Zongman: Unknowingly trapped in the hatchet

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"Mom, how are you feeling lately?"

Yuigahama Makoto observed his mother's proud face and knew that she must have won money and mahjong at the neighbor's house.

A natural and sincere smile then appeared on his face.

It was not because the mother won money, but because she was happy to see that the other party was currently healthy both mentally and physically.

He certainly has no objection to playing mahjong or anything like that - even gambling.

His mother was a very sensible person, and as a son, he knew it best.

What’s more, my father passed away early, and how lonely must he be living alone in the countryside without these entertainments?

"Same old, same old." Yuigahama Orika waved her hand perfunctorily, and her eyes quickly swept across the faces of Makoto, Sena, and Yui.

For an old man, there is nothing happier than having the whole family reunited in good health.

The corners of Yuigahama Orika's mouth turned up, but the wrinkles around them became more clearly visible.

But when she saw the fruits and cereals placed at the feet of several people, her face immediately darkened, and she frowned, as if complaining:

"You're buying these useless things again. Didn't I tell you not to buy them last time?

Really... I can't finish all of this by myself, if only your dad were here, I could give it all to him, tsk tsk."

Yuigahama Makoto's father died of illness when he was in his twenties, which is more than ten years ago.

After so many years, Yuigahama Makoto still feels a little bit reluctant when he mentions his father.

It seems that by remembering him like this, my father can always live in my heart.

As if he had never left...

Seeing her husband's face gradually becoming serious, Qiannai also felt a little resentful that the old man kept mentioning his father.

But apart from that, the relationship between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is very good, and this is just a small matter.

Otherwise, she would not have offered to take the old man to Tokyo many times.

Since her mother brought up the matter, Chiho took the initiative to bring up the topic.

"Yes, Mom. You see how inconvenient it is for you to live here alone. Why don't you move in with us? We will feel more at ease..."

Chiho's proposal was interrupted by the old man's decisive voice.

"Don't go."

Although she is over fifty years old, Zhixia's temper is still as stubborn as a child, and her willfulness is so annoying.

Obviously this is a good thing.

How many people avoid taking care of the elderly?

Those who talk about loyalty and filial piety all day long may not visit their parents several times a year, let alone take care of them.

Zhixia should have been proud of having such a sensible and filial son and daughter-in-law, and should have readily agreed.

She said resolutely, "I have said it many times, I just want to die here quietly. You don't have to say it anymore."

Orika stopped beside Yuigahama Makoto, and the old man gently placed a weathered hand on his son's shoulder.

"mom."

Yuigahama Makoto lowered his eyes and shouted inexplicably.

"Cheng, you've grown up, and it's time for you to grow up. It's been almost twenty years since the incident, you have to learn to let it go.

Or do you want to wait until I die before letting go of everything?"

The old people in the countryside have long been indifferent to life and death, and they talk about death without any reservation.

What bad luck, what custom.

That’s bullshit.

Whenever there are weddings or funerals in the village, people have to come and ask these old seniors how to handle it!

"I know, Mom."

The corners of Yuigahama Makoto's mouth twitched slightly. He raised his eyes, but there were no tears in his eyes, just a little sourness.

"Are you really not going to move in with us? You took care of me for the first half of my life, and I want to take care of you for the second half."

"After not seeing you for a few months, how come you've learned to say these corny words?

It's as if I gave birth to you to take care of me in my old age!"

Zhixia pretended to feel cold, which was a bit funny.

Then she smiled and said:

"Okay, I know you have been a well-behaved and sensible child since you were young.

But if I really move in with you, what else can I do every day except get moldy at home and then go outside to bask in the sun?

My friends are all here, so I am not alone.

Besides, Mom isn’t so old that she can’t even take care of herself.

If that day comes... Mom will take the initiative to find you."

The old man put his hands behind his back and walked slowly from the living room to the kitchen. His originally stubborn voice suddenly became extremely gentle.

It's like the smile of a woman that a newborn baby sees for the first time when he opens his eyes.

"I'm going to make you your favorite dish. Please put away the things you bought and put them in their usual places so I don't have to find them.

And please don’t buy it next time, it’s as if the fruits in Tokyo are not imported from the countryside…”

Zhixia's intermittent chatter came from the kitchen, but was quickly drowned out by the sound of pots and pans.

Yuigahama Makoto, Chiana, and Yui smiled at each other, and Chiana walked towards the kitchen and shouted:

"Mom, let me help you!"

……

Tokyo.

The night is starless and moonless, the world is utterly desolate, yet the human world is bustling with activity.

Walking through the New Year's fireworks show, a beautiful girl in a gardenia kimono snuggled up to her beloved boy with a happy face.

The sweet smile that inadvertently leaked from their lips was like the best royal jelly in the world, causing many passers-by to glance sideways at this fairy couple.

Many men couldn't help but turn on the eye-pleasing mode, but then they thought, their girlfriends are still here, so they should be more restrained!

Then, after a moment of fear and secret joy of surviving a disaster, the men turned around only to be surprised to find their girlfriends looking at them even more infatuatedly than they were...

WDF?

……

"It seems... everyone is looking at us?"

Being the center of attention is not a very beautiful thing. Mahiru pursed her lips subconsciously, and her arm accidentally brushed against Su Qing, creating a tiny electric current.

"Maybe you're just too beautiful today?"

There were a lot of people at the fireworks display.

To prevent her from getting lost, Su Qing held the girl's hand a little tighter.

But he still felt a little unsafe. It seemed that he would have to buy a device to prevent children from getting lost?

Never mind... Mahiru won't be happy.

"Are you hungry? If you are, let's buy something to eat first. The fireworks will be in a while, so there's no rush."

"How can I be hungry? Today is the fullest I've ever eaten.

We accidentally cooked too much between the two of us!"

Mahiru pinched her belly involuntarily.

I'm not going to gain weight by eating so much today, am I?

It's really bad.

Because it was my first time to celebrate New Year with my boyfriend, and we were working together to prepare the New Year's Eve dinner, I couldn't help but make a little more.

The girl felt a little worried about her weight.

"What about you? Are you full?"

Lowering her eyes, Mahiru's pupils slightly dilated, and she felt a little curious about Su Qing's belly, which showed no signs of rising or falling.

Boys' appetite is really amazing, isn't it?

“I’m also very full, but I can still have some snacks.

Now that we are here, shall we eat together? "

"Hey...if you want, I can accompany you."

The girl's worries about her weight disappeared in an instant.

If you gain weight, you can just lose it back, right?

Su Qing smiled when he heard that, and immediately planned to take her to eat some special snacks.

But surprisingly, the other party was not affected.

When I looked back, I saw the girl with her face slightly tilted, her eyes filled with shyness as rich as melting caramel.

"I didn't accompany you for nothing. Can you... say it again?"

"say what?"

"Just... compliment my kimono or something. I picked it specially to match the necklace you gave me."

Mahiru leaned forward slightly, and a flash of silver-white light flashed at her neck.

The fireworks have not yet bloomed and the night is empty.

Only a small half moon had appeared slanting in the southwest sky, casting a faint pink shadow on the girl's eyelashes, like a flower bud about to bloom.

Su Qing stared at Zhenri quietly, her heart beating like grass growing and orioles flying.

After a long while, under the girl's embarrassed gaze, Su Qing gently placed his hand on her hair and said softly:

"it is good."

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PS:

Thanks to the master [Ultraman80] for the master certification, and all the masters for the gifts.

I will try to spare more time to write next time.