124 Meeting After So Many Years
Pei Zhi remembered what he came for and said, âCome with us to the countryside tomorrow.â
âAre we going fishing?â
âNo.â He explained it briefly and did not mention anything about farm work. âRemember to wear sportswear and no watch.â
âWhy canât I wear a watch?â
âItâs not easy to walk there. If you accidentally fall, youâll break it.â
Chu Yuzhou believed him.
The next morning, he changed into sportswear and drove out the city with the two old men.
The quiet mountain path was unique.
The warm sun shone through the lush trees. When the breeze brushed past their faces, they felt relaxed.
âPark here.â Pei Zhi pointed at the muddy road.
He picked up the gift box and waited for Chu Yuzhou to stop before opening the trunk. âThe road ahead is too narrow. We can only walk.â
âFor how long?â
âAbout ten minutes.â
Chu Kui looked at the mud road ahead.
He pointed at the courtyard that was surrounded by fences. âIs that Old Linâs house?â
âYes.â Lin Jiao helped Pei Zhen as they walked on.
She paid attention to the road under her feet, afraid that he would accidentally trip. âThereâs a river behind the courtyard where we can fish.â
Chu Yuzhou suddenly stopped in his tracks.
He went back to get the fishing rod from the trunk and ran to catch up with them, his eyes fixed on the trumpet flowers on the fence.
âYouâd better not pick it.â Seeing him reach out a hand, Pei Zhi reminded him in time, âIf you pick it, youâll be beaten up.â
âI wasnât going to.â
âPut your hand back down before you say that.â Chu Kui glared at him and walked into the courtyard first.
He shouted into the house, âOld Lin!â
This sonorous voice startled Lin Kanglu, who was sitting in the living room reading the newspaper.
He looked at the two old men through the window. Just as the corners of his mouth curled into a nostalgic smile, he cleared his throat to suppress it.
âYou old thing, are you deaf? Come out quickly!â
Chu Kui pulled Pei Zhen to sit at the table in the courtyard. âHis ears are not working well.â
Lin Kanglu smacked the newspaper on the table.
He walked out. âWho let you in?â
Pei Zhen pointed at the open door. âThe door is wide open, so we let ourselves in.â
âStop arguing.â Chu Kui waved his hand and interrupted them. âIâm dying of thirst. Get us a cup of tea first.â
âYou deserve to die of thirst!â
Lin Kanglu glared at him and turned to enter the house.
Hearing the sound he made in the kitchen, Pei Zhen stretched out his neck and shouted, âI want to drink Pu Er!â
âI donât have that!â
âThen black tea will do just fine.â
âIâm already being merciful enough to give you something to drink. Do you think you get to choose?â Although Lin Kanglu said that, he still brought out a pot of Pu Er tea.
He gestured for the juniors to sit down. âI donât have time to entertain the two of you. Hurry up and leave after drinking it!â
âI heard the sound of chicken.â Chu Kui did not answer him at all. He looked at Chu Yuzhou and said, âGo to the backyard and catch one.â
âIâve never caught one.â
âItâs very easy to catch.â Pei Zhen called out to Pei Zhi. âGo with Pei Zhi and choose a fat one to stew.â
Lin Kanglu slapped the table. âDid I agree?â
âAs long as Jiaojiao agrees, your opnion is insignificant.â Chu Kui smiled amiably at Lin Jiao. âRight?â