Free Days in Siheyuan

Chapter 1277 Zhang Yu has an accident

Just having a notorious father like Wang San, in this era where personal background is extremely important and is everything, the mother and son are destined to be labeled with shame and suffer endless cold stares and exclusion.

Unless they are willing to sever ties with Wang San and draw a clear line between them.

However, this is not an easy task, as the relationship between husband and wife may be severed by a divorce certificate.

But "as the saying goes, a son pays for his father's debts", and as Wang San's biological son, it is simply wishful thinking for him to want to completely get rid of the influence of his biological father.

Furthermore, Wang San made many enemies when he was in his prime. Now that he has fallen, those who were once bullied by him will not easily let go of such a good opportunity to settle accounts.

With these people around, life for mother and child becomes even more difficult.

Wang San, the son, is selfish and greedy by nature.

When his father was imprisoned, his life changed drastically, and he fell from the clouds to the dust. The gap was unbearable for him, and the fragility and unwillingness in his character were infinitely magnified.

Coincidentally, at this critical moment, some people with ulterior motives took advantage of the situation, used money as bait, and carefully wove an irresistible net.

At first, he was still able to maintain a bit of rationality, and had a fierce inner struggle when faced with temptation.

But gradually, that little bit of resistance seemed so insignificant in the light of money.

He began to make excuses for every compromise, telling himself that it was just an insignificant deal and nothing serious.

It's just a small piece of news and won't have any impact.

But little did he know that this was the first step towards his destruction and the beginning of his eternal damnation.

Once the greed in human nature is awakened, it will spread like wildfire and will be difficult to contain.

Once you step into this vortex, it is like stepping into a quagmire. The harder you struggle, the deeper you sink.

As he got deeper and deeper into it, he found that he could no longer extricate himself. His former conscience and bottom line had long been washed away by the turbid flow of money.

He lost himself step by step and became a slave to money and desire, until there was no turning back.

A lot of the news this time was passed through him.

Simply because of his background, he was unable to access more important news, and could only pass on some ordinary news.

For them, the news spread by Wang San was not so important.

Most importantly, he used his identity as a member of the Tugouzi Brigade to help those people transport things.

The explosives that Boss Feng hid in the cave were transported there bit by bit through his hands.

At least, things have been almost dealt with.

Except for the mysterious Butterfly, almost all the people involved in the case have been arrested.

Although the second battalion commander did not give up trying to uncover the identity of the man who painted the butterfly, it was time for him to go back.

When the second battalion commander returned, he talked with Xie Zhiyuan for a long time, and finally left with a letter written by Xie Zhiyuan to Li Chuanxiong.

After the second battalion commander left, Xie Zhiyuan's face looked a little lonely, but he soon didn't have time to be too sad because his mind was occupied by another thing.

Zhang Yu is about to go back.

He bought a train ticket for three days later.

While Xie Zhiyuan was muttering about his reluctance to leave, he was looking around for something to bring back to Beijing for his nephew.

During this time, Zhang Yu wanted to intervene at one point, but was rejected by Grandma Xie and the others. Then Grandpa Xie simply grabbed a handful of candies, stuffed them into Zhang Yu's pocket, and told him to go and play with Xiwazi and the others if he had nothing to do.

Being kicked out of the door and being coaxed like a child, Zhang Yu didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Zhang Yu stepped out of the house. The afternoon sun was shining brightly, and the golden light spread over the entire village, adding a bit of warmth and laziness to this quiet afternoon.

The children in the village, like tireless bees in summer, shuttle between the fields and alleys.

Their laughter was clear and pleasant, adding a bit of vitality and energy to this quiet afternoon.

Most children at this age do not have the habit of taking naps. Their families think these children are noisy, so they just turn a blind eye and let them play freely outside, enjoying their free time.

Under the old locust tree at the entrance of the village, a group of children were gathered together. Their laughter and shouts intertwined together, almost making the whole world noisy and cheerful.

As soon as Zhang Yu walked over, he was spotted by the sharp-eyed Xiwazi.

The little guy ran to Zhang Yu skipping and jumping, his face filled with uncontrollable joy, as if he had discovered a new world.

He stretched out his hand and called Zhang Yu: "Uncle Xiaoyu, come quickly! We are playing hide-and-seek, it's so fun! Now it's my turn to find someone, you don't want to play too, let's play rock-paper-scissors, whoever loses will go find someone, how about it?"

Xiwawazi gestured as he spoke, his bright eyes fixed on Zhang Yu, fearing that he would refuse.

His luck today seemed to be not very good. He was the first one to be found for several rounds in a row, so at this moment he was eager to be able to "turn over".

Looking at Xiwazi's expectant little face, Zhang Yu smiled without pointing out his thoughts.

She just gently took the black cloth from his hand and slowly covered her eyes.

"Okay, you go hide and I'll find it."

A gentle voice sounded, causing Xiwazi to jump up with excitement instantly.

"Really? Uncle Xiaoyu, you are so kind! I finally don't have to look for anyone anymore!"

Xiwazi cheered and ran out like a happy little bird, looking for his perfect hiding place.

Zhang Yu stood there and began to count loudly: "One, two, three... nineteen, twenty!"

As Zhang Yu counted, all the children held their breath and quickly dispersed, looking for the best hiding place.

Xiwazi was like a rabbit, running away without a trace, hoping to be the last person to be found this time.

Zhang Yu's voice echoed in the quiet of the afternoon. As the last syllable of "twenty" fell, the whole scene seemed to be paused.

The hustle and bustle around seemed to have quieted down, leaving only Zhang Yu's steady and powerful footsteps, echoing in the afternoon sun, leading him step by step towards the children hiding in the corners, and step by step towards the depths of his childhood memories.

The midday sun shines through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled shadows, adding a bit of mystery and fun to the game.

Zhang Yu shuttled through every corner of the village, sometimes squatting down to check the grass, sometimes listening attentively to the movement in the distance. Every discovery made him feel sincerely happy.

Finally, under an old locust tree at the entrance of the village, Zhang Yu found the first child - a little girl with a red face, hiding behind the tree and laughing secretly.

Then, he found other children one by one, behind abandoned millstones, in the shadows of corners, and even on tall haystacks. Every time he found a child, he would gently pat their shoulders and ask with a smile, "Are you hiding well?" This led to bursts of laughter and protests.

In the end, only Xiwawa was left.

A group of children were laughing and shouting nearby: "No, no, some people haven't found it yet. We won."

Zhang Yu was not annoyed. He looked at them with a smile and pointed at the watch on his wrist: "It's not time yet."

"Whee!"

"Uncle Xiaoyu, you will definitely not be able to find my brother." Le Wazi looked proud, as if he had already won the game.

Zhang Yu looked at the group of kids with amusement, but he refused to admit defeat: "Really? Then I want to see whether your brother hides it better or I find it more accurately."

After saying that, Zhang Yu carefully looked at the place he had just passed, and after making sure that he had not missed the hiding spot, he continued to move forward.

As he walked, his eyes were attracted by a low fence.

Few people go there usually, and there are some haystacks nearby, which is a good place to hide.

He approached quietly, trying not to make any noise, with his ears perked up, trying to catch any slight movement.

At this moment, a faint breathing sound came from behind the haystack. Zhang Yu was delighted and was about to step forward to reveal the answer, but suddenly stopped.

He recalled the nervousness and anticipation he felt when playing games as a child, so he decided to give Xiwazi a little "surprise".

He deliberately made a big detour, pretending that he hadn't noticed, and muttered: "Oh, where are these little guys hiding? Why can't I find any of them?"

He deliberately made a louder sound, hoping to attract the attention of the little guy in hiding.

Sure enough, not long after, Xiwazi couldn't help but stick his head out from behind the haystack and quietly observe Zhang Yu's movements.

When he saw Zhang Yu with his back to him, he couldn't help but reveal a smug smile. He was about to jump out and declare his victory, but he didn't expect Zhang Yu to suddenly turn around and look at him with a smile on his face.

"Haha, I found you, Xiwazi!" Zhang Yu said with a big laugh, and pulled Xiwazi out from behind the haystack.

Xiwazi was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, his eyes sparkling with excitement. "Uncle Xiaoyu, you are amazing! You can find it even though I hid it so well!"

When the last child was "pulled" out by Zhang Yu, the whole village was in an uproar again.

The children gathered around Zhang Yu, vying to share their hiding experiences, while Zhang Yu listened patiently, occasionally interjecting a few humorous remarks, making everyone laugh.

"We're going to play, we're going to play!"

The children's laughter and cheers were full of endless energy and joy.

Their faces were flushed, their eyes sparkled with their love and reluctance to give up the game, and they were all urging the start of a new round of games.

This time, the role of the finder fell to the little girl who was found first. A confident smile filled her face, as if she couldn't wait to show off her searching ability.

A group of children were jumping around, and even Zhang Yu, who was usually calm, was infected by this innocent happiness.

He trotted excitedly, as if he had become one of the children, and began to actively look for the perfect place where he could both hide and escape.

After looking around, his eyes naturally fell on the towering ancient locust tree at the entrance of the village.

The locust tree is tall and sturdy, with lush branches and leaves, like a kind old man, using its broad arms to provide a natural shelter for the children.

Zhang Yu was secretly delighted in his heart. He believed that as long as he was alert enough, he would be able to escape the girl's search under the cover of this locust tree.

With a loud "twenty", the little girl took off the black cloth covering her eyes and began to look for her hidden friends.

The little girl kept searching carefully in the fields, behind haystacks, and in the bushes, not missing any slightest sound or movement.

Her steps were sometimes brisk and sometimes cautious, showing patience and sharpness beyond her age.

Zhang Yu hid behind the locust tree and felt unprecedented tension and excitement.

He pressed tightly against the tree trunk, his body almost blending into the tree, only his eyes were fixed on the little girl's every move.

Whenever the little girl passed by, he would move quietly around the locust tree.

As time went on, the girl's search area gradually expanded, and she even began to try calling her companions' names, trying to use their voices to lure them out.

Relying on his familiarity with the structure of the locust tree and his own cleverness, Zhang Yu successfully avoided searches again and again.

Finally, when the little girl gave up and reluctantly admitted that she could not find all the hidden companions, Zhang Yu spoke quietly from behind the locust tree and appeared in front of everyone with a smug look on his face.

The children asked him how he hid, and Zhang Yu repeated the same action in front of the children with a smile on his face.

The children didn't expect it could be hidden like this. They were stunned and exclaimed in amazement.

"Uncle Xiaoyu, I want to try it too!"

Xiwazi looked eager to try, with excitement gleaming in his eyes.

Zhang Yu smiled and nodded, wanting to make room for Xiwazi.

However, just as he was about to move out, his foot accidentally stepped on a loose stone, his foot slipped, and his body instantly lost balance.

Zhang Yu was startled and tried to steady himself, but it was too late. He felt as if he had stepped on something fragile and suddenly there was nothing underneath him. The original layer of soil began to slide quickly, and he began to fall rapidly.

As he fell, various thoughts of self-rescue flashed through Zhang Yu's mind. He tried to grab things around him to slow down, but there was not much around for him to grab.

There was nothing else to hold on to except a few roots of old locust trees.

He waved his arms to the side with all his might, hoping for a glimmer of hope.

Fortunately, his fingers finally touched the roots of an old locust tree, which was his last hope.

However, fate did not seem to let him off easily.

The tree root had long been rotten and could not bear the weight of an adult.

Zhang Yu only felt a huge force coming from his fingertips, followed by a crisp "crack" sound, and the tree roots broke.

At this critical moment, countless images flashed through Zhang Yu's mind, including the smiling faces of his family, the joy of his childhood, and the good times he spent with these children...

Hearing the breaking sound coming from above, his heart sank, and despair quickly overwhelmed him like a cold tide.

But at this critical moment between life and death, he instinctively made a final struggle - he kicked his legs hard, trying to find a trace of balance or a new point of support in the air.

(End of this chapter)