The sound of cooking could be heard coming from the kitchen.
Dazhe, who had just replaced the light bulb, walked to the door, looked at Sister Lin, and said, âSister Lin, I will tidy up your house at the same time.â
âAiya, you can just sit and wait for dinner.â
âItâs okay. It will just take a while⦠Wow, that smells good.â Dazhe smiled.
Sister Lin said in a huff, âItâs just frying an egg. You make me happy again.â
âEggs are good. They are rich in nutrients,â said Dazhe. At the same time, he picked up the broom beside him and started to clean the living room.
âBy the way, Gan Jing. What time is it now?â
âItâs only twelve oâclock. Itâs not one oâclock yet.â Gan Jing turned around and said, âWhatâs the matter?â
Sister Lin replied, âItâs nothing. There will be volunteers from the residential district visiting me at two oâclock. Iâm afraid that I will miss it.â
Dazhe was taken aback. He stopped and asked calmly, âVolunteers of the residential district?â
Sister Lin spoke while cooking, âYes, the residential districtâs volunteer team has planned to visit lonely widows and old people. Itâs a recent thing. They often come to me recently to help me do this and that. They are a group of benevolent youngsters.â
Dazhe nodded, âThatâs pretty good.â
Sister Lin said, âBy the way, I will introduce you to them later! The people in the volunteer team said that they have never heard of a red cross society. They are curious about who you are, and are afraid that you are a bad person. But, I told them, how can you be a bad person? Gan Jing?â
âOh, Iâm here.â Dazhe said quickly. âI just poured some water to drinkâ¦Sister Lin, what did you say?â
Sister Lin said, âWhat can I say? I just told the truth. I said that you gave me this house and the allowance. They were shocked and curious! They said that they didnât think that there was such an excellent charity organization. They also said that if they can see you, they must get to know you better. It is even better if they have the opportunity to cooperate with you. That way, they can help more people. By the way, Gan Jing, now that you are here. Take this chance to get to know them later!â
âOkay.â Dazhe replied without batting an eyelid. âSure. Since we are all doing the same thing, it will be good to get to know each other⦠By the way, Sister Lin, I will help you get the food out!â
âThose guys are nice.â Sister Lin laughed. âSometimes, they help me buy groceries for a week. Then, sometimes, they come back to chat with me, read the newspaper, and clean up my house. They will also take me out for a stroll. By the way, they also mentioned about organizing activities for the elderly in the street. When the time comes, they will take me to participate in the event.â
âWell, they seem to be good.â Dazhe helped Sister Lin walk out.
âYup.â Sister Lin sat down. All of a sudden, she asked as if she suddenly remembered something, âBy the way, Gan Jing, how long are you staying for this visit? Last time, you came and stayed for about two months. Then, when you left, half a year has gone.â
âItâs hard to say. It depends on the situation. But, during this period of time, I should still be hereâ¦â said Dazhe casually. âWhy? Is something the matter?â
Sister Lin said, âIf that is the case, why donât you come to my place for dinner in two days?â
âSure, I suppose I can come for dinner.â Dazhe asked with a smile. âIs there anything to celebrate?â
Sister Lin said, âWhatâs there to celebrate? Canât I invite you for dinner? You didnât tell me in advance that you will come back. You see, when I ask you to stay back for a meal, I only did some simple home cooking. There is no delicious food. I felt guilty. So, I want to cook a delicious meal for you. â
âAlright then, Iâll come here.â Dazhe nodded.
In two days⦠itâs your birthday. How can I forget it? Even if you didnât mention it, I will still come back. Dazhe glanced at the calendar, hanging on the wall.
The volunteers probably bring this, right?
Dazhe took out the phone, adjusted the alarmâs sound, then put the phone on the table, and ate dinner with Sister Lin.
After eating, Dazhe washed the bowls, and then prepared the dinner ingredients. He put them aside for Sister Linâs to use at night.
âGan Jing, it seems that your phone rang, right?â Sister Lin, who was sitting in the living room, shouted at this time, âWhere did you put your phone?â
âOh, itâs mine. Itâs mine.â Dazhe walked out quickly. âI put it on the table. I forgot about it.â
âThen, you quickly answer it.â
âHey⦠itâs me.â Dazhe immediately turned off the ringtone. While looking at Sister Lin, he casually said, âNow? No, itâs okay. Let me check the time. Are you okay with three oâclock? Alright, I try my best! Okay, goodbye.â
Sister Lin asked, âGan Jing, what happened?â
âNothing, just a small matter.â
Sister Lin said, âI think you seem to be in a hurry⦠Why donât you go to work first? You donât have to stay until three oâclock, specifically for me. Besides, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. I can introduce the volunteer team to you another time.â
âBut thisâ¦â
Sister Lin smiled and said, âYou, ah, it is already nice that you have the time to visit me! If you have something to do, go ahead. Donât let your business be delayed! Otherwise, Iâm will be displeased!â
âOkay, then.â Dazhe nodded. âIâll come over for dinner in two days. This is a promise. Sister Lin, you have to make something delicious for me!â
âAlright, I will!â
Dazhe glanced at the time. It was half-past one.
Dazhe quietly walked out of the community, but he did not go far. Instead, he hid away at the side. When it was two oâclock, he let out a sigh of relief when he saw some young men and women wearing red clothes and hats coming to the community.
It looks like a real volunteer team.
Dazhe let out a bitter laugh⦠He was skipping work today. After visiting Sister Lin, he suddenly did not know what else he could do. At this time, a booming horn sound was heard from the roadside.
A Passat was stopped slowly. The window opened, and a head stuck out, âBrother Zhe! Brother Zhe!â
Itâs Big Head.
Dazhe frowned, immediately walked up to Big Head, and said solemnly, âDonât shout!â
âThenâ¦we will talk in the car?â
âYou little fellaâ¦â Dazhe shook his head, but he got in the car. He looked at Big Head and just asked, âWhat are you doing here?â
âIâm looking for you. What else can I do?â Big Head replied. âIsnât it because after you left, you didnât even answer the phone? I went to the construction site where you worked and asked. They said you are not there. At this time, I guess you didnât go back to sister-in-law⦠Oh, ex-wife, the ex-wifeâs village. That only left Sister Linâs place. Now, I managed to run into you. Hehe, I, Big Head, am still smart!â
Dazhe stared at Big Head at this time and said with a solemn expression, âBig Head, I warn you. You are not allowed to tell anyone about Sister Linâs matter. Otherwise, I will kill you!â
âI know. I wonât say anything even if I was beaten up.â Big Head patted his chest and said. âNot to mention that the fast money you earned from your work these years is used to take care of Sister Lin. You bought her a house and pretended to get some allowances for her. You even asked to pay up on time every month or something⦠Man, Iâm a little jealous. I never saw you treating me like this. Anyway, we are brothers who are in the same boat growing up, right?â
âI owe it to her.â Dazhe looked out the window.
Big Head looked at Dazhe and sighed, âBrother Zhe, as I said, you canât blame yourself for what happened back then⦠After so many years, you should have stopped now, right?â
âEnough, donât talk about it. I will deal with my affairs myself.â Dazhe knocked on the glass window of the car, with his gaze becoming harsh.
Big Head immediately pursed his lips in fear.
âWhat are you still looking for me for?â Dazhe frowned at this moment. âWhat? Your boss still refused to give up? He didnât take my advice?â
âI was about to ask you!â said Big Head immediately. âBrother Zhe, what on earth did you say to President Xiao? I saw his face becoming gloomy! By the way, let me tell you. I donât know what happened to President Xiao. Suddenly, he let his wife take their child to travel abroad.â
âWhen did this happen?â
âJust after I left Hongfu Building in the morning,â said Big Head. âHe wanted me to buy him a plane ticket. I guess. But, he changed his mind because he was afraid that I will tell you all about it. Huh, he thought that I am stupid⦠Man, I have conquered his nanny. I know everything, hehe! But, Brother Zhe, didnât I remind you before I went to Hongfu Building? Why did you still cause a racket when you met with President Xiao? Now that I mentioned it, Iâm angry. Arenât you too forceful when you grabbed my collar?!â
âThis guy Xiao Yucheng is sinisterâ¦â Dazhe frowned at this time. âHe let his wife and children go out, probably because he is trying to deal with me these two days⦠Big Head, you send me to Luo Tingâs village and drop me there. I am a little worried. Then, you have to help me pay attention to Xiao Yuchengâs actions!â
âThis⦠Brother Zhe, are you going to deal with President Xiao with force?â Big Head asked in horror.
âJust drive.â
Dazhe closed his eyes and stopped talking.