Baby

The TV was lively, and the nanny Xiaoyuan was peeling the fruit.The three members of the family sat together, watching each other, many words stuck in their throats, and they were speechless for a while.

The goat wagged its big tail, brought a toy doll from the storage box on the balcony, and graciously invited Tang Li to play with him.That is its favorite toy, although it has not touched it for a long time.

Tang Li played with the goat for a while, and the goat happily rolled around beside its owner.But it didn't take long after it was alive and kicking, it started to stick out its tongue and lie on the ground panting heavily.After all, the physical strength of goats is not as good as before.Although a pair of bright black eyes are full of longing and anticipation for companionship, it has no strength to get up and run and play with its master.

Tang Li stretched out his hand and hugged this precious childhood companion tightly in his arms.Tang Li buried his face in the soft fur of the goat, feeling the rhythm of its body life.It was such a lively little guy who pulled him out of the darkness of childhood, gave him company, tolerance and love, and made him take the first step towards warmth.

Tang Daihe sat next to Jiang Shaohui, the two looked at each other and smiled, their eyes were a little sore.Jiang Ye couldn't bear to step forward to disturb such a beautiful picture, so he just silently recorded this moment in his heart.

Tang Daihe got up at this time, smiled through his tears and said, "Let me cook dinner for everyone. Tang Li, you haven't tasted mother's cooking for a long time..."

Hearing this, Tang Li got up immediately, smiled at Tang Daihe, and said, "Mom, let me go with you."

Tang Daihe was stunned, and Jiang Ye immediately said: "Mom, you don't know, Tang Li learned how to cook from the master in the noodle shop, and now he is very good at cooking!"

"That's it..." Tang Daihe was a little surprised, and nodded with a smile, "Very good, very good. Let's go together then!"

The nanny Xiaoyuan was about to get up to help, but Jiang Ye stopped her with a smile.Jiang Ye whispered to her "shh", and only said: "Peel the oranges for a while, so that the two of you can have a good talk."

In the kitchen, Tang Li skillfully washed the dishes and heated the pot.Mother Tang's hands and feet were not convenient, so Tang Li thoughtfully wiped the knives and chopsticks, cut up the meat and vegetables, beat the eggs, and put them aside for later use.

Tang Daihe stood aside and watched Tang Li's series of quick movements, and he was deeply moved.When Tang Li lit the stove, he took a step back and gave way to the center.Tang Daihe smiled and said in admiration, "My child, you have really changed a lot."

Tang Li blushed, and Tang Daihe went up, poured garlic sprouts and millet pepper, and fried the aroma.

"This pot needs to be preheated for three minutes first, and the garlic and spices will be poured in, so that it will taste..." Tang Daihe muttered, looking at Tang Li with a smile, "Tang Li, you have been outside all these years. You have learned a lot, right? Another day, you can show us something. How about it?"

"En." Tang Li nodded with a smile, and handed the shredded pork to Tang Daihe, helping her.

A plate of garlic fried shredded pork comes out of the pan quickly, and the aroma fills the whole kitchen.Tang Daihe picked up a piece of meat with his chopsticks and blew it on his mouth, then brought it to Tang Li's mouth: "Come, have a taste, and see if my skills have deteriorated."

Tang Li ate it in one gulp, leaving the fragrance on his lips and teeth. "Well, it's delicious."

Tang Daihe was very happy, and happily opened the pot again, planning to make a braised pork.The raw pork belly was stewed in boiling water. While waiting, Tang Daihe turned around, looked at Tang Li happily, and silently traced the outline of his facial features in his heart.

The feeling of hope is still not very real, Tang Daihe stretched out his hand and touched Tang Li's cheek, only then did he feel real in his heart.Tang Li gently rubbed Tang Daihe's warm palm, smiled and said softly: "Mom."

"Tang Li," Tang Daihe smiled, "What kind of dishes have you learned outside these years?"

"A lot." Tang Li thought for a while, "The chef in the noodle shop is very skilled and patient. He taught me a lot of classic dishes, such as special beef noodles, pea noodles, dumplings, and wontons. There are some home-cooked dishes, such as braised beef brisket, sweet and sour pork ribs, tamales, braised prawns..."

Tang Daihe patiently listened to Tang Li's words one by one, with a satisfied smile on his face: "Not bad, not bad." Tang Li said with his fingers for a long time, and finally smiled: "Mom, I will do it for you in the future." Eat with dad."

Tang Daihe applauded, moved and happy.Tang Li looked at Mama Tang with an unstoppable smile on his lips.The air was quiet for a while, and Tang Daihe said softly again: "Tang Li, it's not easy to be outside these years."

In an instant, many emotions floated in Tang Li's eyes, which hurt her heart.But these chaotic feelings quickly and quietly disappeared, replaced by a pair of clear eyes.

"Mom, it's all over." Tang Li grabbed Tang Daihe's hand, "The important thing is now. Right?"

"Yes, yes, you are right." Tang Daihe smiled, "The important thing is now."

Heat oil in a pan, heat water, cooking wine, and sugar, and cook on high heat until a small amount of soup remains.With the assistance of the mother and son, a feast of gourmet food with all colors and flavors was served hot.

"Mom, Tang Li, did you all make these together?" Jiang Ye and Jiang Shaohui looked at a large table of delicacies, their eyes glowed with greed, "It looks really good!"

"There are a few dishes inside that were made by Tang Li himself!" Tang Daihe wiped his hands on the apron with a smile, "Sit down and taste it."

Jiang Ye nodded excitedly and said yes, while going to the kitchen to look for Tang Li's shadow.Sure enough, he was cleaning the dishes in the sink, and when he saw Jiang Ye coming, he raised his head and smiled and said, "Brother."

Jiang Ye also smiled: "Thank you for your hard work."

Tang Li shook his head and continued to wash the dishes. Jiang Ye quickly stopped him with a smile: "Don't wash it yet, just let Xiaoyuan come over later. Let's go eat! Brother, try your handicrafts."

Tang Li raised his head, his face flushed from the heat.He nodded dripping with sweat, and Jiang Ye noticed that Tang Li was wearing a beige apron with a bear wearing a chef's hat printed on it.Jiang Ye had never imagined Tang Li cooking in an apron, so he just stared at him fascinated.

Tang Li blushed, and subconsciously untied his apron.Jiang Ye also noticed his gaffe just now, and smoothed things over with a smile: "The little bear is quite cute."

A family of three sat around a round table, and the dog lay at the owner's feet and gnawed on a big bone.The nanny Xiaoyuan couldn't help in the kitchen, so she went to cut up the fruit and served it on a plate, and helped wash the tableware and serve the rice.She was busy for a long time, Jiang Ye smiled and waved her to sit down: "Okay, it's almost done, sit down quickly, let's eat first."

Among them is a dish made by Tang Li himself. It is called colorful fish clips. It looks a bit like sushi. It is cut into thin slices with mandarin fish meat, wrapped with shrimps, eggs, and ham as fillings, and made into a semicircular shape. It looks very small and exquisite.Each of the four people put one in their mouths, and everyone's eyes lit up.

"Well, it's delicious!" Jiang Ye looked at the half fish clip between the chopsticks in surprise, "It's delicious and pretty, it's the first time I've eaten this dish. Dad, what do you think?"

Jiang Shaohui had already stretched out his chopsticks to pick up the second one.He cleared his throat and said with a smile: "Tang Li, your craftsmanship is really good, you can almost catch up with your mother." After finishing speaking, he also picked up a fish clip with chopsticks and handed it to the goat under the table who was wagging his tail excitedly .

Tang Li's cheeks were a little red, and he nodded: "Thank you, Dad."

The goat ate the fish clip and circled happily: "Wow!"

Tang Daihe smiled, pulled the nanny Xiaoyuan and said softly, "Go and take out the wine from the cupboard."

The nanny Xiaoyuan immediately nodded and walked out. She found a dozen of white wine from the kitchen cabinet, and put it on the table with a smile: "Madam, the wine is here."

"Okay, thank you." Jiang Ye reached out to take the wine, stood up with a smile, "Tang Li, can I have a glass with my brother today, okay?"

Tang Li nodded, his ears were slightly warm: "Okay."

Everyone was in a high mood today, Jiang Ye filled Tang Li's and his own wine glasses, Jiang Shaohui waved his hand and asked Jiang Ye to fill up his own too.

"Dad," Jiang Ye hesitated, "You haven't had a drink for a long time..."

"Whatever it is," Jiang Shaohui smiled and handed over the cup, and let it go casually for a rare time, "Pour it up."

Jiang Ye thought to himself that it had been so long, and it shouldn't matter too much if he drank a little once in a while.In order not to spoil the fun, Jiang Ye gave Jiang Shaohui a lot of money.Tang Daihe also said that he wanted to have a drink with the brothers, and the atmosphere of the whole family became a little excited.

"Come on, let's celebrate family reunion with this glass," Jiang Ye raised his glass. "After so many years, our family has finally become complete. Today, our family is reunited and beautiful!"

"Dry!"

After pushing the cups and changing the cups, the whole family was a little drunk.Jiang Ye's alcohol capacity is the worst, and he pours only three glasses since he was a child.Although he later entered the workplace and practiced a bit of drinking power in the entertainment bureau, his drinking capacity is still barely passable, and it is easy to get angry when he drinks too much.

Coupled with the fact that Jiang Ye was in an unusually happy mood today, his consciousness became a little unconscious every time he went back and forth.

His head was in a daze, but Jiang Ye still insisted on mechanically pouring cup after cup of spicy wine down his throat, as if he was gathering courage.

Finally, Jiang Ye put down his wine glass, looked deeply at Tang Li, his nose was sore.

"Tang Li, you... have grown up." Jiang Ye laughed again, "You have become a handsome boy."

Tang Li smiled.

"Then... what about me? Tang Li, do you think I've changed?"

Tang Li looked at Jiang Ye for a long time, and finally showed a smile: "Brother is just as I imagined."

Jiang Ye also laughed, but the smile slowly disappeared from his face.

"Tang Li, will you blame me?"

Jiang Ye paused, then said softly, "It's my fault...for not looking for you for so long. I left you alone...with no one to rely on."

"will not."

Tang Li didn't hesitate, but Jiang Ye's heart trembled.

"I received your monthly remittances...I haven't moved the money, it's all stored in a card." Jiang Ye covered his eyes, "I also keep the previous mobile phone card. But...but that For a while—our family was very short of money, and I worked several jobs in a row, and forgot about it for a while. Later, when I realized it, I found out... because I haven’t paid the bill for too long, the mobile phone card has been forcibly cancelled.”

Jiang Ye lowered his head and fell into the vortex of memories.

"After the start of college, I knew that you lost contact with us. During that time, I had nightmares all day long, and I was very uncomfortable... Then my father had an accident, and our family fell into an unprecedented danger. Several times I woke up crying every time, and then walked to the school playground alone to blow the cold wind. Many, many times I stood on the cliff, I felt that I was about to fail-but I still have a home, and a lost one. My brother is waiting for me, how can I just fall down like this?" Jiang Ye smiled, "Sometimes I hate Li Ruxue very much, hate her for taking you away, and hate her for destroying my home and my originally peaceful life. With this hatred... I have been gritting my teeth and holding on. Until I found her a few days ago."

Tang Li's eyes widened slightly.

"Tang Li, that's where she tricked you back then, isn't it? I saw that seafood factory... the more I looked at it, the more sad it became. Then, I saw her again. She had cancer and she was much older. She was not doing well either, so I believed it. It turns out that karma and effect have reincarnation. When I came back, I breathed a sigh of relief, as if I could finally let go of the pimples I had for so many years."

"But there is still a thorn stuck in my heart. From time to time, there will be a throbbing pain in my heart—Tang Li, you must have worked hard outside for so many years... right? Every time I think of you wandering outside alone, In case of being bullied or wronged, as a big brother, I can't help you even a little bit... I will feel really uncomfortable, terribly uncomfortable...Tang Li, I am not a good brother."

Jiang Ye was already a little choked up when he spoke.His mind is in a mess, but some words have been suppressed in his heart, making him breathless.Today, after drinking, he vomited quickly, but after talking about it, his consciousness has gradually become blurred.

Jiang Ye was holding the wine glass, his vision was hazy, but he murmured softly: "Tang Li, it's been so many years, I miss you so much... I wish you could go home and be with us again. It's great to see that you're fine." Well... that's great..."

Otherwise, he would never forgive himself.

Jiang Ye drank too much, and uttered all the truth hidden deep in his heart in one breath.Both Jiang Shaohui and Tang Daihe were surprised, because Jiang Ye had never said these words to them.After the accident at home, Jiang Ye immediately stood up and became the umbrella of their family, bearing the pressure and difficulties silently.Jiang Ye, who was in front of Jiang Shaohui and Tang Daihe, was always smiling, and softly comforted them that it was okay and everything would be fine.

It turned out that Jiang Ye also endured a lot of pain and suffering, but he never said it.

"I'm not a good father either..."

Jiang Shaohui, who had been silent by the side, finally put down his glass and spoke in a low voice.He looked at Jiang Ye with tears in his eyes.Time has engraved deep wrinkles on the old man's eyes, but it can't heal his guilty heart over the years.

"Jiang Ye, I'm the one who's sorry for you. Dad said that he wanted you to grow up healthy and happy, but Dad...but he couldn't let you finish your ideal university with peace of mind."

"Shaohui," Tang Daihe looked at the father and son worriedly, and called him in a low voice, "...what are you talking about?"

"Let me talk." Jiang Shaohui just shook his head, "I'm afraid that if I don't talk about it, I won't have another chance in the future."

Jiang Ye's eyes became hot: "Dad."

"Back when I brought little Tang Li home, so many years have passed in a blink of an eye. Both children have grown up, started their own careers, and stepped into the society. Time really waits for no one." Jiang Shaohui sighed and smiled , "Sometimes, I also think, how good it would be if nothing like that happened. Tang Li was not taken away, my legs were not paralyzed, maybe everything would be different. I will still be your tall and Mighty father, I will support Jiang Ye to finish college with peace of mind, and then take the postgraduate entrance examination; Tang Li can also go to school smoothly and enter the university campus..."

As Jiang Shaohui said, he suddenly moved the wheelchair with difficulty, exposing his feet from under the table, and violently lifted off the thin blanket covering him.

"But Tang Li, Jiang Ye, look at me now... Don't talk about supporting this family, I need help from others to go to the toilet by myself. I am very guilty... For so long, I have been very guilty-I Jiang Shaohui lived for most of his life, but in the end he failed to protect my youngest son, dragged down my eldest son, and hurt my wife."

"Dad—" Jiang Ye couldn't listen anymore, he got up and squatted next to Jiang Shaohui, holding his palm tightly, "I never feel that this is a drag, don't family members support each other? Having been with me for 18 years, I, as a son, naturally can't sit idly by!"

Tang Daihe couldn't watch anymore, she put down her chopsticks, with an angry expression on her face: "Shaohui, if you keep talking, I will get angry! I have been with you for more than 20 years, and I have never regretted it... How can you do this think?"

Jiang Shaohui shook his head slightly with tears in his eyes. He bowed his head in silence for a long time, and finally stretched out his hand to Tang Li slowly: "Tang Li, come here, let me hug you..."

Tang Li got up, stood in front of Jiang Shaohui, bent down and hugged him tightly.

Jiang Shaohui patted Tang Li's back with a smile, but felt that the clothes on his shoulders and neck were getting wet.Jiang Shaohui closed his eyes and hugged Tang Li even tighter.This small and young body has finally grown into a tall adult now.

"Tang Li, I'm sorry. I brought you home but failed to take good care of you."

The sigh finally melted into the air.

Tang Li grabbed Jiang Shaohui's shoulders tightly, tears wet Papa Jiang's collar, Tang Li choked up and gradually calmed down his breathing.

"Dad...you shouldn't say 'I'm sorry' to me. You are my benefactor, the father who raised me."

Tang Li frowned, lost in the long and painful memories.

"When I was very young, I lived in a gloomy family. There was an irresponsible mother in the family, and a father who was violent and addicted to gambling. This is the family I was born in...their influence on me is too deep. Deep, until now, I was subconsciously avoiding to admit this. Later, I gradually realized that I had been very lacking in love since I was a child, and I hoped to be cared for by others. Later, I met Aunt Li Ruxue because of She was so kind to me. At that time, I had no judgment... But after being cheated by her, in addition to anger, I felt a deep sense of powerlessness. At that time, I finally figured it out, it was like It's a curse from my biological parents, a curse that I can't escape their shadow for the rest of my life..."

"Dad, you are really very good people, and you are the family that I will always remember in my heart. When I was with you, I was like a spoiled child. Until I lost this love, I Only then did I realize how precious it is." Tang Li smiled, let go of Jiang Shaohui's arm, and said softly, "When we first parted, I did everything I could to get it back. But my aunt She confiscated my mobile phone and calling card. "Cousin" is a lie, just an empty cover. I was very angry that she lied to me, so I took the money and ID card and tried to sneak back. But then she promised me , willing to help me send a letter home, the condition is that I have to work hard. I believed it again, but after a year, I still haven’t waited for a reply. Finally, I couldn’t help it anymore. I used the money I secretly saved, a I got on the train and wanted to go home. But when I finally got home, I found that there was no one living there..."

Jiang Ye listened to Tang Li's words, but his face turned paler and his lips trembled a little: "At that time... Dad was sick, and our family sold the old house and moved to the provincial capital..."

Tang Li's hands trembled, and he sighed in a low voice: "So it's like this..."

After figuring out his knot, he finally smiled with relief, and then recalled, "Later, I had nowhere to go, so I had to work in a seafood factory. The job in the seafood factory is fairly stable, and I can There is a balance. I still remember the bank card number at home, and I will send some money home regularly. It has been so long, so long that I sometimes think, is this what I really want? Sometimes I am alone, I can't help but think of the old days, my brother and my parents. Later... my aunt remarried, so I left there and came here to learn how to cook in a noodle shop with the master."

Tang Li's gaze gradually changed from doubt to firmness.

"I thought about it a lot, and then I realized that you and I don't have a real blood relationship. My brother once said something. I was too young to understand it, but now I understand it. Brother It is said that a family brought together because of love is sometimes stronger and warmer than a family brought together because of blood ties. Because love will make people understand and care for each other."

Jiang Ye listened carefully to Tang Li's words, his expression gradually became moved.

"Brother, you asked me if I would blame you? Of course not - brother, how could I blame you. On the contrary, I love my home, my family, and I love it very much." Tang Li smiled Raise your glass, "Dad, Mom, brother, now I understand how lucky I was before. Thank you for giving me such a warm home. You are my forever family and how important you are to me—from From now on, I also want to stay with you all the time and cherish every day's time..."

Jiang Shaohui and Tang Daihe looked at each other, their eyes were moist.Tang Li's words were touching.After so many years, the ignorant boy back then has really grown up now.

Jiang Shaohui raised his cup with a smile, and bumped into Tang Li, Tang Daihe, and Jiang Ye's.Liquor overflowed and wet fingers, everyone had a happy smile on their faces.

"Okay, what Tang Li said is right, we must cherish the present moment and live every day to the fullest!" Jiang Shaohui cleared his throat and officially announced, "Then from now on, the past of the Jiang family will be completely overturned, and a new life will officially begin !"

The family drank lively until almost twelve o'clock in the evening.The nanny left two hours ago, leaving three people, one dog and one table of food, and the lights were brightly lit until the wee hours of the morning.

The clock struck midnight three times, Jiang Ye couldn't drink anymore, his stomach was sour.Jiang Shaohui also felt a little drowsy, and was pushed back to the room by Tang Daihe.Before going to bed, Tang Li insisted on opening his battering eyelids, and picked up the dish towel to wash the dishes.He was stopped by Jiang Ye with a funny face, "How sleepy are you? Alright, let's talk about it tomorrow. Go to bed today."

Tang Li was stunned for a while, then slowly put down the dish towel, rubbing his eyes with his dirty hands, looking sleepy.Jiang Ye saw a little image of Tang Li when he was a child, and fell in love with him, so he couldn't help but take him by the hand like a child and lead him to the guest room.

Before leaving, the nanny Xiaoyuan helped clean up the guest room and put on a new bed.The guest room is not much smaller than the second bedroom, it is spacious and bright, and there is a small workbench, which is temporarily used as Tang Li's bedroom.Compared with Tang Li sleeping in the small storage room in the noodle shop, it is much, much better.Jiang Ye thought, he must save money quickly, buy a new house next door, and move out with his younger brother.This suite was originally a retirement home that Jiang Ye bought for his parents. Besides, it was always inconvenient for two young and powerful men to live with their parents.

Jiang Ye brought Tang Li into the room and helped him take off his coat and shoes.Tang Li vaguely felt that someone was unbuttoning his clothes, and after rubbing his eyes to see who was coming, he suddenly let out a long sigh of relief.

Jiang Ye smiled: "What's wrong?"

Tang Li blushed, and answered vaguely a few times. When Jiang Ye wanted to bend down to help him take off his socks, Tang Li suddenly circled his hands and hugged Jiang Ye tightly.Jiang Ye couldn't stand still, and the two rolled on the bed together.

Jiang Ye was afraid of pressing Tang Li, so he put one hand on the bed sheet and gently stroked his neck with the other hand.Tang Li's body was covered with a strong smell of alcohol. His body was hot from the alcohol intake, and now he was squinting his eyes and rubbing against his ear like a kitten.Jiang Ye always had a feeling that after getting drunk, Tang Li let go of his usual defenses and became as clingy and coquettish as he was when he was a child.

After all, Tang Li is already an adult, his height has increased a lot, and the feeling in his hands is different.But because the two brothers have been so tired of crooked since they were young, Jiang Ye didn't feel that it was against harmony for a while, but was a little happy.

The drunken Tang Li hugged Jiang Ye tightly, and Jiang Ye was not willing to push him away for a moment.After an unknown amount of time, Tang Li smelled the reassuring smell on Jiang Ye's body, and whispered in his ear: "Brother, I miss you so much too... Let's never separate again."

In a word, Jiang Ye's heart trembled.

"Well," Jiang Ye responded emotionally, "We will never be separated again."