The people in the room seemed to have heard the noise, and a young man walked out first.
"elder brother."
Zhang Lin shouted, not surprised why his brother who was supposed to be at work was at home.
He agreed to Meng Jixi's proposal the day before yesterday, but he only told his family about it yesterday.
Because they just came today, he didn't want his family to think about it all day long.
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"Alin."
Zhang Lin's brother, Zhang Ting, had a smile on his face, but his slightly frowning eyebrows revealed a bit of sadness, "Are these all your classmates?"
"Come on, let's go inside first."
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"Master Xiao, please."
Since Zhang Lin chose to believe in Meng Jixi, he also indirectly believed in Master Xiao.
Before he was discovered to be a deceitful liar, Zhang Lin would give the master the respect he deserves.
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"Master Xiao?"
After all, Zhang Ting is an adult who has been working hard in society for several years. Even though he was shocked in his heart, he quickly calmed down his somewhat rude emotions on his face.
Moreover, Zhang Lin told them clearly on the phone yesterday: Master Xiao is very young.
Just looking at Master Xiao, who was even younger than his younger brother, Zhang Ting's expectations couldn't help but drop to the bottom.
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When everyone walked into the house, Zhang Lin's family was already waiting for them in the hall.
There was a bit of eagerness and anxiety on his face that couldn't be concealed.
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"This must be Master Xiao, right?"
Grandpa Zhang immediately spotted Xiao Xiao, who had a rather unique temperament among the young people in front of him.
As he got older, his vision became more vicious.
At first glance, this young man looks like an ordinary person, but if you take a closer look, you will find that this person is clearly standing there, but it gives those who see him an elusive and strange feeling.
It was as if the light around him was blurred.
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"Uh, yes."
"This is Master Xiao."
"Grandpa, how did you know?"
Zhang Lin was very curious.
Obviously everyone is about the same age, so it stands to reason that it would be difficult to guess which one is Master Xiao if you don't know it in advance.
"I'm not as stupid as you."
Grandpa Zhang has a strong body, a ruddy complexion, and a powerful voice.
"Master Xiao, you really are the best among men."
"This time, my old grandson, I will trouble you to take a look."
Grandpa Zhang's attitude was very upright, even...respectful.
Although other members of the Zhang family find it strange, since all the heads of the Zhang family have expressed their stance in this way, they are naturally respectful and have thorough etiquette.
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Xiao Xiao was not flattered by the old man's courtesy.
His expression was indifferent, and from the moment he entered the door, he focused his attention on the child who was tugging on his mother's pants and hiding behind his mother's legs because he saw a stranger.
"I'll try."
After Xiao Xiao finished speaking, he walked towards the child.
He had already smelled a vague evil spirit from the child's body, hidden in the thick smell of alcohol.
Such a young child smells so drunk that even most adults can't match him.
It's really strange to be so addicted to alcohol.
All abnormalities happen for a reason.
As for Xiao Xiao, the moment he smelled the evil spirit, he understood what the so-called cause was.
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Zhang Lin's sister-in-law Liu Qian felt inexplicably nervous when she saw Xiao Xiao walking towards her.
Maybe it was because my father-in-law had unusual respect for this young man?
She bent down and held the child's little hand holding her pants, carefully opened the child's fleshy fingers, and pulled the child out from behind her.
"Xiao Jiu'er, come here, this is Master Xiao."
The child was born on the 9th, so he was given such a nickname, which also sounds like "wine".
Sometimes, Liu Qian couldn't help but wonder, is it because the child is always called "Xiao Jiu'er, Xiao Jiu'er" that he is so addicted to alcohol?
It was obviously just a baseless thought, but she couldn't help but think about it again and again.
But because of her rationality, she ultimately did not propose changing her nickname.
After all, she is also a college student, so she naturally knows that superstition is wrong.
I never believed it before.
But the child's strange situation inevitably made her lose her bearings.
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The child was very shy, and the inexplicable atmosphere in the air made him a little uneasy.
He just clung to his mother's side and refused to leave.
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Xiao Xiao waved his hand to Liu Qian, who was a little anxious, indicating that it didn't matter.
Liu Qian smiled sheepishly and patted the child's head lovingly.
"Why are you so timid today?"
Zhang Ting walked to the child's side, bent down and rubbed the child's head.
When this kid wants a drink, he acts like a fool and does anything he can.
I’ve never seen him so afraid of strangers before?
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Maybe it's because having both parents around gives the child a great sense of security.
The child grabbed his mother's hand with one hand and his father's hand with the other, and finally stood up straight. He no longer clung to his mother's body, but looked at Xiao Xiao with some curiosity.
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Xiao Xiao squatted down. As the distance got closer, the evil spirit coming from the child became more and more obvious.
An alcoholic monster?
In the past, I probably had to draw the monster out of the child's body to know what kind of monster it was.
But, now...
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"Ayu, what kind of monster is this?"
"Return to my lord, he is a wine bug."
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Wine bug.
It's not a surprising monster at all.
Xiao Xiao curled his lips slightly.
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"Master Xiao?"
Zhang Ting and his wife, who had been paying close attention to Master Xiao's demeanor and behavior, suddenly noticed the smile on Xiao Xiao's lips and couldn't help but shout out in unison.
"Master Xiao, did you...find something?"
Zhang Ting couldn't believe it and asked hesitantly.
"Master Xiao, please help my child!"
Liu Qian seemed to have seen hope, her emotions suddenly lost control, and her tone was a bit fierce.
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"Mother?"
The child was a little frightened by Liu Qian's reaction, and said, "Mom, it hurts!"
Li Qian suddenly increased her strength and scratched the child's hand.
The child tried hard to take his hand out of Liu Qian's hand.
"Sissi!"
Zhang Ting yelled, "You hurt the child."
"ah?"
Liu Qian was stunned for a moment and then suddenly let go. She squatted down and held the child's slightly red hand. The corners of her eyes were red with distress, "I'm sorry, child, it's the mother's fault."
"Mom hurts you."
Liu Qian breathed slightly into the child's hand.
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"What are you talking about in a panic!"
Grandpa Zhang said with some anger.
"Okay, old man, Sissi is also worried."
Grandma Zhang comforted her gently, then turned to Xiao Xiao with a hopeful look on her face, "Master Xiao, did you see something?"
"Can you help this kid?"
Speaking later, Grandma Zhang's voice was a little unsteady.
"Master Xiao."
Zhang Lin couldn't help but take a step forward and stared at Xiao Xiao with burning eyes.