boyutpedia Chapter 147 Family Reunion
Chapter 147 Family Reunion
The taxi slowly stopped in front of the familiar residential building. Before the car had completely stopped, Lin Xiao could not wait to open the door and rushed towards the door of her own unit like a wild horse. Her heart was beating like a drum, her breathing was rapid, and her heart was full of anticipation and joy of reuniting with her family.
Lin Xiao's eyes were fixed on the door of the unit, as if it was a passage connecting two worlds. Her footsteps echoed in the corridor, and every step was accompanied by uncontrollable excitement.
When she finally stood in front of her own door, she raised her hand with a slight tremor and gently knocked on the door full of longing. These few soft knocks were particularly clear in the silent corridor and instantly broke the tranquility in the house.
Inside the house, a burst of hurried and chaotic footsteps came, the sound was getting closer and closer, and every step was heavy on Lin Xiao's heart. The door was suddenly opened, and the figures of his parents and sister Lin Ping appeared in front of him.
"Sister!" Lin Ping's scream instantly pierced the air, her eyes widened, full of surprise and disbelief. Tears burst out like a flood, and she flew into Lin Xiao's arms like a cannonball.
Lin Xiao was knocked back a little by her sister's sudden impact, but she quickly stabilized her body and hugged Lin Ping tightly. She could feel her sister's body trembling slightly, which was a tremor of excitement and joy.
The parents also walked forward quickly, their steps were slightly staggering, as if they couldn't believe that what they saw was real. The mother stretched out her hands and tried to touch Lin Xiao's face to make sure it wasn't a dream. The father's eyes were red, with tears still hanging in the corners of his eyes.
"Child, is it really you?" The mother's voice was trembling, filled with endless longing and concern.
"Dad, Mom, it's me, I'm back!" Lin Xiao's voice choked and tears flowed uncontrollably.
The family hugged each other tightly, crying together. The mother's tears soaked Lin Xiao's shoulders, and the father hugged the mother and daughter tightly, his arms trembling slightly, showing his inner excitement.
After a long time, Lin Xiao's emotions finally calmed down a little. She gently loosened her arms and looked at the familiar and slightly weathered face of her loved one, feeling full of guilt and heartache.
"Dad, Mom, Xiaoping, I'm sorry to have worried you." Lin Xiao's voice was heavily nasal.
Everyone took Lin Xiao into the house and sat on the sofa. Lin Xiao took a deep breath and began to talk about his experience in the Tang Dynasty.
"After I traveled to the Tang Dynasty, I was really uncomfortable at first. Everything there is completely different from the modern times." Lin Xiao's eyes became distant, as if he had returned to that strange era. "When I first arrived in the Tang Dynasty, I found that there were no high-rise buildings, no busy streets, and no flashing neon lights. What caught my eye were quaint buildings, most of which were wooden structures, with flying eaves and brackets, carved beams and painted buildings, but they also looked a bit old and simple."
The family listened attentively, without blinking, for fear of missing any details.
"The streets are dirt roads, dusty on sunny days and muddy on rainy days. People mostly travel by foot or horseback or carriage." Lin Xiao paused and continued, "The clothing of the Tang Dynasty was also very different from that of modern times. Women's clothing was gorgeous and complex, with layered skirts, exquisite embroidery, and a variety of gorgeous hair accessories. Men mostly wore long robes, tied their hair up and wore crowns."
Lin Ping couldn't help but interrupt: "Sister, that must be very beautiful, right?"
Lin Xiao smiled and said, "It is very beautiful, but it is not very convenient to wear. I can't move freely."
"What about food?" asked the father curiously.
"The staple foods in the Tang Dynasty were mainly corn and wheat, and the variety of vegetables was not as rich as it is now. Meat was not often available, the cooking methods were relatively simple, and the seasonings were not as diverse as they are now. However, the fruits there were very fresh and delicious, especially grapes and watermelons, which were big and sweet." Lin Xiao recalled with a nostalgic look on his face.
"Then how did you survive?" the mother asked with concern, her eyes full of worry.
Lin Xiao held her mother's hand and comforted her: "It was really hard at the beginning, but I gradually learned a lot of skills. I learned weaving and embroidery from local women, and I learned farming from farmers. I found that I could also use some of the knowledge I learned in the modern era in the Tang Dynasty, such as improving planting methods and increasing crop yields."
"Sister, you are so awesome!" Lin Ping's eyes sparkled with admiration.
"I also cooperated with local businessmen and applied some modern business concepts to Tang Dynasty's business. I made some money and my life gradually got better." Lin Xiao's face was filled with a proud smile.
"But, son, you must have suffered a lot." The father sighed, his eyes full of heartache.
Lin Xiao shook his head: "Dad, although it was hard, it also made me grow a lot. In Tang Dynasty, I made a lot of friends, they are all kind and enthusiastic. We spent a lot of unforgettable time together."
"Did you encounter any danger?" the mother asked nervously.
Lin Xiao was silent for a while and said, "Once, I encountered robbers. They wanted to rob me of my belongings. I was very scared at the time, but I mustered up the courage to deal with them. Fortunately, a passing soldier helped me and I was saved."
The family members gasped when they heard this, and Lin Ping grabbed Lin Xiao's arm tightly.
"However, since then, I have also learned to protect myself more carefully." Lin Xiao said with a smile, trying to reassure his family.
"Another time, I fell seriously ill. In the Tang Dynasty, medical conditions were not as good as they are today, and I thought I might not survive. But fortunately, a kind doctor used some folk remedies and brought me back from the brink of death." Lin Xiao's voice became low.
The mother couldn't help crying again: "My child, you have suffered."
Lin Xiao wiped away her mother's tears: "Mom, don't worry, I'm back safe and sound, right?"
"Although there were difficulties and dangers during the Tang Dynasty, I also saw a lot of beautiful things. For example, the poetry and songs of the Tang Dynasty, which are an ultimate artistic enjoyment. There were also grand festivals and celebrations, which were very lively." Lin Xiao's eyes sparkled.
The whole family was immersed in Lin Xiao's story, sometimes amazed, sometimes worried, and sometimes moved.
"But no matter how good it is over there, I will always be thinking about our home and you." Lin Xiao's eyes swept across the faces of each of his relatives affectionately.
The father held Lin Xiao's hand and said firmly: "It's good that you're back. From now on, our family will never be separated again."
The room was filled with warmth and happiness. At this moment, all the longing and concern turned into strong family affection, tightly wrapping the family together.