After driving all night and going up the mountain to invite Xian'er, I was so tired that I couldn't open my eyes. I told Zong Bao, Brother Cui, and Squad Leader Chen to watch the gasoline barrels and make sure they didn't let the fire go down. I just asked Uncle Wen to follow the other
If an uncle sweats a lot, it should be fine.
My legs were so heavy that I almost fell down on the simple bed board. In fact, my mind was awake, but my eyes really couldn't be opened. They were so messed up that they seemed to have been dreaming. Maybe it was because the mandrill's appearance that Brother Cui described to me was too vague.
I was distracted. I had been dreaming that night, and I always felt something with a big nose and red eyes swinging in front of me. It wasn’t until I woke up from the cold in the morning and opened my eyes that I realized that the firewood in the gasoline barrel was burning fast.
Gone.
My mind was still a little heavy, so I looked out through the plastic greenhouse and saw that it was really white outside. Aunt Wen opened the door and looked at me with surprise on her face: "Jiaolong! You're awake!"
I hummed: "How's Uncle Wen doing?"
"He's awake too. Nothing happened and he's still talking to us."
I nodded, and I felt relieved. This trip went really smoothly.
Aunt Wen walked over to my bed and looked at me sheepishly and smiled: "You must have been exhausted yesterday. I see you have been sleeping so deeply that I can't disturb you."
I know that I have a problem, that is, I can't sleep very well when I'm tired, as if my body needs time to rest and recover. But here it seems that I can only see day and night, and the other concepts of time are not very clear. I opened my mouth: "Aunt Wen
,what time is it now."
"It's almost noon now. It's okay. You can rest more. I'll stew some vegetables and eat more rice later. Xiao Cui said that we'll go down together after we finish eating. Aren't there two people in the hospital who were scratched by that thing?
Isn’t it good?”
I nodded and reached out to get my shoes: "Where are my shoes."
"Oh, it's here, it's all wet. Last night I saw you were asleep and I put it on a bucket to dry for you. Otherwise, you wouldn't be able to dress well, it would be damp and you would easily get sick."
I smiled gratefully, took the warm shoes and looked at Aunt Wen: "Thank you, Aunt Wen."
"Hey, it's my aunt who wants to thank you. If our Xiaoni doesn't know you, how can you deal with this matter? If something happens to your Uncle Wen, won't our family's world collapse?
.”
Aunt Wen said, looking at me with her face still full of gratitude: "Jiaolong, I know you are busy. You are now an old and famous gentleman. Everyone in Anton knows you. My Xiaoni can follow you."
We are friends, and I feel like I am overjoyed."
"Aunt Wen, don't say that, it's Xiaoni who keeps helping me."
I said yes, put on the warm shoes and immediately felt much more comfortable. I glanced at Aunt Wen and cleared my throat: "Aunt Wen, I see that Xiaoni has been on a blind date recently, and my family is very anxious to let her go."
Is she married?"
Aunt Wen sighed: "It's not that we're worried, it's just that this child doesn't let us worry. In the past, I found that this child is a bit strange and doesn't like to be in contact with boys. One time, she told me that she was annoyed by boys.
, you say how scary this is, but it’s okay. After she returned to Anton in the past two years, she gradually stopped saying this. Our family’s conditions are not good, and I don’t want to be rich or something, so I will give them together.
She found someone with similar conditions and someone to take care of her. Wouldn't I let go of my heart completely? This child can't be cared for. The child came to our home. Our conditions were not good, and she suffered accordingly. She has suffered for more than ten years.
We wanted her to invite Xian'er when she was 10 years old. Really, at that time, her father and I thought, it would be great if our Xiaoni could be like you. One-tenth of your ability would give people a little
It's just a disease, a minor disaster or something like that. Who knows, this child is not that enlightened. Forget it, I'm going too far. Anyway, Xiaoni, she also suffered a lot with us. I'm sorry for being our parents.
Xiaoni."
I put my arm around Aunt Wen's shoulders: "Aunt Wen, what do you think of my brother?"
"Your brother?" Aunt Wen was stunned for a moment and looked at me: "Isn't your brother long ago..."
"Not my biological brother, I mean, Zong Bao."
"Zong Bao?" Aunt Wen frowned: "Zong Bao doesn't like to talk much, but the young man seems to be quite down-to-earth. Jiaolong, do you want Xiaoni and Zong Bao to..."
I nodded slightly: "Well, both of them are interested in this, but I don't know what Auntie thinks. I am also familiar with Zongbao's parents. Although they are from rural areas, the family situation is very good. My hometown is a supermarket.
, and the most important thing is that Zongbao’s parents are very good people. Aunt Yulan told me that if Zongbao gets married, it will be no problem to buy a house in the city. If Xiaoni really marries Zongbao,
When Bao and Bao come together, they will definitely not let Xiao Ni suffer any injustice."
"Really, can I still buy a house in the city?"
I nodded and looked at her: "Aunt Wen, don't worry. Even if the house in the city is expensive and Aunt Yulan doesn't have enough money, Zong Bao will still have me. He is like my biological brother, and I won't
Xiaoni was wronged by following him."
"That's great!" Aunt Wen looked at me with a bit of excitement on her face: "Jiaolong, why didn't I notice it at all before? These two are really interesting."
I laughed: "That's for sure. The main thing is whether you like Zongbao or not."
"Except for not being talkative, it's fine, but not being talkative is not a problem. Young man Zongbao is down-to-earth. The most important thing is that people know the basics and can follow you all the time. It's definitely good. I didn't tell you, if Xiaoni really has a child.
, then I won’t have to go out and ask someone to introduce her to someone else, don’t you think so?”
I nodded: "Aunt Wen, what you mean is that if Xiaoni and Zong Bao are together, do you agree?"
"I agree! What's the point? If there's nothing wrong with Zong Bao's family, you will be here too. I always agree!"
I felt relieved: "What about Uncle Wen..."
"Don't worry, if this Xiaoni is found, he will definitely be happier than me!!"
After hearing this, I was completely relieved. After all, the mother-in-law and the old man were settled. Based on my understanding of Zongbao's daily relationship over the years, I know that he is a very dedicated person but does not know how to express his feelings.
Even if I mind my own business, I think if I don’t take action, he and Xiaoni will have to be in trouble for who knows how long. People are probably like this. In addition to being unable to see through their own, they are very clear-eyed about other people’s feelings.
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Uncle Wen's condition was as expected. He was lying on the bed, his eyes had returned to normal color. When he saw me coming in, he struggled to sit up and said, "Jiaolong, uncle, thank you, thank you."
"Don't be polite to me, Uncle Wen." I stepped forward and tucked him in to prevent him from getting up. I shook his hand gently and became very angry. I looked back at the gasoline barrel and said, "It's still hot.
Add to that the strong points, sweat profusely and go down the mountain to recuperate for a few days and you should be fine."
Zong Bao immediately nodded: "Hey, I'll go pick up the materials."
Wen Xiaoni looked at him: "Wait a minute, Zong Bao, come out first, I want to talk to you."
Zong Bao looked at her with some confusion: "What are you talking about?"
Wen Xiaoni was a little anxious. She glanced at me secretly and said, "Oh, come out first. I'll wait for you behind the greenhouse."
Zong Bao looked at the closed plastic greenhouse door with some confusion, and then followed him out.
Brother Cui, Squad Leader Chen and Lao Xu have always been very enthusiastic. When they saw this, the three of them went out to help carry firewood. I sat on the bed and did not move. After waiting for others to walk out, I thought for a moment and followed them.
…
"Zong Bao, what do you mean?"
"It's not interesting."
"I don't understand why you are so busy helping me. You won't go to rest even if I ask you to. My dad is fine now, and the co-workers are all here, so there is no need for you to help me like this."
"Are you overthinking it? Jiaolong and I are here just to help. Okay, you go back as soon as your feet have recovered. Don't stay out for too long."
"But I don't need your help, you know, you make me feel uncomfortable!"
"If there's anything uncomfortable, I just do what I have to do."
"Then rub my feet, Liu Zongbao, what do you mean? If you like me, just tell me!"
"……I do not like."
"lie!!"
I leaned on the other side of the greenhouse with a cigarette in my mouth, secretly observing every move of the two of them, and sighed. The personalities of these two people are really in sharp contrast. Xiaoni has always been like that.
, when there is a reaction in my heart, I will not suppress it. Just like how I was speechless when I confessed to me a long time ago, now I am also used to taking the initiative in the relationship. If I like it, I like it. She doesn’t hide it very much.
I also really appreciate it.
Zong Bao started to misfire again. Seeing how worried I was, brother, you should show off your energy to live in vain with me!
Seeing that Zongbao didn't speak, Xiaoni took a step forward: "Liu Zongbao, if you really don't want to be with me, just stay away from me. At least we are still friends. Don't always do things that make me misunderstand."
Ok!"
"I didn't do anything either."
"Aren't you a man! I've had enough! If you just want to be Jiaolong's second god, then I won't stop you, but you treating me so well makes me feel very uncomfortable. Do you know, you also
If you can't fall in love with me or marry me, why are you paying so much attention to me?"
"..."
"Please speak!"
"I don't want to say it, but I can't leave Jiaolong alone. It's not like you don't know that I am her second great god."
"Ha, so, that's what I'm saying. Anyway, you can't have anything to do with me, so just stay away, okay? Don't always get in front of me!"
"Can...can you wait for me for a few years?"
"What?" Xiaoni looked at him in disbelief: "How long do you want me to wait?"
Zong Bao lowered his face and said, "Wait until... Jiaolong gets married."
Wen Xiaoni took a step back a little hurt, "What if Jiaolong has always been a gentleman like this?"
"..."
This makes me anxious. I think I understand how Xiaoni feels now. Although she is also my friend and has known me even earlier than Zong Bao, there are some things that are really different from friends. Now
I was not moved by Zong Bao's words. The point is that when he said these words, it hurt Xiao Ni's heart. Ah, if you like me, you don't put me first in your heart. You have to wait for someone else to get married.
Only then can you consider me. Who is with whom is a matter between two people. Who wouldn’t be embarrassed if a third person gets involved?
Although, the third person who stuck in the middle of the two of them was me.
"Okay, I understand what you are thinking. I thank you for your help last night and for taking care of me. I understand your feelings for Jiaolong. Jiaolong is also my friend, and I also
I don’t want to be angry with you because of her, so don’t look too embarrassed. Anyway, neither of us are in that situation. Recently, I also have someone I want to develop with. From now on, you should stay away from me a little bit.
, the two of us are just ordinary friends."
I was anxious. After listening to Xiaoni's words, I quickly took out a piece of red paper from my pocket, and then tore it into a human shape with my hands, just like the way I sat on the bus in Southeast Guizhou. What's convenient is that
I knew that Zongbao’s horoscopes did not require personal belongings such as hair. After writing the horoscopes, I lit the cigarette in my mouth with a lighter, took a sip and then lit the red paper, and then took it out of my pocket.
He took out a folded dagger and cut his middle finger. He hissed in pain. He grabbed a handful of snow with his bloody fingers and stuffed the burnt red paper into his mouth. Luck stretched out his hand and said, "Don't go."
.”
Wen Xiaoni was stunned and looked back at Zong Bao who was holding her hand: "What do you mean?"
I opened my mouth: "I don't believe you have a future partner."
Wen Xiaoni's eyes began to turn red: "What does it have to do with you? Let go!!"
Zong Bao was a little surprised by his reaction, but he obviously couldn't control it. I pulled hard and held the air with my hand: "I like you."
Wen Xiaoni was shocked and looked up at Zong Bao: "What did you say?"
Zong Bao probably realized something and tried hard to turn his head to look for me. I controlled my head hard and stared directly at the position where Wen Xiaoni's eyes should be: "I want to take care of you for the rest of my life."
"Are you lying to me..." Wen Xiaoni cried and looked up at Zong Bao: "But didn't you mean Jiaolong..."
"You need me more than she does."
I opened my mouth gently and lowered my head vigorously, "Young man, I can't hurt you anymore!"
Zong Bao and Wen Xiaoni's bodies froze at the same time. I wiped my lips in the air. This must be my first kiss, tsk tsk tsk...
Quietly sticking out my head, I saw Wen Xiaoni's hand wrapped around Zong Bao's waist, and Zong Bao also changed from being forced to control at first to accepting, and then from accepting to taking the initiative. I smiled silently, and all of them
Live! Isn’t that all?
I turned my face, looked at the woods covered with snow behind me, and let out a long breath. The beauty of adulthood sometimes feels good. Aunt Yulan, I still keep my word. Zong Bao’s lifelong event, I think.