C176 (1/2)
In the late evening of the Moon,
The whole family is sorrowful and filial piety first;
Wash your face with the tears of your loved ones,
It was even more tragic to go to an empty house.
Time flew by mercilessly. Soon, it was New Year's Day 1994. During New Year's Day, Zi Peng took two days off. For the past two days, he had been at home with his sick mother and hadn't gone anywhere.
Since the beginning of winter, my mother's illness had always been at times good and at times bad. Since leaving the hospital on December 8, 93, his mental state has been good, he has eaten too little in the area of diet and spends his days drinking plain water. Zi Peng was also deeply worried about his mother's illness. Thus, on the 5th of January, he went to the Power plant Hospital.
On January 20, 1994, her mother's condition improved again, and she was discharged from the hospital. She said:
”Let me go back. This place is not as good as my home.”
Because January 25th was her eighty-first birthday. Therefore, Zi Peng agreed with his mother. On the afternoon of the 20th of January, he finished the discharge procedures and returned home.
On the third day of January, my mother's goddaughter, Licha, came to see her and brought her a number of hot spoons. Because Zi Peng was at work that day, he didn't see Lixia. After work, his mother told Zi Peng that Lixia had come to see him today. That day, she and her mother chatted all morning until they had finished lunch before coming back. If she ate here, she thought, maybe her brother would come back to see her.
Who knew that Zi Peng would go to City to do some work that day and not come back for lunch? This made Lixia very disappointed. She waited until after two in the afternoon before taking her leave and returning home.
His mother and Lechang were on good terms, and their words were quite compatible. Lichang was also loved by his mother because she would be coming to see him. Before he left, his mother took Lixia's hand and said:
”Child, don't come visit me if you don't have time in the future. This is my old ailment, I won't die in a short while. ”
When Lisa heard her mother's words, she felt bitter inside. Holding her mother's hand, she smiled and said to her mother:
”Mother, in a few days, it will be your 81st birthday. ”I will come again to offer you my birthday wishes when the time comes.”
After saying that, she reluctantly parted with her mother. Tsinghua University was at home, escorting her to the entrance. Tsinghua University said:
”Auntie, take care. Come when you have time.”
”Tsinghua, go back. I'll be there.”
After saying that, she walked in the direction of the sixth team …
January 25th. Lunar New Year's Eve. Today, it was extremely cold. The temperature reached -31 degrees Celsius.
This day was Zi Peng's mother's 81st birthday. This ordinary old man from the countryside, who grew up in the old society, had been through all sorts of hardships; he had suffered all kinds of hardships. Finally came the birth of New China; finally came the hope that her own son could earn money to support her; finally came the hope that she would live a happy life without any worries. Along the way, the rough, stormy road through 80 spring, summer, autumn and winter, welcoming the 81st birthday.
From the beginning of winter until now, my mother's illness has not completely recovered, at times good and at times bad. He was hospitalized twice in the Power plant. The first time was from 1 to 8 December 1993; the second time was from 5 to 20 January this year …
Today, my mother was in good spirits and was able to sit up on her own. At 8 in the morning, Zi Peng's elder brother, younger sister, and third brother brought their families one by one to Zi Peng's home. Soon after, the sixth group of Old Neighbor s, as well as their neighbors and Family and friends s, all arrived at Zi Peng's home. It added a cheerful atmosphere to the previously peaceful family.
At 8: 30, the family of three arrived at Zi Peng's house. Lixia visited her mother once on January 3 and brought a lot of hot spoons. This time, he had come specifically to congratulate his mother on her birthday.
The arrival of Lixia had added to the happiness of her mother. The mother took her hand and asked, very affectionately. Licha said;
”Mom, today is your 81st birthday. ”You see, with so many people here to celebrate your birthday, you are very fortunate.”
Mother was very happy to see Lixia. She invited Lixia to sit with the kang and said sincerely:
”Child, I dreamt of you a few times, and you were always by my side, talking to me. But when I woke up, I knew I was dreaming. ”
Lixia felt the love of her mother, there was a sweet feeling in her heart. Holding her mother's hand, she passionately said:
”Mother, I missed you too!” If it weren't for your birthday today, I would have come to see you. I was thinking at home that it was going to be my mother's birthday soon, so I'll come and see you then. That's why we have waited until today. ”
Mother treated Lisa as if she were her own child. Seeing how sensible she was, she liked her even more. After listening to the words of Lisha, his mother continued,
”Child, you've come. I feel much better. Today, the two of us will have a good chat. ”
When she saw the look of joy on her mother's face, she felt very happy as well. She tried to be honest with her mother and said:
”Mother, your life has been tough enough. However, he was still happy for the rest of his life. At least you have a filial son like second brother to honor you. ”