Chapter 55
While drinking secretly, Xiao Ai moved Mingrui onto her lap so that he could face her. He seriously told him, "Xiao Rui, mom knows you are a brilliant and sensible child. Mom used to be dazed. And Mom didn't do a good job and didn't give you enough sense of security.
But I will pay attention to it in the future. You should always remind me that Mom needs to do better if you see anything wrong. As long as it is right, I will definitely change it."
Mingrui couldn't quite understand some of the words his mother said, but he understood a little bit, which meant he was asked to remind his mother not to make mistakes at all times. He nodded solemnly.
Shi Xiaoai stared into his eyes and warned seriously: "But one thing you must understand is that in this world, adults have things to do, and children also have things to do. Everyone's first priority is to do things well first, and don't always think about doing things for others.
Like making money to support the family, taking care of your food and clothing, this is what your father and I should do. And you and your sister, only one thing needs to be done - protect yourself and grow up healthy."
To fear that the children would not understand, she gave an example: "Just like that day, how to protect our family and keep the family's money from being taken away is what your mother has to do. And what you and your sister should do most is to protect yourself from being hurt. Of course, your mother will do her best to protect you when she is at home, but if your mother is not there, you have to protect yourself and your little sister; you have to remember that no matter how much money we have, your life is not as important as money. You are the older brother. You must take your sister and run out as soon as possible when encountering this situation. Run to a safe place first before thinking about anything else. There is nothing terrible about losing money. No matter how much money is lost, I can still make it. But if you and Xiaoxi are in danger..."
Xiao Ai choked up when she said this and suddenly lowered her voice: "If anything happens to you and Xiaoxi, for Mom, There is no point in living in this world."
Infected by her mother's emotions, Mingrui missed her appointment tonight. He forgot his promise to his father, hugged Shi Xiaoai tightly, clung to her, refused to separate, and finally fell asleep in her arms. Putting his sleeping son on the bed, Shi Xiaoai gently walked out of the room.
She glanced towards the hut and saw the faint red light from the burning brazier inside.
She opened the door and walked in.
The room had no lights, and Cheng Yang was sitting on the bottom bunk of the bunk bed.
He was sitting inside with his tall, long legs, his head lowered, and his whole back leaning against the wall. Looking over from the door, she first saw a pair of straight, long legs sticking out of bed.
He seemed to know that Shi Xiaoai would come in. When he heard the knock on the door, he just turned his head and didn't move at all, just looking at her quietly.
Shi Xiaoai did not go over but walked to the brazier and sat down.
She put her hands on the fire to roast them and then said: "Remember to take out the basin at night to avoid gas poisoning."
Cheng Yang did not answer her questions but tilted his head toward the main bedroom and asked, "Did he fall asleep?"
Shi Xiaoai said, "Hmm".
Cheng Yang got off the bed, stood up straight, and was about to walk to the door: "I'm going to bring Mingrui over." Shi Xiaoai quickly stopped him: "No, he's a little frightened tonight. Don't toss him around; sleep over here. "That bed is too small." Cheng Yang disapproved a little. Shi Xiaoai did not refute but suddenly changed the topic, stared at his hand, and asked, "What is that in your hand?"
Cheng Yang was stunned for a moment and then subconsciously retracted his hand.
Shi Xiaoai's movements were even more agile. She stood up and snatched the wine bottle he had hidden behind her.
Looking at the familiar white porcelain wine bottle, the veins on her forehead popped out. She glared at the person before her and asked, "Where did you find it?"
Now that it had been discovered, Cheng Yang didn't hide anymore. Sitting on the small stool beside Shi Xiaoai, he answered honestly: "At the bottom of the cabinet."
Shi Xiaoai: "..."
She put this wine in the cabinet.
She didn't tell Mingrui just now that the day after she got the box back, she moved the things from under the bed to under the vine in the flower bed.
And this wine was an unexpected surprise discovered at that time.
While burying the box, she found a small wooden box under the tree. The box contained home-brew wine. There were twelve bottles in total, all in white porcelain bottles. It should be the wine made by Grandpa himself.
She took it out and put it on the bottom of the cupboard.
"You have such tricky eyes!" She rolled her eyes at Cheng Yang, took off the cork of the wine bottle, and took a big sip.
From the moment she discovered this wine, she has not been willing to drink it!
Seeing her like this, Cheng Yang laughed and said, "Your man has also been a scout. How can you not have a discerning eye?"
He stretched his hand towards her and said, "Let me take another sip."
Shi Xiaoai Automatically ignored the ambiguous words "your man," moved the wine bottle to her side, then glanced at Cheng Yang and said, "Have you forgotten again that you are still a sick person? Which injured person have you ever seen who was still greedy for Liquor?"
Cheng Yang laughed again.
He supported the bench with both hands and looked up at the sky as if lost in memories.
"That's obvious. Not to mention this low-alcohol wine, which is like sugar water. You have to drink it even if you are sick. You don't know that once..."
Cheng Yang told Shi Xiaoai in a story-telling tone. He recalled some things he had encountered on the battlefield and some of his personal experiences.
These stories included laughter and tears. Sometimes Xiao Ai couldn't help but giggle when hearing them; sometimes, they made her heartache.
Maybe after drinking some wine, her emotions were heightened, and people's joys and sorrows were straightforward to express. Several times during the process, she couldn't help but shed tears because of what really happened.
Shi Xiaoai didn't know what happened, but later, she leaned on Cheng Yang's shoulder and let him wipe away her tears.
Listening to him murmuring in her ear: "From now on, I will protect this home with you, and I will accompany them to grow up together with you." Shi Xiaoai felt that she knew very well in her heart, but her head felt extremely heavy.
She moved her eyelids, trying to open them to see the man's expression, but she couldn't.
She noticed this person passing by when she was just now talking to Mingrui.
He probably wanted to take Mingrui over to sleep, and then he heard the mother and son talking.
Shi Xiaoai knew that Cheng Yang had stood at the door for a long time and finally retreated silently.
She was just a little worried that the man would feel uncomfortable if he was provoked, so she chased after him uneasily.
Sure enough, we caught him drinking secretly!
She laughed softly, laughing at the man's lack of composure.
She thought he would remain silent and never mention eavesdropping in the corner.
In the end, he didn't still have the guts to say it?
She tried hard to open her mouth, wanting to laugh at this person, but before she could say anything, her mouth was blocked by something soft...
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