Feast of Flowers

For many ordinary villagers, going to the court to go to court is a very terrible thing. After hearing these words, the Hua Chengzhong and his wife were frightened.

Suddenly they remembered a lot of old things, and suddenly became anxious, not knowing what to do.

The other villagers who watched the excitement slowly recalled. The villagers knew how the Huachengzhong couple treated Jinwazi. Just now Hua Chengzhong was arguing about spending the homestead and land of the third child's house. Jin Wazi listened to her. In her heart, she had no idea?

How old was Jinwazi when he left Huajiagou? A seventeen-year-old girl, working outside with nothing, no relatives and no support, not even a complaining person, and now she has finally come out and has developed, she must have resentment towards the loyal couple Huacheng in her heart.

"Uncle Cheng Zhong, you and your aunt will go back to rest first." Secretary Hua's son saw the couple's face pale in fright and didn't dare to say a word. He stepped forward and whispered to them, "Don't let outsiders read the joke. ."

Hua Chengzhong came back to his senses, glared at the crowd, and hurriedly ran home with his wife.

"Oh, my temper is quite big." The village woman who had been yelled by Hua Chengzhong just now, saw Hua Chengzhong so scared, she raised her voice, "Isn't he just giving birth to two children at the head of the village? They speak louder than others. At that time, I wanted to marry Jinjin to the old bachelor. It was not because I wanted to save marriage money for the boss of his family. So be a man, don’t do wicked things, and be punished."

"Jin Jin has been out for these years, so he has been successful. I think the men who followed her just now are a bit like bodyguards."

"If I were her, there was an uncle like Hua Chengzhong who would bring bodyguards when he returned home. What if she was locked in the house again and forced her to marry?"

Everyone was chattering, some sighed, some were curious, but when it came to those things, everyone would scold Hua Chengzhong for not being honest. The people in the village have not had a good relationship with Hua Chengzhong's family over the years. It's just that Hua Chengzhong has two bad tempered sons. If they don't agree with them, they have to do things with others. Everyone has an attitude of not being able to afford it.

Now it might be unlucky to see his family, everyone is secretly applauding, who would like the village bully?

"The land in our Nine Villages is fertile, and the fruits and vegetables grown there taste good." Secretary Hua introduced some of the current situation in Nine Villages. Pei Yan glanced at the high heels on the dazzling feet, and then turned to look at the people who were not easy to walk in front. Break through, hold her up to a rock and stand, walk in front of her and point to her back: "Come up."

"You can help me, I can walk well." Hua Jin looked around, there were a few children and old people looking here, Secretary Hua saw that they were suddenly not leaving, and looked over in confusion.

"Why don't you help? It's pitted here, what if you fall to your knee?" Pei Yan carried her on her back without saying a word. "When it's on the flat ground, I will let you down."

Hua Jin glanced at Secretary Hua's shocked eyes, silently buried his head behind Pei Yan's neck, and slowly stretched out his hand to wrap around Pei Yan's neck.

"Here is the economic fruit forest planned by the town’s technicians. It has begun to bear fruit in the past few years." Secretary Hua turned his head, as he hadn’t seen the intimacy between Pei Yan and Hua Jin, he was older and didn’t understand the city. How people get along with lovers.

Walking over the soil **** and coming to a relatively flat road, Pei Yan put down Huajin and asked Huajin’s hand: "Sorry, Huahua hurt her knee a few years ago and can’t walk the rugged mountain road. I hope you don’t Mind my behavior."

Most of the staff in the village office are from Nine Villages. Hearing that Hua Jin had injured his feet, he couldn't help but look at Hua Jin a few more times. Secretary Hua couldn't help but said: "How could he be injured, serious or not? "

"It's very serious, I almost lost my life back then." Pei Yan said with a sullen face, "Huahua had good luck in the past and survived, but she still has old problems. As long as it is rainy, her legs hurt."

Everyone fell silent, the flower brocade has changed so much over the years, they must have suffered a lot in places they didn't know.

"In the past few years, Huahua has been thinking about the people who took care of her in the village, so we will come back and make a little contribution to the development of the village." Pei Yan looked at the faces of everyone, "Although there have been many unpleasant things here that year. , But Huahua still wants everyone to live a better life. I respect her ideas, so I came here with her."

Everyone recalled Hua Jin’s past when she lived in this village. Because she was a girl when she was born, she was disgusted by her grandma. Fortunately, she was the first child. Although her grandparents did not like her parents, she was not sent away.

Later, as her younger brother was born, Huajin's life became more and more difficult. When she was only six or seven years old, she had to carry a small bamboo basket to cut pigweed and help the family. Fortunately, she is proud of herself and has good grades. Every time Hua Chengmin and his wife go to a parent meeting, she will be named and praised by the teacher.

Huajin's mother is a face-conscious woman. Because Huajin has a good grades, several villages talked about her and praised her. Therefore, Huajin was not embarrassed when she went to school. Unfortunately, this good luck also ended after the accidental death of the couple.

Almost eight years have passed. Whenever the college entrance examination is about to come, some people in the village will sigh with emotion that if they can take the college entrance examination, they will definitely be able to get into a very good university.

It's a pity that nothing happens. Looking at the Huajin standing in front of them, the elders in the village blush.

Pei Yan did not intend to stop: "I heard that Hua Chengzhong's family is very domineering in the village. For this kind of village tyrant, the superiors have long been instructed to severely crack down on the village tyrant's behavior and give the people a peaceful life."

Secretary Hua's heart trembled when she heard this, and she met Pei Yan's calm eyes. The young man’s eyes were so sharp that he hardly dared to look at him: "Mr. Pei is right. If he doesn't do a good job, he still needs improvement."

Pei Yan didn't say anything more, he turned his head to look at Hua Jin: "Where is your land?"

Hua Jin looked around and pointed to a paddy field under the fish pond: "That field seems to belong to my family, right?" She glanced at Secretary Hua.

"Yes, this field belongs to your house." Secretary Hua nodded, and the group walked to the edge of the fish pond and found that there were still grain piles in the paddy field. Obviously this field has been used by people all the time. go.

The people in the village office are a little embarrassed. Although it is better to plant a field than someone else, the old rule in the village is that to plant land that others don’t use for the time being, you have to greet the owner.

Huajin noticed the embarrassment of the people in the village, but she just pretended not to see: "Is the rain enough in the past few years?"

“There was too much rain some time ago, which affected the rice harvest, but fortunately, the drainage ditches here have been well made, and the crops have not been affected too much. The melon fields near the river are suffering.” Mentioned the recent rain problem. The embarrassment in Secretary Hua's heart disappeared a lot, and finally there was a topic to talk about.

It's strange to say that they had seen Huajin grow up, but now in front of her, everyone feels a little uncomfortable. Perhaps it was because when Huajin was locked up by Hua Chengzhong, they didn’t help, so they were guilty, or Huajin is now too developed. Their village took the benefits she gave, but they couldn’t help her too much. A little embarrassed.

But no matter why, they knew very well in their hearts that the present flower brocade is no longer the golden flower of the year.

Lunch was eaten at Secretary Hua’s house. Hua Jin looked at the table full of farmer’s food, thanked Secretary Hua’s family, and sat down for dinner. Halfway through the meal, Hua Chengguo brought two pieces of dried bacon, put them in front of Assistant Pei Yan, turned around and was about to leave.

"Second Uncle." Hua Jin called to Hua Chengguo, "Let's eat together."

"No, your second mother made the meal at home, so I can go back and eat it." Facing Hua Jin, Hua Chengguo felt a little guilty. He wiped his hands on the side of his pants several times, "I remember you liked bacon when you were a kid. Stewed dried vegetables. There was a lot of rain this year, and the dried vegetables have become moldy. There are only two pieces of bacon left. Take them back and eat them."

Hua Jin glanced at the bacon packed in plastic bags at the assistant's feet: "Thank you, second uncle."

Hua Chengguo's lips moved, and said nothing more. When his family was poor, Hua Jin could not take the college entrance examination. Although he did not participate, he did not help her either. Now that she has developed, he has no face to climb relatives.

"Then, then you will be fine in the future." Hua Chengguo glanced at Pei Yan who was following Huajin, "I will come back and see if I have time in the future."

After all that could be said, Hua Chengguo crouched back and hurriedly walked away along the path when he came.

Huajin stood at the door, looking at Hua Chengguo's back further and further away, with a daze.

"Hua Xiaojin." Pei Yan gently held her hand, "Go, I will accompany you back to dinner."

Hua Jin looked at Pei Yan in a daze, and slowly smiled.

Standing here today, she realized very clearly that she was actually a person without relatives. She has lived in Huajiagou for more than ten years. She is familiar with the plants and trees here to the extent that she can walk with her eyes closed. However, she comes back after eight years. She used to be familiar with roads, familiar waters and even familiar people. , Everything has changed.

After eating at noon, Hua Jin took out a pair of flat shoes from the car and put on them, took out the scented wax ingots and other things that had been prepared, and went to the grave for her grandma.

After walking behind Secretary Hua for a long time, he finally came to grandma's grave. The tomb was poorly repaired. The head of the tomb was simply piled up with stones and surrounded by lush weeds.

Looking down at the grass that had grown to above the knee, Hua Jin bent down, took the sickle in Secretary Hua's hand, and mowed it silently.

"I'm coming." Pei Yan pressed Huajin's wrist, "The first time I saw my grandmother, I asked her to show her diligence in front of her old man, so that her old man would know that I am sincere to you."

Huajin blinked his reddish eyes and handed him the sickle: "Then you are very courteous."

It had just rained a few days ago, and the weather was a bit hot and humid. Pei Yan, who had never touched a sickle since he was a child, started to sweat profusely after cutting the grass for a while. The assistants wanted to help, but he called them back.

"This kind of thing is called filial piety if you are a junior like me." Pei Yan wiped the sweat from his forehead with an elbow, and grinned at Huajin.

Looking at his silly look, Hua Jin couldn't help but smile, took out the handkerchief from his bag, wiped the sweat from his face, "Be careful, don't cut your hands."

It took an hour to finally clean up the weeds on the tomb and the surrounding area. Pei Yan sorted out the clothes on her body, lit the joss stick, then knelt down with a puff, and threw the tied ingots into the brazier.

Hua Jin stared at him in a daze and knelt beside him.

Grandma, your unfilial granddaughter is back.

Huajin's eyelids trembled, turned around and looked at Pei Yan. The man kneeling next to me stupidly called Pei Yan is the best man I have ever met in my life.

Your old man must remember his face carefully, and bless him with good health, everything goes well, and peace and worry-free. This is the person who may become your grandson-in-law.

The granddaughter has not received much preference in her life. You are the first, and he is the second. After your death, someone finally noticed what I like to eat and put the things I like to eat in my bowl. No matter how much I eat, he thinks I eat less and don’t grow fat enough.

You like such a boy too.

Hua Jin smiled and knocked three heads towards the grave, and Pei Yan also followed her firmly.

You see, this idiot is so stupid and so good. For me, I ran to the unaccustomed countryside, and couldn't wait to kowtow to you, wanting to be your grandson. In case...in case we are not together in one day's time, don't blame him.

He is so good, I only ask him to be happy for the rest of my life, and please bless him.

When the ingot burned out, Huajin stood up from the ground, Pei Yan quickly reached out to help him, and waited for Huajin to stand firmly before getting up from the ground.

"In your heart, what did you say to grandma in silence?" On the way back, the two walked very slowly. Pei Yan took Huajin's hand and asked in a low voice, "Did you tell grandma that I am your boyfriend? , Is your future husband."

"Guess?" Hua Jin looked at him with a smile.

"I don't guess, anyway, even if you didn't say it, I introduced myself in my heart." Pei Yan lifted his chin and said slightly, "I told her old man that I am her future grandson-in-law, and I will be fine in the future. Take care of you and live with you forever."

lifetime.

A lifetime is too long, Hua Jin can hardly expect anything, but she cherishes every moment she spends with Pei Yan. Occasionally, they would be extravagant, the two really have a future that will never be separated from each other.

"What is your look?" Pei Yan looked at the smile on Huajin's face, "Don't you want to live with me forever?"

"Hua Xiaojin, let me tell you that you can't be half-hearted. I even kneel down with your ancestors. If you round it up, then it's like someone from your family. Do you understand?" Pei Yan reached out to Huajin. Waist to grab, "After we go back, let's get a marriage certificate."

"What?" Hua Jin looked at Pei Yan in a daze, and she couldn't believe her ears.

"Don't you want to be responsible for me?" Pei Yan's eyes widened.

Flower brocade: "..."

Listening to this, why is it so like what she did to him?

Even Secretary Hua, who walked in the front and pretended to have poor hearing, turned his head and glanced at Hua Jin with condemnation, as if she was a scum girl who had eaten her and refused to admit her account.

"Silence is equal to consent." Pei Yan stole a piece of incense on her face, "Then let's make it so."

Huajin and Huajin have nothing to say, but deep in her heart, there is actually such a little joy. Maybe, she wants to tie herself Pei Yan to her side, but she always pretends to be sober, pretending to be free.

Worshiping grandma, Hua Jin took Pei Yan to his parents’ grave and offered a stick of incense, but this time Hua Jin did not kneel. She looked at the three graves side by side, and kept the paper ingots in the brazier.

The paper ingots burned more and more, and soon burned out.

There is a saying in rural areas that the more paper money burns when offering ancestor worship, the happier the dead.

Hua Jin laughed at herself. When they were born, she lived like an outsider in front of the family of three. Now that they are dead, would they still like her more?

When the sparks dissipated, Hua Jin said to Pei Yan: "Let's go."

The two of them walked in silence, and when they passed a cornfield with only dry stalks, Hua Jin stopped. She looked at the land and said to Secretary Hua: "Uncle, thank you back then."

Secretary Hua was stunned. He stared at this land for a long time before trying to understand what Huajin was talking about. Back then, Hua Jin was hiding here, and he secretly lost hundreds of dollars to Hua Jin.

"Let it pass. Go back and talk to your aunt. Just prove that the hundreds of dollars were given to you." Secretary Hua joked, "This will wash away my wrongs of hiding private money. ."

Hua Jin smiled: "Okay, I'll tell my aunt when I go back."

"Here..." Pei Yan looked at this land in a puzzled way.

"When I escaped from my uncle's house back then, I was discovered by the uncle and hid in this field." The scene that has appeared in the nightmare countless times, the present Huajin, can finally be said easily, "That At that time, the corn grew very tall and lush, hiding me well, but I was still discovered."

Hua Jin smiled at Secretary Hua: "Uncle Hua not only didn't tell his uncle when he discovered me, he also secretly gave me several hundred yuan."

Looking at this piece of land, Pei Yan could hardly imagine what fate would be if Hua Jin had not escaped and greeted her that night.

He turned to look at Secretary Hua, and bowed solemnly to him: "Thank you."

Thanks to him for helping Hua Jin, so that she can have a new life, so that they can meet in the crowded metropolis. If not, they will never meet each other in this life.

The author has something to say: Pei Yan: Thank God, thank you, and thank the kind Secretary Hua.