When Lin Xi and the three of them returned, it was close to evening.

In winter, it was dark and fast, and the sky was already dark, and the door of the house was quiet.

Shen Chen stopped the car, lifted the curtain and said that he had arrived to remind Lin Xi and Erbao, and then got out of the car first to open the door.

Unexpectedly, the door of the house was bolted from the inside, so Shen Chen knocked on the door, and then turned around and went to Fulinxi and Erbao to get out of the car, reminding: "There is snow on the ground, be careful of slipping." ”

The two of them mumbled.

Lin Xi was about to open his mouth to ask something, when the back door opened: "Who?" ”

She turned her head and looked behind Shen Chen, and the person who opened the door and appeared at the door was Mother Liu.

Mother Liu was in a hurry, her two sleeves were being rolled up, thinking that she should be busy with something.

She smiled and said, "It's us, I haven't seen you for a long time, Mother Liu." ”

Shen Chen's body is generous, enough to cover the thin Lin Xi and the still small Erbao, plus he wears thick clothes in winter, Liu Ma can't recognize who it is at a glance.

Hearing Lin Xi's voice, Mother Liu was stunned, and suddenly showed surprise: "Madam! You're back! ”

Shen Chen looked back at Liu's mother, and made Liu's mother sure, she couldn't help but be overjoyed, she wiped her hands on her clothes, and hurriedly stepped forward and said: "I didn't expect you to come back so quickly, I was cooking dinner, Zhi'er followed Yan Gongzi to the private school to pick up the young master, and he will be back soon." ”

Not long ago, Lin Xi and Shen Chen unanimously wrote a letter back to inform them of their departure back to Ruyang. It's just that it's freezing on this day, and there is heavy snow, and the road is not easy to walk, so I'm really not sure when I will come back. Seeing them suddenly at this time, my grandmother was really surprised.

Shen Chen said: "Got it." Mother Liu, you can go back and continue to cook first, and eat when Dabao and them come back. ”

Mother Liu hurriedly responded, turned back, didn't take a few steps to remember something, and hurriedly turned back: "I'll give you a few things to bring in first." ”

Shen Chen had already arrived at the back of the carriage, ready to unload the things that Lin Xi and Erbao had bought in the county, and said without raising his head when he heard this: "No need." ”

Mother Liu was a little hesitant, and Lin Xi smiled: "It's really not necessary." We've been on the road all afternoon, and we haven't eaten anything yet, we're hungry, Mom Liu, go cook. ”

When Liu's mother heard this, she hurriedly went in and went back to the small kitchen.

Lin Xi and Erbao didn't go in, they helped Shen Chen get things together, but the large items were moved in by Shen Chen, so the two of them took some scattered items and made several trips down before they moved all the things on the carriage to the open space in the yard, which almost filled half of the area.

Shen Chen went back to settle the carriage again.

I haven't come back for too long, Lin Xi first looked at all parts of the house, and Liu's mother and son were all cleaned up, just like before they left. Even the room they live in is very clean, and it can be seen that Liu's mother often cleans, so they can live when they come back.

This familiarity made Lin Xi finally feel a little kind and down-to-earth at home.

She went out again to see Erbao, who was busy sorting out the books he had obtained in the county, and there were half a box of them. He attaches great importance to it and is very busy.

Lin Xi looked at it for a while, and saw that Erbao didn't need her help, so he went out to find Shen Chen, and sorted out the rest of the things with him, and put them in the warehouse that should be put into the warehouse, and put them in their room, and also brought Erbao's share of things to him, including the gifts he wanted to give to his classmates.

In the end, there was a box of gifts, and Lin Xi remembered that there were Mother Liu's mother and son, so he called Mother Liu, who was busy in the kitchen, out and gave her a small burden.

Liu's mother was puzzled: "Madam, what is this?" ”

Lin Xi said: "This time we have been out for a short time, and the family is thanks to your mother and son to take care of us, and it has been very hard. This is a gift for you and Liu Zhi. We didn't know what we could give you, so we bought you a few pieces of fabric, and you could make cotton clothes for yourself and Liu Zhi to wear. I brought a few books to Liu Zhize. He can read it in his spare time, and if there is a word he doesn't know, he can also ask Dabao when they are free. No matter what, it's better to know more about Braille and reasoning. ”

Mother Liu was stunned when she heard this, looking at the burden, she was flattered for a while and couldn't believe it, and she was a little at a loss.

She never thought that the Madame's family would still remember them when they went out, and the most important thing for her son was books!

In fact, she knew that every time Zhi'er cleaned the room for the little boys, she was very envious when she saw those books on the shelves in their room, and she wanted to take a look, but she didn't dare to bring it up because of her identity. And the master's family can allow her son to follow the literacy, which is already a great favor, where do they dare to ask for more?

But now the Lord is still willing to give books!

Mother Liu was so excited that she immediately knelt down and kowtowed: "Thank you, madam, thank you so much!" Your family's great kindness, our mother and son will always remember! ”

Lin Xi had a headache when he saw her like this, so he quickly pulled her up and said, "Didn't you say it, don't kneel down at every turn." Mother Liu, if you are really grateful, you can take care of Dabao and them at ordinary times, and also take care of my house, so as not to worry Shen Chen and me. ”

Liu's mother swore again and again that she would do a good job, took the burden carefully with trembling hands, and returned to the kitchen happily.

When she met such a kind-hearted master, God really took pity on their mother and son, and she had to work harder in the future.

Later, Lin Xi saw that Mother Liu was gone, and turned his head helplessly to Shen Chen and said, "Mother Liu is satisfied with me everywhere, but the matter of kneeling really makes me unbearable." However, she is open-minded, and if we can't take care of Dabao and them when we are busier in the future, let grandma and mother and son take care of their daily lives, we can rest assured. ”

Shen Chen bowed.

He usually doesn't have much contact with the mother and son, because they are afraid of him and dare not come forward to him. Fortunately, the mother and son are really honest, and they don't have to worry about it at home.

Lin Xi continued to sort out the gifts for people, and listed them separately for the Great Treasure, the Three Treasures, and the Four Treasures and placed them on the small table beside him.

Seeing the four treasures of the study room for Dabao, she suddenly had an idea, "Hey, Shen Chen, in fact, what Erbao said in the county is not unreasonable." If Dabao and Erbao really take the official career, if they are more familiar with the court, they will save a lot of effort. Then this person has to choose someone who can be absolutely trusted. What do you think of Liu Zhi? ”

Shen Chen poured a glass of water to drink, stopped when he heard the words, and looked at Lin Xi: "Liu Zhi? ”

Lin Xi nodded: "I see that Sun Zhi's kid is a diligent and motivated person, and he is willing to work hard and is not afraid of hardships, and he may be a good seedling in the future." The important thing is that he came out of our family, and he grew up with Dabao and Erbao, and he has kindness, absolutely one heart. ”

Shen Chen pondered for a moment and said, "Listen to the lady." But let's take a look at each other. ”

Lin Xi touched his chin and thought, it's okay, anyway, it will be a long time in the future, don't be in a hurry, let Liu Zhi slowly become literate and lay the foundation first, and what will be the character after a long time.

Having made up his mind, Lin Xi continued to pick out gifts.

But at this moment, several familiar voices suddenly sounded at the door.

"Daddy! Mother! Two treasures! ”

As soon as Lin Xi heard it, he knew who was coming back, so he quickly stood up happily, and when he got up, he saw Dabao, Sanbao and Sibao running in in a hurry.

After not seeing him for many days, Dabao has become more calm, and he has grown a lot taller, and he is almost on Lin Xi's shoulders. The most obvious change is his long-grown facial features, which are more and more handsome and noble, quiet and soft, which makes people shine.

And the size of the three treasures turned out to be the fastest, and it was about the same height as the two treasures. I don't know if it's Lin Xi's illusion, his body seems to have become stronger. The sword eyebrows and starry eyes on the face are childish, and standing next to Dabao will not be ignored.

The four treasures between the two have also changed, as if they are no longer the little girl who loves to be coquettish and clingy to her in Lin Xi's impression, looking sensible and well-behaved.

This change, which can be seen at a glance, made Lin Xi a little sad, as if he had missed a lot of their growth.

She stepped forward quickly and opened her hands to them: "Father and mother are back, come, mother hug." ”

The three children were visibly excited.

Previously, they had learned from Master Chen that Lin Xi, Shen Chen, and Erbao were coming back, so they couldn't wait to come back after school every day, but they couldn't see anyone, only disappointed.

When I came back today, I suddenly saw the ruts of the carriage outside, and there were a lot of footsteps, and Uncle Yan Zhong suddenly said with certainty that it was Lin Xi and they were back.

After being lost for a long time, the three children couldn't believe it, and when they came in, they thought it was a hallucination.

Until this moment, Lin Xi spoke.

Their eyes suddenly turned red, and they were forced to rush over and hug Lin Xi.