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The spring day is sunny, warm and not too sun-drenched, and the occasional breeze blows, which makes people feel more comfortable.

"Hey, the front is Sunjiagou." Li Ting pointed to the brick houses across the river and said, "Sun Die is a boarding student. Last night, Sun Die's grandfather came to the school to ask for leave and took her back. I am the class teacher." , have visited several times before.”

The three of them stood on the ridge of the field, behind them was a green corn field, and the corn seedlings looked vigorous, about the height of a person's knee.

Xia Yao took out the notebook and pen again from the bag she was carrying across her shoulders, and asked, "Is Sun Die the client's child?"

Li Ting nodded: "Well, I'm in the second year of junior high school, and my grades last semester were pretty good. I was in the top ten of the class. This semester, my grades have dropped sharply. The child is very smart, but it's useless for her studies. I've talked to her a few times. , it's useless."

"Children in adolescence are more sensitive in mind and have begun to awaken their self-awareness, but their thinking is not yet mature. It is a hurdle for her to encounter such a big family change." Xia Yao said while remembering.

Seeing that Xia Yao was taking notes seriously, Song Xinci leaned over and took out mineral water from her bag, and interjected, "Then what will she do in the future?" As he spoke, he unscrewed the bottle cap and took a sip of water.

Li Ting pushed her glasses: "Nine-year compulsory education, no tuition fees, school can apply for a reduction of textbook fees, plus living allowances, there should be no problem after finishing junior high school, you can also go to the civil affairs office to see if you can apply for a subsistence allowance , I’ll go ask her some other day.”

Song Xinci tightened the bottle cap, nodded, and said seriously: "As long as she continues to study, I am willing to sponsor her to graduate from university."

Li Ting was taken aback, and clasped her hands together: "I thank you on her behalf."

Song Xinci waved his hand, put the mineral water back into Xia Yao's bag, and zipped it up.She can support Sun Die to graduate from university, but she can't replace the missing parents in her life from now on. It will be an insurmountable gap, and she will grow up alone. When she is sad, at every intersection of life that needs to be chosen. , is a dull pain.

Xia Yao took a look at Song Xinci, put on the cap of the pen, and said, "Let's go, go and understand the situation."

Li Ting hummed, and took the lead to walk to the bridge.

At this time, Song Xinci pulled La Xia Yao's clothes and asked in a low voice, "Sister Yao, what is that green plant behind?"

"Corn stalks, when they grow taller than you, they will start to produce corn."

"Oh~"

……

The bridge is said to be a bridge, but it is actually a few stone piers placed in the river, and you have to jump across it.

"That's fine too." Song Xinci sighed.

Xia Yao jumped a stone pier, turned around and looked at Song Xinci: "It's rare, the wisdom of working people is infinite, you pay attention to jumping."

Song Xinci smacked his tongue and waved his hand at Xia Yao: "You should go ahead and make room for me."

After crossing the bridge, in the yard of a family on the slope, a few villagers gathered together, as if they were talking about their daily routine. Seeing them coming, they would peek at them from time to time, then look away, and continued to join in the lively chat.A few children are playing with bamboo dragonflies, rubbing them lightly, and they fly high.

"I'll go interview." After Xia Yao finished speaking, she quickened her pace, overtook Li Ting, and walked into the yard.

Seeing someone walking towards the yard, the villagers stopped talking and looked at her in unison, waiting for her to come over.

"Who are you looking for?" an old lady asked.

Xia Yao raised her press card and said kindly, "Auntie, I'm a reporter and I want to interview yesterday's murder case."

A middle-aged man held his hand and said: "The reporters are here, Sanling'er did this, it's a crime."

The aunt was quite polite just now, she went back to the room and brought out a stool, handed it to Xia Yao and said, "Comrade reporter, please sit down, is this going to be on TV?"

Xia Yao took the stool, thanked her, and put it on the ground without sitting down. There were two gray-haired mothers-in-law standing beside her. She couldn't sit down, and explained: "I am a reporter from Four Seasons News, and Four Seasons News is a traditional Paper media, issued in Yangchuan City, can be published in newspapers, and if you want to read them, you can buy them at the newsstands in the town."

The aunt didn't quite understand these differences, anyway, she knew it was enough to be 'famous', and began to complain: "This Sanling child still owes our family 3000 yuan, and now I don't know when I can pay it back. It's really a crime."

One of the mother-in-law also said: "Sanling baby borrowed money everywhere, and even borrowed 2000 yuan from my grandson." She spoke very slowly, couldn't articulate words clearly, and couldn't hear what she was saying unless she listened carefully.

Song Xinci and Li Ting stood aside, watching quietly.There are two loquat trees on the left. The loquats are half green and not yet fully mature.

"The Sanling baby you mentioned, do you mean Sun Die's father?" Xia Yao asked while remembering.

"Yes, yes, his name is Sun Qiang. He is a drunkard. It is unlucky for someone to marry him. Not only does he not make money, but he also puts his life on the line." The middle-aged man replied: "That's good, leave a girl behind. , How can I live without a father or mother at such a young age?"

"Well, do you know why Sun Qiang borrowed money?" Xia Yao continued to ask.

"Oh, I just want to make a fortune. I went out to work for a few years. I came back a few months ago. I said I wanted to do business with a friend. I didn't have enough capital. I borrowed money everywhere. I have no skills. I learned what other people do in business. In a few days When I came back, it was sent by the police." The aunt replied.

After asking a few more questions, Xia Yao thanked them and asked Li Ting to lead the way to Sun Qiang's house.

Sun Qiang's house is a brick and tile house. The entire wall is covered with rectangular large stones, and the top is made of muddy bricks. There is a thatched hut next to it, and there are several chicken coops inside.

An old man was sitting on a stool, and a girl next to him called softly: "Ms. Li." Then she looked at them timidly, her eyes were swollen and she was confused.

Before they could speak, the old man stood up and looked at Li Ting and said, "Mr. Li, Sun Die's mother was taken away by the police. She said she would come back in a few days. After burying her, she can go to school again. Do you think it's okay?"

"Okay, old man, you have to pay attention to your health." Li Ting said, helping the old man to sit back on the stool.

"Thank you, Teacher Li." The old man sat back on the stool, his tone was calm after the wind and rain, but his cloudy old eyes were full of helpless sadness.

Xia Yao knew that Sun Die's mother was taken away because the forensic doctor needed to determine the cause, time and nature of the death... After the police investigation is over, the case will be transferred to the procuratorate.

Xia Yao explained her identity and purpose of coming, and the grandfather was very cooperative, answering all questions.

Song Xinci walked a little further, stood beside the thatched cottage, and waved to Sun Die.

Sun Die stared blankly at her, and walked over slowly after a while.

"Hello, little friend." Song Xinci bowed slightly and greeted.

Sun Die's face turned as red as an apple in an instant, she lowered her head, her left shoe was stepping on her right shoe, her canvas shoes were a bit rotten and covered with mud.

Sun Die hadn't showered for a few days, and her body smelled bad. With her left hand, she was tightly clutching the plastic statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva wrapped in a red string around her neck. It cost two yuan each at a street stall.

Song Xinci pointed to the Bodhisattva statue, and asked softly, "Who gave it to you?"

"I'm at the same table." Sun Die replied.

"Are you on good terms?" Song Xinci propped his hands a little above his knees, probably at eye level with Sun Die.

Sun Die raised her head, and finally there was some color in her eyes: "Well, she is my best friend."

"My tablemate and I have a very good relationship." Song Xinci said, pointing to Xia Yao over there: "Hey, that's her, the sister in jeans."

Sun Die glanced back and said to Song Xinci, "Sister is so beautiful."

Song Xinci touched Sun Die's head and said, "You are also very beautiful, and that sister is a reporter, isn't it cool?"

Sun Die nodded: "Cool."

"You have to study hard, and you will be as cool as her in the future." Song Xinci said.

Sun Die lowered her head and said sullenly, "My grades are not good."

Song Xinci pressed her shoulder: "On the way here, your teacher told me that you are very smart, but you just don't focus on your studies. I don't know how to tell you, although reading is not the only way out. But it is really a very good opportunity to change one's destiny, this kind of opportunity is rare in a person's life, you have to seize it, you know?"

Sun Die nodded and hummed. Song Xinci didn't know if she could listen.

"Sun Die." Someone from behind whispered.

Song Xinci turned his head and saw a girl about the same age as Sun Die standing on the hillside not far behind the thatched hut.

Song Xinci stood aside, made way, and asked, "Your friend?"

"I'm at the same table." Sun Die's eyes lit up, and he ran towards her tablemate.

Song Xinci looked at Sun Die's back and wanted to comfort her a little more, but she felt that her deskmate should be able to give her more comfort, so she turned and walked towards Xia Yao.

After finishing the interview, Xia Yao said to the old man, "Grandpa, there is a fee for the interview. Here is 1000 yuan, which is your reward." After speaking, she took out the money from her bag and handed it to the old man.

Since they came, the grandfather's mood has been very calm. The moment he took the money, he burst into tears. He covered his eyes with his hands as old as old bark, and kept saying, "Thank you, thank you."

Xia Yao held the grandfather's other hand and said, "Sun Die is still young, thank you for your hard work."

Song Xinci tilted his head and looked at Xia Yao quietly.

When leaving, Xia Yao took a few photos.

The old man sat on the stool holding hands, with his head half down, and two chickens walked past him.