Back to 80: My literary life.

Chapter 726 725 "You two sisters have arranged everything, but I have become an outsider?"

"What?" Fang Minghua was surprised.

"Lili told me two days ago." Song Tangtang replied.

"Why didn't you tell me?!" Fang Minghua's tone was slightly blaming.

"Lili said that if she told you, she was worried that you wouldn't return home with us this time." Song Tangtang said.

Fang Minghua stopped talking.

It really could be like this!
Li Li was pregnant, so how could he let her stay alone in San Francisco? Besides, his visa hadn't expired yet.

but
"But if she leaves like this, who will take care of her? What if something happens?" Fang Minghua expressed his concerns.

"We have contacted Homejoy, a well-known housekeeping company in San Francisco. The company has housekeeping staff specially trained to take care of pregnant women. They will assign an experienced Chinese nanny to live in and take care of Li Li," said Song Tangtang.

"Oh" Fang Minghua felt a little relieved.

"But work? Lili has to teach at school and be responsible for the work of the publishing house at the same time. Her health will definitely not be able to cope with it." Fang Minghua thought of another problem.

"Lili has a good friend named Demi, who is her classmate when she was studying for a doctorate in London. Did you know that?" Song Tangtang suddenly asked.

"I know. I met Li Li when I came to the United States in 88 and stayed at her house for a night. What's wrong?"

"Demi is now the deputy editor-in-chief of a newspaper in San Francisco. Lili wants to give the position of president to Demi so that she will have an easier time. Demi is happy to accept this position." Song Tangtang replied again.

"Demi is also a PhD in literature, so her knowledge is definitely not a problem." Fang Minghua nodded after hearing this: "But as a business manager, how are your abilities?"

"I met Demi the day before yesterday and had an in-depth conversation with her. I think she is qualified for this position." After hearing what Song Tangtang said, Fang Minghua looked at her blankly, and after a while he said:

"You two sisters have arranged everything, but I am the outsider?"

"Can you worry less?" Song Tangtang rolled her eyes at him and said, "This is Lili's idea."

Why.
Fang Minghua didn't know what to say.

After the plane arrived in Yanjing, Fang Minghua and his family did not rush back to Xijing. They stayed at Song Tangtang's grandfather's house for two more days before taking the train back.

"Finally home."

Fang Minghua looked at the familiar alley and the front door of his home, feeling an inexplicable joy in his heart.

If it weren't for Li Li, he would definitely not want to stay in San Francisco for a few months, even though it was more prosperous than Xijing and the place he lived in was a wealthy area with a quiet environment.

But he felt that it was more lively outside Chaoyangmen with its bustling crowds and various shops everywhere.

After returning home and taking a rest, the first thing I did was to call both parents to report that I was safe, and of course I also had to tell Li Li.

After Song Tangtang finished talking to Li Li, she handed the microphone to Fang Minghua and walked out.

Fang Minghua didn't say much, but just told her to take care of her health and that he would try to come to the United States again in the second half of the year.

"Don't worry too much, I will take good care of myself." Li Li said gently on the other end of the phone.

Fang Minghua was just about to say a few more words when the door was pushed open and his daughter Ruirui ran in: "Dad, I want to talk to my aunt."

Behind her is my daughter’s loyal follower, the German Shepherd Xiaodoumiao.

Fang Minghua had no choice but to give the phone to her daughter.

It's ok.

Now that I have access to the Internet at home, I can send emails.

It turned out that before going to the United States, Song Tangtang went to the post and telecommunications bureau and paid for the installation of 163 network at home.

Nowadays, it is against the rules to use a router to connect two or more computers to share the Internet!
So Song Tangtang simply installed a modem in each of their study rooms so that they could go online independently without disturbing each other.

However, the configuration of this 386 computer was too backward, so he bought a new 586 computer. The next day, Fang Minghua and his family visited the two elderly people separately, and of course gave them various nutritional supplements brought back from the United States.

By the time he finished all this, the fifteenth day of the first lunar month had passed. The two children went to school and his wife went to work. Fang Minghua's life returned to its original leisurely state.

Reading, fishing, practicing calligraphy and looking at paintings are just one more entertainment activity than before - surfing the Internet.

But now the Internet speed is too slow. The modem squeaks for a while before it slowly "climbs" up, making it very annoying to open a web page.

Most of my time online is spent sending emails to Li Li using hotmail, chatting with her and asking about the publishing house.

The weather was nice at noon today, the sun was warm, and the footprints of spring had already arrived in the yard. Several forsythia plants planted in the corner of the yard were in bloom. They were light yellow and tender, and looked pleasing to the eye.

There is nothing more comfortable than basking in the sun at this time.

Fang Minghua simply moved a rattan chair and sat in the yard, holding a teacup in her hand and playing music on her Walkman on the coffee table.

Fang Minghua listened and hummed along.

Campus folk song "After the Rain in B Minor" sung by Ye Pei

My heart is like

People under the old tree in the west wind

Wild flowers falling by the pond

How am I after the rain?
Dance wow dance wow dance
I have to say that Ai Dajin during this period was indeed talented. He cleverly combined the tunes of Spanish flamenco guitar with ancient Chinese poetry, which sounded unique.

However, it’s not easy to sing.

Fang Minghua was humming when she suddenly heard someone ringing the doorbell. She walked over to open the door and saw that it was Chen Zhongshi.

"Teacher Chen, come in." Fang Minghua greeted warmly.

Nanny Xiaoqin immediately brought a rattan chair, made some tea, and the two started chatting in the yard.

"Teacher Chen, you are a very busy person. How come you are here today when you have time?" Fang Minghua asked.

Chen Zhongshi has indeed been very busy in the past two years.

The main issue is the construction of the Writers Association building.

After decades of exposure to wind and rain, the Gao Guizi Mansion where the Writers Association is located has fallen into disrepair and many of the houses are leaking, becoming dangerous buildings.

After Chen Zhongshi took office as the chairman of the Writers Association, he set about improving the office conditions of the organization, and thanks to his hard work, the construction was finally completed.

The new Writers Association building is located in the Writers Association compound. The main building and fountain in the front yard were preserved, while the three courtyards in the back were all demolished. Fang Minghua felt sorry that the precious tree species in the original courtyard had to be cut down due to the construction of the building.

When Fang Minghua returned from abroad this time, the building had been fully renovated and they were ready to move in soon.

Chen Zhongshi spent a lot of time and energy on this matter.

Now Chen Zhongshi heard Fang Minghua say this and replied, "Well, the work on the office building is done, and I can finally take a break."

Fang Minghua knew that Chen Zhongshi was not like Lu Yao and the others who would come over to visit and chat for no reason. He must have something going on when he suddenly came over today.

So he asked directly: "Teacher Chen, are you looking for trouble with me?"

"Yes, there is something. I didn't want to look for you, but I really have no other choice." Chen Zhongshi sighed.

"Teacher Chen, we have been friends for so many years, why are you still being polite to me? Just say whatever you want to say!" Fang Minghua said.

"This is the case, Minghua, I want to borrow some money from your literary foundation." Chen Zhongshi said.

(End of this chapter)