Siheyuan: Being a fisherman in 1962

I didn't expect Qin Jingru to visit me suddenly, and she seemed to be worried about something.

Try to stay calm and try to find a clue from Qin Jingru's expression.

Qin Jingru bit her lip, as if she was making up her mind, raised her head, looked straight into Chen Fei's eyes, and said with a slightly trembling voice: "I heard that you...you got promoted to become the deputy director of the steel rolling mill."

Fade Chen nodded and smiled. He understood Qin Jingru's intention and said, "Yes, I got promoted. However, this is not my own achievement. It is the result of everyone's hard work."

Seemingly not impressed by Fade Chen's modesty, she continued, "I heard that...even the factory director is impressed by you."

Chen Fei was stunned by her words. He didn't expect her to mention this. He smiled and tried to ease the atmosphere: "Thank you for your concern. The factory manager only recognized my work performance."

"You've changed a lot recently. Not only have you achieved success in your work, but your life has also become colorful." Qin Jingru didn't seem to be moved by Chen Fei's explanation.

Chen Fei looked at Qin Jingru with some confusion, not understanding what she wanted to say.

"It's been a long time. I'll take you to a secret place where there's a hot spring for you to soak in."

"Do you often go to the secret space to relax in the hot springs after get off work?" Qin Jingru asked curiously.

“It’s where my soul rests, where I forget the fatigue of the day and regain my strength.”

Qin Jingru showed an envious look and imagined the beauty of the mysterious space.

"However, you may not know that there is a group of ducklings and chickens in that space, and I have an indissoluble bond with them." Chen Fei continued.

Qin Jingru widened her eyes and looked at him in confusion.

"I have considered eating them, but every time I see their carefree appearance, I like them very much. It is through this kind act that my strength has increased, and my cooking skills have improved by leaps and bounds. Now I can prepare a full banquet." Chen Fei said proudly.

Qin Jingru was amazed and admired his achievements.

However, at this moment, Qin Jingru suddenly questioned: "Great, but what does this have to do with your relaxation after get off work?"

"Life is like a spiritual practice. Whether it's soaking in a hot spring or spending time with ducklings and chickens, I am cultivating my mind. It is because of these experiences that I was able to make breakthroughs in strength and cooking skills."

Qin Jingru pondered silently, as if she had comprehended deeper wisdom from Chen Fei's words.

Just then, a noise came from outside the door, breaking the silence in the room.

Turning around, he saw several strangers rushing in, staring at Fade Chen with disdain on their faces.

"Are you the guy who brags about himself? We heard that you can cook a full banquet, so we come to challenge you!" One of them said sarcastically.

Chen Fei's eyes narrowed slightly, and he stood up calmly, not flinching in the face of the provocateur.

"Since you are so confident, please try my cooking." Chen Fei said lightly.

Qin Jingru stared at him intently, her heart full of anticipation.

Chen Fei quickly prepared the ingredients, showing off his cooking skills.

The fire was burning, the spatula was dancing, and the aroma was overflowing.

Soon, one exquisite dish after another appeared in front of Qin Jingru, with great color, aroma and taste.

The challengers were stunned; they had never seen such exquisite cooking skills.

“This...how is this possible?” they stammered, with expressions of disbelief on their faces.

Chen Fei smiled slightly, picked up a glass of wine, and took a sip leisurely.

"Life is like this glass of wine. Only after years of precipitation can you taste its mellow aroma." He said philosophically.

Qin Jingru nodded silently.

The provocateurs left the room in disgrace, their confidence thoroughly shattered, and they never dared to look down on Fade Chen again.

Fade Chen sat down again and continued chatting with Qin Jingru.

This simple room is filled with the atmosphere of wisdom, as if it has become a palace of philosophy.

And Chen Fei, with his words and deeds, became the most dazzling existence in this hall.

The house was still brightly lit.

Qin Jingru sat aside, quietly listening to Chen Fei telling about the interesting things in the past, with admiration and curiosity flashing in her eyes.

Chen Fei, like a wise man, turns every detail of life into philosophy and tells it in a leisurely manner.

Suddenly, a rapid knock on the door broke the quiet night.

Chen Fei frowned slightly, feeling a little uneasy; Qin Jingru also looked towards the door nervously, as if she had a premonition of something.

He stood up, walked slowly to the door, opened it and saw Sha Zhu standing outside with an anxious look on his face.

His eyes were full of worry and anxiety, as if something important was happening.

"Oh no! Qin Huairu...suddenly fainted. We sent her to the hospital. The doctor said the situation is very serious..." Sha Zhu's voice was trembling, and he was obviously extremely frightened.

Chen Fei was shocked. The name Qin Huairu was not unfamiliar to him.

Thinking of her lying on the hospital bed at this moment, Chen Fei couldn't help but feel heartbroken.

Taking a deep breath and trying to calm down the panic in his heart, Fade Chen said to Sha Zhu, "Don't worry, we'll go to the hospital right away."

Then he turned to Qin Jingru and said, "I'm sorry, I'm afraid I can't stay with you any longer. Something happened to Qin Huairu, I have to go to the hospital."

"Go ahead. I'll wait for you here. Sister will be fine."

They left the room together.

The hospital corridor was filled with the smell of disinfectant, and Chen Fei and Sha Zhu were walking hurriedly.

I was afraid that something might happen to Qin Huairu.

Finally, they arrived at Qin Huairu's ward.

Qin Huairu was seen lying on the hospital bed, her face pale and her eyes closed.

The lights in the hospital looked particularly pale.

Chen Fei stood beside Qin Huairu's bed, his eyes deep, like the stars in the dark night.

He reached out and gently held Qin Huairu's cold hand, as if he wanted to pass on his warmth to her.

Qin Huairu's face was as pale as a piece of thin paper, her lips were tightly closed, and there was no trace of life.

Sha Zhu stood aside, clenching his fists, comforting himself that he must be strong, for Qin Huairu and for this family.

However, reality is always cruel.

Sha Zhu has a heavy workload and cannot stay with Qin Huairu for a long time.

Whenever he returned home tired and saw Qin Huairu lying on the hospital bed, he felt guilty.

He should do better, but he is powerless to change the status quo.

Chen Fei saw Sha Zhu's troubles, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Sha Zhu, you have done a good job. Qin Huairu needs your strength, and she also needs your support."

The door of the ward was suddenly pushed open and a nurse walked in hurriedly.

There was an anxious look on his face, as if he had something important to announce.

"Excuse me, who is Qin Huairu's family member?" The nurse's voice trembled a little, and she was obviously very frightened.

Sha Zhu and Chen Fei looked at each other, walked up to the nurse, and asked anxiously, "We are Qin Huairu's family members, what's wrong?"