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The cold winter time seemed to be frozen, people could not detect the traces of flow, and the final exam came soon after the New Year's Eve.

Lu Ming was wearing a long white sweater with a high and loose collar that seemed to bury her face in it. The small piece was as soft and white as dough.

She stood in front of the window and looked at the snow scene in the backyard. The exquisite little lanterns were hung on the snow-covered branches, which looked like Kazuki's red fruit.

When Xi Ji came to Xiaonian that day, he forcibly ordered his servants to hang it up.

The old man was very dissatisfied when he saw that the bare yard had no taste of the new year. He crossed Xi Wang and ordered Aunt Xu to purchase a large number of festive things.

Thinking of this, Lu Ming couldn't help laughing, a layer of white mist formed on the clean window.

She looked at the black car parked below, stretched out her finger, and drew a smiling face on the white mist corresponding to the black car.

It has been more than half a year since she came to Xi's house, and she has gradually let go of her, and her temper has gradually become much more cheerful.

Most of the time, she no longer holds back when she speaks to Aunt Xu, and expresses her opinions in a straightforward manner, just like what she should be at her age.

Today is New Year's Eve, after lunch, Xi Wang took Lu Ming to Xi Ji's place for a reunion.

The Xi family’s old house is located in a very prosperous old city in the southern suburbs. Occasionally, a retro European-style building will appear in the endless white snow scene.If Lu Ming hadn't watched the car pass through a retro and exquisite gate, she wouldn't even have believed that this was Xi Ji's place.

Covered by pines and cypresses, it is quiet and beautiful like a paradise hidden in the mountains.

Looking at the luxurious buildings in the distance, Lu Ming couldn't help but sigh in his heart that this is the real manor.

The car stopped under the fountain in front of the main house of the old house, where the car could not drive to the main house, and had to get out of the car and climb up the steps.

When Xi Ji heard Aunt Liu's announcement, he stood at the door and greeted Lu Ming who came up from a distance, "The little deer is here?"

Lu Ming nodded, carefully helped Xi Ji, and said hello, "Grandfather."

This child has been alive for more than half a year, and he is visible to the naked eye.

Xi Ji nodded with great satisfaction, took Lu Ming's hand as he walked back, and asked, "Is it cold on the way up?"

Lu Ming shook his head with his reddish nose, "It's not cold, this coat is very warm."

Xi Ji said "Yes", "Although the beginning of spring is coming soon, and it's not as cold as in December, it's time to keep warm."

As soon as he was instructed, Ah Fu ran out of the house wagging his tail.

It was still as lively as when Lu Ming saw it half a year ago, but the soft fur on its face seemed to have faded, and it was fluffy white, as if wearing a white mask on its face.

Lu Ming knew that this was a sign that Gougou was getting old, so he stretched out his hand and rubbed Ah Fu's head tenderly and compassionately.

Xi Ji stood aside and watched, and asked, "Has Xiao Wu come?"

Before Lu Ming could answer, a few barks that did not belong to Ah Fu sounded out, "Wow!!"

Xiao Wu wagged his tail and followed Xi Wang and Aunt Xu who had just entered into the main house.

Compared with Ah Fu, it is much stronger, and its coat color is much more beautiful. Its fan-like tail is frantically wagging at Xi Ji and Lu Ming.

Xi Ji looked at the dog in front of him, which was about the same height as Ah Fu, and sighed, "It only took half a year to grow so big?"

Aunt Xu watched Xiao Wu and Ah Fu sniffing at each other, knelt down and untied the rope for it, and explained with a smile: "Miss Xiaolu often plays with it in the back garden after school in the afternoon. More, of course it grows faster."

Xi Ji said "oh" with emotion, looked at Lu Ming beside him as if realizing something, and said, "I think our little deer has grown taller, isn't it Xiao Wang?"

Xi Wang didn't answer immediately, she looked at Lu Ming silently.

The little girl looked a little nervous and lowered her head slightly.

It's just that her back is still straight, and her lowered head is no longer written with fear and timidity, but shyness at her age.

Xi Wang's eyes relaxed a little, only to realize that the child had grown to the tip of his nose unknowingly.

She remembered the way Lu Ming held a large glass of milk frowning and drank it not long ago, and gave a soft "hmm".

Xi Ji frowned, "You can't do it, you didn't notice that the child was by your side every day."

Aunt Liu who had just walked over smiled and smoothed things over: "Old man, you said that. It's because you stay here every day that you don't realize it. Who grew so tall all of a sudden?"

Xi Ji nodded, "You're right."

Aunt Liu continued: "Old man, the banquet is being prepared, let me ask Miss Xiaolu what to drink? Can I drink?"

Xi Ji heard "Jiu" frowned, and just about to speak, Xi Wang jumped ahead of him and said, "She's not yet an adult, she's only sixteen."

There was some dissatisfaction in the voice.

Aunt Liu suddenly realized, and quickly said: "Oh, I forgot, I'm sorry miss. Then drink peach juice, can you, Miss Xiaolu?"

Lu Ming nodded, "Yes, yes."

Xi Ji watched Aunt Liu leave, and nodded approvingly, "It's not bad."

Lu Ming didn't know who Xi Ji was talking about for a while, and secretly looked at his eyes, but found that he was looking at Xi Wang.

Could it be that Xi Wang reminded Aunt Liu that she was not an adult?

In fact, it is not because of the fuzzy boundary of immaturity, but because she can blurt out that she is only 16 years old.

This is something that even Xi Ji has forgotten, but Xi forgets to remember.

Lu Ming occupies a small place in Xi Wang's mind, this is what Xi Ji saw, and it can make him feel at ease.

The hour hand was pointing at the number eight, a low bell rang in the room, and the opening music of the Spring Festival Gala came from the TV.

Xi Ji took the main seat at the small round table, and Lu Ming and Xi Wang were at the old man's two sides.

The table is full of gourmet delicacies, and the lifelike phoenix carved with radish sits on the center plate, with its wings spread out very imposingly.

"Let me say a few words first." Xi Ji said and picked up the wine glass in his hand.

Lu Ming and Xi Wang also picked up the cups in front of them and looked at Xi Ji seriously.

"This year is an extraordinary year for our family, but it is also a very happy year. We have one more member in our family, which is enough to make up for all the sadness we have caused by parting."

Having said that, Xi Ji let out a long sigh.

The old man lost his daughter in old age, and his heart ached. At that time, everyone thought that he would not be able to hold on anymore, but he is still standing upright until now.

Xi Ji looked like an old wise man standing on a journey of time, looking at the two young men in front of him, and said: "What is gone is gone, that sentence is well said, 'The past cannot be chased, but the future can be expected'. I wish Xi Wang the stability of the Xi Group. We don’t need to pursue grand plans, we can do it now. Son, you have to know that it is easy to conquer the country, but difficult to defend it.”

"Thank you Grandpa, I remember." Xi Wang nodded.

She is still expressionless, elegant and calm.

It's just that Lu Ming saw the surging waves under her pair of deep eyes, the burden of the Xi family was completely on her body, and she had to lead the Xi family to stand in the torrent.

"Then there is our little deer." Xi Ji looked at Luming as he spoke. Unlike the invisible pressure between adults, he looked at Luming's tone with a lot more ease and kindness, "Our little deer is really good. You are becoming more and more beautiful, and my great-grandfather wishes you that you will improve your studies in the new year and become more beautiful and outstanding."

Lu Ming smiled a little embarrassedly, "Thank you, grandpa."

Xi Ji rubbed Lu Ming's head, said "hey", and looked at Xi Wang, "Did Xiao Wang have any New Year's message for us, Xiao Lu?"

When Lu Ming heard Xi Ji's words, he felt a little nervous, and also had a lot of expectations, and looked at Xi Wang together with Xi Ji.

Xi Wang took a sip of his wine unhurriedly, and silently raised his head to look at the little girl standing opposite her.

She has grown taller, and her hair has also grown. When she first arrived, her withered, yellow and thin hair became dark and thicker, and her sensual face was covered with a light crimson color. She looked more and more like the doll in Aunt Xu's mouth. up.

Xi Wang thought for a moment, and said with a rare tenderness in his tone, "I wish Lu Ming could become a better version of ourselves."

We Luming...

Lu Ming's mind repeated the name Xi Wang called himself.

She knew that Xi Ji also said the same thing. Lu Ming had two completely different feelings when the elder called the younger.

boom!

There was a huge explosion | sound outside the house, red light filled the restaurant, and fireworks were brilliant outside the window.

The crimson fireworks rose to the highest point, exploding a beautiful firework ball in the sky.

In an instant, it was like countless stars falling into the world, falling down with shining light.

"Is the old man not scared?" Aunt Liu ran into the restaurant in a panic.

Xi Ji waved his hand, indicating that he was fine.

"The person who set off the fireworks misread the time and accidentally set off a set of fireworks." Aunt Liu explained.

"It doesn't matter, don't blame it during the Chinese New Year, I remember that there is a backup?" Xi Ji said.

Aunt Liu nodded and said, "Yes, it has already been added."

boom! boom! boom!

A larger bunch of fireworks also exploded during the dialogue between the master and the servant. This is the finale of the first set of fireworks.

Because of the mistakes of these workers, they were relatively close to the house, and the momentum was particularly large.After several shots in a row, Lu Ming was so frightened that all his mental preparations collapsed, and he couldn't help but become scared.

"do not be afraid."

A cold voice sounded behind Lu Ming, and Xi Wang had already stood behind Lu Ming at some point.

The slightly cool glove fell down with its soft touch, and it stuck tightly to Luming's ear.

Lu Ming turned around to look at Xi Wang who was standing behind him.

The scorching fireworks also exploded in the air at this time, a golden circle shrouded Lu Ming's sight, and also covered Xi Wang with an extraordinarily dazzling light.

Lu Ming finally caught a glimpse of the emotion of preference in Xi Wang's dark and deep eyes, and his heart beat violently uncontrollably.

After a long time, Lu Ming sat alone in the chapel and realized that the voice at this time was called: Temptation.