12dz Chapter 138 It's alright, they won't spoil you.
Chapter 138 It's alright, they won't spoil you.
On the way into the city, the cold wind howled, and Li Xiangyang rode slowly, afraid that his younger sister would catch a cold.
Li Xiaohua, however, was very excited and chattered incessantly the whole way.
"Brother, do you think Xiaoying likes the little fox or the little rabbit more?" Li Xiaohua reached into her cotton-padded jacket pocket and touched the two wooden carvings.
"I'm sure everyone will like them."
"If you like them all, I'll give them all to you. Later, take me to Uncle Dahai's house, and I'll learn how to carve from Grandpa. Then I'll carve some more that I like."
"Alright, whatever you say."
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Listening to his sister's innocent words and feeling her carefree demeanor along the way, Li Xiangyang felt that life was truly wonderful.
Upon arriving in the city, Li Xiangyang first took his younger sister to the department store.
As soon as she entered, Li Xiaohua was attracted by the dazzling array of goods. She looked around and touched everything, like a happy little bird.
"Brother, this looks good!" Li Xiaohua pointed to a red hair ribbon in the counter.
"Do you want it?" Li Xiangyang asked.
Li Xiaohua shook her head: "No, it's too expensive."
"Silly girl," Li Xiangyang patted his sister's head, "I have money now, I can buy whatever I want." He then asked the sales clerk to bring out the hairband.
"Really? Is it possible?" Li Xiaohua asked, somewhat incredulous.
“Of course,” Li Xiangyang said, tying the headband around his sister’s head, “Look how pretty she is.”
Next, Li Xiangyang picked out a pair of ice skates for Li Xiaoyun.
I also bought some tea.
After buying their things, the brother and sister went straight to Wang Jingyun's house.
As soon as I arrived at the gate, I heard cheerful laughter coming from inside.
"Xiaoying, look what I brought you!" As soon as Li Xiaohua saw Wang Ying, she couldn't wait to take out the wood carving.
"Wow, it's so cute!" Wang Ying exclaimed excitedly as she took the wood carving, admiring it dearly. "Did you carve this yourself?"
"No, but my brother promised to take me to Uncle Dahai's house later. Uncle Dahai's father is a carpenter, and I can learn to carve myself if I go."
The two little girls quickly went inside hand in hand to whisper to each other.
Wang Jingyun smiled and invited Li Xiangyang inside for tea.
"Has the wedding date been set?" Wang Jingyun asked while making tea.
"May 15th," Li Xiangyang said, taking the teacup, "Uncle Wang must come then."
“That’s a must,” Wang Jingyun nodded. “I’m genuinely happy about what’s going on between you and Xiaoyun.”
As the two were talking, they suddenly heard laughter coming from outside.
"Your sister and Xiaoying are such good friends," Wang Jingyun remarked, "it must be fate."
Looking at the cheerful figures outside the window, Li Xiangyang felt a surge of warmth in his heart.
This is the life he wants: simple and warm, full of laughter.
"Don't bring anything next time you come. Let's go eat and chat."
"Xiaoying, Xiaohua," Wang Jingyun called out, "Let's go out to eat."
Upon arrival at the restaurant, Director Zhang personally came out to greet us.
Upon seeing Wang Jingyun arrive with guests, they hurriedly led them into a private room.
"Come, please have a seat," Director Zhang greeted warmly, then lowered his voice and said to Li Xiangyang, "If you have anything good to bring another day, remember to bring it; the price is negotiable."
Li Xiangyang nodded knowingly.
The food was served quickly, and the two little girls sat together, whispering to each other, their silvery laughter ringing out from time to time.
After the meal, Wang Jingyun insisted on seeing them off.
"It's getting late, be careful riding your bike back," Wang Jingyun advised.
"Understood, Uncle Wang," Li Xiangyang replied, gesturing for his sister to get into the car.
"Xiaoying, I'll come visit you again next time!" Li Xiaohua waved goodbye reluctantly.
"You absolutely must come!" Wang Ying replied with a smile, touching the wood carving.
On the way back, Li Xiaohua leaned against her brother's back and whispered, "Brother, I think life is really good now."
Hearing his sister's satisfied tone, Li Xiangyang felt a warmth in his heart.
On her way home, Li Xiaohua was in high spirits, humming a little tune all the way.
Listening to his sister's clear singing voice, Li Xiangyang pondered tomorrow's hunt.
No matter what, he must stay safe and continue to protect this hard-won happiness.
By the time they got home, it was already completely dark. Li's mother had already prepared a hot meal, and upon seeing them return, she quickly invited them to sit on the kang (a heated brick bed).
"Mom, don't bother, I've already eaten," Li Xiangyang said with a smile. "I ate in the city."
"You still need to have some soup to warm yourself up," Li's mother said, ladling out two bowls of hot soup without further ado. "It's so cold outside; you'll freeze if you ride your bike back like that."
While drinking hot soup, Li Xiaohua told her mother about what she had seen and heard that day.
When Wang Ying mentioned liking the wood carvings she brought, the little girl's face beamed with a happy smile.
"Mom, do you think the hairband my brother bought me is pretty?" Li Xiaohua touched the red hairband on her head, her eyes sparkling.
"Beautiful, beautiful," Li's mother replied with a smile, then turned to Li Xiangyang and said, "If you indulge her every whim, this girl will be spoiled rotten."
"It's alright, she won't be spoiled." Li Xiangyang patted his younger sister's head. "By the way, Mom, I have to go to Shanghe Village first thing tomorrow morning, so I need to get some rest."
"Yes, get some rest. Even though spring is almost here, you still need to dress warmly. The weather can change in an instant, so you can't catch a cold. I've washed all your clothes. Also, please be careful."
"Mother, don't worry, I don't think I'll put myself in any danger."
Hearing Li Xiangyang say this, Li's mother was somewhat relieved.
"Brother," Li Xiaohua lay on the kang (a heated brick bed), staring intently at him, "when are you coming back this time?"
"If things go smoothly, I'll be back the day after tomorrow," Li Xiangyang said with a smile. "When I get back, I'll take you to Uncle Dahai's house to learn wood carving."
"You keep your word!" Li Xiaohua held up her little finger.
“Of course I mean it.” Li Xiangyang hooked his little finger around his sister’s. “Okay, go to sleep now, you have to get up early to take me to school tomorrow.”
It was late at night, and only the even breathing could be heard in the room.
Li Xiangyang lay on the kang (a heated brick bed), unable to fall asleep for a long time.
He was well aware of what was happening in Shanghe Village. The other party was quite hostile towards him, so he wanted to take the pocket watch out of the village without letting anyone see it, otherwise it would cause unnecessary trouble.
This year, Master Zheng isn't involved, so the task of hunting has fallen on his shoulders.
It was personally recommended by Master Zheng, so we absolutely cannot let Master Zheng down.
It's a pity that Little Tiger is still too young to help, otherwise it could be as sharp as Nightshade, making hunting much easier in the future.
Thinking of how Xiao Hu was bullied by Xuan Mao, a smile appeared on Li Xiangyang's lips.
Lost in thought, he soon fell into a deep sleep.
Before dawn, footsteps could be heard in the courtyard.
"Xiangyang, are you up yet?" It was Wang Ergou's voice.
Li Xiangyang quietly got up and dressed.
When I went out, I found that my mother and sister were already up.
"Don't rush, you two. Have breakfast before you leave."
Li's mother brought out the meal she had prepared long ago.
Wang Ergou didn't stand on ceremony and sat down to eat heartily.
After dinner, Li Xiangyang slung his gun over his shoulder and went out with Wang Ergou.
"Brother, come back soon," Li Xiaohua said reluctantly.
"Okay, when you get back, I'll take you to Dahai's house to play."