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Rows of street trees stood tall and straight by the roadside, with layers of snow piled up on their branches, some of which had formed ice edges, which made people tremble and their heads froze.Yuan Ning got out of the car and looked at the house he set foot in for the second time with complicated emotions.

Mr. Han is not at home and will not be back until noon.Yuan Ning went to see Ms. Li with the medicine.Compared with the last time we met, Ms. Li looked much more energetic, and her clothes were more formal than last time, as if she had just met a guest.

Before Yuan Ning got close, he saw Ms. Li with a smile on her face from a distance, and asked the servant next to her if the snacks were ready. The tea had to be brewed immediately, so only water was boiling.She was neither sitting nor standing, and couldn't help turning her head to urge the people beside her: "Aunt Su, go and see if the child is here. Don't let the people outside recognize him, keep him out... It’s so cold, it’s snowing, and if you freeze for a long time, you’ll get sick.”

The "Aunt Su" said: "Don't worry, the people brought out by the old man will not make such a mess. The child will definitely be brought here as soon as he arrives."

"I don't feel at peace." Ms. Li said, "Please help me to see if my hair is messy? Is my collar turned up properly? Is it a little strange that I am dressed like this? Why don't you change your clothes... ..."

Aunt Su has taken care of Ms. Li for many years, but this is the first time she has seen Ms. Li so nervous. People who don't know may think that she is going to meet the Supreme Leader!Aunt Su said: "No mess, no mess, it looks good in this way-ah, the kid is here. He doesn't wear much, but the young man is in good health, looks energetic, and is wrapped in a scarf, warm, no freezing."

Ms. Li got up and was about to go forward. She kicked the stool next to her in a hurry, and her toes hurt terribly.Her eyes were gray, and she felt a little sad.She is so useless...

A warm palm took her hand and led her back to sit at the table.

Ms. Li sniffled her nose, but tried to maintain a peaceful appearance on her face: "Are you here so soon? A Lian just called. Sit down," she turned to the table, "I asked someone to make some snacks, you See if you like it."

Yuan Ning was taken aback for a moment, seeing the snacks on the table prepared according to children's tastes, she realized that Ms. Li was waiting for her.

Yuan Ning said: "Shuiyunjian is not far from here." Yuan Ning handed the medicine to Aunt Su who was next to her, and did not refuse Ms. Li's kindness. She tasted a few pieces of dim sum and boasted, "It tastes really good!"

Ms. Li smiled brightly: "As long as you like it. I'll ask someone to make more later, and you can take it home to eat."

Yuan Ning was startled, and subconsciously refused: "No need..."

Ms. Li said: "I want it, I want it." She grabbed Yuan Ning's hand and sighed again, "But I know you have everything you want..."

Yuan Ning was slightly taken aback.

Ms. Li said: "I heard from A Lian that you need to find the old man for something. Is it an important matter? If it is an important matter, I will call him back." Ms. Li patted the back of Yuan Ning's hand, "Don't think he looks a little fierce, in fact He's very reasonable."

Just as she was talking, Aunt Su came over and told Ms. Li that Mr. Han was back.

Ms. Li said reluctantly, "Do you want me to go with you?"

Yuan Ning hesitated for a moment, and said politely: "No, thank you Grandma Li. I will chat with you after I finish talking with Mr. Han." Ms. Li was well protected by Mr. Han. Will Ms. Li annoy Mr. Han here?

After receiving Yuan Ning's words, Ms. Li let go of Yuan Ning's hand and stood there "watching" Yuan Ning go upstairs.It wasn't until Aunt Su said that Yuan Ning had entered Mr. Han's study that Ms. Li sat back at the table and waited motionlessly for Yuan Ning to come back, like an obedient student who had listened to her husband's instructions.

Yuan Ning didn't notice Ms. Li's abnormality after he left. He knocked on Mr. Han's door, feeling a little nervous like when he was facing Mr. Zhang when he was a child.Seeing Mr. Han taking off his hat and hanging it aside, Yuan Ning politely said hello: "Hello, Mr. Han."

Mr. Han turned his head to look at Yuan Ning, thinking that Yuan Ning and Han Chuang looked alike, so he couldn't help but take a few more glances.He is quite similar, but his temper is softer than Han Chuang's. One can tell that he is a soft-spoken child. No wonder his wife likes it.

Because Ms. Li went to have dinner with Yuan Ning on purpose, Mr. Han deliberately asked Li Yanqiu to understand what kind of person Yuan Ning was.Ever since I knew that this child is not only versatile, but also very organized in dealing with people and doing things, I love him a little more.Mr. Han sat down at the desk and greeted Yuan Ning: "Sit down and talk."

Outsiders say that Mr. Han has a cold and hard temper. This rare kindness made Yuan Ning stunned for a moment. He obediently sat in front of Mr. Han and said, "I came to tell you about my time in East China Province. encounter."

Mr. Han nodded and asked Yuan Ning to continue.

Yuan Ning started from the last time he went to pick up Fang's grandfather, then mentioned that Fang's uncle and Dr. Jiang were injured this time, and finally slowly revealed Zhao Cheng's investigation results.

Mr. Han listened patiently at first, but when the Li family was involved, his expression gradually changed.Seeing that Yuan Ning's eyes were clear and calm, and after finishing his words without any haste, he looked at him quietly, Mr. Han's face darkened: "This is the Li family's business, not the Han family's business."

Yuan Ning did not expect Mr. Han to say that.He frowned, not knowing what to say.

Old Man Han coughed, turned his face away, recovered his breath before turning back, his eyes were as cold as ice, and he looked straight at Yuan Ning: "Are you worried that I will be their umbrella?"

Yuan Ning saw Mr. Han's sullenness, and hurriedly said, "That's not what I meant!"

"What does that mean?" Mr. Han saw Yuan Ning's thoughts clearly.This kind of thing cannot be found out by Yuan Ning, a teenager, and the Zhang family must have intervened.But this time Zhang Xiuyan didn't show up, and Yuan Ning came to the door to say that he was just afraid that he would attack the Zhang family.

Yuan Ning was stunned.He paused, and said, "Yes, I'm really afraid that you will be angry. The elder brother has come to you for me last time. I'm afraid that if the elder brother comes again, you will think that the Zhang family is deliberately targeting you..." Yuan Ning seriously Tell me your thoughts, "Father and elder brother never let me get in touch with too complicated things, and I just went to the capital to study this year, so I don't know much about things in the capital. If Mr. Lian didn't let me come to deliver medicine, It is impossible for me to get in touch with you and the Han family. So I am using my shallow knowledge to speculate on your possible reaction, thinking that you may shelter the Li family because of your in-law relationship—just like last time I thought you It might be the same as sheltering Han Sheng."

Yuan Ning frankly admitted that Mr. Han was a little surprised.He looked at Yuan Ning carefully again, and met Yuan Ning's scorchingly bright eyes.Compared with those guys in the family who see him like a mouse sees a cat, this kid is really courageous!

Mr. Han said, "Aren't you afraid now?"

"Of course I'm afraid." Yuan Ning said, "But there are some things that you have to do no matter how afraid you are."

Mr. Han sighed and said, "Brother Zhang is really lucky." His own grandson is promising, and the grandson adopted by his son is also so outstanding-how many people dare to talk to him like this now?

It is precisely because many people are afraid to come and speak in front of him that he becomes blind, and he doesn't even know that the people below have been pulling his banner to do evil.

Mr. Han said: "The leader you mentioned is your grandma Li's nephew. I have met him. He is well educated and capable of handling affairs. Although he is not as good as his elder brother, he is considered a promising one in his generation. .”

Yuan Ning listened quietly.

"Hehua Province's economy is developing well, and many new technologies have been taken over there." Mr. Han said, "I haven't seen him for a year or two. I didn't expect him to be fascinated by the prosperity. But, even They are members of the Han family, and I don't necessarily know if they did something they shouldn't do, let alone that it's just your grandma Li's natal family."

Yuan Ning was startled and nodded.

"The last time you, Mr. Lian, asked you to come to our house, we hoped that you would not conflict with us because of Han Sheng." Mr. Han looked at Yuan Ning, "I will deal with all the people who should be dealt with after your elder brother comes here. I also reflected on my slack and mistakes over the years. But even so, you are still dissatisfied in your heart. Your grandma Li likes you very much, but after you know this is the Han family, you don’t want to get close to her anymore—see I can’t wait to avoid it even more.”

The thoughts in his heart were pointed out in person by Mr. Han, Yuan Ning listened blankly, not knowing how to speak.

"It's unfair for you to treat your grandma Li like this," Mr. Han said, "Think about it, what did the boss of your Zhang family do, will I still blame you? Your friend will alienate you just because you are his nephew Is your grandma Li's eyesight bad? I try not to let her get in touch with outside things, just like your father and your elder brother don't let you get in touch with too complicated things in order to protect you. You can still go out and see everything outside by yourself, you Grandma Li rarely even goes out, so you can't expect her to know everything and handle everything well. Do you think this is the case?"

Yuan Ning could only nod: "You are right."

"I promise that I will not cover anyone who deserves it, let alone a beast who treats human life as a trifle—" Mr. Han said, "I can assure you of this. If you have asked your father before, you will not worry about this a little."

Yuan Ning was a little ashamed: "I'm sorry, I shouldn't doubt you."

"So last time you said that you would take your Grandma Li to your pasture in spring," Mr. Han looked at Yuan Ning, "Does that still count?"

Yuan Ning understood that Mr. Han explained so much to him, and treated him so pleasantly, all because of Ms. Li.

Yuan Ning replied seriously: "Of course it counts."

Mr. Han got Yuan Ning's guarantee, so he asked Yuan Ning to talk to Ms. Li, got up and walked to the phone, stared at the phone for a while, and then dialed the number of Li's family.

After putting down the phone, Mr. Han went outside to look at the living room.

Although Yuan Ning came to the door twice to ask him to clean the door, but he was not angry at all, but admired the child inexplicably.

Back then when he was a little older, he also had the same temper. There was no room for half a grain of sand in his eyes. If the other party was not good, no matter how old the other party was, he would not be convinced. He would not look back when he hit the south wall, and he would not get what he wanted In the end, he fought to the end, and gradually gained the title of "Han Laoyu"...

Looking at his wife's happy smile from a distance, Mr. Han sighed in his heart.Maybe he really did something wrong before. He should let his wife get in touch with people and things outside, instead of protecting her tightly.

Ms. Li chatted with Yuan Ning for a long time before sending Yuan Ning out reluctantly.It wasn't until Yuan Ning walked away that she went upstairs to find Mr. Han, and asked, "Old man, why did this child come to you?"

Mr. Han hesitated for a moment, did not hide it anymore, and relayed what Yuan Ning said to Ms. Li.

Ms. Li's heart arose when she heard it. When Mr. Han finished speaking, she grabbed Mr. Han's hand and asked nervously, "You're not angry with him, are you? He doesn't know anything, and thought you would cover up my nephew." It's human nature, don't be angry with him..."

Mr. Han felt that what Ms. Li said was a little strange.With Ms. Li's temperament, when she heard that the Li family did such a thing, she should first ask him how to deal with it.Right now, Ms. Li's face was full of concern, and what she was worried about was whether he would get angry with Yuan Ning.

Only the child who really likes Yuan Ning will do this.

But she and Yuan Ning only met three times!

Mr. Han held Ms. Li's hand and said, "Am I that kind of person in my heart? That kid is willing to come and talk to me first, instead of going over me and breaking things up directly, which shows that he still believes in me." He frowned deeply, forgetting the weird feeling just now, "This is a matter of life and death, we can't let it go, let me see how your family handles it first, if they don't handle it, I will handle it Come forward. Those problematic drugs and vaccines must be recovered sooner..."

Ms. Li also realized the seriousness of the matter.She said: "You must follow up carefully." After speaking, Ms. Li was still not at ease, fearing that Yuan Ning had a conflict with Mr. Han just now, "Are you really not angry with him?"

"Why would I be angry? Someone is willing to say such a thing to me, and I'm too happy." Mr. Han reassured Ms. Li, and mentioned that Yuan Ning had promised Kaichun to accompany her to the ranch, so Ms. Li went to rest with peace of mind.

Mr. Han's brows did not relax.He asked someone to find Aunt Su and asked about Ms. Li.Aunt Su said: "I was also surprised. The old lady really liked the child. She was very happy when she heard Mr. Lian say that the child would come. She changed her clothes twice and sat there waiting. Then When the child came to talk to you, he was completely out of his mind, this is the first time I saw the old lady like this!"

Mr. Han heard something unusual about Ms. Li from Aunt Su's words, and knew that it was not his own illusion just now.He sent Aunt Su, took out the file that Li Yanqiu sent last time, and read it several times, wondering what he missed.

Looking left and right, Mr. Han still didn't see anything wrong.After thinking about it, he made a call to Mr. Zhang.

Mr. Zhang was slightly surprised: "Mr. Han?"

"The two good sons you have taught," Mr. Han scolded with a smile as soon as he opened his mouth, "one or two dare to come to my door to ask my teacher for their crimes."

Mr. Zhang immediately retorted: "I didn't teach this. One of the two children has his own ideas since he was a child, and the other always likes to run behind his elder brother's ass." His tone was sincere and proud, "If they annoy you, you can scold them for me."

"They are all very good." Old Man Han paused, and mentioned the matter of Kaichun's planned trip to Central China, "Your family Yuan Ning agreed to take him to the pasture in Kaichun next year, and I will follow. You have developed very well over the years, and I should go and have a look, lest everyone think that my old bones have rusted."

Mr. Zhang's heart skipped a beat.

When someone like Mr. Han comes to Central China Province, he will definitely affect many aspects!

Everyone can see the current situation of the Han family. If there is no one who can take care of things, Mr. Han might go into decline once he goes to the Han family——

But Mr. Han is still there!

A skinny camel is bigger than a horse. As long as Mr. Han is alive, the influence of the Han family will not be small.

Unexpectedly, Yuan Ning had just arrived in the capital half a year ago, and then led Mr. Han to Central China Province.And from the tone of Mr. Han, he seems to like Yuan Ning quite a bit.

Mr. Zhang is almost used to this kind of thing.He didn't have the habit of pushing the opportunity out, and said sincerely: "We are waiting for your arrival."

Mr. Han sighed, and boasted: "The two children you adopted are so promising. Especially this little one, who looks soft, but is actually very courageous."

Thinking of Yuan Ning who was holding himself and crying non-stop not long ago, but still insisted on being with Zhang Xiuyan, Mr. Zhang agreed with Mr. Han's evaluation very much.Isn't it courageous?

Mr. Zhang sighed and said, "I also have a headache. Although we seldom let him get in touch with business, he can always encounter accidents of one kind or another."

Mr. Zhang's tone was obviously helpless, but Mr. Han was inexplicably proud.

Thinking of the scum that needs to be "cleaned up" appeared one after another in his own house, Mr. Han didn't have the heart to probe any further, and quickly ended the call with Mr. Zhang.

Hearing Mr. Zhang's proud tone, he knew that the child was really likable, and it was normal for his wife to like him so much.Thinking of this, Mr. Han let go of his doubts and continued to deal with the affairs sent from below.

Yuan Ning returned home, told Zhang Xiuyan and Zhao Cheng about Mr. Han's attitude.Both Zhang Xiuyan and Zhao Cheng breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhang Xiuyan said: "This is the best."

Zhao Cheng nodded: "I'll continue to follow up." He paused, "Although Mr. Han promised to deal with it, the report is still required. This is related to health and safety, and the masses have the right to know."

The vaccine matter came to an end, and Yuan Ning's ups and downs during this period of time returned to the original place, and finally got a good night's sleep peacefully.

When the sky was about to light up, Yuan Ning faintly heard a sigh.Yuan Ning was taken aback for a moment, then walked forward for a while in a daze, and saw the house in the "dream" with the chessboard.

The phantom sat quietly in front of the stone table, and the bright light shone in the courtyard, which made the phantom feel like it was about to materialize.Yuan Ning asked with concern: "Are you unhappy?"

The phantom was obviously not clear, but the line of sight seemed to be fixed on Yuan Ning.Yuan Ning continued to ask: "Why? Can I help you?"

Xu Ying tapped on the stone table lightly, as if signaling Yuan Ning to take a good look at the chess game.

The first endgame appeared on the chessboard again.

Yuan Ning didn't quite understand.He thought about it seriously, and suddenly recalled his restlessness during this period of time.He said: "You mean you've been through it, and you feel like it's been the same thing throughout the ages, and it makes you feel a little bit disappointed - is that so?"

The phantom didn't move any more, just sat there quietly, as if in trance.

Yuan Ning said: "I also felt very sad at the beginning." He thought for a while, "I have felt this way since Han Sheng's incident. But the result now is better than what my brother and I were worried about. It’s much better. My elder brother told me that many systems are still far from sound, and everyone wants to boost the economy, but there is no time to take care of other aspects. If you look at it seriously, it’s like a crippled man trying his best Running forward——Because I was anxious, no one thought that if I healed my lame leg, I would run more stably and faster. But now various problems and disadvantages are gradually surfacing, and many people are aware of this ——So don’t be sad, it will get better and better in the future.”

Xu Ying stared at Yuan Ning fixedly.

Yuan Ning cleaned up the mess on the chessboard, and said to Xuying: "I'm almost going to participate in the finals of the Winter Games, can you practice with me again?"

Xu Ying remained silent, and only after a while did he make a move on the chessboard.

Yuan Ning played against Xuying seriously.

Zhang Xiuyan stood outside the house and listened to the movement inside. Seeing that there was only the sound of children falling inside, he did not go in to disturb him, but walked leisurely around the small river formed by the spring.

Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai Hu walked forward behind Zhang Xiuyan, one on the left and the other on the right.Bypassing the house, there is endless fertile land.The crops in the fields are so green that you can't see what they are growing, but they are full of vitality.The right bank is lined with green trees, and the left bank is covered with patches of green seedlings. Zhang Xiuyan's fatigue these days has been swept away.

The ginseng baby was originally playing with fish on the rocky bank, but when he saw Zhang Xiuyan leading Xiao Hei and Xiao Baihu coming over from a distance, he was startled, hid in the crops and peeked out his little heads.

Zhang Xiuyan is not very good at getting along with such small creatures that do not conform to scientific principles, so he can only boast bluntly: "It's hard work for you to manage so many crops."

The ginseng babies looked at me and I looked at you, they became more courageous, ran out bouncing around, and happily said to Zhang Xiuyan: "It's not hard! It's not hard!" They looked left and right , I didn’t see Yuan Ning, so I couldn’t help but say, “Where is Ningning! Where’s Ningning!”

"Ning Ning is practicing playing chess." Zhang Xiuyan said, "He is about to participate in the finals. There are too many things recently, so he hasn't practiced much."

"Final!" The ginseng babies were elated, "I will win!"

Zhang Xiuyan said: "Yes, we will win."

The ginseng babies were even more excited: "Win! Kiss!" They said while demonstrating what "kiss" means. You kiss my cheek, and I will kiss your cheek.After arguing for a long time, the ginseng babies emphasized with Zhang Xiuyan, "I won, dear!"

Zhang Xiuyan: "..."

Does this count as raising the child crookedly?