Although the eldest brother Zhu Pingchuan changed his words quickly, he was still caught by his mother Chen and scolded. The scolded eldest brother was so timid that he dared not say another word.
So much so that when the eldest brother saw Zhu Ping'an following Zhu's father into the house, he just kept shouting "Mother, Mother... Mother..." He was so excited that he couldn't utter any more words.
"No matter how many times you call me mother, you are still an ungrateful person. You forgot your mother after you got married, and now you complain that the food my mother cooked is not tasty even before your wife has even entered the family..." Mother Chen heard her eldest son calling her mother all the time, but she still hadn't recovered from what he had just said that the food outside restaurants cooked was better.
"Mom, I'm back." Zhu Ping'an walked into the house with his father carrying a bag. When he saw his mother Chen from afar, he called out.
"You have been here all the time..." Mother Chen thought it was her eldest son who was talking. After he said this, she realized something was wrong. She raised her head and looked towards the door, and saw her youngest son walking in with a bag on his back, exhausted.
Mother Chen's first reaction was surprise
Then the second reaction is anger.
So angry
Three steps and two steps forward
Just a slap
A slap landed on the big shoulder of Zhu Shouyi, Zhu's father, with a loud slap. At the same time, the roar of mother Chen sounded:
"Zhu Shouyi, are you blind? Didn't you see that my son was so skinny due to hunger outside? He came all the way back and you made him carry all the things by himself. He was so heavy that he couldn't even stand up straight. You are so big and strong but you are just for show!"
How could he be thin because of hunger? I think he has gained some weight. Also, I wanted to take the luggage just now, but Zhier insisted on carrying it himself.
Zhu's father looked at Chen with grievance, covering his arm that was hit by Chen, and dared not say a word.
"Mom, it's my responsibility to carry it. It has nothing to do with Dad." Zhu Ping'an quickly stepped forward to help his father out.
When mother Chen looked at Zhu Ping'an, the look in her eyes was completely different from the look she gave Zhu's father just now.
When I looked at Zhu's father just now, he felt as cold as autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.
When he looked at Zhu Ping'an at this moment, it was as warm and caring as spring.
"Zhi'er, don't speak for him. Put down your bag and let me take a good look. Why do I see that you have become thinner? Did you eat out because you were reluctant to leave? I always feel that I gave you less money when I left. There were also rumors a few days ago that you were robbed. I was worried for a long time. If you hadn't sent someone to send a letter back, I would have gone to see you with your father. Hey, why do I feel that you have grown taller? Why are you so darker..."
"A few days ago, the town was beating drums and gongs to announce that you had taken the first place in the exam, and they also sent us ten taels of silver, saying it was a reward from the county magistrate... They also said that you would continue to study outside, but I was not happy about it, because life outside is not as good as home, and your mother gives you so many delicious foods every day."
Mother Chen walked quickly to Zhu Ping'an, took off the bag he was carrying, stuffed it into his father's arms, gave him a fierce look, and then gently pulled Zhu Ping'an to her side and examined him carefully, as if Zhu Ping'an had just come back from the battlefield.
Holding his luggage in both hands, Zhu's father stood with his eldest son Zhu Pingchuan, sharing the same suffering. Looking at Zhu Ping'an who was treated so tenderly by Chen, his envy was beyond words.
I guess what the two of them were thinking at this moment was, why is there such a big gap between them when we are all family members
After checking, mother Chen ran to the kitchen and said she wanted to make a bowl of chicken soup for Zhu Ping'an, who was "thin due to hunger", to nourish his body. No one could stop her.
"I'm back, little brother." The eldest brother was not good at expressing himself. He said this while rubbing his hands. Then, as if he remembered something, he ran to his room. After a while, he took out a beehive from the room and went back into the kitchen.
"Mom, give the honey to my little brother." The eldest brother's voice came from the kitchen.
Then, the mocking voice of mother Chen came out, "Why, isn't this something you made in the mountains and sent to your wife's family?"
"There are plenty in the mountains." The eldest brother's embarrassed voice came out immediately.
In the yard, Zhu's father and Zhu Ping'an looked at each other. After a while, Zhu's father said, "Go to your room and change into clean clothes. Your mother has made two more sets of clothes for you."
you say
This taught me how not to be homesick.
The deep love and care at home can melt the ice at the North and South Poles, and instantly make you immersed in love and being loved.
When Zhu Ping'an came out in clean clothes, his mother Chen had already cooked the chicken soup. The rich chicken soup was fragrant, and there were mushrooms, green vegetables and ginger slices in the chicken soup, which was delicious. After making the chicken soup, his mother Chen made two more dishes, and the whole table was full of food.
Zhu Pingan was so full that he would vomit even if he stuffed another peanut into his mouth. He even had to walk with his stomach sticking out. His mother Chen suspected that Zhu Pingan was not full.
Before going to bed, Zhu Ping'an gave the gifts he had chosen in the town to his mother Chen and his father. Chen put on the silver earrings with a smile on her face, but complained that Zhu Ping'an was spending money recklessly; Zhu's father held the wine jar in his hand, looked it up and down, left and right, with a smile on his face.
As for grandfather’s gift, let’s go to the old house tomorrow.
That night, Zhu Pingan did not read any more books. After taking a bath, he laid his exhausted but full body on the bed, planning to go to the old house first and then to his mentor's house tomorrow... Lying on the bed at home, not only did his body get a rest, but he also felt that his soul had found a place to rest, and he got a thorough rest from the inside out. He fell asleep quickly while lying on the bed, and slept very deeply and comfortably. He was completely rested at home after being away from the hustle and bustle of the world.
When he woke up, it was already light outside. As usual, Zhu Ping'an got up and started practicing calligraphy on the big rock in the yard.
"Zhi'er, why do you get up so early again? You just came back. Go back to sleep." Mother Chen was the first to get up as usual. Seeing Zhu Ping'an sitting in front of a stone and practicing calligraphy with a brush of clean water, she couldn't help but say with concern.
"No need, Mom. I went to bed early last night." Zhu Pingan said with a naive smile.
Mother Chen did not insist. She washed up and went to prepare breakfast.
Then, the family members got up one after another. They were no longer surprised that Zhu Ping'an got up so early to practice calligraphy. They were already used to him practicing calligraphy regardless of rain or shine.
Early in the morning, mother Chen prepared a table full of delicious dishes, including stewed chicken left over from last night, three hot dishes cooked early in the morning, a plate of homemade pickled cucumbers, and a pot of fragrant rice porridge.
When he was outside, he missed the pickles made by his mother at home. With the pickled cucumbers, Zhu Ping'an drank three bowls of rice porridge in a row, which made his mother Chen very satisfied.
After breakfast, a new day begins.