Summer Story: Volume 1

By Zhenyinfang

The Story of Summer

• Language: English
• Publisher: Funstory
• Release date: Feb 5, 2020
• ISBN: 9781648145421

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 - WHO'S CHILD?

CHAPTER 2 - FAMILY DISPUTES

CHAPTER 3 - SHOW YOUR FACE

CHAPTER 4 - SEPARATE

CHAPTER 5 - I SPENT SOME TIME WITH YU TING

CHAPTER 6 - WHERE AM I FROM?

CHAPTER 7 - GROWING UP

CHAPTER 8 - MEETING QIAOQIU

CHAPTER 9 - THE SECRET OF THE YEAR

CHAPTER 10 - WHY THIS?

CHAPTER 11 - CONTRIBUTIONS

CHAPTER 12 - WHICH UNIVERSITY DO YOU GO TO?

CHAPTER 13 - BLESSING YUTANG

CHAPTER 14 - TO DEAL WITH THOSE TWO WOMEN

CHAPTER 15 - A DEEP TALK BETWEEN FATHER AND SON

CHAPTER 16 - GO HOME

CHAPTER 17 - TELL ME THE TRUTH

CHAPTER 18 - IN THE MIDDLE OF A DECISIVE BATTLE

CHAPTER 19 - I'M SORRY UNCLE

CHAPTER 20 - MUTUAL ENCOURAGEMENT

CHAPTER 21 - COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION VOLUNTEER

CHAPTER 22 - COLLEGE LIFE BEGINS

CHAPTER 23 - INITIAL RECOGNITION

CHAPTER 24 - OPEN CARDIAC KNOT

CHAPTER 25 - CARRY ON LOVE TO THE END

CHAPTER 26 - DECLARATION OF LOVE

CHAPTER 27 - SWEETNESS

CHAPTER 28 - CHOCOLATE

CHAPTER 29 - FANG QIAN'S PLAN

CHAPTER 30 - YOU ARE REALLY A NUISANCE

CHAPTER 31 - FRIED NOODLES WITH SOY SAUCE

CHAPTER 32 - BREAKUP

CHAPTER 33 - CLOSED DOOR

CHAPTER 34 - COURTSHIP

CHAPTER 35 - THE MYSTERY OF LIFE

CHAPTER 36 - PAINFUL CHOICE

CHAPTER 37 - TO THE UNITED STATES

CHAPTER 38 - NEW SCHOOL

CHAPTER 39 - BERIBERI

CHAPTER 40 - YUTING IS SICK

CHAPTER 41 - HE JIANGZE GOT DRUNK

CHAPTER 42 - I LOVE YOU

CHAPTER 43 - SHE AGREED

CHAPTER 44 - GRANDMOTHER AND WHITE YING

CHAPTER 45 - NUPTIAL PHOTOGRAPH

CHAPTER 46 - MARRIED

CHAPTER 47 - TAKE OVER COMPANY

CHAPTER 48 - YU TING'S SUSPICION

CHAPTER 49 - DIVORCE

CHAPTER 50 - RETURN

CHAPTER 51 - MEET

CHAPTER 52 - GRAND ENDING

CHAPTER 1 - WHO'S CHILD?

In a remote mountain village, people lived around the water because the residents had a tea tree habit. When the tea flowers bloomed, there was a strong fragrance coming from everywhere.

Yang Ma was one of the women in the village, she was born optimistic, looked to be in her fifties, was slightly fat, and had a couple of women below her knees. After they came out from school, they all worked outside, at home only she and the old man were there, growing a few acres of land and subsidising their lives by relying on the tea trees on their own land.

Young people working outside earned little money. What about Mama Yang? As long as there were no major issues, she would not extend her hand to her children. After she finished working on Nong Hao, Mother Yang would do the work that all village women would do, earning several hundred yuan a month.

In any case, their days were passed peacefully like this, and Mrs Yang was very satisfied. As long as the old man and she were healthy, without sickness or disease, their lives would be quite happy.

On this day, Mama Yang did what she always did. At around 6am, she walked towards the village's only river with a basket in her hand. Because her parents had called her home to tell her that her mother's leg was sick again.

Mama Yang was a filial daughter who was still around. As long as she had time, she would definitely take care of her mother even though she still had a brother.

Just as they arrived at the village entrance, they bumped into Old Li. Their normal relationship was pretty good. Elder Li didn't have any other skills, he was the best at matchmaking. Many people in the village were created by her.

She greeted her mother, Mother Yang, why are you so early today?

Sigh, there's no other way. My mom's disease is acting up again. I was just planning on washing these clothes when I went over to take a look. Mama Yang let out a hearty laugh.

Because it was late autumn and the weather was getting cold, the old people's ailments were the easiest to attack.

Old Li smiled and said, In our village, you are the most filial, taking care of your family and even taking care of your mother. You must have worked really hard! Old Li even gave her a thumbs up.

You flatter me, I'm just doing what I can. It's not easy for my brothers! Mother Yang exclaimed.

Well, yes, it's not easy for anyone these days, is it? Oh right, is your family's Xie Dashun preparing to marry? He's in his twenties, isn't he? Old Li usually cared about the young people in the village the most. When he was free, he would act as a mediator.

The Xie Clan's two children were the young people she was most concerned about. However, they had been working outside the country for many years and had not seen anyone. The best way for her to find out about their situation was to ask Mother Yang.

When she talked about these children, Mama Yang sighed.

Old Li, tell me, what are young people thinking these days? He's already over 20 years old and even said he didn't want to get married, he's worried me to death. Every time he calls me back, he's worried me to death whenever I ask him about this matter." When Yang Ma mentioned her lion, she wanted to find someone to spit on.

Old Li couldn't help but frown and say repeatedly, Yes! Young people don't like blind dates anymore. What's wrong with dating? At the very least, you should at least know your limits, don't you think so?"

That's right! Who at my age doesn't like the noise of the house? These young people just don't think for me. If there's a kid at home and it's much more lively, then look at our house. It's just me and the old man. What's the point? Sometimes I don't say three words a day, but it's boring and I have no choice but to take care of my old mother and have a companion to talk to." Mama Yang was moved, but she felt that the life she could expect was difficult to achieve.

Old Li comforted her, Mother Yang, don't think too much about it. Descendants will have their own children. Since you like children so much, why don't you adopt one as a grandson or a granddaughter to raise?

Hearing Old Li's teasing voice, Mama Yang waved her hand and said, Kids these days are all precious! Where to adopt? Unless it was those kids in the orphanage. But how can I afford to raise a child? And the old man in my house doesn't necessarily agree?

Old Li thought for a moment. That was true. In the countryside, economic income was already very limited. Raising a child was easier said than done. "In the past, they had been a bowl of porridge and a bowl of rice with sweet potatoes to raise their child into fat and white. Now, children with milk powder and diapers were hard to afford without a single bit of income.

Mother Yang, don't think too much into it, I'm going home too. Why don't you hurry up and wash your clothes? If not, it'll be too late for you to go to your parents' home. Old Li reminded.

Mother Yang raised her head and looked at the sky. Indeed, the sky was already bright. Just a moment ago, she was so focused on talking with Old Li that she had almost forgotten what she was doing.

She waved her hand and said, Alright then! Old Li, I'll be leaving first. We'll talk again when we have time.

Alright, if your family's Xie Dashun ever wants to find someone, remember to look for me! I know a lot of girls. " Old Li didn't forget to advertise himself.

Mistress Yang nodded like a chick pecking rice, and replied repeatedly, Okay, I will, don't worry.

After breaking up with Old Li, Mama Yang came to the small river at the village entrance. The river water here wasn't polluted at all, as long as she had free time, the people from the village would come here to wash clothes and vegetables.

In the past few years, every household had installed running water, and the villagers were all washing clothes at home as they coveted convenience. Mother Yang had always insisted on washing clothes by the river. Because she was used to it, she came to the river. Firstly, it was convenient to wash clothes, and secondly, she could breathe in the fresh air. How nice it was!

For the convenience of washing clothes, Mama Yang chose a few round stones to use as washboards. In addition, under the banyan tree, the morning light seeped through the leaves and the river's surface glowed a little. Mother Yang felt that life was really beautiful.

Occasionally she would think of her children when they were not yet grown up, washing their clothes here, and they would play in the water, and it would be so lively, and then she would be content, but time would pass so quickly, and in the blink of an eye they would all grow up and fly away, and she and the old man would be alone in the house, and it would be very lonely.

Yang Ma wasn't in a hurry to wash her clothes, she sat on the rock and reminisced about the past, with a sweet smile on her face from time to time. At this time, Yang Ma suddenly turned her head, with a face full of panic, very quickly, her eyes were attracted by a young and tender face …

Yang Ma's husband, Lao Xie, was feeding chickens at home. His home was an old house from some time ago. All these years, they had always wanted to reconstruct a house, but they were short on money so they didn't build one.

His son, Xie Dashun, said that he would send some money back next year. His daughter, Xie Xiaomei, also said that she would pay a small amount of money. Lao Xie raised his head and looked at the old house.

He looked up at the sky and then back at his watch. It was almost eight o'clock.

This old woman, who must she have met? I'm still in the middle of a walk, and I haven't had my breakfast yet. He still said he was going to his parents' home. What time was it? If you don't come back, do you want to starve me to death? Lao Xie muttered.

He waited, knowing that his wife wouldn't be back for a while, so he walked over to the fruit tree next to the house and picked a few fruits from it to eat. This was the good of the countryside.

Just as Lao Xie was enjoying his meal, he heard the baby's wails again and again. He was puzzled. His family lived alone, so how could there be a baby's wails?

At this time, Mama Yang pushed open the small courtyard door and walked in. In her hands was a basket of clothes, and she was also carrying a baby. Lao Xie looked at it and was dumbfounded. He also washed clothes and produced a baby? It can't be?

Mama Yang knew that the old man would ask all sorts of questions. She only glanced at the old man before putting down the basket. She carried the baby and left the house, not saying a word to Lao Xie.

Lao Xie threw down the fruit in his hand and rushed in after her. He grabbed his wife's hand and shouted, My wife, tell me, what is going on? Where did this child come from?"

Mama Yang didn't even look at the old man. She put the baby on the bed and covered it with the blanket. She shook off the old woman's hand and said in a low voice, This is my problem. You don't have to worry about it.

How can I not? Tell me, where did it come from? Aren't you afraid that someone will come knocking on my door, while I'm looking for a student planner? I don't care where you got it. You want to tease a child? I'll get Xie Dashun to marry and give you one. It's not enough, let him give birth to two." Old Xie also liked children, but he couldn't accept a child of unknown origins.

Mama Yang pulled him to the side of the bed and sat him down. While patting the baby to coax her to sleep, she whispered to Lao Xie, Don't talk anymore. This is a secret. There's a letter here with a lot of things in it. If you read it slowly, you'll understand everything.

Old Xie had a face full of doubt. Hearing his wife's words, he immediately took the letter from Mother Yang. Inside the envelope, there was a piece of paper and a card.

Old partner, is this true? Old Xie asked in a low voice.

Mama Yang nodded and said, Why would I lie to you? When I carried the child back, no one really saw it. Luckily, I was by the river, and just as I finished talking to Old Li, she left and found out that it was just a child. Look, it's very clear. " Old Xie quickly understood what his wife meant.

He thought for a long time before finally nodding his head.

And just like that, the baby settled into the Xie Clan. Mother Yang taught Xiao Yuting to call her Grandmother, and Old Xie also called her Grandfather.

CHAPTER 2 - FAMILY DISPUTES

Yang Yuting quickly became Mama Yang's and Lao Xie's precious baby. They circled Little Yuting all day long, laughter and cheers instantly echoing throughout the house. Xie Dashun and Xie Xiaomei soon found out that their parents had adopted a baby.

In the beginning, they were very repulsed and felt that it was enough for their parents to have them. Why did they have to raise other people's children?

On the Mid-Autumn Festival, Xie Dashun came back, and Xie Xiaomei also came back. When they entered the house, they found it embarrassing to look at Xiao Yuting, especially Xie Xiaomei, who had always been the favorite child of the family. At the age of 21, she began to lose her temper.

Mother Yang was especially happy when she saw her son and daughter return home to celebrate the holidays. However, when she saw the expressions on their faces, her heart went cold. She had expected this kind of situation.

Xie Xiaomei walked up to Xiao Yuting, and Mama Yang thought she was going to hug her. Just as she was about to hand her over, she heard Xie Xiaomei rejecting her, Mom, where did this little bastard come from?

Lao Xie was washing the milk powder when he heard his daughter say this. He threw the bottle of water on the ground, which frightened everyone. He scolded, Xie Xiaomei, why are you saying this? I've kept you for all these years. It's fine if you don't like her, but I won't allow you to call her a bastard. Her name is Yang Yuting, did you hear that?

Mother Yang's hands, which were holding Xiao Yuting, began to tremble. This was a result that she could not accept. Her eyes reddened as she held Xiao Yuting tightly in her arms. Xie Dashun was initially unhappy, but now that he was at the age of marriage, he was worried that if he married one day and had children, would his mother care about him?

Old Xie had long since noticed the thoughts of this pair of children. He motioned his son and daughter out of the house and into the courtyard for a chat.

The unhappy Xie Dashun and Xie Xiaomei followed their father out unwillingly. Lao Xie looked around the room and saw his wife doing her best to coax Xiao Yuting. He pointed to a stone bench in the courtyard and said, Take a seat! Dad has something he wants to talk to you about? Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, you came back, I know you did not come back for the festival. As you have all seen, Little Yuting is a member of our family now, and you all are still people who have studied in the past, you can't treat her differently in the future. "

Xie Dashun and Xie Xiaomei didn't answer their father. They didn't know anything about this matter. If their neighbor's child hadn't told them, they probably would have been kept in the dark.

Dad, I feel that you guys are not doing well in this matter. At the very least, you should tell us about it! Without saying anything, there is already a child in the family. If others don't know about it, do you think it's my illegitimate child?" Xie Dashun felt wronged.

He felt that his parents were not thinking for him. He was about to find a wife. If there was a child in the family, what would they think?

Old Xie picked up the pipe at his feet and inhaled deeply, exhaling a few mouthfuls of smoke. Seeing his father's reticence, Xie Dashun did not dare to say another word.

Xie Xiaomei took a look and heard it too. Her mother was teaching Xiao Yuting to call her grandma. Although she was still a baby, her mother would always call her grandma and call her grandma. Xie Xiaomei's heart was filled with panic. Weren't only her children qualified to call them grandfathers and grandmothers?

She hasn't married yet? Now, at home, children began to call their mothers their grandmothers their grandmothers, and if word got out, it would be terrible. Her thoughts were similar to her older brother's, and she felt that the sudden raising of a child by her parents was not something to be happy about, but rather a disaster for them.

Xie Xiaomei thought about it again and again, but eventually said, Dad, I think what I said makes sense. If there's an extra child for no reason, people will definitely think that it was one of us who gave birth to the child. We don't even have a target, how do you expect us to get by?

Lao Xie looked at his son and then at his daughter. He helplessly shook his head and said, You all are selfish. How can you all think like this? In this village, who didn't know that Xiao Yuting had been picked up from the river? There was also a note beside it saying her birth date, meaning that her parents were all gone in a car accident, so they left her by the river because there was no one to raise her. This is her life. Such a poor child, are you going to oppose it? Where do you want your mother to put her?

Xie Dashun and Xie Xiaomei looked at each other, but no longer dared to voice their displeasure at their father. They both fell silent.

Lao Xie sighed and said, I won't hide it from you all, I am also an orphan. It was your grandfather who took me in and brought me home. I will never forget this small favor. Now that Xiao Yuting was dumped by the river, your mother coincidentally ran into her. Do you think we should retrieve her? Do you want to see her die by the river?" Old Xie's words made Xie Dashun and Xie Xiaomei feel ashamed.

Since they were born, this was the first time they heard about their grandfather's origins. They never thought that they were outsiders, and always thought that their father was born and raised in this village.

Dad, I'm sorry, I was too narrow-minded. I thought mom had Little Yuting, so she won't care about us in the future. Hearing his father's words, Xie Dashun did not want to make things difficult for his parents anymore. They had also accepted Xiao Yuting into their family out of kindness.

Old Xie nodded his son's head with his hand and scolded him, Look at you, you're my biological parents. Why should I ignore you? You guys have already grown up and are preparing to get married, and even have a falling out with a little baby. We only took her in because we found her pitiful. When you have a family in the future, don't you have another junior? It's not like you guys need to raise it, what are you guys worrying about?

Xie Dashun and Xie Xiaomei didn't dare to speak another word from Old Xie. They both lowered their heads. Since their father had made it so clear, there was no need for them to dwell on this matter.

It was already a foregone conclusion that Xiao Yuting would settle in the Xie Clan. As long as her parents felt happy, it was fine.

Dad, I was wrong, I shouldn't have said that. I will never say that again. Xie Xiaomei apologized to her father.

Lao Xie looked at his daughter and nodded. It's good that you know. She'll be your aunt's niece from now on. Does she want to call you Aunt?

Mother Yang stood by the window and listened to the conversation outside. Seeing her children accepting Little Yuting, she was so excited that tears streamed down her face. She murmured, That's great! Little Yuting, we have a home now. Uncle and Aunt are all welcoming you! You must grow up quickly, and be Grandmother's little cotton-padded jacket, okay?

Little Yuting, who was two months old, seemed to understand her mother's words. She grinned and laughed, making her mother extremely excited.

After Xie Dashun and Xie Xiaomei agreed, Yang Ma and Lao Xie were less hesitant. In any case, Xiao Yuting didn't need their children to raise her, so where would their milk money come from? Mama Yang and Old Xie never revealed it to outsiders.

The next year, Xie Dashun and Xie Xiaomei indeed sent a lot of money home. Lao Xie renovated the old house and built a small two-story building. Xiao Yuting lived happily in a loving family, especially when Yang Ma saw Xiao Yuting as her lifeblood.

Her life had suddenly become more colorful because of Little Yuting's arrival. Xie Dashun and Xie Xiaomei slowly let go of their hostility towards her, because she was simply too adorable.

When she was young, Yu Ting had a round face with a pair of cute dimples on her face. Her pair of big eyes were sparkling, attracting people's souls. People in the village also started to like Xiao Yuting more and more.

In the beginning, they were very curious about Little Yuting's origins, but slowly, they also accepted her existence. All they knew was that she was an abandoned child, her parents had died long ago, and she was abandoned by the river.

As Little Yuting slowly grew up, she accepted her own past. Fortunately, she didn't care about these things at all. As long as her grandfather and grandmother treated her well, it would be fine.

She was also a child who did not lack love. What others had, she had, she just did not have a father or mother, but she felt very rich. What about her uncle and aunt?

Even so, Little Yuting was afraid that others would talk about her background, especially when they pointed fingers at her, she felt that they were talking about her. For this reason, she rarely went out to play with her friends, and only stayed at home to help with some housework. At such a young age, she had already learned how to wash clothes and feed chickens, and as long as she could do it, she would do it all.

Seeing that Little Yuting was so sensible, Mother Yang was very pleased. Luckily, she was a child that no one was worried about. She had neither sickness nor disease, and was rather easy to raise.

When Old Xie saw Xiao Yuting, he would always look at her with a smile. His eyes were filled with kindness, even more so than his own grandson's?

Later on, Xie Dashun was married as well. With a child, Xie Dasheng treated Xiao Yuting like nothing. There was always good food and good food, so he definitely wouldn't miss out on Xiao Yuting. However, Xie Dashun's wife, Qiao Qiu, wasn't so easy to deal with.

She always felt that Little Yuting was the most eyesore in this family. At home, in front of the parents-in-law, Qiao Qiu always pretended to love Little Yuting dearly. As long as the two elders weren't at home, Qiao Qiu would do everything she could to persuade her.

Xie Dashun and the two old men both felt that Qiao Qiu was a very sensible woman. Whether it was Xiao Yuting or not, only she knew what it felt like. It was hard for her to endure. She refused to reveal a single word.

At that time, Little Yuting was already six years old, and she was beginning to understand how to judge people's expressions.

She kept thinking that as long as she grew up, everything would be fine, and she wouldn't have to be angry with her aunt anymore. There was nothing she could do right now. For her grandparents' sake, she must live a good life. She couldn't let her grandmother worry about her.

CHAPTER 3 - SHOW YOUR FACE

In fact, if there was no such strong character as Qiao Qiu in the family, Yang Yuting would be very happy. After Qiao Qiu entered the house, everything changed; now that Yang Ma had a grandson, she had to take care of Yang Yuting as well as taking care of her grandson. Yang Yuting was not as energetic as before, and the sensitive Yang Yuting once thought that Grandma no longer liked her.

Qiao Qiu came together every day. First, she wanted to see if her in-laws were at home. If she was at home, she wouldn't have ordered Xiao Yuting to work for her. As soon as she saw that the two elders weren't at home, she would immediately display the aura of an aunt, standing on the balcony and shouting: Yuting, Yuting, where are you? Come up here and help me carry Ajie, do you hear me?

In fact, Yu Ting often had to help watch people, but in reality, all of these were things she was happy to do. Having a little brother to play with her was a very interesting thing, but her aunt was really too harsh on her. As long as she cried, she would immediately scold Yu Ting.

Yu Ting felt wronged. She was only a six year old child, and she was only a child. What did she know about responsibility? When her aunt scolded her, she immediately cried. If she didn't cry, that would be fine, but if she did, she would attract even more vicious scoldings from her aunt, You little bastard, what are you crying for? I didn't hit you. Did you feel wronged that I asked you to help look at someone? You eat our family's food and use ours. If you don't want to do something small, you can feel wronged. If you don't want to do it, then get the hell out of here."

The pitiful Yu Ting kept wiping her eyes as she went downstairs. Once, Mama Yang, who was out at work, happened to see this scene. She pulled Yu Ting over and asked anxiously, Yuting, who's scolding you?

Yu Ting looked upstairs. How could she dare to say anything? She covered her face and ran away. This kind of thing didn't just happen today, she would be so bored the next day. Mrs Yang looked upstairs and understood, there was only Qiao Qiu at home.

If she wasn't the one cursing Yu Ting, who else would it be? Xie Xiaomei was married and did not live at home. Early in the morning, Xie Dashun went with them to work at the Tea Mountain, leaving only Yuting and Qiao Qiu at home.

Mother Yang did not say another word. She quietly walked up to the second floor and saw Qiao Qiu furiously trying to coax Ah Jie. Just as she was about to ask, Qiao Qiu did not know what kind of crazy person she was, and began cursing herself.

First, she scolded her husband for being incompetent, then she scolded Yu Ting for being a jinx, and finally she scolded her elder sister for being biased. The family elder looked down on her, and was able to scold her to the point where she scolded everything.

Mama Yang stood on the stairs with her eyes closed, tears streaming down her face. If she hadn't come home in the middle of the journey, she wouldn't have heard such a splendid scolding.

The usual Qiao Qiu was not like this. When she saw them, her father and mother would always shout. Mama Yang did not think that Qiao Qiu had so much resentment behind her back, and scolded them. This was not a big deal, she did not even let the six year old Xiao Yuting off, as Yu Ting must have been scolded while running out crying. Mama Yang had always thought that Yu Ting was at home, and Qiao Qiu would help look after her.

No wonder now Yu Ting was much quieter than before, no longer chirping, and seemed to be a lot less timid. Whenever something happened, she would always hide behind her back, and Mrs Yang especially felt sorry for this child, who was born without her parents' love. They were very careful to take care of her, afraid that she would have a psychological trauma.

Mama Yang quietly wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. She took her tools and walked out of the house. She knew that Yu Ting must have gone to the river at this time. Thus, she also quietly walked towards the river.

Little Yuting was sitting on a big rock, her small figure looked pitiful. Mama Yang's