gentle fairy tale

The New Year is still home.

Zhou Ruyun sat on the main seat and gave thick red envelopes to the two children.

Pei Songxi also received a big red envelope, a little dumbfounded and wanted to say that she had grown up, but she still accepted it.

The New Year's Eve dinner is extraordinarily rich, delicious food, and family reunion.

Pei Zhiyuan was the host of the radio station at school, and he had learned how to mobilize the atmosphere a long time ago. He told a few jokes and made his family laugh.Yu Mian applauded vigorously to satisfy the young man's little self-esteem.

Aunt Zhang fried rice cakes and told the two children to eat more: "It will be higher and higher every year!"

Yu Mian became interested, and ate a lot of rice cakes in one go, but Pei Songxi stopped her: "Eat less, too much rice cakes can't be digested."

"I want to grow up fast!"

Yu Mian turned her head and smiled at her, talking to her secretly, just like when Pei Songxi brought her food when she was a child, and never let people notice, this is a little secret between them.

After the meal, the family sits in the living room chatting, preparing to watch the new year.

Zhou Ruyun is getting old, but he is very persistent in this aspect, and wants to watch the year together.Pei Songxi took the medicine box uneasy, and brought a blanket over: "Grandma, I'll just keep it for you."

"It doesn't matter, it's only once a year," Zhou Ruyun waved his hand, "As you get older, you can earn money if you live one day less, and if you live one more day, it doesn't matter. When I live to this age, sometimes when I look at you, I will I find it strange. Isn't my Yueyue a little girl who is only this tall, why did she grow so tall in the blink of an eye?"

Ding Mei joked with a smile: "Grandma, don't say that Songxi is a little girl. She is about to get engaged and married, and she is an adult!"

Pei Linmao frowned: "It's not settled yet, so don't talk about it."

Ding Mei countered him with her elbow: "Old Pei, you're too lenient. What does it matter if you're all family members? I never talk nonsense when I go out."

Pei Linmao gasped after being hit by her, and a smile appeared on his always gloomy face: "Xiao Mei, you have changed your temper that you are so quick to strike."

Pei Tiancheng played with the purple sand teapot: "Okay, it's okay to talk about this matter at home, Lin Mao, don't be too nervous."

Just as he was about to say something, the butler came in and nodded to him, leaning against his ear and whispering something.Pei Tiancheng's smile faded, and he cleared his throat: "The third child is here."

Pei Linmao's face sank: "It's all right, why did he come here?"

Ding Mei stretched out her hand and pulled her husband, fearing that his face would be too ugly, and her father-in-law would not be able to keep it up later: "It's right for a family to be together during the Chinese New Year. Lin Mo should also come and see grandma."

While speaking, Pei Linmo had already walked in.

In the early years, Pei Tiancheng raised a child outside... and later gave birth to a son for him. Later, when the woman died, the son was not brought back. It is said that he was given money on time for him to study.Pei Tiancheng was the head of the family, no one dared to ask about these things, all he knew was that his youngest son had never returned from abroad.

Pei Linmo returned to China years ago and did not choose to join Pei's company. He is a freelance painter. When he has money, he paints and exhibits at art exhibitions. When he has no money, he does art design. He can barely support himself, and he never asks Pei Tiancheng for another life. Penny.

He was wearing a knee-length navy blue windbreaker, with his hair combed back, his expression was a bit unruly, and he nodded at them rudely, and only said hello to Zhou Ruyun: "Grandma!"

Zhou Ruyun is gentle and kind, and has always been kind to him, waving at him: "You disobedient child, you know how to come back."

Pei Linmao hummed softly beside him.He is very hostile to this younger brother. To put it bluntly, he is an illegitimate child who is dissolute and reckless.It was obviously spent on the Pei family's money, and I studied art abroad for five years... Now I still look like I don't care about your stinky money.

The atmosphere was a little awkward for a while.

Pei Linmo ignored him. After talking to the old man, he turned to Pei Songxi and said, "Long time no see, sister."

Pei Songxi treated him coldly, nodded: "Yeah."

Pei Linmo didn't care about her indifference: "Where's Yu Mian? Last time she sent an email asking me about painting, I haven't told her yet."

"Upstairs, I'm watching TV with Zhiyuan."

"Then I'll go up and have a look."

As soon as Pei Linmo left, the atmosphere in the living room temporarily returned to normal.

Ding Mei asked curiously: "What does Lin Mo want Mianmian to do? Teach her to draw?"

Pei Songxi replied patiently: "Probably to guide some details."

Ding Mei was a little surprised, and whispered: "Director Lin Mo...don't you worry too...I didn't say that, he is a bit rebellious, not too..."

Pei Tiancheng coughed dryly: "Okay, it's a good thing Lin Mo is willing to go home, don't say such insignificant things."

Pei Songxi didn't want to discuss these topics, and watched the Spring Festival Gala boringly. Sometimes when he saw a humorous sketch, he lowered his head and discussed with the old man to pass the long night.

When the needle pointed to eleven o'clock, she stood up: "I'll go and see Mianmian."

Upstairs, a burst of laughter erupted in Pei Zhiyuan's room.

Pei Linmo was telling the children his anecdote: "You don't know, I used to think that when blowing the fan in summer, you should put the fan at the door and blow it to the outside, saying that this will form air convection. As a result, every day Woke up my roommate, he asked me if the electric fan was blowing ghosts outside!"

Yu Mian and Pei Zhiyuan laughed together: "Are you a fool? Little uncle!"

The corners of Pei Songxi's lips were slightly raised, and he knocked on the door: "Mianmian?"

Pei Linmo was talking about her glorious deeds, but she didn't expect that she would come in suddenly, stood up and straightened her clothes, still looking carefree and careless, as if he wasn't the one who reviewed the black history just now.

Yu Mian sat on the carpet and looked up at her: "Aunt Pei? Do you want to chat with me too?"

Pei Songxi was startled: "Me?"

Pei Zhiyuan's eyes glowed: "Auntie! Come on! The little uncle's words are so funny, let's chat together, shall we?"

Pei Songxi shook his head: "No. I just came to see you."

Yu Mian and Pei Zhiyuan looked at each other, stood up and ran over at the same time, one of them grabbed her arm and said, "You sit down! Sit down! The little uncle is also an adult! He chats with us, you too!"

Pei Songxi was almost staggered by the two brats, couldn't help but smiled, and agreed: "Okay. Just... sit on the ground?"

"Yes, yes, Aunt Pei, you sit here, brother Zhiyuan and I will make room for you."

Originally, the three of them formed a small circle, but now Yu Mian and Pei Zhiyuan moved back, and the circle expanded a bit.Pei Songxi sat down among them, and had to cross his legs, a little uncomfortable.

Mr. Pei Linmo, an unruly young artist, couldn't pretend anymore. He showed his white teeth and sat down on the ground with a proud and flamboyant expression: "Hey, Pei Songxi, you also have a day to sit on the ground?"

This elder sister, since he saw her when he was a teenager, she has a calm, self-possessed, calm appearance, and he has never understood, how can there be such a rigid and restrained person!

Pei Songxi gave him a flat eye.

Yu Mian and Pei Zhiyuan immediately attacked him, feigning anger and beating him: "Little uncle! She is your sister, you are not allowed to call her name."

If you talk nonsense again, what should you do if you drive her away!

Pei Linmo laughed even more presumptuously.

Pei Songxi wasn't really angry either, it was just the first time that he didn't feel so bored by the faint noise.

The young man said about his trip: "At that time, I lost my wallet and my phone was stolen, and I only had a few dollars left. Then I found a small bar, and I told the bartender that I had to rely on my unparalleled beauty Come and sell them wine! Then... guess what, I lost, and they asked me to do belly button dance like an Indian dancer! Then I..."

Pei Songxi rubbed his temples helplessly. This person's brain circuit is as clear as ever, arrogant and wanton... But, it seems that it is difficult to be hated.

Yu Mian and Pei Zhiyuan's eyes widened in surprise. They are obedient and obedient children. They never knew it was okay to be like this. They were excited and angry: "And then! And then!"

Pei Linmo glanced at Pei Songxi proudly, his eyes filled with the idea that I would like to attract the child, and then looked at the child with a smile: "Then...you tell me first, do you like me more now, or her? Am I the best person in the world? I’ll keep saying what makes me happy.”

He smiled and pointed to Pei Songxi.

Pei Zhiyuan looked at him with pity: "Little uncle, you are so stupid."

Yu Mian puffed up her face seriously: "I'm sorry to tell you that your question is meaningless."

Pei Linmo: "..."

These brats!Say something pleasant to the New Year's Eve, and comfort him a bit!

Pei Songxi pursed her lips and smiled, and said in a rare initiative, "You're taking your own humiliation."

Pei Linmo: "...you bully me too?"

Pei Songxi nodded, and a mocking smile appeared on his usually deserted face: "Well, you're right."

How did she find out that this younger brother whom she rarely sees...is such a living treasure.

Pei Linmo fell to the ground and couldn't get up.

Mother, my heart is so tired.

Yu Mian smiled happily, leaning against Pei Songxi to act coquettishly: "Aunt Pei, you are here to chat with us, don't leave, okay?"

"You guys talk first," Pei Songxi stood up, "I'll go out for a while."

Yu Mian was a little disappointed, but soon Pei Songxi came back, still holding a red envelope in her hand, she cheered happily: "I thought there would be no red envelopes this year!"

This is actually a traditional project every year. Pei Songxi likes to give red envelopes to children, and the amount is very generous.Yu Mian and Pei Zhiyuan both had them, and after receiving the red envelopes, they gathered together to count exactly how many money they had.

Pei Linmo looked at it anxiously, and his tone was a little sour: "So much for the child?"

Pei Songxi nodded: "This is called happiness for nothing. People can only feel this kind of happiness when they are young. Now that they are at the right age, of course we must make them happier."

Especially... Mianmian.Mian Mian is a very serious and hard-working child, who cherishes and loves what he has very much, and rarely asks for what he wants.She hoped that Mianmian could be happier.

Pei Linmo thought for a while: "It makes sense. What about me?"

"Ok?"

He stretched out his hand unceremoniously: "Sister, my dear sister, where is my red envelope? Why don't you let your naive and cute brother enjoy the happiness of getting something for nothing?"

Pei Songxi: "..."

The image of this bohemian, lonely and arrogant young artist really collapses at any moment.

But she went back to her room and gave him a red envelope: "Older children."

Pei Linmo unexpectedly discovered that this cold-hearted sister also has the attribute of a poisonous tongue. He is naturally acquainted, and once he puts down his airs, he will start to be shameless: "Thank you sister for your love, I received it."

Pei Songxi looked at him coolly: "...I regret it, give it back to me."

"not return!"

Pei Linmo put the red envelope in his coat pocket and put it away. Think about it... He hasn't received a red envelope for many years, and he hasn't confiscated it since his mother passed away. It's great to be happy for nothing.

The moment the clock in the living room struck, gorgeous fireworks exploded in the distant sky.

Pei Songxi touched Yu Mian's hair: "Okay, Mian Mian, it's late, you should go back and rest."

Yu Mian was playing checkers with Pei Zhiyuan, a little reluctant to leave: "Play for a while, just for a while!"

"Then I'll go down and talk to grandma. When I come back, you have to go back and rest."

Yu Mian nodded: "Okay! No problem."

But when Pei Songxi came up, she hadn't finished playing a game of chess. She checked the time and decided not to play: "Brother Zhiyuan, little uncle, let's play again tomorrow! Happy New Year!"

"Happy New Year!"

"Happy New Year!"

The cool and gorgeous fireworks across the sky, igniting the tail of the old year, time to the new year.

Pei Songxi said good night to Yu Mian and wanted to close the door, but Yu Mian stood in her room and refused to leave: "Aunt Pei, I want to sleep with you."

"Mianmian," Pei Songxi laughed, "Now that you've grown up, you can't sleep with Aunt Pei anymore."

"why?"

"Everyone is like this. From the age of ten, children have to learn to sleep alone, so that their personality will be more independent. You are in junior high school now, Mianmian."

"But... hey."

Yu Mian lowered her head and whispered goodnight.

Pei Songxi looked at her back and smiled, and closed the door.

But not long after, the door was knocked again.

She walked over to open the door with her shoes on, and saw the little girl standing at the door hugging a pillow, she raised her eyebrows slightly: "Mianmian?"

Yu Mian raised her head and looked at her, as if she had made up her mind: "I can sleep alone at home... but here, I... am a little scared."

She will recall the memory of sleeping alone in the room when she was a child.Sometimes the windows were not closed properly, and the curtains would sway gently in the wind. At that time, she always felt that there was a monster hiding in the room, watching her secretly in the dark.

Pei Songxi was startled.

She remembered that Mian Mian would knock on her door when she was a child, and looked at her timidly, standing in the room without saying a word, for fear of disturbing her reserved appearance.

So she couldn't help but soften her heart, and opened the door like she did countless times before: "Only this time."

"Well! I came to you secretly, so that no one will know!"

Pei Songxi laughed: "It's not... secretly. Mianmian, when you grow up, you can no longer sleep with Aunt Pei."

Yu Mian smiled and nodded vigorously: "Okay! I got it!"