Father's Land Mother's River

Chapter 29 Torrent

It was already noon when Liu Xiaonan and the fourth brother came down from the roof. The sun after the typhoon was extremely hot, and they would be scorched if they stayed on the roof for a long time.The two put their clothes on their heads and waded to the back street.

There is also more than a foot of water on the road in the back street, and road crews are clearing down fallen poplar trees.Anxious people stood in front of the shops, talking to each other weakly, this year's harvest was completely ruined.Only children thought the typhoon was fun, running and playing in the big water in groups.

Liu Xiaonan got dressed and came to Guan Deyu's house. He had already finished his lunch and was sitting under the big tree at the gate of the courtyard to enjoy the shade, while Guan Xiaoyun was washing pots and dishes in the house alone.He sat down at the high table carelessly and asked Guan Xiaoyun if he had anything to eat.

Guan Xiaoyun rolled his eyes at him and said, "I thought you were sitting on the roof and wanted to become a fairy, but you still know you're hungry?"

Liu Xiaonan said: "I would like to become a fairy, but after all, I am an ordinary person, and I have to have the cheek to find a stutter."

Guan Xiaoyun brought over a bowl of vegetables, threw a corn tortilla into his hand and said, "Yin and Yang are weird, you deserve it if you starve to death."

Liu Xiaonan thought to himself, there are already targets, so why are you still insulting yourself?The school was on summer vacation, and there was a natural disaster again. Could it be that the middle school teacher didn't come to visit, and she took her anger out on herself?Whatever, it would be fun to go back in time.

After eating, Liu Xiaonan went straight into Guan Xiaoyun's room, reached for a pillow, and lay down with her head on the inside.

Guan Xiaoyun followed in, and hit his leg with a broom: "Get up for me, and after someone agrees, you can sleep on my kang? Don't be ashamed!"

Liu Xiaonan closed her eyes and said, "Don't make trouble, brother sat in the water prison for a day and a night, and didn't get much sleep."

Guan Xiaoyun was stunned for a moment, and then hit it with a broom again: "We are the same age, don't pretend to be a brother for me, as far as you want to pretend to be a brother, don't stay at my house."

Liu Xiaonan still lay still: "This is the third uncle's house, not yours. I can come and go freely. When you get married and have your own home, if you want to invite me, I have to seriously consider it."

"You are such a mangy dog." Guan Xiaoyun threw the broom heavily on him and stomped on the sewing machine.

On the second day after the typhoon, the flood waters receded slowly, the land was muddy, and the crops were strewn about.

After Liu Xiaonan cleaned up the mud at home, he lit firewood in the stove to bake the kang.The kang was damp and poorly ventilated, and the smoke poured down on him, causing his nose to burst into tears.

Although Hongshui didn't go to the kang, he still couldn't move back within a few days, and had to continue to be angry with Guan Xiaoyun.

At noon, Liu Xiaonan went back to Guan Deyu's house for dinner. On the road, he saw someone selling silver carp, weighing more than ten catties, with four holes in his back.

After inquiring, I found out that when the upstream reservoir released the flood, the fish in the reservoir flowed down the river, rushed into the sea, choked by the sea water, floated to the surface dizzily, and swam back along the river.The swimming speed is slow, and the back of the fish can be dragged ashore with a four-legged rake.

Liu Xiaonan ate lunch in a hurry, put down the bowls and chopsticks and went out to find a four-legged iron rake, pushed it on the bicycle and was about to leave.Guan Xiaoyun chased him out and asked him where he was going. He said to pick up fish, and Guan Xiaoyun followed him.

After riding for more than an hour, I came to the mouth of the Fuzhou River. I saw fishermen standing on both sides of the river with various tools.

It's just that the freshwater fish that rushed into the sea have recovered and stopped leaning towards the shore. In the middle of the turbulent river, the shadows of a few big fish appear and disappear from time to time.

At this time, the sea is at high tide, the torrent meets the wind and the waves are high, and no one dares to go into the water.

Liu Xiaonan spotted a black back in the middle of the river, and took off her clothes to go into the water.Guan Xiaoyun stopped him and didn't let him take risks. This is not fishing, it's clearly showing off.

The people next to him also kindly persuaded him to kill those who are stubborn and gulp them to death.

Liu Xiaonan broke free from Guan Xiaoyun and insisted on going into the water, and said to let you see if your middle school teacher has the courage.Holding an iron rake in one hand, he plunged into the river, his eyes fixed on the target, and he swam forward vigorously while resisting the impact of the river.

There was an exclamation from both sides of the strait, and when they saw the young man waving his arms and swimming freely in the big waves, they all fell silent for a moment.

Liu Xiaonan didn't take risks blindly, he had enough confidence in his water and physical strength, and the strategy he adopted was also appropriate.After entering the water, swim forward obliquely along the rapids, follow the ups and downs of the waves, and approach the target by the force of the water.

A big wave came, and he was lifted to the top of the wave, just in time to see the big fish in the trough, flapping its tail and going upstream, looking exhausted.

The peaks of the waves alternated between the valleys, and the moment he was on the same level as the big fish, he jumped halfway out of the water, raised the iron rake, and aimed at the black back to plan hard.

With one hit, the strength of the big fish's desperate struggle was transmitted to the arm through the iron rake, and the iron rake almost fell out of his hand.

He dragged the big fish to the shore, and paddled with one arm in the upstream, but the resistance was too great, and he couldn't move for a long time.He adopted the same strategy as when entering the water, followed the rapids to the sea, and swam obliquely to the shore.

Guan Xiaoyun ran along with Liu Xiaonan on the bank, shouting his name loudly, his cheerful voice dancing on the water.Many people ran after him, shouting to cheer him up, deeply impressed by his water quality and courage.

Liu Xiaonan heard it, and waved confidently towards the shore, and finally landed more than 100 meters away from the place where he entered the water, panting and dragging the big fish ashore.

People surrounded him, some patted him on the shoulder, some weighed the big silver carp, and they all said in unison that it weighed more than 30 catties.

Guan Xiaoyun stood outside the crowd, the big fish was no longer in her eyes, a soul-stirring force hit her heart, fascinated her, made her ache, made her confused and confused.

She had to face him again, she never saw him clearly.

Liu Xiaonan tied the big silver carp to the back seat of the bicycle, and went back and forth with Guan Xiaoyun under the envious eyes of everyone, and kept talking about the huge impact he had endured in the rapids along the way.

A big fish does not cause him much excitement, he is fully enjoying the whole process of savoring the thrill of fighting the rapids.

Guan Xiaoyun listened quietly, and in front of her eyes was the vigorous figure that appeared and disappeared in the midst of the waves.

Passing by a store, Guan Xiaoyun stopped his bicycle, asked Liu Xiaonan to sit under a tree to enjoy the shade, and went into the store by himself.After a while, they came out with two bottles of soda and two old-fashioned breads, one for each person.

Drinking soda and eating bread, Liu Xiaonan suddenly thought of a riddle that was widely circulated among the people: two points with a drum in the middle, three taels of grain for fifteen cents.Visible and specific, the answer is this kind of old-fashioned bread in hand.

He asked Guan Xiaoyun: "Come to pick up fish and bring food stamps?"

Guan Xiaoyun said: "I didn't bring food stamps, this is bargain bread, [-] cents each."

Liu Xiaonan said, "Can you negotiate the price when you are looking for someone?"

Guan Xiaoyun stared at him: "Do you really hate me?"

Liu Xiaonan said: "Why do I hate you? I think it's better for us to be the same as before, like friends, like brothers and sisters, we should talk and laugh, we don't distinguish between inside and outside, we don't distinguish between you and me, no one is burdened."

Being with someone once is equivalent to vetoing everything before, crossing the river and demolishing the bridge, and never going back.

Guan Xiaoyun lowered his eyes and said, "The middle school teacher and I were introduced by the director of my mother's school. It's not easy to meet. We only met a few times, and we have already fallen with him."

"Why is that?" Liu Xiaonan was quite surprised: "He has a decent job and has a bright future, unlike me who doesn't do a proper job and doesn't get high enough to get low."

Guan Xiaoyun said: "His family is poor. There are several brothers, his parents are not in good health, and they can't afford a new house. The whole family is counting on him. If I marry him, I will become a mother. Do you still remember when we were in junior high school? The female classmate in the class who threw the well? I told you, I will never let me and my children suffer from poverty."

Are feelings really negotiable?Why is the love described in the book so romantic, innocent and beautiful?You can give up your life, you can break through all obstacles, just for that sincere emotion.

Are the characters in the book unreal, or do they exist in reality, but they just need to work hard to find them?
Liu Xiaonan said: "Of course I haven't forgotten that female classmate. I have been thinking that this is not just a tragedy for her alone. I have been doing farm work for two years after school, and I have never determined my life goals. I don't know what the future holds. I want to leave the countryside, but I don’t know where to go. The main reason why I don’t participate in agricultural broadcasting and apply for private teachers is that I don’t want to tie my life to the land. No emotion."

Guan Xiaoyun was suddenly a little discouraged, and went into the store to return the soda bottle, his head drooping all the way.

For a big fish, half of it can be stewed in a big pot by Liu Zhitai.Guan Xiaoyun lit the fire, and Liu Zhixin cooked it himself, put pork belly and vermicelli, and pasted a circle of cornmeal pancakes along the side of the pot.Slowly simmering over low heat, the aroma will soon waft out.

In the morning, Liu Zhixin rushed home in a hurry. The road along the way was mostly washed away, and he made several detours before arriving home in the afternoon.The scene along the way was terrible, and the disaster in Liuzi Street was even more serious. I am afraid that even half of the harvest will not be reached after autumn.

Cultivation, fertilization and weeding, spring planting and summer busy, sweat beads flowing in the ditches, all natural disasters were wiped out.Relying on the sky to eat, God doesn't show mercy every year, maybe he shouldn't have tied his son to the land?
Liu Zhixin went home and took a look, his son had cleaned up everything, and went to Guan Deyu's house quite satisfied.Guan Deyu had just returned home when he went to the mountain to check the disaster situation. The two of them sighed and sighed when they talked about the natural disaster, and they talked about the child again.

Liu Zhixin said: "I didn't plan to let Xiaonan take over as a worker in the mine. You know that, it's too dangerous. I always hoped that he could make a way out in the countryside, but judging from the current situation, it's unlikely. He seems to be very resistant to everything in the countryside.

"I don't know who this bear son is like. He gave up two great opportunities. I can't force him anymore. If he doesn't make it, he can really run away from home. I have three years to retire and let him take over my shift as a worker. I will take over His squad goes home to farm."

Guan Deyu smiled and said: "Isn't that like you? Didn't you escape from Liuzi Street overnight?"

Liu Zhixin shook his head: "The nature is different. We are like enemies, we cannot live under the same roof."

Guan Deyu put away his smile and said, "Brother, I have an idea that I have always wanted to tell you, and I want to hear your opinion. Do you think it is possible for our brothers to become in-laws?"

After hearing this, Liu Zhixin immediately expressed his opinion: "Your sister-in-law and I have had this idea for a long time, but we just don't have the face to open our mouths to you and your siblings."

When Liu Xiaonan and Guan Xiaoyun came back with a big fish, the two adults had secretly made a lifelong decision for them.After another three years, when Liu Xiaonan became a worker in the mine, he would hold a wedding ceremony for them and let Guan Xiaoyun follow Liu Xiaonan to live in the mine.

The two have a relationship foundation since they were young, and the two families know each other well. One is a worker and the other is a tailor. They will surely live a prosperous life.

In the end, it was agreed that Guan Deyu would reveal this matter in front of the two children, and no matter how rebellious Liu Xiaonan was, he would have to give his third uncle some face.

When the fish was stewed, the two families sat around a table for dinner.Guan Deyu took out a bottle of liquor, drank it with Liu Zhixin, and poured Liu Xiaonan half a glass.

With his father present, Liu Xiaonan couldn't get excited and refused to drink.He hadn't had alcohol and didn't want to.

Guan Deyu looked very happy, and kept persuading Liu Xiaonan: "Don't look at your father's face, this is at the third uncle's house, and the third uncle has the final say. Use the energy you used to practice calligraphy on the stone tablet in winter, and take out your father's face." It takes the courage to fish in the rapids, and a man will push back with a drink."

Unable to resist Guan Deyu's coaxing and persuasion, Liu Xiaonan drank the half glass of white wine in one gulp.His face was red to the base of his neck, like a big cock in a fight, and his head was dizzy.

Guan Xiaoyun just secretly laughed at the side, Xiaoyun's mother and Jiang Changling had already secretly revealed to her the plans of the two adults in advance, there is no reason not to be overjoyed.

She secretly observed Liu Xiaonan's drunken state and his dumb expression with his mouth open, but there was still a faint worry in her heart.Liu Xiaonan, who was half drunk and half awake, was no longer covered in thorns, and was much more docile than usual, but he didn't know if he would obey his parents' arrangements.

Guan Deyu felt that the time was almost up, so he poured some more wine for Liu Xiaonan, and began to turn to the topic: "Xiaonan, in front of your parents, can you say a few heartfelt words to Third Uncle."

Liu Xiaonan shook her swollen head and said, "Yes."

Guan Deyu put down his wine glass and said solemnly: "The third uncle wants to marry Xiaoyun to you, are you willing to marry her? The third uncle is not forcing you, but just wants to listen to what is in your heart. You can say it boldly." .”

Liu Xiaonan was stunned for a moment, no matter how slow her thinking was, she could understand.He always felt that the atmosphere tonight was unusual, and the four elders seemed very close and excited. At first, he thought it was because he had caught a big fish, but now it seemed that it was not at all.

The four elders looked at him expectantly together, it must have been agreed in advance, leaving no room for maneuver.They are all elders whom I respect, how could it be possible to make them collectively sad?
What's more, there is nothing wrong with the willows and flowers, and the writing of novels still respects realism.

Liu Xiaonan glanced at Guan Xiaoyun, who was half-lowering his head and secretly staring at him, a tenderness and a masculine strength surged in his chest, he picked up the wine glass and drank it down: "I obey the elder's arrangement."

(End of this chapter)