save the leaves

In City H, the old industrial area was locked in a thick white mist in the early morning.Wearing a tight black suit, Yan Datong stood erect in front of the window, staring at the milky white maze outside, thoughtful.In the depths of the maze came the shimmering sound of carts rolling over the road, like the unwilling and helpless panting of a dying old man.People all over the country yearn for a free and vibrant south. The old industrial area is like a worn-out rag full of holes, which is mercilessly thrown on the ground and trampled on by others.He could get the perfect attendance award if he worked in the South for another month, but the news of his father's death brought him back to this cage.

"Datong, hurry up and wake up the little guy. What time is it, are you still asleep?" Mama Yan brought out a big steaming bun from the kitchen.

"It's okay. The fog hasn't cleared, and the car can't drive. Besides, when the leaves are growing, it's important to sleep more."

"Oh, don't you see what day it is today? Why are you sleeping? I got up at three o'clock to make buns for you." Yan's mother put her hands on her hips, like the last red maple leaf before the severe winter, on the branch Shaking tremblingly, she tried her best to survive the most important day of her life before she dared to rest in peace.

Yan Datong did not dare to offend his mother today.Now that you decide to sacrifice, you must be perfect.He nodded again and again, "OK, OK! I'll call. Take it easy, it's too early, I can't eat much."

"Your friend will come later, don't you want to eat? It's really—"

Yan Datong walked into the bedroom lightly and closed the door, the old lady's voice was temporarily isolated in the distance.Yan Datong breathed a sigh of relief.On the lower bunk of the bunk bed, Yan Mo lay facing the wall, still maintaining a posture of turning his back to the outside world in silence.But based on his feeling, Yan Datong judged that Ye Zi had woken up.

"Ye Zi! Ye Zi! It's time to wake up. I can't let you sleep too much today. Be good, get up and accompany my brother to pick up the kiss." Yan Datong put his hand on Yan Mo's shoulder, and gently shook his brother.The seemingly still back suddenly shook violently, as if the sea water was rushing towards the beach again after the ebb tide.

Yan Datong was startled, instinctively withdrew his hands, and then instinctively rushed forward.He grabbed his brother's arm and shook it, "Yezi, what's the matter? Tell brother what happened? Write quickly, don't make brother anxious." Yan Datong hurriedly grabbed the notebook on the desk and handed it to Yan Mo. The 18-year-old boy took the notebook, but didn't write. He pouted first and looked at him.Yan Datong smiled reassuringly, he was competing with himself.If he was really bullied by outsiders, it would have been a long time ago.

Yan Datong smiled and rubbed Yan Mo's black hair with his hands, and said, "Why did brother offend my little Ye Zi again? You should be punished, tell me, what is the punishment? Let Ye Zi decide." Ten years ago, 18 years old Yan Datong may have to tease the 8-year-old Yan Mo first, but he is 28 now.Especially after seeing the world in the big southern cities, Yan Datong's heart is already old.

Yan Mo didn't say anything, the tip of his nose twitched, and a sob came out of his throat. Yan Datong sighed almost inaudibly. He straightened his waist, pressed against the back of the chair, and turned into a stiff iron tree.He scratched his head, not knowing how to deal with this immature brother in addition to the existing troubles.

"Hurry up, Li Xue and the others are going upstairs. Hurry up!"

"Understood, Mom. It will be ready soon." Yan Datong yelled at the door, turned his head and persuaded softly, "Yezi, we can talk about it later. Brother is very busy today, so I really don't have time, okay?"

[Brother, I don't want you to get married. 】Yan Mo quickly opened the notebook and wrote in a hurry.Then he raised his head and begged his brother with those big wet eyes.

Yan Datong touched his nose with his hands in embarrassment, cleared his throat, then raised his head and pretended to be serious, and said to Yan Mo, "Don't worry, Ye Zi, brothers are like siblings, we are brothers for life!"

Yan Mo still pouted, looking displeased.Yan Datong can promise you anything, except this one.You depend on Wu's auto repair shop for your college tuition.Yan Datong frowned, reached out to take the best man's new clothes, and motioned Yan Mo to put them on.

"Hurry up! What are you dawdling about? Oh, Xiao Li is here, come in!"

There were chaotic footsteps outside the door, Yan Mo snatched the clothes from his brother angrily, put them on indiscriminately, humming incessantly in his nostrils, opened the door and went out.Yan Datong scratched his head with his hands on the spot, and followed out in annoyance.

"Congratulations, Brother Yan. Congratulations!" Li Xue, Wang Shaozhen, and Fan Bobo arrived.

"Come and eat steamed stuffed buns and porridge. Hurry up!" Yan's mother happily beckoned the guests to sit down.Yan Mo ignored the crowd, squeezed through the crowd angrily, rushed into the bathroom, and slammed the door.Everyone suddenly fell silent and looked at each other. "Oh, what's wrong with this? Don't you even look at what day it is?" Mother Yan said displeased.

Yan Datong coughed dryly, and said haha, "I went to bed late yesterday, and got up early today, and I'm still confused! Come, eat and eat. I'll have to work hard for you later. Li Xue, remember to smoke the masters."

"Don't worry, Brother Yan, everything is ready." Li Xue patted the upper left pocket of his suit and replied confidently.

"Xiao Fan, Xiao Wang, I'll have to rely on you to say hello when I receive the red envelopes later." Mother Yan patted the two of them on the shoulder and said.

"Don't worry, Auntie, the mission must be completed." Wang Shaozhen and Fan Bobo had just returned from demobilization from the army, and they spoke with a strong military accent.

With a cry, the bathroom door opened, and Yan Mofeng rushed out from inside again.Everyone stopped talking and turned to look at his face.Yan Mo's eyes swept over the crowd, and stayed on Yan Datong's face for a second, lowered his head, walked slowly to the table, sat down next to Fan Bobo, picked up the buns and ate the porridge.Mother Yan couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief, and waved her chopsticks to invite everyone to continue eating.

Li Xue and Wang Shaozhen were Yan Datong's childhood friends, and their parents were both policemen.Fan Bobo is Wang Shaozhen's comrade-in-arms and a child of Chengxi Machinery Factory.Seeing Yan Mo's unhappy face, Fan Bobo stretched out his hand to pat him on the back, and said jokingly, "What's the matter? You don't want your brother to get married?" He didn't know that since Yan Mo came to Yan's house when he was 5 years old, he regarded his brother as The only thing to rely on.Once, Yan Datong squatted in the bathroom for too long, and Li Xue, who was waiting outside, teased 6-year-old Yan Mo that your brother didn't want you anymore, which made Yan Mo burst into tears and ran to find his brother.When he came back, his first move was to jump on Li Xue's shoulder and bite down hard. The pain was so painful that Li Xue didn't dare to get close to this little devil again for half a year.

"Hey, why are you reluctant? Your brother is not married, he is marrying you a sister-in-law. You are making a lot of money! Haha!" Everyone laughed.Yan Mo's eyes are like thin blades, cold and cold.The haha ​​sound distorted into a rattling sound, gradually drifting away in the cabin.

The corners of Yan Datong's mouth uncontrollably tugged down. He passed the pickle plate forward and said, "Yezi, eat vegetables. Xiao Fan, you eat too." Yan Mo looked away from Fan Bobo's embarrassing face and turned to Yan Datong.Yan Datong pulled his muscles desperately and smiled, praying to Ye Zi that you would never lose your temper.Mother Yan who was standing next to her prepared with vigilance.For some reason, Yan Mo has been unwilling to get close to Yan's mother.Was it influenced by his own mother?Yan Datong pondered in his heart.Yan Mo raised his eyelids to look at Yan's mother, then lowered them again, but there was no movement.Yan Datong put his hands together in his heart to thank the Bodhisattva for his protection.

Fan Bobo pouted innocently at Wang Shaozhen, who shook his head slightly.Yan Datong sighed softly.Before going to work in the south, Yan Mo had such a bad face, but after repeated assurances, a letter every three days, and a phone call every week, Yan Mo reluctantly agreed.At that time, with his father around, he was still able to forcibly leave Yan Mo alone.After his father died, Yan Mo kept crying on the phone, Yan Datong had no choice but to come back and support the family.

"It's time to go, let's go." Yan Muqiang greeted with a smile.

The three of Li Xue stood up knowingly and laughed.Yan Mo followed the crowd to the door, and suddenly hugged Yan Datong from behind, tears streaming down his face.Fan Bobo had never seen this world before. He opened his mouth wide and stood in the corridor blankly.Wang Shaozhen quickly pulled him to the stairs and said softly, "Their brothers are different, they are closer than real brothers."

"No, Shao Zhen, why don't you just get married, is there a need for life and death?"

"Oh, you don't understand. Ye Zi can't speak, so she often expresses it with actions. You get used to it after seeing it a lot. Also, after Datong gets married, he will live there to help others. You can't come back here every day, understand. No?"

"Oh—" Fan Popo drew his tone.Li Xue thumped his lower back lightly, and the three of them laughed at the same time.Yan Datong poked his head out from the door and shouted, "Come right away." Then Yan's mother came out with a suit in her hands. "Li Xue, you two are about the same height, quickly put on these new clothes. That kid won't be the best man again. If I had known it earlier, I wouldn't have done it."

"Mom, what's the matter if my younger brother is not the best man?"

"Then what's the matter now that he refuses?"

"Oh, auntie, forget it, forget it," Li Xue reconciled while changing clothes, "It's fine if you don't go. The college entrance examination is coming soon, and studying is more important, right, Datong?"

Yan Datong snorted, but remained silent.

At 9:12, Wang Daxian calculated the auspicious time, and Yan Datong's eight red Jettas arrived at the gate of Wu's auto repair shop on time.Both the main entrance and the iron gate next to it are covered with red silk, and two bridesmaids stand at the gate to block the groom.The three of Li Xue helped Yan Datong deal with the bridesmaids' troubles. Yan Datong looked down at his watch. It was only 18:28 and he had to stay up for 09 minutes.The convoy must depart at 30:[-], arrive at [-]:[-], and pick up people at the gate at [-]:[-].Where did so many stinky rules come from?If it really works, why didn't it count as fog today?Thinking of his younger brother who was unhappy at home alone, Yan Datong felt that the clock was going too slowly.Why don't you just get married, and you have to engage in so much ostentation.If it weren't for the threatening situation, he wouldn't bother to talk to the Wu family according to his temperament.