The red Volvo xc60 traveled more than 1,800 kilometers on the highway. The journey was dusty and it took a little more than a day to arrive in Chengdu.
The toll booths in Chengdu were open freely, and Xie Yi people passed through the toll booths slowly with the flow of traffic.
Although she was very tired and it was already night, she had no intention of taking a rest.
The colorful neon lights on the street were divided by the car body and staggered through the car windows. The empty passenger seat next to him was constantly illuminated in the darkness.
There once sat a person who was honest, boring, but full of strength, like a stone, very hard and reliable.
Passing by Fuhe River, I don’t know whether the light spots reflected in the endless water waves on the river are moonlight or people coming and going on the shore.
Xie Yi suddenly hoped that after picking up that person, he could keep driving without stopping in the middle. The car would pass through decades of time and disappear in the early morning when the street lights went out.
Although the road is long, there will always be an end.
We drove all the way to Tianfu Square. When they arrived at the agreed place, Xie Ning had already been waiting for her.
"Dad." Xie Yiren got out of the car, as well-behaved as ever.
Xie Ning rubbed Xie Yiren's head and said, "You're here so soon, didn't you take a break?"
"I slept for a few hours on the road, so I'm not sleepy."
Looking at his grown-up daughter, Xie Ning felt a little sad. She was not allowed to come, so she came anyway. Xie Yiren, who has always been a good girl, finally grew up.
"Dad, you have lost weight recently." Xie Yiren whispered.
Xie Ning finally showed a different smile than usual, so kind.
"Have you lost weight? Your father and I are still in the prime of life and can still work hard for many years." Xie Ning said with a smile.
The father and daughter were silent at the same time, quietly watching the blood on Tianfu Square and the flow of people collecting donations. A few days ago, on the night of the earthquake, tens of thousands of people gathered here spontaneously.
The majestic sound, like the sound of war drums, rumbled up to the sky.
But now, that emotion has not dissipated, and the voice is still echoing in the ears, turning into a trickle, and being turned into reality little by little.
"The initial work of earthquake relief is basically over." Xie Ning said, "What's left is some finishing work. It may last for a long time, and I won't have anything to do for the time being."
"You want to go home?" Xie Yi asked.
"No, I heard Zheng Ren say something. I want to go to Europe." Xie Ning said.
The Shay people didn't ask him what he wanted to do in Europe. This was a habit he had developed since he was a child.
"You have a good vision. Zheng Ren is a kid who is responsible, hardworking and capable." Xie Ning used three things to describe Zheng Ren.
For him, this is a very high praise.
Xie Yiren felt a little red in the face, but she did not lower her head. Her eyes were as clear as the bright moonlight on the clouds.
"He came down from the front line safely and is undergoing surgery in the provincial hospital. You go find Director Chen, and I will send his mobile phone number to your WeChat," Xie Ning said.
"Yeah." Xie Yiren nodded, "Go home early when you're done."
"Quickly, I'm just going there for a preliminary inspection. Zheng Ren gave me a problem, a big problem." Xie Ning felt a little headache talking about this and gently rubbed his temples.
"Will mom come with you?"
"Well, let's go take a look."
"Then I'll wait for you to come back at home." Xie Yiren said.
"When I met Zheng Ren, let him take a nap. I haven't had a full night's sleep these days. Even though you are young, don't break your body." Xie Ning warned.
"Ah?" Xie Yiren was startled.
She guessed on the way that Zheng Ren, who had no interest in life, might not know how to eat and rarely even drink water. But she didn't expect that the front line would be so difficult, and she would barely sleep
How can that be done? !
Seeing the anxious expression on Xie Yiren's face, Xie Ning said: "There are too many injured people, and the operation cannot be performed. But your little boyfriend is the most capable one, so he keeps insisting."
Xie Yi was a little shy when she heard Xie Ning say the words "boyfriend", but when she heard Xie Ning's affirmation, she still had a happy smile on her face.
Xie Ning recognized Zheng Ren very much. Xie Yiren guessed this when he called his father on the road.
At this point, it was finally confirmed.
"He's like that." Xie Yiren's voice was very small, thin, and light, like the night wind in Bashu, gentle and sweet.
"Can't wait, don't you want to be with dad? It's like meeting your little boyfriend soon?" Xie Ning asked with a smile.
"We're already here, so there's no need to rush." Xie Yiren said directly, "Dad, I miss you."
Xie Ning smiled.
"Then I'm leaving. I'll pick up your mother first. I'll probably be back in half a month or a month. By then, you should also be back in the imperial capital."
"Um."
"Let's go." Xie Ning rubbed Xie Yiren's head again. The neat ponytail did not become fluffy and cute after rubbing it, but instead looked refreshing.
Xie Ning raised his hand, turned around and left without saying anything.
On the side of the road, a black Rolls-Royce was parked. Xie Ning walked over and someone opened the car door.
He didn't look back and got directly into the car. The black car disappeared silently into the traffic and disappeared into the night.
Xie Yiren watched Xie Ning leave. A minute later, his phone vibrated.
It was a message from Xie Ning, a person’s phone number and business card.
It should be Director Chen of the Provincial Academy. Xie Yiren still remembers Xie Ning's words.
Has he lost weight
Is he tired
What will you say after meeting
This bastard dared to lie to himself and turn off his cell phone. How was he going to settle the bill
Looking at Director Chen's mobile phone number, Xie Yiren was stunned.
What does it feel like to be afraid of being close to home
Xie Yiren felt as if he was still buying daily necessities for Zheng Ren in the supermarket and had just encountered an earthquake. She felt that she had just finished calling Zheng Ren, but the guy turned off his phone directly. It was one of the few times in her life that she cursed Zheng Ren, you bastard!
After being stunned for a long time, Xie Yiren smiled, turned his head, and swung his ponytail.
After dialing the phone, Xie Yiren waited quietly.
After a few rings, the call was answered.
His voice was hoarse, as if someone had disturbed his dream.
"Who?" Old Director Chen asked.
"Hello, Director Chen. My name is Xie Yiren. I am Zheng Ren's equipment nurse. My father Xie Ning asked me to call you." Xie Yiren said crisply.
"Uh..." Director Chen on the other side of the phone seemed to be down, unable to receive so much information at once.
But soon, he reacted.
"Xie Ning? Is it Ning Zi?" Director Chen asked hesitantly.
"Yes, Director Chen."
"Oh, then I understand. I'm at the provincial hospital. You come to me. When you arrive, wait for me in the emergency room and I'll go down to pick you up." Director Chen said.
"Sorry to trouble you." After Xie Yi finished speaking, he hung up the phone.
She rubbed her face, straightened her clothes, walked firmly back to the red Volvo xc60, and navigated all the way to the provincial hospital.