Zhu Jun and his wife drove the Xiahou brothers to his father's house, but in fact, it was not far from the Spirit Record Bureau, at best, it was two or three stops away. After parking the car, the four of them went upstairs together, and as soon as they reached the door of the house, they vaguely heard the sound of children's laughter coming from the house. Wang Juan hurriedly said, "Listen, that's it." ”

Zhu Jun stepped forward and took out the key to open the door, but found that the door was locked, "Again!" Zhu Jun rang the doorbell, but there was no response in the room, so he knocked on the door three times in a bit of a hurry and shouted, "Dad! Father! We're back. ”

After a while, the door opened, and a man in the room, who looked to be in his sixties, sitting in a wheelchair, looked at the Xiahou brothers standing behind the couple outside the house in surprise, and asked Zhu Jun, "Who are these two people?" ”

"Uncle Zhu, hello." Without waiting for Zhu Jun to speak, Xiahoudun spoke first, "We are friends of Zhu Jun, and we happened to meet nearby, so we came up to visit you." ”

"This ......" Zhu Jun heard Xiahoudun say this, and he was speechless for a while, not knowing what to say.

And Uncle Zhu's originally somewhat stiff face actually showed a smile, pushed the wheelchair backwards a few steps back, and enthusiastically invited Brother Xiahou into the house, "It's Zhu Jun's friend, fast forward, fast forward." ”

The couple and the Xiahou brothers entered the house, closed the door, and Uncle Zhu said, "I'll pour tea", and rowed into the kitchen in a wheelchair. Xiahoudun looked around, and saw that the house was neat and clean, the floor and furniture were polished, and the flowers in the vase on the dining table and shoe cabinet seemed to be cut frequently, and the whole room was filled with an active atmosphere, which formed a sharp contrast with the home where the old man lived alone as the couple said before and the old man pushing the wheelchair in front of them.

"Do you often come to clean the old people's homes?" Xiahou Yuan touched the shoe cabinet with his hand and asked in a low voice.

"I'm ashamed," Zhu Jun lowered his head a little embarrassed, "Although I am the only seedling in the family, I often do business outside with my lover and don't often go home. Most of the housework in the house is done by my mother. Later, my mom left, and my dad should have done all the work. ”

"Is Ling Zun doing it?" Xiahoudun looked at Zhu Jun and asked, "Didn't the family hire hourly workers to clean up?" ”

"We mentioned it, and the old people weren't happy." Wang Juan said, "We said that it is convenient to find hourly workers to clean, but my father-in-law doesn't do it, and we can't help it." ”

"Actually, you don't have to look for it." Zhu Jun interjected, "Look at this house, it's actually okay if you don't clean it." ”

Xiahoudun glanced at Xiahouyuan, and couldn't help but think in his heart, this husband and wife are really not fireworks in the world, they must be living a prosperous life, and all the housework is handed over to the housekeepers. Of course, this house does not need to be cleaned, it is clear that someone has to clean it frequently and carefully to maintain such a tidy state all the time. It is impossible to rely on the inconvenient legs and feet of the elderly alone, there must be someone else to help clean it, and the number of people is at least two.

At this time, Uncle Zhu came out of the kitchen in a wheelchair, with a box of tea on his lap, and he shouted to the Xiahou brothers while paddling towards the sofa: "Come on, sit down, don't stand." ”

Several people sat on the sofa, and Uncle Zhu also began to make tea. Xiahoudun saw that Uncle Zhu's complexion was ruddy, it must have been some evil spirit, and he thought to himself, now it can be determined that it is Shexiao.

After a while, the tea was ready, and Uncle Zhu poured tea for everyone with a smile and said, "This is the first time that a friend of Zhu Jun has come to see me." ”

"I came in a hurry, I didn't bring anything." Xiahoudun picked up the teacup, "I'm afraid I'm bothering you." ”

"What," Uncle Zhu looked at Xiahoudun, then at his son and daughter-in-law, and smiled kindly, "I'm wishing there were more people." My son and daughter-in-law are busy and rarely come over, and as soon as my wife leaves, I am left alone. ”

Xiahoudun took a sip of tea, put down the teacup, nodded and said, "So, it's good to have a few Shexiao to accompany you." ”

As soon as the words came out, Uncle Zhu was stunned, and his hands trembled, "What? What the... How do you know? ”

And Zhu Jun also asked, "Team Leader Xiahou, are you sure there are unclean things at home?" ”

"Okay!" When Uncle Zhu heard this, he suddenly realized and angrily patted his wheelchair and shouted, "So you lied to me!" You charlatans have come to my house again to make waves! ”

Wang Juan saw that the old man's face was flushed with anger, and she hurriedly got up to comfort her, "Dad, don't be angry, we are also good for you." ”

"What's for my good!" The more Uncle Zhu spoke, the more angry he became, "You are busy, don't come to see me." Someone came to accompany me, you said that people are evil, and those who change the law want to drive people away, and find some charlatans to do it at home! ”

"Dad! Don't worry! Zhu Jun also got up and said: "You said that someone was with you, but now you don't let anyone come out and show your face, how can we rest assured, it's not that we are angry with you, we as children also have to know who you are usually with." ”

"They're monsters! Are you satisfied? Uncle Zhu shouted, his eyes were a little rosy, he paused for a while, lowered his voice, and continued with some trembling: "I know they are monsters, but they are all good children. I don't want you to see them, because I'm afraid you'll be scared and you'll get people to drive them away. You drove them away, and you didn't come to stay with me, and left me alone? After speaking, Uncle Zhu coughed heavily.

"Grandpa! Don't be angry! Suddenly, a little boy's voice silenced the room.

Everyone looked around, only to see a little boy who looked seven or eight years old unconsciously appeared in front of everyone, he was the same as other children, wearing the clothes worn by children of the same age, but only one leg of the pants on the lower body was propped up, the other trouser leg was tied into a knot, the feet were long back, wearing tourist shoes, if he was not standing there safely, others must have thought that this child was a disabled child.

"Qiuqiu, why did you come out?" Uncle Zhu looked at the boy and anxiously wanted to get up from the wheelchair, "Go back, go back, they are here to arrest you." ”

"Don't be embarrassed by Grandpa Zhu, we'll be done." The little boy named Qiuqiu jumped to Uncle Zhu's side, looked at everyone and said.

"yes, yes!" With the inconsistent voices of several children, three one-legged children jumped out of Uncle Zhu's bedroom one after another, a boy and two girls, all of whom looked younger than that Qiuqiu.

"Why did you all come out?" Uncle Zhu was a little anxious, "Go back quickly." ”

Xiahou Yuan saw that Uncle Zhu was a little anxious, so he stepped forward and comforted: "Uncle, don't worry, be careful not to move the liver fire." ”

"Can I not be in a hurry?" Uncle Zhu glared at Xiahou Yuan and shouted, "Are you watching you drive my child away?" ”

Seeing such a scene, Xiahoudun felt a little surprised, although he did think that it should be Shexiao before, but he didn't expect that there were four of them, seeing that they were wearing new clothes, and they were so dependent on that Uncle Zhu, presumably this Uncle Zhu must be spoiling these children in every way on weekdays, no wonder, after all, his son and daughter-in-law rarely come to see him, and it must be excessive loneliness that provokes such Shexiao. Xiahoudun couldn't help but appreciate Uncle Zhu's love in his heart, but he felt a little sorry for Uncle Zhu's loneliness. Looking at the expressions of Zhu Jun and his wife, they were completely frozen, presumably they must not be able to believe the scene in front of them at this time. Xiahoudun smiled, got up and walked to Uncle Zhu's side, and said, "Uncle Zhu, thanks to me, I didn't expect that a casual sentence would cause so much trouble. ”

"What do you mean?" Uncle Zhu looked at Xiahoudun in surprise, he had also seen other mages do it, those mages didn't see the monsters and made them god-spirited, and the person in front of him saw Shexiao, and he was still so calm.

Xiahoudun ignored Uncle Zhu, but stared at these little mountain ghosts for a while, thinking, presumably they are also poor children, who can't find their parents to live in human homes, and have been hiding in the shadows of their homes for a long time, and it is rare to meet such a kind person as Uncle Zhu. He smiled at the children before he said to Uncle Zhu: "Uncle Zhu, in fact, although the little mountain ghosts can rest in the shadows, it is only their habit of hiding themselves, and they should also sleep in the bed in an absolutely safe environment. ”

"Huh?" Uncle Zhu was stunned for a moment, thinking to himself, not only did this person not instigate himself to drive the monsters away, but taught himself the habits of these monsters, he couldn't help but be a little surprised, and asked deliciously, "Who are you?" ”

"It doesn't matter who we are, it's your safety that matters." Xiahou Yuan echoed on the side, "Our brothers are just here to confirm, and when they see that it is a small mountain ghost, they will be relieved." ”

Xiahoudun walked up to a little mountain ghost girl, touched her head, turned her head and asked Wang Juan, who was still in a daze, "Ms. Wang, is there the 'evil' you saw before?" ”

"Huh?" Wang Juan came back to her senses, pointed to the girl who was touched by Xiahoudun and said, "I seem to see her, but at that time... I... I saw her head grow upside down. ”

"But it's actually her feet that grow backwards." Xiahou Yuan took over the conversation and laughed.

"It's not the other way around!" The little girl said angrily, "That's how it is, you're just the opposite." ”

"Okay, good," Xiahou Yuan saw that the little girl was unhappy, and hurriedly smiled and comforted, "It's not the other way around." ”

Xiahoudun smiled and said to Zhu Jun: "Mr. Zhu, these children are Shexiao. They lived here, were taken in by Lingzun, and have become part of this family. ”

"But," the surprise on Zhu Jun's face turned into doubt, and he looked at Xiahoudun with some puzzlement, "These, these children, why did they find my father?" ”

"That's a question you should ask yourself." Xiahoudun squatted down, looked at a few small mountain ghosts, and then looked at Zhu Jun and said, "Little mountain ghosts are very timid elves, they usually only hide in unpopular places to live. Presumably, you and your lover didn't come to see your father for a long time, which made the house unpopular. ”

"I ......" Zhu Jun wanted to say something, but he didn't know how to say it for a while, so he had to look at Uncle Zhu with some guilt. And Uncle Zhu, looking at his son, also responded with an understanding gaze and a smile.

"Look at the brand-name goods you are all on top and bottom, and the car you drive is less than two million, and the money is really a lot of money." Xiahoudun stood up, took a few steps to Uncle Zhu's side, and continued: "But Mr. Zhu, you can earn money whenever you want, but you don't have time to accompany your parents all the time. ”

"Hey, the children are busy, they are all busy." When Uncle Zhu heard Xiahoudun say this, he also wanted to play a round for his son.

"It's all my fault," Wang Juan suddenly spoke, "It's because I'm not qualified to be a daughter-in-law, and I have my brothers and sisters to take care of my parents' side, so I think my father-in-law doesn't need me here, it's not good for me." ”

"How can I blame you." Uncle Zhu shook his head, he glanced at the four little mountain ghosts, and the little mountain ghosts jumped around him. Uncle Zhu continued: "I am very happy to have these children with me. One by one, they are so sensible and know how to help me clean up. Look at this house, how clean it is, it's like...... When Joo Joon's mom was there, ......"

"Dad!" Zhu Jun's eyes were a little red, I don't know if it was because of guilt or thinking of his deceased mother, he squatted beside his father, stroked his father's hand, and said, "I will come to see you more in the future." Then he looked at the little mountain ghosts next to him and said, "I don't mention the matter of driving these little ones away, they live at home, and you will raise them as your own grandchildren." ”

"Oh oh, don't go! Don't go! When the little mountain ghosts heard this, they jumped up for joy.

Xiahou Yuan took out a booklet from his bosom and handed it to Uncle Zhu, "This is some information about the little mountain ghost, I hope it will be helpful for you to get along with the children in the future." ”

"Thank you, thank you!" Uncle Zhu took the booklet excitedly, looked at the Xiahou brothers, and didn't know how to express it for a while.

"Alright, it's almost time for us to leave." Xiahoudun gave Xiahou Yuan a look and signaled Xiahou Yuan to prepare to close the team.

"Thank you so much, Team Leader Xiahou." Zhu Jun stood up, held Xiahoudun's hand and said, "If it weren't for you, I don't know when the conflict between our father and son would be." ”

"Yes, yes," Wang Juan hurriedly echoed, "It's not easy for you to come here, how much do you charge, just ask." ”

"It's a trivial matter," Xiahou Yuan said as he walked towards the door and passed by Wang Juan's side, "I won't take any money." ”

"That's embarrassing." Zhu Jun glanced at Xiahou Yuan, then turned his gaze to Xiahou Yuan, who had already walked to the door, and hurriedly walked a few steps towards him, "It's a little interesting." ”

"You're welcome." Xiahoudun opened the door and was about to leave, then glanced at Uncle Zhu who was in a wheelchair and said, "Oh, by the way, although the little mountain ghosts like sweets, don't get used to them too much, excessive sweets have an inhibiting effect on the development of their other leg." ”

"Uh-oh." Uncle Zhu agreed, rowed his wheelchair to the direction of the door for a while, and hurriedly said to Zhu Jun: "Zhu Jun, hurry up, send it to someone." ”

"yes, at least let me send you two back." Zhu Jun hurriedly took out the car keys and prepared to go out.

"No need!" Xiahou Yuan patted Zhu Jun on the shoulder, and pointed at Zhu Jun's somewhat bulging belly, "A few stops away, you will have to walk in the future." With that, Xiahou Yuan followed Xiahou Yuan out of the door.

"Goodbye uncle, goodbye uncle." The mountain ghosts bounced and sent the two brothers to the door.

After saying goodbye to the family, the Xiahou brothers walked out of the building and prepared to return to the unit. At this moment, Xiahoudun's mobile phone rang, he opened the phone, looked at it for a while, and the expression on his face suddenly became extremely serious.

"What's wrong?" Xiahou Yuan asked.

"Here's the trouble." Xiahoudun put away his mobile phone, pointed forward, and motioned to Xiahou Yuan to say as he walked, "I've come to instruct, let me prepare, and the high-speed train will go to Xudu in the afternoon." ”

Xiahoudun returned home and began to prepare his luggage for Xudu. Prepared a black suit and put it in his bag, and Xiahoudun stood in front of the mirror to sort out the beige suit he was wearing. He touched his neckline in the mirror, considering the choice of tie.

"How's this dark blue one?" At this time, Chen Xuan took a dark blue tie and handed it to Xiahoudun.

Xiahoudun smiled, took the tie, and kissed Chen Xuan's cheek, "Okay, I'll listen to you." ”

Chen Xuan smiled happily, and suddenly his expression became serious again, and hugged him from behind Xiahoudun, "How many days are you going?" ”

"Three or four days at the least, a week at the most." Xiahoudun squeezed his tie, replied, and turned his head slightly to Chen Xuan, "Don't worry. ”

"You must come back safely! For Xiao Yuan and Xiao Ling, for me," Chen Xuan hugged Xiahou Tang tighter, "and for the child in my belly." ”