When I returned home, the fence around me was already covered with weeds and cobwebs, and the old house looked dilapidated because there had been no smoke and smoke for a year.
But this is his home after all, the harbor deep in his heart. Although the house is dilapidated, it still brings him warmth. This is the place where he grew up.
The small tree I planted when I left home has grown a lot, and its branches and leaves are thicker, but it is still far from being able to sit under the tree to enjoy the shade.
At this time, the two dogs also ran out of the house, carrying buckets and rags in their paws.
"Brother Tian is back. I've almost cleaned the room."
Li Tian nodded and asked him to put down what he was doing.
"Okay, let's get some rest first, and we'll clean up again tomorrow."
I haven't slept all day and all night, and since it's still night, I should go to bed first and do anything the next day.
Ergou responded, poured out the sewage in the bucket, and followed Li Tian back to the room to sleep.
The next day, before dawn, Li Tian woke up completely at only three o'clock.
There was only a hazy night outside the window and boundless silence.
The two dogs on the ground were still sleeping soundly. Li Tian didn't wake them up. He put on his plain coat and left the room.
The coolness of the morning completely took away the last of his sleepiness.
After a brief wash, he began to clean the house.
I tore away the weeds and dead wood on the fence, dusted away the cobwebs, wiped the tables and chairs, and carefully wiped the portrait of my grandfather before hanging it back on the wall.
It was messed up inside and out, but it was definitely cleaner than before he left.
By the time everything was done, it was already dark.
There was a creaking sound, and there was a sound of opening the door in the next room. As if he heard the movement next to him, he cast a curious look at Li Tian.
"Is Xiaotian back?"
Li Tian looked at the familiar figure and smiled slightly, "Yes, Aunt Li, long time no see."
A year ago, he often went to the next door to touch eggs. Naturally, he could not forget Aunt Li, who took care of him all year round.
It’s just that I haven’t been back for a year, and Aunt Li no longer keeps chickens at home.
"Oh, I haven't seen you for a year and you are still so thin. I heard that you went to school in Lingyun City? How are you doing outside?"
Aunt Li came to the outside of the fence and looked at Li Tian through the fence.
"I'm living a good life. Is Aunt Li going to set up a stall?"
Li Tian still remembered that Aunt Li rushed to the morning market to set up a stall to sell some vegetables and fruits, so he asked.
"Yes, it's getting daylight soon. It's just a good time. Little God, are you still going to leave when you come back this time? Let's eat at Aunt's house at noon. You can save the time to cook by yourself." Aunt Li said to Li Tian.
send invitation.
But Li Tian shook his head slightly, "No trouble, I'll go to my aunt's house to eat, and I'll go see Uncle Fugui on the way."
Aunt Li nodded and said with a simple smile, "Yes, Cuilan will be very happy when you come back. How can I let you go to eat elsewhere? That's fine, I'll leave first. If you need anything later, just come to me."
Li Tian waved his hand, "Okay, goodbye Aunt Li."
At dawn, it was time for him to see those relatives he had not seen for a year.
When he returned to the house, he called Ergou, and he also headed towards his aunt's house.
At this point, Aunt Wang hasn't left the stall yet, and is probably still making steamed buns at home. If she goes over now, she can have breakfast by the way.
When they arrived, dim lights were still flickering in Aunt Wang's house, and bursts of smoke floated into the air along the chimney on the roof.
"Dong dong dong~"
There were dull knocks on the door. Wang Cuilan raised her scarf to wipe the sweat from her forehead and ran to open the door.
The door opened in response, and a familiar figure in plain clothes appeared in front of her. The man spread out his hand, as if he was asking her for something, which made her stunned for a moment.
"I haven't had breakfast yet, Auntie, please give me a steamed bun to eat."
These were so familiar words that Wang Cuilan was so excited that she felt at a loss.
"You brat, why haven't you even received a letter this year? I thought you wouldn't come back."
She hurriedly stepped forward and took Li Tian's hand, leading him into the house. The two dogs beside her also quickly said hello.
"Auntie, why do you only care about him? There is also me!"
Wang Cuilan didn't recognize the grown-up Ergou for a while. Instead, she was startled by its appearance, but she quickly came to her senses.
"Are you an Ergou? Why have you grown so big in just one year?"
Li Tian hurriedly said, "Hahaha, because it eats well and sleeps and eats every day, it must grow fast."
"Don't worry about it, Auntie, are you about to leave the stall? I'm here to help you."
As he said this, he wanted to walk to the kitchen, but was stopped by Wang Cuilan.
"Just sit back and wait for me to finish my work. Just help me push it to the market."
"You brat, you didn't say hello when you left a year ago, and now you don't say hello in advance when you come back. Seeing that I'm too busy to care about you, why don't you send a letter back early so that I can prepare it earlier?
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As she spoke, Wang Cuilan still had a hint of resentment in her eyes, as if she was blaming Li Tian for his ignorance.
Li Tian scratched his head in embarrassment, "I also suddenly wanted to come back. I didn't think so much. I have been busy outside this year and really don't have time to write back. I will send letters back every month from now on."
Wang Cuilan smiled and said, "That's pretty much it. How many days will you stay here this time? When will you leave?"
Li Tian thought about it for a moment. When he came, he didn't think about how long he would stay. He didn't know what to say. "I don't know. Let's stay here for now. I don't have anything to do in the college. I should stay for a while."
After thinking about it for a moment, he still decided to stay a few more days until the limelight in the academy had passed. In these two days, it would not only be a matter of dagger yuan, but also the academy would definitely investigate his identity.
"That's good. You must have suffered a lot outside. When you get home, have fun and have a good rest, and come to Auntie's place to eat."
"You have been strong since you were a child. You never tell me when you have worries. If you can't stay outside, just come back to the village. In fact, there is nothing wrong with being an ordinary person."
"I heard that the practitioners outside are very dangerous. They don't take human life seriously. You must be careful outside."
As Wang Cuilan talked, she began to worry about Li Tian again.
Of course Li Tian hurriedly agreed with a smile, "I know, I'm not stupid. If there is danger, I will definitely hide far away. Auntie, you don't have to worry about me."
"It's already dawn. Auntie, you've finished steaming your buns. I'll help you push them to the market."
Soon, Wang Cuilan pushed a trolley, put the steamed basket on the trolley, and the two of them went to the market with the dog.
The morning market in the village wasn't exactly lively, but people who were familiar with each other came and went, so they couldn't help but say hello.
Ergou's appearance is still so attractive, which is okay in Lingyun City, but in the countryside, it is really rare.
Li Tian pushed the cart and walked step by step, looking at the familiar faces and some of the changed street furnishings and shops.
After not coming back for a long time, he finally felt strange to this familiar hometown for the first time.
"My dear, how are your classmates? Will they bully you in the college? We are country people, and we will definitely be looked down upon outside, but if you are bullied, you can't swallow it, go directly to the police
Go to the academy and let the academy make the decision for you, you know."
"Those young masters from rich families must have bad tempers. Just don't get along with them. They probably won't cause trouble for you."
Wang Cuilan warned Li Tian all the way, for fear that he would be wronged outside.
Ergou didn't need to push the cart, and leisurely looked left and right. Hearing Wang Cuilan's words, he immediately smiled and said, "Auntie, don't worry, only Brother Tian bullies others outside. Who dares to bully him, hahaha."
Li Tian immediately kicked it, signaling it to stop talking.
"Auntie, don't worry. Don't you know what my character is? If others want to cause trouble for me, they have to find me first, hehe."
"Besides, the people in the academy are very nice and won't bully others. It's not as chaotic as you think outside. Everyone focuses on cultivation and seldom cares about other things."
Seeing that Li Tian didn't seem to be lying, Wang Cuilan nodded with relief. Suddenly, she seemed to have thought of something and continued, "How is the girl Zhou who came with you last time? Alas~ What if you said such a good girl?
It would be great to be your daughter-in-law, she is beautiful and sensible."
Li Tian "..."
What is this talking about? He and Zhou Yening have only met once, and they can barely be considered friends. Now that they haven't been in contact with each other for a year, it's hard to tell whether they recognize him or not.
"Her engagement with the illegitimate son of a rich family has been cancelled, and she should be living well now. Auntie, don't worry about her."
I don't know how to live my life. I always worry about other people's affairs. Wang Cuilan is such a person.
"That's good, that girl is also a miserable person. She has been a maid since she was a child, and she almost became a victim of a rich family's marriage. God has eyes."
Wang Cuilan seemed particularly happy when she heard that the marriage was cancelled.
"Then since she has no engagement, why don't you pursue her? Although such a good girl is just a maid, she is definitely good enough for poor people like us. I quite like her too."
Li Tian's face turned dark, why did he bring it up again? "Auntie, please don't mess around with me. I haven't seen her for a year since we last said goodbye. Maybe they don't even remember who I am."
Well, besides, I'm still a child! Why are you urging me to get married?"
Wang Cuilan rolled her eyes when she saw this, "Aren't I anxious? You are so unlucky. When can I have a grandson?"
Li Tian rolled his eyes and said with a smile, "If you really want to have a grandson, you don't have to ask me to get married. Isn't this a person with two dogs? It's the same if you let him give birth to two puppies for you to play with. Hehe
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Wang Cuilan glanced at him angrily again, "What are you talking about, you bastard? That can't be the same! Anyway, you should do it as soon as possible. You are not young anymore. I was already married when I was as old as you."
Li Tian looked helpless, "I'm still a student. How can I go to the academy to practice if I'm getting married? Let's wait until I graduate."
He was told by Wang Cuilan that he really couldn't stay any longer and would run away with Ergou after passing the two buns.
"You sell the buns first, Auntie, I'll go to Uncle Fugui's place and come for lunch~"
Seeing that Li Tian had run away, Wang Cuilan, who looked unwilling, was still mumbling, planning to continue brainwashing Li Tian at noon.
Li Tian finally breathed a sigh of relief after leaving the market. My aunt is good at everything, but she is too good at talking. This chapter has been completed!
