Chapter 231 Father and Son Reunited
After returning to his grandfather's house, He Shu took out his old mobile phone card and replaced it.
When he turned the computer on again, countless messages popped up, the most of which were from Xia Miao.
Especially on QQ, Xia Miao seemed to use it as a place to keep a diary and sent messages to He Shu every day.
She mostly talked about what happened at school, what delicious food she had eaten, what interesting things she had seen, and she also asked him to take care of himself.
The most recent message was sent just this morning and contained only three words: "I miss you ."
He Shu knew that Xia Miao had not changed.
His fingers were shaking a little. He typed and deleted the words several times. He didn't know what to say first when he came back.
Looking at the time, it was already 5:30 in the afternoon. He Shu closed QQ and called his godfather Zhao Qishui first.
After the call was connected, Zhao Qishui's excited and nervous voice rushed out of the microphone in an instant.
"What tree? What tree is it?"
Because apart from He Shu, Zhao Qishui knew that no one would use his cell phone number.
"Father, it's me..."
He Shu suddenly choked up: "Godfather, I'm back."
Zhao Qishui's voice suddenly stopped. Hearing He Shu's voice made him so excited that he became speechless.
But He Shu could hear his godfather's breathing. After calming himself down, He Shu asked, "Godfather, how have you been lately?"
Zhao Qishui confirmed once again that it was really He Shu, and nodded repeatedly at the phone, suppressing his sadness: "I'm fine, I'm fine, where are you? Are you back in Dadu?"
"Well, I'm at my grandfather's house."
"Then... do you still want to go back?" Zhao Qishui was afraid that He Shu's grandfather's family had used some connections to only allow him to come back for a few days, and then he would have to go back to jail.
"Godfather, I don't have to go to jail anymore. I'm out of jail."
"Really?" Zhao Qishui shouted excitedly, "Are you really okay?"
"Father, I'm fine now. I want to find some time to go back and see you."
"Okay, no, you just wait for me in Dadu. I'll book a plane ticket and I'll go see you."
Zhao Qishui was in such a good mood. He Shu was back and he didn't have to go to jail anymore.
How could he ask the child to come back? He simply couldn't wait.
Without giving He Shu a chance to object, Zhao Qishui hung up the phone, told Xiao Dong something, took his ID card, took some money, and went straight to the airport in his work clothes.
After the call was hung up, He Shu thought for a while. He didn't expect his godfather to be so excited.
When he called back, his godfather said he had already left for the airport.
He Shu hurried to check the flights. There was only one flight to Dadu at around 9pm, and it would be midnight by the time his godfather arrived.
He hurried to tell his grandfather and aunt that his godfather was coming over. His grandfather asked what time he would arrive, and he sent someone to pick him up.
"Grandpa, I checked, the earliest one is around 9 o'clock. I'll ask my godfather if he can buy a ticket, and then I'll pick him up."
"Okay, I'll let Xiao Ding go with you."
After hearing this, my aunt said quickly, "I'll go add a bed and quilt to your room. You two can sleep in the same room tonight. Your godfather must have a lot to say to you."
"Thank you, aunt." He Shu smiled.
Godfather didn't know how to book tickets online, so He Shu guessed that he would call to ask when he arrived at the airport. Fortunately, godfather had bought a ticket for 9:45.
He Shu didn't say he would go to pick him up, intending to give his godfather a surprise. Both father and son were excited about the upcoming reunion.
On the other side, Zhao Qishui bought the plane ticket, only to realize that it was not appropriate for him to go there in his dirty outfit.
I looked at the time and was afraid that I would miss the flight if I went home to take a shower and change clothes.
Fortunately, there are clothing stores in the airport, all of which sell big brands. Although they are much more expensive than those outside, Zhao Qishui didn't care about the price in order to see He Shu.
The child loved cleanliness the most, and he couldn't go to see his son in such a sloppy manner.
That’s right, in Zhao Qishui’s heart, He Shu is now no different from his own son.
Zhao Qishui didn't know if he would have the chance to see his biological son again in this life.
But He Shu seemed to be a gift from God to him out of pity, so how could he not care?
It can be said that Zhao Qishui has now given all his fatherly love to He Shu.
After buying a set of branded clothes, as well as leather shoes and socks, Zhao Qishui quickly went to the bathroom and washed his face and hands thoroughly.
Then he changed into new clothes and looked at himself in the mirror carefully. Suddenly he was stunned.
The person in the mirror had gray hair on his temples, deep wrinkles on his forehead, loose and rough skin on his face, and even the corners of his mouth drooped a little.
He suddenly remembered that when he was young, although he was farming in the countryside, he liked to tinker with some machinery and help with odd jobs to earn a little money.
He is full of energy every day, as if he has endless energy. He has a wife and a son at home, and his life is so perfect.
However, the sudden disappearance of his son Zhao Yan completely broke the once happy family.
Looking back on everything that happened over the years, it really felt like a dream. Zhao Qishui didn't even know how he managed to get through it.
Fortunately, he still has a godson, and a person he can see and touch...
At 11 o'clock in the evening, Zhu Yu sent He Shu out. He Shu felt embarrassed to let his aunt stay up with him so late.
"Aunt, go upstairs and have a rest. My godfather and I will go straight back to our room when we come back."
"Okay, forget about auntie, and go over there ."
Zhu Yu smiled and reminded Xiao Ding: "Xiao Ding, be careful on the road."
After He Shu left in the car, Zhu Yu did not go to sleep either. She thought that they would arrive home in the middle of the night and might be hungry.
Dumplings on the way, noodles on the way out. He Shu's godfather came all the way here, how could he let him go to bed hungry?
So he rolled up his sleeves and went to the kitchen to make hand-rolled noodles.
When they arrived at the airport, Xiao Ding was waiting outside. He Shu went into the lobby and checked the time. The plane was about to arrive.
…
Zhao Qishui got off the plane and followed the crowd out.
He was too impulsive when he came. After getting off the plane, he found that it was already midnight. He was afraid that going to He Shu's grandfather's house at this time would disturb others.
I was thinking about finding a place to stay for the night and then going again tomorrow morning.
Then I heard a familiar voice shouting with joy: "Godfather!"
Zhao Qishui turned his head and saw that it was He Shu. He was standing outside holding the fence, with the corners of his mouth grinning, a bright smile.
Zhao Qishui quickly ran away, rushed out, and hugged He Shu who also ran over.
"Godfather."
Throwing himself into his godfather's arms, He Shu hugged Zhao Qishui tightly.
Zhao Qishui also hugged He Shu tightly, his hands shaking with excitement.
All the previous uneasiness disappeared at this moment, and the two of them were now the closest relatives in the world.
"Godfather, it's only been less than a year, how come you've aged so much?"
He Shu let go of Zhao Qishui and looked at his godfather's face. He really felt that he had lost his former spirit and looked older than his uncle.
Zhao Qishui wiped his face, grinning as if he was half crying and half laughing. He put his hand on He Shu's shoulder.
"How are you older? You're still the same as before. But you, you finally got stronger, how come you're as thin as before?"
