"Lao Fang, when did those two children come back? Why is it that nine days have passed since the last telegram and there is still no news."
Li Heng's family has a single courtyard. Because the weather has warmed up, Fang's father and Fang's mother sat in the courtyard after dinner. One read the newspaper and the other did needlework. Xiaobai was lying listlessly under the eaves. Since the two owners left,
It looks like a bear every day, and is less active in eating than before.
After hearing Fang's mother's question, Fang's father raised his head from behind the newspaper and said, "It should be fine. Didn't I tell you in the last telegram that I would be back as soon as possible? It will take seven or eight days just to get there. In case there is any further delay."
"Nine or ten days is not impossible, don't worry, just wait for two more days."
That's what he said, but the flash of anxiety in Father Fang's eyes showed that his heart was actually far less calm than he appeared.
"Alas~" Fang Ma sighed and simply threw the needlework in her hand into the bamboo basket beside her legs.
"Lao Fang, do you think Er Heng will often run to Hong Kong Island like this in the future?"
"I can't say for sure. It depends on how the superior leaders arrange it. He is a member of the organization, so it's not just how the superiors arrange for him to come. It's just a waste of time for you to worry about it."
"Aren't I worried about our girl? You said that these two children have been married for a year, and I haven't seen Xiaoya pregnant until now. I don't know what's going on.
From now on, if Er Heng has to go to Hong Kong Island for a business trip, he can't take Xiaoya with him every time. If this man often runs outside, something might happen to him. What's wrong with this cat?
People who eat fish, how can dogs not eat them..."
Before she finished speaking, Fang's mother suddenly realized something was wrong. She turned around and glanced at Xiaobai lying under the eaves, and swallowed back the words behind her. There were indeed dogs that didn't eat dogs, so they weren't lying there.
Dad Fang understood what his wife meant. He put down the newspaper in his hand, lit a cigarette for himself and said: "I don't think Er Heng is that kind of person. Don't think nonsense every day, but what you said has always been
Not being pregnant is indeed a problem. I think when they come back this time, I can go to the hospital for a checkup to find out what is going on, so that I can feel confident."
"Well, you're right, you should go to the hospital."
If the old couple knew that their son-in-law and daughter would be stationed on Hong Kong Island from now on, I don't know how they would react.
As soon as Fang Ma finished speaking, Xiao Bai, who had been lying listlessly under the eaves, suddenly stood up, and his drooping ears suddenly stood upright like antennas.
The old couple were a little surprised by Xiao Bai's sudden movements. Before Fang Ma could say anything, Xiao Bai had already run towards the door. As he ran, his tail was shaking rapidly like a helicopter propeller, as if
It seems to be giving myself some motivation to move forward.
"Xiaobai, what are you doing?"
"Woof..."
Fang Ma responded with a cry.
The door was unlocked. When Fang's parents came over, Xiaobai had already half opened the wooden chip that was inserted into the door with his mouth. When he saw them coming over, he barked twice more.
He also shook his head, signaling for them to open the door.
"Hey... why are you opening the door when it's dark?"
At this moment, a very familiar voice from Fang's father and mother came from not far outside the door.
"Haha, brother, listen to Xiaobai's cry, he must know that we are back."
Oops, my daughter and son-in-law are back!
Only then did the old couple understand why Xiaobai was so anxious to open the door. Father Fang quickly raised his hand to open the door, and also turned on the light at the door.
As soon as the door opened a crack, Xiaobai could not wait to squeeze out.
"Mom and Dad, we are back."
"Come back, come back, come back. Come into the house quickly. You must be tired from the long journey back and forth."
Neighbors who came in and out of the alley greeted Li Heng and Fang Xiaoya warmly when they saw them. Everyone knew that when these two couples went on a business trip, they would be away for months.
Fortunately, everyone just said hello when they saw him, no one asked him to ask questions, and they quickly entered the house.
"How come it's already dark at this time?"
"Hey, it's already noon, but my brother went to report to the leader on work. He was delayed three times and then two. In the end, he was left to talk to his old leader, and that's all."
"Have you eaten?"
"You've eaten, Mom. Xiaobai, did you miss me? Oops, please let me rub it a few times."
"Woof..."
"Haha, why don't you hide!"
As soon as they entered the yard, the little girl started playing with Xiaobai. Xiaobai didn't hide as soon as he was rubbed twice as before. Now he was pushing his head into the hostess's arms.
Fang's father and mother don't live in the main house, but they tidy up the main house almost every day. They also put an extra sheet on the kang in the back room. When they peel off the top sheet, the bottom one will be clean, so they can use it directly at night.
sleep.
After scrubbing and changing clothes, Li Heng and Fang Xiaoya finally tidied up and sat down in the living room half an hour later.
At this time, Xiaobai was following the male master's legs, constantly rubbing his head against his legs, and grinning from ear to ear. Not to mention the joy, it wiped away the listlessness of the past month.
"Give Erheng, drink some water."
"Thank you dad."
"Your mother just said that she never saw you coming back, and there was no telegram or anything like that."
"This departure is quite sudden. The boat has been arranged. We left overnight. We haven't received accurate news during the day. We really can't send a telegram, which makes you and my mother worried."
"It's okay, it's okay. Just get home safely."
"Dad, this is for you." Fang Xiaoya opened the bag she brought back and began to distribute the gifts she purchased on Hong Kong Island to her family and friends.
"Hey, you bought me a watch. I don't have a watch. Why waste this money?"
"Dad, you've been wearing that watch for how many years. Wear this one instead and keep your watch."
"Hey, what brand is this? I remember seeing it before."
"What is this called? Oh, by the way, Rolex. Mom, this is for you. I also bought you an extra set of jewelry. When your son marries his wife in the future, he can pass it on to your daughter-in-law."
"Girl, how much does this cost?"
Mother Fang's distress was visible to the naked eye, but her joy was also beyond words.
"Hehe, I don't have much money. Things on Hong Kong Island are not expensive and are quite cheap."
Compared to those billions, isn't it cheap?
Fang's mother looked at the women's watch and a set of jewelry in her hands, and then at her daughter's bag: "Who else did you buy for? Don't blather blindly."
"I didn't buy randomly. I also bought a watch for Xinyi, as well as for Xiaoqing and his partner, and for my brother's friend."