Siheyuan: I just want to live

The rain was very heavy and lasted for a long time. It was not until around three o'clock in the afternoon that the drizzle in the sky gradually stopped.

After the wind stopped and the rain stopped, the temperature began to slowly rise, completely losing the cool breeze that had existed before and during the rain.

Chen Feng felt the temperature gradually rising. The whole air was filled with the strong smell of earth after a rainstorm. He seemed to have lost all his energy. He became listless again and completely lost the excitement he had felt when it rained before.

Jin Ling, who was teasing the child nearby, noticed that Chen Feng was looking dejected. She didn't say much, but just smiled slightly and stopped paying too much attention to Chen Feng.

After Chen Feng endured another difficult hour or two, he saw that the time was almost up, so he turned and went into the kitchen to start preparing today's dinner.

Because the weather was rather hot and humid, Chen Feng did not prepare any hot dishes for dinner. He simply stir-fried some vegetables, mixed a few cold dishes, and heated up the steamed buns. Then, Chen Feng ran out of the kitchen and sat down in the main room again.

When the steamed buns were almost hot, Chen Feng stood up and said to Jin Ling, "Wife, the meal is ready. Just take the steamed buns out of the pot. I'll go next door and call Jin Ming to come over for dinner."

After hearing what Chen Feng said, Jin Ling responded to him, "Okay, I understand, husband. Go and call Jin Ming!"

After hearing Jin Ling's response, Chen Feng turned around and walked out of the house and went next door.

After arriving at the door of Jin Ming's room, Chen Feng pushed the door and found that it was closed from the inside, so Chen Feng raised his hand and knocked on the door a few times.

Then he said, "Jin Ming, the meal is ready, come out and eat!"

Jin Ming in the room heard Chen Feng's call and immediately responded, "Brother-in-law, I know, I'll be right there!"

Seeing that Jin Ming had responded to him, Chen Feng was not going to stay at Jin Ming's door any longer, so he said, "Then hurry up, I'm going back first!"

Having said this, Chen Feng didn't wait for Jin Ming's response and turned back to the main room.

When Chen Feng returned to the main room, Jin Ling had already placed the steamed buns and dishes on the eight-immortals table, and she had also carried the two children to sit on the chairs.

When Chen Feng saw this scene, he walked to the table and sat down without any hesitation. He picked up the steamed bun without hesitation, picked up the chopsticks and began to devour it.

Jin Ling was puzzled when she saw that only Chen Feng came in to eat. She frowned and asked, "Husband, didn't you go to find Jin Ming? Where is he?"

Hearing his wife's question, Chen Feng swallowed the bun in his mouth with difficulty. While chewing, he replied: "Jin Ming will be here soon."

After listening to Chen Feng's words, Jin Ling nodded to show her understanding. She no longer paid attention to Jin Ming's affairs, but turned around, handed the chopsticks in her hand to the two children, and watched them eat with a smile.

Not long after, Jin Ming came out of the next room and came to the main hall. When he saw Chen Feng and his sister had already started eating, he hurriedly greeted them and called out "Sister, brother-in-law."

Then he found a place to sit down, picked up the steamed buns and chopsticks, and began to enjoy this simple and delicious meal.

After finishing the meal, Chen Feng supported his full stomach, poured himself a glass of water, and drank it while looking at the child.

Jin Ling did the same as usual and took the dishes into the kitchen to wash them.

One difference is that after dinner today, Jin Ming did not go back to his room to study immediately, but stayed in the main room.

He looked at Chen Feng who was leisurely drinking tea, hesitated for a long time, finally gritted his teeth, and then asked Chen Feng, "Brother-in-law, I want to ask! I wonder how is the matter of you helping me find a school going now?"

Chen Feng, who was leisurely drinking tea, was also stunned when he heard Jin Ming's words. He did not expect Jin Ming to ask this question today.

However, Chen Feng was only stunned for a moment, and then Chen Feng said, "Jin Ming, this matter needs to wait a while!"

When Jin Ming saw Chen Feng said he wanted to wait, he became even more confused. He was still young and didn't know why Chen Feng wanted him to wait.

Seeing Jin Ming's puzzled expression, Chen Feng said, "Jin Ming! Wait a few more days until the courtyard of our West Fourth North Eighth Hutong is repaired."

"I'll invite your uncle Hou and uncle Li to have dinner at the new house. When we're having dinner and drinking that day, I'll help you ask about the school!"

After hearing Chen Feng's words, Jin Ming showed an expression of sudden enlightenment.

After understanding Chen Feng's arrangement, Jin Ming immediately said to Chen Feng, "Brother-in-law, I'm sorry, I was a little anxious!"

Hearing Jin Ming's apology, Chen Feng smiled slightly, and then said, "Jin Ming, what's the matter? Do you still need to apologize to me?"

When Jin Ming heard Chen Feng say this, he unconsciously touched the back of his head and then gave a shy smile.

Seeing Jin Ming like this, Chen Feng just smiled and didn't say anything more.

Seeing that Chen Feng stopped talking, Jin Ming said to Chen Feng, "Brother-in-law, if you have nothing else to do, I will go back to my room to study first!"

"Now I am studying the third-year junior high school courses by myself. Although the learning is going smoothly, I still feel that there is a gap between me and the real third-year junior high school students."

Seeing him say that, Chen Feng nodded and said, "Well, loving to study is a good thing. Go back to school! I won't bother you anymore!"

Seeing that Chen Feng agreed, Jin Ming turned around and walked into the house.

Chen Feng looked at Jin Ming's leaving back, frowned slightly, and thought quickly. Finally, Chen Feng called Jin Ming before he left.

"Jin Ming, wait a moment, I have something to tell you."

Jin Ming, who had already walked to the door, stopped immediately when he heard Chen Feng's shout.

He turned around and looked at Chen Feng, who was sitting at the table with a serious face, and suddenly felt a little uneasy.

So, Jin Ming walked up to Chen Feng and asked carefully, "Brother-in-law, is there anything else?"

Chen Feng looked at Jin Ming who was a little nervous, relaxed his expression a little, smiled slightly, and then spoke gently.

"Jin Ming, don't be nervous. I called you because I have something to tell you in detail about your school life."

After hearing what Chen Feng said, Jin Ming's expression did not relax much, and he was still as nervous as ever.

Looking at his expression, Chen Feng knew that it was impossible to get him to relax.

So Chen Feng could only continue, "Jin Ming, you know your situation. Even if you can go to high school as you wish this time."

"But when you go to college, I don't think any school will be willing to accept you. Do you understand this?"

Although Jin Ming was very sad when he heard Chen Feng's words, he knew that his brother-in-law was right. A person with his background could not even go to high school, let alone go to college.

So, Jin Ming nodded resignedly and said, "Brother-in-law, I know this!"

Seeing him say that, Chen Feng said, "Jin Ming, in fact, it shouldn't be difficult for you to go to high school. Considering my relationship with your Uncle Li and Uncle Hou, it should just be a matter of having a drink!"

At this point, Chen Feng paused, took a sip of wine, and then said, "But, we should also prepare for the worst."

When Jin Ming heard Chen Feng say this, he didn't know how to respond, so he just listened to Chen Feng silently.

Seeing that Jin Ming didn't respond, Chen Feng had no choice but to continue, "The worst-case scenario is that if you really can't go to school, then we can go to work, okay?"

"If you want to work, you can be an apprentice in a steel plant or a distribution station."

"You are still too young, so the salary may not be high. But that's not a problem. I and your sister are here to help you with the money. It won't be a big problem! It will even be enough for you to get married and have children in the future!"

After saying this, Chen Feng stopped talking and did not say anything further.

After hearing what Chen Feng said, Jin Ming was also helpless. He didn't blame Chen Feng, but his family background held him back.

His brother-in-law has already helped him a lot, and he only feels grateful to Chen Feng.

After a long silence, Jin Ming looked up at Chen Feng and said, "Brother-in-law, I understand. Thank you for telling me so much!"

Chen Feng smiled slightly when he heard Jin Ming's words, and then said nonchalantly, "Why are you thanking me? This is what I should do!"

"Okay, go back! Go back and study hard. No matter whether you can go to high school or not, you must not fall behind in your studies!"

Seeing Chen Feng say this, Jin Ming nodded and said, "Brother-in-law, I understand. I will go back to study now!"

With that, Jin Ming walked out of the house without looking back.

Chen Feng looked at Jin Ming who was leaving, thinking to himself, I hope I can let Jin Ming go to high school! Otherwise it would be such a pity!

At this time, Jin Ling also came out of the kitchen. In fact, she had already washed the dishes, but she was listening to the conversation between Chen Feng and Jin Ming outside, so she didn't come out.

After Jin Ming left, Jin Ling came out of the kitchen.

After she came out, she walked behind Chen Feng, put her hand on Chen Feng's shoulder, and then spoke to Chen Feng.

"Hubby, if it's really hard for Jin Ming to go to high school, you can just let him go to work! That way he can save more money for marrying a wife!"

Hearing Jin Ling say this, Chen Feng responded with a smile: "It's better to let Jin Ming go to school as much as possible. Don't worry about it, leave it to me!"

"If you really can't go to school, then we'll think of other ways!"

Seeing Chen Feng say this, Jin Ling sighed, and then said, "It's up to you! But don't make it difficult for yourself. If we can't do it, then we won't do it!"

Seeing Jin Ling still saying this, Chen Feng turned his head and smiled slightly, then said, "Don't worry, wife, I know how to behave!"

After hearing what Chen Feng said, Jin Ling didn't say anything more. Instead, she used her hands to massage Chen Feng's shoulders with a little force.