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Endless days, endless years.No, Dong Yu finally ushered in the No.20 four Spring Festivals in his life. This year is no different from previous years. He is still the busiest person in the family.Dong Yu's parents were both farmers facing the loess and their backs facing the sky. They didn't know a single character except farming, not to mention there were five brothers and sisters in the family. Naturally, the conditions were not good, and they were even a little poor.

Dong Yu was very smart when he was young. He once doubted whether he could finish primary school, just like those children in poor mountainous areas shown on TV, who dropped out of school and took on the burden of supporting their families at home.Speaking of this, some people will definitely wonder, isn't Dong Yu the third child, so why does the eldest child eat?Here comes the problem. Dong Yu's second elder brother was born with a disability, he walks with a lame, and even struggles to carry a bucket of water, let alone helping the family with farm work.As for Dong Yu's eldest brother, he is the baby of the family. His father was overjoyed when he was born, so he was named Dong Chengcheng right away, with a pun, thinking that one day he will be able to stand out and gain a foothold in the city. .

The eldest was regarded as a baby bump, who never touched heavy work; the second was incapable of doing heavy work, so Dong Yu began to look forward to his future life when he was in the fourth grade of elementary school.At that time, Dong Yu's younger siblings hadn't been born yet, so he was the one who worked the most in the family and never left behind when he was beaten or scolded.It wasn't until Dong Yu was successfully promoted to junior high school that the family situation changed. However, the person who changed this predicament was the lame second brother who was never seen by his father.

Dong Jinping was born lame, but his mind is very flexible, and he knows how to read words and deeds best. When Dong Yu was about to graduate from elementary school, he saw the clue. One day Dong Jinping called Dong Yu into the room and secretly said to Dong Yu : "San'er, don't worry, put all your mind on studying, and the second brother will help you earn your tuition fees in the future."

Dong Yu felt very uncomfortable. He raised his head and looked at him anxiously, afraid that the second brother would take back the words in a second.At that time, Dong Yu was simple-minded. Perhaps he was dazzled by the good news that he could continue to study. He didn't even have a deep understanding of what methods his second brother would use to earn money for his education.

The situation at home is very strange. My father used all the money he earned from plowing and harvesting in the spring and autumn to support his eldest brother's education. As for Dong Yu, the family could afford it in elementary school, but in junior high school, it seemed that it was stretched.The second elder brother's willingness to stand up finally convinced his stubborn father, and Dong Yu finally got his wish and was able to continue going to school.

As time went by, Dong Yu's mind became more and more stable. He gradually discovered that the second brother's work was very hard. He was helping others in a paper factory in the town. It's a long walk to get back to the village.

Dong Jinping was getting thinner and thinner, and Dong Yu felt uncomfortable watching it. In the end, he made a decision that he could not continue to study in high school or even university. He wanted to find another way, that is, to go to a technical secondary school, learn a skill, and end the second brother as soon as possible. working life.Dong Yu has made up his mind, but Dong Jinping is no match for him, so he can only compromise in the end.

Dong Yu successfully entered a technical secondary school in the neighboring city. On the day of the report, the second brother borrowed a bicycle from the neighbor’s house and drove him all the way to the town with his lame foot on the pedals. Hugging the second brother, he swore to Dong Jinping, "Second brother, when I graduate, I will let you live a good life."

Dong Jinping smiled, and said, "Okay, second brother is waiting."

Dong Yu got on the train with tears in his eyes, and that strong figure disappeared slowly until the train pulled out of the platform.Until one night half a year later, Dong Yu received a call from his second brother. He said that he was getting married and that the woman was from the next village. She liked him very much and was willing to marry him as his wife.

Dong Yu is naturally happy about this news, because his second brother can finally have his own happiness.Another year, one year later...

"San'er..." There was a sudden knock on the door, and Dong's mother's voice came from outside the door, "San'er, what time is it, if you don't get up again, your father should be nagging again."

Dong Yu's dream of missing his second brother was interrupted. He sat up from the bed in a daze, and the bed board made a muffled creaking sound due to his excessive movements.Dong Yu suddenly regained his energy, and quickly looked at the two children lying beside him. Seeing that they were still fast asleep, he was relieved to get out of bed and open the door.

The dilapidated door made a crisp creaking sound when it was opened, Dong Yu slowed down the speed of opening the door as much as possible, he looked up at his mother outside the door and said: "Mom, please be quiet, don't wake up Mi Mi .”

Dong's mother glanced at the bed and said in a low voice, "Your elder brother and sister-in-law haven't come yet, so quickly put on your clothes and go call them."

Dong Yu sneered and said: "He really can't live without his eldest son, so he might as well move in and live with him." After speaking, Dong Yu returned to the bed lightly, and said while putting on his clothes: " Why don't fourth girls go?"

Mother Dong came to the edge of the bed and sat down, looked down at the two sleeping children and said, "The fourth girl said that she went to the town to play with her classmates."

"Mom, don't blame me for speaking badly, and don't bother with me in the future, I don't care about it." Dong Yu put on her clothes, and the 1.8-meter-tall figure stood next to Dong's mother. She looked horizontally and vertically. Can't get enough.She stretched out her hand to tidy up Dong Yu's clothes, and said with a smile: "It is said that father is short and mother is short, and we only have a tall man like you. Look at this thick eyebrow and big eyes. In the future She must be a good daughter-in-law."

Dong Yu chuckled, "Mom, if my elder brother wants to hear this, I have to worry about you."

When mentioning the eldest son, Dong's mother looked helpless, "Your elder brother is spoiled by your father, and he has never been able to keep a bowl of water level among the children in the family." Dong's mother looked up at Dong Yu. , Distressed, said: "I'm ashamed of you and Jinping." Dong's mother sniffed, but she didn't cry after all, "Forget it, if you don't go, just don't go, just wait for him." Dong's mother returned Tucking the corner of the quilt for the child, "The household registration of Rice and Xiaomi..."

Dong Yu didn't give Dong's mother a chance to finish her sentence, and said in a deep and firm tone: "Mom, don't try to persuade me, the household registration of Rice and Xiaomi will follow me, regardless of whether my father agrees or not." Dong Yu's face With a faint ruthlessness, he put his hands in his pockets and looked at the frosted window and said: "Mom, rice and millet are the children of the second brother, and they are also the seeds of the old Dong's family. Others don't want to raise me. In [-], I went to separate my household registration from my family, so that it would be easier to register."

"But..." Dong's mother still had concerns, "San'er, you said that you are a young man with two children, how can you get married in the future, is it a second marriage?" Dong's mother shook her head and sighed, "Is your father After listening to your elder brother, I will not let these two children fall into the household registration of the family, and I will be angry when I think about it, or... are we trying to persuade your father?"

"No need." Dong Yu resolutely rejected his mother's proposal, "Mom, don't worry about the household registration. It's Chinese New Year, and you still have a lot to do."

Mother Dong shook her head, "Hey, I'm lost."

Dong Yu smiled and hugged his mother, "It's Chinese New Year today, don't think about those unhappy things." The relationship between Dong Yu and his mother is still very close, and he smiled at his mother, "Mom, are you okay?" My red envelope?"

Dong's mother couldn't help laughing, "How old is your child, and you still want red envelopes from me."

"Do you mean to make a good fortune?" Dong Yu spread his palms, "Mom, I know you must have prepared a red envelope for me."

Dong's mother was laughed at by her son, she reached out and took three red envelopes from her pocket and put them in his son's hand, "One is for you, and the other two are for Da Mi Xiaomi."

"Mom, you're so kind." Dong Yu cheekily kissed Dong's mother on the face like a spoiled child.

Dong's mother was in a much better mood, "The red envelope is put away, don't let others see it, or something will happen again." Dong's mother stepped across the threshold wearing the new shoes that the eldest daughter-in-law bought just a few days ago, " If it’s okay, come out and help mom fry some noodles and balls, I’m afraid the family won’t have enough to eat.”

"Understood, I'll go right away." Dong Yu stuffed the red envelope into his pocket, turned around and lay down on the bed to look at the rice and millet, extremely rare.After watching for a while, Dong Yu quietly left the house, closed the door and went to the front yard.The winter here is as cold as ever, Dong Yumao ran wildly all the way, and arrived at the front room, where his father was sitting on a chair next to the desk watching TV. Dong Yu glanced at him without saying a word, and went into the kitchen, "Mom, I I remembered something when I came here just now." Dong Yu washed his hands in the washbasin, then walked to his mother's side to help pinch vegetable balls.

Mother Dong glanced at him curiously, "What's the matter?"

"Xiao Wu hasn't come back for two years. I'm a little worried about him being a junior this year." The Xiao Wu in Dong Yu's mouth is Dong Jinfeng, his youngest brother.

Dong's mother was also very worried, "Jinfeng is a very thoughtful kid. He has refused to come back for the Chinese New Year for the past two years. He must be working outside."

Dong Yu neatly picked out vegetable balls one by one, and then put them into the hot oil pan. With a sound of stabbing, he hurriedly jumped away and said with a smile: "Xiao Wu is afraid that I can't afford him, so I want more." Save some money for a rainy day.”

"What's that called?" Dong's mother said angrily, "If he has such thoughts, is he sorry for you?" After finishing speaking, Dong's mother lowered her head, stared at the oil pan and said, "You learned from your second brother, these things In order to support Si Yatou and Xiao Wu to study, I have exhausted you."

Dong Yu felt that this was a compliment in disguise, and what he couldn't bear the most was this, "Mom, in fact, I don't have the consciousness of the second brother, I just feel it, confess them all, and I can follow suit in the future, right?" , This is called investment.”

Mama Dong couldn't understand, because her culture was limited after all, "I don't understand, but there is one thing, if they dare to act like sluts, let's see how I deal with them." Mama Dong got angry very rarely, and the oil pan exploded , Mother Dong hurriedly took out the fried vegetable balls with a strainer, "I was so busy talking to you that I almost got mushy."

Dong Yu helped with the basin, "Mom, I want to visit Xiao Wu."

Mother Dong was taken aback, "When do you plan to go?"

"It's the third grade, but..." Dong Yu was most worried about Mi Mi and Xiaomi when they left. These two children had suffered a lot before they were picked up.

Dong's mother knew what Dong Yu was worried about, "It's time to go see Xiao Wu. As for rice and millet, don't worry, there is a mother." Dong's mother didn't want to keep Dong Yu after the new year, because he knew that Dong Yu Yu stays in this house, it is better to go out for a walk.

"Thank you mom."

"Am I still so polite to your mother?" Mother Dong laughed angrily.

Dong Yu laughed and said, "I have to go back to the store before I leave. I bought a batch of frozen pears and persimmons near the Chinese New Year, and there are still a lot left. I will take them to Xiaowu when the time comes."

"Yo, it's so hot on the train, why take it?"

Dong Yu thief said with a smile: "Your son is smart, I have a way."

Dong Yu helped Dong's mother fry the meatballs and noodles, hurriedly made the paste, took the Spring Festival couplets out and pasted them on the gate, after that he was busy killing chickens and fish, guessing that the rice and millet were about to wake up, he hurried to the backyard He took the two children over.The two children are twins, both four years old, but they can't even speak a word.When Dong Yu carried the child to the front yard, the eldest daughter of the Dong family finally came over with his wife. When they entered the door, Dong Yu really wanted to kick him up because of his awesome character.

Dong Chengcheng is quite worthy of the name Dong's father gave him. He is now working in the township government, and the wife he married is his colleague. Thoughts.Dong Chengcheng is now considered successful and famous, which makes his attitude at home even worse.

"San'er, don't you talk when you see me coming in?" Dong Chengcheng's height of 1.6 meters [-] with mouse eyes, everyone knows that this person's belly is full of bad water.

Dong Yu ignored him and went back to the backyard with rice and millet in his arms.Dong Yu and Dong Chengcheng really have nothing to say, this is a habit developed over the years.Dong Yu took the children back to the backyard and put them into a warm blanket. He lay on the side and stretched out a finger to lightly poke Xiaomi's face, "When will you guys start talking?"