Xiao Yunlong and Liu Mei walked out of the Xiao Family Ancestral Temple. Liu Mei looked at Xiao Yunlong. She sighed softly and said, "Yunlong, you still refuse to forgive your father until now, right?"
Xiao Yunlong said nothing, took out a cigarette, lit it, and took a deep breath.
"Maybe you don't know that your father has not been happy these years. Every time he smiles, it is when he calls you. Even if you are lukewarm to him on the phone, even if you don't want to
Forgive his tone. But after the phone call, he was the happiest moment. He was happy but also felt deeply guilty, because he knew he was sorry for you mother and son." Liu Mei spoke, and she continued, "What happened back then, you
My father didn't want to tell me more. I only vaguely knew that twenty-five years ago, the Xiao family was jointly pursued by enemies. At that time, the Xiao family was in danger. Your mother was pregnant with you at the time, so your father sent someone to
Secretly escort your mother directly to seek refuge abroad."
Xiao Yunlong's fingers trembled slightly, and there was a strange color in his eyes. His mother had never mentioned these things to him.
"Actually, in your father's eyes, he will always have only one wife, and that is your mother." Liu Mei said, she took a deep breath and continued, "Ten years ago, you dialed the Xiao family's phone number for the first time.
, revealed your identity, and even said that your mother had died of illness. At that moment, your father collapsed and fell ill directly. "
"Ten years ago, your father suffered a serious illness. At that time, he was like a spirit out of his body. He was seriously ill for three months. He originally weighed 80 kilograms but during his serious illness, he only weighed 40 kilograms. He was as skinny as a stick.
He was dying. I remember that time, he called you, and he called your son over and over again, and kept shouting... From then on, he gained the courage to live, and gradually, he
The condition was controlled and improved.
Later he told me that it was entirely because of you that he unleashed his potential to live.
He said that he still has a son, and no matter what, he wants to live to see you in person, to make up for the regret that he has not fulfilled his father's duties, and to make up for the guilt in his heart.
When he was seriously ill, I was always by his side and taking care of him. In fact, before that, I was responsible for his daily life.
It is undeniable that I love your father very much. At the same time, I also know that your father will never marry me in this life, and will not give me the status of Mrs. Xiao's wife. I don't regret it, and I don't care. Compared to that picture
Marriage certificate, what I care more about is being able to stay with your father and take care of his health.
Yunlong, I hope you don't blame me for competing with your mother for your father. I just think that your father needs a woman to take care of him.
Don't blame your father. Your father has sworn not to marry anyone other than your mother. Because your father really loves your mother. In his heart, your mother will always be his wife, and it remains the same until now.
"
Liu Mei looked at Xiao Yunlong and spoke slowly.
Xiao Yunlong took a deep breath, looked at Liu Mei, and said: "Aunt Liu, how can I blame you? You can take care of him without any regrets and no regard for status. This is sincerity. I can also see it.
Come out, he does love my mother very much."
Liu Mei smiled and said, "Yunlong, I'm really happy that you can say that. I've always been worried that you would blame me."
"No. He does need someone to take care of him. I think even if my mother's spirit in heaven knows this, she will be grateful for everything you have done." Xiao Yunlong said.
Liu Mei smiled, her eyes slightly moist. She was a virtuous and kind-hearted woman. Deep in her heart, she also regarded Xiao Yunlong as her own child. So hearing Xiao Yunlong say this made her originally worried.
Become relieved and happy.
Xiao Yunlong and Liu Mei returned to the Xiao family hall. Liu Mei was about to pour a cup of tea for Xiao Yunlong, but she saw Xiao Ling'er running over. She said: "Mom, let me make tea for brother. Brother, dad said
The tea made by Ling'er is delicious, please try it."
After saying that, Xiao Ling'er's pink and white hands began to wash and make tea. The whole action was very coherent.
Finally, she picked up the teapot with her little hands and poured a cup of tea into the teacup in front of Xiao Yunlong.
After doing this, Xiao Ling'er stepped aside and looked at Xiao Yunlong with a pair of big black eyes, with a faint hint of timidity on her beautiful little face.
Xiao Yunlong took a sip of tea. The tea tasted really good. When he looked up again, he saw Xiao Ling'er retreating to a corner as if running away from him.
His face was startled, and he couldn't help but said: "Ling'er, why are you standing in the corner? Come over here and sit down."
Xiao Ling'er looked at Xiao Yunlong and then at her mother. Her bright white teeth bit her bright red lips. After a while, she muttered: "Ling'er feels that my brother doesn't like Ling'er very much."
, so... Dad said that if someone doesn't like you, just stay away from him."
Xiao Yunlong's face was stunned. He remembered that when he first saw Xiao Ling'er in the front yard, his face did look a little indifferent.
This is mainly because when he first came to the Xiao family, he really didn't have any special feelings for the family. Moreover, he had experienced bloody killings in the past and he had an awe-inspiring aura about him. Therefore, Xiao
Ling'er felt that her brother seemed a little cold.
Out of a little girl's mentality, Xiao Ling'er naturally simply felt that Xiao Yunlong's indifference might be because he didn't like her.
"Ling'er, come here."
Xiao Yunlong smiled and waved to Xiao Ling'er.
Xiao Ling'er nodded obediently and walked to Xiao Yunlong.
Although Xiao Ling'er is only fifteen years old, she is already slim and tall, about 1.6 meters tall, with snow-white skin and a pretty face that exudes the aura of a beautiful woman. She stood in front of Xiao Yunlong, looking a little reserved.
He seemed a little uneasy again.
"Ling'er, please remember my brother's words from now on. You are his sister, so how can he not like you? Not only does he like you, but he will also protect you. Do you understand?"
Xiao Yunlong smiled and reached out to rub Xiao Ling'er's cheek.
He and Xiao Ling'er were born from the same father and mother. From this point of view, Xiao Ling'er was his sister, and the blood of the Xiao family flowed in her body.
Besides, how could he not like Xiao Ling'er being so well-behaved and sensible?
"Brother, are you telling the truth?" Xiao Ling'er jumped for joy. She smiled, her eyes turning into crescent moons.
"Of course it's true. Come on, blink." Xiao Yunlong smiled.
"ah?"
Xiao Ling'er's face was startled. She was a little confused, but she still blinked.
At that moment, Xiao Yunlong's right hand flashed in front of her. When she opened her eyes, she actually saw a piece of green, unvaried jadeite carved into a crescent shape in Xiao Yunlong's right hand.
.
"Do you like it?" Xiao Yunlong asked.
"Wow, so beautiful." Xiao Ling'er opened her eyes wide.
"This is the first gift my brother has given you." Xiao Yunlong smiled and placed the piece of green jade in Xiao Ling'er's palm.
Liu Mei, who was watching from the side, was shocked. She was also a very experienced woman, so she could tell at a glance that the jade that Xiao Yunlong was going to give to Xiao Ling'er was actually an imperial jade!
The rich green contained in this jade seems to be overflowing, and there is no variegation, and the green is evenly distributed. This is clearly imperial green, and it can be called the most exquisite imperial jade among jade!
Just such a piece of jade is worth tens of millions!
"Yunlong, you must not do this. This piece of jade is too precious. Linger is still a child, you don't need to give her such a precious gift." Liu Mei walked over and took the crescent-shaped piece of jade from Xiao Linger's hand.
The jade was taken and returned to Xiao Yunlong.
"Aunt Liu, since we are a family, why do you say such unreasonable words?" Xiao Yunlong said, insisting on giving the piece of imperial jade to Xiao Ling'er, he said, "Just a piece of jade is nothing, to me
For me, even if all the wealth in the world is piled in front of my eyes, it is not as precious as my sister."
Liu Mei's face was startled, a warm current surged in her heart, and the corners of her eyes were slightly moist. Looking at Xiao Yunlong who was so close to Xiao Ling'er, she secretly smiled with relief.
"Ling'er, please keep this gift that my brother gave you. You're still young now. You can wear it when you grow up, okay?" Xiao Yunlong said with a smile.
Xiao Ling'er nodded. She looked at Xiao Yunlong and said, "Brother, isn't this gift very expensive?"
"It's not expensive. Look, this is just a stone, why is it expensive?" Xiao Yunlong said disapprovingly.
"Brother, I'm sorry. Ling'er didn't know you were coming back today, so I didn't prepare a gift for you. But Ling'er will definitely give gifts to my brother in the future." Xiao Ling'er said.
"Okay, then I'll wait."
Xiao Yunlong smiled and reached out to rub Xiao Ling'er's head.
Looking at Xiao Ling'er's innocent and happy smile, Xiao Yunlong felt that the layer of ice deep in his heart was gradually melting.
…
In the evening, Xiao Wanjun walked out of the Xiao family ancestral temple.
There was still a touch of sadness and sorrow on his face, but he still ordered to hold a Xiao family dinner tonight.
Xiao Wanjun is the only one left in the Xiao family now, and the population is not prosperous. Therefore, for tonight's family banquet, Xiao Wanjun asked the housekeeper, the servants of the Xiao family, and the three disciples Xiao Wanjun accepted to all gather together to hold a banquet.
Had a family dinner.
Xiao Wanjun accepted three disciples, the eldest disciple Wu Xiang, the second disciple Chen Qiming, and the third disciple Tieniu.
Wu Xiang has a calm personality and considers things comprehensively and thoughtfully, so Xiao Wanjun has always let Wu Xiang manage the affairs of the Xiao family martial arts gym.
Chen Qiming is a handsome and sunny young man, but his personality is a bit impatient, and he is the type to get into fights after a few disagreements.
As for Tieniu, he is an honest and honest big man. He is extremely tall and thick, and has the strength of a bull. His honest and honest character makes him never easily conflict with others. But once the Xiao Family Martial Arts School encounters something
Whenever something happens, he will always rush to the front like a mad bull.
Xiao Wanjun introduced these three disciples to Xiao Yunlong, and Wu Xiang and the others quickly called the young master.
Xiao Wanjun is their master, so it is reasonable to call them Young Master Xiao Yunlong.
Xiao Yunlong didn't like this title. He said: "If you don't mind, just call me big brother from now on. Since I am a disciple of the Xiao family, there should be no distinction between priority and no outsiders."
"Brother, let's toast you!"
Wu Xiang and the others looked excited and raised their glasses one after another, drinking three glasses with Xiao Yunlong in succession.
The Xiao family has not held a family banquet for many years. Family banquets are only held when special and important happy events occur.
Xiao Wanjun was extremely happy and excited tonight, and his hearty laughter could be heard from time to time, showing his heroic spirit. In a trance, he seemed to have returned to the "I can stand alone against thousands of armies, I am the hero" that shocked Jianghai City many years ago.
"That spirit!"
After the family banquet, Xiao Wanjun said to Xiao Yunlong: "Yunlong, follow me to the study room."