Watching shuttlecocks fly under their feet during the break, kicking fifty shuttlecocks at a time, young colleagues are amazed. You know, kicking shuttlecock is really a technical job. You really can't come without years of training. "Although you are as light as a swallow, you can't play seventy or eighty times overnight. You have to coordinate your movements ... "I am very proud of this. "In fact, this is all the basic skills I practiced when I was a child. Now I just review. " I wiped the sweat from my face and said to these young people earnestly, "Hehe, the reason why a person has a deep memory is probably related to playing." At that time, in the cold winter, we played badminton all day, steaming ... "
Speaking of childhood, childhood scenes clearly come to mind. At that time, at a young age, although we were in a poor age, we were much happier than our children now.
Our village is a big village in the countryside, with things separated by a street. On the west is the place where the Hui people live, called Jiexi. To the east is the residence of Han people, which is divided into Dongzhuang, Nanyuan and Courtyard. The place where we live is called the compound, and the familiar people call it the "gate". Speaking of the gate, it is also related to our ancestors. Most of the southern courtyards are landlords and rich peasants, while most of the courtyards are tenants and mostly poor people. My grandfather's family should not be poor, with 70 or 80 acres of fertile land and a gate house. This "door" actually refers to our home, and others are tenants who live by renting land. Of course, you can't afford to build a house when you are poor. A family of several people huddled in a thatched cottage. Although the area of this "gate" is not large, the alleys inside are criss-crossed, there are many houses and the terrain is quite complicated. We were born in the 1960s, and our living conditions have improved, but they are still very poor. Therefore, as far as I can remember, there are still 50 families living in that small place.
At that time, the family planning policy had not been implemented, and all women of childbearing age could give birth vigorously. Which family should have at least three or four children, with more than eighty or ninety children? People of the same age can have a row. There are many children, so parents are too busy with affairs all day to take care of them. These children grow up like weeds. Boys who don't like dogs at the age of seven or eight shuttle through these winding alleys every day, chasing and playing as much as they can, making chickens fly and dogs jump. Girls are quieter. In the open space in the "gate", we play badminton, hopscotch, play with piles, play with tiles, weave flower baskets, pick up children, pick up children ... Sometimes, several of us get together to play house and poker. ...
These children not only play, but also help with housework during busy farming. We can do all these things, digging pig vegetables, removing pig grass and collecting firewood. Children from poor families are not afraid of hardship. We are similar in age and both like to work in the fields together. Many years later, I recall what happened at that time and still remember it deeply. Many of these profound feelings are not because of the suffering in labor, but because of the happiness and warmth of our little friends playing freely together.
Tired and forgotten, I remember to play. This is something to be thankful for. It is because of playing in one place that there are indelible precious scenes in childhood. Several families live in an alley. If a child is diligent, he can string up several families in ten minutes. My second sister is an example. She has so many playmates, either someone is looking for her or she is looking for someone else. In short, none of them can be idle. I feel a little inferior, but I have been to every house in that alley. The difference between my second sister and me is that when I play with my friends, I will quietly observe them and know their respective personalities and family environment like the back of my hand.
My immediate neighbors are Wei, Qin, Cai, Xiang and Rong ... Because I spent a long time with them when I was a child, I was deeply impressed. On this cold winter night, there is always some long-term warmth lingering in my heart. These warmth are related to my playmates many years ago. They overlap and set off each other, jump from my memory to my body, and then become lifelike. ...
I. Reid
Reed, the full name is red reed. She was born in the same year as me, but her birthday is younger than mine. She belongs to the twelfth lunar month. There are five women, two men and seven children in her family. She ranks fourth among the sisters. The family used to call her Xiao Si. This is not popular in Si Er. Born in the age of son preference, she has three sisters and one brother. When she came into this world, she had one more Si Er, not to mention that she was not as handsome as her three sisters. You see, the little black face has a pair of small squints. His eyes are swollen and as thin as a black ant. However, she smiles beautifully, and her teeth are particularly white against the background of her black and red face. A pair of little tiger teeth appear and disappear with the opening and closing of their mouths wittily, and they look quite cute.
As a close neighbor, I am a frequent visitor to her home. I often see several sisters in her family doing their jobs in full swing. You see, it was her shrewd elder sister who put the soles on the kang, her simple and honest second sister who made a fire on the stove, and her quick-talking third sister who stuck cakes in front of the stove. Don't underestimate this black and thin four-year-old She can handle all the work in the field and at home. I saw her knead the flour into a ball with my own eyes, picked up a rolling pin that was not much different from her head, and danced her hands back and forth quickly. In an instant, the dough was rolled into thin slices, and then the thin slices were pieced together. The knife fell off and the brush was brushed. Filament noodles are arranged in a neat line like magic. Then grab a pinch with both hands and shake it, and it will appear on the curtain regularly. ...
She used to mow the grass, collect firewood and do housework much better than me, so she should be loved by her parents. However, I only saw Xiao Si who looked like a doormat. Because her sisters are more capable than her, she is silent. She's such a little bastard. Someone always calls her here inadvertently, or she will be scolded by her parents. Yes, she is just an ugly film among many children. I admire her ability in my heart, because I have never touched what she does at home. At this time, Wei's mother always proudly said to me, "Ru, look at my junior, can I do better than you?" "... yes, she is much better than me ... I can't do anything ..." I feel worse than myself. "Yes, you don't know anything. How can I find my husband's family? " Wei's mother told me earnestly.
One day, the humble fourth was regarded as a treasure by his parents. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I couldn't believe that Wei's treatment had suddenly changed a lot. It turned out that Wei suddenly got a serious illness, and acute cholecystitis almost killed Wei. When Wei, who had been in the hospital for a few days, recovered and went home, the family cheered as if Wei had been reborn. After that, Wei's tone of voice became more delicate, because at this time, his parents would not order Wei to do any work. Wei, an ordinary girl, became very important in the eyes of her parents. Wei is more proud and charming, as if she were spoiled. She never dared to talk back to her sisters before, but she dared to tell them their faults directly.
After her illness, her parents' love lasted until she got married. In those days, that humble little girl, who was black and thin, had already become a tall girl. Later, she had a happy marriage. It is said that after marriage, she lives happily, her husband is obedient and has a rich life. Unfortunately, we have met several times, and in recent years, there has been less news about her.
Second, the piano
Qin, full name. Same age as me, a few months older than me. She is a far cry from Wei. There are six children in her family, and she is the only girl in the family. Qin's father is a formal employee of the state and earns a lot of money. This belonged to an enviable rich family in that era when material resources were extremely scarce. Gene, with a fleshy face, double eyelids and slightly drooping eyes. Two front teeth like rabbits are often exposed, which makes you wonder whether she is happy or worried. The most typical thing is that there are often beads of sweat on the raised nose tip, which is not affected by the cold and hot changes of temperature in winter and summer. Of course, she sweats more than others in summer. Some people are destined to be young ladies, just like Qin, the princess of her family. The conditions are quite good. She is delicious, delicious and well dressed. Should she be satisfied? But she just wanted to show it to people. Her small temper is easy to break out, which makes her brothers and younger brothers cautious for fear of offending her sensitive nerves. Parents are more attentive.
No, Qin can't stand the kang again. Mother came in with a steaming bowl of noodle soup. I saw a poached egg lying between chopped green onion and white noodles in a big porcelain bowl, and the fragrance of sesame oil came to my face. Chin lay in the quilt, facing the wall, closing her eyes and saying nothing. Mother gently calls her daughter: "Qinna, baby, get up and eat!" " ""I don't eat! "Joan reluctantly wrapped herself in a quilt." Jane, eat quickly! It doesn't taste good when it is cold! Look, there are eggs! ""if I say no, I won't eat! " The smell of gunpowder did not decrease, and a cold face was thrown over. The mother stood patiently in front of her daughter: "Who are you talking to? You are so angry. You say it, mom, listen ... ""Hum, who pissed me off, who knows! I won't eat! I won't eat! "Joan's mother reluctantly put down the bowl and watched the family burying their heads in eating." Who the hell is bothering her, you smelly boys? She doesn't eat! "What can I do!" At this time, the third child who was bowing his head to eat came over and said, "Sister, am I wrong?" Isn't that a joke I played with you yesterday? I didn't really hit you. I didn't expect you to be so ignorant. Come on, come on, sister, you won't hit me a few times, will you? "When I saw the piano, my face was bursting with joy. I turned my head and said solemnly, "well, I have to pay it back and see if you will bully me next time, hum!" "Everyone is happy to see the piano! A person can breathe a sigh of relief. This big lady is simply not to be taunted!
Jean, who was spoiled from childhood, had her own lover at the age of nineteen. In fact, it was her own menstruation who contributed to this marriage. Originally, she was going to give Wei a kiss, but she secretly thought, why should such a good guy give it to someone else? Let's talk to her niece! So there was Qin's congenial marriage. It is said that the young man in love ate up the bitterness of Qin's small temper, but after all, he became a family. After marriage, she was far less comfortable than before marriage and lived in poverty, so that her husband, who was in his prime, was unable to work because of necrosis of his femoral head, which put Qin under tremendous physical and mental pressure. That charming lady is no longer delicate at home. There have been negative news about her, and I have been worried about her. The embarrassing situation has improved in recent years, and Qin has really straightened up. It turns out that Qin's son has been married and has become the son-in-law of a wealthy businessman, and his life has improved accordingly.
Third, color.
Color, full name is red. She is a very ordinary girl, her hair is a little naturally curly, and her eyes stand out under her thin eyelids. Her skin color is slightly pale, and her weak skeleton looks like malnutrition. She loves to laugh, and her teeth will show neatly, but that's outside, and she rarely sees her smile at home.
Who would have expected that she was the daughter of the landlord's family, and the atmosphere at home was depressing and cold. We only learned from the movies how the landlord's old money squeezed the poor, but no one had seen the real scene. Supposedly, her mother is not far from my home, so I will call her cousin. I often go in and out of her house while eating. Judging from the decoration at home, it is very different from other people's homes. Those antique vases, those beautifully carved old wooden tables and chairs, and those teapot cups all show the extraordinary identity of this family in the past. Cai's father is tall and thin, with a long face and a wide forehead. His eyes are as protruding as his daughter. He has never seen a smile on his face. During the whole meal, he looked gloomy and said little. Occasionally coughing, there is such an unspeakable majesty.
Eating in other people's homes is full of laughter and a warm scene, but colorful families are different. The process of eating without saying a word is quiet and scary. Every time I go to her house, I feel a solemn, depressed and uncomfortable atmosphere. Why don't you talk while eating? Is this the difference between the landlord's house and others' house? At that time, I felt that there was an unwritten rule in this family, which was formed under the influence of a few words from the head of the family. I don't know what such a young child will grow up under this rule. I held my breath to avoid making a heavy noise, for fear of disturbing the peace of her home. I often see a man who has just finished eating lying comfortably on a bench and resting peacefully with his eyes closed. At this time, her daughter smiled and waved at me. I flew out like an Amnesty, and then I breathed a sigh of relief and finally came out!
Such majesty has disappeared in their later years, and Cai's parents have been paralyzed. I only heard that because of supporting the elderly, my brothers are fighting for alimony and medical expenses. I don't know how filial his children are. Probably the majesty of the original has long been tortured by illness, and those so-called tutors can't stand the cruel test of real life embarrassment.
Cai's marriage is very ordinary, and Cai still cries when she is married. I can't stand the family atmosphere in my eyes, but in Cai's heart, I will always be worried about it. Cai walked back to the wedding car step by step with tears in her eyes. ...
Fourth, incense
Xiang, whose full name is the same age as me. To tell the truth, my friendship with her is far less than that of her second sister. Her second sister, Di, is my classmate and later colleague. We were inseparable, but I was not as impressed as her sister. Xiang ranks third among her seven brothers and sisters. This third son is really a third son! Saner is a common name for bandits. Although she is not as fierce and cruel as a bandit, her fierceness has made me suffer a lot from my third child. This little girl with curly hair, running head, triangular eyes and uneven front teeth is notoriously ruthless in fighting. At the age of six or seven, playing in one place is often uncertain, and soon the two will be torn together. I am no match for Xiang. She came at me like a lion. I quickly dodged, and my body dodged, but the braid was caught in her hand, and with a fierce pull, a terrible pain suddenly struck ... "Wow-"I burst into tears, but this stubborn girl did not relax. At this time, grandma came in time and saved me from the girl. This battle left a lasting lesson for me. No matter how big the conflict is in the future, I will not take the initiative to declare war on people, because I will definitely suffer. I have a soft heart and can't bear to kill anyone.
She is eloquent, bold and provocative, and laughs loudly. Such a clever man is illiterate. She didn't go to school all day. Asked why, she said she was not interested in going to school. Such illiteracy is really rare, because at that time everyone could afford to go to school, which is a pity. Xiang didn't think so. She did farm work without complaint. She is really capable. When she was a child, she joined the team work very early and earned points to support her family. Work at home is more affordable. Like collecting soles, braiding, arranging flowers and embroidering pillows, and making all kinds of cakes are experts.
Speaking of marriage, Xiang's marriage is quite smooth. A simple, honest and beautiful young man became her Mr. Right. After marriage, a son and a daughter lived a comfortable and happy life. But something unexpected happened, and an accident ended her young life. Her death was so sudden that we didn't believe it for a long time. A liquefied gas seller came to the village. She is carrying an empty liquefied gas tank to hold steam. After lying on the road without warning, she never opened her eyes. No matter how her beloved husband and a pair of children cry, she can't hear them! In this way, she left this warm home with regret.
Verb (abbreviation of verb) Rong (name)
Rong is two years older than me. Her name is Meirong, and her name is as beautiful as hers. Her white oval face, under the slender eyebrows, a pair of beautiful eyes full of expectation. The lips are red and the teeth are white, and the words are as clear as silver bells, especially the shallow dimples on the corners of the mouth, which makes the smile more charming. She is slim and elegant. Everyone likes such a beautiful and gentle little girl.
Her beauty is inherited from her mother. Rong's mother is a famous beauty. Although she is nearly middle-aged, she can vaguely distinguish the beauty of her youth. I have always liked the cheerful atmosphere in her house. Mom is an optimist who doesn't laugh or talk. Her laughter was infectious, as if she had never been sad. All disputes can be settled in her laughter. She gave birth to five children, a handsome man and a beautiful woman. Every family has family conflicts. Just like her daughters, they use their hands and feet when they are in a hurry. At this time, the mother was not in a hurry, just laughed until the child was embarrassed to call again. Rong's mother is beautiful and kind. What she has is what people call Buddha's heart!
Rong's father is an accountant in the team, and his family life is relatively comfortable. In that era when everyone ate corn, many people envied having jiaozi to eat. And every time I go to rong family, I will see that their home is in jiaozi. This surprised me. Delicate jiaozi was naturally wrapped in the laughter of mother and daughter. How happy it would be for a family to eat jiaozi warmly together! Later, I took what rong family saw as one of my dreams. If one day, our family will treat jiaozi so happily, how happy it will be!
Rong is beautiful, but his academic performance is not ideal. Because I am in her class, her math scores are very poor. The teacher didn't let her go because she was a girl. Every time the teacher makes a critical expression, she is like a pear with rain. It's not that you don't work hard. A person's academic performance is indeed related to intellectual factors. Rong has her own self-esteem, and she doesn't want the teacher to talk about her so mercilessly.
Good-looking people marry well, which is a law that convinces many people. Beautiful Rong married a butcher. Although Rong's reputation is not very good, she is still very satisfied with the rich conditions of her husband's family. It is said that she lives a comfortable life and hasn't been in touch for a long time. I think she should be happy. ...
Once people are old, they love nostalgia. In the cold winter, when I open these mottled memories again, I can't help but feel a warm current. It turns out that those childhood playmates have long been deposited in my long years. These childhood scenes, with the progress of the annual rings, are not blurred, but clearer day by day. They are like small movies, which come to mind one by one. Especially my childhood playmates, when the voice, face and smile were clearly visible. As I grow older, I miss them more and more and want to see them. However, this wish is simply too slim. At that time, most of my playmates were married far away. How difficult it is to get together again!
I suddenly have a wish that if one day I meet my playmate, what an exciting scene it will be! Maybe they were born early, maybe they are still as bright as ever, maybe they smile like children, just like when they were young … I hope my childhood playmates are all right! I sincerely wish them happiness forever!
Miss childhood, forget childhood playmates!