Today is the day to get new clothes, Zhang An has already finished delivering the medicinal food ordered by the guests, went to the embroidery workshop to get the clothes and walked home.

"Do you like it?" looked at Xiao Xiang to change into new clothes, happily turning in circles. Zhang An said again: "This white one, I will wear it on my birthday tomorrow." What about this red one, can we wait until the Chinese New Year to wear it?"

Xiao Xiang ran to change out of his new clothes again, and said, "Brother An is the best, Xiao Xiang likes it very much." Where's Grandpa?"

"Ahem. Old man Shu also changed into the new clothes that Zhang An retrieved, and said: "This cotton suit is quite warm, but Xiao An, you can't use it to break the bill for my old man in the future." After the Chinese New Year this year, the old man plans to rent a shop for you in the market, and then you can concentrate on making medicinal food, save some money, and you are not too young, and it is time to consider starting a family. ”

Xiao Xiang stopped doing it, and hurriedly said: "Brother An is not in a hurry to start a family, Brother An has to accompany Xiao Xiang all the time." I want to follow Brother An anyway, and I will go wherever Brother An goes. ”

Old Man Shu glared at Xiao Xiang and said, "Nonsense, from today on, Xiao Xiang can't run to sleep with your brother An anymore." Tomorrow's birthday is over, and you will be a thirteen-year-old girl, and you will be married in a few years. However, if you want to go to the market with Xiao An, I have no objection, but you have to promise your grandfather that you will study medicine harder in the future, and you will not be hindered by Brother An. ”

"I don't want to get married. I won't hold Brother An back. Grandpa is eccentric, and grandpa only likes Brother An. Xiao Xiang pursed his lips.

"Grandpa is not partial. You go to the pharmacy first to sort out the medicinal materials for your grandfather, and I have something to say to your brother An alone. Old Man Shu lowered his voice.

Seeing that Xiao Xiang went to the pharmacy with an unhappy face, Zhang An arched his hand and said, "I don't know what grandpa has to say." ”

Old Man Shu sat down and picked up the teacup, blew lightly, and said slowly: "Xiao An, I have passed on all the knowledge of medicinal diet to you, and Xiao Xiang has also mastered most of my medical skills, and all she lacks is experience." I've been feeling like I'm at the end of the day, so I have something to tell you. ”

Hearing this, Zhang An was stunned and wanted to say something, but was stopped by Old Man Shu's stretched out his hand, and Old Man Shu continued: "Old man, I am actually a cultivator, a wood true qi, and a Mahayana ninth order. Back then, I became famous in the cultivation world with my rejuvenation technique, and I was invited to join the Heavenly Grace Pharmacist Association, but later I found out about some despicable deeds of the Medicine Association, so I got out and left. But how can it be so easy to get out, the Pharmaceutical Association sent someone to chase and kill my family, I escaped with Xiao Xiang, but Xiao Xiang's parents didn't leave alive. Unconsciously, I have been living in this Xiangwan Kingdom for more than ten years with a little thought. ”

Recalling the past, Old Man Shu was a little sentimental, took a sip of tea, and continued: "Actually, I investigated when I rescued you back, and you are also a cultivator, but the true qi in your body does not belong to the five elements, and I have never seen the old man. Out of selfishness, I didn't intend to tell you that, I want you to be able to think about it all the time. But after all, everyone has the right to decide their own life, and I shouldn't be so selfish. I'll still go to the bazaar and set up a shop for you, I only have one request, and when I'm gone, take good care of Xiaoxiang for me. ”

Zhang An was a little at a loss, and said: "Grandpa, you have excellent medical skills, and you are a cultivator with high cultivation, you will definitely not leave so easily, you must have a way, right? ”

Old Man Shu waved his hand and said, "My own body knows it, not to mention that I am so old, it is hopeless to break through the realm again." Accompany Xiao Xiang to celebrate the New Year, you can leave, and don't go back to the village in the future. Alright, let's go out, let the old man rest for a while, I've been a lot tired lately. ”

Zhang An closed the door, his heart was mixed, it was difficult for a doctor to heal himself, and his grandfather couldn't do anything, so what could he do. Anyway, I can't let Xiao want to know now, and I'll talk about it when the time comes.

The next day, Xiao Xiang woke up early. Old man Shu held the teapot in his hand and lay on the rocking chair next to him with his eyes closed.

"Grandpa really won't move to the market with us?" Xiao Xiang leaned into Old Man Shu's ear and asked softly.

Old Man Shu shook his head and said, "The bazaar is so noisy, my old bones can't stand the toss." Besides, if I follow you to the market, who in this village is a little uncomfortable, who will show them?"

Xiao Xiang is still a little reluctant to leave Old Man Shu, "But Xiao Xiang is reluctant to leave Grandpa." ”

Old Man Shu opened his eyes and glanced at Xiao Xiang, and quipped: "That's good, then stay and live with grandpa." It's good to let Brother An go to the market alone. ”

"No, I'd better go to the market with Brother An, grandpa is too boring. Xiao Xiang immediately refused.

"I look at you, it's true that I can't bear your brother An, where would I be reluctant to be an old man. Old man Shu pretended to be disappointed.

"How can there be, I can't bear to let my grandfather be good. ”

Zhang An has been busy in the kitchen all morning, serving one dish after another, Xiao Xiang can't wait to serve the meal, just wait for Zhang An to serve it.

"Xiao An's craftsmanship has improved recently, and when the medicinal food shop opens, there must be an endless stream of customers. Old Man Shu picked up a piece of yam and stuffed it into his mouth and praised it.

Bringing the last dish to the table, Zhang An also sat down and started eating, "How can it be so exaggerated as grandpa said, as long as grandpa likes to eat, Xiao An will definitely do it immediately." ”

Old Man Shu poured a glass of wine and said happily: "If you should praise it, you should praise it." Come, I wish us a happy thirteenth birthday, grandpa wishes you, always simple and happy, and may you be happy and healthy. ”

Old Man Shu finished drinking a glass of wine, and said to Zhang An: "Xiao An, I have already asked the old man to find the store, and now it is estimated that I will start decorating it for you." After the Shangyuan Festival, it should be ready to open. Master Xie has helped a lot, so remember to go to Master Xie's house to thank you. ”

"Okay grandpa. Zhang An replied.

Today, Old Man Shu got drunk rarely, Zhang An hugged Old Man Shu to lie down and rest, and Old Man Shu also pulled Zhang An to bow and make a vow to live and die together.

finally put the old man to sleep, and Zhang An was already sweating profusely. Hurriedly went to take a comfortable hot bath, Zhang An saw Xiao Xiang sitting at the door of the room in a daze.

"What's wrong, my little princess? Isn't today's birthday fun enough?" Zhang An wiped his hair and sat down next to Xiao Xiang.

Xiao Xiang gently leaned his head on Zhang An's shoulder and said: "Today is the happiest birthday Xiao Xiang has ever had, in the past, only my grandfather gave me a birthday, but this year I am happy to be accompanied by Brother An." It's just that I miss my father a little, and my grandfather said that my father and my mother went to a far away place, and they won't come back until I grow up. In fact, I want to know that my father and mother are long gone. As he spoke, two lines of hot tears crossed Xiao Xiang's cheeks.

Zhang An gently wiped away the tears on Xiao Xiang's face, and said softly: "Don't cry if you think about it, my brother promises, every birthday I think about in the future, my brother will spend it with you, okay? ”

Snowflakes suddenly floated in the air, and on this cold winter night, the first snow of the year was ushered in. The girl with tears on her face snuggled into the arms of the thin teenager and sobbed and fell asleep.