Chapter 28 The Hometown of No Return
Chu Qingmian and Su Chengyi looked at each other and saw confusion in each other's eyes.
It is indeed a village I have never heard of. I can’t even answer the call.
Lin Tong seemed to know how the two would react. He didn't care and kept talking to himself.
“I haven’t seen my dad since I was born.
People in the village said that he was a bad gambler who owed a lot of debt and abandoned me and my sister. Later, my mother also disappeared. "
"My sister works very hard every day to take care of me.
Actually, the people in the village treat us quite well, maybe they pity us.
I have never been hungry or lacked clothes.
My sister and I live together and feel happy every day. ”
"Later, I was admitted to No. 1 Middle School.
I knew that my family was poor and couldn't afford tuition and living expenses.
I said I didn't want to go to No. 1 Middle School, and I was in the county
I secretly hid the admission notice and my sister beat me for the first time that day.
My sister's situation was that she was in the city. It’s so hard to find a job.
She went to many places but no one wanted her, and in the end she had no choice but to move bricks on the construction site. "
"A brick costs seven cents. She moves a thousand yuan a day, which is seventy yuan.
The skin on her face was peeled from the sun, and her hands were covered with wounds. It hurt when she touched water.
There simply isn’t enough money to be made.
Later, she secretly sold the house and land in our hometown to pay my tuition. ”
At this point, Lin Tong choked up several times and reached out to wipe away tears several times.
Chu Qingmian fumbled and took out a pack of tissues from her schoolbag, first handed one over, and then took another to wipe her tears.
"Later, the housekeeper met her and saw that she was pitiful, so he arranged for her to go to Hou's house to clean up."
"So no matter how Hou Xiaohong bullies me, it doesn't matter to me. At least my sister doesn't have to. It's enough to be outside in the wind and sun."
After hearing this, Su Chengyi realized that what he just said was too much, and he was very upset, but he didn't know how to comfort him.
"I don't like the city at all. I am rustic and no one wants to talk to me.
I want to escape from here every day."
"But, I can Where should we escape? The house and land in my hometown have been sold. There is no place for my sister and me either in my hometown or in the city. "
Speaking of this, Lin Tong smiled somewhat self-deprecatingly, but that smile was uglier than crying.
Chu Qingmian thought about it for a long time before asking cautiously,
"Maybe your sister can come to my house to work. My family also needs someone to help with some things."
Lin Tong quickly shook his head and refused. , his self-esteem does not allow him to accept help from others at this time.
"No, I don't want to trouble you for my own reasons."
Su Chengyi was silent for a long time, but then slowly apologized,
"I'm sorry, what I just said went too far."
Lin Tong was just about to say it was okay, but Su Chengyi continued.
"Don't refuse so quickly. If Hou Xiaohong embarrasses his sister because of this matter, the squad leader and I can help her contact the work.
This is not a matter of causing trouble, it's just The relationship between supply and demand.”
Chu Qingmian quickly nodded in agreement,
"That's right, don't think too much. It's just a small thing, not troublesome at all."
Lin Tong hesitated, looking at the two people's pure eyes without any impurities.
There is no sympathy and charity that he is most familiar with, it is like the most equal and simple communication between friends.
Something seemed to be triggered in his heart, and Lin Tong finally nodded. Su Chengyi looked at his thin shoulders and wanted to reach out and pat him encouragingly, but finally took it back.
Instead, he spoke again to comfort him:
"Although it was very difficult, you all made it all the way.
There are only a few dozen days left before the college entrance examination. Work harder and pass the exam. A good university, your sister will be very happy.”
After hearing his words, Lin Tong wiped the tears from his eyes and nodded firmly.
After a short silence, Chu Qingmian originally thought that neither of them would speak again, but Su Chengyi suddenly said softly,
"At least, you still have your family by your side."
Chu Qingmian was stunned and looked at him.
What does this mean?
I had met his parents before the swearing-in ceremony, and they seemed to be very good people...
He lowered his eyes, his expression dark and unclear, but Chu Qingmian could vaguely see it. A bit lonely.
Just as he was about to ask tactfully, he quickly put away his emotions.
After clarifying the misunderstanding and reaching a consensus on what might happen next, the three of them seemed much more relaxed.
Lin Tong could even smile and talk to them about the stories of his hometown.
“My home is in Bihai County on the edge of Tang’an City. The reason why the village is called Zhuanqiao Village is because there is an ancient bridge from the Ming Dynasty at the entrance of the village.
There is also a big tree next to the bridge. The ginkgo trees are golden and beautiful in autumn. ”
"Wow! Really? Can I go there to play if I have a chance?"
Chu Qingmian's eyes were filled with anticipation, and she had almost imagined the beautiful scene of the golden ground.
Lin Tong paused, seeming a little embarrassed, but seeing Chu Qingmian's excitement and not wanting to spoil her fun, he had no choice but to nod.
"Okay, if I have the chance, I will take you to play."
Chu Qingmian may have just mentioned it casually, but Lin Tong's character is too easy to be serious.
Su Chengyi glanced at her and said matter-of-factly:
"Ginkgo leaves usually turn yellow in November, when you are already in college."
Chu Qingmian is not there She glared at him angrily and retorted:
"What's wrong with going to college? Don't we have weekends? It's not far from Bihai County! It takes a few hours of driving and we'll be there?"
As she spoke, she took out her mobile phone from her schoolbag and opened the navigation map software.
"It takes 5 hours to drive from Tang'an University to...Zhuanqiao Village...ah? It takes so long!"
Su Chengyi raised his eyebrows and looked at Chu Qingmian who was intently checking the route.
“Have you decided to take the exam to Tang’an University?”
Chu Qingmian did not raise his head, and moved his fingers on the screen, constantly zooming in and out of the places the route passed. Hearing his Asked like this, he replied in a daze:
"Huh? Don't you want to take the Tang University exam?"
Lin Tong was also a little surprised and asked:
"Tang University is at least the top five in the country. How many people are trying to get in. Don't you like it, Su Chengyi?"
Su Chengyi said casually. Answer:
“I haven’t decided yet.”
Almost all Tang’an children have been taught since childhood that they must work hard to get into Tang University.
Lin Tong was obviously one of them. He showed a somewhat embarrassed smile and scratched the back of his head,
"My dream is to be admitted to Tang'an University. Hehe, but unfortunately my grades are... It's still completely unstable..."
Chu Qingmian's reflex arc was a bit long. She had just been immersed in the map, and now she reacted with hindsight.
She quickly asked: "Then where do you want to take the exam? Beijing University? Huada? Hmm...or do you want to go abroad?"
If Chu Qingmian reads another name, He will probably go to the school where Su Chengyi went in his previous life.
(End of this chapter)