The Blind and the Deaf - Chapter 26

Xiao Zhang knew that he had lost his words, his face reddened, and he stood in the doorway at a loss for words. Just now, he called someone auntie, and now he called dad, this is too stupid! He couldn t wait to hit his head …… if he knew where the wall was. Or …… just turn his head and drag Mr. Miao home. God he wanted to go home so bad!

He heard Papa Miao cough and say, “Come in and sit down.”

Mama Miao was busy handing them slippers. The slippers were also placed by the door early in the morning, two pairs. Mr. Miao led the red-faced but trying to remain calm Xiao Zhang to take off his shoes and enter the house.

That mid-autumn reunion meal was a little easier than expected. Mr. Miao’s mother had been learning about Xiao Zhang’s situation, and Xiao Zhang had nothing to hide, and told her everything. The only thing that bothered Xiao Zhang was that he realized that he could never finish the dishes in his small bowl, and he didn’t even know when the dishes were extra. As Xiao Zhang struggled to nibble on the fifth piece of duck meat that Mama Miao had given him, Mr. Miao finally spoke up and said, “Mom, leave him alone. Xiao Zhang can’t eat that much.”
Mom Miao gave him a cross look, “Can you not care, it’s inconvenient for Xiao Zhang to clip his own food. Like you, you mind your own business and eat by yourself.”
Mr. Miao cried and laughed. He didn’t know how his mother felt about Xiao Zhang, but at least doing such a thoughtful job showed that she was ready to accept him and Xiao Zhang. Father didn’t say anything either, this was the biggest affirmation he could make.

After the meal, mother went to the kitchen to wash the dishes and specifically called Mr. Miao over. Knowing that his mother had something to say, Mr. Miao patted Xiao Zhang on the knee and went to the kitchen. Rolling up his sleeves and putting on his apron, he naturally took over the dishes and started washing them as if the unhappiness of the past few years had never happened.

His mother quietly told Mr. Miao that his father had been thinking about him for the past few years. At first, for the sake of face, his name was never mentioned in his mouth, only sometimes he would look at his things and sigh longingly. After a few years, even the biggest anger has subsided, and then began to read every day. Even this year’s New Year’s Eve, but also told his mother, son called, if he let him stop by home to eat a meal, it would be good ah?

Mr. Miao listened to his mother’s words quite a bit chagrined. In the past few years, he said that his family did not allow him to go home, but in fact he himself had protested a little with his actions, hoping that his father would accept his sexual orientation. But Xiao Zhang was right. Where there are parents who do not love their children, if he himself is a little more active, perhaps the day of reconciliation will come earlier. If today Xiao Zhang does not let him make this call, more do not know to delay until when will go home.

Mr. Miao said sincerely, “It’s me, bad.”
Miao’s mom, “No good is all your fault. In the future, come home for dinner with your friends more often, and mom will be happy.”
Mr. Miao, “What do you think of Xiao Zhang?”
Mr. Miao’s mom, “He’s quite understanding. It’s just that he can’t see with his eyes, so it’s too inconvenient in the future.”
Mr. Miao shakes his head and points to his heart, “His eyes, they’re bright.”

When Mr. Miao dried his hands and returned to the house, Xiao Zhang was playing chess with the old man on the coffee table. Xiao Zhang was so focused that Mr. Miao didn’t pay any attention to him when he walked up to him. Mr. Miao understands that when Xiao Zhang touches the chessboard, he takes it very seriously, although every time Mr. Miao is about to lose, coffee or milk tea will “coincidentally” jump onto the chessboard.

Mr. Miao looked over and teased, “Dad, you’re going to lose.”
Mr. Miao’s father was also very serious, staring at the board without saying a word. After a long time, he let out a tsk and pushed his pawn one step forward.
Mr. Miao tsked and shook his head, “Losing.”
The two men were seriously silent.

In the end, Papa Miao fought Xiao Zhang to a draw. Xiao Zhang breathed a long sigh of relief and wiped his sweat – how hard it was to lose to Papa Miao and do it skillfully!

Before going home, father Miao took out his own treasured Golden Junmei for many years and gave it to Xiao Zhang. Xiao Zhang carefully held the can of tea and respectfully said, “Uncle …… that, Dad, Mom …… we are leaving.”
Papa Miao hmmmed in a deep voice and said, “Come again.”

Xiao Zhang couldn t see the expressions of the two old men, but he could feel that this hurdle he was considered to have passed. From beginning to end he was not embarrassed, and that mysterious Papa Miao …… was not very fierce.

The two left and took the bus home. The car is very old, driving up shivering.
The two sat in the corner of the last row, quietly shaking hands. Mr. Miao smiled and asked, “How is it?”
Xiao Zhang, “I ate well.”
Mr. Miao, “My old mom, just like that. I was one, one hundred pounds in elementary school, and every day she stuffed herself, fattening into, balls.”
Xiao Zhang snorts out a laugh, “And then, how did you lose weight?”
Mr. Miao, “High school, boarding. Returned home once a month. Cafeteria food, too hard to eat, lost weight.”
“Ah ……” said Xiao Zhang, “I thought it was because no girls liked it, it was disgraceful.”
Mr. Miao, “I still need, girls like it?”
Xiao Zhang,”……”

Mr. Miao, “My dad, what did he say to you?”
Mr. Miao, “He asked me what I do when I’m off work. Heard that I also know how to play blind chess, so he said to kill a game.”
“And then?”
“Just kill ah ……”
“Are like that, can still draw. Little Milkman, when it’s really powerful.”
Xiao Zhang laughed and pinched Mr. Miao’s thick palm. Papa Miao didn’t say anything to him. But he felt that it was worth a thousand words. We are all family now, what else do we need to say?

Mr. Miao came closer, kissed Xiao Zhang on the lips, and said quietly, “Little Milkman, you’ve met me, Mom and Dad. In ancient times, when the parents agree, they are married.”
Suddenly said this, Xiao Zhang heart thumped, then reacted …… and so on!
“Now, although the law doesn’t recognize it, but, our parents are, consenting.”
“……” and so on!But so curious to know what he’s going to say ……
“From now on, we are, a real couple. I will, love you and be your eyes. You too, be my ears.”
“…… Well.” Xiao Zhang felt a little breathless, her heart beating too fast.
Another kiss was placed on her lips.

“Then after the marriage, you have to do, what, know?”
“…… hey?”
“Enter the, cave, room.”
“……” Wait Mr. Miao!
Xiao Zhang’s face reddened again. He hated that he could jump out of the car if he knew where the windows were.
“So, let’s go back …… huh?”

“Wait …… Mr. Miao ……”
Even though you thought you were talking quietly, …… well no one ever told you that you talk loudly all the time ah!
Chang covered his face and ducked his head trying to hide under the seat. Mr. Miao pulled him back.

“I know, go home and say …… there is someone in the car ……” Xiao Zhang said lamely.
Noticing the gazes of the people in the car, Mr. Miao was also a little embarrassed, hmmm, “Go home and say. Immediately, will be home.”
“Well.”
Mr. Miao pulled Xiao Zhang’s hand that was covering his face off and held it in his hand. Xiao Zhang couldn’t see other people’s gazes, but he felt that Mr. Miao was very brave. He also blushed and slowly raised his head.
It was almost time to go home.

The word home is beautiful, at that moment Xiao Zhang felt so. Maybe when he was old and his ears couldn’t hear it anymore. When Mr. Miao is so old that he can’t see, they will still be able to shiver and help each other home. Then his life will be complete.

[End]