Just when the Hong family's father and son gathered together in secret, plotting to cast an airtight net over Anping, to eradicate Anping and wipe it out completely, Anping didn't know that disaster was about to come. At this time, he was in the welfare home. In the main room, he watched Uncle Baozi lying on the bed dripping with sweat and holding his hands with his hands throbbing. The feeling of strength, tired spirit, and irritable mood all made Anping feel a deep pain in his heart. ,
I received a notice from the county early in the morning, saying that leaders of the State Planning Commission came to Qingjiang for inspection and investigation. Secretary Liu Tong made a sudden decision to present the highlights of Longxing Town in front of the leaders. The leaders only talked and broke their legs. Regarding this urgent task that was temporarily assigned, after a night of hesitation about the future, Anping, who was in despair, worked hard to arrange the deployment. After a busy day, Anping felt exhausted both physically and mentally, and felt dizzy.
But before Anping could loosen the tight string in his mind, Sister Hong called again. Uncle Baozi's madness recurred again, and this time it was very severe and urgent. Anping ran back to the orphanage without stopping. After struggling for more than an hour, suppressing and coaxing, he finally calmed down Uncle Baozi's excitement. Anping was also on the verge of collapse from exhaustion.
"What happened to the leopard? He was watching TV and suddenly went crazy. First he tried to run away with all his strength. After being grabbed by Dasheng, he howled and screamed and banged his head against the wall. He couldn't stop him no matter what. Come on, thank you for coming back in time, otherwise, my old bones would have been broken apart..." The old dean, who was also sweating, recalled Uncle Leopard's madness just now, and still had lingering fears. He still doesn't understand it until now. ,What stimulation did the leopard receive today? How could it be so crazy?
In the past, whether Uncle Leopard was sick or crazy, he would always hide in the house alone in a daze. After he came to his senses, he would only be depressed for a few days at most, but he had never behaved as close to self-mutilation as he does today. Is this right? Said that the disease in Uncle Baozi's head has reached an extremely serious level, Anping said with worry: "Dean, Uncle Baozi's illness cannot be delayed any longer. In the past, it was difficult for our family to even eat. I want to treat Uncle Baozi." There are no conditions, life is getting better now, and there is no shortage of money. I want to take Uncle Leopard to the province for a thorough inspection in a few days, and try to find the root cause of this disease..."[
"Go, go. Thirty years ago, father respected his son, and thirty years later, son respected his father. Although you and Leopard are not father and son, and have no blood relationship, Leopard's love and affection for you over the years has far exceeded the relationship between flesh and blood. It is your duty as a human being to provide for him in his old age..." Anping's proposal was approved by the old dean. He was like this. He couldn't explain any big principles, but he taught Anping the principles of life with his words and deeds.
Nodding heavily, Anping gave the old dean a promise that he would keep in mind. Then he took a towel and gently wiped the sweat and dirt on Uncle Leopard's face. He seemed to feel Anping's gentle wiping. His spirit seemed to be soothed, and his tense body slowly relaxed, and his rapid breathing slowly became calmer. By the time Anping finished wiping his body, he had fallen into a deep sleep, until Only then did Anping let out the breath he was holding in his chest.
Silently watching Uncle Leopard, Anping felt a mixture of emotions in his heart. His gray hair, dark skin, and thin face all witnessed the erosion of the years, especially Uncle Leopard's face, which was covered with wrinkles like an ax and a chisel. They have been together for more than 20 years, and their love is thicker than blood. Anping still clearly remembers that from the first day when he picked up his schoolbag and walked into the school, Uncle Leopard stupidly stood guard at the school gate. I can sit still all day long.
The classmates all laughed at Anping for having a stupid uncle, but Anping knew that Uncle Leopard was not stupid. He really cared for him and was afraid that he would be bullied in a strange environment to protect him. It was under the protection of Uncle Leopard that Anping Such a wild child with no father and mother in the eyes of his classmates was not bullied, and he developed the spirit of perseverance, perseverance, and never giving up during the fight. It can be said that Uncle Leopard is the patron saint of Anping. Protecting Anping’s healthy growth,
While taking care of the sleeping Uncle Leopard, I kept recalling everything that happened between me and Uncle Leopard in the past. There was sweetness in the plainness, and warmth in the desolation. In this way, half the night passed by without a trace. I don't know when, Anping's tired body finally couldn't stand the intrusion of the Sandman, his eyelids became heavier and heavier, and finally he followed Uncle Leopard into sleep.
When Anping opened his eyes again, the sky was already bright. When Anping realized his lack of care and hurriedly turned around to look at Uncle Leopard, what caught his eye was Uncle Leopard's innocent smile, a smile he hadn't seen for a long time. He looked so kind, and Anping's mood suddenly improved. He stretched out his hand and gently touched Uncle Leopard's wrinkled forehead, and asked softly: "Uncle Leopard, you woke up, does your head still hurt? …”
"No, no, I, I..." With warm hands and soft words, Uncle Leopard could feel Anping's heartfelt care, but he could see the exhaustion on Anping's face, and Uncle Leopard's face showed With a kind of regretful eagerness, I grabbed Anping's hand and kept tightening it, as if there was something in my heart that I wanted to express.
"It's okay, Uncle Leopard. Don't think too much. The doctor said that there is blood in your head that has compressed the nerves. The pain is severe. You may be confused. It doesn't matter. I will take you to the provincial capital for a good check-up in a few days. Well, now that medicine has developed, the disease may be cured in no time. Okay, let's wash our faces first, and then go to eat..." Listening to Uncle Leopard squeezing out a few words vaguely, But he didn't really listen. Anping thought that he was guilty because his illness had affected his work. After some words of comfort, he didn't care too much.
"Leopard is up. Are you feeling better? Wash your face quickly. There are meat buns you like to eat..." Knowing that Anping is busy with work, the old dean prepared breakfast for Anping early. When he saw Uncle Leopard following Anping The expression on his back was as usual, and he felt a lot more relaxed. He held up a basket of steaming meat buns and said hello with a smile.
Big meaty steamed buns and fragrant black rice porridge. Anping, who was already hungry, took Uncle Leopard to his seat. You and I both had a great time eating. After a while, there was a basket of steamed buns and two large bowls. The black rice porridge was completely wiped out by two people. After patting his round belly, Anping gave a satisfied burp and said to the old dean with a smile: "The food at home is still delicious, dean, you are the only one." These buns are steamed higher than the pastry chef in the hotel. Okay, I have to go to work. There are still a lot of things to do today, and Uncle Leopard will leave them to you..."
"Go, go, I think there is nothing serious about Leopard. You can go to work. You are now a leader. You have to set an example for the masses. You can't relax at work..." He filled another half bowl of porridge for Uncle Leopard. , the old dean also sat down and started to eat. The hot steam rising from the rice porridge filled the old dean's glasses, which looked a little funny. Anping laughed when he saw it.
Anping smiled, and Uncle Leopard who had no idea why also followed him with a silly giggle. But with a smile, Uncle Leopard suddenly changed his face when he saw Anping put on clothes and was about to leave. He jumped up from his seat and pulled him He grabbed Anping's clothes and refused to let go. He muttered vaguely: "Ping'er, let's go, I'll go..."
Uncle Leopard did not let go, which put Anping in a difficult position. He tried to persuade Anping in a dumbfounded manner: "Uncle Leopard, I'm going to work. Why are you holding me back? Quickly let go and be obedient. I'll come back in the evening and buy you a pig's trotter." Nibble, okay..."
"Hehehe, I think the leopard just wants to kiss you. Yesterday, several of us couldn't hold him down. As soon as you came back, he immediately calmed down. Fortunately, I usually feed him with good wine and meat, which blinded me. One heart..." Uncle Leopard's head is not very bright, and sometimes he behaves completely in his own way. At this moment, he pulls and pulls his hind legs like a child, which makes the old dean couldn't help but laugh and joke about Anping,
"Haha, old dean, you also know that Uncle Leopard's head is not very bright, and you are still arguing with him. You are all my relatives, there is no difference between you and me. You, please stop adding fuel to the fire... "Uncle Baozi's brain is as dull as a child's, and the old dean is getting older and older, and his thinking has gradually become more extreme. Only then did Anping realize that he had become the emotional sustenance of his relatives. This The burden on my shoulders is getting heavier and heavier,
"Leopard, Anping went to work to do business. You are his uncle, so you can't hold him back. Sit down quickly. I'll make you a bowl of braised pork in the evening. You two can have some wine..." It felt like When it became inappropriate to say these words in front of Uncle Leopard, the old dean showed a bit of embarrassment on his face, and then he stood up from the chair and pulled Uncle Leopard back.
"Okay, Uncle Baozi, listen to the old dean, I will come back to see you in the evening..." Although Uncle Baozi had a look of reluctance on his face, he finally listened to the advice, and Anping felt relieved.
However, before Anping could turn around, he heard a loud bang from the courtyard door, followed by a burst of chaotic footsteps and low voices coming in, followed by several more people flashing past. Before Anping could figure out what was going on, the door to the foyer was opened, and four or five people in uniforms filed in. The person in charge, wearing a grass green prosecutor's uniform, locked onto the person at a glance. Anping, who was about to go to work, breathed out a sigh of relief and asked: "Are you Anping, the mayor of Longxing Town? We are from the Municipal Procuratorate. You are suspected of embezzling public funds and using power for personal gain. Please come back with us to be investigated..."