The uncle sent Haizi and the third aunt to the second aunt's house, and gave the second aunt some instructions. He didn't even bother to eat, so he said goodbye and hurried back in the car alone. Although he was a little reluctant to leave, he was more concerned about it. is home.
So Haizi and the third aunt temporarily stayed at the second aunt's house. The next day, the second aunt asked the second uncle to send Haizi and the third aunt away, saying that Grandpa Xiao had told them not to stay longer, for fear of long nights and dreams, and it would be troublesome if Huzi found out.
But Aunt Xiao still insisted on staying a few more days, saying that the date she had arranged with Chen Da shotgun hadn't come yet, so he wouldn't come out to pick her up yet, and she couldn't find anyone if she went now. Besides, Haizi's injury hasn't healed yet, and he needs to practice for a few more days before he can go a long way.
Second Aunt Xiao also felt that what Third Aunt Xiao said was reasonable, so she didn't insist anymore and agreed to send them away after a few days.
After all, they are biological sisters, and they can't bear to be separated. It would be nice to be intimate together for one more day, not to mention that after leaving this time, we don't know when we can get together again.
In the past few days, Haizi's physical strength has recovered very quickly with the help of Xiao Sanyi. After all, he is still young and can basically walk on his own.
But Xiao Sanyi still insisted on leading Haizi to practice non-stop, and often helped Haizi apply medicine to the injured part.
Third Aunt Xiao asked Aunt Xiao Second to go to someone else's house and buy some more egg skins and cucumber seeds, fry them, grind them up, and let Haizi take them.
Then combined with Liu Yitie's red wound medicine, Haizi's injury healed very quickly, one day at a time, and within a few days, it was almost healed.
"Third Aunt, I don't want to go into the mountains, I might as well become a beard."
Taking advantage of the fact that Aunt Xiao was no longer around, Haizi suddenly expressed his attitude towards Aunt Xiao.
"You kid, your third aunt knows how evil you are. Just listen to your third aunt's arrangements. It's absolutely true. Don't think nonsense now, let alone talk nonsense."
Aunt Xiao San stopped Haizi's words and told him not to think wildly, let alone reveal his thoughts. He should take good care of his injuries and regain his strength quickly. Aunt Xiao San would arrange other things.
Haizi felt that Xiao Sanyi was brave, courageous and knowledgeable, and was really different from ordinary women. Moreover, the third aunt is sincerely doing her own good and will not let herself suffer.
Now that they have reached this point, the only one they can rely on and trust is Xiao Sanyi, so Haizi stops talking and waits silently, but he still feels a little uneasy in his heart.
On the last day of the first lunar month, Second Aunt Xiao urged Third Aunt and Haizi to leave quickly. At this time, Aunt Xiao no longer insisted on continuing to stay, and agreed to leave immediately the next day.
On the morning of the first day of February, Aunt Xiao prepared all the pig head meat and pig trotters left over from the New Year at home and served them. She said that tomorrow was February 2, the day when the dragon raised its head, so she should eat some pig head meat to resist hunger on the road. It is also auspicious to go out.
"February 2 can be celebrated on any day. Today is February 2, so I will celebrate it for you in advance. After dinner, let your second brother-in-law take you off and leave immediately. Eat more and be full."
Second Aunt Xiao kept putting meat into the bowls of Third Aunt Xiao and Haizi, urging them to eat more. Although he pretended to smile on the surface, he was still sad on the inside.
In fact, in Second Aunt Xiao's mind, Third Aunt Xiao and Haizi should have left long ago. This was not only Grandpa Xiao's instruction, but also when the Beards were about to come. The first month had passed, and if they didn't leave quickly, it might be too late.
After eating and tidying up, Third Aunt Xiao and Haizi both shouldered their baggage and said goodbye to Second Aunt Xiao and her family. But Third Aunt Xiao insisted that she would not let her second brother-in-law go see him off no matter what. No matter how she tried to persuade him, she would not let him see her off.
"How can you walk on your own? Haizi's injuries haven't healed yet, and he doesn't know the route. I'm not worried, so I'd better let your second brother-in-law take him there."
Second Aunt Xiao insisted that her second uncle drive a carriage to see off Third Aunt Xiao and Haizi, but she still did not get Third Aunt Xiao's consent.
"I can't implicate anyone anymore. If the second brother-in-law goes to deliver it, what will happen if Huzi asks him for someone else?
If you don't tell me that I'm not going to cause trouble for you, I absolutely can't deliver it. When the time comes, we will say that we left on our own, no one knows where we went, and there is nothing you can do about the beard. "
Second Aunt Xiao felt that what Third Aunt Xiao said was reasonable, and she was determined not to send them off. Although she was still a little worried, she had no choice but to let them go by themselves, but she felt very sad in her heart. The sisters were separated and she didn't know what the outcome would be. , the degree of sadness can be imagined.
Gradually we are getting farther and farther away from Second Aunt Xiao's house. Everyone who came out to see off others at Second Aunt Xiao's house has also gone back. Only Second Aunt Xiao is still seeing off people.
Third Aunt Xiao stopped Aunt Xiao Second and said to her: "Second sister, don't give it away either. We have to accept our fate when it comes to this matter. You don't have to worry about me. You can survive whatever you do. No matter how you live, you will be a fool." You can live, don’t worry.”
As she spoke, Third Aunt Xiao took out a cloth bag from her arms and put it in Second Sister's hand. She held Second Aunt Xiao's hand tightly and told her with tears in her eyes.
"Second sister, this is one hundred and eighty yuan. You can take it back to your parents, but you must wait until after February 2. If dad is captured by Huzi, use it to redeem him.
If no one in our family is caught by the beard, we can use it to buy some more land and live a more comfortable life.
Tell your father and mother, as well as your eldest sister and brother-in-law, not to worry about us two, and to live a good life with your children.
Remember, tell dad that you must let Dazhu read some books. By the way, I also sent a message to Haizi's mother to reassure her, don't worry too much, I will definitely be able to take good care of Haizi.
When it subsides in two years, I will bring Haizi back to reunite with them. For now, just be patient and don’t make yourself too miserable.
Haizi's injury has completely healed. With Haizi's scheming, he can't go wrong anywhere. We can live a good life, so don't worry too much about it.
Second sister, please stop here. Don’t send me away. No matter how far you go, we have to separate. Haizi and I have to leave. Remember what I said! "
"Where did you get so much money? Is it money that daddy gave you? Since you gave it, you can't take it back."
Aunt Xiao was surprised that Aunt Xiao had so much money in her hands. She knew that her family shouldn't have so much money. She knew that the money had some unknown origins, but she couldn't ask more about it. Maybe it's the money dad gave to the third girl.
"Second sister, please stop asking and go back quickly. The child will be looking for you later. Remember to take good care of everyone, and wish the family happiness and health!"
As Aunt Xiao said this, she turned around and pulled Haizi away, secretly wiping her tears. It is unbearable for anyone to really leave home and relatives.
Haizi's mood was even more complicated at the moment. He looked back at Aunt Xiao, who was still standing there and didn't move, and then at Aunt Xiao, who was walking forward without looking back. He also resolutely quickened his pace to catch up with someone who didn't know where to go. Where is Aunt Xiao going?
The weather is getting warmer, the snow on the roadside has begun to melt, and spring is coming. Walking on the dusty rural road, Haizi and Xiao Sanyi didn't talk much, each thinking about their own concerns.
The unobstructed wilderness looks so far away at a glance, and the earth stretches silently into the distance. The entire black land was covered intermittently with white snow, and the black soil was exposed in the slightly protruding areas close to the sunny side. The grass beside the road also emerged from the snow and trembled slightly in the wind.
All this indicates that spring is coming, and some industrious farmers have begun to deliver manure to their fields. The piles are neatly arranged, bringing some life to the frozen land.
There are very few pedestrians, cars and horses on the road, which makes it very monotonous and quiet. Haizi wanted to ask Aunt Xiao San where she was going?
But she was worried that Aunt Xiao would feel that she didn't trust her, so she kept silent and followed Aunt Xiao forward silently.
Seeing Xiao Sanyi's indomitable energy, Haizi concluded that she had strengthened her belief and walked towards the set goal without hesitation.
Haizi followed closely, but after all, his injury had just healed, and after walking for a while, his injury started to hurt a little, and he was gradually left behind by Aunt Xiao.
"Don't worry, if you can't walk, let's rest for a while and see if we can catch a ride. I think it's almost the same. Come, third aunt will help you rest for a while."
As Xiao Sanyi said this, she turned around to help Haizi, trying to help him to a slightly higher ridge to rest for a while, but Haizi seemed very stubborn. Not only did he not want Xiao Sanyi to help him, but also Still want to keep moving forward.
"I can do it myself, let's hurry up and get on our way."
"Stop trying to be brave. Rest for a while before leaving. Your injury is just fine. Don't be exhausted."
Aunt Xiao San still helped Haizi to sit down at a slightly higher place on the roadside, resting and chatting for a while. However, she did not tell Haizi clearly where they were going on this trip, which made Haizi still feel uncomfortable in his heart. Don’t fall to the bottom.
The two of them just walked and rested like this. Haizi received help from Aunt Xiao from time to time, and he was not moving very fast.
When they got hungry at noon, they ate some dry food they had brought with them and continued on their way. At noon, the two of them were lucky enough to catch a carriage that was traveling along the way, and their speed suddenly accelerated.
