Mu Chen

17. Manual

After eating at home at noon, Mu Chen cut off a piece of ham from the other end when packing up the dishes, wrapped it in a plastic bag and put it in his schoolbag.After school, he rejected Liu Xiaogang's invitation to play halftime, and started writing homework in the classroom.

There wasn't much homework today, and Mu Chen finished it in a while. Looking at the watch on the wall, it was only 04:30, so he continued to preview new lessons, and didn't leave school for kindergarten until [-]:[-].

The kindergarten is very close to the elementary school, and Mu Chen saw Lin Lan before he got there. She was talking with other parents, she was still knitting, and there was a bag on her arm, with a thin thread protruding from it.

When Mu Chen took a closer look, the bruises on Lin Lan's face were still faintly visible under her bangs, but her hair was combed neatly, her long hair was tied into a low bun at the back of her head, and her clothes were not like Yang Li's. So fashionable, but also very neat, with straight trouser seams, he looks energetic.

Mu Chen greeted with a smile, "Hi Aunt Lin, you are picking up Xiaoyong."

A few days after Lin Lan was hospitalized, once when Mu Wen was on the night shift, Mu Chen picked up Yu Yong to the hospital. On the one hand, he had dinner with Mu Wen, and on the other hand, he took Yu Yong to see her.Therefore, Lin Lan is no stranger to Mu Chen, and when she saw him, she smiled and said, "Chenchen, why are you here?"

Mu Chen, "My mother came back from a business trip yesterday and brought some Qingdao specialties, and I brought some for Xiaoyong."

Lin Lan was a little surprised, "How embarrassing, your mother brought it back specially, you can just keep it for yourself to eat, Xiaoyong is still young, he knows what to eat or not."

Muchen, "My parents both know that my dad said that it's too hot and I can't keep it, so I asked everyone to help me eat, so as not to waste it if it goes bad."

As soon as the words were finished, the kindergarten bell rang. Generally, the children picked up by parents had already been brought to the gate by the teacher. Mu Chen saw Yu Yong at a glance, "Xiaoyong, Xiaoyong! This way!"

Yu Yong turned his face away, and saw Mu Chen suddenly burst into a big smile.When Lin Lan led him out, she threw herself happily in front of Muchen, "Brother Chen, are you here to pick me up? Can I stay with you tonight? You haven't finished your last story, the last pirate Did you catch it?"

Lin Lan pulled her son over, "Xiaoyong, brother Chen still has to do homework, so don't make trouble with him. Let's go home with mom."

Muchen took out the wrapped sausage from his schoolbag and handed it to Lin Lan, "Aunt Lin, I have finished my homework, can I take Xiaoyong home tonight? I will send him to kindergarten tomorrow."

Lin Lan declined, "Auntie really can't have it, thank you Chenchen...Xiaoyong's father will be unhappy."

Muchen stuffed the ham into Lin Lan's woolen bag, "Then I'll take Xiaoyong back to have fun first, and send him back at night. Don't worry, Aunt Lin, it won't be too late."

After finishing speaking, he pulled Yu Yong up and ran towards his home, shouting as he ran, "I will definitely send it back before eight o'clock."

Lin Lan didn't stop her again, looked at the cloth bag, turned around and went home to go to the market for some wine with the bottle.

Yu Jianguo is jealous, but he shouldn't have any doubts about Mu Wen. After all, Yang Li is famous for being capable and beautiful.As it turned out, Yu Jianguo went home and listened to Lin Lan's words, saw the sliced ​​ham and a plate of fried peanuts, and drank two glasses in a good mood.

They didn't drink much, and they didn't talk too much when they were slightly drunk. The couple continued their warmth for the past two days.

After Mu Wen accompanied Mu Chen to send Yu Yong back at eight o'clock, Yu Jianguo enthusiastically gave up his seat, called Lin Lan to pour tea, thanked Ham and Mu Wen for taking care of Yu Yong, and expressed that he would invite Mu Wen The family eats.

Mu Wen also took the opportunity to tell some smart and sensible stories about Yu Yong, gently reminding the two of them not to be rough on their children.Yu Jianguo, who was in high spirits, also deeply agreed and agreed.

In this harmonious atmosphere, Mu Chen took the opportunity to ask if he could take Yu Yong to live in his house sometimes, and play games with Yu Yong, because Yu Yong is really smart and can be an opponent.Yu Jianguo and You Rongyan readily agreed, and said that as long as it doesn't affect Mu Chen's study, it's fine, and the host and guest will enjoy themselves for a while.

In fact, Mu Chen doesn't play games much at home, because Yang Li heard that playing games with the TV all the time will damage the TV, so she forbids them to play.And Mu Wen was also afraid that he would hurt his eyes, so he had a limit on the game time. Mu Chen was very obedient and self-disciplined, and he was not addicted to the game.

But he is not exaggerating, he has never beaten Yu Yong in a tank battle.However, he feels sorry for Yu Yong and doesn't trust Yu Jianguo and his wife. This is just an excuse for him to provide Yu Yong with a refuge.

Mu Wen didn't understand his son's small thoughts, but the child was kind-hearted, even though he was abrupt, he wouldn't blame the child.

Just after asking the truth on the way home, I told Muchen, "Chenchen, there are many poor people in this world, and you can't help so many, but if you choose to help one person or do one thing, you must persevere." , don’t give up halfway, and don’t pass on the responsibilities you have taken to others.”

Muchen didn't quite understand, "Then Dad, you mean that I don't have the ability to control Xiaoyong, so I shouldn't find a way to let him come to our house?"

Mu Wen took his son's hand, "What Dad means is that Xiaoyong is not your responsibility. He has parents. Although his parents have shortcomings, you can't replace them. And you are not yet 11 years old, and you are also A child, you have no ability to control him."

Mu Chen lowered his head, "I didn't think about it that much, but it was the first time I saw such a small child with so many injuries, I couldn't stand it. I didn't mean to bring him to our house, nothing else , my mother will not agree. I just want to take him out to hide when his parents get angry."

Mu Wen rubbed his son's hairy little head, "There is nothing wrong with being kind, but you have to do what you can. How much ability a person has is how much responsibility he can take. You don't have the ability now. But you have this idea now, and Dad is also very happy." Be proud of you, Dad will help you, you can bring him to live with you once in a while, I will tell your mother."

Muchen's eyes lit up.

Mu Wen, "But there is another point that Dad wants you to remember. It is what your grandfather often said, that a man should 'be true to his words and resolute in his deeds' in life, that is to say, you must do what you promise, and you must do it right from the beginning to the end. When you bring Xiaoyong home, you have to take good care of him, bathe and wash him, worry about his food, and take him to and from school by yourself.”

Muchen smiled and nodded, "I know, I will."

Mu Wen also smiled, "Children are very naughty and difficult to handle. You can't throw him to Dad when you lose enthusiasm for two and a half days and get bored, or leave him alone. If that's the case, you shouldn't bring him."

Muchen nodded happily, "I will do it, Xiaoyong is very good. Dad, do you agree?"

Mu Wen lowered his head and smiled, "Yes, but it's best when your mother is on a business trip."

Muchen's eyes brightened, "I know, this is our secret. Actually, I didn't plan to take Xiaoyong with me every day, I just thought I would visit him often. If their house is as good as it is today, I will Don't worry about him either."

Yang Li stayed at home for less than a week and then went to Qingdao, and Mu Chen also brought Yu Yong home for a night.The two children did not play games, but did a handicraft with Mu Wen all night: Mu Wen prepared his protective products, and these good things were consumed very quickly after Yang Li gave them away.

Muchen and Yu Yong made stamp albums out of cardboard.First cut the cardboard into a uniform rectangle, which was kindly helped by Mu Wen. The cardboard was too hard for the children to cut evenly, and then cut the transparent cellophane bought at the school gate into thin strips of equal width.

Muchen's work is relatively high-end. Instead of sticking the cellophane directly to the cardboard, he draws the same lower frame on each cardboard, then cuts it along the line with a knife, and then sticks the thin strips of cellophane into it. , Glue the exposed part of the cellophane on the back of the cardboard, so that it looks very clean from the front.

Finally, glue the cardboard with the cellophane glued back to back, and there is a white paper edge of equal width on the side. The one-page stamp album is declared a success and looks very decent.

It was almost eleven o'clock at this time, and Mu Wen hurriedly told the children to clean up and go to bed. The two children were immersed in the joy of success, and it took a long time for them to stop talking.

The next day was Friday, Mu Chen and Yu Yong agreed to let him stay at home for one night, and then went to ask Yu Jianguo for leave on Saturday night, saying that he would come to Mu's house to do handicrafts on weekends.Yu Jianguo agreed, and Lin Lan naturally had nothing to say.

In this way, after a few days of hard work, their first handmade work was completed.Under Muwen’s suggestion, each thick double-sided cardboard is connected with gauze, which prevents the paper from breaking after long-term folding. The gauze is also provided by Muwen. After the glue on the gauze dries, it becomes a folded The expandable stamp album is very novel.

The cover is Yu Yong's graffiti, two villains are walking hand in hand, above is the red sun, under the feet is the green grass, the villains are all line people, but the sun is very red and round, and the outer circle is painted with a yellow watercolor pen. Circle jagged halo.

A four-year-old child is considered a very good work. This painting was highly appreciated by the Mu family and his son. Mu Chen directly expressed his cherishment with actions—he also covered the cover with transparent paper, and used white paper for the sides. Seal it.

In the end, Mu Chen cut out all the stamps from the letters kept at home, soaked them in water to remove the glue, dried them and inserted them into the booklet one by one.

Mu Wen was a little speechless. In addition to the letters written by his college classmates, some of these letters were letters from Yang Li's family back in the past. When he found out, he opened the skylight, but seeing his son's smiling face, he had no choice but to give up.In the end, in order to express his support for this work, Mu Wen also approved five yuan for the two children to buy some stamps they like.

Muchen gave the booklet to Yu Yong, and the kid struggled for a long time but couldn't help but take it home to show off.The sophistication of this booklet shocked Yu Jianguo and his wife, and made them more at ease to let their children play with Muchen.

Of course, after showing off, Yu Yong took the booklet back to Mu's house.Yu Yong has no concept of anything that belongs to him. This is the first thing that was solemnly given to him by Mu Wen and Mu Chen. He is still young and can't explain why, but maybe the Mu family is well organized. The environment made him subconsciously feel that it would be more at ease to put things in Muchen's place.