Xiao Li stood there, his face was somewhat similar to Xiao Ding. He looked quite gentle, giving people a feeling of being bathed in spring breeze. Whether it was his gestures or the tone of his voice, he seemed particularly kind, exuding the calmness and grandeur that a head of a family should have.
After a simple and warm greeting, Xiao Li smiled and gave his seat to Xiao Ding's elder sister Xiao Qingxi and second sister Xiao Min who came later. Xiao Qingxi quickly stepped forward and hugged Xiao Ding, who had not been home for a long time. Her eyes were instantly moist and crystal tears began to swirl in her eyes.
"Ding'er! You really made me wait so long! So many years have passed, and you have never come back to visit us once! Could it be that you don't care about us relatives at all? Are you deliberately trying to piss us off?"
Xiao Qingxi has always loved her youngest brother since he was a child, and the relationship between the two siblings has always been extremely deep.
Facing the eldest sister's complaints and questions, Xiao Ding showed a guilty look on his face, and immediately bowed his head and sincerely admitted his mistakes:
"I'm sorry, big sister! It's indeed my fault. Please don't be angry, big sister. It's all my fault."
As he spoke, he gently raised his hand and patted Xiao Qingxi's back tenderly, trying to calm her excitement. However, as to why Xiao Ding had not returned home to visit for 19 years, he would not discuss it for now, and would explain it in detail later.
After they calmed down a little, they slowly let go of each other. At this time, Xiao Ding turned his head to look at his second sister Xiao Min who was standing beside him, and also walked forward, opened his arms, gently hugged the petite, middle-aged woman in front of him, and said softly:
"Second sister, are you all right?"
Xiao Ding hugged her gently, his voice trembling slightly. Xiao Min's eyes were red, as if she had just cried. She stretched out her arms without hesitation and hugged Xiao Ding tightly, as if she was afraid that he would disappear if she let go.
"Xiao Ding! You are so cruel! You left us alone! You didn't even come to visit us once!"
Xiao Mei scolded him, her tone full of complaints and longing. As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes like a broken dam, sliding down her cheeks.
Xiao Min, who was standing by, could not hold back her excitement. She angrily rebuked Xiao Ding for his ruthless departure, while tears kept falling like beads from a broken string. The crystal clear tears dripped onto Xiao Ding's clothes, instantly staining them, but the two people, who were immersed in the joy of reunion, were completely unaware of this.
The people around witnessed this warm and touching scene, and they couldn't help but feel an indescribable sense of depression in their hearts. Yes, nineteen years have passed quickly, which is a long time for anyone.
Even though they were monks with relatively long lifespans, the ups and downs and changes in the world they had experienced during these nineteen years were enough to cause many things to change drastically.
After some warm greetings, the brothers and sisters finally calmed down a little. At this time, Xiao Li turned his head and his eyes fell on the two graceful girls behind him. He smiled slightly and waved to them:
"Meifang, Donglian, come and meet your second uncle!"
Hearing the call, the two girls walked forward with light steps, bowed to Xiao Ding, and said in unison:
"Hello, Uncle!"
Xiao Meifang and Xiao Donglian are Xiao Li's two beloved daughters. Xiao Meifang is the older one. As the elder sister, she is slender and graceful, like a willow branch swaying in the wind. Her big round eyes are like the bright stars in the night sky, bright and energetic; her small and exquisite nose and cherry-like mouth dotted on her fair face make her even more beautiful and charming. She is indeed a rare beauty.
In comparison, her younger sister Xiao Donglian is a little slender and not very tall, but she has a pretty face and a unique charm.
It is a pity that Xiao Li, the eldest son in the family, had no sons. His wife, Wang, passed away after giving birth to the sisters. Xiao Li and Wang were deeply in love, and he missed his deceased wife so much that he never remarried.
At this moment, Xiao Ding looked at his two nieces in front of him, his heart full of guilt. He quickened his pace, walked forward, stretched out his hands and gently helped them up.
"Meifang, Donglian, Second Uncle is really ashamed! Since you were born, Second Uncle has not been able to come to visit you once! I am really very sorry!"
Upon hearing this, Meifang and Donglian hurriedly shook their heads and smiled, indicating to Xiao Ding that he didn't need to take such etiquette to heart.
Seeing that the two were so reasonable, Xiao Ding felt a little relieved. He looked at them lovingly, then turned to look at Xiao Li, and said with a look of shame:
"Brother, I feel deeply guilty for not being able to help you regarding my sister-in-law's matter..."
However, before Xiao Ding could finish his words, Xiao Li waved his hand and said comfortingly:
"Let the past go with the wind!"
Seeing his elder brother being so open-minded, Xiao Ding couldn't help but feel a warm feeling in his heart. He knew that it was not easy for Xiao Li to come out of that incident, which made him feel extremely relieved.
Then, Xiao Qingxi began to introduce her family. Her husband, Zhang Qiang, was a son-in-law, but he was kind and conscientious, and he was indeed a good husband. They had a son and a daughter, who were now practicing in the sect outside and had a promising future.
As for Xiao Min, she married Li Wei, the eldest son of the mayor of Qingshi City. Li Wei and Xiao Min had a harmonious relationship and had a daughter named Li Rongyi.
Li Rongyi was also present today. When Xiao Min called her name, a woman with a graceful figure and beautiful appearance slowly stepped forward and bowed lightly to Xiao Ding.
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