"Dad, Mom, my sister is back."
Mi Xiaohui, who is still eight feet away from the house, holding a big bag with great effort, walking at the front, is like a magpie announcing good news. Yes, I shouted in front of my house.
“Ouch, it’s coming.”
Aunt Mi heard the sound and quickly opened the door.
Looking at the little daughter’s back, it turns out that she is not bad.
I saw my eldest daughter Mi Xiaoran and my foreign son-in-law Zhao Hanyu, who had been away from home for several years, walking through the narrow passage and entering the hospital.
Mi Xiaoran wore a light yellow woolen coat, while Zhao Hanyu wore a long down jacket.
The two of them looked decent and fashionable, wearing styles that were not available in the capital.
Aunt Mi’s face turned red with excitement and she quickly greeted her.
“Hi, my daughter, you are finally back. This morning, your father and I were at a loss. We couldn’t wait and waited, and I was so anxious.”
Immediately afterwards, as soon as Mi Xiaohui took her bag and entered the door, Master Mi also appeared at the door.
"Hey, my eldest daughter is really back."
Seeing Mi Xiaoran, he shouted equally happily.
"Look at you, you are so anxious, you are not coming back now, just come back. What, it's cold outside, come in quickly."
"Mom, Dad, you are all okay I miss you so much.”
Mi Xiaoran stepped forward and gave each of his parents a hug and kissed them affectionately on the face.
Now she is used to the American way of saying hello.
But fortunately, after not seeing each other for many years, relatives actually need such intimate gestures to express their longing.
Although it is a bit unruly, it is not offensive.
As parents, Aunt Mi and Master Mi both had red eyes and completely ignored the existence of other people.
"Okay. Are you tired from the journey? Do you miss home?"
"Yes."
"Oh, Xiaoran, look at you, you look like you have grown taller. "
"Where is it? Dad, you are talking nonsense."
It wasn't until Zhao Hanyu, who was following Mi Xiaoran, also called the two elders "Dad" and "Mom" that they realized. I was so careless that I actually ignored this American son-in-law.
So the old couple hurriedly arranged their luggage for their son-in-law and daughter, and then fetched hot water for them to wash their faces.
Zhao Hanyu looked at the basin of steaming water a little confused.
"Why do you need to wash your face? Is this a custom in the capital?"
Aunt Mi quickly explained, "The capital is very windy and sandy. If you don't wipe your face after going out, your face will be gray. So everyone washes their face before entering the house, and guests from far away are also asked to wash their faces."
Zhao Hanyu followed the local customs and took off his coat to wash.
Unexpectedly, Mi Xiaoran stopped him, "We came back by car and it was not so dusty. This is an outdated habit. It's okay if you don't wash it off, but I won't wash it off. Otherwise, all the makeup on my face will be gone." By the way, a bungalow in Beijing is no better than an apartment in New York. You might catch a cold if you wash it."
Zhao Hanyu changed his mind again, "Then don't wash it."
The result is old. Neither of the young couple accepted their kindness.
On the contrary, Mi Xiaohui brought a towel, made arrangements for Luo Guangliang to wash his face, and then took the initiative to bring out a basin of soapy water.
This made Aunt Mi feel a little unhappy.
Why it's awkward, I can't tell.
Anyway, the old lady felt that her eldest daughter had been out of the country for half her life and had become irrational.
But as the saying goes, it’s not like spending money.
Soon it was time to distribute the exotic gifts, and Aunt Mi’s unhappiness disappeared.
“Hey, Guang Liang, please help me, bring those two boxes.”
"Mom and Dad, I bought you American ginseng, a specialty of the United States. This rice cooker is very convenient for cooking, just plug it in. If you use this at home, mom will save trouble."
"And this microwave oven, for leftovers Just put leftover rice in there for five minutes. Not only can it sterilize, but it can also bake sweet potatoes and popcorn.”
“By the way, this sweater and silk scarf are also damn good. Marlboro belongs to dad.”
“Hey, come here, Xiaohui. I brought you the most clothes, jeans, these chocolates, chewing gum, potato chips, and this bag, this piece of electronics. Watch, these tapes are all bought for you. And these sunglasses and this stuffed dog are specially chosen for you. Are you happy now? "
Don't tell me, these young couple are really happy. I brought a lot of things back.
Two big boxes, opened full of all kinds of gifts.
It can be seen that Mi Xiaoran still misses his family very much.
But at this time, Luo Guangliang felt like an outsider.
It’s a little strange to see the whole family huddle together so happily and happily.
So I quickly found a break to say goodbye.
"What about that, Master Mi, Aunt Mi, Xiaoran, I have delivered it to you safely, then I will go back."
Of course Master Mi can't let him go, he has to keep the guest.
"Don't mention it, sit down and drink some tea. We'll have lunch at home later. Me, Hanyu and you will have some drinks together. You can also try some foreign wine."
" No, no, you will definitely have a lot to say when your whole family is reunited. I won’t bother you.”
Aunt Mi also felt uncomfortable, so she told him that she had grown up watching Luo Guangliang. You should do something.
But where can anyone call someone for free?
"Where are you? It's all up to you to travel such a long distance today. Can you do it without eating? Besides. Guang Liang, you and Xiaoran also grew up together. You have a brother and sister. What’s the difference? Why are you talking to my aunt?”
“How can I be polite to you?”
Luo Guangliang said with a kind smile. I really have something to do over there. To be honest, there are still some things in our house that have not been put away. I have to finish them before you can do them.”
“And I’ll do it here. After that, we have to take a bus to take these things to the Wei family alley. If I drink, it will be inconvenient for Wei Min to come back. It’s a matter of God. So I have to help Uncle Kang clean it up.”
"Don't worry, it's not easy for either Xiaoran or Weimin to come back. It's even more difficult for our hospital to have such a complete set of people. We have to join in the fun no matter what. Uncle Kang has already wanted to do this. This Chinese New Year is a great time It’s been several days. Are you still afraid that I won’t have a chance to drink your wine?”
In this case, Master Mi and Aunt Mi no longer stayed, and they both said, “Go slowly.” >
No one expected it to be Mi Xiaohui.
Just when Luo Guangliang was about to turn around and go out, the girl stopped him and actually stuffed one of Master Mi's two Marlboros into Luo Guangliang's arms.
“Brother Liangzi, take it and smoke it.”
As a result, Master Mi and Aunt Mi certainly had nothing to say, and they both echoed, "Take it, take it."
Just like that, Luo Guangliang left with a cigarette.
But he was gone, but Mi Xiaoran looked at Luo Guangliang and his sister with displeasure.
I wonder if it was because Luo Guangliang mentioned Ning Weimin that Mi Xiaoran became angry.
Or maybe it was because along the way, the sister and son didn't chat well, and the frequency was a bit different.
Especially her sister's mouth in the car almost made Mi Xiaoran unable to get off the stage. At this time, Mi Xiaoran couldn't wait to find a place to get angry, thinking that he could use this incident to talk about his sister.
“I said you girl’s hands are too big, why do you just give away things from home so easily. I bought them for my dad.”
Mi Xiaohui was scolded He was stunned for a moment and then argued with reason.
“Hey, you are the one who should pick you up, right? Can’t we thank them?”
“I didn’t say we shouldn’t thank them, but why don’t we just take two packs? Do you mind giving me a whole pack? I only brought two cigarettes back. Do you know how much they cost?”
Mi Xiaohui couldn't help but roll her eyes at her sister when she actually asked for money.
"No, sister, why are you so petty when you go out? This is about money." However, her look made Mi Xiaoran, who felt justified, even more angry.
"Why is this not about money? Do you think your sister's money comes from the strong wind, while I earn it from taking care of other people's children. I only earn five dollars an hour." With an income of US dollars, you don’t know how expensive firewood and rice are.”
“Look what you said, if it were the other way around, do you know how much gas it would cost to run back and forth from the Capital Airport? You can earn even two Marlboros by taking a taxi in the capital. You don't think they can afford it. Besides, you don't have enough space at home if you don't have enough money. You live comfortably, but Uncle Kang and Brother Liangzi took the initiative to use the house for our family. Did you include the rent? "
This time Mi Xiaoran ignored him and was stunned.
However, she is a decent person, and she gets even angrier when she is embarrassed.
"You girl have a grudge against me, don't you? Thanks to me thinking about you all these years, I keep sending you things abroad. It seems that I have spoiled you, you are simply A little white-eyed wolf."
"Oh my god, just because of this, you are always right. Then what do you think of me? Forget it, I don't dare to take your things... "
"Hey, you little thing. Why do you think of me as your sister? I tell you, don't treat me like that. You're a good person, you're so stupid. Besides, I didn't ask him to vacate the house. Don't forget, he went in there..."
"Sister! I'm really angry when you say that again! We have to be grateful for the good things we get from others. Why are you so condescending? Didn't you just go to the United States for a few years? Why did your accent change when you came back, and it makes no sense? I told you..."
Just like that, the two sisters, who had not seen each other for several years and were worried about each other, actually said "ru" at home.
Mi Xiaohui really felt aggrieved on behalf of Luo Guangliang.
I went out early in the morning. I didn’t even have a good sleep in order to pick up Mi Xiaoran. I was so tired.
She felt that her sister had become selfish and stingy when she returned to China. She was like a dog biting Lu Dongbin and did not recognize good people.
Mi Xiaoran felt that her sister didn't know how to stay close to each other, and she was jealous of her sister as an outsider.
If we don’t treat her properly, it’s going to happen!
In short, the two sisters and son talked more and more loudly, and they turned red and started arguing not long after they met.
But fortunately, their voices became louder and louder, which quickly attracted the attention of their parents and Zhao Hanyu who were talking.
With their combined efforts and intervention, the two sisters stopped quarreling. They braked in time and stopped.
But in this way, even if they stayed in the same room again, the two sisters had nothing to say, and they were vaguely talking about their status.
Not even after sitting for a moment, Mi Xiaohui left the room on her own and ran to Luo Guangliang's room.
Luo Guangliang was really not lying and was busy packing things into cardboard boxes.
"Hey, why are you here? You are not accompanying your sister."
"If you are not accompanying me, I think she is annoyed. After coming back from the United States for two years, now everything can be related to the United States. . She is so spiritual that she doesn’t even know what her last name is. Even my brother-in-law, who is a real American, is not as shy as she is. ”
Mi Xiaohui's angry look amused Luo Guangliang.
"Okay, don't talk about your sister like that. Maybe the United States is advanced, and your sister probably has good intentions and wants you to gain experience. I can hear it. She is thinking about letting you study abroad in the future. Your sister is planning everything for you. Don’t be angry and offend your sister. Then you will regret it.”
“Study abroad? It’s not surprising.”
“What’s wrong with going abroad? Your sister has gone, and so has Wei Min. Why don’t you go if you have the conditions? >
"But Brother Weimin is not like her, so showy. Every time he comes back, he is still so close. Just say it to her, if I really want to study abroad, I won't go to the United States. I will go to Japan, and I want to find Weimin. Brother Min, go.”
"Haha, that's okay. You are also his sister. As long as you speak, I don't think Wei Min will care about you. Even if he doesn't care, then I will care too. Hey, Xiaohui, let me tell you this, as long as you Go to school well and get good grades. No matter where you go to study in the future, I will cover the expenses. Your business is going well now, and I will be able to support you. No matter in Japan or the United States, you won’t have to go out to wash the dishes. Just concentrate on your studies..."
"Really?"
"Really. There are times when you, Brother Liangzi, don't mean what you say."
"Okay. Yeah, then I have to flatter you. Come on, Brother Liangzi, I'll light a cigarette for you. "
"Hey, good sister, you have a lot of eyesight..."
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"Brother Liangzi, let me help you too. Hurry up."
"No, you better go home quickly. We have been chatting for a while, so don't delay your reunion dinner... ..."
"What? I'm not going. I'm tired just by looking at my sister's face. I'll go with you later. I'll help Uncle Kang clean up the house. I haven't seen him before. You can treat me to anything for lunch, or just make a bowl of instant noodles..."
"Where can I go?"
" Why not? When my sister comes back, my parents will definitely be around her. Who cares about me? And if I want to go back, I will have to quarrel with her."
"Then... okay? Uncle Kang should be fine there. There is food, so you won't be hungry. But when you leave, you have to talk to your parents. They will agree..."
"Okay. . ”
If Mi Xiaohui really thought it through, now that Mi Xiaoran comes back, her parents really don’t notice her.
In fact, while she was helping Luo Guangliang, in the room next door, Mi Xiaoran was instilling the concept of American wealth into her parents with an expert attitude.
Her parents were also listening intently, and even forgot about cooking for a while.
"Oh, when we go back to China, the biggest headache is giving gifts. The good ones are too expensive, and the cheap ones are hard to come by. Fortunately, there is FLEAMARKET in the United States..."
"What?" Aunt Mi Both Master Mi and him were stunned.
“It’s a flea market. As long as you pick patiently, you will be able to buy high-quality and cheap things. Hey, Mom, look, that’s where I bought this sweater.”
"It's very pretty." Aunt Mi touched it and praised it sincerely.
Indeed, the style, color and touch are all good.
"Mom, how much do you think it is?"
"If you want to buy this in Beijing, it must cost hundreds of yuan. After all, it is an American product."
"Tsk, I just spent it. Two dollars. It’s only a dozen yuan in RMB.”
“Really, it’s so cheap!” Mi Xiaoran’s answer shocked Aunt Mi.
Even Master Mi, who had no interest in clothes at all, looked shocked when he heard the price.
But that's not the end yet, Mi Xiaoran continued to ask.
"Hey, Mom, what do you think of these pants of mine?"
"Pure wool?" Aunt Mi's hands concluded based on experience.
"It's still from Italy. Look, MADEINITALY, you touch it, and you touch it well."
"Then...it's not even a thousand dollars?" Master Mi said.
"Yes, this would cost two hundred dollars in a big shopping mall in the United States. My coat was more expensive, costing five hundred dollars. But these pants, I only spent one dollar."
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“One dollar, isn’t that the same as picking it up for free?”
“Hey, is this also bought at the flea market?”
“NONONO!” Mi Xiaoran explained in a foreign accent, "There is a kind of store in the United States called a dollar store. Foreigners are different from us. If the clothes they wear are inappropriate or there is something wrong with them, they don't want them. Or donate them to charity. Institutions, or just send it to this kind of store. In fact, it’s almost like throwing it away.”
After she finished speaking, she turned around in front of Aunt Mi, showing off her flaws.
“Hey, Mom, let me show you, there’s a hole in my back. Look at me, I’m picking up the clothes. Isn’t it the same as new? There’s nothing wrong with it. ”
But even so, Aunt Mi was full of disbelief.
“I don’t need this pair of pants anymore, it’s really too luxurious.”
“Yes, you are right, this is the characteristic of America. Oh, people’s material life is really The wealth is so rich. As long as you can enter the middle class, you can buy a very large house in a good area. It is so big that people here can't even imagine it, and you can also wear beautiful clothes every day. Throw it away if you don’t like it. For an American who earns tens of thousands of dollars a year, one or two hundred dollars of clothing is nothing.”
However, even Zhao Hanyu couldn't stand hearing these words. He was afraid that Mi Xiaoran would beautify the United States too much, so he wanted to add a few words objectively.
"You can't say that. In fact, there are poor people in the United States, and there are also people living on the streets."
I didn't expect that Mi Xiaoran was talking so vigorously that he didn't give him this opportunity at all and interrupted. Got him.
“But most of the poor people in the United States are people of color, oh, of course, including us Chinese. Hanyu’s current job is already quite high-end and outstanding among Chinese Americans. Mom and Dad , let me tell you, all public places in the United States use English. Only the FLEAMARKET I went to said "Welcome" in Chinese."
"This is really shameful. What does it mean? Let me tell you, what I feel the most in the United States is the words "people are poor and have short ambitions". In a money-based society, if you want to have a good life and be respected, you can only make money. Make money hard. Make a lot of money. This is AMERICAN.