Barrier of Light

After driving for three and a half hours, we passed through the city of Vine and finally came to the shadow of a meandering mountain.

Wulao Mountain is a mountainous area protected by big vines. There are no dense steel plants surrounded by clusters. The mountain road is not rugged. It's just that the sky is covered with light rain, which seems to have covered the field of vision with a layer of tarpaulin. No matter how hard you look at it, you can only see the hazy shadows of a few mountain peaks.

"These days, the business in the scenic area is too difficult to do." Gu Shen said: "The signal here is poor and the internet speed is slow, most people will dislike it, thinking that this is an uncivilized and wild area, but it is actually just a mountainous area. . . . we have to leave something behind.”

"The uncivilized wild land..."

"I do not think so."

Nan Jin turned off the music, opened the car window, and took a deep breath of fresh air: "This is what nature should be like. Living here can breathe the most natural fresh air, although the metropolitan area is very prosperous and everywhere There are powerful air purifiers, but the air over there... always feels different from here."

"What you can't get is the best."

Gu Shen shrugged his shoulders: "Those who come to this kind of place occasionally feel that the air in the metropolitan area is not so good for the upper-class people. In fact, if there is any difference, the air filtered by the purifier will only be cleaner.【 [Deep Sea] After linking the whole world, the man-made landscape is more beautiful and smarter than the natural landscape, if it is not because of the poor terrain here, it is estimated that it would have been banned a long time ago.”

Approaching the huge mountain shadow at the end of the field of vision, the speed of the car is getting faster and faster. This wide mountain road is not climbing up, but sliding down... At the foot of the mountain is a basin, which is low in the middle and high around it, forming a ring shape, no wonder When it rains, so much water accumulates.

"Okay, okay, we're coming."

Gu Shen took a deep breath, straightened the collar of his shirt, and after checking the balance in the card, Gu Shen was thinking about "returning rich and noble", so he bought a new set of clothes with great pain.

In fact, it was just an unpretentious white shirt with a work jacket, and the trousers and shoes were not new.

The car was parked at the entrance of the orphanage, the iron fence was creaked by the wind, and the rainwater splashed on it. Inside were several small red brick western-style buildings with whitewashing. Compared with the large flat-floor apartments in the city center... This decoration style is indeed very old.

The word "Morning Light" is written on the plaque at the door, surrounded by crooked crayon graffiti, drawing balloons, white clouds, the sun, and running children.

Nan Jin looked thoughtfully at another black car parked not far from the orphanage.

"Sister, you don't need to get out of the car later."

Gu Shen became nervous for no reason, he took several deep breaths to calm himself down.

He got out of the car, opened the trunk, was carrying two large cartons of milk and a large basket of eggs in his left hand, and a mess of heavy gift boxes in his right hand. He was about to trot all the way in the rain, with an umbrella stretched above his head.

"Send you a ride, let's take a look."

Nan Jin spoke softly. She was carrying a large bag of vegetables, with the orange cat in her arms, and the other hand holding an umbrella for Gu Shen. Perhaps it was because the sunglasses were replaced by black-rimmed glasses, and her fierce face was also Not so much evil spirit.

"Oh oh oh……"

Gu Shen was a little flattered, and huddled under the same umbrella with Nan Jin, walked forward with his head depressed, and when the iron gate was pushed open, there was a loud bang, which startled him.

The ribbons of the hand-twisted salute sprayed out one after another, landed on the umbrella surface, and hid on both sides of the courtyard wall. The children who had waited for an unknown amount of time rushed out in unison, circling around the umbrella.

"Welcome, welcome, welcome—"

"Welcome, welcome, welcome—"

Surrounded by the children in the rain, Gu Shen felt at a loss for what to do. Looking at these familiar and unfamiliar faces, a bit of sour emotion welled up in his heart.

When I left, they were not that tall, and the little ones who could only hug my thighs before, now several heads jumped up to my chest.

Not seen for two years, they have changed a lot.

But what hasn't changed is the innocence in his eyes and the childishness on his face.

No matter how you grow up, you are still a child.

"Welcome Brother Shen home!!"

The children made a fuss, one by one they took away all the things in Gu Shen's hands.

Under the eaves, an old lady knitting a sweater waved to Gu Shen, with white hair and kindness written on her face, "They were so happy when they heard that you were coming back. These are the leftover salutes used by others during the wedding." , They have saved up the three cannons for a long time and are reluctant to use them up, so they took them all out today.”

Gu Shen's hair was hung with a salute ribbon, like a chicken coop. He shook his head and said with a smile, "Have you taken out all the treasures at the bottom of the box? You can count these little bastards as conscientious."

San Pao is the smallest one among the children, but he is the first to take the lead in unscrewing the salute, and also the first to share the things that Gu Shen is carrying.

At this moment, he excitedly unwrapped the "gift box" and wailed: "Brother Shen! Why is it full of meat!"

The gift box is full of unpretentious meat, egg and milk.

He left in a hurry and forgot to buy a toy, Gu Shen coughed, "I will definitely do it next time."

"It's good to have meat! It means Brother Shen is thinking about your stature!" Another child said with a smile: "It's been two years, but you haven't grown in stature."

Sanpao let out a bah, and held up the preserved chicken leg as if to hit it.

Several children unpacked the gift boxes and had a great time.

"Who is this……?"

The mother-in-law looked at the girl holding the umbrella with surprise in her eyes. Such a gentle and graceful beauty can only be seen on TV.

Gu Shen wanted to introduce Nan Jin, but for a moment he didn't know how to introduce... Could it be that he was going to tell his mother-in-law that this is the benefactor who saved his life, and now he is half his elder brother?

He scratched his head, but still didn't speak.

"Hi mother-in-law, I'm Gu Shen's senior sister. We are working at the research institute in Datang City. This is my business card." Nan Jin smiled softly and handed out a card: "Gu Shen has very good grades. , is excellent, and my mentor has taken a fancy to it, you can understand it as... recommended."

"Welcome?" The mother-in-law took the business card, was stunned, and looked at Gu Shen incredulously.

"Yes, yes, yes... Recommended..." Gu Shen hurriedly said, "Accidentally, I was admitted to a research institute..."

The orange cat was lazily watching the play in Nan Jin's arms, seeing this, he couldn't help but sneered.

Gu Shen, who has always been good at acting, almost overturned in this kind of thing.

"I don't understand business cards..."

The mother-in-law narrowed her eyes and read it carefully. She couldn't understand the complicated job introduction, but just remembered the name of "Nan Jin".

"Thank you, girl, Gu Shen must have caused you trouble, right?" The mother-in-law handed back the business card with both hands, and then said meaningfully: "Xiao Gu, I know you will be able to live a good life outside here, but It's not easy to meet someone who treats you well...you have to cherish it."

"Grandma, what are you talking about..."

Gu Shen let out a long sigh, unable to explain.

He completely understood what her mother-in-law was thinking.

Who would not like such a beautiful big sister who is considerate, gentle and intellectual? Who would have thought that the usual image of this beautiful big sister is actually a murderer with three long knives on her waist who would fight at the slightest disagreement?

"I came back this time to repair the house."

Gu Shen took out the card and said seriously: "The teacher at the research institute was very kind to me and gave me a large scholarship. Grandma, didn't you say that the house leaks frequently? In addition, there are messy expenses, all in all...all of these are covered by me!"

These words can be described as rich and powerful.

The feeling of being rich and rich... is amazing.

But Gu Shen didn't get the expected feedback, the mother-in-law just looked at him with a smile, without much movement.

Gu Shen raised the card, "Grandma, why did you react like this?"

The mother-in-law smiled apologetically at Nan Jin: "Girl, I have some whispers with Xiao Gu... There are fruits and brewed tea in the hall, please wait for the hard work."

"You're too polite." Nan Jin smiled and said, "It's just right, I want to take a stroll."

The moment she turned around to leave, the orange cat in her arms rushed out with a meow. Nan Jin was a little surprised, but the orange cat slipped away so fast that she couldn't see its shadow.

…………

The mother-in-law took Gu Shen and walked upstairs.

"Grandma, why are you so mysterious..." Gu Shen was a little confused.

"Xiao Gu, I haven't seen such a beautiful girl for a long time. This senior of yours is as good-looking as the stars on the screen." On the second floor, the mother-in-law's eyes were full of smiles, "You have to treat her well Ah, it’s a weak girl who can’t bully others.”

Gu Shen: "???"

Weak?

It's this weak girl who beats herself a hundred times a day!

A hundred times ah a hundred times.

"This is really just my senior sister," Gu Shen wanted to explain seriously, but he knew that the smile in her mother-in-law's eyes clearly indicated that you continued to argue.

How can any senior sister drive you all the way?

"I already have a girlfriend!"

With an idea, Gu Shen put on a serious face and boasted: "She is a girl who is more beautiful than those stars on the TV screen. Next time I have a chance, I will bring you over to see you."

"Yo ho ho ho ho ho ho... I misunderstood."

The mother-in-law suddenly understood, she was both surprised and happy, she smiled openly: "Xiao Gu, you really...surprised me so much. Then I can rest assured."

Finally explained clearly.

Gu Shen breathed a sigh of relief, and smiled wryly from the bottom of his heart. He originally thought that the money from Cary would make his mother-in-law happier when he came back this time, but he didn't expect her mother-in-law to be more concerned about his "lifetime events".

"The matter of repairing the house... I don't need your help, I can handle it by myself."

The mother-in-law showed a smug smile in her eyes: "A few days ago, a gentleman contacted us, saying that he wanted to sponsor a sum of money to help the orphanage to renovate and repair. He happened to come here today for inspection. Who would be so serious these days On-site inspection, he must be doing practical things, if he can get it, he won't have to worry about the expenses of the orphanage in the future."

"in addition……"

Speaking of this, the mother-in-law lowered her voice, "You can tell by his appearance that he is very rich, and you will know later."

"Sponsor... to investigate..."

Gu Shen was stunned for a moment, he only recalled now that there was indeed a second car parked in front of the orphanage, and he was nervous about the next meeting at that time, so he ignored this detail.

"This gentleman is on the rooftop, let me take you to see him."

The mother-in-law smiled and picked up the shirt, leading Gu Shen to walk up.

The red brick house has four floors, and the roof on the top floor is usually planted with some flowers and plants.

The rain was pouring finely.

A man in a suit with a briefcase was standing at the entrance of the roof. Holding an umbrella, he stood alone in the center of the roof, looking at the mountains and fog in the distance.

The mother-in-law's laughter came from behind.

"Mr. Xiao Han, I have been waiting for a long time."

The man in the suit turned his head slowly, the figures of the old and the young reflected in the arc of the gold-rimmed glasses.

He smiled and said, "It hasn't been long."