Finally, Dongzhang borrowed a piece of loose clothing from the blacksmith uncle to cover up all the injuries on his body.
Under the curious eyes of the two sisters, Lu Qing and Lu Yao, they bid farewell to the blacksmith uncle and strolled back to their homes, one behind the other.
On the street, familiar neighbors have begun to set up stalls, and when they see Dongzhang, who they haven’t seen for a long time, they all send warm greetings:
"Isn't this Xiaodong? Why haven't I seen you for a long time? I heard your Aunt Liu went out to study. How are you studying?"
This is what Aunt Zhang, who sells vegetables on the street, asked.
"The teacher said that I have studied very well and I can't study anymore. That's why I came back."
Dong Zhang responded with a bright smile and waved.
But in fact, what these aunties are curious about is not what Dongzhang has learned and how well he has learned. These are just polite remarks, which Dongzhang naturally knows.
Seeing their sneaky eyes constantly looking at the two Lu Qing sisters behind him, Dongzhang knew that if he didn't give them a good 'explanation', he would be in trouble when he went out.
Sure enough, after hearing Dong Zhang's answer, Aunt Zhang gave a perfunctory "Oh", stared straight at Lu Qing behind Dong Zhang and asked in a low voice:
"Xiaodong, these two girls are..."
As soon as these words came out, all the uncles and aunties nearby quietly pricked up their ears.
Zhang Dong generously stretched his hands in front of the two sisters Lu Qing: "This is my sister."
Under the slightly embarrassed expressions of sisters Lu Qing and Lu Yao, Zhang Aunting's eyes lit up and she clapped her hands in praise:
"Ouch, what a great birth. She's as handsome as a porcelain doll."
"Look what you said, she looks like a princess in the palace."
The uncle next to him spoke unhappily.
Everyone started a heated discussion about the appearance of the two sisters. Some said they looked like princesses, some said they looked like ladies from a well-educated family, and so on. Anyway, everyone had different opinions.
The two sisters, Lu Qing and Lu Yao, had never encountered such a battle in their lives. When they were praised and blushed, they felt warm and indescribably comfortable and happy in their hearts.
The two sisters have been regarded as scoundrels of plague by the people in the same village since they were born. They have suffered all kinds of humiliation, and even their own relatives have not even praised them even a little.
Facing such an occasion, in addition to being a little nervous, I felt an unprecedented warmth, which made both sisters' eyes turn red involuntarily.
Aunt Zhang glanced around and saw the two sisters who were on the verge of tears. She stopped everyone's discussion and said:
"Stop talking. This girl is so thin-skinned that you will make her cry."
Dongzhang just smiled and watched the whole process without saying anything. Occasionally, he also let these two children feel the normal warmth of the world. Their previous journey was too difficult.
Then Aunt Zhang's eyes turned wildly and she changed the topic and asked Zhang Dong again: "Xiaodong, what is your sister's name? Is she married?"
"The older one's name is Lu Qing, and the younger one's name is Lu Yao. They are not married."
"Why do you siblings have different last names?"
Aunt Zhang was surprised.
Dongzhang took Lu Yao's little hand and led Lu Qing forward. Facing Aunt Zhang's question, he smiled and replied:
"Because we are half-brothers and sisters."
"ah?!"
Everyone was stunned for a moment, but when they saw Dongzhang walking further and further away, Aunt Zhang couldn't help but shouted to Dongzhang anxiously: "Xiaodong, it's great that your sister promised to my boy."
Dongzhang didn't look back. In Lu Qing's nervous look, he waved his hand behind his back and said:
"not good."
"What about that kid from your family? My kid is not much better than your crooked melon split date. I think this girl is very compatible with my kid."
"You old bastard, whose child are you saying is crooked? Do you have the guts to say it again!"
"As for that boy of yours, I said, what's going on?"
"I'll tear your mouth apart!!"
"Ahhh! Someone, come quickly! The shrew is beating someone!"
Listening to the noise coming from behind, little Lu Yao couldn't stop laughing. Even Lu Qing, who was always cold, covered his mouth and laughed.
Lu Yao, whose face was red with laughter, looked up at Dongzhang and said in a crisp voice, "Brother, it's so naughty here."
"Um."
On the way, I met the young vendor selling candied haws on a haws. Dongzhang took a candied haws and handed it to little Lu Yao who was watching eagerly, but Lu Qing still refused.
Just when Dongzhang wanted to pay, the young vendor refused to accept the money, saying that what he gave last time was too much, it was just a bunch of candied haws, and he was too embarrassed to accept Dongzhang's money again.
Seeing his insistence, Dongzhang had no choice but to give up and walk home with one child and one child.
From the moment they entered the town, the various people they met kept refreshing the views of the two sisters, Lu Qing and Lu Yao. It turns out that people can really be so kind and simple.
After leading the two sisters through many twists and turns, they finally arrived at the familiar courtyard.
Dongzhang lowered his head and said to the two sisters with expectant eyes, "We are home."
"Um."
When he opened the door, he saw a familiar figure drying the bedding. Dong Zhangcan smiled and said, "Aunt Liu, I'm back."
Aunt Liu turned around and saw her husband standing at the door, with two beautiful little girls behind him. She couldn't help but be overjoyed:
"Young master is back."
The joy on his face could not be deceived, and it also made Dongzhang, who had been wandering for a long time, feel a little warm.
Before Aunt Liu could ask, Zhang Dong took the initiative to introduce to Aunt Liu: "These are my two sisters, and they will live together in the future."
"Ouch, what a pretty little girl."
Aunt Liu grabbed Lu Yao's little hand, which was a little frightened, and asked kindly: "You haven't eaten all the way back, so you must be starving."
"Um."
Looking at the kind Aunt Liu in front of him, Xiao Luyao timidly responded in a low voice.
"Okay, Auntie will buy groceries for you now."
Looking at Aunt Liu who was about to leave in a hurry, Zhang Dong gave another instruction: "Auntie, buy two more quilts."
"Got it."
In the evening, a sumptuous dinner was placed on the stone table in the courtyard.
The family of four, including Aunt Liu, Aunt Liu, Lu Qing and Lu Yao, happily gathered around the stone table for a small reunion dinner.
At night, two sisters, Lu Qing and Lu Yao, were lying on a brand-new bed and quilt. Lu Yao was lying next to his sister, his two white and tender feet dangling around, and whispered to his sister:
"Sister, today is the happiest day for Xiaoyao. It feels like a dream. There are good uncles and aunts here, clean and comfortable quilts, and warm Aunt Liu."
"Since meeting my brother, everything in our lives has changed, got better, and..."
Lu Qing, who was lying quietly on the bed, touched his sister's head, his eyes were gentler than ever before, and he said quietly in his heart: Yes, since meeting that figure, everything has changed and become better...
