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Yuan Ning remembered that Zhang Xiuwen said that he wanted to go for a morning run together, so he didn't dare to delay any longer, so he changed his clothes and took Zhang Xiuyan out of the house.Sure enough, Zhang Xiuwen was already waiting there. When he saw them coming out, he smiled and went out for a run with them.

This scene of three brothers running in the morning together has not appeared for a long time. The three of Yuan Ning received a lot of greetings along the way, asking if they came back for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

When running back, Zhang Xiuwen boasted: "Ningning is still the most popular with you."

Zhang Xiuyan didn't speak, just stared at Yuan Ning from the corner of his eye.

There was a small slope ahead, and they changed the run into a walk, which was considered a rest.The villa not far away was a bit empty, it was already late autumn, and the garden had not been properly looked after, and it looked bare.Yuan Ning was stunned for a moment, then looked up, and saw a little boy sitting quietly on the balcony on the second floor upstairs, neither looking outside nor into the room, as if he was alone in a trance.

"Yuan Ning!" A cry came from the front.

Yuan Ning followed the prestige and saw a girl who looked familiar.The girl is about sixteen or seventeen years old, wearing a high school uniform and a long ponytail. Her skin is healthy and elastic, and she looks cheerful and active.Yuan Ning suddenly remembered the other party's name: "Shen Jingjing?"

Shen Jingjing nodded.She saw Yuan Ning from a distance just now, and found that Yuan Ning had completely changed, which made her a little afraid to shout.She hasn't seen Yuan Ning since she transferred to another school, but she has heard about Yuan Ning's recent situation from others, and naturally knows that Yuan Ning has been admitted to Capital University.What can you say if you stop shouting?Shen Jingjing said dryly: "You have grown a lot taller."

Not only has he grown taller, but he has also looked better. Without the childishness of his childhood, he has grown into a real teenager, open-minded and calm, only the warm feeling that makes people want to get close has never changed.

Seeing Shen Jingjing's restraint, Yuan Ning asked, "Are you here to see your mother?"

Shen Jingjing's bright eyes darkened slightly: "No." She straightened her bangs that were blown by the wind, "I'll come and see my brother."

Yuan Ning frowned.

Shen Jingjing said: "My mother and stepfather have been arguing. My stepfather is doing business in the south, and my mother followed me. Only the nanny is taking care of my younger brother." Shen Jingjing looked at the villa, "Such a big house looks empty."

Yuan Ning also followed Shen Jingjing's gaze and looked in.The child was still sitting there quietly, as if he had nothing to do with the world.Have you ever neglected your daughter for the sake of your younger son, and now you give up taking care of your younger daughter because you are worried that your husband will change his mind?Yuan Ning didn't know how to comfort Shen Jingjing.

Shen Jingjing said: "I was ignorant when I was a child, and I was always jealous of my younger brother. In fact, my younger brother really needs company, but my mother is always worried that my stepfather will like other women, so I must follow my stepfather and stare at her. During my two years of vacation, I will Come and see my brother—my brother is very smart, and he can remember even complicated numbers at a glance." Shen Jingjing's eyes lost the gloomy childhood, replaced by obvious thoughtfulness and softness, and she pointed at Yuan Ning. Bag, "I asked my father to contact foreign friends to buy these. They are some toys suitable for children with autism, and some game props to exercise digital talents. Maybe my brother will be willing to play with me!"

Shen Jingjing has obviously untied her knot and accepted that half-brother.

Yuan Ning couldn't help asking: "How is Uncle Shen recently?" It sounds like the father and daughter are doing well now.

"Dad is now running a security company, which is pretty good." Shen Jingjing cheered up, "A few years ago, Dad accidentally met an uncle he had rescued, who invested in Dad. The security personnel trained by Dad are very professional. A lot of people love to hire them."

When Father Shen was mentioned, Shen Jingjing's eyes lit up again.She said to Yuan Ning: "I'll go first, see you when I have a chance!" Shen Jingjing blushed slightly, "I will also be admitted to Capital University!"

After Shen Jingjing finished speaking, she ran in.

Zhang Xiuyan and Zhang Xiuwen looked at Yuan Ning together.

Yuan Ning: "..."

He just said a few words to her!

After returning to the gate of Zhang's house, Yuan Ning saw a familiar child again. It turned out to be Yu Bin who is now living in the orphanage.

Yu Bin is already 12 years old this year, and his stature has grown very fast, and his immature face has gradually acquired the outline of a man.He stood beside the bicycle and waited nervously. When he saw Yuan Ning came back, he ran over happily: "Brother Yuan Ning!" Yu Bin's eyes sparkled, "This is the mooncake I made in the bakery, for you eat!"

Yuan Ning took the moon cake, rubbed Yu Bin's head, and asked him gently how he was studying recently.Yu Bin answered obediently, keeping his eyes on Yuan Ning.Yuan Ning invited: "Go in and have a cup of tea and some snacks before going back!"

"No!" Yu Bin said firmly, "I have to go back and help the dean and the others prepare things for the Mid-Autumn Festival!" After he finished speaking, he rode on his bicycle as if he was afraid of Yuan Ning's retention, and rode a long way in one go .

Yuan Ning took the moon cake and watched Yu Bin ride away.

Zhang Xiuwen said: "Ning Ning has grown so big in the blink of an eye." He looked at Yuan Ning, "It feels like Ning Ning, you have always been the little Douding back then, and I realized that you have grown up when I saw you talking to that child."

Even Zhang Xiuwen, who has never been estranged from Yuan Ning in the past six years, feels this way, and Zhang Xiuyan naturally does too.He stared at the lonely mooncake in Yuan Ning's hand for a while, and said, "Aunt Shen should have made breakfast, let's go back and eat."

After the three of Yuan Ning entered the gate, Yu Bin, who had already ridden a long way, stopped and turned around to look at the gate of Zhang's house and the vast garden and beautiful villa inside the gate.Thinking of the restraint and discomfort he might feel after walking inside, Yu Bin slightly clenched his fists.That kind of world is too far away from him, and he can't see it yet. If he does, he may be fascinated by it—or be scared by it and retreat again and again, unable to rush forward as before.

As long as you keep working hard—keep working hard, one day you will be able to go to a higher place and see a higher scenery, and you will no longer be afraid and retreat because you are out of tune with that world, right?

Yu Bin stepped on the bicycle again and rode forward along the straight road.

At this time, Zhang Xiuling was standing in front of the window in the corridor on the second floor, looking at the three of Yuan Ning who were walking towards the main house together, her usually carefree eyes were a little more sad.Ms. Xue came out of the room and saw Zhang Xiuling in a daze, so she couldn't help but stepped forward and asked, """What's the matter? Stand here alone and blow the air?"

"It's nothing." Zhang Xiuling shook her head, "Mom, if everyone around you is excellent, but you are ordinary, will you be sad?"

Ms. Xue was taken aback, carefully scrutinized Zhang Xiuling's gloomy expression, stepped forward to hold Zhang Xiuling's hand and said, "Did something happen to you at school?"

"It's nothing wrong," Zhang Xiuling said. "Recently Ning Ning joined the student union, and many people mentioned that Xiuwen and I quit the association. Everyone said that if Xiuwen hadn't quit, they might be able to compete for the position of president. Mom." , Is it wrong for me to pull Xiuwen to withdraw from the membership together?" And Zhang Xiuwen is also an adult, she should no longer care about Zhang Xiuwen like before.For example, if Zhang Xiuwen wants to fall in love, she has no reason to stop now——

She has always taken Zhang Xiuwen's company as a matter of course. Recently, so many people suddenly reminded her of what Zhang Xiuwen gave up by accompanying her, and she realized that nothing is taken for granted.She remembered Zhang Xiuwen when she was a child.At that time, Zhang Xiuwen worked very hard to gain everyone's approval and to get good grades. Even if he was looked down upon or rejected by others, he never got angry and would only put in more effort behind his back.

When did Zhang Xiuwen stop pursuing to be a dazzling existence and win everyone's attention?

"I feel a little sad," Zhang Xiuling said, "He could have turned into a dazzling star, but he accompanied me into a humble firefly."

"You shouldn't tell me these things," Ms. Xue hugged Zhang Xiuling, "You can ask him directly if he would like to become a dazzling star, or be a humble firefly with you. Xiuwen is a very independent person , if he is not willing, even your father can't make him agree."

Zhang Xiuling's heart skipped a beat.She was still a little confused: "Why is Xiuwen willing?" Because she is his sister?But they are all adults, and one day they will start a family and start a business, and become someone else's husband and someone else's wife.Will they still be the same by then?

Seeing the confused look on Zhang Xiuling's face, Ms. Xue was startled again, and suddenly realized that they had actually overlooked a lot of things.They all protected Zhang Xiuling so well that she was still inexperienced at the age of 20, and she didn't even understand her own feelings.Ms. Xue helped Zhang Xiuling straighten her black hair: "You can ask Xiuwen yourself about this question. You are not a person who likes to hide things. If you have something to say, you always ask it directly, don't you?"

Zhang Xiuling suddenly realized, hugged Ms. Xue and kissed her: "Thank you, Mom!"

Ms. Xue couldn't help laughing when she watched Zhang Xiuling run downstairs after kissing her.In the blink of an eye, the children have grown so big, but she always feels that they are only half-grown children, and they have to carry their schoolbags to school every day.

Ms. Xue looked out at the autumn scenery in the garden, then turned around and went to Mr. Zhang's study to talk to him about her daughter's concerns.

After listening to Mr. Zhang, he nodded and said, "I will talk to Xiuwen when I get back from the ranch."

Ms. Xue said: "The two of them have been close since childhood, maybe I was thinking too much." She sighed, and then mentioned another matter, "My classmate told me two days ago that Xiu Yan would definitely not like her. Daughter. With Xiu Yan’s temper, I think it’s impossible for him to fall in love with anyone. Seeing that he has reached the age of marriage and doesn’t even have anyone he likes, he won’t start the idea of ​​​​marrying at the age of 30 like you, right? "

"Facts have proved that there is nothing wrong with that," Mr. Zhang said. "Wait until you really know what you want before you go for it—and you have the ability to get it, isn't it pretty good? You should try not to let Ningning lie to you in the future." It's useless for him to go out. If Xiu Yan really likes it, he won't need you to create such an opportunity, and he will go for it himself."

Ms. Xue was taken aback for a moment, but was persuaded by Mr. Zhang.If Mr. Zhang hadn't reached that age and had that ability to be tempted, how could they have their current home?

Ms. Xue nodded and said, "I won't promise something like that again."

The author has something to say:

Sister Shen: Yuan Ning!haven't seen you for a long time!

Big Brother: One.

Brother Yu: Brother Yuan Ning!

Big Brother: Two.

Ning Ning:? ? ?Brother, what are you counting?

Big brother: Rival in love.

Ningning: _(:з」∠)_