This weekend, the sun was shining brightly in April, but my mood was not bright. When I came out of the barber shop, my beloved long hair was gone and turned into short hair with bangs no longer than my eyebrows.
Master was squatting on the wall of the barber shop, basking in the sun, waiting for me outside. If people passing by were not careful, they would think of him as an old farmer coming into the city. An old lady even greeted him warmly. Ask him if he has authentic local honey at his home in the countryside.
I walked out of the barber shop and happened to see this. The master came over and pulled me as if he had been saved, and said to the old lady: "Look, I'm here to see my eldest grandson. I don't sell vegetables or honey."
After the old lady left, the master took me to look at it, nodded and said, "Well, it's much more pleasing to the eye."
Then we walked back. After taking only two steps, my master pulled me and said, "Yes, today is very important. Let's go and clean up."
Inexplicably, I was pulled back to the barber station by the master, who pushed me down on the chair. The master said to others: "Put some hair wax on him and comb his hair into a stable parting."
Without waiting for my objection, he lay down on the chair again and said, "First give me a shave, and then take care of my hair. Well, give me a big slick."
I was speechless, and even began to doubt that tonight's party was a blind date party.
Yang Jingtong, that kid, often makes excuses to hold parties at home. These lives are far away from the lives of ordinary people. They belong to another class and are unique to life.
What is currently popular in that circle will only come into contact with ordinary people in their daily lives five years later.
After a good grooming session with Master at the barber shop, we went back. After returning, Master solemnly put on a Chinese tunic suit. Although at that time, more western-style suits had become popular, Master But refused to accept it.
However, Master rarely wears it seriously, so the only two sets of Mao suits he has are specially customized. The people who make Mao suits for him also make them for many leaders.
When he was getting dressed, I was having a headache choosing clothes. I haven’t gone shopping with Master a few times. I bought all my clothes by myself, so... So it’s not easy to choose, because in Master’s eyes, they are all Some immodest clothes.
Since the occasion I am going to attend today is so formal, although I have been a bit rebellious in the past few years, deep down I don't want to disgrace Master.
While I was still looking for clothes, Master had already come to my room, put down a bag, and said, "Wear this, you have to hold on tight for me today."
I opened the bag and took a look. Inside was a light gray tunic suit with a white shirt with a straight collar.
I said that Master was taking my measurements a few days ago. There was nothing unusual about this Mao suit. Once I put it on, I found that it fit perfectly. Looking in the mirror, I parted my hair 40-60 centimeters. With this Mao suit, I He looked very stable and mature, looking at least five years old.
"Put this on." My master dug out something and handed it to me.
I almost fainted looking at it. Aren't these the glasses Yang Jingtong gave me? Why does Master still want me to wear it
"Master, am I not short-sighted?" I think it's better to tell the truth.
"I know, if you are asked to wear it, then wear it. Since you are from Shanzimai, you have to bring glory to me in terms of image." Master yelled.
What's going on? I put on my glasses reluctantly, and I was very curious about why Master was so solemn.
"Yeah, my apprentice is pretty good, he can hold up his reputation." After watching me put on my glasses, the master was finally satisfied and took me off.
Sitting on the Hongqi car, I was a little uncomfortable, not that I was not used to this car, because among my buddies, who didn’t have a car to sit in? I often ride in it, but what I am not used to is that Master actually rides in this car.
Master has the authority to mobilize a red flag car as a special vehicle, but he has never used it once in the many years since we came to Beijing. What happened today? Even the car is so serious.
Master was sitting next to me, leaning against the back of the chair and closing his eyes to meditate. I finally couldn't help but say, "Master, if you don't make it clear to me, I will definitely get off the bus and not go."
Master opened his eyes and looked at me. He was silent for a long time, and finally said: "Today I am going to meet several of your uncles and your junior brothers. I have been in Beijing for so many years, and I have never let you I’ve seen it, because I haven’t seen it myself, but I have to see it today.”
I was stunned. When I was a child, I only heard about several masters when my master talked about my master. I haven’t seen them for so many years. I thought they were legends. I didn’t expect that I would meet them today. , and according to what my master meant, they are in Beijing
"Master, they are in Beijing? Why didn't you tell me? I still have junior brothers?" I can't say how I feel. They all belong to the same lineage of masters. I have a natural affinity for them, but I have never seen them before, and I feel very special. strangeness. I was looking forward to it, but I also felt very scared. I was afraid that I would not be able to get on stage and lose Master’s face.
Only now do I understand why Master asked me to take things so seriously.
"The disciples of your uncles all started earlier than you. Normally, it should be your senior brother, but my ancestor said that the word "shan" means the longest, so speaking of it, you are the senior brother, the senior brother! So, do you understand?" Master said that calmly, and I suddenly felt the pressure doubled.
I couldn't help but say: "Master, I haven't seen you for so many years, why do you have to see me today?"
"Because gathering together every twenty years is a rule set by your master. Your master once said that this rule is unbreakable!" Master said seriously, but a trace of loneliness flashed in his eyes.
"Master, did Master say that we can't meet each other during normal times?" I asked curiously.
"That's not true. You don't have to ask, I won't tell you." The master leaned back on the chair and closed his eyes again. He often looked like this recently, very tired.
I shut up. I knew that if the old man didn't want to talk, it would be in vain no matter how much I asked.
The car drove towards the suburbs of Beijing. Along the way, the master was relatively silent. When the car drove to a place, the master finally spoke and said: "Sanwa'er, we are almost there."
I didn’t know why, but I suddenly became nervous and sat upright in the car.
The master smiled and said: "You don't need to be so nervous. I just want to tell you that our generation is our generation's business, but your generation has also grown up. After all, we are from the same family, so It’s a good thing, you are the senior brother, and I hope to see you senior brothers get along in harmony. That relationship is very precious, you know?”
"Um, um..." My throat was a little tight, but I kept nodding. In fact, could I not be nervous
The car finally stopped. It was a quiet place, surrounded by sparse two-story buildings.
The driver got out of the car and opened the door for me and Master. I got out of the car first, followed by Master, and looked around. Master suddenly sighed, and then said to me: "Let's go."
I followed my master in silence and nervously. Finally, I arrived in front of a two-story building that was not very eye-catching. My master stopped. I suddenly became even more nervous. Is this here
Master turned to look at me, and suddenly a big hand gently patted my stiff waist, with gentle encouragement in his eyes.
I looked at Master gratefully, and I understood what he meant, which meant that he had confidence in me.
"You are the senior brother, the eldest brother. There is no need to be nervous." As the master spoke, he had already rang the doorbell.
But I was puzzled, in this case, the master is also a senior brother, why did he never mention this matter, but when he talked about the past, he still said senior brother? Or, he didn't say it, I just understood it this way.
Could this be the reason why they don't see each other
While I was thinking, outside the two-story building, the big iron gate of the small courtyard was opened. It was opened by a middle-aged woman. She looked at me with some doubts, but after seeing Master, she didn't say anything. He just said: "Uncle Li has been waiting for you for a long time. I will take you in."