"I know." Fang Yan said softly. He took out a tissue from the paper tube on the coffee table and handed it to Sister-in-law Li, saying: "Sister-in-law Li, there is a big misunderstanding about this matter. I don't know if my explanation can convince you - but no matter you I understand everything I say and do.”
"Okay. Then give me an explanation. Give me an explanation." Sister-in-law Li wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with a tissue and said.
"On the night when I helped Jiang Qin with tutoring for the first time, I did accompany Jiang Qin to the bar. That night one of Jiang Qin's classmates had a birthday, and Jiang Qin wanted to celebrate her friend - I had two children at the time. There is a choice, either reject her and let her go by herself. Or agree to her and go with her."
"You can tell me." Sister-in-law Li said. "You tell me, I won't allow her to go out."
Fang Yan smiled and said, "Sister-in-law Li, do you understand Jiang Qin's character? If you didn't allow her to go out that night, would she definitely not go?"
Sister-in-law Li thought about it seriously and said unwillingly: "Then you can't--can't hold her in your arms and dance? She's just a student, a child. What kind of dance should she dance? Is there a bad place to go to celebrate her birthday? She went to a bar instead. That kind of place?"
"Young people like to dream about the future. Just like children like to wear adults' shoes, children like Jiang Qin also want to experience the adult lifestyle in advance. They like to hold birthday parties at KTV or bars, which is not It makes people feel strange." Fang Yan explained.
"What about dancing? What's going on with dancing?" Sister-in-law Li asked eagerly. This is her biggest concern.
Her daughter is still underage and is her darling. The tutor she hired so hard turned out to be a hidden evil wolf, which gave her the urge to destroy the universe.
"Did they show you the photos?" Fang Yan asked.
"I've seen it." Sister-in-law Li replied without any scheming.
"In the photo, Jiang Qin and I are hugging each other?"
"Yes." Sister-in-law Li started to get excited again. She couldn't stand the mere mention of the subject. "I saw the photo. The photo doesn't deceive me, does it?"
"It's just the photos that deceived you." Fang Yan said. "The situation at that time was that Jiang Qin taught me to dance, not that we hugged each other and danced - Sister-in-law Li, you don't have to believe me, but please believe in your daughter."
Fang Yan looked calm, looked directly into Mrs. Li's eyes, and said, "She is very smart and beautiful. You should be proud of having such a daughter."
Sister-in-law Li was silent.
Fang Yan also remained silent, waiting for Mrs. Li's final verdict.
"Fang Yan." Sister-in-law Li looked at Fang Yan and said, "How many times have you given Jiang Qin tutoring lessons? I will pay you one hundred yuan each time. I will refund the rent to you, and there will also be liquidated damages ----- I can’t rent this house to you anymore.”
Fang Yan smiled and said: "Sister-in-law Li, I understand. I don't want tutoring fees, I don't want rent, and I can't ask for liquidated damages - after all, there was something I did wrong in this matter. I'm sorry, I will give it to you. It caused so much trouble.”
Fang Yan stood up, turned around and walked out the door.
When he walked to the door, Fang Yan turned to look at Sister-in-law Li and said, "But the food made by Sister-in-law Li is really delicious."
"Let's move tomorrow." Sister-in-law Li said.
"Okay." Fang Yan agreed.
"let's have dinner tonight."
"Okay." Fang Yan agreed again.
Fang Yan went downstairs, and Sister-in-law Li followed him downstairs.
As soon as they walked out, they saw two girls, Jiang Qin and Yuan Lin, running hurriedly towards the bottom of the stairs. Obviously, they just wanted to sneak up to inquire about the situation, but they didn't expect to hear footsteps halfway through, so they had to run away first.
Seeing Fang Yan coming downstairs, Jiang Qin gave Fang Yan a look, meaning, how was my mother talking to you
Fang Yan smiled and said everything was fine.
Jiang Qin's tight little face broke out into a charming smile, and he made an OK gesture to Yuan Lin.
As if happiness can be imparted, the little girl Yuan Lin also laughed, revealing her two signature dimples.
Jiang Qin and Yuan Lin did their homework, and Fang Yan returned to his rented cabin.
Looking at his first place to stay in Huacheng, Fang Yan felt filled with emotion.
In less than a month, so many things happened to me.
This urban village called Chepi, this alley, this small courtyard, and this small house of less than thirty square meters - before he had time to get truly familiar with them, he was already facing farewell.
When I came, I was empty-handed, and when I left, I had nothing to worry about.
Except for two changes of clothes and a few books, he found that he had nothing.
Since there is no luggage, there is no need to pack it. Folding the clothes and putting them in the bag he came with, and placing the books on top of the clothes, all his work was done.
I had nothing to do, so I just lay in bed and thought about my thoughts.
I think about my old man’s reaction, my father’s roar, my mother’s love and sternness, I think about Ye Wenrou, I think about Zhuque Middle School, I think about Lu Chaoge, I think about Jiang Qin and Yuan Lin----
He also thought of Master Qing.
"Master Qing." He chewed the name in his mouth. "It's an honor to meet you."
Fang Yan heard Jiang Daye's voice coming from the yard. He had returned from get off work after selling pork, and then Jiang Qin ran over and knocked on the door to call Fang Yan for dinner.
Fang Yan opened the door, looked at Jiang Qin standing at the door, and said, "Is the food ready?"
"It's ready." Jiang Qin said.
"Then let's go." Fang Yan said.
"Let's go." Jiang Qin agreed.
He said he would leave but refused to leave. Jiang Qin looked at Fang Yan worriedly and said, "What did my mother say to you?"
"She asked if you have made any progress in your studies recently."
"Tch, I don't believe it." Jiang Qin sneered. "That's definitely not what she asked."
Fang Yan smiled and said, "This is actually what she cares about most. So, you should study hard."
Jiang Qin's delicate eyebrows immediately knitted up and he said, "Why is it like parting between life and death?"
"How can you talk, girl?" Fang Yan lectured with a straight face. "Is this what I taught you?"
Jiang Qin stuck out his tongue and said with a smile: "I'm just a metaphor, it's not a real separation of life and death - come and eat. I'm hungry."
Jiang Qin and Yuan Lin were already on the table, and Jiang Daye was opening the wine. When he saw Fang Yan coming in, he said, "Teacher Fang, let's have two cups tonight."
"Okay. I'll have a drink with Brother Jiang." Fang Yan agreed with a smile.
Jiang Qin pursed his lips, Fang Yan was not satisfied with the title of his father. If Fang Yan calls her father brother, doesn't he become her niece
Yuan Lin's mood suddenly deteriorated. Jiang Qin became Fang Yan's niece. I was the same generation as Jiang Qin, so didn't I also become his niece
Sister-in-law Li brought the last fried green beans with waxed meat and said, "Let's have dinner. Eat, eat, eat."
While talking about eating, they put vegetables into Yuan Lin and Jiang Qin's bowls. Then he put vegetables into Fang Yan's bowl and piled the plates in front of Fang Yan into a hill again.
"Come on, Teacher Fang, let's go one by one." Jiang Daye said with a smile and took the initiative to pick up the cup.
"Take one." Fang Yan picked up the cup.
The two of them clinked their glasses together, and then each drank the white wine in their glasses.
Jiang Daye smacked his tongue and said, "Teacher Fang had a great time drinking today."
"Drink, drink, drink. Just drink." Sister-in-law Li was very dissatisfied with her husband Jiang Daye. "Let Teacher Fang eat the hot food first----"
Jiang Daye wasn't angry either. He smiled honestly and said, "Teacher Fang, eat your food."
Fang Yan took a few bites of the food, took the initiative to pick up the wine glass, and said, "Brother, let's go with another one."
"Let's go." Jiang Daye said proudly.
Jiang Qin felt that the atmosphere during today's meal was a bit off, but he couldn't find anything that was off.
His father is still a 'walker', his mother is still attentive and considerate, Fang Yan -----
Jiang Qin's heart suddenly tightened, and she finally knew something was wrong.
Fang Yan spoke less.
In the past, he would tell jokes while eating, and everyone would laugh so hard. After finishing the meal, I felt like I was experiencing a talk show.
However, today he was unusually silent.
He just kept drinking and rarely talked.
"What's wrong?" Jiang Qin thought in his heart.
Jiang Daye was drunk. This was the first time he drank in his own home.
Oh, the second time. The first time was when my daughter Jiang Qin was admitted to No. 26 Middle School. Although it is not the best school in Huacheng, but-----my daughter is really amazing.
Jiang Qin had something on his mind, so he put down his chopsticks early. Yuan Lin was the second to put down her chopsticks, because in front of Fang Yan, she couldn't show that she could eat better than Jiang Qin.
Sister-in-law Li also put down her chopsticks and looked at Fang Yan thoughtfully.
Fang Yan ate hard for a while, then put down his chopsticks and said, "I'm full."
Sister-in-law Li hesitated, glanced at her daughter opposite, sighed softly in her heart, and said with a smile: "Teacher Fang, would you like some fruit?"
"No." Fang Yan also refused with a smile. "Really full."
He stood up and walked out of the dining room and back to his cabin.
Put the keys on the table, pick up the small travel bag on the bed, and walk towards the door of the courtyard.
The sky is dark and the night is deep.
Outside the door, there are thousands of lights and busy traffic. The hustle and bustle of hawkers, the sounds of vendors haggling, the sounds of couples quarreling, the whole world is lively and exciting.
However, Fang Yan, standing in the middle of the crowd, found himself alone.
"Fang Yan-----" Jiang Qin saw Fang Yan leaving with his bag and quickly chased after him.
"Kiss-----" Sister-in-law Li had quick eyesight and grabbed Jiang Qin's arm. Jiang Qin pulled hard, but Sister-in-law Li was so strong that she couldn't break free no matter what.
"Fang Yan-----" Jiang Qin's eyes turned red, and tears soon flowed out. "It's all my fault - I shouldn't have taken you to the bar. It's all my fault, I shouldn't have let you fight with people. It's all my fault, I shouldn't have put my arms around you and danced - it's all my fault not good."
The girl cried out in pain, her face cut with tears.