A month later.

Since Xia Chan decided to enter Beijing a month ago, she has been making all kinds of preparations for entering Beijing almost this month. The affairs of the restaurant will be handed over to the shopkeeper Xu. There are Aunt Lin and them at home. Since Xia Xiaohua's miscarriage, Wang Shishi has treated Xia Xiaohua better than before. For the old house, it is only a gift money for the New Year's holidays. Usually try not to go over as much as possible.

Xia Xiaohua's body has almost been raised. Usually, when Xia Cicada is fine, she will go over to stay for a few days to chat with her and relieve her boredom.

The days passed little by little. Half a month ago, the newly appointed county magistrate came to Qingyang County. Xia Chan has not seen the new county order himself, but he heard from the people in the county that it should be a very good county order.

Yesterday, Murong Ye sent someone to tell her that he had almost handed over to the new county order. Let her prepare for it these days. I'll pick her up when he's leaving.

Xia Chan walked alone in the village of Xiaojia Village, and instantly had a feeling that things were wrong. The scene at the beginning is now like a dream when I recall it. One has only been seen in dreams. There is no such thing as a sad and joyful past.

Coming to Xiao's house again, Xia Chan took out the key and opened the door. Pacing in. Not sure why. I woke up early this morning and wanted to come here. Maybe it's a subconscious feeling that I haven't been here for a long time. Maybe it's really missing.

Everything in the house is familiar, and she can remember how she felt when she bought it. There is also a kitchen, which she built a large and bright kitchen for the convenience of cooking. I thought I would use it a lot. But I didn't expect that creation would make people.

Coming out of the kitchen, we walked towards the house. Force the door open. There is no heavy dust, and there is an occasional light fragrance in the air. The corners of Xia Cicada's eyebrows furrowed slightly. Does anyone live here?

But just now, I have come all the way, and it doesn't look like someone lives there. So why is the house so clean?

Xia Cicada came to the bed, opened the box, took a quilt and held it in his arms and smelled it. Moist taste. The doubts in my heart slowly dissipated. It must be a coincidence. Xia Chan shook her head and smiled self-deprecatingly. Got up and left the house.

By the time she returned to Xialiang Village, it was almost noon. Aunt Lin was busy with lunch in the kitchen at this time. Xia Cicada washed her hands next to the well. I went into the kitchen to help.

"Aunt Lin, what are we going to eat at noon today. So fragrant. The taste of braised pork. It's still Aunt Lin who understands me best. ”

The summer cicada came to the stove and let the forestry start. She helps forestry watch the fire. Forestry originally disagreed, but it couldn't stand the stalking of summer cicadas. Finally, he finally raised his hand and surrendered. Out of the kitchen.

Wait for the forestry to leave. Xia Cicada took the firewood in his hand. After stuffing a few into the stove. looked up at Aunt Lin

"Aunt Lin, I have decided to enter Beijing. Just these days. ”

"Bang. Boom. ”

The hot water rolled down the stove and onto the floor. After hitting Aunt Lin's body twice, she finally stopped on the ground. Seeing this, Xia Chan was so frightened that she hurriedly got up. ran to Aunt Lin and asked in a panic

"Aunt Lin, are you okay? Have you ever been hurt somewhere. ”

Aunt Lin took a few steps back. He lowered his head and looked indifferently at the water stains on his body. Shake your head

"I'm fine. The proprietor doesn't have to worry. ”

Aunt Lin said it easily, but Xia Chan didn't believe it. She just watched Aunt Lin pour hot water from the pot. A whole scoop of hot water passed straight over her. How could it not be hot.

Xia Chan raised her head and glared at Aunt Lin unhappily. Walked aside, took the scoop and quickly poured two scoops of cold water into the pot. Pulling Aunt Lin and walking out of the kitchen.

"Boss, I'm really fine. Let's cook first. ”

Xia Cicada didn't seem to hear it. Continue to pull Aunt Lin out. His eyes were full of stubbornness and distress. When she came to the yard, Xia Chan asked Aunt Lin to be on the bench and went to the house by herself. Soon, Xia Chan came out of the house with a small jar of medicine.

When I walked up to Aunt Lin, I remembered that in addition to Aunt Lin's arms, there should also be burns on her body. Hurriedly pulled Aunt Lin into the house.

"Aunt Lin, take off your coat. See if there are any burns on your body. After you've checked your body, I'll apply medicine to your arm. ”

Aunt Lin's face was pale, but she still felt Xia Cicada's strong concern. Slowly took off his coat. When they took off their clothes, the hot skin on their bodies instantly appeared in front of their eyes.

Xia Chan gasped after seeing the burns on Aunt Lin's body. Tears overflowed in the corners of his eyes. Pacing forward. said with a distressed face

"Aunt Lin, take a look. It's all scalded like this. Why do you keep saying it's okay? If I hadn't insisted on giving you medicine today. How long are you going to hide it from me? ”

Aunt Lin smiled at Xia Cicada. Shaking his head, "Boss, this injury is really nothing. I'm fine. ”

Xia Chan knows a little about Aunt Lin's past. She always thought that these days they get along. Their peaceful life has made her forget some of her past. Now it seems. Something, has gone deep into the bone marrow. Not days, months. It can be forgotten in a few years.

"Aunt Lin, don't be like this in the future. Now you are not only yourself. You also have forestry and wood. If something happens to you. What should the two of them do. Do you want the two of them to lose their mother's love after they don't have their father's love? ”

"Owner, I ......"

Xia Chan shook his head. interrupted Aunt Lin's words. "Aunt Lin, you don't have to explain anything to me. Everyone has their own reasons for doing this or that. I don't want to spy on your **. Just hope you're not so selfish. When something happens. Try to think about your child. If they don't have you. What will they do. ”

"I see."

"Then let's take the medicine first. You don't have to worry about lunch later. I'll just do it. You have a good rest these two days. I'm in charge of the family. I'll be gone in a few days. It's all up to you. Aunt Lin, I have no other requirements for you. This home belongs to my parents. I just want you to help me keep it safe. ”

"Aren't we doing well here, host? Why should you go to the capital. You're so smart. Don't you understand what kind of place the capital is? It's easy for you to get in. It's hard to get out. Boss, think about it again. I know a little bit about your temperament. I know you're not a power-hungry person. Are we having a bad time here? Why where to go. ”

Aunt Lin's eyes were full of struggle and worry. Xia Cicada saw it in his eyes. knows that what Aunt Lin said makes sense. She knew it in her heart. But for the sake of Daddy's great revenge. She had to go.

Aunt Lin saw Xia Chan's face firm. The face is getting worse and worse. Seeing this, Xia Chan thought she was sick. When he raised his hand, he was going to use his hand to help Aunt Lin take her temperature. Aunt Lin took the lead and grabbed Xia Chan's hand.

"Owner, you've really decided. Do you have to go? ”

"Yes, I have to go." Xia Cicada nodded. "Aunt Lin, don't worry. I'm going to protect myself. I try to come back as early as possible. ”

Aunt Lin wanted to speak and stopped, and finally sighed helplessly. I got dressed and got up and went out of the house. Leaving Xia Chan alone in place. I don't know why. This is the first time that Aunt Lin has shown such a strict expression since she came to this house. She understands the worry and struggle in her eyes. It's just that. This time. She wasn't going to listen to anyone.

After lunch, Xia Chan stayed at home all afternoon to clean up. Write, write, draw. The capital is not as good as Qingyang County. The little money in her hand is estimated to be eaten in a few months when she puts it in the capital. She wasn't sure how long she was going to stay in the capital. In order not to sit and eat empty. She decided to open another dessert shop after going to the capital. Take advantage of some free time these days. She wrote down some of the desserts she had eaten in her previous life. Waited until the capital. Try them again when you have time.

"Sister Erya, I listen to my mother. Sister Erya is going to go away. And far, far away. It's not like we usually go to the county seat. Is it? ”

Xia Cicada was sitting in front of the window writing the recipe, and a low voice came from the door. Hearing this, Xia Chan turned his head to look at the door. After seeing that the person who came was forestry. Get up and walk to the door.

"That's right, Sister Erya is going far, far away. I may not be able to come back for a while. We're already big kids in forestry. In the future, when the second sister is not at home, you have to take care of your mother and sister, do you know? ”

Forestry's little face was full of reluctance and displeasure. The little hand tightly grasped the hem of Xia Cicada's clothes.

"When will the second sister come back?"

When will you be back? She really didn't know. Xia Chan shook his head.

"Sister Erya, do you have to go? I really can't bear to Sister Erya. But I can't bear my mother and sister. Sister Erya. What am I going to do. ”

"Fool, how old are you. Sister Erya has already helped you register in the academy. Next month, you will be able to go to the academy with Dabao. Sister Erya is already an adult and doesn't need to be accompanied. You just need to take care of your mother and sister at home. ”

"Sister Erya, how far is the capital from us? Can I visit you often? ”

"No, when you think about Sister Erya. Sister Erya will come back to see if you are okay. ”

Early in the morning of the second day, the summer cicada got up early in the morning. Time is running out. She hasn't told Dabao and Xia Xiaohua about it yet. Dabao, she didn't plan to say it specifically. Let Xia Xiaohua sue him. Xia Xiaohua is going to go there.

"Erya, didn't you just come here two days ago? Why is it here again this time? Isn't your restaurant busy? How do I look at how you look at every day. ”

Xia Xiaohua entered the house from outside the door with a stack of pastries. The words were full of ridicule.

Xia Cicada got up and walked towards Xia Xiaohua. Helped her to the table and sat down. took the pastry on the plate and ate one, and smiled at Xia Xiaohua

"There is a shopkeeper Xu in the restaurant, and I don't need to be cāo at all. So I'm idle. But eldest sister, didn't I tell you before? The money is endless, and now the order volume is so large. It's not a problem that you and your brother-in-law are always so busy. Let's get someone back to help you. ”

"That's as strict as you say. Your brother-in-law and I think it's just right now. Tired though. But every day is very fulfilling. Compared to the precarious days of the past. I prefer to live the life I have now. At the very least, when you lie in bed at night, you don't have to worry about whether you will go hungry the next day. Erya, speaking of this, the eldest sister still wants to thank you. If it weren't for you, the eldest sister might still be living the same life as before. Big sister, thank you so much. ”

"Sister, we are sisters. Sisters. You say that and you see the outside. After eating a few pastries, Xia Cicada took a few more sips of water. Eldest sister, I'm here today to tell you something. ”

"What's the matter?" Xia Xiaohua looked up at Xia Cicada

"Sister, don't be nervous. It's not a big deal. It's a very ordinary thing. ”

"Sister doesn't believe it. What kind of character are you? Sister, isn't it clear? Usually there are a lot of ideas. You can come and talk to me. It's certainly not an ordinary thing. You say. ”

"Sister, I'm going to go to the capital. I'll be gone in a few days. ”

"To the capital? Are you going to find Dalang? ”

"No, it's for something else. Also, I don't have anything to do with Dalang anymore. Eldest sister. Don't mention him again. ”

"Hey, how could your eldest sister not know. Forget it, since you don't want to mention it, then the eldest sister won't talk about it. It's just that since you're not looking for him, then what are you going to the capital for? Although the eldest sister has never been to the capital. The eldest sister heard that the capital is far away from us. Who are you going with. Do you have someone to keep you company? ”

"Yes, Murong Ye. When the time comes, he will return to Beijing to report on his work. I followed them into Beijing. ”

"Murong Gongzi, if you follow him, I will rest assured. However, Erya, the eldest sister still doesn't understand. Why do you suddenly want to go to the capital? Didn't you like something before? ”

"People's minds change. Me too. I didn't like it before, but now I don't hate it so much. Eldest sister, this time I am gone. You can take care of me more at home. Although I am very relieved of Aunt Lin, they are very relieved. But they are not from our village after all. I'm afraid that someone who is restless will take advantage of this to their detriment. ”

"Now that you've decided. I won't say anything. You can rest assured about things at home. I'll pass it often. It's you, alone. Learn to take care of yourself. Is silver two enough? I'll get you as much as I lack. Xia Xiaohua said that she was about to get up and get money from Xia Chan. Seeing this, Xia Chan hurriedly grabbed Xia Xiaohua's arm.

"No need, big sister. I still have money. If it is missing in the future. I'm not going to be polite. ”

Xia Xiaohua suddenly couldn't speak well this time. Break free of Xia Cicada's hand. He got up again to get the money. He said in pieces

"Erya, the eldest sister knows that you must have a reason to go to the capital this time. Big sister can't help you. So it won't stop you. But the eldest sister wants to do something for you. Besides, if you don't have the money in the family, you can't earn it. Don't say no. ”

"Eldest sister, I'm not refusing. I'm really enough. You also know how good the restaurant I opened is every day. Although the restaurant has not been open for long. But there was a lot of profit during this time. And some of my previous savings. That's really enough. Big sister, if you really want to help me. Then help me take care of our house. My biggest concern is our home. ”

Xia Xiaohua knows Xia Cicada's temperament. Once the decision is made, the thing. No one could persuade them to move. In the end, I had to give up. Return to your seat. said with a solemn face

"Don't worry, I'll definitely help you take care of our family. You're going to have to come back sooner too. Remember that Dabao and I are still waiting for you at home. (To be continued.) )