Speaking of this, Uncle Sang was stunned for a moment, as if he was lost in memories, with a somewhat sad expression.

But he soon started laughing again, and said indifferently:

“I don’t know what year this happened. It’s been so long that I can’t remember it clearly.

Oh, it's just a scar.

It's normal for boys to have bumps and bruises.

You're not a girl, why are you worried about your face getting disfigured?

Okay, Xiaoyan, don't refuse, let's eat here today, I'll go make it."

After saying that, he went back to work, obviously not wanting to talk about it anymore.

Lin Ran and the others wanted to help, but were kicked out.

Lin Laosan and He Xiaoyue went to keep an eye on the captain of the Zhushui Brigade to see if they had sent the person to report to the police overnight.

The Sang family only has two rooms, one is for the Sang couple, and the other is for Sang Ning.

It is occasionally used as a kitchen.

Generally, when there is meat at home, they are used to cooking it in the house.

I was afraid that the fragrance would spread and attract people looking for trouble.

After all, I've been so scared of being criticized over the years that I have to be cautious.

But in fact, they were worrying too much today.

Not to mention that every household in the brigade received meat, it was actually harvested by He Xiaoyue.

He Xiaoyue was at the Sang family at that time.

Even if someone in the team is unhappy, they won't make trouble at this critical juncture.

But when Shi Yan saw Uncle Sang and his wife's skillful operation, he couldn't help but think of his childhood.

At that time, the Shi family had not encountered any problems yet, and Uncle Sang was helping his father to manage the Shi family's business. He was so full of energy and ambition.

Although Aunt Sang's family background is not prominent, she is a young lady who has never been involved in housework since childhood.

Now his hands were covered with calluses and scars from frostbite.

Shi Yan's eyes felt a little hot for a moment, and he couldn't bear to watch it anymore, so he turned around and left the room.

Seeing this, Lin Ran hurriedly followed.

When the two came out, they saw Sang Ning chopping wood at the door.

Shi Yan went over to help, but Sang Ning didn't appreciate it at all.

He ignored Shi Yan and went straight back to the house with Chai in his arms.

Shi Yan stared blankly at Sang Ning's back, his eyes full of self-blame and nostalgia.

Just when Lin Ran wanted to speak out to comfort her, he suddenly spoke.

"In fact, Xiao Ning and I are good brothers who grew up together.

Although they are not blood brothers, they are better than blood brothers.

He is three years younger than me.

I still remember that after he learned to walk, he liked to follow me naked all day long, calling me Brother Yan over and over again.

At that time, I really disliked him and thought that children were really troublesome.

So I was particularly cruel to him, hoping to drive him away.

Who knew that he didn't understand at all and thought I was playing with him, so he just kept giggling.

I still remember how silly he was.

I didn’t expect that in the blink of an eye, we have all grown up so much.

There's no going back...

It was our family that implicated them.

It's only right that Xiao Ning blames me."

This was the first time that Lin Ran saw Shi Yan looking so lost and helpless. Her heart felt as if it was being squeezed tightly by someone, causing it pain.

She didn't know how to comfort him.

After all, after more than ten years of hardship and fatigue, all words seem pale and powerless.

She could only hold Shi Yan's hand tightly and accompany him quietly.

Keep telling him:

"None of this is your fault, don't think too much about it."

None of them can escape the tide of the times.

Suddenly, Lin Ran's peripheral vision caught sight of a figure at the doorway, which was reflected by the moonlight and was trembling slightly. She couldn't help but whispered:

“Maybe he doesn’t blame you at all.

I just don’t know how to face you.”

As soon as the words fell, the trembling figure suddenly stopped.

But Shi Yan didn't notice it and just thought that Lin Ran said it to make him feel better.

Sang Ning did not show up for dinner and was not at home.

Uncle Sang sighed helplessly.

"This kid is really something. I don't know where he ran off to."

It was not until the next day when the four of them were about to leave the Zhushui Brigade that Sang Ning rushed back in a dishevel, but still with a sour face.

Just when he passed by Shi Yan and the other three, he casually threw the backpack on his back to Shi Yan.

He ran away without saying a word.

Looking at the two processed hares and several pheasants in the backpack, several people looked at each other in surprise.

Now even Lin Laosan was a little confused about Sang Ning.

"Could this guy have stayed in the mountains all night just to catch these game for us?"

Hearing this, Shi Yan couldn't help but chase after him.

But Sang Ning clearly didn't want to say anything more to Shi Yan.

So soon Shi Yan came back alone.

Seeing that Shi Yan was in a bad mood, they didn't say anything else.

Uncle Sang was very happy.

"This kid finally understands for once.

I was just worried that I had nothing at home to bring you.

Now that's better.

These are all wild game from the mountains, I hope you don’t mind them.”

Shi Yan wanted to refuse, but Uncle Sang didn't give him a chance to speak.

"Xiao Yan, you must take good care of yourself!

You should also get along well with Comrade Lin.

If your dad..."

Having said this, Uncle Sang couldn't continue.

But Shi Yan knew what he wanted to say, and seeing Uncle Sang's red eyes, he could only nod with a sob.

"I know, Uncle Sang, you, Aunt Sang, and Xiao Ning should all be well too.

I'll come see you again when I have a chance."

This scene made several people feel sad, and even Lin Lao San, who was always carefree, did not speak to disturb them at this time.

When the last few people left, they secretly stuffed some money under Uncle Sang's pillow.

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