C16 Red Packet

Yesterday's spring rain washed the Jiangnan land exceptionally fresh. The morning sun slowly illuminated the horizon, and the sky became more and more blue. In the peach garden of East Bridge Village, thousands of trees bloomed with peach blossoms. It was incomparably enchanting and beautiful, and it was so gorgeous that it made people feel as if they were illusory and ethereal.

Sister Fang Lin quietly got out of bed. She opened the window and the faint fragrance of flowers drifted over. She took a deep breath of sweet air and looked around. The peach forest was pink, the wheat seedlings were green, and the oil and vegetable flowers were golden. No matter if it was close or far away, the scenery was beautiful and charming, making people feel refreshed and refreshed.

Ever since the horizon lit up, she was like a peach blossom in front of her eyes. She walked from the winter to the colorful spring, and her heart was rekindled with the confidence and hope of life. She also felt that it was strange. Peach blossoms bloomed every year, and during these two years, they were even more tender and refreshing.

She went downstairs, washed her clothes, and cooked. She was nervous and busy the entire morning. Very soon, eggs, bread, porridge and a plate of dried radish were carried to the living room's Eight Immortals table.

She prepared the face washing water and put the toothpaste toothbrush on the mouthwash cup.

It was already late. Before the sun rose, she shouted upstairs again. If she didn't wake up soon, she would be late.

Bian Liang turned around and continued to sleep, confused. She went upstairs and gently pushed her son. You're really going to be late. Come out for breakfast. Mom is also going to be late. Ah! Listen to me, quickly get up! "

Liang Liang got up unwillingly and walked downstairs with his head hanging low. He sat in front of the dining table and yawned with his eyes wide open.

He lazily picked up his chopsticks and on the stand, he pouted and shouted at his mother, "Why are you cooking eggs? I want fried eggs! Stir-fried eggs! "

"Ah? Stir-fried eggs?" Fang Linmei was stunned and quickly said, "Okay! Okay! Mommy is going to stir-fry eggs right away. Quickly brush your teeth!" She chased after Liang Liang with a water bottle toothbrush.

Bian Liang had an unhappy expression. He reluctantly brushed it twice and placed it beside the pool. He pulled his long face and sat at the table.

Sister Fang Lin jogged over and brought the face-washing water to the table. "Wash your face first. I'll be right there. " Bian Liang barely managed to scoop up a towel. He wiped his face casually, and the poop was still on his face. He then threw the towel into the basin. He shouted at his mother in the kitchen, "Hurry up! I'm going to be late!" Then he said angrily, "It's not ready yet. He told me to get up and eat. What should I eat? I'm not eating!"

"It's almost ready. You should eat breakfast first. " Sister Fang Lin was flustered. The sound of eggs being beaten rang out. Very soon, a plate of hot fried eggs was carried to the table.

Bian Liang picked up a piece and put it into his mouth. It was so hot that he immediately spat it out. He stuck out his red tongue and angrily shouted at his mother, "It's so hot, is it going to burn me to death? I'm not eating anymore!" After saying that, he threw the chopsticks away and ran out the door.

Sister Fang Lin had the pain of losing her son. In the past few years, she had doted on Liang Liang and had always agreed to his requests.

In Bian Liang's heart, there had always been a knot in his heart. His parents had abandoned him back then because they owed him. Now, he should be treated better. As time passed, Bian Liang's temper grew.

Seeing this, Fang Lin's younger sister picked up her schoolbag and chased after him. Like a child who had made a mistake, she took out five yuan and handed it to Liang Liang. I'm sorry! Mommy will definitely wake up early tomorrow and stir-fry some eggs for you. Go and buy some food today. Don't starve! "

"I want to eat egg pancakes tomorrow!"

"Okay, okay. Mom will make egg pancakes tomorrow. "

Sister Fang Lin had no time for breakfast. Without saying another word, she got on her bicycle and left the colorful peach blossom village in a hurry with her stomach hungry. She rushed towards the school.

Near the school, there was a vegetable market. Bian Liang jumped off Fang Lin's bicycle.

The vegetable market was bustling with activity. A long line of people lined up at the roadside stalls outside the vegetable market. Bian Liang ran to the front of the stall where the egg pancakes were sold. Panting, he said to the short and fat female stall owner, "One egg pancake. Hurry up, I'm going to be late. "

"Okay, I'll be right there. " She skillfully made egg pancakes and tore off a red plastic paper from the sausage and threw it to the side. She used a knife to slice the sausage piece by piece onto the egg cake that was about to mature. She sprinkled the onions and rolled them into a roll, then placed them in a white plastic bag and handed it to Bian Liang.

Bian Liang chewed on the egg pancake and quickly walked towards the school.

Just as he took a few steps, a fashionable middle-aged woman with curly hair walked towards him with a pure white puppy in her hand. Her face was covered in a thick layer of white powder, and her red lips were chubby. She threw a sausage to the furry puppy. The little dog jumped. It smelled it and left. The woman saw this and pretended to be angry. She pouted her fat mouth and scolded, "Hmph! Little Nana. You don't even eat sausages? Your mouth is becoming more and more picky. " After saying that, she held the puppy's hand. He left with a smile.

Liang Liang looked at the sausage on the ground and then looked at the egg cake in his hand. His chewy mouth suddenly stopped. He frowned and stared blankly at the puppy that was skipping away. His heart skipped a beat: Not even a puppy? It was as if the sausage that he had just eaten was stuck in his throat.

Time passed really quickly. In the blink of an eye, summer arrived. Every time it was the national party's birthday celebration, Bian Liang's birthday would also arrive. There was no need to remember, no matter what, he was not afraid of forgetting.

Fang Linmei asked Jiang Bin why Bian Liang's birthday was July 1st. He chuckled. It was purely a coincidence. On that day, he left the police station for Liang Liang. He suddenly felt that Bian Liang's birthday was on the same day as the party's birthday. He was very satisfied. Back then, the child only had half a sheet wrapped around his body, and nothing else. . . This coincidence seemed to have something hidden within it.

This year, Bian Liang was ten years old. In Jiangnan, ten years old was the child's birthday. Sister Fang Lin had long planned to give the child a proper birthday.

In July, Jiangnan was unbearably hot. Fang Lin sister specially rushed to buy a wall air-conditioner before Liang's birthday and installed it in the living room. On the same day. It was really hot and unbearable. When she found out in the middle of the night, she was still squeaking. The morning sun just appeared and the heat waves were rolling. The husband and wife were already busy early in the morning. Bian Jiansheng went to town to buy groceries. Sister Fang Lin went to pick cucumbers, cucumbers, melons, and other fresh vegetables on her own land, and even specially selected a large plate of peaches. Each of them weighed more than half a kilogram, big and ripe. With a bite, it was guaranteed that it was fragrant and sweet.

Grandpa Bian, who lived in the small stone bridge residence, also happily came over early in the morning to help.

After ten o'clock in the morning, seeing that the guests were about to arrive, Fang Lin hurriedly turned on the air conditioner.

The utensils and wine glasses on the table of the Eight Immortals had already been placed, and in the middle were a few plates of cold dishes. Everything was ready, just waiting for the guests to arrive. Liang Liang walked around the table. Seeing that no one was around, he took a piece of rib bone and stuffed it into his mouth.

Sister Fang Lin came out with a bowl of vegetables and immediately stopped him.

"I'm hungry! I'm hungry!" Liang Liang said coquettishly to his mother.

"I'm hungry. Let's eat a peach first. " Fang Lin's younger sister pretended to be angry.

Bian Liang tilted his head: "No, I want to eat chicken wings" Bian Liang pointed at the table. He thought, What's so good about peaches? One peach is enough to fill one's stomach. Can I still eat?

Fang Linmei hesitated for a moment. She pulled her face and said to him, "Take another one. You can't take it anymore. Do you hear me? You must wait for the guests to come and eat together. "

Bian Liang smiled and nodded repeatedly. His voice was loud and clear. "Okay!" As soon as he finished speaking, he grabbed a chicken wing and ran.

Fang Lin was anxious and hurriedly said, "Be careful of your clothes. Don't get dirty. "

Today, Bian Liang wore a brand new light yellow short-sleeved outfit. His shirt was tied around his waist and his hair was covered with oil. This attire made his small and bright face look completely new.

Cao Juan came with San San. When she entered the door and saw Liang Liang, she said loudly, "Yo! This outfit looks really good. Very energetic. Come on. Let me take a look. " She pulled Liang Liang to her side and saw that there was some flesh on his small face. His mouth was oily. "Good! You've grown taller again. You've also gained weight. " She lit up a new set of clothes in her hand. Then she patted him on the head.

This former adoptive mother, Bian Liang had been afraid of her since she was young. Bian Liang held onto the clothes and took a step back, looking at her timidly.

Cao Juan had a round face, round eyes, and a big mouth. She had short hair and a strong body. She wore a floral collar shirt on her upper body and a pair of black seven-inch pants on her lower body. Her attire was neat and tidy.

Now, she lived with San San and lived in the three rooms of her own building. Although it was hard to live in the nursery, after many years of management, she had some established connections. She earned about 100,000 yuan a year.

Liang Liang was still cowering like before. Cao Juan glared at him and said loudly, "I will eat you! This virtue will support you! For so many years, no one will shout. Take it! " After saying that, he stuffed a red packet into Liang Liang's hands.

Bian Liang held the red packet in one hand and his clothes in the other. He still stood there in a daze without saying a word.

San San went forward and gave Bian Liang a toolbox. She smiled and said, "This is the pocket money I saved for you. Do you like it?"

Bian Liang glanced at Cao Juan and lowered his voice to say to Shanshan, "I like it!"

Grandma Wang's voice came from outside.

Bian Liang quickly ran to the door as if he had seen his savior.

Cao Juan smiled bitterly and shook her head. She muttered to herself, "This child. "

Sister Fang Lin came out to greet him warmly when she heard him.

Cao Juan said to Sister Lin, "In such a hot day, don't cook too much. Is there anything you need my help with?" After saying that, without waiting for Sister Fang Lin's reply, she went straight to the kitchen at the back. When she saw the Red Aquarius dish at the side of the pool, without saying another word, she picked up the vegetable basin and washed it.

Grandma Wang held her bright hand and said quietly, "Why didn't you call for someone? You should call for someone. You have to be polite. "

Bian Liang shyly called "Grandma" and acted like a spoiled child.

"Not me, you should call me Mama Cao and Big Sister. " Grandma scolded in a low voice.

Bian Liang didn't say anything. He lowered his head in embarrassment.

Grandma fumbled around on his body and trembled as she took out a red packet. She handed it to Liang Liang with a kind expression. Her sparse white hair was also filled with tenderness. She said, "This is the New Year money Grandma gave you. Remember to keep it for your mother later. From now on, whatever you want to buy, let Mommy buy it for you. " After saying that, she called over the old man who was standing beside her with a head full of sweat. He took out a box of yellow fried chicken drumsticks from his handbag.

A fragrance assailed his nostrils. His eyes were bright and straight. He stared at the alluring chicken drumstick and opened his mouth. He had a greedy look on his face. He closed his eyes slightly and greedily sucked in the chicken drumstick. This was a taste that he had not tasted for a long time. He said softly to his grandmother's ear, "Grandma is so good!"

Grandma Wang's heart felt like it was going to melt. Her face was full of smiles, and the wrinkles on her face were rippling like water. She didn't dote on this child for nothing.

Jiang Bin's car stopped outside the door. Today, he wore a hidden green T-shirt and carried a box of double layer cakes in his hand as he casually walked in. His forehead was beaded with sweat. When he entered, he said to Liang, "Kid, I've grown taller again after not seeing you for half a year!" He placed the cake on the corner of the table. "Come. Come here, let Daddy take a good look at you. "

Whether it was Cao Juan or Jiang Bin, Bian Liang was facing them now. For some reason. . . He could no longer call out his father and mother.

All the guests had arrived. The birthday banquet had begun, and the Eight Immortals table was filled with dishes.

Bian Liang was dressed like a little adult today.

Bian Jiansheng happily picked up his wine glass and stood up, saying, "Liang Liang has been home for three years. Today is Liang Liang's tenth birthday, come! Let's wish Liang Liang a happy birthday! "

Jiang Bin stood up first and echoed, "Okay! Let's toast together and wish Liang Liang a happy birthday!"

Everyone raised their wine glasses and congratulated the birthday of the birthday star in unison.

Liang Liang was at a loss. He sat there stupidly, not knowing what to do. Sister Fang Lin smiled and pulled Liang Liang. He stood up awkwardly. Everyone's glasses clinked with his glass of fruit juice.

Everyone sat down. Bian Jiansheng was still standing there with his back hunched. He said emotionally with a yellow face, "You are all bright people. I thank you on behalf of Liang Liang for today. " After saying that, he specially poured half a cup of beer and drank it all in one gulp.

Bian Jiansheng's actions gave Fang Lin's sister a fright. She hurriedly stopped him and said: "You can't drink, do you not want your life?" Feng's eyes were filled with surprise.

It was too late. He had already finished drinking.

It was also Bian Liang's first time seeing his father drinking. Seeing his mother's anxious look, he secretly found it funny.

Today, Bian Liang was naturally the center of attention. Everyone spoke three sentences without leaving him. They talked about their expectations and life plans for him in the future. They even talked about going to university and getting married and having children more than ten years later. They talked with confidence and without purpose, filling Fang Lin's heart with hope.

Bian Jiansheng also happily toasted everyone with tea in place of wine.

The happiest and most embarrassed one was, of course, Liang Liang. The dishes in his bowl had long been piled up. The drumstick that Grandma Wang gave him could only be held in his hands.

Sister Fang Lin held the double-layered cream cake and placed it in the middle of the Eight Immortals Table with a smile. The cake was impressively marked with red jam, "Happy 10th birthday to Liang Liang," which Jiang Bin had specially ordered.

Cao Juan picked up ten colorful candles and put them on the cake. Jiang Bin picked up the lighter and lit the candles with a click. Soon, ten flames jumped happily on the cake.

Grandma Wang looked kind and kind as she smiled and said, "Little birthday girl, quickly make a wish and blow the candles. "

Everyone urged the candles to light up and close their eyes to make a wish. If they made a wish, their wish next year would come true.

Under the crowd's escort, Liang Liang shyly put his hands together and closed his eyes. He silently made a wish in his heart: I wish to celebrate my birthday like this every day and give me red packets every day.

He opened his eyes, took a deep breath, and blew on the candle. Everyone unanimously went forward to help light up the candle and extinguish it.

At this moment, San San took out the birthday card that she had prepared for Liang Liang a long time ago from her bag. When she opened it, a song "Happy Birthday to you" slowly sounded. She sang and held the card in front of Liang Liang.

Happy Birthday to you Liang Liang was pleasantly surprised and showed a sweet smile. He felt that the wish he made just now was really effective. It was a wonderful feeling that he had never felt before.

Jiang Bin lightly patted Bian Liang's head and gave him a thick red packet. "Take it. Dad gave you the New Year money. "

This was a stack of unsealed RMB. It was too much. Fang Lin felt bad and quickly returned the money to Jiang Bin.

Jiang Bin pretended to be unhappy and said with a stern face, "I gave my son a little token of my appreciation. How can I return the New Year money? In any case, I'm the child's' father '! " He raised Liang Liang until he was seven years old. How could this father-son relationship be gone just like that?

Jiang Bin was serious. Fang Lin was embarrassed to decline again, so she said to her son, "Liang Liang! Quickly thank father!"

Liang Liang giggled foolishly, but he couldn't say it out loud.

"Hey, you brat, you don't even know how to call me 'Father'? Ah?" He purposely put on a face full of anger.

Under Fang Lin's and Grandma Wang's urging, Liang Liang stammered," Thank you, Dad. "

Although Liang Liang's voice was very low, Jiang Bin still patted his head a few times happily. "Hey! That's right! Haha! Call Dad if it's not enough. " He looked like a big boss.

Grandpa Bian had been busy the whole morning. At this moment, Grandpa Bian also smiled and handed a red packet to his grandson.

It was the first time Bian Liang had seen so much money in his life. Furthermore, it was all his own money. It was too unexpected. He was so happy that it was as if a deer was jumping in his heart. He closed his eyes slightly, as if there were many delicious and fun things floating towards him.

This feeling quickly dissipated with the end of the birthday banquet. After the guest left, the red packet in his hand was mercilessly taken away by Sister Fang Lin before he could see that it was hot enough. He watched helplessly as so much money was locked in the wardrobe drawer upstairs.

"So boring! I can't even keep one, so stingy. " Liang Liang grumbled inwardly. He pulled his long face and fell heavily onto his bed, his face filled with disappointment and displeasure.