Is studying hard enough? If it weren't for the fierce and resilient people of the border town, where both men and women could work, everyone would have had the strength and courage to resist when the city fell, and the casualties would have been kept within a certain range.
Even so, the white banners and paper money that filled the streets of Pingyang County for those few days touched the little dumpling's heart.
if……
As long as everyone can protect themselves, that's good enough.
But I don't have time. Everyone is trying to live, trying to make money to live. There will be a day like that. No rush.
Looking at his small stature, Huo Xiaolong thought, "When I grow up, everyone won't have to work so hard. Time can accumulate everything; the saltpeter mine is just the beginning."
"Long'er, do you know? Li Jian and the others used to live next to that dilapidated temple. There's a small river there, right? I heard there are river shrimp in it now. Aunt Wang said they're delicious when fried."
Seeing Hou Xiangxiang's mouth full of food, Huo Xiaolong reached out and pinched his girlfriend's cheeks twice.
"Why do you only think about eating all day long? What kind of young lady acts like this? Look at Sister Liu Xu and Xu Qiushui! And look at you!"
The little girl hummed twice.
"Sister Liu Xu and Xu Qiushui are so rich! They can eat whatever they want without having to fetch anything themselves."
"That's right! Let's call Dani'er and go!"
"Let's go catch river shrimp!?"
"right!"
Today, I saw Miao Cuifang with Huo Xiaolong on screen, and she seemed to harbor some resentment, since he always seemed to be free. Mainly, it's because other masters have many disciples, while he only has Liu Xu.
"Hehehe, Master Miao."
"Why are you always out playing? I feel like you haven't been attending the county school much," the Miao youth said, raising his eyebrows.
Little Potato runs wildly in the yard every day, and I have to accompany him when he goes out. Even Liu Xu doesn't give me this much trouble.
"I'm going! I'm off today! The county school only gives us three days off a month, and then I'll come back this afternoon to practice!"
"You're off again today? Didn't you just come back from the beach a few days ago?" Miao Cuifang didn't understand. Is this how you study?
Why is it that she studies so well despite only studying sporadically and has never been beaten for exams? Children raised in Miao territory don't understand, still remembering the scene of being hung up and beaten by their grandmother when they were poisoned by Gu.
"Because I got second place in the exam!" Huo Xiaolong explained to him from the back door of Fengyue Tower, chatting as he waited for Xiangxiang and Dani'er to come over.
Why can't I get first place?
"Because my handwriting is terrible..."
"Who is number one?" the Miao youth asked.
“The first is the sword!” the little dumpling replied.
"Long'er! Shall we take this little trailer with us?" Hou Xiangxiang is a real troublemaker, thanks to Huo Xiaolong. That's why He Yi and Cen Ang think Madam Hou is a kind and open-minded person.
The reason is simple: Hou Xiangxiang has been influenced like this, and the lady of the house hasn't said a single word about her playing with the neighbor's child tomorrow. If it were other parents, they would have made the two children break off their friendship long ago.
"Why bring a small trailer? Aren't we going by horse-drawn carriage?" Huo Xiaolong asked.
"I also brought a few bamboo baskets. We'll fill them all up today, and then the rest of us will pull the trailer back."
The little dumpling pouted and nodded.
"Okay, no problem."
When it comes to making friends, as long as it doesn't involve moral issues, it's best not to spoil the fun. Huo Xiaolong is a level-ten expert at supporting others; he's just a shrimp, so what if he catches it?
If we catch them, great; if we don't, oh well.
The same Miao youth was driving the carriage. Today, because she was accompanying Huo Xiaolong and the others, Miao Cuifang didn't wear the clothes Liu Xu had bought for her, for fear of getting them dirty.
His slender waist, complete with abs, was exposed. It was fortunate that this was a border town; in other places, women wouldn't dare to look him in the eye.
In the summer in Gebian Town, it's common to see men eating shirtless. They're all doing manual labor, so there's no need for formalities. Women just ignore them.
Who cares to look at you? A few more pieces of meat?
"Let's get the sword ready," Huo Xiaolong said from inside the carriage.
“Even if we call her, she can’t come,” Hou Xiangxiang chimed in.
"What's wrong? What's missing? She rejected me!" The little dumpling was unconvinced. How could Li Jian reject her? The academic star liked her so much that Huo Pan and Li Jian would do anything she asked.
“People read books, unlike the three of us who do nothing all day.” Hou Xiangxiang had some self-awareness, but her friends did not.
"Who said that! I study and practice so hard every day! I'm the most hardworking person in the red-light district!"
Wang Dani glanced at Huo Xiaolong sideways and let out a cold snort.
"Oh!"
"Wang Tianci! You're mocking me!"
After saying that, Huo Xiaolong pounced on Wang Dani'er and tickled her. Outside, the seemingly antique carriage swayed incessantly. Miao Cuifang's expressionless face was filled with two words: numbness.
Tired, let's destroy it.
Outside Pingyang County, a small river flows quietly, its crystal-clear water reflecting the azure sky, a beautiful blend of blue and green. The soft sand at the bottom of the river glistens golden in the sunlight; a gentle step leaves a faint footprint.
The willows along the bank are sparse, and occasionally a few leaves fall, landing lightly on the water and drifting slowly away with the current.
Three little girls, carrying nets, were eager to go into the river, but Miao Cuifang stopped them as soon as they took off their shoes and socks.
"Wait a minute, let's check the depth first."
Huo Xiaolong shoved the fishing net pole he was carrying on his shoulder down a couple of times and said...
"It's alright, Master Miao, it's only up to my stomach!"
"You can only play here, you can't run out." Miao Cuifang usually has a blank expression, appearing quite aloof, but inside she's just like her father, stubborn and headstrong.
"Okay!" Huo Xiaolong replied.
Xiangxiang and Dani'er were having a great time, while Xiaotuanzi sat down by the river and started washing her feet. Her little toes dangled in the water, attracting small fish to come and nibble at them, making her giggle with ticklishness.
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