In the distance, Qinglong Mountain meanders to the west, and the Baiyang River at your feet flows eastward.

I just entered the city gate and crossed the bridge. From a distance, I saw the red brick wall of my grandpa’s house peeking out from the end of the lush treetops. There were few pedestrians, even fewer vehicles, and chickens and ducks running happily. Everything was still the same.

A familiar look.

Fear of being close to home.

It feels like I have been gone for most of my life and returned to my hometown when I am old.

Lin Baiyao's memory was temporarily confused. After a while, he remembered that there was an eighteen-year-old apricot tree in the yard of his grandfather's house, which his grandfather planted the year he was born.

Grandpa said that apricot trees can live for a hundred years, which contains the ardent hope that Lin Baiyao will live a hundred years.

The blessings of the elderly are so down-to-earth. Good food, good clothing, good study and good work are all temporary. Only those who live long are the final winners.

It's just a pity that the year after I graduated from college, the county expanded eastward and occupied my grandfather's land. Although I lost two houses and hundreds of thousands of dollars, the felled apricot tree would never come back.

Old Versailles!

Sitting under the big banyan tree at the entrance of the town were seven or eight old men and women, as well as two lazy men from the town, and various wives who were raising children and eating melon seeds.

When the Fukang car stopped, Lin Zhengdao stuck his head out of the window, smiled and let the man smoke, and said: "Are you resting? In this damn weather, you will be covered in sweat when you move. It's better to rest, it's cool under the trees."

When I borrowed a car, I was reluctant in every possible way. But when I actually drove it to visit relatives, I couldn't help but feel nervous.

The person has a nice face, the tree has a nice skin, it just smells so good.

However, there is nothing to be ashamed of.

Again, the water of the Yellow River is unclear, there are no saints in the world, and 90% of them have the mentality of small citizens. Otherwise, how could there be the ancient saying "if wealth does not return to its hometown, it is like walking at night in brocade clothes"?

Two lazy guys ran over to pick up cigarettes, poked their heads inside, and almost drooled with envy, and said: "Brother Dao, have you bought a car?"

Another said: "Is this Fukang? I heard it costs tens of thousands?"

"No way? Is it so expensive?"

"It's so expensive! Hey, let me tell you, the first person to buy a car in our area must be Brother Dao..."

Lin Baiyao met the lazy guy who spoke last. He was a foul-mouthed man with a dirty mind. Two years ago, he even laughed at Lin Zhengdao for being a cook. It was a low-class job that any dog ​​would do if he wanted to show off.

Later, these words reached Shi Yue's ears, and he was almost furious, but there was nothing he could do.

Fighting with lazy people?

He can go three hundred and sixty-five days without disgusting you again...

Others just forgot about it. It was because of this lazy guy that Lin Zhengdao wanted to pretend. But he turned to look at his son and Tang Xiaoqi. He couldn't cultivate enough and was embarrassed. He laughed dryly and said: "What the hell, this car belongs to me..."

Lin Zhengdao is now much more discerning about people than Lin Zhengdao. When he saw the lazy man saying compliments but actually showing suspicion in his eyes, he knew that he actually said that on purpose and he didn't believe it at all.

He just waited for Lin Zhengdao to deny it and then said some weird words to offend him.

For example, if you don’t have money, you still pretend to be rich, the cook pretends to be a big-tailed wolf, etc...

Laughing at others and hating others is also the mentality of many small citizens.

It's understandable, but not acceptable.

My dad can pretend, but you can't.

That’s right, it’s such a double standard!

"Dad, if you buy it, just buy it, what can't you say?" Lin Baiyao peeked out from the passenger side, interrupted Lin Zhengdao's "I borrowed the car" he was about to say, and smiled at the lazy man: "You know your stuff...

Yes, the full payment is 142,000, which is a lot in the store, so stingy!"

The lazy man's face froze.

He didn't think that Lin Baiyao's children could lie. Could it be that Lin Zhengdao, a poor cook, actually made a fortune?

Since Lin Baiyao spoke first, Lin Zhengdao also did his part. He glanced at Tang Xiaoqi and saw that he was not paying attention to the lazy people at all. He felt confident, put on a posture and scolded: "You are so fast-talking, why did I tell you when I came back? Don't

Talking nonsense... Well, it's actually nothing. It's just that it's not easy for Shi Yue to go back to her parents' home. Buying a car is more convenient for traveling..."

People nearby gathered around and heard that Lin Zhengdao spent 140,000 yuan to buy a car. The scene almost got out of control.

There are those who touch the car body back and forth, those who lean on the car windows and ask questions, and those who are shameless and want to borrow the car to visit relatives to install it.

Anyway, the hot and strong sex, and the yellow and white things that are being pulled are not so sticky. Lin Zhengdao has been my son-in-law for twenty years, and he has never received such a level of welcome from the neighbors.

Seeing Lin Zhengdao being praised by the group, the lazy man was still unwilling to accept it. He glanced at Tang Xiaoqi and said with a smile: "This brother looks angry, who is he?"

Before Lin Zhengdao thought about how to introduce it, Tang Xiaoqi suddenly turned his head and said in a very respectful manner: "Boss Lin, what do you think of Fukang's comfort? I'm sorry, originally you were planning to buy the 240,000 Passat, but unfortunately the store

There was no car available at the store. I had to wait too long to pick up the car. My boss regretted it and said he had lost 100,000 yuan to you..."

Now that Tang Xiaoqi cooperated, Lin Zhengdao breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "The car is a bit inferior, but it's not so important as a means of transportation. When the Passat comes back from your shop, I'll just buy another one..."

hateful!

He was tricked!

The lazy man was shocked in his heart. He was really rich. He couldn't help but bend his waist ninety degrees, with a smile on his face, and said: "Brother Dao, you have made a fortune in the city. If you have any connections, please help me."

, you eat meat, and I will drink some soup..."

"Let's talk about it later... Oops, it's almost eleven o'clock. I have to leave first. Shi Yue must be waiting impatiently at home..."

As the car drove past, the people behind him were still waving their hands. Lin Zhengdao felt comfortable all over. The feeling was even better than making a lot of money.

"Xiao Qi, I didn't realize that you are quite good at complimenting me?" Lin Baiyao said with a smile.

"This is called the Midas Touch in Taoism. What we have been trained on is to use words to make things seem like they are, and to scare people..."

Tang Xiaoqi actually doesn't think Lin Zhengdao is bragging. With Lin Baiyao's strength, buying a Fukang and then a Passat is not a matter of flipping the palm of your hand?

When the car stopped in front of his home, Lin Zhengdao began to have a headache about how the cow that had been blown out would come back round.

At least for today, Lin Baiyao's grandparents, uncle and aunt had to keep it a secret. Shi Yue kept it secret for now and told her after he returned to the city.

What should I do if I come back later?

If it really doesn't work, I can only shamelessly ask Chu Gang to borrow another car.

Hey, what's all this?

Opening the door, Lin Baiyao was holding a gift and shouted: "Mom..."

Shi Yue ran out of the kitchen on the east side of the yard. She was wearing an apron and her hands were covered with mud-like flour. It looked like she was kneading dough. She smiled softly and said, "We are back. Are you tired from the journey? Where is your dad?"

Unlike the macho Lin Zhengdao, Shi Yue was very attentive to his son. He never abused or beat him. Even if he made a mistake, he would take the trouble to reason. He set an example and educated Lin Baiyao into a man with three upright views, a kind heart and a hard-working man.

people.

"I am not tired!"

Lin Baiyao carried the gift and rushed over to hug Shi Yue. His petite and thin body spun twice and said, "Mom, I miss you so much!"

"How long have we not seen you? Put me down quickly..."

Shi Yue tapped Lin Baiyao's forehead with his index finger. After landing, he rolled his eyes at him and said, "No big or small! I don't think you miss me. It's because there's no one at home to cook, so you're going to starve to death all day long, right?"

How long has it been since we last met?

It's not a few months as you think, but two lifetimes that I have experienced.

Lin Baiyao pulled up his sleeves, showed Shi Yue his arms, and said, "Yeah, look, I've lost weight..."

Lin Zhengdao's angry voice came from behind: "Why do you want to lose weight? How much pocket money have I given you this month during the holidays? You eat so much outside every day, how dare you complain to your mother?"

Lin Baiyao stuck out his tongue and said, "Where is grandpa? Shall I go see grandpa?"

"In the back room, go ahead. He knew you were coming and was talking about it last night..."

Grandpa's health is much better than when he was ill. Now he can sit in a wheelchair and go for a drive. He doesn't need to be fed when he eats, and it won't flow down the corners of his mouth. He can use his own hands, but he still shakes slightly.

Unfortunately, I still couldn't speak clearly. I saw Lin Baiyao was as happy as a child and mumbled a few words.

Lin Baiyao couldn't understand, so grandma helped translate: "He praised you for doing well in the exam, going to Suhuai University of Finance and Economics, and bringing glory to our family..."

Lin Baiyao was deeply suspicious, because grandpa only spoke six or seven syllables at most. Grandma, if you can translate so many, are you treating me like a child in kindergarten?

Lin Zhengdao followed him in, with Tang Xiaoqi behind him. The two of them placed the gifts in the corner of the room, which looked full.

Grandma complained that Lin Zhengdao spent money indiscriminately. Old people are like this. They hope you will be well and will not care about the lack of gifts. They are just afraid that you will buy too much.

Lin Baiyao said with a smile: "Grandma, don't worry about money. I was admitted to Su Cai, and my dad was very happy. He kept saying at home that grandpa was the best choice for the name. The horoscopes are compatible with each other, and he should be taking the college entrance examination this year. This

I ordered something, but I didn’t buy enough..."

My grandfather studied Chinese medicine from an old man next door when he was a child. When he grew up, he insisted on opening a Chinese medicine clinic to treat illnesses and save people, and to save all sentient beings. Later, he was beaten and beaten by his great-grandfather, and he obediently entered the county machinery factory to take over as a cadre.

But he never forgot his childhood ambition and spent his free time studying medical skills. Occasionally he wrote some prescriptions for his family and relatives, which was quite effective.

Baiyao is a type of Chinese herbal medicine, also known as Caowu. It can dispel rheumatism and treat bruises. The most famous one is Yunnan Baiyao.

Lin Baiyao was often teased by his classmates about this when he was in school. Sometimes he also thought about the many nice names for Chinese herbal medicine: such as pine knot, Polygonatum odoratum, Phytolacca, Lingxiao, Xixian, Sumu, Jiangli, Jing.

Wait, which one is better than Baiyao?

But there is no other way. Grandpa said that the homophonic pronunciation of Baiyao means that it is not for nothing, just like taking dog eggs, dog leftovers, and dog hair. It is easy to feed and does not get sick.

It was because of this explanation without any nutrition that Lin Baiyao was full of distrust in his grandfather's level of Chinese medicine.
To be continued...