Ashes in the crematorium

Luo Ming froze for a moment, "Why?"

He lives well in this small county, and his legs...

Whether he wants it or not, in this life, this small courtyard is his world, and he can't go anywhere.

"The educational resources in this county are not as good as those in big cities. Taotao has good grades. She should enjoy better education and go to a better school," Li Ran said.

Luo Ming lowered his head and pondered what Li Ran said, what he said made sense, but Luo Ming also had his own selfish intentions, if Tao Tao left, what would he do by himself?

"Even if Taotao doesn't go to a big city, she can still go to a prestigious university."

Li Ran was stunned, he didn't expect Luo Ming to refuse so simply.

"But..." Li Ran wanted to say something else.

"Mr. Li." Luo Ming interrupted Li Ran, his tone suddenly serious.

"Peach is my child and I raised her. You must have heard that Taotao's mother ran away when Taotao was very young. I am Taotao's only relative. I can't do without her. She You can't leave me either."

It turned out to be the case.

"I think you misunderstood me." Li Ran explained, "I'm not trying to separate you and Taotao, what I mean is, you and Taotao will return to Sioux City with me."

"Taotao has grown up, she will leave sooner or later, she will be in the third grade next semester, she will be admitted to the university she likes, then leave home, live in school for four years, and then find a job, fall in love, Have a child."

Seeing Luo Ming's silence, Li Ran said again, "She won't grow up forever."

"You and I will go back to Sioux City, where the educational resources are top-notch, and it is also the city with the most key universities in the country. You and Taotao are in the same city, which is better than staying in this county." After saying this, Li Ran He took a deep breath.

Luo Ming pondered for a while before saying, "Let me think about it, and we also need to ask Taotao's opinion."

"it is good."

"Sit here for a while, I'll cook." After Luo Ming finished speaking, he pushed the wheelchair out.

Li Ran sat on the sofa and nodded. After Luo Ming went out, Li Ran's stiff limbs felt relieved.

Li Ran always felt that his family was ashamed of Luo Ming and his daughter.

Even if he was not the one who hurt Luo Ming, but when he saw his father kneeling in front of Luo Ming to repent in place of his elder brother.

Li Ran felt that their Li family could not straighten their backs in front of Luo Ming.

The sofa is very old but very clean, if Li Ran moved slightly, the sofa would make a creaking sound, he didn't dare to move immediately.Li Ran could only look up and look around, observing the room.

The walls are a little yellowish, which should be the traces left after the walls were soaked by water seepage when it rained. There are still a few posters on the walls, all of which were female stars with their own characteristics when Hong Kong film and television were the hottest. and male singers.

Looking at it now, the female stars on the posters are all old, and the male singers can't sing anymore.

But on the poster, they are still beautiful and moving when they were young.

Li Ran's eyes left the poster and turned to other places. He had to keep his eyes and mind not idle. Only in this way could he get rid of his boredom and anxiety at the moment.

There was a bang sound outside the door, and this sound immediately occupied Li Ran's attention. It was the sound of an iron basin falling on the ground. Li Ran immediately ran out of the room after hearing it.

The mouth of the stainless steel basin was covered on the ground. Luo Ming bent down and struggled enough, but it was still a little bit, his upper body was pressed down, and his face was already flushed.

Li Ran hurried forward to pick up the basin, and he saw a chicken in the corner, its feet were entangled in string, and it was flapping its wings and struggling.

Li Ran guessed that Luo Ming was going to kill the chicken, so he held the basin and asked cautiously, "Let me help you."

"No need." Luo Ming directly took the basin from Li Ran's hand, "You are a guest."

Li Ran withdrew his hand embarrassingly, returned to the room and sat quietly.

He didn't know what Luo Ming was doing in the yard, and he didn't know whether he should leave or stay. After thinking about it, Li Ran stood up.

Forget it, let's go.

He walked out the door again, looked at the busy Luo Ming, and was about to speak.

There was the sound of a key being turned outside the door, and the iron door opened, and a delicate and smart girl came in, wearing a school uniform and carrying a schoolbag.

When the girl saw Li Ran, her eyes widened, she was very surprised, "Brother Li!"

When he saw Luo Tao, Li Ran was also taken aback for a moment, but didn't recognize him for a while, "Are you Tao Tao?"

Luo Tao's brows and eyes immediately curved into a smile, "When did you come back?"

Li Ran thought of Luo Tao's skinny and dark appearance five years ago, and looked at the slim girl now, trying to find a similar shadow from this huge change.

"Just yesterday."

Luo Tao was also looking at Li Ran, and said with a smile, "Brother Li, you haven't changed at all."

"You have changed a lot, you almost didn't recognize it." Li Ran said.

"How long will you be here this time?" Luo Tao asked casually.

This... Li Ran paused, he glanced at Luo Ming, "Not necessarily."

Luo Ming was boiling water and was about to scald the chicken feathers, his eyes circled around Li Ran and Luo Tao and then turned them away.

He knew that Taotao and Li Ran had been in contact for the past few years, and Li Ran would send Taotao some information books from time to time, and he often tutored Taotao with homework on his mobile phone.

Luo Ming didn't like Taotao's contact with any of the Li family, but later, he didn't care about it.

Taotao watched as Luo Ming poured hot water on the chicken in the basin, and leaned over it, "Dad, shall we eat chicken today?"

Luo Ming let out a muffled hum.

Taotao rolled up her sleeves, "Let me help you."

Luo Ming pushed Taotao aside, "Go and do your homework."

After finishing speaking, Luo Ming looked up at Li Ran, and said, "Go entertain the guests."

Luo Tao put down his sleeves, and dragged Li Ran's arm towards the room, "Brother Li, why didn't you tell me when you came, so I can come pick you up."

"It was midnight when I got back."

"Then where do you live now?" As far as Luo Tao knew, Li Ran's house had been sold.

"hostel."

"We don't have any good hotels in this small county. They are all small guest houses, and staying in hotels is a waste of money. Brother Li, if you don't mind, you can stay at my house." Taotao said enthusiastically.

Li Ran thought of Luo Ming, and waved his hand to refuse, "Don't bother, the hotel is actually pretty good."

After all, Luo Tao was still a child. She was only 12 years old five years ago. How could there be so much hatred in her heart at the age of 12? What's more, they kept in touch on WeChat, and Li Ran often tutored her. hate it.

Luo Tao washed some fruits and brought them to Li Ran, "Brother Li, take whatever you want!"

Li Ran didn't reach out his hand, it could be seen from his expression that he was a little reserved.

And Luo Tao obviously saw Li Ran's restraint, and he kindly and generously stuffed an apple into Li Ran's hand.

"We've known each other for several years, Brother Li, you don't have to be so polite."

Li Ran stared at the apple in his hand for several seconds, then smiled.

While nibbling on an apple, Luo Tao opened her schoolbag, took out a set of papers, and said, "Brother Li, there are many questions that I don't quite understand, please explain them to me."

Li Ran looked at the questions in the test paper and said with emotion, "I really didn't expect that after graduation for many years, not only did I not forget the questions in high school, but I became more proficient."

Luo Tao chuckled, "Of course we should make good use of the resources around us, Brother Li, actually I think you are very suitable to be a teacher."

Li Ran looked at the biology questions in the test paper, and after solving the answers, he began to explain to Luo Tao. Luo Tao also listened carefully, and half an hour passed like this.

Li Ran didn't notice that the phone was on, but Luo Tao saw it. The phone was a video requesting a call. Luo Tao put his arm against Li Ran and motioned, "Brother Li, your phone!"

It was Ren Wanlin who requested the call, but Ren Wanlin had never had the habit of making video calls.

When Li Ran frowned and was meditating, Luo Tao came over with a curious look on his face, "Who is it?"

Frightened by Luo Tao's suddenness, Li Ran shook his hands and clicked on the connection. There was a cute little baby in the video.

"So cute!" Seeing the little cute baby, Luo Tao's eyes twinkled with stars.

"Father!" Xiao Ran in the video shouted milky and softly.

"Is this your son?" Luo Tao asked.

Li Ran hummed, then turned to look at Luo Tao, "Do you want to say hello?"

Luo Tao nodded, "Yes."

Li Ran moved the camera to Luo Tao, "Xiao Ran, this is sister Luo Tao, say hello to sister."

Luo Tao smiled brightly and waved towards the camera.

Xiaoran looked at her sister inside who blushed, and called her weakly.

Luo Tao smiled even sweeter.

Seeing a stranger, Xiao Ran was a little shy. After saying hello obediently, she asked anxiously, "Where are you, Dad? I came to see you today, but Uncle Chi You said you were not here."

Li Ran came hastily and didn't tell anyone, he coughed lightly, "Father is at home."

Xiao Ran saw the background behind Li Ran, and was very curious, wishing to get out of the screen immediately, "I also want to visit Dad's hometown."

"Father has some things to deal with when he returns to his hometown, and he will be back soon." Li Ran explained on the phone.

"Dad, when you come back, let's go to the beach, shall we?"

Li Ran was silent for a while, unexpectedly Xiao Ran returned to this question.

He and Ren Wanlin were already like this, how could they go on a trip as a family as if nothing had happened.

"Xiao Ran, didn't I tell you that Dad can't go." Li Ran suddenly sighed.

Xiaoran pouted, "Dad, you can't keep your word."

Li Ran was silent and did not speak, he did agree to this matter.

Now, it's not just broken promises.

Luo Tao was about to cry when she saw the cutie inside, and immediately comforted her with distress, "Little baby, don't cry!"

Li Ran raised his head and softened his voice, "Xiao Ran, wait for Dad to take care of some things, and Dad will take you to the beach to play alone, okay?"

"But..." Xiao Ran was not happy when she heard Li Ran's words, "I want to go with Ren Wan's father and grandma."

Li Ran didn't agree, the expression on his face was very embarrassed.

Seeing the faces of the big and the small, Luo Tao immediately said to the cute baby in the video, "Don't worry, sister will help you persuade your father."

"Thank you sister." Xiaoran thanked politely.