Mother Qin Yulan is the second in the family, with an eldest sister above and a third brother below.

She is also the only one in her family who left the county to work hard in the city, and met Lin Zhengxiong in Nancheng. Although Lin Zhengxiong was also a small open in that era, he insisted on starting his own business, and Qin Yulan accompanied him through the most difficult entrepreneurial period, and finally became a woman with positive results.

Lin Xi couldn't tell what kind of feelings his mother had for his grandparents, aunts and uncles, because the number of times he came to Liuxian County, Lin Xi could count them on ten fingers.

Every year on Chinese New Year's Eve and Spring Festival, Lin Zhengxiong spends his time in Nancheng, and no matter how busy Lin Zhengxiong is at work, he will arrange for his family of three to travel throughout the country or overseas.

When I come to Liuxian County, I usually wish my grandparents a big birthday, so that Lin Xi has the opportunity to exchange family affection with his family here.

She doesn't have much family affection, and she is even less close to the Qin family.

This time when he came back to sweep the tomb, Lin Xi and his aunt said, and the other party on the other end of the phone was very happy and enthusiastic, "Ouch, I haven't been back for many years, right? I'll go to the restaurant and book a table in a while, and you can get together as a family that night. ”

The impression of Liuxian County, although small, is not poor. The market in Chengguan is also bustling every morning, and it is very crowded. When I was a child, every time I came, Lin Xi felt extra fresh.

The last time I came back to visit my mother's grave two years ago, although the Chengguan Center has not changed much, it is still the old market, but along the riverside built a number of commercial houses, riverside square parks and other infrastructure are gradually improved, after dinner there are always a lot of people here for a walk, square dance, roller skating.

There is no prosperity of a big city, but there is the comfort of a small county.

Lin Xi decided that it was the latest four-star holiday hotel in Liuxian County, and after entering the room, he put his luggage and habitually examined it.

Her keen eyes can see that the decoration materials are good-looking, the materials are not superior, and the details are a little rough and less exquisite. However, the decoration is very high-grade for this small county, with the purity and Zen of the tea room in the southern town, and with the style of modern simplicity and Europe.

There was a blue couch by the window, a bit like the one in her house. There is also a tea table in the corner, Lin Xi last time he went to the imperial capital to see Mr. Yao's tea making, he still remembered a little fur, and sat by the window to show off his new skills to Huizi.

"Pack up and go out for a walk?" Lin Xi added a small cup of tea for Huizi, glanced at his phone, and it was just after four o'clock.

Although the temperature in the southern town is not low in winter, the humidity in the coastal areas is much thicker than that in the north, so if it is really cold, it will be cold to the bone. Fortunately, the weather in Liuxian County seems to be good today.

"Okay, do you know where to go?" Although Huizi came with Lin Xi, but all the way in, the small city has beautiful mountains and rivers, and it is indeed very suitable to come and relax.

Lin Xi folded her legs and took a sip of tea with a leisurely look, she actually only knew the market in Chengguan and the square by the river.

The hotel where they stayed was not in the center of Chengguan, and the two of them walked to Chengguan unhurriedly.

Lin Xi wore an off-white cashmere coat with a small white turtleneck sweater underneath.

The sidewalks are already narrow, and half of the roadside is occupied by many randomly parked electric bicycles.

The characteristics of Chengguan in the small county town, the slightly old and simple signs, the goods of the grocery store are placed several meters outside the door, the clothing shops of the self-employed, and the pirated American fast food restaurants.

But Lin Xi and Huizi went shopping with relish. Lin Xi also picked out a big scarf with red wool in the roadside shop, and after wrapping it, his whole little face was hidden.

When I walked to the riverside, the whole small county town was already lit up. The mountains in the distance are stacked and gradually disappear into the night, and the river in front of you is sparkling in the night. Lin Xi inexplicably had an impulse to develop the tourism resources of Liuxian County for the sake of his mother.

Before she came, Huizi said that she would not accompany her to her mother's "dinner". After all, Lin Xi, the person on her mother's side, didn't say exactly what their heart was, she didn't have much relationship with them, and Huizi would be even more uncomfortable when she went.

When Qin Yulan was still alive, they would often make a phone call to ask for money, and Lin Zhengxiong would not pay much attention to it, and it would be okay to give the money.

After the death of her mother, when it came to the door of the house, Lin Xi also listened to Lin Zhengxiong, and it was generally not her turn to deal with these things. This is also the reason why she hesitated to tell them before coming to visit the grave.

The two parted at the end of the bridge by the river, and Keiko decided to stay here for a while longer. Lin Xi's mother-in-law told her a few more words and began to walk towards Chengguan.

She stuffed a pair of AirPods, buried her head in a scarf, and called You Yang back.

After a few "beeps", the phone was picked up.

"Mr. Lin has a lot of opportunities?"

After knowing that she had decided to take over Lavida, several dog friends almost all had the same opening statement.

Lin Xi rolled his eyes, he couldn't see how speechless that white eye was, "I went back to my hometown to sweep my mother's grave, and Huizi was also in the car when I was driving." ”

There was silence for a long time.

Lin Xi didn't know if it was because she mentioned that Huizi was known by You Yang, or was it ...... It made her nervous.

In the end, You Yang spoke, "I heard that you have been making a big move to engage Xie Anlun recently." How did he mess with you?"

In fact, the man on the other end of the phone asked casually, and the expression under the silver frame was hidden behind the lens.

But it made Lin Xi pause. It's not just about relaxing or getting more nervous.

She really didn't expect Ji Beikai to make such a big move by herself at first, everyone knew about it.

She pondered her words for a moment, surrounded by the bustling crowd of people who came out on weekends in Liuxian County, and someone brushed her shoulders on the narrow sidewalk from time to time.

took another step, "Mr. You is also in charge of every opportunity, won't he also call to intercede for Xie Anlun's scum." ”

"Also?" is a word that captures the point.

"Your sister too," Lin Xi said sloppily, "What's wrong?"

You Yang, "I found something interesting. ”

These words couldn't help but make her stop again, but in the middle of the bridge across the river, there was only a small section of the passage left for walking, and she still had to go on, thinking that she could quickly walk to the open place on the other side of the bridge.

The phone didn't stop, and You Yang said, "Do you remember Li Zhiqing?"

Lin Xi was stunned.

"Oh, that school flower in No. 5 Middle School. What else can it do with her?" the little woman pretended not to care, but fortunately, the microphone couldn't transmit her "pounding" heartbeat.

It's not unexpected, but it's more like I expected it for a long time and became nervous.

You Yang sold a pass, "Do you know who she knows with?"

Lin Xi raised his eyebrows, this is what he wants to say.

"Oh, Wen Renjin. "I didn't give You Yang a chance to make a fuss.

You Yang, "......"

"You know everything?"

"I also happened to bump into her a few days ago, she ran to the lobby of Langyi to find Wen Renjin, but she said that she wanted to ask him for sponsorship, anyway, it was a casual fabrication. Lin Xi leaned on the railing by the bridge with one arm, looking a little lazy, "And I heard that she has taken a leave of absence after this semester, and I don't know when she will come back." ”

The river breeze was chilling and shining on the neon stars. Lin Xi couldn't help but shrink his neck.

said calmly and pretended not to care, and even had a faint sense of ridicule, but the thunderous heartbeat exposed the deliberate panic, "What, did you find out that the relationship between the two of them is invisible?"

Lin Xi's question made You Yang feel that she had already known everything, and she was waiting for You Yang to offer treasure at the moment.

Even if she really didn't know, You Yang suddenly didn't want to say anything about her attitude.

There was no conversation on the other end of the phone, Lin Xi couldn't sit still for a while, successfully aroused his interest, lowered his posture and said, "Hey, Mr. You, continue." ”

*

When Lin Xi arrived at the restaurant, she had just stepped into the box when she heard the sound of children crying and screaming.

The relatives had already filled two tables in the box, leaving a seat for her grandmother.

More than 20 people were present, and she didn't know more than half of them.

"Ouch, ouch, here comes the time. "The aunt was already wandering between the two tables to entertain, and everyone looked at her loudly.

Lin Xi nodded at everyone, and the aunt stepped forward to hold her hand warmly and cordially, asking her to greet everyone.

"This is your uncle's nephew. ”

"This is her wife. ”

"This is your little uncle's daughter Yingying, remember. ”

"This is my aunt, and I gave you and urine when I was a child. ”

……

Although Lin Xi wore a consistent smirk and patiently listened to what his aunt said, he basically didn't remember any relationship.

He had a polite conversation with every men, women and children, and when he met some relatives who could only speak the local dialect, Lin Xi also nodded seriously.

"Ouch, when did you get married, didn't you invite us?" the aunt looked surprised.

Lin Xi, "?"

"Just now my aunt asked you if you were married, didn't you nod?"

Lin Xi blinked, "I didn't understand just now." ”

"Ouch, don't dare to mess with this head, I'll tell you to borrow money later, and you can just order it, and you will take it seriously. ”

The aunt thought she was funny, and Lin Xi cooperated with her and pulled the corners of her mouth.

In fact, she was looking forward to this "farmhouse" meal, but the crowd didn't even give her a chance to eat, and came up to toast at every turn.

"Oops, Xi Xi is the big boss. ”

"Why doesn't the big boss drink?"

"Ouch, it's hard to come back once, don't spoil the fun. ”

"This red wine is delicious. ”

"Don't drink red wine? ”

In small towns, except for beer, red wine and foreign wine are basically unheard of and cannot be called.

Putting aside the fact that the quality of the wine is not inferior, just drink a few mixed drinks and have a hangover every minute the next day.

is as witty as Lin Xi, and when she adds wine to herself, she dilutes it with more than half of the water, but everyone can't see her empty cup, and when she sees that she doesn't add it herself, someone always comes up to add wine to her.

When a male relative who had already drunk and had a flushed face came directly to her with a bottle of liquor to persuade her to drink, Lin Xi was not at their mercy, picked up the teacup and said lightly, "I have to go to my mother's grave tomorrow, uncle and aunt, we will order until we can." ”

Grandma was distressed here, and she also began to block the wine for Lin Xi, "Okay, okay, Xi Xi is still young, and you have been caught here to drink without eating a few bites." It's okay, it's okay. ”

The little old lady spoke with a thick accent, but her breath was not weak. The wrinkled hand held Lin Xun in the palm of his hand, a little trembling but very warm.

*

At the beginning of the lanterns, after separating from Lin Xi, Huizi found a noodle restaurant at the end of the riverside bridge and ordered a clear soup beef noodle.

The environment and hygiene of the small noodle restaurant are average, and naturally it cannot be compared with those beautifully decorated shops in the city, but the soup is rich and the noodles are strong and delicious. With the river view outside the store, Huizi also ate with relish.

When she finished settling the bill and walked out of the store, she subconsciously looked up. The night sky is now starless, and the night is dyed a deep blue.

Going down the stairs next to the store is the riverside pedestrian walkway, which connects to the riverside square from a distance, and there is a huge LED screen playing news broadcasts at this time.

Compared with the bright lights of the square and the neon flashes on the bridge, the riverside promenade may want to give people a quiet and quiet atmosphere, and even the street lights are pitiful.

People who come out for a walk after a meal and walk their dogs are comfortable and leisurely.

As we walked, we came to a section of the area that was being repaired, and the walking path seemed to be a little muddy, like mud and rocks washed down from the ridge after heavy rain, and even knocked down a thick lamppost.

Keiko looked back a few more times.

"Bang-" sounded, and he didn't notice that he bumped into a person head-on, and his body was made unable to stand firm by the impact, and he staggered backwards two steps.

Before she could apologize, her left shoulder was clasped by someone, and the force was not small, which made her cry out in a panic.

"Don't scream!" came a fierce male voice with a strong accent behind him.

These two people are obviously in a group, one is blocked in front and the other is broken. Huizi froze in place, and a lot of thoughts flashed through her mind.