At the beginning, I angrily scolded the officials, I really want to die

Since Jing Qingrou's parents died.

The young Lin Huai was gentle.

Pawn all the valuables at home.

It is used to exchange some food and scattered silver taels.

Until the last item in the home is pawned.

The two young children lived in poverty for more than a few months.

Lin Huai watched Qingrou's figure gradually thinner.

He knew in his heart that sooner or later the two of them would starve to death.

So ever.

He led Xiao Qingrou, who was languid due to hunger.

Knocking on the door of every house.

Thinking of begging for some food to maintain the lives of the two of them.

But Bad Alley is not as prosperous and rich as Fulu Street.

live here.

Mostly a group of poor people.

It is already a luxury to have enough food and clothing on weekdays.

Where is there any surplus food, go give it to the two emaciated orphans in front of you.

Granny Ma, who lives together in Dirty Alley.

Is a vicious old woman.

This is the unanimous evaluation of the surrounding neighborhood.

Granny Ma is not as kind and kind as the old eunuch Qiu.

Instead, his face was wrinkled and his eyes were surrounded by loose lids.

There are only two small eyes that are full of light, although they are cloudy, they are indeed full of energy.

When Lin Huaizai knocked on the door of Granny Ma's house.

I was a little scared in my heart.

Because it's not just Wen Qing and Lin Huai.

All the children in Ratty Lane were warned by their parents to stay away from this eccentric old woman.

The gentle hand held Lin Huai's arm like this.

The little head shook vigorously like a rattle.

Lin Huai turned around.

He smiled softly at the nervous behind him.

Then he stretched out his right hand and gently touched her head.

Words of comfort.

Then turn around.

Trembling little hands knocked on the outer door of Granny Ma's house.

The one who opened the door was an old lady with a red dragon head crutch.

He was still wearing the same patched black linen suit that he had been wearing for many years.

His lips were thin and dry, and his cloudy eyes glared at the two in front of him, speaking softly.

"Two lonely ghosts, what are you doing knocking on my old woman's door in the middle of the night?"

That hoarse voice.

It looked like an old crow with gravel in its mouth, hoarse and vague.

Qing Rou quickly hid behind Lin Huai.

Only a small head with a red ponytail stuck out.

Looking straight ahead.

This monster-like old lady held her breath and dared not speak.

Lin Huai, who is a few years older.

Finally mustered up the courage to forcibly calm down.

It's just that the words came to his lips, but his voice still trembled uncontrollably.

"Grandma Ma, can you kindly give us some leftovers?"

Hear this.

The gloomy old woman did not speak.

He just turned the faucet in his hand to the kitchen on the east side, and pointed slowly.

Then he said to the two young children in front of him,
"Of course there are leftovers."

"It's just that my old lady is inconvenient to move. If you need it, you can get it by yourself."

Lin Huai heard the words.

First, he was stunned.

Immediately after that, he happily led Qingrou.

Quickly ran into the east kitchen.

When passing Granny Ma, I did not forget to say thank you.

It's just that the gentleness beside her seems to be very afraid of the crooked old woman in front of her.

So without saying a word, he trotted all the way and followed Lin Huai into the kitchen.

Two hungry children.

Pick up the steamed buns left on the table.

He started to gobble up the leftover wild vegetables on the plate.

Ordinary people living in a broken alley.

Of course, I can't afford the official salt.

Although the taste of these wild vegetables is very light.

but.

For the two who were already hungry.

Naturally, it is a delicious dish.

The two ate and ate very happily.

After eating and drinking.

Lin Huai led Xiao Qingrou, who had a round belly, out of the kitchen.

Lin Huai still did not forget to face his eyes.

The stooped old woman bowed to thank her.

"Thank you, Granny Ma, for the food."

"It's late at night, Qingrou and I won't disturb Granny Ma's rest."

Say it.

Lin Huai raised his head.

Holding Xiao Qingrou with his left hand, he was about to walk out the door.

When the two walked to Granny Ma's side.

The old woman's faucet crutch lay in front of the two of them without warning.

Seeing this scene.

Lin Huai was very puzzled.

She looked suspiciously at the expressionless Granny Ma in front of her.

The latter opened his mouth slightly and said lightly.

"Want to leave after eating and drinking?"

"Do you really think my old lady is that kind and generous family?"

Don't wait to finish.

That old woman with a stooped figure, she didn't know where the brute force came from.

Hold the dragon head crutch tightly with both hands, and sweep across the soft chest and abdomen.

Lin Huai looked at the ferocious leading crutch.

Subconsciously turned around, and stood in front of Qing Rou who was stunned.

With his thin back, he withstood this powerful blow.

Lin Huai only felt a burst of heat on his back.

Immediately bend down and go.

Curled up in pain, moaning and groaning continuously.

Qing Rou, who seemed to be frightened, had already burst into tears at this time.

Looking at Lin Huai who was trembling with pain.

He quickly squatted down, stretched out his small hand and caressed Lin Huai's hot back non-stop.

Two young children, one big and one small.

Before he had time to question the vicious Granny Ma in front of him.

The old woman with a dragon head and a cane.

He grinned fiercely.

Showing the few white teeth left, he roared angrily.

"Old woman, I kindly give you two little beggars alms!"

"Who knows that your hands and feet are still so dirty, do you really treat me like an old woman with dizzy eyes?"

"Take it out for me!"

He heard the old woman's words softly.

Trembling, he took out two cold steamed buns from his bosom.

Grabbing the two steamed buns with two small hands, they tremblingly reached out to the angry-looking Granny Ma.

Explaining aloud while sobbing.

"Grandma Ma, these two steamed buns."

"I hid it secretly when brother Lin Huai was eating..."

"It's none of his business, you can punish me if you want."

Looking at Qingrou who couldn't stop crying.

That mother-in-law with a fierce face.

He just raised the crutch in his hand and tapped heavily on the black and blue floor tiles under his feet.

Subsequently.

With narrowed eyes, he stared at the boy who collapsed on the ground and curled up in pain.

After a moment of silence.

Only then did Granny Ma look up, grabbing two cold steamed buns and stretching them towards her softness.

Seeing this scene.

The mother-in-law just sneered and said.

"Don't call me an old woman, bully you two little dolls."

"Is there any reason in the world to eat and drink for free?"

"I don't need to pursue the matter of these two steamed buns..."

"But you must stay and work for me to repay the debt!"

"When I am satisfied, you can leave."

"Otherwise, I will report to the officials and throw you two little thieves into prison."

Say that fierce old woman.

He stopped looking at the two little beggars behind him.

He directly closed the open door, then turned around and opened the door to enter the house.

Only two thin young children remained.

Snuggle up to each other in the cold wind.

Trembling and sobbing softly.