Cold Beauty Fell in Love with Me - C107 That Night
At this time, Big Uncle interrupted him and said to Yuan Duomama: “Old sister-in-law, your family’s boss is right. When a child is doing things outside the family, that is for the public to do. Besides, if a child wants to go home, there are plenty of opportunities, so there’s no need to spend the new year here. ”
When his uncle and Yuan Duo’s father said this, Yuan Duomama stopped talking, turned his face, and wiped the corner of his eyes.
Pity the motherly heart of the world, a thousand miles away mother worried ah! Looking at Yuan Duomama’s expression, an indescribable pain surged in my heart.
Qiu Tong bit her lower lip and looked at Yuan Duomama in a daze. Her eyes revealed an envious and miserable expression.
Then, Qiu Tong suddenly laughed and said: “Uncle, Aunt, although Yuan Duo did not come back, but she asked us to bring back some things for you two elders. It’s a new year gift from the company.”
With that said, Qiu Tong stood up and opened the chest, and began to take things out.
Other than the two bottles of Erguotou for Big Uncle and the four bottles of Beijing Erguotou wrapped with essence energy, the rest were: Two boxes of Haizhou speciality products — — Liaodong, two White Scale Fish, two Big Yellow Flower Fish, and some meat products and dried fruits.
Qiu Tong took out everything in her bag and placed it on the table, making everyone dizzy.
“Aiya! This child has been sending out goods for so many years. They are all rare and precious things.” Yuan Duo’s father said, “These things are worth a lot of money.”
“Hur hur, this is only the company’s welfare. There’s more.” Saying that, Qiu Tong took out a large envelope from her bag and handed it over to Yuan Duo’s father, “Uncle, Yuan Duo told us to bring back this money. This is part of her usual savings, and also the company’s year-end bonus … “A total of 30 thousand, keep them well!”
“Ah — this child has brought back so much money!” Yuan Duo’s father said in shock, “In the past, she only earned around 20 thousand yuan a year. Aside from eating and drinking, she usually used to bring less than 10,000 yuan home. I’ve never heard of any bonuses, so why is it so much this year?”
Yuan Duomama also had an astonished expression.
Qiu Tong’s face was slightly red, as though she was not used to lying and did not say a word for a while.
I was afraid that Qiu Tong would be found out, so I quickly said: “Uncle, Aunt, Yuan Duo is now the middle management of the company, her position is higher than before, her income is naturally higher, and this year, the company’s profits are good, and there are many bonuses.”
Father nodded and gave the envelope to Yuan Duomama. Yuan Duomama held it carefully and suddenly looked at me.
My heart skipped a beat, and I suddenly remembered the time when Yuan Duo’s parents went to Haizhou to look for Yuan Duo, I stealthily stuffed the fifteen thousand yuan into Yuan Duo’s father’s coat pocket. I know that when Yuan Duo’s parents come back, they will definitely see the money, but right now, Yuan Duomama suddenly looks deeply into my eyes, what does that mean?
I couldn’t help but feel uneasy.
Fortunately, Yuan Duomama only gave me a deep look before walking into the room.
My heart settled for a moment.
At this time, Big Uncle said to Yuan Duo’s father: “Brother, you’re so blessed to have such a capable and filial daughter, and your child is also very lucky. To have such a good boss, I really can’t tell that it’s the boss of a company, he sure is capable.”
As he said that, his Eldest Uncle looked at Qiu Tong with praise. Yuan Duo’s father also nodded. “That’s right, autumnum is very capable and is very concerned about our child. This child’s improvement is all thanks to autumnum’s care.”
Qiu Tong laughed embarrassedly: “Uncle, Uncle, you’re too kind! It is because of my work with the support of a good brother and sister like Yuan Duo that I have been able to achieve some results.
Eldest Uncle laughed heartily as he knocked a smoke pot against his shoe. He then shouted into the room, “Old sister-in-law, quickly bring the wine over. This is the first time I’ve come to your house. You’re welcome. Let’s drink —”
“Ah — right away!” Yuan Duomama promised to come out of the room, and wiped the corner of her eyes with her hand, then said with a smile, “Big brother, today you and these two children are our distinguished guests, so I’ll provide you with food and drinks.”
With that said, Yuan Duomama entered the kitchen.
Qiu Tong stood up: “Aunt, I’ll be your assistant.”
Saying that, Qiu Tong also entered the kitchen.
Soon, a typical Mongolian dinner was prepared, and everyone sat cross-legged on the warm kang, ready to begin.
Outside the window, the biting cold wind, accompanied by the snow, was blowing against the windowsill. It was a sharp contrast to the light and warmth of the lamps in the room.
Yuan Duo’s father picked up a bowl of horse milk wine and sang a wine song.
Everyone was holding wine bowls, looking at Yuan Duo’s father’s sincere and honest expression, listening to the ancient and vicissitudes of life.
Then, everyone held their wine bowls and drank together.
Then, Eldest Uncle held the wine bowl and began to sing another toast. His voice was just as hoarse and rough as before, carrying the thick and unrestrained feeling of the natives of the prairie.
Qiu Tong and I listened to the most beautiful song in the world with moved expressions as we drank the strong horse milk wine and ate the various cheesecake snacks and slightly tasteless lamb meat.
Looking at these simple and honest herdsmen with happiness and satisfaction on their faces, thinking about all the difficulties and experiences since I went bankrupt and fell in love, and the scenes I heard and felt, I suddenly felt the most beautiful and original thing in the world, the true meaning of happiness, what is happiness? Ordinary!
Thinking of a saying: the world’s most eternal happiness is ordinary, life’s longest possession is treasure!
I thought about Yuan Duo who was still sleeping on the hospital bed. She was the gentlest, prettiest and kindest daughter in the Great Prairie. If she knew that I was drinking on her brick bed, what would she think?
At this thought, an indescribable feeling of desolation and sorrow welled up in my heart.
That night, on Yuan Duo’s brick bed, I completely indulged myself, deliberately letting go of my alcohol tolerance. I drank with Yuan Duo’s parents and uncle one bowl after another, talking, laughing, and singing …
It’s like this for me. Qiu Tong seemed to share the same thoughts.
In the end, Qiu Tong and I got drunk.
I had never been this drunk before, drunk to the point of being unconscious, drunk to the point of collapsing on Yuan Duo’s brick bed.
By the time I woke up, it was already midnight. I was lying on the hot kang, covered in a thick, new quilt with a sweet smell, with my uncle snoring heavily beside me.
Qiu Tong should also be asleep by now, she should be right next to me on the kang, under the bed that’s as warm as I am.
At this moment, did she wake up?
Outside the window, the wind had stopped. It was very quiet, as if the snow had stopped falling.
Through the glass of the window, I could see stars twinkling in the deep, cold night sky. The sky had cleared.
On the winter night of the plains, it was exceptionally quiet. It was exceptionally peaceful, with not a single sound coming from it.
I took out my cell phone and checked the time. It was 12: 10 AM and the new day had started again.
Good morning, prairie, the great prairie of Kathin that I dreamt and never remembered!
The next day, after breakfast, the sun came out, shining down on the vast expanse of white snow, dazzling and magnificent.
Qiu Tong and I bid our farewells to Yuan Duo’s parents, and sat on Uncle’s horse to climb up the plow, and then, we left.
Before she left, Yuan Duo’s mother seemed to be very uneasy.
“Aunt, is there anything else?” Qiu Tong asked Yuan Duomama.
Yuan Duomama finally spoke. She looked at me first, then looked at Qiu Tong and said: “autumnum, I would like to ask about the matter between Yuan Duo and Zhang Xiaotian. How are you now?”
When I heard this, I was startled.
Qiu Tong was also startled, and didn’t know what to say for a moment. I know that Qiu Tong isn’t good at lying, so it will definitely be difficult for her to answer Yuan Duomama’s question.
Thus, I vaguely said, “Aunt, Yuan Duo is an adult now. She will take care of her own matters, don’t worry!”
Yuan Duomama looked at me in a daze.
I didn’t dare to look into Yuan Duomama’s eyes anymore, and turned around to look at the white snowy plain in the distance. The snowy plain under the sunlight was a bit dazzling, and the reflection hurt my eyes.
Qiu Tong and I rode Uncle’s horse back to the highway. After thanking Uncle and his family, Qiu Tong and I rode the bus back to Tongliao and got on the train back to Haizhou.
After the train started moving, I accidentally touched the pocket on the outside of my cotton jacket, and suddenly felt a bulging bag. I took out a soft cloth bag and opened it. It was a thick wad of cash.
I don’t need to count to know that this is fifteen thousand dollars.
Sitting in the compartment of the train berth, I stared at the money in a daze.
Qiu Tong looked at my expression and this money, and seemed to understand something.
After a while, I let out a breath, slowly wrapped up the money, put it away, and looked at Qiu Tong.
Qiu Tong suddenly said: “A good person meeting a good person.”
“Can I count?” I couldn’t help but remember that I already had that kind of relationship with Yuan Duo.
“Fine, fine!” Qiu Tong said.
I was silent.
Qiu Tong was also silent.
The carriage was silent, except for the rumbling of the train.
After a long while, Qiu Tong said: “Last night, I was drunk; I don’t even know how I slept. When I woke up, it was already midnight. Looking at the time, it was 12: 10 PM, and suddenly found myself lying on a warm brick bed covered with a new thick quilt. At that time, the wind had stopped and the snow had stopped.
I looked at Qiu Tong with wide eyes. At that moment, I was stunned.
The expression in Qiu Tong’s eyes when she looked at me said, “What’s wrong with you?”
I remained silent, staring straight at Qiu Tong.
“Hey, Yi Ke, speak!” Qiu Tong waved his hand in front of my eyes a few times, “What are you daydreaming for?”
I regained my senses and looked at Qiu Tong: “Is what you said true?”
“Ang — why would I lie to you?”
“Eh.” I replied, my mouth still open.
“What happened to you? Why is it like this? Is there something wrong with this? ” Qiu Tong said.
“Ang!”
“What are you talking about? Speak!” Qiu Tong looked at me.
I focused and said, “Coincidentally, I also woke up at that moment. Looking at the time, it was also 12: 10 PM. It was similar to what you felt when you heard it.”
This time, it was Qiu Tong who opened her eyes wide and looked at me: “Really? Are you kidding me? ”
“You can choose not to believe it, but I won’t explain!”
“Is that true?” Qiu Tong’s mouth was half open.
“I’ve already said it. There’s no point in talking any further if you don’t explain yourself!” “No,” I said.
“Intermediate… Intermediate… “Unbelievable!” Qiu Tong did not question me anymore as she mumbled to herself. She frowned, lifted her chin and looked outside the window, gradually sinking into deep thought.
I don’t know what Qiu Tong is thinking, but my heart is beating fast.
On the way back, Qiu Tong and I did not talk anymore. She was half lying on the bed with a startled expression on her face, as if she was pondering over something. The melancholy and loneliness in her eyes became denser and denser.
Looking at the change in Qiu Tong’s expression, I suddenly had a strong feeling of foreboding.