scapegoat

Today is the second Sunday in May, Mother's Day.

Last night Xiao Yang proposed to go to his parents' grave to worship, and Lang Zhongming volunteered to go with him.

Both of them are alone now, without a mother to respect, and going to worship is just to alleviate the longing in their hearts, and to comfort them.

Time passed quickly, and Xiao Yang didn't realize that he had been in Hongsheng for more than half a year, and had lived peacefully with Lang Zhongming for a long time until he saw the potted asparagus bamboo sprouting in the office.

In this world, he has few connections left.The way he and Lang Zhongming are now, there is no way to simply settle the matter.

However, the days pass by peacefully every day, and occasionally he can recall the past calmly and pay homage to the deceased relatives, which is like a dream to Xiao Yang.

He didn't have any thoughts or demands in the first place, so he was already satisfied.

Lang Zhongming drove to the cemetery with Xiao Yang.

Xiao Yang held two bouquets of yellow daisies in his arms, one for his parents and the other for Lang Zhongming's mother.

He has very little memory of this aunt of the Ling family.

When he arrived at Lang's house, his aunt was pregnant and had been staying in the hospital. She died of dystocia not long after.The only close encounter was when her body was removed from her bedroom at her funeral.

Xiao Yang's impression of her came almost entirely from Lang Zhongming's description, saying that his mother was the most gentle woman in the world, and that his mother gave his father the opportunity to cheat on her without fighting.

Recently, Lang Zhongming has been cooking for a long time, and he also attributed this to his mother: "My kitchen talent must be inherited from my mother!"

So even though they had nothing to do with each other, Xiao Yang offered to ask Lang Zhongming to visit his mother as well.

When they arrived at the cemetery, the two first went to the nearby tombs of the Ying family.

This place is clean, and all traces left by the four of them during the Qingming Festival last time have been erased.In just over a month, things have changed, and half of the four of them left last time, leaving only Xiao Yang and Lang Zhongming.

Lang Zhongming took the bouquet Xiao Yang handed him, and gently placed it in front of his mother's grave.

Xiao Yang stood some distance away. Lang Zhongming wanted him to come with him, but he was afraid that he would be embarrassed, so he gave up.

"Mom, Zhong Jin was busy playing and didn't have time to see you, so I brought Xiao Yang here. Xiao Yang, do you remember? The little brother brought back by grandpa, you told me to take care of him. Now... ...we're all grown up. I'm not taking care of it well though..."

Xiao Yang stood far away and didn't approach, just watching Lang Zhongming's lips move, and his eyes turned red as he spoke.

In fact, they are all missing a piece, but Lang Zhongming looks stronger, and people will ignore his gap unconsciously.

Then the two went to Xiao Yang's parents' grave together.

Lang Zhongming was very self-aware this time, and imitated Xiao Yang and retreated to a distance to give Xiao Yang a little private space.

Xiao Yang didn't live well in the past, and he didn't have much expectations for himself or tomorrow, so every time he came here, he had nothing to say.

But now it was a little different, he felt that he also began to have a lot of things to say in his heart.

"Mom...Dad...I have a good life, I just bought a house, and I was promoted to be a supervisor at work..."

——Although many times Lang Zhongming has the suspicion of making a fuss.

Xiao Yang stayed in front of his parents' tomb for a while, and didn't go down the mountain until Lang Zhongming came to remind him when the wind picked up.

On the way back, Lang Zhongming was still driving.Xiao Yang originally wanted to take the driver's license test, but because of the improvement of the information system, he couldn't spare any energy.

Lang Zhongming assured him that such a busy state would not last for too long. When the data system was perfected, he only needed to pay attention to the daily maintenance and operation.

At that time, he can also spare time to do some things of his own.

Speaking of which, Lang Zhongming himself was too busy before, working overtime almost every day, and often spending weekends in Hongsheng.

This weekend is rare, he hasn't been out since yesterday.

"Don't you have to work overtime this week?"

Lang Zhongming smiled: "Yes, the matter is almost settled. I will be free next time, you can ask me for help with anything, and you can arrange where you usually want to go."

Xiao Yang was taken aback.

It is reasonable to say that the peak period of Hongsheng's business will start almost in these two months and will continue until the beginning of the fourth quarter. How could it be empty?

"So free?"

Xiao Yang took the initiative to ask Lang Zhongming a little flattered, but he was also worried that being too excited would make Xiao Yang shrink back his hard-won curiosity, so he could only pretend to be nonchalant, chatting while watching the roadside.

"I'm going to arrange some things in the company to be taken over by others."

Hongsheng is not the private property of the Lang family, and it is time for a change of dynasty.

Xiao Yang wasn't sure what he meant by "letting others take over", but he also vaguely felt that Lang Zhongming was secretly making some big moves.

It's just that this action should have something to do with Hongsheng, so he doesn't have to worry about what Lang Zhongming will do to him again.

Lang Zhongming saw that the time was still early, so he suggested: "We're all in the suburbs, why don't you stop by to see Zhong Jin? When you come out later, go directly to a restaurant for dinner, so you don't have to go back and start a fire yourself."

Xiao Yang has no objection.So Lang Zhongming turned a corner and drove on another road.

Although Lang Zhongming didn't mention the name Lang Zhongjin much on weekdays, but after all, he was his own younger brother who had been cherished for many years, so it was impossible not to take it to heart.

What's more, when Ke Chen made the phone call, he had always had doubts about whether Lang Zhongjin's spirit was at fault.

It's just that Lang Zhongjin has gone astray, even if he can guarantee that his younger brother will not worry about food and clothing after he comes out, he can't rest assured to keep him at home, let alone let him do things.

Of course, looking at the current situation, Lang Zhongjin himself does not want to leave the safe barrier of the mental hospital.

Whether it's a real illness or a fake one, it's just a way for Lang Zhongjin to avoid the consequences, in fact there is no difference in essence.

The only difference is whether Lang Zhongjin himself is comfortable or not.

In fact, Lang Zhongming hopes that his younger brother is really sick. At least he is subjectively happy, playing carefree every day, and re-experience the fun that he didn't experience when he was a child.

The suburbs have beautiful mountains and clear waters and lush vegetation.

It is in such places that there are cemeteries and nursing homes.

Lang Zhongming's car drove across the mountain road, and the shade of trees on both sides cast layers of light spots.

At the entrance of the hospital, the two got out of the car.

Xiao Yang had nothing to do with Lang Zhongjin, and he didn't want to hold on to those things in the past, so he just accompanied Lang Zhongming to his younger brother's ward and stopped.

It is not yet time to move around, and the people inside are alone, very quiet.

Lang Zhongming pushed the door open and went in alone.

Lang Zhongjin turned his head and smiled when he saw the person coming.

"Brother, you are here."

Lang Zhongming's breath was stagnant.Such a look...

Lang Zhongjin looked out mischievously: "Brother Xiao Yang, won't you come in?"

Lang Zhongming didn't know what to say, so he could only mumble without embarrassment.

The hair of the man in the hospital gown was cut short, and he was well-groomed: "Brother, I've been betting on myself."

Lang Zhongming responded: "What are you betting on?"

Lang Zhongjin laughed again: "Bet... If you come to see me, I will tell you a secret."

Lang Zhongming frowned, unconsciously worried whether the "secret" he said would hurt anyone.

Lang Zhongjin seemed to know what he was thinking, pretending to be sad and said: "Brother, I have already destroyed myself, what else can I do?"

After all, he leaned close to his brother's ear and whispered in a low voice like the kind of intimate gestures he used to do before: "Is your camera fixed?"

Lang Zhongming was silent and shook his head.

The person who was still playing tricks a second ago suddenly stopped, and a disappointed expression flashed across his face, then he shrank back, pretending not to care and said: "Forget it, it's not a big deal."

The two brothers had no more topics to talk about, and the entire ward was almost eerily quiet.

After a long time, Lang Zhongjin finally said, "Brother... Thank you for still coming to see me."

Lang Zhongming replied in a low voice: "It should be, you are my younger brother."

It's just different from the past. The "brother" Lang Zhongming mentioned back then was a family member, but now this "brother" is just a responsibility.

Lang Zhongjin tilted his head and looked at his brother until the doctor came in to chase him away, then he smiled sweetly: "Goodbye, brother~"

He was originally a person who liked to put a smile on his face, but now that Lang Zhongming thought about it, he couldn't help but wonder if the harder he laughed, the more unhappy he felt inside?

After all, he never really knew this brother.Now it's time to say goodbye, but...

"ended?"

Seeing Lang Zhongming standing in a daze at the door, Xiao Yang didn't know what he meant.

Lang Zhongming shook his head: "Come with me and get the camera again."

Xiao Yang was taken aback.

In fact, the camera has been repaired long ago, but recently Lang Zhongming and him always act together, and Lang Zhongming didn't go to pick it up because he cared about him.

I don't know what happened today, but suddenly said that I want to get it back.

The person who repaired the camera was an old acquaintance of Lang Zhongming, and also a very trustworthy old friend.

The store is located in the urban area, and they just happened to be going back at this moment, so it wasn't a detour.

When they arrived at the place, Lang Zhongming got out of the car to get the phone, while Xiao Yang waited in the car.

In fact, when he thinks of the camera now, he doesn't care so much about it before. After getting rid of the shadow of the past, it is just a machine shell.

Lang Zhongming came out with the repaired camera, with an unpleasant expression on his face.

"what happened?"

"Xiao Yang... Zhong Jin is pretending to be sick."

Lang Zhongming fiddled with the camera with his head down, unable to see the expression on his face.

Xiao Yang thought for a while and said, "Forget it, let him go."

Lang Zhongming looked up.

Xiao Yang went on to say: "He is an adult, the choice he makes is not your concern."

"Right."

Lang Zhongming turned his head to start the car, and quietly looked at Xiao Yang from the mirror.

Yes, an adult's sorrows, joys, honors and disgraces are all his own responsibility, and have nothing to do with anyone else.Just like Xiao Yang, if you give him more space, he will be willing to work hard to grow.

As for Lang Zhongjin, he also wanted to become what he is now.