When Su He returned to Li Changshu's house, he saw Li Changshu and Teacher Wen sitting at the dinner table, and there were already several exquisite and delicious meals on the table.
Su He was also overjoyed. He thought this was carefully prepared by Li Changshu for him, but it was obvious that someone else was cooking in the kitchen, and Li Changshu and Teacher Wen were both sitting here. So who was cooking in the kitchen?
Just when Su He was confused, Li Hexiang came out with a plate of fish. When he saw Su He, Li Hexiang also smiled kindly and said to Su He: "Go and wash your hands quickly. I know you like to eat fish, but I don't like the West Lake vinegar fish." But I couldn’t cook it well, so I specially made a dish of rich squirrel fish for you, and this dish is also the best for me.”
After Li Hexiang finished speaking, he looked at Li Changshu out of the corner of his eye. Li Changshu had tears in his eyes and a look of excitement on his face. This dish was definitely his favorite when he was a child. He still remembered that the conditions were difficult at that time. He didn’t know where Li Hexiang got a mandarin fish and made a squirrel fish for the young Li Changshu. The whole dish was harmonious to Li Hexiang. Mother didn't even move her chopsticks, and Li Changshu ate the whole fish.
So at this time Li Changshu also understood his father's intention, and he was immediately moved to tears, and his tears couldn't stop flowing.
Just after Li Hexiang put the last soup on the table and was about to open the wine, he heard a voice coming over: "You are not good at wine. Since today is my sister-in-law's birthday, of course I have to drink good wine!"
Li Changshu stood up in surprise, why is there someone else in his home? Li Hexiang looked at Li Changshu's reaction and stretched out his hand to signal him not to be nervous. Then he said to the speaker: "Come out for dinner as soon as you are here. The whole family is so polite."
I saw a man with a Chinese character face wearing glasses and a crisp suit walking down. Except for Li Hexiang, everyone present had seen this man. This man was the second senior brother who called the heart, the German army.
The second senior brother walked up to the table with a smile and looked at a table of sumptuous delicacies. The second senior brother first took out a small exquisite gift box from his woven bag and gave it to Su He, and looked at Su He. He said: "My little girl is one year older. When you graduate, hurry up and get married. I'm still waiting to train the next generation!"
Su He also blushed and took the gift from the second senior brother, and said thank you in a low voice.
Then the second senior brother looked at Li Changshu, took out a bottle of old wine from the bag, and said to Li Changshu: "This is pure Maotai wine that an old man in southern Guizhou has collected for hundreds of years. I am happy today and took it out to drink. I saw it last time. My eldest nephew also didn’t bring any decent gifts, so I made up for it today.”
As soon as these words came out, Li Changshu was surprised at first, and then felt a little awkward. After all, he was not used to being called "eldest nephew" by someone who was more than ten years younger than him. However, seeing Li Hexiang's acquiescence, Li Changshu was also very surprised. He said politely and quickly: "This gift is too expensive, how can I afford it?"
The German army said: "You don't drink alone, we drink together, and celebrate this girl's birthday by the way, let's have fun together!"
After saying that, Dejun took out another box from the bag and placed it in front of Teacher Wen. At this time, Dejun restrained himself a little and said politely: "It's not a small thing to show respect. I'm here to disturb you uninvited today." Got it!"
Teacher Wen did not expect that he also had a gift, and was overjoyed with the surprise. Then he greeted Dejun politely and respectfully called Dejun "Second Uncle". Dejun was flattered and said quickly: "Don't call him that. Just my little one will do!"
Immediately everyone was seated, and the German opened the wine that had been collected for many years with a bang, poured a glass for everyone, and then toasted and drank it all in one gulp.
Su He had never drank liquor before. She only felt that the wine was very spicy and she couldn't tell whether it was good or bad. After Li Changshu drank one glass, his expression changed drastically, and he quickly exclaimed: "This wine is really good. I have never drunk such a good wine in my life. This wine should only be found in heaven!"
Seeing Li Changshu's happy expression, the German army laughed and said: "Eat quickly, this is the food cooked by senior brother. Although it is not as good as mine, senior brother can't get good wine, so he can only come here." It’s time to cook!”
The senior brother glanced at the junior brother and said nothing more, so they gathered together, eating and drinking, having a great time, just like a family! In other words, they are a family!
Huan Xin knew that on Su He's birthday, he would definitely think of his father and the sad past, so he planned to invite some of his close classmates and friends to spend the birthday with Su He, so that she would feel that she was not alone. But Huan Xin couldn't come back, so this task was handed over to his two senior brothers. It was obvious that these two people also completed the task very well.
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Su He was moved to tears because he drank too much, so he raised his glass and cried to everyone: "I really thank you all, thank you two senior brothers, from now on you are my family!"
After finishing the glass of wine, a wave of heat surged up, and Su He's smiling face turned a little redder. Teacher Wen on the side was afraid that Su He had drunk too much, so he comforted her and said, "Silly child, we are not family members from now on." Yes, it has been the case since a long time ago, and it will always be the case in the future.”
Su He said nothing more and could only look at Teacher Wen and nodded gratefully.
It was the first time in so many years that Li Changshu and his father sat at the same table to eat and drink. Naturally, he felt a lot of emotion in his heart. But every time he wanted to say something, the second senior brother Hui would bring him a glass of wine and persuade him to drink. He drank several glasses of wine. , Li Changshu also felt that it was so good to be with his family, tasting wine, and having fun together, so he felt that anything he said at this time was pale, and it would be better to get drunk and then rest.
Li Hexiang also finished the meal calmly. Although his young face did not show the slightest change, his heart could not be calm for a long time. He thought of Chang Shu's mother and his life experiences. I felt I was indebted to Li Changshu, so I raised my glass and said to Teacher Wen: "Thank you for your hard work over the years, as a father..."
"Okay, no matter how much you say, it's better to drink two more glasses. I still have a few bottles. It would be great if we can come and drink next time!"
When Li Hexiang listened to Dejun's words, he realized that this second junior brother was freer and more transparent than him. It was useless to talk about the past. It was better to seize the present moment. So Li Hexiang went on to say what Dejun said: "Okay Yeah, it’s time for Huan Xin to come back for the Chinese New Year. We’re still here, so why don’t you bring a bottle of this wine? If one bottle isn’t enough, bring it over and we’ll have a good New Year!”
The German soldier frowned suspiciously and said, "Aren't you going to the mountains this New Year?"
Li Hexiang said calmly: "Both senior uncles will go back for the Chinese New Year this year, so we are joining in the fun and drinking your good wine here!"
The German soldier burst into laughter, nodded and said loudly: "Don't worry, there will be enough wine for the New Year!"
In this way, the family happily celebrated Su He's birthday in an atmosphere filled with happiness, and it also solved a knot that Li Changshu had had for many years. He said that looking at his father who was younger than himself, he felt like a relative. The feeling is even stronger. Seeing that my father's appearance has not aged due to the passage of time, I am very happy in my heart. It always has the illusion that my father is still young and still looks like I am twenty years old. There will be a lot of time in the future for my father. I can also accompany him to mature and grow up slowly...
