Chapter 610 Children 1
After Yan Bugui slowly turned around and walked away with heavy steps, Liu Ping'an's eyes lingered for a long time on his gradually receding and blurry back, and a complex, slightly bitter but helpless smile appeared on his face. In this smile, there was both helplessness towards Yan Bugui's cleverness and a sense of satisfaction in his ability to handle the situation with ease.
"Hey! This old Yan is really old but not old at heart. He actually wanted to get some words from me. It's a pity that he could think of that. But, hehe, this also proves from the side that my acting skills are really good! Even a smart person like him couldn't find the flaw." Liu Ping'an stretched out his right hand quite complacently, gently stroking his slightly rough but wise chin, with a smug smile on the corner of his mouth, and his mood seemed to be overflowing with joy. He couldn't help but whistled happily. The whistle was crisp and pleasant, echoing in the quiet air, adding a bit of liveliness and vitality to this ordinary day. Then, he walked towards the backyard leisurely with brisk steps, as if stepping on the spring breeze.
Walking into the backyard, the first thing that caught my eye was the rows of green, fresh vegetables that my grandparents had carefully planted. They were neatly arranged on the land, like a green ocean, full of vitality and hope. At this moment, the sun was shining brightly, and the golden light gently fell on these vegetables, covering them with a layer of dazzling golden gauze, making the entire backyard look particularly vibrant and radiant. Liu Ping'an came to this vegetable field with joy, squatted down, and began his close contact with nature.
He carefully pulled out the weeds, each movement was gentle and skillful, for fear of hurting the delicate vegetables. At the same time, he carefully checked the growth of each vegetable to see if they were attacked by pests. For those plants that needed water, he generously picked up the kettle and gently watered them. During this process, Liu Ping'an's thoughts did not stop, but like a wild horse running away, he continued to think about the conversation he had just had with Yan Bugui.
"Uncle Yan's purpose for coming here this time is obvious. He came prepared and wanted to find out some news and trends in the yard from me. Although I have tried my best to make my answers ambiguous and unclear, trying to confuse and mislead him, but judging from the suspicious and unwilling look in his eyes when he left, he will certainly not give up so easily. But fortunately, I have been more careful and always alert, and did not leak too much important information to him. Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable." Thinking of this, Liu Ping'an couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and at the same time secretly reminded himself in his heart that he must be more careful in the future.
Thinking of Yan Bugui's persistence and determination to achieve his goal, Liu Ping'an couldn't help but gently shook his head, revealing a bitter smile of helplessness and admiration on his face. In his heart, this Uncle Yan was a well-known figure - he was as firm as a rock and very opinionated, just like the old pine trees that stood tall in the mountains, undeterred by wind and rain, and would not be easily shaken by the words of others. Once he identified something, it was like being tightly attracted by a magnet. He would go all out and spare no effort to explore the truth and answers in it. His persistence and perseverance really made people admire him.
The various matters concerning the yard this time were like a spring breeze rippling a pool of spring water, successfully arousing Uncle Yan's strong curiosity and strong desire for knowledge. He was like an explorer, facing the unknown world, his heart was full of desire and impulse to explore. "Alas, having said that, the things in this yard are really complicated and intricate!" Liu Ping'an muttered softly, with a bit of emotion and helplessness in his voice, as if he was pouring out his heart to an invisible old friend, "The various interest relationships involved here are like the intricate spider web, entangled and unclear, and you may fall into it if you are not careful. And the tangled human relationships make people feel overwhelmed and worried! If Uncle Yan really wants to get to the bottom of all the situations, I am afraid he will have to work very hard to see the blue sky through the clouds."
At this time, Liu Ping'an was holding an ancient watering can, carefully watering the vegetables in the garden one by one. The water flowed down, nourishing every green seedling like a sweet rain, and also nourishing his slightly tired heart. However, his thoughts did not flow away with the water, but involuntarily drifted back to the trivial things that happened one after another in the yard recently.
Don’t underestimate these things, as they may seem like ordinary things on the surface, like leaves falling in the wind, which are inconspicuous. In fact, behind them there are often secret stories and real motives that are unknown to outsiders.
Just like the undercurrent in the sea, it appears calm on the surface, but in fact it is surging with dangers everywhere. Liu Ping'an's mind is like a mirror, and he sees these things clearly.
Although he is now in this complicated situation, like a lamb that has gone astray, facing the dilemma of being surrounded by enemies on all sides, he should try his best to keep his mind calm and clear at all times, just like the brightest star in the night sky, guiding the direction forward. He must not be dazzled and disturbed by the tangled chaos in front of him, and lose the rare reason and judgment.
"Oh... forget it, forget it. Instead of letting those troubles disturb my mind, I should just finish the practical work at hand first!" Liu Ping'an sighed helplessly. The sigh was long and heavy, as if it carried endless troubles and pressure. Then, he shook his head slowly, as if he wanted to completely drive away those flying thoughts from his mind, and try to let his heart return to the real situation in front of him.
"These vegetables that my grandparents have worked so hard to grow are their most treasured treasures. Each and every one of them contains their sweat and expectations. There must not be any delay, and certainly no carelessness!" Liu Ping'an muttered to himself as he devoted himself more fully to the work in his hands. His movements unconsciously quickened a bit. His seriousness and perseverance seemed as if he was performing a sacred ritual.
At this time, the kettle in his hand was shining brightly under the bright sunshine, and the light was like a jumping elf, happily working hard with its owner, adding some vitality to the green field. The water in the kettle flowed out slowly, nourishing every vegetable and also nourishing Liu Ping'an's heart, which was a little tired due to the troubles of the world.
At the same time, golden rays of sunlight skillfully passed through the gaps between the layers of leaves, like nature's most delicate brush, gently sketching warm pictures on Liu Ping'an's slightly tired but still resolute face. The light spots jumped and played, bringing him a rare warmth and comfort, as if telling him: no matter how the world changes, the sun will always shine on you and warm you.
Liu Ping'an is also very clear in his heart that although all kinds of things happening in his small yard are complicated and overwhelming, life must go on after all. Just like this vegetable garden, no matter how many storms it has experienced, it will always bloom and bear fruit in season. So, no matter what, he must firmly stick to his own rhythm and pace, and must not be easily disrupted or swayed by the disturbing external factors around him. He must use his own hands to protect this home and the tranquility and hope in his heart.
At the same time, Yan Bugui on the other side had already left Liu Ping'an's house with hurried and firm steps. His back stretched out in the afterglow of the setting sun, looking both determined and full of expectation. He kept on going, his steps were like stepping on a hot wheel, fast and powerful, and soon he rushed back to his residence.
As soon as he entered the room, Yan Bugui could not wait to get rid of all his fatigue, and as if being pulled by an invisible force, he went straight to the study. To him, the study was like a secret base, a place where he could explore the unknown and solve mysteries. He pushed open the door, and a faint scent of books filled his nose, making him feel peaceful.
Then, Yan Bugui sat down heavily in front of the old desk full of traces of time. The desk seemed to be his old friend, witnessing his countless days and nights of thinking and exploration. He was motionless like a sculpture, only his eyes flashed with sharp and firm light, completely immersed in deep thinking.
"Although Liu Ping'an didn't say it explicitly, his attitude has told me that things are not simple." Yan Bugui thought to himself, his brows knitted tightly, as if he was having a fierce battle with the doubts and curiosity deep in his heart. "There is a bit of ambiguity and reservation in his words, and it is obvious that he is deliberately avoiding something. This attitude has aroused my curiosity. I, Yan Bugui, have been pursuing the truth all my life. How can I easily let go of any possible clues?"
Thinking of this, Yan Bugui couldn't help but take a deep breath to calm himself down. He held a pen tightly in his right hand, and the pen in his hand seemed to have become a key to explore the unknown, ready to uncover the truth hidden in the fog at any time. His eyes became more and more determined, and the whole person was like a high-speed machine, and every cell was preparing for the upcoming exploration.
"I must find out what secrets are hidden in this yard." Yan Bugui vowed in his heart. Although his voice was low, it was full of unquestionable power. He knew that this road of exploration might not be smooth sailing, but he knew that only by taking this step bravely could he uncover the mysterious veil and see the truth of the matter.
On the other hand, in Yi Zhonghai's home, the atmosphere was completely different from the contemplation of Liu Ping'an and Yan Bugui. Yi Zhonghai sat on the old sofa at home, looking excited and nervous, his hands unconsciously folded together, his knuckles slightly white due to the force. His wife, Yi Yima, a gentle and virtuous woman, was sitting next to him, holding a cup of freshly brewed tea in her hand, and whispering to him about the proposal of the distant relatives.
"Zhonghai, my distant cousin said that there is a family in their village who has many sons and lives a tight life, so they are planning to give one of them away as an adopted son. I was thinking, we haven't had any children in all these years, so why not give it a try?" The aunt's words were full of anticipation, and her eyes sparkled with maternal radiance, as if she had already seen the child she had never met, growing up healthily under their care.
Yi Zhonghai's eyes moistened when he heard this. Infertility was a permanent pain in the hearts of the couple. Many times in the dead of night, they would face each other silently, silently expressing their desire to have a child. Now, this sudden news was like a beam of light, illuminating their gloomy lives and letting them see the dawn of hope.
"Really? This... This is really great!" Yi Zhonghai's voice was a little choked up. He tried to calm himself down, not wanting the aunt to see his excitement. "We have to prepare well. We can't mistreat the child. We have to give him the best."
The aunt nodded, her face filled with a happy smile, as if she had seen the future days, full of warmth and joy. They began to discuss the adoption of the child, from preparing clothes to choosing a school, not wanting to miss any detail. At this moment, their hearts were filled with unprecedented expectations and joy, as if all the suffering had passed and a bright future was beckoning them.
However, besides the joy, Yi Zhonghai was also somewhat worried. He knew that adopting a child was not an easy task and there were many problems and challenges to be faced. But he also knew that this was their only chance, their chance to have a complete family. Therefore, no matter how difficult the road ahead was, he was willing to give it a try, just for the fatherly love buried deep in his heart and the endless yearning for a happy life.
As night fell, Yi Zhonghai and the aunt were still sitting on the sofa, discussing the plan of adopting a child, their faces were filled with happy smiles, as if the whole world became particularly beautiful because of the upcoming joy. On the other side of the city, Liu Ping'an and Yan Bugui were immersed in their own thoughts, worrying and working hard for different things. Life is like this, full of unknowns and challenges, but it is these unknowns and challenges that make up the splendor and richness of life.