☆, Chapter 165: Care
"Yes, Dad..." Qu Gang gave up trying to persuade Yu Yu to come out, and continued Ban Xia's words, "No matter what, since Xiu Er and I adopted this child, we have to take responsibility."
Although the fact that she changed from a girl to a boy is really disappointing, but if you put yourself in her shoes, he would never do something like abandoning her.
"Dad, it was Xiaoxia's fault for pushing Jackie Chan. I will definitely teach her a lesson. Today is Yuyu's first day at home. Don't scare the child. Go back first."
Qu Gang got down from the kang and said humbly, "I promise to educate Xiao Xia well and bring her over to apologize to you and Jackie Chan. Xiu'er will buy some meat later and give Jackie Chan some more."
"You adopted a problematic child, and you still have the mood to eat meat? How could I give birth to such a useless thing like you!" Qu Shurong threw the fire stick heavily on the ground, turned around and pulled Qu Chenglong out.
"Go on, don't stay with your uncle for too long, you're still so useless even when you grow up."
"Eat meat, eat meat!" Qu Chenglong was rewarded with the ability to eat more meat, so he didn't bother to make things difficult for Banxia and walked away with a bear smile on his face.
When Banxia saw him like that, she thought of how he and Qu Hehuan had bullied and framed her since she was a child. She restrained herself and breathed a sigh of relief, not saying anything unpleasant.
Not worth it.
Qu Shurong is the village chief and has great prestige in the village. If we offend him too much, we are afraid that he will spread rumors everywhere after the division of the family, causing the whole village to dislike our parents, and then it will be difficult for us to survive in the village.
Banxia hasn't thought of any good way to settle everything at once. Getting rich overnight is impossible even if she is reborn without a way.
If you still want to live in the village, you have to leave some room.
"Xiao Xia, what's going on? You know grandpa likes Jackie Chan, so why are you still pushing him?" Qu Gang watched Qu Shurong return to the main house from the window before going over to teach Ban Xia a lesson. "Jackie Chan is still young, so you should give in to him a little. This will save the family some trouble."
"Dad, he provoked me first, and I didn't use any force." Banxia looked up at Qu Gang, "You know Qu Chenglong is very stubborn. If I don't scare him, he will strangle Dahuang to death next time. Are you going to let him go?"
“…” Qu Gang choked and was speechless for a moment.
Banxia knew that the relationship between her father and Dahuang was much deeper than her own. After all, she had watched him grow up and grow old little by little since he was a puppy.
She sighed, "Forget it, I've had enough of this kind of life. When Mom comes back, I'll discuss it with her and we'll separate and live separately."
"What's the single pass?" Liu Xiu came back from buying groceries and entered the kitchen and heard the father and daughter discussing in the house.
Because the door was not closed when Qu Shurong left, she heard it clearly.
Banxia originally wanted to study this matter when the three of them were together. When she saw her mother coming back, she pulled her into the house and made her sit on the kang.
"Just now, grandpa brought Qu Chenglong here to make trouble..." She briefly recounted the farce that had just happened.
Because Qu Shurong has always been patriarchal and powerful, my mother could understand what was going on without going into too much detail.
Liu Xiu frowned the whole time, looking helpless.
"That's it. For so many years, I've always given in to Qu Chenglong, and I've had enough. Grandpa not only looks down on me, but also on you, Mom and Dad. Why should we compromise here? It would be better for everyone if we could just separate and live on our own."
Banxia stood in the middle of the ground, looking at the two of them seriously.
"Grandpa doesn't have to worry about people bullying Qu Chenglong anymore, Dad and Mom don't have to live on such a cautious note, and Yuyu and Dahuang don't have to worry about being bullied. Mom and Dad, I know you're not the same person as Grandpa, and I believe you understand I'm not kidding."
Qu Gang used to think that Banxia was quiet and obedient, and a sensible child.
But after recovering from a serious illness three days ago, things seemed to become a little different.
She is still sensible, but now Banxia is more opinionated. Although she is not even as tall as his shoulders, she looks very convincing standing on the ground with a serious expression.
"Banxia." Qu Gang cleared his throat and said, "Dad thinks what you said makes sense, but I'm sorry, we can't split up the family for the time being, at least not in the next few years."
"Why?" Banxia was not angry at being rejected, and asked calmly, "Is it because you want to be filial to grandpa or is there another reason, Dad? You know grandpa doesn't think highly of you. He has high hopes for uncle and Qu Chenglong. Why do you..."
"That's not the reason." Qu Gang shook his head. "Dad knows your grandfather likes your uncle more, and even if the family splits up, it won't prevent me from fulfilling my filial duties. It's just..."
He turned to look at Liu Xiu beside him, "When your mother and I got married, the money was all paid by your grandfather. The furniture in this house, from the cabinets to the pots, were all bought by your grandfather. Even the house belongs to your grandfather."
"Although Dad has two acres of land allocated by the village, your grandfather did not agree to divide the land. Over the years, the three families have been farming together. The family income is all with your grandfather, and he gives it to me and your uncle every month for living expenses. If we split up, we must at least have a house to live in. But Xiaoxia, we don’t even have money to rent a house now, how can we divide it?"
"Yes." Liu Xiu was also a little helpless. She had thought about what her daughter mentioned more than once, but in the end she had to compromise because of reality.
"Your grandfather is the village chief. If we bring up the idea of splitting up, he'll definitely be embarrassed and angry. He paid for the wedding, and if he uses your father's land to cover that payment, we can't take the land. This house also belongs to your grandfather. We can't live in it anymore after the family splits up. If we live apart, we won't have a source of income. If your grandfather asks your father for retirement money again, how are we going to pay for it?"
According to Banxia's original idea, even if she couldn't get the house after the division of the family, she could at least get her father's share of the land. Then she could think of other ways to make a living so that she wouldn't starve. She could also slowly plan and develop other things.
But after hearing her parents talk about these difficulties, and considering Qu Shurong's personality, Banxia also fell into a dilemma.
Now is not like twenty years later, where you can find a job and earn money anywhere, and supporting yourself is never a problem.
She remembered the prices when she was eleven or twelve years old. An ordinary worker in the town only earned a little over one or two hundred yuan a month. Even so, not everyone could find a job. Those workers relied on their families to take over.
Farmers like my dad rely on farming to make a living all year round. Many families in the village cannot afford to eat rice all year round and cannot save any money.
Not to mention that my parents have been the head of the household since they got married. They never have any money in their hands and can only make ends meet.
Liu Xiu saw his daughter's lost expression and felt a little sorry for her. He picked up the bag in his hand and shook it, coaxing her, "I bought a pound of meat today. It's fat and tender. Let's stew it with potatoes. Banxia must be craving meat. I'm sure your sister will like it."
As she spoke, she realized that she had been in the house for so long but had not seen the child she had brought back. She looked around and asked, "Where's my sister?"
“…” Banxia and Qu Gang then remembered that Yuyu was still in the cabinet.
"He's still in the cupboard!" Qu Gang slapped his thigh, turned around and climbed onto the kang to coax the person out.
Banxia stopped him and said, "Dad, you and Mom go ahead and do your work. I'll take care of Yuyu."
"Yu Yu" Liu Xiu had no idea who she was talking about.
Qu Gang thought that Banxia had been able to coax Yuyu into writing on her hand before, which meant they must be getting along well. And Yuyu had been resisting him from getting close to his wife all the way back from the orphanage, which made him feel more at ease about Banxia.
"You better comfort him and don't scare his brother. This child looks quite timid. Be patient." He advised.
Liu Xiu was confused again. Isn't "brother" a sister?
"Come out and I'll talk to you." Qu Gang took the bag from her hand and pulled her to the kitchen.
Banxia took off her shoes and got on the kang to coax Yuyu out.
Although they only knew Yu Yu for three days in the previous life and Banxia didn't have a deep understanding of him, she knew Yu Yu much better than his parents.
For example, Yuyu doesn’t like physical contact with others. He will be very nervous if others touch him. Even if they just hold hands, he will push them away.
Also, Yu Yu is very smart and has absolutely no problems with her intelligence. She knows more words than she did when she was twelve years old, and she has an extremely strong memory. As long as she has seen something, she can draw the same thing on paper.
Apart from not being able to speak, Yu Yu is no different from other children.
Therefore, even though she was a mute, Banxia didn't think Yuyu would become a burden to the family as Qu Shurong said.
On the contrary, she felt more distressed because Yuyu couldn't speak. She felt depressed, guilty and sad after losing Yuyu.
"Yu Yu," Banxia raised her hand and knocked lightly on the cabinet door three times. "That scary old man has left. Come out, please. You were sent to an orphanage in town and haven't eaten all this time. Your parents bought some delicious meat to celebrate your arrival in this family. Come out, wash it, and then eat, okay?"
After she finished speaking, she thought of something and immediately added, "I promise not to touch you. You take a shower by yourself. I will help you watch the door and don't let anyone in, okay?"
After a moment of silence, the cabinet door opened a crack, revealing the boy's eyes that were still as bright as stars in the darkness.
Banxia smiled at him in a friendly manner, "I promise I won't touch you or lie to you."
The two of them, one bright and one dark, from Xing Yuduo's perspective, Banxia's smile is not only full of kindness, but also very beautiful.
There is a shallow dimple on her right cheek, and her beautiful eyes are slightly curved, with sincerity in her eyes.
He couldn't remember how he learned to judge good and evil from the eyes of others, those who wanted to kill him, those who wanted to harm him, those who wanted to be good to him...
Everyone's eyes are different. Facial expressions can be disguised, but eyes cannot be disguised.
He has survived until now thanks to this judgment.
The couple who adopted him as an orphan and the girl in front of him with a beautiful smile both clearly showed peace of mind.
The stability he had always longed for.
If there is no unexpected trouble, he can stay here without having to worry.
Then……
Then what to do
Xing Yuduo suddenly felt a little confused. He found that every time he tried to recall something, his memory would be interrupted.
His name is Xing Yuduo, he is thirteen years old...
Any more than that, I just can’t remember at all.
It seems that there is an important letter and a map, but he can't remember where they are or to whom to give them.
The more he thought about it, the more his head started to hurt. Xing Yuduo pressed his solar plexus which was beginning to throb with pain.
"What's wrong with you?" Banxia looked at him worriedly, "Did you bump into something in the cabinet? Do you want me to rub it for you?"
Xing Yuduo shook his head and stepped back hurriedly.
He doesn't like and is afraid of being touched by others. Any touch from anyone other than himself will make him feel suffocated for a short time, perhaps because he doesn't dare to trust anyone.
Or maybe...
It seems like someone told him not to trust anyone.
"Do you want to take a shower or take a nap first?" Banxia asked again, communicating with him patiently.
Xing Yuduo shook his head, thought about it and nodded, then put on his shoes and went to the house opposite as Banxia said.
When he went out, the couple who were burning the fire in front of the big pot turned to look at him.
He remembered that Qu Gang came in and asked him if he was a boy.
When he was in the orphanage, he was surrounded by a group of people as soon as he woke up.
Faced with a group of strangers asking all kinds of questions, he had no idea how to answer, not to mention that he couldn't speak.
Later, the kind-looking couple took him away and talked excitedly all the way. He was immersed in his own world and didn't pay attention.
It was not until he entered the yard and listened to them introduce Banxia that he realized that he was brought back as a girl.
In that situation, he didn't dare tell them that he was actually a boy. Even if he was sent back, he wanted to be well fed and well clothed before being sent back.
Now it seems that even though they knew his gender, these two people had no intention of sending him back.
Then this will be his home.
The word "home" made Xing Yuduo feel very unfamiliar. Without a past, there was no comparison. Everything seemed to start over again.
But I also feel a little yearning for them, because these three people are all sincere and kind.
"I heard from Xiaoxia that your name is Yu Yu, which is a really nice name." Liu Xiu stood up straight and smiled at him, "We have always misunderstood your girl. I am really sorry. Are you angry?"
Xing Yuduo shook his head, indicating that he didn't mind.
"Dad has prepared hot water in the east room. Yu Yu, go take a shower. Do you need help?" Liu Xiu asked again.
Xing Yuduo shook his head, pointed to the door of the east room, and patted his chest to indicate that he was okay.
Liu Xiu looked at his face, which was more beautiful than Pinellia ternata, and still couldn't believe that it was a boy.
Xing Yuduo's appearance is actually not feminine, he is just too good-looking. His eyes are particularly beautiful, and his eyelashes are longer than many girls'. His skin is very white. He is thin and weak, not even as tall as Banxia, and his hair is relatively long. At first glance, he looks like a girl.
Liu Xiu had never seen such a beautiful child even on TV at Old Li's house in the east end. That was why he and Qu Gang unanimously picked Yu Yu out of the orphanage and felt like they had found a treasure.
Maybe some people really don’t love money, but no one doesn’t love beauty.
Yu Yu's beauty not only conquered her and Qu Gang, but there was also another couple who wanted to adopt Yu Yu at that time. They signed the procedures first and got there first, and now they regretted it so much for being a step late.
I thought this would be a friend who could become a good sister of Banxia and talk to her in private, but I didn't expect it to be a younger brother.
Since it’s a boy…an idea suddenly popped up in Liu Xiu’s mind.
At this time, Banxia came out with the clothes she had found in her hands, "Mom and Dad, you guys go ahead and do your work. I'll take care of Yuyu."
As he said this, he handed the clothes to Xing Yuduo.
Xing Yuduo took it, walked into the east room, and closed the door.
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