Short story department

As the end of the year approached, the dark moon, which should have been invisible, faintly revealed some light and shadow in the night sky, covering the lonely small building in the open space.

After the baptism of the years, the small building looks a bit dilapidated, only a window on the second floor is new, and it looks like it has just been replaced.Strangely, the window has no glass, and the two boards are tightly fastened together. If it is not framed by the window frame, it is difficult to see that it is a window.A gust of night wind blew over and creaked the old wooden door.With the creaking sound, it clicked as if it came from nowhere.

Crack...Crack...Crack...Crack...

The brand new window slowly opened a gap, and the clicking sound became more and more clear.Following one click after another, a light blue shadow floated out from the gap, slowly floated out, and floated towards the village not far away.

People who have worked hard all day are sleeping soundly at this time, and the whole village is immersed in the tranquility.I don't know which dog is still unwilling to sleep obediently in the nest at this time, stretching its neck and barking towards the sky. The owner's dream was disturbed by the barking of the dog, and the man yelled a few words in the house , the dog suddenly became silent.He crawled back to his nest with a whimper, his ears drooped, his tail between his legs, and for some reason, a puddle of fishy urine dripped down his crotch.

The man at the end of the room turned over on the kang and continued to sleep, half-dreaming and half-awake always feeling that the room was much colder.The man got up to take up the cotton coat under his feet to cover it, when he saw something flashing outside the window from the corner of his eye, he got up wonderingly, and opened the curtain...

In the quiet village, there was a sudden shrill and terrified scream. Every household lit up the lights one after another and opened the door. Those who were brave enough to go out and have a look were pulled up by their own mother-in-law and kicked in the door. outside.The mother-in-law hid behind the man in fear, muttering—here we come.

Woke up suddenly in the middle of the night.Liang Qiunian turned around in a daze, and glanced at Yao Jiuchen beside him, seeing that he was sleeping soundly, he couldn't help being a little jealous.

Liang Qiunian has been secretly in love with Yao Jiuchen for two years. From the first time he saw him in his sophomore year until now, Yao Jiuchen has occupied almost all of his thoughts.It's a pity that Luo Hua intends to be ruthless, and Yao Jiuchen is always indifferent to his hints.Although the two of them lived in the same dormitory in the university, their relationship was better than others, but that was all.No matter how kind Liang Qiunian was to him, Yao Jiuchen felt that it was the affection of his buddies.Liang Qiunian is not a very patient person, if he continues like this, he is worried that he will be ordered to die by Yao Jiuchen sooner or later.Unexpectedly, just as he was about to give up, Yao Jiuchen suddenly said, "Come back to my hometown with me this year for the New Year. It's not fun for me to go back alone." Liang Qiunian agreed on the spot with no promise.

Along the way, Yao Jiuchen didn't touch Yangchunshui with his ten fingers, and he didn't even bother to take a bottle of water, all the big and small bags were hung on Liang Qiunian's body.When they crossed provinces, cities, counties, and motorcycles and finally arrived at Yao Jiuchen's hometown, Liang Qiunian was as tired as a dead dog.

Plunging headfirst into Yao Jiuchen's room, Liang Qiunian fell unconscious as soon as his head touched the pillow.

Alas, go to sleep, thinking about it is useless.Liang Qiunian turned back in frustration, and soon fell into a dream again.I don't know how long I slept, and I was suddenly awakened by a shrill scream!Liang Qiunian shuddered, and suddenly found that the person beside him was gone.He touched the quilt, and there was still some warmth, which meant that Yao Jiuchen had just been out for a while.He got up and saw that Yao Jiuchen's down jacket was still there, as were his slippers.Yao Jiuchen went out without changing clothes or shoes

That scream made Liang Qiunian's heart rise to his throat, he hurriedly got out of bed, put on his shoes and clothes, and ran out to find someone.

Damn it, why did Yao Jiuchen run out in the middle of the night?Although it won't go too far, but this is very worrying, okay?Liang Qiunian complained all the way and searched all the way. At this time, many households in the village turned on their lights, and many people ran out one after another towards one place.Liang Qiunian guessed that something must have happened, so he followed behind these people.The small village is not big, and it doesn't take much time to run from the beginning of the village to the end of the village.Liang Qiunian quickened his pace, and looked for Yao Jiuchen's shadow among the group of people in front.Suddenly, he didn't know if it was his intuition, he turned his head subconsciously, and looked towards the end of a small road next to him.In the dim light, a figure walked slowly and unsteadily.It was impossible for him to admit that he was wrong about Yao Jiuchen's back.Not caring about continuing to run with the people in front, Liang Qiunian turned his head and walked onto the path, shouting as he ran, "Yao Jiuchen, Yao Jiuchen!"

The path was not long, and although Yao Jiuchen ignored Liang Qiunian's shouts, he was soon caught up by Liang Qiunian.Liang Qiunian grabbed Yao Jiuchen's arm and pulled it hard: "Why did you come out in the middle of the night?"

Before the words fell to the ground, Liang Qiunian suddenly sucked in a breath of cold air.Yao Jiuchen in front of him was only wearing a thin pajamas, barefoot, and cold all over.Not only that, but his eyes were half-closed, and his face still looked half-dream and half-awake.Liang Qiunian suddenly realized that Yao Jiuchen was sleepwalking!

impossible.Liang Qiunian thought, he lived in the same dormitory with Yao Jiuchen for two years, and he has never seen him have such a problem, why did he become like this tonight?It is said that sleepwalkers cannot be woken up, and they will be frightened and go crazy when they wake up.Forget it, no matter where he swims, this outfit is terrible, what if he is really going to freeze to death?Don't feel bad about it.Liang Qiunian quickly took off his coat, put it on Yao Jiuchen, and carried him on his back.Being blocked, Yao Jiuchen, who was still awake, suddenly mumbled twice, and Liang Qiunian's bones were numb from the groan-like dream talk.If it was under the covers, he might be able to do something when his mind gets hot.

"Stop humming." Liang Qiunian walked home quickly with Yao Jiuchen on his back, "I'll let you scream in my arms when I get back."

"Liang Qiunian, what did you say?"

Huh?Liang Qiunian looked back at the person on his back in surprise, when did he wake up?Why don't you say hello?

Although Yao Jiuchen was trembling all over, his face was as usual with three points of arrogance and seven points of indifference.No one could understand what was in Yao Jiuchen's expression, and he had always treated people like this.On the contrary, facing Liang Qiunian, he could show a half-smile expression and watch.

Yao Jiuchen squinted his eyes halfway, and those long and narrow eyes were even more enchanting.Liang Qiunian loves these eyes the most. For some unknown reason, the tips of Yao Jiuchen's eyes are always slightly red, and the eyes are always wet. These are the real peach blossom eyes. The fascinated Liang Qiunian is captivated. Can't help but look and look.Yao Jiuchen didn't mind his demeanor, and said to himself, "Why did you recite me in the middle of the night?"

"Uncle Yao, do you believe me when I say you are sleepwalking?"

Hearing this, Yao Jiuchen looked at Liang Qiunian in surprise, and instantly accepted his words.Tightening the down jacket on his body, he said as a matter of course: "Then carry me back."

Your uncle's Yao Jiuchen!Liang Qiunian scolded him in his heart, but his mouth was very sweet: "I said Jiuchen, you are awake, can we go back by ourselves?"

"Didn't you see that I'm barefoot?"

"Yes, I'll carry you, I'll carry you."

It was really cold, Yao Jiuchen tightened his body on Liang Qiunian's back, and wrapped his arms tightly around Liang Qiunian's neck.Although Liang Qiunian felt very tired, he couldn't deny that he was so happy that he almost forgot his last name.Taking the opportunity to turn her head close to Yao Jiuchen's cheek, she whispered, "Is it cold?"

"Nonsense." Yao Jiuchen rolled his eyes at him, and buried his face on Liang Qiunian's shoulder.Judging by two years of experience, Yao Jiuchen is in a very bad mood now.Liang Qiunian was also worried that he would freeze to death, so he ran quickly.

As soon as he ran out of the small intersection, Yao Jiuchen suddenly raised his head and looked in the direction of the noisy people at the end of the village.At this time, a man hurried over with a black padded coat in his hand, and he was taken aback when he saw the two of them.After carefully looking at the one being carried, he couldn't help exclaiming: "Jiuye? Isn't this Jiuye! When did you come back?"

Lord Nine...

"I said Yao Jiuchen, what kind of generation are you?" Liang Qiunian couldn't help asking.

Yao Jiuchen glared at Liang Qiunian, his pretty face was full of irritability and impatience.Before Liang Qiunian could feel flustered, Yao Jiuchen had already talked to the man: "Uncle Chen, it's been a while. Did something happen when you came out so late?"

"Oh, don't mention it." Uncle Chen took a step forward, "Old Gu, do you still remember? It's the old Gu who came back to make red date rice cakes for you last time."

"I remember." Yao Jiuchen thought of the old man who had been alone all his life, and he was deeply impressed.He couldn't help asking a few more questions, "What's wrong with Uncle Gu?"

Uncle Chen approached him mysteriously, and said in a low voice, "He's dead, and the village chief and the others have also gone."

"How did you die?" Yao Jiuchen asked nonchalantly.

Uncle Chen sighed helplessly, and only said that he was old and had passed away.

Yao Jiuchen smiled and said, "This is a funeral."

Liang Qiunian interrupted: "Uncle, I have something to ask you. Who found out that Uncle Gu is dead?"

"This..." Uncle Chen hesitated for a moment before saying, "It seems to be his neighbor."

"Oh, male and female?"

"Men. What is a woman doing in the old man's house in the middle of the night?"

Liang Qiunian nodded and smiled: "It's not normal for a man to go to the neighbor's house in the middle of the night. Besides, I heard the scream when I live in the village, but you didn't hear it? Didn't you hear so many people?" Why did you run there? That scream was a man's voice, assuming it was from the neighbor who found Uncle Gu, a gentleman would scream when he sees a dead body? Why don't I believe it."

Uncle Chen was rendered speechless by his words, and he stared at Yao Jiuchen blankly, which meant: help me if you don't say a word?Unexpectedly, Yao Jiuchen yawned and said, "Go home and sleep."

"Don't mind me." Liang Qiunian squeezed his arms, squinted his eyes and smiled, "Go and have a look."

Yao Jiuchen looked sideways at Liang Qiunian.The man's big eyes were cracked into a smile, no matter how you look at it, he looks silly.Yao Jiuchen turned his face and said, "It's cold."

Regardless of the fact that there was Uncle Chen by his side, Liang Qiunian leaned close to Yao Jiuchen's ear and whispered, "I'm hot, I'll keep you warm." Yao Jiuchen didn't appreciate the explicit hint, and he still lay lazily on the bed. On Liang Qiunian's shoulder, he closed his eyes.Seeing that he didn't object, Liang Qiunian said to Uncle Chen, "We'll go too, and help if we can. We will definitely not mess things up."

Uncle Chen looked at Yao Jiuchen who had closed his eyes, and sighed helplessly: "Come with me."

After taking two steps, Liang Qiunian suddenly stopped.He looked deep into the path where he found Yao Jiuchen.Just now, I seemed to see an old man standing there, staring blankly at the direction of the end of the village.How did it disappear in the blink of an eye?The old man didn't see anything clearly, he could only tell from his figure that he was an old man...

Oh, I hate it, Yao Jiuchen's hometown is so scary.

Old Gu's house is very small, and the yard is only the size of a palm.As soon as he entered the courtyard, Liang Qiunian saw the dog squatting at the base of the wall, snoring and eating leftovers from the broken bowl.He withdrew his gaze and followed Uncle Chen into the house.Dude, the overstuffed denden smells disgusting.Sweat, stench and a sweet fishy smell were mixed together, making Liang Qiunian uncontrollably sneezed several times.Two or three people near the door saw that Liang Qiunian was an outsider, and were about to scold him, when they saw Yao Jiuchen, they immediately shouted in surprise, "Isn't this Master Jiu?"

The noise spread into the back room, and the elderly village chief walked out tremblingly on crutches, fixed his cloudy eyes on Yao Jiuchen and stretched out his wrinkled hands: "Jiu, Jiuye, I'm going to leave early tomorrow morning." Look at you, why are you here? This, is it because your legs and feet are inconvenient?"

"No." Yao Jiuchen still looked dead even to an old man who was as old as his grandfather, "I came out in a hurry and didn't wear shoes."

The village head immediately yelled: "Hurry up and find a pair of shoes for Master Jiu, clean ones!" In an instant, seven or eight pairs of shoes were held up in front of Yao Jiuchen.The corners of Liang Qiunian's mouth twitched as he watched!

Yao Jiuchen covered his mouth and nose and glanced, stretched out two slender white fingers and pinched one of them.He looked at the shoes in his hand, then at Liang Qiunian's feet, and narrowed his eyes.Based on the experience of being used for two years, Liang Qiunian immediately understood, took off his shoes for Yao Jiuchen, and put on the pair that Yao Jiuchen threw on the ground.

Yao Jiuye wore comfortable shoes that still had body temperature and didn't show Liang Qiu any shame, as if this was a normal thing.He put his hands in his sleeves and whispered to the village chief, "Let everyone else go back."

"Wait a minute." Liang Qiunian walked over and greeted the village head first, "I want to meet Uncle Gu's neighbor, the one who found the body."

Before the village chief asked a few questions in doubt, an old man who was almost sixty came out.Judging by the spirit and body, this is a very healthy old man.Liang Qiunian chuckled, "I can even call you grandpa. What's your surname?"

"Don't dare." The old man hurriedly waved his hands, "You are a friend of Master Jiu, so you should call me uncle."

How did Yao Jiuchen and his family arrange their family?Liang Qiunian looked back at Yao Jiuchen nervously.