"His father, his father?!" Mrs. Xin kept calling Xin Lang. Since just now, he has been thinking about something in a daze, sitting there in a trance and saying nothing.
At first, Lady Xin didn't dare to disturb him, but then he kept in a daze. Lady Xin got scared and pushed him this time.
Xin Wang woke up from his memories.
Look at the woman in front of you.
Unlike the woman in his memory, the woman in front of him was tall, strong, dark, and outspoken. Happiness or trouble are written on the face, clearly and simply.
When she first married Xin Lang, she was still a shy girl and a little scared.
At that time, Xin Lang felt that she was inferior to Bai Qingling in everything, so he was naturally cold and silent towards her.
But later, Xin Lang discovered something different.
Yang quickly took root in his home like a tenacious weed.
She relied on him, thought about him, and even worshiped him a little. No matter what Xin Wang does, she will only feel good about it. Even when she turned on the lamp in bed at night, Yang was very enthusiastic.
That body, as hot and tender as fire, was something White Snake had never given him.
Gradually, his heart was warmed little by Yang.
Yang's thoughts are very simple, they are all about this small family.
Mrs. Yang disliked the citronella seeds very much, but she managed to make them bigger.
Later, Xin Mao was born.
That was his first son, the eldest son of the Xin family, and Yang's biological son.
Yang favored his son, and Xin Mao had nothing to say about this. Besides, Xin Mao is good-looking, better than him and Yang, with a round head and round eyes, black and bright. She loves to act coquettishly, love to cry, love to complain, and loves to hold her parents' laps for hugs.
Such children are obviously more popular with their parents than the stubborn, taciturn Lemongrass.
Sometimes Xin Mao also worries secretly. It would be nice if the personalities of the two children could be reversed.
Looking at Yang who was looking at him worriedly, Xin Lang felt a mixture of emotions.
This is the woman in front of me. She has entrusted her youth, body and mind, and everything to herself, wholeheartedly and without reservation. Although she is a bit mean and has little knowledge, she is so dependent on herself that she almost believes in herself as a god.
Why should I keep thinking about the woman whose name I didn't say until the end? !
Thinking of this, Xin Lang shook his head vigorously. It seemed like he wanted to throw away the white shadow.
Seeing him silently and vigorously shaking his head, Lady Xin became even more worried. He stretched out his hand to touch Xin Lang's face and asked worriedly, "His father?!"
Xin Wang took advantage of the situation and held her hand. It was a warm and rough hand, different from the white, slender and soft hand that had never done any work.
He stared at Madam Xin like a tiger ready to attack, his eyes bright and full of aggression.
This look made Mrs. Xin's whole body go weak. She couldn't help but feel her face heat up, and her breathing became rapid. "His father..., this can't be done, this can't be done."
Naturally, Xin Lang knew that it was not possible, so he could only hug Lady Xin, hug her tightly, and rub her stubble-covered chin hard behind Lady Xin's ears and neck.
The two sat cuddling for a long time.
My heart was gradually filled with a solid belief that as long as the family was together, there would be no problems!
Xin Wang said softly, "I'm sorry, Chang, my family is gone."
Ah Chang is Yang's nickname. Only when he was extremely emotional would Xin Lang call her name.
Yang gently stretched out his hand on his back and stroked Xin Wang along his neck, "With you here, how can I not have a home? You are my home."
Xin Lang's heart seemed to be soaked in a basin of hot water. He tightened his arms and hugged Mrs. Xin harder, "Well, I will give you another family. Then we will have a few more children and raise one." courtyard."
Yang laughed softly after hearing this, "Isn't that just like raising pigs? Dalang, I am willing to give you as many children as you want."
Just as the two of them were whispering, the door was lightly knocked twice, and Lemongrass's little voice sounded outside, "Dad? Have you finished washing?" After that, there were two more knocks on the door.
The charming atmosphere disappeared instantly with this soft call.
Xin Wang immediately let go of Yang, who also stood up, walked to the door and opened it. While opening it, he cursed Lemongrass, "Where did you go to get into the sand again?! We have already finished washing this morning. Just wait. You came back to discuss things, but you couldn't even see a shadow. I see that you are too worried now. You know how to hang out outside all day long. You damn girl, hurry up and pour out the bath water! You are using other people's things to get semen. It's more expensive, otherwise who will lend it to you next time?! I don't have any eyesight at all, I'm just waiting for the flowers to come out!"
Xiangmaozi said nothing, and she came over with a big bucket to pour the bath water. Yang saw her and slapped her twice more. Xiang Maozi seemed to have known it for a long time and turned around to avoid it.
Xin Wang remained silent, as if he hadn't seen him.
This mode of interaction has been common as early as in Yexi Village.
Xiangmaozi quickly cleaned up the bathtub. She picked up her parents' dirty clothes and planned to wash them at the well. But Lady Xin stopped her and said, "I'll go with you later. I didn't even understand the direction when I first arrived, so you just took me for a walk so that I knew how to get there. Your father has something to do with you first." ."
Xiangmaozi responded, put the basin filled with dirty clothes behind the door, and walked up to Xin Lang, "Dad, are you looking for me?"
Xin Wang also took the opportunity to take a good look at Xiangmaozi. He was now a little taller, and his black face that was as sharp as a knife was now a bit rounder. Because I changed my clothes, I looked a lot more energetic. It seems that she is living well here, and Xin Wang is relieved.
Xin Wang asked Xiangmaozi, "Our village may not be able to go back. Firstly, the ferocious beasts are causing trouble, and secondly, there are too few people in the village who can survive. Even if the remaining people go back, we can't hold on." The wolves will come down. Do you have any ideas about your future life?"
Lemongrass Zipu opened her big eyes, "Don't worry, Dad, the shopkeeper said he found a job for you in Huangshi Town and will come and tell you soon!"
Madam Xin listened and asked eagerly, "Are you working here?"
Lemongrass shook his head.
Mrs. Xin couldn't help but stretched out her hand and pinched her arm, "You can't speak. You are silent all day long. You damn girl, who are you trying to kill all day long?"
Xiangmaozi was pinched so hard by her stepmother that she grimaced, and then she jumped and squirmed trying to get out.
However, Madam Xin had already mastered her skills in pinching her, and no matter how hard Xiangmaozi twisted, she could not break free.
Two people are pulling.
Then I heard shopkeeper Chen's voice coming from the door, "Xin Dalang, are you settled? Chen has something to discuss." Mrs. Xin quickly let go of the lemongrass, and Xin Wang came to the door.
There is nothing in the small lower room, so it is difficult for the shopkeeper to come in.
A few people were standing in the yard outside the house chatting.
Shopkeeper Chen had just gone to the mayor's house, and the mayor's house was also in a panic. His family members were busy packing their things and taking stock of the various losses that had been touched by the government soldiers.
Many neighbors also came to help and even delivered meals.
In the midst of the commotion, shopkeeper Chen went over and brought a table from Sixianlou. It happened to solve the mayor's favor problem of thanking the neighbors.
In front of a table of people, shopkeeper Chen told Xin Dalang about being a watchman.
The mayor had no words to agree.
The rest of the table had no objection either.
Even if this matter is settled.
Before the dinner was over, shopkeeper Chen hurriedly came back and told Xin Dalang's family the good news on the pretext that there was still something to do at Sixianlou.
"This, of course this is great! This, this is simply..." Xin Lang was not good at words, but he was really happy. The problem that my family is worried about has been solved quietly by shopkeeper Chen. What a great kindness!
Shopkeeper Chen smiled, "Don't thank me, it's all for Xiangmaozi's sake. She is now our daughter in Huangshi Town. Wait a moment, and let Xiangmaozi take you to see the house first to see what's missing. Just tell me. I dare not mention anything else in this Four Fresh Building. There are all kinds of old furniture and luggage, which are simply piled up in several rooms. If you pick the good ones and use them, you can also help me free up some space."
After the explanation, shopkeeper Chen left.
The happy Lady Xin was about to go see the house immediately.
According to the citronella seeds, whenever you fail to look at the house, the house will always be there. It's better to wash the clothes now. When it gets too late and it gets dark, the clothes won't be washed.
But Mrs. Xin's heart is now focused on the house. When Xiangmaozi said she wanted to wash clothes, the stepmother scolded her again.
In the end, Xiangmaozi could only cover her red ears and take her parents to see the house.
The watchman's house wasn't a nice one, but it couldn't be said to be dilapidated either.
There are two rooms on the left and right, with a small courtyard in which some stone debris is piled randomly. The best thing is that there is a shed built in the yard, with a stove under the shed, which is where the former watchmen usually cook and drink.
Mrs. Xin carefully checked the condition of the house, and the more she looked at it, the more satisfied she became.
Although this house is not as spacious and comfortable as their house in Yexi Village, this is Huangshi Town!
There has long been a saying in the seven villages around Huangshi Town: I would rather have a bed in the town than a house in the village.
Mrs. Xin never dreamed that she would be able to move to the town one day!
She couldn't wait to move here today.
Xiangmaozi stopped her desperately, "People have died here before, and it took several days to find out. At least I found a few pieces of yellow paper and burned them before coming in. Besides, Xin Mao is still young."
After hearing Xin Mao, Mrs. Xin's fevered mind finally calmed down a bit and she no longer persisted.
The family happily returned to the lower room of Sixian Building to divide the work and cooperate.
Lemongrass went back to find some pots and rags.
Xin Wang and Lady Xin went to clean up the house. Lemongrass went to the river to wash clothes.
People in Lao Xin's family are restless.
In just one night, the house gradually started to look like it had a new atmosphere. Although they had worked hard all night, Xin Lang and Lady Xin actually slept very well because of their great expectations for the future!
Early the next morning, Xin Lang and Lady Xin got up before dawn. He ran to work on the new house again.
The tiles were re-checked and arranged, the potholes in the yard were filled, and the debris was cleared away. Paste the broken window paper... The window paper is kindly sponsored by shopkeeper Chen.
The two of them were so busy that they didn't even remember to eat breakfast.
It was Xiangmaozi who picked up Xin Mao by his ears, using the same technique as the stepmother pulling her up.
Xiangmaozi and Xin Mao both put on their school clothes and carried breakfast to their parents.
Xin Wang, who was busy at work, heard a crisp cry, "Dad!"
Then Xin Mao shouted loudly, "Father, mother! I'm bringing you food!!!"
Xin Lang looked up and saw Xin Mao carrying a basket and flopping over like a big pug. However, when he followed Xin Mao, he saw Xiangmaozi wearing a light white robe and a dark blouse, with her hair tied up on top of her head with a long hair tie. There was also a cloth school bag hanging sideways on his body.
Slim and graceful, with a clear spirit.
Xin Wang didn't have much education, but he simply felt that Xiangmao Zi should be dressed like this.
"Hey! I, Xin Mao, am really capable. Let me see, this dress is so beautiful. What are you doing?!" Ms. Xin was already praising her.
Xiangmaozi felt a little embarrassed when her father looked at her, but she still held her chest up proudly.
Xin Wang's hands were very dirty when he was working, so he could only press the top of Xiang Mao Zi's head with the back of his hand.
Xiangmaozi was so happy that she almost rolled over when Xin Lang rubbed her head. But she endured it, her big eyes filled with sparkling happiness.
Xin Mao raised his head proudly, "Mom, I'm going to school with my sister!"
"Go to school?! Can you go to school?" Mrs. Xin was shocked. Only then did she see what Xiangmaozi was wearing.
Xiangmaozi said, "I have already agreed with Shopkeeper Chen for lunch. Just go to the kitchen to eat. Remember to take the breakfast basket back and I will wash it when you get back from school."
"This?" Mrs. Xin was confused. She wanted to say how could you go to school and stay to work.
But Xin Wang had already waved his hand, "Go early and come back early. Don't be playful."
"Hey!" The two children agreed in unison and left hand in hand.
Xin Lang and Lady Xin were left behind.
Madam Xin first took out breakfast, a jar of porridge, a small plate of vinegared peanuts and radish pickles, a salted duck egg that was cut into four pieces and dripping with oil, and a few fried pancakes, with sprinkles sprinkled on the fragrant white flour pancakes. Sesame.
In the past, even during the Chinese New Year, their family could not afford such good food.
Madam Xin sighed, "Dad, the people in this town live like gods."
Xin Wang didn't say anything. He felt that the gods would look down on such a day. But he didn't know what kind of life the gods lived. He didn't know why, but he always had a feeling that Bai Shi should have known about it before, but she didn't tell her. He was young at that time and too embarrassed to ask. So, how do gods live their lives? !
"His father?!" Lady Xin washed her hands, broke open the fried cake and was about to hand it to Xin Lang, when she found that Xin Lang was in a daze again.
Since arriving in Huangshi Town, Xin Lang always seems to be in a daze, not knowing what he is thinking.
Xin Wang turned around and quickly washed his hands with the water in the basin next to him before taking the pancake.
"From now on, let Xiangmaozi go to school with Xin Mao." Xin Lang said.
Madam Xin is dissatisfied. She has just settled in Huangshi Town. She has a lot of things to do at home. Xiangmaozi has to go to school. She has to do all the work in the house alone. Where are you so busy? !
Xin Mao added, "The town is not as good as the village, and it is rare to have the opportunity to read. Let Xiangmaozi go to school. Xin Mao in the province is alone in there, and he doesn't even know he is being bullied."
After hearing this, Mrs. Xin stopped talking.
If nothing else, when it comes to fighting, Xiangmaozi has never lost since he was a child. No matter how much she doesn't like Lemongrass, Mrs. Xin admits that in terms of adventurous spirit, she is the most powerful Lemongrass in their family! Let alone Xin Mao, tying up the three of them would not be as energetic as this dead girl alone.
In the school, Master Cheng was taking the exam for Xiangmaozi. "Do you still recognize the person who taught you yesterday?" Yesterday, Master Cheng taught Xiangmaozi fifty words. Unfortunately, just after he finished speaking, he was disturbed by the soldiers.
Engineer originally thought that Xiangmaozi must have forgotten it, and was planning to teach her all over again.
Unexpectedly, Xiangmaozi nodded sharply, "I recognize them all!"
Master Cheng said with a straight face, "You must tell the truth. If you don't recognize it, the master will tell you again. If you don't tell the truth and regard ignorance as knowledge, then no one can save you."
Xiangmaozi was very frightened. She didn't understand why Master Cheng was angry, "I, I still can't write well." This means that they still insist on knowing each other.
Engineer took out the piece of paper he wrote to Xiangmaozi yesterday and said, "Read it!"