() Xiao Duxue held the marshmallow at the back of the line. When she saw that old Gyatso was still sitting, she asked, "You don't get on the bus?" ”

"I'm not leaving. The car can't be left in the mountains and no one will look at it. ”

"And what are you going to do at night?"

"Stay in the car." Old Gyatso popped the cigarette butt far away.

"You're alone?"

"Get used to it. The mountain road is not easy to walk, the climate in the mountains can change, and we often live in the car. ”

Xiao Duxue squatted down: "If you don't think I have a lot of problems, I'll stay with you as a companion?" ”

"How's that going to work! It's very cold at night in the mountains, and your little body can't bear it. ”

Xiao Duxue simply sat down: "You can't look down on people. Otherwise, tell me about the history of this place in the evening. As for me, I won't thank you extraly. ”

"I said I don't want you to accompany me. Get in the car and go! ”

"Since you don't like me, then I don't want to be annoying. Take care. Xiao Duxue ran over and said a few words to the driver, then ran back again, put down the marshmallow and chased after it.

The car honked and drove away.

Flowers bloomed on the ravines of old Gyatso's forehead.

Xiao Duxue ran out of breath: "Grandpa, I actually want to thank you." Staying at your motel tonight saved me money on accommodation and gave me the opportunity to see the scenery from such a high mountain. People say it's so beautiful at night that you want to cry, but I was able to see it with my own eyes. ”

Old Gyatso lit another cigarette: "Why do you like it here?" ”

"I love all the good things." Xiao Duxue's fingers drew a circle in the air, "The things here are full of life power, and they are my favorite." ”

"But when many people came, they only saw the remoteness and wilderness here."

"That's the primitive state in which they don't know how to revere life. Human beings have evolved from the most primitive creatures, and in the end they will return to the most primitive state, and no one can escape. The so-called starting from Si and ending in Si is not something that can be changed if no one likes it. ”

"That's right. Let me ask you, people outside the mountains are afraid of us Tibetans, why aren't you afraid? ”

"Why be afraid? It is normal for people to subconsciously reject what they don't understand, because they don't understand, so they are afraid, and because they are afraid, they are afraid of being hurt. Just like the Tibetans and the Han people, the Tibetans feel that the Han people are not upright enough, and the Han people think that the Tibetans are barbaric, and they are wary of each other. After a long time, naturally I am afraid of you, you hate me, and you don't like each other. ”

"Things have gotten much better over the years, and the Han and Tibetans are not as opposed as they used to be. My eldest daughter is married to a Han teacher and a teacher in your school. My youngest son married another Han girl, and now they all have children. ”

"That's great! Han-Tibetan intermarriage has existed since ancient times, but I didn't expect it to be carried forward by my grandfather. ”

"Don't laugh at me. For their marriage, I was nagged by the clansmen. How fast the time flies! In a flash, I'm this old, and my grandson is in college this year, and I'm still in the same school as you. In the future, if you have time, you will teach him Chinese, and he will say that he can't write. Times are changing, and it is not enough to know Tibetan, but to be proficient in Chinese. ”

"Grandpa is so knowledgeable! I will do my best. ”

A little cool thing falls, and then another one.

Fu Xue

Feng sticks out his tongue to lick: "Snow." ”

Xiao Duxue exclaimed: "Flying snow in September? ”

"It's not unusual when it snows here. A mountain has four seasons and ten miles of different days. Not to mention snow, hail is commonplace. ”

"Ha, I'm looking forward to the goose feather snow at night!"

"If you don't want to go to school tomorrow, just look forward to the snow. It's snowing here, but you can't drive. ”

"Then don't go down yet, and I'll talk about it when I get there."

The snow turned from granular to flakes, and gradually turned back into flocculents, falling in clumps one by one.

Fu Xuefeng and Marshmallow ran around chasing snowflakes, and they couldn't play enough.

Xiao Duxue was cold, and hurriedly went back to the car to find clothes to wear. By the time she got off the bus in a neat cloak, the snow had stopped. The sun hides behind the clouds and disappears, casting a warm glow.

Xiao Duxue had a wooden face, and she didn't know how to describe her feelings, which made Fu Xuefeng and Old Gyatso laugh.

Following the instructions of the elder Gyatso, Xiao Duxue and Fu Xuefeng collected firewood on a nearby hillside. Dead wood and dead branches can be seen everywhere here. By the time it was dark, the firewood they had gathered had formed two hills.

Old Gyatso couldn't help but laugh: "I said, girl, why are you picking up so much firewood?" Want to live here? ”

Xiao Duxue patted the dirt off her hands and said, "I'm going to make a big bonfire at night, and we'll chat and sleep in the middle, which is definitely warmer than in the car." ”

"A lap? You're not afraid of being charred? Old Gyatso raised his eyes to the sky, "There should be no wind tonight, and it won't be very cold." It is enough to light two fires. ”

"No, it's going to take a circle. I'm going to enjoy this rare night. ”

"Okay, one lap and one lap." Old Gyatso pointed to a leeward col, took out a lighter and threw it over, "You go there and make a fire, whatever you want." Only one: Don't let the sparks splash on the grass. The trees here are oily, and there are a lot of dry leaves on the ground. ”

Xiao Duxue knocked on the stone with a stick, crossed her waist and shouted: "The weather is dry, be careful of the fire candle!" ”

Fu Xuefeng thought of the fire, and a trace of dark clouds floated across his face.

At nightfall, the bonfire was lit according to Xiao Duxue's wishes. In the middle of the fire, a layer of tarpaulin and a thick blanket of felt carpet have been laid out as a place to sleep.

Old Gyatso took out a bag of potatoes and buried them in the hot ashes, and spread charcoals on them, and after a short time, he smelled the aroma of potatoes. He took the tin tea jar again, poured it full of water and put it next to the fire: "Twilight, why didn't I hear your brother speak, what's wrong with him?" ”

"My brother had an accident, his language skills were impaired, and he didn't think about problems like us ordinary people." Xiao Duxue picked up a branch and stirred the fire, "He's a kind child, he won't hurt you." ”

"I'm not worried about this, I'm worried about you, how can you study with such a big person?"

"My brother is very obedient. When I was in school, he could play by himself or come to school and wait for me. ”

"It's easy to think about. Who else is in your family? ”

"It's just Mom." Xiao Duxue was silent for a moment and then said, "Grandpa and Dad have both passed away. ”

"Is your mom okay?"

"Oh no, her eyes are out of sight. But it didn't matter, I hired someone to take care of her. ”

Old Gyatso turned the potato over: "You said you were looking for a job, what kind of one do you want to find?" ”

"It doesn't matter what you do. As long as we can make sure my brother and I don't go hungry and have a place to stay. ”

"You can think about it." Old Gyatso shaved out the baked potatoes and turned over the unripe ones: "My wife and eldest daughter have a restaurant in the town, and it takes about ten minutes to ride to school. In recent years, there have been many tourists and students here, and business is not bad. They have always wanted to find a small job, but they have never found the right person. In the first half of the year, I recruited a little sister, and I left after not working long, because it was too hard and the salary was low. If you want, consider going there. Don't delay your class time, just go to help out after school every day. The restaurant is relatively busy, and her mother can cope with it at other times. As for the treatment, it's still the same as the previous little sister, including food and accommodation, and giving 100 yuan of pocket money every month. What do you think? ”

It's a blessing from heaven! Xiao Duxue didn't believe her ears: "Really? ”

"Am I lying to you? You don't have to worry about utility bills. It's a Tibetan area, it's subsidized by the government, and Tibetan families like ours barely have to pay. It's just that the place where you live is not spacious, and if you brothers and sisters live together, it may be a little crowded. ”

Xiao Duxue folded her hands and thanked her for the coveted good luck: "This is already very good!" I let my brother eat there, and I can eat in the school cafeteria. ”

"When I say food and lodging, of course, I include you and your brother. We Tibetans don't care so much, and multiple people are just a matter of multiple pairs of chopsticks. ”

"How's that going to work? Otherwise, the 100 yuan will not be given, and it will be counted as our meal expenses. ”

"I didn't notice that you were quite stupid! If you have a heart, you can give my grandson Chinese tutoring, and this money will be regarded as the tea money I invite you to this little teacher. ”

"Thank you, grandpa!" Xiao Duxue lowered her head to shave potatoes, tears flashing in her eyes.

"Thank you. I just need manpower. Tomorrow you go directly to the place where you live, pack up the house, and buy whatever you need. It's cold here, but you won't be covered with snow just because you don't have winter clothes. Old Gyatso tasted the potatoes and said, "It's well baked, so eat it hot." ”

Xiao Duxue peeled a round potato for Fu Xuefeng, cooled the boiling water, and chose a little baked for herself. Old Gyatso watched her finish doing these things, and seemed to nod slightly.

Fu Xuefeng hugged the marshmallow and roasted the fire and ate potatoes, without saying a word.

An old man and a young man chatted while eating, and they talked for most of the night before they each lay down.

The plateau in the middle of the night, the stars are shining brightly, and it is as quiet as nothing. The blue night sky is like a calm sea hanging upside down, implying unclear waves and countless hidden possibilities. The brilliance of the moon is filtered by the highland air, bright, cold, and clear. The shadows of the trees are elongated and deepened, projected on the pale white rocks, like a huge black and white ink painting. On such a beautiful night, if there is a clear song, a pot of hot wine, and a confidant, those fleeing souls should be comforted.

Xiao Duxue looked at Old Gyatso and remembered Xiao Lanshu's words: Don't lose confidence in this world, there are still more kind people! Father...... She remembered the old years again, Su Wanyan, Yao Mubai, and Ye Hanchuan...... Ye Hanchuan...... These three words were like a soldering iron, and she frowned. She stared at the fire in a daze, until her eyes were dry and the pain was unbearable, and then she withdrew her gaze and sighed faintly.