Chapter 58
"Really quit?"
"Hey, I never really smoked it before."
"If you haven't mastered it, don't learn it. It's not good for your health. I'm tied to work. I want to quit but can't."
"Yeah."
"If you feel annoyed or bored in the future, find another way to relieve stress."
"I feel that studying is quite relaxing now."
"Pay attention to the balance between work and rest."
"I know, I'm also paying attention to exercising and practicing my skills."
"How many tricks will you have with Dad someday?"
"If you can't change the day, you have to change the year."
"You have to wait until dad is old before you dare to take action, right?"
"This is not as simple as waiting until you get older."
"You won't have to wait for me to die, right?"
Dad, you have to die and stand up again.
But Tan Wenbin did not dare to say this to his own father.
"No way, my son wouldn't dare to do anything to you, dad."
"Xiaoyuan won another award, right?"
"Well, first prize in the Provincial Mathematical Olympiad. Dad, do you even know about it?"
"Don't you know that your middle school rented a few cars with big speakers on them and drove them all over the town to make announcements?"
"Dad, Xiaoyuan is going to visit the mountain city in a while."
"He doesn't have to go to school anymore, right?"
"It doesn't matter whether he goes to school or not. On weekdays, he picks up a pen not to write homework, but to give me questions."
"Haha, then you really picked up a wallet."
Tan Yunlong couldn't help but think of the scene in town that day when he received a report call from the video hall. After getting out of the car, he looked at the boy in the distance.
And later, the scene where the boy took the initiative to come to the police station and opened his office door.
At that time, I only thought it was funny, but now I think about it, if I had been more serious and rigid, my son would not be so lucky today.
"I also want to follow Xiaoyuan to the mountain city."
"Shancheng is quite fun. The hotpot there is delicious. It is completely different from the hotpot your mother makes with the 'Shancheng Hotpot' in our family. You can try it after you go there."
Nantong people also eat hot pot in winter. It is very popular in shops here to sell various brands of "Shancheng hot pot" base ingredients. Many locals take it for granted that this is the famous Shancheng hot pot. But real mountain city people will only be filled with satisfaction when they see this. Face question mark.
"Hey, Dad, why does it sound like you agree with me to go?"
"Didn't you say you wanted to go?"
"Aren't you afraid of affecting my study?"
"Son, in fact, as long as you don't do anything illegal or disciplined, the error tolerance rate in life is still very high.
Some things that seem great at the moment will not be a big deal when you look back later. ”
"Dad, you are very different today. Before, you would have scolded me for being ignorant now."
"You were really ignorant before. I can only say that sensible children are generally good at learning, but being sensible is not just for studying well.
Your mother and I both have companies, so we won’t have to rely on you for retirement in the future. You don’t have any burden, so just do whatever you want to do. ”
"I won't affect my studies. I will take my books and homework with me. I feel that I am studying in the classroom now, which is far less efficient than studying with Xiaoyuan."
"Just decide what you want."
"I will be admitted to Shanghai University. I will go find Xiaoyuan. Dad, did you know that tomorrow people from the school over there will come to our middle school, and Xiaoyuan will be admitted in advance."
On the balcony, it was quiet for a while.
"Dad, why don't you speak?"
"I'm imagining how my son would feel when he was admitted early."
"What's your mood?"
"I was so happy that I forgot to speak."
"Hahahahahaha." Tan Wenbin bumped his father with his arm, "That's so boring. It's better to wait for the admission notice after the college entrance examination."
"Do your mother and I still have to thank you?"
"Dad, let me tell you something. I think the monitor of our class is attracted to me."
“I suggest the girl’s mother take her to the city hospital to have her eyes checked.”
"Dad, have you ever said that about your son? Your son is not bad either."
"Zhou Yunyun, right?"
"Ah, you know everyone's name?"
"Thanks to you, I often go to your class teacher's office. She often comes to deliver homework and papers."
"What do you think of her?"
"Have you ever talked to me about this? If you want to talk, go talk to your mother."
"That won't work. My mother will definitely scold me for not focusing on studying, and she will definitely not be happy to hear me talk about this."
Tan Yunlong's eyes fell behind the balcony door. After the father and son stepped onto the balcony, the movement in the kitchen stopped, and then there was a small movement of people lowering their heads and moving around.
As a veteran policeman, he naturally knew that his wife was listening carefully through the balcony door.
Son, it’s not that your mother doesn’t like hearing you talk about this, she always loves it.
"Then what do you think of them?"
"It's pretty good. She's pretty. I used to think she had a bit of a fierce personality, but a girl with a fierce personality suddenly becomes gentle and I really can't handle it, hehe."
As Tan Wenbin spoke, he couldn't help but laugh.
"Already in love?"
Tan Wenbin shook his head, and the smile gradually faded from his face:
"I don't have this thought. I always feel that I am still a child, still in school, and have no job. I don't know where I will go or what I will do in the future. Moreover, it is such an important time in my senior year of high school. If I really fall in love with someone, I won't be a waste of time. < br>
Dad, do you think I'm a bit cowardly? ”
"It's quite normal. It shows that my son has matured and knows what responsibility is." Tan Yunlong patted his son's arm, "Only when you have a clear future can you give other girls a future."
"Dad, I'm going to do the questions."
"Go ahead."
Tan Wenbin left the balcony and walked back to his room.
Tan Yunlong silently lit another cigarette.
As children, we long for ourselves to grow up as soon as possible; as parents, we also hope that our children will grow up as soon as possible.
But when this day comes, both parties will feel at a loss.
His wife stood up from behind the sofa, walked over, and looked at him angrily.
"What's wrong?" Tan Yunlong felt a little uncomfortable when his wife looked at him.
"Only when you have a clear future for yourself can you give other girls a future. My memory is blurry, can you help me remind you, who climbed over the wall of my house to look for me when I was in school, and my father almost broke his leg?"
Tan Yunlong took a strong puff of the cigarette in his mouth, and the cigarette butt suddenly became much brighter. After blowing out the smoke ring into the distance, he smiled:
"Why don't you think about it, when you were living on campus, who told me you went home at night?"
……
The winning banners for the Provincial Mathematical Olympiad competition have been hung up, but the banners for previous city competitions are still not up.
At the same time, as if for the sake of neatness, the banner of the Provincial Mathematical Olympiad competition was also changed as before. "First Prize" was painted out instead of first place. Not only was the mark of the painting not covered up, but it was also feared that others could not see it clearly.
What makes Principal Wu even more gratified is that not only Li Zhuiyuan won the award, but two students also won the third prize this time.
This is the leading role of the leading horse.
As soon as Li Zhuiyuan arrived in the classroom, he was taken to the principal's office by Sun Qing.
Several leaders of the school were smoking outside the office. When they saw Xiaoyuan coming, they all put out their cigarette butts and walked into the office.
The admissions committee for Haihe University has not yet arrived, but this does not prevent everyone from planning for Xiaoyuan in advance.
Everyone talked to each other and used their special skills to draw up a "bargaining" price list for Li Zhuiyuan.
Li Zhuiyuan, the client, sat on the sofa instead, as if everything had nothing to do with him.
Wu Xinhan came over with a teacup and placed the tea in front of Li Zhuiyuan.
Li Zhuiyuan looked at Wu Xinhan and said, "Thank you, principals, for your hard work."
"Hey." Wu Xinhan waved his hand and pointed at the group of people who were still listing names, "What a hard job, they are enjoying it."
Anyone who has never eaten pork has always seen pigs running away. We are all experts in the education circle, so we naturally know some rules and operations.
For ordinary students, the college entrance examination is about filling out their application form and waiting for the results. Being successfully admitted is a matter of crying with joy.
But for some specific groups of people, going to college is up for grabs, and it depends on the other party’s sincerity.
Judging from the education level of this province, those who can win the first place in the provincial Mathematical Olympiad competition are almost certain to win awards and rankings in the national competition at the end of the year.
Furthermore, at this time, along with the Mathematical Olympiad fever, there is also the genius prodigy fever.
In short, multiple factors are added together, and if you don’t take advantage of it, you will feel sorry for yourself.
Wu Xinhan asked with a smile: "Xiaoyuan, although you have already made your decision, grandpa still needs to ask more, are you really not considering other universities?"
"Well, I won't consider it anymore."
Wu Xinhan nodded, then pointed at the people who were discussing over there and shouted: "Slay, kill me hard!"
At this time, Teacher Yan walked into the office with a young man wearing glasses.
Li Zhuiyuan noticed this young man's eyes, which seemed to be dancing with excitement under his glasses.
Teacher Yan came over and introduced with a smile: "Xiaoyuan, someone comes to you to communicate and interview about the Mathematical Olympiad competition. You talk to him. Although he works at Jinling Normal University, he is also from Nantong."
"Okay."
Li Zhuiyuan stood up and looked at the other person. The other person was young and a little shy, but the excitement deep down became clearer as the distance became closer.
"Hello, teacher, my name is Li Zhuiyuan, what do you call me teacher?"
"Ge Jun."
The visitor sat down, took out the paper and questions, and started discussing with Li Zhuiyuan.
Soon, Li Zhuiyuan understood the other party's position. He was from the perspective of the person who asked the question.
I don't know if he is now, but there is a high probability that he will be one of the people he "saw" when he was doing the papers, with a sad smile behind the number symbols.
There is a kind of cruel evil in human nature, otherwise the ancient Roman arena and underground boxing ring would not be so popular.
For the test taker, watching the candidates wailing, struggling and cursing in the cage they designed can bring a kind of pleasure similar to that of a "violent".
Coincidentally, when other people answer competition questions, they often take the perspective of the "victim", but because Li Zhuiyuan helped Tan Wenbin solve the questions, he can now empathize more with the "perpetrator".
In short, during the period before the arrival of the people from Haihe University, the two chatted happily and thoroughly.
Li Zhuiyuan used a revenge method similar to the one he proposed to Black Cat.
This greatly inspired the teacher and made him a confidant.
After the exchange, when I learned that people from Haihe University would be coming soon, I was even more happy. I said that since Li is going to college in Jinling in the future, I will definitely come and have more exchanges.
The boy added a few more firewood to the fire that was already simmering.
Li Zhuiyuan felt that one day in the future, this fire might eventually become powerful and become a horrific purgatory that would burn generations of students.
The guard office came to report that the Haihe University bus had arrived at the school gate.
After the teacher left his business card and shook hands with Li Zhuiyuan tightly, Ge Jun left without feeling satisfied.
From the moment he took the initiative to close the door to the principal's office, a new door to hell slowly opened in his heart.
Wu Xinhan raised his hand: "Everyone is in your place."
The school leaders in the office each found a seat and sat down, some crossed their legs, some drank tea, and some cleared their throats.
As for other schools' contact information, business cards, admissions brochures and posters, they were deliberately placed in a more conspicuous position.
The door was opened again.
The first person to come in was Luo Tingrui.
As soon as his aura opened up, he immediately suppressed the entire office.
The leaders who were gearing up just now all failed to eject and take off one by one.
Even Principal Wu could only tactically pick up the tea cup and drink water.
After all, the education circle still belongs to the ivory tower category, and although Luo Tingrui is still working in school, he actually no longer belongs to this circle.
People who can command, mobilize and plan projects involving tens of thousands of people were at the level of generals in ancient times.
Luo Tingrui distributed his business card, took the initiative to introduce himself, and finally had a cordial conversation with Li Zhuiyuan.
He remembered this child, but he never thought at the time that this child would have such a strong learning talent.
The vegetable market environment did not appear, and everyone became very polite and polite.
However, the leaders of the school still gave out the list of negotiated conditions.
Luo Tingrui picked it up and scanned it, then put it down and said directly:
"Okay, I agree on behalf of our school."
In an instant, all the leaders in the office, represented by Principal Wu, collectively said in their hearts: No, there will be less!
Immediately, everyone looked at Li Zhuiyuan sitting on the sofa, and they all looked guilty and apologetic, always feeling sorry for the child.
Wu Xinhan sadly took a big mouthful of tea, feeling more bitter in her heart than in her mouth: This is the result of inexperience!
Although the procedure has not yet been completed, Luo Tingrui still took the initiative to reach out to Li Zhuiyuan: "Classmate Li Zhuiyuan, welcome to Haihe University."
Li Zhuiyuan stood up and shook hands with him.
Even if this matter and the tone are set, from now on, Li Zhuiyuan and Xue Liangliang will be considered alumni.
"Liangliang told me, you also want to go to the mountain city?"
"Yeah."
"Then let's go together. It can be regarded as accumulating future work experience in advance. If you practice first, you will learn the theory better."
"Thank you, Dean."
"Call the teacher."
"Okay, Teacher Luo."
After these words came out, the leaders in the office felt a lot better. They were all smart people. Naturally, they could know from Luo Tingrui's business card and self-introduction what position the other party held in the school, no, in the industry.
Being able to follow the teacher into the laboratory to participate in research in the first and second years of the freshman year is already considered a rare excellence. However, Xiaoyuan has not yet entered school and can go out to work on projects with the tutor.
With the mainland’s population base and the country’s efforts to promote and popularize education, there is bound to be no shortage of talents, not even geniuses. However, no matter how powerful the genius is, if there is no platform support, the future development will often be inferior to that of the next-level talent.
Luo Tingrui left, and Li Zhuiyuan also returned to the classroom.
It was during the break, and Tan Wenbin was giving a lecture to Zhou Yunyun, while the female monitor was sitting in her seat.
Li Zhuiyuan stopped and did not continue walking into the classroom. Instead, he leaned against the corridor fence and looked at the scenery below.
He saw ginkgo trees being planted in the flower garden.
"Do you like it?" the head teacher Sun Qing's voice came from behind.
"Yeah, I like it."
Someone has already entered the classroom and shouted that "Old Class" is here.
Tan Wenbin looked hesitant.
Zhou Yunyun urged: "I haven't finished speaking yet, keep talking."
In this regard, girls are much more generous than boys.
Tan Wenbin smiled and nodded, and continued talking. He had also heard Xiao Yuan talk about this question.
Sun Qingze and Li Zhuiyuan stood side by side: "Principal Wu heard many people in the examination room say that you like to go see the ginkgo trees after handing in the papers, so you fell in love."
"However, I may rarely see it in the future."
The boy originally had no intention of coming to school every day in the future, not to mention that today he accepted Luo Tingrui's early internship invitation.
Sun Qing smiled and said: "It can also be for us to see?"
Li Zhuiyuan looked at Sun Qing.
Sun Qing continued: "Many times what we strive for and enjoy is not for tangible material wealth, but to add a beautiful memory worth recalling to ourselves."
Worthy of being a Chinese teacher.
Sun Qing reached out and touched Li Zhuiyuan's head.
When I walked into the classroom, I saw Zhou Yunyun and Tan Wenbin sitting together in the first row, their heads very close to each other, and they were giving a lecture.
Zhou Yunyun raised his head and smiled at the class teacher.
Tan Wenbin also looked at Sun Qing and saluted. Sun Qing didn't say anything. She walked to the podium and sorted out the papers for the next class.
After tidying up, the young head teacher's mouth curved slightly.
He raised his head again and looked at the entire classroom.
Because of her arrival, the class was no longer noisy, but those doing homework were doing homework, those eating snacks were eating snacks, and many students were smiling and talking while paying attention to the eyes of the class teacher from the corner of their eyes.
Sun Qing couldn't help but sigh: Maybe these children don't know yet that the blackboard wall with sunlight shining in through the window will become a memory they treasure deep in their hearts in the future.
Its color is just like...
Sun Qing unfolded the paper, and inside it was a yellowed ginkgo leaf that she had picked up casually when passing by the flower garden.
……
"So, Brother Liangliang, have you been in Nantong these days?"
"Yeah."
"Is it by the river?"
"I got a room in a small hotel near the river. I went for a walk by the river at night and went back to sleep during the day."
Tan Wenbin turned his head curiously, joined the conversation between Li Zhuiyuan and Xue Liangliang, and asked curiously: "It seems that college life is really what our teacher said. It will be easy to get into college."
Xue Liangliang said: "Actually, except for a few who are doing well and a few who are just messing around, most of the universities are in the middle range. There are still a lot of things to do and it is not easy."
Li Zhuiyuan asked: "Brother Liangliang, have you stayed by the river for so many days and never seen her?"
Xue Liangliang continued to say to Tan Wenbin: "So, it is best to make plans early. It is best to determine your career development route in advance."
Li Zhuiyuan: "Or should we see each other every day?"
Xue Liangliang: "I heard that you are also going to apply for Haihe University. Come on, you can help me manage the shops and studios in my school after you are admitted."
Li Zhuiyuan: "It seems that Brother Liangliang really wants to be included in the local chronicles."
"That's enough, Xiaoyuan! I'm doing this for the sake of the stability of your hometown. It's not easy for me."
Li Zhuiyuan didn't ask any more questions and turned to look at the TV, which was playing Nantong news.
This time, it was Xue Liangliang's turn to not be calm. He reached out and grabbed Li Zhuiyuan's shoulder and shook it gently: "Why don't you say 'hmm' back?"
In fact, the real situation is that if Brother Liangliang had delayed the peace talks that night, Uncle Qin might have penetrated the entire Baijia Town.
However, this is also good. Brother Liangliang has the identity of the son-in-law of the Bai family. In the future, he will be able to talk to that level when he engages in water conservancy all over the world.
If something really cannot be solved, the worst case scenario is that my son-in-law will come to visit.
Brother Binbin's reputation can no longer suppress the big ones. Fortunately, he can still have Brother Liangliang to hold him.
Li Zhuiyuan sincerely felt that his grandfather might not be professional in the business of recovering corpses, but it would be great to provide him with direction.
"Huh?"
Runsheng made a sound of confusion, looked at the TV, and then at Xue Liangliang.
The TV was showing a scene of rescuing people. A woman committed suicide and jumped into the river, but was saved by a brave young man.
Moreover, after rescuing the person, the reporter went up to ask the person's name and organization. The young man did good deeds and left without leaving his name, leaving the camera with a back view that was out of vulgar taste.
Xue Liangliang frowned and said: "Is it true that your Nantong TV station has no news to shoot? She didn't want to commit suicide at all."
Tan Wenbin asked curiously: "How to say?"
"She was standing on the edge of the river, and the water was only up to her ankles. I went up and asked, but she didn't dare to die. She said she wouldn't be so stupid and that it wasn't worth it for that person."
"Then what?"
"Then I went into the water."
"Huh?"
"She was frightened by me. She slipped and almost got swept away by the river. I had no choice but to turn around and come out and carry her back to the shore."
"Then how did she say you saved her..."
"She must be too embarrassed to tell the truth."
Runsheng: "You are not afraid of misunderstandings from your family."
Xue Liangliang: "..."
Li Zhuiyuan didn't say anything about Xue Liangliang. It was Xue Liangliang who started talking after he came.
Next, Tan Wenbin expressed his request. He also wanted to go to the mountain city with him.
Immediately, fearing that Li Zhuiyuan would misunderstand, he pointed to the suitcase he had specially brought from home and said that he would carry the books and questions with him so as not to delay his studies.
Xue Liangliang agreed directly. Bringing one is a guide, and it is the same with two.
Therefore, both Runsheng and Tan Wenbin will go to Shancheng together.
"Xiaoyuan, come here."
"Okay, Grandma Liu."
Li Zhuiyuan walked towards Liu Yumei.
Liu Yumei was drinking tea, and Ali was taking a bath in the house.
"You're going to the mountain city, right? When will you go?"
"In two days."
"How long will it take?"
"It won't be long, I will be back soon."
"It's okay, just have fun, don't worry." Liu Yumei took out a piece of paper with a series of phone numbers written on it, "When you get to the mountain city, call this number."
"Grandma, what are you..."
"It's a coincidence that an old friend has passed away, and I happened to take Ali to visit the mountain city. In recent years, old friends have left quite a lot."
"Do you want to come with us?"
"That's not possible." Liu Yumei shook her head, "Are you going by train?"
"Well, yes."
"Grandma, my old arms and legs can't bear the pain. Besides, it's not good for Ali to go to a crowded place. You go ahead and call to see grandma and Ali when you get there."
"Okay, Grandma."
After Li Zhuiyuan left, Liu Yumei walked into the house.
In the bathtub in the house, Ali was sitting in it, and Liu Yumei showed a kind smile.
"Come on, let grandma help you find out which old people from the mountain towns have left recently."
Liu Yumei opened the drawer and took out a stack of thick envelopes containing obituaries.
She put together the ones sent by Shancheng and selected the ones that she had just reported to the Lord of Hell more than a month ago.
After flicking the envelope, Liu Yumei smiled and said:
"Okay, I'll give you this face."
Although I have been gone for a month, I can still pay my respects. Customs are adapted to the production and lifestyle of the people.
For Lao Jianghu, a boat trip often takes more than a month or even half a year. If someone dies in a family, it is impossible to rush to see them for the last time. It is difficult to catch up with them.
Generally speaking, according to the old rules, one year after a person's death, the candle cannot be extinguished. If not enough, family members will come to express their condolences.
In the past, Liu Yumei just kept these obituaries and threw them away. Even if she didn't stay here to treat Ali, she wouldn't be too lazy to go.
Accepting this obituary is already a favor to the other party. It is a kindness to be able to reply with a telegram and a message. Without him, seniority and qualifications are here.
Ali has taken a shower.
"Come on, grandma, come and dress us up beautifully."
After dressing up, he opened the door and Ali walked out. Li Zhuiyuan got up, left his companions, and went to the room upstairs to paint with Ali.
Aunt Liu carried a box into the east room. When she opened it, she found pieces of Ali's new clothes inside.
Craftsmen will starve to death in lean years, no matter how young people outside pursue perming and dyeing their hair, Western style, or how young boys and girls grow long bangs to cover their eyes.
In the eyes of the older generation, just like young and ignorant children playing around, those tailor shops with heritage are still living a good life without worrying about business. After all, ordinary people cannot afford their craftsmanship.
"It's still convenient before. All the seasonal clothes in this house are made in our own shop. It's really good to use the needles I'm used to. You can understand the meaning after a few words. How can I use it now? I have to do it every time. Draw the drawings and design yourself.”
Aunt Liu smiled and said: "Isn't this just your pleasure?"
"Haha."
"Besides, if you want to raise me, you can't afford it now."
Liu Yumei turned her head and glanced at the rows of memorial tablets on the altar table, and sighed:
"It's not a question of whether we can afford it, but there aren't so many people who can wear it."
"I'm speechless."
"It doesn't matter, just straighten the clothes and check the needle and thread to see if any changes are needed."
"Then this one... doesn't seem to belong to Ali?"
Aunt Liu pulled out a suit from inside and unfolded it. This dress was embroidered with flying fish. The overall color was dark, but the style was very stable.
"This is for Xiaoyuan."
"That's such a blessing. You can order clothes for him. It can be seen that you have really put in the effort to make a big change."
"After all, he is the future registered disciple of the Liu family that I have appointed. He is just given a suit of clothes. It is nothing."
"You are just telling the truth."
"I really don't have any other thoughts. No matter how I recruit a son-in-law, I can't win over Jianglong. Although our family is in ruins, there are still three pounds of nails in the rotten ship, so we can't change our surname in vain."
"Forgive me for being clumsy again. Don't be upset. What you say about this matter does not count. It depends on Ali's intentions. These two children are childhood sweethearts."
"If we really were childhood sweethearts and we could be together in the future, I wouldn't have married Grandpa Ali."
As she said that, Liu Yumei suddenly thought of her childhood sweetheart.
That person has always been thinking about him, and even gave him a big gift at the birthday party of the eldest lady of the Liu family, with the intention of proposing marriage.
Then that night, Ali's grandfather tied him up with a black bag and threw him into the cesspit of the brothel.
This matter was only revealed after the marriage when the old man was drunk.
The old man said very domineeringly, since that guy wants to eat shit, let him eat as much as he can.
At that time, it seemed that not only was I not angry at what happened to my childhood sweetheart, but I was actually laughing next to him.
Liu Yumei waved her hand: "Send the clothes to that boy and let him try them on."
"Okay."
Aunt Liu saw that Liu Yumei's mood suddenly dropped, so she took her clothes and left the house, closing the door.
Liu Yumei walked slowly to the archway and picked up the new tablet belonging to her man.
"Old thing, old thing, you shouldn't have been so kind to me back then, which made me trapped in memories for the rest of my life."
……
Tomorrow is the day to go out.
After lunch, Li Sanjiang called Li Zhuiyuan into the room, took out a blue cloth bag from the drawer, opened it, and found brand new bills inside.
"As the saying goes, a poor family has a rich life. If you are traveling far away, you must bring enough money."
"Master, Brother Liangliang said he had it all covered. He has money."
"Can it be the same? If you use other people's money, you have to look at other people's eyes."
"I still have money here."
"Chasing the Secret Scroll" sold well in the school, and after his provincial competition results came out, other schools in the city also came to purchase it.
"Your money is your money, it's not the same."
"Thank you, Master." Li Zhuiyuan accepted the money.
"Pay attention to safety when you go out, and be careful with everything. The world is peaceful, but it is not necessarily the same on the road."
"Well, Brother Runsheng and Brother Binbin are with me, don't be afraid."
"Runsheng is fine, but Zhuangzhuang can forget it, unless he steals his father's gun."
"Master..."
"Haha, just kidding, how can you do this? Your grandparents will come to have dinner together later."
"Yeah, I know."
After leaving the master's room, Li Zhuiyuan gave the money given by the master to Tan Wenbin, and placed it with Binbin together with the share of the exercise book.
He was not used to carrying his own money, so he felt good having someone to help him take care of it.
Tan Wenbin sighed several times: "Brother Xiaoyuan, are you not afraid that I will take the money and run away?"
On the second floor terrace, Cuicui is playing backgammon with Ali.
Now, Ali can accept some things about people who are relatively close to her. At least when they are close, she can restrain herself.
Cuicui waved and shouted: "Brother Yuanhou, sister Ali is so good at chess, I can't beat her."
"Of course, I can't defeat Ali either."
Li Zhuiyuan walked into his room. Ah Li stood up and followed him in.
When he was going to be away from home for a while, Li Zhuiyuan rolled up all the paintings that were originally hanging on the wall.
While he was doing these things, Ali beside him kept watching his every move.
After Li Zhuiyuan packed up all the scrolls, he said:
"Let's go and put it in your collection box."
The girl's eyes immediately lit up.
Arriving in the east room, Ali's third collection box has been opened. The first box is full of Jianlibao.
As soon as the things were set up, Li Sanjiang's voice came from outside: "Xiao Yuanhou, we are here to take pictures."
"Coming."
When I walked out of the east room, I saw that the master of the photo studio in the town had been invited to the house. It was the master who invited him. Li Weihan and Cui Guiying also changed into decent new clothes. They had obviously been notified to take photos long ago.
Now, the photographer is taking individual photos of them, and there are many requests. The old people are not impatient at all, and keep adjusting their postures according to the master's instructions.
The elderly value this kind of photos very much, and if they are not preserved, they will use them on their own portraits.
Moreover, the photos taken before death are often too ugly, and everyone hopes that they will look more beautiful when they are healthy.
Aunt Liu reminded: "Xiaoyuan, go put on the clothes that Grandma Liu gave you, and let's take a photo too."
"Okay."
Li Zhuiyuan did not refuse, he ran back to the house and put on the clothes. The style of the clothes was very similar to what Ah Li often wore, and the material was very delicate and comfortable.
The only drawback is that it is more troublesome to put on and requires more buttons.
When I got dressed, I found that everyone was already waiting for me.
The protagonist of the photo shoot was Li Zhuiyuan. First he took the photo with Li Sanjiang, then with Li Weihan and Cui Guiying. Then Li Sanjiang came in again and took a photo of three old people and a child.
The next stage is for young people.
Li Zhuiyuan and Ah Li were close together, while Runsheng, Tan Wenbin and Xue Liangliang kept a little distance from Ah Li and joined the camera again.
Cuicui watched the excitement happily from the side.
Li Zhuiyuan waved to her and shouted: "Cui Cui, let's take pictures together."
Cuicui was even happier. Although she was shy, she didn't refuse at all and immediately came over.
A group photo belonging to young people was just released.
Liu Yumei also changed her clothes and came out and said: "Come on, take a picture for us too."
She sat on the chair where she usually drinks tea, with Aunt Liu standing behind her and Ali standing in front of her on the left.
The photographer said to Li Zhuiyuan: "There is still an empty seat there, go quickly."
In his opinion, the clothes worn by Liu Yumei and girls were the same as those worn by boys.
Li Zhuiyuan was a little hesitant. After all, this was a family photo shoot, so it was not good for him to join in rashly.
Liu Yumei nodded to him and motioned to come over.
Only then did Li Zhuiyuan come over. He and Ah Li stood in front of Liu Yumei, and Liu Yumei put her hands on the boy's and girl's shoulders.
Her posture was dignified, her expression was graceful, and her eyes revealed a hint of arrogance without any pretense.
The photographer's hands were trembling. After pressing the shutter, he couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief. He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and secretly thought it was strange that he was not so nervous when taking pictures of the town leaders.
After the filming was finished, Li Zhuiyuan was ready to hold A Li's hand and leave.
But although Ah Li still held his hand, he didn't move.
Liu Yumei saw what her granddaughter meant and said with a smile: "Here, you two take a photo."
She and Aunt Liu avoided it.
The photographer was giving instructions: "Come, come closer, come closer, head closer, oh, yes, yes, yes, very good, very good. The two children are so beautiful. They have lived so long, except for the first time in the New Year pictures." I’ve met the real golden boy, haha.”
Li Zhuiyuan and Ah Li stood close to each other.
"Get ready, it's time to shoot, three, two, one!"
"Click!"
The moment the shutter is pressed,
The girl's head rested on the boy's shoulder.
(End of chapter)