Out of the lion

After a long time, the old man took the initiative to break the silence and said, "Even if you can't dance the lion, you can still do other things. You are still young, and you have plenty of opportunities."

Wu Shuai didn't want to make the old man feel bad, so he nodded and said firmly, "Don't worry, I won't starve them with a bite of food."

The old man said: "You, I'm not worried. The family conditions are so good, and there is always a way out. They are different. One is more miserable than the other. Before, they could barely survive by relying on lion dance, but they don't know what to do in the future. "

The old man pondered: "Why don't you go to the factory to make screws?"

After speaking, he smiled awkwardly, "Just kidding."

The group of young people on the cargo bucket was indeed as the old man said. They all had unfortunate fates. Some parents were gambling, owed huge debts, were chased and intercepted by creditors, and could not return home, so they could only wander outside.Some were wronged, and they dare not go home until their grievances are cleared.There are also some who have loved lion dance since they were young, and they begged the old man for a long time before they persuaded the old man to accept apprentices.

On the day when the team was assembled, the old man truthfully said that he did not have any accomplishments in lion dance, and he did not have deep research, but it is no problem to lead everyone to practice a few movements to solve the problem of survival.

The old man thought of things too simply. Each of them tried their best in the lion dance, but life taught them lessons again and again, making them sit on the bench one after another.

The times have progressed, and there are too many fun and interesting activities.Whether it's an opening ceremony or a birthday celebration, fewer and fewer people are willing to invite lion dance teams to perform.The market has shrunk severely, and I can't get a job for ten days and a half months.

Just when the lion dance team could not survive and was about to disband, Nandao Qianxi Group held an unprecedented grand folk competition, including the lion dance competition.The old man was reluctant to participate in this competition, not because he didn't have confidence in his apprentice, but because he was worried that his moves would be seen by others, which would lead to the tragedy in Huaxi Town and cause trouble for innocent people.

However, what should come is still coming, and it cannot be stopped.Wu Shuai and other apprentices thought that the master was too modest and misunderstood their own strength, so they dared not sign up.Therefore, Wu Shuai signed up behind his back.The old man didn't know about it until three days before the lion dance.

If you can't even solve the problem of survival, how can you care about what happened ten years ago?The old man had to bite the bullet and accept all this.

Wu Shuai broke the silence: "Xiaoxi doesn't seem like an unreasonable person, maybe she has made it clear what she wants to know, and she won't make things difficult for us."

When Lin Xiaoxi was mentioned, the old man fell silent.

Seeing the old man's silence, Wu Shuai's heart became heavy.He really couldn't connect the kind old man around him with the tragedy in Huaxi Town ten years ago.

He thought, maybe life is too long, and there are too many unforeseen accidents, right and wrong are often just a thought.Sometimes, a person who is clearly upright and kind can also become a sinner by mistake.

In order to divert attention, Wu Shuai talked about the little lion without saying a word.

"Although today's incident was a misunderstanding, the little lion's way of protecting me is indeed a bit silly. I don't know what his parents think. He doesn't want to have such a cute child, and it's cheaper for us."

The old man said unhappily: "Where is it cheap? I have long wanted to leave him and run away."

Wu Shuai smiled, "It's obvious that I have a baby in my heart, so I have to say such a thing. It's because Xiaoshi doesn't care about you, otherwise, I will make trouble for you."

"By the way, what did the doctor tell you last time? Can you be cured by taking medicine, or do you need surgery?"

Last time, all the lion dance teams participated in the rehearsal, only the Huajin lion dance team did not come.It wasn't that they didn't rehearse deliberately because they were afraid of being seen the moves they performed the next day, but because the little lion suddenly fainted.

"I see that he has been alive and kicking during this time, and he doesn't look sick at all."

Wu Shuai did not expect that when the little lion was mentioned, the old man's face became more gloomy and anxious.

"What happened?" Wu Shuai asked.

The old man sighed, "I need to change my heart."

Just four words made Wu Shuai fall into silence.

After a long time, the old man said: "If you don't change your heart, you will only have less than half a year."

Wu Shuai's heart suddenly became heavy when he thought of such a simple and honest child, who was still so young, and his life had entered a countdown.

"Is there... is there no other way?" Wu Shuai's words were not so much asking the old man, but rather asking God.

He used to think that everyone's life was similar, and those who were too poor to take care of themselves and whose spine was overwhelmed by money were either lazy or greedy.After really getting in touch with life, I realized that fate is inherently unfair.No one can fairly choose the family background they were born in, nor their parents, nor their intelligence or appearance.

These few injustices alone are enough to crush many people.

On the road of growth, any accident may cause people to fall into the abyss, and they may not even be given a chance to correct their mistakes.

Abandoned by his parents, the little lion was brought up by the old man.He lacks in intelligence, and he is always bullied when playing with his peers. Gradually, he doesn't want to open himself up, and prefers to stay in the lion dance team.

After an unknown amount of time, the old man looked out of the window and muttered to himself while looking out of the window: "Sometimes, just being alive has exhausted all our efforts."

Where did Wu Shuai hear this sentence? He didn't feel anything when he heard it. Today, when he heard it from his master Hua Qiang, his heart trembled and his nose felt sour.

The old man thought of Huaxi Town ten years ago, and Xiaoxi.

In his mind, Xiaoxi was chased and beaten by his father and mother, and a smile appeared on his face.

Thinking about Lin Xiaoxi's current appearance, there is really no change.

The car stopped outside Changdi Road, and a group of people followed Lin Xiaoxi into the courtyard like tails.

The arcade where Lin Xiaoxi lives has suites upstairs, most of the neighbors are locals who have lived there for decades, and there are very few tenants.The courtyard on the first floor was specially circled from the very beginning of the building. It has a history of several decades, and there are old traces everywhere, but it is very warm.

The old man looked around the place where Lin Xiaoxi lived, and felt very relieved.

As long as she's doing well.

Standing behind the old man, Lin Xiaoxi deliberately put on a fierce look in order to strengthen his courage, and asked, "Will you talk to me alone, or will you bring them along?"

Lin Xiaoxi pointed to Wu Shuai and the others.

As soon as the words fell, Lin Jiu walked by Lin Xiaoxi's side.Lin Jiu clenched his hands into fists and hugged each other, squeezing his joints with a cracking sound.

The old man glanced at Lin Jiu, and then at his apprentices. He didn't dare to think about what his group of apprentices would be like when they were beaten.

"For the matter of Huaxi Town, just talk to the people in Huaxi Town, and other people don't need to get involved." The old man said.

"Okay." Lin Xiaoxi had exactly the same idea.

Lin Xiaoxi and the old man came to a secluded corner, surrounded by tall shrubs, the breeze blowing, the leaves rustled.

The old man looked at Lin Xiaoxi silently, and was not in a hurry to speak.

Anyone who is stared at directly will be embarrassed. Lin Xiaoxi is flustered by the look. She doesn't know what kind of medicine is sold in the old man's gourd, but she pretends to be calm and asks, "Tell me, what do you want to talk to me about?"

Lin Xiaoxi was worried about being put on by the old man, so he deliberately said in a semi-threatening tone: "Don't try to play tricks, this is my home!"

The old man smiled, "Xiaoxi, it's been ten years, and you really haven't changed at all."

Lin Xiaoxi was stunned, and asked hesitantly, "You know me?"

She did feel that the old man in front of her was familiar, but she couldn't remember who he was.

"Who are you? Hua Qiang's family?" Lin Xiaoxi's head hurts from thinking about it, but he just can't think of such a person.

"Hua Qiang is an orphan and has no relatives."

Lin Xiaoxi suddenly realized, and let out a long "Oh", "You abandoned Hua Qiang! Where is he now? Where is he?"

The old man smiled, "You want to fight for him?"

"Of course!" Lin Xiaoxi said, "I told Hua Qiang when I was young that I, Lin Xiaoxi, must help him find his family back and beat them up. Li Mo was there at the time, and he can testify."

Speaking of Li Mo, at this time, he had just finished the funeral of the old lady, tired but not sleepy.

Jiang Chu came over, "Dong Li, just got the news, Xiao Xi...she brought back the members of the Huajin Lion Dance Team."