Traveled through time and became the darling of the whole family

New Year's Eve.

"Brother Ye, come here, I've told you how lonely it would be to spend the New Year alone, come and join us." Xie Guang went out early in the morning to Ye Zhengde's temporary accommodation and pulled Ye Zhengde over.

"Brother Xie, you really don't have to be so polite. I can make do with it by myself and I won't come to disturb your family reunion." When Ye Zhengde arrived at the door of Xie's house, he still wanted to leave.

Shi Yin heard the noise at the door, so she opened the door while holding Xie Qingyin. As soon as she opened the door, she saw two grown men arguing at the door.

"Yin'er, why are you..." Xie Guang was stunned when he saw Shi Yin.

"I heard your voice at the door, so I came to see what was going on and why you didn't come in for a long time." Shi Yin said, "This must be Xie Lang's friend. Please come in quickly." Shi Yin hugged Xie Qingyin and made way.

Ye Zhengde couldn't refuse anymore and went in. Shi Yin carried Xie Qingyin into the house, put her next to grandmother Xie and went to the kitchen to work. Xie Guang brought Ye Zhengde into the house and said, "This is my grandmother. Please sit here for a while. I'll go help Yin'er."

Grandma Xie is old and is now bedridden for a long time. Qingyin lies on Grandma Xie's bed, babbling.

Ye Zhengde greeted Grandma Xie, then sat on the chair awkwardly. Grandma Xie noticed Ye Zhengde's nervousness and asked, "Good boy, how did you know A Guang?"

"Xie Guang and I were in the same military camp. We happened to be in the same position when we entered the camp, and we lived together. Xie Guang is a warm-hearted person and often helped me. We became familiar with each other after a while."

"I see you are about the same age as Guang. Are you married?"

"Yes, we are married." Ye Zhengde smiled embarrassedly.

"Then why didn't you think of going back to accompany them?"

"The trip back and forth would delay the trip for several days, and I would have to leave home again after not staying at home for long. I'm afraid I won't be able to bear it."

Xie Qingyin kept kicking her hands and feet, and Ye Zhengde's attention was drawn to her. "How old is the baby?"

"One and a half years old." said Grandmother Xie.

"That's great, can I hug her?" Ye Zhengde asked.

"of course can."

Ye Zhengde picked up Xie Qingyin. Xie Qingyin's hands flew around wildly, then she grabbed Ye Zhengde's face and pressed her cheek against Ye Zhengde's face. Ye Zhengde looked at her lovingly.

"Look at how skilled you are at holding a baby. You must have a child."

"Well, we already have two boys. I've always wanted a daughter. My wife wrote to me a while ago, saying she's pregnant again. It's almost six months in." Ye Zhengde had a smile on his face, but slowly the smile turned into worry. "I don't know if I can get back when she gives birth. They say that giving birth is like stepping into the gates of hell. It's a pity that I can't be with her at this time."

He was also not there when Jiang Xu gave birth to her first two children.

Hearing this, Grandmother Xie felt that the time didn't match up. "Weren't you guys always in the military camp together?"

"I had been in the military camp all along. Half a year ago, I had to deliver an important message back to Beijing. My home happened to be in Beijing, and I missed my family, so I applied to be the one to deliver the message, and then I stayed at home for a few nights." Ye Zhengde said.

"Oh oh oh, that's it."

The two chatted for a while, and Xie Guang and Shi Yin brought the food to the table. "Come here, mommy, give me a hug." Shi Yin was going to take Xie Qingyin from Ye Zhengde's hands, so that Xie Guang and Ye Zhengde could have a good meal.

But Xie Qingyin held Ye Zhengde tightly and refused to let go. Shi Yin started crying as soon as she hugged Xie Qingyin.

"Xiao Qingyin, mother will take you to see the chickens. Come here." Shi Yin stretched out her hand.

“Wow wow wow…” Xie Qingyin refused.

"Since it's not a problem, sister-in-law, let me hold her." Ye Zhengde said.

"Yes, since Xiao Qingyin likes Brother Ye so much, let Brother Ye hold her. Yin'er, you should eat well first." Xie Guang sat down with Shi Yin in his arms.

"I'm just worried that Brother Ye won't be able to have a good meal while holding Qingyin. You're so rude." Shi Yin tapped Xie Guang's chest.

"Brother Ye and I are so familiar with each other, there's no need to be so polite, right, Brother Ye?"

"Yes, yes, you're welcome, brother Xie. If you hadn't invited me, I would still be living alone."

"Okay, okay, let's eat. I wish everyone peace and happiness in the new year." Grandmother Xie said.

Several people clinked their glasses and drank them all in one gulp.

Halfway through the meal, Xie Qingyin fell asleep in Ye Zhengde's arms. Shi Yin got up, took Xie Qingyin and put her on the bed.

Ye Zhengde and Xie Guang began to drink happily. They had agreed to have a good drink together. After all, Xie Guang's alcohol tolerance was no match for Ye Zhengde. After sending Xie Guang to bed, Ye Zhengde sat on the steps at the door and watched the fireworks light up in the distance.

"Brother Ye, your health is more important. You should drink less." Shi Yin brought a bowl of sobering soup to Ye Zhengde.

"Thank you, sister-in-law. Go take care of Xie Guang. I can handle it myself."

After Shi Yin put down the hangover soup, she went into the house to help Xie Guang take off his shoes and socks, covered him with a blanket, and fetched water to wipe Xie Guang's face and hands. "You can't drink much, but you still force me to drink. Let's see if there will be anyone who will take care of you like I did when you get drunk in the future."

Seeing this, Ye Zhengde couldn't help but think of how Jiang Xu had taken care of him in the past. "Xu'er, are you all right there?" He drank the hangover soup in one gulp, put it down, stood up, closed the gate and left.

After Shi Yin finished taking care of Xie Guang, she wanted Ye Zhengde to stay here tonight and share a room with Xie Guang so that he wouldn't have to go back so late. When she walked out of the room, she didn't see Ye Zhengde. She only saw a bowl and a red cloth bag on the steps where Ye Zhengde had just sat. After finishing the soup in the bowl, Shi Yin picked up the red cloth bag and saw that there were three taels of silver in it.

The next day, Xie Guang woke up and asked about it, only to find out that Ye Zhengde had gone home last night. Shi Yin handed the red cloth bag from last night to Xie Guang, "This should be what Brother Ye left behind. Go and return it to him today."

"It's not normal to return things given by others during the New Year. Just keep it. We can give more to Brother Ye's children when we see them in the future." When Shi Yin heard Xie Guang say this, she nodded and kept the silver.

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, Xie Guang received an order to return to the barracks, "Yin'er, thank you for your hard work."

"It's not hard. I'll wait for you to come back." Shi Yin kissed Xie Guang on the cheek.

Xie Guanghui kissed Shi Yin on the cheek, and then kissed Xie Qingyin, "Xiao Qingyin, wait for daddy to come back and take you out to play."

After saying goodbye to his grandmother, Xie Guang left without looking back. He was afraid that if he turned around and saw Shi Yin and her daughter, he would not be willing to leave.

When Xie Guang arrived at the military camp, he saw Ye Zhengde and said, "Brother Ye, why did you go back after drinking that day? Why did you keep the red cloth bag?"

"I'm not here to watch you two being affectionate. I'll leave after I finish drinking the hangover soup. That red cloth bag is for Qingyin. Can't I, as an elder, give a little thought to the child?"

"Hahahaha, sure, of course, I won't be polite with you."

In June, Ye Zhengde received a letter from Jiang Xu. He was very happy to learn that he had a daughter. He shared the news with Xie Guang and invited Xie Guang for tea. Because drinking was not allowed in the military camp, the two agreed not to return home drunk next time they were on leave.

In March of the following year, Grandmother Xie died due to her old age. Shi Yin was unable to pass the news to Xie Guang, so she took Qingyin to hold a simple funeral for Grandmother Xie.

In November of the following year, Shi Yin's health had not been very good to begin with, and she had a near-death experience when she gave birth to Ye Qingyin. As the weather turned cold, Shi Yin's condition became more and more serious.

"Mom, drink some water." Shi Yin was lying on the bed. Xie Qingyin heard Shi Yin coughing and poured a glass of water for her.

"Thank you, Ayin. You are so good. Ayin, are you hungry? If you are, take this and ask Uncle Wang to get you some meat buns." Shi Yin gave Xie Qingyin two copper coins. Before, her body was still strong enough to cook for Xie Qingyin, but the temperature dropped sharply in the past few days, and Shi Yin's body could not hold on and it was difficult for her to get up.

"Okay, I'll go find Uncle Wang and get some meat buns for mom." Xie Qingyin left early. The bun shop was not far from the Xie family's home, and the neighbors on the surrounding streets all knew about the Xie family's situation, so they took good care of Shi Yin and her daughter.

Because of the war, Xie Guang did not go home for the New Year. Shi Yin felt better after taking medicine and was able to go out and play with Xie Qingyin in the yard. In Xie Qingyin's memory, Shi Yin put on makeup for the New Year that year, hoping to make herself look good to welcome the new year, but Shi Yin's complexion did not look good at all. She was as fragile as a piece of paper and would fall down with a slight blow.

After the Chinese New Year, Shi Yin clearly felt that her body was about to collapse, but Xie Guang had not returned home for a long time. Shi Yin was worried about Xie Qingyin, so she went back to the Shi family where she had not been for more than two years. She thought that Xie Qingyin was their granddaughter, and they would not ignore her.

When the Shi family saw Shi Yin taking Ye Qingyin back home, they were reluctant to accept them. Later, Shi Yin said that they were not living there for free, and only after they paid some money did the Shi family agree to let them go home.

Life back at the Shi family was not easy. If Shi Yin did not take the food allowance, the Shi family would not cook for her and her daughter. Even if they did, the food would be very light. Shi Yin once said that it didn't matter if she ate these, but Qingyin was still growing, so how could she eat these?

The Shi family wanted Qingyin to eat well, and they would have to pay more money. Shi Yin gritted her teeth and agreed, but although Xie Qingyin was young, she could sense something, so she was determined not to eat. Later, Shi Yin had no choice but to let Xie Qingyin eat the same thing as herself.

Although the food was not good during that period, it was a very memorable time for Xie Qingyin because it was the last time she spent with her mother.

Before Shi Yin died, Xie Qingyin knelt beside the bed and said, "Mom, are you going to leave Ah Yin like my great-grandmother did? 555."

Shi Yin raised her hand and stroked Xie Qingyin's cheek, wiping the tears from her face. She said weakly, "Ayin, dear, do you remember the stars in the sky?"

"Yeah, there are very bright stars in the sky at night."

"Ayin, remember, mother has not left you. It's just that this body is a little tired and wants to sleep. Then mother will become the brightest star in the sky to accompany you, Ayin. You will be able to see mother as soon as you look up." Shi Yin comforted Xie Qingyin.

"This jade pendant is a gift from your father to your mother. You must keep it well and never lose it, okay?" Shi Yin warned Xie Qingyin, "The one who comes to find your significant other with this jade pendant is your father."

"Yes, Ayin will keep it well." Xie Qingyin put the jade pendant into her clothes.

"Ayin, you are what I am most worried about. You must eat well and stay alive until your father comes to find you. Do you understand?"

Xie Qingyin nodded heavily.

The next day, Shi Yin passed away. The Shi family did not hold two funerals. They found two people to carry Shi Yin's body out. Xie Qingyin wanted to see where they buried Shi Yin's body, so she secretly followed them out.

When Xie Qingyin saw them dumping Shi Yin's body at a random place and leaving, she quickly ran out, "Uncle, I'll give you money, can you help me bury my mother? I beg you." Xie Qingyin took out all the money she had on her.

The two men looked at the little money in Xie Qingyin's hand and were ready to ignore her and leave. Xie Qingyin quickly ran to one of the men's legs, hugged him and cried, "Uncle, please help me, bury my mother, please, 555, I don't want my mother to be blown by the wind and rain like this, please."

Xie Qingyin was originally very thin and small, and she cried so sadly that it was hard not to be moved.

"Okay, okay, stop crying. You look so pitiful so I'll help you. Where should I bury you?" someone said.

Xie Qingyin took the two of them to the place where Xie's grandmother was buried.

"Where is this?" Someone was puzzled. Why was he buried here? There was a grave next to it. Could it be that the child's parents...

"This is my great-grandmother's place. I want my mother and great-grandmother to have some company." Xie Qingyin wiped the tears from her face.

The two of them buried Shi Yin in the soil. Xie Qingyin imitated her mother and found a piece of wood. "Uncle, can you write?"

"I know how to do it. Write whatever you want." One of them took out a knife.

"The tomb of Ayin's mother." Xie Qingyin said. Upon hearing this, the man used a knife to scratch the wooden board. After finishing it, he inserted the board in front of the tomb.

Xie Qingyin bowed, then stood up and gave the two men some silver. "Thank you, uncles."

"Kid, we don't want the money, just keep it."

"Mom said that if you ask someone for help, you have to give them the corresponding compensation. Uncle, please accept it."

Each of them took a copper coin, and one of them said, "We'll take it, you can keep the rest. Do you know the way back?"

"Yes, Yin can go back by herself. Thank you. I'm going home now. Goodbye, uncle." Xie Qingyin thanked the two men and went home.

Back in the room of Shi's house, Xie Qingyin buried her head in the quilt and started crying, "Wuwuwu, mother, Ayin no longer has a mother, wuwuwu, mother, Ayin misses you now, what should I do, father, when will you come back, Ayin doesn't want to stay here alone."