Chapter 225: The New Home of Three People (Two in One)
"Holy crap! Did you three go to work during the summer vacation or to get your hair bleached? How come you all got so much whiter?!"
When Ah Sheng saw Fang Wei and the other two, he was stunned.
Although the three of them changed into rustic old clothes when they were at home, their skin was obviously whiter than before, and they had a certain "worldly" temperament, feeling like city people.
In the past month and a half, I haven't run under the scorching sun like I used to. I stayed in the air-conditioned room most of the time. My hair has indeed become a little whiter, but not by much.
Fang Wei and his two companions were so busy that they didn't notice that each other had grown grayer. But Ah Sheng, who hadn't seen them for a while, felt that they had grown a lot grayer.
"You yourself have become white, haven't you?"
Fang Wei Cailing looked at Ah Sheng knowingly and couldn't help but be amazed.
"Really? I don't feel like I've become whiter..." Ah Sheng scratched his head and raised his arm to look at it.
"Yes! You used to be like a piece of charcoal!"
"No... I wasn't that dark before, right?! Hehe, maybe it's because I stay in the factory every day, so I have become a little whiter..."
This year's summer vacation is very different from previous years. In previous years, after the summer vacation, the four of them would become darker, but this year is an exception. They became whiter instead.
Although Asheng formed his own small group, his three brothers and sisters did not forget about him. When they came back from a trip to Shanghai, they brought him some small gifts, such as some snacks that were not available here, wrist guards for playing basketball, baseball caps, etc.
"Here! The traitor wins, and here's your reward!"
“…! Thank you, brother! Thank you, sister! You are all my brothers and sisters! …And I am really not a traitor! My heart has always been here!”
"Hehehe..."
The four of them are the same age. Asheng is the youngest, but he is the tallest person at the moment. After not seeing him for a summer vacation, he seems to have grown taller. He has grown to meters and is heading for a height of meters.
Cailing and Zhiyi haven't grown much, but Fangwei has grown a little and is almost meters tall now. The heights of the three of them are gradually set.
Unfortunately, Asheng was not very motivated and only got into No. 2 Middle School. So from now on, we will all go to different high schools.
No. 2 Middle School is actually not bad. The young man plays basketball very well. He is tall now, and he may be able to make a living by playing basketball in the future.
Today is August 28th, and Asheng has also finished his summer job. Taking advantage of the end of the holiday, the four members of Pineapple Island had a barbecue together on the beach.
The chirping of cicadas in summer and the sound of distant waves give the island a different impression from Shanghai.
Under the blue sky and white clouds in the afternoon, the four of them ate and chatted, sharing their summer life.
"Hahaha! Are you regretting this? I told you not to go to Shanghai with us!"
"No, you guys really had so much fun?! You even learned to paint? You can play the piano? What's the piano like?!"
"What about you? What did you learn during the summer vacation?"
"Hey, I'm the fastest on the assembly line..."
"..."
Although it was a pity that he couldn't go to Shanghai with them, Ah Sheng had a good summer vacation. He didn't have the courage to tell the three of them that before going home yesterday, he secretly held Wang Yushan's hand!
That was the first time he held a girl's hand! Such a tall boy was so excited that he blushed!
I just felt that a girl's hands were so small, so soft, and so smooth, like a baby's...
The key point is! When he held Wang Yushan's hand, Wang Yushan did not resist or hit him. Her face was even redder than his, and her head was lowered as if it was about to be buried in the ground.
I have known Wang Yushan for three years, and I have never seen her so docile.
Unfortunately, before Ah Sheng could feel the feeling of holding hands, Yu Shan's uncle appeared from the corner, and the two of them were so scared that they shook their hands away...
However, that feeling was enough for Ah Sheng to savor for a long time. Thinking about it now, he couldn't help but reveal a grin on his face.
"...Hey! Hey!"
Xu Cailing waved in front of him, and Ah Sheng quickly put away the smile on his face.
"What are you doing?"
"Fuck! Ah Sheng, what are you thinking about? You're laughing without anyone noticing?! And your smile is so vulgar! What on earth did you do during your summer vacation?"
"…What the hell! I didn't do anything!"
"Then why are you blushing?"
"I-I'm hot!"
Ah Sheng stammered in his defense, saying that the fun in it was not worth telling them!
Fang Wei looked at his buddy and smiled thoughtfully...
Oh no, my buddy seems to have fallen in love and doesn’t even tell anyone what’s going on in his heart!
If Yushan is also interested in Asheng, Fang Wei would be happy to see it happen. After all, they have been classmates for three years, and he also knows that Yushan is indeed a good girl.
Not only does she have good academic performance and strong self-discipline, she also has a clear plan for future development and takes every step very solidly. She can also urge Asheng to become better, and she is a good cook. She is petite and cute. Maybe her personality is a little strong, but for a careless person like Asheng, she is the perfect match.
Since Ah Sheng didn't say anything on his own initiative, Fang Wei didn't ask any further questions. After all, they had just entered high school, and it was inappropriate to talk about love so early.
In addition, Ah Sheng and Yu Shan are in different schools. Time and distance are always the most difficult things to bear. It depends on whether they can overcome this hurdle first. Otherwise, it will only add to their troubles...
Of course, Fang Wei still has confidence in his buddy. In terms of appearance, Ah Sheng can be described as tall and handsome. Although he is careless in character on weekdays, he is good at listening to advice. From another perspective, this can be regarded as a kind of casualness. His buddy has a simple heart, and he just hopes that he will not be fooled by bad women like in his previous life.
Fang Wei put the grilled oysters into the two girls' bowls and also picked one for Ah Sheng.
"So when will you report to No. 2 Middle School for the start of school?"
"Same as you! Number 30 and number 31! Ah Wei, when are you going to report?"
"We plan to go to the city tomorrow."
"Tomorrow? Isn't tomorrow only the 29th? Why are you going so early?"
"Yes, we'll be staying outside. Bring your luggage with you early tomorrow, and then see if there's anything else you need to buy. We'll also need to clean up the house. You can come with us then, and stay at my place for two days. We can just sleep in the same room, and we'll go to No. 2 Middle School with you on the 31st."
In the past, Ah Sheng would have agreed without hesitation, but now he seemed a little shy and coy.
The young man scratched his head and laughed, "Um, Ah Wei, I...I won't go with you. I made an appointment with Yu Shan yesterday. On the 31st, I will go with her..."
Fang Wei, Cai Ling, Zhi Yi: "......?"
"She, she's a girl and she has to go so far. It's not convenient for her to carry luggage. I can't just stand by and watch... Hehe."
"…The traitor wins! As expected, after having Yu Shan, he no longer cares about us!"
"I really didn't!"
"See, you've admitted that we're no longer in your heart!"
“…No, that’s what I meant?!”
Facing the judging gazes of the three men, Ah Sheng's old face turned red with shame.
"Aren't you two in No. 2 Middle School and No. 1 Middle School respectively? Why did you report together?" Cai Ling asked curiously.
"That's easy. Yushan will come with me to No. 2 Middle School to report first, and then I will help her carry her luggage to No. 1 Middle School to report."
"Haha, this is a very thorough plan, huh?"
"..."
Looking at the teasing and joking looks of the three people, Ah Sheng was about to cry!
"By the way, which class is Yushan in?"
"She is in Class 5!" Ah Sheng said like she knew everything.
"Huh!" Liu Zhiyi was stunned.
"Class 5?! Isn't that exactly the same class as Zhiyi?" Xu Cailing also noticed.
"That's great. After we're divided into different classes, we can take care of each other." Fang Wei nodded.
A total of six students from Class 2 were admitted to No. 1 Middle School this year, among them Fang Wei is in Class 1, Liu Zhiyi is in Class 5, and Xu Cailing is in Class 6.
Now we know where Wang Yushan will be assigned to, and she happens to be in the same class as Liu Zhiyi. The two girls have a good relationship, and can take care of each other even in an unfamiliar class.
Then Du Peipei and Xu Cailing were in Class 6. When Cailing just received the admission letter, she called Peipei and they made an appointment to sit at the same table after entering high school.
There is another one, Guo Yuanshun, who performed extremely well in the high school entrance exam. He has a quiet personality and is relatively introverted in the class. I don’t know which class he has been assigned to.
As for No. 2 Middle School, there are more students in the class who go to No. 2 Middle School than those who go to No. 1 Middle School. Including A Sheng, there are eight people in total. Among them, Fang Wei's deskmates Ye Xiaoli and Wang Qiaoyun both got admitted to No. 2 Middle School. And Lu Jialiang, like A Sheng, also got into No. 2 Middle School because of his sports expertise. The two brothers are in the same class.
Others were admitted to No. 3 Middle School and No. 4 Middle School. A total of 25 students from Class 2 were admitted to high school this year, and the remaining 17 students went to different technical secondary schools. Some went to learn to be chefs, some went to learn to operate excavators, some went to learn to study auto repair, and some girls went to study accounting clerical.
These are all better employment options at present. Wen Susu spent a lot of time compiling and making suggestions for her classmates.
The 42 students who once gathered in Class 2 will go to different schools after the end of this summer vacation. Even Wen Susu has left school and returned to Shanghai.
It’s a pity to think about it, but all good things must come to an end. I hope everyone will have good development in the future.
It’s a pity that it’s inconvenient to contact each other right now as many classmates don’t have mobile phones yet. Otherwise, Fang Wei would have thought about creating a QQ group or something. Even if the group chat will gradually become quiet after many years, the fact that we can meet in the crowd and have shared some beautiful memories is a gift from fate.
"When does Pepe plan to report to school?"
Fang Wei asked Cai Ling: "If she wants to go alone, can we let Pei Pei go with us?"
"I asked Pepe! She said her parents were going to take her there, so we should go first."
"Yeah, that's okay."
Fang Wei thought for a moment and said, "When we report to school, call Peipei and Yushan, and we'll have dinner together at my place. We can cook our own food and treat it as a start-of-school meal."
"Can!!"
……
Summer vacation is over.
After returning from Shanghai on the 26th and staying at home for three days, Fang Wei, Cai Ling and Zhi Yi packed their bags and prepared to leave for the city after lunch on the 29th.
"Should I bring two more coats and sweaters?"
Tian Xilan was tidying up the wardrobe in Fang Wei's room, while Fang Wei put the clothes that his mother had helped him fold into his travel bag one by one.
"No, Mom. I go home on weekdays and weekends. The weather is very hot now, so why should I bring winter clothes so early? You don't need to bring too much, just a thin blanket. You can buy daily necessities when you get there, and get the rest when you get home."
"That's fine. By the way, there's still half a chicken left from the chicken we killed this morning. I've marinated it for you. I'll put it in a bag and bring it over. You can cook and eat it tonight."
"……it is good!"
"I haven't chopped it yet. Do you want me to help you chop the chicken first?"
"It's okay, I can chop it myself at night."
"Would you like to bring a bag of rice? We still have plenty of rice at home."
"…It's too heavy, mom! I'll buy some when I get there."
"Then remember to bring your tuition fees, admission letter, and bank card. If you don't have enough money, call your dad and ask him to transfer it to you."
"Good good."
Although in the minds of his parents, this little boy of theirs is mature and steady and they don't need to worry about him at all on weekdays, this is Fang Wei's first time to go to school away from home, so they still can't help but nag and give him some advice.
As for Cailing and Zhiyi, there is no need to even mention them. I guess the two girls are probably having a headache right now.
Fang Wei knows how to enjoy his life the best, and he doesn't find such nagging annoying. He just listens to whatever his mother says. I wonder how many people want to be nagged by their parents but don't even have the chance.
His motorcycle was parked in the yard, and Fang Wei came out of the house carrying a lot of luggage.
The trunk of the motorcycle had been temporarily removed, and Fang Wei placed the luggage one by one on the original position of the trunk and tied it up with leather ropes.
Compared to when I went to Shanghai, I have much more luggage. After all, this is a long-term residence, so I still have to bring everything I need. For example, I will only bring a small part of the books for now, and I will take the rest one by one when I go home on weekends.
"Meow wow?"
July lay lazily on the seat of the motorcycle, raising his big furry head to watch Fang Wei put down his luggage.
Fang Wei reached out and rubbed it.
"Why are you jumping into my car? Do you want to come with me to the city and stay for a few days, huh?"
"Meow."
If you don't go in July, there's no place like the island! There are fish, mice, birds, frogs, cicadas and grasshoppers. You can eat whatever you want and walk wherever you want!
"The master is gone, you stay at home and take good care of the house, okay?" (pointing at the cat's head with a finger)
"Meow……"
Qiyue didn't know whether she should bark like a dog, after all, guarding the house is what a cat should do? !
Fang Wei got on his motorcycle and started it. Maoer jumped off the motorcycle and then jumped onto the top of the wall. On the other side of the wall, the girl from the neighboring house had already moved all her luggage into the yard.
"Mom, I'm leaving!"
"Be careful on the road, and call home when you arrive."
"understood!"
Fang Wei turned the accelerator, and the motorcycle slowly drove out of the yard, then turned to the side and stopped in front of the next door.
"Cai Ling, are you done packing?"
"Alright, alright! I've been waiting for you!"
Hearing the sound, the girl in the house ran out, eating a piece of watermelon in her mouth and holding another piece of watermelon in her hand.
"Eat the melon, and help me carry it!"
"...You have a lot of stuff?"
"Not much at all!"
Deng Xijuan also came out of the house to help carry things.
After eating her melon, you have to help her with the work. Fang Wei ate the melon in two bites, threw the melon rind into the grass by the roadside, and hurriedly took the luggage from Deng Xijuan. "Auntie Juan, I can do it!"
"Awei is still capable. This girl is always causing trouble. When there is any work at home, just let Cailing do it! Don't let her be too lazy!"
"Haha, it's nothing!"
"Ah Wei, take these vegetables and canned food with you. And this is the red envelope Aunt Juan gave you for the start of school. Take it."
"Aunt Juan, no need!"
“Take it, take it…!”
Deng Xijuan didn't care whether he wanted it or not. She just took the red envelope and stuffed it into his pocket. Fang couldn't refuse, so he had to accept it.
The two families were familiar with each other and had a good relationship. Cailing lived in Fang Wei's house, so Fang Wei naturally refused to ask for any rent. Uncle Yuan and Aunt Juan also felt bad about it, so they asked Cailing to bring a lot of things over. These were things that Fang Wei and the other two could use, such as meat, vegetables and so on.
"Thank you, Aunt Juan!"
"Don't say these polite words to Auntie!"
"Haha, okay!"
Fang Wei helped to pile the packed luggage onto the motorcycle.
Fortunately, there were not too many, so Fang Wei specially placed two wooden boards on the back seat of the motorcycle to make a luggage rack. The large luggage and sundries of the two people were tied to the back of the car, and the travel bag was tied to the fuel tank in front of the car.
There is just enough space for one more person's luggage, and that portion will be reserved for Liu Zhiyi.
Fang Wei got on the motorcycle, and Xu Cailing also sat behind the car gracefully.
Ta-da! The motorcycle started.
"Aunt Juan, shall we go first?"
"Mom, let's go!"
"Okay, remember to call me when you get there!"
"Got it. Bye~!"
Xu Cailing waved her little hand, happily sat on the motorcycle, and was carried slowly away by Fang Wei along the narrow country road.
Looking at the backs of the two people, Deng Xijuan was a little confused for a moment...
Why does it look like she's getting married? She's bringing lots of bags from her parents' house!
……
After they got out of the village, the reserved Cai Ling sat forward, no longer holding the handrail behind her, but hugged Fang Wei's waist.
She didn't feel uncomfortable at all. Instead, she couldn't help getting excited at the thought of living in the same room with Fang Wei in the future.
"My mom brought me a big piece of pork. Should we make braised pork tonight?"
"The heaviest red bag?"
"Yes! There are a lot of them, frozen solid. If we carry them from such a long distance, they won't go bad, will they?"
"It won't go bad if it's already frozen. It will take several hours to thaw such a large piece. My mother also brought me half a salted chicken."
"Then let's eat your salted chicken tonight!"
"…Why do I feel like you were just focused on eating? If I remember correctly, we should be getting ready to go to school, right?!"
"Well, don't we have to eat when school starts?"
"..."
Soon, the motorcycle arrived at Liu Zhiyi's home in Shayang Village.
Before leaving, someone sent her a message. Liu Zhiyi had already packed her luggage and was waiting at the gate of the yard. Also waiting was Uncle Liu.
"Knowing the meaning~!"
"Uncle!"
"Hehe, Awei Cailing, have you had lunch yet?"
"I have eaten! Uncle, have you eaten?"
"Eat it, eat it. This is the red envelope your uncle gave you for the start of school. Please keep it well..."
"No need, uncle!"
There was no reason not to accept the red envelope once it was handed over. Uncle Liu was well versed in the technique of stuffing red envelopes, and he quickly stuffed the two red envelopes into Fang Wei and Cai Ling's pockets respectively.
The two had no choice but to accept it.
Originally Fang Wei was thinking of going to get red envelopes for Cai Ling Zhiyi, but now he might as well take them out and give them to them together.
"Hey, this is the red envelope my mom asked me to give you two for the start of school."
"Hey! Thank you Auntie Lan!"
"...You two can talk to my mother later."
Xu Cailing also took out another red envelope given by her mother and gave it to Liu Zhiyi: "Zhiyi, this is the red envelope my mother gave you for the start of school!"
"Ah? Thank you, Aunt Juan."
The main idea was that everyone got a share, and after exchanging red envelopes, Fang Wei and Cai Ling also got out of the car to help Liu Zhiyi pack her luggage.
The three of them had already discussed what luggage to bring, and everyone brought similar things, mainly some clothes and a thin quilt. Liu Zhiyi also brought a few more books, as books were always an indispensable item in her luggage.
In addition to these, Uncle Liu also brought a lot of dishes to Zhiyi.
"Uncle, what is this bag?"
"This is the braised duck I made this morning. You can take it over and eat it. When the time comes, just chop it into pieces and steam it in a pot. It's a lot easier."
Well, looking at the vegetables brought by each family, Fang Wei estimated that he would not need to buy vegetables for the next week, as they would be enough for the three of them to eat for several days.
Fortunately, we have a refrigerator at home, so the vegetables will not go bad. The meat and vegetables are either frozen or cooked. Even the bags of green vegetables are freshly picked, washed and dried, and are still green and lush.
After tying Liu Zhiyi's luggage and other belongings onto the motorcycle, the two girls sat on the bike together, and the bike was full.
"Grandpa, I'm leaving now."
"Uncle, shall we go?"
"Okay, be careful on the road and call me when you get there."
"Yeah, got it~"
From the perspective of carrying people and cargo, a 125 motorcycle is simply a cost-effective device.
It’s not that they can’t afford a private car, but there are really no conditions for private car travel on the island, and vehicles that are not registered on the island are not allowed to enter the island.
However, when road conditions improve in the future, the control over private cars will be relatively relaxed. Except for vehicles from other places not being able to enter, vehicles from the main island can still travel between the islands via ferries. But we can only wait until later. If you want to buy a car now, you can only buy it and drive it in the city.
In fact, motorcycles are pretty good. In such sunny weather, carrying the girls behind you and a lot of luggage, feeling the free wind, and driving on the trail is quite charming.
……
We rode leisurely all the way to the small town, to Baitan Wharf, and boarded the boat to the city.
Fang Wei and Cai Ling were sitting on the deck together, enjoying the breeze and looking at the sea, with their motorcycle fully loaded with luggage next to them.
"We report tomorrow, and school starts on the 1st, which happens to be Monday. So the next time we come back, will it be the 6th?"
"Are you thinking about taking a vacation before school starts?"
Fang Wei smiled and said that after entering high school, he would only go home once a week at most.
I have also promised Teacher Wen that I will go to Shanghai to take classes when I have time.
The three of them set off at 1:30 pm and arrived at Xuanzhu Wharf at 3:30 pm.
After getting back on the motorcycle and riding for about ten minutes, the three of them arrived at Jingui Community.
Park and lock the motorcycle, then call your family to let them know you are safe.
Xu Cailing and Liu Zhiyi helped Fang Wei take down all the luggage in the car.
"Is it heavy? If you can't carry it, leave some here with me."
"You can get it!"
Carrying the luggage on their shoulders or in their hands, the three of them carried the full luggage upstairs together.
As soon as Fang Wei opened the door, the two girls went in first carrying their luggage.
The luggage was put down on the living room floor first. The girls were exhausted from running all the way, so they all collapsed on the sofa.
"Woo~ So soft! So comfortable!"
"As expected, soft sofas are more comfortable to sit on! My butt hurts when I sit on the hardwood sofa at home!"
The most popular sofa set among ordinary households these days is the five-piece solid wood sofa set. It has a bright brown-red appearance and is sturdy and durable. Not to mention being used for twenty years, it can be passed down to three generations without any problem.
Young boys and girls are too young to sit on solid wood sofas, so they feel uncomfortable. They prefer soft fabric sofas like this one.
Not to mention that the two girls were tired, Fang Wei was also exhausted. He let out a roar and lay down on the sofa.
"Oops, sit a little closer, you're pressing on me!"
"Give me a leg massage. My legs are so sore."
"Hit your head, we are not little maids!"
The two little maids were rebelling against their superiors and rushed over to tickle Fang Wei. Fang Wei dodged left and right, tightened his arms, and turned over and lay on the sofa.
"Hahaha, they say guys who are ticklish are ticklish to their wives! Why are you so ticklish?"
"...How about I tickle you and see if you are ticklish?!"
"you dare!"
Seeing that Fang Wei was about to stand up and counterattack, the two girls sat on him, one at each end, and pressed him so that he could not move.
"Sit on you and flatten you!"
"...Be gentle! I can't breathe!"
"Humph."
Cailing and Zhiyi didn't care about him. They just sat on his back with their little butts, rubbing and sitting on him until Fang Wei begged for mercy.
After playing for a while, the girls perked up and started to pack their luggage.
"Remember to put the food in the refrigerator first, don't let it go bad. After you pack your luggage, remember to clean the house, there's a lot of dust."
"Then you are still lying there doing nothing!"
"...I've been crushed by you guys, I need to take a break first."
Two girls came over to pull him up, but Fang refused to get up even if they were beaten to death.
Fortunately, the little maid was very self-conscious. Seeing that he was too lazy to move, she started working on her own.
Xu Cailing opened the refrigerator and put the dishes she brought into the refrigerator one by one.
"Hey, why isn't the fridge cold and the light off?"
“…Is the power switch off?”
"I don't know where the switch is, go turn it on!"
"..."
Fang Wei turned on the power and checked the various electrical appliances in the house. He also looked at the luggage that the three people brought with them. If there was anything missing, he would write it down in a small notebook and go buy it together later.
The diligent maids have already started cleaning. They put on gloves, picked up brooms and rags, and started from the most conspicuous living room, sweeping the dust on the floor and wiping the stains on the tables and chairs, leaving no corner untouched.
After sweeping the floor, the girls rolled up their trouser legs, bare their white and tender feet, each took a mop to wash it, and started mopping the floor inside and out.
"…your shoes! Why didn't you change your shoes when you came into the house? I just mopped the floor!"
"I'm going into the room to put something down."
"Go change your shoes first!"
"..."
Fang Wei was a little stunned. Who was the owner of this house?
Xu Cailing and Liu Zhiyi acted like they were the masters of the place and they were very serious about cleaning.
The dining table, chairs, coffee table, windows... were polished to a shine;
The floor was mopped so clean that when they stepped on it barefoot, there was no dust on their feet.
Their clothes were hung in the closet, their towels were hung in the bathroom, their mouthwash cups were placed on the washstand, and their beds were covered with their sheets, pillows and quilts in their respective rooms;
The brilliant sunset light shines into the house from the balcony, sprinkling on the clean floor of the new home, giving the space a golden hue.
Before it was cleaned up, this place was probably just a house, but after cleaning and tidying it up, and putting everyone's daily necessities in it, it finally looks like home.
"It's past five o'clock! Time to cook the rice!"
“I haven’t bought rice yet.”
"Then let's go buy it together~!"
(End of this chapter)
