After a three-and-a-half-hour drive through Dadeng City, we finally arrived under the shadow of a winding mountain.
Wulao Mountain is a mountainous area protected by large vines. There are no dense steel plants surrounding it, and the mountain roads are not rugged. On the contrary, the land is very wide, and the chirping of birds echoes above. It's just that there is a fine drizzle floating in the sky, like a layer of oilcloth covering the field of vision. No matter how hard I look into the distance, I can only see the hazy shadows of a few mountain peaks.
"Business in the scenic area is very difficult these days." Gu Shen said: "The signal here is poor and the Internet speed is slow. Most people will dislike it. They think this is an uncivilized and uncivilized wilderness. In fact, it is just a mountainous area. … We always have to leave something behind.”
"An uncivilized wilderness..."
"I do not think so."
Nan Jin turned off the music and opened the car window. She took a deep breath of fresh air: "This is what nature should be like. Living here can breathe the most natural fresh air. Although the metropolitan area is very prosperous and there are everywhere. There are powerful air purifiers, but the air over there... always smells different from here."
"What you can't get is the best."
Gu Shen shrugged: "Those who occasionally visit places like this are the upper class people who feel that the air in the metropolitan area is not that good. In fact, if there is any difference, the air filtered by the purifier will only be cleaner." After Deep Sea connects the world, man-made landscapes are more beautiful and smarter than natural landscapes. If it weren't for the poor terrain here, they would have been banned long ago."
Approaching the huge mountain shadow at the end of the field of vision, the speed of the car is getting faster and faster. This wide mountain road is not climbing up, but sliding down... At the foot of the mountain is a basin, low in the middle and high on all sides, forming a ring. No wonder So much water accumulates when it rains.
"Okay, okay, it's coming."
Gu Shen took a deep breath and straightened the collar of his shirt. After checking the balance in his card, Gu Shen was thinking about "returning rich to his hometown" and reluctantly bought a new set of clothes for this purpose.
In fact, it was just a plain white shirt with a work jacket on top, and the pants and shoes were not replaced.
The car stopped at the entrance of the orphanage. The iron fence was squeaking in the wind, and the rain splashed on it. Inside were several small red brick western-style buildings painted white. Compared with the large flat-floor apartments in the city center... this The decoration style is indeed very contemporary.
The word "morning light" is written on the plaque at the door, and it is surrounded by crooked crayon graffiti, depicting balloons, white clouds, the sun, and running children.
Nan Jin looked thoughtfully at another black car parked not far outside the orphanage.
"Sister, you don't have to get out of the car later."
Gu Shen felt inexplicably nervous. He took several deep breaths to calm himself down.
He got out of the car and opened the trunk. He was carrying two large boxes of milk and a basket of eggs in his left hand, and a heavy gift box with large and small packages in his right hand. He was about to jog all the way in the rain, with an umbrella open above his head.
"I'll give you a ride and take a look."
Nan Jin spoke softly. She was carrying a big bag of vegetables, holding the orange cat in her arms, and holding an umbrella for Gu Shen with her other hand. Perhaps it was because her sunglasses were replaced by black-rimmed glasses, and her face, which had always been fierce, also changed. Not so much evil spirit anymore.
"Oh oh oh……"
Gu Shen was a little flattered. He squeezed under the same umbrella with Nan Jin and walked slowly forward with his head down. When he pushed the iron gate open, there was an explosion, which startled him.
The hand-twisted ribbons of the salute flew out one after another, fell on the umbrella, and were hidden on both sides of the courtyard wall. The children who had been waiting for an unknown length of time suddenly rushed out and circled around the umbrella.
"Welcome, welcome, warm welcome——"
"Welcome, welcome, warm welcome——"
Gu Shen was surrounded by children in the rain, and he felt a little at a loss. Looking at these familiar and unfamiliar faces, he felt a sour feeling in his heart.
When he left, they were not that tall. The little ones who could only hug his thighs before, now several of them reached up to his chest.
After not seeing each other for two years, they have changed a lot.
But what hasn’t changed is the innocence in her eyes and the childishness on her face.
No matter how much you grow up, you are still a child.
"Welcome home, Brother Shen!!"
The children made a fuss and took away everything in Gu Shen's hands one by one.
Under the eaves, an old woman knitting sweaters waved to Gu Shen. Her head was full of white hair and her face was full of kindness. "They were so happy when they heard that you were coming back. These are the leftover salutes that others used during the wedding." , the three artillery pieces were saved for a long time and they were reluctant to use them, so they took them all out today."
Gu Shen's hair was hung with a salute ribbon, like a chicken coop. He shook his head and said with a smile: "Have you taken out all the treasures at the bottom of the box? These brats have a conscience."
Sanpao was the smallest of the children, but he was the first to take the lead in twisting the salute, and the first to take away the things Gu Shen was carrying.
At this moment, he opened the "gift box" excitedly and wailed: "Brother Shen! Why is it all meat?"
The gift box is full of plain meat, eggs, and milk.
He left in a hurry and forgot to buy toys. Gu Shen coughed and said, "Next time, I'll definitely do it."
"It's good if you have meat! It means that Brother Shen is thinking about your height!" Another child said with a smile: "In the past two years, you are the only one who has not grown in height."
San Pao made a sound and held up the chicken leg as if to hit him.
Several children had a great time opening the gift boxes.
"Who is this……?"
The mother-in-law looked at the girl holding the umbrella with surprise in her eyes. Such a gentle and graceful beauty can only be seen on TV.
Gu Shen wanted to introduce Nan Jin, but for a moment he didn't know how to introduce him... Should he tell his mother-in-law that this was the benefactor who saved his life, and now he could be regarded as his half-admired elder brother?
He scratched his head but didn't speak yet.
"Hello, mother-in-law, I am Gu Shen's senior sister. We are currently working in a research institute in Dadeng City. This is my work card." Nan Jin smiled softly and handed over a card: "Gu Shen has very good grades. , very outstanding, and was favored by my mentor, you can understand that I will be... recommended."
"Send it?" The mother-in-law took the business card and was stunned, looking at Gu Shen in disbelief.
"Yes, yes...admitted..." Gu Shen said quickly: "I accidentally got admitted to a research institute..."
The orange cat lazily watched the show in Nan Jin's arms. When he saw this, he couldn't help but laugh.
Gu Shen, who has always been good at acting, almost fell over on something like this.
"I can't understand business cards or anything like that..."
The mother-in-law squinted and read it carefully. She couldn't understand the complicated job description, but she just remembered the name "Nan Jin".
"Thank you, girl, Gu Shen must have caused you trouble, right?" The mother-in-law handed the business card back with both hands, and then said meaningfully: "Xiao Gu, I know you can live a good life outside here, but It’s not easy to meet someone who treats you well...you have to cherish it."
"Mother-in-law, what are you talking about..."
Gu Shen sighed, unable to explain.
He completely understood what his mother-in-law was thinking.
Who wouldn’t like seeing such a beautiful, considerate, gentle and intellectual sister? Who would have thought that this beautiful elder sister's usual image is actually a murderer with three long knives on her waist who starts to fight if she disagrees with her?
"I came back this time to repair the house."
Gu Shen took out the card and said seriously: "The teacher at the institute was very kind to me and gave me a large scholarship. Mother-in-law, didn't you say that the house often leaks? There are also three guns and others who need to study, and the government subsidizes them." There are also all kinds of expenses, but all in all... I will take care of all these expenses!"
These words can be described as rich and powerful.
The feeling of returning home from wealth...it's great.
But Gu Shen didn't get the expected feedback. Her mother-in-law just looked at him with a smile and made no big move.
"Ah..."
Gu Shen raised the card, looking surprised and a little frustrated in his heart, "Mother-in-law, why are you reacting like this?"
The mother-in-law smiled apologetically at Nan Jin: "Girl, Xiao Gu and I have a few words... There are fruits and brewed tea in the hall. Please wait a moment."
"You're too polite." Nan Jin smiled and said, "Just right, I want to take a stroll."
The moment she turned to leave, the orange cat in her arms meowed and fled out. Nan Jin was a little surprised, but the orange cat slipped away so fast that she could no longer see the shadow.
…………
The mother-in-law pulled Gu Shen upstairs.
"Mother-in-law, why are you so mysterious..." Gu Shen was a little confused.
"Xiao Gu, I haven't seen such a beautiful girl for a long time. This senior sister of yours is as beautiful as the star on the screen." When they reached the second floor, her mother-in-law's eyes were full of smiles, "You have to treat her well." Ah, you can’t bully a girl who is weak and weak.”
Gu Shen: "???"
Delicate and weak?
It's this frail girl who beats herself a hundred times a day!
A hundred times, a hundred times.
"This is really just my senior sister," Gu Shen wanted to explain seriously, but he knew that the smile in his mother-in-law's eyes clearly showed that you continued to quibble.
How can any senior sister drive you all the way?
"I already have a girlfriend!"
Having an idea, Gu Shen looked serious and boasted: "She is a more beautiful girl than those stars on the TV screen. I will bring her over to see you next time I have a chance."
"Oh ho ho ho ho... I misunderstood."
The mother-in-law understood immediately, she was surprised and happy, and smiled happily: "Xiao Gu, you really... surprised me. Then I will feel relieved."
Finally explained clearly.
Gu Shen breathed a sigh of relief and smiled bitterly in his heart. He originally thought that the money from Cary would make his mother-in-law happier when he came back this time, but he didn't expect that her mother-in-law would be more concerned about his "lifelong events."
"Repairing the house...I can do it by myself without your help."
The mother-in-law showed a proud smile in her eyes: "A few days ago, a gentleman contacted us and said that he wanted to sponsor a sum of money to help the orphanage renovate and repair. He happened to be here today to inspect. Who would be so serious these days? During the on-site inspection, he must be doing practical things. If he can win it, he will not have to worry about the expenses of the welfare home in the future."
"in addition……"
Speaking of this, the mother-in-law lowered her voice and said, "You can tell he is rich just by looking at him. You will know later."
"Sponsor...inspection..."
Gu Shen was stunned for a moment. Only now did he recall that there was indeed a second car parked in front of the orphanage. At that time, he was nervous about the next meeting and ignored this detail.
"This gentleman is on the rooftop. Let me take you to see him."
The mother-in-law smiled, picked up her clothes, and led Gu Shen up.
The red brick house has four floors, and the rooftop on the top floor is usually planted with some flowers and plants.
The rain is pouring in thin wisps.
A man in a suit carrying a briefcase stood at the entrance of the rooftop. He held an umbrella and stood alone in the center of the rooftop, looking at the mountains and fog in the distance.
My mother-in-law's laughter came from behind.
"Mr. Xiao Han, I've been waiting for a long time."
The man in the suit slowly turned back, and the figures of an old man and a young man were reflected in the arc of his gold-rimmed glasses.
He smiled and said: "It didn't take long."
