Solstice Secrets

Zhuangzhou divides his small courtyard into several areas, leaving room around the railing for planting green radish and creepers. When they grow long vines and climb onto the railing, the yard will With a beautiful plant wall.Trees should be planted in a further circle, and the distance between the tree pits should not be too sparse or too dense.When he was still in Xi'an, he thought about planting more flowering trees, such as Xifu Begonias.In addition to planting flowers and plants in the rest of the place, there must be a place for parking.Grape vines need to be erected in the back garden, and some natural vegetables such as shallots and green peppers, or some Chinese herbal medicines such as mint and honeysuckle are also good.There is also a terrace, and the terrace should also be cleaned up, where you can sit there to enjoy the cool, drink a little wine or something in the summer evening.

Zhuang Zhou wondered why he didn't realize that his small yard was bare and ugly before.It seems that after going out for a trip, many ideas have quietly changed.His own little home has also become more important, and it is no longer the dispensable existence that he regarded as a private hotel in the past.

Zhuangzhou is very busy fertilizing and plowing the land with great enthusiasm.The three cats had never seen him plowing the ground, and they all sat and watched the fun. Brown Tang had seen him do farm work when he was in Shiliu Village, so he didn't think it was unusual, but he still squatted with his cat companion at home. Watching the fun on the sidelines.

Brown Tang feels that during this period of time, the little life is very nourishing. Its father is by her side day and night, not to mention these cat companions, and the winter solstice has also returned.With them, every day is very lively.And there are more delicious things at home, because now two people buy them.Brown Sugar began to think that such a day was pretty good.Seeing his daddy digging a tree hole, he cheerfully helped out, followed by scratching his paws, or helping his daddy pick up a shovel or something, having a great time playing.

So, when Zhuang Chengyan brought Cheng Anni to the door of Zhuang Zhou's house, what he saw was a man and a dog playing with dirt all over his body, and beside him were three cats jumping up and down.Zhuang Zhou saw the car parked at the door and the two people who got out of the car. Just as he was about to open the door, he was thrown from behind by the big dog. Here comes a standard five-body throwing pose.The silly dog ​​proudly stood on his daddy's back and stuck out his tongue at the audience. The three cats saw outsiders, and ran to the backyard in a hurry, leaving them with three dangling cat tails.

Zhuang Cheng said, "..."

Cheng Anni saw Zhuang Chengyan's expression of seeing a ghost, and couldn't help laughing, "It's so joyful. Why did the second child think of digging the ground? Do you plan to grow food yourself? Want to eat safe food?"

Zhuang Zhou pushed the rambunctious silly dog ​​aside and struggled to get up while wiping the mud on his mouth with his sleeve. When he opened the door for his father, his expression was a little embarrassed, "Dad, auntie. Why are you here?"

Zhuang Chengyan has not recovered yet.His son has always looked serious in front of him, and the contrast between before and after is too great.

Cheng Anni smiled and said, "Your father just went to the city for a meeting, and I happened to be nearby, so I came over to see you together. Why are you so busy right after you came back?"

"I just have time, and I want to dig out the land." Zhuang Zhou pointed to the empty yard and said, "Plant a few trees, and then plant some flowers and plants. I also want to build a shelf in the back garden and plant some honeysuckle or something." . " Said with a bit of color on his face, "When you come back after a while, my place will change a lot. Even if you don't recognize any of you."

Zhuang Chengyan disagrees.He felt that it was fine to find someone to do this kind of thing, and there was no need to toss himself into mud.Probably because women have a natural enthusiasm for decorating their homes, Cheng Anni seemed quite excited, and asked Zhuang Zhou a lot of questions about planting flowers and trees.

Zhuang Chengyan walked back and forth twice in the courtyard of Zhuangzhou's house, looking at the tree holes that had already been dug, he had to admit that what his son said about cleaning up the yard by himself seemed to be true.This kind of change makes people feel a little baffling. In Zhuang's view, there is a specialization in art. What's the point of him, who is a finance student, insisting on grabbing someone else's gardening job?Even if it can be proved that he is indeed more authentic than a gardener, what does it mean?

He looked at Cheng Anni, Cheng Anni was full of admiration, and she took his arm and expressed emotion, "It's so romantic to decorate my own home by myself."

Zhuang Chengyan didn't find it romantic.However, he often felt that his thinking was not in the same dimension as his wife's, so he learned early on to smile tolerantly at her when he didn't understand.Anyway, she didn't need any answer from him, it was enough to show that he was still listening to her carefully.

Cheng Anni is naturally familiar with his tricks, but she doesn't expect an elm head to understand what romance is.So he asked Zhuangzhou again, "I just want to plant crabapples in Xifu, do I want to plant some apple trees and cherry trees? After watching the flowers bloom, I can eat some natural fruits I grew myself. How about planting loquats, which bloom in winter?" , How nice, there are flowers to see all year round."

"I have to find an expert first to find out if it can be planted." Zhuang Zhou also felt a little helpless, "But I plan to plant a few grapes in the back garden, and then build a grape trellis later."

Cheng Anni quickly cooperated, "There are too many grapes to make some wine. I am good at this, and I will do it when the time comes."

Zhuang Zhou doubted her intentions, "You want to use my free grapes to practice handicrafts? Have you ever done it before?"

Cheng Anni quit, "What's the matter with practicing crafts? I can't ask you for some grapes. I gave you so many good ideas for nothing? Did I support you for nothing?"

Zhuang Chengyan coughed twice, trying to change the topic, "Is Ling Dongzhi here?"

Zhuang Zhou glanced at him carefully, "He's gone back to his home."

Zhuang Chengyan kept a straight face and stopped talking.

Zhuang Zhou saw that he had something to say, but after waiting for a while, he still didn't speak, so he looked at Cheng Anni with some doubts.

"That's it," Cheng Anni had no choice but to continue to act as her husband's spokesperson, "Your father told me that you two have been out for almost half a month, and you finally came back... Well, let you choose a time yourself, bring your little one Ling went back to the old house to have a meal."

Zhuang Zhou was stunned for a moment, and looked at his father incredulously.

Zhuang Chengyan coughed unnaturally, "Is there a problem?"

Zhuang Zhou shook his head foolishly.

Cheng Anni clapped her hands with a smile, "Then it's a deal, you guys discuss a good date, and we'll wait for you at home."

Zhuang Zhou felt a surge of heat in his heart.With his father's awkward personality, it was beyond his imagination to be able to retreat to this step.On the way back, he thought that Ding Po Tian meant that his father would stop interfering in his private affairs, out of sight and out of mind.It didn't occur to him that he could take another step back and try to accept them.

Zhuang Zhou rubbed his nose, not knowing what to say.Looking at it from Zhuang Chengyan's perspective, it was obvious that his son's eyes were slightly red.This made Zhuang Chengyan feel a little uncomfortable.This is his own son, no matter how bad he is, he is still his own son, and only he can take care of it, so it's not his turn to point fingers.Didn't he focus on the development of the family?Didn't marry into an evenly matched family?He even gave up the family business for a man?

Well, so what if it's true?As a father, he hasn't made a statement yet, will it be someone else's turn to stab him? !

They deserve it too? !

What's more, his wife is also on his side. Before going out, Cheng Anni grabbed his ear and told him repeatedly, "Father and son are soldiers. Father and son work together, and their profits cut gold. The son is the most important thing at all times, and other people's opinions It's all bullshit! We live unhappy lives just to make others look good? To make others look comfortable? Are they worthy? Conflicting with your son for the opinions of irrelevant people is a disease of the brain!"

Zhuang Chengyan snorted twice, "When Xiaoling comes over, let's have a good talk with him and see if we can choose a time to meet with my in-laws."

Zhuang Zhou opened his mouth, dumbfounded.

Cheng Anni smiled and said: "You have met the parents over there. If we don't express our position, people will misunderstand. I thought we were picky about the winter solstice. This is not good. The days will be long in the future, we It’s a family, so we have to deal with the communication issues with each other.”

Zhuang Zhou looked at him, then at her, dropped the shovel in his hand and ran into the house to find the phone.

Cheng Anni was taken aback by his sudden reaction, and laughed uncontrollably when she realized it.

Zhuang Chengyan felt a little emotional in his heart, he always felt that this son was a young man, and he was full of worries when he was very young.It seemed that after meeting Ling Dongzhi, he slowly showed the vitality in his character that matched his age.And the invisible barrier that had always existed between him and his son seemed to be slowly melting away unconsciously.

Zhuang Chengyan looked back at Cheng Anni, and sighed slightly, "Honey, you have been persuading me before, saying that children have the right to choose their own way of life. I have always resisted your statement in my heart. But now it seems that, It's not that you think too little, but that I think too much. I have thought about so many issues, society's views, and family's opinions, but I have only neglected whether my own son can live happily."

Taking advantage of no one around, Cheng Anni reached out and pinched his earlobe, "I told you earlier that my wife is always right."

Zhuang Chengyan squeezed her hand and said with a smile: "Yes, you are right. The second child is an adult, and I should respect his decision. I am very curious about that child now, and I don't know what kind of person he is. , I found that after the second child was with him, he became more and more human, and this place became more and more like a home."

"This is a good thing." Cheng Anni said: "The second child used to live like an ascetic monk, as if he didn't pay attention to anything. Then what's the fun in living a life of rigid rules? It's completely for you. It is a machine to make money and work. I hope that the children can plan their own life well. Besides work, they should also take into account their own family and real preferences in life. The second child can think about planting flowers and trees by himself, and decorating his own home. That's a nice change."

Zhuang Chengyan scowled, "Do you also want me to go home and dig a tree hole?"

Cheng Anni tilted her head and thought for a while, "It's fine to dig a tree hole, but when I go to the cooking class later, do you want to go with me?"

A drop of cold sweat dripped from Zhuang Chengyan's forehead, "If I go too, there won't be any surprises for our dinner. Besides, I have a meeting this afternoon."

Cheng Anni had an expression that I had known for a long time.

Zhuang Chengyan knew that she saw that he still had something to say, so he didn't hold back anymore, "But I can advance the meeting time and take you to eat an ice cream after class. No third child."

Cheng Anni smiled and said, "I want the cantaloupe flavor."

Zhuang Chengyan held her hand, "Okay."