Song Tan's Notes

Wu Fang found it boring.

But the relationship between children, parents and family has always been like this, and it is not so easy to separate them decisively.

Even though things are not going well for him now, he was loved in his youth and had a very close relationship with his brothers.

So in the end he sighed and went upstairs with his bag.

On the way upstairs, I ran into my former neighbor, who said, "Ouch!" and said, "Xiao Fang, your leg is healed!"

"without!"

Wu Fang is now quite carefree: "I got a new prosthetic limb, and it's working pretty well. You can't tell it anymore!"

This look is exactly the same as when he was a teenager showing off something.

The neighbor lady's eyes warmed up for some reason, and then she became happy: "Yes! You can't tell at all, but don't try to be too arrogant, you still have to raise it!"

Turning to him, he asked, "Are you back from the holidays? I heard from your mom that you're working as a security guard somewhere in another city. Is the salary acceptable?"

She hesitated a little: "If not, it's good for young people to be thick-skinned. You can find a job as a security guard in a nearby community. It's two to three thousand yuan a month, close to home, and the work is leisurely-"

Wu Fang laughed: "Aunt, we retired soldiers will easily gain weight if we don't move. I'm looking for a job that requires training. Look at how well I maintain my figure! I can't change that!"

He boasted again: "The Dragon Boat Festival subsidy is one or two thousand!"

Oh oh oh!

The neighbor auntie laughed immediately: "That's a good job. You used to be silent at home, but now you know how to joke with me... That's great! Xiaofang, everyone has their own troubles. It's enough to live a smooth life and feel happy!"

The two chatted casually for a few minutes, and then Wu Fang said goodbye and went back upstairs.

After knocking on the door, Wu Ma's eyes instantly turned red:

"Look at you, you didn't come home for half a year! You even lied to me about how good the job was. How good could it be in that remote mountain area? Your brother even said that if you don't work, you can go to his community and work as a security guard..."

Mother Wu was also helpless.

There are two sons in the family, but the savings are limited.

I had spent almost all my savings on my eldest son’s wedding when housing prices were at their peak, so naturally I was unable to help my youngest son.

Fortunately, the other party had saved hundreds of thousands of yuan when he retired, and now he has a disability and receives tens of thousands of yuan in subsidies every year.

No matter what kind of job I do, I can support my family.

But why doesn't this child listen to advice?
"If you find a job nearby, your mother can cook for you when you go home, and you can take care of your body. If you don't eat well outside, you will definitely..."

Affirm what?
Aunt Wu couldn't continue.

My son has been back for more than half a year and rarely goes out. His skin has become fairer, but his spirit is becoming increasingly weak and he speaks less.

Plus there’s the pain, the adjustment to the prosthesis, and the many medications to take…

Because of his injury, his eldest grandson accidentally kicked his prosthetic limb and the whole family was silent for a long time.

But now?

The other person's skin was much darker, but his eyes were bright and sharp.

This spirit can be seen without words.

Although his feet were disabled, he didn't feel any pain when he walked into the house. His shoulders and back were straight, as if he was still in the army! Wu Fang really laughed: "Mom, I have a good working environment now, and the salary is high. I plan to grow up."

As they were talking, my eldest brother and his wife came back with the child.

The brothers hadn't seen each other for a long time, so naturally they exchanged pleasantries. The other party asked about salary and benefits, and at this moment he couldn't help but frown:
"So, the basic salary is 5000 every month, not counting bonuses and full attendance, and food and accommodation are provided, and there are also red envelopes for festivals..."

After a silent calculation, the eldest brother was very surprised: "With this money added to your subsidy, wouldn't it be possible to save hundreds of thousands a year?!"

There was nothing to hide. It was just a small amount of money. Wu Fang nodded, "Yes."

But he still remembered that the other party wanted to borrow money to buy a car, so he took precautions in advance: "I plan to pool my money together and buy a house in full."

Many people in the team want to buy the property developed by the boss in the town - everyone is in a similar situation, and if they are comfortable staying at home, no one would be willing to travel thousands of miles to work in a mountain village in another place.

But that has not happened yet, and Wu Fang has not decided whether to buy it in his hometown or in Qingxi Town.

The eldest brother's enthusiasm dropped instantly, and he only said: "It's time to buy a house, but the housing prices are low now, so it won't cost much to buy a smaller, older house."

Wu Fangxin said that the house you bought with all your family savings is next to the New District City Government!

But he said nothing, just smiled and said: "Well, the location is not important."

After not seeing each other for a long time, the nephew, who was already a stranger, looked at him for a long time and pointed to the backpack beside him: "Uncle, is this yours?"

Wu Fang nodded: "Well, it's the holiday season, the company gave out some holiday gifts, they're rare, I brought them back for you to try."

He opened the backpack and saw two small green watermelons. His sister-in-law curled her lips.

My nephew, who didn't really understand the price, cheered: "Watermelon! Can I have half and eat it with a spoon?"

"I want to eat watermelon while watching Boonie Bears."

Before Wu Fang could say anything, his sister-in-law said, "No! Can't you buy this watermelon from anywhere? You can buy it for more than 80 cents a pound at a roadside stall! If you eat so much, are you going to have lunch?"

Wu Fang said nothing, thinking that this was why he stayed at home even if he didn't like it.

If you are afraid that your child will eat too much, just tell him directly and emphasize the price first. He is quite sensitive now and can't stand it.

Then he laughed again: "This watermelon is 40 yuan per pound, and it is not for sale. Sister-in-law, since the child can't eat too much, let's share it among our family."

Divide these gifts, and the next time I come back, it will probably be the New Year. He may not be with his parents in the future, and now...

There's nothing to worry about.

The eldest brother sighed and said, "Wu Fang, you have been in the army for too long. You can't handle this kind of society. The boss boasted that the price was 40 yuan per pound. He was just trying to save some money and fool you!"

"What kind of watermelon can be sold for 40 yuan! Moreover, if there really is such a watermelon, how could I be willing to give it to you? This one costs one or two hundred yuan."

Wu Ma looked at her grandson and hesitated: "This melon weighs three to five pounds each, so it's okay to eat half of it..."

When the Wu Fang brothers were this old, they could share a piece of food weighing several dozen kilograms.

But despite what she said, she still quickly took the watermelon and cut it.

When the melon was cut open, the room was instantly filled with a unique fragrance. My nephew stopped watching TV and went straight to the kitchen:

"Grandma, this melon smells so good!"

Wu Ma also thought it was delicious, so she resisted the urge to eat it. She only stuffed a piece for her grandson, and then took the whole cut melon out. (End of this chapter)