Fantasy world

Aunt Hua just huddled in my arms as pitifully as a child, squinting her tired eyes and not looking at me at all, as if she was talking to herself about a distant past event that had nothing to do with her.

She was born into a flower-drum opera family, and she wandered around with the opera troupe to earn a living. Mi Fu's father, her husband, was also born into a flower drum opera family. And both families are in the same theater troupe. It is said that there is a life-and-death friendship between the previous generations. She and Miff's father were literally married. Later, her husband's father offended local gangsters because of the troupe. He was forced to leave the troupe to escape the disaster and never came back. It was not until after liberation that I sent a letter home to report that I was safe. But the letter also informed him that he had participated in the revolution outside and had a family.

After liberation, the land was divided among the landlords in the countryside, and all industries returned to agriculture. The theater troupes in the past also disappeared. Then there were cooperatives and people’s communes. All rural people became collective members and lost any freedom and rights.

From her calm words, I can see her love for Flower Drum Opera and her helplessness towards fate. After saying this, she seemed to wake up a little more, got up and poured a glass of water, and then sat face to face in front of me. Continue her story.

Later, the Huagu Opera Troupe was established in the county. She and Miff's father were both good as children, so they were successfully recruited to the troupe together. At that time, they were both in their teens and in the early stages of romance. The two of them joining the theater troupe together can be regarded as a perfect match arranged by God.

However, just when she was full of fantasies about a better life, misfortune had quietly arrived. Miff's father was accidentally injured during a rehearsal, but at this time, it was reported that his father's father was found to have historical issues and was suppressed. This is called a leaky house that encounters continuous rain. As a result, Miff's father was also sent home.

Miff's father's matter naturally involved her. With her foundation, she was an absolute pillar in the troupe. There were only two ways before her, either to completely draw a clear line with Meev's father, or to go home with Meev's father.

After a painful decision, she chose to stay in the troupe. But her choice could not pass the test at home. After several years of fighting with her family, she was eventually escorted home by her family to marry Meave's father.

She just left the stage and the Flower Drum Opera. No matter how much she cried or fussed, everything was irreversible. She could only accept her fate.

In the days after their marriage, they were enemies for a long time, incompatible with each other. Until her heart stopped and she completely gave in, a bigger piece of bad news once again sent her to the eighteenth level of hell. It turns out that Miff's father also completely lost the basic ability to be a husband during that injury...

When Aunt Hua said this, there was no anger or sadness, only miserable and helpless self-deprecation and giggles.

"He is no longer a man, yet he still wants to marry me home and keep me as a widow. How selfish is this man? How disgusting? I want to stab him to death every moment, but for Fu'er, I can only endure it silently……"

"aunt! aunt……"

Looking at Aunt Hua who was already sad but not sad, I really didn’t know what to say or how to comfort her. I suddenly stepped forward and took her into my arms. This time, I didn't feel the slightest embarrassment. I didn’t even regard her as an elder anymore, I only regarded her as a poor woman, and held her tightly in my arms:"Aunt! Don’t be too sad. As you just said, even if it’s for Fu, Son, you have to be strong and you have to be good"

"Binbin! Auntie has already lived enough in this life, and now she is living for Fuer. Fuer is everything to Auntie, you know?"

"aunt! So who is Meve's father? Where is he now? Could he……"

"Binbin! remember! No matter who her father is, I can't say it, and there's no point in saying it. In the countryside, any trace of this kind of thing could kill her. It will cause a lot of damage. The sins I have committed can only be borne by me alone. I can only keep this secret until I enter the coffin"

"aunt! This is so unfair, this is so unfair to you and Fu'er!"

"fair? Is there anything fair in this world? In the past, it was unfair for the rich and powerful and the poor people; now, it is also unfair for the cadres and the poor and lower-middle peasants in cities and villages. Let’s just say that our Fu’er looks good enough, has a good personality, and is smart. Isn't it just because it's a country wine shop? My aunt has really taken care of a lot of people, and she just wants to find someone who can eat commercial food for her so that she can live a better life. But those who eat commercial food, whether they are human beings or ghosts, can scorn us and roll their eyes. You said, if my aunt hadn't been tied up by her family to marry this loser, she would still be eating commercial food now. Thinking of this, my aunt wanted to kill someone and became so angry that she vomited blood."

"aunt! Things in the past can't be undone. Fu'er is no longer big or small now. If you want her to live happily, you don't necessarily have to find someone to eat commercial food for her. Times have changed now. Chairman Mao has said that we need freedom in marriage and freedom in love."

"Binbin! Chairman Mao's words are all for you kids in the city. In the countryside, this matter is just a joke. You say, we country kids, I'm afraid we will never be able to get out of this bay in our lives. When we reach the age of working, we have to face the loess and back to the sky every day, how can we go out independently and freely? In the countryside, do children's marriages still rely on their parents' orders and the words of a matchmaker? Even if baby prostitutes are popular, there is nothing you can do about it"

"Kefuer now……"

"Therefore, my aunt is now even more determined to give her a commercial food feed. Since the child has been delayed, now I go to find a country boy without even a choice. How can I lose the child like this?"

"aunt!"

"Binbin! Auntie has told you so much today, and I feel really anxious and aggrieved! In order to find someone to eat commercial food, Fu'er also suffered a lot of blows and grievances. It is also known that she is now discouraged and begins to resist and resent. Auntie knows that since you rescued these little girls in the lake last time, you and them have always had personal relationships. The little girls are very grateful to you and have special trust in you. Fu'er is like this now. She only recognizes and trusts you now. There's nothing she can do to her now."

"No! aunt! I...I have always advised her to listen to her family.……"

"Binbin! Auntie knows that you are not a bad person at heart. Otherwise, these little girls would not trust you so much, and we parents would not allow you to have any contact with each other. Auntie will never let Fu'er recognize you as her brother again."

"aunt——"

"You and Wen Yan are now in a public relationship, and Mi He and Lingzi are also in a relationship. As long as you don't go out of your way and don't do anything stupid, the adults will turn a blind eye. Poor country kids, these wine jars are even less valuable. The partners are all baby relatives, and they have never been in this situation since they were so old. No matter how many grievances and thoughts in my heart, there are only a few friends who can chat with each other. Only then will we be unable to think about doing stupid things together. We parents all know that our children are suffering, and we will not push our children too hard. You are an educated youth from the city, and everyone knows that you can only have a little sympathy and compassion for these country winemakers. There won't really be any big trouble. Just talking about you and Wen Yan, everyone knows in their hearts that you are just doing a favor and taking the blame. Even if you don't dislike the country wine scene, you can't let down Xue'er. Binbin! You have to know that when my aunt said these things to you today, she really didn’t treat you as an outsider!"

"aunt! I……"

"Among the few little girls, our Fu'er is actually the timidest and has the most low self-esteem. She has never been with a partner until now. Usually in the bay, she will blush even if she talks to some uncles. The child is too introverted, and I rarely see her smile all year round. As a mother, I am really worried! The last time they did something stupid, if they hadn't happened to run into you and Xue'er, wouldn't something big have happened? If something happens to her, how can I live?"

"aunt! aunt! Don't worry, I think Fuer now——"

"Yes! Our Fu'er, since the last incident, her personality is much more cheerful now. You saved a few children and had some interactions with them. You have to know how much honor and encouragement this is to these country winemakers? I don’t know about other people’s children, but I know about my own children. Your position in Fu'er's heart now is much more important than mine as a mother."

"aunt! In my mind, Fu'er is also the best, smartest and cutest among the girls!"

"That's why Auntie is so desperate to let our family Fu'er recognize you as her brother."

"But, aunt! I……"

"Binbin! You have been transferred to the countryside for some time, and you should know a lot about things in the countryside. In the countryside, many things require explanation. I asked Fu'er to recognize you as my brother in a big way, at least so that you two can find a reason to socialize with each other in the future. Of course, Auntie also hopes that you will have time to enlighten her, encourage her, and give her some comfort and happiness.……"

"aunt! I...I will definitely treat her like my own sister, I……"

"Binbin! My aunt has also seen the world and experienced ups and downs. She understands everything. Our Fuer, it is her blessing to meet you in this life. Until now, the child's emotions have been completely empty. Auntie also said just now that no one can take your place in her heart. Auntie also knows that you are an educated youth, and even if you don't dislike the country wine scene, you still have Xue'er by your side. Auntie will not have any more ideas, and Fuer herself knows it very well. But this is fate, and it doesn’t matter. The important thing is that Fu'er has you as her elder brother to sincerely care for her and care for her, and she will slowly become happy and confident. Auntie is so relieved to entrust Fuler to you. My aunt couldn't bear to see her child come to this world and live a more miserable life than her mother."

"aunt……"

"Binbin! Fu'er is my aunt's life! When my aunt entrusts Fu'er to you, she also entrusts her life to you!"

"aunt! Stop talking! I will take good care of her and love her!"

"Binbin! Do you still remember Director Liao from the last water conservancy construction site?"

"Director Liao of the county work team?"

"Yep! It was him. He had lived in our house before, and we had some friendship. He promised to introduce Fu'er to a suitable partner as soon as possible after returning. Auntie also has high hopes this time. My aunt is most worried about Fu'er now, because she is afraid that she will not go on a blind date. If this is the case, I can only count on you."

"aunt! Can she really listen to what I say?"

"As long as you are sincerely good to her and do your best for her, she will listen to you!"

Aunt Hua stared at me for a long time with an almost pleading look. But I didn't dare to look at her eyes at all. For her daughter, she really tried her best and risked everything. She entrusted Meifu to me like this, Is it really out of helplessness? Or out of trust? Or is it a test of my character and will?

I didn't have time to think about it carefully. Everything happened too suddenly and unexpectedly. Aunt Hua seemed to be deliberately drinking to drown her sorrows. Too much information was suddenly poured into me. I couldn't digest it in a short period of time.

I didn't say anything more and just ran away from this embarrassing situation in a hurry.