Envy

When Yan Zhaohan was 13 years old, he skipped class with his neighbors Zhou Dahai and Li Erpang, and beat bricks and tiles on other people's houses with a slingshot.

In the evening, Mr. Xie from the school came back with Yan Zhaohan in his hand, and complained to Meng Tou.He said that his baby didn't study well, and he didn't study hard all day long, so he knew how to play around, and even skipped class to beat other people's bricks and tiles, and other families sued the school.

Yan Zhaohan was originally lowering his head, with the appearance of obediently admitting his mistake, and after listening to his husband's complaint, he sneaked a look at Meng Tou's expression.

Meng Tou was a little confused after hearing this, and said to Mr. Xie, "Is this my baby you said?"

Old Mr. Xie blushed with anger, and said sharply, "Why isn't it your baby! Your baby has never been safe, doesn't do homework, and throws a small note in the assessment, but he is righteous!"

"Take care of your baby, hurry up and make amends. What does it look like! Really..."

Mr. Xie shook his head and shook his sleeves and left, leaving Meng Tou and Yan Zhaohan staring at each other.

Meng Tou walked to the gate of the courtyard silently, and waved to Yan Zhaohan.The child followed out obediently.Meng Tou locked the courtyard door.

Yan Zhaohan saw that Meng Tou was silent, thought he was angry, and stood beside him and timidly called "Brother".As soon as Meng Tou lowered his head, he saw those deer-like eyes, and immediately smiled.He asked: "Did you really beat the bricks and tiles on other people's houses?"

He put his hands behind his back and nodded timidly.

Meng Tou pinched his face lightly, and said with a smile, "Genuine leather."

Meng Tou brought him to the door, Yan Zhaohan apologized obediently, Meng Tou paid some money, and it was over.

From then on, Yan Zhaohan understood that no matter what he did, Meng Tou would never scold him, so he became the devil king with peace of mind, not only often skipping classes and not doing homework, but also mischievous in school, taking advantage of Mr. Xie's sleep When he was young, he drew a bastard on his face with a brush.

Later Meng Tou discovered that Yan Zhaohan was very good at pretending to be cute in front of him.As long as Meng Tou is around, Yan Zhaohan looks cute and innocent.Meng Tou was not willing to scold him.Mr. Xie trembled with anger every time he came back, and every time he went back, he was helpless.He said that sooner or later, Meng Tou would get used to talking badly about Zhaohan.

Meng Tou didn't take it seriously, and checked the child's arms and legs every night for scars from the fight. If there were no scars, he would tell the child to go to bed early, and if there were scars, he would be given medicine.

When Yan Zhaohan was 14 years old, Meng Tou personally made a wooden bed and put it in the compartment.The original bed could no longer accommodate an active teenager and a grown man.Meng Tou said that they would sleep in separate beds in the future, Yan Zhaohan looked so wronged that he was about to shed tears.

But he didn't shed any tears, so Meng Tou ruthlessly slept with him in a separate bed.

The years since then were a little different.Yan Zhaohan used to be angry and gambled, so he really alienated Meng Tou.Like all young men of this age, he is unwilling to tell his elders what is on his mind, he speaks very little, and his thoughts are elusive.

Meng Tou has been teaching Miss Zhu's swordsmanship in Beijie these years.Zhu Lingling, the young lady of the Zhu family, is two years older than Yan Zhaohan, and has a tricky and aggressive personality.Meng Tou also watched her grow up from a small bean.

As long as it doesn't rain or snow, he will go to Zhu's house to teach Zhu Lingling how to use the sword.

Once Meng Tou held her wrist and told her to straighten her posture.At this time, he heard a movement from the wall, and when he turned his head, he saw Yan Zhaohan sitting on the wall, looking at him quietly.

The walls of the Zhu family can be high.There was an old tree outside the wall, Yan Zhaohan seemed to have climbed up the wall along the tree.

Meng Tou was worried that he would fall when he was sitting on such a high wall, so he hurriedly walked to the bottom of the wall and said to him, "What are you doing, you are not afraid of falling and breaking, come down quickly."

Yan Zhaohan still looked at him without saying a word.Meng Tou's spine was chilled by Yan Zhaohan's stare, and he stretched out his arm towards him, and Yan Zhaohan jumped off the top of the wall.The moment he jumped from the top of the wall without warning, Meng Tou's heartbeat almost stopped, and his hands were one step ahead of his mind, and he went to catch Yan Zhaohan first.

Meng Tou felt the weight in his arms, his hands softened, his heart was beating non-stop, he was almost scared to death.The first time he wanted to scold Yan Zhaohan, he half-spoken, but when he saw Yan Zhaohan's face, he couldn't bear to scold him again.

It was obvious that Yan Zhaohan made him unhappy that day, but Yan Zhaohan ignored him.

A few days later, Mr. Xie, who hadn't come to complain for a long time, came to the yard again, saying that Yan Zhaohan didn't know how to repent, and that he was given a lighter punishment for the previous fights. There was one.

The young master of the Zhu family was spoiled and spoiled, and he was used to running amok in the school.Meng Tou also knew.But the school is all funded by the Zhu family, Mr. Xie was invited by Mr. Zhu himself, so it stands to reason that Yan Zhaohan should give young master Zhu some favors.

Meng Tou was not angry because of this, but he was really annoyed when he saw the deep and shallow scars on Yan Zhaohan's body.He gave Yan Zhaohan medicine with a cold face, saying that he really spoiled him.

Yan Zhaohan didn't speak, and he had nothing to say, so he closed the door with the medicine box and went out.

He knew in his heart that in fact, as long as Yan Zhaohan softened, they would be able to reconcile as before, but Yan Zhaohan's stubborn temper came up, but he refused to give in and refused to talk to him.

The next day when he went to Zhu's house, he happened to see the young master of Zhu's family being punished to kneel in the yard.Mr. Zhu whipped him with a bamboo stick, saying that he had just been away for a few days and hadn't returned home, and he heard about him fighting with someone in the school as soon as he came back today.

Young master Zhu's chubby face had red marks on it, he stuck his neck and said in disbelief: "That bastard from the Yan family rushed up to beat me first! I just said a few words about his uncle! Sister's surname Mr. Meng, staying in our house for so many years, isn’t it just because of my sister and my family’s money! Am I wrong!”

Zhu Lingling's face was blushing.Seeing Meng Tou approaching, Mr. Zhu immediately slapped his son twice: "It's all nonsense."

Mr. Zhu bypassed his son and came to make amends.

Meng Tou said with a gentle smile, "You don't have to worry about it. I think I've been bothering you for so many years, so it's time to leave."

Meng Tou said: "My Zheng'er acted impulsively, and I hope you and the young master Haihan."

When he left Zhu's house, the blushing Zhu Lingling tried to persuade him to stay, but he still declined.She reluctantly accompanied him through the long street and talked a lot.

Finally, she mustered up her courage, looked into Meng Tou's eyes and asked, "Master, have you ever had a sweetheart?"

"Have."

Meng Tou's eyes seemed to be able to see through her, she lowered her eyes in embarrassment, and asked, "Then...how is she now?"

He brushed a bit of grass off her shoulders, and said gently: "Read new poems in summer, and drink hot wine in winter. There is no world in his heart, and the world tolerates him."