Dear girl

Xia Yao grew up in a small county town.The small county town is called Duhe, and it is located by the river, with more than [-] streets paved with stone slabs.When I was a child, wires were pulled back and forth between the shops, but now they are buried in the ground.

To be honest, its scale does not reach the county level, but due to its remote location, wide jurisdiction, and more than [-] towns around it are even less climate-friendly, coupled with historical and cultural reasons, it retains the title of county.

There is no train, and the nearest train station takes half an hour to drive, and it is shared with the surrounding towns.Industry cannot develop naturally, and there are no resources such as coal and gold mines.The only thing is - beautiful natural scenery, green mountains and green waters, beautiful and quiet, plus the white walls and black tiles, and people with small bridges.Not to mention making a fortune by engaging in tourism, at least you can make a small fortune. If you don't have to relocate, the population loss will not be so serious.

A river crosses the Duhe River, dividing Duhe County into the Eastern District and the Western District. Weeping willows are planted along the banks of the arch bridge on both sides.After going down a few steps, the mothers of the children will squat by the river to wash clothes together, and the laundry stone has become smooth and smooth after years of beating.The fathers lying on the arch bridge will make fun of someone whose husband is not there, and the woman who is being teased will throw water up, but can't get it up, so they have to laugh and curse...

However, this is also the scene when I was a child. Now most people have a washing machine at home. They don’t have a washing machine, and they don’t go out. They just turn the tap and wash with tap water.

The blue sky and white clouds seemed to make the air a little more humid.

Ever since Song Xinci entered the county, it slowed down its driving speed to that of a tortoise, asking questions every now and then.

"Sister Yao, do you think this suit suits me?"

"I should have dyed my hair black if I knew I knew it."

"What if I accidentally say the wrong thing?"

Xia Yao patted her arm and reminded: "Left, cross the bridge."

Tens of meters away from the old arch bridge, there is a bridge that is about Xia Yao's age and can be used for vehicles.

Xia Yao smiled: "It's okay, they get along very well. Don't be afraid when I'm here."

The SUV was still more than ten meters away from the school, and Song Xinci had already noticed the two figures standing at the school gate.

Xia Yao's parents are both teachers, and they have been living in the suite allocated to the teaching staff by the school.

Xia Yao got out of the car first, smiled lightly, and called out to the two middle-aged men with outstanding temperament: "Dad, Mom."

Song Xinci got out of the car, with a very bright smile on his face, calm on the surface, but greeted excitedly in his heart: "Hello, uncle and aunt."

Chen Mulan - Xia Yao's mother.The hairstyle has been the same for more than ten years, and it is still simply put up. He is wearing a pair of camel-colored leggings, a white shirt, a thin coat, and a silver watch on his left wrist. He has a moderate figure, a decent smile, and clear eyes. , with a hint of playfulness.It is completely different from Song Xinci's imagination.

Xia Li—Xia Yao's father, with a crew cut, wearing a striped lapel long-sleeved T-shirt, paired with a pair of jeans, thick eyebrows, big eyes and upturned nose.She looks a bit more serious than Xia Yao's mother. She wears a watch on her right wrist that is the same style as her wife's, but with a larger strap and dial. According to Song Xinci's visual inspection, it should be a couple's watch.

"Xiao Song, isn't it?" Chen Mulan held Song Xinci's left hand, smiling like a spring breeze, "I often hear Yaoyao talking about you, it seems that you were at the same table in high school."

"Yeah." Song Xinci nodded flattered and boasted, "Auntie is so beautiful."

Chen Mulan was quite familiar, and took Song Xinci's arm: "I think so too."

Song Xinci: "..." It's too straightforward, maybe it's overwhelmed.

Xia Li stretched out his right hand towards Song Xinci, and said solemnly: "Hello, Xiao Song."

We are all a family, why is there such a big difference in personality, Song Xinci shook hands with Xia Li: "Hello, Uncle."

Xia Li nodded: "Nice to meet you, I hope you have a good time here."

Chen Mulan was helpless, and said to Song Xinci: "Our family calls him a diplomat, Yaoyao little diplomat."

Song Xinci: "..." Haha, but I think Sister Yao is quite lively.

"Auntie was joking."

"Really." Chen Mulan pinched Xia Yao's face as she spoke, her tone was like teasing a child: "Yaoyao, do you miss your mother outside?"

Xia Yao's ears turned red immediately, and she yelled helplessly: "Mom..." They were outside.

"Look." Chen Mulan said to Song Xinci: "You two look like they were carved out of the same mold. We sat at home and didn't speak for a long time."

Just about to go home, Xia Yao pointed to the car behind her: "Dad, Mom, Xinci brought you some gifts."

"Come as soon as you come, what kind of gift do you bring? You and Yaoyao are so nice, coming to Auntie's place is like going home, so why not be polite." Chen Mulan looked sincerely, "I have to trouble you to bring it back."

The words were so gentle and sweet that Song Xinci couldn't mention them any more, so he winked at Xia Yao.

Xia Li looked at Song Xinci and said, "It's such a joy to have friends coming from afar. Your aunt is right, she said that the friendship between sages is as plain as water and not vain."

Chen Mulan almost covered her face: "Xia Li, stop talking."

Xia Yaochao and Song Xinci helplessly spread their hands.

Song Xinci's mind turned: "There are gifts for grandparents." He said and broke away from Chen Mulan's hand, "I'll get it." After speaking, he ran to the trunk.

Chen Mulan smiled: "Cute little girl." She stretched out her hand to Xia Yao and said coquettishly, "Yaoyao, give me a hug."

Xia Yao hugged Chen Mulan, her face turned pink, not because of shyness, but because of her mother's expression of coaxing the child.

"I'll help her." After speaking, he walked to the trunk.

Perhaps because she was quiet from a young age, one of the joys that caused her mother to grow up was to tease her.

Xia Li stepped forward to take two suitcases and pushed one to Chen Mulan.Including the suitcase dragged out of the back seat, there are four in total.Xia Yao recommended one Song Xinci each.

The uncle in the reception room opened the door: "Director Xia, my daughter is back."

"Well, just arrived."

Xia Li is the director of the Academic Affairs Office and a political teacher, and Chen Mulan is a Chinese teacher and the head teacher of a graduating class.

Xia Yao greeted: "Grandpa is good."

Uncle: "Yaoyao grows more and more beautiful, the old principal has been thinking of you coming back."

Xia Yao's grandfather used to be the principal of this school.

It took more than four hours to drive from Yangchuan to Duhe, and it's almost a little faster now.

Song Xinci was apologizing all the way and asked the old man to wait.

"It's okay." Chen Mulan said, "It's all Yaoyao's fault."

Xia Yao nodded and agreed: "It's all my fault."

Xia Yao's house is on the fifth floor, 501, with three bedrooms, one living room, one kitchen and two bathrooms.

Originally, Xia Yao's grandfather also had a separate room, but grandma liked flowers and plants, so she didn't want to share a room. She built a yard about ten minutes' walk along the river bank.

There was no elevator, so dragging the suitcase up, except for Xia Li, the other three were exhausted and panting.Pushing open the door, Song Xinci panicked again.

Two old men stood at the door.

Xia Yao was at the front, smiling and shouting: "Grandpa, grandma."

Song Xinci followed behind: "Grandpa and grandma are good."

Xia Yao's grandfather's full name is Xia Fubai, which comes from the names of two famous Tang Dynasty poets - Du Fu and Li Bai.Born in [-], he studied in the United States. He is originally from the far north. Because he was worried about students when he was the vice principal of a middle school in the north, he followed the countryside to come here.Because of teaching physics and English, plus some willful remarks, he was imprisoned for several years.

Xia Yao's grandma, Junru, was born in [-]. She was originally the daughter of the richest businessman in Duhe.For some historical reasons, it became impoverished.

Because they insisted on their ideals and were unwilling to make do with it, they did not get married for a long time.When they met each other in the most difficult time, they got closer step by step, and then they got to know each other and stay together.

When Xia Li was born, Xia Fubai was in his late thirties.

Xia Yao's name was chosen by Xia Fubai.

Yao - beautiful jade also.

I have given the blessings of the whole family to her, and hope that when she grows up, she will have a noble character and be aboveboard.

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