In the evening, lanterns are hung on both sides of the street every few steps to illuminate the whole street, which is done by the officials, and in order to attract customers, some shops on the roadside will also hang their own lanterns under the eaves of their houses, so that there are many kinds of colors.

Liu Ye and Xiao Ding looked up at the lanterns of various colors, their immature faces were full of novel smiles, the craftsmanship of the ancients really didn't say, the rabbit lamp, the mandarin duck lamp, the auspicious doll lamp, all lifelike.

In this place where the streets are full of young boys and girls who are shyly answering pink bubbles, a thirteen-year-old girl in Willow Leaves pulls a twelve-year-old Xiaoding, playing at will, laughing arbitrarily, eating and drinking at will, not too happy.

Many years later, Xiao Ding can still remember the scene of this day, and he feels that from that time on, the image of Liu Ye's sister has been so deeply rooted in his heart. Whenever he encounters such a scene, he will think of Liu Ye, and he will also treat his wife and daughter very gently, because at that time, Liu Ye told him that the happiness of his daughter's family is actually really simple.

Passing by a snack bar, Xiao Ding thought that Liu Ye often took care of himself, so he said: "Ye'er, I think this snack bar is good, let's go in and try it?" I'm in for a treat. ”

Liu Ye looked at it and shook his head and said to Xiao Ding: "You see that the seats inside are all two by two, and at first glance, they are prepared for the two who look at each other, and the things here must be expensive and not necessarily delicious." Let's find an old shop, my sister invites you, how can I let you spend money, you have to save money to go over, no matter how bad it is, you have to save money to marry a daughter-in-law! ”

Xiao Ding blushed and said, "I, I'm still young, it's still early to marry a daughter-in-law or something." ”

Liu Ye laughed: "Not early, not early, you are twelve, you should also think about it." Suddenly remembering something, she smiled again and said, "We are all orphans, and now we are selling ourselves to the Wang family, even if we can't help ourselves, we have to use our brains more." Because no one will do it for us, only us. I know that you have not thought about it so much, you not only have to do good errands, but also learn a lot of skills, and let the master see your good and promote you. You're clever and you're already doing well at your age. You will have many opportunities in the future, but you have to choose well and set the biggest goal you dare to think about at the moment! ”

"The goal? Well...... Be a ...... The steward ......" Xiao Ding's voice trembled slightly, this was his secret wish, I don't know if there is a chance.

"Steward?" Liu Ye patted him on the shoulder, this child is strangely thin, but the bones are quite strong, "A little farther away......"

"That'...... Total...... Explorer? Xiao Ding's eyes widened, and he felt that his breathing was not smooth.

"A little farther away!"

"Farther away?" Xiao Ding swallowed his saliva with difficulty, he didn't dare to think about it, a higher and farther goal than the manager? What is that? Have it?

Liu Ye sighed deeply: "You! Even if you are a shopkeeper and a manager, you are still a subordinate! You have to fight to get out of slavery, and you have to be a good citizen! In the future, your children and grandchildren can study, but they have already participated in scientific examinations, and in the future, your children and grandchildren can choose what they like, earn money to support their families, and then, no longer serve others, and do not let their fate be in the hands of others! ”

When Liu Ye said that he was excited, he couldn't help but stretch out a fist and clench it tightly, and waved it a few times!

This is for Xiao Ding, and it is also for herself, no matter how well Wang Yuhe treats herself, she is also a slave, and free body is her goal!

Xiao Ding's mouth grew up, he felt his heart beating violently, an unprecedented belief was generated in his body, the impact was too strong, he felt that his whole body was trembling!

Become a free man, no longer serve others, and take control of your own destiny?

I never thought about it, and I never dared to think about it.

It turns out that after worrying about food and clothing, there is such a precious thing as freedom that can be pursued!

"Hmm!" After a seemingly long but actually short shock, he happily accepted this goal, and from this moment on, his mind became deeper and deeper, and with such a lofty goal, his life became more and more motivated.

Many years later, he was really grateful to Liu Ye, especially when he stood in the hall of his hometown, looking at the direction of the capital, straightened his waist and led the family to wait for his grandson to enter Beijing to participate in the results of the examination, he deeply appreciated the woman's foresight.

Liu Ye didn't know that her words made Xiao Ding start planning her life again, and she also thought that Xiao Ding was so young, this concept needed to be instilled slowly, and she was not in a hurry.

So when she found out that she was separated from Xiao Ding, she just sighed slightly, and turned around to play her own. Xiao Ding is also a clever child, here, at the Red Kite Star Temple Fair, the security is very good, Xiao Ding will be fine.

It's really rare to be alone, surrounded by ancients!

Inexplicably lonely, inexplicably wanting to laugh.

However, why look up at such a beautiful lantern, there will be a completely different feeling, at this time, with the most delicious snacks in his hands, in the sweetest scene, but his heart suddenly became desolate, so that on this winter night, a long-lost tear suddenly crossed his cheeks!

This scene, in the eyes of another person, was like a heavy hammer, striking him in the chest.

Is it true that naughtiness and irreverence are illusions?

How could a thirteen-year-old girl have such a vicissitudes and sad expression, and why were her eyes not too big full of sadness?

I've seen those who pretend to be sad, I've seen those who cry for a little thing, I've seen those who shed tears because they can't compare to others, and I've seen those who really cried and wiped their tears because of the death of their family members, but I've never seen this kind of forbearance!

Hu Xu was stunned, could it be that Miss Wang loved her on the face, but bullied her in private?

Xia Yibai frowned slightly with his hands behind his back.

"How did she come over here and be alone?" Xia Yibai looked around and found Xiao Ding looking around not far away, and then pulled Hu Xu to look in the direction of Xiao Ding, and said with a smile: "Didn't you get lost with that little guy, so you cried?" ”

Hu Xu suddenly exhaled a turbid breath in his chest: "A little girl is a little girl, I have never seen the world." ”

After speaking, without waiting for Xia Yibai to respond, he strode over.

Xia Yibai suddenly paused, took it back, turned his head to look at Xiao Ding, hesitated, and walked towards him.

Liu Ye took a deep breath, just reached out and touched his tears, thinking that he was also so hypocritical, when he saw a tall figure blocking in front of him.

With Liu Ye's current height, only reaching the man's chest, Liu Ye glanced up at his neck, involuntarily took a few steps back, and looked at him vigilantly.

The ghost is not gone!

"Little girl, what are you crying about! Lost? Hu Xu looked down at her.

Liu Ye pouted: "Hu Gongzi's eyes are very good, I can still see my little girl shedding tears in the black light during this shopping process!" ”

Hu Xu was stunned for a moment, yes, why is this girl so inconspicuous, but he saw her at a glance in the crowd?

After thinking about it, he smiled and said, "That's right, being tall is the advantage of being tall, you can't feel the advantage of being tall!" ”

Liu Ye lowered his hips and shoulders, this person is really ruthless when he speaks! Isn't this poking at people's shortcomings!

"I'm only thirteen years old, how old are you, isn't it normal to be taller than me? It's weird if you're shorter than me! What is there to show off! Willow Leaf crossed his waist and slammed back.

Hu Xu is a musician: "The little girl is very strong!" So how can Biao Gang shed tears? ”

Liu Ye frowned and looked at Hu Xu: "Hu Gongzi is full at night?" ”

Hu Xu was inexplicable, and nodded involuntarily: "Of course!" ”

Xia Yibai led Xiao Ding over at this time: "Oh, this is the person you are looking for." ”

Xiao Ding saw the willow leaves, wiped her sweaty head and hurriedly pulled her sleeve: "Scared...... I was scared to death, I thought you were gone. ”

Liu Ye turned around and gave Xiao Ding a gentle smile: "Anla, it's not the first time I've gone shopping, and I can always know the way back." ”

Xiao Ding let out a long sigh of relief and stood behind Liu Ye obediently, although Liu Ye was right, these two people didn't seem to have the intention of settling accounts after the autumn, but Xiao Ding still felt weak when he saw these two people.

Xia Yibai suddenly looked at Liu Ye and said, "Miss Ye'er, I just saw you crying, and this little brother was looking not far away, presumably you were lost, so I brought him over." ”

The voice was low and mellow, and Liu Ye also changed his smiling face: "Thank you Xia Gongzi!" ”

Xia Yibai took a deep breath: "You're welcome, it's a gesture." ”

Liu Ye felt that Xia Yibai was more pleasing to the eye.

"Hey, I said little girl, what do you mean when you just asked me what I mean when I'm full at night?" Hu Xu was unwilling to be ignored and came over to ask.

"Oh," Liu Ye smiled faintly: "I said, only when you are full of food will you take care of other people's affairs!" ”

"Thank you again for Mr. Xia, there will be a period later!" Liu Ye nodded at Xia Yibai, pulled Xiao Ding around Hu Xu, who had become a statue, and walked away.

Xia Yibai watched the two of them go away, the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, and his slender Danfeng eyes narrowed slightly, full of interest.

After a while, he touched Hu Xu, who was still stiff: "What's the matter, you have accumulated food?" I'm going for a walk with Brother Hu? ”

Hu Xu turned his head and glared angrily when he heard this!

Xia Yibai smiled heartily, turned around and walked towards the crowd, the laughter was very clear, but it made Hu Xu furious: "You are still laughing!" You are so sharp-tongued, why did you let that girl bury me like this! ”

"Good men don't fight women! Who made you run to provoke a little girl! Xia Yibai's voice floated in front of him, followed by a muffled laughter, Hu Xu was depressed, once this black-bellied friend ridiculed people, he couldn't resist it.

He caught up with Xia Yibai, in other words, Xia Yibai stopped.

"What's wrong?"

"Brother Hu, why are you so concerned about that girl?"

Hu Xu was silent, not because he couldn't say it, but because he didn't realize the problem yet.

yes, why?

Suddenly, his left eyebrow jumped, and his eyes glanced at Xia Yibai: "What are you for?" ”

"Me?" Xia Yibai turned around and squinted his eyes and looked at Hu Xu obliquely: "Because, our identity is closer than yours!" ”