Xie Rongzhao knew that Xie Xiaolang seemed to have died when she was six years old in her previous life. Whether it was winter or autumn, she couldn't remember clearly.
Counting the days, it will be next year.
Xie Rongzhao felt a little complicated in her heart. Since her rebirth, many people and things had changed, but she didn't know if she could also change the fate of poor Xie Xiaolang.
Xie Rongen strode over and picked it up with his big hand. The bundle of firewood on Xie Xiaolang's back fell into his hands easily.
When Xie Xiaolang saw it was him, there was a bit of joy and a bit of admiration in his eyes.
Xie Rongen is the object of admiration among children.
He is strong, works quickly, and he can hunt.
"Thank you, brother."
Xie Rongzhao also came over at this moment, reached out and took out a piece of candy from his purse, and stuffed it directly into his mouth.
Xie Rongzhao knew that Xie Xiaolang's life was not easy. Unless he really ate it, he would be raided by his uncle's children.
"Let's go, I'll take you back."
Xie Xiaolang's uncle was named Xie Changgui, and Xie Xiaolang's biological father Xie Changfu died early. He didn't die of illness, but because he was addicted to gambling and couldn't repay the money, so he thought of being a thief, and was beaten alive after that. died.
No matter how you say it, someone was killed. In the end, Xie Changfu died and received ten taels of silver as compensation.
But before the money was warm enough, it was snatched away by the creditor.
Immediately afterwards, Xie Xiaolang's own mother also fell ill. She went to see a doctor and get medicine. In less than two months, everything the family could sell was sold, and a lot of foreign debt was paid.
Xie Xiaolang lost his parents, so the elders of the clan decided to let him temporarily live with his uncle Xie Changgui. Although Xie Changfu died, he still left three thatched houses and two acres of land.
These two acres of land were saved because Xie Xiaolang's mother would rather die than take out the land deed.
In the end, who would have thought that Xie Changfu would take the risk and think of becoming a thief.
After finally leaving two acres of thin farmland, Xie Xiaolang asked the clan leader to sell the land to pay off the debt. After all this, Xie Xiaolang only had three thatched cottages left.
Xie Changgui and his wife didn't want to support a freeloader, so they took it upon themselves to occupy Xie Xiaolang's house, and then delegated all the household chores to him.
Most of the time, Xie Xiaolang works at home, such as feeding chickens and ducks, cleaning the house, cooking and washing dishes, etc.
Of course, you have to go outside to collect firewood every day. For children in the countryside, this is not considered work, just like playing, so no one will think that Xie Changgui is treating Xie Xiaolang harshly.
It’s just that as time went by, everyone still noticed.
For example, in the middle of winter, if a child is allowed to work outside wearing only a single coat, no one will believe him even if he is not abused!
For this reason, the clan leader also approached Xie Changgui twice, but each time he could only let Xie Xiaolang live a relaxed life for two days at most, and then his old ways would start to show up.
All in all, Xie Changgui was unwilling to raise Xie Xiaolang.
Xie Rongzhao's mind suddenly moved, could he persuade his father to adopt his younger brother Xiaolang?
Xie Rongzhao thought that he had no younger siblings in his previous life, so he should be able to fulfill his dream of having a younger brother in this life, right?
However, Xie Rongzhao obviously took it for granted.
When she told her beautiful father about her little thoughts, Xie Xiuwen's face was very cold, and he didn't seem to be very enthusiastic about the adoption.
"My dear, it's enough for us to have you. Your mother-in-law and I have already agreed to find a son-in-law for you in the future."
Xie Rongzhao's eyes widened: "But brother Jingzhou's family won't agree!"
Xie Xiuwen raised his eyebrows: "Then just terminate the engagement with him."
Xie Rongzhao's face fell: "No, no! Brother Jingzhou is good to me. I don't want to marry anyone else."
Xie Xiuwen said jokingly: "Hey, you don't have to be ashamed! Do you know that the little girl is going to get married? Dad is reluctant to let go of his good baby."
Xie Rongzhao blushed and buried his head in his arms, "Daddy is bad!"
Of course Xie Xiuwen was just talking verbally.
He was still very satisfied with Cheng Jingzhou as his son-in-law.
When something happens to Guobao, he is willing to bring people everywhere, which is enough to show that he cares about Guobao.
"My dear, daddy doesn't care whether you are a son or a daughter. What matters is that you are my child. As for the future, if you don't have a son, you won't have a son. There are so many families without sons in the world. They don't all live the same life. ?”
When Xie Xiuwen said this, he realized that it was inappropriate to talk to his daughter, so he forcibly changed the topic: "I heard from your mother-in-law that you haven't touched needlework in recent days, but do you think it's too difficult?"
Xie Rongzhao shook his head, still thinking of Xie Xiaolang's pitiful appearance.
Can Xie Xiuwen still understand what his sweet baby is thinking?
"If Guabao feels sorry for him, then we can lend a helping hand, but we have to carry someone on his back, and we can't do it too obviously."
Xie Rongzhao curled her lips. She still thought about taking him back and becoming her brother.
However, even a child like her wouldn't care about such a big thing.
On the 30th of the twelfth lunar month, after lunch, you can hear the sound of firecrackers.
Xie Rongzhao also thought about it, but was too timid to do so.
Xie Ronghui held her in his arms and stood under the eaves, watching Xie Rongen lighting firecrackers in the yard.
The lively sounds really added to the New Year atmosphere.
In the evening, Xie Rongzhao and Xie Rongen went out quietly. They planned to visit Xie Xiaolang.
Xie Rongzhao felt extremely uncomfortable. She was the same age as Xie Xiaolang. Even though she had been harshly treated by her grandma and bullied by her eldest brother, her life was not as difficult as Xie Xiaolang's.
During the Chinese New Year, Xie Changgui and his family were all enjoying the New Year's Eve dinner lively in the main room. Xie Xiaolang was the only one holding a bowl of porridge and a steamed bun, huddled in the corner of the west room.
Xie Changgui's family was eating and drinking in the house, and it was so lively that they didn't even notice anyone coming to the house.
As soon as Xie Rongzhao entered the room, he felt that the inside of the room was not much warmer than the outside. Then he looked at the shiny black quilt on the bed, which was hard and damp. With such a quilt at night, wouldn't Xie Xiaolang get sick?
Xie Rongen took out the two meat buns in his arms and said, "They're still warm. Eat them quickly."
Xie Xiaolang blinked, thanked him and started to devour it.
Xie Rongen didn't dare to stay here with Guabao for too long. After all, it was not his own home.
"This is my old winter coat. You might as well sleep in this at night."
Xie Xiaolang nodded while eating. He didn't even remember how long it had been since he had eaten meat. He couldn't care about anything at the moment. He just chewed quickly, for fear that if he slowed down, his cousins would find him and take it away. .
Xie Rongzhao pursed his lips and said after a while: "After noon tomorrow, come to the small bamboo forest on the east side of the mountain, and I will bring you delicious food."
(End of chapter)
