Chapter 422 Goodbye Hutong
Within a few days, the word "demolition" was written in white on the outer wall of the compound, and the bulldozers would enter the site after the houses were vacated.
Gao Xiulan was packing her things in the room, looked around and sighed.
I'm moving away, and I haven't been enjoying my meals lately.
Xie Da Jiao picked up the wedding photo on the bedside table and wiped it gently with her hand.
"Xiu Lan, don't worry. Look, when we got married, you still had two braids."
"You're still blaming me. I remember you wore your socks inside out that day."
The two of them sat head to head on the bed, admiring old photos, with cardboard boxes piled at their feet.
The room next door was also a mess.
“I actually have so many colorful skirts!”
Packing up is a hassle. Lin Xiaotong just opened the wardrobe, spread the clothes on the bed, and piled them together according to categories.
The most eye-catching thing is the skirt, gray pink, light yellow, dark green, sky blue...
Xie Yi touched his nose. He was the one who bought most of the floral skirts.
At that time, the skirts in the Friendship Store were of special styles, and every time he passed by there on his way home from get off work, he would look outside the window.
When I have saved enough pocket money, I go in and shop, and basically buy one every one or two months.
I didn’t think it was a lot when I bought it, but now that I’m putting it away, I realize the amount is staggering.
Lin Xiaotong picked up a dress at random and stood in front of the mirror, the hem of her skirt swaying: "Some skirts are no longer available in this style."
Xie Yi threw the shirt beside him to the side of the bed, moved closer and put his arms around her waist.
In a proud tone, he said, "So I do have good taste."
Be discerning when buying clothes, and be even more discerning when choosing a partner.
She turned around, put her arms around his neck, and kissed the corner of his mouth.
"I think I am too."
The curtains fluttered in the wind. Xie Yi lowered his head and was about to reciprocate when there was a knock on the door.
Orange called out from outside the door: "Mom, I'm back from buying film."
"Really? I'm coming right now."
Lin Xiaotong picked up the camera on the desk and rushed out the door.
Xie Yi looked at his empty arms for a moment, then crossed his arms and hugged himself.
He followed her out the door: "Wait for me too."
There was a pile of film on the cabinet in the main room, and the mother and daughter gathered together talking and laughing.
Xie Yi patted Chengzi's shoulder and said, "Girl, you are so generous."
Orange ran to knock on the door again: "That's it, grandma, you can come out and take pictures now."
Because the house was going to be demolished, Lin Xiaotong wanted to take more photos as a souvenir.
The old couple quickly pushed the door open and came out.
Gao Xiulan is much happier than before. Old Xie is right, moving is also a new beginning.
No matter where we move, home is where the family is.
"Let's take a picture at the door."
"OK."
Lin Xiaotong came out with a camera and adjusted the shooting parameters.
Xie Yi followed behind, carrying a large stool: "Mom and Dad, you sit in the front."
Xie Da Jiao pulled Gao Xiulan to sit down, and found that there was an empty seat next to her, so she waved to Chengzi.
Ernengzi was leaning against the hanging flower gate, chewing a cucumber with a crunching sound.
Xie Yi found the helper in front of him and said, "Brother Nengzi, come over and help us take a family photo."
"Okay."
Ernengzi stuffed the cucumber into his mouth in one breath, wiped his hands and came over.
"Just sit still and relax while I take pictures."
He held his head high, looked proud, and made a promise.
After all, he is not like Xie Yi who has the bad technique of making people look 1.4 meters tall.
Lin Xiaotong also breathed a sigh of relief and dragged Xie Yi, whose mouth was drooping, towards the door.
The two stood arm in arm behind the bench. Lin Xiaotong comforted him softly, "Be happy. This photo will last a long time."
First take a long shot, Ernengzi steps back to the middle of the yard and squats down.
"Come on, smile, Xie Yi, and tighten your lips a little, your eyes are almost invisible.
Ok, I took the photo, one, two, three!
Press the shutter button and move forward to start taking close-up shots.
Orange praised: "Uncle, you are so professional."
"Of course, these are just small things."
Ernengzi was also a person who could not help but be praised. He was full of inspiration and started to show off his skills with his camera.
Everyone gradually put on fake smiles, and Orange began to regret why she had spoken so much just now.
He kept standing there, posing in different positions according to the commands.
Just when Lin Xiaotong's waist was about to give way, Ernengzi finally finished filming.
After putting down the camera, his expression still showed that he was not satisfied.
Xie Yi came over and shook out the bad thoughts in his stomach.
"Brother Nengzi, do you need me to take a picture of you?"
Er Nengzi's body trembled, and he ran away: "Don't come over here——"
When Diao Yulian heard this, she realized that there was such a good thing. Her eyes rolled and she shouted.
"Xie Yi, can you take a picture for me too?"
Even Xie Yi's eyes widened. There were actually people who appreciated his skills?
Everyone looked up at her and stopped what they were doing.
Diao Yulian was confused and bewildered.
"What's wrong? There's nothing dirty on my face."
She just wanted to take advantage, why were they all looking at her like that?
She hadn't reacted like this before when she took advantage of someone. It was rare that Gao Xiulan didn't rebuke her.
Xie Yi was ecstatic, as no one had given him practice skills for a long time.
"Aunt Diao, wait a minute, I'll take a picture of you right away."
"Okay, whatever you decide."
Diao Yulian adjusted her hair facing the window and stood under the lush apricot tree, the sunlight shining on her face, her heart full of anticipation.
She had seen the photos Xiaotong took of Gao Xiulan before, with her waist and legs being hers.
If a person is seven points beautiful, he will be photographed as nine points beautiful. If he deducts one point, he will be afraid that people will become proud.
Xie Yi frantically recalled Er Nengzi's actions just now in his mind. These professional and fancy moves made Diao Yulian feel more at ease.
This kid Xie Yi must be quite capable.
Er Nengzi also stood there without leaving. Lin Xiaotong covered her face with her hands, unable to bear to see the next reaction.
After some fiddling, Xie Yi finally finished the photo and immediately handed it to Diao Yulian to see.
"Ah—what the hell is this?"
Diao Yulian felt dizzy when she saw the photos which showed only ugliness instead of beauty.
What a cruel thing this is for a person who loves beauty!
The face in the photo is rounder than the big plate used for New Year’s Eve dinner!
The head is big and the body is small, and even the apricot tree behind it is crooked.
He was so angry that his temples were throbbing, and he covered his head with his hands, wishing he could delete the memory.
Xie Yi asked in a particularly considerate manner, "Hey, auntie, why did you go into the house?
Do you want to develop this photo?"
A roar came from inside the house: "Delete it, delete it quickly!"
This kind of thing must not be left behind.
After entering the house, he slapped himself hard in the face.
"Wow, wow, wow, I'll never take advantage of you again!"
Everyone in the courtyard couldn't help laughing.
When Xie Yi went outside to use the toilet, Wu Shengli stopped him in the alley, leaned close to his ear and whispered something, then happily slipped back.
Xie Yi muttered to himself: "It seems that Aunt Diao is quite impressed with my skills, otherwise why would she let Uncle Wu come to get the photos?"
All the frustration was swept away, and I walked home with confidence to continue packing.
He ran into the house and showed off: "Wife, I told you there are still people who know what they are talking about..."
Xia Yue, who was setting up an easel at the corner of the alley, was stunned with a paintbrush in her hand. Beside her were a group of little kids who were holding their knees and sticking their butts out to watch.
Mingzhu thought she had heard something big, and ran home, with one of her slippers flying off.
While running, he shouted, "Grandpa, don't go. I'm going to Sister Chengzi's house to get your grandma's photo for you!"
"Wu Shengli, I think you're itching for trouble! I told you not to meddle in other people's business. You're going to sleep outside tonight!"
The last summer in the alley is still so lively.
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