On the other side, Jinlin Garden.
Yang Rui and Ye Wanhua were taking care of the courtyard, one loosening the soil and the other watering.
Not much work, just passing the time.
"Madam, sir, he..."
"I didn't say where I was going, so don't worry."
Yang Rui held the shovel tightly, paused, and stopped talking.
Since it was on the first floor, the old lady next door saw them busy and thought she hadn't eaten yet, so she kindly handed over a pot of freshly picked cucumbers.
In return, Ye Wanhua gave okra.
As time goes by, the old man's chat box opens up.
"My dear daughter, come here and stay longer this time. Don't rush back. Let me tell you, Jinyuan Mountain is the most beautiful in this season, and the air is good. Go and take a walk."
Ye Wanhua nodded and replied: "Okay."
"By the way, there's also the Jinyuan Bridge. There are a lot of people taking boats down there, and it's very lively. Let me think about it, and..."
The old man talked a lot.
Yang Rui on the side put down the shovel and glanced at Ye Wanhua. Seeing that she had no mood swings, he continued to loosen the soil.
One minute, two minutes, three minutes.
Time passed little by little, and the old man was still introducing the beautiful scenery and delicious food of Jincheng. He spoke vividly and without noticing that others didn't want to hear it at all.
"Auntie, your vegetables are so well grown. They are all in season, so there is no need to go to the supermarket."
Ye Wanhua suddenly interrupted.
The old man stopped laughing and turned his attention to his vegetable garden.
"It's so good. It's far from your little Wang. This cucumber stand... he built it for me. Look how strong it is. It's been there for several years... It must be ten years old. Well, it's almost there."
Ye Wanhua was very surprised after hearing this, but she didn't say anything more. She just nodded to her neighbor's grandma and continued watering.
However, the chat didn't stop.
"By the way, my dear, lunch will be here soon. Wait for Xiao Wang to come back and try my aunt's cooking, spicy fish, and the big grass carp I bought early in the morning. It's fresh and lively."
The old man smiled from ear to ear and almost ate the okra that Ye Wanhua gave him while he was busy talking. Fortunately, he stopped it in time.
"Thank you, auntie, no need."
"You're so polite, I've eaten a lot of vegetables and figs in your yard over the years."
Hearty laughter sounded again.
"Thank you, auntie. I just had a few snacks and I'm not too hungry, so I won't bother you."
"Go ahead, your little Wang loves food. When did he come back and why did he go there? He didn't line up to buy chestnuts for you, did he? There's a good business at the door."
"I don't know, he didn't say."
In fact, Ye Wanhua often didn't know what Wang Junchen was busy with every day and who he met, and he rarely even asked about it.
Just like the figs in this yard, they have grown very big without even realizing it.
The side branches have obviously been pruned, and the top of the main pole has been cut off near the second floor. The new branches are as thick as an adult's wrist.
At this time, after the old lady mentioned this, Ye Wanhua suddenly felt that time flew by quickly and she was already 45 years old.
My career is going smoothly, but unfortunately I have no children, so I have nothing but work to do on weekdays.
"Hey, Xiao Wang is back!"
The old man's sudden voice interrupted Ye Wanhua's thoughts.
"Auntie, you're basking in the sun!"
"The weather is nice today. Let's get some sunshine and replenish calcium. I'll bring my wife over for dinner later. Spicy fish. I got up early and bought it now."
Without waiting for Wang Junchen's reply, the old man turned around and went back to the house, walking as if he was running.
"Ahua, try it quickly, it's just out of the pot."
"When will you return to country Y?"
Wang Junchen's thoughts were ignored. He raised and put down the paper bag in his hand. It contained the sugar-oiled chestnuts mentioned by his neighbor's grandmother.
In this situation, Yang Rui remained silent.
He wisely put down the shovel, nodded to Wang Junchen, then turned around and left the courtyard, heading straight for the car outside the door.
Everyone was gone and it was quiet.
Wang Junchen slowly took Ye Wanhua's hand and replied softly: "It's rare to come back and stay a few more days. If you feel bored, I will accompany you back to your alma mater tomorrow, or go to Jinyuan Mountain."
"I don't want to go, I want you to go."
Ye Wanhua put down these words and went directly into the house.
Behind her were Wang Junchen, who was frowning, and Yang Rui, who was holding the steering wheel in the car.
(End of chapter)
