convenient.

The crushed snow pressed on the twigs to add a bit of cuteness out of thin air, Zhou Zhining looked more and more happy as he watched, and took small steps to meet his parents.

If you want to talk about this compound, everything is good, the scenery is good, and the people are good. All the parents are talented, but it is also bad. Look, the children and grandchildren probably did not inherit the good luck of the reunion. Those who are scattered, those who go abroad go abroad, those who play with capital play with capital, and those who go to sea go to sea.Hey, more than half of the playmates in a big courtyard are gone. Look at the old man playing with the parrot in the auspicious snow in this auspicious year. Look, is this good or bad?

Ask Zhou Zhining to tell, but he can't.