The Man Who Picked the Stars

Feeling the light coming in from the window, Jin Zaizhong blinked and woke up in a daze.

Lying on the bed, the boy stared at the old beams with his eyes wide open, feeling a sense of peace in his heart.Jin Jaejoong, who managed to get enough sleep, sighed contentedly, like a wheat seedling that has been full of water, clamoring to stretch his arms and legs.

After waking up, the boy quickly washed his hands and face, went to the table and took a sip of the still warm porridge, looking around.The house was not much different from what he remembered, a few places had been refurbished, and a family portrait of Nuo Da hung in the middle of the main room.

After breakfast, Jin Zaizhong leaned against the wooden door of the compound, spreading his hands and feet to digest in the warm sunshine.The sunshine in the countryside is also different from that in the city. It is different from the bright and weak light in the city, and it reveals a sense of fullness and fullness.Like a golden egg yolk, it slowly forces out the laziness in one's bones.Jin Zaizhong squinted at the high sun, wondering how long it would take for the second uncle to come back from the field.

The boy who was full of food and drink no longer bothered to think about troublesome things.That's all he's good at, his temper comes and goes quickly, but his indifference to people and things is also second to none.At present, except Grandma Chen and Zheng Yunhao, no one can really catch his eyes.But these two people, one made him worry and the other made him sad, cast on him, it was retribution.

A few old hens were twirling around his feet, pecking at the rice grains scattered on the ground.Grandma may have also gone to other people's houses to visit, and the house was quiet, only the clear shadow on the ground accompanied him.

After sitting quietly for a while, Jin Zaizhong stood up lazily.He stared at the fiery red sun in the distance, thought for a while, and walked into the house.He didn't go out either. He walked around the house alone, and finally his wandering eyes fixed on the family portrait of the second uncle's family on the wall. In the photo, Grandma Chen was wearing a red coat and smiling happily.Kim Jaejoong smiled unconsciously.

This was taken when he was away from home, but even if he was there, it might not be on top.He and Zheng Yunhao didn't even have a photo together, Jin Jaejoong twitched his lips.

The day of doing nothing passed quickly, and in the evening, Jin Zaizhong sat at the dining table with his second uncle's family again.Except for the gloomy expression on the second uncle's face, the meal was finished without any risk.Contrary to Jin Zaizhong's expectation, when he was about to go back to the back room, his second uncle stopped him.

"Come out, let's... talk. Ignoring Grandma Chen who was winking desperately beside her, the second uncle said stiffly.

Jin Zaizhong nodded, silently followed the second uncle and walked out.When they came to the threshing ground in the village, the bright and white moonlight poured on the flat concrete, and the two sat down next to the rough stone mill.

"How are you doing outside? 』

"fine. 』

"How about room and board? 』

"all good. 』

"Why did you come back suddenly this time? 』

"……homesick. 』

"..." The second uncle didn't answer, he looked directly at the dark field ahead, and lit a cigarette.

Kim Jaejoong rubbed his nose unconsciously.

"What's the matter, want to smoke? 』The man squinted at him.

"No, I quit. 』Jin shook his head in the middle.

"You quit? The second uncle sneered, "Who stole my money and went to the village canteen to buy cigarettes?" 』

The boy blushed and didn't say a word, until his face was obscured by the curling smoke, the boy's slightly embarrassed voice sounded: "I really quit, and you too...don't smoke too much, it's not good for your health." 』

"It's not your turn to say that," the second uncle flicked the cigarette ash in his hand, and puffed out a puff of smoke from his nose, "I used to work so hard that I didn't see you say hello." 』

"..." Now the boy was speechless.

After a period of silence, the second uncle spoke again.

"Anyway, you can just take care of yourself, and save my old lady from nagging me all day long.The last time your boss came, I think that person is also reliable. You can work hard outside, so you don't need to worry about it here. 』

"How did he come here? 』

"who? The second uncle turned his head and looked at him suspiciously.

"That's... my boss. 』Jin Zaizhong coughed lightly.

"Your boss, what can you do?Which means he'll take care of you and all that.Running all the way to this poor land, carrying a lot of things, those who didn't know thought they were here to propose marriage. The second uncle snorted, "The legs are also weak, and it's useless to come all the way here to make mistakes." 』

"Then what? ’ Kim Jaejoong asked nervously.

"Then let's go. 』The second uncle let go of his hand, and stepped on the cigarette butt that fell to the ground.

"..." The boy pouted depressingly.

"Anyway, you stay at home for a few days and let my mother see you.Work hard after you go back, understand? ’ The second uncle said bluntly.

"Second Uncle, I..." Jin Zaizhong suddenly felt guilty, no matter what, he always owed others from the beginning to the end.

"Okay, don't say anything. The second uncle waved his hand impatiently, "I have nothing to say.I'll be thankful if you don't get angry, you bastard, ahem. 』Speaking of this man, he couldn't help laughing dryly twice, and a dimple appeared on the corner of Jin Zaizhong's mouth.

"Anyway, tell me when you want to leave. I will drive you to the town on a motorcycle. The tractor is slow and bumpy. The man coughed dryly, stood up and patted the ashes on his buttocks, "Let's go, go back." 』

"Um. 』Jin Jaejoong got up too, and walked home unhurriedly behind his second uncle.

Bathed in the radiant moonlight, the young man looked at the broad shoulders of his second uncle, and then turned his head to the dark bushes and farmhouses in the distance.The bow and moon hang high, breaking through the hustle and bustle of the world, leaving only a place of gorgeous clothes to accompany the thick night.At least at this moment, the boy felt that the indescribable self-confidence that was so high in the sky when he was young has returned to him.

With this power, he can overcome the current confusion, or the difficulties in the future.

A few days later, when Jin Zaizhong got off the long-distance bus, it was already dark.Ignoring the bustling traffic around the station, he walked quickly to the bus stop and waited for the bus.In fact, he has never been used to this kind of night scene in a big city. When he was young, the lights of Yidou came to the outskirts of reeds, and his heart seemed to have always deliberately stayed away from this noisy place.

Just because he is in such a bright and illusory background, he always feels small, like a speck of dust.Jin laughed secretly in the center, tapping his pockets rhythmically with his fingers.

Maybe it wasn't until today that he saw clearly what he wanted.The boy raised his head and looked at the distant starry sky.