When Fei Ge'er heard that he had to study, his attention was diverted a lot. He looked at Liu Sanniang and asked hesitantly, "Mom, can I go to school to study too?"
Liu Sanniang held him in her arms without saying a word.
Education is a big expense. Given the current situation at home, it is no exaggeration to say that we are extremely poor. Without any land, how can we afford to send Fei Ge'er to school?
"I will send Fei'er's tuition and paper and pen fees in the future, so don't worry, mother." Yu Jiao said as she stuffed the silver into Liu Sanniang's hands.
But Liu Sanniang refused to accept it. She looked at Yu Qizhe and said, "Mother can't take this money. You...you take it back. Mother doesn't need money."
Yu Jiao thought she was bothered by Yu Qizhe's presence, so she explained, "I earned this money myself, and I can make the decision. You should take it. It can be used as an emergency measure if something happens."
Yu Qizhe also said, "Mother-in-law, this is Jiaojiao's filial piety."
Liu Sanniang then took it. She thought for a moment and said to Yu Jiao, "Come with me."
Liu Sanniang walked into the inner room and Yu Jiao followed her in.
After Yu Jiao entered the room, Liu Sanniang lowered the door curtain of the inner room, climbed onto the bed, lowered her head and opened the old cabinet beside the bed, took out a pile of old clothes, and found a small bundle at the bottom of the cabinet, which still contained several old clothes.
She untied the bundle, took out the bottom piece of clothing, and unfolded it gently, revealing a milky white jade ring with a hint of red.
Liu Sanniang carefully took out the jade ring and handed it to Yu Jiao, saying with a serious look, "This jade buckle for safety was left to you by your father. You should keep it well and carry it with you. Don't show it to others easily."
Yu Jiao took the jade button and rubbed it lightly with her fingertips. It had a round texture and was of excellent quality. Although she knew nothing about jade, the material used in this jade button looked very good.
Yu Jiao couldn't help but feel a little doubtful. Liu Sanniang was not close to her daughter. If she took the jade button out of the pawn shop, she should be able to exchange it for some money. Even if it was left by her father, why did she have to give it to her?
"Hide it quickly and don't let anyone see it." Liu Sanniang said in a low voice.
Yu Jiao tucked the jade button into her bosom. Liu Sanniang looked at her with a complicated expression, wanting to say something but stopping herself. She sighed and said, "Now that Fifth Brother is in good health, it is also your blessing. You must serve your husband well, respect your parents-in-law, and live a good life in the future. Don't worry about me and Fei Brother."
Yu Jiao responded softly, and the mother and daughter had nothing more to say. Liu Sanniang got off the bed, put on her shoes and socks, and said to Yu Jiao, "You should go back."
Yu Jiao followed her out of the inner room. Outside the room, no one knew what Yu Qizhe was doing, but Fei Ge'er was actually talking to him.
"Let's go." Yu Jiao said.
Yu Qizhe touched Fei Ge'er's head and walked outside with Yu Jiao.
Fei Ge'er followed the two of them with a reluctant look on his face. Meng Dafu in the yard took advantage of this opportunity to rebuilt the collapsed corner of the wall. Liu Sanniang thanked him and sent the three of them out of the yard.
Just as Yu Jiao took a few steps, Fei Ge'er caught up with her, threw himself into her arms, and said in a tearful voice, "Sister, you have to come back to see me often."
Yu Jiao agreed softly, "Fei Ge'er has grown up and can't cry anymore."
Fei Geer nodded vigorously, holding back the tears in his eyes, and said obediently, "I will listen to my sister and won't cry... My sister also has to keep her word."
Yu Jiao hugged him, then reluctantly let go of his hand and walked away with Yu Qizhe. When they were almost at the door of Yu Huangqi's house, she looked back. Although she couldn't see clearly, there was still a small figure standing in the road. Yu Jiao sighed softly.
Yu Qizhe patted her hand soothingly. Yu Jiao withdrew her gaze and smiled at him. The two of them followed Meng Dafu into their yard.
"Aunt, my fifth brother and I will go back now." Yu Jiao said goodbye to Yu Huangqi.
Yu Huangqi said hurriedly, "My mother-in-law is already cooking. After dinner, I'll ask your uncle to drive the donkey cart to take you back."
Yu Jiao said politely, "No, it's still early. You don't need to trouble your uncle. Fifth Brother and I can walk back."
Yu Huangqi had already urged Meng Dafu to lead the donkey cart, but Yu Qizhe stopped him. The old lady of the Meng family also came out of the kitchen, holding some vegetables in her hands and smiling. She tried to persuade him to stay, saying, "You finally came here, so you should eat at home before going back. How can you leave without eating?"
Yu Jiao smiled and said, "No, we'll be back soon."
After bidding farewell to Yu Huangqi's family, Yu Jiao and Yu Qizhe left Mengjia Village and headed back to Qingyu Village.
It is now the end of summer. The paths are lined with weeds and the trees are lush and green. The leaves rustle in the breeze, and there are birds singing and insects chirping in the fields. It makes people enjoy the moment.
Yu Jiao couldn't help but pick a bunch of wild flowers, and smelled them closely, and there was also a faint fragrance.
Yu Qizhe looked at her cheerful figure, his peach blossom eyes filled with a gentle light, and said softly, "From now on, wherever I am, that will be your home."
Yu Jiao looked back at him and understood the meaning of his words. He probably said that because he saw Liu Sanniang's cold attitude towards her daughter.
She curled her lips and smiled, "Okay. You are my brother now. If someone bullies me in the future, you must protect me. If I don't want to get married in the future, you must support me."
The little girl stood on the path, with red lips and white teeth, and a bright smile. Yu Qizhe's heart moved slightly, and he walked closer, holding her hand, looking at her with his peach blossom eyes, and replied in a gentle voice, "Okay."
Yu Jiao picked up a few red flowers from her hands, stood on tiptoe and put them into his ears. His beautiful face was particularly in harmony with the wild flowers.
Yu Jiao's almond-shaped eyes smiled and she let out a string of silver bell-like laughter.
Seeing that her mood had improved and she seemed no longer upset about Liu Sanniang and her son, Yu Qizhe curled the corners of his lips and let her tease him. He did not pick the wild flowers that were unsightly, but took a red wild flower from Yu Jiao's hand and inserted it into her hair, coaxing her softly, "I am willing to raise and protect you in this life. Shouldn't you call me brother?"
Yu Jiao's cheeks turned pink, and a hint of shyness appeared on her innocent little face. She clutched the little flower, turned away, and refused to speak.
Yu Qizhe chuckled and said, "Or little brother is also fine. I remember when you were injured and needed me, you kept calling me little brother."
Hearing him mention the word "little brother", Yu Jiao's face turned even redder, and even her ears were tinged with embarrassment. She had just woken up at that time, and she had no idea what day it was, so she spoke out of turn.
She still remembered the disgusted look on his face at that time!
"If you hadn't called me shameless then, I wouldn't have called you that." The shy voice contained a hint of coquettishness that Yu Jiao herself didn't even notice.
Yu Qizhe smiled slowly, feeling emotional in his heart. At that time, he didn't know that he would care so much about Yu Jiao now. Thinking of Yu Jiao's legs that were beaten bloody, Yu Qizhe felt inexplicably regretful. If he had known this would happen, he should have protected her at the risk of his life.
"It's my fault." Yu Qizhe said softly.
Yu Jiao snorted softly, still refusing to call him brother. She had been frivolous before and they didn't know each other at that time, but now she couldn't say the word at all.
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