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Chapter 52

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Five years later

"Let's go to Hongguo Town, it's one short, just get in the car and leave..."

"This side of Yuele Town..."

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There are soliciting drivers speaking dialects everywhere, Guancheng still hasn’t changed, just as the bus stops, a familiar atmosphere blows over his face, he comes back every year, it’s the same every year, as if this place has been enchanted by time.

Now is the National Day of the [-]th National Day, and there are quite a lot of people returning to their hometowns during the holidays. The weather in Guancheng is cooler after autumn. I took a plane from City A to Urumqi, and then took a bus from Urumqi. I suddenly felt that the journey was not too far away. , I remembered that it took almost so much time to go from Guancheng to Yuncheng in the past.

Jin Chu checked the time, it was five o'clock in the afternoon, so he walked to the farmer's market familiarly with his suitcase, picked some fresh fruits and vegetables, and knocked on the door of a family in a busy manner.

It was an old lady who opened the door. She had a kind face and gentle eyes. The moment she saw Jin Chu, the wrinkles on her face turned into smiles. "Xiao Chu, come in quickly."

Jin Chu smiled and said, "Thank you grandma."

"This kid, he didn't say a word when he came back, and I didn't prepare any meals." Grandma pretended to blame him with a smile.

Jin Chu put the luggage away, and then said, "Grandma doesn't need to prepare, I'm ready." After speaking, he took the vegetables he just bought and walked to the kitchen.

Grandma followed behind him and nagged, "You're exhausted, Xiao Chu, you should have told me earlier."

"I just wanted to give you a surprise, grandma, go and sit down." Jin Chu kept moving his hands, and the dishes were quickly cleaned up.

Grandma didn't go back to the living room to sit, and followed into the kitchen. Jin Chu quickly vacated the stool and put it in front of grandma. Grandma was not polite, and began to peel the potatoes after she sat down. He grew up, and became stronger and handsomer."

Jin Chu bent down to wash vegetables by the pool, and smiled back at her, "Grandma, it's been five years, of course I've grown up."

"Yes, yes, it's been five years, and I don't know what Xiaofeng is like now." Grandma's voice was a little low.

Jin Chu’s figure paused, yes, Qin Mufeng doesn’t know what he looks like now, even after five years, whenever he hears about Qin Mufeng, Jin Chu still feels palpitations and panic, Qin Mufeng is like a piece branded in his heart The scar, after a long time, has no feeling when touched, but it has a strong sense of existence.

"Grandma, don't worry, he must be doing well."

"Don't mention that stinky boy. It's a good thing you always come back to see Xiao Chu these years. Otherwise, I, an old woman, will make that boy mad. Tell me, I don't wait for you in China. Why study abroad suddenly? raw."

Jin Chu knew that grandma missed Qin Mufeng again, and every time he came, grandma would say these words again, and Jin Chu let himself think about that person again. Time flies, five years have passed, does that person still remember him?Do you already have new feelings?

After cooking a simple meal with grandma, and helping to clean up the kitchen after eating, Jin Chucai sat down to watch TV and chat with grandma on the sofa.

"Xiao Chu, Xiaofeng's letter from this month has arrived, do you want to see it too?" Grandma asked him.

Jin Chu "Don't read it, grandma tell me."

Over the years, Qin Mufeng would send a letter to his grandma every once in a while, telling him about his recent situation, sending it back without calling or taking photos, and using the most primitive letters to maintain this family relationship. The addresses are different, so grandma has not been able to reply to him.

There are so many letters, none of them are addressed to Jin Chu.

"He said that he might be going back to China. The exact time has not yet been determined. He said that there was a job transfer over there, and there just happened to be a position suitable for him here in China."

Jin Chu smiled and said, "That's good, grandma, you miss him so much, and talk about him when he comes back."

The grandma smiled and said, "Yes, yes, it is time to talk about it. If I continue to wait like this, I won't be able to hold on for a few years. If the kid doesn't come back, I, the old woman, will probably die."

Jin Chu hurriedly said, "Grandma is still so strong and healthy. Longevity is not a problem. I will help you take care of him when the time comes, so that you won't be tired."

Grandma laughed, "It's time to take care of him. You have worked hard all these years, Xiao Chu."

Grandma suddenly said something like this, but Jin Chu didn't realize it for a while, so he hurriedly said, "What's so hard about this, didn't you promise grandma to come back to see you on vacation, did you forget?"

Grandma's eyes were moist, "It's hard for you to remember, unlike that white-eyed wolf."

Jin Chu held grandma's hand, and said in a warm voice, "Grandma, you should be happy that Mu Feng is coming back soon. In his heart, no one is more important than you."

Grandma wiped the corners of her eyes with her hands, and looked at Jin Chu kindly, "Xiao Chu, don't you blame him for leaving without saying goodbye?"

Jin Chu was slightly stunned, "Me? Of course I don't blame him. Friends don't talk about everything. He may have his reasons."

Grandma sighed, "Xiao Chu, these years, grandma has figured it out a long time ago. Xiaofeng is cold to everyone, but he is different to you. You have taken good care of me, an old woman, all these years. Is there anything I don't understand?"

Although he had already been out of the closet five years ago, Jin Chu still felt a little panic when he heard his grandmother's words. He said with a difficult voice, "Grandma, that's all in the past."

After speaking, he showed a peaceful smile, but his eyes couldn't help turning red.

Grandma looked at him full of distress, "Silly boy, do you think I'm really old-fashioned? Is there anything else I can do to you, grandma just loves you."

Jin Chu is tall, he lowered his head to meet his grandma's gaze, his eyes were flushed with tears, and he said, "Thank you grandma, but it's all over. I came to visit you only because I really treat grandma as a family member. Over the years, Mu Feng and I have grown up, and there are many things we can do when we were young."

Grandma didn't say anything, just sighed slightly, "Xiao Chu, no matter when, you are my beloved grandson, and grandma will always be your grandma."

The grandfather and grandson talked again, and then grandma went to rest. Jin Chu was still arranged in Qin Mufeng's room. Playing around, talking and laughing.

But Jin Chu knew that everything could not go back. This room belonged to Qin Mufeng’s breath, which had already been blown away. He held back his tears and reminded himself to let go. Since Qin Mufeng is coming back, he should say goodbye to this place too. up.

Jin Chu had breakfast with his grandmother early the next morning, and then went to visit Old Wu in No. [-] Middle School. Most of the students in the school had gone home, and only students from particularly remote areas were still in school. Old Wu was diligent and diligent. He was in the third year of high school, and stayed in the teacher's office during holidays.

When Jin Chu knocked on the door and entered, besides Lao Wu, there were other teachers. Lao Wu said happily, "Jin Chu, you are getting more and more handsome as you grow, come here quickly."

Jin Chu smiled and greeted the other teachers before sitting down beside Old Wu, "Mr. Wu, you should take a rest during the holiday."

"What about taking a rest, look at my hair is about to fall out, if I continue to rest, this year's students will be turned upside down. Hey, you should worry about it."

Jin Chu smiled, "You said this to me before, and you will probably have to say the same next time."

Old Wu let out a hey, and changed the subject, "I plan to stay for a few days when I come back this time, are you busy with work?"

"Fortunately, it's on the right track, but I have to go back soon."

Old Wu put away the courseware and books on the table, got up and said, "Let's go, I'll take you to eat something good. Look at you, you're tall but not fleshy." Then he dragged Jin Chu out.

A new teacher in the office didn't know the situation, and asked curiously, "Who is this young man from Old Wu? The relationship seems to be so good."

"It's a former student of Lao Wu. It is said that he was the first in that class, and a top student of C University."

"No wonder Old Wu looks so happy. It would be great if my students could remember me like this in the future."

When it was time to eat, Jin Chu realized that this was the last restaurant where he and Ai Mingrui had dinner together. This time, he saw the name and it was called "Teacher and Friend Restaurant".

Old Wu was very happy. He asked a lot about Jin Chu's recent situation, and told Jin Chu a lot of interesting things about his teaching. Like a father, he told Jin Chu not to be too eager for success, and not to be discouraged when he failed. Anyway, no matter what , their own cubs are the best.

Jin Chu thought in his heart, these exhortations every year, helpless and warm.

Finally, Jin Chu remembered that the tea brought to Old Wu was not given to him. He was used to hanging a backpack. After a long while, it was a delicate tea caddy. , Occasionally change to some mild tea to drink. This Lapsang Souchong was recommended to me by a customer. They make their own tea. I tasted it. It is very mild and tastes good. I brought some. You can also try it , drink it up and I'll send you some back."

Old Wu took it over and looked at it, and said with a happy smile, "Okay, I will listen to you."

Jin Chu only stayed for two days before leaving. On his return trip, he felt for the first time that he might not come back for a long time. All his thoughts and concerns combined were nothing but Qin Mufeng, and everything here was related to him.

Grandma put a lot of food she made into Jin Chu's box and told him to take care of himself.

When I came here, I brought a box of things, and when I went back, it was replaced by my grandmother's concern. He said, "Grandma, I may have to be busy for a while, and I may not be able to come back to see you during the long vacation. Remember to eat everything I bought for you." Yes, go for regular medical checkups, and call me if you have anything to do."

Grandma said repeatedly, "I got it, I got it."

It was already night when Jin Chu returned to City A. This international metropolis is always prosperous. Even after five years in Guancheng, there has been no change, but City A is different. Over the past five years, the changes have been earth-shaking.

Jin Chu’s house is rented in the Fourth Ring Road. The place in City A is neither bad nor bad, just what he can afford. He lives in a single apartment with a studio upstairs and three bedrooms. The house is for commercial and residential use. He lives here It also saves time and effort.

After taking out all the food that grandma put in and putting it in the refrigerator, he sat on the sofa for a while before going to the bathroom to wash up.

The lights outside the window are brilliant. He lives on the 8th floor. When he looks down, he can clearly see the passing pedestrians and vehicles, busy or leisurely, with their wonderful lives.

He changed WeChat, changed his phone number, and changed a few mobile phones. Everything before was cut off, but the photos and videos in the album have not been lost. Jin Chu lay on the bed, flipping through one by one, the screen The two teenagers in the movie looked young and happy, and Jin Chu also laughed, tears streaming down his face.