Volume VI
Eleven down-and-out boys
The mist faded. The sky is shining. Little by little, the sun climbed into the sky. Send the warm light of dawn to the earth. The world, which had been tormented by the darkness of the night, had renewed hope again
"Ahh Xiaoshuang, who woke up, suddenly screamed. I'm going crazy looking for something." My necklace. The necklace my dad gave me is gone. Whining. That's what Daddy gave me."
Tang Peng was woken up by a scream. After hearing Xiaoshuang's words, his first reaction was to glance at the ghost. Really. It's empty. The ghost ghost is gone, Tang Peng lowered his head and sighed. But a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth:
"Don't look for it. It's been taken away by ghosts."
Xiaoshuang stopped and glanced at Tang Peng. Lean down and continue looking around for the necklace. I was so anxious that tears fell straight down. Tang Peng's heart softened. Walk over and reach out to help Xiaoshuang. And handed her some bread:
"The necklace has been taken by the ghost. It's useless to be in a hurry. Hungry no. I still have some bread here. You eat first."
Xiaoshuang still ignored him. Take the bread. Then he pretended to be careless and threw it back. Buried his head and still looked for the necklace on the ground. Completely treat Tang Peng as air. Tang Peng was stunned. Subsequently. Smiled and shook his head. Looks like she's still angry with yesterday. But the smile on his face didn't last long. Immediately it became serious again. Because he already knows the murderer of Xiaoshuang's father. But you can't tell her anyway. Because
"Hmph. It must have been taken by that weird bad guy from yesterday." Xiao Shuang straightened up and glared fiercely at the location of the original ghost. Said angrily. This scoundrel. If you run into him again, you won't let him go."
"I seem to have told you just now," Tang Peng Khan snapped. Lowered the eyelids and looked at her.
"Suspicious. How to have a sound. Who's talking." Xiaoshuang pretended not to see Tang Peng. Pretending to look around." It's weird. Someone was talking just now. Why can't you see people?"
Tang Peng was a little speechless. I know she's throwing a tantrum. It's hard to say anything. I had to cooperate with her and said:
"That's right. It's really weird. Could it be that the air can also speak?"
"Ahh I'm talking again." Xiaoshuang was deliberately taken aback. Then jump away. Pretend not to see Tang Peng." Feed. Air. You're a thing. I've learned to speak."
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"yes. It's like the air should be. I won't talk to you anymore. My necklace was stolen by a bad guy. I'm upset right now. And that necklace seems to be important. Dad and Cheng Shuai both emphasized that they should not lose it. I don't know what the bad guy stole it for. What to do now"
"This. Don't worry." A mysterious smile appeared at the corner of Tang Peng's mouth. Said indifferently. They're just saying that's for other people."
Little Shuangmu down. I have some doubts in my heart. I couldn't help but ask:
"What do you say. Didn't they tell me?"
"It's not."
Xiaoshuang frowned and disturbed her head. Blinking eyes with a few tears still hanging from them. A puzzled face:
"Then dad and Cheng Shuai, who are they talking about?"
"How about a couple of self-righteous scumbags. Don't treat me like air now. Before Cheng Shuai dies, there should be something you want to leave to me. Can you do it now?"
"Ahh The air is talking again. What a strange thing."
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At this time. Suddenly, there was a gobbling sound from the same place. Tang Peng turned around curiously. A teenager who looks like he is seventeen or eighteen years old is hungry and munching on the bread that was just thrown away by Xiaoshuang. He was dressed in rags. The body is emaciated. But his face was very clear. There was nothing at all about the downfall that suited his dress and situation. Tang Peng felt strange. Walked over and patted him on the shoulder:
"Are you hungry?"
"Yes." The boy looked up. Only then did I realize that there was an extra person in front of me. But not at all surprised. It's just a little embarrassing." Excuse me. I haven't eaten in two days. Do you want this bread?"
The young man reluctantly handed the little bread crumbs left in his hand to Tang Peng. Tang Peng sweated. I don't know what to say. Xiaoshuang also walked over. At a glance, I saw the bread that had been dirty. Nausea swallowing saliva:
"You've eaten like this. I'm sorry to pay it back."
Twelve hopes
The teenager retracted his hand embarrassedly. Smiled embarrassedly. Looks very guilty. Tang Peng glared at Xiao Shuang. Angry with her for the first time. Turned around and looked at the boy kindly. I gave him what little food I had:
"Why are you here?"
"Because I live here." The boy looked back at the ruined place. A cheerful smile on his face. Two rows of white teeth are visible." It was my house in that place before it was blown up. It turned out to be a housing building. Father. Mom. I. And my sister. We live in it together. I bought that floor a week ago. It's beautiful."
Tang Peng trembled. There was an indescribable touch in my heart. Observe the teenager closely. His face sank. Didn't speak again. Xiaoshuang couldn't help but look him up and down. Somewhat amusedly asked:
"I've never seen anyone like you. The house was blown up and I could laugh at what your name was."
"My name is Tang Jun. This year XVIII. Unmarried. The ideal girlfriend is a girl as gentle as the heroine in Qiong Yao. But if you are in good shape. Sassy girlfriends can also consider "teenagers gushing about themselves.
"Alright. Come on. Ask what your name is, what are you talking so much nonsense for?" Xiaoshuang interrupted him impatiently. He looked left and right behind Tang Jun. I think it's strange for him to stand alone in front of this ruin." What about the relatives you're talking about?"
"Dead." Tang Jun replied. There is still a cheerful smile on his face." We were having dinner on the day of the big bang. As soon as my parents saw that something was wrong, they hurriedly sent my sister and me out. As a result, in order to protect our sister, I survived by luck. He also died because of his injuries. So I'm an orphan now. That's right. What are your names? How could it be here?"
Xiaoshuang was shocked by his experience. I couldn't help but churn in my heart. Because now I am the same as the teenager in front of me. They were all orphans. But. The difference is that Xiaoshuang is always thinking about finding out the murderer of his father. But this teenager seems to be content with the status quo. It doesn't seem to matter if you don't care about the death of your loved ones. Xiaoshuang couldn't help but be angry. Open your mouth and prepare to scold him. But a hand was quietly on her shoulder. Stop her
"My name is Tang Peng. This little girl's name is Xiaoshuang. Nice to meet you." Tang Peng smiled and introduced himself to them.
"Oh. Your surname is Tang. Fate." Tang Jun slapped his palms fiercely. excitedly stepped forward and shook Tang Peng's hand." Say nothing more. You invited me to eat bread. I invite you to rest in my 'house.'"
Then he couldn't help but push Tang Peng and Xiaoshuang towards his 'house'. When Tang Peng and they came to his so-called home. I can't help but feel sour. Because it's just under a flyover that can keep out the rain for a while. A few newspapers are the bed. A broken container is furniture. The boy lays out the newspaper. I kindly asked them to sit down. Take the broken container to a nearby stream and fetch cold water:
"It's okay today. Probably because of the rain, the water is very clear. There are a lot of pebbles-like things floating in that creek these days. The originally clear stream water is so clear that I can't drink it, let alone this. You drink water."
Xiaoshuang pushed away with some disgust. Tang Peng took the water and drank it dry. As he handed the container back to him, he accidentally glanced at a pair of earrings on a rock. The heart sank again:
"These earrings that your parents bought for your sister are beautiful. She must have been beautiful to wear. It's a pity I haven't worn it once."
"Suspicious. This is what my mom bought for my sister. How do you know. How do you know that my sister hasn't worn it?" The teenager was taken aback. looked at Tang Peng. I looked at the earrings again." You know my sister. Wait a minute. No wonder I'm so attached to you. Are you my sister's underground boyfriend. Brother-in-law."
Tang Peng sweated. Stretched out his hand to hold his glasses and said slowly:
"Earrings are placed in a high and prominent position in the middle of your 'home'. And put it very respectfully. This is how to place the relics of loved ones. Rather, it is a popular style among young people at the moment. That is to say, it is for young people. This can basically be inferred that it is your sister's. The earrings have almost lost their luster. That is to say have been bought for quite some time. However, the upper part of the ear pin has faded. This would not be the case if the earrings were worn all the time. If you guess correctly, it should be that your sister is reluctant to wear it. The reason for this can be seen in the clothes you have left. Your family is poor. It took my parents most of their lives to buy a house. The earrings should be a birthday present from your parents or something."
The teenager opened his mouth wide and couldn't speak. Judging by his expression. Tang Peng is reasoning correctly. The boy looked at Tang Peng again. The eyes have some worship:
"You're a cop. It's amazing. Kindness. My family moved from the countryside. My parents have been working very hard to provide for us to go to school. Mom bought this earring for her sister when she bought it. I was complained about by my sister."
"What are these?" Xiaoshuang found that the ground of this 'home' was full of strange patterns. Found it curious.
"This one. It's the architectural drawings I designed." Tang Jun smiled embarrassedly. Scratched his head with his hand." My parents' lifelong dream was to have a house of their own in the city. But I finally realized it, but I want to be an architect in the future. Build a big house of our own for our parents."
Xiaoshuang was stunned. My heart is a little sour. But as soon as he saw Tang Jun's cheerful smile that shouldn't belong to him, he felt angry:
"Your parents and sister are dead and you can still laugh. I don't know if you still have feelings."
Behold. Tears suddenly flashed in Tang Jun's eyes. With a cheerful smile and white teeth on his face:
"Sister sister told me before she died. Live happily. Don't give up hope no matter what happens. Someday. I will be a great architect, I can have nothing, but I can't be hopeless."
Talking. He cried. Like a helpless child. Tang Peng stood up without saying a word. Pulled up the little pair and left. There is an indescribable emotion beating in his eyes. And anger
"What Cheng Shuai wants you to give me must be protected no matter what. Now accompany me to a certain place."
"Where to go."
"Autumn Falling River"