Vivian came out of the Huai Cheng high-speed railway station at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, and his younger brother Jimmy was already waiting at the exit. Huai Cheng is a small town, and cars are not so regular. In the middle of a chaotic parking lot, Jimmy smiled and called Vivian.
"Sister."
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Vivian smiled and looked up. Jimmy was standing in front of a white Volkswagen Polo, waving at him.
She is 28 years old this year, and Jimmy is five years younger than her. He is 23 years old this year. The appearance of the siblings is not bad, and Jimmy is also quite fair-skinned with a medium height. Standing in the sun, he looks like a Japanese handsome boy.
When he smiles, his eyes curve into a crescent moon. His left eye is bright and clear, but his right eye is dull and lifeless.
Jimmy is disabled and has a bad eye.
Vivian walked over with a smile and looked at her younger brother. Huai City is further south than Xia City and the climate is hotter. Jimmy was only wearing a sports shirt with some black oil stains on his body.
Jimmy's education is average. After graduation, he went to a technical school and now works in an auto repair shop.
Seeing his sister approaching, Jimmy took the suitcase from her hand. Vivian opened the car door and watched him put the luggage in the trunk, smiling and saying, "You've become more handsome."
Like his sister, Jimmy blushes easily when he's shy. He gets into the driver's seat, just smiles, and starts the car.
Fasten your seat belt, Vivian asked.
"How is mom?"
It's pretty good. "Jimmy drove and said," My wrist hurt a few days ago, so I took her to the hospital for a check-up. It's all better now.
Selena's small shop is a food store. She is usually reluctant to hire people and takes on a labor force herself. When she gets busy in the morning, she always has bread and milk
"Is anyone coming home?" Vivian asked.
Since Vivian's father passed away, Vivian's relatives have had little contact with their family. Later, as Fredo's business grew, they gradually came into contact. Vivian talked about her situation after her divorce last time, and the Xu family never stopped introducing potential partners to her, which made Vivian very annoyed.
Didn't come. "Jimmy sneered and said," But I arranged a blind date for you these days.
Hmm. "Vivian responded lightly without taking it to heart. She looked sideways at her younger brother and asked with a smile," What about you?
Jimmy, who was driving, blushed slightly again and turned the steering wheel, Jimmy said.
"Sister, I'm in love."
Vivian's eyes flickered and he slightly opened his mouth.
The station is quite far from the old town. When they arrived home, Selena was already waiting at the entrance of the community. Their community is very old and crowded, and cars cannot enter. Jimmy parked the car on the side of the road outside, pulled his suitcase down, and walked towards the community with Vivian.
Selena saw her two children from a distance. She smiled first, but after seeing Vivian clearly, she found that her daughter was talking and laughing, and seemed to have become more cheerful. Her heart gradually relaxed.
"Mom." Vivian approached and called out with a smile.
Selina took Vivian's hand and smiled, saying, "Go home."
On a crisp autumn afternoon, most people in the community gathered downstairs to play cards and chat. Vivian's family went over and greeted a few real-world friends. After Vivian and the others walked over, they asked in surprise.
Vivian, are you getting divorced and not planning to find another partner? Are you just going to live alone like this?
She has dated many people, but none of them were chosen. I heard she can't have children, so her husband doesn't want her.
Tsk tsk, it's a pity that Vivian's father has been a police officer all his life. What kind of sin did he cause? His son has bad eyesight and his daughter has also divorced.
Most of the aunties in the community don't know how loud their voices are when chatting. Jimmy couldn't help being poked in the spine like this. Selena glanced at him, and Jimmy didn't lose his temper.
Vivian's home is a simple two-bedroom apartment, very narrow, but quite comfortable to live in. As soon as you enter the house, all the unpleasantness seems to disappear. Vivian puts her luggage into her bedroom and comes out with her hair tied up into a ponytail.
"Xingyuan invited his girlfriend to have dinner. Hey, you haven't met his girlfriend yet, have you?" Selena put on her apron and started cooking dinner.
Let me do it. "Vivian took the apron and came over." Your wrist is just right, so don't get too tired. I asked my colleague to bring back some plaster from Thailand. When you feel pain, just apply it.
After speaking, Vivian smiled and glanced at Jimmy, saying, "Xingyuan just told me that we can meet tonight."
"Ah, just an ordinary girl, nothing to see." Jimmy blushed, but his eyes were shining. The young man's love was written all over his face, and it was obvious that he liked his girlfriend.
Vivian was quite happy in her heart. Generally, girls wouldn't like Jimmy, after all, he has a disability in one eye. If a little girl likes him, it shows that she has a kind heart.
At five o'clock, Jimmy drove to pick up his girlfriend.
The little girl's name is Irene. She used to be Jimmy's colleague at the technical school. She was chubby and not tall, but had two small dimples when she smiled, which was particularly sweet. When she was called Xingyuan, the character "far" at the end was elongated, and there was an indescribable love inside.
After meeting Vivian, Irene was quite shy. During dinner, she sat with Jimmy, chatting and laughing, and gradually relaxed. Her personality is quite lively and cheerful, which complements Jimmy.
The little girl has a good personality and is hardworking. After dinner, Vivian cleaned up the table and went to the kitchen with the dishes she had prepared to wash.
"Let me do it." Vivian went over to take it.
Irene quickly said, 'I'll help you.'
Vivian smiled and glanced at her. Irene met her gaze and smiled too. She quite liked this older sister.
"What major did you study at the technical school?" Vivian and Irene chatted.
Accountant, I am currently working as an accountant at Chenglehui Clothing Plaza, "said Irene.
"That's good," Vivian said.
Before she could continue speaking, Eileen's phone suddenly rang. Eileen quickly rushed forward, wiped her body, and then went to the corner of the kitchen to answer the phone.
Hey dad, ah, my colleagues and I are eating out. No, I'm not at Jimmy's house...
The little girl tried to lower her voice as much as possible, and her eyes secretly glanced at Vivian. Vivian's gaze did not change, and he was washing the dishes carefully, as if he did not hear her speak. After washing the dishes, Vivian wiped his hands and left the kitchen.
Irene left in a hurry after finishing the phone call. Jimmy wanted to drive her, but she didn't let him. Jimmy reminded her to be safe on the way, and the little girl smiled with two dimples and said she understood. After closing the door, Jimmy went back to his small room.
Selena sat on the sofa, kneading her wrists. The setting sun fell into the small room, illuminating the white hair on her head.
Vivian also got up and went into his room.
After watching the news broadcast and weather forecast together in the evening, Vivian ate some fruit and went back to her room. Shortly after she entered the door, there was a knocking sound at the door. Vivian looked up from beside the suitcase and shouted to come in.
Selina opened the door, Vivian saw her, smiled and called out, "Mom."
The relationship between Vivian and her mother Selena is not very intimate, but it is very close. Although the two do not have as much physical contact as the mother and daughter, they both know each other's position in their hearts.
"Are you not ready yet?" Selina closed the door and asked after sitting down. She smiled because she could feel that Vivian had changed since she left Huai City.
She now dresses fashionably, looks younger and prettier than before, and most importantly, smiles happily. Her eyes are also much brighter than before.
She has gone through a marriage and has grown up. Since she is an adult, she doesn't care too much as an elder. As long as Vivian is happy, there is no need to care about the gossip behind her back.
"It's ready." Vivian put her clothes into the small wooden cabinet. Her bedroom was small, with only a bed and a desk against the wall. Next to the desk was a small wooden cabinet that was pasted against the wall. It was made for her by her father Xu when he was alive. She smiled and said it was for her dowry. She had been divorced once, and the small wooden cabinet was still in her room.
Xingyuan didn't tell me about his relationship earlier, so I didn't buy a gift for Irene. If you have time tomorrow, go to the mall and buy her a set of skincare products. "Vivian said.
When it comes to Irene, Selena's smile fades a bit, and she asks Vivian.
"What do you think of Irene?"
Talking about Irene, Vivian became more serious. She nodded and said, "Not bad, you can tell that she really likes Xingyuan, and the little girl has a good personality and is honest."
"Uh huh." Selina nodded and stared at the torn hem of her coat. After a while, she lifted her head and looked at Vivian.
Selena was quite beautiful when she was young, but now she looks older than her peers. Her father passed away early, and she worked hard to raise Vivian and send her to college. After working hard all her life, it's hard to stay young.
Selina moved her lips, smiled at Vivian, patted her thigh, and was about to get up.
"Does Irene's family not like Xingyuan?" Vivian asked in a low voice.
After hearing these words, Selina's movements paused. She looked up at Vivian, with complex emotions in her eyes. Multiple emotions intertwined, but in the end, she sighed as if she had resigned herself to fate.
I don't quite agree, "Selena said." The eyes are secondary, but...
After hearing Selina's words, Vivian breathed a sigh of relief. Since she doesn't mind Xingyuan's eyes, she can try her best in other things.
If they really become a couple, I, as the older sister, have nothing to give. "Vivian paused and said," At that time, Fredo gave me two houses. Give the bigger one to Xingyuan, anyway I can't live there.
Vivian spoke quite casually, but Selena was a little excited. She stood up from the bed, her eyes trembled, and called out.
"Starry sky..."
Vivian knew what her mother wanted to say. She looked at her and smiled.
"You and Xingyuan are the closest to me now. As long as you are well, I am well."
After discussing with Selena, Vivian told Jimmy about it. Jimmy immediately disagreed.
That's your house, why give it to me? I have hands and feet, I can earn it, I don't want it! "Jimmy sat on the sofa, took off his hat and threw it on the table.
He knew that Fredo had given his sister two houses, but he also knew what those two houses were exchanged for and what they meant to Vivian. If Vivian wanted to give him the house now, it would be like drinking her blood.
I'll sell it to you. "Vivian said to Jimmy," Just no down payment or loan interest. Can you give me some money every month?
The two have been siblings for many years, and Vivian understands Jimmy's temper the best. She knew he wouldn't want her, so she came up with a plan from the beginning.
What else did Jimmy want to say? Vivian turned his face and asked, "You're not listening to me either?"
Looking at Vivian, Jimmy's eyes turned red and he sat on the sofa without saying a word.
After discussing the matter of the house, Jimmy and Eileen talked about it. Eileen's family initially disagreed, but Jimmy's eye disease was secondary. The main reason was that they were poor and didn't even have a house. Moreover, their family only had two bedrooms and one living room, and they had a sister who couldn't get married after a second marriage. Where would the young couple live then?
Since the matter of the house has been settled, the two families met for a meal. The Zhou family has two children, and Irene has an older brother who has already started a family. Irene is the youngest daughter and is usually well protected.
Vivian has a good impression of the Zhou family. Although he agreed to his daughter's relationship with Jimmy only after buying a house, it was also for the sake of their daughter, which is understandable.
During the meal between the two families, Vivian said the procedures would be done after Halloween. The Zhou family did not urge them, as they recognized Vivian and knew she was Fredo's ex-wife. They certainly did not scare them about the house.
After dinner, Vivian's family prepared to go home. Xingyuan doesn't drink, so he still drives when he goes back. Vivian sat in the passenger seat and chatted with Selina sitting in the back about the Zhou family.
"It's rather simple. You can tell from Tongtong that her family is nice..." Vivian was speaking when her cell phone in her bag suddenly rang. While talking to Selena, Vivian took out her cell phone. When she saw the name displayed on the cell phone screen, Vivian's leisurely eyes suddenly tightened.
With a rapid heartbeat, Vivian cut off the phone and put it back in her bag.
"Who is it?" Jimmy drove his car and glanced in Vivian's direction.
Gradually lowering the car window, the cool breeze blew in, and the temperature on Vivian's face dropped a bit.
"Colleague." Vivian replied calmly. When he turned his head to look out the window, only a blush was left behind his ears.
After returning home, Vivian went back to her room. She closed the door, took out her phone, and opened the call just now.
Today is October 6th. I started work on the 8th. Originally scheduled to return on the 7th, the man called me.
Vivian bit her lip and walked to the desk to sit down. It was getting dark outside, and the room was neither bright nor dark.
She listened to Jimmy and his mother talking outside, as if they were discussing something. Vivian turned on the phone screen and dialed the call she had just rejected.
The phone was quickly answered, and a man's deep voice came from over there.
"Hey."
During these few days of vacation, neither of them spoke on the phone. Listening to the man's voice again, Vivian felt like she had heard it for the first time, and even blushed slightly.
"Hello." Vivian said nothing.
There was a sound on the other end of the phone, as if he got up from his chair. After hearing Vivian's voice, the man smiled heavily and then asked.
What time will you be back? I'll pick you up at the station.
Going directly to the station to pick him up shows the man's eagerness. Vivian's memories gradually opened up, recalling the man's urgent and frequent needs when they were together.
He couldn't wait.
"I... I have something to do and need to ask for leave. I won't go back tomorrow." Vivian's voice trembled, soft and gentle.
"Oh?" The familiar ending rose.
Vivian's heart tightened.
"I don't really want to grant leave." The man said calmly.
Vivian was a little unsure about what he said. After hesitating for a moment, he asked softly.
"Why?"
Southern women usually speak with a hint of coquettishness, but when their voice is softened, this feeling will be amplified countless times.
It makes people itch unbearably.
The man on the phone seemed to smile.
"Why... don't you know?" Glenn said.