Xiao Ling squeezed her mother aside and looked obliquely from the angle her mother had just had.

Only a little space as big as a fingernail, a little bit of a gap in the window.

Except for some glare sunlight, there was only a small corner of the roof of the building in the backyard.

That roof, like that building, had not been visited for years, and was covered with gray moss. It's dusty and dirty.

Except for this corner of the roof, there is nothing special.

Xiao Ling turned around and helped her mother up, and rearranged her mother to sit on the sofa.

Mom finally stopped staring at the window, and her body didn't tremble so much.

The horror on his face gradually disappeared, and he stared at Xiao Ling again, smiling all over his face.

At this time, the fifth aunt came back from outside.

The fifth aunt just saw that Xiao Ling had found her mother, so she ran out to find the fifth uncle.

So, the five aunts and five uncles and the neighbors all gathered in the hall of the Xiaolingjia Hotel.

It is said that it is a hall, after all, it is small.

It didn't take long for the station to be full. There are also a few neighborhoods, which stand two or three stories outside the door.

Everyone didn't talk much, except for a few words "It's good to find it" and "It's relieved to find it", just sighed softly.

Also, it's only been a few days, and there have been accidents one after another. It's worrying to everyone.

The fifth aunt helped Xiao Ling and also sat on the sofa. said some comforting words, and also said some of the hard work of the neighbors in the town to help find his mother, and persuaded Xiao Ling to calm down first, take care of his mother first, and don't think too much.

The neighbors also echoed and said some words of consolation.

Xiao Ling was also sensible, and stood up and thanked the uncles and aunts in the neighborhood.

yes.

The people in the town themselves are almost gone, and the rest are old neighborhoods, and they don't have any business, basically half doing business and half taking care of their families.

Moreover, the owner of this inn is very popular and has a good relationship with the neighbors.

Xiao Ling also grew up under the watchful eyes of these uncles and aunts.

Suddenly such a big change, everyone is sighing for this family.

Not long after the consolation, the neighbors slowly dispersed.

After all, every family has something to do.

Also, there are guests upstairs. It's too noisy, it's too noisy, and it's not good.

The fifth uncle and five aunts also returned to their own shop to work.

Xiao Ling helped her mother and went back to the bedroom to rest.

It is a three-story building facing the only main street in town, and the second and third floors are guest rooms, a total of more than 20 rooms.

In the middle of the first floor, there is the front desk of the hotel, the furnishings are very simple, a group of sofas, a front desk, and behind the front desk is a two-fold staircase. A small door opened at the bottom of the stairs, and the half-height space behind it was used as a small storeroom.

There are two rooms on the left and right of the front desk, which are used as Xiaoling's own bedrooms, as well as a simple kitchen. The kitchen has a small door that leads to the small courtyard in the middle. The small courtyard is basically just drying clothes, which is not of great use.

Xiao Ling helped her mother to the bed and arranged for her to lie down and rest.

Xiao Ling walked to the kitchen and boiled a pot of water. Taking advantage of the gap between boiling water, Xiao Ling went to wash his face.

From this back to the present, one thing after another has been tears. It's time to wash your face.

The cool water in his hometown finally calmed Xiao Ling down.

Dad didn't know where he went, and Mom didn't know what was wrong. This family, next, is on its own.

Xiao Ling poured boiling water into the kettle, carried the kettle, and walked upstairs.

Xiao Ling knocked lightly on the door twice, "Hello."

"The hostess is here." The door opened, and it was the polite boy.

"I'll bring you a pot of water." There is a kettle in the room, but many people dare not use it after seeing the news of boiling those clothes. Although some people insist on drinking cold water on their own, there are still people who ask the front desk for boiling water.

"Thank you, hostess." The boy took the kettle and wanted to turn around and close the door.

"That..." Xiao Ling was still holding the door with his hand, creating a little resistance to the action of closing the door.

"What happened downstairs just now, didn't it disturb you."

"It's okay, hostess." The girl walked out. "It's okay, don't worry, boss."

"That's good. Rest well. Xiao Ling turned around and walked downstairs. The door was behind him, shut.

Xiao Ling went downstairs, sat at the front desk, looked at the computer and the record book, and looked through the records of the past few months.

After all, life goes on, and business goes on.

The business in the past few months has really been "a lot of doors". No, I don't even have a decoy for the sparrow.

Also, the young people are gone, and those who occasionally come to visit relatives basically live in relatives' homes.

The business that hotels can do is that those who come to travel by the road. And you can guess how many people will come to this place with no famous attractions and no historical sites, and only a few barren mountains and remote villages.

Xiao Ling leaned back in the chair, his brows furrowed again.

Xiao Ling took the suitcase and bag to his room, made the bed briefly, and put away his cosmetics and clothes.

Xiao Ling stood in front of the mirror. Looking at the haggard mess in the mirror, Xiao Ling couldn't help but feel uncomfortable again.

Whoever sees him will feel pitiful, how can he support this family.

No! I want to be strong, I want to support this family, I want to take care of my mother, I have to get my father back.

Xiao Ling thought from the bottom of his heart.

Xiao Ling washed her face carefully, washed away the tears and dirt, and also washed away the sadness and sadness.

Xiao Ling seriously put on her face, put on foundation and lipstick, and also put on confidence and strength.

Well, this is what Xiao Ling should look like. Xiao Ling thought to herself.

"Hostess!"

Someone shouted at the front desk. It sounded like the voice of the girl who had just moved in.

"Hey." Xiao Ling walked towards the front desk as he responded.

"Boss, is there anything delicious here? It's best to have something special here. The girl took the boy's arm and asked.

"You just go out and turn right. That bun shop, that aunt can make the most distinctive thing we have here, I go from snacks to big ones. Let your aunt recommend it to you. Xiao Ling said with a smile.

"Okay, thank you, hostess."

The girl took the boy and left.

"The proprietress put on makeup, and her condition is obviously much better." The girl said as she walked. I don't know if it's for boys or Xiaoling.

Don't say it, it's quite nice.

Xiao Ling smiled.

Madame...... It's about the same age as that girl. This small inn, the boss doesn't know where to go, the boss is like this, the boss's daughter has become the boss's wife.

Ay.

Xiao Ling's smiling face froze, slowly collapsed, and slowly froze.

After being stunned for a while, Xiao Ling walked to her mother's house and saw that her mother was still sleeping. Neither crying nor making trouble. Very good.

Xiao Ling walked to the front desk and looked at the reservation system, and there were no new orders.

After looking at the time, it seems that it is almost ready to cook.

Xiao Ling walked to the kitchen. Open the rice cylinder, and there is still half a cylinder of rice. This rice jar has been used for more than ten years, and such an old style can no longer be found.

Xiao Ling opened the refrigerator, there was still a little pork, and there was still a green vegetable. A few more eggs, and there is nothing to dish.

Xiao Ling's hotel only provides accommodation and no catering. Xiao Ling's parents usually eat vegetables that are bought from the neighborhood, and they don't prepare dishes very much. Generally, it is almost the same for two or three days to buy.

Xiao Ling steamed some rice, fried a green vegetable, and made an egg soup. Let's eat a little bit.

"Xiao Ling, you just eat such a dish." Xiao Ling had already helped her mother sit at the table to eat, and the fifth aunt entered the door and said.

The fifth aunt put the bowl of chicken she was holding on the table.

Mom looked at the chicken, the chopsticks in her hand stretched out, and then shrank back, looking at Xiao Ling with greedy eyes.

Xiao Ling looked at her mother and smiled helplessly at the fifth aunt. Say, "Eat." ”

Mom turned her head and stretched out her hand, grabbed the meat and ate it.

Xiao Ling stood up and asked the fifth aunt to sit. The fifth aunt pushed: "There are still guests at home." I'm going back, you eat slowly. ”

The fifth aunt said and walked out.

At night, Xiao Ling helped her mother wash and wash and put herself in bed to rest.

Xiao Ling sat back in front of the computer at the front desk. Well, now this computer is the hope of whether my family can survive.

Xiao Ling moved the mouse, and the screen lit up.

The hotel reservation system, except for flashing advertisements, has no news, no reservations, no reviews, and no system notifications.

Xiao Ling took another look. Or not.

Xiao Ling sat back in his chair and turned on the phone screen.

There is also no information on the phone.

Is there no signal? No, it's full.

Is there no phone bill? No, it's obvious that I just charged the money.

That's when no one is looking for me.

Xiao Ling sat crookedly in the chair, groggy, and fell asleep after a while.

In my sleep, there is still endless darkness.

Not even that ray of light.

"Ah!!h

Another scream that was so sharp that it would puncture the scalp! Coming from upstairs.

Xiao Ling was startled and opened his eyes.

The lights weren't on, but it wasn't so dark, and the dimness of the street lamps and the reflection of the neighborhood made the room still a little bright.

Xiao Ling didn't have time to look at his phone, so he bounced up from his chair and rushed upstairs.

Is there a rat in the store? Or are you having a nightmare?

Xiao Ling didn't have time to think about it.

Xiao Ling had already rushed to the door of the room.

Xiao Ling raised his hand to knock on the door.

Before Xiao Ling could knock, the door had already opened.

"Oops!" It was the boy who was startled by Xiao Ling at the door, and took a step back while clutching his chest.

"Scared the hell out of me." The boys also sweat on their heads. "Boss, there are ghosts in your shop!"