Splendid Twins

The next day, Si Yao and Wang Dahu went to Qingshi Town to pick up Si Qing and his two brothers. There was still snow on both sides of the road. Drops of snow hanging from the treetops fell to the ground. Little sparrows flew up and down the eaves and jumped back and forth. Si Yao found it very interesting:

"Do you think the three of them have changed?"

Wang Dahu said as he drove the car:

"It's hard to say. We'll know when we meet."

Si Yao smiled and sat in the carriage, seemingly resting with her eyes closed, but in fact she was secretly exploring the space. This morning she found that the space had been upgraded again. There used to be some buttons floating at the top, but now they have become specific names, including medicine, books, tools, environmental protection, agriculture...

She was a little excited at first, but in the end she was only filled with fear and dread. No matter which dynasty these things appeared in, they would definitely bring about endless bloodshed!

The chip on her wrist is hidden in a thin layer of skin, and there is a burning and stinging sensation when touched. She will get more and richer supplies after the next space upgrade. Just thinking about it makes her look forward to it, but at the same time, she is full of caution and care deep in her heart!

Qingshi Town is more lively than Yong'an Town. Various shops on both sides of the street have opened their doors. Stall owners are enthusiastically selling their goods to passers-by. The air is filled with various aromas. Pedestrians are walking between the stalls to select the items they need, or stopping to watch various performances. Children are chasing and playing on the streets, and laughter is echoing all around.

The area around Dongguan College was obviously much quieter. Wang Dahu parked the carriage not far away. Si Yao got out of the carriage and walked to the entrance of the college. The doorman asked politely:

"Miss, are you looking for someone?"

"That's right, my brother's name is Si Qing, can you let him come out for a moment?"

"It turns out to be Mr. Si's sister. Please wait a moment."

Si Yao smiled and nodded. She happened to see a few branches of wintersweets sticking out from the wall next to her. Some of the flower buds were about to bloom, and the little red buds were playfully adorned on the branches. She didn't know what beautiful scenery was inside the wall.

"Yao Yao?"

A cold yet familiar voice came from behind. Si Yao turned around and saw Si Qing who came out in a hurry, breathing rapidly with a look of joy on his face.

"Big brother."

Si Yao called out with a smile. The Si Qing in front of her was thinner but more energetic. He was calm and reserved, and there was a strong scholarly air in his every move.

"Something happened at home?"

Si Qing took three or two steps forward, his tone somewhat nervous, his eyes fixed on Si Yao.

"No, I'll take you home, is that convenient?"

Si Qing relaxed instantly, smiled and nodded:

"Today happens to be the ten-day holiday, I will go and tell the teacher."

Si Yao chuckled: "Go and call my second brother and Xiaoyu."

"it is good."

Si Qing walked in hurriedly, and when he came out a moment later, he saw Si Yang running towards Si Yao impatiently:

"Sister, you are here. I missed you so much."

"elder sister."

Si Yu also hurried over carrying his small school bag, blushing and whispering.

Si Yao said to Si Yang who was becoming more cheerful:

"Second brother, our mother has prepared something delicious for you."

As he said this, he put his hand on Si Yu's shoulder, causing Si Yu to purse his lips and smile.

"I miss you so much, sister. I hope everything is okay at home."

Si Yang was undoubtedly happy to see his sister coming to pick him up, but he also felt guilty. He and his elder brother were having a good time outside and were studying, but his sister had to face so many bad things alone...

"You'll find out when you get back. Come on, you have to rush back for class tomorrow."

Wang Dahu noticed at a glance that Si Yu had changed a lot. In the past, Si Yu was timid and sensitive, and was wary and resistant to people. Now he has learned to act like a spoiled child and gets along harmoniously with others.

"Brother Dahu."

Si Yu came over and called softly. He was so happy that he forgot to say hello. Brother Da Hu shouldn't hold it against him...

"Get in the car quickly."

How could Wang Dahu not see Si Yu's guilty conscience? He didn't mind at all, as long as the little prince was happy.

Several people got into the car and talked. Most of the time, Si Yang was talking about what happened in the academy. Si Yu would also follow the topic and talk about some interesting things in their elementary school class. Si Qing would only respond once in a while. Wang Dahu was driving outside, listening and laughing.

As the car turned out of the town, it was stopped by a female voice in front.

"Please help me, sir."

Wang Dahu pulled the reins to stop the carriage and asked:

"What's the matter with you?"

The woman in front was standing weakly in a white dress. She didn't even look at Wang Dahu. She just said to the carriage:

"Please help me, sir."

Si Yao lifted the slit of the car curtain and looked over. The girl had a pretty face and a slim figure. She looked cold in a white dress in such a cold weather!

The girl stood outside with the look of a sick beauty. Si Yao raised her eyebrows and looked at the three men in the car. She wanted to see how they would deal with it!

Wang Dahu almost laughed out of anger. What? Did he look down on him as a coachman?

The girl took two more steps forward, tears welling up in her eyes, her voice trembling:

"I have nowhere else to go..."

Just as Si Yang was about to speak, he was stopped by Si Qing's eyes. Then he lifted the car curtain and asked expressionlessly:

"How can I help you?"

The girl was secretly delighted when she saw that the people in the car had good looks. Si Qing had a handsome face and a strong aura, Si Yao's delicate features were particularly eye-catching, Si Yang looked like a handsome young man, and Si Yu next to him was young and well-behaved.

He lowered his eyes to hide the joy in his eyes. These people must have good family backgrounds to have such elegant looks...

"My brother is asking you a question."

Seeing her lowering her head and not speaking, Si Yang couldn't help but speak.

"I have come a long way to look for my relatives but have never found them. Now I am penniless and have nowhere to go. I hope you can help me."

As soon as she said the last word, tears rolled down her cheeks. She looked particularly fragile, and I felt sorry for her.

Si Qing spoke calmly:

"The county magistrate has set up a charity cemetery in Yangguan Town ahead. There are female officials there to take care of women. You don't have to worry about your safety. You can go there and make your plans."

The girl in white was obviously stunned when she heard this, and looked up in disbelief. Isn't it said that scholars have a soft nature?

Then he quickly covered his face with his sleeves and choked up:

"How can a pure and innocent girl like me go to such a filthy place..."

"Brother Dahu, please bypass her and continue on your way."

After Si Qing finished speaking, he lowered the curtain to block the view. No one in the car spoke. Wang Dahu smiled and replied:

"Sit down, sir."

The girl in white watched the carriage leave. When she realized what was happening, she turned pale with anger and cursed inwardly for being ungrateful!

In the car, Si Yang looked at this and that. Si Qing simply couldn't bear to see his brother's stupidity, so he explained to him:

"She yells for help but refuses to accept it, which only means she is playing tricks!"

Si Yang was still a little stunned after hearing this. Si Qing turned away angrily and didn't look at him. Si Yu smiled and held Si Yang and said:

"Second brother, she is just a cheap wife."

Si Yao glanced at Si Yang and deliberately asked, "Xiao Yu, what is a cheap wife?"

Si Yu answered seriously:

"Shu Qiyou from our elementary school class said that when his elder brother returned to his hometown to worship his ancestors, he met a homeless woman and brought her home. The woman became his sister-in-law. His mother said that women who follow men back home are cheap and are just after your looks and money!"

Si Yao was directly amused by Si Yu's serious explanation, and Si Qing was also infected and laughed out loud. Only Si Yang's face turned red. It turned out that the clown was himself!