The world outside the car window is strange and terrifying to Mary. She has been in prison for nearly 30 years, and she really doesn't understand what's going on outside.

There are all kinds of cars everywhere, new big buildings, and a lot of people coming and going, they have different skins, 30 years ago, Mary also paraded for the speech of black people, she was a very happy person at that time.

The strangest thing is the large LED screens everywhere on the street, and everyone is fiddling with mobile phones. Some of them are wearing earphones, and some are looking at their mobile phones while walking.

The children also seem to be more trendy, and the means of transportation under her feet were unimaginable before.Their carefree appearance made Mary yearn a little.

"This street is really different. It used to be much smaller than this one, and there is no overpass. The government is still very efficient and has built so many houses and bridges."

"Dear Mary, you're probably the only citizen who thinks the government is efficient. Do you know how many years this flyover has been repaired? 15 years. We've been stuck in traffic for 15 years before we can use it. And this green building, you know for this How many construction companies did the building close down? There was corruption, the quality was not up to standard, the maintenance was not up to standard, and there were all kinds of problems.”

Chris and Amy complained collectively.

Even if Mary can use the computer in the prison, she can only read the news at most. Usually they use it to watch movies and TV series.

Moreover, they use a local area network, and they basically cannot access the Internet. They can only read the things stored in the computer. The biggest source of news is the daily newspaper.

"You must not know how many flavors the ice cream has now, I will show you there then. And don't you like that old dessert shop the most? It's still there. It's just that the owner of the shop has changed, but the taste is still the same Yes. I think the chef must have brought a good apprentice."

Mary looked at the outside world with admiration, why the world can change so fast, so fast that people are caught off guard.

In fact, she didn't feel that these 30 years were so long, as if they were just a few short months.She may have already adapted to the rhythm and environment there.She was very comfortable, so she didn't find it difficult.

So far, the outside world seems to be changing with each passing day.It made her feel like she couldn't keep up.

"Honey, don't think you are behind. In fact, after I turned 25, I already felt behind. Haha. My son sometimes laughs at me for being unfashionable. So you don't have to worry, everyone is like this .”

Chris worries that Mary is thinking too much.

Amy took out a tablet and opened some social platforms and web pages.Pass it to Mary.

Amy taught her how to surf the Internet, several websites and social accounts that are commonly used now.She even added an egg tart baking group for her.

Mary began to feel a little interesting. She watched those young and old people's speeches on the Internet, some were humorous, some were secondary, some were angry, and some were peaceful.

She finds it amazing.It's always interesting to see how other people live.This may be one of the reasons why social platforms are so popular.Human beings live in groups, and spying on other people's little privacy is also a small happiness.

The troubles brought about by the progress of science and technology also bring comfort, maybe this is the meaning.Amy felt that the world is so complicated and wonderful.Everyone feels different things when they are in it.

But no one can do without the company of human beings.Loneliness can drive a person crazy, love can fill a person with vitality and hope.There is no end to change.

After Mary arrived at Chris's home, she saw her sister, Jin Na, whom she hadn't seen for many years.

"My God! Jinna, my sister. How many years have we not seen each other? Come to think of it, it's been more than ten years."

The two sisters immediately burst into tears, stepped forward to hug each other, kissed each other, and told each other's missing in tears.

Jin Na just arrived yesterday. When Amy received her call, she was asking for directions. Considering her financial problems, Amy went directly to her farm to pick her up.And comfort her not to feel embarrassed, they are all for Mary to be happier.Don't worry about these little things.

Chris brought out various fruits and snacks, as well as cakes and biscuits that she baked herself.Women's parties need these things most to add color.

Fresh orange juice and kiwi juice are also indispensable, which are Mary's favorite juices.

"Let me see you, Jinna, after all these years, how are you? How are you? How are the children?"

Mary grabbed Jinna's hand and asked these homely questions. She still remembered that Jinna was the gentlest and quietest of all her brothers and sisters.They often push back and forth about housework, and sometimes mother will blame them.

At that time, Jin Na would take the initiative to do it. She worked tirelessly to help them again and again, and never asked them to pay.

So at that time, Jin Na's hands were not so tender anymore, they seemed to be dry and thin like the hands of a housewife.

Mary knew that this younger sister would never complain, and would never tell her family no matter how wronged she was.She still remembered that when Jinna was in middle school, there was a boy who liked her but behaved very rudely. The teacher harassed Jinna deliberately, and Jinna was forced to avoid him every time.

Once, she was so forced that she had no choice but to skip the school bus and take a ride back by herself.In the end, Jeff found out. Jeff was already in college at that time, and he was a tall man. After he figured out the situation, he gave the boy a hard lesson.It scared the kid half to death.

After that time, the boy never harassed Jinna again.Later, Jeff has been teaching Jinna not to be too cowardly and weak. The world is not as beautiful as it is ideal. Some people come to you because they see you as a bully.

Of course Jin Na listened carefully and agreed earnestly, but she still acted as usual.She is a kind little angel by nature, and she will not learn to be bad at all.Parents are also most assured of her.My mother said at the time that if there is a child in the family who will not rebel, then this child is Jin Na.

"Why are you still so thin? Look at you, why are your hands so rough? You, why can't you learn to take good care of yourself? I, a woman in prison, have better hands than you, and I am older than you Woolen cloth."

Mary felt sorry for her sister, and kept talking about why she didn't gain weight, or why she didn't take good care of herself.

"Mary, it's all right. You sisters haven't been together for so long. We should say something happy about such a pleasant time."

Amy poured juice on them all, and made a big bowl of fruit salad.

Turn on the TV, everyone sits on the sofa, the evening comes, the outside world slowly darkens, the room has a constant temperature air conditioner, it looks very warm and comfortable at this time.

"Mary, how have you been for so many years? I'm sorry, I haven't visited you a few times in so many years. Especially after I have a child, the child really needs time, and I can't leave for a day when I was young."

Jin Na was apologetic.Before she got married, she visited Mary every week, but after she got married, the time seemed to be getting shorter and shorter, especially after giving birth to a child. It's time.

And sometimes, she even only sleeps two or three hours a day.

During that time, she was almost suffering from depression, and later she could only write letters to Mary in her free time, but even such time was rare.

She is either busy with her children or worried about work every day.Later, her first husband passed away, and she was very sad, and never wrote a letter again, because writing a letter to express her feelings is indeed a very sad thing.

Every time I write a letter, it seems to go through a big battle.At that time, Jin Na suffered from mental breakdown and could not even lead a normal life.Life is so hard for no reason.

"Honey, we are sisters. Don't say such things, our hearts are always together. No need for words and words, we care about each other, even in far away places."

Mary looked at Jinna with a smile, and told her the interesting things that happened in the prison, or the surprising things.

She wanted Jin Na to know that in fact, she had already gotten used to life in the prison, and the conditions in the prison are very good now. There are not only air conditioners, but also public bathhouses, dining halls, and masquerade parties once a month. event day.

In fact, many times, they are not as exaggerated as the outside world imagines.They also work for factories, but not more than six hours a day.Usually it's handmade.

"At that time, I was still thinking, if my sister Jinna is here, she must be the best. Knitting sweaters, folding origami cranes, or making clothes. Jinna can decathlon."

Marie's words made Gina laugh.

She could also understand - what Mary meant, the two sisters kept talking.And Amy and Chris had already prepared dinner for the day.This is a big meal they have prepared for a long time.

They started making recipes a week ago, and then went to the supermarket to buy a lot of dishes.Then I bought some ready-to-cook food, and I can almost finish this big meal quickly.Coupled with a bottle of high-quality red wine, almost full marks.

Eating a table full of sumptuous food, everyone chatted and ate a feast of delicacies.Mary suddenly felt that such a day might not be as bad as she imagined.With the care of friends and the company of relatives, her anxiety seems to have disappeared.

Friendship and family affection make this hideous world much gentler.Mary drank some red wine and felt like she was back in that good, free feeling when she was just out of high school.

"Let's have another drink as we once again celebrate our lovely Mary graduating from prison! Now officially into real life."

Mary smiled happily.

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