Water lanterns and dreams in 1 nights

In the end, there will be no suspicion on her head.

Liangzi listened quietly, and Ren Xiuyi spoke only when he had vented enough, still speaking in a slow manner, appearing extremely well-bred and friendly, even when he said vicious words, he didn't look like that at all.She said: "While you are looking at me, I am also looking back at you. Xiuyi, I also have a question to ask you. Are your parents and that guest really burned to death?" Light and thin, like a slender wire, wrapped around Xiuyi's neck coolly.

Liangzi laughed abruptly, telling Xiuyi not to be nervous, the melodious laughter echoed in the living room, I suspect it would only make Xiuyi's nerves more tense. "Of course," she continued, "there must have been a fire, but no one can tell whether the people were burned to death or the fire started after they died. As for the time, I believe that there might be someone who knew the truth , maybe for some reason it was silent. Also, why did the house that adopted you later coincidentally catch fire too? I never asked these questions, because what happened before I picked you up from the street I don't care about anything, you are just a child of our family, this will never change. Everyone wants to be loved, I give you love, but you say that is not."

"If you really like me, tell him to love me too, instead of blocking us all the time."

"Xiuyi, I didn't make you a part of the family, everything you want will be tilted towards you."

Xiuyi's voice was a little hoarse, and she almost asked pitifully: "You have too much love from him, and I only need a little, so is it so unforgivable?"

"Some things cannot be let out at all." Liangzi mused, "You start school tomorrow."

"It's not fair!" Xiu Yi finally angrily hissed back: "You know that you are only ahead of time. I'm not afraid to tell you the truth, I admire him ten times more than you!"

"Take back your words, young man." Ryoko ordered coldly, "I don't think I heard anything today. Don't have unrealistic fantasies in the future. One day your wings will be full and you will fly away from this nest. At that time, you will find that the debate at this time is nothing, only the future is real. Time will solve your doubts. Now, I need you to calm down and return to your bed."

Ryoko gestured to stop, "I'm tired, so let's do this first."

26. Bad boy 12

The war broke out unexpectedly and quickly, and beyond everyone's expectations, it started with a point that was so simple that it was almost ridiculous.

On September [-]th, the day before Xiuyi started school, that is, the day of Liangzi’s birthday, according to later news reports, a senior officer of the enemy army stationed in Shanglizhi claimed that the house was burglarized and an important confidential document was lost. , To mobilize troops throughout the city to hunt down the culprits.It is unacceptable for any sovereign country to open its chest and abdomen for the enemy's short dagger to penetrate. Presumably the other party is well aware of this.In short, after being rejected by the city defenders, they took it as a handle and began to bombard the city gate with cannons regardless.

At around 07:30 in the evening, when the first cannon shot hit the gate of Shanglizhi, we put out the lights in the room and lit the candles on the cake decorated with snow white cream.Ryoko didn't pull her hair up, but divided her hair into three strands, braided it and hung it on her right shoulder, omitting the steps of the birthday song, and Xiuyi and I each wished her well.

I said: "I hope you will be smooth and stable every year in the future, and everything will go well."

Xiuyi said: "May we be able to celebrate each other's birthday together like this every year."

Yoshiko put her fingers together in front of her chest and thanked us with a smile.

Everyone was calm and calm, and I couldn't see that they had such a dispute in the middle of the night.Furthermore, I thought, did she argue with Xiuyi in the same way at a time and place that I didn't notice in the past? I was the only one isolated, and I didn't understand that the conflict between them had intensified to such an extent.At present, it seems that Ryoko has the absolute advantage. Although Xiuyi is unwilling, he is willing to whitewash the peace, which is strange according to his character.

If you have to compare, I think I am probably not bad.The conversation that I accidentally overheard that night, I store it in my brain, don't ask, don't tell.When Zuo Linze came to visit again, vomited miscellaneous things to me, and complained about the hardships of the world, I didn't say a word.

Not participating, not interfering, I think I can also be a human being who is good at empathy.Both Ryoko and Shuichi subconsciously isolated me in a safe zone, refusing to let me understand their psychology.I behaved according to their hidden will, acting as the ignorant hero.Is it just to maintain the appearance of peace on the surface is what I want, if not, what kind of thing am I pursuing.After living three lifetimes together, I still can't figure out what I think.

"Make a wish." I gave up pursuing and focused on the matter in front of me.

Yoshiko closed her eyes.

"Blow out the candles." Ryoko said immediately after opening her eyes.

Ryoko lowered his head and prepared.

She rounded her mouth.

The candle flame flickered.There was a deep and distant roar like the roar of an ancient giant beast.

Ryoko stood up straight, the candle still flickering.

Neither of us spoke, and an ominous air gathered silently over the city, and I guess I knew what it was.From their expressions, I could see that they also understood.

Ryoko took a step forward, holding Xiuyi and me in his arms one by one, I leaned on her thin and thin shoulders, looked at Xiuyi in the fragrance of her hair, the corners of his mouth drooped, looking uneasy Or anger.You can't tell who the object of his anger is, maybe it's himself.Some people like to lose their temper at others when they make a mistake, but Xiuyi is not, even before he makes a mistake, once he feels that something is beyond his control, he will immediately become irritable and angry.He is used to firmly controlling everything in his hands, formulating plans, and enforcing them. Most of the time, his clever brain can help him realize the arrangements, but whenever he can't grasp the situation, he will neurotically blame reality and himself .This is the most different point between me and Xiuyi.No one's to blame, I'm looking forward, because life has to go on, and getting angry and complaining won't help, it will cause a lot of trouble.

I saw through his uneasiness, so I wrapped my arms around him in Ryoko's arms.The three of us were exaggeratedly hugging each other tightly, as if a thousand people could not separate us even with the strength of pulling the rope, although everyone knew that this was an illusion, and the connection between people is often easy. was cut off.

Just imagine, if the enemy is about to invade, you and your family make an appointment to catch the same train to escape from the city, but you are accidentally injured on the way to the station and can't make it; I ran out of time, failed to get on the bus as scheduled, and just missed the trip with my family.Since those who get on the bus will not get off, there is a certain possibility that you will be separated forever.I guess most people won't get on and off the car, at least I won't. To be realistic, if you leave, at least a few can survive; if you stay, maybe none of them will survive.Simple math problems.

Ryoko hugged us, I hugged them, she murmured in our ears and repeated, "It's okay, we'll be fine." Xiuyi and I didn't talk to each other.I generally don't lie when it is not necessary, and it seems too hypocritical to go along with her now.

The defense line is shrinking inward every day, and the pedestrians on the street are lonely, and everyone is in a hurry, all with a dejected expression.I haven't changed much, I still act as usual, I should go to the bookstore, go to the bookstore, go to the teahouse, go to the teahouse.Doing business seems to be more prone to boldness. Some shops are still open, so I have a place to go.Yoshiko objected to me going out alone in such a dangerous situation, but I could always persuade her.

In fact, I don’t go out for anything else, but the more critical the moment, the more you can see people’s original appearance, not their beautiful clothes, not expensive jewelry, not what they have, but the most primitive and most original. The authentic part.

The air defense siren in the city rang three times, and as soon as it rang, you could see the fiercest and tallest man immediately transform into a possum, dragging his family, children in his arms, and carrying luggage and packages to escape for his life .Everyone hurriedly ran, ran, ran in a certain direction, as if the whole city went crazy.

The first two times I happened to be at home, and the three of us followed the flow of people and ran into the air-raid shelter in one breath. Liangzi packed the bag in advance, and there was some dry food in it. Judging by the amount she put, even if there was no food supply , let's make do, and we can live for a week.

The third time was not coincidental. As soon as I came out of the bookstore, the alarm was raised, and I hurried to the direction of the air-raid shelter.On the road, I ran into a woman with a child, who was unfortunately crushed by a charred and collapsed beam. The child was crying beside her. She struggled clumsily, gestured, and cursed, telling the child to hurry up. Run, the child would not listen.

Another bomb exploded about a hundred meters behind me.The woman was crushed in the middle of the road, like a strange-shaped dam, and the sea of ​​exhausted people separated spontaneously when they saw her.This matter is very interesting to me. I believe that as long as they don't endanger their own lives, many of these people who ran past are willing to help her lift the log, but now they can only take a look at it, and even the corner of the eye is unwilling. Scanned.

The kid was giving me a headache so I stopped and took a moment to remove the wood.Once I do that, there are really two or three who come to help.Her leg was bruised, and she was limping. She didn't know if her bones were broken. As soon as she was free, she immediately took the child into her arms, crying and laughing.