Li Wei's birthday soon came, and after this day she officially entered the 27-year-old threshold. When I was in Daqi, I was already quite embarrassed at this age. Daqi got married early, and in a few years she would be a grandmother.
Liu Chunzhi took Yang Man's pickup truck into the city early in the morning to buy a bunch of ingredients. She wanted to cook her daughter's favorite dishes herself. When passing by a cake shop, Yinyin was attracted by the sweet smell. She stood outside the bright glass window and looked in eagerly. Yang Man held hands with her daughter and mother-in-law and said, "Mom, why don't we order a big cake? It's rare for my sister-in-law to come back for a birthday, and she won't be in the country for the next birthday."
In the past, Liu Chunzhi might have said what to waste the money on, but today she agreed: "Okay, since Weiwei likes chocolate, just order a chocolate cake for her. There are a lot of people in the family, so the size can be a little bigger." ”
"It would be great if Jianbo could come back." Liu Chunzhi said smoothly.
Yang Man listened, and she learned about her brother-in-law and sister-in-law from Yinyin's father. Although this matter is still hidden from the two elders, it will be revealed to the world sooner or later, so she said: "Mom, my brother-in-law will definitely come back." of."
Liu Chunzhi heard this and said with a smile, "Seriously, did you listen to what Jian Ping said?"
Yang Man said: "Jian Ping didn't say, but I think my uncle will definitely come back to celebrate my sister's birthday. This day is special, and my sister is leaving soon, so my uncle will still find time to come even if he doesn't have time."
Fortunately, Liu Chunzhi hasn't thought about anything else at this time. What she likes most is that her whole family is by her side.
Yang Man really got it right, and Li Jianbo came back after four o'clock in the afternoon.
When Li Jianbo arrived home, Li Wei was warming himself by the fire in the room below. There was a large fire pit with two sweet potatoes buried in it. The aroma of roasted sweet potatoes has drifted out through the open window.
"What are you eating? It smells so good!"
Li Jianbo pushed the door open and went in, only to see Li Wei and Yinyin squatting beside the brazier. Li Wei was holding an iron hook to dig through the things buried under the coals. Li Minghua was sitting on the recliner and watching TV. He heard a noise and turned his head to look. When he saw it was his youngest son, a smile appeared on his face: "Jian Bo is back."
Li Jianbo greeted with a smile: "Hello, Dad."
When Yinyin saw her uncle, she immediately ran over happily and shouted: "Uncle, uncle."
Li Jianbo knelt down and kissed his niece's apple-like face. Li Wei then raised his head and glanced at Li Jianbo, smiling and saying, "Come back?"
"Well, I have to come back no matter what."
Li Wei had already turned out all the roasted sweet potatoes. Upon seeing this, Yin Yin immediately went to get it. Li Wei was too late to stop her. As expected, Yin Yin was burned, and she cried out in pain.
When Li Minghua saw his precious granddaughter crying, he felt very distressed and said, "Baby, I'll blow it for you."
Li Jianbo walked over and said, "Show me."
Only then did Yinyin stretch out her hand. Li Jianbo knelt down and looked at it carefully. He wiped off the dust on his hand and found no blisters or redness. He coaxed Yinyin softly: "Don't be afraid, it's okay. Be careful in the future."
Yinyin had tears on her face, looking pitiful. Li Jianbo gently wiped her tears, rubbed the broken hair on Yin Yin's forehead lovingly, and whispered something in Yin Yin's ear, and Yin Yin burst into laughter.
Li Wei also peeled the roasted sweet potatoes for Yinyin and repeatedly warned her: "Be careful when eating, as it will burn your mouth."
Satisfied, Yinyin took the roasted sweet potatoes and jumped out happily, as if she had forgotten what she had just cried about.
Li Wei also cleaned up another sweet potato, handed it to Jian Bo and said, "Second brother, do you want to eat it?"
Li Jianbo pinched Li Wei's face, his eyes full of tenderness: "You have loved eating since you were a child, so you should eat it."
Li Wei lowered his eyes, thinking that he still regarded her as a child, she was not Yin Yin. She took the sweet potatoes and went out. She didn't want to stay with her second brother.
When Li Minghua saw these two sons and daughters interacting, it felt like he had returned to more than twenty years ago, when he was still young.
"Jianbo, sit down and let's talk for a while."
When his father called him, he naturally sat down next to his father in a polite manner, as if he was listening carefully, and said, "Dad, please tell me something."
The cold wind was blowing. Li Jianping and his helpers were taking care of the Christmas tree that had just been brought back in the hall. The helpers wrapped the colored lights around it. Li Jianping pressed the switch, but the colored lights did not light up. Li Jianping said helplessly: "Let's find someone to take a look." Just as Jian Bo came over and said, "Let me take a look."
Jianbo went over to take a look and found that there was a problem with the wiring. He found electrical tape and wrapped it again.
Looking at the flashing lights, Li Jianping smiled and said, "Jianbo still has a way."
"You have to know how to do this every year when you're in the United States."
Christmas is not popular here either.
"Your kid is really back. When will you leave?"
Li Jianbo said: "Go back to work early tomorrow morning."
Li Jianping said in surprise: "Then let's set off very early."
"Well, I have to rush to the hospital at eight o'clock, and I'll have another outpatient appointment tomorrow."
"It's too hard for you to rush like this, but no matter how hard you work, you will always come back, right?"
Li Jianbo smiled and said: "The one who knows me is the eldest brother."
"Then when are you two going to tell your parents about your affairs, so that your mother won't have to worry about Weiwei all day long?"
Li Jianbo shook his head and said: "Maybe there won't be such a day."
Jianping was even more surprised: "How do you say this?"
When it was getting dark, it started to rain, and the temperature dropped a lot.
The food was placed in the room where Li Minghua and his wife lived. The air conditioner was on, so it was still warm. There are steaming hot meals on the table, all delicious and delicious. Li Jianping took out a bottle of red wine that he had treasured for a long time and was reluctant to drink. Everyone except Yin Yin poured it into the glasses in front of them. Li Minghua was also allowed to drink a small amount of wine.
Several wine glasses clinked together, making a crisp sound. As the head of the family, Li Minghua spoke first: "I wish Weiwei good luck in the coming year."
Liu Chunzhi said: "Find me a satisfactory son-in-law as soon as possible and bring him back."
Jianping said: "The most important thing is good health."
Yang Man continued: "May we Weiwei become more and more beautiful."
Before Li Jianbo could say anything, Yinyin said first, "Sister-in-law, you promised me that you would take her to the amusement park in the future. Don't forget it."
Li Wei thanked everyone for their blessings and said with a smile: "No matter what happens outside, you are always waiting for me at home, tolerate me, and accept me. I hope that this family will always be harmonious and beautiful, and that everyone in the family will be happy." Healthy and safe."
Li Wei took a sip of wine first, and Li Jianbo stayed there without having time to say anything.
After dinner, the birthday cake was served and everyone sang Happy Birthday. Li Wei looked at the dancing candlelight in front of her. This scene would be etched in her heart forever.
(End of chapter)