Xiao Zheng felt restless as if there was a thorn in his back. He shakily lit a cigarette and took a deep breath. But he couldn't say a word.
"When I say this, do you also feel that there is no good thing in the house?" The old man asked with a smile.
Xiao Zheng was sweating profusely and said, "I don't know either-"
"So I hope you can set a good example for them. Be a good grandson-in-law." The old man said with a smile. "can you do it?"
"I'll try my best-" Xiao Zheng said with a guilty conscience.
"If you agree, you can't go back on it." The old man smiled. "Although I am old, my eyes are very poisonous."
"Hmm -" Xiao Zheng nodded.
The old man said with satisfaction: "Let's have dinner."
As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Yue and Ye Zanghua walked out of the kitchen carrying dishes. Lin Huayin also came from the living room carrying a large fruit plate. It was obvious that he had finished it long ago, but he just didn't dare to come over.
Looking at it this way, let alone Ye Zanghua, even Lin Huayin seemed to dare not disturb the old man when he was talking. The position of the head of the family is as solid as a mountain.
Naturally, you have to drink when you eat, especially since the old man is still an old drunkard. I didn't take a few bites of the food, but drank a lot of wine. Xiao Zheng and Ye Zanghua did not dare to fall behind for fear of being laughed at by the old man. On the contrary, Tang Yue and Lin Huayin sat aside and ate slowly. Occasionally we would chat for a while, and it seemed like we had a good relationship.
After three rounds of drinking, the old man got drunk and said to Lin Huayin: "My dear, go and have some sex with grandpa."
Come for a while
What's the point
Xiao Zheng was confused. Turning back to look at Lin Huayin, he saw that Lin Huayin, who had always been as cold as ice, had a pretty face flushed, and her eyebrows stood up as she said, "Old man, are you drunk?"
His words were full of anger and extremely unnatural.
Ye Gong begged bitterly: "Isn't this grandpa's birthday? Besides, there are no outsiders. Is it possible that you still have the heart to refuse grandpa?"
Lin Huayin was still about to argue, but she heard Xiao Zheng suddenly slam the table and shout: "Grandpa, if you want to listen, just sing! Where does all this nonsense come from?"
As soon as this statement came out, the people at the table were stunned. Ye Zanghua hurriedly moved her seat for fear of causing harm to Chi Yu. Tang Yue also looked slightly ill and couldn't figure out what Xiao Zheng was playing. Only the old man glanced at Xiao Zheng with a half-smile, his eyes full of relief.
Lin Huayin, on the other hand, after a fierce struggle, glanced at Ye Zanghua and said: "Take the guy."
"Okay." Ye Zanghua seemed to have no family status at all. He hurriedly went upstairs to play the erhu that he had not touched for many years. He first sat on a chair and tuned the strings for a long time. After he was ready, he called Lin Huayin. He made an OK gesture and smiled. "That's it."
Judging from the posture, it seems that this is not the first time for the two to cooperate. Although they were both a little unfamiliar, they quickly regained a tacit understanding. It goes very well together.
Lin Huayin came to the table, raised his spirits, breathed, and after thinking for a while, he gestured to Ye Zanghua, and then spoke: "I was watching the mountain scenery from the city tower, and I heard chaos outside the city. Flags were fluttering, and flags were flying in the sky. , but it turned out to be soldiers sent by Sima. I also sent people to inquire, and I found out that Sima, you are leading the troops to the west. Firstly, Ma Su has no virtue and little talent, and secondly, the generals are at odds with each other and lost the street pavilion.
You were lucky enough to seize three cities in a row, but you were greedy and took my western city. Zhuge Liang was waiting at the gate tower.
I'm waiting for you, Sima, to come here to talk, talk, talk about your heart.
There is no other tribute here. I have already prepared lamb and wine to reward your three armies. You should have entered the city now. Why are you hesitant and in a dilemma? What is your reason? There were two Qintong people on my left and right, and I had neither an ambush nor any soldiers. Don’t be so distracted by your wild thoughts, just come, come, come up to the city and listen to me playing the piano—"
Lin Huayin's flawless Peking Opera "Empty City Plan" made the old man smile. It also gave Xiao Zheng a new understanding of Lin Huayin. He kept applauding during Lin Huayin's performance and was indescribably excited.
Peking Opera.
The dignified boss of Xinao, the richest daughter of Yanjing, actually comes to this stage, and judging from his tone, he is not a newcomer at all, but an old artist who has been around for many years -
Xiao Zheng was very excited. Especially when Lin Huayin sang and gestured, even if she was put on the stage to perform, she would not be afraid of losing anything.
"Okay, okay!"
Perhaps it was because he hadn't heard his granddaughter sing for a long time. After Lin Huayin finished singing, the old man clapped his hands with excitement and said, "My dearest daughter, you are so precious."
Xiao Zheng sighed with a slight embarrassment: "Huayin is only twenty-seven years old. At most, he is very skilled. How can he not be considered as a treasured sword?"
"Haha." The old man laughed happily and said. "Huayin started learning Peking Opera when he was four years old. It has been twenty-three years now. Would you say he is an old artist?"
Xiao Zheng smiled and said: "That's true."
"Are you finished?" Lin Huayin sat back in his chair with a cold face. "Don't drink two glasses of horse urine and then you don't know your last name."
The old man laughed loudly, and Xiao Zheng did not dare to answer. Just had a drink with the old man. Drink it all in one gulp.
"What are you so happy talking about?"
Suddenly.
A voice that was not familiar to Xiao Zheng, but was impressive, came from outside the door. Raising his head slightly, isn't it Ye Yuhua
As soon as she arrived, the atmosphere at the scene suddenly changed. Even the old man who had just been amused by Lin Huayin turned cold and said in a deep voice, "I was talking about you finally not coming this year!"
"What a pity, you're still here!" The old man blushed and felt thick-necked. He said with an annoyed look on his face.
Xiao Zheng could tell that the old man was very angry. The moment Ye Yuhua appeared, his temper burst out crazily. What surprised Xiao Zheng the most was that with the old man's cultivation and determination, no matter how angry or furious he was, he probably wouldn't let himself make such crazy noises and noises. Because in Xiao Zheng's view, no matter who angered the old man, or who made the old man unhappy. He has a hundred and a thousand ways to eliminate these troubles and unhappiness. The only person who offended him was his own daughter——
Every family has its own scriptures that are difficult to recite. Even after leaving home, the old man is a business overlord respected by thousands of people. But at home, he is still the father of the woman in front of him. She did something that made him unhappy, and the only thing the old man could do was to endure it, to prevent others from seeing his anger. Nothing else—there was nothing he could do.
Ye Yuhua also knew very well why the old man became furious and frustrated every time he saw him. He didn't even explain, he just tried to persuade her tactfully: "You have high blood pressure. Don't make your body angry."
"Even if I die, I will have a son to die with!" the old man said angrily. "No need for you to worry!"
Ye Yuhua was as calm as ever. Even if her biological father scolded her, it did not disturb her heart at all. He said gently: "Happy birthday to you."
The old man was furious, but he couldn't really do anything to Ye Yuhua. He walked away on the spot and went straight back to the room. Didn't even eat.
"Old man—"
Tang Yue chased after him and went to serve the old man. Ye Zanghua personally greeted Ye Yuhua and invited him to take a seat. Xiao Zheng also stood up and greeted Ye Yuhua: "Hello, aunt."
"Um."
After Ye Yuhua sat down, he first glanced at Lin Huayin lightly, and then said to Xiao Zheng and Ye Zanghua: "I'm disturbing your enjoyment."
"It's okay, it's okay." Ye Zanghua smiled. "Sister, you also know the old man's temper. If you don't return to secular life for a day, he won't look good on you."
"How can you jump out at will if you are a monk?" Ye Yuhua looked at Ye Zanghua dotingly and said. "It's not like playing house."
"That's twenty years."
Just like the old man got furious every time he saw Ye Yuhua, Ye Zanghua also persuaded her sister to return to secular life every time she saw her.
"Is it possible that you plan to be a nun all your life? Are you worried about letting the old man die?" Ye Zanghua asked.
"He can't see through it," Ye Yuhua said gently. "As far as he is concerned, wherever I am and what I do, isn't it all her daughter? As far as you are concerned, whatever I eat or see, isn't it all your sister? Why bother to be persistent?"
Ye Zanghua could not defeat this intelligent sister twenty years ago, and twenty years later, he is no longer a match for Ye Yuhua. He shook his head and sighed: "It seems that our family will never be able to sit down and have a meal in peace in this life."
"You tell others not to be persistent, so why should you be persistent?" Lin Huayin glanced at Ye Yuhua coldly. "You come back every year for grandpa's birthday, don't you think he's not letting go?"
Ye Yuhua shook his head gently: "It is precisely because I have let go that I come every year. If I couldn't let go, I wouldn't dare to come."
Lin Huayin's face darkened and he was immediately speechless.
Xiao Zheng was busy trying to smooth things over: "Auntie, you haven't eaten yet? Eat something first."
Ye Yuhua nodded with a smile, picked up the chopsticks and started eating. It seemed that nothing in the mundane world could disturb her Taoist mind. Even if she was being scolded while sitting here, it would not make her uneasy. This determination alone made Xiao Zheng envious.
It’s so down-to-earth.
Ye Yuhua didn't eat quickly, but he didn't eat much either. Five minutes later, she finished half the bowl of rice that Xiao Zheng served for her. The meal was served with a plate of vegetable oil and vegetables specially prepared for her by Tang Yue. and a pot of tofu soup. It is light and refreshing, making Ye Yuhua warm all over after not eating for a day.
After finishing the meal, Ye Yuhua smiled gently and said, "I'm leaving first."
"Let's go?" Xiao Zheng hurriedly stood up and persuaded. "You dare to come and leave?"
"We've met, we've eaten, it's time to go." Ye Yuhua said gently.
Xiao Zheng said helplessly: "Why don't you sit down and have a cup of tea?"
"Okay." Ye Yuhua nodded.
"Huayin, go make a pot of tea." Xiao Zheng directed Lin Huayin, while he accompanied Ye Yuhua to the living room.
Ye Zanghua witnessed all Xiao Zheng's arrangements, with a faint smile on his face, thinking to himself: What a good boy, he actually has more presence than me. No wonder the old man likes him so much. He also said that Lin Chaotian was not as good as him. It seems that there are some tricks.
Coming to the living room, Ye Yuhua sat calmly on the sofa, looking calm and peaceful as if in trance. Xiao Zheng glanced at his mother-in-law, pondered for a long time and said with a smile: "Auntie, you seem to have become younger compared to last time."
Ye Yuhua smiled slightly and looked at Xiao Zhengdao: "You have become more handsome too."
"Monks don't lie." Xiao Zheng said happily.
"Monks really can't lie." Ye Yuhua said with a smile.
"How have you been during this time? Is there anything unhappy?" Xiao Zheng asked with concern. Compared with Lin Chaotian, he would definitely stand firmly on his mother-in-law's side, and he would be closer to Ye Yuhua in both public and private matters. Not Lin Chaotian, who was dignified and cold all day long.
"Very good." Ye Yuhua smiled slightly and asked. "And you?"
"I'm not bad either." Xiao Zheng grinned. "And made some money."
"Yeah." Ye Yuhua said gently. "Don't be tired, money is an external possession, and the Ye family is not short of money."
"That's different." Xiao Zheng said proudly. "If I want to give something to my aunt in the future, I can't borrow money from Huayin, right?"
Ye Yuhua nodded with a smile and said, "Silly boy."
Xiao Zheng smiled even more happily.
He felt very comfortable chatting with Ye Yuhua, and he felt very unguarded. He believed that Ye Yuhua knew what he had done recently. Whether she actively wanted to know, or someone else told her. He was willing to share all this with Ye Yuhua. It seems that Ye Yuhua is his best way to this world and the only one who can find a sense of belonging.
"Auntie. We are going back to Mingzhu tomorrow. If you are okay, can you go back with us?" Xiao Zheng invited. "I heard you say just now that you dared to come because you gave up. Then go to our place - you should also dare, right?"
Ye Yuhua didn't expect Xiao Zheng to be waiting for her here, so she couldn't help but smile gently: "Silly boy, auntie is old and has a different life schedule from you. Going there will only disturb you."
"I can go to bed early and get up early like auntie." Xiao Zheng said.
Ye Yuhua looked at Xiao Zheng kindly, smiled and said: "Why don't you come to the mountain to visit aunt when you are free?"
Seeing that Ye Yuhua didn't want to go, Xiao Zheng didn't force it at the moment, and said regretfully: "Okay then. When the Spring Festival comes, Huayin and I will spend New Year's Eve with you."
"Really?" Ye Yuhua's expression changed slightly. It's clear that his heart is in chaos.
"Really!" Xiao Zheng nodded heavily. Promise.
"Then Auntie will prepare more food for you then." Ye Yuhua gradually recovered from her confused thoughts.
"Auntie has to cook it herself." Xiao Zheng said with a grin.
Ye Yuhua touched Xiao Zheng's hair lovingly and smiled: "Okay. Auntie will cook in person."
"Yeah." Xiao Zheng smiled and nodded. Pure as a child.
"I have to go now."
After all, Ye Yuhua didn't wait for Lin Huayin's cup of tea. When sending Ye Yuhua off, Lin Huayin didn't even come out of the kitchen. But in this regard, Ye Yuhua was as gentle and calm as ever, extremely elegant.
Watching Ye Yuhua leave the Ye family, Ye Zanghua, who was standing aside, said with emotion: "Boy, my sister looked down on everyone before she became a monk. After she became a monk, only my father could make her come down the mountain. You are the second one."
Xiao Zheng lit a cigarette and said plausibly: "I also feel that my aunt and I are particularly destined."
"Stop talking nonsense." Ye Zanghua glanced at Xiao Zheng.
"You envy me?" Xiao Zheng retorted.
"Envy?" Ye Zanghua laughed. "When I was a kid, I slept in the same bed with my sister every day. Do you dare?"
"—"
Xiao Zheng's heart twitched violently, and he really wanted to kick this old pervert to death.
"What, you want to hit me?" Ye Zanghua said with a playful smile. "Aren't you afraid that I, Lin Huayin, will sue?"
"Don't give me face. Just keep your breath." Lin Huayin, who was leaning against the door, looked away and said coldly.
boom!
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Zheng kicked Ye Zanghua hard in the stomach. With a plop, a dog ate shit.