Chapter 1 Hong Xia

After two hours of being stuck on the road, the road finally got clear.

In the morning, I didn't even have time to eat, so I took four classmates to the high-speed rail station. Listening to them chatting happily about the cool breeze and cold beer on the beach, I could only envy them.

At the beginning of the summer vacation, a library manager in the city wanted to digitally preserve old newspapers and urgently needed to clean up the school staff.

It just so happened that the mother of a classmate in the class was responsible for this matter. The work was simple, the reward was high, and the cool air was blowing with full horsepower. She only shouted twice and summoned the five of us to join.

After more than a month of busy work, everything was done beautifully. Everyone discussed using the money they earned to swim and cool off the heat, and took the opportunity to use up the remaining month of vacation.

What a good arrangement!

But I can't join.

No, I have to drive home to clean my room in the scorching sun.

My parents retired at the beginning of this year. Because my mother has asthma, they feel that the humid and warm climate is more suitable for elderly care.

This is natural, I understand and support it very much, but it was too bad for them to choose my first summer vacation to move.

I have been studying all my life, and this is the first time I have to attend various intensive classes!

My parents originally said that if they wanted to go wherever they wanted to go or travel, they would not have to come back, and they would do their own thing.

But how could I not go back?

That was my childhood, my home, where I lived since I could remember it.

How could I leave without saying goodbye?

In fact, I not only have to go back and clean up my room, but also spend my last month there.

I stepped on the accelerator, hoping to get home soon.

At this time, the phone rings and I looked at the display board. It was my best friend Xiangxiang.

I felt relaxed, I couldn't wait to press the answer button, and greeted me with a smile, Hey, Xiangxiang, is there anything wrong?

It's okay, I can't wait to see you!The cheerful sound came through the Bluetooth speaker in the car.

We haven't met for five months, and this is the longest time that the two have been separated since they went to college.

Xiangxiang is my neighbor and grew up together since childhood.

Unlike me, after graduating from high school, Xiangxiang chose to study in a university in the city, while I went to a university a hundred kilometers away.

I'll get home in about half an hour. Are you okay?I asked with concern.

Xiangxiang's parents have recently divorced, which is difficult for her to accept.

Xiangxiang has a perfect environment to grow, at least from the outside.

Her mother Xu Yali is beautiful and fashionable, and has a superior family background.

In addition to taking care of your husband and children at home, you are spending your time shopping, traveling and fitness.

Her father, Lang Chuanyi, is the pillar of the family. He goes out early and returns late every day with suits and ties. I rarely see him.

Xu Yali is not a very likable woman, arrogant and arrogant. I don’t think she has really liked me and my parents.

Although they seem to be a wonderful, solid family, I knew from a very young age that her parents were not happy with each other.

Many times, Xiangxiang would run to my house, do homework and have supper with me, and sometimes she would just sleep in my room until her father found out that Xiangxiang was gone and came to my house to get someone.

Lang Chuanyi is a taciturn person and always looks very frustrated whenever he comes to pick Xiangxiang.

I am fine.Dad has been very busy and mom has moved away.Now that the dust has settled, we can see that this is indeed the best result.Xiangxiang speaks very quickly, but her tone is relaxed.

It seems that Xiangxiang's entanglement about her parents' divorce has passed, and I am secretly glad.

Since I learned that they were divorced at the beginning of the year, Xiangxiang and I cried many times. Although they separated after returning to school, everyone would chat on their phones almost every day.

Xiangxiang said that her parents were actually discussing this matter two years ago, and they were worried that it would affect her studies and delayed hiding it until Xiangxiang went to college.

Her mother has recently had a new marriage partner and is richer and more powerful than her father.

Xiangxiang made a new boyfriend at school, and the two were in love, although her father was very dissatisfied with it.

That's good, I want to say don't hell!The car suddenly tilted violently, and with the sound of the tire bursting, I screamed in panic: No, no, no!Day Ah!

What's wrong?Xiaoxia?What's wrong?Xiangxiang screamed on the phone, as if she was driving, not me.

Xiangxiang is a very kind and enthusiastic girl. If she has to find fault with her, it will be particularly dramatic and she will be shocked in everything.

Emotional richness is the most understatement. This girl can make her classroom test look like she won the Nobel Prize in physics, or make a cold and fever as terrifying as terminal cancer.

I think my tire is flat, maybe it's a tire blowout... Wait, I have to look at it and call you again.Before she could speak, I hung up the phone and parked the car on the side of the road.

After confirming safety, I got out of the car and walked around.

Yes, as I guessed, the rear tire on the right side of the car really faded.

hateful!I couldn't help but kick the caster tire hard and cursed.

God must hate me very much today.

Well, I'm in trouble, but it doesn't mean I'm helpless.

After the driver's license exam, my father paid another class to learn how to deal with emergency situations when driving, including replacing spare tires.

Normally, I firmly believe that women's independence is very important, but on this scorching August afternoon, I really hope that someone - whether a man or a woman - can take over this damn tire.

I have to call my dad. The two-hour traffic jam on the road made me miss lunch with them, and now it seems I am going to miss dinner again.

As soon as I picked up the phone from the car, the phone rang and Xiangxiang's name and smiling face were displayed on the screen.

She is so impatient. I couldn't help but laugh and cry. I answered the phone and said: Hey, Xiangxiang, I'll go find you when I go home. I have to call my dad now

No, Dad and I will pick you up.He was right next to you when we were talking just now and heard you say that you had a tire blowout.

No, Xiangxiang, I don’t want to bother you.

No trouble at all.I was fine at home, and my dad had been lying on the sofa and watching basketball all day.Besides, your dad has been packing his luggage and checking it all week, and Uncle Hong must be exhausted.

Xiangxiang said it with care and understanding. I am really grateful. If you are sure, thank you very much.

Of course I'm sure, stay where you don't move, we're already on the road.Just send your location to my phone later!

The weather was hot and the sun was poisonous, and there was no shade around me, and I was not sure whether it was wise to wait for the fragrance in the car with the air conditioner.

Not to mention the tire blowout, it would be bad if you use up all oil.

I poured two sips of water into my stomach, tied the hem of my shirt around my waist, and tied my hair high. The rubber band did not unexpectedly choose to break at this time.

But this made me difficult. I took out a pen from my schoolbag and inserted it into my hair bun behind my head.

I still sweat all the time, but now I can only deal with it like this first.I opened the car door and sat in my seat, with my legs outside the car, praying that Xiangxiang and her daughter would appear in sight earlier.

For about forty minutes, an inconspicuous little truck drove in my direction.

I didn't care at first, and I didn't recognize them until Xiangxiang rolled down the window and waved at me.

Xiangxiang mentioned that her father had a truck. I always thought it was a shiny and luxurious pickup truck, but I didn’t expect it to be a single-row truck.

I quickly got out of the car, watched the car slow down and reverse, and parked in front of my car.

Xiangxiang jumped out immediately, hurriedly ran to me, shouting: Hi, Xiaoxia, are you okay!

Fragrant fragrance!I went up to her and gave her a big hug. The two of them jumped around, as if they hadn't seen each other in half a century.

Xiaoxia.A low voice sounded beside me, and I let go of Xiangxiang and looked at her side.

Wow!Tian Ah, when did Xiangxiang's father become like this?

I was shocked, but for one semester, Uncle Lang looked very different from what he remembered.

In the past, he always looked meticulous, delicate and clean, wearing exquisite suits and leather shoes, and still wore shirts when he was the hottest, just like the backbone elites and senior white-collar workers in the office.

But now, not only did he grow a beard full of his face, but he must have increased at least ten kilograms of muscle.

The black jeans are very loose, but the white vest is tightly slinged around the body, and a lot of tattoos are exposed on the arms.

Tian Ah, what is Uncle Lang doing in the past six months?

I felt dizzy, and under the scorching sun, my skin was covered with goose bumps.

Uncle Lang has always been a serious person, rarely laughing and rarely talking, at least I always thought so.

Standing next to him, no matter how naughty he is, he can’t help but be honest, and he is more polite and disciplined than in front of his parents.

No matter what, Uncle Lang never missed Xiangxiang’s birthday or parent-teacher meeting, which is why my parents like him.

Not only that, he will help sign for the package when there is no one in our house, and will also help them when they get heavy objects up and downstairs.

My parents said that this neighbor was quiet and calm, a little sentimental, but very friendly.

But that's the past.

Now all the soft side of the man has disappeared, replaced by a wall of muscles.

Having said that, I remember when I was a child, I went to Xiangxiang’s house to play. She took me to her father’s study, where I collected a German Heike submachine gun.

According to Xiangxiang, her mother hated that thing very much, so it shouldn't be surprised to see him looking like a burly man in the special forces.

Uncle Lang did not waste time to greet me, and walked straight towards my car, with a generous gait and confident, as if screaming, "I am me, I don't care what you think."’He really looks great, and it’s natural not to care.

I was like a silly, staring at his every move. The longer I was, the faster my heart beat, and my palms became wet.

Although I knew that this kind of thought was very inappropriate. That was my best friend’s father, not a film and television star or an internet celebrity, I just couldn’t take my eyes off Uncle Lang.

Fortunately, I was wearing sunglasses and the silver mirror concealed my shock first and then the illusioned person, and I didn't want Xiangxiang to notice that I was peeping at her father.

Xiangxiang really didn't notice it. Her cell phone ringing sounded. Judging from Xiangxiang's expression, she must be a very important person, and 80% of her male vote Yan Zhuo.

Not long after the start of university, I heard her talk about this boy from time to time.

Before the first grade has finished, Xiangxiang has decided to treat this as her lifelong companion.

Xiangxiang's attention was drawn to the phone, and in order to avoid her father, we even retreated to the side of the road to answer, we had a very serious conversation later.

I cleared my throat and gave Xiangxiang's father a smile, Uncle Lang.

The key, Uncle Lang muttered and stretched out his palm, looking serious.He always did this, but even more so today.

I put the key in his hand, and he immediately avoided my gaze and walked straight to the tire.

I also looked away and turned my attention to Xiangxiang. The last thing I needed at this moment was Xiangxiang or Uncle Lang noticed that I suddenly became interested in him.

When Uncle Lang changed my tires, Xiangxiang and I sat in his car and chattered about what happened recently.

Her mother moved out half a year ago and is now busy preparing to remarry. The other party is a very successful securities broker.

They quarreled for more than ten years, but they were friendly and peaceful when they divorced.

Xiangxiang said that because her mother’s job is to spend money rather than earn money, her father always works.

Now it’s easy to get down and spend more time on what you like to do.

Her dad also became happier, although I couldn't tell where he was happy.

When Xiangxiang spoke, my eyes turned to Uncle Lang.

The weather was hot, and sweat was oozing from his forehead. He had to keep tilting his head to his shoulder and wipe it on his vest.

It was obviously a simple move, but it made him very masculine.

I have only dated boys of the same age when I grew up so old.

Unless they are in the sports field, these boys will never put sweat on their clothes, and no one will change their tires.

They exercise, travel, take selfies, or do other youthful and fashionable things.

I bet Uncle Lang has never taken a selfie in his life.

Xiaoxia... guess what?Xiangxiang looked excited.

I was secretly funny. Xiangxiang was exaggerating in everything she did. This is what I called dramatic.Being with her is like two people performing a drama on the same stage. She is the protagonist and I am the follower.

What's wrong?I asked with me.

Xiangxiang waved her hands excitedly, her eyes and eyebrows were filled with joy. Yan Zhuo invited me and their family to go to the reservoir to cool off for the weekend.Dad doesn't want me to go, but I'm already an adult, so of course I can spend the summer vacation with my male vote. He has no right to stop him, right?

Well... Xiangxiang has no job or makes money. Her tuition, accommodation and living expenses are all paid by her father, and the new car she just bought is the same. I would say he has an absolute say.

But Xiangxiang is my best friend. I have never said no to her when I grow up, so of course I will support her with all my strength.

I nodded and said firmly: It's Ah, you are really amazing. You can take the male ticket home to meet your parents in less than a year. When will you leave?

Next weekend.I'm so excited, Xiaoxia!You have to help me pack my luggage. Although I have met Yan Zhuo's parents several times, I just say hello and have a meal.This time it’s different. I want to live in their house, but I have to leave a good impression on them.

They will love you, fragrant.I promised her, and there was no doubt about it.

Xiangxiang is the girl that all parents would want their son to date.

She is beautiful, lively, sweet, cheerful, and understanding. It can be said that all aspects are my opposite.

More than once I am grateful from the bottom of my heart. So many people hope to be friends with her, but she can actually pick me.

nailed it!Uncle Lang came over and threw the flat tire into his little card.

Shouldn't it be placed in my trunk, can I repair it in the future?I got out of the car and asked with concern.

There is no need to repair it, so I can only replace it with a new one.Uncle Lang looked very angry, and he spoke like a machine gun.

In my memory we never sat down to talk, but Uncle Lang was always very polite when I was at his house.

Xiaoxia, do you want juice or ice cream?

Xiaoxia, please thank your mother for baking sponge cake on my behalf.

Xiaoxia often comes to Xiangxiang to play with Ah!

For the first time today, he gave me such a stern speech.

Well...well...I had a hard time getting used to it for a moment, fiddling with the tassels at the bottom of the denim hot pants uneasily.

Let's go, it's fragrant.Uncle Lang's voice was still hard, and he turned his head and said to me: Xiaoxia, drive home directly, don't speed up, that spare tire is not safe, and there will inevitably be no accidents.

Yes, it must be, I'm really sorry, it's hot, drag you all the way here.Thank you very much!After saying that, I smiled apologetically at Uncle Lang and returned to my car with a speed of sprinting for 100 meters.

dad!How can you do this? I heard Xiangxiang scold her father for being rude to me, even though she never called out the word "bastard".

I closed the car door and fastened my seat belt. The knock on the window scared me. It was Uncle Lang.

When I opened the window, he still looked gloomy and frowned and said: Don’t sit alone on the side of the road in the future, especially don’t sit on the side of the road in this way.I thought you were smart, little girl!

I went to Ah, and the moment Uncle Lang walked over and knocked on the window, I thought he was here to apologize to me, at least explain why he had such a bad temper today, such as the basketball team he liked was playing hot, or he lost the game or something.

I didn't expect that I was so outrageous!

I started the car and went home and thought that Uncle Lang was a manly bastard.Although it's very manly, he's still a bastard.