Siheyuan: I just want to live

That evening after the summer harvest, the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the earth like blood. Chen Feng, dragging his tired body as if filled with heavy lead blocks, rode the old bicycle to rush home.

The wheels turned slowly, and each step forward seemed so difficult. The bicycle chain made a "creaking" sound, as if telling the owner's hard work these days.

When he finally got home, Chen Feng collapsed at the door like a soldier who had lost all his strength.

But he didn't dare to stop at all. As if driven by an invisible force, he stood up suddenly and rushed to the dim bathroom.

Turning on the faucet, the cool water poured out instantly, as if it was the comfort given to him by nature.

He couldn't wait to bury his head in the water, letting the cold water droplets wash over his face and neck, and then carefully wiped his whole body.

As the water flowed, the unpleasant smell that had accumulated on the farm for more than ten days was gradually dissipated, as if a pair of magical hands had wiped it off Chen Feng's skin.

During the time on the farm, I was immersed in labor every day. Sweat, dirt and all kinds of debris mixed together to form a disgusting smell.

For more than ten days, he didn't even have a chance to take a bath. Only he knew how uncomfortable that felt.

Although he knew that he could enter the space to cleanse himself, there was a comfortable environment and pure water.

But he was always worried that if someone suddenly came to him while he was taking a shower and he was in the space and unable to respond in time, then those important things might be delayed.

Once you miss important information, the consequences will be disastrous.

So, even though the smell on his body became more and more unbearable, Chen Feng still gritted his teeth and persevered, working hard on the farm day after day, just to complete the task at hand as quickly as possible.

Now the busy and tense days of summer harvest have finally come to an end. It was as if a heavy rock had been lifted from Chen Feng's heart. He let out a long breath, and an indescribable sense of relief surged in his heart.

The fatigue and heat that had been lingering in my heart gradually dissipated with the cool water sprayed from the shower head.

Every pore was greedily absorbing moisture, revitalizing his skin, and he regained the long-lost refreshment and freedom.

After taking a shower, Chen Feng walked towards the bed in the bedroom step by step with a somewhat lazy pace.

The bed was like a warm harbor, waiting for his return.

He sighed deeply, a sense of satisfaction emanating from the bottom of his heart, as if all the pressure and worries dissipated into the air with this breath.

Chen Feng had been really tortured these days. Not only did he not have the chance to take a good bath, but even sleeping had become extremely difficult.

Because he was the newly appointed deputy director and also the top boss, he didn't know if anyone in the farm was watching him with ulterior motives.

So Chen Feng could only force himself to stay awake. Even if he was extremely sleepy, he would just lie on the table and rest for a while.

The state between half asleep and half awake kept him in a tense state and he dared not sleep too deeply.

Because he knew very well that once he fell into a deep sleep, if it suddenly rained in the sky, how would he recover the crops that were wet by the rain?

Therefore, he has always been careful to guard his sleep time and dare not slack off in the slightest.

And now, when he finally returned home, stepped into the familiar door and smelled the warm atmosphere, his spirit was completely relaxed.

All the worries and anxieties were thrown away, and Chen Feng's body and mind seemed to have found a place to rest.

Lying on the bed, Chen Feng no longer had any worries. Then, he slowly closed his eyes, allowing himself to immerse in the tranquility and comfort, and soon fell into a sweet dream.

In his dream, Chen Feng saw a golden wheat field. The breeze blew and the wheat waves rolled, as if telling him the joy of a good harvest...

Not long after Chen Feng fell into a deep sleep, the silky sleepiness had not yet faded from his face, as if a thin veil was covering him.

Just at this moment, Jin Ling, who had just returned from get off work, walked briskly and firmly, leading her two lovely children to the door of their warm courtyard.

When Jin Ling looked at the gate with her bright eyes and saw the lock that she once was so familiar with being taken off, her heart skipped a beat and she was filled with an irrepressible joy.

Because she knew clearly that once the lock was removed, it meant that Chen Feng, who had worked hard on the farm for more than ten days but had never returned home, finally returned to their warm home today.

As a result, a bright smile immediately appeared on Jin Ling's face. She held the children's hands tightly and led them towards the gate in an anxious and excited manner.

The wooden door creaked as she pushed it, as if it was welcoming the return of its owner.

When Jin Ling slowly stepped into the house, her eyes inadvertently looked towards the corridor, and saw a shabby bicycle parked there quietly. That was the means of transportation that Chen Feng usually used.

In an instant, the joy in her heart increased like a flood that broke through a dam.

She hadn't seen Chen Feng in the past ten days, and her longing for him was like a burning flame, burning even more vigorously at this moment.

Jin Ling became more and more anxious and couldn't wait to see Chen Feng, so she hurriedly turned back and closed the gate at lightning speed, fearing that she would miss the opportunity to meet Chen Feng if she delayed for a moment.

Then, she held the child's hand tightly and walked quickly towards the main house. Every step was filled with her deep longing and desire for Chen Feng.

The moment she stepped into the main house, Jin Ling subconsciously looked towards the kitchen out of habit, because in the past, no matter when Chen Feng returned, he would always go into the kitchen first.

Delicious meals were carefully prepared for her and the children. The aroma of the meals seemed to penetrate the entire house and permeate every corner of their lives.

However, today, when Jin Ling looked towards the kitchen with great anticipation, she was disappointed to find that Chen Feng was not there. The whole kitchen seemed particularly deserted, and there was no sign of Chen Feng.

Moreover, the air, which should have been filled with the aroma of food, was now silent, without any trace of the mouth-watering smell.

Seeing this scene, Jin Ling's heart sank suddenly, and an inexplicable sense of uneasiness surged in her heart.

She immediately turned around reflexively and looked anxiously in the direction of the bedroom. Since there was no trace of Chen Feng in the kitchen, he should be in the bedroom.

So Jin Ling's feet moved involuntarily towards the bedroom. When she reached the bedroom door, Jin Ling slowly pushed open the bedroom door and walked in.

When the soft moonlight poured into the room like water, illuminating the image of Chen Feng lying quietly on the big bed and sleeping like a baby, Jin Ling's heart slowly settled down.

She stared quietly at Chen Feng's sleeping face, and her slightly wrinkled brows relaxed at this moment, as if all her fatigue disappeared at this moment.

Looking at him sleeping so peacefully, Jin Ling felt an indescribable warmth and peace of mind in her heart.

Seeing Chen Feng falling asleep in the quiet atmosphere, Jin Ling carefully left the bedroom slowly as if she was afraid of waking up a precious butterfly.

Her steps were light and slow, and every step was filled with love and care for Chen Feng.

The bedroom door was like a delicate work of art in her hands. She gently turned the handle, allowing the door to slowly close, making a subtle yet safe sound.

The sound seemed like an invisible barrier, isolating the tranquility in the bedroom from the outside world, just to allow Chen Feng to get the most thorough relaxation and rest in this moment.

After closing the bedroom door, Jin Ling slowly turned around and faced the two children standing not far away.

There was a gentle light in her eyes, like two clear springs. She looked down at the children's expectant eyes, and the corners of her mouth rose slightly.

She whispered, "Xixi, Xingxing, Daddy is sleeping in the bedroom now. Mommy is going to prepare delicious meals for you. You guys just have fun by yourselves later and don't disturb Daddy."

When the two children heard what their mother said, bright smiles immediately appeared on their faces. That smile was like the brightest sunshine in spring, instantly lighting up the whole room.

They nodded vigorously, their little heads moving up and down, as if to show their mother how sensible and obedient they were. At the same time, they said in unison: "Okay, Mom! We will play by ourselves! We will be good and will not disturb Dad."

Jin Ling felt relieved when she saw the cute and sensible children.

Seeing that the two children agreed, Jin Ling then told them, "Okay! Go play in the yard outside! But don't leave the yard!"

When the two children heard Jin Ling's instructions, they immediately nodded and said, "Okay, Mom! We got it. We will definitely not run out of the yard!"

Hearing the two children's answers, Jin Ling squatted down with a smile, then kissed each of them and said, "So good! OK, go play!"

When the two children heard their mother say they could go out and play, they immediately held hands, walked out of the pig house, and started playing in the yard.

Jin Ling looked at the two children playing in the yard. She thought for a moment and finally walked towards the gate.

After arriving at the gate, Jin Ling took down the lock on the back of the gate and locked it from behind. This way, she was not afraid that the two children would leave the yard and run to play in the alley.

After locking the door, Jin Ling returned to the main house, then went into the kitchen and began to prepare dinner.