"Mom, why isn't dad home yet? Does he...don't want us anymore?"
"Yes, he is just a bastard of a bitch. He abandoned us and my mother. He is a complete heartless man. You will hate him for the rest of your life!"
…
"Zi Qiu, your mother has accepted the betrothal gift from our family. From now on, you are a member of our family. You must listen to me, do you understand?"
"dad!"
"Why!"
…
"Mom, please don't leave, okay? I'm so scared!"
"You are a little man now. Mom just goes to Shenzhen to work and make money so that she can buy you delicious food and fun things. You should listen to your grandma and second mother at home. Mom will come back as soon as possible."
"Mom, you must come back early."
…
"Zi Qiu is only six years old. How can you let him work in the fields? When will you let him go to school?"
"Going to school? Where do you get the money for him to go to school? Schooling is useless. And don't ask us for the money that Anna Mae deceived you. She took it and ran away. We haven't spent a penny."
"Leave Ziqiu to me, I will find a way for him to study!"
…
"Zi Qiu, you must be diligent in your new father's house. You are eating and drinking for free. They have nothing to do with you. They also spend money to study for you. This is closer than your own parents. You must be filial in the future.
he."
…
Late at night.
In the small room, He Ziqiu, who was only seven years old, suddenly woke up from his dream and felt his chest was extremely heavy, as if he was tightly bound by invisible force.
He rubbed his eyes in confusion, and couldn't help but guess: Could it be that his sister secretly took something heavy and put it on her body at night?
However, when he raised his head, what he saw was an extraordinary and beautiful little kitten. Its eyes were blue and deep, as if hiding a vast sea, crystal clear and bright, making people unable to take their eyes away.
The kitten stretched lazily and let out a brisk "meow~".
【Are you my shit-sweeper?
Very good! From now on, no matter whether you are sick or healthy, whether your family is poor or rich, you must love me, take care of me, respect me, and remain loyal to me until the end of your life.】
He Ziqiu's eyes widened instantly, looking at the little kitten in disbelief.
Talking cats? Are those fairy tales true?
However, he soon realized that there were more important things to do now, so he quickly got up from the bed, gently put the kitten aside, and then quickly rushed to the bathroom, where there was a pile of unwashed clothes.
clothing.
Although his parents abandoned him because they thought he was a burden, fortunately, he met Dad Li. Dad Li not only took him in, but also provided for him to go to school and let him eat and drink for free.
He must perform well and not let Dad Li down, let alone let himself be abandoned again.
In the dead of night, in the bathroom, a rhythmic sound of "wash swish, wash swish" echoed.
Li Haichao was attracted by the subtle sound and approached quietly. He saw Ziqiu's small figure washing clothes with concentration. A complex emotion surged in his heart.
How much hardship has this child experienced in life to become so sensible?
After a moment of silence, Li Haichao chose to leave silently.
Since the child wants to do something, let him do it, otherwise he will be even more uneasy and guilty. However, in the future, it is better to wash all the clothes at home before going to bed.
The next day, at four o'clock in the morning, the ringing of the alarm clock woke up Li Haichao. He quickly got up and began to prepare for a busy day.
As the owner of a noodle shop, he has observed that some drivers passing by to carry goods, as well as retired grandparents, get up earlier than chickens and go out to have breakfast early in the morning.
If the noodle shop had not yet opened at that time, I would have lost who knows how much money.
And now that he has another son, he doesn’t know how much it will cost in high school, college, and betrothal gifts, so he needs to earn more.
Ziqiu also got up early, went to the kitchen after washing, and sat quietly aside, watching his father's busy figure.
"Zi Qiu, why are you up so early? Go get some sleep and have a long nap like Jian Jian. I'll call you when the meal is ready." Li Haichao said while kneading the dough.
"Uncle Ling is already helping you with your schooling procedures. Soon you will be able to go to school with Ling Xiao and Jianjian."
Ziqiu shook his head, his eyes flashing: "Dad, I can't sleep, I want to help you work."
Li Haichao smiled and went over to touch his head: "You are still young, what can you do? Go back to bed quickly, or mosquitoes will bite you."
However, Ziqiu stubbornly shook his head: "There are no mosquitoes."
Li Haichao's eyes swept across the kitchen, and a trace of doubt arose in his heart.
In the past, due to the daily operation of the noodle shop, there would inevitably be soup and water in the kitchen. Although he tried his best to keep it clean, in the early morning of summer, once the lights were turned on, mosquitoes would come in like a tidal wave. It was so dark that even lighting mosquito coils would be useless.
use.
Therefore, in this season, no matter how hot the weather is, he wears long clothes and long pants to prevent being bitten.
However, today's situation is surprisingly abnormal. Not even a mosquito can be seen in the kitchen.
Li Haichao scratched his head in confusion.
"Oh, by the way, Dad!" Ziqiu's voice interrupted his thoughts, "A little kitten came to the house, and it can actually talk!"
Ziqiu's words were full of surprise and excitement. He quickly ran back to the house and soon brought a delicate and cute kitten the size of a palm in his hands.
This cat's golden hair is as bright as gold, and its eyes are blue and clear. It looks clean and cute, and Li Haichao can't help but fall in love with it.
"Zi Qiu, where did this cat come from?" Li Haichao asked curiously.
Ziqiu shook his head, with a confused expression on his face: "I don't know, but it suddenly appeared next to me last night and claimed to be my master, asking me to take good care of it and give it good food and fun.
It also said that in the future if I study hard, I will become a successful person, marry a beautiful woman, live in a big villa, and reach the pinnacle of life!"
Hearing this, Li Haichao almost laughed out loud. He couldn't help but joked: "You little guy, you actually met the legendary cat fairy! It seems that dad will enjoy the blessings with you in the future!"
"Yeah!" Ziqiu nodded seriously.
Li Haichao patted his head gently, turned around and continued working.
He secretly thought, this cat is so clean and cute, it should be a pet owned by a retired elderly person nearby. If its owner comes to find it, I hope Ziqiu won't be too sad.
…
The dawn of the morning has not completely dispelled the chill of the night, and at around five o'clock, the noodle shop begins a new day of business.
Drivers arrive in a hurry. The noodles they eat are usually the most expensive ones, and they are willing to spend money to add meat. After a few bites, they pay and leave in a hurry.
Several retired aunts were leisurely and contented, sitting around a table in groups of three or two, chewing noodles slowly and chatting and laughing along with the fragrance of tea.
They have worked hard all their lives and now they have to enjoy life.
He Ziqiu, a small figure, shuttled busily in the noodle shop. He served noodles to the guests, wiped the table, and cleaned up neatly, collecting the finished dishes and chopsticks.
The little boy's face was filled with a satisfied and innocent smile.
Several old ladies noticed Ziqiu's efforts and joked with a smile: "Ziqiu, you have to behave well, otherwise your father will not want you!"
Hearing this, Ziqiu stopped what he was doing and looked helplessly at his father who was busy at the front desk.
Li Haichao felt something. He raised his head and felt the child's gaze. He quickly walked to Ziqiu, knelt down and gently touched his little face.
"Zi Qiu, you are my father's child now. No matter what happens, my father will never let you go. You are my father's pride, do you understand?"
"Yeah!" Ziqiu nodded heavily.
At this time, a familiar voice broke the warm atmosphere: "Haichao, I think you are a big fool!
Anna Mae defrauded you of your money, and you still took in her son. Do you know how much it costs for a child to go to school now?" Granny Chen's words were somewhat ridiculing.
Li Haichao smiled and did not respond.
Money can't buy him happy!
"Meow~" A little yellow cat suddenly appeared above Ziqiu's head.
[Shit shovel, when will dinner be served? I’m hungry!]
Grandma Chen noticed this extremely cute kitten and was immediately moved. She asked curiously: "Haichao, do you have a kitten at home?"
Li Haichao explained with a smile: "I don't know why this kitten came to my house. Ziqiu likes it, so I will keep it first, and return it to its owner when someone comes to find it."
Granny Chen rolled her eyes and suddenly slapped her thigh: "Oh, I told you where my lost little yellow cat went. Isn't this my own? Come on, Xiao Huang, follow me home!"
As she said that, she stretched out her big hand to catch the little yellow cat.
"Wow!" the little yellow cat bared its teeth, very fiercely.
Grandma Chen was startled, she quickly retracted her hand and said with an embarrassed smile: "These cats all look similar. Maybe I made a mistake."
Her heart skipped a beat just now. She really thought the cat would bite her. At her age, she couldn't withstand anything.
After a pause, Granny Chen shook her head and continued: "Haichao, there is an old saying that goes, 'Cats come to poverty, dogs come to wealth'. You have adopted a son, which is enough for you to worry about, and now you have something to worry about."
A cat came.
I see, God has destined you to a life of hard work and no money."
Li Haichao still smiled and did not refute.
As a shop owner, arguing with customers, whether right or wrong, will affect business.
When Granny Chen saw that Li Haichao was ignoring her, she felt bored, so she snorted and left.
Sooner or later, Li Haichao will be dragged down by this son. If he dares to have other people's sons and raises them with all his heart, will other people be filial to him?
Huh, what a big joke!
Then she would have to laugh at him with the neighbors.
…
At around 7 o'clock, the little girl Li Jianjian finished urinating and washed up. She came out of the bathroom with disheveled hair and blurry eyes before the dining table. At home, Li Haichao didn't make any demands on her, as long as she didn't get into trouble.
After sitting down, Li Jianjian cast his eyes unabashedly on He Ziqiu, the "brother" candidate who suddenly appeared recently.
He Ziqiu, the self-proclaimed elder brother, not only intends to take away the care and love of his father Li Haichao, but also his appearance cannot be compared with that of brother Ling Xiao upstairs.
He looked a little rustic, and his hair seemed to be bald in the front.
Damn it, it would be so embarrassing if those friends knew she had such a brother!
"Meow~"
When Li Jianjian's eyes caught the little yellow cat that He Ziqiu was carefully feeding, his eyes instantly flashed with excitement. He turned his head in surprise and shouted to Li Haichao:
"Dad, why did we suddenly have a kitten in our house? It's so cute!"
Li Haichao was carefully combing his daughter's hair. When he heard his daughter's cry, he gently pressed Li Jianjian's shoulders and said with a smile: "Don't touch it in a hurry, wait until I finish combing your hair."
This cat was picked up by Ziqiu, and it has a bit of a bad temper, so you have to be careful not to get scratched."
The words just fell.
"Meow!" The little yellow cat showed its sharp teeth and claws in cooperation, which was very fierce.
However, in Li Jianjian's eyes, this little yellow cat looks even more playful and cute. It has a young body, big blue eyes, furry little paws, a pink little nose, and a slightly open mouth.
, all exuding charming charm.
Li Jianjian felt that his heart was about to turn into cuteness due to this kitten. He rolled his big eyes and suddenly had a plan in mind.
"Brother Ziqiu, your kitten is so cute, what is its name?" Li Jianjian said softly and sweetly.
This was the first time that his sister spoke to He Ziqiu so tenderly, which made him blush a little and stammered: "He...he said his name is Le Ye!"
Li Haichao:???
Are there any cats with this name? Isn’t this just a generation lower?
Li Jianjian blinked innocently and held He Ziqiu's hand pitifully.
"Brother Ziqiu, I have never seen such a beautiful kitten since I was a child. Can you help me hold down its paws and mouth so that I can touch it?"
When the little yellow cat heard this, he couldn't help but twist his mouth in disdain.
Stupid mortals! The Tmall clan’s scoundrels will never betray their master!
"Pa!" There was a sound, and a pair of small hands quickly and accurately pressed its paws and mouth.
Little yellow cat:???
"Oh, kitty, here I come!" Li Jianjian shouted happily, ignoring the little yellow cat's doubts, reaching out his little hand and gently stroking the little yellow cat's soft fur.
The extremely angry Le Ye immediately wanted to struggle and resist, and then stopped for a moment.
This... does seem a bit comfortable!
After a while, the little yellow cat simply gave up its resistance and lay lazily on the table, letting Li Jianjian and He Ziqiu massage it.
The Tmall clan will never give in!
Li Haichao brought out a steaming serving of pickled vegetables and shredded pork noodles from the kitchen, and caught a glimpse of the warm scene in front of him.
The sun was pouring down, and the two children hugged each other closely. They massaged the little yellow cat tenderly. The sun gently stroked the kitten's hair, making it seem to be covered with a layer of golden brilliance.
Li Haichao stopped, a warm current surged in his heart, and a smile appeared on his face involuntarily.
