ushernet Chapter 306 These are all hers
Chapter 306 These are all hers
Chapter 306 These are all hers
Perhaps the love in Qiu Huoming's eyes was too hot, Zhao Jiamin reached out and turned Qiu Huoming's body slightly, she said: "I want to take the car..."
Qiu Huoming said "hmm", he stepped into the car, steadied the car, and waited for Zhao Jiamin to get in.
Feeling warm on his waist, Zhao Jiamin held his lower back and got into the car.
Qiu Huoming asked with a smile: "Are you seated?"
"Ah."
"Let's go..."
The car sped forward...
Qiu Huoming was stunned and looked at Zhao Jiamin.
Qiu Huoming parked the car and followed quickly. He first opened the window inside, letting in light.
He stood up and gave them a seat on the patio so they could be alone.
After he pulled Zhao Jiamin away, he went in alone and quickly opened all the windows.
Lao Jin's expression was gentle. He smiled and said, "This house is my dowry to Amin."
Zhao Jiamin smiled and said, "It's good to have more life here. Let's keep riding inside. It's the innermost building..."
Qiu Huoming responded and rode the bike past the cement roads between several buildings. These cement roads were out of tune with the original style and should have been paved later. Some of the houses had also been renovated, and the materials used were obviously new and old, giving off a sense of unrefined style.
The leading child screamed, "Black Cat!"
She didn't ask, but Qiu Huoming was very curious, "Uncle Jin, can you tell me why you want Amin not to be soft-hearted? Have they done anything bad?"
There was not even a trace of melancholy on Lao Jin's face. He snorted coldly, "It's nothing more than a little beast. I'll tell you in detail later. I'm happy today, so I won't mention it. Anyway, Amin, you have to be tough when you meet them."
Lao Jin raised the corner of his mouth slightly. He bent down and put the briefcase on his legs. He opened the bag and found a brown paper document bag inside.
In the open space in the yard, people had pulled a lot of clothes-drying ropes, leaving marks on the waists of the century-old trees. Clothes and sheets were swaying gently in the wind...
Then he looked at Qiu Huoming and asked, "Is this your first time here?"
Qiu Huoming went downstairs and found a hoe, shovel and other items in the corner of the yard near the house. He put down his backpack, rolled up his sleeves, and walked into the yard with the hoe. He turned around and said to Zhao Jiamin, "Don't come over here. Stay with Uncle Jin..."
The old house is not far from where Qiu Huoming bought shoes last time. There are many old houses in this area, and the market is also good. As the central area of the old city, it is crowded with people and business is booming.
Through the gap, you can see several buildings in the garden, all of which are typical Lingnan style. The gate was rebuilt a long time ago and has an industrial style. Qiu Huoming rode his bicycle into the gate.
It's clear that Lao Jin is looking like someone who is entrusting his child to someone else's care.
Qiu Huoming carefully put it into his backpack.
The room was dark, probably because the doors and windows were closed after the renovation, and only a little light came from the skylight.
There is only one possibility, this thing is not in Zhao Jiamin's hands.
He looked at Qiu Huoming and said, "Here, this thing is yours. You can do whatever you want with it. But remember one thing: you can't give it to foreigners..."
Qiu Huoming said silently in his heart: It's the same if you give it to me, it's a waste of natural resources...
Old Jin shook his head. "Surname is not important. No matter what your surname is, your bloodline will not change. You are the child of our Jin family, and this will not change. What's so good about having the surname Jin? You should just keep the surname Zhao..."
Lao Jin laughed and said, "If you put it here, it will just become a dead thing. Amin has never liked these things since she was a child. Giving them to her would be a waste of resources..."
The wall was covered with roses, covering the dilapidated wall. There was a lot of weeds growing on the ground. A large area of the wall had collapsed, and some garbage was thrown next to it.
Qiu Huoming stood up hurriedly, took out a handkerchief from his trouser pocket and handed it to Zhao Jiamin, then bent down and took the file bag.
Qiu Huoming pulled Zhao Jiamin back a step, "We need to get rid of the smell here. The doors and windows can't be closed all the time."
The furnishings in this room are antique, and there are several closets against the wall, with the doors locked.
Hearing this, her hand suddenly stopped.
"Uncle, what about my cousin..." Zhao Jiamin asked in a low voice.
The clothes are of various colors and patterns, full of the breath of life. Several children who don’t take a nap are walking under the sheets, and their laughter can be heard everywhere.
Zhao Jiamin walked back and closed the door. "There is a courtyard inside. In addition, there is a patio. It is very interesting to watch the rain here."
"No, nothing like this. I've never lived here. My mother's house is gone..."
Qiu Huoming followed Zhao Jiamin's instructions, turned a few corners, and passed an old street. This was a quiet area in a bustling city with a high greening rate. There was a wall not far away, and when he got closer, he saw it was a garden.
After looking around, Qiu Huoming went downstairs again. There was a courtyard behind the house. All the plants in it had been removed, the soil had been turned over, and many weeds had grown.
Lao Jin stood up, and Qiu Huoming realized that Lao Jin's appearance was actually somewhat similar to Zhao Jiamin. The warm sunshine added some warmth to Lao Jin's appearance.
Qiu Huoming threw the car keys to her, Zhao Jiamin let Dandan out, and turned to leave.
Zhao Jiamin was stunned for a moment, then she remembered something. She seemed to have thought of something in the past, and her expression softened a lot. She responded, "Yeah."
Zhao Jiamin opened the window and brushed off the dust on her hands. "Let's go. I'll take you around..."
Lao Jin smiled and said, "That's exactly what I meant."
Not long after, the door was pushed open again, and the person who came in was Lao Jin.
Lao Jin put his arm around her shoulders and said, "Don't worry, I'm not seeking death. Everything will happen naturally. I will follow God's will. I will go to Hong Kong City next week, so don't worry..."
There were two flower pots on the ground, empty.
After these lively places, there is a house in the corner. It doesn’t look big from the front. It is made of wood and its exterior walls have been repainted. Next to it is a banana tree that is growing very well, with lush branches and leaves. Its broad, green leaves hang down and sway slightly.
The main door was double-door, locked with a copper lock in the middle. The ground in front of the door had been cleaned and was still a cement road.
"Your aunt will naturally take care of him. He and I have no relationship anymore. Amin, remember, don't be soft-hearted when you see them in the future."
Qiu Huoming nodded, "This place is well built..."
The two people on the second floor simply didn't go up. They sat in the patio waiting for Lao Jin to come.
Lao Jin took out the key from his arms and opened the door of the first room. After a "creaky" sound, Lao Jin coughed a few times. Qiu Huoming hurried in and opened the window. After the air circulated, the smell became better.
On Zhao Jiamin's porcelain-like cheeks, the old tear marks had not yet dried, and new ones appeared again.
Qiu Huoming responded, followed them and went upstairs again.
The others looked at Qiu Huoming nervously, as if waiting for his response.
If you want to stay here, you have to tidy up a bit.
Zhao Jiamin had already taken out a bunch of keys and was opening the door. The door opened with a creaky sound, and the afternoon sunlight separated the door lintel into two worlds.
There are patterns on the walls on both sides. The newly added materials have diluted the original old taste. The ground is made of simple bluestone slabs. Some weeds grow near the corners, and some tiny purple flowers bloom in the cracks of the wall.
It was empty here, with no furniture. He looked up at the porch and beams. It was quite intact, with the carvings still clearly visible. The floor was made of polished stone with various indentations, and the color was quite dark near the corners.
The two young men sitting there were surprisingly well matched in appearance, expression and temperament.
Lao Jin looked at Qiu Huoming and said, "I asked you to come..." His voice paused for a moment.
Qiu Huoming walked up the stairs confidently. The wooden stairs were repaired very steadily, but when he stepped on them, there was still a "crackling" sound made by the wood.
Lao Jin leisurely moved a chair and sat under the eaves, stretched out his feet, letting the uppers of his shoes bask in the sun. He watched the black cat pounce on the grass...
Qiu Huoming almost didn't hesitate, "As long as I am here, I will definitely protect Amin..."
Lao Jin walked to the second closet, took out the key and opened it. There was only one object here, a small tripod.
Zhao Jiamin suddenly said: "Uncle, how about I change my surname to Jin..."
Lao Jin smiled and said, "It's just a personal belonging. Take it." He casually stuffed it into Qiu Huoming's hand.
Zhao Jiamin looked at the two men in front of her, her eyes already red.
There is indeed a well in the patio with a tight cover. There are water storage ditches on both sides and a large water tank against the wall. Firefighting is very important in wooden houses, so this water tank should be used specifically for firefighting.
Old Jin turned his head and greeted Zhao Jiamin.
Zhao Jiamin hummed. She only knew that the relationship between father and son, and husband and wife had broken down, and she didn't know if there was anything else strange about it.
Zhao Jiamin held onto Lao Jin's arm to give him some support. Lao Jin took a break and then smiled bitterly, "I didn't expect the smell to be so strong. It looks like I need to come back more often to ventilate the place..."
"Meow..." Dandan suddenly poked his head out and called out.
After the wind blew, the smell became much better. He moved out two chairs and sat in the patio with Zhao Jiamin.
Zhao Jiamin stretched out her hand, "Give me the car keys, I'll go buy some food, drinks, and toiletries..."
Qiu Huoming's pupils shrank and he almost screamed out.
"While I'm still here, they won't have the nerve to come over. If I'm gone, there's no telling what these two people will do."
As soon as Qiu Huoming stopped the car, he heard several children running over. They looked at Qiu Huoming and Zhao Jiamin curiously.
"There are some old things piled up on the second floor. They are what I left over the years. They all belong to Amin."
Lao Jin smiled, sat down, and leaned the briefcase in his hand against the chair leg.
Qiu Huoming nodded, "Yes."
Lao Jin clapped his hands, and his movements were exactly the same as Zhao Jiamin's before. "Today is Sunday. The two of you come with me to weed the garden. We'll have dinner together in the evening. After dinner, you can go back to school."
The children behind him didn't wait for a response and looked inside one by one.
Zhao Jiamin stepped into the hall and walked inside.
"As for me, I have too many regrets in this life. I love too much but I don't live long. The longer I live, the more tormented I am..."
Zhao Jiamin did not refute, but tears were already sliding down her eyes.
Qiu Huoming's hands trembled a little. "Okay, I'll take it. If you want to take it back in the future, feel free to contact me."
"Uncle..." Zhao Jiamin called out, then stood there at a loss as to what to do.
Zhao Jiamin was panicking. She looked at Lao Jin, then at Qiu Huoming...
Qiu Huoming felt his throat was a little dry, he pursed his lips and said, "This is too expensive, I can't take it, you give it to Amin."
Old Jin smiled slightly, "Everyone has their own destiny, no matter how old they are. I just hope that one day, our Jin family can change our destiny and fortune from you..."
The other children immediately scattered like birds and beasts, and soon, none of them were left.
He closed the door with his backhand and walked over quickly. He saw the two of them sitting in the patio. The sunlight shone down, illuminating half of the corner of the chair.
Zhao Jiamin was originally standing behind Lao Jin, rubbing his shoulders with her hands. He had been working at his desk for a long time, and his shoulders and neck were as stiff as iron.
Old Jin continued, "I registered the house in Amin's name, so there won't be any disputes in the future. Although our Jin family has fallen on hard times, the women still have dowries. Although this house is not high-class, the location is still good, and it can be considered a place to stay."
Seeing Lao Jin leading Zhao Jiamin over, Lao Jin said to him, "Don't you like old things? Come on, I'll take you upstairs to have a look..."
Qiu Huoming laughed. He had also visited the old house when he was a child, so he knew very well what these children were thinking.
Compared to the empty living room, the two renovated bedrooms and study room have furniture, some newer and some older. When I opened the door, a smell of paint hit me...
"Have you lived here before?" Qiu Huoming asked curiously.
One of the children asked directly, "Brother, sister, do you live here?"
Old Jin had already taken it out, "This thing is our Jin family's heirloom. I just put it here a few days ago."
Zhao Jiamin wiped away her tears, and then asked Lao Jin in a hoarse voice, "Uncle, shall we go to Hong Kong City?"
Hearing the noise, Qiu Huoming stood up and called out, "Uncle Jin."
On the corridor on the second floor, there is a window that looks directly into the patio, and on the other side are two locked doors.
The closet was locked again, and Lao Jin turned to Zhao Jiamin and said, "You can do whatever you want with all the items here. As for the keys, leave them in the old place."
There is probably a reason why Lao Jin is on guard against them.
If this thing belongs to Zhao Jiamin, based on what Lao Jin just said, there is no way that this thing will be taken away by the foreigner.
Only then did Qiu Huoming walk back.
As he changed his mind, he suddenly froze.
"So... is this place haunted?" asked the older boy.
Lao Jin nodded, and Zhao Jiamin walked over quickly, "Uncle, please sit down." She pulled Lao Jin over and gave her chair to him.
One light and one dark.
Qiu Huoming thought of the brother-in-law whom he had never met.
This thing was once auctioned at a sky-high price in Hong Kong and was bought by a European collector, but how did it get into Hong Kong?
"Well, uncle, you just need to watch us work..." Zhao Jiamin said.
Qiu Huoming put away the file bag. He had no say in the affairs between his uncle and niece, so he just had to remain silent.
He reached out and took it out. Instead of handing it to Zhao Jiamin, he gave it to Qiu Huoming. "Amin is a person who is cold on the outside but warm on the inside. I'm afraid she will be soft-hearted and give the deed to that little bastard. You keep it for her..."
Qiu Huoming was already swinging his hoe. In the sunlight, the boy stood tall and straight, the grass and leaves were flying, and there were birds singing in the trees outside the yard. The little black cat stopped flapping its wings and looked up to find the source of the birdsong...
Its expression is lively, and Lao Jin's mouth corners slightly raised...