In the living room with soft lighting, a girl over one year old sat on the old man's lap, shouting in a childish voice, and at the same time stretched out her chubby little hand to grab a handful of goat's whiskers that the old man had carefully taken care of. The old man lowered his head with a smile.
Putting his beard into the girl's palm, he let his beard get messed up by those little hands, his eyes narrowed, showing no sign of anger.
He Yishui lightly bumped the shoulder of his best friend next to him and laughed softly: "The old man really regards Chao Tide as his granddaughter. If I dared to scratch his beard when I was a child, I might have been beaten to tears."
“Nonsense.”
He's mother, who was sitting nearby, laughed and scolded: "When you were a child, your grandparents were still there, and your father didn't even have a beard. Your father almost spoiled you to the sky when you were a child. He has no conscience."
Li Mutong sat quietly on the sofa, watching his daughter playing with Father He, his eyes soft and doting.
"correct."
He's mother suddenly thought of something, stood up and said with a smile: "I went out with my friends two days ago. I saw a nice little outfit in Hualian, so I bought it. I'll give it to Tide to try on."
Li Mutong was slightly startled, but he was not polite and nodded directly: "Thank you, Auntie."
“What are you talking about?”
He's mother shook her head and went upstairs, and soon brought down a beautifully packaged box.
“Little Tide, let’s see if you like it.”
He's mother smiled, opened the box, and took out a red children's clothing with exquisite workmanship.
Li Chaoxi got off the old man's lap, lay down on the coffee table, and looked at it curiously.
Li Mutong glanced at the packaging box and could probably understand the value of the clothes just by looking at the brand. The price of such a children's clothing would be at least four digits. She shook her head and said softly: "Auntie, there's really no need now.
Buying her such expensive clothes will make her grow up quickly and she won’t be able to wear them next year.”
“It’s the New Year.”
Mr. He smiled and said: "We should dress beautifully, like a little princess."
Little Chaide put on new clothes and ran around the living room, laughing loudly.
Li Mutong watched quietly, his eyes becoming softer.
As the New Year approaches, Li Mutong also comes directly from He Yishui's villa to the He family villa. Compared with a cold and cold Spring Festival, celebrating the New Year here is obviously better for the growth of the children. The He family cannot be regarded as a family, it can only be said that it is
A wealthy businessman does not have the comings and goings and intrigues of a wealthy family. As the Spring Festival gets closer and closer, the place becomes cleaner.
He Yishui also has an older brother, who is currently the deputy speaker of Qingzhou. He is getting busier as the Spring Festival approaches. He is currently conducting research below. It is estimated that the New Year's Eve dinner will be eaten in the county below. Only the old couple and their mother are left in the He family villa.
Nv and He Yishui, there were only five of us, not deserted or too noisy, everything was just right.
She likes the He family from the bottom of her heart.
He’s father has a broad mind and lives a retired life with peace of mind.
He has a kind, gentle and even carefree mother.
He Yishui looks like his elder sister but not like his boss.
The eldest brother of the He family who tried to express his feelings to her but got no response and then stopped pestering her.
Such a family, if it were placed a few years ago, she would not even notice it at all.
Compared to the Wang family in Beihai, this family is really ordinary and couldn't be more ordinary.
But ordinary people also have the warmth and kindness of ordinary people.
She was full of gratitude to the He family. The two elders really treated her as their own daughter, and they doted on Xiao Chaoxi extremely. When she was busy at work, these two old people helped her take care of the children.
There is no purpose for being good to oneself, it is just because of rapport, pure and warm.
This kind of warmth and calmness gradually washed away the aura and prominence she once had. In an increasingly stable environment, her heart became more and more peaceful.
Raise your daughter to grow up, grow old gradually, and die slowly. There is no turbulent situation, no intrigues, no swords and swords. She is ordinary and has no worries about food and clothing.
Such a life is really good.
The wall clock in the living room rang.
Li Mutong smiled and looked at his daughter running around in the living room. He smiled and stretched out his hand and said softly: "Tide, mom, give her a hug."
Little Chao Xi glanced at her mother, ran over with a smile on her short legs, and grabbed her mother's leg.
Li Mutong picked up his daughter, held her in his arms and kissed her gently.
Seven o'clock, news broadcast.
Mr. He insists on watching the news every day.
The news is followed by dinner.
Chat for a while, rest, sleep, and it’s a new day.
A comfortable and leisurely life that can make people forget all the stress.
Li Mutong took a deep breath, pinched his daughter's tender face, and smiled.
News were broadcast on the news broadcast that Ji Wenwen, the director of Zhongzhou and the director of supervision of Zhongzhou, inspected Huating and delivered an important speech.
He Yishui chewed melon seeds and said: "I'm going to Huating in two days. I'll stay for two days. Then there won't be anything else to do before the year. Tongtong, do you want to go play together, go shopping, and experience the big life?"
For urban life, Qingzhou is still too small, and many brands are not available here.”
“It’s good to go and relax.”
Mother He handed Li Mutong a handful of dried fruits: "You are young people, so you should go out for more walks. When you reach our age, you are really too lazy to move. Just follow me. This child is obedient and rarely cries."
."
Little Tide raised his little face and looked at his mother, then at his grandma, and silently picked up a piece of dried fruit and played with it.
"not going."
Li Mutong smiled and shook his head: "It's business to go to Yishui. It comes and goes in a hurry, and your body can't bear it. You should keep warm after you go there. Winter in Huating is also very cold."
“Have you been to Huating?”
He Yishui blinked his eyes, making no secret of his desire to explore.
The He family rarely talks about Li Mu Tong's past. It's like a restricted area. Even if they occasionally talk about it, the two elders will kindly avoid it. They don't know Li Mu Tong's origins, but when they get along with each other on weekdays, they
They can all feel that Li Mutong is definitely not a child that can be raised by ordinary families. His academic ability can be cultivated later in life, but his conversational temperament, how to deal with others, and many other things need to be exposed from childhood to adulthood. They all also guessed that Li Mutong must be
The daughter of a wealthy family, her family's assets are even richer than those of the He family, but she is just a curious guess and there is no follow-up.
The young woman was living in a strange environment with a child, without mentioning her family, husband or boyfriend. She was obviously sad. Since Li Mutong didn't say anything, in order to take care of her feelings, they didn't either.
Will ask more.
Only He Yishui occasionally asked, purely out of curiosity about her best friend and wanting to learn about her best friend's past. Li Mutong didn't tell her, and she wasn't angry either. It was like playing a puzzle game, and she found someone at every turn.
Opportunities to study research.
“Yishui.”
He's mother frowned and wanted to interrupt her daughter's question.
"fine."
Li Mutong smiled, her mind flashed through the streets and alleys of Huating, the camphor trees, the Sky Academy, and the man she met for the first time in that city.
Li Mutong's eyes were a little dazed and he bit his lip tightly.
Her heart twisted for no reason, and the tearing pain seemed to pull her away from the warm environment in front of her.
Li Mutong’s eyes were a little sad.
He's mother glared at her daughter fiercely.
He Yishui seemed to know that he had said the wrong thing. He wanted to say something, but he didn't know how to say it. He just reached out and shook his best friend's hand.
Wang Yuetong shook her back and said with a smile: "I said it's okay. Why are you so nervous?"
“I’m not nervous, I’m just wondering what I should do when I go to Huating. What gifts do you want?”
He Yishui laughed.
The news broadcast is still going on.
The news of Dongcheng Wudi, the director of Zhongzhou and the executive director of the military department, inspecting Huating was broadcast.
“Why did all these people go to Huating?”
Lao He whispered to himself.
Wang Yuetong smiled slightly but said nothing.
She was not surprised at all that Dongcheng Wudi was in Huating. Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow is the day for the final exercise of the two houses of Zhongzhou. One of Dongcheng Wudi and Li Huacheng must be there. However, this news will not be broadcast. Instead, the article will appear in Huating.
That's the most unusual signal.
Everyone knows how sensitive Zhongzhou will be in the next year, but this has nothing to do with her now.
The news broadcast is over.
Before the weather forecast was broadcast, Zhongzhou Radio first played a video of Zhongzhou leaders sending New Year greetings to the whole country.
Li Huacheng appeared on the screen first, and behind him was the presidential office, solemn and grand.
He Yishui watched the TV and said with a smile: "Tongtong, let me make a bet with you. After next year's general election, Li Huacheng will be re-elected. Do you believe it?"
“I believe it.”
Wang Yuetong nodded matter-of-factly and said slyly: "What are you betting on?"
He Yishui's expression froze slightly, and he snorted angrily: "It's boring."
“Dad, do you think my brother can continue to move up after the election?”
He Yishui turned to look at his father and asked.
“Why move? Now that I am the deputy speaker, it is best if I can stay put.”
Mr. He frowned and sighed: "Next year will be difficult..."
Father and daughter began to discuss the future of their son and brother.
Wang Yuetong watched the TV silently.
Li Huacheng was followed by Dongcheng Wudi, then Guo Wentian, Wan Qingyun, Zou Mulin, Hua Zhengyang, Ji Wenwen, Zhou Yunhai...
In the past few years, she has seen people called uncles and uncles, who appeared on TV one after another.
The screen flashes.
Li Mutong was suddenly stunned.
The next second, she froze on the sofa.
There was a face on TV that was so young that people all over the country were a little stunned.
Calm, gentle, with a light smile.
Behind him is a castle, and a huge black sword stands in front of the castle, reaching into the sky.
He stood in front of the screen and said New Year greetings, calmly and calmly.
But his appearance itself was enough to cause an unprecedented severe impact on the people of the whole country.
Li Mutong was holding his daughter in his arms, his body was shaking slightly and his eyes were confused.
Nine, well, eight directors later, he appeared in front of the whole country.
Almost everyone who saw this video realized something, but then they couldn't believe it.
...
Xiao Chaocheng in Wang Yuetong's arms suddenly stretched out his little hand, pointed at the young man on the TV, and laughed, seeming extremely happy.
“Who is Li Tianlan?”
He Yishui looked at the TV screen and asked curiously: "The people in front all have positions. Who is this? Is he too young? Why wasn't his position introduced? It can't be the president's secretary, right? None of the congressmen have this kind of experience.
Salary, what does he do?"
He Yishui's voice became more and more surprised.
Mr. He was silent for a while and said softly: "This should be the one from the south, right? This is the first time I know his name. In the general election next year, this person may be the real protagonist. He looks like he is only in his twenties."
Years old, tsk, amazing..."
Father and daughter are still discussing.
Li Mutong sat on the sofa numbly, subconsciously hugging his daughter tightly in his arms.
An indescribable coldness was passing through her heart and soul, spreading rapidly throughout her body, almost freezing her blood.
She vaguely understood what this video meant.
The rise of Donghuang Palace has been unstoppable.
The fact that Li Tianlan can appear on such an occasion has already demonstrated his status.
Li Mutong has no emotions of relief or joy.
At this moment, she was just thinking about what kind of impact Li Tianlan's appearance would have on her former family.
No matter what the impact is, Li Mutong can be sure that such an impact is definitely negative.
What does Li Mutong know best?
There is no need to ask this question. What she knows best is undoubtedly the place where she grew up, her former family, and the Beihai Wang family.
So the first time Li Tianlan appeared on TV, Li Mutong was already sure that based on his family's style, they would definitely do something after this video was broadcast.
“Yishui...”
Li Mutong suddenly spoke, her voice becoming a little hoarse.
"ah?"
He Yishui turned around and saw his best friend's extremely pale face.