cat alley

It is cramped for Wen Qiyue to be a guest.The house Fu Yining lives in now is above the convenience store, one floor up and down, which greatly facilitates Father Fu.

Father Fu and Wen Qiyue were sitting on the sofa. He was still very enthusiastic and spoke loudly.

This uncle with many military achievements is missing a leg, and the awkward prosthesis is hidden under his trousers, which does not affect his veteran's good habit of holding his head high.

Ningning went to the kitchen to help Mama Fu, leaving Wen Qiyue to face Papa Fu alone.

Father Fu's questions were endless.

What is the climate like in Australia?How are the locals?Are you adjusting to jet lag when you return home?How is your father?How is your aunt?

Wen Qiyue tried to say as many words as possible, she was lucky in her heart, fortunately she had practiced with Luan Yihe before coming here, so she wouldn't be embarrassed or cold.

...

On the other side of the living room, the kitchen.

The roar of the old-fashioned range hood covered the conversation between mother and daughter.

While cooking, Mama Fu asked, "Qiyue wants to sell the house?"

"Ah."

"Selling the house is a wise choice." Fu Ma said happily, "The courtyard house in Qiyue's house is worth a lot of money now."

Fu Yining pinched the celery with her fingertips, and the corners of her mouth drooped dissatisfied: "Mom, where will she live after the house is sold?"

"Where do you care about her living? Where can she not live if she has money?" Fu Ma shook her spoon, disapproving.

She didn't hear her daughter's unhappiness, so she said casually: "Ningning, what on earth are you thinking? You don't like the person I introduced to you, isn't Shao Sizhao good? He has a successful career, and his family doesn't dislike us. Contradictions are almost enough."

Having conflicts...Fu Yining smiled wryly. She put down the dishes she hadn't finished choosing, and reiterated word by word, "Mom, Shao Sizhao and I didn't have any conflicts. We officially broke up."

Mom doesn't believe they broke up.

The same goes for Shao Sizhao, when Ningning needed time to calm down, he unilaterally proposed to break up.

The noise of the range hood became extremely harsh, making Fu Yining feel irritable.

Mother Fu and her daughter were in completely opposite moods. She asked curiously, "Does Qiyue know about you and Xiao Zhao?"

Fu Yining said calmly: "She just came back, let's talk about it later." At present, Qiyue didn't ask her, that would be the best...

"Ningning, why don't you try with Qiyue? The courtyard house can sell for a lot of money, let's..."

"Mom!" Fu Yining frowned and interrupted her mother's words.

The cure for poverty is money.

Fu Yining understands that her mother wants her to have a better life in the future, but she is also disappointed that the woman who is willing to accompany her father to start all over again is now counting on others to help the family with money.

She has no way to communicate with her mother, only material love is of any use.

...

Four people sat at a table for a long time to eat.

Fu Ma specially made a large table of Qiyue's favorite dishes before, and Wen Qiyue sat next to Fu Yining.

Father Fu was in high spirits, and took the opportunity to take out the red wine, saying that he would have a drink with Qiyue. Wen Qiyue was not bad at drinking, so he readily agreed. Fu Yining was worried, so he also asked his father for a glass of wine. The rest of Fu's mother was allergic to alcohol. , she replaced wine with tea.

"It's been two and a half years. On behalf of the Fu family, I welcome the benefactor's granddaughter back to China." Father Fu stood up and raised his glass.

The benefactor's granddaughter...Wen Qiyue deserved it, Fu Yining looked embarrassed after hearing this, and quietly grabbed her father's clothes to let him sit down.

"Why are you dragging me?" Father Fu looked down at his daughter and asked in a daze.

Fu Yining had something to say and couldn't say it clearly, she let go of her father in a slump, bowed her head and remained silent.

What should come can't be avoided, Wen Qiyue didn't want to embarrass anyone, so she smiled and thanked politely.

Father Fu and Qiyue sat down after clinking glasses, and he greeted warmly: "Qiyue, eat more! I'm sorry to trouble you by changing the light bulb today!"

"No trouble." Wen Qiyue immediately picked up a chopstick and said, "Next time you come to me for something like this, I will definitely come and change it for you."

In exchange for her words, Father Fu's face was filled with relief.

Fu Ma poked the rice with her chopsticks and complained, "Why is the light broken again?"

"It was wet after the heavy rain a while ago, it's nothing serious." Father Fu waved his hand and said easily.

"At the beginning, you were asked to find more houses, but you didn't listen! You will only cause trouble for yourself!"

There are neighbors visiting during the day and students cheering in the afternoon. Father Fu retorted: "What are you looking for? My location is pretty good!"

The speaker has no intention of listening, but the listener does. Fu Yining doesn't know how to eat, and so does Wen Qiyue.

She caught a glimpse of the absent-minded Fu Yining from the corner of her eye, and turned the topic back to herself and said, "Uncle Fu, my dad asked me to bring a message. He wants to get together with you during the Chinese New Year next year."

"Hey! Good! I haven't seen your dad for more than ten years." The old comrade-in-arms was still thinking about himself, and Dad Fu was excited.

Everyone has his own life.

The same group of soldiers, the same unit, the same level, life-and-death friendship.

If there hadn't been an accident, Dad Fu would have the confidence to get the same official position as Dad Wen now.

Thinking of the sufferings of the past, Father Fu raised his head and drank the red wine. He filled himself up and said to Qiyue, "Let's take some time to visit your grandpa's grave together."

After retiring from the army, Father Fu returned to Yoshigu with the subsidy and drank every day. After drinking, he complained that what he lost was not a leg but self-esteem.

At that time, Fu Yining was 11 years old and was about to enter junior high school. Fu's mother worked in the back kitchen of a restaurant, and her salary was not high.

The family has to raise children, pay rent, buy prosthetics and replace them later, which is a lot of money, and the couple is under a lot of pressure.

The relatives had hoped that Fu's father would get some grades in the army, but they didn't expect Fu's father to leave the army early and lose his job.

In order to take care of her frustrated husband, Fu's mother insisted on resigning, for fear that her husband would commit suicide and leave their orphans and widows behind.

But after going through the most difficult year, the family was in dire straits, and only Dad Wen was left to call on time every month to care about Dad Fu's situation.

Dad Wen gave Dad Fu a way out, Mom Fu is good at crafting, Dad Fu is willing to endure hardships, and their family can join Mr. Wen.

It happened that Mr. Wen lived in a courtyard with Qiyue, and it was troublesome for the elderly and children to eat, so the Fu family simply stayed here, and the Wen family did not charge rent.

...

"...Your grandfather was kind and took us in unconditionally. It's a pity..." The old man died of a heart attack three years ago. Father Fu waved his hand with red eyes and said, "Forget it, I won't mention it, it makes me sad."

When their family almost reached a dead end, the Wen family's alley appeared.Fu's father and Fu's mother lived in a courtyard house, became sellers and opened a small restaurant in the alley.

Mr. Wen buys vegetables and fruits every day, and sends all the delicious food and drinks to Fu's family. Thanks to Mr. Fu's help, Dad's pressure is relieved and he saves a sum of money every year.

Fu Yining couldn't figure out what Wen Qiyue was thinking. During the meal, her father was eloquent. Qiyue would nod her head and reply with a few words to comfort her father, or she would serve Fu Yining food without expressing too much sadness over her grandfather's death, and instead take care of her father Nostalgic mood, act as a listener.

On the other hand, mother kept quiet like Fu Yining, unexpectedly did not stop the out-of-control father.

No matter the current situation is good or bad, the Fu family will never forget Mr. Wen's kindness and tolerance.

...

At the end of the meal, Father Fu got drunk, he and Fu Yining changed seats and sat next to Wen Qiyue, holding Qiyue's hand and chatting.

Fu Yining saw that it was getting late, so she rescued Qiyue from her father and went downstairs to catch her breath.

Before leaving, Dad Fu reluctantly told Wen Qiyue to come whenever he was free and keep in touch.

The meal was too heavy, and it was hard to find some time to be alone. Wen Qiyue's tense back was willing to relax, and she pinched the side of her index finger with her thumb, which was a small gesture of her enduring the addiction to cigarettes.

Fu Yining pushed open the unit door and asked Qiyue, "Did you drive here?"

"Hmm." The moon was bright outside, and the cold air permeated the coolness that was about to drop. Wen Qiyue subconsciously copied her pockets with her hands, forgetting that she was not wearing a hooded sweater with pockets.

"Where is the car?" Ning Ning also zipped up his coat.

Che...Wen Qiyue walked behind Fu Yining, with deep and complicated emotions in her eyes.

Ning Ning dyed her hair blond for the first time at the age of 18, and she is still keen on the sunny golden color.

But the person who accompanies her to dye her hair is no longer herself...Wen Qiyue slowed down, lowered her eyelashes and said, "The car is parked far away."

Fu Yining walked to the intersection and looked around, then turned to Wen Qiyue with a smile and said, "I'll accompany you to find a car, okay?"

The night wind is destined to be different tonight, with Ningning's unique gentleness, Wen Qiyue nodded in agreement, and her inner expectations were satisfied.

...

When she was a few years old, Wen Qiyue vaguely remembered that her father called and mentioned Uncle Fu's daughter.

They had never met each other, but only heard about each other's existence. Until Wen Qiyue was 12 years old, Fu Yining's family moved to the courtyard, and she and her became face-to-face neighbors.

It takes time for the children to get along well. Qiyue is slow and lazy, and later played with Ningning. Grandpa is most satisfied that she has more exercise.

The two went to school together, and Wen Qiyue reluctantly walked home with Ningning along the river every day.

In the past, girls were short and couldn't walk fast. Unlike now, adults can control their walking speed. Fu Yining and Wen Qiyue walked along the main road. I don't know who walked slowly, deliberately prolonging the time to find a car.

Wen Qiyue told herself to find something to talk to, but Fu Yining asked first, "Why are you wearing a shirt?"

"Luan Yihe picked it for me." Wen Qiyue, who didn't know how to answer, decisively betrayed her friend.

Fu Yining asked curiously: "Huh?" Did you go shopping? "

"...She... insisted on dragging me." Wen Qiyue was awkward, and silently apologized to Luan Yihe.

"The relationship between you is still very good." I haven't seen you for many years, and the relationship has not been affected. Fu Yining's voice tightened, and the inexplicable emotions in his heart included envy and loss.

Wen Qiyue didn't answer anymore, the skin on the side of her index finger was scratched red by nails, she mustered up the courage to ask, "You and Shao..."

...Where is Si Zhao?

There were only a few not-so-bright street lights on the road to provide light. They searched for a car and walked farther and farther without purpose. Fu Yining tilted his head to look at Wen Qiyue, changed the subject with a smile to hide his nervousness, and said, "You stopped so far away?"

"Coming."

There were too many questions in her heart, Wen Qiyue pursed her lips and then let go, why did Ningning interrupt her?Did she quarrel with Shao Sizhao?But looking at Ningning's state, she didn't feel anything was wrong.

Continuing to move forward, Wen Qiyue paused her curious thoughts, and the other party was Fu Yining, a woman who was too special in her heart.

She didn't want to answer, so Wen Qiyue naturally wouldn't force her to ask.

So Wen Qiyue asked again: "Is it inconvenient for you to go to work?"

Fu Yining answered ambiguously: "Well...it's okay, there is a direct bus."

In fact, there are some questions that Wen Qiyue can answer by herself.

The Fu family must have moved here for the sake of cheap rent. She heard from Dad Fu that Mom Fu would do odd jobs in the back kitchen, and in a few years she would run a convenience store with Dad Fu when she got her pension.

What about Ningning?Changhe Street is on the other side, and taking the bus to and fro must get up early and waste time, catching up with inclement weather, such as heavy snowfall in Sigu in winter, the bus is freezing hands and feet, and there may not be a seat, Wen Qiyue wants to come and feel distressed.

She paused, and Ning Ning stopped together. After drinking, her cheeks were as red as apples, and she asked warmly, "What's wrong?"

Wen Qiyue restrained her fascinated gaze, and explained: "You go home, I will find a car by myself."

"It's okay." Fu Yining smiled.

"No!" Qiyue bit her words hard.

Fu Yining lost his mind for a moment, then immediately grabbed the corner of his clothes, gave up and insisted: "Got it, remember to tell me when you get home." She wanted to savor the mellow aroma of the red wine in her mouth, but tasted overwhelming bitterness.

Who is the first to give up companionship?Fu Yining turned around and lost the courage to look at each other.

It's her...

From the day she promised Shao Sizhao, she and Wen Qiyue couldn't go back.

Wen Qiyue stood on the spot brewing, struggling and pulling back and forth.

She used to hear people say that Jiu Zhuang is cowardly, but she didn't take it to heart. One day when it was her turn, her blood boiled all over her body, her cheeks were stained red and she strode to catch up with Ning Ning...

...

At nine o'clock in the evening, the old people in the neighborhood are used to going to bed early, and few houses still have lights on.

Wen Qiyue squatted on the side of the road for a full 10 to [-] minutes. She received a WeChat message from Ning Ning that she was home, so she dared to walk back along the way she came.

How can a lazy person carry a bunch of supplements and drive the car far?

Her car was purposely parked near Father Fu's convenience store. The white lie was just an excuse for greed.

On the way back, Wen Qiyue stopped and walked, she stretched her five fingers into the night sky, and grasped the air vaguely.

A momentary thought urged her to catch up with Fu Yining, grab Fu Yining's arm, and release the words tightly locked in her heart.

Her palms were hot and she said, "Ningning, the house won't be sold so quickly, if it's convenient...you can move back first."

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The author has something to say:

How do you guess Ningning's answer~?

At this stage, both of them have knots in their hearts, and they will be untied

Sister Shao is also coming soon.