Siheyuan: Liu Guangtian's happy life

On the night of New Year's Eve, after the family finished their New Year's Eve dinner, Liu Guangtian took out a large stack of firecrackers and went to the gate of the courtyard.

At this time, the neighbors in the yard rushed to the front yard. They had been waiting for this moment. Many people did not buy firecrackers at home, so they could not even eat meat, let alone set off firecrackers.

The Liu family is well-off, so when they set off fireworks, they come over to watch as if it were their own family. They live in the same courtyard and go through the same gate, so what's the difference between you and me?

At this time Xu Damao, Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai each came out with firecrackers. They were well-off, so naturally they wanted to hear some noise during the New Year!

There was a crackling sound, and the firecrackers of several families continued to be set off in Nanluoguxiang for more than half an hour. Liu Guangtian bought a lot of firecrackers and set them off to his heart's content.

The happiest people are the children. During the New Year, they have food, money and fun. They walk around the streets picking up unlit firecrackers, and their laughter and joy last for a long time.

No matter how severe the disaster is, the Chinese New Year is the Chinese New Year. No matter how poor you are, you can always eat some meat. This is the festival that our people attach the most importance to.

After setting off the firecrackers, Liu Guangtian rode his bike to the hospital carrying his lunch box. Ruoxi was on duty at the hospital tonight, and as her fiancé, he had to go see her.

After a while, we arrived at the hospital entrance. Before we went in, we saw a cart parked on the side of the road. An old man was lying on the cart, covered with a thick rag cotton jacket.

There were two people, one big and two small, standing next to the car. The big one was an old woman in her 50s with her face full of traces of time. The two small ones were a boy about 10 years old and a girl about 5 years old.

Liu Guangtian was riding his bike and passing by when he saw them. He was filled with confusion, thinking that they must have suffered. Who would push a cart with their whole family in front of the hospital during New Year's Day?

Liu Guangtian was struggling internally, thinking about going and taking a look. Filled with a burning sense of justice, Liu Guangtian turned around on his bike and stopped in front of them.

He asked, "Auntie, what's going on during the New Year?"

The old lady replied, "Young man, our old man has had severe stomach pain these days. He went to the hospital and was diagnosed with appendicitis and needs surgery. We didn't have the money, so we didn't do it. We went back and borrowed some money but it was still not enough. So we brought the two old hens we raised here, hoping to sell them to make up the difference!"

Liu Guangtian looked at the old man lying on the cart groaning, probably in great pain. He felt very sympathetic towards them.

He said, "What are you waiting for? Come with me to the hospital. I bought these two old hens. My wife happens to be a doctor. Let's stay in the hospital first. How can we lie outside in the winter?"

I went in and found Ruoxi and asked her to make some arrangements. Let the old man stay inside and take some painkillers or something. The surgery couldn't be done so late at night, so he would have to wait until tomorrow.

From chatting with the old lady, I learned that her family lives in a rural area very close to the old city, only an hour away from the city. Her son and daughter-in-law are both serving in the army and have not been back for several years.

Liu Guangtian respected them even more. This was a case of sacrificing one's own family to protect the whole society. The people's soldiers were respectable. Liu Guangtian had to help them, and he had to help without reservation!

He paid all the hospitalization and surgery fees at once, and saved the remaining money. He then rode his bike home and brought back a lot of dumplings and meat for them to eat in the evening!

The old man felt much better after taking painkillers and having an IV drip. He held Liu Guangtian's hand and expressed his gratitude, saying that he had met a good man.

Liu Guangtian said to them: "Uncle and aunt, these are trivial matters. Your son and daughter-in-law are great. They defend the country and cannot even go home to visit during the Chinese New Year. I admire them from the bottom of my heart."

"I just did what I could. Everyone has their time, and I have to help if I can. Uncle, just go to the hospital and get the surgery done and recover. Your two grandchildren still need you!"

The old lady wiped her tears and pulled the two children to kneel down to Liu Guangtian.

Of course Liu Guangtian wouldn't let her do that, and quickly stopped her and told her not to do that!

Liu Guangtian: Auntie, you can stay with grandpa in the hospital at night. If you feel comfortable with the two little ones, I will take them home to stay for one night. Our house is big and can accommodate them. My master is also a retired veteran and loves children very much. "

The two old people were a little hesitant. They had brought their two young children to the hospital because they were worried about them. Now they were a little conflicted when they heard that Liu Guangtian wanted to take them home.

Of course they believed in Liu Guangtian. He was the leader of the steel rolling mill, his wife was a doctor, and he had made all the arrangements for them. At least the two children would not have to suffer in the hospital if they went home with him!

Liu Guangtian said to the two children, "Xiaohui and Xiaoyuer, can you go home and live with your brother? Come over to see grandpa and grandma after breakfast tomorrow."

The two little ones looked at their grandmother. As long as grandma agreed, they would go. They were young but sensible. This brother was very good to them. He took grandpa to see a doctor and gave them delicious food. They thought he was a good man!

The old lady said, "Is it too much trouble for you to come here all day? You have helped us a lot. I am really sorry!"

"Ah! Auntie, meeting is fate. If I hadn't sent dumplings to my wife, we wouldn't have met, right? This is destined by fate. Just obey God!"

"Hahahaha, the old man was also smiling while lying on the bed, and his face turned rosy."

"Old woman, just let the children go. We already owe Guangtian a favor, so why not owe him a little more? We can repay him double when your son and daughter-in-law come back."

Liu Guangtian: "That's right, my uncle is still magnanimous. He doesn't worry about too many debts, and he doesn't mind having too many lice. This is nothing!"

Let me tell you a secret. My mother had my fortune told when I was a child, and the fortune teller gave me four words:

"The Boy Who Spreads Money"

"At that time, my mother was very happy and said that this was the Good Fortune Boy beside the Bodhisattva Guanyin. She was very happy. When she showed the comment to my father, he immediately laughed.

He told my mother: "You old woman, you have only been educated for a few years, how can you be happy? The fortune teller said that your son is a boy who will give away money. This is not the kindness of a great philanthropist, but the kindness of giving away all the family wealth. You really gave me a boy who will give away money!"

Hahahaha, everyone was laughing happily. The two little ones were happy too when they saw the adults laughing. Smiles are contagious.

An Ruoxi was also happy to hear her man joking. She supports good deeds and she is proud of her man!

The old man and the old woman talked to their grandchildren and agreed to let Liu Guangtian take them home to stay for one night. Liu Guangtian talked to Ruoxi for a few words and then agreed to leave. There is no need to say more at this moment, as there is still plenty of time for them to waste!

I took the two children and said goodbye to the grandpa and the lady, saying that I would come back the next morning, and then left.

On the way back, Xiao sat in the back and Xiaoyuer sat on the horizontal bar, and they went forward facing Xiaoxue. The two little ones were so happy as it was their first time riding a bicycle, and they overshadowed a lot of the sadness about their grandfather being in the hospital. After all, they were young and didn't worry that much!

Taking them to Yard No. 60, the old man was warming wine and listening to opera in the main room. When he learned what his apprentice had done, he agreed with it very much and asked about the two younger ones' well-being!

He gave all the delicious food and drinks he had prepared to the two children. After they finished eating, Liu Guangtian took them to set off a string of firecrackers at the door to cheer them up.

They came to the hospital without even having the New Year's Eve dinner, which was really pitiful. Liu Guangtian wanted them to have a warm New Year.

He also gave them Liu Guangfu's small firecrackers and fireworks and let them play with them in the yard. He and his master stayed in the house drinking wine and watching them play!