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Xu Zhu's face suddenly lost color. She fell to the ground, holding on to her hands and backing away: "Xu Xiao, are you crazy..."

Xu Xiao withdrew her gaze calmly: "Auntie, the roads are slippery in the rain, you should not wander around, and don't bring things home casually. It would be bad if it scares the children."

She passed Xu Zhu, bent down as she passed by, and whispered softly, as if in death: "Wang Yu'er, it's a good name. Like pearls and jade, my aunt must love that child very much."

Going down the mountain was harder than going up. Xu Xiao slowed down her pace and hummed an unknown ballad. She didn't know where she heard it from.

Maybe she remembered it because she thought it sounded nice, or maybe it was because the woman named A Xiu had caressed her and hummed it softly countless times.

So, in this particularly sad autumn, she finally remembered her mother.

Nothing major happened afterwards, and the days passed by little by little.

Xu Xiao likes to sit cross-legged by the window, reading, smelling the wind, and listening to the rain...

The application submitted to the higher authorities finally came through, and Chen Nan and Xu Xi were busy packing their luggage to take back.

Blanco did not leave. In fact, he even became Xu Xiao's personal doctor these days, reminding her to smoke less.

However, everyone still called him "Senior Brother". When he was led by them, Xu Xiao would occasionally call him Senior Brother as well.

Just like now, as soon as Xu Xiao opened the cigarette box, Blanco's hand reached out and lightly blocked the cigarette box.

The senior brother looked disapproving and a little scared: "Xu!"

Even though he was scared, he didn't stop.

Xu Xiao lazily lifted his thin eyelids and put his right hand on his waist: "Guess if I have a gun?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the senior brother quickly withdrew his hand and walked towards the window with his hands and feet together.

Inside the room, Chen Nan saw this scene and couldn't help laughing: "Sister Xiao, how did you scare him that day?"

The foreigners were very bold and would often urge them to send Xu Xiao abroad. Even in front of Xu Xiao, they would tell her seriously: You are sick and must be treated.

Just a few days after saying that, my senior brother suddenly became quiet.

He did not advise them to act cautiously, and even took the initiative to stay away from Xu Xiao when he saw him.

Everyone knew that Xu Xiao must have done something, but no one asked.

After all, the foreigner is a real talker. The key is that he can't speak some words, but he insists on showing off his second-rate Chinese.

Ask him to speak English? He can only say "oh" all the time, or make extremely exaggerated facial expressions.

Xu Xiao lowered his head and thought for a moment, then looked up: "Maybe it's because I'm looking for him to spar?"

Chen Nan was stunned for a moment and burst out laughing.

Chinese Kung Fu is unrivaled in the world. That is indeed a great threat to foreigners.

The packing was quick, as there were only three of them. Xu Xi and Fang Hui had no plans to return to Beijing.

Xu Xi scratched his head embarrassedly: "I thought about it and still want to stay here. In fact, Captain Chen is quite nice to me."

It goes without saying that Fang Hui came back for Chen Bei. He was going to follow Chen Bei.

He was originally worried about Xu Xiao, and he still had some concerns. If his senior brother came, he would be more useful than a layman like him.

Xu Xiao did not refute this. They could go back if they wanted to. It was their freedom.

But she didn't expect her senior brother to go with them.

She glanced at her obviously uncomfortable senior brother and asked, "Are you really going with me?"

The tone seemed to be asking whether the senior brother was really not afraid of death.

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The senior brother grinned and said, "Xu, I'll cure you and then you can go back."

Some illnesses are easy to treat but difficult to cure. Xu Xiao's case falls into the latter category.

The senior brother thought she was mentally ill, but Fang Hui and the other two insisted that she was under the influence of hypnosis. The senior brother also admitted that hypnosis had an influence, but he was more convinced that it was Xu Xiao's own problem.

But he still needs to study what the problem is.

He is dedicating himself to science, even at the risk of putting himself in danger.

The senior brother was always proud of this, so he often forgot his fear and took the initiative to approach Xu Xiao, but was then scared away.

At this moment, he regained his confidence: "Don't worry, I will definitely escort the two ladies safely."

Xu Xi wanted to say something but stopped himself and swallowed his words.

Fang Hui was used to it. He waved at Chen Nan and whispered a few words to him.

The three of them left with their belongings. They had to walk to the county town so they could get a taxi.

When we arrived at the county town, it was already completely dark.

They left late and didn't set off until the afternoon.

The senior brother was very gentlemanly and took the initiative to arrange a room. Xu Xiao and Chen Nan bought food but he didn't come back, so they asked and found the tall man who was stopped outside.

The tall man looked excited and pointed at the person who was stopping him.

The person who stopped her was a thin girl. She tilted her ear to try to hear the customer's words, but she couldn't understand what he said in a long gibberish.

She reminded softly: "Sir. I'm sorry..."

Xu Xiao couldn't bear it anymore, so he put the things on the ground, walked over quickly, and pulled the tall man behind him.

There was some disgust in his eyes.

Seeing a young woman approaching with two pigtails hanging casually beside her shoulders, the waiter smiled timidly: "Hello, are you two traveling together?"

Xu Xiao frowned, sighed softly, and then answered, "Yes."

In just a few words, the room was booked.

Before leaving, the waiter thanked Xu Xiao again: "Thank you so much."

The disadvantages of taking his senior brother back with him were already obvious. To avoid more trouble, Xu Xiao gave up his plan to stay in the county for a few more days.

But they stayed for a few days. Xu Xiao took Chen Nan everywhere, going out for boat rides and water games during the day, and walking slowly along the embankment at night.

To the south of the county town, a river flows slowly. In September, osmanthus flowers are blooming in large numbers, and the fragrance fills the air with the scent of the air.

It is not boring, but rather more peaceful because there are fewer people.

When they left the county town, they brought more gifts, which were local specialties for Chen's father and mother - various dried mushrooms and some rice cakes that had a long shelf life.

The senior brother was very excited. He had been staying in his room for the past few days.

Xu Xiao's words stimulated him. She said, "Can you really cure me?"

The senior brother studied in the room all day, and when he shouted that he could cure it, it was time for them to head north again.

The next step was to take the green train. Once on the train, the senior brother pulled Chen Nan to sit aside and learn Chinese.

After being intercepted before, he was determined to learn it. He had learned the basics before, but it was still not enough to communicate with others.

He heard from Fang Hui that there were many people in Beijing, and as a doctor, if he learned the language here, he could treat more patients.

Chen Nan remained silent about his grand plan. She taught silently, and her senior brother learned excitedly.

Only Xu Xiao sneered, and then she buried her head in her book again.

She smiled, and the senior brother became more motivated to learn and grabbed Chen Nan to teach him.

Xu Xiao gradually figured out some patterns. Whenever her senior brother stopped her from smoking or advised her not to hide her illness and avoid seeing a doctor, she would stare at the notebook he was studying and smile.

The notebook that was used for recording in the past was now filled with various messages written by my senior brother, including greetings, doubts, and expressions of concern.

She saw that her senior brother was learning more and more enthusiastically, as if he was competing with Xu Xiao.

No matter how long the journey is, there will always be a destination. After a few days, they finally arrived in Beijing.

Chen's mother was waiting outside the train early. As soon as she saw Xu Xiao and Chen Nan, she couldn't help wiping away her tears.

Chen's mother was a teacher, teaching Chinese studies, and so she had a kind air about her. When the senior brother saw her, he spontaneously chanted, "The orioles are singing, on the island in the river. Hello, beautiful lady."

What is more terrifying than the fact that he has a scumbag tone in his speech is that he has evolved into an ancient style actor, and an ancient style actor who uses allusions randomly.

Even Chen's mother couldn't help but remain silent for a moment and did not meet the young man's sincere gaze.

Fang Hui and his senior brother's teacher also had their own house in Beijing, so his senior brother didn't go back with them. He handed Chen Nan a piece of paper with the address on it: "Chen, if you have any problems, just come find me here."

Chen Nan responded impatiently and randomly. She just wanted to drive her senior brother away. After all, she had contributed to the evolution of this ancient style young man.

It was obvious that Chen Nan was too anxious, but her mother didn't notice it. She held her two daughters' hands lovingly and asked them softly about their situation in the countryside.

The three of them talked as they got into the car.

The capital had changed, becoming more prosperous, but also very busy. Father Chen didn't return home until very late.

He washed his hands and then sat in the living room to ask his two daughters: "Are you tired from traveling?"

Chen's father used to be in the army, but later due to poor health, he retired from the front line. Now he mainly does some clerical work.

Now he looks more elegant.

Chen Nan pursed his lips and smiled: "Of course it's no problem! We are studying very hard."

Xu Xiao nodded and said, "Don't worry."

"Let's eat." Chen's mother came out with the meal.

Xu Xiao and Chen Nan hurriedly stood up, and Chen's father suddenly spoke: "A Xiao."

Chen Nan turned back in confusion: "Dad, why are you calling Sister Xiao?"

Father Chen: "Why don't you go help your mother!"

Chen Nan curled his lips and muttered softly: "Then why don't you go...really."

In front of his two daughters, Chen's father has always been strict and kind, sometimes more loving than kind. This also makes Chen Nan more afraid of her mother, who is a teacher.

My father is away from home all year round, so my mother is in charge of everything at home.

Father Chen was about to speak again, but Chen Nan's voice became louder: "Mom, Dad said he doesn't want to eat."

Chen's mother came out with a stern face: "He doesn't want to eat?"

Xu Xiao raised her head and responded, "I have something to ask godfather." She turned around and said, "Godfather, let's talk after dinner."

Mother Chen still had a stern face. Chen Nan sat obediently beside her and waved to Xu Xiao: "Sister Xiao, come quickly, Auntie made your favorite food today!"

Chen's mother and father are busy with work, so they usually eat at the company and only occasionally at home. Even if they eat at home, it is her aunt who cooks.

Xu Xiao had been at the Chen family for many years, but she rarely saw her mother cook. But she had heard from Chen Nan that her mother's cooking was like making a secret weapon—not to be eaten, but very dangerous.

The aunt who cooks has been in the Chen family for many years. Knowing that Xu Xiao and Chen Nan are coming back, she specially bought a lot of vegetables.

Dinner consisted of three dishes and a soup, and there was also a bowl of black medicine in front of Xu Xiao.

When the aunt brought it out, she looked at the two girls with concern and said, "You two young ladies have lost weight."

Mother Chen sighed, "Yes, but experience is also a good thing." She took the medicine and placed it in front of Xu Xiao: "Aunt Zhao, you should go home early today."

Aunt Zhao didn't live in the Chen family's house. She only had to cook two meals a day, so she had plenty of free time. When she heard her boss ask her to leave work early, she was even more delighted: "Okay, then I'll come over to cook tomorrow morning?"

Mr. and Mrs. Chen usually eat breakfast outside to avoid trouble.

Now that the two children are back, it is inevitable to consider these things.

Aunt Zhao didn't feel bothered by the inquiries; instead, she felt happy. The Chen family paid her a high salary, but she only cooked two meals, which she felt bad about.

Mother Chen paused and said, "It depends on these two little guys."

Aunt Zhao nodded, then looked at Chen Nan and Xu Xiao. Xu Xiao pinched his nose, drank the cooled medicine in one gulp, and frowned as he pinched a piece of candied fruit on the table.

Chen Nan happily shook his head: "Aunt Zhao, no need. I have learned how to cook. I can just make breakfast for the two of us in the morning."

Another reason was that Xu Xiao had been very sleepy recently. She was very grumpy when she woke up, and only Chen Nan could wake her up.

At the educated youth camp, Xu Xi and Fang Hui had to walk around in circles in the morning, fearing that the slightest noise would wake Xu Xiao.

Chen Nan was worried that his aunt would wake Xu Xiao up.

Aunt Zhao was both happy and regretful: "Miss Nannan can cook now. It turns out that going downstairs is useful."

She felt even more respect for Chen's parents. When intellectuals nurture their children, they place greater emphasis on future possibilities.

"Then I'll go back first." The master was eating, and it was inappropriate for her to stand there all the time.

Mother Chen nodded, stood up and watched Aunt Zhao leave.

It was not until the sound of the door closing was heard that Chen's father started to use his chopsticks, and the sound of chopsticks colliding could be heard softly.

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