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Yuan Ning looked at the young man, who was about the same height as Zhang Xiuyan. His hair was very black and unevenly cut. It seemed to be cut off with a knife, but it was very short and did not block his eyes.Although he is a little thinner, his hands look very strong. The birch trees say that he is a very kind person. When the birds fall to the ground, he will send them back to their nests. Take the initiative to carry lime water to help them put on "white clothes".

Yuan Ning emphasized: "He didn't push it at all."

The parents saw that he was white and tender, and he was wearing good clothes, so they didn't know who he was, so they didn't dare to scold him for a while.

Yuan Ning pursed her lips and looked at the two children who fell into the water.He's seen people like this—the kind of guy who always feels that "he won't fight anyway" or "no one will help him anyway", and pushes everything on the other side.As long as you don't get scolded, it doesn't matter what the other party does, as long as you get driven away!

The two children felt guilty when Yuan Ning looked at them, and scolded, "What are you looking at! He pushed us! He pushed us into the water!"

"Is that so?" Yuan Ning's voice was unhurried.He didn't really like talking to strangers, so he spoke every word very slowly, "Then why are his hair and clothes wet?"

When Yuan Ning mentioned this, Cheng Zhong also found that the young man was also wet, and there were even a few scratches on his body.

One of the children said: "Who doesn't know that he is a 'water monster' like his father, soaking in the water all day! His father used to pick up corpses in the big river every day, it's disgusting!"

Bang!

The child was punched on the bridge of the nose, and the nosebleeds flowed profusely.

The boy clenched his fists, like an enraged bull, glaring at everyone.Several parents rushed forward, trying to push him to the ground and beat him.

Yuan Ning shouted: "Blessing!"

With a "bark", Zhao Fu rushed forward, blocked the boy behind him, and bared his sharp teeth at the parents.

Those parents were enraged, and they also looked at Yuan Ning angrily: "Whose child are you from? He's already beating someone, we can't beat him?"

Yuan Ning pointed to the child with a nosebleed: "He shouldn't speak of someone else's father. If someone speaks of my father, I will beat him too." He clenched his fists tightly to show his determination.

The young man turned his head and glanced at Yuan Ning, there was no emotion in his eyes, as if he was born without emotion.His dark wheat-colored skin seemed to have become an iron wall long ago, and he didn't even notice that the wound on his body was bleeding.

Yuan Ning said: "Look at the wounds on the three of them, they were obviously scratched in the middle of the river." Yuan Ning had carefully observed the situation of the small river, only to be rushed to the hidden stone pile in the middle of the river. It is possible to get this injury, "If it was pushed into the water, it would not be possible to fall so far."

The expressions on the faces of the two children changed, and their guilt became more obvious.

Cheng Zhong knew at a glance that what Yuan Ning said was probably true.

Cheng Zhonghu asked the two children with a straight face: "What's going on? Tell me!"

The boy also looked at them.

The child who hadn't been beaten was afraid that he would also be punched on the bridge of the nose, so he didn't dare to lie anymore, and told the truth in tears.As Yuan Ning knew, they sneaked to the river to play in the water. One of them had cramps and was swept away by the river. The other wanted to give him a hand, but was entangled by him, and the two of them went down together. Shen.At that time, they all thought they would die, but the boy appeared and saved them...

Later, the shoes disappeared, and the parents rushed over. They were afraid of being scolded, so they lied to the parents.Anyway, the boy is a bad boy, he ignores people all day long, and he was born to a... that kind of woman, no one will believe what he said.

Cheng Zhong's face became more and more ugly.

He is a person who has been on the battlefield, his temper is not good, and the worst thing is that he is an ungrateful guy.Unexpectedly, at such a young age, these two children would be able to avenge their kindness in such a way, calling saving people as pushing them away!

Cheng Zhong glanced at the boy who was still silent, and then turned to the parents: "Now everything is clear."

Those parents laughed and said, "I understand, I understand! These two little bastards dare to lie! Brother Zhong, don't worry, we will definitely teach them a lesson when we go back!" I was afraid that Cheng Zhong would say "you don't need to stay in the ranch" to them.

The boy turned and left without saying a word.

Cheng Zhong frowned: "Luo Yuanliang!"

The young man stopped and turned to look at Cheng Zhong, his eyes still had no warmth.

Cheng Zhong said: "Is it because others say that you killed someone, but you still refuse to defend yourself?"

The boy withdrew his gaze and left without looking back.The tall and thin figure disappeared into the birch forest, and quickly disappeared, as if he himself was a part of the forest.

Cheng Zhong sighed.He looked at Yuan Ning who was obediently standing aside, and said, "Ning Ning, thanks to you this time."

Yuan Ning said shyly, "I just don't want to see someone being wronged." He was a little uneasy, "I didn't listen to your words and waited up there just now. You won't be angry, right?"

Cheng Zhong was taken aback, and said, "Why would you be angry? If it weren't for you, I would have driven away my friend's only child."

Yuan Ning was very curious: "So he is your friend's child!"

Cheng Zhong said: "That's right, or a comrade-in-arms." He sighed, "Before he went to the battlefield, he had a childhood sweetheart who had a very good relationship. After he came back, he married her, and after marriage, he lived happily ever after. , soon gave birth to Luo Yuanliang—the child just now. Later, someone started gossiping about it. Somehow, Luo Yuanliang’s mother committed suicide by jumping into the river. The body was never found. Luo Yuanliang’s father was going crazy, and he worked there for ten years His son didn't take care of him. His father also had an accident in the water three years ago and never came back. The house of Luo Yuanliang's family was occupied by someone, and Luo Yuanliang wandered around alone. If it hits, let him come to the ranch to help."

Sometimes someone's words are scarier than a murder knife.

What kind of gossip a woman can have is nothing more than indiscreet life and the like. Many people can't stand being labeled as such in this age.But why only say that women are indiscreet, but not that men who are interested in sex are indiscreet?

Can a woman still be "indiscreet" by herself?

Although Yuan Ning is young, she doesn't know everything.But he likes to watch quietly, and never tells what he sees or asks what he shouldn't ask.Seeing Cheng Zhong's gloomy expression, Yuan Ning didn't ask any more questions, but suddenly said, "So that's how it is."

Cheng Zhong also realized that it was too inexplicable for him to talk about these past events to a six-year-old child.He cheered up: "Don't talk about this, do you want to continue shopping?"

Yuan Ning shook his head: "I have to go back and pack my luggage!"

Cheng Zhong said: "Okay, let's go back first, anyway, we will stay for a few days, and there are plenty of opportunities to go shopping."

The two of them went back to the house with the dog. Driver Li had already unloaded Yuan Ning's suitcase and was drinking tea with Mr. Xie under the grape arbor.Hearing the news of their return, Mr. Xie said, "Are you back? Was it fun?"

Yuan Ning said: "It's fun! It's so big and beautiful! But Uncle Zhong said that the animals have been vaccinated for the past two days, so they can't come out for the time being, otherwise it will be more interesting."

Old Xie smiled and said, "Then go pick a room, maybe you will come out after you pick them out."

Yuan Ning's eyes sparkled: "Okay!"

Driver Li led Yuan Ning to look at the room. Yuan Ning asked where Driver Li and Mr. Xie lived before choosing a room next to them.There is a big window in the room, the glass is light green, shining in the sunlight; the outside is also light green, light green mountains, light green grass, light green river - you can hear Hula Hula when you lie by the window The sound of the wind, the sound of splashing water, Yuan Ning likes this room very much.

Yuan Ning didn't ask Driver Li to help, and hung up all the clothes in the closet by himself, then folded the underwear and socks and put them in the small drawer of the closet.After putting everything in its proper place, he took most of the biscuits made by Ms. Xue, and took them out to give tea to Lao Xie and the others.

Hearing Mr. Xie and the others praise the delicious biscuits, Yuan Ning was very happy: "I also made them together!"

At noon, I eat at the ranch. The vegetables are grown in the ranch, and the chicken, duck, goose and fish are all from the ranch, and they are all delicious.Yuan Ning has always had a good appetite, he ate a full lunch, and took Zhaofu to play in the afternoon.He is very interested in everything about the ranch, and he follows Cheng Zhong to see what he does.

There is a small gate on the east side of the ranch. After going out, there is a lumberyard. There are also people who can do some simple carpentry.Seeing that Yuan Ning was in high spirits, Cheng Zhong took Yuan Ning over there, planning to pick some wood to mend the shed.He said: "There is a lot of rain in spring and summer, and some wooden fences can't hold up. They are broken and have to be replaced. When the wood is picked, I will take you to the shed to have a look."

Yuan Ning was very interested: "Good!"

Yuan Ning followed Cheng Zhong to the lumberyard, and found that there were very few lumberyards, only one carpenter was busy there.Seeing them coming, he raised his head with a smile: "Old Cheng, come here to buy a wooden shed ring?"

"Yes!" Cheng Zhong said, "Why is it only you, and the others?"

"It's over." The carpenter said in a relaxed tone, "I don't make much money here, and those who have learned the skills go to places with a lot of money."

"You're just too particular. You don't cut this or that. How can you open a logging camp like this." Cheng Zhong didn't quite understand.

"I didn't plan to open a factory," said the carpenter. "Besides, who doesn't know that the more trees you cut down, the more money you can sell? But if all the trees are cut down, I think our good days in this area will come to an end." Huang You’ve heard about the situation over there, right? When the mountain torrents came, everything was washed away.”

"Okay, okay, I know you're right." Cheng Zhong felt dizzy hearing this, and quickly interrupted the carpenter.

Yuan Ning listened intently.He said, "Why would there be mountain torrents when trees are cut down?"

The carpenter had seen Cheng Zhong bring a timid child, and heard Yuan Ning's question, he replied with a smile: "Because trees will take root, their huge root system can firmly grasp the water and soil, and their huge torso They can block the wind, and their leaves can purify our air, making it fresher and cleaner." His voice was calm, giving people a feeling of spring breeze.

Looking at the dense forest behind the logging camp, Yuan Ning felt that they had all turned into great warriors, so powerful from head to toe.He suddenly thought of the road that his parents often used to go back and forth, and the mountains on that road had been chopped down bare in the past few years-is it because of this that something happened to his parents?

Yuan Ning felt sore, and said to the carpenter, "You know a lot, if only other people could understand too!"

The carpenter was taken aback, don't the others understand?Even if they understand, many people will not be willing to give up their immediate interests for the so-called "long-term solution", right?He changed the subject: "Old Cheng, how much wood do you need this time, I'll find it for you."

Cheng Zhong said the number, and together with the carpenter, transported the wood to the shed.

Yuan Ning saw the animals being vaccinated in the shed these days, including fat cows, short sheep, and strong cows and horses.Several circles of sheds were packed, it is said that this is not all, there are some animals that do not need this batch of vaccinations wandering in the pasture this year.

Cheng Zhong and the carpenter tapped around the shed to replace the places where there might be gaps with new wood.Yuan Ning ran around in the enclosure, observing the animals that were a bit too big for him.

With Zhao Fu by his side, Yuan Ning is not afraid at all.Yuan Ning stared at a cow that was wagging its tail leisurely, feeling a little strange: "Zhao Fu, why don't they seem to be able to talk?"

Zhao Fu said: "Could it be that the animals you met before can talk to you?"

Yuan Ning was taken aback for a moment.It seems that I can't say it!

It turns out that recruiting blessings is special for them!Yuan Ning was regretting, when he suddenly saw a figure moving in front of him, but when he looked closely, he found that there was no figure at all.He thought it was his own eyesight, but Zhao Fu said: "It's the wronged child in the morning!"

Yuan Ning thought of that young man who was so silent that he was almost weird.He knew that he had a good nose, so he immediately said, "Take me to him."

Zhao Fu glanced at his little arms and legs, and said, "You can't keep up." It thought for a while, "Why don't you sit on my back, and I'll carry you to chase him."

Yuan Ning said in surprise: "Can you still carry me?"

Zhao Fu said: "You are so young, of course you can—but if you don't come up, you really can't catch up."

Yuan Ning climbed onto Zhao Fu's back with hands and feet.

Zhao Fu ran out with a whimper.

All the animals around stretched their necks to look at them.

Yuan Ning lay on Zhaofu's back, hugged Zhaofu's neck tightly, not daring to move, fearing that Zhaofu would throw herself out.So, so scary!

Zhaofu barked twice.

It means that the person is right in front.

Yuan Ning tried to open his eyes, but was swept away by Mao Mao, who was recruiting blessings, and quickly closed them again.

Seeing this, the young man stopped in his tracks, and his emotionless eyes showed a little surprise.This guy looks terrified, why is he lying on the back of that big dog.

Zhao Fu also noticed that Yuan Ning was trembling.It despises very much: "Coward. In the past, many brats wanted to climb on my back, but I didn't let them."

Yuan Ning felt that Zhaofu was gone, so he bravely opened his eyes.When he saw the young man standing in front, he immediately smiled: "Why did you run away as soon as you saw me?"

The boy didn't speak, just looked at him quietly.

Yuan Ning took out a small bag of biscuits from his pocket: "When I distributed the biscuits, I was thinking about whether I would meet you again in the afternoon, so I kept a little."

The boy looked at the small bag, but neither ran away nor stepped forward.

Yuan Ning understood that the boy must be embarrassed to come over.If it were him, he would be too embarrassed to take the initiative to come and get it.Yuan Ning slid down Zhaofu's back, ran to the boy and handed the bag over: "Everyone says it's delicious, you should try it too."

The boy looked at the white and tender little hand, reached out to take the bag of biscuits, put it directly into his pocket, then turned and ran away.

Zhao Fu said: "This guy is weird."

Yuan Ning said: "It's not strange." He felt that this young man made him feel very kind, as if he saw another self.But he was so lucky, he first met Yuan Bo, and later he met his eldest brother and the others—if possible, he wanted to be friends with this young man.

Looking at Yuan Ning, Zhao Fu always felt that Yuan Ning was not as carefree as he was in front of others.

Yuan Ning was afraid that Cheng Zhong would be worried, so he ran back with Zhao Fu.

On the other side, the boy returned to the river, took out the bag of biscuits, looked at it, and put it back in his pocket.He dipped his hands into the river water to wash them carefully, picked them up to have a look, was not satisfied, then took out the short knife from his pocket, and smoothed off the overlong nails. Seeing that there was no place to hide any dirty things, he did it again. Wash your hands in the river.

After finishing this series of actions, the boy took out the bag of biscuits again and opened it solemnly.

The smell of biscuits hits the nose.

The boy took out a piece, put it in his mouth, chewed it slowly, and swallowed it carefully.Those white and tender hands appeared in his mind again, they were very clean and beautiful, and there were still a few small dimples that only children had on the back of the hands.

He looked at his hands with clean nails, put the bag back into his pocket, lay on the bank of the river and looked at the clouds in the sky, and occasionally smacked his mouth to feel the sweet smell in his mouth.

In the evening, Yuan Ning proposed to Mr. Xie that he wanted to call home.

Xie Lao naturally would not disagree.

Yuan Ning dialed the number nervously.

"Hello?" The phone was answered almost immediately.

Through the long telephone line, the voice over there was a bit distorted, but Yuan Ning still recognized that the person answering the phone was Zhang Xiuyan.He shouted happily: "Big brother!"

"En." Zhang Xiuyan responded, and asked in a deep voice, "When did you arrive?"

Yuan Ning felt that Zhang Xiuyan was a little unhappy, and the excitement in his tone was also taken away a bit: "It's past eleven o'clock, and it's almost twelve o'clock."

Zhang Xiuyan seriously criticized: "Why didn't you call back to tell me?" He paused, "Mom has been worried all day, just afraid that you might not arrive at the ranch safely."

"I, I didn't expect to be like this," Yuan Ning felt ashamed, "Yes, I'm sorry." He only thought that Zhang Xiuyan would not be free until the evening, so he set the "scheduled phone call" that Zhang Xiuyan emphasized. At this time.

Even if the person is not in front of him, Zhang Xiuyan seems to be able to see the shame and anxiety on Yuan Ning's face.He frowned and said, "How did you play today?"

When "playing" was mentioned, Yuan Ning's frustration disappeared immediately, and he happily told Zhang Xiuyan what he had seen.Finally, he said: "Zhaofu even let me ride on its back! It ran so fast, I was so scared that I didn't dare to move, for fear that I might fall!"

Zhang Xiu listened carefully, not intending to call other people over to listen to the phone.After hearing Driver Li come over and call Yuan Ning to finish the meal, Zhang Xiuyan said: "Go and eat, I must be hungry after running all day."

Yuan Ning said, "Brother, go and eat too!"

Zhang Xiuyan said "Hmm" and hung up the phone.He turned to the dining room, feeling very good.Seeing that everyone else was looking over, Zhang Xiuyan said flatly, "Yuan Ning just called back."

Mr. Zhang glanced at him.

Everyone else asked how Yuan Ning was doing over there.

Zhang Xiuyan picked out a few words to tell them, and then stopped sharing anything else with them.Zhang Xiuling said: "Brother shouldn't be allowed to answer the phone. If I come to answer the phone, I must say everything without missing a word!"

Zhang Xiuyan raised his eyebrows: "I didn't know you had such a good memory. In that case, your teacher can recite more things for you."

Zhang Xiuling: "..."

Zhang Xiuwen said: "Don't even think about receiving it. Didn't you see that the eldest brother sat next to the phone and read the newspaper as soon as he came back? He can pick up the phone as soon as he stretches out his hand in his position."

Zhang Xiuyan called his name: "Zhang Xiuwen."

Zhang Xiuwen fell silent.

Zhang Xiuyan said: "Don't talk when you eat and don't talk when you sleep."

Zhang Xiuwen could only eat obediently, muttering to himself: It's all like this, are you afraid that people will know that you miss Ningning?

After eating, Zhang Xiuyan went upstairs. After reading for a long time, he felt a little tired, so he got up and went to the balcony to stretch his muscles.When he caught a glimpse of a mimosa resting with closed leaves next to him, he froze slightly and couldn't help but look towards the adjacent balcony.

It was empty over there, no one was there.

Zhang Xiuyan came back to his senses.

When was he so weak that he needed to turn to a half-grown child for solace?

Zhang Xiuyan returned to the room quietly, and instead of continuing to read, he lay back on the bed, flashing through his mind everything that had happened in the past half month.He fell asleep without knowing it, and it felt like he was back on the first day of picking up his "new brother".

Holding a sign written by Zhang Xiuling, he stood at the exit and waited for the "new brother" to arrive.

Although there was no expression on his face, his heart was not at peace.Does that kid really look like his brother?If it is really similar, he took the place of the younger brother, what will happen when the younger brother comes back?

Soon, the "new brother" came out.He saw a pair of timid eyes, full of vigilance and confusion, like a grain of sand suddenly coming to the desert, at a loss and at a loss.

Not like, not at all, not as clever as my brother, not as lively as my brother, not as smart and cute as my brother in every aspect of my body.

Worse than Zhang Xiuwen.

He didn't know whether to be disappointed or relieved.

He arranged everything step by step.

Unexpectedly, an accident happened soon.

Someone ran over and said something was wrong, and Zhang Xiuling and Yuan Ning met a dog that went berserk.He rushed over immediately, but it was too late. When he got there, he saw Yuan Ning lying in a pool of blood, his neck was bitten by a vicious dog a few times, and he looked bloody...

Zhang Xiuyan sat up abruptly.

His body was covered with cold sweat.

Zhang Xiuyan got up and went to the bathroom, took a shower, and then slowly calmed down.

He regretted letting Yuan Ning go with Xie Lao to relax.

The author has something to say:

Big brother roll call: Yuan Ning.

Ning Ning:?

Brother: I can't sleep if you're not at home.

Ning Ning: ..._(:з」∠)_I was frightened