Siheyuan: The Temptation of the Mountains

On the sixth day of the first lunar month, the sky was clear and the snow had melted.

Lin Musheng and Wang Erni brought Lin Wen and Lin Wu to Lin Zhengguo to pay New Year's greetings.

Lin Hao was very excited about this, and he took the two of them straight to the supply and marketing cooperative, and first treated Lin Wen and Lin Wu to some sweet water.

Most of the pocket money that Lin Ze gave to Lin Hao was exchanged by Lin Hao for small firecrackers, which he then broke into a small pile and shared with Lin Wen and Lin Wu.

After playing for a while, Lin Hao noticed that Lin Sisi was watching them quietly, so he ran over and asked, "Sisi, why don't you come over and play with us?"

Lin Sisi lowered her head and fiddled with the corner of her clothes: "I don't want to play with the little cannons, I want to read a comic book."

Lin Hao patted his chest and said, "It's not that difficult. Come on, I'll take you to buy it." As he said that, he took Lin Sisi's hand and walked towards the supply and marketing cooperative.

Arriving at the supply and marketing cooperative, Lin Hao picked out a few picture books and handed them to Lin Sisi: "Here, let me show you. After you finish reading, you can exchange them with your brother."

Lin Sisi nodded happily, took the picture book and began to read it carefully.

Lin Haoze, Lin Wen and Lin Wu continued to play with the small firecrackers, bursting into cheerful laughter from time to time.

Lin Ze was somewhat relieved when he saw this scene. He couldn't help but join in. Only at this time did he not always feel like an adult.

Time passed quickly and it was time for lunch in the blink of an eye.

Lin Ze and others reluctantly put down the firecrackers in their hands and took Lin Sisi home for dinner.

Along the way, Lin Sisi was immersed in the world of picture books, while Lin Hao was thinking about finding something fun in the afternoon.

When we got home, the food was ready and we sat around, eating and chatting.

Lin Zhengguo asked about Lin Wen and Lin Wu's academic progress, while Lin Musheng was concerned about the factory's recruitment situation.

"Brother, if possible, please help me keep an eye out for the personnel transfer information in the factory." Lin Musheng raised his glass to Lin Zhengguo and said sincerely.

Lin Zhengguo clinked his glasses with his and said calmly, "Don't worry, I'll keep this in mind, but don't hold your hopes too high."

"The positions in the factory are all very specific, and it's really not easy to get in."

Lin Musheng nodded somewhat frustratedly.

After lunch, Lin Sisi took the picture book to share with other friends, and Lin Hao, Lin Wen and Lin Wu also ran out.

Lin Zhengguo was filled with emotion as he watched the children's lively figures. He hoped that the children could grow up healthily and happily, and he also looked forward to their future development.

Lin Ze came to the supply and marketing cooperative with his hands behind his back and bought himself a pack of cigarettes for the first time.

Lin Ze stood silently at the door, watching the children play, with a hint of envy in his eyes.

He took a deep breath of cigarette and exhaled the smoke slowly.

Lin Zhengguo came over and patted him on the shoulder: "Xiao Ze, don't worry too much about work. You are still young and there are plenty of opportunities."

Lin Ze nodded, "I know, but seeing my second uncle so worried about his work, I feel anxious for him too."

"But we can't interfere too much in other people's lives," Lin Zhengguo comforted.

Lin Ze looked at Lin Wen, Lin Wu and others who were playing and having fun, and sighed, "Yes, I hope they can live the life they want in the future."

At this time, Lin Hao ran over: "Brother, let's go fishing this afternoon!"

Lin Ze smiled and said, "Okay, but you have to be careful not to fall into the water."

Lin Hao cheered excitedly and ran away with Lin Wen and Lin Wu.

Lin Zhengguo looked at the children going away and said to himself, "It's great to be young..."

Lin Ze blew out a puff of smoke and agreed, "That's right."

"Bullshit, how old are you, and you dare to imitate me and be sentimental."

Lin Zhengguo waved his hand and slapped Lin Ze on the back of his head, "Hurry up and get out of here, bastard, and go play with your brother and the others."

Lin Ze touched the back of his head, responded with a smile, and then caught up with Lin Hao and the others.

In the afternoon, they went to the river to catch fish and had a great time. In the evening, they returned with a full load.

When Lin Musheng's family said goodbye to Lin Zhengguo, Lin Wen and Lin Wu's eyes were filled with reluctance.

Lin Hao agreed with the two younger brothers that after a while, he and the older brother would go to the countryside together and would definitely visit them to play.

In the evening, Lin Ze's family sat around the table, enjoying delicious fish, talking and laughing, and having a great time.

After dinner, Lin Ze helped his mother clean up the dishes, while Lin Hao pestered his father to tell stories.

Lin Zhengguo looked at this heartwarming scene and felt extremely happy. He secretly made up his mind to work hard to give his family a better life.

The days passed one by one, and the entire first month of the year passed quickly.

One day, Lin Zhengguo received a letter from Lin Musheng.

The letter said that everything was fine for him in the countryside, and that Lin Wen and Lin Wu were very sensible, and attached a self-portrait of them. Lin Zhengguo looked at his nephews in the crude portrait and smiled from ear to ear.

Lin Ze looked at his happy father and his heart was also filled with joy. He knew that family affection was the most precious wealth, and he could feel the warmth no matter where he was.

On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, Lin Ze went to the countryside to spend the night at his grandparents' house. In the middle of the night, he climbed up Nanshan Mountain to accompany the frail Xueyao and spent a wonderful night in space.

After that, every fifteenth day of the lunar month, Lin Ze would come to Nanshan to accompany Xueyao.

Soon after, summer vacation came. Lin Hao couldn't wait to take Lin Ze with him to the countryside to find Lin Wen and Lin Wu.

They spent an unforgettable holiday in the countryside, fishing, climbing mountains to hunt pheasants and rabbits, picking mushrooms and fruits, and enjoying the beauty of nature.

When the holiday ended, the four of them said goodbye reluctantly. They agreed to meet again next time to create more beautiful memories together.

"Brother, I noticed that you always sleep a lot during the day at grandpa's house, but you are very energetic at night. Why is that?"

Lin Hao asked in confusion.

Lin Ze knocked on Lin Hao's head and said, "This is not something you should ask as a child. When you grow up, you will understand it naturally."

Lin Hao stuck out his tongue and said, "Brother, you are acting like an adult again. I am not a child anymore."

"Ugh, don't stick out your tongue like Sisi. If you dare to do that again, I'll beat you up." Lin Ze would not tolerate him and gave him a slap on the face.

On a holiday, Lin Ze and Lin Hao came to their grandfather's house in the countryside again. In the evening, the two brothers chatted with their grandparents as usual. Lin Ze looked at the time and slipped out on the pretext of going to the toilet. Seeing this, Lin Hao also found an excuse to follow him.

Under the moonlight, Lin Ze climbed up the Nanshan Mountain with familiarity. Lin Hao looked at him in confusion and followed him on tiptoe.

However, Lin Ze walked further and further away, and soon the fog filled the area in front of him. Lin Hao was so anxious that he dared not move forward and shouted at the fog in front of him, "Brother, Brother Ze, where are you?"